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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
ACCOUNTS
Love

T WAS Col. Gaylord who was in
l charge of the party of Americans
travelling abroad. There was his sis
ter, aged 30; his niece, q young lady
Of 10; q married sister-in-law and
himself. Miss Bessie, the niece, had
attracted considerable attention In
London, but it was while crossing the
channel on the way to Paris that
Count Du Bots saw and fell In love
with her. He saw, he loved and he
went 10 the colonel and said:
Monsieur, l come to you like an
honorable man. The young lady Of
your party is an angel from Heaven.
I would make her the Countess Du
Bots"
that's kind Of you" replied the
colonel as he looked the man over,
shut isn't it rather sudden?"
AT one glance / was in love. Pre-
sent me to her, monsieur, hat 1 may
tell her of my feelings"
"We've got the name of being
hustlers cross the pond, but this
rather beats our time. 1 think you'd
better wait Is or 20 minutes longer.
No use In jumping a girl out of her
shoes, you know"
"She must be mine, or it will be
death for mel" fervidly exclaimed
the count as he clasped his hands.
"As you say, however, it may be too
sudden. I will call at your hotel this
evening. You will then introduce me
20 the tairest woman on earth"
"Don't call If you have any other
business on hand" remarked the
colonel. who was not making his first
trip abroad.
Nothing shall prevent me-noth-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
sEcHEroE's HALL

Ne % cook an6 ne 20 sWeep
Ne "a trouble very deep,
ghie the week when I must ken
baehlOFs Hall.
T1a 3 thing that friEhtens me,
guch responsibility.
CLAD my wtfe's not here to See
I'd feel small.
Newspapers all Ger the floor.
0rocers ads. beneath the door,
Never such q muss before,
8omethAna wronK.
5eea al slept IN. ! declare.
Making beds ! md q care.
30 ] leave 'em stripped 70 air
Al week long.
Say, It's something Wild and weird
How I've got the carpets meare0
Folks might think that I'd been rearoo
Inasty.
Rubber plant r. full Of cents.
Lost my shaving implements.
Bathroom locks like thirty eentsS
Ny. my. myl
Pipes and ashes streWn about,
Dresser drawers all stand out,
Looks a. II I'd had q rout
Aere last night.
shoe beneath the music rack,
White piano keys turned black;
Wish my wife would hurry back.
Guess III write.
I'm no housewife. that is plain;
shall write, for I would fain
Be a benedict again.
So I say
Ne 10 cease this hopeless strife
Ne 10 end this hired girl nfsi
What IL home without a wife.
Anyway
Newark Evening News.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

ing but death. Meanwhile bear NV
admiration to the fair charmer and
assure her that I cannot live without
her"
Dinner was hardly over before the
count presented himself at the hotel.
The colonel had intended to pack him
on If he came, but he changed his
mind. Notwithstanding her Va his
sister was full Of romance, and when
told about the count had hoped 20
meet him. Il would be a feather In
her cap TO be adored and chased
around by 3 count even if she did not
consent to marry him. There was q
dash Of cOquetry and adventure in
the matter to catch Bessie, and the
pair had prevailed upon the colonel
TO bring the count up. Before the
presentation be, however, felt It his
duty TO say:
"Look here, Du Bots. You call.
yourself q count and say you've got
papers to prove it. I don't care a cor.
tinental cooked hat whether you are
q count or g clerk, but 1 want no
Genes I don't care to be gossiped
about"
"There shall be no scenes, mon
sieur," replied the count. "When I
come into the presence Of the angel
I shall simply fall upon my knees
and tell her that 7 cannot live with
out her.H
IF you do I'll pitch you out Of the
window! Be 8 man instead of an
ass"
The count was presented to both
ladies, and he managed to keep from
falling or his knees, though he could
not conceal the burning desire Of his
heart But for the colonel's pres
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

Horses, unlike ostriches, are not
usually supposed to be omnivorous,
but n that died suddenly near Mel
bourne the other day was found to
have swallowed six pounds of lead, 9
wire nrll, three pieces Of steel wire,
fragraments of glass, small stones aud
a hair pin. The animal was allowed
to Craze around a rife butt and thus
aquired a fatal taste for bullets and
metallic odds and ends.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
EXCURSION Z

Via Mobile 8 Ohio railroad August
18th. To Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville,
KY, Old Point Comfort, Virgins
Beach, Ocean View, Roanoke, Hot
Springs, Va. Asheville and Hot Springs,
N. c.. Deer Park, Nd, Niagara Falls,
jamestown, Mayville end Lakewood,
n. Y. Rates S12,O 0 to 5000. depend
ing on destination. Tickets good for
return leaving destination until and In
cludihg August 81, 1902. Apply to any
NJ. & 0. railroad Agent for tickets and
further information.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
a NOVEL Coal Minn-

A Goals operator located near Shell.
bina, No. has opened two mines
one for union and mi for nonunion
men-so that the miners can take
their choice. Eleven men have COM
menced work in the nonunion mine
and Is have gone to work in the
other. The same scale Of pay Is in
effect at both mines.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
WANTED 3 vOTTNG M

WANTED 5 YOUNG MEN from
OhlckasaW County ct once to prepare
for Positions In the Government Ser
vlce-Railway Mail Clerks, Letter
Carriers Custom House and Depart
ment Clerks, etc. Apply to
INTERSTATE CORES. INST.
Cedar Rapids, ia.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

1t is a pleasure to learn that the civil
service refOrmers are 80 well satisfied
with the way things are going. As
everybody else seems 80 we'll pleased,
1t would appear that we are actually
approaching the political millennium.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

CONNER. W. II. PEARSON.
CONNER PEARSON

NROCERIES and Produce. OkOlona, Miss.
" Stock fresh and always cared for. Prices
that satisfy our customers and that viii suit
all. Try our special brands OF Flour. Head
quarters Tor hne Coffee, including the famous
French Market brand.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
Day GOODS AND oI.oTHINe


nRY-GooDs, Clothing. Hats, Shoes. etc, AZ
- wholesale and retail. Big three room
store, carrying the largest stock In Northeast
mississippi. Ladies have always been able 70
ma IN our store just what they desire 70
purchase, because we are Always up with the
styles. and get the latest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

l guarantee every box of Interna-
tional Poultry and Stock Powders. II
saves feed, and feed costs money now.
Let me show you. WARD DAWSON.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
A Daring Occupation.

spearing swordhsh on the Atlantic
Is one of the most exciting and dar-
ing occupations OF the ocean farmer.
These hsh bring good prices.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
=. 3. WOLFE,

nRY-GOODs, Clothing, Hats and Caps. and
shoss. Opposite the Mayors ONCE. Main
Fine Shoes, ami guarantees his prices always
70 De the lowest In town. Call and see.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
III. cuINEn-

" cigar than Is offered Ia this market flom
any other factory and believes he Is justified
IN appealing TO the smoking public 20 patron-
ize home Industry. Try the J. d. OK. Cigar.
You Willlike Il. Only The best OF stock used.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

THE JEWELER. invites those needing re-
a pairs In his line, to remember that he baa
an experienced man &C the bench ever ready
TO give them prompt service. Those who 49,
they AIRS using. should see Mr.. RUSSELL.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
!. @. wHlTEsIuE.

DEERING Harvesters and Farming mple.
ments. Guaranteed the best and bean.
est on the worlds markets TODAY. 4 hWr
Whiteside. at his Livery Barn IN 0kolo IA II
you are thinking about farming implem-n ts.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
1. RoSENBAuM.

THE DRY-GooDs PRINCE, stin offers the
public the brightest up-tO-date line OF
goods 10 select from 10 0kolOna. Ladies' fine
dress goods. and complete Shoe Department.
Best stock Of Clothing IN the city, d prices
TO please all careful buyers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
&. 3. ELLIOTT q son

Dry GOODS. Clothing. Boots and Shoes.
- Hats. etc. Our prices. quality OF Roods
considered, are the lowest In the city, BV fair
and honest business methods. We AZ
a rely on holding q customer whenhe has
once favored us with his trade. Okolona.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
WALLER aMITu-

" QueengWare, WOodenWare, eVeFVtbinT
IN tact usually found In q first class RrdWar
store Guns, pistols. ammunition and hunter'S
" Can please you IA quality Of goods
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

FANCY GROCERIES. Fruits, Vegetables
a and Produce. Fish and Oysters in their
20 the city trade. okolOna, Miss. See rs Tor
Fresh Fish and Oysters.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
LOOK OUT
For Colds LA Crippel

Protect yourself, and don't trust 10
Providence. Considering the harm
done, neglect before and after taking
a cold is a physical crime. You may
prevent a cold, OF, II too late, you can
insure yourself against the latter eff
ects," for there is the greatest danger,
by using DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic. Few
die from Colds, or La Grippe, or Ca
tarrh. They die Of the after effects.
These diseases all weaken, and to 3
weakened body come hocking a host Of
diseases that fasten on weak lungs,
heart, stomach, kidneys, and other
weak parts that we seldom think Of.
The easiest and best thing to do is to
fortify the system 90 that you viii not
catch cold, but II too late to do that
then you must see that no lasting IN
jury is done. Medical authorities all
agreet that iron Is the fighting elemento of
the blood enabling the system not only
to ward OF disease, but to fight itafter
nRs~ &C has obtained a foot.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

JOE N.
= IAWETs a. MAR
& MARTIN,

WHOLESALE and retail dealers IN Staple
W and Fancy Groceries, OkOlOna, Miss.
Large buyers and low sellers. Everything to
De wanted In the grocery and supply line at
the lowest figures. See us before buying.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

Urcle Sam gets licked every evening
now in nearly every military club in
Berlin. That's a safe distance at which
to do the Job.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

FURNITURE and Undertaking, stooklarqer
than In any n~eighbOring town, and kept
FULLY up-tO-date. Fine line Of wall paper and
decoration supplies. Undertaking. and Fm-
Dalming with modern equipment,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
G. 3. KING.

ana Plantation Supplies. A
strictly High Grade Grocery House. and
leader in low prices. AStrict guaranteed goes
with every article sold that IL will give sstis-
Iactl0n, Try our Perfection and Leader Flour
II you want the best on the market.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

!. o. PARcHMAN.

HARDWARE. Queensware, Woodeuware
- sash, Doors and Blinds. Stoves and Tin
ware, buggies. Wagons aud Harness, FARMING
implements, Paints and OILS. Big stOck and
low prices. Just vest Of Pc. Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

COTTON YARD. doing business AZ the old
~ stand, just south Of Main street. Good
accommodations for men and teams safe stor
age Tor cotton. accurate WEIGHTS. and FAR
treatment 20 All Of our patrons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

Cousin George Denver Is the John
nv -on-the Spot OF our navy.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

F.F.H0BsoN,


MODEL BAKERY, In P~OstOhice building
IA Okolona, Miss. Fresh bread. ane caIes
and pies every day. AlsO Lunch Room IN eon.
nectlon where everything the markets aHord
is promptly served. Carry some Of our fresh
nne Cakes home with you. and you'll return.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

nRUGGIsTs and Registered Pharmacists.
~ Prescriptions q speciality. School Books
and School supplies. Toilet articles and com
plete line OF STANDARD patent medicines, r
assortment Stationery. Cigars and Tobacco,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

cox.

WHOLESALE and Retail Cealers In staple
and Fancy Groceries, and an kinds Of
plantation Supplies. Splendid brands OF
Flour. You viii find our line Of Cohees and
Teas the bestyou have used. We pay cash for
DutJer' eggs, chickens and produce. OkOlOna.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
MANUFACTURES.
! REEDKT
TRIoE = REEpER.

CARRIAGE and Wagon Makers. Fverv linz
~ OF work that is demanded BY their trade.
repairing In wood aud iron. Blacksmlthlng
IN All It's branches. 0kolona, Hiss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24

pURE DRUGS and Popular Standard Patenv
Medicines, paints, oils Ind varnishea.
Fine line OF Fancy Stationery. and ne stook
Of toilet articles and show case sundries. al
Registered Pharmacist in Prescription Dept.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
COTTON.
NEWRuRoER ooTToM 90

BUYERS and importers of Cotton. Highest
- price paid for staples. District omces az
Okolona; branch Office ct every station on III
q. Railroad from Baldwin to Macon. The
seller makes q mistake II he dOesn't see ua.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
HupIE Jolly.
Jolly :

SIONALL Cotton Yard, OkolOna, offer thu
LArmeAs the best OF accommodations this
season, and ask them to come "a Their iargS
orlck barn and be convinced. As gOOd plaoe
Tor teams as az any livery stable.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
Ia. RuoHAnAH
PresfdsHL CashfeF. Aasf CasIfer
okQLQhA BANKING 90.
c. A. LAGRoNE. HI. MoRnrsoN
LAoRQhE MoRRIanM.

HuRE INSURANCE. Win write you In the
best Companies In the world. and On case
OF q loss viii personally see that you have 4
prompt settlement. Once first door east OF
Okolona Banking Company, OkOlOna. Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-24
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.


CHARLIE BROWN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
CRUMPACKER TO COME
HAS ACCEPTED CONGRESSMAN
 THoMPSoN'S IMITATION.
Indiana Representative Expresses a Desire to See the Negro in His
 Native Element - Merriam
 and Meachin to Be in Party.

Washington, April 30.-(Special. .)-lnter- est in the trip of Representative Thomp- son's party of Northern Republicans to the South to see the negro In ms natipe element was renewed today when MT. Thompson formally invited MT. Crum- hacker of Indiana to be a member Of the party and when Mir. Crumpacker accept ed on the spot.
 The two had never met before and they held a friendly conversation ot over aV hour, during which time MT. Thompson explained the peculiar situation Of South ern politics in regard to the negro. The Indiana gentleman. who is the author oi the Crumpacker resolution to Investigate inc election laws of the South, expressed the greatest surprise at the revelations ,,nfoIded to him by the Alabama Con ,ressman, and declared he was mos anxious to go South and see the con ditions for himself There were tears il his eyes as MT. Thompson told him of thu numerous letters he had received iron the best people of Alabama who wanted to meet the Northern gentlemen and show them the hospitality of the South.
 The party will be forty strong, includ ing d number of ladies. They will leaV' here May 18th, go to Tuskegee for tw' days. Mobile for d day, and Birmingham for a day. The invitation to visit Mo bile and Birmingham were. especially cordial, and the Northerners are enthu siastic over the prospects of the journey | into the South. Director of the Census Bureau, w. k. Merriam and A. w
 Meachin. superintendent of the rural fre' delivery system, will be members Of th' l ,,ar,v Milt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
Senate Committees Will Report Most of Them Favorably.

Wash asgton, April ao.-The Senate Com nitteeGn Foretgn Relations today sagreed Cu report favorabfy all the reciprocity treaties before the committee except the treaty with Argentine and the treaty with Great Britain pertaining to Jamai- ca which the committee agreed to report adversely.
 The treaties on which favorable reports were recommended are those between the United States and France. Nicaragua, Ecuador and the Dominican republic and four with Great Britain, covering Der muda, Barbadoes, British Guiana and Coicos Islands. All the treaties upon which favorable reports aTe to be made are to be amended in accordance with the previous agreement by adding the following provision:
 This treaty shah not take effect until the same shall have been approved by the Congress-
 The effect of this amendment is to re- ouire the House as well as the Senate to act upon the treaties before they can become effective The defeat of the treaty with the Argentine republic was due largely to the fact that large quantities of wool are produced in that country, while the opposition to the Jamaica treaty was largely on account of citrus fruits and sugars.
 The treaties with Nicaragua and Fcua- dor have expired but the committee pro- ceeded on the theory that favorable &C., ton of them by the committe ehas the ton of them by the committee has the country is concerntd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
SIDES DETERMINED
Extended Delay Means Death
 of the Measure.
Alabama is Greatly Interested In tho Bill-Dslisvsd Congress Will 5 Adjourn About the Mid
 de of June

Washington. April 3o.-tspeciai. )--The river and harbor bill. carrying an appro- priation of s7o.ooo.ooo to be expended in the interest of American commerce. is tn imminent danger because the conference committee appointed to adjust the dif- ferences between the House and Senate figures cannot agree. In . word q dead lock is on and member of the confer encs committee said today there is no prospect that it will be broken.
 The committee has been holding daily
 sessions for more than a week. yet noth-
 ing has been done towards bringing the
 bill out for the houses to act upon 1t.
 A stubborn fight by both the Senate and
 House members of the committee has
 been waged. but neither side it Is under
 ,tood has gained q point
 Alabama's interest in the bill is
 enormous as the States hope for i'm.
 provement of her streams is locked uT
 with it. The appropriations for the Ten. nessee. the Coosa. the Warrior. the Tom bigbee and for Mobile harbor hang in thu balance and unless the committee coriei to an agreement these items along witi the appropriations for all the othel States in the Union will go by the board for this session. et There are two courses that may b' pursued in case of a hopeless deadlock The committee may announce it's in ability to agree, whereupon the blu wouit go back to the House and Senate and [ new conference committee would be ap pointed.
 In the event of this action 1t Is believed new committee would find the sam difficulty in adjusting the differences be tween the House and Senats For thi reason there Is well grouA~a belle that the great bill will be allowed to di in the present committee. Congress vii adjourn before the bill can be passed the deadlock remains many more days. The general belief is that Congress wil adjourn by the middle of June.
 Milt, Saul
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
OGDEN PARTY IN KNOXVILLE
Royalty Entertained by the Easi
 Tennessee City.

Knoxville, Tenn, April So.-Members of the Ogden party were royalty entertained in Knoxville today and tonight.
 The Ogden special reached this, city at 1:20 o'clock and was met by large re- ception committee headed by pr. Chas w. Dabney. President of the University of Tennessee. The entire party was driy- en to points of interest ,oncluding their trip at the University of Tennessee.
 Dr. T. w. Jordan, dean of the Univer- sity, welcomed the party on behalf of the faculty, among other things he said:
 we have had advice. advice literally to burn. and we have burned a good deal of 1t. too. It has taken a great deal of grace not to burn some of the people who sent it.
 Hugh M. Tate a senior. welcomed the party on behalf of the students and then Robert c. Ogden was introduced. Tho gentleman said that he was at the head of travelling university and had at his command distinguished educators and clergymen who were working for the com mon cause, education for the people. He begged to be excused from being called a phiianthropist. for they are always cranks, he said. The hope that every American should hold. he said in conclu- sion. was that through his efforts the next generation might be better.
 w. Fl. Baldwin of New York. was the next speaker.
 George Foster Peabody and Wallace Butterick were the other speakers of the afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
The Rebellion at Clemson.

Charleston, s. C., April so.-rhere is stin much excitement at Clemson Col- Ioee due to the rebellion of the entire sonhomore class. and their leaving the college yesterday. The junior and frestr men classes met last night and resolved Tn leave the college this morning fu A bodv unless the faculty calls meeting of the trustees and have the sophcmpre class. including Cadet Thornweh, fetrz stated. The faculty learned of the action of the undergraduates and requaztea Col. R. W. Simpscn. President of the trustees, to talk with the students tte persaade4 the refractory students to wait until ths trustees hold a meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
oooD N1ws To cLKY.
citissns VIII Get Their Hail . Day
 Earlier Than Now.

Washington, April -(epecial) -Repre- sentative Thompson has perfected an ar rangement with the Postofilce Depart ment to go into effect July l. by which the people of Clay County will get their mail day earlier than they get it un- der the present facilities.
 Under the new arrangement9 which is called the special express service, mai rider will leave Goodwater at 10 .. m carrying the malls from east and, wes, bound trains for Ashland. Lineviile and the interior of Clay County. He will meet the carrier from Ashiagd half way and they win exchange mails each re turning to his starting point. but each carrying the mall from the others start ing point.
 get their Advertisers on the second day after publication. they will, under the new system. get their papers on day ci publication. Ashland will get its mall a' 3 D. m. and Lineville two hours later MT. Thompson has had rural delivery routes established from Ashland and
 Milt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
No Pardon for llarines

Rome, April 3o-The officers of the United States cruiser Chicago. who were arrested at Venice. remain in prison there An application for their discharge has been rejected. The Italian law does not allow the court to grant pardon In cases of assaults on the police. Some or the newspapers mention the lynchings of Italians In the United States as sufncient reason for refusal of royal clemency. It Is considered probable. however, that the prisoners will be released, by order of the King. June 1. tho date of the fere of the constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-01
FL. swAYs1E RETURNS.
Man Accused of Cheating Says He
 Has Done Nothing Wrong.

Kansas City. Mo. April 3o.-Edward l.. Swaysie. a member of the Live Stock Commission firm of Ladd, Penny and swaysle. who disappeared in July 1900. returned to Kansas City today. Soon af- ter Swaysie's disappearance his firm fail ed for about $l00,O00 catching Kansas City Boston and San Francisco banks. and a warrant charging him with intent t' cheat and defraud was sworn out by Att torney L. c. Boyle of the Bankers and Cattlemens' Protective Association. Sway sic was followed to New 1ork where all trace of him was lost.
 Swaysie declared today that his deal ings had been honorable and that he is ready to face any charges. Attorney Boyle would not say whether he would he arrested or whether the Charges would be pushed.