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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

A writer in the Fortnightly Review, Mr..
John Holt Schooling, has presented some
comparative statements concerning drink
in the United States, England France and
Germany. These statements. which are
based upon a careful study of available sta
tistics, will do much to diSsipate current
errors on this question They yield the
following results: In France the total con-
sumption of beer, spirits and wine for
drink in the year 1900 was 1876 gallons for
every ten of the population; in the United
Kingdom, 332 gallons; in Germany, 300
gallons, and in the United States, l47 gal
Ions for every ten inhabitants.
The great difference in the drinking hab-
its of these nations is seen in their respec-
tive consumption of spirits and fermented
liquors. A further analysis Of the Stats
tics shows that the consumption OF wine in
France was 254 gallons to every ten inhab-
itants, of beer 80 gallons and of spirits 20
gallons In Germany the account stands:
Fifteen gallons of wine. 275 Of beer and 10
of spirits. In the United Kingdom: Four
gallons of wine, 81 of beer and u OF spir-
its In the United States: Three gallons
of wine, 1873 of beer and ii of spirits for
every ten inhabitants.
The figures show that while the French
consume more wine and spirits than any of
the three other nations, much the lowest
drinking consumption is in the United
States. The American total is less than
half the consumption per head of the other
three countries. Formerly the French used
to sheer at their English neighbors as
drunken savages. but now the tables are
turned. Gin drinking has declined in Eng
land, md consumption of the vicious alb
sinthe has terribly increased in FRANCE. 1t
is suggested that the superior sobTIety OF
American workmen gives them great adj
vantage over European worlmen who are
nuddled with beer or unnerved by absinthe.
But the superiority of the American peo
pie in this respect is what accounts for
great deal more.
The American people applying their in
telligence to this matter are finding out
that the drinking habit is not good for
them. In France, since 1900, some impor-
tant temperance reforms have been eff
fected, not by coercve legislation. but by
abohshing the octroi or municipal tax of
Paris on wine, and by other measures for
discouraging the consumption of absinthe
and brandy
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
ORIGIN OF "TALK TURKEY.
Retort of an Indian Whom a White
Man Was Trying to Overreach.

Retort of an Indian Whom a White
Man Was Trying to Overreach.
A man who listened to some spell
binder every evening for three weeks
turing the recent municipal campaign.
according to the New York Times, said
The other day:
Campaign orators do not always
have time or occasion to explain ex-
pressions used in driving home argu-
guments. They must necessarily de-
pend upon their audiences to see the
point through apt applications of such
expressions. l have in mind one-'to
.alk turkey'-repeatedly used. The
story of its origin is as follows:
1.-TWO men, an Indian and a white
man, agreed to hunt together for day
and to divide the spoils. When the
time came there was no difficulty in ap-
portioning the smaller birds and ami
mals-one of a kind to each. At last
they reached the last pair, crow and
a turkey.
Now says the white man, with
great show of fairness, you may have
the crow and I'll take the turkey, or III
take the turkey and you may have the
crow.
Huh says the Indian. why you
no talk turkey to me?'"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
PRINCES TOUR
NEARLY ENDED
ALBANY AND WEST POINT
VISITED TODAY.
DRILLS ATTHE ACADEMY
The Party Is Scheduled to Reach
New York City Tonight
The Programme.

Albany, n Y, March 7.-Thous-
ands of people gathered about the rail
road station and lined the downtown
streets this morning, and cheered
heartily as Prince Henry and his suite
paid hurried visits on the city and
state officials. The royal special ar
rived in Albany from Boston shortly
before 9 o clock and left over the New
York Central for West Point two hours
later. The reception committee met
the distinguished visitors at the Union
Station and escorted them to the City
Hall, where Mayor Gaus formally
presented the freedom of the city.
From the City Hall the Prince and
escort were taken to the capitol where
they were presented to Governor
Odell and members of the General
Assembly. In the state library the
Prince was shown the sword presented
by Frederick the Great to General
George Washington.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
Prince at West Point.

West Point, n. Y, March Prince
Henry and suite with the German
ambassador, Admiral Evans and Assist
ant Secretary of State Hill, arrived
here from Albany this afternoon and
were met by superintendent Mills
and the staff of the. United States
Military Academy. During his stay
the cadets were pat through several
drills and the Prince was especially
pleased with their exhibition Of skill
in craftsmanship. The various build
ings were inspected and the Prince
was afterward presented to the officers
and ladies connected with the acad-
envy. The Prince proved his acquain-
lance with American history by occa
sional references to the treason Of Ar
mold and his connection with West
Point. A fine luncheon was served
the visitors by Colonel Mills, during
which the famous West Point band
rendered music After the luncheon
the Prince and party left for New
York by a special trian over the New
York Central railroad.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
The Cost OF Crime.

Mr.. Eugene Smith, an authority on Grim
inal statistics, in paper rently read before
the National Prison Association at Cleve-
land, presented an array of figures that
should certainly arrest the attention OF
every sincere patriot.
He declared the first cost OF crime in
taxes upon city, town and county for mere
policing criminals is about S200000,OO0 an
nually in this country. Besides there Is the
cost of 100000 professionals in crime who
reap an average gain by their profession of
$1,000 each year, or $500, 100000, loss to
the community. This makes total Of
5000 600 900, exceeding the entire value Of
the cotton or wheat crop OF the United
States.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

Fred Harris, an express messenger
on the Illinois Central. had an expert
ence which he does not care to repeat.
He was on train No. %. and just after
leaving Centralia, ILL.,. settled back into
his chair and dropped into a doze. He
was awakened shortly by a tickling
under his chin and drowsily opened his
eyes to discovered the coils of an
enormous snake lying across his breast,
its restless head waving under his chin.
It is hardly necessary to state that Mr..
Harris made all former records for in
stantaneous and lightning moves in
that car look like six counterfeit nick
els. He also awoke to the fact that
while one snake is bad. several are
worse in a geometrical proportion, and
he was soon on a pile of baggage sur
veying den of rattlesnakes. The rep
tiles were a consignment from Tampa.
Fla, TO Chicago, and had made their
escape while Mr.. Harris slept.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
Second Visit to New York.

New York, March 7.-Although
Prince Henry will spend longer per
iod of time in this city on his re-
turn from his memorable Southern and
Western tour than in the earlier visit,
the official incidents of his reception
are now practically at an end. The
party is due to reach New York about
6 o'cIock this evening. At O'Clock
the Prince will dine at the University
Club. Tomorrow will be day of rec
reation spent in visiting the city, at
the end of which the Prince will dine
at the Crosse Deutsche Gesellschaft.
Sunday he will luncheon at the
University Club, attend private din
ner, and in the evening visit the New
York Yacub Chit. |
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
WIRELESS TELEPHONY.
Claims r1ade for 1t by the French
Inventor.

New York, March 7.-E. Ducrotet,
the French electrical engineer, has
made the following statement concern
ing the system of wireless telephony
which he has invented, says a Paris
dipsatch to the journal and American
1.-THE Academy Of Science acknowl-
edges the value of my invention. -.
"When the instruments are pRt
down deep in the earth, messages can
be transmitted over enormous dis
tances.
wireless telephone messages can
be transmitted through sea from
shore to shore or between ships. The
voice is transmitted without the least
difficulty and the most delicate articu-
lations reach the ear. "
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
PASSENGERS OF
THE WAESLAND
WERE LANDED TODAY AT
LIVERPOOL.
WAESLAND SUNK IN FOG
Ii Is Said the Vessels Boilers
Blew Up AS She Went Down,
Adding to the Horror.

Liverpool, March :. Passengers and
crew of the American Liner Waeland
which was sunk in fog off Holyhead,
Wales were rescued by the steamship
Hermonides and landed here today.
Most of the passengers were clad in
borrowed clothes. 1t is said that the
boilers of the Waesland blew up as she
went down, adding horror to the dis
aster. Two lives were lost, and many
passengers were injured in filling the
life boats.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
A New Way to Reform.

3. F. Stevick, of Council Bluffs, Iowa,
has caused to be published in all news,
papers of that city this notice addressed
to the saloonkeepcrs
my downfall and domestic troubles are
all caused by drinking. 1 have said sew
eral times that | would quit, but never
did quit. Now my wife has filed suit for
divorce, and | realize what fool | have
been. 1 have notified all saloonkeepers
not to sell me liquor, and have told them
l would prosecute them afterward if they
did so. When my friends ask me to drink
the bartender will refuse to serve me. My
wife has consented to withdraw her suit
and | intend to brace up. The saloons
that sell me liquor will have a damage suit
on their hands"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
FOR A MODEL TOWN.
One in California to Be Patterned
After Pullman.

San Francisco, Cal, March T.
The Richmond Land Company has
bought 420 acres just east of the Santa
Fe railroad terminal, near Port Rich
mond, and is making arrangements to
lay out model city, patterned after
the city of Pullman, Illinois Among
the features of the company's plans
are the erection of churchees and
school houses, as well as dwellings in
tended for the use of the employees of
the Standard Oil Company's refinery.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
Big Tourist Party.

Portland, Me, March THE
largest ana most notable tourist party
ever organized in Maine left this city
today for Washington by way of
Boston and the Fail River line. The
party was made up entirely of the
state officials of Maine and members
of the legislature. The jaunt is one
of pleasure solely, a majority of the
participants being accompanied by
their wives and families.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
GREAT WRECK:
80 ARE MISSING

El Paso, Texas, March THE
west bound Southern Pacific passen-
ger train from San Antonio was
wrecked twenty miles north of San
derson, Texas, this morning. The
entire train ditched and is burning.
The iremen and engineer and thirty
passengers are missing. The wreck
was discovered by the telegraph OPP
orator at a small station who tele-
graphed to Ell Paso for assistance. A
wreckiong train left Immediately for
the scene.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

We can depend upon truly Christian
character at all times as foundation upon
which to build, all other Things being
equal. Character may not be represented
by large stores of wealth, and truly
Christian man will not be trusted for more
than he is worth. Nor will he use money
that he knows win not bring direct
profit, or expend that which stands for Sc
curty but is no part of his business. He
will not rob one fund to sustain one of
doubtful success, or allow others to DO it,
if he can prevent it.-Philade.phia Meth.
odist.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
IN HULL'S DISTRICT.
Republican Primaries Are Being
Held TODAY.

Des Moines, Ia, March Among
the supporters of Congressman J. A.
r. Hull, who is candidate for the
denomination, no fear is felt over the
outcome of the Republican primaries
being held today. Congressman H ull
has an opponent in the person of Judge
s. f. Prouty. The latter has made a
spirited canvass, but the general feel
ing is that Hull will win out easily.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
THE GREAT DESTROYER
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF lNTEMPERANcE.

Poem Fling Of Your Fetters-Thanks to
the Long and Earnest Crusade the
Consumption of Spirits in This Coun-
try Grows Less and Less.
Brothers, awaken! InternDerance is arm.
ing;
Rousc all your energies, quickly prepare;
Though our great enemys hosts are alarm
ing,
Fear not, determine to do and dare.
Rouse We! No longer be dreaming and doz-
Roll up your sleeves, there is worl, to be
done;
Grid on your armor, no weak points ez-
posing;
Onward, the victory yet may be won!
Truly, intemperance needeth opposing,
Countless its crimes and its crueltes are;
Tear off the mask, all its evils exposing,
Publish its deeds and its doing alar.
Hundreds on hundreds are listlessly lying
Helpless in ruins lap, oh, what a sight.
Hundreds and hundreds in darkness are
dying.
Rouse them and bring them to lii aad to
light.
Forward! Oh, forward! on Gods Aelp re-
lying.
Waiver not falter not, earnestly on!
Onward! still onward! defeat still defying
Rest not till you have the victory won.
Oh, We enslaved ones! friendless, forsaken,
Save by the few who would gain your re-
lease.
From the Indifference that wraps you
awaken.
Sign We the pledge and our numbers in
crease.
Longer remain not inert and inactive;
Liberty fingers yet, let her not fee.
Wear not the tyrant's yoke, trembling and
tractive;
Fling off your letters and dare to be free.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
The Crusade in Brief.

Generally speaking the drunkaTd is a
responsible person given over to sel1-lhuul-
gence.
Never has public opinion been so respon-
sive and so strong in its demand Tor draS-
tic steps being taken to suppress the Drink
evil.
The right-minded people of the country
will have to fight the battle all over again
in behalf of temperance instruction in the
schools.
The sanction of college beer drinking by
the authorities of Harvard and the Bos-
ton Polytechnic Institute is not passing
unchallenRed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
In Honor of Governor Yates.

st. Louis, Mo-, March THE st.
Louis Republican Club has made great
preparations for the dinner to be given
tonight in honor of Governor Richard
Yates of Illinois, Many political
leaders of prominence have been In
vlted and it is expected that the ulnner
will be made the occasion for an in
formal conference regarding the COM
ing campaign in both Missouri and
Illinois.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
GODS MESSAGE TO MAN
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS.

Poem; Darkness is Thinning-It Is Better
to Put Religion and Occupation IN the
Same Universe of Desfre-Find God In
Your Daily Work.
Darkness is thinning; shadows are re-
treating;
Morning and light are coming in their
beauty,
Suppliant seek we, with an earnest outcry
God the Almighty
So that our Master, having mercy on US,
May repel languor, may bestow salvation,
Granting us, Father, of Thy loving kind
ness
Glory hereafter!
This of His mercy, ever-blessed Godhe0d,
Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, give US
Whom through the wide world celebrate
forever
Blessing and glory!
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
The Steamship Etruria.

London, March Friends of pas
sengers on board the Cunard steam
ship Etruria are greatly worried over
the safety of the vessel despite the
assurance Of officials that there is no
reason for anxiety. The officials ex-
pect news soon of the ships arrival
at the Azores where she will be met
by the Elbe which will takes the pas
sengers to England.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
HISS ROOSEVELT
Will Not Attend Coronation, 81
'TiS Said.

Washington, March 7.-Politicians
who opposed the contemplated trip of
Miss Roosevelt to the coronation are
pleased with the London report that
the visit has been opposed 1t is be-
lieved that the protests have influenced
the Presidents reported withdrawal
of his consent that his daughter 90.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
BOSTON'S GUEST.
Gen. FitZhugh Lee i1onored at a
BANQUET

Boston, Mass, March General
Fitzhugh Lee, former Consul General
to Havana, who came to attend the
reception in honor of Prince Henry,
remained in Boston today as guest
of the city. Before the Minute Men
of fremont Temple, an organization
founded by the Rev. DR.. Lorimer, he
will deliver an address tonight on
peace and War in the United States
and Cuba -
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
PLAY for Golf Championship.

Los Angeles, Cal, March MANY
Fasteners are taking part in the
tournament for the open golf cham
pionshlp of Southern California. which
began today on the links of the Los
Angeles Country Club. From indica
tions the tournament will be the most
successful of it's kind ever held on the
coast
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
BIG ROUNDUP
OF Cattle Growers to Be Held at
Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, Texas, March Cit
liens of Fort Worth are pleased over
the outlook for the big convention of
cattle raisers to be held here next
week. Indications point to an unusual
ly large and representative attendance.
In conjunction with the convention
there will be held a fat stock show.
This feature of the gathering has been
planned on a greater scale than ever
attempted before, ano it promises to
compare favorably with more preten-
tious exhibitions held in the great
at stock centers of the country.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
Do What You Can.

What we value for ourselves we must
seek to spread to others, and what we
shrink from misunderstanding surround
ings, a tainted atmosphere what we
shrink to think of those nearest and dear
est to us being exposed to-ler us do all
we can to remove from others Lead us
not into temptation. Deliver us from
evil" Do what you can to sweeten the
mental and moral atmosphere that sur
rounds you.-Arthur c. A Hall.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
we Can Abolish 1t.

It is nonsense to say that we cam
abolish the liquor traffic The American
people can do what they will, and if every
man who has been disguised with and is
to-day personally in rebellion against the
saloons infamy, spoke his mind and did
his will, the traffic would be abolished in
day
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
God Versus nIammnn.

In the history of mankind there have
been lords many and gods many. Their
worship, has changed, but the god of gold
has held his own, and the almighty dollar
to-day.-Rev. Henry Irving Rasmus. Meth
odist Chicago.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13

A man is not entirely subject to his en-
vironment, We often hear men complain
that they are victims of circumstances, but
God has given us will power which. il
we but properly exert it, viii prevail over
the evil influences of our sllr2oundings.-
Rev. Henry Eyertson Cobb,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-03-13
Wholly Worthless.

Men who had standing in chemistry and
medicine before Atwater had been thought
of by the public, declare Professor At,
waters conclusions with regard to the 1000
value of alcohol to be wholly worthless
and assert that his experiments have dem
onstrated no new or pertinent fact IN the
matter.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Messrs. A.P. Lewis and A. L. Eel

Messre. A. P. Lewis and A. L. Eel
lows, government photographers. who
were 10 Delta last Saturday. have com
pleted their investigate n oftbe Gunni-
son tunnel Mr.. Davis left for Califor
MIA that evening and MIR. Fellows re-
turned to Denver the next diy. These
gentlemen held a conference with ths
state board OF control OF state canal
No. and the board has agreed to turn
the tunpel over TO the United States
government az soon as the government
gets ready 10 CO onmence work. \ com
mittee vas appointed from Delta ard
Montrose counties to work with the
government photographers in arranG-
ing for the government use OF the
bitches now constructed for the dlstrib
utio,, OF the watar.
C. Ii. Hammond and George Stephan
were appointed as the Delta county
representatives, and Hugo Selig. N. u.
Clark and James Kyle from Montrose.
These gentlemen will select commit
tee Of twenty -one to treat with the dill
ferent bitches in furthsrance OF this
idea.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Republican Rallies.

Republican rallies will be hold 10
Delta county from this on until election
as follows:
At Read, this. Friday evening at 7:3o,
at the school house. Speakers. Hon.
Lyman l. Henry. Judge j. II. Croxton,
DR.. d. V. Meiklejohn, E. NJ. Gets and
others.
AT Cory. Saturday evening, 7:O. at
the new school house. Speakers. Hon.
Lyman l. Henry, Judge j. II. Croxton.
Hon. ii. T. DeLong. Or. d. V. Meikie-
john. f. NJ. Gets and others.
At Crawford, Monday evening. 1:3o,
at town hall. Speakers, Hon. Lyman l.
Henry. Judge J. II. Croxton. Hon. u.
I. DeLong, DR.. DIV. Meiklejohp. 4. n.
Gets and others.
At Cedaredge. Tuesday, 7:D p. M. at
big tent Speakers, Hon. Lyman l.
Henry. Judge J. II. Croxton. Hon. II.
7. DeLong. Judge NJ. r. WEIGH. E. IL.
Get,s and others.
At Eckert, Wednesd ~. 7:30 p. M. at
Eckert Hall. Speakers. Hon. Lyman /.
Henry. Judge J. H. CroIton. Hon. II. T.
DeLoug. Judge n. K. WEIGH. E. n.
Gets and others.
AT Delta. Thursday, sp. m.. at the
opera house. Speakers. Hon. Nathan
C. Miller. Hon. J. N. Essington. Hon.
Lyman l. Henry. Judge J. II Crox,on.
Judge VI. r. Welch. Hon. Il. I. DeLong.
DR.. d. V. Meiklejohn. Z. NJ. Gets.
At Hotchkiss, Friday, 7:3o ?. IN.
Speakers, Hou. J. N. Essincton. Hon.
Lyman l. Henry, Judge J. II. Cro1ton,
Judge NJ. 4. WEIGH, Hon. II. T. De
/ Long, DIR. d. v. Meiklejohn. e. NJ.
Z Gets ar | others.
At Paonia. Saturday, TO r. IN
Speakers, Hon. J. NJ. Essing'on. Hon
Lyman !. Henry. Judge J. II. CroItou
Judge NJ. r. Wecb, Hon. II. I. DeLong
DIR. d. V. Meiklejohn, E. NJ. Gets and
others.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
Stock h hOlders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF The
Ironstone Extension Ditch Company
will be held at the court house in Delta,
Colo, on Saturday. Nov. l. 1902. at the
hour Of o'clock. p. N. for the purpose
OF levying an essment to pay the pres
ent Indebtedness OF the company and
the election OF officers and the tIansac-
tion OF such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
BY orders OF directors.
W. II. JONES. President.
GEO. S. CoSKLIS. Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-24
n,,,A,nx ..a Lee. A..ees..se.,


A number Of the business mon OF
Delta met at the Farmers and Mer
chants Bank Wednesday afternoon td
take into consideration the fessibiiiis
of organizing building and loan asso'
citation.
George Stephan was elected chair'
man and Millard Fairlamb secretary
Those present entered into genera
discussion OF the sdvisability of such
an organization and the didefent plans
and methods Of conducting them.
A COMMITTEES OF FIVE. consisting o.
Messrs. Wolbert. NJ. II. Gets. Fairlsmb
McMurray and Stephan were appointed
to draw up bylaws for an association
aud to report next Wednesday after
noon al meeting to be held at the
same place.
The chairman was authorized to sp'
point committee OF two tocanvaes the
business men Of the city with view oil
getting subscribers to stock in case ot
the organization being perfected. Inc
chair announced that he would make
such appointments at later time.
The meeting then adjourned till next
Wednesday a, the same time and place.