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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
READ HIS CHARACTER.
Mark Twain's Humorous Experience
With Palmist and Grapho1ogist.

Mark Twain's Humorous Experience
with Palmist and Graphologist.
Mark Twain has been made to show
his hand, and the result has been pub
Iished In the new number Of Border
land. His hand was photographed and
submitted to four experts in palmistry.
Their versions Of his character were
then sent to Mark himself, who thinks
they have done some wonderful things
with them. One lady made "only three
or four errors. Each error" says Mark,
"was a compliment to me, so prize
the errors above the facts" Another
palmist discovered "a strain Of South
ern female blood. The strain dates
back 24O years; am I to believe that
my hands still advertise It'll" The
third expert made ten hits and fifteen
misses; the fourth seventeen hits and
eight misses. The aforementioned hand
reader made one disastrous hit which
not even my mother could have made,
but 1t Is true hit, nevertheless. Am
I going to point out these things2 Not
II can get excused"
But the unkfndeSt cut or all remains
to be noticed. OF the four experts who
undertook to read his character from
his hands only one discovered any
sense Of humor in Mark Twain. ut
may be-" he says, "that the three are
right"
However, Mark might 60 further and
fare worse. Not content with the YER
dict Of the palmists, Borderland next
put him on trial before the "grapholo-
gists." He came out of the ordeal
Hacking in decision, inconstant, illog-
ical, insincere, absolutely devoid Of
feeling, merely specifically cultivated,
self-conscious, and wanting in moral
rectitude." Decidedly, as the editor
says, Mark Twain should pray to be
Judged by his hands rather than by his
handwriting.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Unnecessary.

Judge Brown, whose boyhood's home
was in a small New England village,
hau, and deserved, the reputation of
being most liberal and kind-hearted
man. He was always glad to see his
old friends, no matter how rustic they
might seem, and gave them many good
times In his beautiful city home.
On one occasion the judge had some
legal business in the capital of his ma
tive State, and shortly after his arrival
he met an old farmer from his birth
place who was taking an unwonted
holiday, and looked somewhat Devil
dered. The judge instantly invited the
old man to dine with him at the hotel,
and the invitation was gladly accepted.
When the farmer took his seat at the
table one of the walters laid bill of
fare before him. The old man looked
at it for a moment, and then, facing
around to look the waiter squarely in
the face, he said, in tone that ran
through the dining-room:
mo need to gimme that, young fel.
Ter. Judge Brown cal'lates to settle
my bill. He come from our town, an
| know his ways!'
Little as the judge probably enjoyed
this public announcement, he showed
no annoyance, but nodded to the waiter
who removed the offending sheet, and
the old man sat beaming with pride as
the Judge ordered dinner to which he
did full Justice.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
A WAR ECHO.
EVERY HONORABLE VETERAN DE-
SERVES A PENSION.
And tho Lone Limb is not the Only Rea-
son for a Government Reward
Either.

Either.
(From Journal, Le,oiston, Me-
Samuel R. Jordan has just given the Jour-
nal an account of his life, which in view OF
his extremely hard lot for the past few years
will be read with interest
~ am 43 years old and have always lived
in New Portland. 1 enlisted in the army in
1862 as private in Company A, 2sth Me-
Volunteers Ny army experience injured my
health to some extent, although worked at
blacksmithing some part of the time, when
suddenly, several years ago. was Frustrated
with what able physicians pronounced Lo-
comotor Ataxia At first | could get around
somewhat. yet the disease progressed quite
rapidly until had hardly any feeling in my
legs and feet, they felt like sticks of wood
and grew 80 much worse that l could not
movo for three years without help, as my
neighbors and friends could testify. l en-
ployed several physicians In my vicinity, and
elsewhere, and they all told me that medi-
cines would not help me, that they could do
nothing to effect a cure, and that in time 1
should become entirely helpless. l became
discouraged. was great care to my wife
and friends. Shortly after 1 met an old army
comrade, Mr.. All. Parlin, a resident of Mad
ison, Maine, and he incidentally mentioned
how he had tried DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
a severe case of rheumatism and a spinal and
malarial trouble, that he had suffered with
consequent of his army life. and been greatly
benefited by their use. BY his earnest rec
ommendation was induced to try the pills
After taking them for n time began to feel
prickly sensations in my legs and return OF
strength so could move them little. After
O few weeks began to feel marked i'm
provement in my condition. soon was en-
abled to walk around u little with the help
of crutches. After taking for some timo L
can now walk without crutches, my general
health is much improved and | have re-
gained my old-time vigor. l can walk
about and enjoy life once more, for which |
feel very thankful, and this happy result is
due to the use of DIR. Williams Pink Pills
Dr. williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are not patent medicine in tho sense that
name implies. They were first compounded
as a prescription and used as such in genera
practice by an eminent physician. So great
was their efficacy that 1t was deemed wise &c
place them within the reach of all. They
are now manufactured by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. y, an(
are sold in boxes (never in loose form by the
dozen or hundred, and the public are eau
toned against numerous limitations sold il
this shape) at so cents a box, or six boxes fol-
o.. 80, and may be had of all druggists or di
rect by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Cntnrrh Cannot BE Cured

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or
constitutional disease, and in order TO cure
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians In this
country for years, and is irregular prescription.
1t is composed of the best tones known, CON-
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting. di-
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
An Industrious Mole.

Desiring to learn just how much tun
neling a mole can do In known num-
Der of hours, we caught a good large
specimen, and Immediately turned !,
loose in the middle Of q five-acre field
of clover. The grass was so thin and
winter-killed that the ground was prac
tically bare, but not loose like the soil
of q cultivated field. Five seconds aftel
the mole received its freedom, 1t had
burrowed out of sight. This may seem
past belief, but the fact is vouched foi
by the official timekeeper. Sticking o
stake at the starting point, we retired
and left the digger hard at work.
The start was made at IL a. m, and
the direction taken was eastward. By
6 D. m. the mole had dug % feet In q
zigzag line, but keeping the same gen
eral direction all the time, and without
digging any side-galleries. By II q. m,
Of the following day the tunnel had
been driven 81 feet farther, with nu'
merous side-galleries, and feet had
been added at the extremity, making
6S feet of the main line and 961h feet Of
branches, or total of 1041a feet Of tun-
nels, dug in twenty five hours. The bot
tom of the tunnels ran very evenly
about inches below the surface. Some
times the hole was elliptical in shape,
measuring ~ inches in width by 2
inches in height, and sometimes it was
triangular, measuring 2 inches each
way. The. surface Of the ground was
usually cracked, and raised about an
inch along the course of the tunnel
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
1T WAS AN AWFUL SHOCK.

Not so Much the Coincidence as tn
Actual Return of Fifteen Dollars,
Here is one of the odd coinCidenc q
of life" said william. Some time aG'
an acquaintance came to me and tolG
me he was in great need of SO, end III
considerable trouble to myself let hilN
have it. He promised to return 1t in 4
few days.
when three weeks had elapsed l
mentioned the matter to him casually,
and he was profusely apologctic-Would
send it to me the following day sure.
1t didn't come, though, nor did get any
word from him. About two weeks
after l met him in Broadway. He de
clared 1t was a shame hadn't got my
money and vowed he wouldn't let an
other day pass without paying me.
at went along, then, for a week or
ten days, and, as my expenses We're
very heavy, / was considerably en-
barrassed and needed the money badly.
One night, when l was feeling particu-
larly discouraged. sat down and wrote
him note. said: My dear sir: About
six weeks ago ! loaned you SIS. Lest
the paying it should occasion you any
inconvenience allow me to hereby make
you a present OF the money
"That will bring 1t, If anything will,
thought I. Judge my surprise when by
the next mornings mail l received a
letter from the man inclosing the $15
BY the same mail exactly he must have
received mine making him present OF
it, and, by the dates, both letters were
evidently written at about the same
hour."-Chicago Times.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
uJy> nsIIa the after dinner pill and
n0VV $ FWS family cathartic. 25c.
The Greatest rlediCal Discovery
of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
Medical Discovery.
DONALD KENNEDY, OF ROxBURY, MASS,

Has discovered in one Of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind of Humor, from the worst Scroiula
down to = common pimple.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now IN
his possession over two hundred cert1fl-
Gates of its value. all within twenty miles
of Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit is always experienced from the
first bottle, and a perfect cure is warranted
when the right quantity is taken.
When the lungs are affected 1t causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver
or Bowels. This is caused by the ducts
being stopped. and always disappears In
week after taking it. Read the label.
II the stomach is foul or bilious 1t Will
cause squeamish feelings at first.
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough OF 1t.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Hoods
Sar aparilla

Removes the cause by purifying and enrich
Ing tho blood, giving to it just those qualities
which are demanded for tho proper support
Of the nervous system. Hundreds of people
who once suffered from nervousness, write
that they have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and
nervousness has disappeared. This was be-
cause Hoods Sarsaparilla purified their
blood. Read the following:
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Tho Skill md knowledge

Essential to the production of the most por-
feet and popular laxative remedy known have
achieve q great success In the reput alton Of
its remedy, Syrup of Figs, as it is conceded
to be the universal laxative. For sale by all
druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Tiuely Caution. .

Clerk (of Western hotel-I thought
II best to caution that old fellow who
,ust came in about blowing out the gas.
Proprietor-Where's he from?
Clerk-From the Greater New York.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Hoods
Sarsapari|Ia
Makes
Rich
Red Blood

broke out on my body, but now they have
entirely disappeared. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
an excellent medicine for that tired feeling.
It puts new life into weak and tired out peo-
ple." MILTON S. BETr1GEh, 2371 North Third
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma.
ton, aliays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Unnuim0ua

A gentleman had been up In q ba,,oo,
and had taken his little girl with him
"How did you feell" asked a friend
"Why," said he, when we were nm
but short distance my little girl look.
ed over the edge of the basket md
cried, Mamma! and I felt that wov
too"
Men are either good because tbev
have not been found out or because
they are not married.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25

After six years suffering, | was cured by
Piso's Cure.--MARY THOMSON, 30 l-2 Ohio
Ave. Allegheny, Pa, March 10, 1894.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell at &c.
a bottle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25

but little out OF sorts. Ripans Tabules would
serve in your case. 1t is well to have them on
hand for Just such occasions.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25

Another case of typhoid fever contracted
from eating raw oysters Is reported from
England.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
STRONG NERVES

Depends upon pure, rich, red, nourishing
strengthening blood. The nerves derive
their sustenance from the blood and when
they are weak it is because they do not re-
ceiye the nourishment needed. The true cure
for nervousness will not be found In opiate or
sedative compounds These only allay the
symptoms and do not permanently cure.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25

writes as fOII0ws:
Il have taken several bot
ties of Hoods Sarsaparilfa
and am continuing with it
regularly. 1t does every
thing that is claimed for 1t.
1t is an excellent blood puri.
fer. When l commenced
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla I
was troubled with impure
blood, boils and pimples
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-04-25
Weak and Worn Out

Close confinement causes thin, depleted
blood, and that tired feeling. Hoods sarsa-
parilla gives pure blood, appetite and
strength. well known telegraph operator
The Washington times., 1895-05-11
ALL KINDS or SCIENTISTS.

Interesting Joint Meeting of the
Various Organizations.
The first meeting OF the joint commission
OF the scientific societies OF this city was
held at the National Rifles Hall last
evening, President Gardiner Hubbard, OF
the National Geographic Sociey, in the
chair. There W as a large audience present
representing the Biological, Philosophical,
AntbrOpological, Entom illogical, Geo
The CHIEF feature of the meeting was an
address by President Hubbard on Russia" /"
Mr.. Hubbard discussed his subject in detail
and with the aid of diagram. He con-
cluded with statistics showing the deplorable
ignorance which prevailed in some parts
OF the country.
The thanks OF the joint societies to Presi-
dent Hubbard for his able and interesting
address were moved by Prof. Simon New
comb, superintendent of the Nautical Al
manac. Inseconding thenlotionP ostmaster
General Wilson said he regretted very
much that demandson mehadpreveuted
bim rrom becoming a member OF one of the
scientific societies. Heretofore his eX
perience was that his associates were
TO motions that he was sure that scientific
people were not so. The motion was theI
put by Prof. s. Brown Goode and unani-
mously carried. The meeting then ad-
1ourned.
The Washington times., 1895-05-11
GRACEFUL YOUNG ORATORS
Thirteen Students of st. Johns Col
lege Compete for a Medal.
Edward Scanlon Won the Prize and
Were worthy Rivals.

Thirteen young gentlemen, students of
st. Johns College, on ermont avenue, near
Fourteenth street northwest, stood in turn
before a large and appreciative audience
at the college hall last evening, aud COM
peted for the alma mater medal given
as prize to the one best skilled in oratory.
The young gentlemen comprised the
senior class, and the contest was an annual
event in which the aspiring student finds
an incentive to bisvery best efforts Those
who appeared upon the rostrum last
evening had been able to give to the exer-
else but one brief week of preparation,
and that week succeeded the Shaksperean
exercises that proved to be very taxing upon
them.
They have had one years full course,
under the instruction of Prof. Vincent E.
Lynch, having given one hour of each week
to the teshnieai points OF oratory involving
all the elements 0 fvoice and action.
The Class was constituted as follows,
the SUBJECT of each Grafton succeeding the
name:
Thomas P. Clarke. "Catiline's Defiance"
w. Carroll Diamond, Webster's Bunker
Hill Oration;" Andrew ]. Sheridan, Irish
Aliens" by ShieI; Harry L. Bentley, Pat
rick Henry's alternative, Liberty or
Death;" Bernard F. Rover, Daniel o'Con-
nell's Irish Disturbance Bin;" Leo P
Harlowe, "Regulus to the CarthageniaDs;"
John j. Brosnan "Grattdn's Reply to
Cory" Joseph B. Freund, appeal for
Irish Rights" by ShieI; Edward Scan
lon, Oppression, by Robert Emmett;
George Russell Cain, ''ReguIus to the Ro-
man Senate" John NJ. Gatti, 1.-The Consti-
tuition and the Union,'' by Webster; John
Nc Mahon, Pitts Reply to walpole;"
Gilbert j. Cannon Meier Give Up the
Union :" by Dickinson.
Each of the speakers received the "wel
come plaudits" of his audience, enthusi-
astically rendered.
Tie judges selected were: Rev. J. J.
Dillon, Rev. Joseph Foley, Rev. j. F. Nc
Gee, Mr.. John W. McGrath, Hon. Richard
K. Mcmahon, Rev. DIR. F. z. Rocker, and
Rev. j. L Walsh, o. P. These gentlemen
retired at the close of the speaking, and
after a brief consultation returned and
rendered their decision, Mr. McMahon
serving as spokesman.
Mr. Mcmahon paid the entire class a
high compliment by saying that he had
never anywhere met so many young gen
tlemen-and many were very young-who
were more graceful or effective upon the
platform, age considered.
The names of those entitled to distinc-
tion were then announced, amid the ap-
piriuoC Va LAC oS GuhdlQ
NJ. Scanlon, Leo p. Harlow, and Harry
K Bentley, the first named being the prize
winner. The medal will be awarded at
the college commencement in June.
Two of the class, Charles +. johnson and
Joseph j Murphy, who received prizes
last year, were not admitted to the contest
on the present. occasion
The reception committee on duty last
evening was composed Of James Stevens,
Thomas Green. Bernard Stevens, Berthe
Bentley, Sprigg Blaudford and Ernest
Smith.
The junior class contest will occur on the
evening OF the 31st instant.
The Washington times., 1895-05-11
BETTER FIRE FACILITIES.

AnacOstia Citizens Association VIII
Urge the Necessity for Them.
Better facilities for putting out fires
were demanded by members Of the Ana
costa Citizens Association last night
at a meeting held in Haines' Hall. For
many months the association has been agi-
tating the need of fire alarm boxes, and
In spite of repeated requests no boxes have
materialized, though committees have re-
ported to the association the favorable
promises of the authorities.
The report of the committee on police
and fire was adopted, and the committee
instructed Immediately to call the atten-
tion of the Commissioners to the made
Quate fire protection n Anacostia. The
committee, consisting of Messrs. Steven
son, Minnix, and Williams, was also in
structed to ask for two reels of hose TO
be placed at the station-house.
Resolutions were offered eulogistic of the
late Sergt. Kirby.
Regarding the subject of new station
house in Anscostia end the appropriation
by the legislature OF a sum of money for
that purpose, Vice President Smith re-
ported that so far as he could learn the
money had been expended in other chan
nels, presumably for the Improvement of
streets. 1t was decided to use the informa-
tion as an argument before Congress for
q new station-house.
The Washington times., 1895-05-11
ALEXANL RI HAPPENINGS.

The three -year-old child of Mrs. Lenre
Tyler, living on South Pitt street, got hold
of a bottle of medicine containing lau-
datum and drank its entire contents. When
medical assistance arrived the child was
fast falling into a stupor, but by heroic
measures the infants life was saved.
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows will be
represented at the meeting of the grand
lodge OF the order in Richmond on Monday
night by Mr.. d. Z. Stansbury, delegate to
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Wilmer ID. Zim-
meran, grand herald; j "A. Sprouse, grand
representative; and George W. Bentz.
MesSrs. E. c. Dunn, William b. Corse and
J. T. watkins, all of Alexandria, are in the
competitive examination now going on in
the Board of AldeIman's chamber for the
office of city engineer of this city. The
examination viii be concluded this even
ing.
The forty-first anniversary OF Alexandria
Council, Jr. o. q. A. NJ, which occurs on
the 18th of this month, will be appre-
priately observed by the council. Rev. w.
H McAllister, of Trinity NJ. E. Church,
viii deliver the anniversary address.
A little daughter of Mr.. Frank Hough, a
machinist, living on Queen street, between
Royal and Pitt, was badly bitten in the
arm yesterday morning by savage dog
owned by Joseph Brady. The childs hurts
are not serious. The dog was killed by the
police.
st. Julian Lodge of Good Templars of
Alexandria County has elected officers as
follows: Chief templar, John MullinauX.
vice templar. Miss Ellen Bradley: secre-
tary, Harry GutShell: financial secretary
Harry Bower: treasurer, w. F. Hammer:
marshal. VIII Marcy, and Julian Ell
liott. sentinel.
The Washington times., 1895-05-11
EXODUS OF RACING MEN
Turn Of the Tide at St. Asaph'S Sends
Them Adrift.
All Express Disgust at the Criminal
ion Track Was Conducted.

1t tissafe to say that every owner, trainer,
Jockey and bookmaker who expects to do
business on the Metropolitan race tracks
this summer and who had the necessary
wberewitban to pay his fare left town last
night.
Both the Baltimore & Ohio and the
Pennsylvania depots were crowded from
early in the afternoon until midnight with
membersof tneracing fraternity.
The announcement that there would not
be any racing at st. Asaph yesterday came
so suddenly that many of the owners, par
ticularly those with large stables, could
net make arrangements to get away on
such notice.
Father" Bill DAILY, for instance, viii
not leave for a couple of days, as he has d
stable of twenty-five horses to ship. Eu-
gene Z ierson will also stay over day or So
on ssIe contrary, many OF those who have
large stables were so anxious TO get to-
New York that they left at once aud will
have their horses shipped on.
Both of the roads recognized the fact
that they could catch a good deal of buSi-
ness and special reduction was made
to parties Of ten or more, the straight
fare being reduced from Sc 90 To 81 %
This rate holds good to-day, aud no doubt
many more will take advantage of it.
'Tobe'' Wall, who seemed thoroughly
disgUsted with his experience with the
st. Asapb track, left early in the after
noou Mr.. Wall says be is $40 900 out,
and is willing TO lose i ito seS away fTSsn
the track.
Jockey Fitzpatrick also left early in
the evening. He has mount at Morris
Park to-day and went early so as TO avoid
the trip at night.
j. j. McCafferty left on the midnight
train and said he was glad to get away.
I've seen some pretty tough racing,
he said, but the article furnished at st
Asaphs and Alexander Island comes very
near beng the worst on record Yes, I'm
glad to get to New York and predict that
the new racing measures will prove a
great success and serve to elevate the turf
a great DEAL
Mike Daily also caught the midnight
train and looked smiling and happy not
withstanding the many cares that are at
tributed to him.