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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

OFFICE DEMoCRAT.STaR.l
Scranton, Miss, May %, 1900.
REPORT for week ending Ma, "A, 1901
ENTERED.
May IL. Am. sch. Scrafina, Rylander,
from Cardenas.
May Il. Brit. IS. s. s. Honiton. Serv.
l'oSo tons from Savond, Italy.
Coastwise-Entered,
May y. Am. sch. Louise Hastings. AL
bany, from Key West.
CLEARED.
May Is. Brit. bktn. Culdoon for st.
Pierre, +. w. l., with 3l0,g0O feet Inn
Der, value 1880. by VIM. w. SWAN.
May %. Span. SIS. Orinon for Dordrecht.
Hol., with l,259,690 feet lumber, value
S2,oi4; 219,900 feet sawn timber, val
ne 1927, by Hunter, Benn & Co.
May -. Rus. bktn. Capella for Sutton
Bridge, Eng, with 1884, PSI feet lum-
Der, value $3,iSS; l62,34S feet sawn
timber, value 81, 94S, by w. X. Syson
Timber Co.
Coastwise-Cleared.
May 49,. Am. sch. Tillie Baker for Ports
mouth, NY, with 433,475 feet lum-
Der, by j. Il. Leighton.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MIS-

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS,
May .. 1900. (
Notice is hereby given that the fol
iowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sun.
port of his claim, and that said proof
VIII be made before the circuit clerk of
Jackson county, at Scranton, Miss, on
July 5, 1900. viz:
barney Pierce, homestead entry No.
26,7sS, for the lot 10, section is and lots Z
and 4, section 10, townships south.
4 west.
lie names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence D O and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Harry Griffin, Robert Christian, Web
ster Howell, Joe Crawley, all of Howell,
May Is, 1900. II-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
April "a. 1900.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, {
April 20, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the circuit clerk Of Jackson
county, ut Scranton, Miss, on June Is,
1900, Wig:
Charles 9. Dickinson, homestead entry
No. 2s,78s, for the e11 neL, section I and
WI nwN, section 8, township 2 south,
range o west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence mon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Axiom W. Gardner, David Gibson.
UnRrles FRY, John o. Gresham. all OF
Denny, jackson county, Miss.
Nsy 4: lfno. -" = 49, Aes' iSsoi
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

IL was "A typographical mistake,
bro. Butler, when the DEMOCRAT.
STAR stated week before last that the
Forest Register had suspended publ.
cation. We intended to say that the
Forest Reporter had turned It's toes
TO the daisies. We know the Regis.
ter Is well fixed on firm financial
ground, and believe 1t will be here to
record the departure Of the writer
across the chilly stream.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MIss.)
May I, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in n
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on June ~,
1900, viz: -
Andrew J. Cowart, for the NJ nelk,
section ~ township 2 south, range b
lie names the following witnesses to
prove ms continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Hubbard Parker, Ruben +. Cooper,
John W. Rodgers, Thomas q, Mixelle,
all Of Cross Roads, Miss.
May IL, 1900. I3-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS. J
April 8, 1900. /
Notice Is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
OF ms claim, and that said proof wifi he
lac before the circuit clerk Of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on June D.
Thomas w. Baria, homestead entry
no. D,7SS, for the SEX, section 3. town.
ship B south, runge s west. ~
lie am the following witnesses To
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Luke Mixelle, William ]. Mixelle.
JON ". Crawford, George N. Carter, all
April -, 1900, an
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

me mississippi editors will take a
Trip 10 Denver In June. 1t is pleas.
anu 10 De one OF those millionaire fel.
ows,-Grenada Sentinel.
vi course you are going, Buck. We
Will remain at home and take care of
the FAMILY Of the ''Old Reliable"
while our better half takes in the
Denver trip.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS 4
AntiI . lann I

April T. 1900. !
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
lng-named settler has filed notice OF his
ln'elitloh to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof wifi he
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on June 5,
1900. viz: y
Wiley G. Carter, homestead entry No,
Zs,iol, for the e1@ of sell, section 10 and
e1a neg, section 10, township 6 south,
range 7 west.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
larry Il. Woodman, James Roberts,
Aired Brown, Daniel ID. Holden, all of
Vancleave, Miss.
ANNA JAMES HILL, Register.
April 10, 1900. oct
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Inc county Democratic executive
committees OF the State, with one or
TWO exceptions have ignored the order
" 2 State executive committee e,
wn'cn provided for a primary. Unless
s'Ae posses meet and resciud their or.
.s' mississippi will not b represent.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss.

May II. 1900. (
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-lamed settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
of bis claim, and that said proof win he
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on July Il,
1900, viz:
Jonathan Ramsay, homestead entry
NO. $3.50, for the neh, section %, town
ship 4 south, range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
Warren V. Lott, Oliver Lott, Calvin
Dees, Peter g. Roth, all of Ramsay, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
May Is, 1900. Hot
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

The special agent of the Mississippi
State Board Of Health declares thu
improved sanitary condition Of Ha
vad 70 have greatly lessened the dan.
ger Of the transmission OF infections
diseases to this country.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

A'tala' Supt'"wer and Washington
nave refused to be governed
oy the order Of the State Execu,,..
Committee, and have declined to or.
yer : primary election to vote for ma.
.'onaI delegates and presidential cleo.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Ihe South Carolina Democracy has
appointed delegates to the Kansas
City convention and instructed them
TO vote for Bryan. The Chicago plat.
FORM was endorsed and the policy of
the Republicans denounced.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Inc Delta Flag, at Greenwood, tile
Oldest Lef1ore county newspaper, is Of
Tered for sale. The office is well
equipped with type and presses.
Terms BILE. Address Mrs. Fl.
L. Richardson, Greenwood. Miss
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

10 attend the United Confederate
Veterans reunion OF Louisville a bat
terry Is being formed at Atlanta in
which one OF the qualifications for
membership Is that each man must
nave been MANNED 10 the Confederate
service.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Captain W. H. Hardy, Of Hatties.
nurg, and Miss Ida v. May, editor Of
sne southern Home Journal, now pub.
''shed In Memphis, were married re.
Gently. May their honeymoon last
duriug their life time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

we near that all the dear old ladies
along the coast are trimming their
for the important occasion next
Monday, as a precautionary measure
Keep the ROSTERS from Growing out
~ time
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Inc anti-spitting ordinance has he.
come the law In Mobile. Tobacco
"cnawers" from here had better mind
now they sling their tobacco Juice on
inc streets Of the Gulf City when they
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Mr.. R. II. Henry, the able editor Of
the Clarion-L Ledger is a probable candi.
date for Congress in the Seventh dis.
trict, He will be a hard man to de.
feat. We wish him success
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Even Billy Mckinley predicts Bry.
ans nomination at Kansas CITY.
What a good guesser! And he might
Also have said that Bryan was going
TO be elected.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss,
Anil Z Iuun

LAND OFFlCE AT JACksoN' MinS'y
April :, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on Junes .,
1900, viz:
Joseph @. Graham, homestead entry
2S,063. for the lots ! and 2 or nwH, section
ii, township s south, range west,
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon ana
cultivation of said land, viz:
Harry Il. Woodman, James Roberts,
Alfred Brown, Daniel d. Holden, all Oh
Vancleave, Miss.
JAMES HILL. Register.
April 10, 1900. M
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

The appointment OF eleven negroes
AND three negresses as census enum.
eraters for Augusta, Georgia, has
stirred the citizens toa high pitch, and
trouble Is likely to follow.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Missy
April p, l%D. {
Notice is hereby given that tho follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice OF hs
intention to make final proof IN support
of his claim, and that said proof VIII "
made before the circuit clerk OF JACKSON
county, at Scranton, Miss, on June ~
1900, viz:
Charles G. Cowart, homestead enlry
No. 8,72S for the sell nwH section y
township 2 south, range 7 west.
He names the following witnesses ~
prove his continuous residence upon a""
cultivation of said land, viz. u
Samuel Davis, Richard Ward, Jesse
Adams, Lyman Cochran, all Of VroS'
Roads, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register
April q, 1890. ~"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

The Meridian News is now a morn.
ing paper. 1t has recently taken on
new life, and is forging to the front
rs first-class newsy paper that Me-
ridian may justly be proud of.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Thanks to Senator II. D. Money for
q copy OF his speech on abandoned
property In insurrectionary districts,
delivered In the Senate, April q. 1910
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Governor LONGING has appointed
MI. VIM. R. Craig, OF vicksburg
Commissioner for Mississippi to the
che Paris Exposition.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Another dreadful storm has devas.
tated a large portion OF Texas. Great
damage has been done to the cotton
crop everywhere.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Hill Billies" scarcely ever live
above their surroundings, we are sor.
~ to say.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

The villages OF Merrill, In Green
county, and Mount Olive, In Cuving-
ton, have been incorporated.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

The House has passed a special riv-
ers and harbors bill carrying $500, 900
for surveys and emergency work.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Another postmaster has been ar.
rested, charged with crookedness, in
YazoO county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Grasshoppers are playing havoc with
the cotton crop in the Delta portion
Of this State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

An immense fruit crop is an assured
fact In this Stnfe this summer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
Revenge Is sweet to he who waits.

The whitecappcrs have broken loose
in Scott county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

Our June hug will be the daily &C.
comnOdatiOn train from Mobile,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

a negro was lynchcd in Neshoba
county last week for abusing, cursinu
ano threatening TO kill Mrs. Elizs
ADAMS, q respectable white woman
Wv. Lonslno has not stopped lynch
bog IL this State yet.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

nso. Il. y. Quin, Of the CentArvu)e
seneFsonlsn. having been chosen
vtsea Keeper Of Records and Seal q
sse Knights ~ Pythias OF M~issIssinn,'
% turned the Jefersonisn over b.
-. !. I. Balance, an old az experI.
enced newspaper man OF .tha sss,.
ne nas been 10 the business since NJ
coaid crawl, and what he don't kno.
s'out y y not worth knowing.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25

GOV. LONGING
with other distinguished speakers and
guests are expected. Grand Steam
ana Sail demonstration on the Bay,
l1mbermcn's Parade, Childreu's Pro.
cesslon. Fine Military and String
Music will inspire the gala occasion,
aid every other possible provision will
oe maze lor the accommodation and
entertainment OF the vast gathering.
In addition To the Basket Dinner.
when IS FREE to all, there will be y
Refreshments
on sale by River Shell Road Commit
1ec lor the purpose OF tlnishing,thjs
splendid public highway from Scran.
ION doWn the river and along the
beach front.
The exercises will begin at
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-05-25
Election Tuesday. November 6, 1900.
FOR CONGRESS-SIXTH DISTRICT
We are authorized to announce

OF Amite county, as a candidate for re-
election to the Lower House of Congress
from the Sixth District, composed Of the
counties OF Adams, Wilkinson, Amite,
Pike, Lawrence, Covington, Marion,
Pearl River, Perry, Greene, Jones, Har-
Tison, Hancock and Jackson, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
KEr WEST MONUMENT.
TO THE HEROES OF THE BATTLE
SHIP MAINE.
(By Telegraph to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

(By Telegraph to Virginlan-Pilot.)
Key West. Fla, March 15.-The I'M
yelling OF the monument dedicated by
citizens Of Key West to the heroes of
the battleship Maine. who died in Ha-
vana February 10. 1898. and were bur
led here. took place this afternoon.
Over 10000 people were present, and
viewed the procession which assembled
at the naval station and proceeded 10
the cemetery headed by the Key West
Cornet Band. followed by n detach-
ment from the gunboat AIachias, two
companies First Artillery, representa-
tives of the army and navy and city
officials. Key West Guards, Knights of
Pythias, knights Golden Eagle, Red
Men and hundreds of school children.
The procession was under command of
Colonel f. Brossler and Grand Marshal
b. p. Baker.
At the cemetery Mayor Bartlum pue-
sided and introduced Chaplain Lee
royce. of the navy. who offered prayer.
Colonel George c. Patterson, on behalf
of the Monument Committee, present
ed the monument to Commander Inn
pey, acting for the Navy Department,
when the band played the "Star-Span-
gled Banner" and the flag unfurled
from the monument.
Rev. Charles w. Frazier, orator of
the day, made an eloquent address, fol-
lowed by benediction by Chaplain Lee
royce.
After the unwilling ceremonies hun
dreds of school children covered the
graves with wreaths and flowers
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
a Southern Snow storm.

hSv Telegraph TO virGinlan-P ilot.)
Richmond, Va, March 15.-Snow fell
thronghout Virginia to-day ana vari-
ous points. such as Lexington, Wood
stock and Orange report tonight that
the storm is still raging.
Macon. Ga. March 15.-It Is rapidly
growing colder RI this poin. which is
the centre OF the Georgia fruit belt
The peach trees are in bloom and grave
fears are felt for the safety Of the
fruit crop.
Birmingham. Ala. Marcn 1s.-Snow
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
NEWPORT NEWS.
BIDS FOR BoNDs-NEW SCHOOLS
SUIT
Especial 10 Virgin!an-pilot.)

Especial to Virginsan- Pilot)
Newport News, Va, March 15.-Blds
for the new $4,000 emergency" bond
issue We're opened to-day the highest
bidder comply Rg+with the terms be-
Ing the New National Bank of Column
bus, o., who offer premium of SIZES,
which Is considered good enough, as
the bonds are short term-two, three.
four, five years, etc. They are per
cents, however A Chicago bank offer
ed premium of $4,000. but neglected to
enclose with the bid the certified check
required.
The Building Committee OF the
School Board will tomorrow select
sites for three new schools to be erect
ed within the next eight months, maxi
ing six new school buildings in two
sessions, made necessary by the rapid
growth in the population of the city.
y chancery suit was entered to-day
in the Corporation Court-by James d.
Cochran VS.. the Newport News Abat-
toir Company. the plaintiff seeking to
recover $1,000 claimed to he due him
for services. He says that T.. S.
Palmer, formerly president OF the COM
panY and now owning n controlling
number OF shares, has endeavored, and
Is still endeavoring, to keep him ont of
the money. lie declares that the money
Is now in Schmelz Bros bank, and
asks for an injunction to restrain them
from paying it out 10 any but the
plaintiff, and suggests the appointment
of q receiver for the company, if neces-
sary, charging Palmer with an inten-
ton OF wrecliing the company.
OVERDOSE OF POWDERS.
Charles Lewis Marshall. aged IS
formerly of Fauquicr county, Va. bu
for two years nm insurance agent in
this city, died this afternoon from the
effect of two headache powders. Th,
powders were from prescription writ.
ten for n much stronger man. Deatl
was accidental
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
HAMPTON.
FRANK BENJAMIN NOW FEIGNs
INSANITY

vi
INSANITY.
Hampton. Va, March l5.-Franl, Rem
1amin. the condemned negro, was Wis
tied i'll his cell at the Jail yesterday
by several OF the colored ministers. who
talked with him concerning his spirit
ual welfare.
Benjamin seems to be much fright
ened, and his condition was much
worse than it has been any day since
his arrest. He pays little attention TO
anything and spent the day in tearing
up the hedclothing in his cell. He also
ccisrebcd himself of his garments and
Is playing the insanity dodge.
BenJamin's counsel are We: undeter-
mined rs 10 whether they will take an
anpeai IN the case to the Circuit Court.
e. w. Field, who was employed to de-
reno the prisoner by the parents of the
condemned man, and who was suppos-
Ell 10 have defended him ut the insti-
CATION OF the court. said yesterday that
they would likely decide between now
ana Saturday what line of procedure
they would follow in trying to save the
neck OF the tiend. Field was asked con-
cerhing the report that had gained Cir
ciii2tion since the end OF the trial to
the effect that he was employed in the
case and stated that such was true.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
PETERSBURG.
TRIAL OF ALLEGED sASSAILANTs
OF REVENUE COLLECTOR.

Especial to Vlrginlan-P llot.)
Petersburg, Va. March ,5.-The cases
Of the United States against DR.. NJ. II.
McSaugney and Mcssrs. s. ". Southall,
VIM. NJ. Rufiin ana John II. Manning,
widely known citizGns OF EmDoria,
Greensville county, charged with as
saulting Special Revenue Agent Chas.
Gee at Emporla OIL the 7th instant
while in the discharge OF his official
duties. came up for examination day
before United States Commissioner Nc
Lane Peasants of Richmond. Com
missioner Roper, before whom the ac-
cused parties were brought last Satur-
day, stated that for personal reasons
he preferred not to sit in the case. The
government was represented by Mr.
j. G. ID. De Jarnette, Assistant District
Attorney, and the defense by Messrs.
X. d. Davis, Charles Hall Davis, Willis
Smith and Major Francis Rives Mr..
Gee. the first witness, told OF the as
sault which was made on him. He said
that Southall struck him with his fist
and choked and knocked him down and
Rutiin kicked him in the side, and the
other two men jumped on him. Wit
ness said Manning caught him by the
coat and tore it. The torn garment
was exhibited to the court. Mr. Gee
also told of his asking protection or the
Town Sergeant and Mayor OF Emporia.
DR.. j. M. Burk, who attended Mr.. Gee.
told Of his wounds.
Mr.. G. V. Southall testified that Mr.
Rufiin, DR.. McGangney and himself
We're playing pool in Sladegars saloor
when some one came In and said tina,
Gee had pulled q pistol on John Man
ming. Witness and Judge Barham went
to see about the matter and to stop the
row. DR.. McGangney got up and eaic
he was going to the hotel, when Gee
spoke up and said all you young doc
tors and lawyers are thieves trying tc
rule Emporla. Witness then stuck his
first In Gees face and threatened to
strike him.
After hearing some further testimony
Commissioners Peasants said that, with
the exception of Mr.. Gees evidence, the
testimony for the prosecution had been
broken down, and, therefore, he would
discharge all of The accused
EUSTINGS COURT.
The March term of the Hustinge
| Court opened to-day. Dan Andel, q
| young white man. was convicted Of
| felony, and his punishment fixed at tive
years in the penitentiary.
FACTORY ROBBED.
| Night before last the Pocahontas cot
| ton factory in Battersen was entered
and robbed of quantity of new clotf
and working dresses. the latter belong
| Ing to the female employees.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16

fell here all day 1t Is said 10 be The
heaviest fall in recent years. The tier
mometer lowered AROUND SO degrees
most of the day.
Utica, Miss, March 15.-Copsiderable
snow fell here to-day. In all proba-
blity the fruit crop will be greatly
damaged. as the trees are in full
bloom.
Arcadia, La, March l5.-Snow fell
here to-day from early morning 10
noon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
To the Public.

fditor Virginian-Pilot:
would feel it my duty to reply to
the unjustifiable assault made by Re
form In your columns on myself and
other office-holders in Nunsemond
county; but, for the fact first do not
know 70 whom l am replying, whether
1T is q Democrat, Republican. or the
last one of the forty pupils of the Grand
academy of Layado; second, fear and
believe 1T to have been the rawlings OF
some chronic ofIlce-seeker, whose mind
mas become demented by the continued
refusal of the good people of the coun-
~ TO recognize his peculiar 1ualifica-
tons for office. Poor fellow, he has
been out in the cold long time, and
is more to be pitled than blamed.
Respectfully,
WALTER JORDAN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
VS. FROM SUFFOLK AND OTHER PARTS OF VIRGINIA
PEOPLES FORUM.

NoTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties, classes. per
sons, views and capabilities, the Vir-
ginian-Pilot is responsible for none
OF the statements nor opinions ex-
pressed therein. nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignoran
and uneducated shall be heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-16
SUFFOLK ArvERTIsEME.rs

~ WARD & EXAM. Suffolk. Var II
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