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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

somewhat surprised, for he lay on q
couch in a room filed with sunshine
and pictures and curtains, and .
beautiful lady was sitting beside him,
while two other ladies (only they wore
white caps and spotless cuffs) were
doing this and that about the room.
The boys head was still somewhat
dizzy from Peters cruel blow, so the
beautiful lady only smiled when he
said family, and asked anxiously;
"Where are they? Where are the
turkeys an chickens? oh, Mary and
Rebv Sunshine won't have no Thanks
giving after allr
Weak and half sick. Jamie sank to
the couch. and buried his head so the
beautiful lady wouldn't sec him cry
;no tears down his cheeks as he
would haYesaid. The beautiful lady
stroked his hair with her soft, white
hand, and spoke to him soothingiy' 50
nrettv soon he ceased sobbing, and
told Ier-alt about himself, and about
Mary and Baby Sunshine waiting TOR
their Thanksgiving dinner. and ABOUT
his mother sick in the hospital up
Now the beautiful lady was very
wise lady, and almost before Jamie
had fn;shed she had ordered her car
r;ace in haste. Then she directed one
81 the maid servants to make ready TO
start with her at once for New YORK,
and she ordered man to accompany
WI When they stepped ont of the ferry, Il!
house in New York Jamie ana sns ne
beautiful beu lady and the maid stepped
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

Our bill for ammunition during the
Spanish war was not one fifth as great
as the amount expended annually
by the British navy in practice.
Forty-fve thousand dollars worth OF
ammunition was fired at Montojo's
fleet in Manila Bay and 500, 900 was
expended in following up and destroy
ing Cerveras feet. Each round fred
by Dewey cost about sS.5O and the
average price of the rounds fired by
Sampson was $14.25. These prices
indicate the preponderance in the
fights of small calibre guns.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
A Patriotic Observance.

This season the national colors will
be sbundantly used on Thanksgiving
Day. A caterer says that all his war
moulds for ices will be in demand ON
Thanksgiving Day, particularly the
American eagle rampant. This seems
to be favorite device, and the frozen
cream in this form with tiny flag
thrust into the head of the eagle, is
invariably greeted with eathusiasm.
1t must not be forgotten, however
that the waving of the stars and stripes
this autumn means anguish to some
bereft hearts. If any such are 10
gather with the family about tne
Thanksgiving board, it will be kindly
forethought to omit the warlike decora-
tions.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Batson
Sheriff, w T. Scott; Treasurer, J. l.
Strahan; Assessor, G. w. Bilbo; Superin.
tendent of E lucation, II. K. Rouse; Sur
veyor, A. J. Ladner.
Chancery Court, Second District-Chancel
lor N. G. Hill. Regular terms, first Mon
day in January and July, SIX days.
Circuit Court Second District-Judge T. A
Wood. Regular terms, third Monday il
April ana October. Walter A. White
District Attorney.
supervisors-J A Moody. President, G "
Smith, P E Williams, W c Stewart, j A
II Smith
CHURCHES
Methodist-Rev W H Huntley, pastor.
Services first and third Sundays IN each
month. Sunday school $50 NJ Prayer
meeting Wednesday night.
Baptist Church-Rev w B Hocomb, pastor
Services second and fourth Sabbatha
Sunday school 10 m. Prayer meeting
1hursdav Eight.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30


fourteen years, although he looked
nuch younger than that. And he had
pme from New York in order to buy
turkey for Thanksgiving Day. OF
purse he could have purchased one
b New York, but he had very little
fOney--less than dollar and big
pliceman had told him he could geta
rkey very much cheaper ON farm
hn in great city market.
Jamie lived with his mother and his
hter Mary, and the baby Sunshine,
one Of the great, high tenemcnts on
he East Side, where poor people have
heir homes, and where they crowd in
nch great numbers that they never
bet have been counted. His father
lad been drowned at sea two years
rsyious, and to make matters worse
Is mother was sick in hospital, and
here was nobody to take care of the
ftle girls but himself. There was
Mbody else at the railroad station,
ht the conductor of the train had
hd him that o man named Peter kept
Mm down the road, and that he
RAturkeys and chickens.
Il was q long walk, very long
biz, to Peters farm, where the
keys were kept. and Jamie's feet
10 blistered and sore by the time
arrived. Hardly had he walked in
kfront gate, however, when great
hek dog, growing and swapping and
owing his teeth, came bounding
goss the dooryard. OF course Jamie
IE frightened, and he climbed into
h branches of an apple tree as
sckly as if he were monkey. The
Re boy, trembling with terror above
the branches, was SO intently
nsching the dog that he did not no
" the approach of short, heavily
SIt man with bushy hair and a
kick, red beard, who kicked the dog
ntil the poor animal howled with
in and skunk away. When the dog
ally had gone, however, Jamie was
v 80 frightened, and he called out;
"Are you Mister Peter?"
E"Yes, I am" the red-bearded man
swered, looking up in the tree.
Zen he caught sight of the boys torn
bthing and old shoes, and he flew
passion, sho4ting:
Come out O. that, you young
amp! Git down here quick, or In
Y the tree up by the roots and slam
down."
isis this the way you treat all OF
ar customers?"
What's that?" said Peter
Us this the way you treat all oi
~ customers? / came here to buy
turkey.'
"Oh. you did?"
Yes"
More like to sneak in the house
steal something, you young VII
Anyhow, there amt no turkeys
sale. =
Cant you let re have one?' asked
boy. =,
No." said Peter.
emie slid down to the ground ane
y silent for moment, thinking
Ply. Then he spoke again:
Does that lake out there in the bis
& back Of the trees belong TO your
les, !" said Peter; ssbut it amt NJ
e its duck pond. "
Well, il can't buy turkey, cal
2 hshin' there9"
Fishin'p' roared Peter, throwing
y his head and laughing until hi
- ~.-.. = Y ~ q
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

hair and blue eyes-had been iaid 10 70
rest the day before Thanksgiving oi
the preceding year. -, Nth
Suddenly her carriage stopped WIN
auch force that the hcrses reared anu
she heard her coachman CRY OUT
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Juniper Lodge No. 267.
r.. i. Wilkinson, c. C.
4. P. Lawless, Clerk.
Meets every second and fourth Monda,
nights
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30
CITY DIRECTORY,

CITY DIRECTORY,
Mayor-D. F. Archer
Treasurer-W. W. Strahan.
Clerk-H. II Reeves.
Marshal j. W. Ford.
Board of A!dermen-W. T. Scott, N. Bat
,on, J . M, Thornhill, J. A. Moody, J. S
Moody.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-11-30

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Pine Tree Lodge, No. 96
W. l. Thames, C. C.
N. Blson, K r. S
Meets every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
EDUCATIONAL

The apportionment Of the state;
tuition fund for the tlrst quarter, 1890,
at the rate of s2.O4 per child of school
age. gives Ramsey county s4512.48, of
which the special district of the city
of Devils Lake will receive SlOO3.6S (.
Supt. Fancher will distribute the fund
among the several districts about the
18th inst.
County teachers examination will
be held in the court room on Friday,
March 10th. There is every indication
OF a very large attendance.
School boards are already engaging
teachers for existing vacancies In the
rural schools. Spring terms, generally
will begin on April 10th.
Cleveland school district advertises
for bids to erect q second school house
in that enterprising township, and
Newbre school district is preparing
specifications for two new school build
ings, an e~xceedingly good beginning
The county superintendent has de-
signated March 18th, 1889, as the date
for the first election Of school officers
in Fancher school district, No. q, or.
ganlzed at the last meeting of the
county commissioners. There are
forty children in this township (l57-81)
and it is likely that two schools will
be organized at once for their benefit
House Bill Sc, drafted by Supt
Fancher and introduced by Repre-.
sentative Hale, which provides for de,
positories for the sinking fund Of
school districts, passed both houses Of
the legislature aud has been signed by
the governor. We may BIZ able te
print this bill in full at soWs future
time,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
ramou. Horse.

j. B. Kent has secured for the season
the famous stallion "Morgan Gold.
DUST" which can now be seen at his
livery stable, opposite the roller mill
Morgan Golddust was bred by
Ormsby Bros, Eminence. Ky. He is
16 hands high and weighs 1900 pounds,
Is q dark chestnut in color, has never
been driven by a professional trainer
but has shown quarters as a 3.year-old
in 80 seconds, and q full mile in 2::36 in
his 3-Year-old form, and has shown his
ability to trot in 2::3O with very little
work. His Oldest colts are weaulings
and are large and uniform colors, bays
and chestnuts, and are toppy and nice
actors and already show their ability
to trot.
Those interested should not fail to
call and see this magnificent animal.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
BARTLETT.

N. A. Hinebauch went to Devils
Lake, Tuesday on No. Z, returning OH
No. 8.
Mrs. Perry Rose Isl reported quite i'll
with lagrippe.
Miss Minnie Wishart took in the en-.
tertainment. given by the Crozier ORA.
matte club, at the Wamduska House
on the shore of Stump lake, last Fri
day, and reports a very enjoyable trip
George Monteith. came home from
Wisconsin last week, where he has beer
the greater part of the winter.
F. s. Smith, the Great Northern
agent at this place. has been transfer
red to st. John. We are sorry to loose
Mr.. Smith and family, but what is our
loss is another's gain.
The remains of Mrs. M. Cox was
brought from Nevada, Mo. to Lakota
for interment. Some time ago she
went to Minneapolis to have a cancer
on the liver removed, but was too weak
to undergo the operation. From there
she went to Nevada, Mo-, where she
died. The deceased is we'll known in
this place, ard had the respect of all
who knew her.
The entertainment given by the pu.
pills Of the Bartlett school was we'll at
tended considering the bad night
The proceeds Melted $3.50, which viii
go towards purchasing an organ fol
the school. The program consisted OF
dialogues, tableaux, songs, and recita-
TORS of a humorous and dramatic nat.
ure. Misses Norton and Wishart de
serve great credit for the way the
children were trained.
Skating is a great sport here, with
the boys and girls. They fully appre
ciate the mild weather.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
When Editor Hassine gets through
with Commissioner Taylor,o OF Pembina.
there won't be anything left of Taylor.
still More counterfeitiux.

E
The Secret Service has unearthcd
another band of counterfeiteIs and
secured a large quantity Of bogus bills.
which are so cleverly executed that
the average person would never sus-
pect them If being spurious: Things
Of great value are always selected by
counterfeiters for imitation, notably
the celebrated Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has many imitators but
no equals for Indigestion, dyspepsia,
constipation, nervousness and general
debility. The Bitters sets things right
in the stomach, and when the stomach
is In good order it makes good blood
and plenty of it. In this manner the
Bitters + at the seat Of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
and debilitated. Beware of counter
feiters when buying.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
First Time In the City.

L H-S.-|E
Our theatre loving people will have
a chance Saturday evening March 4
to see for the first time here ,Ibsen's
famous play of "a Dolls House" pre-
sented by the Clara hropp Co. 1bsen's
plays created a profound sensation in
Europe, and societies in all leading
American aud European cities are
studying the problems he has offered
to the thinking world. Miss Thropp
who takes the part Of Nora PLAYED it
one season in London and afterwards
in New York. The evenings enter.
tainment will close with a laughing
comedy entitled "The Truant Spouse
in which Miss Thropp will sing popu,
lar songs and give limitations Of fam.
GUS actresses. The company's ap-
pearance here will be the theatrical
event of Jul city this season.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03

Westinghouse birthday vas duly o.
served at the Ferry. The junior mem
bers of the school celebrated it by TAX
ing a holiday. but the seniors decided
a research into the history of this
worthy life, as a more appropriate way
of celebrating its advent into the
world. Accordingly the afternoon was
spent in reading and discussion, which
resulted in forming some good resolu-
tions in honor of the day. OF which
the following r q sample: l resolve
this 22nd day Of February, 1899, to help
others, and to study longer and better
on my arithmetic. In honor Of George
Washington, l make a resolution to
learn q lesson from him, and whatever
I do, I will try to do we'll. In honor Of
George Washington I make q resolut-
ion to try to do whatever my teacher
asks me to do, and to do 1t tho best I
a On this 22nd day of February, in
honor Of George Washington ! resolve,
that hereafter I will strive to pass q
good examination. Many other excel
lent resolutions were formed, for
which we will not take space.
OF an enterprise, tried at the school
We are told,
In which Viii, . e young Ferryite got him
Heshad set his warm cap a fair maiden
to catch,
Never guessing a girl could be more
than his match.
But alas for his ears this cold winter
weather.
The cap and the maiden both van,
ished together,
And his angel has changed to a com.
mon young sinner
Since he borrowed a cap to wear
home to bis dinner.
The ball at the hall, which honored!
the birth,
OF a man more ~extalled than most
men on earth,
Is said to haye been a growing success
But who got the crown they have
lett US to guess.
For we do not dance and SO could not
go,
And therefore don't even know whc
caught a beau.
On last Tuesday night, ere the Masons
adjourned,
A great din was heard and the Cause
was soon learned.
The wife Of each Mason, appeared Al
the door,
Demanding admittance by q stump
on the floor.
And as they were laden, with ice-crean
and cake,
Sandwiches aud coffee, for all t.
partake.
The waiting was short, for the dool
opened wide,
The moment these odors reached tb,
inside.
The "goat" was so frightened at sigh
of q "wife"
He stayed not an instant to hazzart
his life,
But got himself out, just how is no
certain
But his shadow, he left behind OF
the curtain.
His tail was quite severed, betrayinl
his haste
In quitting q scene which was not t,
his taste.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
III summing up the general business
situation at the end Of last week, Dun's

III summing up the general business
situation at the end Of last week, Dun's
Review SAYS:
The situation is without PRECEDENT.
Business has never been better on the
whole, aud in some great Industries
the gain is astonishing. Exports sur-
pass last years as much as imports,
though the excess YER imports then
was heavy. Failures are smaller than
last year, aud smaller than in either of
six wears past. Stocks are stronger,
the average for the active railway &c.
curities being a little higher, and for
trusts much more owing to the extra
ordinary advance Of e4s.75 in tobacco.
Payments through exchanges show a
greater volume Of business than ever
before at this season, and nearly one.
half larger than in the best of previous
years. The outgo OF breadstuRs and
cotton continues heavy. But there
are some who fear that such prosper.
ity cannot last.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
THAT SETTLES 1T.

In the speech which President Nc
Kinley delivered before the CONNER
cisl Club Of Boston on Friday, Feb
ruary II. there is little comfort for
fantastic fabricators of "modern Re.
publican policy"-that is, the policy Of
surrendering the tremendous advan-
tage which the United States has
achieved In the. world Of trade, COM
merce andf6nance by virtue of q stead
fast adherence to the tenets Of straight
Americanism. Those who look for any
abandonment of the line Of economic
action which has made this country
the most envied among the nations Of
the earth will do we'll to read, mark
and inwardly digest the following ex-
tract from the Presidents speech of
February II:
Wa have. quit discussing the tariff
and have turned u attention to get.
ting trade wherever it can be found
It will be q long time before any
change can be had or any change de-
sired in our fiscal policy, except to
strengthen It. The differences on
this question which existed have dis.
appeared. We have turned from
academic theories to trade conditions,
and are seeking our share of the
worlds markets,
II ever an. American statesman spoke
the words which Americans most
wanted.to hear, these are the words
They settle once for all the NONSENSE.
cal tNaddle just now current about an
impending modification of our tariff
policy. Here we have,the word of the
mau:who knows that there is to be nc
change In that policy "except tt
strengthen t." Enough said!
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
Y. M. c. A.

The gospel song service at the Y. M.
G. a. rooms last Sunday afternoon was
quite largely attended. Master Earl
Duell presided at the organ and was
supplemented by the excellent music
Of the violin orchestra, recently organ
lied. Messrs. Churchill, Hoover and
Mooers forming the trio.
The meeting next Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock will be led by Mr.. F. w.
Priest. Subject: Goods Part in His
Plan to Save Sinners" All are in
vited to these excellent meetings.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03

Senator Hansbrough's amendment
providing that wheat imported by act
ual farmers for seed purposes, be adj
mitted free of customs duty, has been
agreed to by the senate. Not more than
500 bushels can be imported by one
person.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
Best OfAl.,

To cleanse the system in q gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when the
|springtime comes, use the true aud
perfect remedy, Syrup of Pigs. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by The
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
for sale by all druggists, at 50 cents
] per bottls.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03

q WOnlans
Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by q lady in the
country. disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severests tests, but
her vital organs we're undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily, and
cred a way to recovery, by purchasing
of US a bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis.
oovery for consumption, and was so re
lieved on taking first dose, that she
slept all night; and with two bottles,
has been absolutely cured. Her name
Is Mrs. Luther Lutz."' Thus writes w.
9. Hamnick & Co., of Shelby, N. G.
Trial bottles free at G. W.Green's drug
store. Regular size 500 and s1.OO
Eyey bottle guaranteed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
He Fooled The Surgeons.

All doctors told Recick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, O., after suffering 1s
months from rectal fstula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per.
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes Of Bucklin's Arnica Salve, the
surest pile oure on earth, and the best
salve in the world. % cents q box
Sold bv G. w. Greene, druggist.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
CONNER.


The scommercial progress of the
United States, y :revealed by the sta
tistics Of international trade, is not
only attracting the earnest attention
tof European nations, but it Is exciting
among them more or less apprehen-
sion. Anation which has shown an
Increase Of 81 per cent in its exports
IN . decade, and which has had, in the
single year 1888 volume of exports
exceeding BY nearly sSsyO00,OD those
OF Great Britain, which, for century.
has been the commercial mistress Of
the world, may indeed be considered a
dangerous rival Not alone in our
agricultural exports have we shown
marvellous gains, but in our exports of
manufactures which, in the last calen-
dsr year, exceeded in value the entire
total Of domestic exports for any year,
prior to 1870; with the exception of
1855 and 1861 The gain in this i'm
portant item Of manufacturing exports
seems unmistakably to show that,
stimulated ,bya protective tariff, our
manufacturing industries have thrived
to such an extent that we have not
only met the increased demand for
home consumption, but have been able
successfully to invade foreign COM
pstitive fields. And, moreover, this
invasion Of fields. especially in the far
east, which. have been sedulously Guilt
waited BY the principal European COM
mercial nations in the hope Of undis-
turbed occupancy, is made even more
possible hy our changed territorial
conditions which have resulted from
the war with Spain. Therefore it is
extremely. probable that there will be
uninterrupted gains in our manufac-
turing exports, though there may be
some occasional check owing to vary
ing changes in crop conditions, to the
increase in our agricultural exports.
With the development of the i'm
mense resources Of Cuba and Of Porto
Rico, with the subjugation Of the Fill
pinos and 1.-the establishment Of order
in the Philippine archipelago as pre-
uminary:to che, extension Of Dur com
mefce inthe far east, with the con.
struction Of the Nicaraguan canal
thus giving ID the same advantages il
the Orient rs have been enjoyed ii
India and in China by Great Britain
and by other nations since the open
ing Of the Suez canal. and with an ad
herenca. to the policy Of protection
the Unitsd States will easily be in thu
front rank among commercial nations
within. the next decade, aud will Al
least be. the equal Of Great Britain a
financial power.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-03
Miss a rhropp.

Who appears here on Saturday even
ing March 4, in Ibsen's problem play
"a Dolls House" formerly took the
part Of Innocent Kid with Evans and
with Neil Burgess I in arh enu co nasEs
Fair" On the occasion Of her appear.
ance here she will present q number
OF Der successful singing and imitation
~specialties for which she is SO vel.
known and popular in the east,