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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

dred things to each one thing remembered by the
savage bat of that one thing the savage can remem
ber more details.
Our sense OF color will improve until We can see
above the violet and below the red, and we shall
distinguish more tnts and shades. At the same
time we shall get more acute sense of feel, and
viii suffer more from physical injury. To cOmpen
safe for this, all our enioyments will be more en-
ioyable We are assured Of sound teeth and
good head OF hair. Professor BruneT says we are
Improving right now in the matter OF hair and that
there is less OF badness than there was in the day
Cor mighty of red flannel nghtcaps. Professor Bru-
ner, We may remark in passing, shows a level
head in making himself solid with the cult Of the
bald
Now, while Professor Bruner doesn't know any
more about it than the rest of us, he probably has
made a pretty shrewd guess as to the characteris-
tics Of the coming man. We know from Observa-
tion that the trend is in the direction OF higher in
telligence and keener sensibilities. We are as
suTed by science that some of the predictions he
has made with respect TO the physical form are
entirely in harmony with the observed processes
OF evolution. But we are convinced that he has
made a big mistake In piciuring the future man as
more athletic. The trend of the times is to make
man less athletic. The enIplOyments which required
Drawn and made bTaWn are rapidly passing away.
Machinery is taking the place Of the good right
arm In every division of human industry, and mus
Gle becomes less in demand with the passing OF
every year. It seems to as that a moro likely
prophecy would picture man with much intellect
and little body. In this country athletics are be-
coming more of matter OF professionalism every
year. Most of the students in colleges take their
exercises by proxy. They develop hugely in throat
and lung, while yelling for the semi.prOiessiOnal
teams which represent them in contests, but they
do not exercise much in their own behalf And SO
it is with modern life generally. Where genera
tion ago every trade and occupation drew largely
on strength, and, in drawing, made strength, the
most of our occupations now are merely a pro
cess of applying mind to the operation of machin
cry. Muscle making, being once a necessary part
of nearly every Americans life, is now rapidly
falling only to those who engage in exercise from
choice. And 1t seems reasonable that in the cen
turies coming we shall deteriorate physicay--tht
wise of Butler to the contrary nOtwithstand
ing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

broken up Upon the peace officers of this state we
would urge the necessity of vigilance and activity
in arresting offenders To the judiciary we would
suggest the importance of imposing the severest SEN
tence known to the law, and to those vested with
the pardoning power the solemn warning that elem
eney means encouragement to further violation Of
the laN
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

The british government has made an arrangement
with express company in this to take three-pOund
packages sent from Great Britain to San Francisco
across the continent for "a cents and elevenpound
package for % cents without the cooperation Of
our postal department. That is, q package that
would cost 81 to take from New York to San Fran
csdO if started from New York can be taken across
the continent for "a cents il started from London.
This is discrimination in favor Of foreigners almost
as bad as that Of the manufacturers who sell their
products IN Europe at less price than they do here
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

then he "a SandOW and other athletes are nOw-iust
as the average man Of today is better type phys-
cally than the Greek models. t'Of course" says
the professor 'there will be possessed of the
present-day weakness, but they win be the exeep-
tionsn And the thought strikes rs that It will be
lust the luck Of journalists to form these excep-
hOns making the job Of the man who wants to
click the editor all the more easy OF accomplish
ment. However, the mind is to advance, too, aud
there Journalism, having better foundation, Is
bound to excel. So watch for the men Of bulging
fOreheads < n0I Ia
The future man win live longer, says Professor
Bruner. OF course he is speaking generally here,
and not with the idea that less Kerosene will be used
in lighting fires, OF that men viii blow less ire
0uently down the muzzle to see If the shotgun is
loaded Within a few generations, we are assured,
old age viii not fall upon men until the century
mark il reached Communicable diseases will then
have been brought under C0mplete control. Insects
which carry disease will have been exttFmlnated.
We are told, even, that "men will no longer die
from the appendicitus," though we ere left to q
choice Of selecting between the belief that the dis
ease will play out and the belief that surgeons viii
have ceased 20 operate. IA the meantime we shall
evOlute of the little toe and tooth or two, and ft
Is probable that the number OF q mans ribs Will be
reduced by the complete loss OF the floating ribs and
perhaps also BY degeneration ct the upper end Of
the thOrax" This win be cheerful news. The less
ribs man has to be pOked by the funny story tell
ers the better be is o-tO say nothing q the bones
he will save when trying to shingle bis own barn.
However, We do not commence to Be really inter.
ested until we get fnrther along in the professors
article He says our senses viii undergo cOnsidera
bic change. We shall smell better and our taste
win be greatly sensihzed, assuring the getting o.
our moneys worth in martini cocktails and pie
We do not fnd anything about the eOngatiOn Of the
neck to 20 with that sensitizing Of the appetite
But We really shouldn't expect everything at once
We must be satisfied with the knowledge thai
things win taste better without hoping to make
them taste longer.
The eye illhave greater range Of vision, but 4
will be less acute. We shall remember more, too
but not so accurately. Today We remember hun
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17


Experts and specialists we're in the commission.
Mr.. James, one of the members reports that Amer
lean WOFkingmen do not work harder than English
men. Americans are better paid, be says, are more
regular in their habits and do not drink IS much
as their English bretheru. Americans are quicker
in their movements and are more attentive in the
management and operation Of machinery.
Mr.. Sahlin, another member Of the commission,
adds that American WOTkingmen aspire to the high
er grades Of labor and leave the rOugheF sort for
foreigners BE tellso Of Polish and Hungarian labor
ers working for 81 and e1.50 day alongside Of
American rollers averaging S12 day. BE gives
the average wages in Homestead as 50 day or
$40 q year In Lancashire the annual average is
$40 aud in South Wales e395. BE thinks that the
American WOrkingmen could live as cheaply as do
Britisher&
Perhaps So but they don't. When American
aboTers get the idea that they eat beef only once
most every NEAL it viii be the beginning OF the de-
thronement Of labor in this country. Because the
standard Of living is SO high the American working
man is lbe best in the world. Aspiring to eat and
wear the best It Ii natural that be should strive to
secure the largest returns for expended energies.
Commenting on the report Of the commission, al
Of which has not been published the London Statis
remarks that in America no one Is above his work.
There ID no leisure class. Even among those who
might be regarded as the strictly society element,
there ale few men who are not engaged in large
commercial interests which require active partcipa-
ton in the business affairs Of the world.
More than any other, America Obeys the laws Of
natural selection in the promotion Of the labOring
man. Rank and station have little to do with
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

the rewards Of industry. The wOrkingman in this
country receives higher wages than Europeans be-
cause he earns the money He takes an interest in
his work which is lacking among the labOrers OF
other countries. He is no machine, but living be-
ing who is ambitious to be something more han an
autO-m maton. That is why he is now astounding the
world with the results OF his work.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

The Chicago Tribune has learned that Missouri's
pawpaw crop this year is immense. Perhaps the
Tribune is not aware that MissOuri's papa crop is
also quite fOurishing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

With war games in the sound, games Of politics
in all the towns, shady games in Saratoga, golf and
sewing circle it must be confessed that we have be-
come sporting nation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

A Massachusetts man sent King Edward some
verses on appendicitis, aud Edward has sent him
letter of thanks. There is no doubt that England
wants to be friendly with this country.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

The London preacher who wants to have moving
pictures as a side attraction in his church should
introduce some liie-szed oil painting Of MephistO
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

Any irritation caused By the announcement Of the
formation Of witch hazel trust will only be aggrava
ted BY the application Of witch-hazel.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

Some body has discovered that the average man
utters II, 800, 600 words in year. Nobody has yet
tried to fgare out how many the average woman
utters. ma
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

Havana is clamoring for restoration Of the priv
ilege Of having cock fights. Why can't Havana be
civilized and content itself with prize fights and
fOOtballf
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

The Springfield, O., Republican Is urging J. Pier
point Morgan to take the stump. Might as well;
he's got everything else.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

Possibly the sun may be losing itsheat, as certain
scientists allege. And the earth doesn't seem to
have any other truthwOrhy source Of supply at pres
ent
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

=
the abatement of this disease.
TbattaberculOss in its earlier stages can be cured
TO such an extent that the patient can 1--we IN any
orainarv climate has been proven by cures accom-
.nlished in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona
That n can even in severe cases. be checked so as
to enable the sufferer to reach ripe age IN the dry
climates of the West has also been demonstrated
beyond the peradventure OF doubt. correct man
ner of life in dry region and generally IN hlgh
altitude together with suitable food, bring aOOu1
these results.
Recently the United States government mas SsIaO-
lished great sanitarium for consumpHve soldiers
and sailors at Fort Bayard, New Mexico. 1t is To-
Gated At An altitude Of about 1000 feet, and the
rainfall there is exceedingly light, sunshine Deing
almost perpetual The splendid results attained at
this Institution are we'll known to those who nave
watched the progress OF its work. The majority OIL
patients have either been wholly cured or given q
substantial lease on liie
The Western States and Territories, which pos
sass drv climate and the proper altitude, are hled
with persons from all parts of the world seeking to
repair their lungs. The majority OF them are men
and women of small means, or at most OF mOdeEaUe
means Those whose cases are not too severe anu
who are enabled to remain the requisite perlOu o.
time to secure restoration to health, but scores ana
hundreds of cOnsumptives are barred from Inls
benefit because Of lack OF means
This is an inviting field opened for philanthrop
lists along lines which, il properly pursued, would
be the means Of saving many human lives annually
A great charitable cOnsumptiVes' sanltarium II
Colorado or New Mexico, regulated after the man
ner of the paid institutions now existing at Denver
Colorado and Las Vegas, New Mexico, would be
noble and notable achievement. Doubtless the a6
tention of some great phianthrOpist will yet De az
tracted to this undertaking.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

There is one gratifying thing about the Mount
Pelee enuptons The fire vas not started by care
less boys with cigarettes.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

Having talked themselves nearly to a standstill
about the achievement of Captain Clark in bringing
the battleship Oregon through the Straits of Ma
gellan (nOt around the Horn, as it has been pub
lished cuDtless tmes) and putting her into action
at the battle of Santiago the emOtiOnaliss for the
first time should pause to consider by what means
the gallant captain enabled to accomplish that
wonderful feat. A belief Is growing in the navy
that her engines brought the Oregon around. Who
controlled the engines, kept them going, prevented
journals from getting hot governed their speed and
made that they did not suffer the usual break
downf That genius was Robert Wiley Mill
gan Did you ever hear Of Migan, chief engineer Of
the Oregon that most famous OF all voyages since
Jason sought the Golden Fleecei trow not. Like
Brer Rabbit, he seems to have lain low. All honor
TO Clark, bat there are 1000 officers in the navy
who could have commanded" such a ship on such
voyage. Doubtful, however, if there lives an engi
neeT in the service who could have equaled Mill
gan's work in the engine room. But Milgan re.
mains chief engineer, with the rank OF cOmman.
der, and is now on shore duty in the Norfolk navy
yard, unappreciated, unhOnored and unsung. What
in heavens name would battleship be without rel
enginesi A derelict. What sent the Oregon after
the Spaniards, with "bOhe il her teethnf Hel
engines, under Milligan the perfection Of mechan
ism. Is there no reward Tor the engine rooml
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17
DRESS AND YULGARlTY.

HE big London stock. .plunger who
whe died leaving five handred
pairs of trousers, over one thOus-
and neckties, with other articles Of
wearing apparel to correspond,
furnishes a little study in taste.
Il is said that when he came to
America on visit he had a
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17
SNAIL MEN WITH BULCINC FOREHEADS.

ROFESSOR ii. L. Bruner, OF Butler
University, Indianapolis, contrib
utes to Mind and Body prophecy
of what humanity will be a few
centuries hence. The coming man,
he says, will be better developed.
There will be compulsory physical
training in every educational insti-
hntinn THE avarvdav man will
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17

Another tragedy makes it's solemn protest against
the practice Of carrying concealed weapons. An
other life taken is more warning OF the menace
to law and order presented by the man with pis-
tOl in his pocket. Is there no remedyf Is every
quarrel to result in blOOdshed and is every difficulty
to end in q fatalityi Has society no protection
against the hOtheads, the maliciousi Unless civ.
ilizatoH is failure society s able to cope With the
evil. There Is Law against pistol Ol-carFying. En-.
iorcemeut Of the Law is The remedy Tie present
Law Of Mississippi against carrying concealed
weapons may not be severe enough, but II the max
imum penalty we're applied 70 every case and there
was no Temitting Of the sentence il short time g
decided betterment Of conditions would be affected
More vigilance in detecting and ierFeting out the
pistol carrier more vigOF in administering the Law
and less lemency to the convicted will mean fewer
hOmicides. The present lay should be carried out
to the letter. II not sufficient il can be amended.
The peace and security Of society plead for the sup
preston oi the pistolcarier. The pteOus walls Of
bereaved women and children-the real victims Of
the assassin's bullet-cTy out IL protest against
him. Every dictate Of humanity and justice demand
that the practice 81 carrying concealed weapons be
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17
A CHANCE FOR PHILANTHROPY.

Z seems a trifle singular that it mas
never occurred to Andrew Carne'
gle or some ether philanthrOpist
engaged in establishing public Ii
braries and endOwing seats OF learn
ing to create and endOW a great
hospital for INDECENT, cOnsumptives
in A climate suitable for effecting
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-17
AMERlCA'S BEST PRODUCT.

SGLTSH newspapers are beginning
to print parts Of the reports which
have been made by the commission
sent to this country for investiga-
tiOn Of industrial conditions, espec.
tally those relating to the treat
ment OF labOring men.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-31
AGAINST THE GAS UGRS.
Chicago CoaI Tezmsters' Union Re fuses to Haul Coal 10 the
 Summer Gas Users.
elkY EIe syILDls6S lsE IFFsGTtD.
Rumor Csrrens that the Action @f the IpIsn is q Clever Move In.tI- gated By the Coal Tra-f aEsin.s rh~ Ca. Trsst-tnIoa Admit. It Isn't Fighting Alone.

Chicago. Jan. @s-The seEere weather which began moderzting Monday night. was again in ersdene- Tuesday. and al daylight fhe temper sture was four degrees below zero. The cold wase in the extreme north ysst has ucsierafe3 materially tke temperature ranging from zero 10 four DeloF. Al 70 a. u- the tsmpers- lure al Chicago -ss enc below zero. Precietions are that there will be farther 1aoderatiens Of the cold as the day advances, and that there will b. no more zero weather with this cold wave.
 Coal tesmsferx renewed their war on big downtown buiidings- The Coal Teamsters' union decided that is members should ear no coal to building where gas is Esed during the summer months.
 At eight o'clock lo9 drivers were ordered 10 stop b. officials Of the union, and promptly obe.ed fhe or der
 President Albert Young of the Coal Teamsters' union said:
 We have already stopped hauling coal to the Old Colony building. he nonadnock. the Palmer house and the Auditorium. Our men are being called of other buildings as quickly as we can get 10 them. and before hauling 70 buildings that use gas for fuel during the summer.
 During the last cold snap our men were worked 10 death. Buildings that had formerly used fuel gas found out that coal was necessary. and our men had 10 work night and day. and al that were unable fo meet the de- rnand. Many Of The regular coal burners were compelled to wait for coal, and suffered greatly on account at our inability 10 supply the de nsand.
 Eumor had it that the refusal Of T1e tszmsteFs' union 10 haEl coal to buildings where gas is used was a clever move Of the so-called Coal trust against the Gas trust. T. was announced definitely that the coal combine was behind the tea-nsters and had pledged its support Milton Booth. secretary of the Coal Team sters uniou. said: We are moi in the fight alone. but have the support If the coal men. We would have con dueted the campaign alone had t been necessary. but with the aid Of our employers We are in much bet ter position to conduct the fight, and 1t will be lively one
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-31
REPUDIATES CONFESSION.
The Negro, strother. Charged With the Murder of \. Dean Cooper,
 at sf. Iouis. Indicted.

St. Louis, Jan. 29.-The grand jury. on the strength of the confession made by William strother has re- turned an indictmen: for murder in the first degree against the negro, for the killing of \. Dean Cooper, in the Vista bath house. last week.
 The negro now repddiates The con fession he made To Chief Desmond and claims that il was forced from him by the police. who also com pelled him to sign it. Notwithstand- ing the negro's statement. the con- fession wili be the chief evidence of fered against him at the trial.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-31
WASHINGTON'S FALSE TEETH.
Are Not Preserved in the Smithso- nian Museum as Is Commonly
 Believed

'George Washingjou's false teeth. which were supposed to have been made of ivory. are giving certain class of freak historians about as much trouble is they must have given the venerable patriot who wore them" said une Of fhe professors Of t.e smithson.an Institution to reporter recently says the Washington Star.
 Many times year forseyera5 years th.s institution has been called upon 10 reproduce these mysterious teeth for the inspection Of persons who iu- sis' hat they are here
 "Our matter-of-faet answer 70 fhese inquiries that Washington had no false teeth. or at least f he Gsd. that they are not n the possession 0f the n.u- scum, seems only 10 stimulate the in- qu.r.ng mind TO protest our State- ment. They proceed 10 give us au- thentic accounts of these teeth and al- ways conclude with expressing the belief that they mus, be in the mu- scum somewhere.
 Where or how he idea that Wash ington had false teeth originated $ an unsolyed mystery. That II is firmly be- lievey by many is certainly a fact. There seems 10 be 10 authentic record Of the father of his country possessing ivory teeth. and by study of the bust we have of him. which was made but a few years before his death. there is no indication along the line of the gums such as can be noticed in per
 
 sons who have had their teeth drawn, even though they wear artificial ones. However, We will continue 10 answer the same question in the same way probably many times in he future
 According to some bioerapbers Washington lost his teeth during his services as commander in chief of the continental army and had set of ivory ones made. The teeth. it js also stated. gave h.m much trouble he. cause rhev did not f..
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-31
(urrieh Muffnn

'uf couple of pounds of mutton into small pieces, put them into q frying pan with a little fat and fry I'll light brown. Chop up two onions, fry and stir them in with the meat. add three fablespoonfuls of curry powder and little gravy made from the bones and trimmings. thicken with little butter and four and cook gently over moderate fire un- III done. Turn il out on a dish and serve "ith boiled rice. American Queen