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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-06-10
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w. J. JORDAN,
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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
WHY HE DIDN'T GET IN.

He stood before S.. Peter and
meek'y applied for admission to tie
Better Land.
"Cannot admit you, sir"
"Can't admit me' exclaimed tho
dismay ed aspirunt, "Haven't lived
Christian lite?"
eyes, in the main
"llayen't l obeyed the laws OF the
land?h
ooh, yes"
"What then has been my offenseg"
''You wanted to stop your news
paper and instead OF dropping q
line to the publisher and paying
arrearsges, you had the postmaster
send him a message to the effect
that his paper was refused A man
so contemplate would find no bet
ter company in heaven; 50 please
move on to the land where they
don't shoYel snow.-Sidney On. ~
Advocate.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
Town Ordinances.

(Sec. 49, Hogs running at large, to
be impounded and sold:
Be it ordained by the mayor and
board of aldermen of the town of Pop
larville, That it shall be unlawful for
hogs to run at large in the town of
Poplarville, and it shall be the duty of
the marshall of this town to take up
and impound all hogs found running
at large in said town in some safe
pound or pen to be provided by him,
and to advertise the impounding Of
said hog or hogs by posting written
notices in three public places in said
town, containing description and
marks if any, of said hogs, notifying
the owner to come forward and pay
pound fees and costs, and take said
animals away within five days and in
default of said owner ta ling said hog
or hogs away, that he will proceed on
9th day from date to sell said hog or
hogs at the time and place mentioned
to the highest bidder for cash, and
that on said 9th day from said notice
he shall sell at the pound at the time
stated in the notice the said hog or
hogs for cash, to the highest bidder,
and paying all pound fees and costs of
eareing for said hog or hogs, shall pay
the balance if any to the owner. The
marshall shall be allowed for taking
up said hog or hogs 35 cents each and
for feeding and attention Is cents per
day payable by the owner.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

One great drawback TO our town
and county is that most all the
large tracts of land near by are
owned by foreign syndicates who
will neither sell nor manufacture
their timber at present. 1t is being
held for speculation and conse-
quently its value is not realized by
the public. These lands are assessed
at $500 per acre, and cannot be
bought for $1,000. These land
owners are drawback TO the conn-
try instead of benefitiEg it so long
as they hold these lands. What we
need now is nen with money who
will turn loose their capital in these
pine forests and convert this raw
material into marketable shape.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
Man in Front of the Gun.

They do heap of talkin'
Bout the man behind the gun:
They're always singin' of the deeds
This man has brayely done.
Were all proud of this hero,
Who bears the battles blunt
But I'D rather be behind the gun
Than standin' out in front.
I'd rather squint along the sights
Than to be sqninted at;
Id rather see the breech-block than
The muzzle-tell you thatl
More fun in bein' hunter
Than the object of the hunt
So, I'd rather be behind the gun
Than dodgin' round in front.
In fact, to put it palmer,
| wouldn't like to be
Out where the other fightin' men
Gould get shot at me.
And just about the moment
The shootin' was begun
I'd like to be ten miles behind
The man behind the gun.
Baltimore American.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
CHAM BERLAIN'S PAIN BALM
CURES OTHERS, WHY
NOT YOU?

Ny wife has been using Cham
berlaln's Pain Balm, with good re-
suits, for lame sholder that has
panied her continually for 8 years.
We have tried all kinds Of medicine
without receiving any benefit from
any of them. One day we saw an
advertisement Of this medicine and
thought of trying 1t, which we did
with the best satisfaction. She
has used only one bottle and her
sh older is almost vell.-ADOLPH L,
M1LLETT, Manchester, N. FL. For
sale by Hunnicutt q Stevenson,
Druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

The December Number Of The
Delineator is called the Yuletide
Number. and with its beanti-
full ne cover and innum erabfe IL
Illustrations is certainly one Of the
most artistic magazines ever sent
nut. Aside from being the leading
Fashion publication, 1t contains
much choice Literary matter from
the pens of well-known author
The Household and Social discus
sions are ably dealt with and are of
real worth. The delightfully."- humor-
Gus fantasia Over the Plum Pud-
ding, by Kendrick Bangs, is thorough.
witty and enjoyable.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

We acknowledge receipt OF the
first issue of the Hattiesburg Daily
Progress, which began publication
Monday by Mr.. w. FL. SETTLER. 1t
is creditable sheet TO the town
aud ils publisher. Mr.. Settler has
done more for Hattiesburg than
anyone man. in it for the time he
has been there, and if the business
men of the town are appreclative of
a good thing they will give the Pro-
gress their undivided = support.
Hattiesbuig should feel proud of
her first daily paper.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that let,
ters of administrator on the estate
of Mrs. Bessie r. Robertson De-
ceased, late OF Pearl River County
Mississippi, were granted to the
undersigned, OF the 9th day of
November 1899, By the CLERK of
the Chancery Court of said Pearl
River County. ALI persons hay ing
claims against said estate are re
CURED to have the same probated
and registered by the Clerk Of said
Court within one year from this
date. A failure to so register
and probate SAID claims for one
year will bar the claim.
JAMES RICHARDS, Administrat or
of the estate Of Bessie K. Robert
son, Decd.
November 2Slh, 1899.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Two dusky descendants Of Ham
who got off the excursion here
Tuesday to get something to eat
got left, aud though their heads
and hearts were willing their legs
were unable to catch the fast flying
train as it rolled off down the grade,
and as it disappeared in the distance
these crest fallen coous dismissed
their anticlpatlons of the cheap
ride, cold beer and loaded dice.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

1t will not be a surprise to any
who are at all familiar With the
good qualities of Chamberlain i
Cough Remedy, to know thai peo-
pie everywhere take pleasurer in
relating their experience In the use
of this splendid medicine and in
telling OF the benefit they have Ie-
ceived from it, soi bad colds it has
cured, Of threatened attacks of
pneumonia 1T has ayerted and Of
the children it has saved from at 3
tacks of Group and whooping cough.
Ills grand, good medicine. For
sale by Huonicutt & Stevenson.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
SHEET MUSIC FREE !

We are going to give away
large number of the latest pieces OF
music, such rs Marches, Waltzes,
Polkas, ''Coon Songs Love
Songs, etc. each piece printed in
sheet form for the piano or organ.
To each subscriber who pays up
and renews by paying sin advance
for one year or any new subscriber
sending us one dollar for a years
subscription to the FREE PRESS
we will give a piece of this valu-
able music. This music is the same
that retails in the large music stores
Of New Orleans at 25c and SOC per
copy. We have an advertising con-
tract with the large music house OF
Philip Werlein of New Orleans,
also one with the st. Louis POST
Dispatch, who furnish US with this
music, and we are gong to give 1t
away free TO the readers of the
FREE PRESS. First come, first
served and as we only have a few
dozen of these songs on hand it is
to your interest to come first.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, |
November II. 1899

NOVEMBER II, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lewing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Chan
Gerry Clerk of Pearl River county at
Poplarville, Miss, on December Goth,
1899, viz: Wash Spiers, Fl. f. No. 26,
900 for the So NW4 and VIZ SW14
Sec. IS ia S. r. 10 west.
He names. the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz
Thomas r. Sones, Joseph Wheat, Gid
con Lumpkin, William Lumpkin, all
OF McNeill, Miss.
JAMES HILL. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
The John Thomas Concert at the

The John Thomas Concert at the
city hall last Saturday night was d
bowling success. John Thomas
wit and humor and the splendid
music by the other members con-
pletely captivated the audience,
and kept them in continual roar
of laughter. A seeohd performance
by this company here would draw
a much larger audience.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

There ought to be- business
league organized in Poplaryllle.
So long as We have no organization
of this kind we can expect to accom-
plish but little. WHAT'S every.
body's business is nobody's bust
ness, consequently no one feels like
taking the lead in anything, when
he would be perfectly willing TO fol.
low. We have advocated artesian
wells for more THAI year and
those whom we have talked to are
wiling to subscribe something and
some of them quite li6erally. Now
If we had a business league to take
up the matter, appoint committee
to canvass the towh-a and take up
subscriptions we would soon be
drinking artesian water. We will
give space In The FREE PRESS 10
any citizen who wishes TO discuss
this matter,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
firm of Hunnicutt & Stevenson has
this day been dissolved, by mutual
consent, r. l.. Stevenson remaining
and assuming all liabilities and
assets of the business.
Il. l.. STEVENSON,
VIM. ] HUNNIeUTT, M. d.
Nov. %, 1899.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, I
November 81. 1899. {

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Chan
Gerry Clerk of Pearl River county at
Poplarville, Miss, on January 8, 1900,
viz: Samuel S. Spiers Jr., III. e. No.
27s09 for the E11a NE14 E11a SCI Sec. IS
L. 5. K. IL west.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz: Will
liam Jones, William l.. Burge, Monroe
ID. Tate, Dave Loyeless, all of McNeill,
Miss. JAMES HILL, Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
(Sec. 1917 Salaries of officers /:

(Sec. 49, Salaries of officers:
Be it ordained by the mayor and
board of aldermen of the town of Pop
laryille, That the salary of the mayor
of this town be fixed at the sum of
fifty dollars per annum payable quar-
terly, and that the salaries of the al
dermen be fixed at one dollar for each
regular meeting payable quarterly,
and that the compensation of the clerk
shall be one dollar for each and every
meeting, and that this take effect
from its passage.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Mr.. Warren Cane, substantial
citizen and farmer of Washington
parish la, and the father OF bIrs.
Rev. j. +. Bilbo of this town, died
az his home On Monday Nov. %.
1899 at the advanced age OF n
years. We tender sincere sym
patty to the beroaved relatives,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

We are going 10 give handsome
bicycle to the most popular lady in
Pearl River county. The contest
will commence next week Dec. 7th.
The bicycle will be on exhibition
at s. Z. Lance's store. Look out
for our announcement next week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
: W. T. SCOTT, Tax Col.

Hard ware, Stoves, Mill fittings,
Betting, Cutlery. Guns, Pistols,
Ammunition and everything else
needed in the hardware line can be
bad promptly By ordering from
w. S. TEMPLE, The Gas b Hard
wareman, Hattiesburg Mise.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Admiral Dewey's salary amounts
to $37. 30 per day, President Me-
Kinley's is equal to sl31 a day,
cabinet officers, the vice President
and the speakers of the house get
1872 % a day, senators and congress
men, $3.50, and the cheif justice OF
the supreme court 500 day.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, Miss,

November IL, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Cham
Gerry Clerk of Pearl River county at
Poplarville, Miss, on December Both,
1899, viz: Samuel Newman, III. E.. No.
26936 for the Sw14 Nw14 Sec. IL II. 3
S. X. 16 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: J. Ii.
Mills and William Johnson, of Glade,
Miss, James A. Moody and William
Royce, of Poplarville, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Today has been designated by
the president of The United States
as a time when all people may offer
thanks TO the Lord who made them.
Everybody should feel thankful for
being alive, if nothing elee.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
TETTER, SALT-RHEUM AND
ECZEMA,

The intense itching and ting
incident to these diseases, is ina
stantly allayed by applying Cham-
berlalh's Eye and Skin Ointment.
Many very bad cases have been
manenlly cured by it. 1t ia
equally efficient for itching piles
and favorite remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hands, chilblains,
frost bites and chornic sore eyes.
25cts. per box. For sale by Huns
nicutt Il Stevenson. .6l01y
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Guarl your kidneys; the health
Of the body depends on those small
but important organs. They cx-
tract uric acid from the blood which
il allowed to remain in the system
would cause dropsy and Bright's
Disease PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is
a successful kidney tonic, it heals
and strengthens the kidneys, regu-
lates the liver, stimulates the stom-
ach and digestion, cieanses the
bowels. 1t will prevent or cure
Brighrs Disease. Sold by
s. Il. Lance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
NOTICE TAX PAYERS.

To tax payers in the town OF Pop
larvill Municipal taxes are now
due, and On all unpaid by Decem-
Der Is, | will collect damages.
l. V. Enochs, Tax Col.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

The family that keeps on hand
and uses occdsionly the celebrated
PRICKLY ASH BITTERS is always
a well regulated family. Sold by
5. E. Lance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
Additional Locals.

Don't fail to see that line of
clothing at s. e. Lance's.
Don't fail to see that line of
clothing at S. f. Lance's.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
STRAYED OR STOLEN!

From my Place 10 Poplarville,
last Friday night, one liver colored
pointer dog with white spot in breast
and answers to The name of s.Joe.n
A liberal reward will be paid for
his recovery.
w II uEppEN
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

DR.. Caay's Condition Powders
are just what a horse needs when
in bad condition. Tonic, blood,
purifier and vermifuge. They are
not food but medicine and the best
in use to put horse in prime con-
dition. Price rs cents per package.
For sale by Hunnicutt & Stevenson.
6l01y
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
,NE DOLLAR IN ADVANCE.
Today il Thank giving.

We hope every body else will en-
JOY turkey dinner-we would If we
had the turkey.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Weary women need an occasional
dose of DIR. NJ A. Simmons Liver
Medicine to strengthen their nerves
and inyigorate their systems.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
wANTED-sEVERAL BRIGHT

w ANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT
AND HONEST persons to repre-
sent us as Managers 10 this and
close by counties. Salary 5000 a
year and expenses. Straight, bona
fide, no more, no less salary. Posi>
tons permanent. Our references,
any bank in auy town. 1t Is main
" office work conducted at home.
Reference. Enclose elfaddi essed
stamped envelope. The DoMIN-
ION COMPANY, Dept. 3, Chicago.
92l6m
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

Taxes are due from October lat
to December 10Th. Damages will
surely be collected afte! December
10Th, 1899
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Temporary arrangement of Di-
gestion. through overwork, worry
or emotional excitement, are quick.
" rectified ny Dr. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Capes, the prettisst Of the season.
All latest styles at s. Il. Lance's.
Christmas goods, Christmas goods.
Call early and get selection.
S. e. LANCE,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

We are still selling shoes, and
guarantee every pair. s. E. Lance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

There is comfort in those Com
forts and Overcoats at s. +. Lance'e
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

TO purify and enrich the blood,
strengthen the nerves and invigor-
ate the system, use DR.. "A. A. SIM
nous Livbr Medicine.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

j, q. UEKB1,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-16
DISTRESS IN THE ROCKIES,
Continued Snow Block on Railroads
Caused n Coal Famine,

Continued snow Block on Railroads
Caused n Coal Famine.
Denver, Feb. 15.-The warm weather
prevailing since Sunday has helped to
relieve the distress experienced in some
mountain towns owing to the long con-
tinued storm and cold weather and the
railroad blockade.
The Denver and Rio Grande is en-
tirely opened, and the road can now
handle through traffic as usual. The
Colorado Midland is still tied up west of
Leadville, but the rotary is making
good progress in removing enormous
snowdrifts on Hagerman pass. The
Colorado and Southern's South Park
line to Leadville Is still blocked, and it
Is uncertain when this road will be
opened. The towns along this road
have run short of some provisions. but
1t Is thought that there is plenty Of ba-
con, potatoes and -four to prevent suf-
fering. 1t Is bel ed that an effort will
be made to cut road over the noun
tain near Red Cliff, which will give di-
rect communication with the through
line Of the Rio Grande.
The Rio Grande Aspen branch is open.
and coal is being rushed to that camp
as we'll as to Leadville to enable the
mines, mills and shelters to continue
working. Some anxiety is felt on ac-
count of the liza ability of disaster from
snowslides in the mountains, especially
at Silver Plume. where Sundays ava
lanche is liable to he followed by an
other Of greater extent and possibly
more disastrous in is results. a slight
thaw, a puff of wind. jar, may bring
down millions of tons Of snow that now
hang upon the mountain tops, almost
defying the laws of gravitation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-16
THE TROUBLES OF CHINA.
Mounted Bandits TerrOriEe the Prov.
ince Of Newchwang.

Mounted Bandits TerrOriEe the Prov
ince Of Newchwang.
San Francisco, Feb. 15.-Advices from
the orient say that the province of New
chwang is In a state OF terror. occa-
stoned by the appearance of 1000
mounted bandits. Numerous outrages
have been committed on residents who
are powerless. The merchants have
moved their goods to a treaty port 20
miles south Of the invaded district.
Grave fears are entertained that the
bandits contemplate a raid on the lat
ter place. which Is being fortified.
A serious uprising against converts
10 reported fvom the province of Huh
pep. The local authorities are render
ing all possible protection to Christians
while awaiting the arrival Of troops. The
Picking government has ordered troops
to the scene with orders to the COM
handing officer to stamp out the trou
BILE. In case of their failure to do so q
severe penalty is to be imposed on them.
BY the breaking Of ice on a river
leading to Tien-tsin 200 persons were
precipitated into the water. One hun
dred and six were drowned.
A report has reached official circles at
Picking that an ASSASSIN was dispatched
to Japan to take the life Of the en-
peror of Japan. Great excitement was
caused by the rumor. and thorough
investigation has been ordered.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-16
GERMANY's ATTITUDE.
Won BulOw's Speech IL Applauded In
European Capitals.

GuTOV0an S~Rsss"'
Washington, Feb. 15.-Advices receiv.
ed here show that both the French and
English press comment In most favor
able terms upon the speech Of the Sec
rotary OF state for foreign affairs In the
German reichstag on the 18th inst.
The French Journal Debats says
that Won Bulow's open and public re-
lection of the continued attacks maze
by press hostile to Germany was wei"
come and precious for the sake OF peace.
The Republ!que Franchise hopes that
this speech will make deep and lasting
impression on the United States
France, too, this newspaper adds. Is de-
sirous Of Germany producing this ef-
feet, being Itself in similar position IN
relation to America. Llberte says this
straightforward and righteous way OF
stating things Is an example to be fol-
lowed by other ministers OF foreign at
fairs.
I'D The London Times welcomes Won Bu-
lows speech as a happy token of new
and steadfast basis for the necessary re-
arrangement and resettlement of af-
fairs. England sees. they say. in the
Of Germany and Amer
lea a further guarantee for the peace
and progress OF the whole world. The
Morning Post hopes that American
statesmen will gladly seize the hand Of
fered to them by Germany and expects
that the United States accordingly will
cease a policy of petty and trivial ag-
Eress'ons and determinations toward
the latter.
The Morning Post remarks further:
1.-THE policy Of pin pricking which up to
this date has been exercised toward
Germany does not agree with the dig
nifty Of the American people and IL con-
Trajectory to their own future interests,
because both countries are buyers and
sellers alternately on their respective
markets. Both countries have common
interests In more than one diplomatic
question: and especially as regards Sa-
moa they are participators in the same
treaty. Under these circumstances nei-
Their OF the two countries can afford to
give room to any unfounded calumnia-
tion of the good faith OF the other"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-16

1t is the duty of every citizen to
attend the caucuses to held Friday and
Saturday evenings and see to it that
men of integrity and stability are placed
in nomination tor the different offices
to be filled. A caucus nomination is
likely to be equivalent to an election in
some Instances. We leave it to the
sound common sense of the citizens of
Barre to elect such men to be their
servants rs will conduct the affairs of
our city in such a manner us to bring
honor to themselves and justice to the
people.