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The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

A FAMILY ROW,
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
u now appears that there !,
"'s's'on a among the Republican I,'uu' s,,,sa
.r,'n men on the question Of expan.'aa ,Sses-
Inc mRement against II in Naa' aa',Ou'
g'and !r'' Is both bitter and ,uI ,u.,da No.
Ihere is an "anti-impcrial so.,.. ,a,.ous,
a"u !. j US : agents, friends and orvs ,.v !.
max make !. . point to bit an espaOs,o",ns 'saos
head wherever one appears p'"''o"lst
t'on ! has been addressed to Tho - ppli peIi'
aea' ue'a opposing the expansion no''sa ,es''
ana there is a tremendous tw;,to.,y' po,,cy'
about It 10 the ncwspane,s ''e,,0s
would think, from reading such ,a'' nOa !
papers as the Boston Transcrin, Is"s, a"s
,ne springfield Republican, that NJ ,"a ,a'
lowing the success Of expansi"n ' 10 .o''
republic would collapse aud disann"a s"s
WIN a,l ITS sins on It's shoulders. 'p'''
On the other hand, there ,ro
Republican statesmen and newsnaua. ,s "any
VINO are widely in favor OF ,he p"M's n',,'
|OI expansion. They go about ass,.. ra,os
everybody they meet: Would '"s y"s
throw away the fruits Of victorys, 'Ou
IL Is stated that, as a sort n, co
promise, Mr.. Hanna has stated ta. th..
It would be well to put duty On I""' ,o.'
Ont mis- friends have taken him ,s,s.
and Informed him that there IL a' y,
ready duty on tea. Conseous0,,. ~,
there must be found some other ,.s,. &
ol compromise. We respectfully sr.'
gest tue tariff on cotton goods o.
That line the Dingley law has heon :" "
nat failure, and the fact is liahle ~
open the eyes OF manufacturers as VOL,
as those Of the working classcs !.
was said the last campaign that ths
beauties Of protection would bc d.
monstrated in the following way;
To-wit: A duty on foreign products
|
would Increase the price Of ours. ,b,s
Increased price would give prosperity
to the working men; and this pros.
perty would give our farmers wide,
markets. This seemed to be 50 clea,
that a minority OF tile white and
majority Of the negro voters rallied
around the e. o. p. and elected II.
candidates. Then came the celcbra.
ted Dingley bill in due course. Man.
'itacturers were allowed to fix Their
own schedules Of duties, and they did
SO without showing any OF that
shrinking modesty usually seen in The
conduct OF those who are not sure Of
themselves. The manufacturers were
perfectly sure. They knew what they
wanted, and made no bones about
letting Others know it.
| Well, as a RESULT, prices have gone
lower all the time. The logic Of pro.
lection has failed right at the point
where 1t should have been denim.
strated. The hub has come off the
wheel and all the spokes have fallen
out. We suggest, therefore that tho
Z. o. p. could be rallied around the
tariff on cotton goods. or something
OF that sort. the impending clash be.
tween the cxpansionist and the anti.
imperial society might be avcrtcd.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

A country newspaper published Il
long obituary Of man who had died
in the community, closing with the
statement that ga long procession Of
people followed the remains to the
last roasting place" The family read
the notice and discoyc the error, and
asked the editor to make correction
in the word "rOasting," but he said
he couldn't do 1t until the seven
years back subscription which the dc.
ceased owed had been paid.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03
YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY.
A rk ansas Baptists.

rk ansas Baptists.
For living a white life.
For doing your level best.
For your faith in humanity.
For being kind to the poor.
For looking before lcaping.
For hearing before deciding
For being candid and frank.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts.
For discouraging Lhe tale.bearer.
For being loyal to the preacher.
For standing by your principles.
For stopping your ears to gossip.
For asking pardon when in error.
For being as courteous as a duke.
For the influence Of high motives.
For bridling a slander0uS tongue.
For being square in business deals.
For sympathizing with the oppres
ed.
For giving an unfortunate fellow
lift.
For being patient with cranky ne
ghbOrS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

"The Old Oaken Bucket" was in.
spired by the following conversation.
Woodworth, the author, said to a
friend: "There Is no drink better
than brandy" The friend replied
Yes there is. A drink from the old
oaken bucket that hangs in the vel
at home"
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

Somebody recently published a state,
mcnt that Mr.. John p. Jones, OF Ne.
vada, was the wealthicst man In the
United States Senate. Since then he
has been overwhelmed with begging
letters OF all sorts. He declares that
since the publication referred to lie
has been asked for sums apgrcgating
over 100000. This Is what Hap.
pened TO Jones'"
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

Spanish liquor is too much for the
American soldiers and does them up
In short order. Accordingly orders
lave been issued to Havana saloon.
keepers forbidding the sale, of liquor
to an American soldier in uniform.
Violation OF the order Is to b. follow
ed by conflscation OF the sellers pro-
'pcrty and impris0nmcnt.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

Some people who have patronage to
extend t0a paper and give it to one
paper and expect another paper To
grant favorS. mnst think the editor
OF the latter paper q peculiar piece Of
humanity. The editor loves his
friends and patrons just like other
people and he will take pride in doing
what he can tp slow his appreciation,
but he does nUv wish TO let all The
kissing 90 Onc way.-Grecnhcld
(Tcnn.) Times.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1899-02-03

Smash the trusts, the St. LOUIS
Dispatch thinks, will be one OF the
rallying cries of the party that wins
In 1900.
The times., 1899-03-12
GEN. JOE wHEELER's MARCH.
Composed for Him and Dedicated TO
the President.

Miss Ella Nichols. of this city, has just
published stirring musical composition
entitled Gen. Joe Wheeler's March" 1t
is dedicated to President Mckinley and the
cover which was designed by w. H. Mich
OILS, the father of the talented composer. is
Il historical cartoon that embodies the SEN
timent of the famous speech made by the
President at Atlanta
The picture shows the graves of two op-
posing veterans of the rebellion who fell
reunited in the war with Spain. Above
them floats the flag they died for and by
their hower-strew mounds young
mounted trooper keeps guard, A sheaf OF
closely bound faggots representing the
several States typiiies the Aesopian adage
that in union there is strength. while
in The background a compass shows that all
sectional lines have been obliterated by
President Mckinley and that patriotism
points equally to North, South, East. and
West. and that there is only loving COM
radeship between the Blue and the Gray
The spirit OF the picture is embodied in
! the music which. though not difficult, is
splendidly tuneful, from the cavalry call
| of boots and saddles that forms the in
| PRODUCTION TO the chords OF the final bar.
The times., 1899-03-12

chosen: James c Young, President; VIII
liam A. Mearns, of this city, First Vice
President w. Riley Decide, Of
this city. Second Vice President,
and Ralph W Lee, of this city
Secretary. 1t is understood also that Mr.
Larner Will be the counsel for the com
pany. 1t will be noticed that all the Off
GERS of the company except the president
are Washington men.
II is disclosed by the election of Mr.
Young on the board Of directors and as
president Of the company that former Sen
ator Smith of New Jersey is one OF the
principal members Of the syndicate which
has bought control OF the company. Mr..
Young and his brother, George Young, a
prominent New York fnancier, arrived in
Washington yesterday and are staying at
the Arlington. They spent large part
OF the day with Senator Smith, who is
also staying at the Arlington In confer
ence over the affairs of the company. All
three of these gentlemen were reticent yes
terday when asked as to the future of the
company. as were also the Washington men
who have been elected as officers. Ii is
understood however, that all the old en-
pIoyes will be retained and that no fur
ther changes of anyJkind will be made for
the present AT least Mr.. Young, it is un-
derstood, will remain in Washington in ac-
i've chdTBe
Various surmises were suggested yes
,erday by the composition OF the new di-
rectorate Mr. Mearns was the broker
who bought a large block of stock several
months ago, at the time of the last annual
election of officers It was not then known
whom he represented In these purchase s,
but it is now suggested that Senator
Smiths syndicate must have been behind
him as well. The fact that Senator Smith
is a warm personal friend of President
Stevens. of the Potomac Electric Light and
Power Comapny, is also construed to mean
that the two companies will hereafter be
run in close sympathy, If they are not
will be remembered that the probability
OF this fact has been mentioned hereto
fore in The Times on several occasions.
Some little comment was caused yes
terday by the announcement that Presi-
dent Norris and his board had resigned.
When the transfer Of the majority of the
stock of the company was made few
weeks ago it was stated by President
Norris that. he had offered to res gn, with
his board, but that the syndicate had told
him there was to be no change in the di-
rectorate or officers of the company. An
interview with Mr. Norris. printed in The
Times, showed very clearly that he eX-
pected to remain in charge OF the affairs
of the company permanently. II IS thought
Congress following Mr.. Norris statement
The times., 1899-03-12
FIGHT PATIENTS SET FREE,
uecreuse in the Smallpox Roll AT the
IsoIatIng Hospital.

Eight smallpox patients were released
from the isolating hospital yesterday. Ihey
we're Sarah Crump, white, who was remov-
ed to the hospital February q from 623
MARYLAND Avenue southwest; James Cur
tin. engineer, white, thirty-four years old,
lived at 623 Maryland Avenue southwest.
sent TO the hospital February 6; Della VII
kins. colored, twenty eight years old lived
al 1887 Cecil Court northwest sent TO
the smallpox hospital February 26i Lot
tie Brooks. Edward Brooks, 81, Edward
Brooks. jr.. and Aldrich Brooks, colored,
lived al 1925 Eleventh Street northwest,
removed to the smallpox hospital last
Thursday night, and Ida Mcpherson, col
ored. forty years old. removed TO the hos
pital February u from 1i2 Street north
east.
The release of these conyalescents left
only twenty-siX cases under treatment
Four of the released persons are members OF
the Brooks family whose home in Eleventh
Street was found to be smallpox pest
hole last Thursday night, when seven in
mates were sent TO the isolating hospital.
Aldrich Brooks is the man who escaped
from The Eleventh Street house Thursday
evening and was captured Friday.
The number Of patients however, seems
destined at least for the present, not to
remain very low. Hardly had the number
been reduced TO twenty-siX yesterday When
Rachel Johnson, coOred. twenty years old,
who claimed 10 have lived at 1925 Tenn
perance Alley, sought treatment at the
dispensary at Freedman's Hospital. She
was found TO be suffering with smallpox
and was remoycL to the isolating hospital
by order of the Health Department.
The times., 1899-03-12
Bricks Answered IL? Pistol shots
With Telling Effect.

AS the result of an untimely interference
with policeman in the discharge Of his
duty. John Edwards, a Colored laborer,
thirty-two years old was taken to the
Emergency Hospital last night suffering
from the effects OF two pistol bail wounds.
That the man escaped with his life is little
short of miraculous, as the intention Of the
policeman seems to have been TO kill the
disturber in an alleged defence If his owa
life. One of the bullets entered Ed ards
left breast and would have penetrated to
the heart had it not struck rib AID
glanced of. The other wound was slight,
due to the fact that the man wore very
thick clothing. Aside from Craze anI
powder burn the second wound was Of no
consequence. The first wound was probal
and the bullet extracted and according to
the physicians at the hospital Edwards will
suffer no serious consequences.
The trouble which led up to the inter
ference and consequent shooting occurred
in Phillips Court. between NJ and y and
Twenty fifth and Twenty Streets
northwest. The trouble was in the nature
of a fight among colored frequenters OF the
place. One of the principals appears TO
have been Fred Anderson, and when Po-
licsman Hewlett. Of he Third precinct.
arrived on the scene he placed the man
under arrest The policeman. after a little
difficulty, succeeded in getting his prisoner
through the large crowd that had gath
cred and to the patrol box at the corner OF
Twenty sixth and VI Streets. II is said
that while Hewlett and his prisoner We're
en- route to the box Edwards interfereG.
and that Howletts life was endangered.
The officer used his revolver, il is said in
self-de(ence
1t seems that Edwards objected to the
arrest of Anderson and emphasized his OBJ
lection by throwing bricks at the police
man. Two of the missiles missed Hewlett
and the third, hurled with great force
struck him on the shoulder. He drew his
revolver and fired point blank at Edwards
I the balls taking effect as described.
Edwards. while being treated at the hos
pital, stated that he was too close to How
lett to throw a brick when fired upon. He
claimed that the policeman had hold OF
him with one hand and pressed the re-
volver against him and deliberately fred.
The clothing of the man showed powder
marks, which would Indicate that the shots
were fred at close range. Edwards is given
bad record by the police, who state that
The times., 1899-03-12
new OFFICERS OF TEE
ELECTRIC SYNDICATE
J. C. Young, of New York, the
Company's President.
Three WashingtOnians Are Also
Elected to Positions.
Former senator Smith OF New Jer-
sey the Controlling Spirit Of
the Organization.

The new owners of the United States
Electric Light Company yesterday assumed
active control of the affairs Of the com
pany, electing new officers and directors
and Immediately placing them in charge in
place of the old Norris board" elected
last autumn. President James c. Young.
a New York man, representing the syndi-
cate which has secured control took pos
session OF the offices and plant OF the COM
pany formally and former President Norris
retired.
a meeting OF the board OF directors was
held yesterday afternoon at the office, in
Fourteenth Street, and it was soon an
nounced that the old directors represent
ing the majority stock transferred by the
deal made last month. had resigned and
new men been elected in their places. The
new directors are the following: James
c. Young, of New York city; w Riley Dee
Bile, Ralph w. Lee. Frank Ford. Alexander
II. Humphrey, T. E. Roessle and John b.
Larner. These gentlemen take the places
OF Messrs James l. Norris, President,
George W. Pearson. John Cammack,
Charles Werner w II. Slater, c. f. Nor
ment, and Samuel w. Buttcrfeld. The old
directors who remain are William \.
Mearns, Walter A Heston, Stilson Hutch
ms, A. A. Thomas, Seymour w. Tulloch,
and C. C. Duncanson. All the old directors
were present at the meeting except the
last four gentlemen named.
After the election OF the new board Of
directors the following officers were
The times., 1899-03-12
Presidential Ciemenc,,

yesterday to ". Fred Burgess, who was
convicted December u. 1898, by Judge
Kimball in the Police Court Of assault and
battery and sentenced to pay fine of $50
or serve term of twelve months in jail
Before his arrest Burgess was steadily en-
ployed by the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, and held the reputa-
tion among his associates OF being a sober
and industrious man. While under the ex-
citeHent Of drink. an unusual thing for
him. he assaulted two men
Acting Attorney General Richards rec
ommended the pardon on tn ground that
the sentence imposed on Burgess was not a
just one and that he was needed 10 sup
port his wife and four small children. Bur
CESS has been released from jail and VIII
be reinstated In his old position.
The times., 1899-03-12
Her Lunchroom Not Exem..

Mrs. r. c. Taggart of 1915 NJ Street. has
been denied exemption from payment of a
license fee for conducting a lunchroom at
6l3 Twelfth Street northwest. Mrs. Tag
gart explained her object in seeking ex-
emption several weeks ago by saying that
her lunchroom contributed largely to the
support of Mrs. Taggart's cooking school
in NJ Street. The Commissioners yesterday
informed the applicant that they appre-
ciated the worthy object of the lunchroom.
but the law allows them no discrimination
in the matter and forces them to deny the
request.
The times., 1899-03-12

may have been disappointing to the new
owners, and in this way the cause of the
change.
The controlling interest in the United
States Electric Lighting Company was Sc
cured several weeks ago by the purchase
OF over 5000 shares of stock, as will be
remembered The stock sold was virtually :
identical with that which voted for the
Norris board at the last annual election.
The syndicate which now elects Mr.. Young
president paid $50 a share for the stock,
or nearly million dollars.
The times., 1899-03-12

this is his second attempt to interfere with
policemen who had a prisoner under ar
rest. The former occasion was some time
ago. when, il is said, Policeman Lynch ar
rested a man and found it necessary to fire
on Edwards for interfering with the dis
charge Of his duty
The times., 1899-03-12
12Jc silkolines, &c.

40 pieces of yardwide silkolines in
the most exquisite patterns. beautiful
soft lustre-the regular II 1-2c sort
as a special for Sic yard.
The times., 1899-03-12
REPLY TO a PRINCE.
commissioners DO Not Care tn
E>uouse His Scheme.

Prince Alfred Furst Wrede. of Vienna,
has written to the District Commissioners
with view OF opening negotiations tor
the Introduction OF telephone news
system in this city. Il seems that the
Prince is interested in one OF th-s, novel
European corporations whereby sub=crib-
ers may go to telephones in their houses
and, by placing their ears to the phone
transmitter. hear the news Of the day. At
night one might hear operate music from
various theatrical productions without
leaving home Briefly the institution plo-
posed by the Prince would be a telephone
newspaper The letter Of the Prince reads
as follows:
To His Worship. the Mayus oi WashiusJ.g.
the humbiv undersigned. Prince Alfred tir.
vienna / Hotel O,-t,r-Sichischer Hot. h,u. ao-
tuaily together with company in negotiation
with the CITY ct Vienna Tor the purpose rr fu-
Producing tie so-oaiied telephone paper which
exists at BujeIcsth these three yeJr- uuicr Size
name of ''T,l,tou i!iriDvud1" " and Is ais, .n vvr,
at Paris. 7tiIl merely FOR music communicate
with the opera. te-s 90 enquire Your Nnr-iip
whether yvu would be disposed to get intro
duced the teicgh"ny newspaper into your yit,-
In such ease the humhy undersigned would -,ud
You close report and possibly call himself 'as
Your Worship. Nouss very respectfully,
FRINGE ALFRED W!tEpE.
District Commissioner Wight recon-
mended that the Board have nothing to
do with such a project. Mr.. Wight's
reply TO the letter OF the Prince reads as
follows:
His Hi-luo>s Prince Alfred Wredc, l Ii,,, u,S-
tc.ryichisoucr HUi. Vienna:
Yruf letter .i February Is, ultimu, Jdirg--'l
10 the Mayor oi Washington, in reference O" the
establishment H. this city Of telephone He0'
system has been received hy the Comwi-siuucr5
OF the District OF Columbia. who are the lrH-
riciuIl executive ~ the Capital nt The riitrl
States. and in reply TO your communication iLet
have the honor 10 inform yoa that they 90 Ha;
drell II cxredieut g" take any action 'u TIE
matter Of your contemplated project.
The times., 1899-03-12
Mems 39c hose, 25c.

Mems fine quality Isle thread fancy
stripe hose, in the newest spring styles
full fashioned-and the best ever Of
fered at 39c-will go for 25c
The times., 1899-03-12
rRINlE AL.FREn MNEnE.

MR. LINCOLN ONCE SAID OF CERTAIN sut.-
diefs that They great on dress parade,
hut no good in action" Such soldier should take
Mitchell Tonic. Seer Sold by EVANS drug
gist, 9SS + st. mh5'l
The times., 1899-03-12
The BedWear Bargains.

A ease of white hedspreads-in hand
some Marseilles patterns-double bed
size-pear hemmed and ready for 30(
use-worth CSC easily-will go for. ~
a lot OF 90 bed comforts, for double
beds, covered with best grade of silko-
line, and filled with superior processed
cotton - just right weight for 81
spring use-a good $l.9S value for. ~
The times., 1899-03-12
Table tumblers, 15c.

Extra quality thin blown water tum-
blers. You know what they cost usu-
ally-a dozen 10 4 customer for 7-Sc
each.
The times., 1899-03-12
A list of linen leaders.

Is pieces of pure linen silver bleached
table damask, in complete line Of
patterns-instead of 4sc yard arc
goes for. Observation-Disclosures. jig
5-S size dinner napkins, to match the
above-splendid quality worth Q3C
sl.lg a dozen-for. Observation-Disclosures. ~
7O-inch full bleached Irish table
damasl. fun of wear and satisfaction
for which you pay Csc a yard i8C
regularly-will go for........... fo
80 dozen heavy unbleached Turkish
bath towels, size - by 5O-the f7C
regular quarter kind-for. ~
The times., 1899-03-12
Opening Values
In Underwear.

Ladies' all Isle thread ribbed vests.
trimmed with silk a-d finished with
lace yoke, in square or V-shape-form
fitting-in all sizes-the usual DC
39c sort, for. -
Ladies' ribbed vests, in white. black
and all colors. lace trimmed-silk rib
bon in neck and arms-a good 11I/
19c value, or.............- w
The times., 1899-03-12
Op3ning" Hosiery Values.

Ladies Isle thread hose, full regular
made, in black and tan, and also in
black boots with fancy opera top
plain and ribbed-a splendid 39c 11C
value, for. -
\ lot of childrens ribbed hose. in
light and medium weights for spring
wear, extra good quality. made 10
Withstand hard wear-the usual 10t
2jc value, for. Observation-Disclosures. IL
Children's jersey ribbed hose, full
regular made, double knees. heels. and
toes-good, stout grade-weil 11fZ(
worth Zoe par, for...... w
The times., 1899-03-12
Spring umbrellas.

A special saving awaits you in um-
brellas tomorrow-to have you know
what good department this really is.
lot of 200 ladies' fine silk gloria
umbrellas-just about enough for one
days selling-26-inch paragon frame
close rolling-with handles Of dresden.
horn, mourning. bone. and silver trim
med-which are regular $I.iS 0SC
values-fOr ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-30
LEGAL NOTICES.
TO HARRIET BiNG.

Having failed TO agree with you upon
the terms VI purchase, YOU W LII.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that TIE.
hiynMOND m BURG AND CAkO-
LIMA RAILOAD COMPANY Will, on
Monday. July lc, 1899 move the county
Court OF Chesterfield county, Va, 70 ap-
point hye dislntsreSted free-noldefs OF the
said county Of Chesterfield amy three OK
to the said court what VIII be Just com,
pensatiOn for thai certain strip or Pafcei
OF land lying and situated in the s~1
county Of Chesterfield, OF the freehold
of which you are the tenant. sucn STRIP
or parcel OF land being described as ioi-
lows.
a strip OF land 100 feet wide and iGS
feet in length scrOss the property OF FAr-
rlet Bing county OF Chesterfield, state OF
Virginia said strip being % fe9t on e~cn
side Of the center line Of the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina railroad, same
as now located, said center line BENG oe-
scriOed as follows; ...,.
beginning at a point on the boundary
line between the lands Of j. X. W sith ahu
the lands OK the said Harriet Biag, where
the center line OF the said railroad inter
sects the same. thence ia a straight Inc
north rs degrees. 30 minutes east ula-
lance OF l6S feet to a cc.1, on me prop
erty limo OF the lands OF the SAID hafIles
Bing. where the center line " the saIo
railroad intersects the same containing
0.3A acres more or less. ...,-.a
Which strip or parcel on laho ls rec GU
by the said railroad for IT. purpose:
THE RICHMOND. PErEtSBJ fST
AND CAROLINA X. X. %.
H. Comnsel jul5