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Evening journal., 1902-08-02
asrRENuous PoLITICsn

The Dover Index is a Democratic pa
per, and as such is not likely to give
comfort and support to its enemies, un-
less there is something Of merit
that demands it. In the last cam
paign It's candidate for Congress was
defeated by Dr. Ball, and it will prob
ably endorse as its next candidate some
gentleman who will be opposed to our
present congressman. Consequently,
when the Index pays a compliment to
DR.. Ball. we are Obliged to consider it
a reluctant but honest and manly. trib-
ute to an opponent, for the Index is
probably aware that our present Con.
gressman viii most likely be renomi-
mated The editorial OF our contempo.
rary. viewing the Republican situation
from the standpoint Of an on-loOkcr, il
worth more than a passing notice
There is food for thought in the con
cluding paragraph for the Regular Re
publican who is growing discourage,
and contemplates giving up the battl'
Here is the editorial Of the Index:
The misdirected efforts of Wilhal
Lawton TO bring about an adjustmeI
Of the differences between lAddicks an
DR.. Ball, resulted in but one commend
able feature. and that is the uncompr
missing attitude which the Doctl
maintained throughaut the fruitle
conference.
II has been already shown to Il
people of the State that the present Co
gresham is unwilling to sacrifice h
personal character and individual Il
tegrity TO secure the political supp0
Of the Gasman.No matter what a mar
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
Tnteinrx Trees.

Ancient people had their tutelary
trees just as they had their tutelary
gods-the former being the affairs and
shrines of the latter. Among the Scan
dinavians the ash was held to be the
most sacred tree. Serpents, according
to their belief, dared not approach it.
Hence the women left their children
with entire confidence under its shade
while they went on with their harvest
g.-Gentleman's Magazine.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

In another column appears a letter
from an honored correspondent Of
Georgetown, telling Of a purpose of
the Union Republicans to call an extra
session and elect Addicks. There was
q conference at Rehoboth last Sunday
in which Governor Hum, c. r. Lay
ton and Dr. Farlow participated There
were others. OF course but these three
gentlemen were the centre of interest.
Tho story is that Farlow. in addition
TO his own vote. was prepared to give
all the assistance in his power to Sc
cure others from his party,
and the Governor was to
pledge himself to call an extra
session when a promise OF success
should be assured. This is a pretty
scheme. and a credit to the high pow
ers concerned. We know that certain
Democratic members have been sound
ed. and should there be other Farlows,
the scheme would go through. There
is just one thing to halt the move, how
ever. Should Democratic legislators
have the nerve to vote for Addicks,
they would probably not get out of Do
YER alive. We would not advise viO-
lence in such case. but merely men
tion as a warning that the next time
Democratic members Of the Legislature
sell out, the members Of the party be-
uayed will surely resort to hemp.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
The Deod Sen.

The daily average of G,5OO,OO0 tons
of water is received into the Dead sea
from the Jordan. There is no outlet,
and the level is kept down by evapora-
tion only, which is very rapid because
of the intense heat, the dry atmosphere
and the dry winds which are con-
stantly blowing down from the gorges
between the mountains.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

Somebody has invented an electric
spanker. The machine will be placed
in the home without cost The mother
may adjust the straps ON her offspring,
drop a penny in the slot and go about
her work. The machine will do its part
thoroughly and conscientiously. Ma
chine-spanked children are said to be
tho best hammered.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

The first message General Smith re-
ceived when approaching the shore OF
his native land contained the news of
his dismissal from the army 1t is a
hard punishment, though perhaps nee
essary, for the grizzled veteran who
has been gallant soldier. His famous
order was given under circumstances
which are hard for MS to realize.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
Not Work to prench.

A minister who used TO preach in
Somerville had a little boy. A few
days before his father left the city to
go to his new parish one Of his neigh
bors said to the little boy, $50 your
father is going to work In New Bed
ford, is he?"
The little boy looked up, wondering.
"Oh, no." he said, "only preach."-
Trained Motherhood.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

An Iowa editor has been sued by
is wife for a divorce. with the prospect
( success. The editor in a leader re-
views the case. and tells Of his good
f)rtuno in the prospect of release from
such a shrew. This is personal journal
i'm that is only equalled when Ad-
dicks tho editor proceeds to boom Ad-
dicks the senatorial candidate.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
A Gentle Hint.

Lenders-Do you ever think Of that
"ten spot" you borrowed of me?
Borroughs-Don't worry. l still have
t IN mind.
Lenders-Don't you think it about
time you relieved your mind?-Ex-
change.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
Gnnh Rensnn-

81 wonder" began the man with the
investigating mania, what makes ha-
bies cryf"
Probably" butted in the practical
fellow, contemplation of some of the
things they're in danger Of being like
when they grow up.'-Baltimore News.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

Explorer Baldwin has returned from
his search for the pole. He did not
find it. but says that the expedition
was not a failure, since he brought
back much scientific data. These
dashes for the pole are becoming some.
what monotonous and little advance
has been made in the last dozen years.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
let the journal Follow You

II you are going away for
your vacation you want 20
keep In touch with the affairs OF
your caty and State. The Even
tng Journal will follow you TO
any point reached by the Gov
ern nent mails Send US a pos
TIL or phone your new address,
and the paper VIII reach you.
It oosts but six cents a week.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
nIn.t he Gnnh

Young Husband-My dear Melanie,
I must say that this pudding tastes
very bad.
Wife-All imagination, dear; it says
in the cookery book that it tastes ex-
cellent.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

Putnam Bradlee Strong has written
a penitent note to May Yohe express
ing his love. and she has implored him
to return to her Presumably The pre-
cious pair are now reunited and will
proceed to riot on the blood money the
woman extracted from the purse of old
Mrs Strong
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

There's no possibility Of being witty
without a little i'll nature. The malice
OF a good thing is the barb.that makes
it stick.-Sheridan - r
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

James Sims. of Cazenovia, n. Y,
celebrated his one hundredth birthday
recently. He cast his first
vote for John Quincy Adams for Presi-
dent.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

Miss Nancy Dawson and Miss
Blanche Carlisle. of Greenwood, are
isiting Mrs. W. G. Stayton. at her
ONE. No. 1911 West Eighth street
his city.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
Special Excursion to Atlantic City
via Pennsylvania Railroad

Tuesday, August 5. Only s1.5O round
trip. Special through train leaves Will
mington at 1888 a. m. No change OF
cars
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
VaIedictOry.

''The paper was here to stay" writes
a Georgia editor, ''but it accidentally
made money enough to leave."-Atlan-
Ia Constitution.
Evening journal., 1902-08-02
DOES 1T PAY

To neglect your eyes, ruin your
sight, and TO allow disease 10 gain
a fOothold2 To avoid such a disas-
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any trouble with your eyes, consult
our optician.
An accurate examination free,
combined with painstalSing adjust
ment. Prices for glasses moderate
Evening journal., 1902-08-02

Organism stfll lives, and Addicl1s
hangs on; some day there will be a
double funeral, and L. Irving Handy
and Gale layton will weep side by side
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
MCDONALD REMOVED FROM
CANTON TO RAYMOND.
For Satekeeping District Attorney
dreaves Feared That Another At
tempt flight be Made to Escape From
Jail.
From the Jackson clarion-Ledcor.

ioih oilo JacKSon Clar1On-Ledger.
w. F. Mcdonald, who was given a
10 year sentence in the penitentiary at
the session of the Madison county cir
cult court last week was brought through
Jackson this afternoon enroute to RAY
mond, where he will be confined in iail
pending the decision of the supreme
court appeal.
The removal Of Mcdonald from the
Canton Jail was made atsthe instance of
District attorney Greaves who feared
that the prisoner might make another
attempt to escape. Only few weeks
ago he was on the verge ofSaking French
leave OF the Madison county jailer, and
the cleverly concocted plan to escape
was frustrated by mere accident. Since
that time Madison county has been al
some expense employing extra guards to
watch the prisoner, and it was decided
that it would be best to take him TO a
stronger Jail from which there would be
no possibility of escape.
Mcdonald was securely handcuffed TO
a deputy sheriff when he passed through
Jackson. Notwithstanding his long
confinement, he looks hale and hearty,
and retains his cheerful demeanor and
deboniar manner.
The supreme court record will not
reach the clerks Office until some time,
in january. istrict Attorney Greaves
who was in the city last night, states
that there are no grounds whatever upon
which hope for reversal can be based, as
the trial was absolutely free from errors,
and the appeal is taken merely to.de-
lay the ends of Justice. Several other
prisoners were given penitentiary sen
tences at the circuit court session in
Canton. Court was adjourned by Judge
Powell yesterday, and the cor victed9ri-
minals will be brought to the penitentia-
ry tomorrow.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
THE OLDEST STATE con-
VICT SET AT LIBERTY.
Prisoner Had Served Nearly Thirty
Years In Penitentiary Sent Up
From Warren County In 1874.

Jake Cooper, the Oldest convict in the
Mississippi penitentiary, in length of
service, was released from the institu-
ton Saturday and has retuned to his
home in Warren county. Cooper was
sent up on the 4th OF January, 1873, on
the charge Of manslaughter, and served
nearly thirty years in the institution.
He is now nearly seventy years OF age.
The average length of service Of life
or long term prisoner in the Mississippi
penitentiary is about fifteen years, al
though there are several on the rolls who
have served from sixteen TO twenty years.
The death rate OF the institution is very
low being only 1852 per cent last year,
and about the same for the present year.
About 225 convicts are serving life
sentences from total prison population
that fluctuates between 1000 and 1000.
Thirty-two are now serving sentences
ranging from 25 to 30 years. Over one
half of the total number are serving terms
ranging from 2 to 10 years. Two white
women and thirty negresses are on the
prison register.
The next Oldest prisoner, in length Of
service, now within the walls is Joe John
son, who was sent up from Issaquena
county in October, 1874, to serve life
term for murder. Twenty eight year
of life have been spent working for the
/ State, and he is still hale and hearty a
the age OF fifty-two.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
PRESERVING OYSTERS.
Experiments for Their Preservation
In ShippiBg.
From the Mobile Register.

From the Mobile Register.
A process of preserving oysters, which
is spoken of as "embalming," is the lat
est thing attributed to science, Of which
demonstrations Of seemingly success
ful nature were made in Mobile some
weeks past, but not made public until a
few days ago. A chemical solution was
used and is said to preserve the oysters
in their raw state for period Of several
weeks The experiments made here,
while at first looked upon as OF little
consequence, have in way proved sue
cessful and have received favorable con-
sideration in oyster shipping circles, but
not to that extent that local shippers
have decided to use the process, though
watching intently the outcome of de-
monstrations made at various points
along the Alabama and Mississippi
coast.
The experiments were conducted by
Mr.. Ogden II. Fcthers and an assistant,
who came here from Louisville. They
visited one of the largest oyster shipping
house in this city, explaining the nature
OF their visit. They arranged with the
local concern for the shipment Of guam
tity OF oysters packed in the fluid to
be consigned to Kansas City firm. The
order was shipped and in order to verify
the claims of Mr.. Fethers, small guam
tity of oysters were takenfrom the buck
cts, sealed, and put aside by the local
dealer. Six weeks afterward he opened
the can and they appeared as natural as
ever. He gave them to well-known
local man, who ate them and said they
we're excellent.
From Mobile Mr.. Fethers went to Por-
tersville and other point near there, and
thence to Scranton, Biloxi, and points
on the Mississippi coast, where he is en-
gagged in further experimenting OF ship
ping oysters to establish how long they
can remain on the road without spelling,
which is not vet known.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20

llne and mark it off. He was opposed
the compromise line, and wanted a
hne eighteen miles from Mississpn;
snore. He proposed to hold another
meeting. Mr.. Breaux declared il was Of
no use to hold another meeting, since
the Louisiana Commission was deter
mined to stand by its recent compromise
Mr.. Patenotte said that Mississippi
had got extensive territory through the
Louisiana Commission, and that by put
ting the matter off it was the idea of trv-
ing.to get more. sHe, said the people
were much interested in the matter, and
II the Commission acted hostilely, thew
would think it had taken snap Judgment
on the matter.
After some further, discussion, Mr..
Nunez withdrew hislmotion, and it was
decided to hold another joint conference
on the third Tuesday in January, Ad-
iourned.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20

A correspondent wants to know if tie
Clarion-Ledger favors or opposes State
prohibition. If this correspondent has
read this paper during the special ses-
sion Of the Legislature, when an effort
was made to get through State prohi-
bition bill, or remembered what he read
he would not be asking such silly ques-
ton. The Clarion Ledger is opposed to
State prohibition law, as is Bishop
Galloway and many of the most influen-
tial prohibitionists of the State. 1t is
not opposed to local option; it is in favor
Of every county regulating the whisky
question in it's own way, as it sees prop
er, but it is opposed to it as State
question. 1t has given the reason for
its opposition before and will repeat them
from time to time as occasion may re-
auire- jackson Clarion-Ledger.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
IDLE DOTS.
BY DIXIE.
Written for The Sea Coast Echo.
AND THEIR AUDI
ENCES.
IDLE DOTS.

| Occasionally we mortals find few
stray moments in which to gaze on the
fictitious side of life. We, for the time
being, drop everything practical and
worldly, throw aside the mantle of self
ishness and greed for gain, and go to
the theatre, where mortals-some tough
ones, too, trying to ennoble their
art. They are transformed for the nonce
into fairies, angels and goddesses, kings,
knights, ct cetera, anything ethereal and
grand, all that is dazzling and beautify-
ing, except the villain. He is borrowed
from the world. They do their utmost
to transpose one TO world OF morals
that fascinates and holds us entranced,
giving our souls new joys that are only
too Boon dispelled by our exit to the out
ercneation of practicability.
Rat how few people appreciate the
drtiiIla and its entirety; how few seem to
see Che depths Of good acting and are
imbhed with the spirit Of the occasionl
Some people (with all due respect to
their alma maters), know no more about
true appreciation of the drama than the
proverbial swine about Sunday. They
appear to attend the various "shows'' fe r
very personal reasons and non -assinlila-
tive reasons, few Of which the writer
can safely cpumeratc having always be- n
u keen observer Of character. In OF @
instance the writer noticed a couple Of
young girls sitting just in front of him
that were so annoying with their loudly
whispered criticisms Of the wearing ap-
parel of others that lady in the next
seat was obliged TO ask them to desist.
Then one sees the confirmed flirts,
making "goo goo" eyes across the house
during intermission and whispering their
choicest hopes in their most effusive Ian
guage after the curtain rises.
We also have the person who appears
to be suffering with what we would dag
nose as 'claptimonia' n tendency to
oyer-applaud just as the heroine rush
es into the protecting arms of her hero
and heis about to deliver hard -studied
and beautiful piece Of loves oration.
This 'claptomaniac' browns the words
with his untimely applause, and you miss
all. Such are few Of the non-appre-
ciatiyes and over-impulsive, although
one could write columns OF them.
On the other hand, go and see high
priced "show," get in the best seats and
we can safely aver you will note the alb
senee of circle or balcony-suppor
audience, and appreciate your environ
ments, you are then among set of poo
| pie whom come to get their moneys
worth and will drink the evenings cup
OF entertainment to the very dregs. You
go home in better frame OF mind, with
a steady liquid flow OF the plays pic
ture through your brain unbroken by
nerve racking sounds.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
POLICEMEN.

1t is foregone conclusion that the
average police officers of our big cities
require great deal of consideration that
no one appears willing to give them,
therefore, as law-abiding and fair
minded poll-tax paying citizen OF the
South's great metropolis, should like
to call to the attention of other human
beings to the much-negle conditions
now in existence and make suggestion
or two that might alleviate our tasks as
citizens and instruct our protectors (?)
in that most necessary element 49, the
pure American characterization of the
OF the English language. Would 1t not
be good idea, in the first place, If we
passed around among the "force" few
definitions OF the American "cuss"
wordsP know it would, for some pc
licemen are sadly in need OF such in
struction. Today while awaiting belt
car, opposite private sanitarium of
note, and chatting with lady acquaint-
ance, burly policeman was standiI q
not ten feet away converslng with wa =
gon driver when all at once the latter
used very blasphemous word ,begir ming
with the most sacred name and ending
with word greatly used by man who
loses hiscollar button when he'siin hur-
ry. ! walked up to the policeman and
remarked that he should not allow tie
man to curse in the presence of lady.
Upon returning to my companion the
laws guardian strolled majestically up
tome, put his hand near his mouth and
in Il soto voee basso remarked: "Cuss-
ms not allowed here young mani" Pre-
sently the car arrived and as was about
to enter, after paying fare, the cop re-
marked, "Young man, that man didn't
cuss, what did he say?" I repeated i,
whereupon the officer exclaimed: "Why
that amt cussingi"
Now, don't you, fair-minded readers
feel a bit compassionate and think lit
tic dcfinitive instruction would have a
surprising effect on onr finest? Well,
should remark!
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
"A UNITED STATES WALL MAP

FREEl This handsome county map,
4Sx34 inches is mounted on rollers. ready
to hang on the wall. It is printed in
colors, il thoroughly up to date and is
particularly interesting and valuable, as
it shows in colors the differert divisions
of territory in America acquired since the
Revolution. The original thirteen States,
Louisiana purchase, the Texas annexa-
ton, the Gadsden purchase, the cession
of Mexico and the Northwest acquisitions
by discovery and settlement. It will be
sent to any address on receipt Of 10 cents
in postage to pay for packing and trans
portation. l.. w. WAKELEY,
G. P. A., 60i Pine St., st. Louis, Mo
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20

Special Meeting Board Of Mayor and
Aldermen.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
Hancock County,
City of Bay st. Louis.

Hancock County,
City of Bay st. Louis.
A special meeting of the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Bay
st. Louis was held at the City Hall on
Saturday, Demcember 6, 1902, at 1880
o'clock a. m. Present: Hon. E. E..
O'Brien. mayor; Pasqual Lutzzi and r..
F. O'Brien, aldermen; Albert J. Carver,
marshal, and Richard Mendes, secretary.
Absent: Aldermen Evans and Won Goh-
rem.
The object of the meeting was stated
to be for the purpose of considering Jno.
Fayard's liquor application for retail Ii
quor license as stated in the call.
i The liquor petition of John Fayard,
after remaining on file according TO law,
wax examined and it appearing to the
Board that the law had been compile d
with, license to sell vinous, alcoholic
malt, intoxicating liquors in quantities
less than one gallon, in house located
corner Keller avenue, opposite Louis
vile and Nashville depot, and known as
the Gilmore House, was granted the
said John Fayard for one year from the
9th day of December A. d. 1902. John
Fayard presented his liquor bond to sell
malt, intoxicating liquors in quantities
less than one gallon, same being signed
John Fayard, as principal, and Jas. G
Fayard in the sum of Eighteen Hundred
Dollars ($i800) and Braun &c Beecher In
the sum OF Two Hundred Dollars (S200)
Same was approved by the Board and
Incense ordered issued to John Fayard Il
sell vinous, malt, intoxicating and spir-
ituous liquors in less quantities than on'
gallon for one year from the 9th day o
December A. d. 1902, in house knowr
as the Gilmore House and located cor,
ner Keller avenue, opposite Louisville
ana Nashville Railroad depot, in sait
city, and the secretary ordered to issu'
certificate to the said John Fayard.
There being no further business thu
board adjourned to meeting in course.
Attest: RICHARD MENDEs, Sec'y.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
A "sTATEn CASE

Down the sides of shady lane,
In the boyhood of long ago,
Where the mocking birds refrain
Ola ldened our young hearts SO;
Where the great old oaks spread wide
Their branches over Mary and /,
And the squirrel was wont to hide
And peep with half-closcd eye
There the sea wind 50 gently blew
When, dear, I was walking with you.
Well, the same old oaks are yonder
In the lane we once knew, Mary;
You remember how we used to wonder
Why they called il "Apotheeary2"
Well, It's called street, n wv and the folks
Have built homes on either side;
The birds are gone, the frogs that croak q
Have left in despair and died
Come closer, III tell you ere too late
Our old shady lane is now called Estate
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
WOOdlawn Seminary and Musical Institute,
GORDONSVILLE, VIRGINIA,
N Is -

A boarding school for girls. Compe-
tent and experienced instructors. Pri-
mary, Intermediate and Academic de-
partments. Thorough course in music
and art. Beautiful and healthful loca-
ton. In the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountain. All the surroundings Of a
Christian home. Expenses very mode
rate. Send for circulars.
EDGAR STfNSON, M. &c., Principal.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-12-20
FOR SALE

One single top buggy, one jumper, one
two-horse wagon, one one-horse wagon,
and all kinds of paints at 81 30 per gall
lon to $3.50 per gallon; also all kinds Of
horse medicines for sale at cost price.
CHARLES EGERT,
Carriage and Wagon Maker,
300 feet from Nicholson depot, in
Egertsville, Miss.