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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
COLOREDV VOTE AGAINST TEDDY

Against Roosevelt and his false
hoods!"
This is to be the campaign cry OF
the colored voters OF the United
States. From Maine to California
they are organizing to accomplish the
defeat of the Rough Rider. They pro-
test against Roosevelt's statements
about the colored troops who fought
SO nobly at San Juan hill 1t was
the Rough Rider of Mark Hanna's
ticket who declared over his sigma
ture that his men had been forced
to prod the colored soldiers up san
Juan's slopes at the point Of the bay
onet in order 10 get them into ac-
ton.
G. w. Chivis, one of the leaders of
the, colored voters, had this to say:
THE colored men are organizing
solidly along the Atlantic coast. In
Atlantic City alone there is club
of more than 5000 colored men. Down
in the coal mining districts the col
ored vote will be for Bryan solid. In
Indiana alone there are 1000 miners.
They will aid in carrying the state
for Bryan and Stevenson. The same
condition exists in Illinois. l believe
that Pennsylvania will send Bryan
electors, for the Democratic sentiment
here is gaining rapidly. Colored voters
are against Roosevelt first, last and
all the time. His statement about the
conduct of the colored troops at San
Juan was false. This falsehood will
be his epitaph."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
Edict Received at Washington.

Official evidence of the desire of
China for a peaceful settlement OF
her present difficulties was presented
to the department of state Sunday in
the form of an edict promulgated by
Emperor Kwang Hsu, appointing Earl
Ii Hung Chang as envoy plenipoten-
tiary to negotiate with the powers
for an immediate cessation of the
problems which have grown out of
the anti-foreign uprising in the en-
pire,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
roliyer ACQUITTED.

The negro, Clark Toliver, who shot
and killed Hiram Cotton, another me-
gro, on an excursion train approach
ing West Point on the night Of July
~, was tried before Justice Martin
and acquitted. Both negroes lived at
Macon, Miss. The trial attracted
large number of Macon's colored cit
liens, many of whom were witnesses
to the killing,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
OUR DEMANDS REITERATED
No Negotiations With China Until
Request is Complied With.
Il HUNG CHANG APPOINTED TO SEEK PEACE
Cessation of Observation-Disclosures
alton of Order in China Forms
Keynote to Memorandum

Secretary Adee, by direction of
President Mckinley, has presented
to Minister WI for transmission to
his government the reply of the Unit
ed States to the Imperial edict APP
pointing Ii Hung Chang envoy to
negotiate with the powers for ces-
sation of hostilities. In effect, how
ever, it is a reiteration of the de-
mands previously made by the Unit
ed States upon China, coupled with
a vigorous intimation that no negoti-
ations will be entered into until the
Chinese government shall have COM
piled with these demands.
This government, inspired by de-
termination to effect the rescue Of
the legationers besieged in Pekin,
takes advantage in its reply to the
edict to reiterate the demands pre-
viously made upon China. These
demands were first made by the pres
ident on July % and subsequently
were reiterated substantially by Act
ing Secretary Of State Adee by di-
rection of the president. The de-
mands for the protection of the min
listers for free communication be-
tween them and their respective gov
ernments and for the restoration Of
order in China from the keynote of
the memorandum forwarded to the
Imperial government by the presi-
dent Sunday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
A Mean Mans Ideas.

81 have been reading" said the
Meanest Man in Town, ''of great
scheme. They say the Polanders, be-
fore they drive their geese to market,
make them walk through a mixture
of tar and sand until the geese get
crusts on the bottom of their feet that
act as shoes"
Put what good does that informa-
ton do you?" asked his wife. I'VE
have no geese"
81 was thinking" said the Meanest
Man in Town, that it might be a
good thing to try on the children. -
Indianapolis Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
a Hopeful View.

He despondently)-"Our marriage
will have to be postponed l have lost
my situation, and have no income at
ALL"
She (hopefully)-"That doesn't mat
ter now, my dear! I've learned how
to trim my own hats."-New York
Weekly.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
Six Boys Poisoned.

At Bluffdale, an isolated place west
Of Cleburne, Tex, six white boys
went into farmers watermelon
patch and ate many melons. The
farmer had split the stems of some of
the melons and inserted strychnia.
All of the six boys died soon after.
The community is greatly stirred up.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
A Poet of Reason,

Scrlbbs-"That magazine editor Of
fered me years subscription for my
poem"
Stubbs-"Did you take it?''
Scribbs-Not L; l told him If l had
to read his old magazine whole year
should quit having ideas. Indian
apolis Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16

NIay-"These postoffice clerks are
Just simple. 1 gave one a letter to-
day. and he said it needed another
stamp because it was overweight"
Fay-"Well?"
May-"Goodness! don't you see? An
other stamp would make it heavier"
Catholic Standard and Times.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16

Hostess-"Won't you ask your wife
to play for me, Mr.. PhoXy?
Mr.. Phoxy-'No, but I'll get her to
do it,
-"Why-er-how do you
mean?'
Mr.. Phoxy-"I'll ask her not to-
Philadelphia Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
Took 1t as q Hint.

And still Mr.. stage remained in the
parlor.
Edith cried a gruff voice from up
stairs, tell Mr.. Stage if he meets the
milkman as he goes out to order two
quarts for me-"
This had the desired effect.-Chicago
News
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
It Made No Difference.

The Fiancee-"Poor fellow! He con-
fessed that 1 was not the only girl
he ever loved"
The Confidante-"Oh, well. that
doesn't make any difference"
The Fiancee-"Of course not; he
seemed to be afraid it might. Brook
Ign Life.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
just Womanlike.

Mrs. Noozy-"She has a full-length
mirror in her boudoir. What do you
think of that?'
Mr.. Noozy-"Oh, woman-like, / sup
pose she wants to see everything that's
going on."-Philadelphia Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
When Men Were Happy.

"Pa, who was the prehistoric manE
''He was joyous being who didn't
have to buy three or four pairs of chill
dren's shoes every Saturday night" =
Chicago Record.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16

Mrs. Create Headde-"I believe in
a rational dress for my sex. Nature
never intended a woman to drag long,
heavy skirts"
Mr.. Twinkerly-"On the other hand,
madam, l am sure there are many
women nature never intended to wear
short skirts. The Smart Set
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16

Teacher-"In the sentence Patrick
beat John with his fists what is Pat
rick?''
Bright Boy-"He's Irish."-Philade.-
phia Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
A Suggestion.

Jenks-"Each of them married for
money"
Hinks-"Thats all right; money Is
the sinews of war."-Detroit Free
Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
Prof. Merrill Dead.

A. H. Merrill, member of the fac
ulty of Vanderbilt university and
professor of elocution, died at Tate
Springs. Tenn, last week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
Careless, But Thrifty.

"What careless woman Mrs. Pneer
isr'
Eyes. I've noticed that when she
comes home from a picnic she nearly
always finds three or four more dishes
in her basket than she took with her
when she went"-Chicago Tribune.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
There Are Many Such.

Mrs. Hoon-"You can believe very
little that Mrs. Babbleby says"
Mr.. Hoon-"No; the poor woman is
sadly afflicted with palpitation OF the
imagination."-Pu
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
THE LOST BRACELET.

7 r A X T
was sitting at
the piano, her
h e a d leaned
back, her eyes
lowered to the
face of The
young man who
lounged near
her a hand
some young
man, the "sec-
ond Adonis,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
The Servant of To-Day.

Lady of the House Ito applicant foc
a place)-"What wages do you ex-
pect|
81 suppose, madam, you refer to my
salary" -Meggendorfer Blaetter.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16

"She is one of the leading women
here, I am told"
ooh, yes. She leads her husband
dogs life, all right. Detroit Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
His Need.

Friend-"The doctors don't seem to
be able to do anything for you?
Dyspeptic (gloomily)-"No; l guess
l need a constitutional amendment
Puck.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
OUR BUDGET OF HUMOR.
LAUcHTER-PRoVoKlNc STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.

Prime Necessity 80 Leadership - HIS
Need - Suggestion - Sure of 1t -
When Men Were Happy-There Are
Many Such-The Servant of To-Day. Etc
"Oh, fly with me-" implored the youth,
From parents stern duress!"
81 will with pleasure" said the maid,
eff you the wind possess"
Judge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16
Baron Russell Dead.

Baron Russell, of Killowen, Lord
Chief Justice OF England, died in
London Friday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-08-16

Hanna will enlist the dollars; Bryan
gets the men.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
MEN MAKE DRESSES.

Cine Between E~mployments Open to Mon
and Women Vanishing.
It is said that dressmakers are be-
ginning to realize that the rivalry of
men in their own particular line of
business Is gradually but surely as
summing larger proportions. 1t is GER
tainly a fact that when men evince
any talent in this line they generally
excel and display mor originality and
more perfect taste than the majority
of women. Many women, it is known,
realizing that their taste is not above
reproach, place themselves entirely in
the hands of the artist in clothes, and
the result is nearly always entirely
satisfactory. It stands to reason that
q man whose life is spent in the devils
ing Of gowns and the blending of col
ors must know far more about effects
than many Of his customers. The first
step toward the employment Of men
In dressmaking was taken with the
advent of tailor-made. costumes and
In this particular branch no woman
Ear touch them. Although women are
employed in most tailors' shops as ma
chinists, still the actual cutting, which
is, after all, the crucial stage, and the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15

pressing is done by men, and here, Of
course, physical strength tells. 1t
seems to be a truth unpalatable to
some that wherever a man has taken.
up woman's work he has, with few ex-
ceptions, equaled and often outstripped
her. Take dressmaking, cookery, hair
dressing or laundry work; men excel
in all these different branches, where
n would expect woman to be their
superiors. The reason of this is, may
be, due in a great measure to the diff
ferent youthful training Of the sexes,
more noticeable in the earlier part Of
the century than at the present date.
Boys, from the beginning of their
school days. are taught to be moro
thorough than girls, and, in conse-
quence, they do their own work in
after years mor efficiently as a rule
and attend to details that the average
woman Is apt to neglect. AS things
are at present. the line Between the
employments open respectively to men
and women is rapidly vanishing. Men
are doing women's work, while the
women are striving their utmost to
compete with men, and in many in
stances ousting them from their own
particular grooves. To the casual OBJ
server it would seem that they are
really changing places.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
DIR. J. l.. R1NDLAUD, Specialist,
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, n ID.
he stopncd the Noi.e..

Prof. TAFT of Edinburgh, after hav-
ing subdued a lady pianist, who an
noyed him, by taking to the bagpipes,
was troubled by ar amateur elocution-
list in the house. One day, the story
goes. when the house was filled with
oratory, a volley of explosions came
from Tait's room, followed by smoke
and unearthly smells. The lessons in
oratory were suspended, and every one
in the house collected to see what the
trouble was. MI. TAFT, with unmoved
c~ountenance, said to the landlord:
A there seems to be no restraint Oh
the nature of the studies pursued in
these lodgings, I have begun a series
of experiments in high explosives, from
which I expect to draw much advant-
age"
The elocutionist ceased.-Argonaut.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
An initiative R.bb1,..

Dogs and cats have been known to be-
come fast friends, but for a cat and a
rabbit to become inseparable companions
is out Of the ordinary. r. Fl. Jones Of
No. 100 Archer street hasa rabbit and O
cat which are boon companions. The rab-
bit belonged to a neighbor of Jones. One
day it strayed into the Jones yard and
got acquainted with the cat. The admir-.
alton was mutual. They became the best
of friends, and from the minute the rab-
bit met the cat 1t has not been 10 it's own
home. For more than a year the two
have been together, eating from the same
dish and sleeping together in a box in
the rear OF the yard. The cat will not
play with other cats, burt makes a COM
panion only Of the rabbit. They romp
about the yard together. and now and
then the cat will. climb a tree. When it
docs the rabbit will run AROUND the tree
n attempt to join the cat. Until the
cat comes back to the ground the rabbit
is nervous. h dogs of the neighborhood
have learned to keep out Of the Jones
yard. For one to come into the yard and
approach the rabbit is canine suicide.
Thu cat bristles up at once and makes it
so interesting for the intruder that he is
always glad to scale the fence and get in
the street. Denver Republican.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
Underwear us a Protector.

Underwear M a Protector.
The old idea that wool is the only
proper protection for the skin is ex-
ploded. In my opinion the skin, to per-
form its functions normally, needs but
little such protection, says Melville
Black, M. u. In fact, the less the bet
ter. BY petting the skin and overpro-
tecting it with wooden underwear we
make it tender and representative, thus
rendering it unable to Withstand sud-
den atmospheric changes without par
alysis of some portion Of its vasomoter
control. Hence the frequent '"catch-
ing cold." the bette noir of our exist
ence.
To me it seemed incredible that I
could cast aside my f1annels and not
feel the chill of winters blast. My pat
tents sap to me. II will catch my death
Of cold" When I show them thatI am
wearing linen mesh, and have not had
a cold for over a year, and am perfect
ly warm and comfortable. something
that I could not say when I was wear
ing heavy lannels, they are amazed.
Some are not to be convinced-no
amount of reasoning will convince them
that the conditions of their skins is
responsible for their cold and cathar-
rhal noses and threats.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
BrazilianS Like Games of Chance

with possibly one or two exceptions,
mast of the lotteries operated here are
entirely unreliable SO far as payment
Of premiums is concerned. But the
"jogo" is a national pastime INDUCED
in by all classes, rich and poor alike.
Tickets can be purchased for any
amount ranging from q few refs (less
than q cent? to 40 milreis (about 49,.
It is not an uncommon occurrence for
a poor man to go without his meals
and invest his money in a ticket. hop-
ing against hope that the wheel Of
fortune will be good to him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
Death
Notices~g

It Is not generally to obituary no
ttces that one looks as a source Of
mirth, but q considerable fund of hu-
NOR can be conjured up by the use Of
such nunpromising material as the fol-
lowing instances will show: Newspa-
per editors are responsible for the
publication OF not a few humorous
obituary notices. but there are few
who thus show so much enterprise as
the editor Of a Kansas paper, who,
when on his deathbed, and aware that
his demise was only the question Of a
few hours. wrote out his own obituary
notice. He then handed it to his prin-
ter, with instructions to insert the hour
and date of his death as soon as it
occurred. and to lose no time in having
1t printed before the rival paper over
the way would have any chance of
f~orestalling him. A subscriber to an
American weekly newspaper, havina
read an intimation' of his own death
in the obituary column, called on the
editor, and in vehement language in
sisted tnat b report should be con.
,tradicted. The editor a~pologized, add
ing, However, we never retract any
athing that appears in our column, but
! will tell you what we will do, When
our bookkeeper makes a mistake in
his accounts, he, to avoid unseemly
erasure in his ledger, cancels or cor
reefs the error by making a new entry:
and we will treat you in the same way.
Next week we will put you among the
births" Another enterprising Ameri-
can paper makes the announcement
that every subscriber who pays a II
ter in advance will be entitled to am
obituary notice Of one hundred lines
IL he died during that period. The fol-
lowing obituary notice culled from a
Spanish newspaper is decidedly orig
inal: I'VE regret to announce the
death of Sonora Gonzales, the wife Of
our esteemed townsman, Senior Juan
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
CHILD BATS EAGLE.
nan uses Daughter to Bring Big Bird
within Ranee.

Nan uses Daughter to Bring Big Bird
A within Range.
The good old drama of William
Tell was enacted near Hartford,
Conn, a few days ago. The tyrant
Gessler in this instance, however, was
. wicked bald eagle. and the part OF
william Tell was enacted by F. H.
Woodworth. Mr.. Woodwork and his
nine-year-old daughter Helen, who is
Ills inseparable companion. started to-
gethar onFsa fishing trip. There had
been some talk Of the marauding OF
his eagleship for some time, says the
St. Louis Republic. and this inspired
Mr.. Woodporth to fetch his rifle along.
The two fishers had not proceeded far
when the bird appeared. Sccreting
hinself, Behind some shTnbbery. MI.
Woodworth's rife cracked, and feath-
ward, telling her not to be afraid. but
to sit down. The halt tempted the
bird and with aswoop he descended.
Just ,as he vas nearing the child
Woodworth,s rifle cracked. and feath-
era lew. The bird again spread his
wings and attempted to soar, when
another, shot rang out and down he
a in q heap. Tho eagle measured
six feet three inches from tip to tip.
SIt is the largest seen In this part OF
the country inS. many years mo.
had no fear, saidst the modern William
Tell today, with III smile; 1 lust sent
the hi ont for i bait.swhile hid 81
tho sbrush and popped him. hadSnoD
doubt about hitting hinsfAllsI va
safearsdSsofss1Rvasls that heSnnight getsneaar
ana sclaW her bsScres no died. Th Ct
MN Nut aSssscsond bullet a hiss wing,
q sssotansssin tic neck Vas snmnctentss lt lSs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
CURIOUS LAUNDERING
ONES FROM NEWS
PAPERS.

Gonzales. who has long done good
service among us as boot and shoe re-
pairer. The deceased lady leaves two
daughters to mourn her loss. The elder
is married, and the younger, who is
unmarried. is open to an offer. The
bereavement will not affect the bust
ness, which is carried on as usual in
the old shop at No. Is Gale Estrecha.
Boots and shoes repaired on moderate
terms. Satisfaction guaranteed.
These are not the only cases, however,
where the obituary notice is utilized
from a business standpoint. When one
OF the partners of an English provin-
cial firm died not long ago the surviv-
ing partner hit on the idea of sending
out a funeral card with an advertise
ment on the reverse side. specifying
the various kinds of goods they dealt
In, and quoting the prices at which
they were sold. Lord Brougham was
the author of a rather sharp practical
joke, the victim being the London
Times. The editor of that paper was
~ ~ sASoAoA CuOAAy vi Iuc 6IcoI SLdLSS.
man, and it occurred to the latter that
it would be a good joke to give out
that he was dead. and e what kind
of an obituary notice the great Lon
don newspaper would give. Lord
Brougham "a travelling in the pro-
vinces at the time, and the report of
his death was soon circulated. A rep
resentative of the Times called at his
lordship's residence to verify the ru-
NOR. There he was assured the report
was indeed true, and, in proof, was
shown tho coffin and pail, which had
already been laid out. The next day
the Times appeared with a notice OF
Brougham's death, in which the states
mans life and character were depicted
in the most virulent terms. It was
very small satisfaction to Lord
Brougham when, a few days later, he
exacted an abject apology from the
editor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15

Braxllians are passionately fond of
games Of chance, especially lotteries.
In reply to an inquiry from a deputy,
the minister of finance of this country
states that 299 lotteries were drawn
In the city Of Rio de Janerio last year.
The aggregate capital amounted, to g.
100000 milreis-about 100000 in
United States money. The beneficial
ries Of these lotteries, various charit-
lble institutions, received about $780,
700 from them. It is not said how
many Of the prizes were won and paid.
In fact, there is a general belief that,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
aou.seau's Home to BE Sold.

R~osseau's house, Les Charmettes,
near Chambery, to which he. retired
with Nine. de Warens toward the lat
ter end of the summer Of 1876, is adj
vertised for sale. It is still in much
the same state as It was at that ia
mou period Of it's history. The gard
en-, with the pavilion where the phil
osopher was want to write, is much
the same now as when he first saw it.
The story Of Rosseau's sojourn there
is one Of the most facinating episodes
related in the CONFESSIONS" though
it is also a story in which it is hard to
place implicit belief.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-12-15
FROM BRyAN's wi CITY

Comes . Startling Story-An Open Let
ter That VIII Cause . Sensation.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 8.-(Special.)-
at No. 2115 o street, this city, is the
B. & NJ. wallpaper house. "B. & NJ"
are the initial letters Of the proprie-
tors. Mr.. A. c. Bonsor and Mr.. o. e.
Myers. The senior partner, Mr. Bon
sor, is q well-known and highly re-
spected citizen. and no n has eve
doubted his truthfulness. It is, there
fore, the pronounced opinion in Lin
coin and the state generally that the
significant and very strong statements
made in Mr. Bonsor's letter will go
.unchallenged. After explaining his
willingness that the matter be given
the fullest possible publicity in the
public interest, Mr.. Bonsor proceeds:
I have suffered untold misery and
pain for W ten years. My kidneys
were diseased. I tried many so-called
remedies. but they did me no good. l
saw an advertisement of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills, and I bought some, and COM
menced to use them at once / had
not been taking them three days before
I began to improve. For years I had
not had one good nights sleep. and
before the first box of the Dodd's Kid
ney Pills were all used. I could sleep
all night without pains. am o
completely cured, and have not a pain
or ache left. I cannot recommend
Dodd's Kidney Pills too highly, for
they are unexcelled as a kidney REM
edy. Yours truly,
A. G. BoNsoR.
No. 2115 o street, Lincoln, Neb.
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure.
Soc q box. All dealers.