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The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12
A 'POssUM HUNTER KILLED.

Walton Messenger: A well-known
colored man by the name of Jerry Car
ter, who lives near Reeves Mill in the
upper part of Walton county happen
ed to an accident last Monday night
which resulted in his death. His dogs
freed a 'possum and when he cut the
tree down limb fell on the old ne
gro's head and he died in about three
hours. The poor old fellow caught his
game, but lost his life
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12
AGED WOMAN FINED a. 900.

Jacksonville Metropolis: A very pitt
able case came up before Judge Locke
In the United states Court Monday.
when Charlotte Taylor an aged white
woman. was ordered brought into court
for arralgnment upon the charge Of
aiding TO obtain the approval and pay
ment Of certain alleged fraudulent
pension claim. Mrs. Taylor entered the
court room IN feeble manner. and
listened 10 the reading OF the lndict-
mont against her very lntently she
pleaded guilty 10 the charge and was
sentenced TO pay q fine OF 81 900 The
defendant IL wcll-known resident Of
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12
NEGROES FOUGHT TO A FINISH.

Quitman Advertiser: On last Friday
afternoon two negroes entered into a
dispute on Mr.. Whit Thrashers place
several miles from town. over the Gus
tody of some children. One of them
asserted that he was entitled to the
children end that he was going for
them. This was the only challenge
given, but appeared to be sufficient
as the other negro at once opened fire
with a pistol, putting four bullets into
his opponent. The other negro. badly
wounded and covered with blood, re-
turned the fire with a shotgun. His
aim was deadly and negro No. l fell
dead at the first shot. No is in a
critical condition, and the chances for
his recovery are slim. Thus ended a
dispute which had it not been for the
practice of pistol 'toting' would have
resulted in only few bruises at the
worst.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12
georgia. and FLORIDA
HEY AND EVENTS OF TWO STATES
BRIEFLY DESCRIBED.

Inspector Harper Of Floyd county re-
ports that the recent alleged shortage
on the books of ex-Tax Collector San
ford is probably due to some errors and
omissions in bookkeeping. 1t was re-
ported by the inspector he had discov-
cred a shortage amounting to some
$4,000, but further inspection reveals
the fact that much, if not all, of this
amount will be eliminated by docket
mistakes.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

With Smith and Brown already in
the race for governor, the Dawson
News says, look out for Jones'" 1t
will be remembered that a man by
the name of Jones. whose given name
is Samuel, was in the race four years
ago about a couple of weeks. but
wisely concluded to come down."
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Green Cove Springs and is highly re-
spected by the people of that section.
The case grew out of the arrest of
Eaton Howell, charged with fraudu
lently endeavoring to obtain pension
for Mrs. Taylor, who gave him the in
formation upon which he based her
claim for pension. Howell was dis
charged by Commissioner Archibald
last summer.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

The Sparta Ishmaelite says; South
Georgia is building up in wealth and
population more rapidly than Middle
Georgia for the simple reason that the
people of that part of the state are
not afflicted with the cotton mania
They make a. living on their farms
and then look out for money crops
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

II makes you strong. II gives you
an appetite. II makes your work
easy. II has a reputation and is in
dorsed by thousands who have used II
Malaria vanishes before II like dew
drops before the morning sun. Try Il
and you viii be convinced. Made only
en- the laboratories OF The Dr. W. N.
Van Brederode Company.
LIPPMAN BROS, Agents,
Savannah. &c
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Bulloch Times: The retirement of
H. G. Turner from the gubernatorial
race is regretted by his friends, but
they are all turning to Estill.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12
POLITICAL AND EDITORIAL.

Abbeville Chronicle: With Henry G.
Turner out of the race. the chances of
Col. Estt1ts becoming 5ieorgias next
governor are greatly enhanced.
Bulloch Times: The retirement of
H. G. Turner from the gubernatorial
race is regretted by his friends, but
they are all turning to Estill.
Blackshear Times: With Mr.. Turner
out of the race Col. Estilrs chances
are exceedingly good for the nomina-
ton for governor, and the people talk
more freely for Estiii.
Atlanta Journal: 1t looks like our
old friend the Hon. Joe Hill Hall.
of Bib. will have to go back home
and employ his talents in filibustering
against the annexation of Vineville.
Worth County Local: Hon. ]. H.
Estill's friends are Wide-a-wake in
the coming campaign for the nomina-
tion as governor of Georgia.
Editor Pendleton says that Johnnie
Lowlow of Savannah became a clown
lOIly StdAn dSOs Dul ny hCGpll1S away
from the state has escaped being sent
to the Legislature.
Oconee Enterprise: On the guberna-
torial bulletin board the following has
been posted during the past week:
Col j. NJ. Smith of Oglethorpe coun-
ty enters the race" Hon. Henry G.
Turner of Brooks county withdraws
from the race"
Greensboro Herald Journal: Hon
Henry G. Turner has authoritatively
announced that his health will not
| permit his making the race for gov
ernor. This announcement practically
| leaves the South Georgia field clear fol
| Col. Estill, and his chances for cleo
ton are consequently greatly increas-
| ed.
With Smith and Brown already in
| the race for governor. the Dawson
| News says, look out for Jones'" II
| will be remembered that a man by
| the name of Jones, whose given name
| is Samuel was in the race four years
| ago about couple of weeks. but
wisely concluded to come down."
The Sparta Ishmaelite says South
! Georgia is building up in wealth and
population more rapidly than Middle
| Georgia for the simple reason that the
! people of that part of the state are
not afflicted with the cotton mania
| They make a living on their farms
and then look out for money crops
| Nashville South Georgian: Once ar
old doctor learned how to give mer
fits and how to cure them. When.
ever he was sent for he endeavorec
to throw his patient into fits. for he
said: II am h on fits. Hon. Joe
Hall was a railroad attorney and hi
| thought of nothing but railroads
When he lost his job he still thought
about railroads, but only to hate
| them. When a measure comes before
the Legislature he forthwith tries tC
] couple it with railroad legislation and
throws 1t into railroad fits, for he i:
h. on railroad fits.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12
TO FIGHT FOR WATER FRONT.

The county of Hillsboro has precipi-
tated a fight with the Plant Investment
Company. BY order of the County COM
missioners. County Engineer r. F.
Belts seized river front property at
Tampa, which was in possession of the
Plant people, the value of which is per-
haps more than $4,000. The land was
seized. and in the name of the county
OF Hillsboro fenced in and posted with
warning against trespass. This is river
front property, between the river front
yards of the company, extending from
Lafayette street to the old northern
boundary of the city. something more
than $50 feet in length. and varying in
width. 1t has for years been gener-
ally presumed that this property be-
longed to the Plant company, owing
to the fact that it is reclaimed water
front property, which the company has
spent thousands of dollars in filling in
and making available for use The
company has been making arrange
ments for erecting some valuable build
ings and docks on this property, and
also giving to the city a new street
extending the full length of the prop
erty. Owing to the immense value of
the property it is more than likely
that there will be a big legal fight over
the possession between the Plant In
vestment Company and the county of
II illsbOro
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Abbeville Chronicle: With Henry G
Turner out of the race, the chances OF
Col. Esti1l's becoming 5eorgia's next
governor are greatly enhanced.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Blackshear Times: With Mr.. Turner
are exceedingly good for the nomina-
ton for governor, and the people talk
more freely for Estiii.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Editor Pendleton says that Johnnie
Lowlow of Savannah became a clown
forty years ago, but by keeping away
from the state has escaped being sent
to the Legislature.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Oconee Enterprise: On the guberna-
torial bulletin board the following has
been posted during the past week:
Col J. NJ. Smith of Oglethorpe coun-
ty enters the race" Hon. Henry G.
Turner of Brooks county withdraws
from the race"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Atlanta Journal: 1t looks like our
old friend, the Hon. Joe Hill Hall,
of Bibb. will have to go back home
and employ his talents in filibustering
against the annexation of Vineville.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-12

Worth County Local: Hon. ]. H
Estill's friends are wide-a-wake II
the coming campaign for the nomina-
ton as governor of Georgia.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
THE IDEAL RESORT.

PaScagoula will yet have its just
due. For. so long a time It's merits
have been overlooked through ignor.
ance OF its natural resources that a
change for the better is coming So
swiftly as to astonish everybody.
For nearly a century it has been
known as one of the most favored
spots on the Mississippi Sound coast
as both a winter and summer resort
Its fishery, its health-glvlng breeze:
and salt water bathing, its advantage
for boating and its shore delightful.
ness make it the superior of all the
gulf coast places.
How easy OF access it is to the
travelling public. both by rail and
water, reached from all directions by
persons in search Of health and rec
reation'
Pascagoula should be, and will be,
eventually, as it was in the past, the
grand resort for the people OF the
interior Of our State, Alabama and
Louisiana in search Of pastime en-
joyment.
Its attractions will cause the build
ing Of railways to accommodate traffic
and travel; already the great Louis
vile and Nashville line runs through
Scranton, its station, and brings To-
creasing nu nbers TO visit Pascagoula
by.the.Sea.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17

Capt. John V. Toulmc, the pioneer
motel keeper OF the Gulf coast at Bay
ST. Louis, peacefully passed away at
that place last Friday night, aged "A
years. Capt. Toulmc held several DO.
sltlons OF trust during his long and
uSeful career. Treasurer OF Hancock
county before the civil war, a mem Der
OF the county board Of supervisors
and mayor of the city Of Bay St. Louis.
tie was captain in the Third Mis-.
slssIppi regiment and a lifelong Mas.
on. He was thrice married, his first
wife being Miss Martha Carr, and four
children blessed this union, three of
whom survive. The second wife was
Mrs. Woodward List, five children
the fruitiOn, three boys and two girls.
The surviving wife, Miss Theresa
Shansy, is left with one son, aged two
years. Besides other relatives the de.
ceased leaves sister, Mrs. Madeline
Breath. The funeral took place Sat.
urday evening and the remains were
laid to rest in St. Luke's cemetery.
BAY st. Louis. May his sleep be peace.
ful,
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
Notice Of Bond Issue.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
lack sOO Counfv

JdCksOH SOuutN.
Under and by virtue of an order made
by, and entered in the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors of the county
aforesaid, at its term begun on the first
Monday of March, 4. d. 1901, /, +. II.
Lewis Clerk Of said Board, do hereby
civ. mis- public notice, that said Board
of Supervisors will, at It's June term,
the first Monday, the Bird day of June,
1901, make provision in the manner and
form prescribed by law, for the issuance
of twenty Jackson County (Mississippi)
Bonds of the denomination of five hun
dred s5OO0O dollars each, aggregating
ten thousand dollars; the proceeds of
the sale of which shall be applied in
payment for the construction Of steel
bridge across Fort Bayou, in Ocean
Springs, District No. of said Jackson
county, as per plans and specifications
thereof adopted and on file with said
Board; said bonds to be payable ten
years after their date, and bearing inter
est at the rate Of five per centum per an
mum, payable annually;
Provided, That no lawful and suffici-
ent petition be filed with said Board be-
fore the aforementioned action is taken
against the issuance of such bonds.
Given under my hand and seal of Of
flee this 3Oth day of April, 1901.
F. Fl. LEWIS, Clerk.
May 8, 1901. l2-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
0RAxGE GROVE lTEES.
ny AnRION.

Mrs. s. X. Kounes has as her guest her
mother, Mrs. J. p. Dancer.
Mrs. Herndon's many friends were
glad to see her back in her old home,
and all admired and petted her bright
baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Walters have moved
into their new home in town.
The farmers of this vicinity are now
shipping lots of Irish potatoes to north
ern points.
Our town is slowly, but surely coming
to the front. Both saw mills are now
putting in full time and business is
fiourishing.
On last Saturday the Sunday school
gave a grand picnic at Murray's blum.
The day was fair and bright, and many
attended. The dinner was all that could
have been desired, as the table was
loaded with all the delicacies of the
season, even after all had partaken OF
the dainties till satisfied. The young
folks enjoyed boat rides on the river,
fishing with hook and line and varied
amusements. From distance were
noticed: Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Miss Jes.
sic Nixon and Mr.. Rodney Lander, OF
Grand Bay; Mr.. Archie and Mrs. J. c,
Watts and child of st. Elmo, Ala; Mrs
John Herndon and baby, of Moss Point
Mr.. H. B. Murray. Of Lookout, La, and
the Misses Goode and escorts of Oak
GROVE. All report An enjoyable time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17

In a recent issue OF the Commoner,
Mr.. Bryan has this to say of Mark
Hanna:
Many people smile when Mark
Hanna is suggested as the possible
rebuplican nominee in 1904, bnt there
is no real occasion for these smiles.
The fact is that Mark Hanna is the
best possible representative OF the re.
publican party as at present constitut.
ed. His ideas are entirely out OF har-
mony with the ideal Of the founders
of the republican party, and yet he
has brought that party to his way of
thinking. He has shattered tradition
al notions, he has forced many re.
publican leaders into the background
and he is today master OF the repub.
lican party. This Is not exaggeration.
1t is a statement Of very apparent
facts. Why should the republicans
hesitate to put forward the man most
truly typical of modern republican.
ism?"
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
MISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSOCIATION.
36th Annual Session to be Held al
Pass Christian.

Pass Christian, Miss, Mayll.-Prep-
arations have been completed for the
press ball at the Mexican Gulf Hotel
here on the 22d inst. Maj. c. S. Tim.
berlake, manager OF the hotel, will
tender the Mississippi Press Associa-
ton this courtesy, and has engaged
one OF the finest orchestras in New
Orleans to furnish the dance music.
The local brass band will play during
the three days session, and every.
thing now points to a most pleasant
meeting Of the paess boys and their
lady friends. Mr.. f. X. Matthews, Of
New Orleans, is here today, endeavor.
ing to arrange for tine bringing out Of
a large excursion OF New Orleans peO-
pie to the Pass on the 22d., and the
military company and brass band
from st. Stanislaus College, at Bay ST.
Louis, will attend the press conven;
tion on the 23d when competitive drill
and the awarding Of prizes will take
place.
The Association will assemble in
the halls OF the Mexican Gulf Hotel
at 10 O'Clock, on May p, and the ad.
dress OF welcome will be delivered by
Mayor Brandt. and the response by
Hon. James X. Varaman, OF the
Greenwood Commonwealth. The sec.
ond day has been designated as the
Mississippi press industrial day, when
Governor Longino, Major s. A. Jones,
Edgar 5. Wilson, OF the Picayune;
Captain W. II. Hardy, f. J. Bowers,
A. A. KincannOn, OF the Industrial
Institute and College; W. C. Welborn,
OF the State Agricultural and Mcchan;
ical College; W. L. Wainwright and
DR.. B. F. Passmorc will deliver ad.
dresses upon the industrial and eflu.
cational development OF Mississippi.
On the evening OF this day the ball
will take place, and it promises to be
one OF the grandest social events ever
held on the coast.
The DEMoCRAT-STAR family expect
to be on hand at roll.call as has been
our custom for 5 years past. We
hope the brethern and sisters will be
on hand at the opening and be prepar.
ed to take in the good things prepar.
ed for them at the delightful town OF
Pass Christian.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge :evIiIe Opens Circuit Court at
Mississippi City.

Mississippi City, May 13.-Judge
Jas. ii. Neville began his term on the
bench today, when he opened the May
term OF Circui: Court with forcible
and lengthy charge to the grand Jury,
making most favorable impression
on the immense audience who packed
the courthouse. He laid special stress
on the violation OF the Sunday law
and the law prohibiting dredging for
oysters in less than IA feet OF water:
also upon the murder of Town Mar.
shal Richardson OF Gulfport some
months ago, the perpetrators never
having been caught.
Paul Nelson OF Pass Christian was
appointed foreman OF the jury. Both
the civil and criminal dockets are
large, the latter containing many I'm.
p0rtant cases. The case OF DR.. ], J..
Washington against the town Of Pass
Christian, which has developed great
interest, was set for hearing next Fri.
DAY, the 18th inst, and the result is
anxiously awaited 10 that city.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
oBDINANcE No. l2a.
To REGULATE THE RUNNING or

10 RhGULATE THE RUNNING OF STOCK
WITHIN THE CITY LrMITs:i.
Section l. Be 1t ordained by the Nav.
or and Board of Aldermen of the City 9f
Scranton, That 1t shall be unlawful for
horses, mules. cows, calves, oxen, OF
other cattle to run Mt large within the
streets of said city in the night time and
between the hours of six o'clock p. IN.
and six o'clock a. m.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further ordained, That
every horse, mule, COW, calf or OK found
funning at large, in violation Of Section
l OF this ordinance, shall be taken up
and placed in the pound OF said citv nv
the poundkeeper hereinafter provided
for.
Sec. 3. Be 1t further ordained, That
the Mayor and Board OF Aldermen of
said city shall elect o poundkeeper.
whose duty it shall be to take nm ali
stock found at large In violation of Sec.
tlon OF this ordinance, and confine the
same In pound to be kept by him pro.
vided for that purpose; and whenever
any stock shall be taken up and i'm.
pounded, the said Keeper shall immedi.
ately inform the owner, or owners.
thereof, II known; but II the owner be
unknown, then the said poundkceper
shall Immediately post an advertise ment
IN three or more public places in said
city containing full description OF such
stock with notice that same has been
impounded. Ri
Sec. 4. BE II further ordained, That In
case the owner, or owners of impounded
stock cannot be found, or shall refuse to
take such stock from the pound, or to
pay the expenses thereon in twenty fonr
hours after serving, or posting said not.
Ice, then the poundkeeper, after giving
Ave days notice., shall proceed to sei2
such stock for cash 10 the highest bid.
der, and, after deducting oil expenses.
pay the balance OF the proceeds Of such
sale to tho owner, II demand be made for
the same, otherwise said. balance shall
be paid into the city treasury.
Sec. 8. BE II further ordained, That
The poundkecper shall be entitled to q
Ice Of 80 cents for each head of such de.
Icribed stock impounded, and eli OK.
,ense Of feeding and watering not to ex-
'eed 30 cents per head per day; but In
10 case shall said fees exceed four dol
Ars for any length Of time.
Sec. o Be Il further ordained, That
his ordinance take effect and be in
orce 10 days from and after its passage. |
Approved May 10, tpUl.
4 =. DELMA6, Mayor.
y: \: I e; \, PAs!rns, Az Vlsrk. !
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17

While the DEMOcRAT.STAR ediflce
is not exactly glass house, yet when
stone is thrown OF sufficient weight
to break through the shingle roof, the
editor, In protest, rushes out into the
street to discover who has made such
an unwarranted attack. He always
is unable to see anyone, because he
who commits the audacitus interrupt
ion is so small that he could not be
seen with the aid OF a pair OF field
glasses. The policy Of this paper is to
up the right and down the wrong, and
we care not upon whose toes we tread.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
Oyster Shell Contract.

Bids will be received by w. G. Parker,
City Clerk, at his place OF business until
y o'clock noon Saturday, May 95, Il IL,
for the hauling OF 10000 to 2O,( 10 barrels
oyster shells, same to be distributed by
shoyeling from wagons or carts on such
streets and at such time as may be desig-
mated by Street Commissioner. Bids to
be accompanied by certified check in
sum Of $2 as guarantee Of good faith
lowest bidder to receive contract. Bond
IN sum OF 500 required for faithful per-
romance OF contract. 1t is further re-
quired that successful bidder shall have
not less than three carts, or two two
horse wagons in service on the work.
Any or all bids may be rejected.
P.H. .LAURENDINE,
McVEA YOUNG,
. Committee.
May II, 1901. l4-2t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
PROCLAMATION.
Ordinance No. l2S.
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Executive Department

The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
Executive Department.
To all to whom it may concern-Greet
ing:
WHEREAS, By census taken under
an Act OF Congress, it is shown that the
population of the Town of Scanton. i'm
the County of Jackson, has increased tC
two thousand, and the municipal author.
tiles of the said Town of Scranton by
resolution has certified the facts to me
Now, therefore, I, A. II. Longino, Gov.
ernor OF the State of Mississippi, by yir-
tue of the authority vested in me bv the
constitution and laws Of the State, do
issue this, my
PROCLAMATION,
Changing the name of the Town of Scran.
ton, and said municipality shall here.
after be known and designated as the
City of Scranton, and shall exercise ali
the rights and powers conferred by law
upon such municipalities.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
OF the State Of Mississippi to be affixed,
Done at the Capitol, in the City OF
jackson, this the 10th day of April. in
the year Of our Lord 1901.
[sEAL. A. II. LONGING.
BY the Governor:
j. /. POWER, Secretary Of State.
May III, hOl. 13-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17

The degeneracy which marks the
lack OF rearing every now and then,
is proved by actions OF the rising gen.
erations. We are shocked at feats OF
criminal performance which haul
down the standard Of long honored
families. We can but attribute this
to a negligence, an apathy on the part
Of those who should look after the
welfare OF their progeny. Likefather,
like son; is the old adage, but Of course
the mother is held responsible for the
rearing Of her children, to give them
an elevated rank in society even be.
yOnd her own.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1901-05-17
LAND NOTICE.
lIAND OFFAo" Anril 4. 1901.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS MI,
~ April 9, l@i;; ;o,,.
Notice Is hereby given that tne 1.sa ao,sJi ~ Ills
ing.named settler has filed no.'vv ~ rroof in
intention to make final PROOF III Ri nroof
support of his claim, and tha. ssM cierk OF
wilt he made before the circ.iMs M;ss. H on
jackson county, at Scranton "''''
May %, 1901, VIZ. .a ontry No.
James Il. Cooper, homesIeasui 'u swH sec.
2O,SS3, for the swH nwA nwni We ~ Sec
tion tion r. ~ to%nsSlp snr SOUTH range xs;t .
III lie names m the following witness'ss u, ,,sou and d
nrove ria continuous residence upon '-
cultivation Of said land, Viz: y Dsyis,
JsmeS Holland, william mrhcmss !" 3.
BENJAMIN r. Wilkerson, o
Holland, all Of Daisy, Miss; pec,ster.
JAMES hi' 9-6t
April IL, 1901,