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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02
Ghelrmorrm-S Star
BARNARD MANURE A S1lMU-
LANT


The opponents at comlneea fer
tilizcrs often characterHc tnem as
stimulants and not genuine plant food.
Barnyard manure has u much larger
percentage Of nitrogen than is rcquir-
ed for a complete manure, and any i'll
balanced fertilizer Is a stimulant 10 SO
far as any element is in ccs
Barnyard manure tends to exhaust
the plosphoric acid and potash of the
soil. simply because it contains less
mineral fertilizers than ammonia IN
proportion To the needs Of the crop.
The effect on the soil is Il kind OF
stimulation, for the supplies Of phos-
phoric acid and potash naturally cx-
listing in the soil are drawn upon to
make up the balance. While the
amount for any one year may rot be
large, after years Of cropping the loss
becomes serious.
Even in those cases where no ma
nures are used at all, the same result
Is reached. Avery considerable guam
Ljty of ammmnil reaches the soil every
year through Tie aid Of lcguines, while
every pound Of mineral fertilizers
taken of in crops is just 50 much dead
loss to the soil. This is shown very
clearly by the fact that the simple APP
~plication OF phospboric acid and pot
ash will very frequently give heavy
crops. The large fertilizer manutac-
turers Of the East make up their mix
lures from actual farm tests, and it
is striking fact that the ammonia in
such goods is very low as compared
with the phosplioric acid and potash,
If farmyard manure is used, crit ne
manure at all is used, dress the fields
with phosphoric acid and potash,
When these fail then it Is time to look
after a further ammonia supply. Ii
is not wise to run the soil down to the
verge Of exhaustion by using the most
expensive Ingredient Of fertilizers
For potash, potash salts arc all that
can be desired. and ordinary bone pro-
ducts will supply the needful phos-
plOric acid. Cereal farmers will find
that the normal fertility of their soils
may be maintained for many years
yet by the simple application OF the
mineral fertilizers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

Governor McLaurin has approved
the charter Of the Mississippi Metho-
dist Historical Society. The object Of
the society IL to get together and pre-.
serve writings, prints, papers, books,
and other things pertaining to the
history VI the Methodist EgIscopal
Church tn Mississippi or elsewherc.s
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

gun that distance seemed to make
little difference in the matter OF dan
ger. There is no such thing as seek
ing safety in the ear Of the line of
fire. When We got up to within 500
yards practically the whole army was
exposed to the fire, those In the rear
being Ia danger as well as those for
ward"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

God himself tells us that there are
two places in which he dwells. One
Is In the highest heaven and the 9TH
er IS In the hearts Of the lowly.
President Kruger insists that the
world Is fiat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

A protocol Is a kind Of cocktail that
diplomatists take before settling down
to peace making. II Is a custom they
lave. They are much attached to It.,
" having been q long time in their
family, and II they were suddenly de.
prived Of II they might be compelled
to make pence without resorting ID
pour paricrs, and that would be some
thing dread ful,-Royton Transcript.
Thsre n - much ane rope out thcr,
TINT NipInastere seem 70 want to Il,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

A washington girl wrote 70 ..
brother in camp at Chickamauss y.
asking Of what he and his coulsa ~.
stood most in need. His answer ' ",
brief, but full Of meaning W e' ma
volunteer who has suffered ''ou u...s,
modern girls brass button '.,.,,
al,ear sister" IL ran, ''scnd me '', ~
pins. I've just met n'''''
girls" /.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

The spauiards at Annapo, ..d.t.
even moro popular than tne ' mstsl
Ablast the navy has met -. as.aouisl
With the girls. Who Will
|tfbarpys
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

Ont OF $40 votes cast In Tue .v
option election in Madison ~ "
4e7 vpre for The SALE . ma'0''''
against local option.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

Mrs. Darlington would la We told
Roosevelt that ''comparisrus
are Odorous.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

According 10 the slgIsOf the times,
canal building will he the next great
American industry.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02
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lSAS.lSOs.

Courses Ia Literature, Science. Philosophy.
Execution, Pedagogy, Law Invent two
schools. Enlarged corps of Instructors.
Complete water and sanitary system. I'M
surpassed healthfulucss.
TUITION FREE
to men and women IN all departments except
law. All expenses low. S2mi-Centennill
celebration November 6th-SJh, 1898.
Next session opens september 10. 1893.
For catalogue or information. address
X. b. FULTON, Chancellor,
july s. 1903. 25-3!n
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-02

Seeking homes on the line OF this
N Road will receive special rates.
See agents VI this Company for
rates routes. etc. .or write
O. 2. ATMORE,G g. P. &T.M
louisville, Ky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
THE PHILIPPINES.

In view OF the anticipated move OF
Commodore Dcwey's squadron against
tho Philippine Islands statement OF the
co,parative strength OF the United
states and the Spanish naval forces in
.astcrn waters may be interesting. Inc
regular nghdng force of Commodore
Dewey consists of the protected cruiser
olympia, the flagship Of the squadron, OF
$50 tons displacement; the protected
cruiser Baltimore OF i.il3 tons; the pro-
tcctcd cruiser Raleigh, Of 3,2l5 tons; the
protected cruiser Boston, OF $3.50 tons;
the gunboat Concord OF 1880 tons and
the gunboat Petrol. Of Ss2 tons. Added
TO these is the rcvenue-cutter Mccullough,
OF .2S0 tons. which Immediately upon her
arrival at Hongkong was supplied with
modern battery and torpedo tubes, and
is capable, it is claimed, of doing very
effective service.
The Spanish squadron consists Of six
small cruisers, including the wooden
cruiser Castillo. of 800 tons, built in
1851 the cruiser Nelasco. of LISP tons,
also constructed in 1881; the cruisers Don
Antonio Ulloa and Don Juan de Austria.
each of 1,l3o tons. and the Isla de Cuba
and the Isla de Luzon each OF 1000 tons.
Naval experts, it is said. do not think
that any one or ali OF these are calcu-
lated TO give Commodore Dewey much
trouble The Captain-Gencral of the
Philippines has, however, been erecting
modern guns at various points on the
islands and laying mines in the harbors
Of the several cities.
The Philippines were discovered in l521
by Magellan. and a few years afterwards
the Spaniards took possession Of the
group and named it after Philip H., of
Spain. The number of islands in the
eroup-mauy Of them are very small-is
variously estimated at from 400 to 600,
the area is put at some $1,000 square
miles. and the population at from 100
600 to 100000. Not all of the larger
islands have been fully explored. The
largest is LuZon, of which Manila. with "a
population of about SOO,C00-suburban
population included-is the capital. This
island has also been recently the scene
of rebellion against the Spanish crown,
and Spanish methods in Cuba are said
to be almost beneficent as compared with
Spanish methods in the Philippines.
Weylcr was the GOvernor-Generai of the
islands for short time, during which he
accumulated, it is charged, fortune of
several millions Of dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

Governor Tyler this morning issues his
proclamation, rcciung the fact that war
has been declared between Spain and the
United States. and calling upon all volun-
tcer organizations OF virginia To nold
themselves IN rcaGIsess 10 be mustered
into the service OF the country 10 serve
Wherever they may be ordered by the
president. me commanding officers OF
companies are directed TO recruit the
same TO ;hc full number required by law,
as specify as possible. steps VIII ne
taken 10 nave physical examinations
made, and all who are found not in pro-
per condluon 20 enter the service VIII
be ncnorlDy excused.
Inc language OF the proclamation Is
such as VIII bc generally approved. IL
leaves notnrng Iurtner 70 be sald. Inc
Governor Is very properly considcrlte ot
the feelings OF those OF our soldiers
whose courage and patriotism arc unqucs-
UonaDIe. yet VINO are 50 circumstance
that they cannot volunteer at this time.
lie Is also happy IN suggesting tndt en-
ployers should assure their employees
VINO volunteer tnat their places VIII ne
open for them upon their return from the
war.
Governor Tyler has been a soldier him
self. and MS appeal 10 our people WILL
therefore, be an the more influential
mat the responses ne receives VIII be
satisfactory to him and creditable TO
Virginia we do not for moment doubt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26

rI,L,ra .pocial tn the Now York
t,.r.I1 '1.,ad S,t,rd,, e,,s that since
~ t,,.r,.,n,io,, or tho r-pitcd states be-
o,,ro a., ,ss,,rod fac, and the time is past
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III. th,t t,o,, look with alarm upon a
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e. 81. on
20 .,,..-,, ..,.,,,.,t,,i7ore f. is
49,. A. - 90 ,-,,t., over
- .,,o .,,t,.,. i,.,,,.,,o,,,. y.,,,ld moan that
,,, bi,,o,.,. ~ Venezuela and other South
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
RICHMOND As CAN'T.

AS an accompaniment of every great
camp, there must be a great hospital.
Where thousands OF men are gathered
together many will fall sick and need
medical attention. There is no climate
SO salubrious, no location so excellent as
10 be exempt from this rule And this
leads US to remark that we know of seve-
raj large and wcl-arranged buildings
here that were long used Tor hotels. and
that were widely known before our up-
town hotels were built, that are avail
able for this purpose
During the late war all Of the hotels
here, with two or three exceptions. were
riosed. and their buildings were either
used for hospital purposes or soldiers
homes" The "homes" Of that day were
more properly headquarters" or inteHi-
gence offices for the troops of the several
States. where they could leave their bag
sage, where they could secure informa-
ton and help. and through which they
could always be put I'm communication
with fellow-soldiers from their States.
or course, the proposed stay Of our
troops here will be but BRET but if Rich
mond proves 10 be as advantaeeous q
place for mobilization as we expect il to
be. commands will be coming and going
as long as the war lasts. Therefore. hos
pitfalls Will have 10 be established. bpt
homes viii scarcely be needed. as it is
not expected that any regiment Will re-
main here very long.
Practically speaking. il is decided that
the chief camp OF mobilization here shall
be az the Exposition GrOUnds--a spot that
all will agree is admirably suited for the
purpose. Should there be at any time
more soldiers here than these grounds
viii hold comfortably plenty Of vacant
tracts Of land will be found nearby.
There IS no lack of space In ana atout
the EXposition-Grounds ana around and
about The Soldiers Home and Resoryc,r
Park. And there are wide stretches ~
open land. too. between the Broad-gtrco,
road aud the Brook road
IN selecting camp-grounds. n is olu,o,.s
necessary 70 consider the qucstio, -,
water supply ana drainage. II is Aesir,.
o'o' 700 10 be on or very near 20. a line
o. railway SO that supplies may he
eas"y delivered. In these RESPECTS .be
iAposiuon-Grounds and territory ada
sent thereto being within reach of the
fredericksburg road and the Belt-Lne
gre "anrably situated. On the lines OF
re |Ne'apeake and Ohio and Southern
'o"''' 'h''" az" also beautiful and con.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
RALEIGU'S BUDGET.
The Military and the War-supreme
Court-GencraI Mention.

RALEIGH. y. G., April Specially
The Adjutant-Generars office was busy
place to-day. Great numbers Of tele-
grams were received.
Genera, John W. Gotten, Of Tarboro',
who for several years commanded the
State Guard. came here to-day. lie said
he wanted 10 find out what would be
done. and said he heard on all sides the
statement that only North Carolinan5
were wanted 20 command the troops from
this State.
The Governors Guard, Company G.
First Regiment. volunteered soidly FOR
service i'm the United States or out Of 1t.
The Fourth Regiment volunteered i'm the
same way.
The supreme Court devotes this week
TO the appeals from the Twelfth District
This is the last of the regular docket.
CAPTAIN Thomas Il. Yancey died here
this morning. after weeks Illness. lie
was for years n carriage manufacturer
here. During the war be was in the Con-
federate service.
The rains are particularly seasonablc,
and the farmers an remark that they
never saw finer growing weather The
appearance Of the crops is all that could
be desired.
Surgeon-Gencral John Hey Williams. Of
the state Guard. at the request OF the
Adiutant. has prepared for publication
instructions as 10 care of the health by
troops I'm service. The instructions are
brief and simple.
Eight United states convicts have ar
rived at the penitentary here from
StatesVillc.
Judge Simonton. i'm his decrce as 20 the
matter of the Governors right 70 auuui
the lease OF the North Carolina railway
to tho Southern. says tha- the lease was
''bona-dde without fraud. misrepresenta-
ton. or malpractice of amy sort on The
part Of either the Southern railway or
The North Carolina railway and that 10
is "A valid and existing agreement Judge
Simonrou perpetudlly restraints the Gov
eruor and lAttorncy-Gen,rai from at
tempting 10 break, or threatening %
break. the lease i'm any form
The TWO Illicit distillerics which were
captured by revenue officers Saturday
night i'm Franklin county were both
owned by negroes. one Of the stills was
IN the garrett of a house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
\ Holy " ar.
Richmond. Va. April 18th.

Richmond, Va, April 18th.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Now that it is settled fact that We
are TO fight the Spanards there are
many people who are asserting loudly
that the war Is wrong and useless. We
believe that this crowd is made up of the
uuthinkng (Which is always the largest
class I'm any community. the selfish, and
the timid
They assert that there is no cause for
this war. 80 cause, Have the people
so soon forgotten Senator Proctor's chm
but terrible recital of the horrors ne had
seen with his own eyes? Have they 50
soon forgotten the work OF the butcher
Weylcr? What has caused this immense
wave Of feeling which for over year has
been surgng from New York to the
tiniest village ON the Pacific coast? IL
was the sight. close % Us, Of nation
notorious in an times for it's cupidity and
cruelty.
\ holy war? Yes never one m)te
holy To help the weak 10 Rescue the
oppressed, 90 feed the starvng-and that
at great cost and with nothing 90 gain
i'm "a worldly scnse-could men find bet
ter cause? Read history and see If there
was ever uOblcr one.
Shame on those who now that we have
undertaken this arduous and costly task
would discourage the brave men who are
going OF their own free will 10 receive
their baptism Of fire" and who need TO
be inspired by the knowledge that they
are IN the right
Soldiers. when the searchlight of inn
partial history has shown this struggle
10 coming generations. justice Will be-
done us. your deeds will Doe recorded, and
il will be found that you drew your
swords in the hottest cause man ever
had DAPHNE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
MISUNDERSTANDING 26, 1893.
WAR FORMALLY DECLARED.

The message Of the President TO Con-
gress recommending declaration that
war exists between the United States
and Spain and the passage 10y Congress
Of a Joint resolution in conformity with
that recommendation Will strike the gem
eral public as a rather perfunctory per-
formance.
A formal deliverance by Congress was
not necessary TO enlightcn the people as
10 the situation. In the last few days
both this country and Spain have COM
mittod acts of war against each other.
We have captured several prizes on the
high seas and blockadcd Habana, and
the Spaniards have fred upon our block
aiding fleet. Indeed, it would seem that
Congress itself recognized its perform
ance as in a sense porfunctory, for the
resolution sets forth that "war be- and is.
declared to have existed between the
United States and Spain since April DIST,
government. by notifying Minister Wood
ford that diplomatic relations with this
country had terminated. was enabled to
dodge receiving our ultimatum.
However, the formal action of the
President and Congress as to this matter
can do no harm, and may. for reasons
the public do not understand. forcstaH
complications that might arise under in
ternational law and usage. In fact, the
President in his message indicates that
he had that matter in his mind in recon-
mending a congressional declaration. For
the rest, there is nothing in the message
out of the routine Of documents trans
hitting correspondence to Congress. cx-
cept that it places ON Spain the respon-
sibility of severing diplomatic relations
and precipitating the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
OUR CUBAN ALLIES.

Major Lowell II. jerome, who is repre-
scented TO be personal friend Of the
Presidents and OF many Of the leading
men in the administration, tells the New
York newspaper folk that upon a recent
visit TO Washington he learned that the
plan Of campaign which was being dis
Cussed was not an invasion Of Cuba by
large military force. The idea, said he.
was to capture some port in which a gar
rison might be placed sufficiently large
TO hold it against the Spaniards. And
he added:
The sending Of a large force to Cuba
is regarded as Il difficult problem. In the
first place il would not be easy TO trans
port them, and in the second place. IL
would be difficult To land them under the
Cnemys fire. Besides there is much OPP
position to sending troops TO Cuba at the
beginning of the rainy season, when
feyers are prevalent.
III port like MatanZls, for instance.
should be taken, arms and ammunition
could be furnished to the Insurgents and
food i'm unlimited quantities could be
landed and distributed to them under
cover Of cur guns. BY this means, ac-
cording 10 the talk in Washington, the
suiferings of the rccOncontrados could
be relieved, while the Spanish, owing 10
the blockade. would soon be without pro-
visions, and Habana would be compelled
to surrender"
The opinion seems to be growing
throughout the country that our govern
mcnt Will not send many Of its troops TO
cuba until the rainy season is over, but
Will pursue some such plan as Is out
lined in the foregoing paragraphs.
General Miles is known TO be strongly
opposed TO hurrying our men into cuba.
lie wishes them first to be thoroughly
organized and well seasoned in the
Southern States. Whether his views will
prevail or not we do not know. General
Schoheld is reported to be the military
adviser Of the Presidcnt-a fact or al
legged fact, which is said to irritatc Gene
raj Miles very much. We cannot say
that such an arrangement, If it exists, is
complimentary TO General Miles.
General Schoheld is on the retired list
with the rank and pay of a lieutenant
general-a rank TO which General Miles
has never yet attained, though he may
hope Tor it if he carries our arms to
victory in cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
The Presidents First Sabbath.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
! was pleased 10 see the President ac-
knowledge yesterday as the sabbath
Day" in suspending military orders.
We should cease To discuss the war as
10 its cause. and turn our attention to its
vigorous prosecution. IL has occurred 10
M that as Christians Nc should use the
opportunity, though sad il be. to do all
the good we can 20 soften the horrors OF
war and mollify the bitterness of hate.
The Church has occasion to let her light
shine. She Will have abundant opportu-
nifty. / speak from experience. BE
steadfast" and your spirit and temper
Will bear witness TO the truth. | could
give abundant witness on this point.
Much was done i'm our last four-ycar war
TO soften is horrors; Jet more be done
now. | am glad 10 see "a move 10 create
the christian commission i'm the North;
let il extend South. We must DO all We
can 10 show kindness. even 10 our enc
mics. Daily let us sincerely pray for
peace. and also work for DO. We can't
understand Gods plans. but We can in
love work for the coming Of His King
dom. when "war shall Dee no more
blessed contamination this. Let one
spirit animate us. Obey orders promptly,
checrfully. BE hopeful and courageous.
IT is punishable in war 10 speak dis
cCuragingly. Help your brother stand
is the order. If our great army of pa
triotic citizens shall show "a heroic and
generous spirit on the field and i'm time
OF victory glory will come 10 God and TO
our grca, country. Let our President
continue TO honor God and His ordi-
Hanccs. and may a gracious peace soon
crown our work. W. W. PARKER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26

The trumpets voice hath reused the
land.
Light up the beacon pyre.
4 hundred hills have seen the brand,
And waved the sign of fire.
4 hundred banners to the breeze
Their gorgeous folds have cast
And. bark! was that the sound Of seas:
\ king 10 war went past
The chief is arming in his hall,
The peasant 10y his hearth,
The mourner hears the thrilling call,
And rises from the earth.
The mother on her frst-born son
Looks with boding eye
They come not back though all bc Won,
Whose young hearts leap SO high.
The bard hath ceased his song and
bound
The falchion 20 his side;
Zen for the marriage altar crowned,
The lover quits his bride.
And all this haste and change, and fear
By earthly clarion spread!
How will 1t be when kingdoms hear
The blast that wakes the dead?
Mrs. HEMA%S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-26
THE EASTERN SHORE.
LocnI-Option Election-Ihe VETS
Victorious All Around.

ONANCOCh. VA, via IASLtl, IA"
April -(speclalJ-ln the election no.d
Saturday in the districts of Mctompkn.
Lee. and Puneoteasue. the vets. accord
ing to the returns received az this hour,
were victorious throughout. The majority
IN Lee District. in which this town is
located will probably reach 80 Ia Pun
colleague the returns now indicate even
a greater majority In MetompKn 90.
majority Will not Doe near so great This
result VIII only !edve TWO dry districts
IN the county
MRS Elizabeth q. Elliott, wife OF the
late Rev. John W Elliott. tho inventor
ana patcutec OF some of the first modern
iron pIows used ON this shore. died ON tho
18Th instant. aJ the good old age OF -
years.
Mrs. Arlntha Jones, Of Bradtord's Neck
Wife OF Mr.. George Jones. died on
Thursday of last week at the age OF 3D.
Mrs Bradford widow of Alr. John
Bradford. OF this town. has fallen her
TO several thousand dollars by the death
OF a protner. VINO has nved Tor many
years out in tn state Of Montana.