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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Condition of Cotton.

Greenville. The weather in the del
ia has been good for the past two
weeks and the cotton crop is planted
and much of it is coming up. A
rain is needed to bring up the seed
planted during the past few days, as
there is not sufficient moisture in the
ground to cause the seed to germ
mate. The cold season up to last
week has made the planting generally
late, but the crop has been ''pitched y
in good shape, and with seasonable
weather hereafter good crop should
be made.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Mrs. George Was Acquitted.

A verdict of mot guilty." delivered
to the court at Canton O., Friday ac-
quilted Mrs. Anna e. George of the
murder of George d. Saxton, and end
ed her seven months Imprisonment in
jail. The verdict was reached after q
trial of twenty-five days Of active ses-
sions of court, and after twenty-five
and three-quarters hours of delibera-
ton in the Jury room.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Tallapoo.a County still Seized.

A distillery owned by T. L. Clark,
at Camp Hill, Tallapoosa county, has
been seized by the revenue officers on
the charge that two stills were being
operated on one license. The entire
stock, consisting of number of barrels
of whisky, has been shipped to Bir-
mingham and stored in vacant room
in the government building pending
the final disposition of the case.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04

ordered double primary election for the
nomination of all candidates from
United States senator down to beat con
stable. The date of the first primary
was set for July 7, and the second fol
July IA. At the second primary dele
gates are to be elected to county con
vention, which is to convene Aug. 10,
and elect new county executive com
mittee and choose delegates to repre-
sent the county in the state conven-
tion, which meets Aug. 80.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
A,rsr Wants to be Senator.

Secretary Alger, being asked wheth-
ar he will be candidate before the
next Michigan legislature for United
states Senator to succeed Senator Nc
MILAN, replied: ST will say frankly
that I did think if the state should see
fit to send me to the senate would
appreciate the honor, but after all my
state ha, done for me | shall not enter
into any scramble for it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Sixty-Two Miners Killed.

Owing to an inrush of water at the
Kitschura gold mine, near Troizk,
Russia shaft in which ninety five
men were at work collapsed. Sixty
two of the miners were killed and
nearly all of the remainder were So
riously injured.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Petition for whisky Election.

Jackson. The petition for the whis-
NY election in Kinds county now mas
'aough names and was submitted TO
sue board of supervisors Monday. The
piomoters Of the petition are jubilant.
vssr their success. A strong effort VIII
!" made by the prohibitionists to nave
esaough signatures taken from the petl-
Son 70 reduce the total number below
@ sIe requisit one-third of the voters OF
= ,ue county. A warm fight is anticipated
aOin now on, and in case the super
~;, 'SUfs call the election the temperature
WIN be increased.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Steamboat for Pearl River.

jackson. The merchants of jackson
are discussing the advisability of put
ting small steamboat or two in Pearl
river for purposes of commerce. The
stream is readily navigable for such
craft six or eight months in the year,
and steam boat line would bring a
good deal Of trade to Jackson that now
goes through the country to other
points.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04

jackson. AT the meeting of the
Young Mems Business League Friday
night proposition was made by re-
sponsible gentleman to establish large
broom factory in jackson, if the farm
ers in the surrounding country can be
induced to raise broom straw on their
waste ground. He guarantees to take
all that is raised at good prices. The
straw can be grown on red hills AM
waste land that cannot be utilized fol
anything else, and it brings the fancy
price of $50 per ton. The secretary Of
the league was instructed to purchase
a small quantity of the seed for fret
distribution among such of the sur
rounding farmers as can be induced tt
take the matter up.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Runaway Causes an Old Mans Death.

Enterprise, Mr.. William Cross died
Friday at the residence of his son, Mr.
w. A. Cross, about eight miles west
of this CITY, at the advanced age Of
eighty-two yers. The deceased and his
grandson, Mat Cross. We're hauling
lumber few days ago from Carter 5
MILL to their home. and in going dowr
hill the horses became unmanageable
and ran away, throwing the deceased
out, injuring him to such an extent as
to cause his death. The deceased was
a worthy citizen, a member of the Bap-
tist church, and has resided near this
place, in Jasper county, for nearly
fifty years. He leaves several children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His remains were carried to Hickory
Miss, to be buried by the side of his
wife
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
State Land Sales.

Jackson. State Land Commissioner
E. H. Nall makes his report of land
sales for the month of April, showing
that he has sold lands to the amount
of $5,534.91, uhich amount has been
paid into the treasury to the credit Of
the general fund. The sales were
divided as follows: Swamp and over
flow lands, S673.92; forfeited tax
land 81, $780, 90; Starkville University
land, $3.50.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
MISSISSIPPI NEWS NOTES
nolBLe pRlMAR eS ORDERED BY LIN.
COLIN AND ATTAlA.
Runaway Causes Death of an Aged Man
Broom Factory for Jackson-Nsgro Boys
Jump from Moving Train and are Killed
Other Items.
sno. a Woman Through the Heart.

Greenville. Allen ST. Clair, colored,
was lodged in Jail here Saturday,
charged with numbering Ellen Killum,
colored, at La Grange,a a few miles south
Of Greenville Friday night. The wo-
man was shot through the heart. Bad
whiskey and jealousy are said to be the
raI1se
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Mexico's Exports and Imports.

The treasury report shows that IN
eight months of the fiscal year the ex'
norts have increased nearly SO, 900, 600,
and are now at the rate OF $l60, ,oOo, ooo
YEARLY. The imports have increased
some 13 per cent. and are now at the
rate of $9s, 900, 600 (silver) annually.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04

Holly Springs. Warren Berry and
Lee Terrell, two negro boys living
about one mile from the Holly Springs
depot, boarded the 8 o'clock passenger
train on the Illinois Central road Fri
day night and expected to get off at
their homes, near Coal Chute. When
they found the train made no stop at
the chute they jumped off. Warren
Berry was instantly killed, and Terrell
so seriously injured that be died the
next day.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Hobart Slowly Improving.

Vice President Hobart's condition
continues to improve very slowly and
he is still . very sick man.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
COUNTY DIRECTORY,

COUNI4 DlREClOR4.
Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N Batson;
Sheriff, w. T. Scott; Treasurer, ]. L
Strahan; Assessor, G. w. Bilbo; Superin-
tendent of E lucation, H. K. Rouse; Sur
veyor, A. j. Ladner.
Chancery Court, Second District-Chancel
lor N. G, Hill. Regular terms, first Mon
day in January and July, SIX days.
Circuit Court. Second District-Judge T. A
Wood. Regular term, third Monday in
April and October, Waller A. White,
District Attorney.
Supervisors-J A Moody President, W
Smith, P E Williams, W G Stewart,
II Smith
CHURCHES
Methodist-Rev w H Huntley, pastor.
Services first and third Sundays in each
month. Sunday school $50 m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Baptist Church-Rev w B Holcomb, pastor
Services second and fourth Sabbaths.
Sunday school 10 a IN. Prayer meeting
Thurs dav niqht.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
CITY DIRECTORY.

CITY DIRECTORY.
Mayor-D. F. Archer.
Treasurer-W. w. Strahan.
Clerk-R. H. Reeves.
Marshall. w. Ford.
Board of Aldsrmen-W T. Scott, N. Bat
son, j. NJ Thornhil, j. A. Moody, j. S
Moody.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Juniper Lodge No. 267.
r. E. Wilkinson, G. c.
T. p Lawless, Clerk.
Meets every second and fourth Monday
nights
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
Double Primary ordered.

nrookhisven. The Lincoln County
Ismocratic executive committees met
8 sturday, pursuant 70 call, and
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
Sherand Byrd Lodge, No. 1853, F, & A. NJ
Rev W. W. Mitchell, W. NJ.
H. H. Bilbo, Secretary.
Meets every second Saturday at Q O'Clock
p. m.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-04

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Pine Tree Lodge, No. 96.
W. l, Thames, G. c.
N. Batson, K r. S.
Meets every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
ANDERSON DIVORCE CASE.
ordered 20 Pay - Per Week Pending
suit-1s. 70. ssdier Makes q show
ting Court ORDER.

Peter Anderson. tho vegetarian and
inventor 0f pumps, who some time nEo
began divorce proceedings against his
wife, Eliza. appeared before Judge
iIiles today on an order 10 show cause
why he should not be- restrained from
dlsposlng Of his money aud property;
also why he should not hr compelled
To pay something towards the support
Of his wife and family. Anderson h an
odd-looking character IIa wears his
hair very much like a woman. done W
In a sort Of an abbreviated. antlquatrd
chiHnon fashion. lie IL the man nc.
uuHcd Of beating his wife because she
ate meat. after II had been forbidden.
In answer 10 Attorney g. u, Stewart.
who appeared In behalf of Mrs. Ander.
son. the plaintin said he had sold Dor.
tlon Of his stock In the Anderson
Double Pipe water company, but dld
not remember how much he received
therefor. lie ala not receive 1900 and
could not remember whether or not he
received 1850.
you have some money, have you
notf' Inquired MIR. Stewart.
Not much" was the piaintln'a reply,
where do you keep your money q
MIR. Stewart next Inquired.
~ don't keep u anywhefe, because
! amt got any LETT" replied Anderson,
amid much laughter
After being further pressed for nm
answer Anderson said all the money he
had In IN" world was about 81. Alf.
stewart next cnqulred " II was not a
fact that he was supporting another
woman, and the plaintiff answered By
saying that the only money he gave 10
amy other woman was In payment OF
his wash blu, ana he could not remem-
her the exact amounts thus expended
Continuing, Anderson said he expected
70 make money soon from his lnven-
lions and that his stock In the Ander.
son company could not be sold for half
a cent a share.
rs,Anderson was called 10 the stand
and stated she was the mother Of fve
children, two Of whom were out work
Ing, earning ~ each week. Rhe FUR.
ther stated that Anderon'a conduct
toward her had been Of such nature
that she was compelled tn leave him.
~ one time while sick, Mrs Anderson
said, her husband would not allow her
20 eat meat OF any kind.
In Wow u the fact that II was not
shown how much money Anderson
really had Judge Hlles ordered that he
pay his wife s. per week niimony. nena-
lng the hnal determination OF the allt
ana 500 attorneys fees.
Anderson was represented by Judse
u. A. Wilson.
ANSWER AND CROSSE COMPLAINT
This afternoon Mrs. Anderson came
Into court with an amended answer ana
cross-complaint. Defendant denies her
husbands allegation OF desertlon and
by way on efoas.complaint sets out mai
Anderson Tor the past hve years has
been guilty OF gross cruelty towards
her
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
PICKED UP IN
THE DRIVING RAIN
An Unknown Woman Found Lying
on the Sidewalk.
IN A PITIFUL CONDITION
Taken TO the Holy Cros. Hospital by
the Police -sser Identity -
Mystery.

Al nine o'clock last night n young wo-
man Of rather ptepoiscsslng appearance
was found In a state u collapse at the
corner Of West Temple and First South
street by onicer Lincoln and II. u. Pc
tiers. CHE was partially reclining
against the wall In semi-conscicus
state. with hair dishovclcd ana the
rain mercllessly beating down upon her
rcanty attire and unprotected head. she
was an object to strike pity into the
heart of the most cailous. The patrol
man lost no time IN conveying her to
headquarters, where she was made oH
comfortable AZ possible until Dr. Root
arrived. After a ourHory examination
he ordered ner 10 b. sent 10 the Holy
Cross hospital. whittier she was taken
by Ofilcctp Dillon and Lincoln.
Every effort to discover her name or
address was made. but without eject,
as the woman was In scnii-comatosc
state. Someone IN the eympaihlzing
crowd around the stove mentioned the
word baby" Then she save evidence
Of Interest In what was going on around
her and moaned aloud
My baby why, he's dead You
know he's dead. You all know that,
but ! don't want him put In there.
ana I'm 10 Tired don't let me fall. I've
come such a long way 10 Ind him.
Don't put him In there"
II was evident that the woman had
been wandering around In the storm
FOR some time. for her shoes were fun
81 water. and her skirts hedrngHlcd.
Inquiry nt the hospital this morning
ELECTED no further news regarding the
strange patient. the nurse stated that
she. would no, talk and that there was
nothing on her clothes. not even nm In
itinl, that would Fivc a clue to her
Identity, A lady and gentleman called,
M early NJ nine o'clock. nt the hospital
this morning. and apparently knew the
girl. but went away without throwing
amy llght upon the mysterious occur.
renee.
DR.. Root this afternoon stated that
the woman was Frightening up con.
sidctably since she had enjoyed "a good
nights rest. lie diagnnHed the case
~ being ono or aggravated hyateria
Hunerinduccd by mental worry. Re.
Eartiing the Identity ~ the young wo.
man. he stated he was aa much In tho
dark NJ were the rest 81 the people NJ
tho hospital, continuing. he said that
a young man had called az the hospital
this morning and admitted that -
knew the Eiri. but beyond that he
would not talk. neither did he give his
name.
Sergeant Ianney stated that he
thought he knew tho girl BY sight. hav.
ms seen her on tho streets aud else
where. but would not be- positive aa 20
hor Identity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
HEWLETT BROS. co.,

~ hi attitude on dnctrinai matters cx.
pressed IN hiH Christian church IN the
Apostolic Age" ur else withdraw from
the church. Instead ~ modifying hlH
views he declares that he u IN harmony
with Presbyterian doctrines on all
points and cannot Withdraw. The LAM
ruhEc Of the letter IL ~ courteous that
many ~ the conservatives In the ~.
sembly Joined the liberals In applaud
Ing.
DR. Mcuincrts letter IL NJ foiloasi
New York May ~. is9p. 70 the dem
cral Assembly of the Presbyterian
church.
Dear nrcthrcn--A, the meeting OF the
General Assembly held In May. isps.
action was taken IN reference 10 "a
bokk entitled ~ History of Christian
ity In the Apostolic Agr." ~ which
am the author and was communicated
10 me BY tho stated clerk under date
of September -, 1885. Waving NJ this
time all questions Of constitutional
right and order, have thought II prop
~ 10 look upon the action In the iirht
of friendly advice FOR Christian broth
or. In which light indeed, u would
seem that IL must have been looked
upon BY those who Joined In n. ite-
rnfded thus, the action evidently re-
aulrcH no response from me. nor ala
tho assembly Intimate In amy way that
the response was either anticipated or
desired. iiut II u my wish 10 be gov
ernsd entirely BY the spirit ~ Christian
fraternity. and therefore take this op.
portunity 81 Informing the brethren to-
Eethcr IN the nrHt general assembly
since the action was taken. which
have felt u my duty tn he. In view ~
the fraternni counsel offered me.
The action Of the assembly NJ well
~ tho overture Of the pfrsoytcry Of
INlNfHHfITU gaHlUk Au gIHu
based. made u evident that many ~
my positions, together with tho spirit
ana purpose ~ my book. ne whole,
have been seriously mirapprrhonded.
Such INTERPRETATIONS I sincerely regret.
and I wish here cmphatlcaiiy 60 ropu-
date the false constructions that have
been placed upon my hoos In many
quarters. 80 far rs my views are com
ccrned they have been ana remain us
! believe IN accord with the faith OF
the Presbyterian church and Of evan
geliCni chrlstrndom, In all vital aud ra-
srntlnl matters, and ! thefvfor~ cannot
feel that II n my duty ~ even my
right In Justice 10 myself and 60 my
brethren and To- the church 81 our d.
vine Lord and Master In Witch am an
office bearer 60 Withdraw from the min
iHtry ~ the Presbyterian church. In
taking this position, 10 which I am con-
strained by profound sense 81 duty,
I desire a. say that ! recognise CRATE
fully the spirit of christian klndnesu.
which animated those who Joined In the
action 81 the last assembly, and app
prr'igte the devotion 10 tho truth.
which all concern Tor the welfare NJ tho
church iuying Tor the blessing ~
God upon the church universal ana -
petinlly upon that branch " II within
which ! was born and bred and whose
Interests I have most deeply at heart.
I am respectfully aud fratrrnAily.
Yours. A, g. MculFFleitr."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
RAILROAD NEWS.
Chicago. burlington A Quincy Stock.
holders Meet 10 Purchase.

Chicago, May 2o,--A special meeting
81 the Stockholders of the Chicago nur.
llngton A quincy road was held here
Today Tor tho purpose ~ acquiring by
actual purchase a number OF unes
which have heretofore been operated by
the company under lease. There were
hig,2is shares represented. an 81 which
voted In the Affirmative.
The following IN n list Of the roads
purchased Chicago, burlington a
Northern roadH " WISCONSIN aud Min.
neHoihi Chicago, burlington a North.
ern II. u 60. u Illinois. American
central Railway company. Carthage
ana burlington Railway company. en-
cago a Iowa Railroad company. Chlra.
20 ana Rock River Railroad company,
Dixon. Peoria ana Hannibal Railroad
company Dixon and quincy Rniiroa1
company; ualesburg 4 RIO Itaiironi
company ottawa, OHwego q Fox niver
valley, Peoria and Hannibal Quincy
nnd Warsaw, Quincy. Alton and ~
Louis, 81. Louis Rock Island 4 chi.
caHO Nv
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
rmn rmss,n.Nrs nrrumS.
.. Moot Enthusiastically Received In the
Shenandoah VALLEY.

Harrisburg, Va, May 20--'rhe prrsl-
dental train IN being received vnthuHl-
aHtioaily during It's run through the
Shenandoah Valley Ataunton was
reached nt an early hour and there the
train was nidetraoked until 4 "a. M. All
along the road large crowd had col
lectcd and the town was raily decorate
ed with HAYS while pictures OF the
President were generally displayed. A
committee invited MIR. Mckinley 10 adj
dress the assembled crowd, aud pre-
eeded BY band the President was vH-
cortcd 10 the public square, In intro
duelng the President col liorhrcr
said
My fellow citizens OF Rockingham
county;
'"rhe great honor has been assigned
10 me ~ introducing 10 YOU uH frpsl.
dent VI the United States NJ America.
one whom We can call for the
Inst time In forty years the
president Of united coun-
tain ana our pilot. not Just M the pa
iriota ~ the oldon time did George
Washington, an first In war but last
Tot war, ana nTht IN peace
The President replied as follows
Fellow cliizeus. heartily Join with
your speaker IN congratulations upon
united country, We are now han
ply one In purpose and one In patriot
Ism, congratulate you upon the owl
denrea Of prosperity that aru on every
hand, II IN u common prosperity, par
uoipated In by both the North aud the
houth. II now rests upon Ms and those
who follow US 20 see 10 IL that this
union Of states established by the
fathers representing liberty aud Justice.
representing tho highest opportunities
ana blessings, shall not perish from the
earth" loud and prolonged APP
pluuHe1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
OFF For OREGON.


a car load Of nifty boys and young
men i"ft i.ehl this morning bound for
the sugar works at Ia urande. ore,
thiriy-Heyen " the number came from
l.ehi and the others nun sprinevilis.
u VIII BE- remembered that the La
cfande beet growers were last year
crippled for the lack ~ labor Ia proper
" thin the hceir. and that the sugar
factory, In which David Ecclc- 81 Og.
den and T. H. cutler OF tehi are In
ier"sied. suffered In consequence. This
year the growers have taken time by
the forrlnck and contracted Tor cS-
pefienced beet thlnnerH from around
the factory In i.ehl. noyH OF u hre
paid q cents d day young men 81 20
100 per day, all expense and tfannppr.
tation being furnished. They will be-
absent about ok weeks l.ohi has also
been asked 10 furnish car load 81
workers later. for the beet growers nj
Grand. Junction. Colo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20
SAMPLED HIS PANTS.
A Small Dog, u Man with u Knife
aud Frightened Girl.

Last evening a small dog on East
First South street took umbrage at the
pattern of John Almonds pants and
tnnlS a iying arab at the checks. Mr..
Almond. who lives nj 100 North East
Temple street, resented the Familiarity
and with murder In his heart and an
open pocket knife In his hand made u
llliige at the inauiaitlye "tyke;" ~ he
di1 10 he passed n little Girl who was
naturally frightened at the combination
litue dog. immediately a non-oombat-
ant started tho rumor that Almond had
assaulted the girl. the accused laughed
at the fellow and reported the ease to
the police, The edict has now gone forth
that doggies days are numbered, the
same may possibly involve u lawsuit,
IN the meantime chapter one OF the
biography ~ an lnluisitlve yaller dos
Terminates.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-20

a well dressed young man entered
County CLERK DunbaT'a office yesterday
morning and. stepping briskiy up to
the counter Inquired. is this where
you ret marriage licenac7"
This Il the place" answered Deputy
Clerk Hair.
Let me have one. please" said the
young man. rs he began counting out
ne necessary Is.5o In dimes and
Mr.. blair produced the license book
and was about To- inscribc the pro@pcc.
tive rruom'a name IN the ledger. when
a thought struck him, and, turning TO
the applicant, Inquired where his fu.
ture better half was
"oh. she's not feeling very well to-
day." replied the young man, "and
Thought III Sign Tor her and guarantee
she'll marry me"
u don't doubt your word" said Mr..
Hlair. nv he quietly closed the llrenss
book, but Niaaa-w whatever her name II
must be- here IN person and sian along
with You In my presence. ~ In the pres.
once q some other pcrson delegated
with the same authority"
u Hee," said the young man. whose
face by this time had taken on the
color ~ u new red nechtie. I'm so and
get her." SAYING which he vanished
through the door like q streak ~ light.
Ing never stopping until he Got outside
the building.
hon not h. back here again today.
said lilnif.
Why p asked Lafon cumminga.
welt" said georrc. when he sees
the sifl she'ii tell him Friday IL an
uniucky day. anyhow and they Will
he here tomorrow, see II thoy don't"
Blair wns flEht the young man ala
not return vcHtrfdnyl he came back
today accomplished by charming
young lady. They gave their nnrneS
60 Mr.. iilnir not Tor publication. how.
ever bat ~ "a guarantee 81 good faith