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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
CORPSE IN THE GRAIN.
Mysterious Murder Discovered In n
Freight Car at NJ oblla.

MOBILE, Sept. $50 bloody were the
seals upon grain Car which arrived here
yesterday over the Louisville and Nash
vile road, and 80 foul was the odor which
came from within, that the yardmaster
broke the seals.
Upon the grain was found the body of
= man OF forty or forty-five and six feet
tall. There were at least eight wounds
upon the head, as if made by blunt in
strument, while blood had trickled
through the grain and out of the bottom
OF the car.
Among papers, druggists prescriptions
and letters found in the pockets was a
Knights of Labor travelling card issued
at Carthage. Mo-, to A. w. Mason, cook,
and letters were directed to the same
name. One letter, unsigned and unfin-
ished, dated Booths Point, Dec. 49,"
contained this sentence: 81 left letter
to that fellow telling him gave him ten
days to leave there or would kill him !;
and l will be sure to come and do it,"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

cause he had personally received tele-
gram ordering him to call out the men.
Mr.. Irwin objected to the testimony
because it concerned road not included
in the injunction, but the court decided
to admit the evidence as possibly throw
ing light on Intentions of respondents.
Witness produced several kilograms he
received at Kankskee signed "E. v.
Debs." The first was received July l,
and reads:
"Adopt measures to get the Big Four
out. Promise protection to all whether
members or not. Appoint good COM
mittee and wire name Of chairman"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

SHANGHAI, Sept. 4. - The Chinese.
having claimed control over the Japan.
csc residents in China, are asserting that
Japan claims control over the Chinese
residents In Japan. The American con.
sui yesterday delivered to Taotai two
Japanese accused of being spies. The
Ohinese authorities pledged themselves
not to torture the prisoners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
THE DEADLY TRAP GUN.

A Burglar Runs Against One In . Port
land Grocery Store.
PORTLAND, Sept. 7.-When G. Smith,
an Eastside grocer, opened his store this
morning he found man about 35 years
of age lying dead in pool Of blood on
the floor in front of a trap gun which had
been set for burglars. Papers found on
the man indicated that his name WAS w.
II. Morehouse, of Montavilla. He had
entered the store some time during the
night. Smith store had been burglar
lied recently, and he had set the gun for
the mans second visit.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Opening the Missouri Campaign

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6--The state cam paign
will be formally opened at Pertle Springs,
rear Warrensburg, today with a rousipg
old-fashioned democratic rally. Among
those booked for speeches are Vice Pres
ident Stevenson, Congressman w. j.
Bryan, of Nebraska, and Congressman
Bland, DeArmond and CLARK, of Missouri
The railroads are running excursion
trains from st. Louis, Kansas City, Se-
dalia and Jefferson City to Pertle Springs
The state democratic press association
also conYenes here today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
A Desperado Killad.

CONDOR, Or, Sept. 6.-Myron Hamil-
ton was shot and killed last Monday nv
James Barnard. Barpard was Convicted
last spring OF cattle stealing and Hamil.
ton was witness against him, After
killing Hamilton Barnard mounted his
horse and escaped. A posse have gone
in pursuit. Barnard bore an unenyiable
name and was associated with the Roslyn
bank robbery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
An Intruder Instantly Killed

MEXICO, Mo, Sept. g. Henry Hinton
shot and instantly killed DR.. William
Henry Houghland in this county last
night. Hinton says the doctor was en-
deavoriDg to enter his house through a
window when he shot him. 1t is claimed
by some of Houghland's friends that he
was enticed to Hinton's house for the
purpose of killing him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
The Knights of Phythias.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The much.
mooted German question was decided by
the supreme lodge Knights OF Pythias to-
day by decisive vote against permitting
the use of any ritual in other than the
English language. The lodge also ap.
proved the report barring saloon keep
ers, bartenders and professional gamblers
from admission to the order
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
A Revengefol Cowhov K,,,..

PoNcA, |. T., Sept. 4.-This afternoon
City MARSHAL Nolan shot and killed Isaac
w. Baker, cowboy from the Pouca
reservation, and received a slight wound
in return. Baker was arrested Saturday
for carrying concealed weapons, and on
being released came to town TODAY bent
on revenge. Nolan and another officer
met him and in the fight which ensued
Baker was killed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
They will take immediate action to prs.
vent the execution of the scheme.
PENSIONS HELD DOWN.
Acting Secretary Reynolds RuIes A gain.
Certain Increesea

~
Certain Increases.
WASHINGTON, Sept 6.-Seversl thou.
sand pension claims are affected nv fonr
recent rulings OF Acting Secretary of the
Interior Reynolds, constituting the act ri
July 5, 1893, which provides for an in.
crease OF pensions from So to SI2 nor
month on account of service in the Mexi-
can war. The acting secretary holds
that the increase granted under that act
does not commence at the date of enact.
ment, but from the approval of the in.
crease claim in the pension bureau. and
that the increase does not apply To tha
case OF widows. The act, saws Judoe
Reynolds, does not include those persons
who composed Powell's battalion of Mis-.
souri, mounted volunteers, who were d.
rected to be placed upon the pension roll
subject to the provisions OF the act of
January 20, 1887, pensioning the sur
vivors OF the war with Mexico The de-
partment also holds that the fee of $25
claimed by attorneys, under articles of
agreement, cannot be allowed, and no
leg IN excess OF 81 can be paid. as pro-
vided in the act Of March 3, 1891, the in
crease being in the nature OF an allow
ance on account OF development Of the
disability for which the soldier is already
pensioned.
SEED DISTRIBUTION.
The work OF distributing seeds by the
agricultural department has been de-
Ierred by the delayed passage of the an
preparation bill by congress. The force
to perform the work this season probably
VIII be organized in the beginning Of
October, and the distribution will be
commenced in January. The long in.
action on the bill has also prevented the
department from obtaining a number Of
vegetable seeds, notably turnipe. The
amount allowed for the work last wear
was 10000, and this year it is $4,000
less.
TAKES ISSUE WITH CARLISLE.
Senator Henderson was at the treasury
department today with number of gen.
tlemen from Nebraska interested in beet
sugar production and manufacture. He
protested against the recent decision Of
Secretary. Carlisle that no futher pay
ments of sugar bounties be made. It
was arranged for the senator to file a
brief giving his views for the use Of the
&c cretary
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. "A terrific
storm visited this city at an early hour
this morning. The lower portion of the
town was inundated by a cloud-burst.
and many telephone wires are down.
The lightning was incessant, and at the
home of Thomas Herman bolt killed a
3 year'old boy, fatally burned q 9.yeaf-
old girl and literally tore the house to
pieces.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Crisp and HOke smith.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. Cit has been
arranged that Secretary Hoke Smith and
Speaker Crisp shall speak together here
today. The meeting is to be held at the
opera house. Secretary Smith has not
appeared on the platform here since his
elevation to the cabinet. Speaker Ciiep
is very popular in Atlanta and will be
given an ovation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
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Mckfnkley Will SneuL

AUBURN. N. Y, Sept. Sit has been
widely advertised that Gov. MCKINLEY
is to open the New York campaign at
Auburn today, and that his arguments
will be answered by Gov. Flower and
Michael D. Harris. The governor states
that this is an error. He is to address
an agricultural exposition meeting here
today, but his speech is to be of a non
political character, as any other form of
address would be Inappropriate to the
occasion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

VANCOUVER, WASH, Sept. 1.-THE
morning session of the Goodwin court
martial was consumed in the examina-
ton Of witnesses for the prosecution
Lieut.. Sladen Capt. Reynolds, Lieuts.
Mccain and Bradley testified mainly in
support of the specification alleging
drunkenness On parade at Vancouver
barracks after the return from Spokane.
The defense will open this afternoon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
THE WAR In THE ORIENT
Japan Demands the Closing Of an Unlm-
portant Arsenal.
GREAT BRITAIN NAY TAKE A HAND
japanese Merchants In China Are Becoming
Alarmed, and Are Making Prepara-
lions 10 Leave the Country.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 6.-War operations
are making slow progress. 1t ia reported
that the Japanese have threatened to
Withdraw their promise not to modest
Shanghai If the Kisngnan arsenal here
is not closed. This threat is supposed
to be an in direct move which may posi-
bly, provoke the interference of Great
Britain, as the arsenal is pronounced I'M
important.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept. 4-Yesterdsy
at Fincastle, In Wolf county, Joe Gum
left his 3.year- old child in the care of its
cousin, Henry Gum, while he went to
work in the corn field. The boy. becom-
ing Disguised with his charge, beat its
brains out with club and threw the
body in the creek. He was arrested and
is now in Jail at Beattyville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Twenty-three Dead Indians.

PoKEaAMA, Mimi, Sept. THE
bodies of twenty-three Chippewa In
dams lie upon the baked sands between
here and Opstead, small settlement
on the eastern shores of Mile Laos.
Chief Wancota was among the number.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
TAKES ISSUE WITH CARLISLE,
WAITE RENOMINATED
A Committee of Ladies' Escort Him to
the Convention Hall.

PUEBLO, Sept. 5.-Pandemonium broke
loose in the populist state convention to.
day as soon as it was called to order on
the question of seating Waite delegates
from Los Animos county. Thomas NJ.
Patterson, anti-Waite leader OF the Dem
yer delegation, left the hall, followed by
dozen other delegates. Governor Waite
was renominated on the first ballot. A
committee of ladies was appointed to
escort him to the hall, and Miss Phoebe
Couzens introduced him. He was greet
ed with tremendous cheering. After he
had thanked the convention a recess was
taken.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

HENDERSON, KY, Sept. Ga party OF
men near Kirkmanville started to
charavari newly married couple, Ste.
phen Giles, a widower of sixty, who
had marred miss OF sixteen. Giles dis.
charged shotgun into the crowd wound.
ing John Wagner and Addison Mason.
Wagner cannot recover.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

New York, Sept. IA special dis
patch from Wa shington says that accord
ing to reports received at the state de-
partment from the consular agent at
Bluefelds, an American merchant ves-
sci has been seized by Nicaragua author.
tiles, and used to convey prisoners
captured at that place to Colon for trans
portation to Managua. Owners submit
q request for indemnity and the state de.
partment will ask the Nicaragua govern.
ment to explain
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Iowa Soldiers Monument.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Sept. 6.--The laying
OF the corner stone of the Iowa soldiers
and sailors' monument took place today
The parade WAS second only to that Of
the great battle flag day celebration
Governor jackson was president of the
day. The ceremony of laying the stone
was in charge Of the Masonic fraternity.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Fatally Gored by . B NIL.

Fort Scorr, Kan, Sept. 4.-On the
farm Of Calvin Packer, seven miles
northwest, last night Mrs. Packer WAS
fatally gored by bull while trying to
save her little girl from like fate. The
bull tore the woman's abdomen from side
to side and otherwise injured her.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Orders have
been issued for the return to San Fran
cisco of all the Behring sea patrol fleet
They are to sail for home not later than
the 18th inst. The flagship Mohican
will be the last one to leave the station.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
An Uprising In Venezuela

New YORK, Sept. Ga very unsettled
state OF affairs apparently exists in the
principal cities of Venezuela. An en-.
counter between 800 revolutionists and
900 government troops is said to have
taken place in August, in which the
rebels were defeated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

PORTLAND, Sept. Ga special to the
Evening Telegram says that John Bar
nard, who shot and killed Myron Hamil-
ton at Condor, Oregon, last Monday, has
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 6.-The grand
jury has returned indictments for murder
in the first degree against W. S. Richard
son, j. d. Layton and K. G. Atkinson in
connection with the lynching of six ne
groes near Millinpton.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
A Fatal Political Row.

BALTIMORE, Sept. Sat q political
meeting at Wayne, W. Va, last night
nght occurred between Camden and anti
camden adherents, in which four men
we're shot, one fatally,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

CHICAGO, Sept 5.-Hesring in the con-
tempt cases against President Debs and
other officers of the American Railway
Union was taken up by Judge Woods OF
the United States circuit couIt today,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

WASHINGTON, Sept. THE president
today resppointed Marshal Petit OF Penn
sylvania Indian agent at Klamath, Ore
gon. Petit's first nomination was not
confirmed by the senate.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
ASIATIC CHOLERA.
a Man Dies in Maryland with symptoIns
of the Disease.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Ga telegram wac
received today by Surgeon General
Wyman OF the Marine hospital service
from Cumberland, Md, announcing the
death there OF German emigrant with
symptc ms Of Asiatic cholera DR.. Wyman
said 81 do not believe the man died OF
Asistic cholera. There is no cholera in
Bremen, the port from which he is said
TO have come"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
THAT REDUCTION of WAGES.
Employees of the o. II. b N. Appeal to
Judge BeIlipger.

PORTLAND, Sept. Ga petition signed
by five representatives of as many oper.
ating departments of the o. r. Il N. sys.
tenn was filed in the United States Dis
trict court today, asking the court to re
woke the schedule of wages which Re-
ceiver McNeill put into effect septemb Der
/, and requesting him to operate bis
trust under the same wage schedule
which prevailed while it Was a portion OF
the Union Pacific system. Two things
are claimed by the petitioners. One OF
them is that Receiver Mcneil 10 legally
held to obey the mandates OF the United
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
CHINA AND JAPAN.

A Probable Attack Upon Pekin by the
Japanese Army.
LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch from 70.
kohama, dated September 6, says:
"Field Mars hal Tamagats has started
for Corea to assume command OF the
Japanese army, which amounts to over
100, 900 men. 1t is supposed that an at
tack will be m ade upon Pekin at once +"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Must Keep Out of Politics.

OMAHA, Sept. 6.-The Union Pacific
has issued notice to all employees in the
future to abstain from any participation
in politics. All men not willing to keep
out of politics are requested to resign.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Tariff Reform Delayed, Not Defeated.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 6.-At the demo.
cratic state convention today Senator
Villas delivered long address in at.
tempt to show that the panic was the re-
suit OF republican misrule. He said that
tariff reform was delayed, not defeated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-There are grave
fears for the safety Of the steamer Hol-
land, which left South Manitou island for
Manitowoc Monday with crew Of four.
teen men and a cargo OF lumber.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
CHICAGO, Sept. Cash, 81.


MILWAUKEE, Sept. THE remarkable
drouth throughout the West for more
than two months was effectually broken
by last nights rain. The area included
all Of Iowa, Northern Illinois, the most
of Michigan and all of Wisconsin, except
the northwest portion
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

SAN FRANcIpco, Sept. 4.-The cases of
GENERAL Ezeta and his fellow refugees
rom San Salvador were opened in the
United States district court this morning,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

RENO, New. Sept. THE populisti
today made the following nominations
For congress, James Doughty, of Elko
for governor, George Pekram, OF Washoe
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

CONCORD, N. H. Sept. 6.-Colonel
Henry Okent was unanimously NOM
mated for governor by the democratic
convention today. The platform endorses
Cleveland,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

Sioux FALLS, S. d., Sept. Elm the
democratic state convention the PROPOSE.
ton OF fusion on congressman was de.
feated. w. A. Lynch and Andrew F,
Conner were nominated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

MOUNT HOLLY, N. j., Sept. 6.-Wesley
Warner was hanged today for the muir.
der Of Lizzie Peak, for whom he
abandoned his family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

PiTrsBURa, Sept. 6.-Noel l.. Mason
was hanged this morning for the murder
OF Mrs. Sophie RAGS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

UTICA, N. D., Sept. 7.-Weavere in
the wooden mills have struck against a
reduction OF wages. The mills employ
700 operatives.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
MIGHT II AVE BEEN WORSE,

Americans In Nicaragua SAITH fled With
the Term of Banishmept.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Inform alton
has been received at the state depart
ment that thetwo Americans banished
from Nicaragua are now ia Costa Rica
1t is said these men were well Satisfied
to accept the terms OF Punishment with
out demanding trial or asking the pro-
lection Of the United States minister,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

CHATHAM, Mass, Sept. Ga large
three-masted schooner is sunk off here.
1t ia supposed she ran on the rocks dur
ing the fogs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

NEW YORK, Sept. THE strike of tail
ore affiliated with the federation OF labor
Ia practically at an end.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

OREGON CRY, Sept. AT the Fire
mems tournament today the hose race
wet test, was won by the Astoria team.
Time AZ seconds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
Lyuched by Q M oh.

WArKRTowN, s. D., Sept. "A mob
last night lynched q man named
Burke who assaulted Mrs. Bone some
days ago.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

BUFFALO, Sept. g. General George
Stoneman, ex- governor of California,
died here this morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
An Ohio Town Nearly DESTROYED.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. A field
fire nearly DESTROYED Churchill, six miles
north OF this city last evening. Fifty acres
We're burned over. 'e'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

JERSEY Cry, N. j., Sept. 6.-Bernard
Altenberger was hanged today for the
murder OF Katie Rupp.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

The IDAHO COUNTY FREEi PRESS is one OF
the only seven papers in the state of Idaho
TO which guaranteed circulation rating will
be accorded in the new edition OF the Ameri-
can Newspaper Directory for 1894, which will
appear May /. The correctness OF the rating
10 guaranteed by a 800 forfeit, offered by the
publishers Of the Directory, to any person
who will show that the circulation Of the
paper is not correctly stated
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

States court at Omaha The other ia that
his new wage schedule lie not based on
fairneaa To the men.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

SAN Francisco, Sept. T. Wheat
cash, S3A ass.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

THE FIRES STILL RAGING.

LONDON, Sept. The comte de Paris
Is not expected to live until morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14

PORTLAND, Sept. Wheat. valley,
75@771a WallR Walla, 6S1a@7O.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-09-14
EVIDENCE AGAINST DEBs.
Important Witnesses for the Prosecutor
In tho Contempt Casea.

CHICAGO, Sept. THE examination oil
the railway strikers begun today in the
trial OF the American Railway Union off,
Gals. William l. Henry, a switchman
in the employ Of the Illinois, Indiana &
Iowa, was one OF the most important
witnesses offered by the government be-
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-11-29
n O L | e e

Notice is hereby given that the
sale of contract for building a
bridge and causeway on the Lnm-
berton and Purvis Pablo Road,
will be sold at public cutlery to the
lowest responsible bidder, at the
door OF the courthouse in the town
OF PoplarvilIe, Pearl River county,
on the first Monday in Decem her,
1894. Sad bridge aud caLseway 70
be hIilt according to the plans and
pec,ficAtions low on file in the
Clerks office. Contractor to give
bond in double the amount of con.
tract price and to complete SAID
contract according to order of said
Board. the Board deserving the
right to reject any and all bids.
By order of The Board Supervi-
sors OF Pearl River county.
K. L. RATLIFF,
Clerk B. s.
Poplarville, Mss, Nov, 9, 1894.
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