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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
ORGANIZED WAR ON GRO
Hundreds of Sportsmen to F
tiCiDate,

Elgin, Ill, May 10.-Arrangemel
have been completed for the beginn]
tomorrow of the annual crow hunt
che Elgin Gun Club. The hunt Ia
several days and is participated in
hundreds of sportsmen. James III
rison and James Pebble are tIe
tains of the rival teams this Jear, !,
the losers will banquet the victo
For each crow killed the team will
credited with a point. Three poll
will be allowed for each butcher BIZ
and five points for each hawk.
The annual crow hunts are RESULT
in the gradual determination of I
pests. Farmers report marked,
crease in the amout Of grain "a
while the prairie chicken, quail
song bird have again become \
numerous hereabouts.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
Martinique lli-Fated.

The island of Martinique has sew
eral times been devastated, eft. 81
by volcanic eruption, hurricanes
smallpox and yellow fever. Within
the borders of the island there are
five volcanoes, which are supposed
to have been extinct For very many
years until 1851 all the mountains
have been quiet. One of the peaks
has an enormous crater, exceeded
by only three or four others in the
world.
The island was discovered by Co.
lumbus in 1902 on St. Martin s 51A
whence it's name. 1t was colon Y
by the French in 1888, but at
end of seven years war aud at
perisds in the Napoleonic vars II
was held by the British. St.Pies i
was the birthplace of the Empr8
Josephine, born in 1863. Z r
:. 49, .SAyF1lS zEEk
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

, Durant, Miss, May 1o-As it is
seemingly conceded that Chancellor
Adam Byrd will have no opposition In
his race for Congress IN the Fifth dis
trict, aspirats for the CHARACTERISTIC
are popping up over the district, and
some of the booms are full-fedgeu,
notwithstand. the fact that, in case
Judge Byrd is elected, he will not
assume the Congressional duties until
the fourth of next March, the latest
name suggested is that of Hon. 7. W.
Bramo of Macon, an able member of
the East Mississippi bar whose name
was presented to the Governor about
two years since in connection with
the circuit judgeship. The name of
Hon. J. Weiner, of Durant, has also
been suggested, and number of 9TH
ers are in the favobably mentioned"
list
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
r1UNICIPAL LEAGUE
Delegates Hold Their Sessions at
Harvard.

Cambridge, Mass, May 9.-The
delegates to the National NUM- cipal
League convention held their sessions
today at Harvard at the special invi-
tation of the university. The princi-
pal subjects of discussion were the
political situations in New York City
and Pittsburg, the speakers including
DIR. Albert Shaw, editor of the Re-
view of Reviews; former District At
torney Phi!bin of New York, and
Prof. ]. H. Beale of Harvard At the
conclusion of the session, which was
presided over by President Eliot, the
visitors were entertained at luncheoo
by the faculty of the university.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
DESTROYED BY
EARTHQUAKE

Paris, May 9.-The commander Of
the French cruiser Sychet, has tele-
graphed to the Minister of Marine
Delanessan, from Port Defrance,
Martinique, under date of May 8, 10
p. m. the following: "Have just re-
turned from st. Pierre, which has
been completely destroyed by an i'm
mense mass of fire which fell ON the
town at O'Clock this morning The
entire population of 1000 souls IS
supposed to have persisted. We have
brought back about thirty survivors.
All the shipping in the harbor was
destroyed by fire The eruption con-
tinues. -
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
Educational Association.

Grafton, N. D., May 9.-There was
a large attendance today at the open
ing of the annual meeting of the Tri-
county Educational Association. The
topics for discussion range
from kindergarten instruction to sec
ondary education are scheduled for
discussion during the two days ses-
sions. This evening Colonel L. F
Copeland will lecture, and after the
lecture the visiting teachers will be
given a reception by the teachers OF
the local schools.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
Great Fencing Tourney.

Annapolis, Md, May 10,-As a re-
suit of a conference held here today
next winter will probably witness the
greatest intercollegiate fencing tour
ney ever held in America. Tie con-
ference was attended by representa-
tives Yale, Harvard, Pennsylvania,
Columbia, Cornell West Point and
Annapolis and preliminary plans were
discussed for the formation of a para
mount league.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
CORRIGAN'S FUNERAL
One of the Grandest in the
Worlds History.

New York, May 9. -Ceremonies
attending the funeral of Archbishop
Corrigan began at 80 this morning
with a procession of ecclesiastics the
largest ever seen in this city. Cardi-
nal Gibbons led the slow and majestic
pageant, followed by Archbishops
Ryan, Ireland, Elder, Williams, and
Chappelle, the consulting clergy of
the diocese, visiting Bishops, thous-
ands of priests and nearly one hundred
Thousand mOurners
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
Governor a Victim.

Paris, May 10.-The Colonial offic'
announced today that M. Moutet
the Governor of Martinique, is among
the survivors. The newspapers herr
speak of the catastrophe with expires
sions Of horror.
Minister for the Colonies, DeCrais
expresses the opinion that the annihi
lation CT St. Pierre means the indus
trial and commercial ruin of Marti
nique ASA French colony.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
New Jersey Undertakers Are
ORGANIZING,

Trenton, N. j., May AT meet
ing of prominent funeral directors and
embalmers Of New Jersey held here
today preliminary steps were taken
for the formation of a state associa-
ton. The object of the organization
is to protect and uphold the standard
of the profession, urge the enactment
Of such laws as will prove beneficial
and provide for the examination and
licensing of those qualified to practice
embalming.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
ARMORED CRUISER
The Admiral Aube Successfully
Launched

Paris, May 9.-The armored cruiser
Amiral Aube was laun he'd at Saint
Nasaire today with interesting cere-
monies and in the presence of a large
crowd of spectators. The vessel is a
sister ship of the Condo, recently
launched at Lorient She is the last
of the armored cruisers provided for
in the shipbuilding program of 1896
The AmiraI Aube will be ready for
commission in June, 1903 Her total
cost is estimated at nearly $1,000, 000.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Greenwood, Miss, May 9.-Ex-
President Grover Cleveland will pay
the first visit of his life to Mississippi
during the present month. He has
accepted an invitation from the cele-
brated Ananias Fishing Club, Of
Greenwood, to participate in pisca-
torial jaunt to the delta lakes where he
black bass and other choice specl-
mems of the finny tribe abound, and
select party will be arranged for the
event. The distinguished guest is ex-
pected druing the latter part of the
month, and it is probable that some
public event Will be arranged in his
honor at Greenwood.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Greenwood, Miss, May Gone of
the most important subjects likely to
be brought up for discussion at the
annual convention of the Mississippi
Press Association, which convene'
mere on the goth OF May will be the
adoption of some method to shut out
the numerous fraudulent advertising
agencies now preying on the country
wecklies 1t is estimated that the
editors Of Mississippi have lost many
thousand dollars during the past two
years from this source, and strong
resolutions are likely to be adopted
pDedging the members of the assocla-
ton to do business only with adver-
Using agents of established reputa-
lion.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
QUIET IN HAYTI
President of the Republic Has
Resigned.

Port u.Prince, Hayti, May o.
President Taytian republic Tiresias
Simon Sam, has resigned the Office
The Haytian Congress will assemble
on May 10 and elect his successor.
The city of Port Au-Prinoe is quiet
and calm prevails throughout the Re
public.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
THE ROCHAnBEAU rHSSION
Count and Countess Coming to
New York.

Paris, May 9.-The French liner
Touraine, which sails from Havre to-
morrow for New York, will have as
passengers the Count and Countess de
Rochambeau, III. Robert de Billy,
and other civilians belonging to the
Rochambeau mission, including M.
Legrave, cmmissiner to the st. Louis
Expsitin.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

jackson, Miss, May 8. There Is no
foundation for the report published IL
the New Orleans Insurance Vindicator
that Governor LONGING is Akely to
call special session of the Legislature
to pass laws for the purpose of rvne-
dying the present chaotic condition of
the cotton insurance business. The
Legislature adopted lengthy insurance
laws at it's recent session, and it is
difficult to see just how any relief
could be offered, regarding cotton in
surance, as the matter is wholly
within the jurisdiction of the compa-
except by tags and numbers.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
FRENCH AID
For the Sufferers in the Islam
Martinique.

Paris, May 10.-At a meeting
the French cabinet this morn
minister of finance, Caillaux, was
thorized to spend all the money ne
sary to succor the sufferers by
Martinique disaster. An officis
the Colonial Office sailed from 4
with a half a million franc
cabinet decided to order half
the flags on public buildings, az,
structed the minister Of coloniS
telegraph MartiniGue's Governor
coincidence of France.
Word has been received of the
ty of the President and Legislat
Martinique.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Biloxi, Miss, May 9.-Negotia-
tions are in progress between the
Commercial Club and the Western
Union to establish a cable line be-
tween this city and Ship Island, dis
lance of about twelve miles. The line
is to be built at the urgent request of
shippers who have business interests
with the foreign vessels stopping at
Ship Island during the quarantine sea-
son, and 1t is the plan to lay cable
from the mainland to the west end of
Deer Island, a distance of one-half
mile, then erect line of poles along
Dear Island to the east end, distance
Of three miles, and lay the cable
thence to Ship Island, a distance of
eight miles. The work will cost several
thousand dollars.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Jackson, Miss, May 9. Ex-Governor
Longino has made the suggestion that
the Mississippi building at the st.
Louis Exposition in 1904 should be
modelled after the architectural design
Of Beauvoir, the old home of Jefferson
Davis. and the suggestion has met
with much favor among members of
The exposition bureau Commissioner
Henry has just returned from st.
Louis where he selected the site 70
the Mississippi building.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
A NEGRO KILLS
HIS MISTRESS
1URDERED THE WOMAN IN A
FIT OF JEALOUSY.
NO SPECIAL SESSION
Of the Legislature will Be Called
by the Governor---FrauduIent
Advertising Agencies.

jackson, Miss, May 9.-Ben
Hr ghes, a negro, today shot and killed
his mistress, Mona Giles, colored, IN
a fit of, jealousy. He offers no de-
Tense
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Weather Conditions.

The low noted over the extreme
northwest yesterday morning has
moved very rapidly eastward along
the northern border, and Is central
this morning over the Michigan
peninsular. The high area covers
the middle Atlantic coast states,
while another of moderate energy
overlies the southwest. The pros
poets are that the northern low will
move off rapidly, causing light
rain over this section tonight
followed by snow flurries and colder
Thursday.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10

A resume of the football IN Iooz,
carefully complied from a section
of the country, says the Columbus
Dispatch, shows that the game has
claimed more victims this season
than ever before Fifteen have
died as result of accidents on the
gridiron. More than 100 minor
hurts have been recorded, ranging
all the wav from conclusion of the
brain and insanity, down the
list through injured spines,
broken legs and arm, to
such smaller matters as broken
ear drums and the tearing loose OF
ribs. The casualties were, for the
greater part, confined 10 the
smaller and less experienced teams,
as the indiscriminate and often
fatal piling up of player Is most
common TO those who are not well
acquainted with the game. Aud,
on the other hand the big elevens
do not play their hardest until .
long period of training and
hardening has been gone through.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10

wells are producing oil in this sec
ton and 40 drills are at work
punching new wells. The oil Is
said to be as good as that of North
Lima, aad the wells start all the
wav from 10 to 100 barrels. The
Neoiesha Sun says:
The big $4,000 barrel tank of
the Standard Oil company Is tull
and unless arrangements are made
to transfer the oil by rail some In
convenience may be caused the
producers. The pipe line now be-
Ing laid by the Standard Oh COM
pany from Chanute to Neodesha IS
all done excepting a stretch of five
miles north of Neodesha where the
works. very difficult. 1t is ex
pected that 1t will be two weeks
before the line Is. completed. In
the meantime unless some steps
are taken to transport the oil from
Chanute to Neodesha, the produc
ers will be obliged 10 store their
oil as best they can" "
Canadian Oil Notes.
The Canadian oil companies. lim'
tied shipped one of their drilling rigs
to the new oil fields In Raleigh on
Monday last.
1t Is expected that over 20 drill
Ing rigs will be on the ground this
week.
The next rigs to reach the depth
at which oil Is locked for will likely
be those of Armstrong or Carman
The height of the excitment at
the scene of the Gurd eusher has
been reached, but has in no way
begun to wane.
The oil pipe line to Pardo's sid
Ing was finished and on Saturday
tested The gusher flowed 1000
bills. at the same Old rate of so bbls.
an hour
Uil Market-Petrolea, ST. g. Oh
Springs, $1o3 Qess pIpeage) -
Petrolea (Ont) Topic.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Ankrom Farm Sold.

The R. c. Ankrom farm above
the city was sold by special COM
missloners Young & Hanes yester-
day to John M. Stephens, who
resides on the old Leggitt farm
above New Martinsville. The
price paid was eight thousand and
FIVE hundred dollars, which is a
good price considering the fact the
sale is made subject to the wife's
dover In the land.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10

Reed is gone, but his aggres
siveuess will survive as long as the
country continues 10 be governed
on the comnonsense plan that he
originated when he applied business
methods to politics.
Postmaster General Payne Is re.
ported to be disturbed because
some of the rural mail carriers are
women. Domestic life furnishes
innumerable cases of women who
have been mail carriers of shiftless
husbands for years.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.A. Durham have
returned from a pleasant vacation
of two weeks which they spent In
the east visiting at Springfield, Bos'
ton, New York and other cities, re-
turning home by way of Pittsburg,
where they had pleasant visit
with relatives, for few days.
The large dancing bear, Frank,
with the thrilling comedy-drama
Man to Man" at the Opera House
next week has just completed a
nine months trip with his keeper,
Prof. Pousel, with the Forepaugh-
Sells Bros. circus, having closed
the season at New Orleans, Nov.I5,
At Auditorium Monday.
The hard luck that follows some
men Is instanced by a Texas paper
which tells of a resident of his
State whose cotton was eaten by
boil weevil and his corn destroyed
by the drought. Then his only
daughter eloped with a vagabond
and his SON followed circus. On
top of this his wife gave birth to
triplets. He committed suicide by
the rope and rafter route and the
coroner very promptly returned a
verdict of justifiable homicide.
An exchange says the expression
"watered stock" which described
so we'll the expansion of the stock
of company beyond the value OF
the property, originated, 1t Is said,
In connection with Daniel Drew,
who was once the wealthiest and
most unique manipulation In Wall
street. Drew had been a drover In
his younger days, and 1t was said oi
him that before selling his cattle Ia
the market he would give them
large quantities of salt to make
them thirsty and then all the water
they could drink. In this way
their weight greatly increased and
the purchaser was buying "watered
stock. Z"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10

Everything Is In the name when
1t comes so Witch Hazel Salve. &,
c. Dewitt & Co., of Chicago, dis.
covered some years ago how to
make a salve from witch Hazel
that Is a specific for piles. Fol
blind, bleeding, itching and pro
rruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve has nc
equal. This has given rise to nu-
merous worthless couuterfeits. Ask
for DeWitt's-the genuine.
OD,ra House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
REVIVAL SERVICES
In Progress at the Methodist Episcopal
Church.

In Progress at the Methodist EPTcopal
Church.
The rivival services at the NJ. E.
church were largely attended last
evening and much interest Is being
manifested. The services are being
conducted by the pastor, Rev. q
B Bowden and will continue
throughout the week.
A great many pleasing and at
tractive features have been ar
ranged to entertain the large coH.
g1egations that usually gather al
these meetings to hear the gospel.
Special music will be furnished In
abundance and Rev. Bowen will
deliver an eloquent sermon each
evening. Everybody most cordial
ly invited to these meetings.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Holiday Ad Will Appear in Few Days.
A Few Specials This Week.

Ladies heavy feeced ribbed vests and
pants, in grey, white and balbriggen, in all
sizes at 22c garment.
Children's fieeced union suits, in all sizes
at 25c.
Mems heavy all wool ffeeced shirts and
drawers. at soc worth 75c in all sizes.
5000 yards fannelette outing in large
variety of desirable patterns will go for
63 4c per yard.
800 pair blankets full 1914 size in white,
grey and tan at 400 per pair.
80 pair all wool blankets in red and black,
black and white checks, plain white and
plain grey. will go for $40 per pair.
One lot of handsome rugs for $1.9S.
Is Monte Carlo coats in castor, tan and
black, full satin lined, made of American
all wool Kersey worth s12.5O will go for
&c 9S.
25 halt fitted, q inch coats made of all
wool Kersey, full satin lined, in black, tan,
castor and red, will 60 for $3.o .oS we'll worth
$1,000.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Krause's Headache Capsules

are unlike anything prepared In
America. They were first pre-
scribed by Kr. Krause, Germany's
famous court physician, long before
antipyrtne was discovered, and are
almost marvellous, so speedily do
they cure the most distressing
cases. Price 25c. Sold by c. w.
Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10

If you feel Ill and need pill,
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Are little surprisers.
Take one they do the rest.
w. H. Howell, Houston, Texas.
writes-I have used Little Early
Riser Pills in nv family for consti-
patton, sick headache, etc. To
their use I am indebted for the
health of my family.
Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
rnurIed the ExperI.

''There is strange body in your
esophagus," said the expert manipula-
tor of the Y rays.
"Yes," said the subject, 81 have felt
it there for week or two"
81 cannot tell, however" proceeded
the scientist, whether it is your miss.
ing false teeth or one Of your wife'B
biscuits. baltimore American.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Hnppy Thought.

Subbubs (dcsperatcly)-Great Scott,
Mary. that cook is the worst yet! Why.
I'll bet Il thousand dollars l can cook
better myself, without half trying
either.
His Wife-Oh, Henry! wonder X
she could do your work Mt the Office
and let you stay at hOme!-Puck.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
An Up TO Dnte MIser.

Bobby-Pa, what is miser?
PA miscr, son, is man who
counts his Jumps Of anthracite every
night before he goes TO bed.-Detroit
Free Press"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Swell Patients,

THAT young doctor says he Is treat
ing some swell patients"
People with pcdigrccs"
NO: people with mumps."-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
Quite Likely.

The Maid-Do you regard love "a o
| disease?
The Bachelor-Oh. no. Merely as a
mild form OF insanity.-Chicago News.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
I.acOnic.

"Got talking machine ut homer
"Ycp."
"What d you pay for itT
Nothing. Married it."-Chicago Trib-
une.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10
One Why of Cure.

"Phatt seems to be losing flesh. What
sort OF flesh reducer Is he takingT
II understand that he has joined an
antitipping league."-New York Times.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-10

The man who talks about going
South usually gets q little more
emphatic when he sees the snow
blocking up the front steps.