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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23

Mr.. Vim. H. Smith returned lat
M"ndy hlgbt from an tx ended
TRIP through Louisiana aud Texas
WITH his cineograph.
10 sweeten the breath, brighten
the eye, clrai the Complexion ard
insure the natural bloom of health.
Use DR.. N. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
Work on the new school hail is
progressing rapidly under The mau.
agement of Prof. Thames.
Planters c UBAN OIL cures
o asSL'asH . Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheu-
matism and Sores. Price, rs cents.
For sale by j. NJ. Gam.
The following gentlemen are be-
Ing urged TO becone Candidates
for supervisor in Beat 1: W. E..
King ST., Rev. j. E. BiIbo, X. O..
johnson, j. s. Moody and J. NJ.
Bllbo.
A two or three weeks course of
Dr.. NJ. A Summons Liver Medicine
Will 70 regu ate the excretory func
tions that they will operate with
out any aid whatever.
Mr.. w. W. Lambert returned
last week from Ringold. Ga. We
sympatLize with hun ID the death
of his mother which occurred on
the llih inst. and that of his grand
mother which occurred on the fol-
lowing day.
Irregular bowel movements lead
to chronic constipation. Prickly
Ash BitteIs is a reliable system
regulator; cures permanently.
Sold by r. E. Wilkinson.
Mr. e. q. Denniston of Califora
MIA, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. W. Lambert this week.
Cali at j. e. Williams & Co., for
your fresh groceries, candles, nuts,
tObaccos, etc,
Prlckly Ash Bitters for sale at
Hunnicutt & Sievenson's drugst ore.
Beef, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays at j. E. Williams & Co.
A fine assortment of tobaccos,
including the very best vt Rlch's.
Do you like cream bread? Then
Call on -. II. Rich.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23

Pickle pig feet, sausage, lard.
sugar, coffee, rice, hams and all
kinds OF canned goods at the new
store Of j. E. W Williams & Co.
Mr.. J. W. Turner Of Lacey was
a visitor here last Friday,
Mrs. L. @. Cooper, Cadaretta,
Miss, writes: Have used DR.. NJ. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine more than
20 years. l used one package OF
Ze,lin'e, and think DR.. M. A. s.
L. M. far superior.
Fresh keg pickles at Holcomb &
Holcomb's.
Rev. Newton Breland Of Amer,
was In town Friday.
DIR. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medl-
cine by expalling from the body
the excess of bile and acids, im-
proves the assimilative process, pu-
rifles the blood, tones up and
strengthens.
Mrs, j. B. Bedgood left Tuesday
for Purvis.
In the announcement column of
the FREE PRESS today will be
found the announcement OF MT. IL.
j. Parker, as n candidate for re-
election TO the Office of Justice OF
the Peace. in Bea. l of Pearl River
county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party. Judge Par
ker needs no Introduction TO the
voters of Beat One, as his admins
tra,ion of this office IN the past Is
evidence OF his competency, ana
his distribution OF justice has been
without fear or favor. He is we'll
posted In all matters pertaining TO
the office, and has filed it with
credit TO himself and acceptably to
the people. Should he be their
choice for another term, the "ff"lrs
of the Office will be in safe hands.
Gall at Holcomb's for your fancy
groceries.
Fresh bakers bread every day at
the postofice building.
Good cigars, cheroots and tobsc'
co at Holcomb & Holcom6's.
Mr., Ben Hall, broker OF Hat
tiesburg, was here last Friday.
FRUITS, nuts. candies etc.. st the
post office building.
Do you want bicycle: piow'
stove, gun, pistol, shop outnt, NC
/ Cormick mower. steel rake, rio'hg
cult vator, sewing machine, or any
thing else in the line OF hsrd ware var,
or agricultural implements! JUST -
write for prices, to W. s. temple
The Cash Hardwareman, Ha'tles7
burg. Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announc


W. T. SCOTT
10 candidate for the office of Tax
Assessor Of Pearl River county at
tho ensuing election, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized TO announce
e. howard
ms candidate for the off q of Tax
Assessor of Pearl River county at
the ensuing election, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
W. D. WOULARD
90 q candidate for the office of Tax
Assessor of Pearl River county at
the ensuing election, subject TO the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
J. J. LADNER
90 candidate for the office of Tax
Assessor of Pearl River county at
the ensuing election. subject TO the
seton of the Dem ocratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES


Two of the Sth grade girls say
that arithmetic is far more inter-
estlng than "goobergrabbing."
The Mississippi History class
will finish the book this week with
many regrets; for Prof. Thames has
made the recilations so very inter.
esting that not one has thought of
the book as a "bag of bones" as
it is called.
It you have any very difficult
problems to be unraveled send
them to the Weaver,
1t is SAID that Mr.. Ruffin of Jas"
per county, has never missed a
question in history. ''Send US
more like him." is the cry.
The examination in Algebra
nearly killed poor "Scud." He says:
Il am sprised that Fesser should
pose on a fellow in such way. l
would rather have one of dem dar
rebolber, which keeps goin' round
an goin' off, shootin' all the time,
than face one of his examinations
in algebra"
School Girl-Dr. Black of New
Orleans, lectures on Genesis and
Geology. Will you buy a ticket
from me?
School boy-Did you ask If ia
buy ticket for you? OF course l
will, if Prof. Thames Is not Oh the
qui vive.
"Not all can be as great as
Washington, but all can be as
good" was indelibly stamped upon
the minds of the 9th grade Wednes-
day morning.
Mr.. Hopper Price went home last
week. Mr.. Elmer must have gone
10 see his mama, too Jim came
back the worse for wear, for he has
lost some of his auburn hair.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Rouse was
seen near the school house, and it
was thought be was soliciting votes,
but judging from the way he stays
around that pile of lumber and
those workmen, his business Is al
together on a different line, The
questions, "HOw many rooms will
il have, and IN what part of town
will 1t be built?" are on the lips of
some of the young ladies.
The elocution class are taking
lessons in Voice Culture. LONG,
mire Russell seems to think that be
ought to 81; up all ulght in order to
be perfectly sure that he keeps his
chest properly expanded and his
head erect. We are confidant that
his general health cannot fail to be
benefited by this judicious exer-
else of his breathing organs. In
case of heart failure DR.. Ramsey
promises to render his services.
DONOVAN
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23

Mr.. howell Whitsett Of Texas,
~ vlsitsng his sister, Mrs. W. !.
p1AMfAAttN uBiAN TEA cures Dyspep-
Ns~s = sia, Constipation and lndi-
sssaon. Regulates the Liver. Price, 70 cts.
For sale by j. Nj, Gam.
WANTED-sEvERAL TRUsTwoR-
'ny persons 10 this state to manage
our business in their own and near
W counties. It is mainly office woIk
conducted ct home. Salary straight
Jaw 2 year and expenses-definite,
1Sonande, no more, no less salary.
monthly $75 References. Enclose
sslI addressed stamped envelope,
Herbert q. Hess, Prest., Dept: NJ
Vhicago. 1913 oct
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23

Pickle pig feet, sausage, lard.
sugar, coffee, rice, hams ami all
kinds OF canned goods at the new
store Of j. E. Williams & Co.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23

Rev. j. W. Harmon of Pauldin,g.
lev in conducting services at the
Methodist church Saturday and
Sunday, preaching some very in
terestlng sermons. His visit was
greatly enjoyed by those whose
pleasure it was to see and hear him.
A 6ue display of fancy and stick
candies IN exhibition at the cheap
cash family grocery of w. H. Rich.
A lively pugilistlc encounter oc.
CURED on the street Monday eve
Mug between two young gents of
the town. Number of killed and
wounded 0, but the principals we're
ION to that shake of the hand"
A sluggish liver causes drowsi'
ness, le,hargy aud feeling of apa-
thy. DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine arouses the liver and cheer.
full energy succeeds sluggishness.
Mr. and Mrs. j. S. McGehee re.
turned to their home In McLanIln
Monday, after a several weeks stay
in Poplarvllle.
W. II. Rich keeps fresh bakers
bread from Tuesday to Saturday Of
each week. Don't forget this.
Col. j. q. Derby has sold bust
ness lot on Main street to Mr.. II ).
Cottongim, who, it is said, will put
up a brick store some day.
For clear complexion, bright
sparkling .ye and vigorous dlges-
ton, take Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t
puts the system in perfect order.
Sold by R. E. Wilkinson.
Col Derby has commenced the
erection of an office on Main street,
which means that his real estate
husint IS is increasing.
Mr.. W. e. Law, Jolly citizen OF
the county, passed through town
Sunday enroute to Mississippi, City,
where he went 10 attend Federal
court.
| Mr.. j. NJ. Gam spent several
days ia New Orleans this week.
Read the new homestead notices
in today's paper.
Notice the change IN Humphreys
advertisement today.
Keep an eye on that Feather
stone bicycle. II is strictly IN the
lead for 1899.
| Dr. Black, of New Orleans Chris
tan Advocate, will lecture at the
court house tonight. Don't fail TO
hear him.
| Bruce Breland visited the Cres>
cent City Monday.
Mr.. r. L. Stevenson visited home
folks at Nicholson Sunday.
Mr.. j. j. Moore and Harmon
Holcomb are trying to establish a
circulating library here.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
ANNOUNOEM ENTS.
FOR SHERIFF AND TAX COL.
We are authorized TO announce
]. A. MOODY

j. A. MOODY
"a candidate for The office Of Sher.
a and Tax Collector Of Pearl River
county at 1.-The ensuing election, sub
;set to the action Of the Democrat.
10 party.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. W. BILBO
ga candidate Tor the office of Sher.
Ifsnd Tax Collector of Peel River
county at the ensuing election, sub
;sct to the action of the Democrat-
10 party.
We are authorized to announce
G. Il. HYDE
"a Q candidate for the office of Sher.
ID and Tax Collector of Pearl River
county at the ensuing election, sub
jsct to the action of the Democrat
10 party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
K entuo1y Dew Whisky.

"sTANDARD OF PURITY"
Distilled on the Fashioned the OLD KENTUCKY
DISTILERY, LOUISVILLE, KY.
We inform the public that have appointed the
undersigned Distributors this where at all
you of getting KENTUCKY DEW in
its original purity,
KEN UCKY DEW made from choice selected grain
Limestone Spring Water 1t is highly recommended by
Whkey for the club and sick
Write them for prices of its merits
o. MILLER Sole Distributor Vicksburg, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
FOR SUPERVISOR.

Wo arc authorized u anuouuco
j. A. II. SMITH
asa Candidate TOR re election to the
otica of Supervisor in Beat No. B
OF Pearl River county, subject to
tue action of the Democratic party.
We are authorised to announce
I. v. ENOCHS
as q candidate for the Office Of Su-
pervlsor in Beat No. OF Pearl Riv.
o. county, subject to the action OF
inc Democratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
POSITIONS GUARANTEED.

To Graduates Harris Practical Business College, School
of Shorthand Telegraphy Jackson Miss. We Offer
ing advantages superior the South and extreme
low rates. scholarship $780, Don't think because the
low is inferior work 1t is thorough and on parity
with Beautiful Catalogue sent application
n j. HARRIS, President
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce
PROF. n, X. ROUSE
representative from Pearl River
county at the ensuing election, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce
DIR. 81. II. BILBO
Ina can didate for the Office Of
representative from Pearl River
county at the ensuing election, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
TOWN AND COUNTY.
. O&N. E TINE TABLE.

Thu following schedule went in
"a eject Sunday, Dec, Is, 1898:
M. 1 southbound due 6:2l a, m.
M 8 southbound due 5:42 ?. IN.
M Q northb0und due 9:42 y. M.
M. 4 n0rthbouhd due 1866 n. m.
Nail trains are Nos. 3 md 4.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
SUPERB NTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
We are authorized to announce
q. SULLY SMITH

H. 6OLUI . N u
asa candidate for the Office Of Su-
perintendent of Education of Pearl
River county at the ensuing cleo
ton, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
w. @. ANDERSON
asa candidate for the Office of Sn.
psrintendent of Education of Pearl
River county at the ensuing elec-
lion, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-23
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
We are authorized to announce
81. j. PARKER

asa candidate for re electlon to the
once Of Justice of the Peace in Beat
OF Pearl River county, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
A Lively streak of Mouse.

Several persons standing in front of
a show window on Fourth street
watching a procession of Japanese
mice in a cage as they ran in at one
door Of their sleeping apartment and
out at another with lightning rapidity
became involved in dispute as to how
many Of the animals there were. One
said there were only two mice, while
others thought there We're at least
three.
! They were very active, curious little
animals and, instead of being of the
proper mouse color, were black and
white, marked in large blotches like
Holstein cattle or old fashioned swine.
The holes into and out of which they
ran were close together. and they chas-
ed around so swiftly that it was i'm
possible to count them, for sometimes
there was mouse at each hole and
sometimes one outside and the others
inside, and sometimes 1t appeared as if
there were just one long mouse in a
circle revolving on pivot, with noses
and tails at intervals.
The mad race was kept up for some
time, and finally all the mice disap-
peared as If by magic. One of the spec
tators went into the store and asked
how many mice there were in the cage,
stating that he and his companions had
not been able to decide, as they moved
too quickly to be counted. A clerk said
there was only one mouse, and it was
impossible to count it except when it
was asleep and, seeing a look of in
credulity on the countenance of the
caller, raised the top Of the cage and
showed one little black and white
mouse Nesting on piece of cotton in
a corner.-Portland Oregonian.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19

Who does not know him, with his
goatlike beard, his wispy hair, his gal
luses" of homely cut, his trousers
evolved by the seeming aid of buzz
saw, his voice of an impossible nasal
ity. his speech uneouth, his gestures
ungainly, his greenness amazing? Who
has not seen him on the stage of the
vaudeville farce or outlined by the
overworked caricaJurist? No one.
We are familiar with him from alb
surd hat to ludicrous footwear, and
have been for years. Who sees him on
the streets of northwestern cities to-
day? No one.
In modified form he exists In that
part of the nation which Bostonese are
wont to call way down east" He
also exists to some extent In the New
England that is nearer Boston than
Maine, while from New York and New
Jersey he is not altogether absent.
West of line drawn north and south
through Chicago he is rare-at least as
an indigenous variety.
The passing of the "hayseed' is de-
sirable. AS the farmer becomes more
like him of the city he and his children
will care less for the so called delights
Of metropolitan life, will recognize his
innate and indestructible independence
and will be better satisfied with his lot.
Minneapolis Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19

One of the hardest tests given ap-
plicants who go before the civil service
commission boards of examiners is in
the form of printed matter, which is
to be copied without single change.
1t is said to be surprising to find how
many intelligent people find it impossi-
BILE to properly stand this test. They
can frequently correct errors in Ian
guage which they cannot copy YER
batim.
There was lately an applicant who
showed his aptitude for this work. He
was given a printed page and told to
copy it.
"Want it just like this?" he asked.
"Withoat a change" the examiner
replied.
The man labored. The printed mat
ter was on a white sheet and was
spotless, with the exception of fly
speek on one of its corners. The sheet
the student had was minus blemish
in that particular spot, but when 1t
was turned in there was well imitat-
ed fly speck. There was not flaw in
the work, and he received rating of
100 on that portion of his examina-
ton and today is one of the best and
most trusted employees in the service
of the commission. where he was de-
tailed shortly after taking his exami-
MISUNDERSTANDING Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
The Bottle at Shin Launches,

Down to Charles II's time it was GUS
tomary to name and baptize a ship aft
err she was launched, sometimes a
week or two after The old Tudor
method used for men-ofwnr was still
in use. Pepys' "Diary" shows that.
The ship was safely got afioat, after
which some high parsonage went on
board with a special silver standing
cup" or "fiaggon" Of wine, out Of which
he drank, naming the ship and poured
a libation on the quarter deck. The
cup was then generally given to the
dockyard master shipwright, as a me-
mento.
When did the present usage of NAM
ing and baptizing a ship before she is
sent afloat come in? l trace the last
explicit mention, of the old method to
1864, when the Royal Katherine was
launched (see Pepys). The first men
ton of smashing a bottle of wine on
the bows of British man-of-war that
! have found is in a contemporary
newspaper cutting Of May, 1850, de-
scribing the christening Of II. N. 8.
Magnanime at Deptford. but nothing
is limited that 1t was then q new Gus
tom.-Notes and Queries.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
What President Was Thi.s

One day president of the United
States sent for me. He had been elect
ed to that high Office. but had not yet
been installed.
Il hear" he said, that you have just
come back from Washington.
"Yes."
"Did you go to the White Housef
You did? Well, please sit down and
tell me all about. it. What sort of q
house is It? Howis it managed? How
many rooms are in it? Whereabouts
does the president do his work? And
how did you get In there-how do Wis
itors manage to see the house while q
president and his family are living in
itY
why" exclaimed, you have often
been to Washington! Have you never
visited the White House?"
NO" said he, II have only seen the
outside of it. have never even seen
president or, in fact, any great man.
am so peculiarly constituted that IL
knew the greatest man In the world
could be seen by walking to the corner
l would not walk there. But now
that l am about to make the White
House my home, should very much
like to hear all that you can tell me
about it."-Julian Ralph in Saturday
Evening Post.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
California Excnrs,on 9.

Leaving Washington every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at Io.45 P. M,
via Southern Railway, New Tourist Sleep
ers, personally conducted, go through to
San Francisco without change of cars,
conductors or porters. The route is
through Att anita Montgomery, New Or
leans, Houston, San Antonio, New Mexi-
CO, Arizona and Southern California. The
cars are the very latest pattern of Pullman
Tourist Sleepers, brentwood finish, high
back seats. sixteen sections, supplied with
linen, ETC., same as standard sleepers,
lighted with Pintsch gas, wide vestibule,
double sash, roller curtains, lavatory and
smoking room for gentlemen and two re-
firing rooms for ladies. Three and one
half days to Mexico and Arizona, four
days to Los Angeles and FIVE days to San
Francisco. The Tourist Car fare is less
than via any other route, saving from
Se5. 90 to $50 90 for the trip.
Charles l.. Hopkins, District Passenger
Agent, Southern Railway, S28 Chestnut
ST., Philadelphia. will be pleased to fnrn-
ish all information.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
AReaection on the Inar..

In an address before the Virginia
State Bar association James P. Harri-
son Of the Danville bar told this story
of an eminent judge in Virginia, who
sat on the bench with his feet up be-
fore him, showing his soles to coun-
sci and audience: "The defense had
offered little negro as a witness for
their client, and the commonwealth
attorney challenged the witness as too
young to testify. When the pickanin-
ny had been sworn on the Holy Evan
gelists, he was asked by the common
wealth's attorney what he had done.
4 swared,' said he.
"'And what will happen to you now
If you tell lieY the lawyer roared.
My nanny, she'll whip me-
ais that ALP insinuated the defend
ants attorney.
No, sab. De debble, he'll get me-
"And then the judge took his feet
down. and leaning over the bench with
menacing finger said, Yes, and I'll get
you, too, sirp
when quick as q flash came the
boys ready reply, Boss, OATS jess
what l done said New York Sun.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19

A New England woman is the owner
of hen which appears to choose her
surroundings with a discriminating
eye.
Soon after her present owner ac-
quired the hen she discovered the crea-
lures fondness for stepping into the
house whenever she could effect an
entrance and laying an egg on the
down coverlet which ornamented the
bed in the "best chamber"
One day the hen managed to get in
unobserved during a season of sweep
Ing, and her presence was only dis
covered as she made her way hastily
out of the side door, cackling with tri-
umph. some time later.
AS the best room coverlet had been
out of the way during the sweeping,
the mistress of the house looked about
for the egg which she felt sure had
been laid somewhere. She found it,
after half an hours search. on the
plush mantel covering in the parlor,
where the hen must have sat in state
between a china shepherdess and a
glass vase.
Nothing on the mantelshelf had been
disturbed. although just how the hen
had managed the delicate business will
never be known.-Youth's Companion.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
If it wasn't for the oculist, many of III
would never look our best.

There are some women who seem to be
perennially youthful. The grown daugh-
tiers are companions as well as children
and the color in the mothers cheeks, the
brightness in her eyes, the roundness of
her form, all speak of Astounding health.
What is her secret ? She is at the middle
age of life when so many women are worn,
wasted and faded, and yet time has only
ripened her charms. The secret of this
matronly health and beauty may be told
in the brief phrase, DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. The general health of wom-
an is so intimately related to the local
health of the delicate womanly organs,
that where these are diseased, the whole
body must suffer. 'Favorite Prescription
dries the facilitating drains, heals ulcera-
ton and inflammation, cures female weak
ness and imparts to the delicate female
organs natural vigor and vitality. Wom-
en- who have lost their health and their
beauty have been made robust and
rosy checked" by the use of this marvel.
GUS medicine.