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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
THK MORTGAGE.

The mortgage is 3 seli-suppOrt.
ing Institution.
It always holds its own.
tt calls for Just as many dollars
when cotton is cheap az when cot
ton IL dear.
It is not affected by the drOuth.
It is not drowned out by heavy
rains.
It never winter kills.
Late springs and early irosts
never trouble it.
Moths and rust do not destroy
il.
It grows nights, Sundays, rainy
days and holidays.
It brings a sure crop every year.
1t produces cash every time.
Il does not wait for the market
to advance.
II is net subject to speculations
Of the bulls and bears of the board
Of trade.
It is load that gals and frets
and chafes.
1t lie a burden that the farmer
cannot shake of.
It is with him morning, noon
and night.
It eats with him at the table.
1t gets under his pillow when he
sleeps.
1t rides upon his shoulders dur
ing the day.
1t consumes his crop.
1t devours his cattle.
1t selects the finest horses and
the latest steers.
1t lives upon the first fruits Of
the season.
1t shares the children's bread,
and rObs them Of their clothes.
1t stoops the toiler's back with
a remOrseless burden of care; it
hardens his hands, benumbs his
intellect, prematurely wbitens his
locks and oft times sends him and
his aged wife cover the hills to
the poor house."
It is an memorable and exact.
ing task master.-Prairie Farmer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11


The difference between the treat
ment Of the negro IN the North and
that In the South is set forth By
Booker Washington &c follows:
ssIn the North the negro has IA
cllity for spending bis money, but
be is denied the opportunity to
earn any. BE can spend bis
money ct the opera or in the col
lege or riding on Pullman cars.
But he is not permitted to earn
any by being . carpenter, q mason
or In the mills and furnaces. In
the South he has every oppOrtuni-
ty for making q living that q white
man has, bat be is excluded from
the opera, the Pullman cars, the
hotels and the white mems col
leges."
There ie no doubt that the negro
in the South fares far better
than does the negro in the
North. There is less real race
prejudice against him. The so
called social equality in the North
is q sham and q farce. It does
not exist. Intermarriage Is ex-
ceedingly rare except in the case
of fanatics and cranks. The days
for marriages in the South between
the whites and negroes is u long
way of, If, indeed, it ever comes.
It will be q sad day when it does,
for, as q contemporary says;
1.-THE end Of a proud race will be
in sight and there will soon be a
mOngrel population worse than
the populations Of Cuba and the
South American States"
DIR. Charles w. Dabney, presi.
dent Of the University Of Tennes'
see in an address recently made In
New York, very pointedly and
truthfully said:
"What about this question of
race preiudicei 1t is not peculiar
to the white people of the South.
l believe this prejudice has been
placed in the heart Of the plain,
simple people Of the South to keep
their blood pure, and it is going to
persist until reason and culture
take its place as the guardian of
race integrity. "-Birmingham
News.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

The following beautiful notice in the
Jackson, Tennessee Daily Wing, In
reference TO one Of 0kolona's favor
tie sons, will be appreciated by every
body here; "Rev. Harvey Murdoch
was accorded q gracious welcome
Sunday at the First Presbyterian
church by his many friends, and they
were amply edited by hearing him
preach two f0rceful and eloquent SER
mons. BE is q young man Of hne tai
emit and q good sermOnizer, has q
sweet musical voice and is 9 fluent
speaker. Several years ago he at
tended the s. W. B. University Of this
city. he Is q brother Of u fellow
townsmen, Messrs. N. F. and ]. T.
Murdoch, whom he is visiting for q
few days. He win return today to
Lexington, KY, where he Is engaged
in evRngelizing the mountaineers Of
Kentucky and Tennessee"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
FOR SALE EVERYWHERE.
RoosEvELr's BAD POLITICS.

RoOsevelt's bold bid for negro
favor by his %hypOcritical color dis
elimination has developed several
embarrassing phrases. The adj
ministratiOn realizes that what he
intended for a shrewd political
move has proven a positive hind
rance to the party. Viewed alone
politically, ROOsevelt's sudden
moves tend to defeat their own
object Of clinching the nomination.
Sagacious politicians and the
better class Of Republicans in the
South, aside from even the shade
OF racial prejudice which Southern
Republicans may feel, condemn
his negro policy as bad politics,
while sober-thinking Republicans
in the North share the opinion.
It is the Republican politicians,
after all, who really control the
negro vote, and these have already
spoken vehemently against RoOse-
welt. Instance the Alabama con-
ventiOn which is to be reheld to
undo its former action instructing
for him.
On the great mass Of negro pop.
ulatiOn his appointments have had
no appreciable effect.
Perhaps no class is better able
to penetrate his hypocrisy and dis
cover his real motives than the
negroes themselves. However
this may be, certainly there has
been no general manifestation Of
increased or Crystallized favor for
him. The only expressions have
been in the violent, threatening
speeches of a few rabid, nonrepre-
sentative negroes. There appears
10 be no reference for him which
may not be overcome by the
Southern Republican politicians.
With the men Of the North
R~Oosevelt's destiny must chiefly
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
The sO-CaIIed Race Prejudice.

What is Familiarity spoken Of as
race prejudice has provoked q
wide and varied discussion in the
public press since President ROose-
velts stubborn persistence in dis
regarding the wishes and offending
the sentiment of the Southern
white people. Some writer's have
untaken to show that this sO-called
race prejudice is confined to the
Southern people in their attitude
towards the negro. This is not
true. There is today equally as
strong q race prejudice in the
North, though mRniiesting itself
in q different way and through
different channels, as in the South.
There are in New York and other
large Northern cities today many
negroes with large incomes who,
while invited and Encouraged to
spend money freely, are given lit.
tie opportunity to make It. As
the Baltimore Sun aptly says,
''There only seems to be an abb
sence Of race prejudice In those
parts Of the country where there
are few negrOe to excite it. tick.
lists everywhere among white
American people. The very ne
grOes in Boston who have white
wives find themselves excluded
from the trades organizations and
are not permitted to make q living
in any Of the mechanic arts"
That Is not only true, but it is
significant In the light OF the race
discussion. No longer than q few
days ago the Philadelphia Bulle-
tin published the following letter,
which sets forth the experience OF
many q negro who went North
from the South for the purpose Of
enjoying a presumably wider field
for his atta1nments.
Sir-I am a cOlored man, a ma
chanic by trade. There is moth
ing in the line Of a house In wood
that I cannot make. 1 can build
all the stairs, windows, makes the
sashes, blinds and doors. I can
build q house from the ground and
turn the keys over to the owner
completed. I can draw the plan,
make the blue prints, make the
specifications and give estimates.
Yet I am debarred from employ
ment on account Of my color. The
prejudice in this city lie strong
against me, much stronger than in
the place I came from. No one
wants me because 1 am q colOred
man. WHY'S this9 / am 81 years
old. I drew the plans Of the col
ored church on Tasker street,
above Twentieth. Ny name is on
the cornerstone. / built the
State cOlored colleges in Orange
burg, South Carolina, and I have
built cottages in Orangeburg and
for the mayor Of Beaufort, South
Carolina, but still I am debarred
from employment in Philadelphia.
SAMUEL 81. BLYTHEwooD.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
ohEAP a Z 10 <

On the first and third Tuesday Of each
month, the Cotton Belt will sell round
trip tickets to Texas, Arkansas, Louis.
ana, Oklahoma and Indian Territory at
one fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Tickets viii be limited to three weeks
for return and viii allow stop overs on
the going trip. For full particulars
and for handsome illustrated pamph.
lets Homes in the southwest and
Through Texas with a Camera" write
to W, Q. Pasler, Dist. Pass. ACT. 8O7
Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

Wanted-5 young men from Chicka-
saw county at once t. prepare for
positions In the Government Service
Railway Mail Clerks, Letter Carri-
ers, Custom House and Departmental
Clerks, etc. Apply to Inter State
Correspondent Institute, Cedar Rap
ids, Ia.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

You Know what You Are Taking
when you take Groves T~asteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is sim ply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less form. No Cure, No pay. SOC.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
Money to Loan.

Improved farms at 8 per cent. per
annum. Terms and payments to suit
borrower.
L. P. HALEY, Attorney-at-Law
Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys II Il stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire to
Il or pain In
the back Is also
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
FRED. 8. CULVER.

" cigar than Is offered In this market from
any other factory, and believes he f. justified
in appealing to the smoking public to patron
You Wi1like IL. Only the best Of stock used
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
A. CRfoHTOu.

COTTON YARD. doing business at the old
~ stand, just south Of Main street. Good
accommodation for men and teams,s safe Btor-
age for cotton, accurate weights. and fair
treatment 70 all Of our patrons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

nEERINd Harvesters and Farming mple-
- ments. Guaranteed the best and cheap
est on the worlds markets to-day. See M.
Whiteside, at his Livery Barn in Okolona, Il
you are thinking about farming implements.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

DEAN 4 cox.


EANCY GROCERIES. Fruits, Vegetables
~ and Produce. Fish and Oysters In their
70 the city trade. Okolona, Miss. See us for
Fresh Fish and Oysters.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
COTTON.
NEWBURoER COTTON 90.

BUYERS and importers Of Cotton. Highest
- price paid for staples. District Of1ces &c
0kolona; branch Ofice e every station on ~.
h y. Railroad from Baldwin TO Macon, The
seller makes q mistake IL he doesn't see US.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

On a Monday morning a Joke has TO
be twice as funny to make q man
smile, and an annoyance has to be
only half size to make him swear.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
4. ROaENRAuM-

THE DRY-GOODs PRINCE, stin offers the
Il public the brightest up-to-dats line 81
goods TO select from In OkOlona. Ladies' ane
dress goods, and complete Shoe Department.
Best stock Of Clothing In the city, and prices
70 please all careful buyers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

nRY-GooDs. Clothing, Hats and Caps, and
y Shoes. Opposite the Mayors ONCE. Main
street. OkolOna, Miss. Makes q speciality OF
Fine Shoes, and guarantees his prices always
70 be the lowest In town. Call and see.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

IL just the remedy needed, as it sup
plies the blood directly with the iron 1t
requires to combat Colds or La Grippe.
Take it before, during, or after. II
taken in time, it will prevent If taken
during, it win shorten the course ; II
taken after, it win prevent all bad after
effects.
Women are especially benefited by
Dr.. Harter's Iron Tonic, as they seem to
suffer from the weakness Of Colds and
La Grippe longer than men, and they
are particularly susceptible to the action
Of q blood builder such as this is.
FOR SALE EVERYWHERE.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

TIHE JEWELER, invites those needing re-
Il pairs In his line. 20 remember that he has
an experienced man at the bench ever ready
to give them prompt service. Those who eX-
p~erlence any discomfort with the spectaeles
they ars using, should see Mr.. Russell.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

r. w. CHANDLER-

FURNITURE and Undertaking, stOcklarger
~ than In any n%eighbOring town, and kept
fully up-to-date. Fine line OF wall paper and
decoration supplies. Undertaking. and Fm-
balming with modern equipment.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
8. 8. FLLIoTT al aoN-

DRY GOODS. Clothing. Boots and Shoes.
- Hats. etc. Our prices. quality Of Goods
considered, are the lowest In the city. BV fair
dealing and honest business methods. We All.
Ways rely on holding = customer whenhe has
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
HANuFLcTURIu.


CARRIAGE and WAGON Makers. Every line
Of work that is demanded by their trade.
Repairing In wood and Iron. Blaoksmlthing
In All Its branches. Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
LOOK OUT
For CoIds-La GrlppeI

Protect yourself, and don't trust 10
Providence. Considering the harm
done, "neglecv' before and after taking
acOld is q physical crime. You may
prevent q cold, or, II too late, you can
insure yourself against the latter ef-
oCts," for there Is the greatest danger,
byusing Dr. Hartsr'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 .
weakened body come hocking 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
Sortify the system 80 that you viii not
catch cold, but II too late to do that,
then you must see that no lasting In.
fury is done. Medical authorities all
agree that iron isthe fighting elementOf
the blood enabling the system not only
TO ward of disease, but to fight it after
AR.~ it has obtained a foot
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
zUDIR JOLLY.
I'D.


GTOVALL Cotton Yard, OhOlOna, oReF the
~ faFmeas the best Of accommodations this
season, and ask e 70 come 20 their large
brick barn and be convinced. As good place
for teams as at any livery stable.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
TO CURE A COLD IN oME DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. Ali druggists refund the money
IL il fails to cure. e. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box, Hall & Lyles.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
DAY GOODS AID cLoTHTEe.
!. "a Co

nRY-GooDs. Clothing, Hats, shoes. etc. "A
- wholesale and retail. BIZ three room
store, carrying the largest stock IN NortheaTt
mississippi. Ladies have always been able 70
mo IN our store just what they desire 10
purchase. because We are always up with Ire
styles. and got the latest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
o cRoPa IM KAMsAa.

Kansas is again experiencing a good
crop Of corn, wheat and oats. Not
withstanding that land values are ad-
vancing very rapidly; and are sure to
be double their present value in less
than two years, we have succeeded In
securing the agency for a number Of
fine farms and ranches in Southern
Kansas, the garden spot of the stats, "
which we viii be able TO offer very
reasonable for q few weeks. Our little
booklet, giving full descriptions and
particulars, win be mailed free upon
application. Address,
TIE KANSAS REALITY Co,
Box 600, Oswego, Kas
AOdOI Dyspepsia Cure
Dlgosts what you eat.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know II.
How 10 Find out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stand twenty-fouE hours; 3
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are outof order.
what to DO.
There Is comfort In the knowledge 50
often expressed. that Or. KIlmer's Swamp
Root, inc great kidney remedy fulnlls every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain IN the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. It coTects inability
70 hold water and scalding pain in passing
Il, or bad effects following use Of llquoF,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled 70 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-ROOt Is soon
realized. It stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need 3 medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists In SOC. and 81. sizes.
I You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Ek
and a book that tells
more aboutit both sent
absolutely free by mail. M
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of sWamDRoOA
Co, B~lnghamton, N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp-Root, DR..
KilmeI's Swamp-Root. and the address,
Binghamton New York, on every bottle
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

When q woman finds that 8 man e
trying to forget her in drink, she be-
heves his love was sincere, but when
he tries 10 forget her IA tagging
around with other women, that
proves he is . false wretch.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
A. D. HALL.


DURE DRUGS and Popular Standard PatenS
~ Medicines, paints, oils and vaFnishes.
OF toilet articles and show case sundF1ea, "A
Registered Pharmacist in Prescription Dept,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

II 8 woman lives 10 the same neigh
borhood with a family Of young chill
dren she can become q missionary to
China By taking charge occasionally
while the mother gets out Of jail.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
GROCERIES.
!. DULANEY. A.MARi
puLANEY a MARLIN.


WHOLESALE and retail dealers In Staple
2 Fancy Groceries, okOlOna, Miss.
Large buyers and low sellers. Everything TO
be wanted In the grocery and supply line AZ
the lowest figures. See as before buying.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

ExELL 2. I HRAELITT, D. n. aHHLL
PrsadAh Cashiv. AssL CaskisT.


CAPITAL Stock $1,000. Tranaaots 4 reB-
oFal banking business. Domegfio And
Foreign Exchange bought and aold. $780,
gteel screw door burglar proofsafe used. INF
DAnE carries burglar Insurance., and "a one OF
the safest repositories In the state.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11
OL0Isl. PnhalslL al BuIlsn Yn


ATToRNEH ~ Law. Onosupsaala over
IN Ell the courts Of Mss. FEDERAL and STATE.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

AIIOkNkH AT Law. once next door 20
"a the Okolona BANKING COMPANY OkofonS
Miss. Practices IN FEDERAL and STATE oouFtS-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-11

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
dar are oufof ordef.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-09-17
SOUTH DAKOTA CONDITIONS.
Corn, Generally Speaking, Needs More
Time-Threshing Delayed.

Corn, Generally Speaking, Needs More
Time-Threshing Delayed.
AS rule stacking and threshing
made fair progress, though somewhat
retarded by grain in shock being damp
from rains of the preceding week. The
yields of wheat are reported as vari-
able, but mostly good. and of other
grains generally good
There were several days Of good
corn weather, with afternoon tempera-
ture above so degrees; but the nights
were cool.
Corn made fairly good progress on
the whole. Much early corn is report
ed as practically beyond danger of in
jury from frost in the middle and
northern James and Missouri river
valley counties, where some is being
cut, and a little of the early is else
where considered safe. The crop is,
however, much in need of warm and
dry weather and steady sunshine. Re-
ports indicate that most Of the late
corn will require favorable weather
until Sept. 90, or longer, to ripen.
Flax cutting progressed favorably.
Some late flax in the northern coun-
ties is still green. Where any thresh-
ing has been done the yields and quail
ity are reported good. There are still
some local reports of potatoes rotting.
The bulk of the hay crop has been
secured, and generally in good corTii-
ton, but haying is still being pushed.
{ The yields have been good in the
southern and light to fair in the north
ern counties. Cutting progressed fair
ly well.
Millet cutting is far advanced. The
crop is mostly good, and in some coun-
ties is heavy. There is some local r.
port of millet in bunch being injured
by the rain Of the preceding week.
Pasturage continues good. Reports
indicate that grass on the ranges is
curing well for winter grazing and that
range live stock is in good condition.
Fall blowing is progressing favor
ably, especially in the southern and
middle counties.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-09-17
GRAIN BUYERS sWINpLED.
Alleged Farmer Gets Money Under
False Pretenses,

A shrewd swindler succeeded in
victimizing two Parker grain buyers
by a scheme which is a new one for
this part of the country. He introduced
himself to the first of his Parker vic
Tins by declaring his name was Frank
Wilson, and that he was farmer in
Norway township, Turner county. He
talked freely of the various farmers
of Norway township, finally stating
that he had 5000 bushels of oats which
he wished to sell on contract. He de-
manded $40 to bind his agreement to
sell all the oats to the buyer who had
been approached. The buyer, never
dreaming that all was not right, gave
the swindler check for $40. This was
drawn on the First National bank Of
Parker and few minutes later was
cashed by the swindler, who then went
to the railway yards and introduced
himself to another grain buyer, to
whom he told nearly the same story,
except that he lived south of Parker
and had 1000 bushels of oats to con-
tract. He demanded and received $50
from his second victim.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-09-17
DR.. Thomas Nicholson, Late of Cornell College, New
Head of Methodist Institute.

When the fall term of Dakota uni
versity at Mitchell opens Sept. % a
new president will be in charge in the
person of Rev. DIR. Thomas Nicholson,
late professor of logic and Biblical liter
ature in Cornell college Of Mount Yer
non, Iowa.
DR.. Nicholson was born at Wood
burn, Canada, Jan. 81, 1862, and at an
early age graduated from the Smith
vile, Ont, high school. A teachers
certificate was granted him before he
thought he was old enough to teach,
and so he accepted a position in a drug
store. After teaching for three years
he entered the st. GATHERINGS collegi-
lte institute, and from there he entered
the state normal school, from which
he was graduated in 1881. For four
years he taught in the schools of On
tar!c. and then entered the ministry,
becoming a member Of the Michigan
annual conference. His pastorates
were at Camden, Girard, Union City,
Big Rapids, going from the latter place
TO Mount Vernon. Though retaining
his membership in the Michigan con-
ference, he became a student in North
western university at Evanston, and
was graduated in both the classical
course in the university and the divin-
lty course in Garrett Biblical institute.
receiving the degree Of A. B. in 1892.