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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
A Remarkable Book.

The most curious book in the world
is neither written nor printed, says
the st. Louis Globe Democrat. Its
pages are composed of the finest quail
ity of vellum, and the letters were
with infinite pains and trouble cut out
of the material with a sharp pointed
knife or pair of delicate scissors. II
is interleaved with blue paper, and the
letters can, therefore, be read as easily
as any print. 1t formerly belonged
to the Prince de Ligne, and is now in
the library of noble French family.
The title of the book is "Liber Pas
sionis Domini Nostri Jesu Christi. cum
Characteribus Nulla Materia Compos-
it's; in English, ''The Book of the
Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, in
Characters, Without Materials of
Composition. The matter is hon.
lily probably composed by some mon
astic preacher of the Middle Ages. A
remarkable circumstance connected
with this book is the fact that, al
though it bears the royal arms of Eng
land, no mention of it can be found
in any English writing. The book is
believed to have been made some time
in the thirteenth or fourteenth centu-
ry. In 164O the Emperor Rudolph II
offered for it II, 600 ducats, which in
the money of our time would equal
about $66, 900, and the offer was re-
fused
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Queen yictoria's Favorite Apple.

In Montgomery county, Virginia,
on an extensive plateau of spur of
the Blue Ridge, an apple is raised that
in size, symmetry, and favor can only
be surpassed, if surpassed at all, by
the genuine Albemarle pippin. Un-
fortunately, it would seem that. the
real home of this last most delicious
fruit is limited to small area in and
around Rockfish Gap. partly in Albe-
marie and partly in Nelson county.
But pippin much resembling it,eyen
though not in oil respects SO excel
lent, may be advantageously cultivated
through a stretch of a hundred and
fifty miles along the slope of the Blue
Ridge. More than forty years ago a
barrel or two Of the Albemarle pippins
were sent as present to Queen Vic
toria, and from that day to this it is
the favorite apple at her COURT
Lynchburg (Va.) News.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Borrowing His Own Capital.

81 have an old college friend who
has been on his uppers here" said q
LaSalle street business man. "About
q year ago he began dropping in to
borrow $5 or $40 at time from me.
He would always repay me and be
ELUSIVE in his thanks. He never owed
me more than $40 at time. One day
he came in to pay me, and when he
offered me S. 1 asked him if the
amount was not $40.
"'I thought it was S., he answered,
but your recollection is better than
mine;' so he paid me the $40, although
protested against it.
"Later on my stenographer, who
remembered the circumstances, told
me that he borrowed only $5.
81 laid $5 bill out on the desk for
him. He came in during my absence
and borrowed it, and left an I. o. U.
A day or two after, while I was out,
he came in and left the money for me.
I put it back on the desk, under a
paper weight, and within week he
came in again, while I was out, and
borrowed it. That has been going on
for three months. He has borrowed
and paid back his SIS bill at least six
times, but he never comes in the Office
while I am there. I'm waiting to
catch him and let him know that he is
borrowing his own capital. "-Chicago
Record.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Why Physicians Should Shave.

1t may be claimed by some, writes
DR.. w. A. Hockemeyer to the Med
ical Brief, that the beard is pro-
vided by nature, and should be al
lowed to remain. So it may be with
the layman, but when with the faculty
it might prove a serious means OF con-
tagion, it were better that no chances
should be taken. In listening to the
action of the heart, or in making other
examinations, the face of the examiner
must necessarily come into contact
with the person or clothing OF the
patient, and bearded face would be
much more liable to be affected thereby
than tho cleanly shaven skin. DIR.
Marion Sims was under the impression
that disease had often been conveyed
by this means, and was always firm
believer that the less the face was en-
numbered, the better it was for both
the doctor and patient. There is.
beyond all that, this fact which can
not but be generally admitted; the
perspiration of summer and the frosted
breath of winter, or the dampness
from rain in all seasons, are not pleas
ant things for doctor to carry into
sick room. In winter he may divest
himself of his overcoat and hat in the
hall, but the beard, with the effects OF
the outside atmosphere, cannot be SC
easily laid aside, and oftentimes, es
pecially if the call be a hurried one,
the patient may become nauseatedly
aware that the doctor was interrupted
in the enjoyment of his pipe.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06

stable and delicate in constitution.
Such people are subject to bowel de-
rangements. If thin through the
angles OF the mouth, too, they are
prone to tuberculosis. Generally
shortlived.
Medium chins with suggestive BIZ
furcation in the centre, with small
mounds of flesh on either side, char
acterize generosity, impulsiveness,
CHEEKY natures. (The same sized chins,
with dab of flesh just under the CEN
tire of the lower lip, indicate mean
ness, selfshness, brutality.J
N. B.-No one feature can be taken
in Judging character. Often develop
ment of other faculties of mind or
feature entirely governs. In each
case take the "totality OF indications
before Judging. st. Louis Clinique.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
A UNIQUE HERMIT.
For Twenty-Five Years He Has
Lived in Hole in the Ground.
Disappointed in Love He With
drew From Human Society.

In the town OF Blaine, Me-, there
is unique hermit. For twenty-five
years he has lived in O hole in the
ground. This picturesque recluse,
George Monroe, is now sixty years
old, but stays in his singular abode in
spite of increasing age and infrmities.
He spends his existence like a prairie
dog.
A New York press correspondent
saw the old man in his dugout the 9th
er day. 1t is place unfit for human
abode. In the side of hill he has
dug hole and rooted it over with
poles and sod. A rude door is stout
ly made and fastened by number OF
hooks and hasps, and locked with
big, rusty paddock. The only other
vent is little window with an outside
shutter.
Housecleaning is simple with this
hermit. When his house gets musty
and odoriferous he moves, digs a new
hole and takes his roof with him. Then
he has new house, fresh and clean.
His only implement is an old spade
which he has worn down sharp. There
are two rooms to his house, an outside
store room, about five by eight feet,
and his living room, where in low
space about four by eight he has his
cook stove, his bed and his provisions
(which consist of barrel of flour,
can of molasses, and piece of pork.
This old man has lived in this misera-
BILE hole for quarter of century
without bath, change of clothes or
decent food; yet he is in good health,
has good lungs, good digestion, and
not trace of rheumatism.
The hermit's costume consists of
only two articles, tattered pair OF
trousers and dirty red shirt. The
way in which they are kept together
and prevented from dropping off from
his gaunt frame by sundry pieces OF
string, strands of rope, and bits OF
yarn, instead OF buttons, is something
to marvef at.
But he was not always thus. He
has seen better days. 1t is the same
old story-the same sad story OF dis
appointment and bitterness. When
he started out in life he owned large
and fertile farm, and lived in com
Portable dwelling house above ground.
| Nothing save wife was lacking to
make his life one of happiness and
peace. Then came the love disap.
pointment, and the consequent dejec.
ton. He gradually became more tao
turn, and finally withdrew from his
associates. 1t was too much trouble
to run house just for himself, he
said, and then there was the likeli-
hood of fire; so he gave it up and
retired to his hole in the ground,
where he has lived ever since. The
world will never know the whole story
of the old mans career, for he refuses
to speak of his past.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
A Dog Fired the Rifle.

The accidental discharge of twenty.
two o-calibre rifle recently, ended the
life of Albert Cooper, an eighteen
year-old boy, at Stevens, CAL.
Cooper and two friends left Kern
CITY on hand car in the morning fol
a rabbit hunt. At about four in the
afternoon they were ready to return,
and placed their guns on the floor OF
the car. Cooper was standing IN
front of the car. One of the party
had already boarded it, and the other
lifted their hunting dog from the
ground and placed him on top OF the
weapons. There followed immedi-
ately the discharge of Cooper's rifle,
the bullet entering the abdomen and
perforating the aorta. Death ensued
within fifteen minutes from internal
hemorrhage.
The firing of the gun must have
been caused by the dog striking the
trigger with his foot 1t is supposed
that the victim of the accident had
neglected to lower the hammer when
he laid the weapon down. The family
of young Cooper have resided here Tor
several years, his father being loco
motive engineer of long service with
the railroad company. San Francisco
N,L.oa;aIo
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06

knew ne saw them. 1t was the sweet i.
ness of her pale. fair face and the
light in her eyes that made him start.
"Miss Davis looks more stunning
than ever tonight" said man stand.
ing in the crowd.
But Paul did not hear him. He had
pushed the men hastily aside, and
stepping proudly, his head held high
and his face shining with happiness
he had gone to meet her.
For in the belt of her white muslin
gown there was great bunch OF
daisies. Boston Post.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
The Chin as an Index.

Protruding chins characterize men
and women of the get-there type.
Successful people usually carry their
chins thrust forward, with compressed
lips. This chin, if heavy, with broad
rami and swelling masseters, indicates
fighting blood.
A retreating chin shows lack OF
force, mentally, morally, and pbysi-
cally; usually of the yielding sort;
soon discouraged; desires protection; /;
small executive force. The develop
ment of other faculties often make
up for this defect.
A small, well-rounded chin, with
mobile and red cushion of flesh upon,
indicates pleasure-loving owner. Ii
dimpled, all the more SO, for dimpled
chins belong to coquettes. People
with dimples love to be petted and
loved; like admiration and praise,
generally fiokle, Usually this chin is
healthy, recuperative and long lived.
Broad chins signify nobleness and
large dignity, unless vertically thin,
when, if with it there be thin lips OF
bloodless kind, you find cruelty.
Square chins with little flesh denote
firmness and executiveability. These
make good haters
Drunkards usually have q circular
line about their chins.
Sloyens have wrinkles about their
chins.
Long thin chips are poetical. IN.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
The Old Grind.

Sometimes look upon the rich
With envy in my breast,
And think how pleasant it would be
To just "saw off, and rest
To smoke cigars and loaf around,
While others worked away
With plenty ''salted down, OF
For the future rainy day.
Oh, what Joy 'twould be to tell
The man who bosses me
That was tired of his style
To brace up and be free
And, in the lazy mornings, how
I'd liketo lie abed.
And what a pleasure to get out
And be thoroughbred
Such thoughts I have sometimes, bur
when
I'm i'll and have to stay
Indoors day or two, ah, then
/ My envy fades away! :
IL think OF all the boys at work,
And know no peace OF mind,
Until they let me out and 1
HI Resume the same old grind :.
III. cleveland Leader.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Inconsiderate Father.

Hattie--What's the matter with
Gustayus? He never calls any more?
Hortense- Why, one night when he
was at the house called him the
eight of my life. and papa came in
and said it was about time the light
was put out Yonkers Statesman.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
HUMOROUS.

s''Trust me dearest" said he, and
be my BRIDE" "Pm opposed to trusts
and combines" was the chilling re-
ply.
Fond Mamma-Bobby, Bobby, what
ever makes you so restless? Bobby
Having to keep still so much, sup
pose.
Hobson-How are you getting on
with your bicycle? Dobson-Same
way as usual. I haven't learned the
pedal mount yet.
"Now, when you ask papa for ne.
be sure to face him like man." "You
bet 1 will. He doesn't get any chance
at my back if I can help it"
She-Then papa didn't refuse to
listen to you? He-Not bit. be-
gan by telling him knew OF plan
whereby he could save money.
Mrs. Hashcroft-Is there too much
seasoning in the turkey, Mr.. Billings
Billings-No; I should say there is
too little turkey in the seasoning.
"Of all the wonders of the great
west, which was the one that i'm
pressed you most?" "Wondering how
I was ever going to get back home"
"Yes, SIR" said one sportsman,
"that pugilist has just invented three
new blows" "H'm," replied the
other. 81 thought he seemed little
out of BREATH
De Garry-Why is it that when
fellow is alone with girl he loves
they seldom play cards? Merritt
Because if they did she would have to
hold her own hand.
How JOY would shine in the human heart
And life seem nothing but fun,
| If work looked as little before You start
As it does when you get it done.
"Are YOU unmarried?" asked q
LAWYER of Chicago lady he was cross
examining. "OE, yes, she answered
with sweet smile. >>..1've been un-
married three times.
The Pastor Il don't see your
band at church any more? The
No; he never goes now.
matter? Why, you know
tartan, and he says there
meat in your sermons to SAeA's
Crimson beak-Speaki
Washington, the first
these United States
"There is one thing
policy adopted by. AnQC
ness had been carri AlOO-
would have had aw y
In Norfo'F, F s.
given at thfI2f ATTENTION ga
| hostess, =
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Daisies for Remembrance.

>>>o~~vVvvvvvvvN~v
They we're walking slowly side by
he through the fields on fine after
non. He was tall and dark, with a
ave. determined face, and his every
Sok and gesture showed his strength.
he was slim and fair, her eyes were
ne and eager. and somehow the sun
line Of the summer day seemed to
We gotten into her face.
80 you are going to Newport to-
orrow?" the man asked, turning
ward the girl abruptly.
The wind had blown the loose ends
her wavy hair about her face and
dimples came into her checks as
. smiled up at him. She was very
city.
'Yes, tomorrow" she answered.
You must confess it is rather dull
he, is it not? And Newport is gay.
pmma says it is the gayest place she
s ever in, so I persuaded her to take
there"
She stopped as see spoke and pulled
dsisy head, pinching it in her
gers.
''Don't," said the man sharply,
ching out and almost roughly un-
sing her fingers from the crushed
10 flower. II beg your pardon. l
not mean to hurt you. You see
care for Newport and balls and
pgs and / care for the meadow here,
the flowers, and" He paused,
hing the sentence unfinished.
lut she laughed brightly. "Oh, of
rse, I care for the meadows, too, "
said. "But I could never live here
Fou do. / must be where there are
ple and dinners and dances-soci-
you know. / do love to waltz,
It you? And l adore fine clothes,
and admiration, must confess. I"
be spoke half shame-facedly, and
Pced almost unconsciously at the
S shabby gray coat and grave, in
Prent face.
don't think was ever so happy
py life as I've been these last three
tbs since I came out"
fes," he answered, slowly. "I've
q you say that before. But I've
known you two weeks, and it
122eyou suit the fields and
hr better than the opera
room, Miss Davis"
= and manner made the lit
ch a compliment, and the girl
'ed again gayly. He thought
times that she laughed too often.
here is something more in life,"
ent on, his eyes fixed on the dais-
their path. "than just society, I
! have to get along without
es and fine Clothes" and this
II was he who glanced at the worn
but there are things broader
petter and nobler than a good
are there not, Miss Davis?"
looked at him in surprise. quite
nprehending and somehow dis
|nted.
oon't know" she began slowly.
the good time best OF all, I
anyhow, Mr.. Paul, I will leave
'her things for you. You must
peak i'll of my dear, gay society,
won't hurt your flowers Isit a
ans' And she picked a daisy
'arefully this time and fastened
us Duttonhole, laughing.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06

D0nsUus Decs
oear Miss Davis--You will be
SEQ at a letter from me, ! know,
'ear more than surprised at what
70 tell You. / shall not en-
upon the subject, and I can only
fy simply, II love you"
ser expected to share my secret
~ Tor ! am aware that it can
oe Of a moments interest to
Do' my sudden departure OIL.
. lpdSe on Friday, and q re-
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Worth While.

.rch In be pleasant, 1t to be prudent,
en' When nothing mpts
hs worth while the one VINO wiz "ne w no 00 Oh SIM
S"r+bnO sdeadwr it's
Wn' isl Until it is tried
,ar coms the
M ashs smuo that worth the praise OF earth
earth ''-o'@s'
~ smue that me through tears
the sad, the fallen,
whoh Ia strife
The worlds highway numbered today;
They life.
virtue that conquers passion
And hides
It sthesetha re hona of
For we n a
ELLA Wheeler Wilcox in the Congregatonis.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
Surgery.

Consulting Surgeon-What F ugh IS SlsfSPes IsSPes
matter here? "a and, and Ne, Nev
House Surgeon-This is schedules
ate the first dumpling his sn, Loda plfP Pdn,s sn
made. 40 PA
Consulting Surgeon BARSErr. 6.
pretty weak. I guess ', i, II
,<obe for the dumplin SUPERIOR sc
Truth.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-06
The Morning Drink.
Chronic'

A glass of water should always be
taken the first thing in the morning.
Il exercises two-fold advantage.
First of all, when slipped slowly it acts
as stimulator to the excretory organs.
Secondly, during sleep a great deal OF
mucus is secreted by the membrane
lining the mouth and other organs OF
the alimentary canal, and this morn
inc drink removes it. Many morn
inc headache will be cured if this
habit is carefully aud systematically
carried out New York World. .sut
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-03
GOOD FOR SENATOR MASON.

The Burlington Free Press SAYS: The
most stalwart republican advocate of
active and pronounced intervention in
the affairs of Cuba so far as indicated by
interviews published i'm the New York
World is the picturesque Senator Will
IAN p. Mason of Illinois, who writes as
follows:
lam a republican und believe in carrying
out the promises of ny party. We promised
10 interfere TO stop the war and give indie
pendeuce to Cuba. Anything less than that
is worse than bad faith on our part.
shall vote fora resolution for interference
ifIgeta chance. 1 do not know what posi-
ton the president will take, and cannot tell
what effect it would have on congress, as
there are still good many postoilices dndis-
posed OF.
predict that four.ffths of the gentlemen
who are candidates for reelection to con
press will vote for the resolution which
passed the senate if they are permitted to
vote at all on the question.
Senator Teller of Colorado says in
part:
we in the senate have done all that is
necessary. We have passed resolution
granting belligerent rights to the Cubans
do not say that we have done all That we
should do, but that we have done all that we
can do. Our resolution passed at the last
session is now before the house, and believe
the house would pass it by an overwhelming
majority if it got a chance to do So but do
not suppose they will get a chance to vote
for it,
believe the administration is against ii
now, but, of course, do nOt know what may
be one hereafter. | think that II the mouse
would pass that resolution granting the
Cubans beligerent rights the whole contro-
versv would soon be over.
[ do not propose to offer any resolutions
on nv own account. / consider our treat
ment of the Cuban question cowardly ana
the meanest thing we have done in years.
That there Is IA state of war in Cuba no one
doubts or denies. That entities Cuba to the
recognition of beligerency. 1t is not ques-
ton of law but of fact. Is there war IN
Cuba? why, of course there is. If we would
recognize their bellgerent rights they would
be able to buy ships and carry on maritime
warfare without being treated as pirates
If we acknowledge the belligerent rights OF
the Cubans, from the moment we do so we
exonerate Spain, the parent country, from
any liability for the destruction by the in
surgents of the property of any citizens OF
the United States in Cuba. But, on the Other
hand, if Spain should succeed in re-establish
ing her authority over the island, and we
nut in a claim for such damages, Spain nee'
only prove that Il state of fragrant war exist
ed to defeat our claim.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-03
AN OPPORTUNITY.

The experiences of Eastern investors
in Western ,ecurlties in recent years,
has taught many a salutary lesson. The
experience has been dearly bought.
Unprecedented contraction in real estate
values and failures of banks and other
institutions dependent upon land and
produce values, has been the ruin of
thousands of Eastern investors who have
sent their wealth into the West. The
glamour of distance and finely-worded
prosrectuses did the work. inst why
boom town in the West with no earthly
advantages of location, railway or market
facilities or endowments of nature should
be considered a promising place in which
to sink ready cash is beyond ken when
the matter is given a little thought
The lesson of the hard times has pre-
sumably furnished that little thought,
and it is to be hoped that the anxious
investor will now look nearer home for
his investments.
The ideal investment in point of To-
cality is one right under the eye of the
man who wishes to place his money at
interest. He can then see what is being
done with his capital and exercise a SUI
pervision over it which would lessen
the chance of loss to the minimum.
When an opportunity for such an in
vestment comes it should be made the
most of.
We are led to make these remarks by
the presence in Middlebury the past
week of practical manufacturer, who
desires to find in our village a location
for a range factory. He asks an in
vestment of $40 900 on the part of ouI
capitalists. We are not acquainted with
the merits of the case; but assuming that
representations are correct and the
concern seeking the location is entirely
responsible and capable of being held tC
contract, the proposal made is wholly
reasonable. To invest in a factory
building with an interest Income guar
anteed on the investment is certainly {
gilt edged proposal. If the party of the
second part is able to carry out his share
of the agreemet, no one could ask for {
better chance.