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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

The old maids of Reading, Pa,
have organized a society to aid the
Bachelors Club in keeping the resolu-
ton not to marry. 1t seems to be,
however, more a spirit of retaliation
than of social duty that actuates the
maids, as the President of the associa.
ton declares that "Not even if the men
relent will we marry them," which ID
virtually declaration that the Old
Baches" have sinned away their day
of grace.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

1T is said that many young women
in Kansas have taken to the fields, be-
cause the harvesters are so few. And
then there is the romance of Maud
Muller for a framing to a beautiful
maiden in picturesque costume hand
ling the rake, as an additional incen-
tive, you know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

ENGLISH sassiety is up-on-end over
a. want of propriety manifested by our
William Waldorf Aston at one of his
social functions. 1t appears that he
purposely left Sir Berkeley Milne
from the list of guests, but this fact
was unknown to the Countess of Ok
ford, who invited Sir Milne to accom-.
pany her. When announced he was
iucontincntly fired" by the psrvenue
host and, in still more execrable taste,
the fact was announced in Astor's pa
per, the Pail Mall Gazette. He has
stirred up . hornets nest of all the
big-bugs. including the Prince of
Wales, and it is probable that he will
be completely ostracised by the small
crowd to which his money alone sc.
cured him admission. The Earl of
Hardwicke, who represents smart So
ciety at the English capital says
ave only regret that the gallant Of
ficer 90 far forgot his dignity rs to &C
cept secondhand invitation to the
house of a purse-proud American,
whose dollars could not save him
from the contempt of his countrymen.
If Mr.. Aston wishes his entertain.
ments exclusive his desire is likely to
be gratified in the future beyond his
expec :ations."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

THOSE who read Lee Harris boast.
ings in the Pr, when he returned
from Kansas City, of how he "did up
Col. Lewis, will be amused at Mr..
LIS reply to queries about the matter,
the other day in Seattle. "Lee Hart
Leo Hart" unused the Colonel, 90 he
stroked his auburn whiskers: "Ah
yes, Mr.. Lee Hart 1 believe resides
here. Was he in Kansas City during
the Conventionf"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

HUMAN nature develops odd streaks
at times. The other day Frank Nc
Fadden took hold of spade and
joined a gang Of laborers to show Just
how street work should be performed.
Before the lapse of Ave minutes a
score or more OF spectators had paused
in their daily trend OF busy life to see
how the matter would end. The ter.
mination was abrupt as the beginning.
Mack worked just five minutes with.
out developing anything new in the
methods of shoveling gravel, and the
time consumed by spectators was
nearly two hours, which will have to
be added to net loss in the worlds ag-
gregate of industrial activity. The re-
suit is discouraging, and will probably
restrain the innocent cause from fur.
Their effort to tighten the load or en-
tighten the methods of labor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

OHIO DOUBTFUL POTENcY OF THE
CURRENCY IssUE.-Chairman Dick OF
the Republican National Committee,
lately admitted in an interview at Co
lumbus, Ohio. that that commonwealth
may properly DO classified with the
doubtful States. He declared that
"Before the Kansas City Convention
was held, he thought that the cur.
rency question would be relegated to
the rear, and, in that case, the fight.
ing of the national campaign would
have centered in the Eastern and New
England States. But they specifically
Endorsed free coinage at the old ratio,
and in my opinion that transfers the
fight to the West. To be specific, I
should say that the turning point will
depend upon the result in Ohio, Indi-
ana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
and Minnesota"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

A FISH saltery has been established
at Point Barry, seventy miles to the
westward of Wrangel. 1t is thought
that quite settlement will spring up
from the local business OF the com.
pany having the enterprise in charge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

LATE dispatches indicate that China
is about to declare war against the re-
malnder OF the world. 1t is a big un-
dertakipg, but the yellow man is noted
for his temerity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

1T is said that several OF the ladies
OF the legations in China have become
white-haired during their captivity,
from the intense horror of their situa.
ton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

If one half that is said about cru
city to foreigners in China be true we
may add the legend Remember Pc.
king" to our invigorating war-cries.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

1T is reported that the British have
taken Bethlehem, in Boerland, but it
is not claimed that they have found a
Saviour by their aggressive methods
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

EVERYBODY is patiently waiting for
John Bull to verify the allegory of
"The Bull in the China Shop" He
must do something to reinstate his
claim to supremacy and he might
just as we'll do it in breaking china as
in bluffing other nations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

Some of the allied powers now seem
to feel as if they would like to be ex-
Guessed from further participation in
the Chinese war.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

THEY have now got Ii Hung Chang
in an arsenal, where he has taken
refuge like rat in a trap. Now call
the dogs of war.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-07-27

1T does seem to be great undertak.
ing to force dogma on to an UNWILLING
people at the point of the bayonet.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
THE GAIN OF SUNDAY REST.

Lord Mccaulay said: "Of course |
do not mean that u man will not pro-
duce more in IA week by working seven
days than by working six days. But l
very much doubt whether at the end
OF the year he will generally produce
more by working seven days in week
than by working six days in a week.
The natural difference between Cam.
pania and Spitzbergen is trifng when
compared with the difference between
country Inhabited by men full OF
bodily and mental vigor, and country
inhabited by men sunk In bodily and
mental decrepitude. Therefore, it is
that we are not poorer, but richer, be.
cause we have through many ages
rested from our labors one day in sew.
en-. The day Is not lost. While In.
dustry is suspended, while the plow
lies in the furrOw, while the exchange
is silent, while no smoke ascends from
the factory, a process is going on quite
as important t0 the wealth Of the na
tion as the work which Is performed
on more busy days, Man, the machin,
OF machines, the machine compared
with which all the contrivances Of tn
Watts and Arkwrights are worthless
Is repairing and winding up, SO tina
he returns to his labors on M0nda
with clearer intellect and livelier spir
its, with renewed corporeal vigor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
THE SCHOOL FUND.

Jackson Evening News.
DR.. Rowan, Senator from Copiah,
has introduced a resolution in the
Senate providing for a constitutional
amendment to be submitted To the
people looking to a division OF the
school fund among the whites and
blacks according to the proportion
each pays. The News is opposed to
this resolution and has on more than
one occasion pointed out the fallacies
Of such a policy.
There will be plenty of time for
such action when the Republicans Of
the North take away from the South
the representation to which it Is en-.
titled, and which is based on the To-
tai population, black and white. The
white people Of the South are 10 duty
bound to provide for the education OF
the negro, and they are now doing IL
In a manner that is very c0mmenda-
tory. There is no good cause for dis.
turbing the pleasant relations which
now exist. In Mississippi there Is
political peace and quietude and the
races are getting along together az
nicely as could be expected. As long
as the people of the North are willing
that we should have a representation
in Congress and the Electoral College
based on population, there is no ne
cessity for the adoption Of Senator
Rowan's resolution and Its insertion
in the Constitution. The News does
not apprehend that the Legislature
will pass the resolution. 1t is impOli.
tic and unwise. We are getting a ben.
eft from this negro population in one
way at least, and there are obligations
resting upon us that we must carry
out, and the News does not believe
that Mississippi will be the flrst
Southern State to take a backward
step.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

gouIa river IS Il rlcn country, con tain
ing, besides the yellow-pin timber.
thousands of ACRES nf virgin hardwood
lands that border the rivers aud
streams for distance Of about four
miles backward on either side, all of
which can be foated down ut mini.
mum cost. The manufacture OF the
millions OF feet OF those woods gives
promise Of rich fruits for capital and
labor in the near future. The lands
are now among the best investments
in the South to-day.
This is not ..new territory" The
present town OF Pascagoula was set.
tied by the French at a time when the
memory OF man runneth not to the
contrary. Here on these sunny, wave.
kissed shores live to-day the direct
descendants Of these settlers. little
affected by the turmoil and hustle Of
their up-tO-date neighb0rs. The latest
census gives this district $4,000, but
there is an evident increase since that
date. The majority here are people Of
the highest culture, and the handsome
homes OF generations OF wealth and
culture abound. Each OF the towns
possesses its churches Of the different
| denominations; schools and benevO'
lent societies flourish. That test OF
| prosperity, so wOefully lacking in
some localities, is very much in evil
dence here. A most excellent system
0f electric lighting Is in operation,
and good roads and an usually low
rate OF taxation are the potent aids
which enterprise has lent tU spot al
ready blessed by the benetlcent hant
Of nature.
An industry which nature evidently
had in mind when she planned thi!
favored spot was that of shipbuilding
Some of the heetest and staunches,
vessels TO be found in Southern waters
are built here; also barges of immense
capacity. Everything needed in /
modern sllip-yard is to found here al
the very doors, almost for the asking.
Here are to be had in numbers Spars
rs feet long, virgin pitch pine
oak, juniper knees and choice vertical
yellow:pine decking.
Space does not admit of more than
Il mere mention of the immense oyster
trade that is growing up here. Here
tOfDrc little attention has been given
this industry, owing doubtless to the
fact that this district seem peculiarly
adapted to manufacturing enterprises,
especially those pertaining to or midi
rectly connected with the wood
goods" trade, but recently new spirit
seems infused into all lines Of busi'
ness. Much Of this enthusiasm seems
due to the pubic-spirited men who
compose the Commercial Club Of
Scranton aud the Merchant Associa-
tion of Moss Point. These two clubs
are composed Of the leading men Of the
districts; many Of whom are very
wealthy. while all are public-spIrited
and progressive,
| w. J. KILDUFF.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

We WOULDN'T BE A GIRL.-A Texas
newspaper, the Rockwall Sun, makes
this announcements: "As most of our
readers are aware, the Sun is all set
up by two girls, and they have made
II rule to skip one or two issues dur
ing the month Of August. They say
the sun is now hot enough and will
not need their assistance for at least
one week, and they are of again."
Now, who wouldn't be q girl? And
how little they know, these mascu-
linely inclined new women, who are
SO anxious to unsex themselves, what
bliss they are trying to get May from
and what misery they are trying to
get into! Who wouldn't be a girl? II
typos Of the wOrser sex dared to take
week of the proprietor would make
it ramrz" aud connect the week with
eternity, but, being two girls" these
typsetttrs are the rulers Of the estab.
lishment. They know they can get
married, II something else does not
turn up, ''and," as the Dallas News
observes In concluding u two. column
editorial on the subject, "they are
right"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
[ [Reprinted from Mannfacturers's Record of Jan
uary u. 1860.
THE PORT OF PASCAGOULA.
Where Yesterday and To-day Meet
by the Sea, with a Great Com
merce and Greater Future-Con-
gress Appropriates $Sl7.800 for
the Improvement Of the Earbor.
special Cor. Mnnufacturer's Kecord.

Special Cor Manufacturers Record.
PAsCAGOULA, NJ 1885,, Jan. 8, 1900.
What is known in the world OF COM
merce as the Pascayoula district EN-.
braces the towns OF Scranton, Moss
Point and East and West PascagOula,
and is located on the main line Of The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, in
Southeast Mississippi. This district
covers radius OF only six miles, but
there is scarcely port OF the civilized
world where the name Is unknown.
This district is drained by the Pasca-
goula river and its tributaries, which,
reaching out over the yellow-pine belt
Of the State, bring down the wealth
OF logs to the Gulf to be wanufactur-
ed into timber and lumbe > 20 out
by rail and water to.every 6rt of the
globe.
In this district the lumber business
takes precedence. Nature designed it
so! The qualifications Of this indus
try are beyond the comprehension OF
the casual observer. But a glance at
the custOm-house figures places before
US the full extent Of this vast com.
mcrce. The daily output0! the great
lumber mills here amount daily to
1, ESQ, 900 superficial feet, all Of which
finds an outlet through tho port Of
Pascagoula, giving employment to
hundreds Of men at the mills and as
many more In the bay, including steve.
dores, bargemen and tugmen, etc.
The following figures give the exports
of lumber aud timber for the past
three years:
For the year ending June 30. 1907 .1Ss o5O, 81
For the year ending June 40, 1893. ..Is5 oa2, ~
I6r the year ending Juno 10, Iseo.. IN. .i5t
These figures represent In value the
SHIN 0f .sS,S14,477, aud tell story that
needs no comment.
The last Congress appropriated e3l7,. !.
600 for dredging ut this harbor, &5O,-
600 for the harbor proper CO.. 900 for
the river, thus lnsurlng flfteen feet Of
water from the mouth 6t the river to
tho mills and twenty y-ave feet e lorn
Island harb0r.
This Will represent IN enormous
saving to tha mills, representing el
per y on their output, or about q, 900
pcf day..
~ dIstsict drained by the Pssea'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

Attorney-General Nash has flled
with the clerk Of the Kinds county
circuit court a "a bill Of information
against the thirty.one 0ld.line fire 10
surance companies doing business In
Mississippi, and who admit aliegia0ct
to the Southeastern Tariff AssOcla-
tion. They are charged with having
violated the antitrust law OF the
State by entering into pool or COM
binatIon to maintain 3 fixed rate for
insurance, and are thus members OF a
trust or combine within the meaning
of tile Mississippi statute.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

FALSE TEETH LENGTHENs LIFE
Very few people realize how mucn
the dentists have done for mankind.
To mention one thing only, the per.
fectlon to which the manufacturer Of
false teeth has been carried has prac-
tIcally abolished old agc-that Is.
You see none Of the helpless, num-
bling old men and women that you
formerly did. This is not because
people do not attain the ave their pa
rents aud grandparents reached, but
because the dentist has prevented
some Of the most unpleasant c0nse-
quenccs Of advancing years. Men Of
70 no longer look or feel old, because
they are not deprived of nourishinv
fuod at tho time when they need II
niost.s Estimates have been mad,
showing that tho average length of IN
has beoQ Increased from four to ail
years by the general useo " false teeth
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
SOMETIME.
BY MAY RILEY SMITH.

Sometime when life's lessons have been
learned,
And sun and stars forevermore have
set,
The things which our weak judgments Is
here have spurned,
The things DER which we grieved with
lashes wet,
VIII fash before us, out of llfe's dark
night,
AS stars shine most in deeper tints of
blue;
And we shall see how all Gods plans
are right;
And how what seemed reproof was
love most true.
And we see how, while we frown and
sigh,
Gods plans go on rs best for you and
me;
How, when we called, he needed not our
cry,
But his wisdom to the end could see.
And even as wise parents disallow
Too much of sweet to craving baby
hood,
So God, perhaps, is keeping from us now
Life's sweetest things, because it seem
eth good.
And if, sometimes, commingled with
life's wine,
We find the wormwood, and repel and
shrink,
BE sure wiser hand than yours or mine
Pours out this portion for our lips tC
drink.
And if some friend we love is lying low
Where human kisses cannot reach his
face,
Oh, do not blame the loving Father so,
But wear your sorrow with obedien
grace!
And you shall shortly know that length
ened breath
Is not the sweetest gift God sends hi
| friend.
And that, sometimes, the sable pail o
| death
Conceals the fairest boon his love cal
| send.
II we could push aiar the gates Of life,
| And stand within and all Gods work
ings see,
We could interpret all this doubt ant
| strife,
And for each mystery find key?
But not to-day. Then be content, pooi
heart!
Gods plans like lilies pure and white
unfold.
We must not tear the closc-shut leaves
apart,
Time viii reveal the cnlyxes of gold.
And if, through patient toll, we reach
the land
Where tired feet, with sandals loosed
may rest,
When we shall clearly see and under
stand,
! think that we will say, "God knew
the bestin
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

The internal revenue commissioner
has ordered that In addition to afhx-
Ing the date and initials on revenue
stamps over the teD-cent stamp 10 VIII
be required to further AFFECT caoceiia-
tion by cutting three parallel lncisions
lcngtllwise through the stamp, begin
ming not less than One-Quarter OF an
inch and extending to within one
quarter Of an inch Of the other end.
This has been done to obvlate the
washing" Of revenue stamps Of large
denominations and using them again,
as some INSCRIPTIONS persons have
done.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
PUBLIC LANDS.

The governor and land commissioner
yesterday met as required by law and
fixed the following prices for public
lands in Mississippi for the year 1900,
as follows: Swamp land at the mini
mum statutory price of 81. 25 per acre;
internal Improvement land at the
statutory price OF 81. 25 per acre; Chick
asaw school lands at the statutory
price OF SO per acre. Forfeited tax
lands, other than lands In cities, towns
and villages, will be sold at One-half
OF their assessed value as shown by
the assessment roll Of 1893. Lots in
cities, towns and villages at one-third
the assessed value as shown by the
roll OF 1892.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

The Corlnth Corinthian says there
are half dozen editors In the State
legislature to give y diWnidcd and
moral tone to the body. Editors
usually at we'll into any position Of
honor and trust, and those lnq question
will prove no exception TO the rule.
The editor.legislators will no doubt
give good account Of themselves =
Olarion-Ledgcr.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
THE SEA COAST REPRESENTED
ON THE COMMITTEES.

The Representatives in the lower
house of the present Legislature are
on the following standing committees;
Fisheries and Shipping-E. j. Bow.
erS, Geo. P. HeweS.
Immigration and Labor.-J. A.
Broadus.
Public Lands.-J. A. BrOadus.
Joint Committee on Executive Con.
tingent Fund.-. A. Br0adus.
Public Health and Quarantine
Geo. p. Hewes.
Local and Private legislation
E. j. Bowers.
Fees and Salaries. Geo. ?. Hewes
chairman.
Registrations and Elections j
Bowers.
Census and Apportionment.-J. A
BrOadus.
Appropriateness. J. Bowers, Geo
P. Hewes.
1t will be seen from the above thai
the Sea Coast counties are represented
on some Of the most important com
mittees in the Les islature.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

The clerk at Que OF JacksOn's lead
ing hotels tells an amusing story re-
garding a certain member OF the
Legislature. The solon in question
had just arrived on one Of the after
noon trains and while he was atiixing
his name to the register, the clerk
tapped his bell and exclaimed
Front"
The law-maker dropped the pen, ant
with a puzzled look on his face, said
ut looks mighty funny, but it matters
not what hotel l stop at there's Away
a bellboy named Front"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19

The Office Ut the Aberdeen Exami-
ner, one Of the oldest and best papers
In the State, was destroyed by Ore
Saturday, along with, Maj. jonas II.
brary, valued at $4,000. The loss waa
oSOO0 with only $1,000 Insurance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-01-19
Chancery Court-2d Dist
" II HILL. CHANCELLOR.

tina corrtv of Pearl River on the first
uondav NJ January and July and continue
six days, ,uou,or sr,, d,strtct op
tho seroud Monday of January ana .'mly nnd
enntlnue six days In the Second district.
an The third Monday oi January ana July
and continue six days .u .o...
uondav NJ January and July and continue
ax days. u.,.,, -, tho ers,
uonaav of February and August and con-
I" the co,inty Of Iyrkson on the second
Monday Of February aud August and con-
tinue six days. M, A.. a
Monday Of June rnd December. and continue
six dNyS - d.. ua.
of March and Scptemher anG continue six
days. -.
Mooday Of March and September and con-
In the county OF Perry held In Augusta.
thSFjrst District. on the third Monday of
March and September and continue six days.
In the town OF iiattieshurg. the Second MS
trict on the first Monday Of Jnne and Decem-
berRnd continue six days.
In Nhpco,nty OF Smith on the fourth Mon
day of March and September. and continue
six days.
In the county Of Greene on Thursday aftc,
the second Monday Of April and October and
continue three days.
In the county of CovingtOn on the fourth
Monday In April aud October aud continue
six days
In the county Of Newton on the first Mon
day Of April and November and continue siN
| days
In the county OF i.auderdale on the frs,
Monday Of May and November and contnu,
| twenty-four days.
| In the county OF Clarke on the third Mon.
| day Of AprIl and November and continue si>
| days