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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
THE CHARLESTON SINKS.
1t May he Impossible TO Save Her
Gums and Equipment.

The protected cruiser Charleston, which
was wrecked November in the Philip
pines. has sunk. The Navy Department Of
ficials fear that there is no chance to save
even her guns and equipment. The report
of her sinking was received at the Navy
Department yesterday in brief cabiegTam
from Commander Lentze, of the naval sta
ton at Cavite. The cablegram was as fol-
lows
"Culgoa reports Charleston disapp AIRED,
When the Charleston was wrecked the
Culgoa was ordered by Rear Admiral Wat
son to go to the scene and endeaYor to
save some of the guns and equipment. The
last report of the Charleston's condition
was that she was submerged from her
stern to her smokestack and such heavy
typhoon was blowing that it was impossi-
BILE 10 reach the vessel. II is believed that
the heavy seas caused the vessel to slip
off the reef into the deep water. If the
water is not too deep IL may be possible for
divers to save some of the guns and equip
ment. but this is considered doubtful by
naval officers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
THE PHILIPPINE REPORT.
Commissioners Making Rapid Prog
rcss on the Document.

commissioners Making Rapid Prog
rcss on the Document
President Schurman of the Philippine
Commission returned yesterday from his
home in Ithaca, where he was engaged
upon a special feature of the complete re-
port now being prepared for the President.
Colonel DENLY of the Commission stated
to Times reporter yesterday that the
work of preparing the full report on the
Philippines is progressing rapidly, but he
could not say just when it would be com
pleted.
The report will contain from $4,000 to
100 600 words and win describe in detail
all of the matters concerning the Islands
that are liable to come before the Presi-
dent and Congress.
The report will also discuss the present
educational methods there, the illiteracy
of the natives the government geography
mines, railroads, commerce, climate, sani-
tary conditions. church property, agricul-
ture forests, banks, and mercantile con-
Germs. 1t will be printed and sent to the
President after which it Will become
available as a Government document.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
scHLEY SAILS TODAY.
The Chicago viii Go Direct to south
American Ports.

Rear Admiral Schley is scheduled to
leave New York today on his flagship, the
Chicago. He will sail direct for South
American waters and join the Wilmington
and Montgomery. which with the Chicago,
viii compose the feet.
At the Navy Department yesterday it
was stated that as Admiral Schley would
be in South American waters getting his
fleet together until about January ] no or
ders further than those issued Monday
would be given him for the present
Admiral Schley has issued the following
itinerary of his cruise:
Leave New York Saturday, November
.. arrive at ST. Lucia December 2. Leave
St Lucia December 8; arrive at Slhia
Brazil December i. Leave Bahia De
cember Il; arrive at BuenOs AyTes, Argen-
tine. December q
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS.
They Leave san Francisco in Three
Special Trains.

The War Department received the fol-
lowing despatch yesterday:
THE Tennessee Volunteers left San
Francisco yesterday in three sections, run
ming special, and viii probably arrive in
Nashville Tuesday noon"
It was stated at the White House yester
day that il was still undecided whether the
President would be able to go to Nash
Vile TO welcome the returning soldiers on
their arrival home. but the probabilities
are that he viii be unable to make the
trip. as there still remains a great deal
of work to be done on his message.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
viii Not Extend the Time.

In answer to the many requests from
financiers TO extend the time of the $25,
600 600 bond redemption offer beyond No
vember go Secretary Gage announced yes
terday that no action in the matter would
be taken; at least not until the date Of the
first offer had expired The amount of
bonds which have been redeemed under
this offer is Sl1 SOC 800
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
JUDGE TIMERS REPORT.
II VIII Deal With the Violations of
Postal Laws.

Judge Tyner. the Assistant Attorney
General for the Postofice Department,
is at work on his annual report,
which he viii complete next week.
The report will deal with violations of
the postal laws, and the prosecution of
persons who use the mails fraudulently.
It is understood the report will show a
decrease in the number OF fraud orders
issued
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
VeSfe Suits.


different STYLES of fine cloth
suits, beautifully trimmed, eX-
cellent qualities, worth $3.50 and
$500. Special S349 suit.
Bows Boucle Refers in Navy
Blue. Brown. and Black. $3.50
values, S19S.
10 different STYLES of Cashmere
Knee Pants. soc. value, 33c.
each.
Boys Outing and Cheyiot Shirt
Waists. &c. each
Bows Blue Cloth Golf Caps.
12i4c. each.
Boys Department, Third Floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
+" That IS Wei Spoken
That Is Well Taken. -

let every sufferer from catarrh take
This as a personal recommendation from
the Thousands zUho haze been cured Of
this disease BY Hoods Sarsaparala. Il
eradicates the cause Of the disease, and at
the same time sootheS and rebuilds The irri-
fafed and ngflanied membranes.
Catarrh-"My throat qvas IN sLN
condition 7Vah catarrh that could hardly
SWALLOW and had no appetite. I found
Hoods Sarsaparlia an excellent remedy,
and nozU haze a good appetite. " Ella ].
White, Ennis, Teras.
N0dJ SaadQb03M
lazzas sIIE:yi.lIEIl:g2ETD
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
LANSBJRGI & BRO.
Boys Clothing.
Dress your boy IN styl
and save money. * x

Doublc-breastcd Suits, sizes 5
TO -.
: Brown Tweed Suits in follow
ing sizes: One :, TWO l3, two II,
two -, TO close at 69c a suit.
\ line of three different STYLES,
Cashmere Suits, reduced during
This sale. S1.39 suit.
\ line OF six different STYLES in
Cashmere and Navy Blue Chey-
lot. Special S1.9S suit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Gen and Mrs William Sinclair will
spend the winter at the Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Prof. and Mrs. G. L. Raymond. OF Prince
ton University, New Jersey have rented
fer the winter months the house. 1926
Nineteenth Street and viii be at home
the first two Saturdays Of each month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

The marriage OF Miss Bertha Margaret
Swindells. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sim
cen Swindells. CT Pierce Street, AnacCstia,
and Mr. Charles Eugene EntNislc. Of the
same place viii take place November 30 at
100 C'clcck at the Garden Memorial Pres
byteTian Church, en- Minnesota Avenue, An
alczyia, and vi performed by the pas
tor. Rev Dr. Miller
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Rev Joseph T. Kelley and Mrs Kelley
were at home to the members of their
church and congregation yesterday from 3
to and from to 10 at their new home,
1867 KeneSaw Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Miss Hazen. 1884 Tenth Street northwest
received the Mount Holyoke Alumnae yes
terday afternoon
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

Gilpin's Electric Liniment r. q
dead shot on headache, uralgla,
etc. Write TO ". j. Gilp,n, Wits
tier, Ala, and give tia tisal.
Mrs. DR.. II. III BiIbo is visiting
her daughter NJ Bogueclito this
week..
District Attorney White OF Biz
loxi, was shaking bands with
fliencs here Tues day evening.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
DANGER SIGNAL.

Remember that your kidneys act
as the cesspool of the human body,
into which all the impurities OF the
system are continually dumped for
purltication, and when the kidneys
fail to properly perform their fnnc'
tons 1t il a signal OF further comp
lications. The liver becomes
cIoeged, the bic Cd is f He'd with n'sc
acid poison, the heart b e. mes in
colved, aud unless the proper
remedy is pied, your case VIII
soon be beyond the reach OF human
skill. smiths sure Kidney Cure
will cure you in less time and at less
expense than and other medicine IN
the world and it is guaranteed
Price so cents per bottle. 1t you
can not obtain it from your druggist
write direct 10 the company.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
FOURTH OF JULY AT MERlDs
IAN. MISS.

The citizens of Meridian are pre-.
pairing for the greatest celebration
of the Nations birthday that has
ever been given in this part of the
country. They will have flower
parade, Fireman's and Military
parade, Patriotic Speeches, and
in the evening a most magnificent
display Of Fire Works.
Excursion rates for tickets, good
to return until July 7tb, will be
sold from all stations on the @. &
Q. Route July End, 3rd and 4th, at
very low rates.
GEO. IL. SMITH, G, 2. a.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
Received With Favor Everywhere
a Clean Platform of Principles To
Which the Tide of Pubic APP
prevail is Rapidly Drifting.

the first on the list is from the
Vicksburg Dispatch, the personal
organ of Gov. McLaurin, and is AS
follow:
"Whelher the Hon. J. S. Will
lams has entered the race too late
to do himself justice or net, We are
unable to say, But we do feel,
that whether the Governor shall
be elected or Yaz1o's able and be-
loved son. there will be no bitter
ness left amongst the followers OF
these two distinguished Mississip'
plans. All who know Mr.. Viii.
liams, are sure that he is seeking
the high and honorable position OF
United States Senator. on his own
splendid record and merits, and
not by trying to pull down bis OPP
poneuts. AS it is already appa-
rent that the race ia between the
Governor and Mr.. Williams. this
will I've a matter of congratnlation
to all true Democrats"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

in the Senatorial race puts new
phase on that political controversy,
ard many people will turn 10 the
new candidate as relief FROM the
mud Singing aud demag"gery that
have been the features Of this
canvass up to- the present lime.
We are flee to say that in John
Sh rp williams we recognize the
ablcst man in the race, and one
who, 10 our opinion, would give
our State clean and able adminis-
tration in the upper branch of the
United States Congress.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
A CARD OF THANKS.

wish TO say that feel under
lasting obligations for what Cham
berlain'S Cough Remedy hss done
for our family. We have used il
il so many cases of coughs, lung
troubles and wbooping cough, and
it has always given the most perfec,
satisfaction, we feel greatly indebted
10 the manufacturers of this remedy
and wish them to please accept our
hearty -thanks.-Respecffully, Mrs.
S. Doty, Des Moines, Iowa. Fol
sale, by Hunnicutt Il Stevenson
Druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
A BRILLIANT VICTORY AWAITS
HIM
ISenatobia Democrat

Lake, Holmes and Yazoo conh.
ties have declared tor him and he rs
promised support from else W here.
He is IN favor Of proper silver legis-
la,ion, of income tax, opposed to
trusts and the present banking
system, does not favor Mckinley s
foreign policy and is Mississippi
democrat, lavoring ~ much as
possible a white mans country.
All the candidates claim TO stand
on this platform, but Mr.. Williams
has several thing in his favor. He
has no corrupt administration to
apologize for as has Gar Nc Lanrln,
aud he is more dIgnified in his
manners and speeches than Allen.
HIS record in congress Las been
clean and the very fact that his
own county and two others near
have endorsed him unaniIaou, ly
is proof Of local popularity. He
is the hrainiesl man In the trio,
is we'll educated, being graduate
OF Yale and is forceful speaker.
II e,is statesman, after the order
If George and W altball and free
from the demsgoeical mud,slingIng
of his opponents. His past lec1rd
and his promises should bIlng
to his side enough support 10 give
him "a brilliant victory.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

MORE ABOUT COTTON MILLS.
(Picayuhe, June %


The Picayune has sent its staff
correspondent Mr. Il. ii. Hargrove,
whose intelligence and practical
observations on southern cotton
mills have attracted so much in
trest and have proven to be so val
liable in giving information Oh the
subject to visit the New England
and other Northern cotton faeto-
REG, with a view still further to in
struct the Southern people. Mr..
Hargrove's letters will be a fea-
ture of;he Picayune both daily and
wIce-a week, editions and the pub
lie should look for them.
Manufacturing Is to be one Of the
most important interests of the
Southern states. and the spinning
aud weaving of their own cotton is
the industry above all others that
can be best carried on in the South,
ern states, it is to this that the
Ptcayune specially desires to direct
the attention of the Southern PEG
pie, and this is the reason Why
such efforts are made by it to in
form the people on the snbject
DAILY Picayune $l.00 a month.
Twice -a-week Picayune LOO year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

The bold, bad Memphis Sclmitar
accuses a modest, Mississippi editor
as saying: 1--WE have hanging up
In our sanctum plain black band
of generous dimensions v hich APP
pears to be somewhat too small for
belt and somewhat too large for
a sieeveholder. The article was
found on the street and in case the
owner comes in and proves prop
erty the same will be turned over
without the Customary fee for ad-
yertisng IL is not dog collar"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

Last fall | spralned my left hip
while handling some heavy boxes
The doctor l called on said at first
1t was slight strain and would
soon be well, but it grew worse and
the doctor then said | had rheuma'
tism. 1t continued to grow worse
and could hardly get around to
work. Invent to drug store and
the druggist recommended me to
try Chamberaln's Pain Balm. ]
tried it and one half OF a so cent
bottle cured me entirely. 1 now
recommend 1t to all my friends
F. A. Babcock, Erie, Pa. IL is for
sale by Hunnicutt & Stevenson
Druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
GAZE DINING CAR SERVICE
ON @. & @. ROUTE.

Commencing Sunday, June 1lth,
inst. the train leaving New Orleans
via the Queen & Crescent Route
at I 80 p. M. daily for the Summer
resorts of Tennessee and Virginia,
and for Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New york will
take ON Cafe Dining Car at Alfalfa,
Ala, and carry it to Radford, Va,
serving meals A La Carte.
This car returriDg will be attach
ed at Radford and run to Alfalfa.
The hours are very favorable,
and the service will be first class
in every particular.
The route of The car via CEatta-
noosa and through the Cumber-
land and B'ue Ridge Mountain re.
gion enables the Travellers to view
some of the most beautiful scenery
in the country while enjoying bis
meals.
The A La Carte plan Of dining
car enables the passengers to pro-
cure almost any sort of meal that
suits his fancy, from cup of coffee
and a roll to an elabora'e spread,
paying only for what he orders.
This feature of the Queen &
Crescent service will, no doubt, he
fully appreciated by the travelling
public, and that it will receive very
liberal patronage cannot be doubted.
The through trains of the V. 8.
81 p. and A. & V. r. r. from
Shreveport, Monroe, VicksGurg,
Jackson, etc, making connection
at Meridian with the train carrying
this Dining Car, End passengers
from these places will be equally
beuefit,ed by this service.
Yours truly,
GEO. Fl. SMITH, q. z. A.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
READ BETWEEN TUE LINES

We have yet To meet q single
man in This county who thinks j.
A. Anderson will stand ghost of a
show beside w. A. White for dis
trlct attoruey.-Poplarvi.le Free
Press.
The editor OF the Free Press,
when Mr.. White announced upon
solicitatior) in that paper long time
since in so early stage If the
campaign prematurelv sided with
Mr.. White. When Mr.. Anderson
came out the Free Press editor
wrote him, soliciting the Sl5an~
nouncement, hut it being lmposSi-
BILE to announce in all the newspa-
pers within the district, Mr.. An
derson thought it expedient and
fair to favor those papers not an
. tagnnistic to his cause, aHd accor-
Gineiy made no reply to the Free
Press, not wishing, as it were, to
fur nish ammunition to the enemy.
The editor and the candidate res
Gently met at Heidelberg where the
announcement WAS again solicited,
but refused on the grounds atore"
stated. And since then the Free
Cress has been INDUCING in u bit
terness of which the above squio
is fair sample. Sea Coast Echo
The esteemed Echo has been his.
informed as to two statements con-
tanned in the above paragraph. In
the first place, we did not solicit
Mr.. Whites announcement for the
simple reason that it was sent in
voluntarily. In the second place,
we did not solicit Mr.. Anderson 8
announcement at Heidelberg. At
the beginning of the campaign we
wrote to Mr.. Anderson asking for
his announcement, simply as mat
ter OF business, and at the same
time wrote to several other candis
dates letters of like nature. Mr..
Anderson made no reply until we
met him at Heidelberg where he
stated to Us, verbally, his reasons
for not announcing in the FREE
PRESS, which were satisfactory to
us, and we made no further Solici-
tation of his patronage
The trouble with Mr. Anderson
Is lie is angry with US because We
saw fit to comment on the fact that
his own county refused to endorse
him for district attorney, and we
are told that he fairly "exploded
on the stump at Mcneil he other
day in an tff)rt TO prove that we
dldh't haye any right to "telI tales
out of school, in this campaign.
Now if Mr.. Anderson takes time
to Jump on" all the White papers,
to say nothing of the W hite voters
that will show up at the election,
he will have steady employment
for the summer.
The Echo article contains some
interesting reading between the
lines, to those familiar with The
situation.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
WOULD NOT SUFFER- so
AG AIN FOR FIFTY TIMES IT'S
PRICE.

Iawoke last night with severe
pains IN my stomach. | never
felt so badly in all my life. When I
came down to work this morning I
felt so weak l could hardly work.
| went to Miller & McCurGy's drug
store and they recommended
ChamberIain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t worked like
magic aad one dose fixed me all
right, 1t certainly is the finest
thing | ever used for stomach
trouble. l shall not be without 1t
in my home hereafter, for l should
not care to endure the suffering Of
last night again for fifty times it's
prlce.-G. Fl. Wilson, Liveryman,
Burgettstown, Washington Co, Pa.
This remedy is for sale by Hunni-
cut & Stevenson Druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
SPLENDID CHANCE TO WIN.
lKosCiusko Star l. edger

lKosCiusko Star l. edger
The Star Ledger is free to say
that there is no pnrer or ADLER man
in the arena Of Mississippi politics
Today than the above distinguished
gentleman. He is worthy sue
cessor of other noble sors who
have in the past filled this position
to the honor and glory of the
State. That be will stand splens
did chance 10 WIN goes without
saying.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
WHY SUFFER WITH BACK
ACHE?

have sufferd several years with
baekacha, and after taking one
bottle of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
I have been cured. Since then /
have not been troubled with my
back. Too much cannot be said 10 its
praise. Capt. VIM. FORBES I,
Memphis, Tenn. Price 80 cents.
For Sale by HunnicItt & Stevenson,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

Are you dull and stupid? Do you
miss the snap, vim and energy that
was once yours? You need a few
doses OF that great system regulator.
Prickly Ash B;tters. For reviying
strength and energy, increasing the
capacity of the body for work, it is
remedy of the highest order. Sold
BY S. +. Lance Il Co.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
THE DELTA WILL SUPPORT HIM
Delta Flag.

The Delta Flag has for quite. a
time advocated his candidacy and
relo,ces at The fact that he has, al
the solicitation OF numerous cOun-
ties in the State, come forward to
save the grand old Commonwealth
of Mississippi from the disgraceful
act of having to cast her ballot fOI
either Of the two candidates who
have been villfyine each other for
the past two months. Thanks tc
goodness. Mr.. Williams Is not a
man of that character. He is q
man above reproach. HIS moral
character has never been attacked,
and be is a man OF refinement. All
in all, perfect gentleman. His
record IN Congress has proved con
clusiv ely that he Is the peer of AL
len, and the Governors record for
the past three and halt years is
proof positive that he don't sit on
the stomach Of the intelligent vo-
ters of Mississippi. Then why not
rally to support of the man who
can save US from total depravitJ
Such "A man is Hon. Johu Sharp
Williams, and from now on he will
receive, as be has in the past, the
undivided support Of the Delta
Flag, and We may say. the whole
delta country.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

During Summer we are liable to
Stomach ard Bowel troubles. such
as Diarrhoea, Collie, Cramps, etc..
for which DR.. M. A. Simmons
LAYER Medicine is highly recomm-
ended.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
RECEl WE'D WITH Widest
ENTHUSIASM.
Durant News

Hon. John Sharp Williams, the
dignitied and brilliant member of
Congress from this District, des
clared Tuesday, lit speech before
a mass convention of YAzno county
democrats, who received him with
widest enthusiasm, that he had
determined to become candidate
for the long term in the United
States Senate and wonld at once
prosecute a thorough and vigorous
canvass Of the State. Mr. Williams,
before announcing himself and
receiving the instruction OF his
own county had received urgent
appeals to make the race from the
Democratic Executive Con- mlttees
Of Holmes and Lrake Counties,
as we'll as from many friends in all
parts of the State He will make
his campaign or national issues,
aud declares that he has the kind
est feelings for his opponents,
Messrs. MeLaurin and Alien.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
LEFLORE AND KINDS FOR WILL
LIAMS.


jackson Cor. Wick sburg Herald |
Hon. Ben uumphries, of Leflore
was also here, and when asked
about the action of his county in
regard to the senatOrshlp said the
nominees for The senate and legis~
lature are both antl-Mc Laurin
men, and had expressed themselves
as for Williams. The
Herald correspondent is Informed
by one OF the legislative candidates
that be found one precinct in Kinds
where there are forty or fifty
votes, and that practically all of
them would be cast for Hon. John
Sharp Williams, who could carry
Kinds county with little effort.
The people have seen the hand-
writing on the wall as to McLau~
rims defeat, and are just ripe for
reputation.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29
THE BEST PIANOS.

The Mathushek is 80 much supes
rior to similar makes, in durability,
design ard artistic excellence,
that it stands IN a class alone,
representing the highest excell-
ence.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-06-29

Insure your health in Prickly Ash
Bitters. 1t regulates the system,
promotes good appetite, sound sleep
and cheerful spirits. Sold by s. E.
Lance Il Co.