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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04
VOTE FOR MISSISSIPPI.

HE Decaur Times, one OF the young
J.. ]: !: : 2. !. ! : ; !. J !.
III nHISN est and strongest of the Mississippi
FSHlS1a gAa newspapers, has an eloquent ap
~ M MtSsS peal for ballot this year that will
ItAHNNS.9A represent everything good in q
|EHT5I9Yh civic sense and nothing in repay
zS9egV9Elf3 ment Of personal obligations.
SsSsss Speaking directly to this point the
Times says:
''When you cast your vote for man through sym
pathy or because he is particular friend you do
him great iniustiCt unless he he is thoroughly
competent to fill the Office to which he aspires. To
elect an incompetent man to Office is against the in
terest of bis constituents and worse still is placing
him in perilous position for through his ignorance
of the duties he is likely to make that may
cost him some little trouble This is election year
and before you cast your ballot for any officer state
county or beat, you should know that be is cOmpe-
tent It is decidedly hard thing to vote against q
personal friend and vote for an enemy, perhaps
who is the better qualified but, really it is the
sible thing to do. In the campaign this year we
hone broad mindedness shall prevail and that per-
sona animOsity shall not become an ISSUE"
It is the essence Of patriotism to forget when in
the voting booth every personal lke or dislike and
to cast ballot for the man who can measure up to
the iull requirement of intellect and of business
Judgment. Personal politics so long that narrow
spirit prevailed in Mississippi accomplished moth
ing but harm and the city, county state that is
controlled by factional spirits and unending desire
on the part of one element to get even at the polls
With another can never rise TO their full glory. In
the November elections we must have 8 governor
who is representative OF our peOple-strOng in viii,
uncOmpr0mising when meeting the issue Of right,
full Of the fire of material and commercial growth
. strong partisan, but q partisan who sees and
thinks only for the good of the great state he repre-
sents. We must elect strong men, able, pushing
men to the legislature It does not matter II they
may have some pecuiarties that are personally IN
popular with u.s. elect them it appears that they
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04

scale Of 100 show her perfect in grammar, SO in
9S in civics and algebra, 50 in physics
and SO in literature. Yet in a recent letter she
writes: sThere has been two boats ashore. Papa
took sister and with him.
Could anything speak louder for the parrot char
acter Of the teaching which has placed her in the
100 per cent rankf teTwo boats has been''-'sPa-
De took sister and tn In school the poor child is
perfect because she can answer the routine ques-
tions Of her teachers but sooner is she called to
apply to her ordinary uses any Of the knowledge
with which her little brain is crammed than she
violates as often IS the brevity Of her sentences
will permit all the rules she has learned to recite
with such glibness at her desk.
If this is fair sample OF 400 in grammar, !"
what must We assume to be the practical capacity
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04

Parents should not be unduly alarmed about the
new 'lazy disease or "ankyl0st0ma.n When
SYMPTOMS Of the malady are revealed in the very
young; pine shingle externally applied with some
diligence viii do marvels toward eiiecting cure.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04
COLONEL LYNCH'S FATE.

HE position of Colonel Lynch is
pitiable. he has been sent from
parliament to prison with the pro-
verbal promptncss of British JUS
tiCe, says the Kansas City Journal.
There was no halting, no delay;
the transition of the story of his
active career to its final chapter
was easy, swift and natural. His
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04

without taxing the people any more than they are
now taxed. II the government should notify rail
road company that it would buy its road at what II
would cost to build another one Just good at the
same time letting the company know that in case it
refused to sell the government would build, the
company would of course sell to the government.
Whatever offer the government would make the
companies would accept, provided they knew the
government would build in of refusal to sell.
The railroad companies in business for profit as
a matter Of course II they could make profit
the roads would be OF no value to them II the gov
ernment should build a road parallel to another
road touching the same towns, and run it at cost,
what profit could the other road makeI Not dol
lar. Then of what advantage would the privately
owned road be as an investment No value what
ever. II the government after building line OF its
own would refuse to buy the old road, the owners
could get nothing whatever out of it except by tear
ing up the track, selling the rails as old iron an0
the ties for wood. 1t is plain that whenever the
government enters upon the policy OF government
railroads it can name its terms, and whatever
they the owners of the existing roads will accept
just what basis the roads should be purchased on
would be question to be settled, and the railroad
companies would make every effort TO have It settled
in a way very much in their favor. In view Of the
fact that the people have already paid for the roads
one more times and that but for the lack OF fore
sight or patriotism the roads would now belong to
the government free of debt we believe the priee
should be fixed at whatever the cost Of building
them would be and that the payments should be
in, say twenty yearly payments without interest
Buying the roads on such terms the government
could reduce rates aud still the roads would pay
for themselves In twenty years, after which they
could be operated at cost. This would be almost
like finding the roads, but it is not so inequtable
as some may think without reflection. Whether
the terms here suggested just, it must be plain
that the only thing in the way OF government owner
ship OF the railroads is an unwilling congress-
Missouri World.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04
MODERN SCHOOL METHODS.

HE Washington Post takes a fan
out of the school system OF the
present time in the following;
We sympathize heartily with the
disgust excited in one of our con-
tempOraTies by q typical case in
modern education which il has Just
raked up. A girl of Ia is carrying
on IS many studies as she has
years TO her credit, and her marks
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-04
THERE IS A WAY WHERE THERE IS A WILL

Hat few of the people are rich
enough to own, the whole people
are not too poor to possess. The
whole Is always greater than 8
part. So there is no question but
what the nation may own the rail
roads if it so desires. As a matter
of fact the government could be-
come the owner of the railroads
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Pony Penning at Core Banks.
Especial to News and Observer. ]

Especial to News and Observer
Atlantic, Carteret County N. c., May
21-The ''pony-penning, held yesterday
ION Core Bank, opposite here was great
success. There was a large gathering of
both man and beast and the day was
beautiful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
High Points Budget.
pecial to Now and observer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
High Point, N. c., May 21.Mr. ]. ].
Welch, of this place, has been appointed
a member of the Guilford County Pension
Board to succeed the late ]. S. Ragsdale
All applications and matters pertaining to
pensions for western Guilford must be
referred to him by July 1st., next.
Mr.. b. r. Dixon, of Raleigh, viii de-
liver a Masonic sermon next Sunday ev-
ening at the First Methodist Episcopal
church here, at the reuest of the local
lodge of Masons.
A second story to the machinery room
Of the Snow Lumber Company is being
added
Word has been received from Mr..
Fletcher Barbee, who enlisted in the navy.
year or more ago, that he has been pro-
noted to the electrical department and is
now at Vile de Francis, from which place
he will sail in few days for Manila Mr..
Barbee has been on a training ship off
New York harbor for some time.
Mr.. G. j. Williams, representing the
National Association of Retail Growers and
Merchants, met the local merchants last
evening in Clinard Hail. A local organi-
cation viii be erected here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22

SMOKE la Josephine" and young
Fritz"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Bethel Hill Commencement.
Especial to News and Observer. j

Especial to News and Observer
Roxboro. AMY 21.-Bethel Kill In
stitute held it's commencement exercises
the first of the week and attracted un-
usually large crowds from here and else
where. The annual sermon was preached
Sunday morning by Rev. ]. w. Wildmon,
Of South Boston, Va, and the entertain
ments we're presented by the several
classes Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The literary address Tuesday morning by
DR.. William L. Foushee, OF the Chair of
Latin in Richmond College, was the most
attractive feature DR.. Foushee is a
native of this county and part of his early
education was obtained in. the institution
he yesterday addressed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Wood Will Contest,
Especial to News and observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Rutherfordton, N. c., May 21.-Mr. Jno
II. Wood, Democrat, who was beaten by
Mr. Thos G. Smith. Republican, in the
city election for mayor by a majority
OF one vote. will contest the election on
the grounds that there was fraud. The
case will come up at the next term OF
the Superior court for this county. At
torney Geo. G. Justice represents Mr.
Wood, and Aattorneys Eaves and Ruckel
will represent Mr.. Smith. The case will
be of much interest, and the results will
be watched with the keenest interest on
both sides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Concert at Greensboro College.
(Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. c., May 21--The annual
concert was given last night at Greensboro
Female College, and the event was fit
ting finale to the exercises of commence
ment. There was large attendance and
the music was of a high class and evoked
hearty applause. The concert was under
the direction of Prof. j. w. Parker, tho
accomplished musical director of the IN
stitution The trains leaving Greensboro
this morning were loaded with Greensboro
Female College girls returning to then
homes for the summer vacation. The next
school event in Greensboro was the COM
mencement of Proximity Graded school to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22

night when Rev. w M, Vines, of Ashe-
vile, delivered an address. Tomorrow
night the commencement OF the city
public schools will be held at the Grand
Opera House, the principal speaker being
Hon. r. B. Glenn of Winston-Salem. The
state Normal and Industrial College com.
mencement begins next Sunday morning,
and lasts until Wednesday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
PROGRAM FOR TRINITY.
The Commencement Exercises at This College
Open on the Seventh of June.

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., May 21.-The com
rnencement exercises at Trinity College
open on June 7th, with the baccalaureate
address by President John c. Kilgo. The
program follows:
Sunday, June l. $3.50 p. m.-Baccalau
reate Address, President John c. Kilgo.
Tuesday June 2, II a. m.-Baccalaureate
Srmon, Rev. s. Parkes Cadman, d. d.
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Tuesday. June 2, p. m,-Alumni Ad
dress, Hon. John H. Small, Washingtoit
N. G.
Tuesday, June 2, $50 p. Graduating
Orations.
Wednesday, June 10, 1920 a. m.-Com
meneement Address, Mr.. Bliss Perry
Boston, Mass, Graduating Exercises.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
SCHOOL GIRLS.

It's a pretty that time
in a girls life when she has all
the beauties Of womanhood
without the later lines of care
and worry.
But here and there even
among school girls appear pale
and drawn faces.
Pale blood is at the bottom
of the. trouble and SCOTS
Emulsion can cure it.
SCOTS Emulsion brings
back the beauty to pale girls
because it is blood food.
serd for Free Sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE Chemists, 400 Pearl ST.. N. Y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-16

The Indianapolis Journal has sent a spe-
cial commissioner to the Republic of Pan
ANA to investigate the political, social and
Merrill A. league, well-knOwn newspaper
correspondent. who has been selected for
this duty, has reached the isthmus, and his
next Thursday.
When the Panama situation was seen to
have reached a crisis the Journal made
preparations to furnish it's readers with ac-
curate information on the subject. With
this idea in view the services Of Mr.. league
were secured He sailed on Tuesday, Nov.
IL, from New York to Colon. the Caribbean
seaport of the new republic From Colon
he will cross the isthmus to Panama, fol-
lowing the route of the proposed canal, and
during a stay of several weeks on the
isthmus will make a thorough investigation
into every phase of the situation there. His
researches will include every detail of the
formation of the new republic; its present
state future prospects, well personal
studies of the character and caliber of the
men in charge of affairs,
WILL TOUR THE ISTHMUS.
In order to do this work properly Mr.
league will visit every accessible portion of
the isthmus, talking with the people, learn
ing their sentiments. and by every test of
intelligent investigation inquire into all
that can concern the prospects and prosper
ity of this new baby among nations, with
whom the United States is about to enter
into the most intimate associations
The result of this inquiry will be reported
in the form of special letters to the Journal,
each one of which will be illustrated by
photographs taken by the correspondent
The series will include about twenty-five
letters each one written in an entertaining
style and dealing with some phase of the
Panama situation which is of pertinent in
terest Coming, as they will, just about the
time Congress takes up the Panama ques-
ton for consideration, these letters will go
a long way toward enlightening the people
of Indiana TO the true situation on the
isfhmuS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-16
Semi-O Official Statement OF the Ad-
ministration's Policy as to the
Republic of Panama.
ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY
Such as an Attack by Colombians
in Force Will Troops Sup
plant Blue Jackets.
BEAUPRE COMING HOME
United States Warship Will Be
Sent to Cartagena to Meet
the Minister.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Regarding the
various reports about the dispatch OF troops
to the isthmus OF Panama. the Associated
Press is enabled TO make this statement:
Until the Senate shall have ratified the
Hay-Bunau-Varilla treaty the administra-
tion will look to the marines to protect
the isthmus and keep order there unless
in the meantime it is learned that a con-
siderable force OF Colombian troops are to
attack Panama In the latter event the
protection of the republic could be best
accomplished by the army. and troops
would supplant the marines. II may be
stated, however, that this government does
not expect such an emergency TO arise at
present and has prepared TO retain the
present force of marines In isthmian waters
until after the ratification OF the canal
treaty"
United States Minister Beaupre. at Bo-
gotta, to-day cabled the State Department
that he expecss to leave there for the
United States on leave Of absence on the
10Th inst He is coming by way OF Carta-
gena and asks that ship. probably mean
ing warship meet him at that port on the
18th or 9th. This request will be granted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-16
GOOD FAITH OF THIS
COUNTRY IN PANAMA

NEW YORK. Dec. 15.-The conditions
which resulted in the recent establishment
Of the Republic of Panama were discussed
tonight at the banquet of the Quill Club.
held at the Hotel Manhattan, by Francis
b. Loomis. assistant secretary of state OF
the United States. and II. Philippe Bunau-
Varilla, minister for Panama. The Rev. Z.
S. Triple, ID. D., president Of the club pre-
sided, and among those present were AL
bert Shaw. editor of the Review of Re-
views, and President Frizzel. OF the Hamp-
ton Institute. Assistant Secretary Loomis,
in presenting his views on Panama and our
relations with other Latin-American coun-
tries. said, in part:
I'VE have not desired TO annex Panama.
and we have not done so. The President
simply executed the win OF the American
people with due regard to international
law and rights. He was instructed by
Congress to secure a canal route on the
Isthmus of Panama il possible. He waited
until the adjournment of the Colombian
Congress and save the government OF that
country every opportunity TO ratify the
treaty or 10 propose some proper method
looking to the ratification of a new treaty,
and the Colombian Congress. in utter bad
faith, rejected the treaty and adjourned.
I'm less than a weeks time, and before
the President could be reasonably expected
to turn to grave consideration of the Mic
araugUan route. the long-expected and In
evitable revolution in Panama came to
pass; the people arose as one man, and, IN
thorough accord, without the firing OF q
single shot, unresistedly, quietly estab-
lished a government of their own. They
had thrice been independent and the right
of secession was, i believe. expressly stipu-
lated in some OF their constitutions.
1.-The President directed our meager naval
force ashore, consisting OF forty marines. TO
do what they could TO preserve peace, order
and unimpeded transit across the isthmus.
He promptly recognized the de facto gov
ernment soon as he learned that IL was
in peaceful possession OF the country. This
is the usual and necessary proceeding. We
have on many occasions recognized new
governments with an equal degree OF celer-
ity and promptness. Later the Republic Of
Panama was given full recognition. We are
acting fairly and lawfully under the treaty
of 1886 The administration. 1 am sure. has
no apologies TO offer for its course.
On another point he said: "One Of the
most significant and valuable results Of our
action in respect to Panama will be the
wholesome object-lessons and the enduring
effect which our supremacy on the isthmus
will bring to the eyes of certain people who
are in sore need OF instruction In the prac-
tice Of peaceful pursuits and orderly admin
istration II also will be not without value
for these same people clearly to understand,
In dealing with the United States, that
there is a limit to the patience and the for
bearance OF this government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-16
CHAMBERLA|N'S PARTY
WINS VICTORY At POLLS
Two ProtectionistS Elected TO
Parliament at Bye-Elections
in Britain.
COMMENT OF EDITORS

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Few by-eIections
have evoked 1.-THE of the interest shown
in to-day's contests in the Dulwich division
of Camberwells and at Lewisham to fill the
vacancies caused by the deaths of Sir John
Blundell Maple and John Penn. both of
whom had represented their respective con-
stituencies for many years in the Conserva-
tive interests. DIR. +. Rutherford Harris
CONSERVATIVE. who was confidential agent
of the late Cecil Rhodes, and c. F. G.. Mas
terman QiberaD contested Dulwich, while
Major Coates and 7. w. Clelland repre-
sented the Conservatives and Liberals re-
spectively in the Lewisham borough. In
the borough of Lewisham Major Coates
was elected by a majority of 2,0l2. At Dull
wich F. Rutherford Harris was elected by
a majority of l.437.
Joseph Chamberlain expressed himself as
and the Protectionist dailies this morning
claim the results as complete triumph for
Mr.. Chamberlains policy. The Liberal
daiies confess encouragement and urge
the free traders to redouble their efforts,
since, as the Chronicle remarks, Mr.
Chamberlain is a power in the country
which II would be most serious not to esti-
mate highly"
The Daily News discusses the probability
Of the government, being encouraged by
yesterdays results, appealing TO the coun-
try without delay.
The Daily Telegraph boldly suggests that
the result must dispel Mr.. Balfours doubts
as To whether the country Is ripe for a pref
Chamberlain should be invited TO proceed
personally 10 the colonies and see what
practical arrangements can be made to
secure a complete union with the empire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-16
THREE MORE DEATHS
FROM TYPHOID FEVER
Five New Cases Reported at Butler
Urgent Appeal for Aid Sent
Out by Relief Committee.

BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 15.-To-day the fever
claimed three more victims, raising the
death total to sixty. Five new cases were
reported to the committee. President Clara
Barton, of the Red Cross Society, and her
aids returned to Washington to-day. Be-
fore leaving Miss Barton said she had de-
cided to issue an appeal in the national cap
ital on behalf of the fever sufferers here
Tonight the general relief committee is
sued a statement of appeal To the public,
in the course of which the statistics OF the
epidemic to date were se- forth. The daily
average OF new cases for the past week
is stated at twelve, in an aggregate popula-
ton. of $1,000 in Butler and Lyndora of
whom 1900 are dependent on daily wages
The estimated needs of the committee are
put at $4,000 TO 100000 and contributions
to date are put at $4,000 Expenditures of
$ls,0O0 have been made in the past fourteen
days. leaving a balance on hand OF $1,000
In view of the fact that the village is in
debted up to the full legal limit an urgent
appeal for financial help is made, all con-
tributions to be sent to Thomas F. Shut
fey, treasurer of the relief committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-16
UNION TRACTION FARES
ARE TO Be RAISED SOON
New Schedule of Rates on the Big
Interurban System to Be An
nounced Before Many Days.
DUE TO ADDED EXPENSES
Straight Cent-and-a-Half Mile
Rate Needed Because of Larger
Fuel, Tax and Labor Cost.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 15.-The Indiana
Union Traction Company has decided to
raise the rates of fare on all its lines.
Within a few days the new schedule of
rates will be announced and thenceforth
Anderson people who desire to travel will
have to pay the same rates of fare as
those who patronize the Northern Indiana
and other traction companies in the coun-
try. The new rate is to be 11z cents a
mile, which will make a difference in the
fare from Anderson to indianapolis of
about 8 cents for one way tickets. The
round trip rate will not be substantially
increased.
The decision has been arrived at after
mature consideration on the part of the
officials, and as the result OF the added
expenses due to the increase last January
and February of the wages of the en-
ployes. amounting TO from 12lk to Is per
cent, in addition to the expense I'm the ad-
vance in the cost of coal and the general
increase in taxes. which has forced the
company to either retrench or slightly in
The rates on the lines about Anderson
have been lower than those prevailing in
other localities, and the proposed new rate
is that generally in vogue on interurban
lines.
1t is understood that the new schedule
will be made public by the first of the
come operative at once. and maybe not
until Jan. i.