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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
PARTIALLY RECOGNIZED.
SPANIARDS SHOT WOUNDED.
The Dressing Station at the Bloody Ford OF
San Juan.


As the wounded lay under the low
Sheltcrlng bank at the ford of the san
Juan during the charge up the hlll
the bullets came singing incessantly
by, with a sound something Ike the
quick momentary hum of large mos
quito, clipping the leaves from the
trees in their flight, and allowing them
slowly to futter down in the faces OF
the mon; then splashing into the creek
would bury themselves in its bed. AT
times they fell so thickly for short IN
tervals that it appeared as though II
were raining. To vary the excitement
an occasional shrapnel would come
tearing through the trees above US
smashing limbs, and dropping splint-
ers and branches all about us. Men
coming up the road from the rear 10
join the firing-line were frequently
wounded right in the creek Whlle
crossing it, and it was often necessary
to wade out and get them before they
drowned, as many of them surely
would have done otherwise. Now ana
then a wounded horse would plunge
through the station; and one poor apl-
NAL, bleeding profusely from his SIDE
dropped half way across the creek,
and drowned and blcd to death sim
ultaneously. His struggles to gam
footing and keep his head above water
were pitiful to see. A number OF the
staff and field horses were killed close
by the station. Some dropped dead III
their tracks; others, frantic plunged
and broke their haltcrs and disappear
ed in the brush to die. To add to the
| feeling of insecurity about this place,
/ it was but very short time before
shots very close at hand were heard
from time to time, and bullets 1ell
among US, apparently from above and
behind us. There was no natural pro
lection from that side, and the only
solution of this problem that we could
arrive at was that we were being shot
/ at from the trees. There were sew
eral very large ones with dense foli-
age close by. Such, we found after
wards, was really the case. We were
! being made targets of by the Spanish
rp-shooters. 1t was quite tash
to reassure the wounded that they
were i'll no danger where they were II
they would only lie quietly. After the
first shock of this discovery, many o
the injured passed the time watchln;
the trees to determine if there were
any signs of life in them, and occa
sionally pointed out to one anothe
what they thought were living being
hidden in the foliagc.-Captain GeorS
J. Newgarden, in Harpers Weekly.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
REBELLION IN THE sAMOAs
Fighting Between the Rival Kings
Forces Causes Much Bloodshed.
ElD SCENES OF DISORDER At APIA.
American and English Consuls Acting in
Accord-German Consul Led in the
Rebellion international Complica-
tions May Arise.

Samoan advices received ut AUX
hnd N. e., say that Chief Justice
Chambers on December 81 declared
Mslietoa Tanus to have been elected
King in succession of the late King
Maietoa. The chief, justice also an
uounces that Tamasese has been
elected vice king. Chief Mataafa was
| disqualified.
The consuls of the United States
and Great Britain and the captains of
the German warships Fake and the
| British warship Porpoise met tho Ger
man consul, who refused to recognize
Maietoa Tanus and declined to CO.
Operate in the dispersal of the Same oans,
|vho thereupon assembled in large
|numbers at Malinu, armed themselves
and surrounded the municipality.
|Naietoa Tanus and Tamasese mus
tered about 1000 men, well armed,
but supplied with defective ammuni-
|iioa The British and American con-
|suls endeavored to avert hostilities,
but they commenced on January l.
|Aaletoa Tanus and Tamasese fought
|bravely, but but 500 of their follower,
we're captured. Then, disheartened
bnd outnumbered, the two chiefs
Bought refuge on the British warship,
|and their followers sought protection
|under the guns of the Porpoise.
Flataafa's loss was sixty-one men killed
bnd wounded and Malietoa Tanus lost
Twelve men killed and wounded.
The foreign residents were placed
fnder the protection of detachment
n men belonging to the British ship,
Pnd Chief Justice Chambers and his
hmily went on board of her.
The followers of Mataafa looted and
Prned Apia, destroyed tho planta-
ions, and pillaged considerable in the
Ountry.
The consuls later decided to recog-
llze Mataafa and his chief as the pro-
|slonal government pending the re-
|eipt Of instructions from the powers.
Rewards DR.. Rafael and the German
pnNl closed the supreme court, de-
laing that the power was vested in
pen. The British and American con-
ls then appealed to the captain OF
b British warship Porpoise, who
nded force of bluejackets, and
hIef Justice Chambers, under their
uard, took his seat.
The American consul issued proc
matlon claiming that the Berlin
ealy had the same force as law of
pngress, and that an insult to the SUI
feme court of Samoa is, therefore,
lulyalent to an insult to the govern
ent at Washington.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
An Alabumian IIonored.

When the United Mine Workers OF
America reconvened Tuesday the tel
lers appointed to hold the annual
election of officers announced the fol-
lowing result President, John Mitch
ell, of Indianapolis; vice president, T.
Il. Lewis, of Indianapolis; secretary
treasurer, w. G. Pearce, of Indianap-
oils; executive board, Fred Dilcher,
of Jacksonville, o.; II. S. Stephenson,
of East Bank, W. Va; Edward Mckay,
of Buena Vista, Pa. VIM. R. Farley,
of Pratt City, Ala; James Boston, of
Duqueoit, ILL.,. George w. Purcell. Of
Terre Haute, Ind.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
THREE CIIARRED BODIES.
Lives Lost in the Burning of the Steamer
Ouachita.

Lives Lost in the Burning of the Steamer
Ouachita.
Out of the remains of the steamer
Ouachita, which burned at the Mem,
phis wharf early Thursday morning,
the charred remains of three persons
have been taken. Present identified
ton of the bodies is purely circum.
stantial, but they are believed to be
those of DR.. Murray, of Greenville,
Miss, and Mr.. and Mrs. Keck. DIR.
Murray was we'll known to the officers
of the lost boat, and they are reason
ably certain that he lost his life in en-
deavoring to save pair Of fine horses
he had aboard. Keck is supposed to
have lost his life trying to save that OF
his wife, who was hemmed in by the
flames.
The boat and cargo are complete
loss. Valuation of the steamer is
given as $4,000, with insurance OF
$21, 900. The contents, chiefly grain
and hay, were worth $15, 200; insur-
ance, if any, not known.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

Colonel Hay, our new Secretary OF
State. was. when a boy, a regular at
tendant of the Presbyterian Sunday
school at Warsaw, Ill.
The Sunday school lessons partly
consisted of committing to memory
Bible verses, and to attain supremacy
in this created quite a rivalry among
the scholars. John Hay was sure to
come out ahead from two to five an
swers, sometimes more, causing those
of his comrades who were always be-
hind him to regard him with envy.
Consequently, when some of those
boys heard that John had to wash
dishes and do the churning for his
mother, and, more than all, that he
wore an apron while at these duties,
his jealous comrades fairly crowed!
One morning it was agreed by his
comrades to get him out of doors
while he had his apron on, and humili'
ate him by having two or three girls
whom he rather liked ask him Ques-
tions in regard to his housework.
Young Hay came out to where the
boys were, and answered the questions
by saying that he washed dishes as
his mother taught him; and then with
twnkling eyes, he gave the dishpau
which he had with him tremendous
fling, contents and all, drenching who
ever happened to be near enough, and
laughing loudly, ran into the kitchen.
Hay and his big apron We're never mo-
Tested after that.-Christian Endeavol
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
PERSONNEL OF COURT
winch Is to Try Commissary-Genera'
Charles II. Eagan,

- w Aiy SOHm1S5Ary-Genpra
Charles p. Eagan.
The detail for the courtmartial which
is to try Commissary- General G. p
Eagan on charges growing out of his
statements before the war investi-
eating commission, in which he se
yerely attacked General Miles. has
been made public at the war depart
ment. The court is made up of thir-
teen army officers, of whom Major
General Wesley Merritt is at the head,
and judge advocate, and it will meet
IN Washington on Wednesday, the
10th instant, or as soon thereafter as
practicable. Following is the detail
for the court: Major-G General Wesley
Merritt, U. S. A.; Major-G eneral
James +. Wade, U. S. A; Major
General Matthew G. Butler, U. S. ";
Malor-General Samuel B. M. Young,
U. 5. "; Brigadier- General Royal I.
Frank, U. S. "; Brigadier- General
Alexander G. New. Pennington, U.
S. A; Brigadier- G General George M.
Randall, U. s. "; Brigadier General
Jacob Kline, U. s. "; Brigadier-
General Richard Combs, U. S. ";
Colonel Peter G. Gaines, corps of en-
sineers; Colonel George L. Gillespie,
corps of engineers; Colonel Charles r..
Suter, corps of engineers; Colonel
Francis L. Guenther, Fourth artillery;
Lieutenant Colonel George b. Davis,
deputy judge advocate general, Judge
advocate of the court.
The court is empowered to proceed
with the busi:.ess before it with any
number Of persons not less than the
minimum number prescribed by law.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

COUNTY DIRECTORY,
Chancery and Circuit Clerk N. Batsonn;
Sheriff, w. 7. Scott; Treasurer, j, l..
Strahan; Assessor, G. w. Bilbo Superin-
tendent Of lucltion, II K. Rouse; Sur
veyor, A. j L1duer.
Chancery Court, Second District.eChancel'
lor N. c, Hill. Regular terms, first Moa-
day in January and July, SIX days.
Circuit Court, Second District-Judge 7. A,
Wood Regular term., third Monday in
April and October. Walter a. White,
District Attorney.
supervisors-J A Moody President, G W
Smith, Williams, w e Stewart, A
II Smith.
CHURCHES
Methodist-Rev w H Huntley, pastor.
Services first aud third Sundays in each
month Sunday school $50 n m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Baptist Church-Rev W B Holcomb, pastor
Services sec md and fourth Sabbaths,
Sunday school 10 a m. Prayer meeting
Thursday nirht
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Motorman Killed and Two Injured.

Sunday morning two cars of the
rapid transit electric road in Nash
Vile ran into each other heads on in
dense fog in West Nashville. Motor
man Dennis Dosier was killed, Motor
man Hooper was fatally injured aud
Motorman Brooks was seriously in
;ured. Both cars were running at
hioh speed to make switch and the
dense fog prevented them from seeing
ahead.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
German Consul Condemned.


A later dispatch from Auckland, N.
\ says the British and American con-
Plls were compelled to force the doors
inc supreme court at Apia, Samoa,
Which the German consul had estab-
FFled himself, and to push him into
! street.. All parties at Apia, the
|Spatch continues, unite in condemn
\ the German consul for the fighting
Ilch has taken place between the
pal Kings. 1t is pointed out that in
pia1ion OF all agreements, the consul
Fompanled Mataafa's forces when
/ Claimant invaded the town and
(.oafaged the opposition to Mailetoa
hnus.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
: cAslELLANo's COMPLAINT.

Dhnn
"' OF santa Clara Province Murder
ing Ex-Spanish Soldiers.
\ lAsANA, ) General Jiminez Castella-
ao ,ofmer captain-general of Cuba,
oo ovomplained to Governor General
H. 'Ae mat the Cubans in the prov
n Santa CLARA are numbering
N. a'Sn ex-volunteers. He says that
sar men have been killed in one
4 : ..;s Inc governor-general, reply
s;os I; ,ala ~ he had referred the matter to
,srn ~. ,ueneral John @. Bates, military
,rs nor OF the department of Santa
Fssn.a @ with direction that prompt
Silts es - DO taken to punish the
niiIs. H. aua prevent the recurrence OF
| ~sSs
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Warships to Go.

Inc navy department has prepare d
Psfs Tor the cruiser Philad elphia to
,eed to Samoa at once to represent
united States interest there. The
ussdeiphia is due at San Diego next
aaay from Asapuco. Meanwhile if
\ vessel more quickly available can
,oana' one of Dewey's feet for in
uce' 1t will be ordered at once to
| upa m to answer the urgent appeal of
/ united States consul there.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
A Negro Cremated.

A small cabin near Oxford, Ala,
was destroyed by fire Thursday and
Jake Hawkinson, colored, who lived
alone in it, was cremated. Hawkin,
son is known to have had money, and
it is thought that he was killed ana
robbed and the house burned to con-
ceal the crime.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Sheriff Lumpkin Wounded.

Sheriff Lumpkin, of Dallas county,
Ala, was shot and seriously wounded
last Thursday while attempting to ar
rest Charlie Nelson, colored, who had
escaped from the county Jail some
time ago. Nelson was under sentence
to hang for the murder of Shelly Sum-
ner, which occurred more than a year
ago.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Mrs. George Indicted.

Inc grand jury at Canton, O., has
| Eurnea = y true bill against Mrs. An
- deorge for numbering George
y oa4'on. The indictment is for the
= aegree and the penalty is death
s.ectrocution. Saxton was a BROTH
VI Mrs. William Mckinley.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Fatal Accident at Meridianville.

A fatal accident occurred at Merid-
anville, Ala, few days since. Outs
Burwell, 14-year-old boy, son of
James d. Burwell, was picking cot
ton, when a friend approached with q
new gun. Burwell was eager to ex-
anime it and when he looked down
the barrel it went off and killed him
instantly.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
A Queer Suit.

A woman has brought suit in the
Municipal Court of Boston to recover
$500 damages from a baking company
because while passing along the street
she "was struck by an egg, dropped
or thrown from the building of the
defendant, and had her garments
destroyed" She further alleges thsi
..the egg was set in motion by tLe
negligence of the company's servants
engaged in the discharge of its bust,
ness"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

BESIDE him. He was about to retire,
when the gentleman said:
"Go ahead; am interested in this
job"
"Why 2" asked the astonishsA
burglar.
because l have lost the key. If
you can got the safe open, will
make it worth your while.
PARTIALLY RECOGNIZED.
Aunt Hetty. That thing that Sue
Harkins is playin' on the pianner is
"Home, Sweet Home" with variations.
Couldn't yer tell it?
Uncle Hiram.-I kin only tell the
variations.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

Montgomery will build an Audito-
rum. All but So, 600 OF the money mas
been subscribed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Shooting Ncar MontcNallO.

A shooting scrape occurred near
Montevallo, Ala, Monday between
Yammie and Bonnie Booth and Newt
Howard, in which Howard was killed
and Bonnie Booth seriously injured,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
Cession of Philippines.

The Spanish cabinet has decided to
submit bill to the cortes sanctioning
the cession of the Philippines before
presenting the peace treaty for ratifi-
cation.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Juniper Lodge No. 267.
r. E. Wilkinson, c. G.
r. 7. Lawless, Clerk.
Meets every second and fourth Monde
nights.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
CITY DIRECTORY.

CITY DIRECTORY.
Mayor-D, F. Archer.
Treasurer-W w. Strahan.
Clerk-R. H. Reeves.
Marshall. w. Ford.
Board of AldermeD-W. T. Scott, N. Bat
son, j M. Thornhill, j. A. Moody, J. S.
Moody.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
SECRET SOCIETIES,
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
sherand Byrd Lodge, No. 353, +. & A. NJ
Rev. w. w. Mitchell, w. M.
H. II. Bilbo, Secretary.
Meets every second Saturday at O'Clock
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26


The promise of long life and afluence.
If through some gypsy strain she
reckons dear
Her reputation as a prophecies,
Then by her pleasant art may she
divine
That it is thrice secured if she will
clear
My way to all felicity with eyes"
In answer to small request OF mine
A BARGAIN SALE.
''Cordelia is selling everything to
go abroad again"
"She is ?"
eyes; she offered to sell me her
bicycle and her engagement to Mr..
Jimp."
ONLY GOOD FOR ONE THING.
First Boy-'Is that good house
dog ?"
Second Boy-"No."
GOOD bird dog ?"
"No."
"Good for rabbits ?"
"No."
"Knows some tricks, perhaps ?"
"No."
"What is it good for ?"
"Nothin', only to take prizes at
shows
HOW IT HAPPENS.
Little Nephew-"Uncle, what
makes cynics of people ?"
Old Uncle Grout-"When a man is
n cynic it is because he has had ex-
perience; when a woman is cynlc it
is because she hasn't"
PROBLEM.
"Why is it," they asked, "that ou
let your husband have his own way in
everything ?"
Because, she replied, II like to
haye some one to blame when things
go wrong"
MARKED DOWN.
She-Oh, Just look at that police
man Isn't he just too lovely for any
thing?
He-Really, I fail to see anything
attractive about him.
She-Why, just look at his badge
-9S. He's just marked down from
81, I'm sure.
CORRECTION.
"The railroad engineer, said the
smart boarder, must be happy
man. He whistles at his work. -
Begging your pardon" said the
Cheerful Idiot, prompt to crush all
possible rivalry, ''he works at his
whistle.
HER MISTAKEN COMMENT.
vainly the landlord tried to carve
the chicken.
The impudent boarder arose hal
from his chair to get better view o.
the affair.
"Rubber p said the landlady sar
.castically.
SUGGESTION.
First Burglar. Did you see de
"ad" NV dat big jewelry house?
wish l could break in dere some night.
Second Burglar. Well, if you do,
you might leave some word mention
in de name Nv de paper where you
saw de "ad."
A MUCH NEEDED RECIPE.
''Muggins called up his first wife
at the seance last night, and what dc
you think he said to her %
Goodness knows"
"He told her he wished she would
give his second wife her recipe fol-
mincemeat."
IN OPERATION.
"That motor you are interested in
never worked, did it ?"
"Of course it worked" was the in,
dignant reply. 'It never pulled any
cars or moved any machinery. But
it made money for its owners, and
that's more than most inventions do. -
HIS ARGUMENT.
"You will not be able to sleep well
il YOU eat any more cake, Wlllle,
said his mother.
"That will be good excuse for
sitting up late, answered Willie.
Nevertheless as he reached for the
cake basket again something hit his
knuckles SO sharply that he cried
"Ouch /"
FULLY EXPLAINED,
CITY Boarder-''I notice you keep
big bar of soap outside by the
pump. 1t is for the farm hands, l
presume ?"
Rural Hostess-"Yes, farm hands
and faces.
AN ASTONISHING STORY.
A burglar who was doing neat. Job
on a large safe was horritied on look
ing up to see man standing quietly
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Pine Tree Lodge, No. 96.
W. l, Thames, G. c.
N. Batson, X R. S.
Meets every Friday evening at 5 o'clock.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

Chicago is now talking about |
"Greater Chicago"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
AN AsroN1suINa STORY.

A burglar who was doing neat'Job
on large safe was Mortified on look
ING up to see man standing quietly
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
A SUGGESTION.

First Burglar. Did you see de
cad" NV dat big jewelry house? 1
wish could break in dere some night.
Second Burglar. Well, if you do,
you might leave some word mention
in de name nv de paper where you
saw de "ad.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
CORRECTION.

'"The railroad engineer, said the
smart boarder, 'must be a happy
man. He whistles at his work. -
Begging your pardon" said the
Cheerful Idiot, prompt to crush al
possible rivalry, ''he works at his
whistle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
HOW IT HAPPENS.
MARKED DOWN.

She-Oh, just look at that police
man Isn't he just too lovely for any
thing?
He-Really, [ fail to see anything
attractive about him.
She-Why, just look at his badge
-9S. He's just marked down from
81, I'm sure.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

Vainly the landlord tried to carve
the chicken.
The impudent boarder arose half
from his chair to get better view OF
the affair.
"Rubber r. said the landlady sar-
.castically.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
WIT AND HUM0R.
U2'to.Date Jokes and Witticisms From the
Comic Papers.

Gp-tO-DdtS JOkeS HHu NitilCtSHS TIOm ths
Comic Papers.
PALMISTRY.
She takes my hand with the soft diff
dence
That seems a part Of girlhood and
proclaims
The timorous amateur; then glibly
names
Each line thereon, but holds me in
suspense
A sweet long while before she can
commence
The oracle's delivry. Like twin
flames
Her cheeks burn up when finally
she frames
The promise Of long life and affiuence.
If through some gypsy strain she
reckons dear
Her reputation as prophecies,
Then by her pleasant art may she
divine
That it is thrice secured if she will
clear
My way to all felicity with Eyes"
In answer to q small request of mine
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26

CITY Boarder-'I notice you keep
a big bar of soap outside by the
pump. 1t is for the farm hands, |
presume ?"
Rural Hostess-"Yes, farm hands
and faces."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
A MUCH NEEDED RECIPE.

'Muggins called up his first wifi
at the seance last night, and what de
YOU think he said to her 2"
Goodness knows"
''He told her he wished she woulC
give his second wife her recipe fol
mincemeat.
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{Or as one Of our department
heads put it, MEMS SMALL
NEEDS.
The National tribune., 1899-07-13
Miss Susan Wymai.

Miss Susan Wymar, teacher in the
Richmond school, Chicago, ILL.,, writes
the following letter to DIR. Hartman re-
garding Pc-ru-na. She says: "Only
those who have suffered with sleepless-
ness from over-work in the school-room,
such as / have, can know what n bless
ing it is to be able to find relief by
spending o couple of dollars for some
Pe-ru-na. This has been my expert
ence. A friend in need is q friend in
deed, and every bottle of Pe-ru-na L
ever bought proved good friend to
Inc."-Susan Wymar.
Mrs. Margaretha Dauben, 1914 North
Superior ST., Racine City, Wis, writes:
a. feel SO well and good and happy now
that pen cannot describe it. Pe-ru-na is
every thing to me. 1 feel healthy and
well, but if / should be sick I will know
what to take. 1 have taken several
bottles of Pe-ru-na for female complaint.
/ am in the change of life and i does me
good"
Send for free book written by DIR,
Hartman, entitled Health and Beauty"
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O.