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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

Sardls. Circuit court for this dis
lict, which has been in session here
Tor the past week, finished up all the
cases on the docket Saturday evening
and adjourned. The grand jury found
fourteen true bills at this term.
Judge Stephenson is not an applicant
Tor reappolntment and this is his last
term OF coprt, as his successor will
mold tbe court at Batesville.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

Conference to Urge Leyee Improvement
Vicksburg.-The Board OF Mlssls'
sippi Levee Commissioners has issued
circulars calling the different levee
boards in the Mississippi Delta and
the Boards of Trade and Chambers OF
Commerce in the cities from st. Louis
to New Orleans to meet in Vlcksbur9
April 5th, to decide upon plans and
make united efforts to secure an ade-
quate appropriation from Congress TO
continue the work of levee improve
ments. Major Wizards plans for the
building of the Yazoo canal will be
carried out. Instructions to this ef-
feet were received by Major Casey
from the War Department. These in
structions stated that in view OF the
fact that Major Willard's plans had
been approved by the department, and
Congress had appropriated money for
the work, they would be carried out
and the canal built in accordance
thereto. Major Casey had submitted
new plans and specifications for the
work
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
SOUTH POLE DISCOVERED.
Survivors of the South Polar Expedition
Arrive at Campbelltown.

Survivors of the South Polar Expedition
Arrive at Campbelltown.
The exploring steamer Southern
Cross, bearing Mr.. G. f. Brochgre-
wink and the survivors of the South
Polar expedition, fitted out in 1898 by
Sir George Newnes, of London, ar
rived Monday at Campbelltown, near
Bluff Harbor, n. u,
Mr.. Brochgrevink's expedition left
Hobart for the Antarctic region in
December, 1898. During the latter
part OF February, 1899, the members
landed from the Southern Cross near
Cape Adair, Victoria, and it having
been arranged that the steamer
should leave them there with full
equipment of every kind and should
return for them early in 1900.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
A Lynching in Sight.

4 VicksburGs George Walker. wei
known negroos. Delhi, La, which is
west OF this city, attempted crimi-
nal assault on Mrs. Wright, tH wife
of prominent farmer who lives near
Deihl The woman screamed and the
negro fled. he is being pursued by
mob and will certainly be lynched
If captured.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

~, -
Wattr Valley. = Conductor John
Muse, who left here Friday morning
at O'Clock in charge of freight train
No. y, fell dead from heart failure
when his train reached Abby Vile 80
./l&es from here. Deceased was O res
.dent of Jackson, Tenn, and the
body was carried there for inter-
ment. He lcaves a wife and three
children.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
CHURCHES

Methodist-Rev B S. Rayror. .tastor. Ser
vices first and bird Sundays in each
month. Sunday school 9:33 a, m. Prayer
meeting wednesday night.
Baptist Cburch--Rev. ". B, Hclcomb, p1sr
tor, Services second and fourth Sab
baths. Snlday school 10 a. III Praye-
M %. ing Thnrsdov nioht
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

Ocean Springs. Pete vancourt, a
sixteen -year-old youth of this city, ac-
cidentally shot and seriously wounded
himself Saturday evening while lifting
a shot gun from boat to the wharf
above. The boy grasped the gun by
the barrel and in some manner the
triggers caught on the side of the boat.
The full charge passed entirely
through his left leg, inficting ghast-
ly wound. Fortunately medical as
sistance was close at hand or the boy
would have bled to death. His condi-
ton is very serious. He will be taken
to the Charity Hospital at New of-
leans in the morning.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

Haif-Million Dollar Fire in Arkansas.
A half-million dollar fire occurred
at Newport, Ark, Sunday night, the
heaviest that town has experienced
in many years. The Union c
company's plant was destro!
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
Democratic Congressman.

Judge William H. King, democrat,
for congress from Utah, is elected
over Hammond, republican, by prob
ably 1000 majority.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
. .4,oTES
e THE NEWS FROM OUR
XCHANGES.

I'd on Same Old Charge-.--
I'd by Insurance--Wate
tks Down--Tramp Injured by
ind Tigers Items.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

Frost has Injured the Fruit.
"A heavy frost on Saturday
has virtually ruined the fruit
md seriously injured the vege-
This cold wave was unlocked
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
CITY DIRECTORY

CITY DIRECTORY.
Mayor-D F Archer
Treasurer-W W. Strahan.
Clerk--R L Ratliff.
Marshall " Z iochs
Board of Aldermen--W 7. Scott, N Bat
son, J. M. Thornhill, j. A. Moody, J. s.
Moody.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

wOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Junip-r Lodge No, 267.
j.. Scarborough, G. C.
J L. Wilkinson, Clerk
Meets every second and fourth Monday
highs.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
II New Bank.

\ barge load o
) arrived and the
IN the new bank
ce in a few days.
ock on Saturday
owned by Louis
I'd on st. George
estroyed by fire
mes that Dumini
'ithout saving as
also reports that
'enoy and silver.
Ight the property
plan from jose
e could not say,
or not the place
loss is estimated
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASoNIC.

sherant Byrd LoIge, No 1853, +. q A. NJ
Rev. w. W. Mitchell, W. NJ.
FL. n Bibo, Secretary. -
Nee every second Saturday at O'Clock
n m
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

That no machine can be as attractive
aud interesting as an animal is the
ground upon which those who think
the new inventions cannot supersede
herses may re 1t with confidence. And
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

igers" Arrested.
1or r. B. Ander-
ed a detective to
tigers who were
be operating in
OF Port Gibson.
stective's first re-
f thirteen persons
ng the town ordi
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

KNIGHTS OF 'PYTHIAS
Pine Tree Lodge, No. 90
W |. Thames G. c.
N. Dilson.. K r. s
Meets every Friday evening at o'clock
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05

OF only au animal, but
ong animals in the pow
the enthusiastic an af-
rest of man. 1t has
and will be so as long
dures. No doubt men
lch in their love OF
liifer as their tempera-
ortunities differ, But
,ings have a certain in
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-05
,Rostmistress.
He;-'' y


He' v-Mrs. Mary E. Wilk.
appointed postmistres:
Marcia Cook,
che ago to P,
Point. Since
)ol the Office
her brother,
relieved by
to Ellisville,
enumerator OF
Cottage.
small cottage
of st. Charles
d by Eugene
James Barthe
destroyed by
is said to be
the kitchen.
fined to one
mated at about
urance in the
ny.
d by n Train.
man, deaf
thirty years of
Tazoo city, was
ain No. 3, at
nalf miles
iously injured,
t fatally. One
was hurt in.
were promptly
IN E. NJ. Saxton
al railroad, and
arity hospital at
No. 90.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
GILLIGAN'S
CONF ESSION.
Continued from Page 8.

other night and he is on the watchout.
Mother Is going 10 stay in my room
tonight. l don't know when l can see
YOU unless you come 10 the fence by the
Woodnouse as soon as you can"
Witness said he took Il few notes at
the coroner's inquest for his own bene-
Iii. lie gave them to Colonel Boykin.
j. W. Stott u justice OF the peace. who
acted as coroner AZ the inquest. was
sworn. He introduced some gun shot.
sized or +. Some of them were taken
from the dead mans shoulder by Or.
Narue and others of the same sort.
which came from Mr.. Thomas. guar
oian OF the gun, who took them from
the other barrel of the weapon
GUN IDENTIFIED.
Elliott Thomas who lived last year n :
the Randolph farm. was put on the
sand. He lives now near Burwolps
Bay Witness identified gun as
INJURIES Moody's. II was the one that
Killed Turner. Gillcan came to the
house of witness at { o'clock December
Z'th ana asked for Il gun. Witness
finally lent Gilligan Charles Moody's
gun. 1t IS muzzlc loading gun Wit
ness told Gillgan To be particular with
the weapon Witness said Glligan
cane Back mt o'clock and called wit
ness. He returned the gun.
Gilligan asked witness to carry him to
Chesier Hundleys. aud offered s., but
witness refused.
When the gun was returned oe,e hor
rel had been discharged. Il was load
cd with No. shot. Nick said he want.
Ell to so hunting. but did not explaju
why he changed his mind
l'aNy Gotten. Il culcrcd man. who NV
ed with Mr.. Turner was called lie
SAID me last tilnc he saw Mr.. Turn n
was about o'clock. when Mr.. Tur-
ner left in a buggy. Witness lives 100
yards from the house. The ladies came
over at O'clock and asked him 10 holm
about sI?Her. Mrs Turner sent Kit
ness down 10 the stable 10 see il the
horse had on Il blanket. The horse had
on no Blanket. After supper Mrs. Tur-
iler wrote note To Mrs Crocker ask
ing If Mr.. Turner had been there: if not
To bring Mr.. Croker ut once. Then the
witness went back and re9crted that
Mr. Turner had not beer there. MIR.
Crocker was coming. Mrs. Turner, fear
ing something had happened. handed
witness Il lamp and told him to look
about the lot and see if he could find
anything belonging TO Mr.. Turner. Wit
ness found about 10 or Il feet from the
gate in the lot Mr. Turner's hat. Ian
tern and one glove. He carried the ar
ticieS 70 the house. Mrs. Turner said.
Lord have mercy. Let's so look for
him." The two ladies and witness went
out. He was ahead and bore towards
the fence. Witness found the body.
He said. Lord have mercy. here he
Is" Then Isabel told him to get her
horse and so for Mr.. Warren. He sum
moned MIR. Warren and was sent for
Mr.. Howlc. The hat, glove and lantern
were about % or 30 yards from the
body. Witness was in the shanty whcr
he heard a gun fire between and
o'clock. 1t was about one hour after
! gun fired before Miss Isabel and Mrs
Turner came for him.
The witness was subjected to n rigid
cross examination. but stuck to his
story.
Miss Turner will likely go on tomor-
row or Monday. Interest in the trial
increases every day
Two great grandfathers attend court
Judge Atkinson and a. II. White.
l.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
PORTSMOUTH LOCAL AND CONTINUED-BERKIEY NEWS
BERKELEY NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

thoughts were good and the diction
was chaSte.
Or. owen. the president. then intro
duced Rev. j. j. Taylor. ID. D.. OF Nor
tosk. who delivered the annual address.
pr. Taylor IS L tine speaker. He shows
wide reading ana great culture His
words were the words OF i scholar;
mis- manners the snInsicrs Of an orator.
DR.. Gwen then introduced Rev. DR..
Conant in very happy little speech,
who delivered the diplomas 10 the grad
yates. Dr.. Conant MAS especially at
tractive in his address. He has been
rector OF the Episcopal Church but i
short While, buzz he has greatly attached
the community TO himself.
The two graduates received a pro-
fusion OF flowers. DR. Taylor was COM
phmented in the same wuy.
The member of the faculty and the
young ladies ot the school We're dressed
beautifully.
There have bean about seventy
students during the session
This is the second session under the
administration Of DR.. Owen. and it was
much more prosperous than the former
one. TIE school Viii be continued at
tHe same place next session. The pros
poets are fine FOR an Increase Of patron
agc next session. The grounds are large
and we'll shaded, and the building will
undergo repairs before the beginning
OF the next session.
The following is the ron Of honor:
Misses MScie Brothers. Ellen Eidgood,
Alma Weeks. Olive Scar6orough,
Floreclcc Colver. Jennie ebony. BESSIE
Al!en Maud Lyons. Mjglonette Haynes.
Mary Daily Leila Norleet. Nellie
Baker, Regina Jones. Eva ebony,
Irving Weeks, Jennie Owen. Cecile
Hewitt, Nellie Whastone, Bernice
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
ST. LOUIS STRIKE.
CARS OPERATED YESTERDAY I'M
DER HEAVY POLICE PROTEC-

(By telegraph to Virginian-Pllot.)
st. Louis, Mo-. June Sit was given
out during the day that the st. Louis
transit system, feeling encouraged at
lis SUCCESS operating csrrs last night
on the Lndell division. Will trv the
same cXler ment on four other division.
tonight the Olive street, LaClede ave.
nue.. Park and Compton avenues. These
divisions as we'll as other trunk lines
of the system. were operated during the
day as usual. but at nightfal we're
Withdrawn because the chief of police
and sheriff were unable to furnish men
Tor the proper protection OF crew and
passengers.
Cars on the Lndell division were
operated tonight on a minute
schedule. but carried few passengers
Police officers rode on each car, ana the
entire route from Taylor avenue to
Third street n distance Of four miles
was patrolled by policemen and Il regi-
mcnt Of the Posse comitatus. No tru-
bic had been reported up to 10 O'clock.
Nothing was done today by the striker,
or the st. Louis Transit Company to-
wards adjusting the differences in dis
pute. Both sides claim confidence in
the ultimate outcome. w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
Eire at Our Embassy.

OBv Telegraph 10 Nirsinian- PIlot)
London. June Sire was dlscovcrel
al out midnight in the residence of Uni
ted states Ambassador Choate. No. /
Carlton House Terrace. $. w. The
flames We're confined to the roof and
were easily extinguished. There was
some excitement among the members
OF the Ambassadors household, but the
hremen soon treasured the inmates.
The fire probably originated in an over
heated chimney.
Mrs. Choate held large reception
yesterday afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
HENRY 3. PLANTS WILL.
LITIGATION OVER THE MILLIONS
LEFT BY THE RAILROAD MAG
NATE
tBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
New York, June S.--The Appellate Di-
vision in a decision handed down today
sustained the ruling of Justice Beck
man in the application for the examina
ton of one 1lliey before trial in the
matter of the. probate of the will of
Henry Bradley Plant, who died in
June, 1899. and left an estate estimated
at $500, 900.
The question at issue is the residence
of the testator. 1t was admitted that
he had been for years a resident OF New
York. ~ week before his death he went
to Brandford, his country home in
Connecticut. Lynde Harrison individ
ually and as trustee for Henry Bradley
Plant, a minor, objected to the probate
OF the VIII in New York. Margaret j.
Plant declared that the testator was a
resident of New York, ana that if the
will be probated in Connecticut she
would lose one-thrd OF her inheritance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
@ "a s. TT @ r. xA.
Bcara tho q The Kind You Ha'o Always Bought
A's' of GlHAzz.z9
sharkey Defeats Kennedy.

(By Telegraph to Virginan- Plot)
New York. June S.-Tom Snarkey
easily defeated "Yank" Kenney in the
first round of what was to have been a
twenty-five round bout before the
Broadway Athletic Club tonight. Shar-
key took the aggressive from the start
and drove his anita gonist all over the
ring and finally ended the battle with a
right hand smash on the jaw which put
the big fellow down and out. Before
tho men entered the ring even money
was offered that kenney would stay
five rounds
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
OLD POINT COMFORT.
SUMMER THEATRICALS IN CHAM
BFRLAlN PAVILION OVER THE
WATER
Especial to Virginian-Pllot)

NSpeclal 10 Piiot)
Old Point Comfort, June An op-
portunity to pass a pleasant evening
by the sea will be presented by the
management of the Hotel Chamherlai In
next Monday evening. June nth. The
pavilion. which is built over the sea
has been fitted With II stage for the
performance of operate vaudeville, un-
der the direction of w. r.. Carleton, the
operate singer and manager, whose ex.
cellent opera company is remembered
with pleasure by the amusement pa
irons of Norfolk
This seaso0 of summer amusement
will be permanent feature and con-
tinue every evening through the sum
mcr months. On Sunday nights the
programme will consist of a grand
vocal and instrumental concert, in
which the entire company will appear.
In order to meet the convenience of
Norfolk patrons, the performances will
commence about S:45 to O'Clock. ana
close in time to take the last boats and
cars home. The entertainments VIII
p;Lrtakc OF the characters of the Cafe
Chantant of Paris. as refreshments Will
be served during the performance on
the promenade around the pavilion. and
everything has been dcse 10 promote
the comfort Of these attending In or
der to make the ENTERPRISE n popular
one IN every sense, the prices of admis-
sion will be % cents.
Some artists OF excellent reputation
have been engaged for the opening.
June 18th. and n weekly change of pro-
grammc and artists will insure novelty
in the performances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
NO NEW CASES OF cATAneR1I.

There We're no new cases of intestinal
catarrh at the navy yard yesterday,
neither were there amy developments in
the situation down at the Naval Hos
ptal. where 56 marines are still sick.
There have been no fatalities since Pri-
waite Jacl0way's death. and the indica-
lions are that there will be no more
deaths from the prevailing eickness.
All the patients are improving.
1t is said THAT the doctors who per-
formed the autopsy on Jackwuy arc not
fully determined as 10 the cause of the
mans death. Nothing Will be made
public in regard to the autopsy until
the doctors are authorized from Wash
ineton to do so.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
THE sHIPRUILnERs.

Speaking of the Newport News team.
the Press of that city says:
kid Weaver. the last shortstop of
the Snpbuilders. has been appointed
by President Harvey the team captain
and already n marked Improvement is
being mace in the work of the PLAYERS.
frost, formerly manager and cap
tain. was released by Harvey. 1t is
understood that frost is after an UNI
pire's job. and will probably get It.
Weaver is the third captain the Ship
builders have had this season, Rich
af6sOU being the HIST.
kid Weaver, besides playing n good
short. is one of the best coachers on the
team. and by his prompt work on the
third base line he has saved several
players from being put out at the
home-plate at critical stages"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.
Courty-R. l.. McMurraI to C. n.
Moody, lots 20 and 81. plat OF p. Rod
man; $3.50.
Pre7ltis Place Land Company to NJ. c.
Lawrence, lot No. is, Prentls Place;
s11O.
Louis c. Phillips, trustee to Marga-
ret Holloway, lot No. IS. plat of Sher-
wood; 800.
Portsmouth Suburban Investment
Company to e. T. Beadles, block IS on
Plat OF the former; $500.
S. i. Anderson to James Elliott. lots
OIL and IS. plat of Ha!rgrove & Simp-
son; $50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
German cunboat at Tlen rsIn.

(By Telegraph 10 Virginian- Pilot)
Berlin, June S.-The German gunboat
Hits has arrived at Tien Tsln, and the
large protected cruiser Hertha. bearing
the commander of the far Asiatic
squadron. Rear Admiral Bendemnnn.
has arrived at Che Foo.
1t is officially announced that Ad-
miral Bendemann has been ine,tructed,
Jointly with the German Minister in
Pekin, Baron Won Keller, to effcc, an
understanding with the chiefs of the
squadrons OF the other powers regard
ing the further protection of the whites
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
GEN. MILES FIRST ORDER.
TIE NEW LTEUTENANr-GE GENERAL,
ANS CHOSEN HIS STAFF

IsNF, IsipSt-N HIS STAFF.
tSy Telegraph TO Nir;iuian- PilotO
Nashiugton -. g. June Sin accord
ance with the provisions of tho Military
Academy appropriation bill the President
to-day issued commissions to Lieutenant
General Nelson \. Niles, commanding the
army, ana T=T-FFcral ii. e=-t.c...5tf.,
Acknowledgement of The army. These ara
recess appointments ana viii be nomi-
mated to The Senate at its next session in
December
l.ieutcnnnt-GeneralM Miles issued his first
order today in his ne& rank 1t is a
recital Of an order from Secretary Root.
informing the army Of the creation OF tho
RANK OF lieutenant general, With an am
management OF thc personal stan of Gene
raj Niles. as follows.
Captain Francis Michler. Fifth Cavalry.
military secretary: Captain Robert III
l,aiey, .Fifth infantry, aide de camp. ana
First Lieutenant Henry H. Whitney.
Fourth Artillery. aide lie camp. These
oiiccrs composed GcncrHl Miles' stan ~
senior. ma or-gcncral commanding. but
they now have the rank OF licutcnant-
colonies.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-09
STORY OF CATUsiG.
III o W TIIlRTY-ONE AMERICANS
HELD 6cp Fil.lPIEOS AT Ray
e. Ntrsr f,,Ss.

= :
lEI.D 6'o EiI.IPIEOS AT Ray
,,By Telegraph 10 Virglnian-Pilot)
Washington. -. G. Juue S.-l'crhaps the
most Thrilling ANA picturesque Incident Of
the entire Philippine war occurred at
CaiuhiS: on the Island of s;amar. where,
on April II last, a party of thirty-one on
listed men of Company II. Forty-third
Infantry Volunteers. held at bay a force
OF some SIX hundred insurgents during
Tour days OF the iCrCcSt lighting. rc-cn-
time.
The War Department. has received re-
ports from Colonel H. NJ. Day, OF the
Forty-thiid Volunteer Infantry. and First
Lieutenant j. T. Swoenv. of that rogi-
ment. who commanded the rescue marty.
giving all the details OF the attack. the
siege and the relief.
According u these reports the attack
on the garrison at CatUbls began without
warming On SUNDAY morning April 10.
From the hills on all sides from every
point OF vantage In town and from
deserted church directly adjoining came
Il rifle ana cannon fire Of terrible inten-
sity. on Tuesday morning hnuGiullS OF
burning hemp were thrown into the bar
racks from the Insurgents Ia the church.
ana soon the soldiers refuge was on fire.
DASH FOR TIE RIVER.
All efforts to suhduc the fire failed ana
iinaily the little band made Z. dash FOR
he river bank. Some We're killed before
the bank was reached, others fell dead
in u boat which they were attempting to
make the opposite shore with. and when
a trench finally was dug with hayonets
there We're hut sixteen OF the thirty-onc
Corporal Carson. handling his men with
the JUDGMENT OF a veteran. held out under
terrible fire until Lieutenant, Sweeny's
command. which had been ordered To
supplement the garrison at CHtubig ami
was on it's way up the river ON tho
steamer LaoauGn, arrived Not until
SAYS Lieutenant Sweeny in his report did
they hear the noise Of the cus cement.
Then he realized that he ard las men
were sorcly needed. and ordered the can
tain OF the steamer To run his boat AZ top