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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Took Iodine by rIistake.

Natchez, Miss, March 15.-Quite a
serious mistake was made by Mrs.
Dorsey, a resident of Cemetery street,
yesterday afternoon.
The lady became i'll and dispatched
child to nearby store to procure
some laudanum. In the haste q bottle
containing iodine was given the child,
who ran to the lady, and without
looking she swallowed some of the
drug, after which her mistake was
discovered.
A physician was hastily summoned,
who attended the lady, after which she
was taken to the city hospital for fur
ther treatment.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENT
Charles Hawtrey's Breaks Rec
ordS of Success.

New York, March 15.-The engage
ment of Mr.. Charles Hawtrey at the
Garriok Theatre which concludes to-
night, breaks all records for success
among the foreign stars in America.
Mr.. Hawtrey came to this cuontry
last Flal almost unknown to Ameri-
can playgoers. He opened in "a
Message From Mars at the Garrick,
intending to fill an engagement Of
five or six weeks in New York City
and then to make tour of the leading
American cities. Such was the success
with which he met, however, that the
sea of the tour was abandoned and for
more than four months no has played
to overlooking houses at the Garrick.
Even now his popularity is un-
diminished and only the future book
ings at the theatre necessitated the
enuing of his engagement. He an
nounoes his intention of returning to
this country next season.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Hamburg, Miss, March ia fra
tricide of unusual atrocity is just re-
ported from Franklin county. H. FL.
Booker, an employee of logging camp
near Meadville, became involved in q
difficulty with his younger brother,
and inflicted several wounds from
which the young man died day later.
The justice of the peace before when
the prisoner was arraigned decided to
admit him to bail in the sum of
So, 900, which could not be given and
BROKER is now in Jail.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Buchanan---Young

Meridian, Miss, March 1S.-Dr' j.
M. Buchanan, superintendent of the
East Mississippi Insane Hospital, left
Yesterday afternoon for Corinth'
where this afternoon he will wed Mrs.
Leta Young, of New Orleans
Mrs. Young is said to be one of the
most popular and beautiful ladies OF
New Orleans, and is we'll known and
admired in north Mississippi society,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Speaker Henderson and his lieuten-
ants of the House decided to report
the Crumpacker resolution for the ap-
pointment by the Speaker of COM
mittee of thirteen to investigate the
election laws of the Southern States,
and to decide whether the right OF
suffrage is abridged contrary to the
provisions of the Constitution. The
resolution gives the committee the
power to summon the witnesses and
send for persons and papers. The
committee on rules will be called to
gether next week to formally report
this resolution.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Columbus Bonds Sold.

Columbus, Miss, March 15.-The
City Council met in special session
or the purpose of reselling the
Georgia Pacific bonds, which sale was
authorized by an act of the Legisla-
ture dated and approved March 6, 1902,
The First State Bank of this city Sc
cured the bonds ON bid of 500, 900 at
5 per cent, which is bonus of 81, $50
on their face value.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Not Talking for Publication

Biloxi, Miss, March 13.--Col. W.
H. Hardy of Hattiesburg, was asked
in Gulfport yesterday If he would
make the race fov Congress from this
district. He replied that he was not
talking for publication. Several
friends had prevailed upon him to an
nounce his oaN6idscy, but as yet he
vas undecided
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
POSTPONEMENT
OF the Annual Reunion Mississip-


Meridian, Miss, March 15.-Gen.
B. V. White, of Meridian, command
ing the Mississippi division of the
United Confederate Veterans, has is
sued general order giving official no.
tice of the postponement of the annual
reunion which was to have been held
at Hattiesburg ON the 9Th of May I'M
til the 9th day of September. 1t is
understood that an effort will be made
to have the September reunion held in
jackson as the Sons of Veterans will
hold their convention in that city or
that date. The annual meeting of the
Daughters of the Confederacy will
also probably be postponed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
STATES DELEGATION.
Hooker and Williams Voted Diff
ferently on the Rural Free
Delivery Bill.

Washington, March 14.-The mem
bers of the Mississippi delegation were
divided upon the motion in the House
to recommit the rural Free Delivery
bill to the Committee on Post office
and Post roads, with instructions to
add certain amendments. Among
those who voted in opposition to the
motion was General Hooker, and
among those who voted for the mo-
tion was Congressman Williams, who
by the redisrricting of the state IS
thrown in to the same district with
General Hooker. Congressman Hen
ry, who is also from the same district,
was absent and of course did not vote.
The Comptroller of the Currency
has reported officially that the First
National Bank, of Hattiesburg, has
chosen W. S. T. Tatum, Vice-Presi-
dent in place of ]. NJ. Kennedy.
The Comptroller also reports that
the Commercial National Bank, of
New Orleans, has been approved as
reserve agents for the First National
Bank, of Meridian, Miss.
Commission has been issued by the
Post Office Department to William
G.. Henderson recently nominated
and confirmed as Postmaster at BIZ
loxi, Miss.
Commission has also been issued to
Frederick ". Collins, Postmaster at
Summit, Miss, for another term of
four years. Summit isa presidential
post office.
j. Frank Dean, of Mississippi, was
registered at the National Hotel this
| week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The following postmasters were
confirmed by the Senate today;
Arkansas. r. Greenwood, $ amp;
J. P. Cox, Fordyce; II. d. Hong hton
Jonesboro: s. l.. Clark, Helena; j.
W. Howell, Hot Springs; ]. G..
Brown, Magnolia; W. K Baker,
Wynne; NJ. r. Sharum, Walnut Ridge;
J. G. Bell, Forest City; William S
Mccullough, Brinkley.
Virginia-R. Rose, Abingdon; 8.
II. Hogan, Roanoke; G. 2. Nair.
Clifton Forge.
Oklahoma-W. T. Little, Perry.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
y Suspend Purchase of Bonds

Washington, March 14.-The cabi-
met this afternoon considered Score
tary Shaw's recommendation to sus-
pend bond purchase. An announce
.ment of it's conclusion is expected late
this afternoon.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
FLORIDA ENDEAVORERS
State Convention in Session at
Tallahassee.

Tallahassee, Fla, March l4.-The
state convention of the Christian En-
deavor Society which opened in Tai
lahassee today is the largest in point
of attendance ever held by the organi-
zation in Florida Delegates are pres
emit from Jacksonville, Pensacola,
Tampa, Ocala and other cities of the
state. The programme, which covers
three days, contains the names of a
number of prominent divines, educa-
tors and others who are to present pa
ners and addresses to the convention.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Ustin OF Tennessee, alleging viola
tions of the civil ser vice 4aw in con
nection with the campaign for Con
gress in the Second District.
The commission decided that there
were no facts stated sufficient 10 sus-
lain the complaint
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Greenville, Miss, March 16.-On
March 96th, Mr.. M. W. Connolly,
the brilliant editorial writer on the
Mepiphis Commercial Appeal and
who is also thinker and orator will
lecture at the Grand under the aus
pieces of the Elks.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The preliminary report of the
Census Bureau regarding the manu-
faoture of hosiery AMI knit goods in
the United States, in 1900, with per-
centage of increase since 1895, shows:
Establishments 921, increase 16 per
cent. Capital $81, 800, 604. increase
SO per cent. Wage earners, average
number, s3, 1897, increase 40 per cent.
Total wages $24, 35s.672, increase At
per cent. Cost of materials used
$61.O7l, 1859, increase AZ per cent
Value of products $95, 4s2 $3.50, in
crease AZ per cent.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

jackson, Miss, March 15.-An-
nouncements of Congressional candi-
dates are now the order Of the day in
Mississippi, and each twenty -four
hour period brings forth new aspi-
rant in one of the eight districts.
The latest to announce is Chancellor
Adam Byrd, of the fifth district, who
will in all probability be opposed by
Hon A. J. Russell, speaker of the
lower house of the legislature, and the
raoe, while containing only two en-
,ries promises to be one of the live
Hest in the state Hon. Ben. O. Hum
phries, district attorney, has announced
N the third district, and thus far he
ls the only aspirant.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
WASHINGTON
LETTER
Interesting Items From the Cap
itaI of the Nation.
THE CANAL BILL
Crumpacker Resolution to be
Submitted to the House,
Claims for Prize Money.

Washington, D. C.-Senator HOar's
bill for the protection of the president
will be the next measure to occupy the
attention of the senate. 1t will devel-
op a number of speeches, especially
from the Democratic senators, who
are inclined to believe that it is I'M
constitutional to provide a punish
ment for a crime directed against the
president, OF auy in line of succession
for that Office, different from that pre-
scribed when the crime is committed
against an ordinary citizen. The de-
bate Is likely to be long, but Mr..
Hoar hopes to pass the bill without
material amendment before the close
of the week.
Next in order in the senate will
come the consideration of Senator
Proctor's olsomargarine bill which has
already passed the House.
Senator Penrose is pressing for the
consideration of Chinese exclusion
bill, reported from his committee on
immigration.
Senator Morgan is watching for an
opportunity to place his Nioarauga
canal bill on the list of unfinished
business, but 1t is hardly expected
that it will be taken up until next
week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Capetown, March 15.-Cecll Rhodes
is in a critical condition. His physi-
clans are in constant cable oomunica-
tion with London heart specialist
who attended the patient last year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Port Gibson, Miss, March ia
heavy rain fell in this section yester-
day, which will again retard farming
progress.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The Secretary of the Treasury has
notified the Senate that the Assistant
Treasurer of the United States at San
Francisco had advised him that he is
unable longer to exchange silver GER
tifcates for standard silver dollars, for
want of vault room in which to store
the coin. He says there is something
over $50, 900, 900 in standard dolirrs
now in the vaults of the San Francisco
sub-treasury, and all available space
is crowded to the utmost. He suS-
gests the necessity OF erecting new
structure or OF providing for more
vault room in the new customhouse
about to be erected in San Francisco.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
The House committee on foreign eft
fairs early Saturday continued work

DOuIUCT OII NdIII OaU II dSNs
Frankhill, N. Y, March 1.-two
massive boulders fell across the tracks
of the New York Central Road here
today, blocking the traffic four hours.
The Montreal express just passed and
3 horrible accident was narrowly
avoided
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
WOLSELEY TO TRY
TO END THE WAR
10 BE GIVEN A CHANCE IN
SOUTH AFRICA.
MUCH EXPECTED OF HIM
King Edward Wants the War to
End Before His Coro-
nation.

london. March 14.-It is officially
announced To-Day that Field Marshal
Wolseley, accompanied by Major
rhorneycrsft, will sail from South
1Ampton tomorrow for Capetown. This
announcement has caused a sensa-
Hon. and scores of reasons are ad-
danced for the motive. Those in po-
sition to know, state positively that
Nolseley goes to South Africa a. the
Envoy of King Edward to make an
Investigation of conditions and report
DO the King. 1t is generally believed
That the mission means that the conf
hence which the King and cabinet had
In the wars alleged progress has been
khaken. 1t is understood that Wolse-
lev will act Independent of Kitchener
and {e.Aer generals in South Africa,
]It i%e,Nelieved that King Edward de-
ssirdscto bring the war to an end before
Mis- coronation, as he recently declared
would be done, and he relies largely
lon Wolseley's mission to bring about
athat result.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

A high official of the Grand Army
of the Republic is authority for the
statement that the pension committee
appointed at the last annual encGmp-
ment will soon submit its report to
the president and that they feel great
~ encouraged as to the result. They
are confident OF Commissioner
Evans removal, though not mined
lately, and not in way to humiliate
him.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Announcement has been made in
the Senate committee on public build
ings by DIR. Wyman, surgeon general
of the Marine Hospital Service, of an
amioable adjustment between his bu-
reau and the medical fraternity of the
country, concerning the scope OF the
Marine Hospital service.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

London, March IA Keilbron
dispatch reports another great drive
I of Beers by the British Gordon on Sun
/ day last. The line extended from
Frankfort on the right to Lindley on
the left. The Beers drove maddened
cattle through the line and escaped in
i the confusion.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

jackson, Miss, March 15.-Attor-
ney- General McClurg has declined to
give approval to the charter of the
negro Grand Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, on the ground that it con-
tains no clause to Indicate that it
is Negro organization, or to in any
way distinguish it from the white or
carnations of the name now existing
in this state.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The hearings on pure food legisla-
ton were continued before the House
committee on commerce, J, H. Mad
den of Chicago speaking in behalf of
extensive grocery and food manufac-
turing interests. He considered the
conHscation of deleterious goods as a
better remedy than penal provisions.
Mr.. Madden explained wherein GER
tain goods were pure, healthful and
cheap, although State food laws had
compelled them to be labeled as i'm
itations.
The chairman of the House Demo
cratic caucus committee, Representa-
tive bay, issued csll for Wednesday
rigat in the hall of the House to con-
slider the question Of the policy on the
Boer war. The petition for the eau
Gus presented to Mr.. Hay contained
che names Of forty Democratic mem
bers.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
Better Conditions for Trainmen.

New Haven, Conn, March 15.-The
new working schedule for the train
men of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad went into
effect today. Under the new arrange
ment the hours of work remain as
heretofore, but the pay of most of the
men has been increased. The new
schedule settles differences between
the company and the trainmen which
at one time threatened to preoipitate
q general stu'L~
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20
E. S. WILSON IS
DICTATORIAL
THE NEW DISPENSER OF RE.
PUBLICAN PATRONAGE
FAITHFUL ARE ANGRY
Negro Grand Lodge, X. of p, Re-
fused Charter---The Con-
greSsional Races.

jackson, Miss. March 15.-E. s. Will
son, the new dispenser of Republican
pie IN Mississippi, who recently oe-
serted the Democratic party to join
the hosts of the opposition party, is
handing out postoffices to the "faith-
full" at lively rate In quite num-
Der of instances, postotfices are being
given to Democrats, very much to the
dissatisfaction of the party members
who pin faith in the old adage that
to the victors belong the spoils. +"
Wilson succeeded Judge H. 9. Turley,
the Republican national committee
man, IN this enviable position, and has
already established a reputation for
being quite dictatorial at the pie coun-
ter.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The Civil Service Commission has
dismissed the complaints recently
flod against United States Marshal
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

The transcript of the record in the
case of the United States vs.. Admiral
Sampson AMI others, which has been
appealed from the decision of the su-
preme court of the District of Colum-
bia, was filed in the United States
supreme court Saturday. The case
involves the question as to whether
prize money should be awarded to
Admiral Sampson and the officers and
men of the North Atlantic squadron,
on account of the vessels and SUPPLE s
captured in the battle off Santiago
July 8, 1898.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

Rear Admiral John Howell has
reached the age of sixty.two and has
been placed on the retired list.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-20

on the Mitchell Kahn Chinese exclu-
sion bill, and then adjourned until
Tuesday without completing the
measure. The changes thus far made
are with view TO making the exclu-
8 on apply to the coollie class, withou
affecting the merchant class,
The following pensions have been
granted;
William A. Martin, liver
son, $l2.
Missiasippi-John Smith, Vicks-
burg, Sc; Wilson Thornton, Leota
Landing. $40.
The president Saturday sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate:
Navy-Capt. Aren't Scouylsr Crown
inshield to be Rear Admiral; Lieuten-
ant Commander Robert NJ G. Brown,
retired, to be a commander on the re-
tired list.
A new postoffice has been estab-
lished at Bodcau, Bossier parish, La,
and Joseph B. O'Neal com missioned
postmaster
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13

room and give orders that in no event are
you to be disturbed. Draw the curtains and
close the door; lie down. If possible.
Say to yourself: 81 have left care and
worry and anxiety outside my door. l will
rest my soul and body absolutely for these
few precious moments"
Wide-awake repose, IL complete, will
prove inestimably restful. A few minutes
Of absolute relaxation, literally thinking Of
nothing, will greatly revitalize the nervous
woman.
With regard to the amount Of sleep re-
quired for women an author OF repute says
we'll that one aspect Of this subject is fire.
quently overlooked. Extremely energetic
women appear to take a v~irtuous pride in
limiting themselves to four or FIVE hours
sleep, really grudging that, and considering
1t more a dlsgraceful evidence Of laziness
and a reprehensible waste of time.
Now, viewed simply from a purely ma
terial and hygienic point, this is an error.
1t is quite possible to accustom yourself to
so little sleep as to be greatly the loser
thereby. 1t may not show Immediately, but
1t will in the end.
From seven to eight hours sleep is
needed by all people leading active lives,
and brain workers can least afford to cut
dow their allowance. II for any reason It
Is occasionally necessary II should be made
up by extra sleep as soon as possible. Any
other course undermines the strength insid-
iously and the penalty is invariably a
breakdown Of some sort. The severer the
tasks imposed upon the brain. the more
sleep 1t should be allowed.
The woman who cannot sleep is always
a nervous subject. She should religiously
take enough physical exercise each day to
induce healthful fatigue. She should eat
simple, easily digested food. avoiding tea
and coffee later than her breakfast hour.
Many women declare that tea and coffee
have no effect upon their nerves. I know
they are mistaken. Coffee and tea are ex-
cellent excitants and enemies of sleep.
The insomnia. victim may be lulled to rest
by a gentle m~sssage-the hypnotic stroke
will often act as a magical sleep inducer.
Sometimes a rub with hair friction gloves
will induce sleep. A tepid bath taken just
before retiring has a sedative effect. But q
hot bath is stimulating and should not be
taken at night by nervous subjects.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-13
For and About women.

Miss Julia Marjorie Anderson has just
won the annual oratorical contest at the
Wisconsin State university against six of
1902.
Mrs. Harry Payne whitney has estab-
park building. New YORK Where she SPENDS
much time welding the brush and modelling
In clay.
Mary Day Lanier, widow of Sidney
died in 1881, is giving readings from the
works of her husband before women's clubs
in the north.
Miss Lille Angel has discovered a new
violet on Orange mountain, New Jersey.
She sent plants to the Smithsonian institu-
ton and the curator has named the species
Viola Angellae.
Mrs. Delight Sweeter Prentice, wife of a
wealthy manufacturer of Cleveland, o.,
wears on her little finger a ring which con-
tains a copy of the smallest book ever pro-
duced, the "Rubaiyat OF Omar Khayvam.'
The Baroness Won Ketteler, widow of the
German minister killed in Pekin, has sent
invitations to several friends in Detroit, her
former home, to attend the unwilling of the
monument to her husband in Berlin. She
personally superintended the erection of
the shaft.
When Queen Alexandra recently cele-
brated her 39th wedding day her eight
bridesmaids sent their congratulations, not
save one, the Lady Victoria Howard. The
queen has been s~ingularly lucky also in
having both of her supporters. her father
and at nearly 80 these two will see the
crown placed on her head next June.
The Postofice department has under con-
sideration the question of placing on one
of the postage stamps of the new issue the
head. Of some woman who Is connected with
the history of the country. No particular
person has been decided upon, although
there is no doubt that Martha Washington
Will be the woman. so honored. This will
be the first recognition of woman upon any
Of the government securities issued by that
department.