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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10

Although tie plains of eastern Pat.
agonia are exceedingly monotonous
and uninteresting to the casual obsery-
-er. yet they are Of the greatest inter-
est to the geologist and palentologist.
for 1t Is the rocks composing them that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10

Policeman and Cats.
In little town Iii New Jersey one
recent morning, a mother, seeing one
Of her children attacked and, as she
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10
Clnny Lace Collar tand,

'.Grand- chic" is the verdict pro.
nounced on our new heckband made
of Cluny lace. Cluny, being rather
heavy lace stands up well, washes
and wears equally well. If you can
find the correct width you need, and
put ribbon under it as transparent,
your task is then easy, as collar stiff
fening and color shapes are bought
ready made. Perhaps you can get
Cuny lace especially woven with Sits
for inserting ribbons. This makes q
stylish and novel collar band.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10
TshE .1sht} e iE7l9sqlfgSTg Of FASHION,. T..

and fit smoothly without being oveR.
tight,
To cut this waist for a woman Of
medium size Eve and one-half yards
of material twenty-one inches wide.
or two and three-eighths yards forty
four inches wide, will be required.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10

years of age four yards of material
twenty-one inches wide, three and, one.
half yards thirtytwo inches wide, or
tmo yards fortysfour inches wide, win:
be REQUIRED y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10

1t is estimated that 1t costs thirty
per cent. more to make bread by hand
than by machinery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10

which form deep inverted pleat at
the back. AS shown, the material is
tan-colored cheYiot, simply stitched
down ise front two seams and, round
the lower sdgeSat the topsof the fac
ing. ANY quiet tone is suitable. how
ever,and the Trimming can{be changed
to stitched bands or braid, II pre-
ferred. !. AS shown, the length is cor
rect for walking and golfng.
Toscut this skirt for a lady of me-.
dunn size three and oneshalf yards. of
material forty-four inches wide, or
three yards fifty inches wide viii be
required. .s SS. 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-10-10

Not all the moisture Of the noun
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
HOT SHOT.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 23.-When Sam.
Harris, a Mayersville attorney, an
swercd to the charge of carrying con.
cealcd weapons in the police court, he
was given a RENTED fine. Judge
Schwab lecturcd him from the bench,
saying:
IAN you K~entuckians when you
come to Cinclnnatl insist upon carry.
ing REVIEWERS. You do not know how
to use a gun. You either kill the
wrong mar or shoot yourselves In the
feet. Brave men and Inc women are
supposed to come from Kentucky.
Where are your brave men? Nine out
OF ten Of your people killed are shot
from behind, through a window, or
while somehody is holding them, Ken.
lucky may slaughter her innocents,
but she can't slaughter them In Gin.
cinnati.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
HON. A A. L A

BY reference to Il announcement
column it will be G that Hon.
Frank A. McLain, present incumbent,
who is now serving his first term in
Congress from this district. is Il can.
didate for reelection, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party. No
Representative has done more good
for his constituents than Mr.. McLain.
and certainly he is justly entitled to
another term. He is well posted as
to the best interests of the people Of
this district. We predict that he will
have a walk over next November,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

The new movement engaged in by
several, of shipping hard wood timber
suited for ornamental work and the
veneering of furniture, will doubtless
lead TO a very important branch of
our lumber trade. The DEMOCRAT
STAR has during many years fire..
quently called attention to the guam
titles OF hard wood in this immediate
section, and would like to welcome
the day when factories will be estab-
lished here to work up this most valu.
able production Of our coast.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Gov, Longin0 has appointed Judge
Sol S. Calhoon, of Jackson, to be Su.
preme Court Judge, succeeding Chief
Justice Woods, whose resignation
takes effect April lst. The Senate
confirmed the nomination at once
Judge Calhoon's appointment holds
until the expiration Of Judge Woods
term. on May 10. Judge Calhoon
ranks among the best lawyers of the
State, and we believe the appoint
ment will give general satisfaction.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

The Governor has approved the fol-
lowing bills.
Senate Bill No. 2S6-An act to
amend section 10, chapter Alb of the
acts Of 1888. entitled an act To incur-
porate the WayneShnrn. PaScagOula
aud Gulf Coast Railroad Company.
Senate Bill M. 59-Au act IT, pro-
vide for the removal Of the ppnitcn.
tiary building. walls. improvements
aud property on the present site to the
State farm in Rankin county, or TO
some other farm owned mr. To be pnr-
chased by the State, and TO erect
thereon a new p~enitentiary: and 10
authorize the board of control To make
provisional arrangements for the safe
Keeping OF the records, shops. hospital,
stores and convictS, to provide neces-
siry houses flr the officers and en-
ployees engaged within the present
walls and IA place OF meeting Of said
board.
Senate Bill M. ll0-An act rcquir-
my fire and marine insurance
compinies doing business in the State
OF mississippi to write insurance in
the State only through their licensed
agents resident therein. and to forbid
such companies from placing reinsur-
ance on property in this State in COM
panles other than those licensed to do
business therein. or To accept reinsur-
ance on property IN this State from
any Company not licensed to do bust.
ness in this State, and providing a
penalty for violation Of this act.
Senate Bill No. l26-An act to re-.
have published a list Of the names Of
all persons delinquent for poll tax
after the lst Of February in each year.
Senate Fill No. l25-An act to en-
able the auditor of public accounts
and land commissioner of the State Of
mississippi to properly conduct the
AFFAIRS OK their respective officers and
to correct mistakes in land dcScrip.
tl0ns and land sales, and provide relief
IN pafment0t moneys e%rrOncOuSlv paid
in privileges and State taxes and land
purchases. atfd to save the State cost
in passing bills for relief by local and
private legislation in certain eases.
House Bill No. 390-An act IT, pro-
'N'C lNt tlc CicCuiUn vi TIE JIuRpS tl
the supreme. circuit and chancery
courts. and for making of such tempo
rary appointments by the Governor as
may be necessaryln order to pass from
the appointiye to the elective system.
House Bill No. 47l-An act to- amend
section 1923 Of the Annotated Code IF
1872 so as to exempt from the effect
thereof the orders Of Masnns. odd Fell
lows. Red Men, Knights of Pythias.
Knights of I!euor. Woodmen Of the
World, and of mechanics, express or
railroad employees and religious ASSOC
CITATIONS and secret societies.
House Bill No. 1ll-An act to pun.
lSh the shooting of fire arms or hurl-
ing missiles at or into moving trains.
House Blu No. 155-An act to pro-
vide for pensioning Confederate SOL
diers and sailors and widows who are
IN INDECENT circumstances. and repeal
ing all laws and parts OF laws in con.
llict with This act.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

After the adjournment Of the Ma
tlonal Editorial Association in New
Orleans on the Sd inst. the brother
EDITORS made up a purse Of about $3.50,
and purchased a handsome silver ser.
vice OF y pieces and presented to the
retiring President, Mr.. r. II. Henry,
rs a token OF their affection for him,
and for the impartial panncr OF his
rulings during his official lncumbancy.
Col. Is. D. Hubert, the editor OF the
Printers Journalist made the presen.
tation speech. Mr.. Henry responded
70 an appropriate manner. 1t Is Ger.
ta'nly . we'll deserved compliment &
Mr.. Henry.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
BIRD ORDINANCE.

Ordered by the Board Of Supervisors
that 1t shall be unlawful to shoot,
wound, %injure, kill, catch, or have in
possession any quail usually called
PARTRIDGE between the 18th day Of
March and the 18th day Of October.
That any person guilty of violating this
ordinance shall be fined in the sun Of
S for each offense, recoverable before
any court Of competent jurisdiction.
passed by this board at the May (iSSo91
term he repealed. That this act take
effect and be In force on the date Of its
passage. That this ordinance be pub
lished for two weeks in the DEMOCRAT
STAR. Attest: +. II. LEWIS, Clerk.
March 6, 1900.
March q, 1900. At
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LAMD NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MIssq
EabruarV q. lAdh),

LAND OFFICE Al JACKSON, MIssp
February 8, 1870
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice OF ms
intention to make final proof IN support
of his claim, and that said proof VIII oe
made before the circuit clerk OF Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss on Maich 81
1900, viz:
Louis Tanner, homestead entry NO;
q, i0l, for the sell neh, section ~ anu
VIZ nw4, seM nwh, section 81, township
3 south, range ; west.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon anu
cultivation of said land, viz:
William Pierce, of Harleston, MISS,
Arthur Il. Dean, of Howell, MISE,
Samuel Walker, Henry j. Cooley, oil
%lIarleston, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
February Is, 1900. lpt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Mark Alonzp Hanna has been snow
ed under in his home county. He has
lost control OF the Republican party
in Cuyahoga, Ohio, his home county.
The Hanna faction was completely
showed under the other day at the
convention. All the Hanna candi-
dates were defeated and the ani-Han-
ma candidates elected the majority Of
delegates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON. Miss

land VFF1UE ut j ACkSDN, WTSS , [
February IL, 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 win be
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, Oh April 5,
1900, viz:
Lewis Ferrill, homestead entry No.
1920, for the NJ swA and-swA swA.
section q, township 3 south, range 9
west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz.
Henry Cooley, Benjamin Brown, Cal
vim Prior, Green Prior, all of Basin,
Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
Februnry 10. ION. t.6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
THE LEGISLATURE ADJOURNED.

The Mississippi Legislature, after a
session Of over two months adjourned
sine die, on Monday last at 9 p. m.
All careful observers Of the personnel
OF the Legislature OF 1900. must admit
that it is Il decided improvement on
former Legislatures in point of ability
and character, and it is gratifying to
us TO be able 10 state that our Legis-
lature has been-very liberal in its 5an-
preparations, though at the same
time, economical so Ia speak. Daring
the session just closed appropriations
amounting to nearly s $4,000. 600 were
made. or this amount 81, 000, 900 for
IA new Capitol building.
Among the other important bills
passed were;
An antitrust law:
Authorizing the purchase Of an $50
600 convict farm;
The removal of the penitentiary
from Jackson;
A change in the method Of collect
ing poll tax SO as to retain it in the
counties as Il schuol fund, and
A measure diveStlng the governors
Office Of all appointing powers.
The State Board of Health gets
- .A
$500 for general expenses, and $1,000
emergency fund for 1900, and same for
1901, The Governor is to determine
as to what shall constitute an ''cmer-
gency."
The sum of $1,000 vas appropriated
to keep the old Capitol in a habitablc
condition in 1900 and 1901.
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS"
Eahrnnrv %, 1900. J

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mlss'
February 3, l9Vo, }
Notice is hereby given that he iof'g his
ing-named settler has filed noice o ~ u
intention to make tinal proof IN snHPIhr e
of his claim, and that said proof VIII sn an
made before the circuit clerk OF Jao r1 =
county, at Scranton, Miss, Oh apr"
John p. Griffin, homestead entry II
25,40i, for the nw4 nwA ana 50 ng~e :
section 80, township 3 SOUTH i""o
west. n,osses TO
He names the following witnesses VI 4
nrnve his continuous residence upon IN"
cultivation Of said land, viz: ,osorh
Jackson Dees, Garner Pierce, 'o OH If
w. Crawiey, Parks A. Walker u"
Pierce, Ala. , pooister.
March 9, 1900.
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,

LAND OFFICE Al JACKSON, MISS, {
March 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 his claim, and that said proof wifi be
made before the circuit clerk Of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, OIL April n,
1900, viz:
William $. Brooks, homestead entry
No. 26,4s3, for the seh swA, WI sell,
section 70 and neh nwH, section So,
township g south, range s west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
John Parker, Aaron Courtenay. Lewis
Sepree, Charles Cronier, all of Canady.
Miss. 80
March 16, 1900. SGT
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Two young men or Eastport, Me-,
Thought IL would be funny to mas
querade as Aguinaldo and his licuten-
ant at a local ball. But as soon as
they appeared they were stripped Of
most OF their garments and turned
out Of the hall.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
LAND NOTICE.
LAM OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss
30. 1880.

LANL OFFICE AT JAChsuN' Kiss
January 30, 1860 }
Notice is hereby given that the follow,
ing-named settler has filed notice OF ne
intention 10 make final proof III supbIhl u
Of his claim, and that said proof VIII w
made before the circuit clerk OF Jacks9 %
county, at Scranton, Miss, on March -'
1900. viz: rr M
Louie Il. Mallet, homestead entfx nnVii
3l,l69, for the 50 nwh secuon . az.
se4 neA and neh seq, section d Wv"
ship 3 south, range . west ossos 70
He names the following witnesses ~
prove his continuous residence upon anu
cultivation of said land, Wis. r.,
William II. McIlwain, Ervin w. W.
BENJAMIN II. Brannan, Charley r. h"'
banks, all of Mallet, Miss. .,or
JAMES HILL, Register.
Tahruary 2. 1900, wv
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MIss.,)
March 8, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice of her
intention to make final proof in suppo
OF her claim, and that said proof will be
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on April rs,
1900, viz:
Lucy M. Rouse, homestead entry No.
Sold, for the nwA, section 30, township
4 south, range 8 west.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Ruben Byrd, Suten Il. Byrd, Amazier
breeland, John Gates, all Of Va~ncleaye,
Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
March 10, 1900. Sat
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
Election Tuesday. November 6, 1900.

Our terms for announcing candidates
for Congress is Sl5, CASH down. No m
nouncement will be published unless
accompanied by the CASH. Positively
no deviation from this long-established
rule. Calls on persons to become candi-
dates will be published at regular adj
vertising rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
LAND NOTICE.

LAM OFFICE At JACKSON, MISS I
January %. 1873. :
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has fled notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the circuit clerk of
} Jackson county, at Scranton, Miss, on
March %, 1900, viz:
james Malcolm, homestead entry No.
1855, for the VIZ sell and seh seL, sec
ton 80, township 3 south, range 5 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Dawson Waters, Jr., John Tilley,
Alfred Tanner, Joseph e. Tanner, all of
Americas, Miss.
JAMES hill. Register.
February 2. 1900. 5lgt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
.~a-
.VcsC .96rPgfiSesse sl Is.
Administrators Notice..

This PUBLIC notice is given that letters OF
administration on the estate Of Ira W.
Motfett, deceased, been this day issued to the
Undersigned. and he also hereby gives notice
TO all persons who nay have any claims
against said estate to probate the same for
registry aud allowance within the time al
lowed by law. or same will he forever barred.
Witness my hand this 9th day of March,
ALBERT A. MOFFETT, Administrator.
March 10, 1860. 5-5t
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON ,mn

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON ; MMna'
February 7, l9n.
Notice is hereby given that the io 81 his
ing-named settler has filed norc% snnport
intention to make final proof IN suIh be
Of his claim, and that said proof wiss sor.
made before the circuit clerk OF 'r March
county, at Scranton, Miss.' oh
81, 1890, viz: ..,a ontry No.
ncM. sex, section %, township = S0'''
range west. -.u ,v,tnesses to
rrnve his continuous residence upon '"N
cultivation Of said land, VIZ: - wiley
David s. Davis, William COT Gross
Howell, Joseph Grant, oil
Roads, Miss. ..na mr.. Repister.
AN Mp 1900 b2-dt
|NII-HU M -NW4I
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Some Kansas boystnow doing Paris
write home that on Thanksgiving day
they had turkey ftoih st. Louis pack
ed on ice, oysters from Baltimore, and
grapes from California" These things
were not procured especially for them,
but were served at a dinner given by
a French family.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON. Miss, I
February T.. ID %.

LANp pitlbE Al JhtheON MISE, (
February l.. 1870.
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 viii be
made before the circuit clerk Of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on April ),
1900, viz:
Thomas J.. Hazard for the heirs OF
Thomas I;ayard, deceased, homestead
entry No. $3.50, for the NJ seA, section
2, township 2 south. range 7 west.
He names the following witnesses t.?
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Monroe Howell, Charlie Howell, Red
ding Rouse, Simon Cochran, all of Cross
Roads, Miss.
JAMES MILL, Register,
February l6, 1900, l-dt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

The sum of $1,000 was appropriated
by the Legislature to pay the expenses
OF Il commission to locate the posi-
lloas of the Mississippi troops in the
seige of Nicksburg. The commission
to consist Of one survivor of each
command.
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lOficial.
Of Supervisors
JACKSON COUNTY.

March term, 1900. All officers and
members present.
Lorenzo Cunningham and Henry
Jones appointed commissioners TO Law
out road from Orange Grove to Browns
ferry.
Mott McInnis granted 60 DAYS from
April 3, 1900, to remove timber from Sec
ton ID. township 1, range ) west.
The following road overseers We're APP
pointed: ll0, l.. Elder; 80, J. w. Altman;
I, Roscoe Dean; 81, A. b. Cox; "a, II.
Murphy; 80, Ceser Farley; Ill, w. II.
llavens; 50. John Parker; 80, Hamp
Mobiles; 6S, X. n. Murphy, Jr.; 81, j. j.
McCuen.
II. II. Ramsay appointed deputy coun-
ty assessor.
Iron and steel bridge let to Geo. T..
King Bridge Co. at the sum of $3G3D,
payable 500 cash, $l,265 in 1891 and 81 ,265
in 1902.
Suit agianstJ NJ. Rabby compromis-
ed upon payment Of amount of princi-
pal.
Road IS from one mile post to Greene
county line discontinued.
Road from wolf pit to Greene county
line declared public and numbered Is
with hands on old No. rs assigned there
to.
Burying of paupers on poor-house
premises forbidden.
Offer of M. G.. Altman to buy 81 of sec
ton 6, township 4 south, range 7 west,
the sum of 500 accepted.
Peter Blew, convict, ordered hired out
by the sheriff to tare down the old jail.
Petition of citizens to Withdraw names
from protest against issuance Of jail
bonds, approved, and said protest dis
missed and bonds ordered to issue.
contract for rpDair of iatleris housn
reported complies and contractor allow
ed $lsZ.50 in payment therefor.
The following amounts were allowed
and ordered paid:
Dan Newcomb. NJ. D., attending srnaIl box
...........,..S 81 90
Joh,i btauge2, small pox guard......... y IS
r. NJ Weed, expenses in small poX eases 6 81
- w. squire. guard small pOx cases.. Il AZ
Mrs. r. "A. friar. articles destroyed on
account OF. small poX.............. 10 10
W H. Bailey. ~. d.. attending small pox
20 90
niovft owens, small pON guard........ 0 30
W. Il hell, NJ. d., attending small box
- 10 90
Mrs, heltz, ara icles destroyed on acct
OF small poX............."..."..... 10 %
i,eihocrat star. stationei SO Is
y j.. StaTks. guarding small poX cases. 20 90
H.. d. Cowal.s upt. of education, acct
salary for 1900. ................... a6l IS
W r. ktll. IL. o., telegrams........... 9 n
GPo: u. Barnard d Co.. stationery 49,. 10
Jailtor ioi court-nouse : months...... II 90
y II uouiu, Keeping the poor-h0use.. rs Is
u. Caanan, nursing at the poor-hsuse.. 20 90
mobile SlaiiOnery 90. statiOnery...... 1 80
VIM. hardwood. special constable con
veying prisoner........ ...."....... il 90
., I morgan ourylns pauper.......... 10 90
Geo. u, Barnard X Co, statienery..... 3 30
Geo, ID. barnard n Co.. stationery and
blank books. 80. ........ % -
Officers and members allowed per diem
and Board adjourned until term in
course.
,VOLNEY BROWN, President.
+. IL. LEWIS, Clerk.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Kansas City hotel keepers solemuly
agreed not to raise rates If the Demo-
cratic convention should come there,
and it was largely IN this written
pledge that their city won. Conse-
Quently, Missourians in Washington
denounce the talk of extorLionate
prices there on July 4, as campaign
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Jack Chin has Tiled suit for S25, 900
for Islander against Mrs. Kate Banta,
OF Frankfort, for an alleged statement
that he shot Gov. Goebel. He will
also sue a Louisville newspaper and
the New York World for publishing
the statement.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

The British newspapers state that
the relief OF Ladysmlth has been ef.
fectcd AZ u cost to Gen. Butler Of up
wards of five thousand officers and
men In his army Of %, 900 strong.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

Chancellor n. G. Hill. Of this dis.
trict, has been re-appointcd by Coy,
Longino to succeed himself. Judge
Hill was the unanimous choice Of the
bar ami the people Of this district,
and we are gratlticd 1T his real point
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-03-16

The primary eleGtiol law, as amend
ed. provides for majority nominations
for candidates for all Offices; all nomi
nations-eXccpt for filing vacancies
to be made by each political party, by
the same day in all the counties.