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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
snain Files Protest Against France.

The Spanish government has MED a
protest at the foreign office in Paris
against the permission given by the
French authorities at Martinique to
the United States auxiliary cruiser
Harvard to remain in the harbor OF st.
Pierre, Martinique, for seven days to
make necessary repairs. The French
government has taken speedy action
on the protest, and insists that the
United States cruiser, being disabled,
has a full right to remain seven days
or such time as may be necessary to
complete her repairs, and that in the
meantime no steps will be taken to
have hsr leaYs the French port,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
Letter Blamed for Bread Riots.

b;rn london newspapers are pub
.sns s cartoons and articles holding
pu yn;n Letter, the Chicago grain
I;op pl:iator, responsible for the sit
!. .,n ~ Italy. The Morning Leader
n . English corn is now higher
81 y. many years. In France there
NM Issn \ threatening mutterings of
- N Spain there are bread riots
En;a Italy there are barricades,
fset = houses. fighting, revolution
unst' - the part of the people. who
bsssa so'e 10 get bread, and who think
y s' =, 70 die by the bullet, than
!, y The very throne seems to
because bread is SO dear. Other
~ ~ LaitAr:s. pxpsrisnos, "
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
Dl1TLE At C|ENFUEG0s.
limited States Cruisers Went There to
Cut the Santiago Cable.
.rp[ WORK DONE UNDER A HOT FIRE.
Thousands OF Spanish There Who Poured
In A Terrific Fusilade of Bullets-One
seaman Killed; Several Wounded.
Spanish Loss Said to be Heavy.

The United States cruiser Marble
head, the gunboat Nashville, and the
auxiliary cruiser Window steamed up
10 the harbor of Cienfuegos early
Wednesday morning with orders to
cut the cable connecting Havana with
Santiago de Cuba. This task was ac-
complished, but only after terrific
light between our warships and several
thousand Spanish troops, which lined
The shore and lay concealed behind
|improvised breastworks. One man, a
seaman, named Reagan, of the Marble
head was killed in one of the working
small boats, and six men were severely
wounded. In addition, a large num-
Der on board the ship received minor
wounds.
Soon after the arrival of the war
bhips of Cienfuegos four boats were
launched and proceeded to shore for
|he purpose of graphing for the cable,
|n order to cut it. The warships lay
b about 1000 yards or more off the
barbor. 1t was observed that the
bpanish troops had assembled on
hore, but it was not known that
peavy guns had been placed in a
hasked battery, and that the old light
bouSe, far out on neck of land, had
been transformed into formidable
Ort
When the commanders of the Mar
lehead and Nashville called for vol
nteers to man the boats and cut the
hble, the men responded with a jump.
lieutenant G. NJ. Winslow, of the
ashville, took command of the Nash
ille's boats.
The shore surrounding the entrance
the harbor was first shelled, and
ZEN the boats proceeded in. Then
Q work Of fishing for the cable was
cwly and cautiously proceeded with.
One Of the relays of the cable had
pen cut when the Spaniards opened
70. The marines in the boat replied
once, and a machine gun from the
rward launch sent in stream of
nllets, while heavy shells from the
arshlp drove the Spaniards from the
fe pits ashore, many of them seek
g refuge in the lighthouse fort,
hlch was afterwards torn to pieces
shell from the Window. AS
pere were great numbers of Spaniards
and behind the fort at the time,
ere is no doubt that many of them
ERE killed
With desperate courage, the Ameri-
N sailors remained calm at their
Osts, and succeeded in dragging up
second relay of the cable and sew.
Fing it.
The Marblehead was struck scores
tunes by bullets from machine guns,
"a the Nashville suffered to about
same extent. The Window also
"a many marks of the fray. Her
ell which blew up the lighthouse
"a scattered the Spaniards in all
fectlons ended the battle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Bat
son; Sheriff, w. T. Scott; Treasurer,
J. L. Strahan; Assessor, G. W. Bill
bo; Superintendent of Education, d.
X. Rouse; Surveyor, A. j. Ladner.
CHANcERY CoURT, SECOND DIsTRIoT-
Chancellor, N. c. Hill. Regular
terms, first Monday in January and
July, six days.
CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND D1sTRIoT-
Judge, T. A. Wood. Regular terms,
third Monday in April and October.
Walter A. White, District Attorney.
SUPERVISORS. j. W. Moody, presi-
pent; G. W. Smith, P. E. Williams,
G. W. Stewart, J, A. H. Smith
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
CITY DIRECTORY.

CITY DIRECTORY.
Mayor, W. J. Hunnicutt; Treasurer,
w. W. Strahan; Clerk, r. II. Reevesi
Marshal, H. E. Smith.
DOARD OF ALDERMEN.
W. I. Scott, N. Batson, r. c. John
son, r. H. Reeves, J. A. Howard.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
no SUPPLIES FOR HAVANA.
The Inhabitants of Havana are Begin
ming to Suffer.

NASSAU, N. P. Especial. Accord
ing to accounts received here the
blockade of Havana is pinching the
inhabitants dreadfully. Nothing in
the shape of supplies is entering the
city aud the residents are gloomy.
Orders have been issued that General
Blanco prohibits the dealers from SELL
ing more than one days supplies to
the same persons at one time.
Fresh provisions are very scare and
meat is selling at 75 to 50 cents in
gold pound. The lower classes OF
the people are suffering grsstly.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
PoPIARvIlLE. MISS. THURSDAY. MAY 10. 1885,

BAPTIST CHURcH-Rev. w. B. Hol.
comb. pastor. Services second and
fourth Sabbaths. Sunday school II
a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday
night.
METHoDIsT--Rev, w. H. Huntley, pas
tor. Services first and third Sun
days in each month. Sunday school
$50 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day night.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19

Unless all signs fail there will be o
naval engagement between the Samp-
son squadron and the Spanish feet
within the next thirty six hours. The
opposing forces are gradually getting
nearer each other.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
COllarettes and Boas.

The array of novel collarettes and
boas now to be seen in leading city
stores is unusually attractive. And
these are just the days for them-this
breezy, crisp, autumnal weather, when
it's far too cool for promenading with
out more protection than the jacket
gives at the throat and neck, yet hard
ly winterish enough for storm collars
or heavy furs. Some of the newest
conceits in boas and collarettes are
made of coarse net and mousseline
de sole, thickly dotted with chenille
pompons. These styles are full at the
neck, and have long, well-rounded
tabs, which can be caught in grace
fully at the waist or allowed to fall
free, at the wearer's will While in
expensive, the effect of these dainty
mufflers is very pleasing, particularly
where worn by SLENDER willowy wo-
man, but there are other collarettes-
thousands of them. Many are pretty,
and few otherwise. Every taste can
be satisfied, and 1t Is not necessary to
empty the pocketbook in order to pos
sess oneself of dainty and artistic
throat protector.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
The Diving Spider.

There is nothing new in the diving
bell. Long before man thought he in
vented it, the water spider knew all
about it.
The water spider shins down reed,
dragging his diving bell with him, and
anchors 1t under water on level keel,
so that the air it contains keeps the
water out.
When this air becomes foul, the spi-
der swims to the top, captures bubble
with a fiirt of its tail and carries 1t
down to the bell for future reference.
There the spider lives in snug COM
fort and no storm disturbs his lowly
home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
CHAMPION Singer.

A London paper says that an ada
tant In the Salvation army ~
achieved the remarkable feat Of si8f.
ing So hymns in 50 minutes. The o.
casion on which this record was made
was called singing battle" He be.
gan with II Will Follow jesus" an4
hymn after hymn followed swiftly
When he reached the Doxology, after
singing eight extra hymns, he was two
and a quarter minutes ahead Of the
stipulated time. Whom he finished no
shouted, "Bless the Lord; I've broken
the record"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
Silence of philosophy.

The story goes that Mrs. Carlyle ven-
tured up to Carlyle's sublime garnet"
with her needlework one day, but be-
fore long her husband drew attention
to the noise which she made with her
needle. Folding her hands idly upon
her lap, she sat motionless, but pres
emily the silence was broken by tho
voice Of the philosopher. Jane" said
he. II can hear you breathing" AS
Mrs. Carlyle found 1t inconvenlent to
abandon this natural process, she was
forced to give up all attempts at bear
ing her husband company in his study.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
knee and pressed the little head close

knee and pressed the little head close
to him.
Mrs. Howard went upstairs. They
heard her hum strain from popular
song as she went along the corridor.
A smart gown had just arrived from
the modiste, and she wished to try 1t
on.
"Am not good?" repeated the child,
when the steps died away.
you are very good, Star-eyes." And
his heart ached with the old dull pain,
as he thought of those other eyes, 80
like these looking into his; and with
the memory Of that other face came
shreds Of conversations, confession
Of love, promises, and in swift sue
cession the happy scenes Of one short
year-and then-a tiny, motherless
creature lying in his arms.
Star felt herself being drawn in a
closer embrace, and, as If by quick
impulse, put her slender arms about
his neck and buried her face in his
shoulder. So the child and the father
sat by the fire, thinking. She was so
quiet that he thought her asleep.
"Star-eyes," he whispered, half to
himself, and instantly the little face
was lifted to his, "of what are you
thinking?"
Papa, people talk when they do
not speak-sometimes. l have heard
peoples minds when they were still.
Now listen. 1 am going to tell you
something"
She ran to the piano, and with one
hand touched few notes over and
over, and they said, with perfect clear
ness, Come to me, papa, come to me-
He rose and went over to the piano.
A rare, sweet smile TRANSPORTED her
odd, little face, and as he lifted her up
in his arms she said, 81 knew you
would come, papa. Mamma won't let
me call her so. She says 1t drives her
half crazy, but I knew you would
comet Then, as If afraid of her own
power, she cried out piteously, "Oh,
what is it, what is it,!
A girl looked out of lace-curtained
window on Fourth street. 1t was a
chilly February day, but the afternoon
sun threw the pictures of the leafless
trees upon the pavement A few chill
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

dren were racing up and down, laugh
ing shrilly. The scene contrasted I'M
favorably with the one within. From
out the adjoining room came the
tinkle attending the serving Of after
noon tea, and the medley of voices
characteristic of the gathering of So
ciety women over the cups. The girl
had felt out Of place and had stolen
away from the unbearable gossip. She
felt that curious sense of loneliness, at
such times, feeling of being absent
from ones own land, longing for
something undefinable.
mo one understands me-" she had
said once to a girl, "and do not I'M
derstand myself. I have such strange
ideas sometimes that I grow fright
ened and wonder why l am different
from other girls. Is this the way peo-
pie feel, wonder, when they go mad?"
And her companion had left with the
impression that Star Howard was, if
not slightly mad. the strangest per-
son she had ever known.
The girl looked up at the blue, blue
sky and noticed tiny white cloud in
it, seemingly motionless. 1t seemed
as lonely as If it were lost. The poor
little baby cloud! She wanted to 60
to it, and comfort it, and the wish
seemed to draw her away from the
earth.
A familiar voice brought her back
n ho
curtains parted, and slender, gray
gowned figure in the opening. The
sweet, smiling face held a world of
tenderness for the girl fastening to
her.
May" she cried, 81 wanted you,
and did not know it! That is why I
have felt SO strangely alone today"
Il have come to say good-by, STAR"
said the young woman. 81 go to Aunt
Isabel's tomorrow, and the wedding
takes place in June, and then we go
abroad"
Star frightened the grasp of the little
hands within her own. and her eyes,
her wonderful eyes, shone with what
must have been tears.
"Then you are sure that you will be
happy" she began, earnestly. Hush,
Starr" and a soft kiss enforced the
light command. "You have gone over
that same speech dozen times before,
and it hasn't had the slightest effect.
SO you had better wish me JOY Some
day, when your prince comes, I shall
punish you by repeating that very
speech of yours. I have heard 1t so
often that 1 cannot forget"
ooh, May, it hurts me so to have you
say such things! 1 know only too
well how odd and ENJOYABLE I am.
think God as given me my few talents
to take the place Of those other things
dear to a girls heart. So I will wish
you joy, my dear, sweet friend. We
may meet in some Anticipated spot in
the Old World. have promised papa
to drop my studies and take UP the
role of society girl abroad this sum-
mer."
IT am glad, glad" said her friend,
ooh, Star, learn to be hap
py! God teach you, dear! Good-by."
One long silence, while Star held her
to her heart, and then the girl fed to
her room and cried until the darkness
dropped down e'er the city, as the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
PATENTS.

Higdon, Fisher and Thorpe, (Regis.
tration No. 2037, Patent Lawyers, Dia-
mond Building, Junction Main and Del
aware Sts., Kansas City, NO., report
the following list of patents for the
week ending Dec. 10, 1898, TO inventors
living in Missouri, Kansas and Ne
braska Tel. 1912.
MISSOURI
Lcander Bartholomew, Wichita;
George F. Briggs, St. Louis; sample
shoe case.
Charles A. Brown, assignor to
Mound City Paint and Color Co., St.
Louis; paint-agitator.
4 Willard e. Brown, Kansas City;
cooking utensil.
Henry c. Fehrlin, St. Louis; purify
ing acetanilid.
Henry G. Fehrlin, st. Louis; making
acetanilid.
Louis Frederitzi, Maxville; clothes
brush.
John NJ. Gray, assgnor to w. f. d.
Goforth, Iberia; kitchen cabinet.
Francis nj. Greenup, st. Louis;
globe-holder
Rolla w. Hess, st. Louis; punching
bag.
Robert Lincoln, st. Louis; submarine
boat.
David L. Max, Houston; line-holder
William Ii. Pike, Jr., assignor to
American Arithometer Co., st. Louis;
calculating machine.
Morse b. Schaffer, assignor of one
half to c. ii. Howard, st. Louis; hand
car.
T,,1;,,, T rl,o,x,o ,ea;r,or &c eorap-
teen -twenticths to A. NJ. l.. Miller, c.
p. Brod, L. V. Panhoff and j. Potzner,
Kansas City; electric motor.
Brown Tobacco Co., st. Louis; trade
mark for plug, twist, smoking and
fnc-cut tobacco.
KANSAS
William III. Barr, Wichita, alternat-
ing air pressure system.
Harvey II. Draper, assignor to T. B.
Murray, Arkansas City; picture litter
and hanger.
George c. Flagg, Liberal, assignor of
one-half to e. Carter; cornplanter.
Orion A. Little, Oxford, automatic
wagon brake.
Fremont b. Shackelton, Erie, car
rier for bicycles.
NEBRASKA.
mis- .. EInert, Oihand, iochihS
clasp.
John A. Rost, Axtell, link valve
gear
Total issue of Dec. 10, 1898.
Patents. ................... fos
Designs. ................ 30
Trade Marks. 80
Labels. ................. D
Prints. ............ l
reissues ................ L
Total. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4oc
A copy of any patent in the above list
will be furnished on application for 25
cents.
Send for price list and catalogue free.
Please mention this paper.
1t is bit strange, and yet few peo-
pie in lifetime find as many articles
as they have lost.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
VERY LOW RATES.
via the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railway.

Via the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railway.
Semi-monthly excursions to the
Southwest. The greatest opportunity
to visit Texas, the empire state of the
union, unparalleled as to resources and
products and with an area exceeding
all the Eastern and Middle states. The
statistical reports Of products as COM
piled by the commissioners Of Texas
Indicate this section as having the
greatest possible advantages in its
mild and equable climate and in the
variety and productiveness Of its soil.
For further information, descriptive
pamphlet and dates of excursions, ap-
ply to Geo. X. McNutt, d. P. A., Kan
aas City. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

A. B. Stickney, president of the Chi
cago Great Western Railway, has re-
ceived the following cable from Lon
don: London, December Z, 1898. A.
B. Stickney: Reported here that At
Gibson, Topeka & Santa Fe and Rock
Island & Pacific have given notice OF
boycott against Chicago Great Western
Railway. Is 1t true, and what will 1t
amount to-" The following is A. B.
Stickney's answer: Their last boy
colt increased the west-bound business
Of the Chicago Great Western Railway
to Kansas City from less than four TO
more than ten per cent. Too early to
say how profitable the present boycott
will be-"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
Tho Worlds Supply of Wheat.

An English expert claims that the
wheat producing soil OF the world 10
unequal to the strain put upon II
Even now when the food supply is an
pie, thousands die because their die
ordered stomachs fail to digest thu
food they take. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters strengthen and tone up tht
and digestive organs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
There Tn a Cla,, OF Pcop,e

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed In all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place Of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress, and but few can tell 1t from
coffee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink 1t with
great benefit. Is cents and rs cents
per package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAND.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
His Difficulties.

Foreigner-Vot you moan ven you
say I learn de langwich like big
ghost? Native American-That isn't
what / said. l said you were learning
It In great shape. Foreigner-Vell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
How She Keeps Warm.

The Princess Of Wales possesses fur
garments to the value Of $4,000. An
expert furrier is charged with the duty
of overhauling these periodically, and
great care has to be taken to keep
them free from moths.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

SI1lLD ctOOu
stween the lace nets
at the window Of
the stone house,
looking out at the
W e t, shivering
trees and the heavy
rain droppi n g
down upon the
beaten yellow grass
and old leaves.
The houses on the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

About quarter of the people in
Paris live in apartments. Perhaps the
Americans ought to stop copying
France in this bad particular.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

"A simple go-between am I.
without a thought of pride;
/ part the gathered thoughts OF men,
And literally divide.
I set the soul of Shakespeare free,
To Millions thoughts give liberty,
Bid Sidney speak with freer speech,
Let Spenser sing and Taylor preach.
Though through all learning swift glide,
No wisdom doth with me abide"
If you can solve the foregoing, and
send the correct answer to George H.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way. Old Colony Building, Chicago, to-
gether with a two-cent stamp, he Will
send you what it calls for.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

The new name for the man who
throws banana peel on the sidewalk
is bananarchist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

, An Arkansas debating society had
for discussion, Resolved, that gee
whillikins' is profanity" and the
affirmative won.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

"Eat and drink with friend, but do
not trade with him." says Turks b
proverb.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

Garlic first came from Asia, and 10
still has the habit of going great
way, even in small quantities.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

, TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
2tc The genuine has L. b O. on each tablet
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

A man does not even have to be q
Christian Scientist to think well OF
himself
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

We will forfeit 81, 900 IL any of our pub.
nshed testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. THE RIso Co., Warren, Pa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup
For children cethng softens tine gums, reduces ina
nation allays pain. wind collie IS cents bottle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

A st. Louis belle calls her ri val
who married rich, doodle ess."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23

1t is bit strange, and yet few peo-
pie in lifetime find as many articles
as they have lost.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-12-23
A STUDY OF ONE STAR.
By Mau6e d. v. Krake.)

. CHILD stood be-
W .fween tho lace nets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-04
Sn,in Purchases Cruisers.

LONDON, March 4.-Spain HIS pur-
chased two cruisers which the Arm
strones have been building for Brazil,
the Amazonius and sister ship, I'M
named, of 1000 tons each, 23 knots and
10 guns. Spain is also negotiating for
and will probably secure two cruisers
of a similar type which have been
building in France for Brazil. The
Amazonius is ready for launching
and her sister ship will soon
be ready. The Spanish govern
ment is also endeavoring to secure
guns and large supplies of ammunition
in England and on the continent for i'm.
mediate USE The government of Spain
seems to have funds, for it is understood
to be paying large part of the pur-
chase money in cash and giving good
security for the balance, these being the
only terms upon which the Armstrong;
would deal. Some weeks ago Spain at
tempted to purchase ships and supplies
in England on credit from promi-
nent firms having close relations
with the gouernmeDt, but after
inquiries the firms refused to give
credit. Since then Spain has raised
funds from unknown sources. Diplo-
mates in London express the belief that
French 6nanciers are helping the Span
ish government. 1t is known that
Spain is trying TO purchase three other
ships which are being built by the
Armstrong;; but she has not yet sue
ceeded in making bargain, conse-
quently there is still time if the United
States wishes to forestall her.
The United States could also fore
stall Spain in the purchase OF other
ships building in Eogish and CONT
mental dock yards. While Chill denies
that any of the ships ordered for that
country are for sale, it is believed By
naval constructors that Chili's best
cruiser, the O'Higgins, which is just fin
ished, could be purchased.