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The age-herald., 1898-11-20
BEGGAR BOY MURDERED.
His Mutilated Body Found Nearly
 Twenty-four Hours Later.

Greenville, s. C., November 19-Weaver Smith, little boy beggar was most foully murdered Thursday night in the heart of the city and his mutilated body was not found until nearly twenty-four hours later. He was about years old, and notorious beggar around town.
 Late yesterday afternoon negro woman discovered the body lying among the woods on Elford street, on the south sidewalk which is rarely used. When discovered he lay on his face, and in being turned over the cut in the stomach was revealed. The physician found unmistakable evidence of more fiendish crime committed before death and the boy was killed to prevent its discovery.
 The New York soldiers coming from camp to town Thursday night heard cries on Elford street, and approaching found another soldier unknown to them with the boy, who, the soldier claimed, had lost his way. It is believed the boy was Smith and the soldier his assailant and murderer. The crime has aroused the greatest indig- nation among citizens and soldiers, and 1T the guilty man is caught his comrades Will endeavor to make short work of him.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
FIRST WEEKS SESSION OF THE
 LEGISLATURE CLOSED YESTERDAY
The Body Has Gone to Work in Earnest, and Much Will Be
 Accomplished.
Accomplished.

ferent counties, in some instances as great as 40 per cent.
 Another very important section provides the ten years exemption from taxation permanent factories and plants to be here after established, prior to the year lsO6 Specified in this section are cotton, Jute ramie, wool, silk, furs or metal mills; pork packing and cold storage plants where capital invested amounts to $lO0OO. ALSO manufacturers of machinery, implements, etc, in finished state, wagons, carriages, buggies and other vehicles, clothing and shoes complete, factories for the manufac- shoes, complete, factories for the manufac- the bill the auditor is made the judge Of what is entitled to exemption.
 Privilege Taxes
 Another section relates to privilege tax on the sale of lubricating oils, and num- Der of other privilege taxes.
 The punishment of persons who make false affldavits as to their residence and personal property is provided in a section of the bill.
 Requirement is made for lists of errors and insolvencies allowed by tax assessors, to be recorded on the minutes of the com- missioners' court.
 A collateral inheritance tax is provided for.
 A poll tax Is levied on all male citizens over 21 years of age. The levy of county tax by commissioners is changed from the July sitting to Janu- ary.
 There are number of amendments to the tax commission law, all of minor char acter except the one which does away with county tax commissioners and provides in their stead nine commissioners, one to be selected from each congressional district The wranging is all over. and both ses- sions will get down to real work Monday
 KERSH.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
GEN. BUELL. DEAD.
The Noted Warrior Passed Away Yes
 terday Near Rockport, Ky.

Louisville, Ky, November 19-Gen. Don Carlos Buell., whose fame on the battlehelds in both the Mexican and civil wars is re- membered, and who has given to the coun- try three American soldiers, died at his home, four miles from Rockport, Ky, to- day. The end had been expected, for the general had been very low for the past few months.
 General Buell. was born at Marietta, O., December 23, 1918. He graduated at West Point in 1S41. In the Mexican war he was promoted for gallantry to brevet major and when the civil war began he was a ma ajor-general. At Shiloh he saved the day for Grant He resigned his commission il the army in June, 1864, and has lived i1 r- tirement ever since.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
DON CARLOS ID BE PROCLAIMED
 KNC OF THE SPANS EMPIRE
The Queen Regent Has lecided to Abts5 the Throne in
 Favor of the SO-Ca|ed Pft51det

trol of government. The negro will be on different footing in this country when it becomes common to associate a million dollars with black six n. The black man who is intelligent and virtuous and owns and cultivates the best farm in his county, and is the largest taxpayer, cannot long be denied all the respect and consideration given to any other citizen.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
Fought a Street Duel

Macon, Ga., November 19.-W. o. Finney and his son, Tom, fought street duel at Milledgeyie today with w. B. and J. D. Stanley w. O. Finney was killed and Tom will probably die. The Stanley brothers are seriously and perhaps fatally wounded Tom Finney runs a restaurant. W. B. Stanley cursed him about the dinner served, when they stepped into the street and the battle ensued.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
rhanksgivlng for the Soldiers

Savannah, Ga, November 19-The ladies of Savannah are endeavoring to give the soldiers of the Seventh army corps Thanksgiving dinner. There are 12.000 men in the corps, and the undertaking is large one Contributions of any kind expressed to the ladies' Thanksgiving committee, Monday, will be carefully distributed.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
BENEFICIAL INFLUENCE
Exerted in Havana by Progress of
 Peace Negotiations

Havana, November 19.--Via Key West.- The hooes of a more speedy solution of the Cuban problem new with inc Pa is commission, which is thought to fe aring a close, has exerted a beneficial iHhuence here. A more healthy and c5nhdest tone is noticeable in all circles.
 The yellow fever scare, which, luckily. has gone no further has net kept Ameri- cans from coming hef- in g eat numbers
 The exar4ole CT the iabana Guardia Civile was eraiated On Thursday evening by the Guardia Cfvile of Matanzas There was a regular mutiny.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
SENATE.

The senate met with twenty-six senators present. Prayer by Senator Hall, of Jack son. Leave of absence until Tuesday was granted Senators Meadow and Moore. The following bills were introduced: MT. Abercrombie-For the permanent To- cation of the county site of Calhoun county by vote of the qualified electors of said county. Revision of laws. Also-To provide for the prosecution and trial of misdemeanors in the city court of Anniston and to regulate the same. Local legislatio Also-To regulate the drawing and or ganization of grand juries in the circuit court of Calhoun county. Revision of laws. Also-To regulate the county board of ex- aminers of teachers in each county of the state. Education. Also-Establishing a state board of edu- cation. Education. Also-Separating public school monies from all other monies etc. Education. Also-To determine the public school or ganization of the state of Alabama. Edu- cation.
 Also-To increase the state revenues of the public schools of the state. Educa- tion.
 Also-To optionally increase the county revenues of the public schools of the state. Education.
 Also-ReguIating the office of county su- perintendent of education in the state. Education.
 Stevens, by request-To establish stock law in beats 6, 2, 8, g and 12, Coosa county. Local legislation.
 Grant--To prevent persons from chang ing their names. Judiciary.
 MT. Case, by request-To provide for the appointment of a deputy solicitor for Cherokee county to fix his salary and pre- scribe his duties. Judiciary.
 Nunnelee-To further regulate the af- fairs of Dallas county. Printing
 Also-To require the publication of finan- cial statements of the treasurer of Selma Printing.
 Cunningham-To provide for the pay ment of cost out of the convict fund fin fel- ony cases sentenced to the penitentiary prior to February 1S 1S97 Penitentiary
 Hunnigton-To confirm the incorporation of the Phoenix club and to confer on it ad- dftional powers. Corporations.
 A resolution to provide clerk for the judiciary, revision of laws, finance and taxation, the latter to serve as clerk of the committee on corporations was referred to the committee rules
 At 12 m. the senate reported to the house of representatives to canvass the vote for state officers
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
TROUBLE AT ANNISTON
White Soldiers Clamored for the Blood
 of Negro Trooper.

Anniston, November 19.-Negro soldiers interfered with the provost guard today as they were arresting a drunken negro sol dier. The negro was finally landed In the jail, which was surrounded by an angry mob of white soldiers clamoring for his blood.
 The crowd dispersed, however, on seeing that their demands had no effect, and no further trouble is anticipated.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
Capt. Bra f ,rd Returns

New York, November 19.--Captain R. B. Bradford, U. 8. N, naval attache of the peace commission, arrived from Paris to- day on the steamer Paris from Southamp- ton. Captain Bradford is believed to be the bearer of an important message and some of the papers in connection with the peace commission. He said that he would proceed to Washington at once.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20
HOUSE.

Montgomery, November 13-(Special)- The house was opened with prayer by MT. Sloan of the house. Eighty-one members responded to roll call. The journal was read and approved.
 Upon the roll call for the introduction of bills, the following were presented:
 H. 76-Mr. Smith of Baldwin. To define a barbed wire fence for Baldwin county for horses, cows and mules. Local legisla- tion.
 H. 77--Also. to regulate assessments for local option and home rule and taxation. Temperance.
 H. 7S--Mr. Mccain. To authorize the commissioners court of Calhoun county to levy a tax for working the public roads of said county. Local legislation. r H. 7lMr. Cornelius To establish the Blanch school district in Cherokee county. Education.
The age-herald., 1898-11-20

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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
MOSS POINT DEPARTMENT.

On Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock,
Miss Amelia Edmonds, sister OF Mrs.
Jesse Bounds, of this place, was unit
ed in natrimony to Mr.. r. +. Cochran,
Of Meridian. The ceremony took
place at the brides home in the latter
city, Rev. s. ]. Cooper officiating. Mr..
and Mrs. Cochran left for st. Louis on
their bridal tour. Their numerous
friends here wish them bon voyage.
The Juvenile Missionary Society
will hold the last meeting for the year
Sunday at 3 o'clock. In addition to
the business the following program:
Music by the choir.
Recitation by Miss Lillian Cowan.
Song by Mrs. McMaster.
Recitation by Miss Maud Colmer.
Talk by Rev. II. R. Singleton.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Capt. w. L. Pinder has fitted up the
cabin OF his staunch vessel the Henri.
eta J. Powell In a most elaborate
manner. The genial Captain is q
man Of refined taste.
The Orange, N. j., Chronicle, Of
Nov. 26, says: An elaborate wedding
took place on Thanksgiving Day even
Ing at the home OF MIR. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Robinson, las Harrison street,
East Orange, when their daughter,
Miss Mabel E. Robinson. was married
to Joseph r. White, of Butler. N. j.
The ceremony took place in the bay
window OF the parlOrs, which was con.
verted into a floral bower with maid.
enhair fern and pink orchids. Here an
altar had been arranged from smilax
and pink roses. The ceremony was
solemnized by the Rev. Charles Grant
Hopper, OF Georgetown, Delaware, a
classmate OF the bridegroom at
. Princeton. The hest man was Frank
!, Clinton Smythc, Of Philadelphia, also
a classmate OF the bridegroom. The
bridesmaid was Miss Maude Robin
, son, sister Of the bride. She was
gowned In pink chiffon and carried
garlands OF bridal roses. There were
two little flower girls attendant on the
bride. They were Miss Anna Mcbride
= and Miss Genevieye Robinson, sister
= OF the bride. They wOres short dresses
of white lace over pink silk. The
A bride was given away by her father,
She wore a gown OF white satin made
. with a full court train. Her gown
was embroidered with pearls and
trimmed with duchcsSe lace and Sh(
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
DIED.

On December !, 1898, at her home near Big
Point, Miss, there passed away from thus
world a good Christian, Mrs. CATHERINE U.
JONES, She was born at the Graham Home
stead near Three Rivers, August 9, 1874. was
married to Merrill Jones or April 10, lSA3.
She leaves q large family Of children and
grandchildren, and loving friends to mourn he'
loss. In her youth she united with the Meth
odist church, and lived a consistent Christian
life. Her effort was always to do good, in 9
pure, unsel6sh spirit. She was buried neal
Wade. and the funeral services conducted By
p.v q " Huff. A FRIEND.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
ADDITIONAL OCEAN SPRINGS

Mrs. Julia Sutton, an old resident
of Ocean Springs, after an, illness OF
several weeks duration, died Thurs
day, Dec. LIST. Two children and a
number Of grandchildren mourn her
death. o..
Hing House arrivals-J.O @. Boykin'
r. L. Grigsby, Detroit, Mich; I. G.
G%arrtner, New Orleans; C. W. Haw.
ley. Louisville; S. P. Courtney, Brook
Ign, Miss. 2.."-!
Mr.. Ralph Bellman has an oystel
shell that is indeed a natural curiosi'
ty. Several pictures are distinct,
outlined on the inner portion OF thu
shell.
Mrs. A.. j. Davis was called to Mo
bile by the severe illness and subse
quent death Of her sister, Mrs. S. G
Laney, who leaves. two daughters ant
a son, with many other relatives II
mourn her death.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.
One small bottle Of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad.
der trouble, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism aud all If.
regularities Of the kidneys in both
men and women. Regulates bladder
troubles in children. II not sold by
your druggist, will be sent by mail On
receipt OF 81 (. E. w. HALL,
Sole Manufacturer.
Crockett, Texas, July %, 1859. W.
Hall, Wasco, Texas: Dear Sir-AbOut
last September l received a bottle Of
your kidney medicine, Halls Great
Discovery, from Mr.. j. R. Herd, Of
Sealy, for my wife who had suffered
for six years. She used that bottle
with fine effect. I sent for one more
bottle from Houston, from your agent
and ordered several bottles for other
parties. My wife is about well, ana
has not finished the second bottle
r. G. SPINKH.
Sold bv Palace Pharmacy, Scranton. Miss
FEB. 10 '9e.1y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
AT r~lscaeouLNf ,

Mr.. Chas. Boster is in New Orleans on a
visit to his many friends there.
Mr.. Leon Troxler went to New Orleans last
Monpay to seek medical attention.
On the 9th inst. a bouncing baby boy was
born to N. Guichard, Jr. and NJ. Audry.
A gang Of young thieves have been raidinR
! henroosts, and stole a lot Of preserves from
| the Pascagoula hotel one night recently.
Mr.. W. l.. Kinnie returned from an extend
ed trip through Texas to spend the holidays
with his family. He went to Chicago this
week, however, but will return before Christ
mas.
Mr.. Dixon, who enlisted in the U. s. En-
g,neer Corps at the beginning Of the war, is
so pleased with Cuba that he has sent for his
family who expects to join him after the holl'
days.
The Scranton factory has a lot Of fishermen
out on the bay this week angling tor the deli
cious speckled trout from skifs strung al
along the bay. A.. D. Krebs caught III on'
day with hook and line.
Mr.J.J. Paquett showed up once more at the
Cottage-by-the-Se His Oldest boy is on hi
way to Manila aboard the big battleship low
and his charming little daughter won man.
new laurels at a recent church festival in New
Orleans.
Capt. Gibbons sailed over to Round Islam
Saturday and had a hard time getting bac|
through the thick fog, which settled down o
the bay in the evening, but returned just |
time to escape the big blow, which did consid
cradle damage along the beach. The three
masted bark Minnie Bergin was beached an
is now stuck last in several feet Of mud. Nj
, Jas. Ladnier's boat, the Dunn, broke her moot
. ings near Boster's pier aud was drlyen throng
: the public wharf and wrecked. Capt. W.
|, Dodson's scow took French leave and put I
sea on her own account without captain c
e pilot. At last accounts she was stranded =
Grand patture.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09

TO cure acold quickly take a big
dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
lust before going to bed. II taken be.
fore The cold has become settled in
the system it will counteract it and
cure in IA single day, what would have
been a severe cold. The 25 and sc
cent sizes are for sale at Scranton
Pharmlcy. al, my6-l2l
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
Churches.

MrrHoDIsr-Rev II. r. Singleton, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. p~rayer-meeting
every Wednesday evening.
BApTfsT-Eld. II. Bennett. pastor. prea;h-
Ing every first and third sunday. Prayer
meeting every Thursday night.
PREsBYTgRIAY-Rev. ii. j. Cumpstcn. pas
tor Preaching every sunday. Prayer-meet-
Ing every Wednesday night.
Catholic church Sunday school every sunday nj
$50 n. III. Mass every second Sunday AT III a. H.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
ROYAL Baking Powder o., New York.
January q, 1898. ,, 4-ly

Don't you believe it,, II told that
chronic diarrhHa cannot be cured.
Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy has effected many
cures after all else had failed. For sale
an Scranton Pharmacy. mp6-l2ly
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

The ladies' of the Presbyterian Aid Soclef,
will give a musical entertainment in the Pres
byterian church on Tuesday night, Dec. ~
1898, Tor the benefit Of the church. Music an'
recitations by the best local talent. Refresh
ments for two persons put up in baskets, ant
sold for so cents. Admission IS aents.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09

Wounds, bruises, sprains and lame
ness quickly yield to the soothing and
healing effect Of Cham b~erlaia's Pain
Balm. 1t is the best Imminent and
should be kept In every household.
,Oneapplication will relieve rheumat-
.ic pains. The % and 5O4 cent sizes
for sale at Scranton Pharmacy.
my6.l21y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09

THE LATEST at e. Nelson's is the
new assortment Of ladies' Capcs and
Jackets.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
O TREASURER.
FOR MARSHAL.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. GEORGE
r.. THOMPSON as II candidate for Marshal OF
the town of Scranton, at the election on De-
cember 10, 1893.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. b. y.
BROWNE as Il candidate for reelection to the
office Of Marshal OF the town Of scranton, at
the election on Tuesday, December h. 1875.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09

Secure your Christmas wines, cor
dials and WHISTLES at NJ. V. B. Carey's
"Alyona Saloon" corner Delmas ave.
and Ker street. 4l-3t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09

A useful holiday gift can be secured
at the DeJean & Mitchell Co.'S.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

Next Tuesday (l3th ,nst.) the election for
municipal officers for the town OF Scranton
will take place. The following named gentle
men are the candidates now in the field for
the various offices of said municipality, and
whose name will appear on the ticket to be
voted for at the said election:
FoR MAYOR.
Irving p. Delmas.
NJ. G. Altman.
FOR MARSHAL.
George r. Thompson.
B. +. Browne.
FOR TREASURER.
F. D. Becht.
A. A. Farraput.
FOR ALDERMEN.
G. H. Alley.
George Frentz.
=. r. Thompson.
G. A. Stemper.
B. D. Valverde.
G. +. Chidsey.
D. D. Cowan.
NJ. G. Feore.
The voting taxpayers of the town ought to
be careful for whom they cast ther ballot.
The ticket from top to bottom contains
| good, honest, capable mer, and it is the duty
of every citizen to cast his vote for the candi-
date, who will, in his Judgment, look to the
best interest of the town. We in common with
other taxpayers want to see the affairs OF the
municipality conducted in an economical, bus
iness-like manner; that the revenues are mol
misnppropriated and the debt now hanging ovel
the town be wiped out just as soon as 1t Is
possible to do so. In a word. let Scranton
have a clean, healthy administration for tn
next two years. The above Candidates arr
known to the ~voters-choose the best.
Remember, You can vote for FIVE Aldermen
but Tor the other Offices you can only vote 10
ONE candidate. Make an X opposite tn
names Of all candidates you wish to vote tor
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
MARINE.
IN

OFFICE DEN0cRAr-STAR,
Scranton, Mss, Dec. ., 1873.
(Repprt for week ending Dec. 8, 1885,.
ENTERED.
dec. Q. Am sch Anthony. Buskin, 494 tons.
lice. a. Am sch John G.. Davis, Young. 3i3 tons.
Dec. 3. Am sch Nan N. Dantzler, Dethlofi, l'
tons.
CLEARED.
Dec. 1. Am sch vela Y. HaImano. Gill. for Hav
ana by VIM. A. LsbarOn with 219, 766..
Lore, BY L. N. Dantzler & Co., with 96l,
476.
Dec. 3. Nor bk Two Brothers, Erickson for Green
och by Hunter, Bonn e. Co., with aA'
1e9. 80
Dec. 9. Am sch Hildegard, Green, for Caiberiau
Nv L, N, Dantxler 4 Co. with Ia, 4f3.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Local Notices inserted under this head are
charged for at the rate OF ten cents per
line for each insertion.
TIL VISITOR to

THE VISITOR to
w. M. Canty's ele-
pant up-to-date emporium will mar
vel at the elegant display OF Christ
mas articles he has laid in for the
holiday season.
WHY PERSIST
In paying railroad
fare to cities when a merchant like
CAVITY has everything you need?
Clothing Is one of his especial features
for men, youths and boys. Come at
once and be ast0nished.
Remember when you visit Mobile
to call on
MEYER
the
HALTER.
Fruit cake ingredients and all kinds
| of dried fruits at B. d. Valverde'S.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
CANDIDATES
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1898
FOR MAYOR.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. IRVING P.
DELMAs as a candidate for Mayor Of the Town OF
Scranton, at the election to be held on the second
Tuesday in December next.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. NJ. c. ALL
MAN as a candidate for Mayor Of the town OF
Scranton, at the election to be held on the second
Tuesday In December.
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. F. ID,
BEcHT as IA candidate for reelection to the
Office nj Treasurer of the town OF Scranton.
Election December l3, 1905.
= We are authorized to announce Mr.. AIFREI
A. FARRAGuT as a candidate for Treasuer OF
the town OF Scranton at the December elect
ton.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09
COME QUICK,

The rush for TOYS at G. NclsOn'
Is increasing daily. Nelson's assert
mcnt is the largest In town. "''
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-09

Give your orders to G. II. Hudson
for dressed Christmas turkeys. na
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17
PERSONAL APPEARANCE.

He is not a handsome man. His
height is more than six feet and he is
very fat and waddles when he walks.
His face is duh, fiabby and express
sionless. His small bleared eyes are
hidden by the heavy lids. Long, thin