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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
SITUATION
IN FLORIDA
THE BIG PRIMARY WILL De
HELD THIS SUMMER.
CANDIDATES IN FIELD
No Governor Is to Be Chosen this
Year, But rlauy Other Officers
Will Be Chosen.

Tallahassee, Fla, March 30. Things
political in the Peninsula State are
beginning to look up with the APP
proach OF the big primary to be held
this summer, and candidates are an.
nouncing themselves for the several
offices to be filed. The chief interest
centers quite naturally in the contest
for United States senator. At present
there are but two announced candi-
dates, Hon S. n Mallory, of Pensa-
cola, the incumbent, and former SEN
ator Wilkinson Call. The names OF
nection with the honor, including
Congressman Sportsman of Tampa,
and Hon. Frank Adams Of Jasper, so
that altogether the contest is likely to
be an interesting one.
No Governor is to be chosen this
year, but there are number of other
state offices to be filled For the po-
sition Of Secretary OF State, to fiji out
the unexpired term Of Hon. II. Clay
Crawford, the ad interim appointee OF
Governor jennings While it is be-
lieved there Will be one or more other
candidates for this place, the prevail
ing opinion is that Mr.. Crawford will
be nominated to complete the term
for which his father was elected in
1900. State Comptroller A. Church
Groom, another ad interim appointee
Of the Governor, is candidate for
reelection. The indications are that
Mr.. Groom will have no opposition.
One Justice of the Supreme Court is
to be nominated in the forthcoming
primary, and as Justice Milton H.
Mabry, whose term is about to expire,
announces that he will not be a candi-
late, it is probable that there will be
something of a contest for the honor
Judge William Hooker, one of the su-
preme court commissioners is an aspi-
rant for Judge Mabry's seat on the su-
preme bench, and the name Of Judge
". B. Young of Jacksonville is men
| Toned in the same connection.
Successors to the two railroad COM
missioners also will be selected at the
primary. Those whose terms will ex-
oire at the enu Of the year are John
Henry E. Day and Commissioner John
NJ. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan, on account of
his health, has decided not to stand
or re-eleotin. Among the candidates
or his place are John G. Ward of
Pensacola, State Senator d. H. Baker
If Sumpter county, and r. Hudson
Burr of Dade county. 1t is believed
generally that Mr.. Day will not be OPP
posed for reelection.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
HOT CONTEST
IN ARKANSAS
DEMOCRATS TO HOLD PRIMA.
RIES THROUGHOUT STATE
JONES VERSUS CLARKE
Interest Centers in the Race for
United States Senatorship---
Fight for Governorship.

Little Rock, Ark, March 2S.-The
most exciting campapign in the politi-
cal annals of Arkansas practically
closed today. Tomorrow the Demo-
Gratis will hold primaries throughout
the state for the selection of their
nominees, from township constable up
to United States Senator. Conven-
tions and elections will be held later
in the year, but they will be little
more than mere formalities success at
the primary is the essential. The
primary will be the first in the his
tory of Arkansas political parties
when all of the rs counties have voted
at the same time.
The chief interest in the primary
centers in the race between Senator
James K. Jones and former Governor
James p Clarke for the United States
senatorship. Senator Jones, who is
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, has served IS years as SEN
ator from Arkansas, but if he goes
back again it Will be after the hardest
struggle Of his entire political career.
There will be no senatorial deadlock
in the. Arkansas Legislature next win
ter, for the candidates have agreed
that the decision of the primary shall
be final 1t is eveident that the race is
close as well as exciting and the result
will not be known until the last pre-
cinct is IN.
Tomorrow will bring some new men
into the Arkansas congressional dele
CATION Congressman McRae and Mo
Cullough are not candidates for re-
election, while several other have found
opponents who are giving them a
close rub Among these latter is Hugh
A. Dinsmore of the Third district,
who is the ranking Democratic men,
Der of the House committee on
foreign affairs. The congressional
fights have degree of uncertainty
in them this year, as this is the first
election since the state was redis-
tricted last winter Arkansas gets
seven congressman now instead of six
as in former years.
1t is. however, when the candidates
For governor are reached that the hot
test fight of the campaign is reveal
ed. Governor jeff Davis is candi-
date for reelection and his opponent
is Colonel E. W. Rector of Hot
Springs, son of the war governor of
Arkansas Governor Davis is the first
governor of Arkansas for over 30
years that has an opponent for re-
election for second term. For weeks
past the two candidates have been on
the hastings and the campaign has
been both picturesque and exciting.
Their joiut debates have been more
noted for their warmth of feeling and
vehemence of expression than for
their oratory and logic, and not in
frequently the audience has taken a
hand and made things lively for the
time being.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
Northwest Wheat Frozen.

Tacoma, Wash, March 2S.-Reports
received here indicate that 300, 900
acres of Fall sown wheat have been
frozen in the region north of Snake
river.
The extent of damage done by VIM
ter freezes in this region was not
known conclusively until the last dayor
so, when spring thaws demonstrated
that large areas have been frozen in
south eastern Washington. northeast
ern Oregon and in the Big Bend dis
trict an it is,estimated that alto
gether approximately million acres
of grain have been damaged.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
VOORHIS' PROSPECTS
Republican Congressional Prima-
ries Being Held.

GAINESVILLE, o., March 30. Political
interest oenters in the Republican con-
gressional primaries being held in
Guernseycounty today as it is conceded
that the result will mean victory or
defeat for Congressman Henry Clay
Van Voorhis of the Fifteenth district.
Congressman Van Voorhis is now
serving his fifth term and is a candi-
date for denomination. 1t is the gen.
eral opinion that if he captures the
Guerncey county delegation today, or
a large portion of it, his renomina-
ton will be foregone conclusion.
and the threatened opposition In the
other counties will be useless.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
POLITICS IN
COOK COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COM
MITTEE rIEETS
PURPOSE OF MEETING
Its Outcome Is Awaited With
q Great Deal of
Interest.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 30. Politicians
of both parties are awaiting with
keen interest news of the proceedings
of the Democratic State Central COM
mittee in session today. The purpose
of the meeting is to issue a call for
the State convention, but interest In
this feature of the gathering is lost
sight of in the general expectation
that the meeting will bring to the sur
face another clash between the oppos-
ing forces in the factional fight in
Cook county. The faction in the
State committee led by Chalrmn
John P Hopkins had declared its
intentionof submitting to the commit
tee a eau for the Forthcoming Cook
county primaries and asking that 1t be
issued. This will carry with it the
naming of Judges and clerks and con-
sequent control of the primary ma
chinery. In this manner the fight be-
tween the Tildenites and the Burke
Harrison supporters doubtless will be
drawn into the courts. Some compro-
mise may be effected, but the Harri
son men consider they hold the whip
hand, feeling confident legal oecis'
ion on the point at issue would support
their contention that the state com
mittee is vested with the power to
Issue the county call. The effect OF
such finding would be equally bind
Ing upon the Republicans.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
A PERILOUS RUN
y. 6 M. V. Train rlade Dash
Through the Flood.

Passengers who reached the city
yesterday evening on the Y. q NJ. v.
passenger train from Natchez relate a
thrilling incident of the trip to this
city.
When the high water territory was
reached the train ran with great eau
ton especially through the lowlands.
Finally point was reached where the
track was completely submerged for a
distance of one hundred yards OF
more.
The engineer was familiacr with the
topography of the section, and, not
desiring to give up the journey after
having made the greater portion OF
the distance, he determined upon q
daring venture.
The train was backed for distance
of nearly a quarter of mile full
head of steam put on ana the throttle
thrown open. The little engine piled
its way through the water with a
swishing, churning, sound somewhat
akin to that Of a big twin screw
steamer, ohurning its way through a
choppy sea.
The passengers were very much al
armed, fearing every moment that
the coaches would leave the rails, anc
many of them took positions on the
platforms and in readiness to jump.
The run was made IN safety, how
ever but at one point the water was
so high that it put the fire out in the
engine, and it was necessary TO kindle
the flames anew before the train
could resume Its journey.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
GEORGIA BAPTISTS
Annual State Convention Is In
Session.


Rome, Ga, March 27.-The annual
state convention Of Baptists, which
was formally opened here today with
Hon. W. J. Northen of Atlanta presi-
ding, is the largest in eighty years
Those in attendance number over 800
and represent all sections of the state.
The sessions will last four days and
though the convention is without
executive authority it's deliberations
promise nevertheless to be OF great
importance to all members of the de-
nomination. Among the most import
ant subjects to be discussed is the re-
lation of the church to the field in
Cuba. 1t is probable that the cause
of education will come before the con-
vention more prominently than ever
before, and another question to receive
attention is the question OF missions
and the orphans home.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
METEOR CAME
NEAR BURNING

New York, March 28.-For a brief
period this morning the Kalser's Am
erican- built schooner yacht Meteor,
was in serious danger of destruction
by fire at her pier, at the ship-build-
ing plant of Townsend, Downey q
Company, on Shooters Island.
Flames were discovered bursting from
the new steam lighter Santos, less
than $50 feet from the Meteor. For
an hour fierce battle was waged ON
the fire by two fireboats and the ship
yard force, and the watohmen and
crew of the Meteor, to prevent the
flames from spreading to the Kaiser's
Yacht.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
Good Fight Expected.

Denver, Colo, March 2S. Kid
Broad of Cleveland, and Jack McClel-
land of Pittsburg, have completed their
work of preparation and are in readi-
ness for their 10-round go which takes
place tonight before the Colorado ath-
letic club The contest is expected to
be one of the liveliest seen i'll this vi
cinity in a long time. The winner
will be matched to meet young Cor
bett" for the championship.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
TO BE AN EARLY
ADJOURNMENT
CONGRESS TO END ABOUT
r1AY 18TH.
THE OPINION OF ALLISON
The Statement Was a Surprise to
Almost Every One---Much
Work Must Be Done.

Washington, March Ex-senator
Allison is quoted today as saying that
Congress Will adjourn probably be-
tween May 25th June first. The state
ment is surprise to almost every one,
as the general impression prevailed
that the session will run we'll into
Jnly. An immense amount Of work is
yet to be done.
The Democrats are preparing to
make strong campaign to reduce the
Republican majority in the House,
and some hope even to get a Demo-
cratic majority. The struggle will
be great one
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
ELECTRIC LIGHTS

London, March 29.-The long talked
of installation of electric lights in st.
Pauls is completed and worshipers
tonight are to see the illumination
for the first time. Though all of the
standards have not been fixed, the
choir Will be seen in a blaze OF
light. 1t is estimated that the change
from gas to electricity, through the
gift of j. Pierpont Morgan, will cost
not less than $50, 900.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
Stanford Memorial Chapel.

Palo Alto, Cal, March 29.-Ar-
rangements have been completed for
interesting ceremonies tomorrow on
the occasion of the dedication of the
Memorial Chapel at Leland Stanford
university. Addresses are to be de-
iivered by several educators and di-
Vines of note. The chapel has been
6ompleted at cost of many thousands
|of dollars and is one of the most art
{stic buildings of its kind i'll the
United States.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
JAMAICA'S GOVERNOR
Will Soon Leave on a Visit to
Cuba.

Kingston, Jamaica, March 2S.-Sir
Augustus Hemming, the governor of
Jamaica, accompanied by Lady Hem
ming, leave here tomorrow for Santi-
ago de Cuba to repay, with the con-
sent of Mr.. Chamberlain, the British
colonial secretary, the Official visit
made to Jamica last November by
General Leonard Wood, the governor
general of Cuba Sir. August and Lady
aemming will be conveyed to Santiago
oy the government yacht Kanaw
and will stay several Gays in Cuba.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03

Fitchburg, Mass, March 2S.-The
entire force of weavers in the Fitch
burg Worsted Mills and the Beetle
Mills of the American Wollen Compa-
ny, struck today in sympathy, with
the Rhode Island employees combina-
ton. The struggle is against the two
loom system in that state. Other
mills will shut down.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
l.. s N. Suffering.

Decatur, Ala, March 29-A
north bound trains on the Louisville
and Nashville railrco !, are laid out
here indefinitely owing to heavy rains
in this State. The railroad wires are
all down, and trains are run on or
ders going over long-distance tele-
phone. There are two hundred wash
outs between Tusoumbia and Mem
phis.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
Michigan Academy of Science

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 49, The
Michigan Academy of Science, in an
nual meeting here, resumed its sessions
this morning. The feature of the
morning was the annual address of the
president, DR.. V. @. Vaughan of the
University of Michigan. DR.. Vaughan
took as. his subject, 1.-THE Value Of
Scientific Research to the State"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
THE open DOOR"
Germany Is Friendly to Russia in
Chinese rlattcrS.

Berlin, March 28. 1t is understood
here that the United States has been
sounding the government to see how far
the latter is willing to maintain the
"open door, in China. A definite
statement is requested. Germany's
reply was that while it stood for the
open door, it would not oppose any
thing that Russia really desired.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
COTTON MILLS STRIKE
Agents Preparing to Shut Down
at LoweII---Weavers Strike
at FitChburg.

Lowell, Mass, March 2S.-Agents
of the cotton Mills here are preparing
to shut down their works entirely
Saturday. Forty thousand persons
will be thrown out of work. Agents,
operators and state board of arbitra-
ton have agreed to meet in conference
Saturday, but no hope of settlement
is entertained.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
Indiana Families Going to Canada.

Richmond, Ind, March 2S.-This
summer will witness quite an exodus
of families from this vicinity to Can
ada, where they will seek homes in
the northwestern territories of the Do
minion. One party of hundred has
been made up to leave next month.
Most of those going from this seq
ton will settle in the Saskatchewan
River valley.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
COULDN'T CATCH DELAREY
He Escaped Along with 500 Men,
from KitChener'S Net.

Pretoria, March 2S.-Gen. Delary,
and fifteen hundred Beers, were with
in the scope of Gen. Kitchener's re-
cent movement to avenge Methuen's
defeat, but they escaped Command
ant H. Kruger and 178 men were cap
tured.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
To Play in Australia.

San Francisco, March 29.-William
A. Brady's "Way Down East COM
pany, after successful tour of Amer
ca, sails today for Australia. The
company is booked to open at Mel
bourne May 4.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03

Jackson, Miss, March 29.-The
Bowers oyster bill promises to become
rather lively issue in the Congress
sional race in the new Seventh dis
triot. Hon. E. J. Bowers, author Of
the new measure, is a candidate for
Congress, and it is learned that one
of his principal opponents, Hon. E.
M. Barbour, of, Biloxi, will make an
issue on the unwise provisions OF the
measure. The contest has already
grown quite spirited, and as it is a
three cornered affair to take place
under the provisions of new pri-
mary electi@ Nav which will give
All candidatelral equal chance to test
their popularity, its outcome will be
watched with much interest.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03

jackson, Miss, March 29.-The
body of negro named russo Afford
was picked up near the Illinois Cen
trail right -of-way south of this city a
day or so ago. He had been struck by
passing train during the night. The
body was badly bruised and mutiliat-
ed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03
D0INGS AT THE
STATE CAPITAL
-EEVEE COMMISSIONERS WANT
LOWER INTEREST
ON BONDS OUTSTANDING
Special Elections Not Necessary
in the Eleventh Judicial
District.

). aokson. Miss, March 9-The
board of levee commissioners for the
Yazoo-M Mississippi delta has instructed
its officers to negotiate an issue of
bonus in the sum of $549, 900 for the
purpose Of refunding the outstanding
Indebtedness which is now drawing
interest at the tate of six per cent 4
lower rate of interest is desired The
board will also Issue debenture bonds
in the sum of $3.50, 900, and by this
means hypothecate its tax receipts for
the coming year. The chief engineer
has been instructed to prepare esti-
mates for $3.50, 900 worth of additional
work to be performed this season
Last year the board spent 1886, 430 10
on the levees, and the receipts am
ounted to $377, 1880.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03

Jackson Miss, March 29.-Work
has been commenced on the dome OF
the new million dollar state house,
and within the next three weeks the
building will take on much OF the
appearance it will present when fin
ished and ready for occupancy. The
progress of work on the structure is
such as to guarantee that it will be
completed by the latter part of the
year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-04-03

=
jackson, Miss, March 29,-Brig-
Gen. T. M. Henry, commanding the
fourth brigade, Mississippi division,
United Sons of Confederate Veterans,
issued an appeal to the press of Mis-
sissippi today to start subscription
lists for the $40, 600 found to be used
in the purchase Of Beauvoi1, the old
home of Jefferson Davis.
jackson, Miss, March 29.-Attor-
ney General McClurg has given an
official opinion that special election
will not be necessary in the Eleventh
judicial District to select district
attorney, and that the appointment OF
the Governor will hold until the reg
ular election is held. The opinion
states a newly created office cannot
be constructed as a vacancy and the
George vacancy law does not apply in
this instance.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-08-15
Under the Prison Floor

One OF tho hitherto unwriuen
stories OF the civil war is that OF lhe
military prison on the Dry Tortugss.
near Florlda. II was used to connne
soldiers sentenced by court marital
and was guarded toward the close OF
the war by a detachment under Cant.
w, r. Prentice, who relates In Nc.
Clure's Magazine some OF his expert.
ences at his lonely post
One day twcnty-four unlforms
were stolen by one OF the prisoners
from the quartermaster's storeroom.
Il was understood what such theft
meant-that twenty.four OF the most
desperate characters among the pris.
oners, disguised as soldiers. expected
TO pass tne guard come dark night,
seize a schooner and escape.
The plan looked very feasible. For
days a quiet but careful search was
carried on. No clue could be obtain.
ed. The guard at the postern was
doubled. AZ last took into my con.
hdence n prisoner whose term had
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-08-15

performed BY the farmers FAR *
csods In amount that Of most indus
uies. The cultivator has been an in.
disponsable farm implement for years
and ia IS ONCE Of ioosenln8 the dirt
between the rows Oi plants greatly IA.
ciliiatos the killing mp OF corn. pota.
toes. etc, and the cutting out Of the
weeds with a hoe on the machine
shown In the illustration will be seen
new attachment for gathering up
the weeds from between the rows Of
plants after the cultlvator has loos.
oncd them from the soil In the case
OF weeds which are about to go to
seed. and would, " left on the ground.
start a new crop for the farmer TO
nght later on. this device will be
especially useful a. II enables tho
farmer to gather up the weeds and
burn them before the seed is deposit
ed As will be seen. the gathering
rake f. designed TO travel In the row
Just cultivated. and In order that II
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-08-15

department and army headquarters
whore abode Gen Halleck. his milltar,
adviser, for news and views. Head
md heart were stronuougly concen
trated ON the fight. wherever Il might
be- His fertile brain saw. too. the
critical points in the game oftentlme
far more clearly than some OF his
s0-called "ablost generals"
lie not only wished to know whaS
was going on In the fight, but pc.
formed his own part nobly In ths
heat OF action or at crucial moments
his orders. suggestions and Inquiries
we're fred of spontaneously from
wherever he might be at tho moment.
and at such periods he was generally
over at the war department" with
Mr. Stanton.
That Is the chief reason. says Lee.
lie ]. Perry in Llppincott's, why %
many OF his dispatches are dated NJ
that department, and not because no
perhaps held Stanton In higher es.
TEEN than the secrtary OF the navy. or
state, or treasury.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-08-15
DARING Attempt at Escape
Fooled in Nick Of Tim

expired. He only asked II a certain
cell had been examined. II had not.
In Il six well known desperadoes were
confined.
went TO the cell There we're four
bare stone walls, some iron cots and
a chair-no other furniture All the
cells were hoored with heavy flag.
stones laid In cement. but this one
had also a good board floor above the
Gags. While I talked with the prls.
oners on various subjects. examined
that floor. II seemed solid, and all
the cracks wero filed with dust But
there was one short piece. Hltching
my chair nearer to It. inserted my
knlfe-blado under that piece. II came
up The search was over.
In an excavation made In the flag.
sing WIRE the uniforms. and much
nore-cold chisels. hammers and
saws, stolen nom the masous, and
plenty Of dlrks made from chlsels and
ease-knives. In case OF failure to
pass the guard the prisoners intended
to overpower IT,