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TNHE ~DRY-G0oDs PRINCE, stiIl offers the
\ public the brightest up-tO-date line OF
goods 70 select from In OkOlona. Ladies' hne
dress goods, and complete Shoe Department.
Best stock Of Clothing Ia the city, and prices
TO please all careful buyers.
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DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING.
], GO.

nRY-GOODS, Clothing, Hats. Shoes, etc, at
~ wholesale and retail. Big three room
store, carrying the largest stock In Northeast
Mississippi. Ladies have always been able to
ind Ia our store just what they desire TO
purchase, because we are always up with the
styles, and get the latest.
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A. nnInhrOM-

COTTON YARD, doing business at the old
stand, just south of Main street. Good
accommodations for men and teams. safe stOr-
age for cotton, accurate weights, and fair
treatment 70 ali Of our patrons.
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MANUFACTURER.


GHORMAKER, OkOlOna, Miss. Repairing
~ OF all kinds lone neatly and promptly,
ana at low prices. Find him In hts tent on
West Main street.
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HUDIR JOLLY.
Lofty

GT0VALL Cotton Yard, okOlOna, offer the
- farmeas the best of accommodations this
season. and ask them to cOme 90 their large
brick barn and be convinced. AS good place
for teams as at any livery stable.
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Q. 1.

THHE JBWELER. invites those needing re-
4 pairs in his line. TO remember that he has
an experienced man at the bench ever ready
to give them prompt service. Those who ex-
~perience any discomfort with the spectacles
they ars using, should see Mr.. Russell.
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DRY GOODS, Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
II Hats, etc. Our prices. quality Of goods
considered, are the Owesti In the city. BY fair
dealing and honest business methods, we al
ways rely on holding a customer when he has
once favored us with his trade. OkOlOna.
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HE'D. .. CuLNER.

CIGAR FACTORY. Makes a better 5 cent
" cigar than is offered In this market fIOm
any other factory, and believes he is justified
In appealing to the smoking public to patron
lie home industry. Try the ]. N. o. X, Cigar
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". T. MCKINNEY.
II, W, CHANDLER.

FURNITURE and Undertaking, stocklarger
n than In any ~neighbOring town, and kept
fully up-tO-date. Fine line OF wall paper and
decoration supplies. Undertaking and Em-
balming with modern equipment,
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When s woman's second man does
well, and goes right ahead, the neigh
bors are surprised. Usually the sec
ond man is hgety and unreliable.
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!. Q. WHITEsIDE.

nEERING Harvesters and Farming mple-
II ments. Guaranteed the best and cheap
est on the worlds markets to-day. See Mr..
Whiteside, &C his Livery Barn In Ok0lOaa, II
you are thinking about farming implements.
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=. J. EzKLL. 7. L. BRAMLIrr, D. H.. SKILL,
Hre-laenL. la.hL.r. AlaL ClaLL.r.


CAPITAL Stock $4,000. Transacts q gem
" eral banking business. Domestic and
Foreign Exchange bought and sold. Latest
steel screw door burglar proOfsafe used. This
bank carries burglar insurance. n Is one Of
the safest repositories IN the state.
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corroN.
NEWBURoER COTTON co.

BUYERS and importers Of Cotton. Highest
- price paid for staples. District Offices at
& D. Railroad from1Baldwin to Macon, The
seller make a mistake IL he doesn't see US.
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kidneys themselves break down and waste
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Bladder troubles most always result from
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Itcorrects inability to hold urine and scald-
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Don't make any mistake, but re.
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We have q sneaking notion that out
in the woods kitten-breeches are
blooming under the logs, and nodding
3 defiance to town children to come
out and get them.
The man who states that there 7
1000 centenarians in the United States
may feel reasonably safe that no or
ganized effort win be made to prove
that he is q liar.
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A TTORNEY AT Law. once next door TO
"A the Okol0na Banking Company, OkolOnA.
Mise. Practices In Federal and State courts.
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The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

5 because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
IT, heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. If
kidney trouble Is al
lowed 10 advance the
kldne
blood viii attack the
vital organs OF the
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OEolsna Professional and Business Men
PROFESSIONAL KEN.


A Tr0RNEY At Law. -Omceupstairs over
"A ~pOstOfice. OkolOna. Miss. VIII practice
In al the courts Of Miss. FEDERAL and State.
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P.c CONNER
DEAN cox.

7. \. DEAN. A. c. cox.
DEAN a COX,
WH0LESALE and Retail Cealers In staple
w and Fancy Groceries, and all kinds OF
Plantation Supplies. Splendid brands OF
Flour. You Win hnd our line Of Conees and
Teas the best you have used. We pay cash for
butter, eggs, chickens aEd produce. OkOlOna.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
lBy w. CLARK RUSSELL.

Hes much too handsome, dignifed
and well-bred to be pirate"
Crystals mouth widened in grin,
but there was little or no mirth In the
grimace.
81 hope" says he bluntly, now turn
ing his head to look at her fully, that
you're not going to fall in love with
him. Eth! is it so? Has his blarney
bitten ye already?" He paused. breath
ing hard. Curse me-" he continued,
IF Jonathan Crystal is going to let
any relation of his marry pirate"
why not?" said Laura coolly.
THE Crystals are a respectable old
family and pirates are hanged" said
Crystal in low note.
Aren't you pirate" cried the
beautiful girl, ''and aren't you likely to
be hanged?"
NO" roared Crystal in a tone that
caused the evil-eyed helmsman to
start and stare. "See this! tbs this
that will save the Crystals from dis
grace" and he whipped pistol out Of
his breast.
You frighten me more than ever
Capt. Pope does" said Laura, who
had turned little pale, though she
spoke steadily. Il would rather be
protected by him than by you. You're
in bad temper and look terrible.
Capt. Pope IS all goodness and con-
sideration, and I'll go downstairs until
you make me feel easy in your COM
pany;" and down she went, to the
amazement of the square man, who
stood rooted, but swaying on his
strong legs watching her sink through
the hatch.
The cabin man was preparing the
table for dinner. Laura sat down upon
locker and sank into thought.
On sudden Pope's door opened and
the captain stepped forth. He started
with look of transport on beholding
her, and instantly approached and
seated himself at her side. He made
as IL he would take her hand, checked
himself, but selfrestraint fired his
cheek with blood, and she thought he
looked handsomer than she had svar
before seen him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

Lillian Russell is extremely fond of
animals and surrounds herself in her
summer home with variety of them.
among which is a magnificent dog Of
the st Bernard type.
gentleman walking one day in the
vicinity of her cottage encountered a
colored maid accompanied by this col
ossal creature. He stopped and in
quired to whom the dog belonged.
'He belongs to my missus, Miss
RUSSELL" the maid replied.
But are you not afraid of him." he
asked.
''Lordy, no. He won't harm nobody.
He's just chock full of fun all the
time"
What kind Of a dog is he?"
Il dunno what kind-bleve my
missus calls him fullblooded Sam
Bernard. New York Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Historic Residence in India.

Lord Kitchener's house at Simla, In.
dia, stands on the famous hill "Jak'
ko," but a high stone wall shuts out
the view until coming to an open gate
way a vista reveals the house and
grounds, and flag-staff which marks
it as the residence of the Commander
in-Chief The gateway itself has a
military appearance, for at the base
of each iron pillar surmounted by
lamps, a cannon faces outward. and
two Gurkha soldiers pace up and down
shouldering rifles. This old place is
fraught with historical associations.
for it has been the summer residence
of the Commander-in-C Chief in India for
years. The names of Roberts, Lock.
hart and White are associated with It.
1t is said that when Lord Kitchener
first visited Snowdon, as 1t is called.
last winter on a short visit to Simla,
he pronounced 1t "a barn." and spoke
freely of the many changes which he
proposed to carry out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
THE BARBER IN JAPAN.
Uses No Lather, but Dips Razor Into
Hot Water.

Uses No Lather, but Dips Razor Into
Hot Water.
The efficacy of hot water in shaving
is more fully appreciated by the peo-
pie of Japan than in the United States.
Japanese BARRIERS shave nearly all of
the exposed surface OF mans head.
They shave the ears. the outside and
the inside of the nose, the eyebrows
and a portion of the scalp. The vic
tim sits on very low stool, while the
barber perches himself on a higher
stool and takes the customers head
between his knees. Then he seizes a
very small razor. dips 1t into hot water
and begins the work.
1t is no light performance to shave
a Japanese gentleman. No lather is
used, but keen edge is kept constant.
ly on the razor by dipping it into hot
water once or twice during the opera
ton. Men who shave themselves will
find that hot water will put better
edge on their razor than any stroP
ever invented
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

Crystal finished his dinner. It was
not yet three bells; he drank two
strong tumblers of rum and water
then joined Pope on deck. Half
score of the pirates had collected
about the stuff The rest of the crew
were at this time slowly coming for
ward though three bells had not been
struck. Pope stood with folded arms
gazing down at the mail bags, but it
was sure his thoughts were not with
them. Lifting his eyes, he saw Crys-
tai. and without the least menace Of
manner. though without any hint of
cordially, either, he put his hand
upon the rugged mans shoulder, and
drew him to the rail away from the
listeners.
"Ye don't want to go adrift, John?"
mot without my cousin"
"See here" says Pope, taking a
step SO as to command Crystals face.
MY father, who was clergyman Of
the Church of England, used to say.
the priest tells the parson, II you do
pot believe In my church you must go
10 neil. AHs my ldlHeT WOulu say tuc
parsons reply would be, If you do not
believe in my church you must 20 to
hell. For every man has a right to
his own opinion. Johnny. and If you
don't like mine. say the word. Pocket
your share" says he, pointing to the
litter of stuff, land I'll put ye aboard
the first ship we see."
You'll put us aboard?" says Crys-
tai savagely.
by -" and here Pope swore, I'D
cut your throat first, man, yea, even
as you slept, before parted with her.
She's my booty. She's my prize. She
loves me-"
He rounded on his heel and walked
away to the pile of plumber, and Crys-
tai at the rail watched him under the
shadow of his scar with his brain
fashioning a scheme whose one prim-
airy and essential feature was-and he
was not too drunk to conceive it
that he must stick to the brig.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

"Is not all that booty have been
looking at upstairs enough for your"
said she.
Enough for me. But there are
Others"
what win be your share?"
Say two thousand pounds" he an
swered, smiling at these inquiries,
which were made charming to him
by the beautiful face he looked at.
Can you make the rest satisfy the
men, so as to end this voyage and
save your lives?"
II cannot live upon the interest of
two thousand pounds" answered Pope
with sigh, land shall not make the
halter longer by extending my cruise
and enlarging my estate. But am
touched" said he in his sweetest man.
ner. that you should feel anxious
about my safety"
This was significant, and so were
her bushes: but IL Pope at this mo-
ment intended to make love, his pas
sion of round of salt. boiled beef.
In fact. the cabin dinner was ready.
Crystal was called, Grindal was shout
ed for and took charge, and the two
captains and the young lady seated
themselves
1t was plain from Crystals fac, that
he continued In bad temper Though
Pope could not but cast from time TO
time an adoring glance at Laura, he
refrained from making direct love to
her under Jonathan's nose. When they
were seated Pope said:
Miss Crystal is uneasy about you
and me, Johnny; she would have us
end the voyage before we're captured
and hanged. have told her that we
are not yet rich enough"
"She need not trouble herself with
fears of our being hanged" said Crys-
tai; depend upon II In my death
shall not disgrace those who bear my
name"
How long is this voyage going to
last?" exclaimed Laura.
"Long enough to satisfy the purpose
of It," replied Pope. Il am here to
make my fortune. have made no
fortune as yet; nothing under ten
thousand pounds will satisfy me. II
Capt. Crystal is dissatisfied let him
take his share and I'll shift him into
the first ship we signal"
my cousin goes with me-" said
Crystal.
Does she? does she?" exclaimed
Pope. Then growing sensible that his
power of self-restraint was abandon
ing him, he sprang to his feet and.
making Miss Laura one of his court
liest bows, went up the companion
steps. carrying himself with grace
which the girl thought no man had
ever surpassed.
"All the same" says Crystal gloom
lily and sullenly, "if shift, as he calls
1t, you shift with me-"
"You are not grateful, you are not
even gracious" she answered.
He said. with an oath, you are in
love with him."
On which she rose and went to her
cabin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Mails,


II was now for Pope to open the
mail bags and examine their contents.
Crystal left the bulwarks. against
which he had been leaning, and drew
close.
There were several bags OF mails.
and each was stuffed full. The con-
tents consisted of letters, newspapers.
little parcels, and the like. The let
tiers which contained nothing but writ
ing were flung overheard. One stout
envelope in the third bag that was
opened, secured by tape and green
sealing wax, was found to contain a
fat packet Of small diamonds. Some
bills of exchange were met with. Bank
notes of the value Of six hundred
pounds. Sundry small packages con.
tanned articles of jewelry.
ITO be continued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
CHAPTER xlx.-continued.


Crystal stood Up. He had finished
breakfast, and at sea. when a man
ends his meal, he departs without a
moments loss of time to relieve the
man who has relieved him, supposing
II to be his watch on deck.
"A pity you didn't sail in any other
ship than the Thetis, Laura" said he,
and with glance at Pope, that
seemed malevolent owing to the shad-
ow with which his scar dyed it, he
tridged up the short steps.
Crystal is not good tempered
man." said Pope, softly.
He is in concern about me-" an
swered Laura.
Il have served him WELL" continued
Pope, leaning back, and gazing at her
thoughtfully. He was SO poor when
fell in with him in London that, in
few days, he would not have pos
sessed shilling for a meal. Probably
his share in this voyage will already
work out at considerably over a thou
sand pounds-I include certain draft
which is sure to be honored. accept
ed all the risks. burdened myself
with a painful memory. l found him
a comfortable berth, and offered him a
share in my fortune, and how does he
repay me? He dislikes that | should
even admire you-you, madam, who
are so admirable that no man could
behold you without alteration"
Her cheeks were burning. but GER
tainly not with displeasure. And now
he exhibited great tact, for though he
was alone with her he made no at
tempt to press himself, though / will
not say that this might not have been
owing In small degree to the acct
dent of his casting his eyes up to
the skylight, through which he be-
held a number of surly, irritable, i'm
patient, pirate faces staring down at
him and the girl.
When everything had been conveyed
on deck, Pope lighted cigar and fol-
lowed the men. He found all hands
assembled.
The plumber had been heaped be-
tween the skylight and the wheel, and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
"rhis will save the Crystals from dlssraeel"

the pirates made considerable crowd
on either hand of It,
Pope, smoking cigar, walked up
to the pile of stuff, thus stationing
himself between the mobs of men. He
said:
my lads, all that we have taken so
far is here. There Is gold in those
cases. No call to count the coins. We
know to shilling by the ships papers
what the amount is"
Sitting down on one of the cases,
he pulled out a notebook and a pen
Gil, and his men watched him in ST.
lence while he made certain calcula-
lions.
II will not give you his figures; to
tell the truth do not recolleet them.
believe that he reserved one-third OF
the money for himself and brig, CIV
ing Crystal fourth of the remainder,
and the rest to the men In equal por-
lions, without regard to ratings. The
old man who told me this story was
not very clear on this head.
When Pope had called out the fig
ures aloud. standing up to do so. and
looking about him with a face of iron,
he cried out, you are satisfied.
hope?"
who's a-going to make the valua-
tion?" exclaimed pirate, impatiently.
"The capt'n-who else could?" says
Bobbin, in the crowd, adding instant
ly, always begging Of Mr.. Crystals
pardon"
Lets shove ahead, then" says
Pope.
1t was noon before the worth OF the
things had been summed up. The
mail bags had not been opened. Pope
broke on to take sights with Crystal,
and the men went below to dinner,
two remaining to sentinel the booty.
A melodious voice sounded in the
companionway, May come on
deck?"
"An instant" roared Pope. He
caught the bell and shouted. Strike
the bell eight"
Eight BELLS" echoed Crystal, and
while pirate hammered eight silvery
chimes out of the throat of little
green bell that hung close abaft the
foremost, Capt. Pope went along to
Laura Crystal.
''It is good to breathe this air after
the atmosphere of the cabin" she ex-
claimed, and 1t is dull downstairs"
Before Pope could answer, Crystal
trudged up.
Pope paused a moment to look
around the sea, and in that pause
Laura's eyes rested upon his fine face.
and Crystal noticed the look. The
square man put down his quadrant.
and he and Laura fell a-pacing the
deck, Pope descending.
The cousins walked the deck for a
title while in silence. Crystal then
hddenly said, screwing his eyes into
te extremity of their sockets SO as
Il observe the girl without turning
hi head:
What dye think Of Pope?"
Hes a very gentlemanly sailcr,"
she answered. with q slight smile.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Kinqflsher's Nest Not Wanted.

DIR. Bowdler Sharpe of the British
museum. says that for years there has
been a popular idea abroad that the
museum is in want of a kingfishers
nest and is willing to give $500 for
1t. The result is that every spring
DIR. Sharpe gets great number of
kingfishers' nests sent to him and the
consignors are greatly disappointed
when he has to return them. Another
myth is still more foolish, II is that
a well-known entomologist has paid
$1,000 for a specimen of flea. The
fact Of the matter is that from three
pence to sixpence only is the price
commanded by any out-of-the-way ex-
ample of this lively domestic insect.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

81 thought you would surely laugh
At that little joke" said the humorist.
as the editor solemnly glanced at the
manuscript.
Not me-" rejoined the man behind
he blue pencil, 81 never laugh at an
old friend"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

IF you could suggest nice inscrip-
lion for his tombstone" began the
widow.
why not Peace to His Ashes?"
suggested the marble cutter.
"Well-er-he was rather gay
person. and l don't exactly like that
word ashes"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
No Opposition.

I'm afraid" said the amateur &C
tor, ut will be necessary for me to
kiss your wife in the. last act. You
won't mind, will you?"
mot at ALL" replied the broad
minded husband. Il can stand 1t II
you can"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

"a man needn't be afraid Of light
hing so long as he can see 1t ap-
preaching" said the would-be humor.
st.
Same way with bullet" observed
ne solemn party with far-off look
n his optic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Bold HIahwaymen.

East Lynn, w. Va, special: High
Saymen are becoming so numerous
that citizens are afraid to venture from
their homes without carrying a Win
chester or revolver. Half dozen hold
ups have occurred.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Mob Revenaes Death.

jackson. Miss. special: Renewing
an old quarrel, William McAlpin NOR
tally wounded farmer named Little.
In Smith county. McAlpin was after.
ward shot to death by q mob.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
|HgJNa2aa21
|OF THE. hAY1
His Fayorite.

"What is your favorite hymn ask
ed the man who was writing an
article about captains of industry.
Man wants but little here below
'eplied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
rs that-er-an exactly appropri-
tie sentiment for promoter of COM
,inations?"
'No. don't intend to take 1t per-
'onally. 1t is intended to apply ia
he other fellows"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

THE man who tries to convince a
woman in an argument" said the sage
If Sageville, 'is fool"
But how may obtain the proof of
hat assertion" asked the very young
nan.
by asking any woman" answered
he modern Solomon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19

81 didn't know Miss Passay was In
crested in municipal matters"
"She isn't, either"
We'll, saw her pay fifty cents
yesterday for a book on the Best
Methods of Filtration"
"Yes, poor old girl, She thought It
was Filtration"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
eeainnlna of the Season.

Myer-"Yes. I understand young
Kickley's head was split in the game"
Gyer-"Ah! Sort Of football open
ng. as 1t WERE"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Graft.

"The meek shall inherit the earth
fou know"
what a cinch for the lawyersl"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-19
Rooster Dons Grey Feathers.

Benjamin Fish, Of Noank. Conn.
owns a rooster which was formerly
black, but which has lately turned
white.