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Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02
McDoMMELL-BUFoRD NuPTIALs.

In the midst Of artistic floral deco
rations, surrounded by q bevy of lovely
bridesmaid and handsome groOmes-
men, at the first Methodist Church,
the beautiful wedding OF Miss Cora
Mcdonnell to Mr.. James R. Buford
was sOlemnized on Wednesday last,
Rev. Hal spraggins officiating. AS
was quite fitting, the bride was a
vision Of lovliness in her bridal toilette,
q creation OF white embroidered
point desprie with fluffy veil, and
orange blossoms falling over her soft
hair, in grace most becoming. Her
handsome toilette was completed by.a
shower bouquet Of rare Chrysanthe-
NUNS, which added to her charm and
beauty. The attendants were as fol-
lows: Mrs. K. c. Rogers, of Hunts
vile, Alabama, matron of honor, Miss
Beulah Mcdonnell, OF Huntsville, Miss
Julia MCGOWAN, Shannon, Miss Irma
Harper, Okolona, Miss Josephine
Wright, Jackson, Tennessee, Miss
Lena Lacy, Medon, Tennessee, Eliza
beth and Lillian Mcdonnell, ribbon
girls, ,Messrs. Archie and Fred Melon
nell, ushers. Miss Katherine McDon-
nell. sister of the bride, maid of honor.
The bride, leaning on her father arm,
vas met and given away at the altar
to the handsome groom. Groomsmen
were as follow; DR.. Frank Holloman,
Plckens, Messrs. A. E. Atkinson,
Pickens, L. P. Haley, R. J. Gordon,
L. F. Baskin and DR.. Campbell, Oko-
Iona.
The bridal party was given an elab-
crate breakfast at the home OF the
bride on the following morning, after
which the bride and groom left for
quite an extensive tour, Atlanta, New
York and other points. Handsome
and numerous presents we're received
from near and far, consisting of cut
glass, silver chest, and imported
china, thus praising the popularity
and esteem in which these two young
people are held.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

Mrs. Edgar Parohman vas the
charming hosteaa M hsr new homs 0i
The Twentieth Century Club on Salur-
day aftornoop and quite IN interesting
losson Was enjoyed on various topioP.
Hawthorne being the principal one on
the programme, after which . guess
ing contest, 10 which Miss Mamie Dar-
den and Mrs. Frank Elliott cut for the
prise, Miss Mania being the success
ful one In winning q cut glass violet
stand Dehxhtful refreshments were
served "a several courses. Guests OF
honor; Mesdames Clarence Parch-
man, F. M. Elliott, Water Chandler
and Miss Alice Walker.
Lamps and Electric Light Bulba at
WALTER SMITH,
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

Horse testimonial: 81 was al stove
up from overWork, and could hardly
walk, but after taking 3 few doses o
Doc Robinson's tonic, ran away and
attracted q go0d deal Of attention be-
cause Of my speed
The man who had E new ear graft
ed on him In Philadelphia is fond q
music. He win feel awkward II bis
old ear wants Wagner and the new
one insists upon "Hiawatha."
There are some people who conquer
that detestable sensation Of rivalry
except when there is g public contri-
button Of money at church.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

Everyone was agreeably surprised
last Sunday at the announcement Ol
the marriage Saturday evening, at the
Methodist parsonage, Of Miss Mollie
Green to Mr.. b ]. Abbott. Both are
prominent citizens OF this town. Miss
MOllie being well known and much
beloved by the many who know her,
while Mr.. Abbott is q gentleman OF
which any city might be proud to call
a citizen,
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02
Yeu 90 ~ Yea - III

Yes Know WAT Yes hf0 Taklaa
when you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula Is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that It
e simply Iron and Quinine in 3 taste
less form. No Cure. No pay. SOC.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

Forty Thousand birds, sandpipers,
have just been killed on the Carolina
coast for millinery purposes. You are
as tender hearted as squaw II you
wear bird wings.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

The collection Sunday morning ID
TOR the education OF colored ministers,
Help the Lazarus at our door.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02
Ground rents-Earthquakes.

Ground rents-Earthquakes.
Education Is often more ornamental
than useful.
It's q wise man who says nothing ct
the right time
The girl with dreamy eyes may still
be very wide awake.
The man who fails to please himseif
can't be expected to please others.
II every man could profit by bis
own mistakes we should ell be rich.
The old bachelor who hes learned to
say mo" has no dread of leap year.
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the mopey
If 1t fails TO cure. e. ". Groves sig
nature is on each box. Price 25 cents.
WHAT'S the latest thing in
engagement ringer" JOax-"La1y-
fingers"
There are people WHO couldn't look
on the bright side OF life even through
bmOkeu BtAasosi
There lie some satisfaction to think
that there cannot be boundary dis
pute over the North Pole.
You wise people; does it never oc-
cur to you that others are also wise
and observing.
The world may owe you q living,
bat It's not going to send 1t around on
the delivery wagon.
When 3 woman thinks she has the
best husband In the world it's because
she doesn't know any better.
Some men perform deeds Of philau-
thropy on the sly, and then feel dis
appointed II they are not found out.
The worst thing about sending q boy
30 college Is that he makes yOu feel
like such en- ignoramus when be
comes home.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

Servicee Sunday morning and even
ing at usual hours. All cordially In
vited to attend.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02

The Pastor and family heartily
thank those who 30 sbundantly re-
membered them Thanksgiving.
JNo. W. MosELEY, JR.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02
Xmas goods at WALTER SMITH.
presbYtSTiSa Church E0ticss.

Prayer meeting Wednesday even,
ing at7 O'Clock.
Okolona messenger., 1903-12-02
Ube Nessenaer

THE MESSENGER acoepts display sdver.
esamenta from reputable business men ane
nrms at IS cents per inch each Insertion sd
business reading notices. or locala, g ~
line each additional Insertion. IL cuts are
used. 0b per cent additional 20 wood bases.
NOTICES OF marriages, deaths, lodge eocAala,
church or other entertainments are admlt-
ted free. II limited 20 10 lines. An In excess
OF 10 lines must be paid for % 10 cents per
line, cash for same 70 accompany the copy.
All legal notices % legal rates, payable De
fore anidavit OF publication Is hled
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
ATLANTA WOMAN SAID
TO BE HASKINS' HEIR
Family Of Famous Account
ant Mystifled.

NEW YORK. Feb f4-Ncws reached
New York today bv way Of Atlanta. Ga.
that Mrs Eugene $. SpaldinE. OF that
city. is IcEatce for $50 600 under the
Will of Charles Waldo Haskius. who
died here of pneumonia january O. Mr..
Haskiuz was lho senior member OF the
firm OF Haskius d Sells. public account
ants III sd Broad street. and probably
Tho best known accountant i'm the United
States. AS the VIII has not get been
offered for probate. 10 seemed "a bit odd
TO some OF Hr- HasEns' friends today
that anybody uot present at The time the
win was read should know anything OF
its contents. Mrs. SpalI.ng was not
present when the viii was read.
II is understood that the executor
under the VIII is Elijah ". Sells who
was for many years Mr. Has6ins' BUSH
ness partner. II was said today that
there is likelihood Of the widow contest
ing the provision of The win under which.
according 20 the Atlanta story. Mrs
spaidins viii inherit $4,000. The state
mcnt is made. and this also comes from
Atlanta. thar Mr. HasEius two daugh-
,crs are provided for TO The amount Of
$50. 900 each and that the widow viii
get d sufficient sum TO maintain her in
he style in which she has been accus-
toned 20 live.
Mrs Spaldiug is the widow OF Eugene
S SpaldiuE who died quite suddenly
something like four or FIVE months ago.
He was president OF the Atlanta and
Knoxville Railroad. general manager Of
ths southern Iron Car Line, and d.
rector I'm several banks and other cor
poratious.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
PRESIDENT CASTRO SENDS
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOWEN

Mr. Bowen was yesterday and last
evening the recipient of many conErat-
ulatory messages from Caracas and othcr
parts OF Venezuela. as well as from
friends in this country. upon the sue
cess Of his undertaking The following
cablcgram from President Castro was
received yesterday afternoon.
"CablcEram received. In the name OF
Venezuela and mine I address to you
the expression of entire gratitude for
the decision and spontaneity with which
you have served the cause OF Justice.
which is the cause Of humanity. and
only performed by superior men.
CASTRO"
An interesting dispatch which con
veyed TO Mr.. Bowen the impression that
the hlockading ships have already with
drawn came from Hendrix De Vricg.
American vice consul at Maracaibo. II
said merely. Three cheers
While signor Mayor dos PIanchcs. Sir
Michael Herbert. Baron stcrnburg. and
Mr. Bowen were at the British embasz.
yesterday afternoon they posed for a
photograph 10 commemorate the cerc-
mony which. through the conclusion Of
the protocols. established peace between
Venezuela and the European allies.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
SEVEN BAITLESHIPS
TO CROSS ATLANTIC
European Powers Will See North
Atlantic Squadron.

An interesting and TO some extent q
significant decision has been reached by
the naval administration to send the
entire ba,tIcship division OF the North
Atlantic naval force 20 Europe I'm the
course of the next few months. An
uoVuccmcut of this decision will hc made
by the Navy Department. on Monday.
While the given reason ro- this unusual
action is TO Afford the battleships some
IouE-distauce cruising I'm squadron for
nation. The feeling that it may be well
20 call the attention or Europe 70 the
fact that the United states Government
maintains pretty good navy had prob
ably more 20 do with bringing about the
decision cf the Navy Department than
anything else
The battieship squadron of the North
Atlantic naval force } the strongest
formation ever maintained by tho United
States as "a permanent unit IN time Of
peace. When The squadron goes 20 Eu-
rope 30 VIII consist OF the Kearsareoi
tiaEshiul, the Alabama. he Illinois. the
Maine. The Iowa. the Massachusetts. and
The Indiana. The three last named were
in The Sparish-American war. The
Maine is b-auG-new. the Illinois has
been fin commission less than a year.
and the Kearaarge and the Alabama
have been built since the war with
Spain.
The present splendid state OF off
cheney existing fin the home station bat
ueship division is a source OF great
pride 20 -tho Navy Department. and if
it were not for This feeling the squadron
would not Dee sent to Europe. where IL
viii DE under the observation Of naval
men OF oII The great powers.
soon after the squadron reaches
Hampton Roads Rear Admiral F. j..
Higziuson VIII BE detached from com
mand and Rear Admiral A. $. Barker.
the present commander of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. assigned to duty in his
place.
In lis formal announcement Of the
intention fo send the batIeship squad
ron TO Europe, the Navy Department I
viii lay particular stress upon the as I
sertion thal the purpose is 10 give the /
squadron some experience i'm long-dis- I
auce cruising.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE
FOR HESTFIELD WRECK
Jury Recommends a State
Railroad Commission.

PLAINFIELD. y. j.. Feb. 14.-By IN,
verdict Of the coroucr's jury the re-
sponsibility for the wreck on me Jersa5
Central Railroad at Westfeld on th,
night OF January p is placed on Engi.
neer James r. Davis. Of The PhiIaicI
phia train. who received fatal injuries
in the wreck The verdict was made
public this afternoon
The jury makes several suggestion
and particularly recommends that The
New Jersey Legislature make provision
M once for State railroad commission.
The verdict says.
Although from the evidence We can
not find shat the railroad company or
any OF the emciaIs can be held Grim
inally responsible, there arc certain
mitigating circumstances in regard 10
the action Of tho engineer"
IL then observes that the engine was
not in good shape and that there was an
unusual amount OF steam escaping from
some part OF tho engine in the run from
Jersey City 20 WCstfcil The night OF
The accident. This escaping steam OBJ
scured The engineers vision SO Chat he
ting Oh the steam.
As the air was heavy. this steam set
thing around tho engine was probably
the cause OF his not seeing the train
order signal al Crawford. Davis. the
verdict points out. die not know that a
train was ahead Of him.
We make this long explanation. it
goes on. "ro show that. although the
engineer failed iu his duty fin not keep
inF "a lookout for the signals. the in
stances above narrated were against him.
namely. the escaping steam. train No
- on an unusual track. and an accident
TO no. I3 which caused him TO make an
unusual stop"
The verdict suggests hat IDLY the
railroad handles too much traffic for
safety: that stoves on passenger cars be
prohibited and asks 81 railroads should
not be required TO provide another man
m the cab and insist on a stricter OBJ
.ervancc of the rules relating 20 signals I
e also suggests the adoption by the rail-
'oads in connection with their automatic /
Usual signals some one Of the automatic /
.afety devices that are now fin the mar /
set which actually shut OF the steam. |
DDly the brakes, and stop the train II /
he train is blocked or out OF order II 4
continues:
To arrive at correct decision I'm /
hesc matters. which require great /
teal of serious and expert study. we ]
.ugEcst that the Legislature Of the state 4
IF New Jersey. now ia session. pass a /
lill providing for a state railroad COM
mission 70 be appointed by the governor. /
mainly OF disintercsted ex-
'erts or practical railroad men. who
hail investigate the above questions
nd others Of equal Importance which
nay be brought to their attention
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
REVOLUTIONISTS DENY
THAT TROUBLE IS ENDED

CARACAS. Feb. 14.-President Castro
rcccivcd>.a cablegram from Washington
today announcing that the representa-
tves Of Great Britain. Germany. and
italy had signed the protocols with MI.
Bowen. the special envoy OF Venezuela
and that the blockade Of Venezuelan
ports would be raised at once.
This news created intense excitement
among the people who were assembled in
the streets OF the capital
The revoluuonists have issued a bull
lctin denying the report that the trouble
with the allies has been settled.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
FRESH CLAIMANTS FOR
CUMBERLAND ISLAND Appeal

BRUNSWICK, Ga. Feb. At was
announced here today by G. A. Mott a
lawyer o. Brooklyn. y. Y. who has
been here for several DAYS. that no
represented claimants for the CumDer-
land Island property owned by Thomas
carnegie. and that suit would be insti-
Juted 20 secure possession.
This suit Is the outgrowth Of anoth-
or SUM Drought four years ago. in
Whlch the claimants secured $500 600
The heirs Interested have descended
from Robert Stafford. a wealthy sea
Island cotton grower. who lived on the
Island many years ago and practically
owned IL.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
TRIED TO KILL SON AND
HIMSELF WITH RAZOR

BOSTON. Feb. 1A-Herbcrt L. Lam
bert. of Dorchester. who has a wife
and five children. this morning cut the
throat of his siN-year-oId son. Frederick
with razor. and then cut his own
throat and one wrist Both we're taken
to the city hospital They will probably
recover.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
'TLL-STARRED ANGLO-GERMAN
ALLIANCE DISSOLVED AT LAST,

LONDON. Feb l4-It was officially
announced by the admiralty this after
noon that orders had been sent 10 the
British commander OF the feet in Ven
eZuelan writer's 10 raise the blockade.
The settlement Of the question has not
created any excitement in England. The
Evening News" heads the story Of the
settlement: THE Il-Starrcd Anglo
German Alliance Dissolved an Last
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
SPECIAL TIC

"~JTT~ Me- Is an express
Che Potomac Laundry. and D.
every person In Washington
yIuu- lHa majority of pe
Ic Hgtr.Uigiu- thr Potion
80 dns- -uif them. Ts'erho.
HEAUpJ ALTERS Wh~UU
EitA. So. T.. a. r.. Wash.u-
I3. luE--THs Sir Knights
mJudsrv are hereby prdcre.
Asylum. Masonic Temple. at
MONDAY THE 10th lNSTA
uniform. to attend the
ceased trater. Ew. Sir Is
Pasr Commander of the Go
Ey order o' the Acting
II TNCOBJS s. JONE
on AND AFTER dis dltc.
/ win not hr rypoulheI
trgctCd ly my wife, Airs. Z
BUKLINGAAlE. 4
The Washington times., 1903-02-15

! the Venezuelan civil wars OF 1SgS-1gOO
amount TO 1.7IS.S15.67 boliyars. The
/ Venezuelan government undertakes 10
/ pay Of said amount Immediately. in cash.
/ the sum of G5.5O0 G37.5OO bolivars). and
/ for the payment Of the rest to redeem
/ five bills of exchange for the CORE
/ spending iustaIlments. payable on the
/ 10Th of March. the 18th Of April. the 18Th
| of May the 18th Of June and the 18th of
/ July, 1909, to the imperial German
/ diplomatic agent i'm Caracas. These bills
/ shall De drawn Immediately by Mr..
/ Bowen and handed over 10 Baron Stern
/ burg Should the Venezuelan govern
mout fail 10 redeem one of these bills
/ the payment shall be made from the
/ customs receipts of La Guaira and
Puerto CabcIo. and the administration
7 OF both ports shall be put in charge OF
| Belgian custom house officials uutH the
complete extinction Of the said debts. D."
Error in Italian Protocol.
In scrutiuizinE the protocol submitted
I by the Italian ambassador. Mr.. Bowen
detected a slight change I'm the phraseoI-
oEy OF tho clause providing for the set
/ ting aside OF 30 per cent Of the customs
receipts for the payment of the claims
OF the powers having claims against
Venezuela. which showed. upon close in
spection. that the Italian protocol bound
the Venezuelan government To- ae-4gn a
the Italian government. alone. the en-
tire 30 Uer cent OF the receipts
The clause read. To assign 10 .hc
italian government. commencing the
first day OF March. 1903 for this purpose.
and to alternate to no other purpose 80
per cent OF tho customs revenues OF Ia
Guaira and Puerto Cabello."
Signor Mayor dcs PIauches i'm
mediately declared that it was am or
ror due 10 haste IN the preparation @,
the protocol Mr.. Bowen had already
signed tho document. however. and lr
was necessary TO secure something FUR
thcr which should clearly establish the
understanding that the so per con, aD-
piled TO all claimants.
Understanding Made Clear.
A second paper, interpreting this pro-
vision. was drawn mp and laid before
the representatives of Great Britain.
Germany. ard Italy. Sir Michael Her
Lert and Baron Won Sternburg saw -
objection TO signing the explanatory
statement. but the Italian ambassador
lat first pleaded for more time Il reflect
and consider. His objections were final
" overshadowed by the arguments OF the
others. and he consented TO sign fl. The
statement is as follows.
We Interpret cur three protocols to
mean that the 80 per cent referred TO
therein. or the total income or the Gus
toms houses Of la Guaira and Puerto
Cabello. shall be delivered to the repre-
sentative of the Rank OF England at
Caracas. and that the said 80 per cent
is not assigned 10 any one power but
is TO be retained by the said representa-
tive of the Bank Of England I'm Caracas
and paid out by him I'm conformity with
the decision rendered by the tribunal al
The Hague"
The Washington times., 1903-02-15

Can at Mat Runpert's 1903 Seventh street
northwest. and eaior tire most delicious beer
in Che "Ity-Ncuricl's Naerzsu.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
OPENS FEBRUARY 10

Hr spring Term. Booklets giving Gaff1s
information concerning -r-cl1l and rv-
-lr#--- rr.-. cam Dee obtained ON personal .r
.l duplication 1t either E-Hr.nluel'- T.as-
r tHa t-l-lra Aveaue Ihrgtrr phiIlfoIufi1-
r,s an rrrU.Jul cations fr the GrurrrI
t1r- Gl-Hf. Avenue Ilr8rer school az Act
t.Irara Avenue Ihe.tsr. Prihdrlnn.1
WA NJ. MILLER.
Is KAUFMAN
Founders and Managers.
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
GET-RIGH-QUICK MEN
FOUND MANY VICTIMS
Three Alleged Promoters Ar
rested in New York.
MANAGED SEVERAL OFFICES
Advised Patrons of "Sure Things" On
Three-Horse Wire Plan" and
Also IN Stocks.

NEW YORK, Feb. If.-Thrce men
who. the police say. have been running
get-rich-quick concerns" under hale a
dozen names. with three Offices IN Mas
sau Street and one i'm Brooklyn, were ar
rested this afternoon on information
furnished Inspector Brooks by a number
OF persons who had invested" amounts
ranging from S25 to 800 Tho firms"
dealt chiefly in turf Investments. but
occasionally brauched Off into stocks.
Their victims all live out Of town.
Three men and as many women were
taken to police headquartcrs. but only
the men were locked up. The women.
VIII" we're stenographers. told conflicting
stories at first. but when they found
themselves confronted with the possi-
HIIity OF being photographed for the
rogues' gallery they told the truth.
They were then released. but will ap-
pear as witnesses
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
IILLNAN GLORIES IN
USE OF SBOTGUNS
Any Means justified to Pre-
vent Negro Supremacy.
FAV0RS TISSUE BALLOTS
People Of the South, He Says, Willing
to Take the Bloodiest Of Measures
20 Rule.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1f-United States
Senator Benjamin r. TuIman of South
I Carolina chose the race problem as the
subject of his speech at the Press Club
banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria tonight.
\ good part of his speech was devoted
to the lynching Of negroes in the South
for assaults on women. and so violent
and plain spoken did he become in his
description of the crimes which result
ia the burning Of negroes at the stake
that many women left the hall
Senator TilIman abused the President
OF the United States for his attitude on
the negro problem, gIoried i'm the use
or shotguns and tissue paper ballots in
Southern States 10 prevent negro vic
tories an the polls. and declared that the
South stood ready 10 resort to the blood
lest measures 20 prevent the negroes by
their superior numbers from obtaining
the rcins Of government. Some of the
things nc said were:
81 have chosen 10 talk 10 YOU on what
regard as the most momcntous question
OF the day-the race problem Within
three months the President of the United
States has given utterance TO things and
done acts that have brought this question
10 the front. We have had utterances
from the Secretary Of War on it.. and
only two days ago we heard from Brother
Smoot Of Utah that he thinks if the mig
ger is good enough 10 dine with Teddy
Roosevelt ne rs good enough to dine with
him and have white girls wait on the
table while he's doing f.. And so within
a very short time we have had this ques-
ton Roosevelted- Rooted, and SmootCd.
Now am going 10 say something
q bo4tf 60
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
MICHAEL II. HERBEl
The Italian Protocol.

The provision I'm which Venezuela &C
knowledge liability for and agrees to
pay Italian claims originally demanded
I'm cash. is as follows.
The Venezuelan government accent.
recognize. and will pay the amount OF
the Italian claims OF the first rank de-
rived from the revolutions lsgS-IgOO. In
tho sum OF 2.s1O,255 boliyars tS5G2 ODD.
il Is expressly agreed that the payment
Of the whole or the Twelve Italian claims
OF the first rank viii be made. without
being the same claims or the same sum.
submitted TO the mixed commission and
without any revision or objection"
Satisfaction of Honor"
The Italian protocol provides that. in
addition 10 this amount. that Vene-
zuela viii pay 10 Italy. as a satisfac-
tion OF the point OF honor" the sum Of
25.500 sterling tS27. 500 in cash. within
sixty days. The German government is
10 receive an equal amount in thirty
days, and the British government has
been handed draft for the same
amount By Mr.. Bowen.
The provision OF the German protocol
IN regard 20 the payment OF about $3.50. p
o0o 10 that government 81 as follows:
he German claims originating from
The Washington times., 1903-02-15
Three Men in Custody

The three men described themselves
as Henri Ganoung Cartwright. a broker.
William TreadwoI. also a broker ana
Charles T. Goodrich. clerk. The detec-
tives said that Cartwright is also known
as Harry Crawford and Percy Du-,vard.
and that TreadweH generally used the
alias OF George F.. Stone. Cartwright
was said TO be the leading spirit Of Che
gang
The principal business OF the concern
was under the name Of Crawford T. Co..
and in another building under the name
Of George p. stone. IL has also been
known as the Reliable Information Com
pany. as Durwood d Co. as william
Sc"tt, and as the Nassau Phonetic AEen-