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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Quaint servIan Customs.

A quaint custom obtains in Servia
where in some towns it is usual for the
inhabitants to hang dressed doll, and
sometimes two or even three of them
in the principal window of the house.
This indicates that there is living there
a manageable woman, sometimes
more than one, who is willing and
anxious to become bride.
Another Servian custom is that of
hanging small sheaf of grain outside
the house. The superstition is that if
the grain is stolen there will soon be
wedding in the house if the lady
dwelling within is anxious to wed,
the leaf is hung low. quite within reach
Of the sutton, who may possibly be as
anxious to steal it as she is to have it
stolen.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
"pathometer', for wheelmen.

OF the inventing of long-felt cycling
wants there seems to be no end. The
latest of these is an instrument by
which it is easy to record automati-
cally not only the distance travelled by
bicycle, but also the various direc-
tions followed during the journey, and
the hills assembled and descended. The
record of direction is obtained by
means of compass. The needle is
suspended at the top of the 'patho-
METER" as the apparatus is called,
directly above the tape on which the
records are taken.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
UsELEssNEss OF HURRY.
Things to Be Well Done Must Not BE
Hurriediy Done.

Things to Be Well Done Must Not Be
Hurriediy Done.
Time was given man to use and not
to waste it is for rational use, not
foolish abuses. At times it appears
to the reflective mind that we are mis-
taken in our endeavors to crowd into
half an hour what should occupy half
day. Reference is not made to our
hurried habits of eating. SO frequently
made the subject of medical and lay
lectures, but to the general haste
which characterizes the everyday
movements of our people.
In travelling we habitually give
preference to the fastest lines, speed
being the one grand recommendation
to one competing line over another.
The humiliation Of time and space is q
modern boast, of which. perhaps, alto
gether too much Is made. tits to be
questioned whether this tendency is a
correct and safe one. 1t is a public
demand that everything shall be done
in the shortest possible time, but the
demand is often a wasteful and sui
cidal one. The oft.quoted phrase to
the effect that we do not Give out
half our days" has more of truth than
of fiction. But laying aside all con-
siderations affecting the general well
fare of the race, the element Of hurry
not judicious employment of time,
but meaningless haste--is of itself
really injurious. Men and organiza-
tions are entrusted with the building
and completion of work Of great
magnitude, which is to remain for the
use of future generations as a monu-
ment to the skill and labor of the de-
cade which brought it forth; but in
stead of priding themselves upon the
task we'll done, they not infrequently
boast primarily of the speed with which
it is performed. Church Standard
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
THE STORY OF JUDAS
The Decoy of the Chicago Cattle
Yards.


One Of the great cattle yards of
Chicago is an old white OK named
Judas. An OK may rise to eminence
by his cunning aud wisdom as we'll as
a EAT, and Judas has risen. He came
to the yards a good many years ago,
woils he YVES yet frisky steer and he
was Immediately purchased by one of
toe great packing houses and driven
from the train, which brought him
from his Iowa home to distant yard.
The life of most animals at the cat
tie yards is very sho-t--a week at the
very most. A few days after the arri-
val of Judas the herd of cattle which
occupied the pen with him was se-
lected for killing. The way to the pack
ing house led down a
long alleyway with high fences
on each side, then up a
barrow chute and into the building.
For some reason the cattle seem to
know what is coming, for they always
object to being driven up the chute.
Judas was no exception. He plunged
madly about among the herd, and the
cattlemen had more trouble with him
than with any other animal. At last,
however, he seemed to realize that,
sooner OF later, he must go, and he
made a virtue of necessity, trotted
quietly up the chute, and the other
cattle followed rapidly after him.
Thus he ran until he had just reached
the door of the packing house. Then,
quick as wink, he turned and gal
loped down side passage and escaped,
while the other cattle went onward
into the building.
Jndas has been so very clever that
the good natured cattlemen let him go
for that day, for genius is to be APP
preciated i'll steer as we'll as in
man. The next day, however, they
drove him up again with another herd.
This time he made not the slightest
objection, but trotted forward quietly
and the other steers, havinga conf
dent leader, behaved admirably. But
Just as Judas reached the door OF the
building he lodged again, SO sud
denly that the men couldn't turn him,
and escaped as he had done before
while the herd behind him went ca
reering into the killing room.
Since then Judas has been regu-
lar employe of the cattle yards. Ev-
cry day lie leads up q herd of cattle
and every day he lodges just at the
door of the building. He has saved
the cattlemen no end of trouble and
delay with riotous herds since he be-
gan his service. He has grown fat
aud sleek on the good living of the
yards, and SO highly are his services
regarded that the cattlemen provide
him with white blanket on cold days
to keep him comfortable.
And thus he is living to green old
age, but he bears the disrespectful
namo of Judas, the betrayer. -Chatta-
uooga Times.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
A stove That Eats Coal.

Probably the most extraordinary
coal stove in the world is that which
was made recently in Germantown,
Pa. This curious looking stove was
built in the form of human head.
The fuel is put in the stove through
the mouth of the figure, which opens
up when button is pressed at the
rear of the stove. This unique heat
ing apparatus is at present in club
house, where its extraordinary ap-
pearance attracts the attention OF all
visitore.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Where Dogs Have Many Duties.

The American visitor in Amsterdam
or Rotterdam must often have noticed
the extent to which dogs are used as
beasts of burden. At all times of the
day, and in all parts of the country
one can see barrows and milk wagons
being hauled about by large mastitfs.
Sometimes, too, one may see dog and
a woman hitched together hauling the
same cart, while the self-satisfied male
owner of the entire property may be
seen welding a whip impartially over
his harnessed wife and dog, AS rule,
however, girls and young women are
the drivers of these carts, though Of
ten enough these gentle creatures
cruelty ill-treat their poor CANNES, who
do the hauling.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
TRUE STORY TOLD By MOUTH.
Beet Feature for Betraying the woman's
Personality.

Personality.
There is no feature of the face 90
apt to tell tales of the owners person
atty as the mouth, especially the
personality of a woman.
A certain philosopher declared that
a woman is known by her mouth--not
by the words that issue therefrom. but
by the shape and color Of the lips and
the lines and dimples that gather
about this important feature. He is
supported in his theory by physiogno-
mists, who try to impress us with the
fact that no woman with the small,
red-lipped "Cupid- mouth, SO
praised in song and story, was ever
intellectual or generous of heart. He
says further that SIT is consoling to
those whose mouths are not in accord
ance with the lines of beauty laid
down by the poets to be told that o
wide, straight mouth, with strong,
white teeth denotes the woman of
superior intelligence. goodness of
heart, strength OF mind, and thou
sand and one sterling qualities which
we all like to think we possess" 1t is
the fashion at present for women to
hold their lips slightly apart. This is
supposed to give that innocent. visit
full, wondering expression which was
the peculiar property of the heroines
of old-fashioned novels, but which
bicycle riding and the kindred modern
amusements have caused to vanish. 1t
is difficult for the thin-lipped deter.
mined woman to acquire this trick, but
perseverance works wonders.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Filinino Method of Execution.

Perhaps the most horrible form OF
capital punishment practiced in any
part of the world is that still in vogue
among the Negritos OF the Philippine
islands. 1t seems to be native
adaptation of the well-known turn
screw of the early Spaniard, the VIC
tim being tied down in strong seat
and his neck surrounded by stout
iron collar. He is then slowly stran-
gled to death by the executioner, who,
by means of a screw at the back OF
the crude mechanism, slowly tightens
the collar on the throat of the unfortu
nate criminal to whom barbaric justice
is being dealt out.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
OUR BUDGET OF HUMOR.
LAUcHTER.PRoVoKlNc STORIES For
LOVERS OF FUN.

The Everlasting Bslance-Fair Under
standing Wanted - Enjoying the In.
tervai - Depressing Outlook - HIS
First Ofense-Etc.. Etc
There's balance that holds everything in
place.
That prevents affairs from going all to
smash;
II keeps the planets far apart in spnce
And the universe from ending in crash.
There's balance in affairs Of stars and
meE
That governs things on earth and in tho
skies;
When the mercury begins TO tumble then
The price Of coal at once begins to rise.
Chicago Times Herald.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO,

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of j j. CHENEY &
Co, doing business inthe CityofTo edo County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
49, presence, this 9Th day Of December.
SEAL A. ID. 1886 A. w. GLEASON
1871 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Kentucky Election in Doubt.

The official count OF the ballots cast
in Tuesdays election was begun in
Kentucky Saturday. There was no
change Saturday in the claims of the
party managers. The democrats as.
sert Goebel will have plurality of
5000 while the nominee himself
places it at 1000. The republicans
claim Taylor is elected by plurality
OF 1000.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS
Touching Letter Received From Mrs.
Jefferson Davis.
OFFER HAS been MADE TO SELL BEIUVOlA
TO Turn IL Into n Home for Confeder-
ate Soldiers and Sailors.-NcXt
Place of Meeting viii be
Montgomery.

At the morning session Of the con-
vention of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy in Richmond, Va,
Saturday, the following letter was re-
ceiyed from Mrs. Jefferson Davis:
''To the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, my friends and countrywomen
Accept my grateful acknowledge
ments and those of my daughter,
Mrs. Hayes, for the splendid mani
festation of your love and esteem for
my Winnie. For the short remnant
of life left to me, it will be never
failing source Of happiness to me and
her sister.
Another and ever recurring source
of satisfaction /, u is that you have
graciously assumed the controlling
and active interest in the effort to
build the Confederate monument to
my husbands memory.
such manifestation of approval
from his own beloved people will be
the richest heritage you could confer
upon his child and her descendants.
Whether your noble efforts are
crowned with success or not, we shall
know your patriotic hearts are in the
work, and love you for what you have
striven to accomplish.
II thank you with all my heart for
your loving welcome and hospitality
during our visit here and beg you to
believe me with cordial appreciation. J"
The convention endorsed the move
ment of several gentlemen to buy
"Beauvoir" and turn it into home
for confederate soldiers and sailors.
Mrs. Davis offers to sell Beauvoir
for that purpose for $25, 600
The idea of the promoters of the
scheme of the purchase is at present
to issue certificates of 81 each and
sell them throughout the south. 1t is
probable that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
Gen. Joseph Wheeler, or some other
distinguished confederate will be
asked to accept the position of presi-
dent of the association, which will
be known as the Southern Home
Association for Confederate Veter-
ans" and that vice presidents will be
appointed in each state.
A resolution was adopted providing
for a committee of three from each
state to be known as museum com
mittee. This committee will have
charge of the interests tot the Confed-
crate Museum before its respective
state division. The resolution pro-
vided further that each state and
each chapter appropriate certain
amount for maintenance and enrich,
ment of the museum.
Mrs. John G. Brown moved that
Mrs. E. G. Weed, of Jacksonville,
Fla, wife of Bishop Weed, of Florida,
be elected president of the United
Daughters by reclamation. This was
done.
The other officers elected are Mrs.
William Reed, New York, first vice
president; Mrs. F. L. Mccullough,
Staunton, Va, second vice president
Mrs. John K. Hickman, Nashville,
Tenn, recording secretary; Miss
Mary f Meares, North Carolina, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Jefferson
Thomas, Atlanta, treasurer.
Montgomery, Ala, is to be the
next meeting place.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Sewing Machine Works for Huntsville

The location of the Noticeable
sewing machine factory of Indiana in
Huntsville is assured and everything
that remains to be done before con-
struction begins is the signing Of
papers now being drawn up by attor-
neys. 1t will be built probably in
West Huntsville, and VIII be about a
year in building. Five hundred
skilled mechanics will be the force
employed when the factory is COM
pIete, and $500, 600 will be the amount
of the investment.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Free Blood Cnre.

Have you Eating, Bleeding Sores.
Ulcers, Scrofula, Cancer, Eczema,
Itching Skin Humors, Boils, Rheuma-
tism, etc? Are you tired OF Doctoring
and taking Patent Medicines? Then
try B. B. B. Botanic BloodBalm) made
especially for these deep seated Blood
Diseases. 81 per bottle at druggists.
Trial bottle sent free to sufferers.
Write for it. Address Blood Balm
Co.. Mitchell ST., Atlanta. Ga.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
old Case of letter in Toes.

"CRAwFoRDvILLE, FLA: Tetterine
is worth more than its weight in gold
to me. One application cured me of
letter in my toes of seven ~ years
standing. John M. Towles." 1t cures
all skin diseases. At druggists so
cents box, or by mail postpaid from
J. 7. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

A novel argument for retrial was
recently made by an English lawyer.
He demanded new trial of the case
on the ground that the opposing law
yer was 80 eloquent that he had swayed
the minds of the jury, even against
their will. This argument was not
successful.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Patriotic Meeting Called.

A call for joint meeting Of the
Daughters of the Confederacy La
dies Memorial Association and Con-
federate Veterans, was issued at Pen.
sacola, Fla. The meeting is to devise
ways and means to improve and
beautify B. E. Lee square in which
stands the Confederate monument.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Worth Trying.

Softlcigh hi always weah gloves
foh the-aw-purpose of keeping me
hands soft, doncher know.
Mrs. Cutting-"IndeedI And don't
you think it would be a good idea to
discontinue wearing your hat for a
similar reason?"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

'lhe press, sir, is the safeguard OF
our liberties" said the afterdinner
speaker, enthusiastically.
CHATS probably the reason why it
takes SO many Of EN-" grcwled the
politician whose heart ranked under
criticism. Harper Bazaar.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Setting a High Mark.

Son ct hope, governor, that when ]
attain to your years I'll know more
than you do"
Father--"I'll go you one better, my
dear boy, and hope V hen you reach
my age you'll know as much as you
think you know now. boston
Courier.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Fair Understanaing wanted.

"I can lei you in on a good thing, =
said the broker.
Good for me or you?" asked the
Speculation. Chicago Post.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

"But, sir, what has your candidate
ever done to deserve the support Of
the people?"
"Well, for one thing, this is the first
time he has ever run for Office. In
dianapolis Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Sick Eyes

Go with sick bodies. Eyes weakened by mala-
ria, syphilis and rheumatism are restored to
strength by Leonardi's Golden Eye Lotion. In
namm alton and soreness cured without pain In
one day. Insist on having "Leonardfs'-it
makee strong eyes.
Guaranteed or money refunded. Druggists sell
1t at rs cts. or forwarded prepaid on receipt Of
price by s. B. Leonard & Co., Tampa, Fla.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
A Devious Course.

"What is that officer doing?" asked
the Filipino general; wasting his
time practicing fancy penmanship?"
"No, general. He is making map
showing our line of march in the re-
cent retreat. Washington Star.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Enjoying the Interval.

edo you suppose your father will
consent to cur engagement. Clarissa?"
"I don't think he will; but we can
enjoy counting while he is making up
his mind, :"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

She-"Henry, dearest, I have at
last discovered that 1 love YOU"
He-"Ah, you have heard, then,
that my uncle has died and left me
FIVE thousand dollars?'
She-"Sir, after that remark we
must part forever! L heard 1t was
fifty. Judge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
ADepressing Outlook.

"That young woman missionary
looked sad when she went away"
Eyes; we fixed her up so she won't
have to have any new clothes made for
seven years"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

ment that the ancient Egyptians compelled
every borrower of money to pledge the en-
balmed body of his father. Until this obli-
cation was satisfied, the borrower could not
perform the funeral rites of any of his chill
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

When look into the blue sky it seems so
deep, so peaceful, so full of a mysterious ten
derness, that could lie for centuries and
wait for the dawning of the face of God out
of the awful loving kindness Mac
donald,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
From His Point of View.

81, understand there are some firms
that always give young employe a
raise OF salary when he marries,' she
said.
''It is strange fact, replied tho
cynical bachelor, ''that there are men
so constituted that they enjoy encour-
aging other men to get into trouble"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

Tailor-"You owe me at least five
hundred dollars"
Percy-"Why, I only owe you for
one suit"
Tailor-"Yes; but you recommend
ed me to all your friends''-Puck.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Good Definition.

'How would you define the word
encyclopedia, Barkham?" asked Bunt-
ing.
san encyclopaedia" replied Bark
ham, is q. set of books which contain
copious information on every subject
but that on which you are seeking en-
lightenment Judge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

The supreme court of Michigan has decid-
ed that Mrs Merrie H. Abbott, who was
elected prosecuting attorney. for Ogemaw
She was elected by majority of four votes.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
No Cure, No Pay,

Is the way Findley's Eve Salve is sold;
Chronic and granulated lids cured in 80
days; common sore eyes in 3 days, or
money back for the asking. Sold by. all
druggists or by mail, 25c. box. j. z. HAY
TER, Decatur, Texas.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

Automobile fire engines and hose
wagons are TO be tried in Paris at an
early day.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
The Person Afflicted.

A little girl ran into chemists
shop and asked for q penny's worth Of
pills.
Can't bilicus?" asked the chemist.
NO." said the child; "uncle's bill
ions "
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

A jury has just awarded 5000 to Rev. pr
d. G. Potter who sued the New York City
baptist Mission Society for forcihly ejectipg
him from the parsonage of the Tabernacle
church His claim was for 100000
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

We refund 10c for every package OF PUT
NAM FADELEss DYE that fails to give salts
faction. Monroe Drug Co., Unionville, Mo.
Sold by all druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

The transport Lennox sailed Satur-
day from Portland, Oregon for Ma
Mia with 500 horses and mules for
the army.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

Russia has about $4,000 miles of
railway line, including the great ex-
tension in Siberia.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
Raised Together.

Banker" You and the boy in the
adjoining office appear TO be good
friends"
Jimmy-"Yes, sir; we wuz raised
together.
Banker -"Ahl"
Jimmy-"Yep; his boss give him o
dollar more de same time you did me. !"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16

For Whooping Cough. Piso's Cure isa sue
Ave., Brooklyn, n. Y +, Nov. IA, 1894.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-16
AS n Matter of Interest.

Kind Old Gentleman-"Why are
you making that child cry?"
Bad Boy Whose father is fishing
nearby)-"'Cause dad III gimme q
cent to make him stop. ''-Harper's
Bazaar.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-10
A SCARCITY OF CARBIDE.
The Gas Supply Of Many Bicycle Lamps
Threatened.

The Gas Supply Of Many Bicycle Lamps
Threatened.
1t Is reported that since the lantern
law went into effect bicycle dealers have
had difficulty in supplying calcium car
bide FOR gas lamps, which are the pre-
vailing style In use. Dealers and job
bers have been loath to carry large
stocks, as the stuff deteriorates under
the most careful protection, and rather
than have it spoil on their hands the
dealers have preferred to buy small
quantities at time and to buy often.
Yesterday morning several OF the
Derby dealers were entirely ont of the
gas generating material. N. l.. Biever Of
that place took the first train to New
Haven to see if he could not find some
carbide here, and all that he could get
was two five pound cans, notwithstand-
ing that he visited all the bicycle stores
here. Their stocks had been depleted
also and they could not spare more than
the two cans. The jobbers in New Ha-
ven say that they have placed orders
for more of the carbide but that it had
not come in yet.
A large number of bicyclists have the
gas lamps and are dependent upon the
carbide for their gas supply. In case
of the supply on hand giving out many
riders will therefore be much inconven-
fenced and possibly stopped from night
riding for while.