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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22

WhOh UhO chuboW w o
Of night deepened and drew dark
forms and shapes under the long roof
which sloped nearly to the ground.
It was not pleasant to return from a
land of dreams to the hard facts of
life and to the plait and weave the
long, green willow wands into baskets
at his uncle's command and to hear
the scolding tongue of his aunt busy
with her household duties.
Finally he determined that he would
run away and seek q life for himself;
but the day never came until he had
completed his fifteenth birthday,
which was uncelebrated. 1t was upon
Christmas Eve that he decided to
break away. His aunt had been un-
usually ill-tempered and as his mind
was sure the proper time had arrived
for his step into she world, not even
The cold of approaching night dis
outraged him.
Kriss was not altogether free Of
blame, for he had been o discordant
note in the household. He was
neither cheerful nor amiabIe, nor un-
selfish, but then he had never been
shown the way towards loving and
grateful disposition. He had become
suIen and hardened. As he crept
stsahhily into the street the twilight
was throwing her gray draperies
around the little German village.
Down the deserted road hepassed, on,
and up the hill, where he turned to
bid farewell to the only home he had
ever known, and bstook his way into
the dark forest that seemed to call him
into its depths.
How many voices were there
sweet ones, too, unlike any he had
ever heardl The wind blew off his
cap by way Of joke, and, touching
him with icy fingers, said, Come!
Gomez Come, Kriss! There is much
warmth in the forest and joy. Come!"
The pine-bow hummed huskily, yet
softly; "Come, Kriss. come! 1t is
true; the wind knows. Come! Come!"
III.
As Kriss passed into the forest he
felt, although he could not see, the
mysterious spirits. Kriss stood still
wondering what would occur next,
when young tree about his own
height, vain Of her beauty and patron
Ming In her manner, said: "Sit by me,
Arss." and he obeyed, still watching
ana listening to the voices of the mys-
'erlous spirits of the winter night,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22
CITY DIRECTORY,

Mayor, w. J. Hunnicutt; Treasurer
W. W. Strahan; Clerk, R. II. Reeves
Marshal, Fl. E. Smith.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
W. T. Scott, N. Batson, r. C. John
son, R. Il. Reeves, J. A. Howard.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22

though resting on the velvety snow;
nor was he homesick. A gay process
sion entertained him, issuing out of
the black hollow of great oak, that
glittered in its armor of ice. First
came the children of the Winter Wind,
all ferce-eyed and sharp of feature,
dressed in tunics of white and gray
flowing mantles. Then followed the
Snow Children in their glistening gar
ments of white and flower shaped
crystal crowns; and after them Holda
herself, Queen of Earth and Woods.
Queen of Snow and of Christmastide.
How lovely she was in her gown OF
emerald velvet with big bunch of
snowdrops at her breast, and a crown
of oak leaves like Dryad. Her faxen
hair was bound with strand ofpearls,
her eyes were blue as summer rivers,
her lips as pomegranates, her arms
and neck as white as the falling
flakes, that, touching her, turned into
showers of creamy roses.
'sWhy have you come hither?" she
asked. AS he was speechless the
Trees and SnowAakes said in their
soft chorous: "The Wind brought
him. and we bade him join the Joy of
Christmastide and cried Come! Come!
Comet"
"Unless you come selfshly." she
asked, "what have you brought to
usp The birds give their voices, the
flowers their perfume, the Trees their
shelter, the Wind his music, the
Snow-children their service, the Sea-
sons their beauties and their boun-
ties, and I, to grant all wishes.
What do you bring to the Christmas
Revels?"
christopher hung his head. He
fell to her feet and kissing her dress
with emotion, exclaimed: II have
brought nothing but myself. Do
with me as you will.
$50 be it," replied Holda, "you
shall give yourself. You shall be one
of the greatest Spirits of the hal
lowed season."
The Queen of Christmastide clapped
her hands and babe the Revels be-
gin. When all the enjoyment was at
its height, Queen Holda clapped her
white hands and four and twenty
Wish Maidens bowed before her and
then facing the strange multitude,
promised to bring to every one In
Holda's realm his and her desire.
Bowing low to Holda they took their
leave. soon returning. Each one now
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22
Calvin S. Brice Dead.

Former United States Senator Cal
vim s. Brice died last Thursday at his
residence in New York of pneumonia.
He contracted severe cold week
ago. On Friday he took to his bed
and on Monday morning his physician
said that pneumonia had developed.
Everything known to medical science
was done for him, but he grew steadily
worse. Mr.. Brice was delirious for
twenty-four hours before his death
Mr.. Brice served six years in the SEN
ate from Ohio, being succeeded by J.
B. Foraker.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22

held rosy ribbon attached to sill
yer car, which they drew along and
upon which what appeared to Chris
topher the most wonderful thing he
had ever beheld- "a glittering tree.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22
Understood.

"well, did you kiss her9" asked
Spykes.
aYes," replied Spokes, 81 mistle-
toed the mark. Judge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22
POPLARVILLE, MISS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER q. 1898.

NII!Hp
| !Sl4!kzbj5Ekt|l9 ! Sl!kb5
6! 6 ;SA||:!!l|IIIii||'|EE|k||fI y
| ~O long ago as
~ nearly three-quar-
q. ters of q century
the verses begin
l sAS ming,
!: T. !; !; =; ! !; !: !:
i &S "'Twas the night be-
/ fore Christmas,
/ ET1E;, IdlyNf1M when all through
l W GSfNNsk b. the house
.Il362 R6Tt&NsM Not creature was
l Y8IMJUUINSSM stirring, not even
NJ mouse."--
first saw the light of print, appearing
in the Troy Sentinel OF December %,
1928. AS published then it was
anonymous, but IL was prophetical of
its coming popularity that even In
that day, unfayorable as it was for
newspaper illustration, it was accom-
panied by picture of Santa Claus on
his rounds. In the time intervening
it has become known to practically
every man, woman and child in
| America, has spread hence to the
widest limits of the English-speaking
| race, has been translated into the
language of every nation that has
Santa Claus, and is little, if any, short
| of being the most popular poem in the
| world. For years it was an annual
feature of all American newspapers.
| Then, in 1874, it was acknowledged
| by its learned author, being included
in little volume of his poems pub
| lished in New York. Thence its in
clusion in school readers and all kinds
of defamation books was only matter
of short time. In 1859 the edition
that first attained wide distribution
was issued, with the pleasant illus
trations made by Felix o. G. barley,
which was remembered gratefully by
any number of persons now crawling
reluctantly into middle life.
| : 1t will be surprise to many to
| learn that ''The Night Before Christ
mas" was written by the erudite doc
tor of laws who prepared the first He
brew dictionary ever published in
America. He was Clement G. Moore,
descendant of famous family in
| the history of the Episcopal Church,
and himself one of its most notable
| benefactors.
Clement Clarke Moore was born on
July 15, 1881, in New York City, and
| died at his summer home in Newport
on July 10, 1868.
The poem which has given him
greater fame than all his learning and
benefactions was written as a pastime
land given his children as Christmas
present just seventy-five years ago.
He thought little Of 1t at the time, OF
later. Indeed, it is possible it would
never have become known to the
world at all had not the eldest daugh
ter of the Rev. David Butler, D. D.,
rector of st. Pauls in Troy. N. Y,
seen the lines during visit to New
York the year after they were com
| posed, and published them in the pa
per mentioned without their author 8
consent. 1t is said that nothing but
the speedy popularity the verses at
tanned procured Miss Buffers for
| riyeness.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22

COUNTY DIRECTORY,
Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Bat
SOD; Sheriff, W. T. Scott; Treasurer,
J. L. Strafan; Assessor, G. W. Bill
bo; Superintendent of Education, Il.
K. Rouse; Surveyor, A. J. Ladner.
CHANoERY COURT, SECOND DISTRICT
Chancellor, N. G. Hill. Regular
terms, first Monday in January and
July, six days.
CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND DISTRICT
Judge, T. A. Wood. Regular terms,
third Monday in April and October.
Walter A. White, District Attorney.
SUPERvIsoRs.-J. "A Moody, presi-
pent; G. W. Smith, p E. Williams,
W. @. Stewart, J. A. Fl. Smith.
METHoD1sr-Rev. ". H. Huntlsy, pas
tor. Services first and third Sun
days in each month. Sunday school
$50 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
dax NIGHT.
BAPTIST CHURoH-Rev. W. B. Hol'
comb, pastor. Services second and
fourth Sabbaths Sunday school II
a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday
night.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22
A young Doubter.

"Why, Tom, what are you
doing on the roof this time OF nightP"
Tom-"Well, I've got my doubts
about that Santa Claus story, and
came here to watch the chimneys and
find out if there is such. 4 person..
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-22

The Log They Cut.
a, !. tbe yule of the long ago,
~ 5S,' Ioe they cut in the woods, mol mol
I1s Iss yule wi log old that gave Its glow
shaD \ ,n' tbe bells rang mad with their golden
chime.
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LEFEsUs SAMPSON
Stole Mir. Al J. Stewards Dog and is Arrests for Grand
 Larceny.

Lefesus Sampson, 9 young negro boy has stolen Mr. Al Stewards fine shepherd dog, Lefesus used to work for MT. Stewart and was ac- quainted with the dog Monday he espied the dog on the street and whistled to it. The dog heard, and followed, despite the efforts of an- other coIored acquaintance to hold the dog back. Mir Stewart saw Sampson's father and asked about the dog. The old man man said that the boy had the dog and that he would send it back. That won't ex- cuse Lefesus guilt, so Mr. Stewart has had summons issued for his ar1 rest, charging him with grand lar eeny.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
To be Open During the Absence of
 Dr. Caldwell

Dr. J. L. Caldwell has arranged for the services to be held regularly every Sunday morning and evening at the Presbyterian church during his absence. Four ministers have been secured to preach one or more Sundays in each month. They are as follows Rev. c. T. Story, who is in charge of the Searcy College, at Searcy, Ark; Rev. R. B. Willis, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Searcy; Rev. 0. H. Maury, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Cam den, and Rev. J. M. Hawley, profes- sor of English at Hendrix College, Conway.
 It has not yet been decided on what Sundays the different minis ters will preach here. As soon as arranged the order will be publish ed.
 Dr. Caldwell and MT. John Speers will leave here on the first of Febru- ary to begin their trip to the Holy Land.
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THAT PAPER CUTTER.

Our young friends of the Courier are indignant over the statement in the GRAPHIC yesterday to the effect that they had broken the paper cut ter leased them by the Adams-W Wilson Printing Co. They claim that the cutter was slightly broken when they borrowed it, which may be true, as 1t might have been done and yet we know nothing about it, but the conversation over the telephone is not denied Granting that the cutter was slightly broken at the time they received it, which did not impair it's use, and that it was re- turned in as good q condition as they received it, nevertheless it does not justify the evil wish that "they were sorry it had not been broken all to pieces.
 We trust, however, that since our young friends have been convinced that there is no monopoly" in the local newspaper field. and no "con- spiracy' among the three establish cd newspapers to suppress their sheet, that the young men will, henceforth possess their spirits in peace and patience.
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ANARR0W ESCAPE.
Juanita, Prot. Hinemon's Daug hter, Fell Into a Glass
 Window.

Yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock Juanita, the little daughter of Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Hinemon, met with an accident that came near bringing her young life to a sudden end. She was standing on trunk near large window. She lost her balance and fell into the window, shattering it. A sharp piece of the broken glass on which she fell cut gash in her back four inches deep. Luckily the sharp edge did not go straight in, or it would have caused instant death. The cut was slant ing. Though the wound was ex- ceedingly painful it is hoped that it will not prove fatal. pr. Hall dress ed the wound aud Juanita is resting easy, though she has some fever.
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Miss Jane Addans.

A number of Chicago clergymen are strongly urging Miss Jane Addams of Hull House in that city to become a regularly ordained minister. In speak ing of the matter Miss Addams says: II do not yet see tho advantage to my work if I were ordained. help preach CTS whenever they wish me to fill pull pits on Sunday, and this does not inter- fero with my work here. have spoken at Jenkin Lloyd Jones' church. have helped Dr. Thomas and others. I can do this any Sunday and am glad to be able to help. But am not certain about the advantage to be gained if I were or dained a preacher. D
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DISMISSED
Was the Case Against S. A.
 Wood for Kidnapping.

$, A. Wood was up before Squire Vance today on 8 charge of kid-nap- ping. Wood was married and used to live here. He was divorced and the custody of his one girl was given to the wife. Wood has been living in Memphis. Last week he re- turned and went out to see his child, who was living with her moth CT and step-father, Oscar Parnell.
 Wood asked that the girl be allow ed to go to town with him so that he might get her some clothes. He took her on to Memphis, bought her a lot of clothes and put her in school. He was arrested by Parnell for kid mapping. Before the trial today the prosecuting attorney moved that the case be dismissed.
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A CAMDEN COUPLE
Married Last Night at Mrs. Charlie Ringler's on
 Fourth Avenue.

Mr. D. V. Snow and Miss Rosina Greening were married last night at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Char he Ringler, on West Fourth avenue, Rev. J. r. Carr officiating.
 The bride is the daughter of MT. D. s. Greening of Camden, and a popular society belle of that place. She is a niece of the late Mrs. Fan nie White.
 MT. Snow is assistant cashier of the Camden National Bank at Cam den, and an excellent young man.
 The GRAPHIC wishes them a hap DIV welded life.
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MRS. eARRETI.s REMAINS.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah W, Garrett, who died recently in Cali tornia, aGsived this morning and were inferred in Bellwood cen metery by the side of her deceased husband. The remains were accompanied by Dr. J. W. Baker, an old friend of the family and formerly of this county They were encased in q handsome casket covered with beautiful Cali fornia flowers, apparently as fresh as the day the flowers were placed aon the casket.l
 The funeral services were conduct ed at the grave by the Rev. C. Cor don smeade, of the Trinity Episcopal church.
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M'MIIlLIN LEADS.
zen Pallofs Were Taken in a
 Caucus at Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 19.-The Demo- cratic members of the legislature held a caucus tonight for the pur- pose of nominating a United States senator. The hall of the house of Representatives was crowded and great interest was manifested. Ex- senator Hurley, Congressman Me Nillin and Gov. Taylor were placed in domination. First ballot Me 39j Hurley, 30i Taylor, 19. Seven ballots were taken without essential change, and the caucus Adjourned until tomorrow night. Forty-fye votes are required to nBminate. The last ballot was the same as the first
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The English of It.

The lady lawyer, Mile. Chauvin, seems likely to gain her hearts desire and to bo allowed to practice. Lady barristers will certainly be a novelty. and there seems no particular reason why they should not bo Q successful novelty. "The gift of the gab" has al ways been a woman's attribute, and when to this she adds discretion, know ledge and good looks sho bids fair to prove 0 formidable rival to her male competitors. Whether her prudence will bo equal to her zeal, her tact equal tc her enthusiasm, remains to be proved, but Ill cases where women have conduct ed their own cases they have generally done it efficiently, as those who remem- Der Mrs. Weldon and other ladies yersed in the law must acknowledge. A fresh career will now be open to women, who are already running neck and neck race with their male rivals London (fraDhic
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POLICE COURT,
Little Business This MOrning-COurt
 to be Moved to State Street.

There were only two cases in the police court this morning. One was common drunk. Arthur Arnold, a negro boy about 10 years old, was locked up in the calaboose for hit ting Q negro girl in the face with a rock. He has been in the habit of throwing rocks promiscuously, and the Sixth ayenueschoolchildren have been made his target. If the prac- tice is continued he will be sent to the farm.
 The police court and headquarters are soon to be moved to the Hay : cock building on State street.
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POISONED
THE MISTAKE OF A NEGRO
 DRUGGIST.
Negro Family on the Morgan Place Given Morphine for
 Quinine-One Death.

News was received in this city shis morning of the poisoning of a negro family on Mr. W. D. Morgan's plan tation by the mistake of negro druggist at Altheimer named Walk er. who sold morphine for quinine.
 An old negro went to Walkers store Tuesday to buy the quinine. Instead the negro druggist sold him morphine. The old negro returned homo and he and his son each took . large dose. The result was that his son died, but the old man sur TIved.
 Walker, the negro druggist who made the mistake, will no doubt be prosecuted.
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OFFICERS ELECTED.
For the Mann -Tankersley Drug Co.,,
 For the Ensuing Year.

The Mann -Tankersly Drug Co.,, has had a meeting of stockholders and elected directors for the ensuing year. The directors elected the fol- lowing officers to manage the busi- ness: President, W. z. Tankersley; Vice-President Dr. ]. W. Withers. Secretary and Treasurer, J. H.. Mann.
 Under the management of these capable gentlemen the business will no doubt continue to prosper in the future as. it has done in the past. tito. wish them S1cSoso. s-sr.,.,, a,, ~.
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Barn Burned by Fire Bugs.

Star City, Jan. 17-Alf Cogbill, one of the largest planters of the county, had the misfortune on last Thursday to get his barn and cor tents destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is unknown, supposed to be the work of an incendiary. He lost about 1000 bushels of corn, a large quantity of hay, plow tools, wagons, and two mules badly burn pd
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STAR CITY WEDDING.
Vi. Ed L. Lucas and Miss Bertie
 Tarver Married Sunday.

Mir. Ed L. Lucas and Miss Bertie Tarver were married at Star City sunday afternoon at the residence of tR Fide's father, Revs. o. M. Lucas, th room's father, and D. E. Gam
 Sficiatlng.
 bride is the daughter of MT. H.
 afyer, the postmaster at Star
 < dnd Is most charming and s q 2 ir young lady. 9rhe groom is the able editor of the Star City Democrat-Ledger, and q most excellent young man.
 The GRAPHIC extends to MT. and Mrs. Lucas it's best wishes for pros porous and happy life.
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THE ANCHOR LINE. HISTORY OF THE s0RGANIzA TION WHICH HAS
 ASSIGNED. Has Been in Business for Thirty One Years. Many Ups and
 Downs -supplanted
 By Barges

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 20-The as- signment of the Anchor Line of steamers was great surprise to many in this city who thought the concern on a most solid financial standing. Later news says the diff culty will be bridged over and that boats will run as usual.
 The Anchor Line was organized the first year after the war, and it was one of the first trusts or combi- nations started in the West.
 Prior to that time there were short steamboat lines running between St. Louis and Cairo; Cairo and Memphis; Memphis and Vicksburg; Vieksburg and Matchez; and Natchez and New Orleans.
 These short lines were all taken in to the Anchor Line Company. The small boats unsuitable for tine trade were condemned, laid Up or sold and new boats were built.
 Two lines were started-one be tween St. Louis and Memphis and the other between St. Louis and New Orleans. At the various towns along the Mississippi river freight el- evators were built, and the controli- ing interest in these elevators were held by the Anchor Line or people interested in it.
 Between 1866 and 1880 the Anchor Line practically controlled the wa terway between St. Louis and Mem phis and New Orleans. But then the Mississippi Valley Transportation Company ofSt. Louis was organiz- ed. This line, with it's powerful towboats and it's grain .barges, cut into the Anchor Line. South-bound grain was taken away from the Anchor. Line and went to the barge line.s sNorth-bound cotton, cotton seed meal, fertilizers and sug- ar from New Orleans went to the Mississippi Valley and not to the AnchOrLine. The harges and tow boats could be operated cheaper than the Anchor Lines floating pal aces. With the carrying of freight lost tas the Anrlpr inc canrethe ise- ginning of the end. Railroads ,gurel built on each side of the Mississippi and the passenger travel went from the boats to railroads.
 In the South, during all the years of it's career the Anchor Line was considered as reliable as clock. The boats have always carried q big an cbor swung between the smoke stacks.
 Between Memphis and St. Louis the patrons of the line expected three mails a week and three boats q week, and got them.
 Between Memphis and New Or leans two through boats week were expected, and high water or low, they always passed as sehedul- ed. That is why the line has always been so popular with the country merchants and shippers.
 The company in thirty-oHe years has lost many fine boats by fire and wreck, in some cases the loss of life being heavy. But in every case of a boat lost new and handsomer one has been built.
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NO BURGLARS.
Door Found Open at Blooms Grocery
 Store Last Night.

Last night about 12 o'clock par tIes passing along West Barraque street noticed a door open at Messrs. Mamie and Jake Blooms grocery s1ore. Tt was thought that the |store had been forcibly entered and and Mfr. Jake Bloom was at |onee Ii notified. Upon investigation
 Mr. Bloom found everything in or |der and no goods missing. He can't |aceount, however, for the door be- |lng open.
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A Pretty Calendar.

One of the prettiest and neatest eyer sent out In Pine Bluff is the Fairbanks Fairy Floral Calen- dar presented with the compliments of the Mccain Grocery Co. II is q beaufS beyond question. The GRAPH lc wislRs to acknowledge receipt of one ofA the calendars and return thanks D the donor therefor
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We call the attention of our read CTS to the advertisement which ap- pears In this issue for Mir. Thomas Carr, contracting roofer in gravel, slate, asbestos, black diamond and corrugated iron. Parties interested in ana desiring this kind of work should read Mr. Carr's advertisement and telephone him at C. T. AbeIes oI Viafe &r Owen 's .1uun.-..
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N1isa marion HYndman.

Miss Marion Hyndman, assistant ed itor of The Templar, Canada's prohibi- tion weekly paper, is young woman whose talents and efficiency have ad- yanced her speedily. She entered the office of that paper a short time ago as stenographer in the correspondence de- partment and was soon promoted to act as secretary for the editor, who was also general manager of large fraternal in surance society Miss Hyndman was made assistant editor few months ago.