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The free press., 1896-11-12


POPLARVILLE, MISS.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 1896.
ONE DOLLAR IN ADVANCE.
ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT
PoPLARvILLE, MISS, AS Sec
oND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
Its Mckinley and Hobart.
Now for work, peace and pros
perity.
Dallas, Texas, gave a majority
for Mckinley.
The Union National Bank of New
Orleans will soon resume business.
Various Industries are beng re-
sumed throughout the entire coune
try.
A $4,000 Masonic temple was
dedicated at McComb Guy last
Thursday.
The Hawaiian government has
granted a full pardon to Queen
Liloukalini.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, consul gen.
eral to Havana, arriTed at Wash
lDston on the 9th.
During the past week there has
been slight but steady advance in
the price of sugar.
The steamer New Jennie burDed
at New Orleans. Boat valued at
$500; fully insured.
The New Orleans Chrysanthe
mum Show will be held this week
18th, 18th and 14th.
DR.. John j. Lyons, one Of the
best known physicians of New Or
leans, died on the 7th.
American securities Of all descrips
tion have advanced in this country
and in Europe siuce the election.
Associate Justice Stephen j.
Field, of the Supreme Court, cell
ebrated his S0th birthday on the
9th,
President Cleveland has desigs
mated Thursday, November 26th,
to be observed as a day of Thanks
giving.
David Biakeley, general manager
OF the Sousa Band, died suddenly
in his office IN New York City on
the Night .ofthe 7tb.
A sensational story is afloat in
London that Parnell is alive, and
that he is residing on an obscure
ranch in a western state.
Franklinton, La, has levied a
special tax of 25 mills to mains
tain her free school. There were
only three dissenting votes.
Julius R. Lund, the veteran depot
ticket agent of the Illinois
Central Railroad, at New Orleans
died suddenly last Saturday morD-
ing.
The capture of the important
town OF Guimaria is regarded as a
great victory for the Cubans. Much
booty fell into the hands of the VIC.
te5s.
1t Is reported that France has
brought the Sultan to terms, and
that that ruler again promises to
make certain reforms. Turkey will
again hoodwink the world.
Twelve hundred and sixty three
Siclllan immigrants arrived at New
Orleans on the 7th. We are in far
vor OF revlvlng the sentiments of
the old "know Nothing" party.
The japanese government has
awarded the building of two swift
crulsers-one to Cramp & Son, of
Philadelphia, and one to the Union
Iron Works, of San Francisco.
The magnificent steamer Lake
Charles, which was used as a trans
fer boat by the East Louisiana Rail.
road, burned last week at the Span
lsh Fort wharf Loss about &I1O.-
900; partially insured.
A negro couple named Murray
were poisoned by another negro
named Carver, near Newman's Mill.
In Perry county. The woman died
and the man is in a critical con-
dltlor. Jealousy prompted the act
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Too Much Commission.

when Bret Harte wrote, For ways
that are dark and tricks that are vain,
the heather Chinee is peculiar he knew
what he was talking about" remarked
a resident Of Pacific Heights yesterday.
For months have been wondering
at the size of my grocer's bills, and
finally ! became convinced that there
was something wrong.
THE matter bothered me so that l
finally gave 1t up in disgust and EN-
ployed detective to look 1t up for me.
He found that the grocer was paying
my Chinese cook a commission on ev-
erything he ordered, and the cook was
ordering everything that could pay
for. What we couldn't use he carried
down into Chinatown and used to stock
small grocery, operated by his 'cou.
sim
y have since learned that nearly
every Chinese cook In the town de-
marAls a commission from the butcher,
bakdf. grocer, etc.'-san Frapciscc
Post a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
THE GREAT ANT-EATER.
IL the Most SNOWY Quadruped In
South America.

With the exception of the jnguar, the
great ant-eater, the ant-benr, or crested
ant-bear, whichever you choose to
call him, is the most showy qundruped
In all South America; nor am | at all
sure he is not entitled to first place, says
n writer In st. Nicholas. In height and
bulk full-grown specimen Is about as
large MS n Newfoundland dog, and Is
really quite bear-shaped In body and
legs. Its tail Is long and strong, and
bears n tremendous brush OF coarse,
wiry. brown-black hair, which makes
this organ very noticeable. Its head Is
too small and Its muzzle so fearfully
prolonged that 1t reminds one of the
head and beak of an Ibis. Its mouth
Is n narrow slit across the end of mat
curious muzzle It's tongue Is like a big
angle worm, foot long, and II has
no teeth whatever! Its covering Is a
rough coat of long, coarse, brown hair.
most strangely marked by black band
underneath the throat, which on the
chest divides In long, wedge-shaped
stripe of black that extends backward
and upward across the shoulder.
TO me 1t has always been puzzle
why this creature should possess such
a luxuriant coat of hair In so hot a
climate. Another point still more open
TO criticism IL his dubbed fore feet
lie walks on his claws. and the outer
edges of his fore feet, In IA most awk
ward and even painful way, for which
there seems to be no adequate excuse
unless his feet were formed that
way to vex the souls of wicked taxider
mlsts. Put them as you WILL they will
their big. strong, hooked claws are
very useful In tearing the bark Off de
cayed logs, or ripping open ant hills
for the insertion of that sticky, worm.
like tongue. ! have often been told
by South American hunters that 81. c
ant-bear uses his long, bushy tail to
sweep up ants with, so that they can
be devoured more expeditiously, but
fancy that is only yarn"
Even where 1t Is most plentiful the
great ant-eater is rare animal Al
though ] have hunted II many days,
j never saw but two specimens alive,
one of which was n young one in cap.
tvity at Ciudad Bolivar, on the Orino.
co. and the other was magnificent
large specimen in Forepaugh's menag
erie. Owing to their lack of teeth and
the peculiarlties of their diet, they are
difficult to keep alive in captivity.
North of Panama this species Is found
only In Guatemala and Costa Rlca. and
Is very rare In both these countries. II
lives upon the ground, and its worst
enemies are the iaguar and the puma
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

From the Press, Netc York City.
Few people have suffered more from pain
in the back than Mrs. Lille B. Newell, OF No.
2sis Second avenue. New York CITY, For
several years she was so afflicted with this dis
trcssing malady thas she was hardly able TO
get around, and could do little TO care for her
children. which made her suffering all the
harder TO bear. Her husband. Charles New
ell. who isa well-known New York opticnn.
tried In every wav 20 find remedy for his
wife, but no medicine seemed to have the
power to remove her pain.
Mrs Glynn, n sister OF Mrs. Newell. IL n
professional nurse. and was familiar with tho
symptoms OF her sisters sickness. Mrs.
Newell was away on visit when reporter
called upop her but Mrs G,ynn, who lives
at No. 41s East i20th street, told the story OF
her sisters recovery.
doctor was called when Mrs. Newell's
condition became serious and he prescribed
small pink pills which. In short time,
relieved the woman's rnin ne no other rn"di-
cine had done. "Ater awhile" Mrs. Giynn
told tho reporter. 1--WE learned that the mol
lcinn the physician wns giving nv sister was
nothing more than DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. Knowing by experience
how excellent remedy these pills were.
Mrs. Newell bought some nj drug store and
| continued taking them. The effect was most
gratifying. for In six months my sister was
perfectly we'll and the pain In her back was
nothing more than an unpleasant memory.
Both she ani have recommended thr Pink
Pills to other people, who have not failed TO
nnd them all that IL claimed. All the doc
tors my sister had been treated by, before
taking the pills, had done her no apparent
good"
Pink Pills are sold In boxes (never In loose
form. by the dozen or hundred, and the pub
lie Ia cautioned a9ainst numerous limitations
sol In this shape) nj 80 cents box or six
boxes for $3.50. aud may be had Of all drug
gists or direct bv mall from DR.. Williams
Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. Y. The
price at which these Pills are sold makes n
course of treat ment mex pensive as compared
with other remedies or medical treatment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Banking In ftussta.

In Russia the State bank advances
money at AZ per cent. year on all
kinds of goods in amounts as high as
two-thirds of their value. 1t takes
money on deposit at 119 per cent. A
little while ago, to assist the grain
trade, the government bought largely
direct from the producers, and will
soon be the largest holder of grain In
the country. 1t has nearly completed
the absorption of private railroad lines.
has acquired the monopoly of the man.
ufacture of spirits and the control of
the retail trade, is about to take the
wine and sugar trade into its hands,
and very likely the coal trade as well.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Hoods Pills sEs %sh tff HosS!y sSSy E: tS ifss
A Comprehensive monument.


After considerable hesitation, which
must have been justified, the park com.
missioners of Philadelphia have accept.
ed the 100000 bequest of Richard
Smith for a memorial to himself m
Fairmount park. The estlmable Mr..
Smith gains this distinction by the
scope Of his memorial, which is to be
adorned with statues of Mcclellan,
Hancock, Meade and Reynolds. and
bronze busts of other famous Pennsyl.
.yanians-Andrew G. Curtin, General
Eartranft, David ID. Porter, John A.
Dahlgren, General Beaver, General
Crawford-to whom are added John
b. Gest, executor of the estate. and
James II. Windrim, architect of the
memorial The inscription "Richard
Smith, type founder, of Philadelphia, /"
s to be placed on the main column
hnd statue o. Mr.. Smith Is to be
placed at the right of the entrance.
1t will be curious thing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

The man who creeps along bent over, with
his spinal column feeling in n condition TO
snap like pipestem at any minute, would
readily give great deal to get out Of his d.
lemma. and yet this Is only the commonest
form by which lumbago seizes on and twists
out OF shape the muscles OF the back. This
is commonly known rs backache, n crick in
the back, but by whatever name X may be
known. and however bad II may be- ~ min
utes vigorous rubbing with 81. Jacobs Oil on
the afflicted part will drive out the trouble
aud completely restore. II is thing 40 easily
caught. 1t may be wondered at why there Is
not more OF u. but because Il IL so easily
cured by st. Jacobs oil may be the very rea-
son that we hear so little OF II.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Purify
Your Blood

Now, ns when warmer weather comes and
the tonic effect OF cold bracing air is
gone, your weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tired feeling, loss Of appetite, will
open the way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out Of humors and
impurities. To make pure, rich, rcd
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands un-
equalled. Thousands testify to its
merits. Millions take II as their
Spring Medicine. Get Hoods. because
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Where Tea Is Not Popular.

If you call for tea at restaurant in
Caracas, the proprietor will send to the
nearest drug store for II. and express
a regret that you are Ill. The native
Venezuelan regards tea as most un.
pleasant beverage, and to be used only
incidentally. y is not kept in any of
the hotels, and when 1t is especially
ordered the quality is simply abomina
ble-for all the world like dose of
Spnna.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
James Russell, Lowell,s Uor,e.

There is concern in Boston about the
future of James Russell Lowelrs mag.
nificent old home in Cambridge, at the
gateway OF Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The house is the property Of the poets
daughter, but the land adjoining 1t is
in the hands of real estate agents. and
the fine estate will soon be cut up into
building lots unless the property Is
rescued.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
GIudness Comes

XNTith better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-plcasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply TO n constipated condi-
ton OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why IL Is the only
remedy with millions of families, ani Is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that II Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without dcbilitating the
organs on which il acts. Its therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended tothc most skillful
physicians, but If in need Of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informedc everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

Can the sale Of an inferior article constantly
increase for a years. Dobhins' Electric Soar
has been ON the market ever since 1865, aud I,
to-day ever, the best and purest family soar
made. Try It. Your grocer will get II.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
gH]]fTNSKY'

Mr. r. b. Palmer, city editor OF
the Oskaloosa, Ia. Times, under
date Of May 9TH. 1895, relates the iol
lowing experience: "Recenny was
compelled by a serious Siege OF dys-
pepsia to leav, my office work. and
thought to seek relief by months
trave. on the Pacific coast. The
rest and change helped me some-
what, but could find no relief for
the awful FITS Of indigestion. When
about to return home to Iowa
entered a prominent drug store in
Tacoma, Wash and asked for
something that would bring relief
from mYindigestion. The druggist
cold me a box OF Ripans Tabules for
20 cents. In less than twenty-four
hours could feel change for the
better. From that day 20 this have
used Ripans Tabu!es whenever felt
my old ailnent getting in its work,
and with most commendable
results" ~.
Ripsns Tabuies are sold by druggists, or by n
the price 81 cents b'xl 10 sent 3, The Rip
10 NHa =
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

Noihth VI tO-Qdl-
No letters are published without the
request of the writer. The strictest
is observed. The following
etter represents thousands
81 always enjoyed good health un-
six months before the birth of my
be. Then was very weak; my back
thed all the time. My physicians
laid would be all right after the birth
n the child, but was not, although
g that time had the best OF care.
The pains in my back were almost un-
karable. i had leucorrhea in it's
brst form; transformations were pain
III.
ANY work or care would entirely
|nnerve me. When my babe was IL
1pnths old, friends persuaded me to
Ike Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
bmpound. Before I had taken one
pttle / felt the effects Ny back did
nt ache SO badly, and / felt stronger.
1ter taking four bottles / felt well.
y ambition returned, transformations
sre painless. leueorrhna entirely
bred, and / could take care of my
10 end do my housework. / shall
ways recommend your Vegetable
bmpound for all women, especially
yQung mothers-"-MRs. II. L.
w. Oregon. VIA
Qoold had been well before
Of her child, subsequent
v&ould have been avoided.
Pipkham's Vegetable Com
ria always be taken before
(rth, In order th9t ths
|shstsnd re y 4.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

All Turkish students abroad have been or
dered to return home
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion, allays pain; cures wind collie. 2jc bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

For .Whooping Cough Pisos Cure is a sue
cessful remedt.-M T.. DInER 81 Throop
Ave-, Brooklyn. n. Y, Nov. II, ~.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

Private Secretary Thurber Is accused oil
having brought measles to the White House.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

physicians have
been unable to
assist them, or
\ from that num-
\ berless class
- whose conf
dencc in Mrs.
Pinkham's ad-
vice and the
curative prop
critics of her
Vegetable
4 Compound is
: unbounded.
Every letter
'eceived from wo-
men is recorded,
nd hundreds of
'olumes of cases
reated aid in fur
ishing practical
Information for the
a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

'T haven't friend on earth; and,
what is more, / don't want ONE
Marley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
MRS. GOOLD'S GRATITUDE
HOW SHE WAS RESTORED TO
HEALTH.
Condition Before and After the Birth
of Her Child.

From every city, town and hamlet OF
this. vast continent, come letters from
suffering women; from those whose
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Hood s
SarsapariIIa

Isthe OneTrue Blood Purifier. Alidruggists. 81
Prepared only by q. !. Hood 4 Co.. Lowell, Mass
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

RipsDs Tabuies sre sold by druggists, or by mall
n the price 81 sents b ,x 10 sent 3, The Ripans
Chemical, Company, NJ. 10 spruce St, New fork
Sunp,e vIai. 10 GEMS.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-08

ting stop to grinding cane and the
manufacture Of sugar. There seems to
be no incentive to cultivate the fields,
and all in all, the prospect is far from
bright for any improvement of things
next year, as it seems clear that the war
will go on good while yet. All these
things seem to indicate that the Louis
lana sugar men will soon be in clover
even without the bounty. This is also
the great chance for Florida, if we could
invite sugar planters. 1t has been estab-
lished that we grow larger cane, sweeter
cane, and have longer time to grow it in.
We have thousands of acres of rich land
yet unopened, and cheap water trans
portation to all seaport cities. We were
famous for sugar plantations when the
state was an unbroken forest, and in it's
prosperity we have none. The Cuban
sugar crop cannot recover in years"
The chief clerk of the Florida bureau
of agriculture has furnished statistics to
the Clark Syndicate Companies, show
ing that Sugar-cane can be raised
cheaper and to better advantage on the
lands of Leon and WakuIla counties
than in any portion of the world.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-08
Truckers Crops That Will Pay.

In considering this subject shall con-
fine myself to three crops only: Celery,
lettuce and strawberries. These three
crops if properly cultivated and mar
keted are about as certain to bring good
returns as any product of our soil.
Of the three, the stra wberry is the
most certain with unskilled labor, and is
general favorite in this section. 1t
requires neither the skill and experience
nor high fertilizing Of the other two and
at prices obtained this season is a most
inviting crop to begin with. However,
the novice must remember the straw
berry is one of our most sensitive plants
as regards soil. Give its native hab
itat of moist loan rich in humus, and a
good crop of fine berries is certain. With
out this, skill in culture, and high fertiliz
ing is almost thrown away. First and fore
most then look out for your soil and see
that it is strawberry land Having got
ten the right soil give it proper culture
and fertillze heavily with an all round
fertilizer containing at least Is per cent
of potash and you will get fine berries
and pocket full of cash.
Berries around Lakeland brought
from 800 to $500 per acre this season
clear profit. I consider the strawberry
the safest crop for general average cult
ure.
There is also great possibilities in let
tuce. 1t requires more skill in culture
and more liberal fertilizing than the
strawberry, but at prices obtained last
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-08

The time has arrived for Florida to
encourage the sugar industry within her
borders. There are millions of acres Of
land in the state especially adopted to
the growing of sugar-cane, and in view
of the disturbances in Cuba, the planters
should be easily induced to give their
attention to this country. On this sub
ject the Manatee River Journal says:
"From best accounts it IS now estimated
that there will only be 100000 tons of
sugar available for export in Cuba, a
shrinkage of $50, 900 tons compared with
last year. There is said to be already an
apparent shortage in the supply of sugar
on the American market. The rainy
season will soon set in on the island, put
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-08

Constipation, an exceedingly danger
GUS condition of the the bowels, is nearly
always the result OF carelessness and in
attention to the calls of nature. To
correct irregularities and restore healthy
movements, the best aperient is Ayers
Pills. They are easy to take.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-07-08

cut coulter throwing furrow whose
cross section is a trapezium, and is used
for winter blowing so as to expose the
furrow to the largest influence of the
freezes of winter. 3. Turn plows, which
throw wide burrows up against each
other at regular angles and are used for
filth. Again, we have common blows
which turn the soil; digging plows, like
our scooters and straight shovels; swivel
plows, which throw each furrow in the
same direction and are popular in hill
side work; double mould board blows.
which throw two burrows in opposite
directions at the same time; subsoil
plows, which stir the subsoil without
bringing it to the surface, and special
plows, like the potato pillow, the beet
pillow, etc., used for harvesting root
crops.
Even the shape of the shear mod1fes
the work performed. A slightly rounded,
pointed shear will perform square work
in open land, and a flat shear with
short point is used in shaving land, and
long pointed shear is used for breaking
hard and stony land.
Cultivators may be arranged with
grubbers; broad shears like your sweeps
and Scrapers and scarifiers, like our har-
rows and narrow bull tongues. Har-
rows are used to pulveriZe clods, smooth
the surface and cover light and small
seeds, and are com bination of plows.
The roller is used to compact the earth
and pulverize clods, and is a most use
full instrument upon open soils,
In conc usion, permit a resume:
All soils are comminuted rock parti-
cles and must be broken and exposed to
the disintegrating agents, TO prevent in
clpient rock making, to furnish easy
permeabillty to roots and to yield solu-
BILE food for the plant.
Thus breaking is done by turn plows,
don't mould board p}ows, bsoil plows,
harruws, etc If well done an excellent
tlllh is estat shed.
Cul%v' tion should lpok only to the
maintenance Of lilth and moisture, and
shou be practised frequently. The
instruments 10 DE used depend largely
upon the character Of soil.