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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-09

anu III voice OF low toned apology
utter the formula
Mr.. Langdale does not receive"
The ultra curious would now and
again tramp out as far as the little
chateau on fine summer evening
and linger by the gate with hope Of
catching just glimpse of the English
recluse. Those whose efforts were
successful agreed that he must be
about sixty years of age, and that his
appearance seemed to indicate q sad
story connected with his past life.
Several years went by. Then came
the event which stirred those sleepy
districts into passing excitement an d
gave birth to mystery which has not
been-probably will not be-cleared
up.
A visitor had presented himself at
Chateau Rosendael and when Coulson
appeared his explanation was waved
aside with the remark
''Stand back. | am expected"
In subsequent examinations and
cross-examinations before the judicial
authorities the old servant always
made the statement that this visitor
didn't look like any one human.
When pressed to explain this opinion
he added that he was "more like
somebody who had been dead and
buried" However, he had handed in
folded paper, which was carried to
Mr.. Langdale in his study, and,
wonder OF wonders! he was instantly
admitted without word of complaint.
1t was then late afternoon, but not
dark, for the month was August Both
servants deposed to the absolute calm
which reigned in the house; they did
not even hear the sound of voices.
After about an hour there were steps
along the hall, and the door opened
and closed, as though the visitor had
! taken his leave.
The room was empty when Coulson,
according to custom, carried in the
tray with few sandwiches and glass
of water-the masters invariable sup
per. But writing materials lay on the
table, books were scattered about as
usual, and concluding that Mr.. Lang
o"io "dS oioiiiHB III VIC alucu, pho
servant withdrew and presently re-
tired TO bed.
Next day, there was no sign Of
Godfrey Langdale. Upon half sheet
of paper he had written, Il give and
bequeath all of which die possessed
To-" There the twill" ended
The police were of opinion that the
hermit had drowned himself. and the
canal was dragged-with no result. A
search was made for many and many
mile round that part of the country,
but the master of the chateau was IN
discoverable either alive or dead.
The next monthly letter was sent
back through the postoffice; the Coul-
sons packed up their personal belong
ings and departed in haste from the
scene of so unpleasant an occurrence.
The civil authorities closed the house
and left it to its fate. Thus by slow
degrees it dwindled from a chateau
into a Spookerij.
The Flemish are very superstitious.
They firmly believe that Godfrey
Langdale was only spirit sent back
to earth in human form to expiate
some crime of early life. They say
that the mysterious guest must have
brought him his release and summons
whether to celestial regions or other-
wise has often been the subject o
heated argument.
But others think that he is not
really dead, and some day may see fit
to make temperance.
My story--so far as it goes-is true.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-09

One hundred and nine thousand To-
comotives are at present running in
various countries. Europe has 63, 600;
America, 40, 900; Asia, $500; Australia,
1000, and Africa, 700.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Dickens and His Cat.

Charles Dickens was lover of cats
He owned large white one. named
Williamina, who selected a corner of
his study for her kittens and brought
them in from the kitchen one by one
Dickens had them taken away again,
but Williamina persisted in bringing
them back. The third time of their re-
moval she did not leave them in the
corner, but instead placed them at her
masters feet and, taking her stand be-
side them, looked imploringly up at
him. Most of the family were finally
given away. Only one remained. The
little creature followed Dickens about
like dog and sat beside him while he
wrote.
One evening the author was reading
at small table upon which was a
lighted candle. AS usual the cat was at
his elbow. Suddenly the light went
out Dickens was much interested in
his book and relighted the candle. 1t
was only when the light became dim
again that he turned suddenly and found
the kitten deliberately putting the light
out with her paw. She was lonely, she
wanted to be petted, and this was her
device for bringing it about.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
From Mrs. MoLL1E E. HERRE1., Pow.
An Elizabethan Letter.

have sent the letle provision agen
this time, but cold wish it were much
better. Their is O goose pye, q netes
lounge pye, and a mutton paste for
ISLANDERS for thy table this Crismas, for
a nede. Il knowe they will last tell
twelftide, for they are now newe baked.
have sent the goose and il capens
alive for feare they void not last tell
ye holy daies if they had bin killed,
but wish the to ,kill them on Saturday
at ye furdest lest they grove worse.
- prethe doe SO much as bestoe
for me vjd or Wild in sumo oringes or
lemons or il pouns siterns and sende
them downe move by Hale and
90 with my best wishes to the and Kilt
rest, THY MOTHER, S. d.
-"Antiquities and Curiosities of the
Exchequer.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Cheap Living.

Government experts say that man
can be we'll fed for SO cents day.
This. however, means feeding men in
mass There is man in Philadelphia,
however, who laughs at this lavish ex-
penditure, inasmuch as his bill Of fare
for the entire week only costs that
amount. Twenty years ago he made up
his mind that Americans ate too much.
His staple meal is in the middle Of the
day, and it always consists Of soup
good. rich soup-and a baked potato.
Some days instead Of the baked potato
he has what southerners call cowpeas.
which are extremely cheap and whole
some They cost cents pound and
swell very much in cooking. He cooks
them with bit of salt pork. Rice is
also one of his staple foods and occa
sionally a little milk. He buys two
loaves of stale bread week, which cost
2H cents a loaf These are always
toasted.
Cabbage is another article Of diet
cheap and of great value. He has an
arrangement with his grocer by which
he buys the scraps of cheese left over
from the large cuttings at 3 cents for a
day 8 scraps He is in sound health and
has not had indigestion for 90 years.
New York World
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
HIS FIRST ,THiMBLE.
Inventor John Loftfng Made For
tune From 1t 200 Years Ago.

Inventor John Lofting Made a For
tune From 1t 200 Years Ago.
"There is a rich family named Loft
ing in England, said dealer in fancy
articles, "the fortune of whose house
was founded by so apparently insignifi
cant little thing as the thimble.
1.-THE first thimbles seen in England
were made in London less than 900
years ago by metal worker named
John Lofting.
''The usefulness of the article recon-
mended it at once to all who used the
needle, and Lofting acquired large
fortune and great fame in the manufac-
ture of the new accessory to the needle
worker art.
"The implement was then called the
thumb bell and was worn on the thumb.
"The clumsy mode of utilizing it
was soon changed, but when and why
the name thimble was given the article
do not appear.
"Loftings thimbles, and. in fact, all
thimbles, were made of either iron or
BRASS and specimens of them extant,
many of which are preserved as heir
looms, are crude and clumsy looking
things compared with the commonest
thimbles of today. although their cost
was many times as much.
"Today gold, silver, iron, ivory,
steel, sometimes glass and even pearl
and celluloid are utilized in making
thimbles Since art needlework became
fashionable thimhles of elaborate work
manship and great value, to accompany
the rich and costly implements and ma
terials wealthy needleworkers affect.
have found large sale.
''Solid gold thimbles carved and fire.
quently set with diamonds, have been
found none too good for some people.
Thimbles made to order. with the mono
gram or initials of the person for whom
they are intended set in precious stones,
are not by any means unknown. -
Philadelphia Press.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Hot Times.

~ can remember a good many years
back said Detroit veteran in pol
itics, land. whatever may be said as to
the integrity of our present statesmen.
campaigns are conducted in a great
deal more moderate tone than they used
to be- Then it was the usual thing to
indulge in the strongest possible abuse
of men and parties.
IL once heard joint debate between
a couple of candidates for our legisla'
ture that will serve to illustrate. They
tainted and berated each other till all
other questions were lost sight OF in the
popular anxiety to see which excelled
in this style of warfare
FINALLY the hotter headed Of the two
burst out in az announcement that he
could whip his rival or any OF his
friends.
:" That reminds me. said the other
coolly. of dog my father used to have
that could whip any dog in the neigh
borhood or any that came that way
with the transfers
What's the application. sirf' roar.
ed the other I'll stand no innuendoes.
sir. Make your application. if you dare
1T is simply this, my pugnacious
friend-no one ever thought of sending
father dog to the legislature.
The fire eater remained ut home
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Alpminiun, as Paper.

Experiments with aluminium as a
substitute for paper are now under way
In France. 1t iswell known that the
paper used today in the manufacture of
books is not durable.
It is now possible to roll aluminium
into sheets four thousandths Of an inch
in thickness, in which form it weighs
less than paper. By the adoption of
suitable machinery these sheets can be
made even thinner still and can be used
for book and writing paper. The metal
will not oxidize. is practically fire and
water proof, ami is indestructible by
the jaws of worms.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
GazsIle Hunting.

GaZelles in Nubia are hunted by a
powerful breed of hounds. in build
somewhat heavier than greyhound
In spite of being far swifter than the
hound. the gazelle falls victim from
the nervous habit of constantly stop
ping to look back to see if it is pursued
1t also expends its strength by taking
great bounds in an almost vertical di
rection, thereby not only losing time
but exhausting itself. SO that it is over
taken withou: difficulty -Harper's
Weekly
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Indian Territory. Triples.

Anything which has basis Of alcohol
is In demand in the Indian Territory.
INVESTIGATION is craved, and the stomach
of the Indian Territory drinker does not
quarrel with the form in which it comes
Wood alcohol, accounted poison in most
parts of the country, is consumed IN
considerable quantities. The peddlers
buy it in Oklahoma, dilute it with wa
ter and sell it by the pint on this side
of the line.
One way of bringing whisky into the
Indian Territory is to have barrel
with false bottom. Freighting across
the border is common. There are in
terror stores which draw their stocks OF
goods from cities and railroad points
outside A barrel with false bottom
is device by which a storekeeper may
ship in a considerable quantity OF
whisky, while the contents, to all Or
binary examination, seem to be coal oil
or some other Legitimate article.
Ingenuity in evasion of the territorial
prohibition probably reached its high
est form of development when one OF
the dealers got up good imitation OF
an egg. Each egg was filled with
whisky The eggs were shipped here
openly in cases. They were sold for "a
cents each to those who knew the So
cret The purchaser Clipped hole in
the artificial shell and found in each
egg what was enough for moderate
drink. The eggshell was of plaster Of
paris in fair imitation. st Louis
Globe. nsinncrat
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
HOW,S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O..
Halls catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
The Cricket's Chirp.

The variation of speed in the chirp-
ing of crickets depends SO closely on
temperature that the height of the
thermometer may be calculated by OBJ
serving the number of chirps in min
ute.
At 60 degrees F. the rate is 80 chirps
a minute, at 20 degrees F. 100 per min
ute. and the rate increases four chips
to the minute with change of one
degree.
Below temperature of so degrees
F. the cricket is not likely to make any
sound
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
The Whale Cure ror nheumatism.

It is said that in Australia there il
hotel where rheumatic patients ccngre
gate. Whenevera whale has been taken
the patients are roWed over to the works
in which the animal is cut mp. the
whalers dig narrow grave in the body,
and in this the patient lies for two
hours. as in Turkish bath. the decom;
posing blubber CT the whale closing
round his body and acting as a huge
poultice This is known as the whale
cure for rheumatism
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
GOOD MONEY FOR BAD NEWS
Paid to Learn That Sight Would
Leave Him In Six Months.

Paid to Learn That Sight Would
Leave Him In Six Months.
Somehow it made me feel bad, this
happening that am about to relate.
was in the Office of an oculist. one of
the leading men in his profession in
Pittsburg A big, strong and healthy
looking man entered His appearance
indicated that he had many years of life
before him. He was we'll dressed, keen
ly intelligent and of pleasant counte-
nance.
Doctor" he said, "my eyes have
been troubling me, and would like
you to make an examination of them
and treat them.
After few preliminary questions the
doctor told him to strip himself to the
waist He took off his clothes and stood
there, a magnificent specimen of man
hood. The doctor examined him, pay
ing particular attention to his back, for
a reason of which / know nothing
Having finished, he said:
''Put en- your clothes. can do moth
ing for you. Your sight may last six
months, but no longer. Treatment will
do no good Blindness is sure to come. .
what's the matter, doctor?" he
asked quietly, with faint tremor in
his voice.
The doctor told him in technical Ian.
guage and then explained that the trou-
BILE came from the wasting Of q nerve
leading from the spine.
"What's your bill, doctor p asked
the man when he got his clothes on
"Five dollars, replied the doctor.
He paid it and left the Office without
another word. In the fullness of life he
walked out into the blessed light of day,
doomed within six months to darkness
until death It was an incident to the
doctor; to me it was tragedy. Pitts
burg News.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
She Let Him on.

One night Green came home very late
and found his wife evidently prepared
70 administer Candle lecture. Instead
of going to bed. he took seat, and,
resting his elbows on his knees, seemed
absorbed in grief, signing heavily and
altering such ordinations as Poor
Watkins! Poor fellewp"
Mrs. Green. moved by curiosity, said
sharply. whats the matter with Wat
kinsf''
"Ah," said Green, "his wife is Civ
ing him fits just now. 4"
Mrs. Green let her husband off that
time. Liverpool Mercury.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
sHAKEINTo YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, SWOLLEN, smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes tight-ftting or new shoes feel easy.
tits certain cure for chlblains, sweating,
damp, callous and hot, tired aching feet.
We have over 10000 testimonials of cures.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

Rt.- Hon. Herbert John Gladstone,
son of the late William e. Gladstone,
the member of parliament for the West
Division of Leeds, has accepted the
position of chief whip of the Liberal
opposition, in succession to Thomas
Edward Ellis, who died April 5.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
swAllowEp HIS FALSE TEETH.

A man.recently swallowed his false teeth
and it drove him mad. Stomachs will
stand great deal, but not everything. If
yours is weak try Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. 1t cures stomach troubles, as well as
malaria and fever and ague. 1t is strongly
recommended at this season of the year.
All druggists keep it.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
His Object.

Mr. Bunsby-lf that young mans
coming here to see you every day in the
week you had better give him hint
to come after supper
Miss Bunsby--l don t think it's neces'
sary. pa That 8 what he comes after
Tit-Bits
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Proud of His Descent.

'Brien-And SO Phelim is proud av
his DESCENT. is he2
McTurk-Yes, he is terribly stuck up
about it.
'Brien-Well, begorra. Olive bit
av DESCENT meself to boast about. Oh
DESCENDED four stories wanst whin the
ladder broke and niver shpilled brick.
Answers
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Atioat and Ashore.

Bill--How about that Sound steamer
:. Jill guess shes all right There's
q rumor ashore that she atloat
~ Bill-That's good | heard there was
a rumor atloat that she was ashore
Ynnkers Stat eSman
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Avoid the Night Air.

Avoid the night air when damp and
cold; and you will often avoid having
neuralgia, but st. Jacobs Oil will cure
it, no matter what is the cause and no
matter how long it has continued.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
CAPACITY OF 81. Paula.

AS many as 5000 people have been
accommodated in ST. Pauls cathedral,
but that has been with temporary gal
lelies, ETC.. erected On festivals only
between 5000 and 1000 people find
seats. At an ordinary service about
1000 people will make the cathedral
look quite full
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Have IL Handy.

He cried out in agony, and they ran to
the neighbors for help. Sciatica was
torturing him. Better run for St. ia
cobs Oil; or have it handy. 1t is known
to cure the worst cases.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Not Yet.

''Are you related to each other2" in
quired the, probate judge at Oklahoma
City Of German bridal couple bearing
the same name. And the groom replied
"Nein. Das is watts de matter: We
wants to be alretty. kansas City
Journal.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
FREE TO ALL.

We want a lady or gentlemen in every
town in the United States to represent us,
$40 to $40 per week easily made. Complete
outfit and full particulars on application.
Address today,
SIMMONS & CROMWELL,
Manufacturers of Enameled Photo Buttons,
Jeweiry and Novelties,
1897 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
RiGhted.

Fuzzy hear Your minister is a my
cologist.
Wuzzy--W you have heard wrong.
He is a Calvinist New York Tribune.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
On the Contrary.

"Isn't that FIRE alarm bell that's
ringingf"
''Well, should say not. That's the
bell Of the Universalist church. Chi
cago Tribune
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
ExAcTLY WHAT Won WANT

handy little box Gust right for lady's
purse ora gentleman's vest pOcket) of Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, prevents illness. All drug
gists 10c Csc Soc
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

The Filipino flea is bept busy these
days trying to keep up with the fee
ing Filipino.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

Every church and schoolhouse should be
coated only with Alabastine. Hundreds
of tons used yearly for this work. Gen
uine Alabastine does not rub and scale eft.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

There was young man from Lenore,
Who boldly went off to the war;
The ''beef'' made him sick
He recovered quite sick
By the prompt use of oldsJesse Moor
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

st. Jacobs Oil cures Rheumatism.
St. Jacobs Oil cures Neuralgia.
ST. Jacobs Oil cures Lumbago.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sciatica.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sprains.
St. Jacobs Oil cures Bruises.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness.
St. Jacobs Oil cures Stiffness.
St. Jacobs Oil cures Backache.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Muscular Aches
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

never used so quick cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumptlon.--J.B b. Palmer, Boz
I'LL, Seattle, Wash, Nov. %. 1895.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
Ask for Kleeno' Washing Powder.

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

C{TC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous.
iIIO ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE 81 90
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. K. II. KLINE, Ltd
$50 Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28
STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved of Female
Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs A. w. SMITH, 50 Summer
St., Biddeford, Me-:
For several years 1 suffered with
various diseases peculiar to my sex.
Was troubled with burning sensation
across the small of my back, that all
gone feeling, was respondent, fretful
and discouraged; the least exertion
tired me. tried several doctors but
received little benefit. At last I de-
cided to give your Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial. The eff
feet of the first bottle was magical.
Those symptoms of weakness that
was afflicted with, vanished like vapor
before the sun. cannot speak too
highly OF your valuable remedy. It is
truly boon to woman"
From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS, Lex.
ington, Ind, to Mrs. Pinkham:
Before began taking your medicine
I had suffered for two years with that
tired feeling, headache, backache, noap-
petite, and a rundown condition of the
system. could not walk across the
room. have taken four bottles of the
Vegetable Compound, one box of Liver
Pills and used one package of Sanative
Wash, and now feel like new woman,
and am able to do my work"
From Mrs. MoLLIE E. HERREL, Pow.
ell Station, Tenn:
Forthree years Isuffered with such a
weakness of the back, could not
perform my household duties. I also
had falling of the womb, terrible bear
ing-down pains and headache. have
taken two bottles of Lydia e. Pink
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like new woman. I recommend your
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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

It's dollars to doughnuts that Gen
eral Shafter would not admit that that
canned beef tasted like what his
mother used to roast.
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hoods Sa44aboNM
H2;lz72 :lE5l211z1D

Hood S Pills cure liver ills, the non irritating
and only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsa-
parilla.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

Alabastine can be used over paint or
paper; paint or paper can be used over
Alabastine. Buy only in tive-pound pack
ages, properly labeled; take no substitute.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-04-28

The Chinese government does all in
its power to check the opium habit. the
punishments common in the Chinese
army for this habit being extreme. Fol
the first otfense a man may have his
upper lip cut; fer the second he may be
decapitated