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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
Ransacking Tombs Of Kings.

A correspondent of the Paris Temps
gives some interesting details OF the
ransacking of the palace OF the ex-
Queen of Madagascar after her depart
ure for the Island of Reunion. Consid-
cradle quantities of perfumery, tex,
tiles of all kinds, bonnets, umbrellas,
china, glass, ETC., were found, which
eveidently came from the customs at
the time when import duties were lev
led in kind. In her drawing and bed
rooms were several autograph letters
from the German Emperor, the Queen
of England and the King of Italy, and
enormous addresses, twelve feet long.
sent by ladies of Bristol and Edin-
burgh. Photographs of several French
men who have recently played an i'm
portant military or political part IN
Madagascar were likewise found, and
some Of the Inscriptions have excited
no little curiosity. In terra-cotta jars
underneath were discovered nearly
$40, 900 in Mexican piastres and de-
monetized silver. Other discoveries
of treasure are hoped for. Several
QdNS WcIC OCCuPlOst Ill tliO u w
special place of the scattered re-
mains of the old kings of Antananarivo
and Imerina. The tombs were opened
in the presence of representatives OF
all the noble castles, summoned for the
purpose. The coins contained in
them tend to prove that the origin OF
royalty in Imerina is less ancient
than was imagined-two and half
centuries at the utmost. The bodies
of two old kings had been placed in
coffins formed of sheets Of silver ham
mered out, but not soldered. This
metal, unknown in Madagascar, is
supposed to have been obtained from
fve-franc pieces melted down. Many
bracelets of massive gold were found,
as we'll as silver coats of mail, and
Arab and Indian jewellery, all of very
poor artistic work Soon the tombs
of the kings at Ambohimanga and Ilafi
will be opened and the remains brought
to Antananarivo. At Ambohimanga
are three massive silver collins.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
Bore 1t Like a Soldier.

The real name of General Smolen-
ski, the gallant Greek commander, is
Constantine Smolentz, and he comes
of Dalmatian stock. His father took
pMt in the war of independence, set
tied at Athens, and married Greek
lady. His two sons adopted military
career, for which they were educated
partly at home, partly in France and
Belgium. Constantine is the younger
of the two, and besides possessing
strategetical abilities of high order,
he is endowed with great physical
courage. 1t is related of him that
few years ago he had to visit Germany
for the purpose of undergoing a severe
surgical operation The doctors were
proceeding to administer an anesthetic,
but Smolentz would have none of it.
"Chloroform," he exclaimed, sis only
fit for womenr' and while the knife
was being used he said, go on,
gentlemanl" as coolly as though he
were mere spectator, nor did q single
expression of pain escape him during
the most trying moments.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
GIRL SHIPS AS A SAILOR.
Plan OF Couple to Save Enough for
Start In Australia.

Leaving comfortable situation in
a home in an English provincial town,
a woman puts on mans clothes apd
ships as an able seamen, with her be-
trothed husband, for an Australian
colony, willingly undertaking the
hardships of six months voyage IN
order to pass the remainder OF her life
in Punishment with the man she loved,
because of memorable English law.
This is the strange story OF Nancy
Clifford, now Nancy Anderson, ii all
be well with her. This romantic story
of the sea comes from George Cam,
mate of the British ship Hawkesdale,
which after making voyage from En-
gland to Australia, put in to Portland,
Oregon, for return cargo OF wheat
Anderson married Nancy Cliffords
sister. They lived rather unhapily in
their English home. At last she died.
He did not then fall in love with his
sister-i law. He had been in love
with her ever since he had saved her
from drowning. An English law IS
that man cannot marry his deceased
wife's sister.
Anderson had followed the coasting
and trading vessels. He hated to
leave his country, and so did Nancy
Clifford. They were poor and Au-
stralia was many thousand Of miles
away. To that place or some other
land they must 60 Thatlittle money
they had must be saved for abeginning
in the new world, SO Nancy preferred
to become q sailor rather than be left
behind, and then, if they never reached
port, they would perish together.
How Anderson managed to ship an
unframed, boyish-looking fellow as
seaman on the Hawkesdale is matter
which can be explained only by him.
1t is sufficient 70 say thatit was done,
and after the hardship Of the long
voyage they landed in Australia and
secured their discharge from the re-
luetant captain. On the forward deck
of the ship Hawkesdale the crew used
to talk about the attachment OF two
very ordinary looking sailors for each
other. To satisfy them, Anderson
told them that when his mate was
Younger he had saved his life.-San
Francisco Chronicle
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

An old Arab proyerb declares, 1.-THE
best sou-in-law is the grave" You can
not insult a Moslem more than to ask
after the health of his wife.
If woman is so much as mentioned
In conversation. even though she may
be the speakers own wife, politeness
requires one to add the words, May
God elevate you"-that is, above the
contamination of such a subject. The
tame expression Is used after the men,
ton of dog, a donkey, pig, or shoe,
I'll of which are held vile and unclean.
Nor is this feeling confined to Moham-
medans. Doctor Jessup tells how
Greek Christian in Tripoli came apply
ing for help to an American physician.
Said he:
There is a woman here who is Ill.
beg your pardon for mentioning so vile
subject to your eXcellency."
"Who may it be-" inquired the doc
tor.
May God elevate you, it is my
wife"
DR.. Jessup also tells of oyerhearing
the following conversation between q
Mohammedan and Doctor Van Dyck:
Your excellency must be aware that
have a sick man at my house. May
God grant you health! He has pain
In his back, headache, and he will not
eat"
HAS he any fever"
"a little"
81 will come and see her this after
1oon, perhaps"
MAY God increase your goods
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
High Farming on Cheap Land,

The greatest difficulty in the way of
good farming in this country has al
ways been that prices of land were SO
low that those engaged in farming have
been tempted to buy more land than
they could profitably work. There
should always be an amount of work
ing capital equal to at least half of
what is invested in land. This should
be done even though the land be only
partly paid for 1t is much better to
leave part of the cost of land put in
mortgage whose interest can be met
every year, than to pay all the money
down and leave nothing to work the
land with. In a great majority of
cases it is the floating capital, rather
than that invested in land, which pays
the greatest rate of profit. Farmers
have been complaining for years that
the merchant, who makes ten to TWEEN
ty-fve per cent. on his merchantable
stock, has the advantage of them.
They are tied to their farms, and like
the man holding fast by the VOLTS tail,
cannot, safely, let go, whileit takes all
their energies to simply hold ON and
prevent the wolf from turning and
rending them.
On high-priced land near cities most
of the high-priced farm stock is kept.
1t is usually far more profitable than
the stock of the merchant, for that, ex-
cept in case of change in the mar
kets, cannot increase in value, and is
much more likely to decrease. The
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
Feeding Pigs Regularly.

Much depends in feeding pigs on
giving their food at regular intervals.
Then the pig will very soon become
used to this, and will not expect his
food until the next regular feeding
time comes. The old saying that a
sauealing pig loses a pound OF fat
every time it squeals has this much of
truth in it, that the irregular times
for feeding which occasion most of
the squealing is the surest way to de-
stroy digestion. This in pigs is not
so strong as is often supposed. The
pig is greedy by nature. Others must
see to it that it does not eat more nor
oftener than is good for it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
Growing Fall Turnips.

Where the land is fresh and free
turnip seed may be sown broadcast
from the first of July until the middle
of August, depending on the season,
and covered with light smoothing or
brush harrow. Prepare the land very
carefully and pulverize and compact
the seedbed thoroughly. New ground
the second year from sod gives best re-
suits. The soil is then rich in plant
food and in good filth. A piece of
sod ground broken during the sum
mer and seeded to wheat in th" fall
makes an excellent turnip field the
following season, after the wheat has
been harvested. Ordinarily such land
will not produce sufficient number
of weeds to interfere with the full de-
yelopment of the turnips. Four or
FIVE pounds of seed to the acre will
give about the right stand.
In sections of the country where
new land is not available, truck
patches from which early vegetables
have been removed will answer
admirably. Often wheat land is
plowed as soon as the gain has
been removed and seeded to
turnips. The ground must be rich,
for turnips are gross feeders, but soil
containing an excess of vegetable mat
ter will cause an excessive growth of
tops, to the detriment of root devel-
opment. A cool, moist climate is very
favorable to the growth Of turnips and
for this reason the seed should be put
in late if the season is dry, then most
of the growth will take place in fall.
While broadcasting answers very
well on new land, the best results are
obtained only when sown in rows and
cultivated. Have the rows about two
feet apart and the plants anywhere
from six to twelve inches apart in the
row. Give level culture, keep the
land free from weeds and stir the sur
face often.
Turnips are valuable winter feed
for sheep and cattle, particularly the
former. When fed to milk COWS give
just after milking. Otherwise the
milk may be given an unpleasant odor
and the butter an undesirable faint.
They must not be fed in excess to any
stock but when other succulent feeds
cannot be fed, turnips are invaluable.
American Agriculturist.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
One third Of tho Line Hos Been Com
plcted and Trains Arc Running.

plct6Q uHu AHahuo AIC ~~ohh~"o'
Since the beginning Of the regular
service between Tscheljabinsk and the
bridge over the Obi, Oct. 10. 1895,
trains run only thrice week, Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday. These trains
accomplish the distance Of $50 miles In
ifty-one hours. The tickets cost:
FIRST class, $50; second class, $23.2
and third class, s15.75. Each Of the
three classes is provided with sleeping
arrangements; yet as often happens In
Russia, the travellers bring their own
beds and samovars, or tea urns, with
them, besides other articles. But one
must not think that the cars on the
Siberian railway are fitted up with all
the comfort Of European or American
trains de luxe" Even the ordinary
station accommodation Is only just be-
Ing gradually completed; for example,
the lack of refreshment rooms has been
In many places and Is still supplied
by the peasants Of the neighboring re-
gion, who come down to the stations
with bread, cheese, butter, meat and
baked fish. These small defects In the
management will naturally soon van
lsh. For, although for the present 1t Is
but single line Of rails, yet the line Is
destined for considerable traffic In the
future, as can be seen from the fact
that as q start 1000 locomotives, 1900
employees and $4,000 freight cars were
decided upon. This staff and rolling
stock will allow, ON completion Of the
whole line, of a train composed Of one
engine one or two employees and eight
cen freight cars for each mile.
AS one-third part Of this gigantic rail-
way is now ready, 1t can be conceived
that already $15O,0Oo,o0O out Of the
estimated general cost Of $345, 900, 900
have been spent. The line has, more
over, In this brief space, shown Its ip-
6uence on the colonization Of Siberia,
as the western portions of 1t have been
brought, piece by piece, into working
order. The colonization has greatly
Increased along the line since 1895, and
the hope of the Russian Government Is
being rapidly fulfilled, that the cultiva-
ton of the swampy Taiga district on
both sides of the line will proceed at
quicker rate than hitherto; the swnrms
of flies make this district terrible in
summer Up to the present there Is no
data as to the influence of the construc-
ton of the line upon trade; there can.
however, be no doubt thdt this infiu-
ence does exist to considerable de-
gree, as also an influence for good as
regards the administrative system In
Siberia. The Russian officials and sol.
aiers, who were often hitherto month
after month on the journey ere they
reached their destination In Siberia,
will, at all events, joyfully greet this
connection by railway; its Importance
from the point Of view Of transporting
troops is clearly seen from the fact
that Russia at this moment has In
Eastern Siberia alone an army OF Co.
900 men-New York Tribune.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
The University of Alabama.

The new President, DR.. Jas. K.
Powers, reached Tuscaloosa at noon
on the LIST day of July and went i'm
mediately to work. He called the fac.
ulty together, and appointed a COM
mittAe to revise the courses of study,
for presentation to the board of trus-
tees for approval on the Sth. These
courses as arranged and approved are
up to date in every particular. While
certain things are required for any
degree, considerable latitude is allowed
in the matter of election. This lati-
tude increases as students advance in
the courses.
EXPENSES REDUCED.
The lees were materially reduced.
A years expenses were cut from
$172.50 to $3.50, exclusive of uniform.
YOUNG LADIES
may now enter the freshman class.
Such board in private families and pay
no college fees except in the several
laboratories. The University is now
open to women, but they must be 18
years old. 1t is hoped they will take
advantage of the fact.
eJUDaE W. s. THoRINGToN.
has been chosen as Dean of the Law
School, and he will devote his entire
time to the duties of his position.
Prof. Ormond Somerville is his assist
ant. These gentlemen are now pre-
pairing course of study.
In few days supplement to the
catalogue will be issued, setting forth
these facts, as well as other necessary
information. This, together with the
catalogue, can be had on application
to the President, whose address il
University, Ala.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

The Alabama statesman who has
brought in bill forbidding women to
wear any article resembling masculine
clothing, including boomers, tights, d.
vided skirts and shirt waists, is rather
an iconoclast than an old fogy, so much
have times and fashions changed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

If to make two blades or grass pro,.
where only one has grown before Ta'" "
commendable, how much more So !. =,
to discover and exemplify and teocb y
virtue lost sight of or before unkpown,
Equally commendable is 1t to brirb,aa
up old and accepted virtues and !.
place them In a better light that tbs'
may appear more attractive.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
Senator Morgan proposes . :,

Senator Morgan proposes . no.
for the immigrant-a knowlo dew tel
understanding Of the ten con se and
ments. II he will add a provislo .laad
the Immigrant shall have kent aI, !. lla'
from his youth up he will proha n ,ness
able to put an effective cbeck s oe
incoming tide for several centu =. The =
come. ui'es 70
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

also often desired to mark q particular
cows milk, in order to observe its
quality. A label and method of at
tachment is shown in the cut A strip
of pasteboard has its end bent over
and wire inserted as shown. The fold
is glued down, thus holding the wire.
Bend the double wire and hang it over
the pans edge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
washington's Survey.

George S. Deakins, of Rowlesburg,
w. Va, surveyor, has the compass
and the instruments which belonged to
his grandfather when, with Washing
ton, he surveyed the road from Wash
ington to the Ohio
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

In the Eastern situation Greece to-
day is the only nation which has dared
to take a stand for civilization and
progress, and If she is vanquished in
the impending struggle 1t will be to the
everlasting disgrace of the six big bull
lies who are handicapping her.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Office Boy-Jimmy, listen to the ed
ltor He's swearing like a sailor.
Stenographer-He's got a right to;
Mr.. Longhair, the poet, was in here and
left a lot of blank" verse a minute
ago.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Another Vanderbilt scion has mar
ried a chorus girl The trouble is not
but with the rich young women. They
must be hopelessly homely or hope
lessly stupid, else they would never be
cut out by chorus girls.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Several young ladies living on Kis-
sam street. Cleveland, have petitioned
the City Council to change the name Of
the street. They'll continue to reside
on that street, however, just the same,
no matter what it is called, and the
boys will continue to-well. to jsstify
the present name.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29
Marking the Milk.

Where the milk is set in shallow
pans it is wise to mark each days
milk, as TUESDAY morning." Clues
day night" ETC. In this way one can
see at glance just when to skim, and
does not have to stop to reckon up the
number of pans used each day. 1t is
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Fits permanently cured. No fits Or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Hines Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and Treatise free
Dir. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 95l Arch St, Phila., Pa.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Ifafilcted with sore cyes use Dr.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell al 25c. per bottle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No.
Asthma medicine, w. WILLIAMS, Antioch,
Ills, a pril II, 1894.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

If you owe man. don't imagine that
be will keep the fact to himself.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-07-29

Men tire of everything else: it Is n
wonder they do not tire Of life.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-25

Justice Lawrence Of the Supreme Court yester.
day appointed George Einstein receiver Of the
assets formerly belonging to the firm Of Cas-
sidy, Dodd & Co.. dealers in laces, trimmings.
and dressmakers' supplies Mt 10 East Eighteenth
street, and recently acquired by Martin Cassidy
as successor to the firm. The application was
made by Franklin Bien in n suit brought against
Mr.. Cassidy by the other partners, Dugald Nc
Tarish Dodd and Ernest A. Henle. Mr.. Bien
said that on Oct. 30 last the three partners had
agreed to dissolve, and Mr.. Cassidy took the
assets and assumed the liabilities. Since then
Mr.. Cassidy has been carrying on the business,
but has been unable to carry out the plans and
pay off tho debts.
Justice Andrews of the Supreme Court has APP
pointed Isaac Bell Brennan receiver for La Cor
ncte Restaurant and Hotel Company Mt SO West
Thirty.first street in proceedings begun ten
days ago for the voluntary dissolution of the
corporation. The liabilities are $s, 400 and as
sets IL .45S.
Francis L. Donohue has been appointed re-
ceiver in supplementary proceedings for Fred
erick L. buckley. real estate agent; BY Just CO
Andrews of the Supreme Court. on the applica-
ton of Robert II. Anderson. Mr.. Buckley was
serv d with the summons at 1914 Broadway.
Judgment for $l7.236 was entered Yesterday
against Robert G. Watson, formerly of Watson
& Bartholow. dry goods merchants, in favor of
the First National Bank. IT. being q reversal of a
judgment obtained on Feb. 8. 1886. for $1O.0S4
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-25
rna loc.l surlnr. rart q ths rI.e waa lo.t b.

gables and local BUYING. Part Of the rise was lest b.
fore the cioas on realizing saisa.
MEIMs,;Lron-ws ssss; sEot' ESvsmbsS; Deem
spot. November and Decemb.r io.e6S To- Lead
Was quiet AZ s.so@9 ,s9c. for spot. November. and
csmper. is. o%@is.soc. sspcitsr-wss easier. sSt
November and December. a;eos tosc;
of turpentins, 8eSsshc.i common TO good strained
rosin. e1.40@el.4b.
ami in OIL city. Refined was unchanged.
PSoyislossILasd vas G quiet Sp sar e a.. Sor Prime.
$40 $40 ! Sopt: was srm 81. insssiye Msss, sSsSSsS:
Cut meats wers strong. Picked hams; aiSs &c. do;
SSsn' .,. STast'TT . 10; 'nS sHS. bS StSoG; Dss,ssa
thirds. i4gis'. c~hecse-s.ste. fun cream. large.
sgnest. -Ds,aSstc.;. common to good, %issstsc.'
sts1s, scSsa> Chic eSis.so aE0 Nov ''' Ss'H" p lSSsss:
closed about ~ same % yesterday. The market was
and for Easters account being the ieaiing feature. A
good cash d ,phnd for meats and lard was reported,
estimate OF DIS for tomorrow 10000"
vcA q gas srT but qn'SSs; ss Go test Is, 8 S, dsS.
%oqi@rhe Wool Exchange quotes domestic and
Spring, 1e months, .baso4c.; spring. 90 months, 500
,nssi sprisps rs medium medium I ~ month"; s., re Sa asc'i is sPr.Ss,
ssS; sprigg, Nortihern; frss. es months, tstssoc:'
o-rsGon-Eastern No. i, SiS5sc eastern No. 9. S7S
valley. No. 8. toc.' Territory stspis-Flne. bSSSSc;
nne medium, 6ls55c.. medium. 4s@DOc. Territory
% nSsdinspy1 tess7c ess sSiisd M Ins midlS% z. a 1Ss SIC.
4 aupers, 400 4sc.; b supers, 4IS48c.; c supers, 500
sIS'' a nns s0T SssSisc .'S Californian TS%0 sescn aS''i si HsEsS.;
Western extrs; 47Stsc.' Western super. +lS+4o'i
CaIc.ao. Nov. SsoTb..e ver, oday,s pr,cc,.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-25
). Nov. Ss.1These were to-day's prices:
Lice Stock Market.

NEW York, wednesday. Nov. 24.-Receipts of beeves
were LAO head; q single car to be exported. ~ cars
direct to local Rlaughterers, and 80 cars TO be sold.
Good steers loo. lower, Others steady. Rough butcher
stock generally higher. The yards were not fully
cleared. Native steer sold at $4,000 y 100 ms;
stays and oxen at o2. o. 90; bulls at o2. T5@9 a. 80
dry cows at 81. sOCSS3.4O. Dressed beef steady at
7ssac. y n: for native sides. Cables from British
markets quote American steers at 1Os4@ll1c. p n.
dressed weight; American refrigerated beef at sac
csc. y n: Exports to-day goo beeves and 4.i20
quarters OF beef; no shipments tomorrow.
Receipts OF calves, including 81 direct, were 1910
head; 1902 head on sale. all told. Quiet. General
sales &c. y n. lower. About 80 head were carried
over. veals sold at o5GSSS p 100 Ms. grassers at
90. 75@83.25. Western calves at % 25. City dressed
veals slow at 10@lI2c. ND.
Receipts OF sheep and lambs, including y cars direct.
were 4.515 head; go cars on sale, all told. 1t was a
slow market. but prices at ady with the exception of
common to medium sheep. which sold lower. Nearly
a dozen cars were carried over. Sheep sold at ESQ
$3.50 y 100 MS; lambs at S54o8. Dressed mutton,
6lo@Sc. y n; dressed lambs. Tla@9c.
Receipts OF hogs were q. ase head; 69o head on sale.
Steady at e3.70aS4 y 100 ms.