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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17
THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER.

Under the above caption the Green
vile Times contains the following:
mississippi should hang her head
in shame at her treatment OF the old
Confederate soldiers, whose acts of
bravery, under Walthall, George, Bin
ford, Barksdale and her other fearless
leaders, make the heart Of every son
and daughter to-day beat with pride
when they read OF it on her pages of
history, and the outside world looks
on with amazement at their grand
achievements.
mo other Southern State pays her
soldiers as small pension, S7.l4,
(which you might term widows
mite) as Mississippi, still there are
few States that can show greater ad-
vantages and agricultural resources.
For their acts OF bravery, their devo-
tion to principle, monuments Of gran
ite and marble are being erected by
an admiring people, but while they
are erecting these monuments the old
battle-scarred and disabled veterans
all over the State, too proud to ask,
are ending their last days in real
want and suffering, when they should
be the happiest class on earth. Moth
ing is too good for them, and now, be-
fore too late, as to-day we only
have about 1000 OF them left, let
the State prove its love. Put not an
other dollar into Battle Abbey as
long as one can be found wearing a
cut-out wooden ley. Subscribe not
another cent to monument until you
know yourself that the children of
the old soldiers of your own town OF
county have the necessary books and
clothes to attend church and school,
Remember that contribution tt
raise the mortgage from over the
home of the old soldier is more appre
ciated by him and his little family
than the raising monument to his
memory.
"lf taxes can be increased to edu
cate the negro, they should be increase
to give the old gray-haired veterans Of
the COnfederacy the pensions they are
entitled to receive. Let the work be
started at once in every county in the
State; let petitions be gotten up and
signed to present to the coming Leg
islature; let the county boards be ap
pealed to for help-in fact let nothing
be left undone that can be done to in
crease the pensions of our soldiers to
at least 500 year, and show them
our true feeling of their patriotism,
| fidelity and brayery.n
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

The United States Court Of Ap-
pealS has rendered decision that Is OF
much interest to insurance companies
and the public, because it has settled
the question OF the validity of life in
surance where, the insured has COM
mitted suicide. In brief, the court
holds that unless it is shown in proof
that the insured contemplated suicide
when he took out the policy, the amout
of insurance must be paid. TO escape
payment the burden Of proof is on the
insurance company to show that the
insured contemplated suicide when
he madeapplication for the insurance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

One night little 4.year-old Flossie
was being put to bed, and after repeat
Ing her usual evening prayer, much 70
her mothers astonishment, she added;
"And please make me a better girl;
and you might as well make papa and
mamma better, too-if you possibly
can"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

A lady who has q great horror Of
the tobacco habit got on q, car the
other day and said to the passenger
next to her: DO you chew tobacco,sl ,slrGn
mo ma'am, ! don't, twas the reply,
"but lean geta chaw II you wsat
ne."-Ohio State Journal.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

The London Daily Mail says that
If a flying machine could be invented
that would travel $50 miles an hour
and you would start toward the
west at that rate of speed you would
arrest the passage of time. That is II
you left here at II o'clock, wherever
you might be, it would still be II
o'colock. Figure it out.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17
WHEN YOU ARE GONE.

When you are gone. my dearest,
The house seems like u tomb;
l wander In impatience
From vacant room to room.
A frame without the picture
A bloom of scent devoid
Is life, whose precious metal
Seems suddenly alloyed.
When you are gone. my dearest
The universe seems dead,
With labyrinthine mazes
That we can never thread a.
Tos span the separation
And FIJI the empty vase,
Ere cruel death discover
Our happy hiding place.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

1t will require $4,000 enumerators
to take the census Of the. U. D
in June next, for 1t must be com
Melted BY the first week OF July.
That means that abouut 5000, 600 peo'
n,e must be recorded 10 thirty days, or
At the rate OF 2,5ooOOo q day.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

A Minnesota woman was so anxious
to reach church on time that she es-
sayed to climb through freight train
that obstructed her path. The train
started off and carried her thirty
miles down the road, she hanging on
to the coupling bar with desperate
determination. She says she was
jolted so that she nearly lost her re-
ligion en- route.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

Among the stories that cluster
about the name Of "Oom Paul" Is one
tn the effect that In his youth he
strangled lion with his bare hands.
He was unarmed and driven over u
country attacked by a lion. Selling
1t by the throat he never let loose till
1t was dead at 1,is feet
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

In his sermon last Sunday. the Rev.
Frank Crane, pastor Of the Hyde Park
Methodist Church, Chicago, declared
that 1.-THE depth Of hell 10 tne's creed
Is exactly the heighth Of his heaven.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

The editor Of the Ellisville New
South isa philosopher, and reasons
thus: III you say that all men are
liars. everybody accepts the state.
ment, but just 20 out and single out
one fellow and call him o liar and he
wants TO fight right now.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17
VOLUME 50.
,nuE COURTS.
THE REGULAR TERMS.
c;,c,,it Court-2nd Dist.
ruAD. A. WOOD, JUDGE.

ruAp. A. WOOD, JUDGE
CATER A. WHITE. DISTRICT ATTORNEY
,e county Of wayre on the sis sf'"nS anys MONDAY
dhnnary a',. ~ ~ Pearl River on the thirdMon.
hthe, e,nil ,"' and October and continue six days;
w. Apr,, ",,ntv t of Marion. second district on the
blhs rolhM og II January and July and continue
i" hs d,GG' aas ."nas Q" ns ,s, .x Ss@s' Ssy
dEbrlaiv W." 81 :, Clarke on the second Monday
h,p" hihs vp"d and august and continue twelve days:
fss sany @ Of aspeg on H." first ,al,ss Monday day., of
% 9" Greene on ts~sr % "s"na six %ss' d"Ss
d March anu ~ " Hancock on the fourth Monday
lntne v"'SS Wovember and continue six days.
Nay a. a" Conty t Of Harrison on the second Monday
!, v,r ,,ev"y and November and continue six days,
,uri, and October and continue twelve days
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17

It Is said that President Kruger has
sent seven sons and fifty grandsons
into the Boer army to fight the Eng
Ilish, In addition to taking the neld
himself. With that kind u spitie
animating the Boers no wonder Eng
land tlnds the task she IA set herself
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE r. r..

LOUISVILLE d NASHVILLE r. r.
GOING EAST.
No. 2-Leaves New Orleans at 7:45 p. m. Ar
rives at Scranton at 1856 p. IN. Arrives in Mobile
at 12:05 a. M
No. 4.-Leaves New Orleans at lI.lj a. m. Ar
rives Mt scranton at 2:07 p. IN. Arrives at Mobile
at 3:l2 p. m.
No. 6-Ieavcs New Orleans at 7:5j a. m. Ar.
rives at Scranton at l1:25 a m. Arrives at Mobile
at 12;40 y. m.
GOING WEST.
No. 1.-Leaves Mobile 2:lj p. m. Arrives at
Scranton 3;34 y, M. New Orleans. 7:10 p. m.
No. 3.-Leaves Mobile tl5 a m. Arrives at
Scranton 4:2l a m. New Orleans, 7:40 a. m.
No. 5.-Leaves Mobile at 4:3l p. m. Arrives at
Scranton 5;31 p. m. New Orleans, 8:3l p. M.
In effect June 3. 1899.
John II. SANTA CRTZ. Agent.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-11-17
He Writes an Interesting Letter from
the Philippines.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 29.-The
following letter has been received from
General Joe Wheeler, in the Philip
pines:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

The Rock Island playing cards are
tho slickest you over handled. One
pack will DO sent by mail on receipt of
10 cents 10 stampe. A money order or
draft for 80 cents or same In stamps will
secure packs. They will be sent by
express. charges prepaid. Address.
JOHN SEBASTIAN. G. p. A..
Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific R'y,
Chicg2o.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

Exceptionally low rates have been
authorized by the Burlington Route and
connecting lines to Portland, Tacoma,
or Seattle and return. Tickets will be
cold October IA, Is, and 16. going limit
October 20, Hnal return limit November
16. Stopovers will be allowed in both
directions and the rate will be one fare
(s5OOO) for the round trip. The Burling.
ton offers diverse routes without add.
tional charge. For the National Jubi.
lee Convention Of the Christian church
to be held at Cincinnati. October, 10 10
10, sleO for the LAundrymens' National
Association at st. Louis. October 8 to II
and for the meeting Of the grand lodge,
Knights OF Pythias, to be held at Lin
coin October 10 to IL, the Burlington
offers rate OF fare and one third on the
regular certificate plan. For particulars
regarding any Of these excursions please
call at the Burlington City Ticket Office
corner 10Th and o streets. or ut the
Union Passenger Station, 7th and p ctr.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30
kNH\-P\AA

Sure0 Constipation.
Billiousnese, nervousness and the pill
habit. Action not followed by costfve.
nees, Doubt Il? Try it. Sample tree.
Druggists. 26c. or address ANTI.PILL
90 Lincoln. Nebr
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30
WHY DEWEY CUT THE MANILA
CABLE,

WHY DEWEY CUT THE MANILA
CABLE,
Being asked b., 40 Intimate friend II
hereally cut tho cable between Manila
and Hongkong. not TO shut Oh the
Spaniards from home orders, but rathsr
to get beyond quick reach OF the United
States Navy department, Dewey suavely
said; I'VE had no apparatus for cabling
on board ship. But even II we could
have obtained II, the cable company
would have been obliged to refuse to 70.
ceivs or transmit messages 10 that way.
1t could not have afforded to do any
thing that would enable the Spaniards
in case they returned to power In
Manila after the wsr-to withhold pay.
ment Of their subsidy. Don't you think
these reasons are good enough - cto-
Der Ladies' Home Journal.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

The Century club held IT. first meet.
ing last Tuesday afternoon Of tho homo
Of Mrs. Milton Scott. This club will
study this season.. Holland and her
characteristics. Thia will b. an
unusually interesting study just at
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30
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$500

o26O0 o26OO
The Union Pacific hes made the Great
" Reduced Rate OF o26.00 10 Portland
and other Puget Sound points. also to
Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake
City and Utah points.
For tickets and full information call
tN, r. h. SLossON,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30
TINE Is MONEY.

When you are travelling. due con
sideration should be given to tho
amount Of time spent In making your
journey.
The Union Pacific is the best line aud
makes tho fastest time by many hour
to Salt Lake City. Portland and Cali.
fornia points.
For time tables. folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the tor.
ritory trsverssd, call at City Office. 1044
o st., . e. B. SLossoN.
Gen. Agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

Have you anything laid by for rainy
dayi
Yes. but its for my rainy day. Tot
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

Britisher-Enslsnd expects every
man to do bic duty.
Amsrican-But will our heiresses
hold out.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

How. did you come to and 4 wife
Robbins?
! didnt. She was looking for me.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

! don't like my caddie he laughs
every time miss ball. ,~s -
81 noticed bio Was hoafso. y .s~tt+ = q.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

Tho executive board Of the Womsn's
club held business session last We'd.
nesday afternoon at which plans for
tho coming seasons work were discussed.
Upon the new basis Of Representa- tion
this club 10 entitled to five delegates be-
sides tho president and these were
elected At this meeting. Mrs. Milton
Scott was elected last Spring. tho ad.
ditional ones elected On Wednesday
were Mrs. w. D. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Abel
and Mrs. I. N. Baker. These with tho
president will entitle this club to six
votes ct the coming annual meeting to
be held 10 York DC. 10th to 18th In.
elusive. Tho standing committees for
tho year were appointed and oil general
business arranged. Those desiring
membership tickets can obtain them
from Mrs. Richardson in the Burr block
or from any member Of tho board. Ono
Of tho pleasant entertainments provided
for this club 10 Shskspere recital to DO
given by Mr.. Eames. The flrst regular
meeting will b held in it old quarters
tho Salisbury block-Oct. 8.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

There goes q man who 10 . benefactor
to bic race.
What has he donef
He has invented . noiseless hand.
organ.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

The Great Rock Island Route is
placing interchangeable Mileage Books
on sale at all coupon Offices west OF
Missouri river. These books are good
on 81 different railroads aud will be Q
great advantage to commercial men and
travellers. The net rate 10 21lc per mile
10 Kansas, Missouri. Neblssks, Okla.
homa and Indian Territory.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

present when oil the world 10 watching
the trouble brewing between tho Beers
and England. Tho subject under die
question at this fret meeting vas IAN.
Gent and modern Holland; the early
'inhsbitauts." It vas very entertaining.
y presented BY the leader Mrs. G. @.
Waite. While ''rsireshmsuts were
served. instead OF tho usual discussion
the club decided to indulge in summer
"reminiscences. Mrs. NJ. E. vanBrunt 10
leader f6r. tho next meeting which will
Re held October 10.
Tho first meeting Of Lincoln Sorosis
each fall 10 business session. Last
Tuesday afternoon at this annual busi.
ness meeting-which was held at tho
home Of Mrs. Guthrie, the following
officers were elected. President, Mrs.
H. b. Wheeler; vice president, Mrs. T.
H. McGahey; secretary, Mrs. A. 8. lib
bets; executive committee, Mrs. J. E.
Miller and Mrs. N. z. Smell; deleg ate to
the state federation at York, Mrs. NJ. D.
WEIGH. with Mrs. E. II. Barbour, GO
alternate. The executive committee
which is composed Of tho two ladies
elected and the president was requested
to present st the next meeting some
changes in the constitution. After the
transactien Of business there was a
gsnersl discussion az to ways and
means Of assisting in the effort to restore
tho public library Of the city. Sugges-
tons were made Of dons tions Of money,
books or magazines. The city library
was discussed and suggestions msde
relative to aiding It. Mira. WEIGH wss
appointed committee to ascertain how
how many and what volumes Of old
magazines and periodicals. could be %.
cured by Sorosis members from their
own flies or from eastern friends or
from any other source to assist in re.
placing those lost in the fire. Dates for
eaders we're appointed for the coming
year. After adjournment refreshments
were served and disposed Of to the
strains Of music furnished by Mrs.
Guthrie's Oldest son. The next leader
10 Mics Anna Miller, subject "The
Growth Of the American Press" Tho
next meeting will be held at the homo
Of Mrs. Barbour. Miss Miller's outline
IL 40 follows:
The growth Of the American press,
Modern newspapers-what they are.
Origin Of printing,
The first newspapers,
The political party press.
Transition period,
Women as Journalistic,
Papers Of other countries, $780,
Subjects for discussion: TIC influence
Of tho press; e It decrsasing?.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

There 10 ono coed thing about tho
Filipines.
How ~?
They ore islands and W. can not very
we'll have boundary disputes.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

l understand he was once Tilted by .
girl worth over half q million. Did be
take II hard?
Yes, very. Why honestly believe II
the girl had been worth fifty thousand
more he would be dead man today.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

medium through which the progressive
bpirit Of the age must make progress.
There 10 no doubt that most OF tho prob
)ems arising.iu club work can he illnmi-
bsted bv free. honest discussion. Ono
|of the best results to be obtained from
club life 10 the ability to differ conscien-
tiously In opinions and yet entertain IN
honest respect for the opinion of others.
AZ women, We are charged more or less
justly--with being too narrow. too per.
sonal, 10 impartiDg or receiving ideas.
This defect, or weakness, IL half correct.
ed when recognised, the entire cure, we
hope, may be secured through intor.
change Of thoughts. theories. plans, In
fact through discussion OF ali subjects
beginning with principles underlying
the thought and making tho applica.
ton general, rot personal. Ths trite
saying "the greatest good to the greatest
number" has become one o. the watch.
words Of club life. It seems to me that
one Of the surest ways Of realizing It 10
in interchange Of the newest and fresh.
est thought among club women. When
you have good idea-a new thought
express it briefly not only to your club.
but send it to your club paper-you will
always find that the editor Of this de
partment welcomes advice. criticism and
suggestions.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

Lsngworthy is our beloved state prssi,:
dent. This stub has tho inspiring motto
mo footsteps backward" and has enter
cd upon years study Of German his.
tory. Each page 10 headed. by appro.
pirate and helpful notices, 90. for the
October meetings Autumn 10 here and
We will Gull his lingering flowers. An
other motto tells 10 that mature when
she adds difficulties adds brains" That
IT'S the mind that makes the body
rich." and that Strength grows with
burdens" One feature Of this program
I should like to emphasize. Tho carry.
ing through the years study one thread
Of thought. Another feature presented
by this year book 10 tho length OF it,
club year-the first meeting 10 held
October 7, the last meetiug-which 10
purely for business, viz: election Of o..
hcers. report Of program committee. etc.
is held May %. While on May 9th
the club enjoys On annual picnic. We
might hear from the History and Art
club as to tho advantages or disadvan-
tages Of weekly meetings % It 10 the on.
ly club In Nebraska which holds weekly
meetings.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-30

A woman's club has been organised
in New York for the blind women Of
that city. 1t has not been named but
it has been inaugurated by few noble
women and it is intended that it shall
offer opportunities to the blind who are
not only shut of from most of the
pleasures OF life but too often become
wards Of tho public. 1t lie intended to
make this club blessing to the blind.
The plan, which 10 still tentative. 10 to
fit up club house suited to the special
needs OF the blind. In this house 10.
structions will be. given in occupations
that will make them self-supportipg.
Also this club house will he made Q
place Of exchange for the sale Of their
handiwork. At the came time sys.
.tematic arrangements will provide for
the social and intellectual culture Of
these unfortunate women. Regular
readers are to be employed who will
read aloud the newspapers swhile the
women work. There will also be .
regular course Of study for the hours OF
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
A New Story OF Germany's War Lord.

Emperor William Of Germany dis
likes nothing more than to see his
officers excited or in the least rufled
at parade or man@uvre. He frequent
ly had occasion to criticise old General
Won Meerscheidt ON that account, and
at recent review in Berlin the Kaiser
reprimanded him for losing his self
possession at q trying moment.
eff Your Majesty thinks that I am
getting too old I beg of you to allow
me to resign"
"No, no." replied the Kaiser, "you
are too young to resign. Indeed, If
your blood didn't course through your
veins quite 80 fast you would be O
more useful army leader"
On the evening of that day the
Kaiser and the General met at court
ball. The General was talking to
some young ladies who, for lack OF
room, were not dancing.
"Ah, Meerscheidt," cried William,
"that is right, get ready to marry.
Take young wife, then that excita-
BILE temperament of yours will soon
vanish"
The General bowed low as he re-
torted: II beg to be excused, Your
Majesty; a young Emperor and a
young wife would be more than I
could possibly stand" ladies Home
Jollrnal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
First Hint of Sprin. Modes.

In spite of the popularity and the
convenience of the odd waist there is
a certain inherent elegance found in
the entire costume and we'll dressed
women aim to possess one such at the
least. The model shown in the large
engraving is stylish and simple at the
same time and includes the important
features to be looked for in simple
spring gowns which fact makes it
eminently desirable both for new
gowns and those that are to be re-
modelled during the long winter days.
All light weight wool stuff and such
silks as taffeta and bengaline are both
fashionable and suitable, but the
model is made from Henrietta cloth
in Cuban red, vest with revers of
white satin including polka dots of
the same deep color, and belt Of
black velvet which adds the final
touch.
The waist, which is full but not
bloused, is tucked diagonally across
the fronts and the upper parts of the
sleeves and is arranged upon fitted
lining which closes at the centre
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Both serviceable and Picturesque.

No one of the many good things
brought to Us from the East is at once
more serviceable and more picturesque
than the Japanese Kimono which we
have converted to our own use and
adapted to Western needs. At home
in its native land it becomes formal as
we'll as informal dress, difference be-
ing made in material rather than in
cut, but with our somewhat more re-
stricted ideas its use in this part of the
world has been confined to the hours
of ease and relaxation and to the mas.
querade which makes all things allow
able.
As shown it is worn with the sash
or obi as is the custom of the little
ladies to whom it belongs by right,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

front. At the neck is deep collar
cnt with points that rest against the
hair just back of the ears and serve as
setting for the head and face. The
sleeves are snug and long as are all
those of latest cut, and are finished
with small roll-over cuffs.
The skirt is gored and fts'smoothly
about the figure, no fulness being
shown at the waist, but flares stylishly
at the bottom and touches at the
front while it lengthens to form the
slightest OF trains at the back.
To make this waist for a lady of
medium size two and three:fourth
yards of material forty-four inches
wide will be required.
To make the skirt in the medium
size five yards of material forty -four
inches wide will be required.