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The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
EDWARD A. BELLANDE, Clerk.

The Junior Auxiliary of the Epis-
cCpal church were the hosts at de-
lightful masquerade party on Mardi
Gras afternoon, when they entertained
large number of little folk, each of
whom arrived masked and in fancy
costumes, competing for the prize Of
fered for the prettiest costume, the
funniest and the plainest. Little Edith
Elliott was awarded the prize as the
prettiest masker, the guests them
selves awarding the prizes by popular
vote, and the funniest character was
clever impersOnation of a negro boy
Nho was splendidly disguised that his
identity puzzled the entire party all
during the afternoon and caused I'M
ceasing merriment The plan of the
Auxiliary was to meet at st. Johns
rectory and after the arrival of the
party guests to form parade to en-
circle the neighboring streets of the
city in celebration of the day, but
rain prevented the little folk from
going out of doors at all, and they had
to con1ine their merriment to indoor
games which furnished delightful
pastime for several hours, during
which they were served delicious hot
chocolate and cake
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
DIXIE THEATRE CHANGES HANDS

Notice is given to the public that
the undersigned is now the sole man.
ager and proprietor of the Dixie Thea
tire. Saturday night, Feb. 81, will be
the last picture shown in the present
building, as we will move into the
Dixie Airdome on Monday. For the
present, until the weather gets warm
er, we will show pictures only on two
days in the week, Friday and Satur-
day, thus continuing the serial pic
lures that we are now showing. We
will continue to show only high class
pictures and solicit from the public
of lhe patronage theyl
have heretofore given the Dixie under
the former management. Thanking
you for past patronage, am,
Yours for good pictures,
A. D. TREALOR.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
PORT NEWS NOTES.

With the arrival of the American
s. s. Inca, in command Of Capt G. b
Packard, the export timber business
of the port of Pascagoula takes an
upward stride. This new steel steam
er came around from Mobile last Sun
day and proceeded to the l.. N. Dantz-
Ter Lumber Company's loading berth
on Escatawpa river where cargo was
slowed on deck in quick order. The
Inca cleared Wednesday for Barahona,
Dominican Republic with 1880
pieces of pitch pine and 342S pieces
OF steel rails Capt. Packard, former
ly with the Clyde Line, is one of the
merchant marines young navigators,
and shows marked seamanship. The
Inca in tow of the tug Laura as far
as the outside beacon, and under her
own steam went to sea Thursday.
The American schooner Delta, Capt.
G. II. Bruce, is loading lumber cargo
from the l.. N. Dantzler Lumber Co.
for Vera Cruz, Mex.
Capt Elmer Newberry in command
OF the Am. Schooner Annie M. Muir
ply, accompanied by his wife and two
arrived in the port in the
weekend from Mobile. The vessel
is under charter to the L. N. Dantz-
Ter Lumber Co. to take lumber cargo
LC Cuba.
The Br. Schooner Bernice r., Capt.
Geo. A. Haughn, from Cienfuegos,
Cuba, arrived in port Wednesday.
This vessel is loading from the Vine
gar Bend Lumber Co.'s dock at Moss
Point for Cuba.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

and Boy Scouts went kodaking last
Sunday. following a course along the
beach until they arrived at the Pol
lock residence. Here they halted for
a period of rest, in the meantime en-
Toying the pleasing hospitality of Mrs.
Moore and Miss Pollock.
After spending a delightful refresh
ing luncheon, served by Mrs. Moore,
the mixers departed for their homes.
The gathering was chaperoned by Miss
Henrietta Brown, Miss Hilda Farra-
gut and Messrs Victor Blair and Rob-
ert McCleary.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
GRAND JURY REPORT.

To Honorable d. M. Graham, Judge Of
theCircuit Court Of Jackson county
State OF Mississippi:
We, the grand jury, sworn and EN-
panelled at and for this present term
of the Circuit Court of Jackson county
beg leave to make this final report
After listening to the able and in
structye charge delivered by your
Honor we retired to our room and pro-
ceeded with our labor. We have ex-
amined S5 witnesses and have return
ed 10 true indictments; and from the
evidence before us we are Of the opin-
ion that the crimianl laws of the State
are fairly well enforced; and that the
officers charged with the enforcement
of the same are vigilant in the dis
charge of their duties.
We have examined the county jail,
and find the same to be in rather bad
condition, and that in its present con-
dition prisoners cannot be safely kept
therein The sanitary condition of same
should be improved upon. The cleo
trio wiring needs immediate attention,
and we recommend that an electric
light switch be put in the jail-keepers
house so that the lights can be turned
on in the Jail from said switch. We
consider this an important matter, for
rs it is now, the jailor cannot turn the
lights on in the Jail without going on
the inside of same. The prisoners
seem to be properly cared for.
The court house seems to be fairly
well kept, and so far as we are able
to tell from our examination the books
and accounts of the county officers are
properly kept. We recommend that a
shed or awning be placed over the
walk leading from the rear door of the
court house to the door of the grand
jury room so that the bailiff attending
the grand jury and the witnesses
called before the grand jury will be
protected to some extent from the
rain in going from the court house to
the grand jury room.
On account of the unusual rains of
late we find that the public highways
of the county are in rather bad condi-
ton. We find, however, that as a
rule the same are kept in good condi,
ton. We find that on some roads the
drains or small bridges across
certain roads in the county are not re-
paired as promptly as necessary, and
that such neglect by the road authori-
lies has caused considerable damage
10 automobiles and other vehicles We
recommend that broken or washed out
drains and small bridges be
instantly repaired and that the same
oe not allowed to remain in a state of
We desire to thank the officers of
he county for their many courtesies
Turing our deliberations; and now hav-
ng finished our labors, we ask to be
inally discharged.
Respectfully,
N. w. RAMSEY
Foreman
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Services at ST. Johns church.
Lenten services every week day dur.
ing lent at $3.50 p. m. Sunday, 1880 a.
m. Holy communion II a. m. Morn.
ing prayer and sermon. Sunday night
at 1880 o'clock there will be special
patriotic service in memory of Wash
ington's birthday, to which all Boy
Scouts and Campfire Girls are invited,
February Gath, Bishop Green
will be with us for confirmation and
will preach. Every one is invited.
Rev. John Chipman, Rector.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

The Boy Scouts of America Troop
l, of Pascagoula, has recently had
such a number of applications for
membership that on next Friday after
noon Mr.. Mack Morgan will organize
another troop, and initiate new
member each day until the entire num-
Der of eligible candidates have been
initiated. They will meet every aft
ernooR at $3.50 with Troop until the
new organization is thoroughly fami-
lar with the routine work of the order,
and troop patrols and masters have
approximately 80 candidates at pres
ent awaiting initiation.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Miss Mabelle Biggart was here in
the weekend in the interest of the
Semi-Tropical, a magazine devoted to
the advancement of the South and
published at Mobile. The initial num-
ber will appear shortly.
After an extended visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Hermes Gautier, Mrs. Vera
Grayson left Thursday for her home
in Iowa.
Mr.. Bob Mennis left Saturday for
Houston, Texas, where he will in the
future be connected with a business
house.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

The members of the Bridge Club
were honorees at very lovely valen-
tine party on last Saturday afternoon
when Mrs. G. d. Dean and Mrs. C. G.
Scott were joint hostesses of the Club
and several guests. Japonicas and
violets decorated the charming room
in which the four tables for the play
ers were placed and on which bon-bon
dishes filled with salted pecans were
placed. The score cards were white
hearts in the center of which were
tiny red hearts pierced with golden
arrow, and the tables were numbered
by little red hearts. Three interesting
games of auction were enjoyed, and
the club prize, a handsome willow
ware fern dish, was won by Mrs. T.
G. Hibbler. The second prize was
contested for by all the guests in
delightfully."- unusual manner, each
guest trying to shoot with bow and
arrow the tiny red heart in the center
of a great heart placed on the door to
the reception room. Mrs. Barq and
Miss Ida Meriweather were the most
successful with the golden arrow and
tied, necessitating second contest in
which Mrs. Barq captured the lovely
crystal and silver bud vase. The de-
licious plate luncheon emphasized the
lovely color scheme of red and white.
the salad being served in the form of
red hearts on lettuce, and the dainty
sandwiches were white and golden
hearts. Crackers and tea were also
served with the salad. Participating
in the delightful afternoon with the
club members we're Mrs. Barq, Miss
Pinkston of Gulfport, and Miss Lock
ard, of Vancleave.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

There has been a slight increase in
the number OF influenza cases report
ed in the city during the past week,
but nothing alarming. So far but one
death has been attributed to this
cause. The attendance at the public
schools has been somewhat affected
by excluding children in families
where there is suspicion Of influenza
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
AMERICAN LEGION.
Meeting at Court House, P. NJ, Mon
day, February 23rd.

Meeting at Court House, 8 P. NJ, Mon
day, February 2ard.
Were you in the service?
If so come and join the American
Legion.
Make list of your friends who were
III the service and give or send it to
Luis Ros, chairman membership COM
mittee.
Come out Monday night, bring your
friends and help form a good, wide.
awake post.
Those who have recently moved
to Pascagoula are invited to come and
be one of.us.
Members will be required to show
their discharge certificates.
GUY d. DEAN,
Post Commander.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
CIRCUIT COURT.

Jackson county circuit court is in
the second week of the present ses-
sion. but will probably adjourn today.
The grand jury adjourned last Friday,
after returning 19 indictments. The
grand jury report appears elsewhere
i'm this issue.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

A lovely Christening ceremony took
place Sunday in Our Lady of Victories
church, when the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. o. Delmas was christen-
ed. The ceremony was performed by
Father O'Reilly. The sponsors were
Mrs. j. c. Ayent and Mr.. A. A. Del
mas.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Miss Florence Richards and Rim.
Chas. ]. Moe were married At the
Lutheran church Sunday evening, Feb
Is. at 6 o'clock. The only attend
ants were Mr.. Albert Richards and
Miss Myrtle Clark. Rev. VIM. Wedig
officiated.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
METHODIST CHURCH.

Services Sunday at II a m. and 7:15
p. M. Rev. w. M. Sullivan, presiding
elder will preach at the evening serv-
ice. Come out and hear him. Pray er
meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. rs.
Help us with your presence. Rev. J..
Fl. Moore, pastor.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Work is progressing both on the
paving and city docks, though the paw
ing work has been considerably retard-
ed by rain. Grading is going forward
rapidly for the new concrete highway
between Pascagoula and Moss Point.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

The building formerly occupied by
Cowgill's tailor shop has been rcmod-
elled and is now occupied by More:
head-Bloomer Co. The interior of the
store is very attractively arranged.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

S. Pascagoula street, near Central
school. Next Sunday, February %,
service in the forenoon only. Lenten
services will be held every Thursday,
at 7:30 p. m. Everybody welcome.
Rev. Wm. Weda, Pastor.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,

Sabbath school, $50 a. M, Mr.. J.
H. Hammack, Superintendent Morn
ing worship, 1l:Oo a. m. Evening wcr-
ship, TOO p. m. You are most cordi-
ally invited to worship with lis.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Stone and little
daughter. Lucille. Of Charleston. are
visiting her parents. Mayor and Mrs.
F. II. Lewis.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Mrs. C. H. Delmas spent last week
with relatives and friends at New
leans.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Mr.. r. M. Millette was a business
visitor to Houston, Texas, this week.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1920-02-20

Mr.. p. L. Poole left Saturday for
New Orleans to remain permanently.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11

MAJORITY OF AZ
FOR SCHOOL BONDS
Election Held Yesterday On Issuance
$4,000 Bonds For Ben l.. Jones
Agricultural High School.

The election held in Leflore county
yesterday on the proposition to issue
$45, 900 bonds for the building of the
Ben l.. Jones Agricultural High
School, to be located at Schlater, re
suited in a majority of AZ votes in
favor of the bond issue.
There was a total of AGO votes cast
in the county, exclusive of Sidon and
Swiftown. At Sidon no election was
held, and up to the hour of going to
press The Daily Commonwealth was
unable to get any information from
the Swiftown box. However, if an
election was held there and the full
vote cast against the bonds it would
not offset the majority in favor of
the bond issue.
The vote was small at the different
precincts, due to the bad condition OF
the public roads and the indifference
of a good many of the voters.
The vote by precincts was as fol
lows
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
HINES TOREPLY
TORAILROAD MEN
Will Render Decision And Then Pres
ident Wilson Will Pass Upon
His Action.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11-Director
General Hines will make answer to
the wage demands to two million rail
road workers on his own responsible
lty and from the standpoint of the
Railroad Administration, it is said at
the White House today. President
Wilson will then approve or disapprove
of the decision. Heretofore the Pres
ident has usually passed upon the
wage decisions before the Railroad
Administration answer was given
the Union representatives. No rea-
son is given for the departure from
the usual custom in this case The
conference between Mr. Hines and
Union representatives will be resum-
ed this afternoon. The situation is
regarded as extremely grave in the
light of the urgent demands of the
trainmen and the strike call issued by
the Brotherhood of Maintenance and
Way Employees.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
The YaZOO Sentinel
Now Published Daily

TIL eYazoo Sentinel begun the pub
lication of full-fledged daily last
Monday afternoon, and we congratu-
late the progressive people of Yazoo
City upon the fact that they now en-
joy the up-to-date advantages they
have in getting the news of the world
while it is fresh from the wires.
Hon. F. R. Birdsall, the able and
successful editor and publisher, is one
Of the best newspaper men in the
State, and the first issue of his bright
and newsy daily is an index of what
his patrons may expect-a publica-
ton that not only reflects great cred
it upon the enterprising citizens of
'Yazoo City, but upon himself as well
The Daily Commonwealth extends
congratulations to The Daily Senti-
mel, and wishes for it that splendid
success which it SO truly deserves.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
SHIP SUNK WITH
MANY ON BOARD
Vessel Was Fired Upon By Army
Which Was Being Left Behind
and 14OO Were Lost.
Associated Press

LONDON, Feb. IA wireless dis
patch from the Soviet Government at
Moscow says, according to a mess
age. from Novo Rossisk, when the vol
unteer Transport, Karantin with the
officers and the officers wives and
children aboard, numbering 14OO, left
Mariupol," in the Russian providence
of Yekaterinoslav on the approach of
the Bolsheviki, the Volunteer army
was incensed at being left behind
and fired on the ship. Shells pierced
the boiler and the Transport sank with
all on board.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
-
JAPANESE BUDGET
NEXT FISCAL YEAR
Amounts To The Equivalent OF About
S637, 37,972.O11-Increase of $1OO,OOO,-
900 Asked By Army and Navy.
Associated Press

TOXIC, Feb. 1.-THE Japanese
budget for the next fiscal year
amounts to the equivalent of about
$637 ,972 oil. An increase equivalent
to about 100000 is asked by the
army and navy.
The Minister Of Finances has stat
ed that it is highly important to
strengthen the national defence in Or
der that peace may be preserved and
the mechanism of communication de-
veloped. Substantial increases are
also called for in the departments of
education and communication.
Referring to the naval expenditure
it was explained that, in the extraor-
dinary expenditures of the navy, es-
Inmates have been included for the
completion of the so-called "eight
and eight squadron" Eight dread
noughts and eight battle cruisers)
The proposed naval scheme will cost
about $375,975, 200 Of which $4O,OOO,-
900 appears in the budget for the
coming year.
1t is proposed to begin the constru-
elton of the following warships: Fou,
battleships, four battle cruisers
twelve cruisers, thirty y-seven destroy
ers, five gun-boats, twelve special ser
vice ships, six mine sweepers ane
some submarines.
The increased expenditure will bt
met principally by heavier income ia,
| which will advance over that Of last
year, by approximately $39,OOO,OOO
The tax on Sake, the japanese nat
ional drink which is made from rice
| also will be increased.
The shortage in the revenue will b.
made good by the temporary suspen
sion of the redemption Of the domes
| tic national loan.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11

declare all Indians of one-eighth or
more blood, who shall have reached
the age of q years, or who shall have
taken the prescribed oath of a regu-
lar soldier of the United States, to be
full citizens of the United States.
Subject to reading and writing test,
after 1929 all Indian graduates of the
reservation would be declared full cit
liens on reaching 81 years Of age.
Testifying before the House Com
mittee, DIR. Dixon charged that the
commissioner of Indian affairs does
not believe in Indian citizenship, and
that he had prohibited the delivery to
Indians in some sections of copies OF
testimony before the House Military
Committee in 1917, when DR.. Dixon
argued for the recruiting of ten OF
more regiments of Indian cavalry fol
use in the war. Under a ruling by
the Attorney General, the Commits
sioner of Indian affairs was held te
have the same power of regulation
over the mail of Indians as the war.
den of a pentitentiary in preventing
the delivery of mail to convicts.
81 ask you to note," DR.. Dixon said
chat the Indian, in the majority o.
cases a ward of the government, wa!
treated as convict but still was con
sidered worthy of being drafted"
The Secretary of War opposed tn
Organization of the Indian regiment
in 1917 on the ground that he did no
favor segregation of troops accordin,
to race.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
TROOPS REMAIN
AT LEXINGTON
Negro Wanted By Mob Is Safe To-
Away During Night.
Associated Press

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 11-Alth-
ough William Lockett convicted of
the murder of ten year old Geneva
Hardman is safe today in the Eddy
vile prison, where he is to pay the
death penalty on March 11th, five
hundred troops are still being held in
Lexington today, which remains nomi-
nally under martial law. The mill
tary officers spirited Lockett out of
town last night and he was taken to
Eddyville.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
COUNTRY CLUB
HOLDS MEETING
Temporary Officers Are Elected
Work Will At Once Be Started For
Laying Off Golf Grounds.

An organization meeting of the
Greenwood Country Club was held
yesterday morning at the Elks Club
and Mr.. G. A. Wilson, Jr., was elected
temporary chairman and Mr.. B. B:
Provine, temporary secretary. Ano-
ther meeting will be held on Febru-
ary 18th, at which time permanent Of
ficers for the Club will be elected.
Work will at once be started for the
the laying off of the golf links on
the Clubs preserve which was recent
ly purchased of Mr.. A. F. Gardner
east of Greenwood.
Plans have already been submitted
for the new club house which is to be
built on the grounds. The plans have
not yet been accepted but within the
near future the contract will be lei
| and work started on the building.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
NEW ORLEANS COTTON LETTER.
From J. F. Clark & Co,
hy Al he SiIyer)

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. IL
Liverpool advanced as much as 80
points on near positions and quoted
spots AZ higher, sales 5000 bales but
was lower on the distant positions.
Altho general press news was quiet,
containing nothing especially provo
cative to pressue in the market, the
opening was berish from the start,
with near position opening unchanged
to lower and liquidation selling caus-
ing the decline to become extended
soon to 80 points.
With spot quotations still SO far
above the new idea expressed in quo
tations is apprehended. Today's spot
quotations yesterday were reduced 80
to SO points. Without this fear, the
market prospects were rather in ia
vor of rallies on technical conditions
of reduced long interest and increas
ed short interest, the outlook for {.
bullish census consumption report on
Saturday and a government forecast
news from Japan of a growing fear
Of bolshevik invasion and news from
Poland that movement to come to
peace with bolshevik Russia is gain
ing, were receiving most attention.
The Dry Goods report showed
an easier tone today. New York will
be closed tomorrow but our market
will be open.
The weather map shows generally
cloudy belt, no rain Of consequence
except over the southeast quarter OF
the belt. The outlook is for continued
cloudiness, colder in Northwest quar-
ter, probably local rains. The mar,
ket rallied about 20 points after the
first selling rush and seems strong al
present around 33 cents for May.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
TRY STEALFIVE
MILLION DOLLARS
Six Arrests Are Made In New York
In Connection With Effort To
Steal Securities
Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 11-Six arrests
have been made in New York in con-
nection with what the police declare
was a plot to steal $5,OOO,O0O in sec
urities in the financial district ano
take them to Canada where a market
is expected to be found for them. One
of the men arrested, the police said
confessed to the stealing of 100000
in securities in the year and disposed
of them with the aid of a brother
who was also under arrest
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Notice Posted About
Mud Hole On Street

A notice has been posted on the tel
ephone pole at the corner Of Market
and Fulton, in front Of the Metts
Filling Station, which calls attent-
ion to a standing puddle of, mud
and water which has been an eye sore
and an inconvenience to pedestrians
for some time. The. placard bears the
following inscription: 'NOTICE!!
When this mud hole gets little larg-
er, the city will put in some ducks and
geese. Ladies Watch Out"