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Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

An Iowa woman recently died at
the age of 116 years. Il is probable
that she spent many Of her earlier
years worrying about what would be-
come Of her children, and perhaps
occasionally had misgivings as to how
the old man when he returned ct q
late hour In the night time would be
able to find the key hole In the front
door, but later on these things! were
forgotten, and she settled down to
reflect on the beauties Of nature rath-
or than to worry over the unnatural
The manner in which many Of Us are
forced to make paper sack hustle for
something to eat does not suggest
that there would be much pleasure in
continuing the struggle beyond the
century mark.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

After all there is more pride to be
taken in the reflection that a section
Of country has the highest type Of
manhood and womauhood on the face
OF the globe than to cit back behind
millions of treasure and realize that the
human race has been dwarfed and
shriveled up in It's accumulation. The
man who eats corn bread and salt
pork and lies down at night at peace
with himself and the entire world,
and never wakes or turns over till the
ROSTERS crow awakens him ID the
morning, is by far more happy and
content than can be the individual
who lies awake at night in the fear
that some one is breaking through his
strong box door or that some securi-
ties hidden therein may be wiped off
the map by the speculations Of the
next day.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22


Written for THE MEssENGER by Lula Davis.
The story OF Major Vardaman's
kindness and aid to an old and decrep.
it negro, which is going the rounds Of
the press, brings to mind another Incl.
dent in which the sympathy and gen.
erosity Of this big hearted gentleman
are revealed. The story was told the
writer by a lady in q neighboring
town, who witnessed the incident,
which deserves to be written down as
one Of the golden deeds that CLEAN
like an oasis in the desert waste of
life.
One day, some years ago, before the
brilliant editor of the Greenwood
Commonwealth ever had any aspira-
tions for the governors chair, while
sitting with his wife in the waiting
room of depot in Greenwood, was
attracted by motley crowd that had
gathered on the outside. He asked
some one what 1t was that had attract
cd the attention of the crowd, and
was informed that it was q woman
beggar. Then Major Vardaman arose
from his seat, and walking out to
where the crowd had gathered, found
two sad and miserable looking crea-
tures-a woman and her little daugh-
ter, in rags, pinohed with hunger, and
weary from q long tramp. Raising
his hat he took the woman by the
hand, saying to her, "Madam, what
can do for your" She burst into
tears, and told him that he was the
iirst man who had spoken a kind
word to her during the day, and then
told him her story. She had lost her
husband, and was trying to get back
to her old home at Jackson. Major
Vardaman went back to the waiting
room and told Mrs. Vardaman about
the condition OF the woman and child.
He then bought them tickets to Jack
son and gave the woman some money.
Mrs. Vardaman opened 8 package Of
dainty edibles that che was carrying
to some one, and gave part Of them
to the unfortunates. Then seeing the
woman wipe the tears from her eyes
on her sleeve, she offered her a nice
embroidered handkerchief, but the
woman said: s'You keep that; It is
too nice for me. 4" "No it is not" said
Vardaman, and the grateful creature
took It.
It issuch deeds as these, amid the
strife and clamor Of cold and sordid
age, that lift up humanity, and bios
som out into the infinite beauties that
love and grace have added to our
lives. They show that hearts of gold
stin beat amid the shadows Of lost
and fallen world. The able and elo-
quent Mississippian may succeed, as
he deserves to, in winning the highest
honor within the gift Of the people Of
our great state, but in the light Of
such deeds as these, the laurels Of
victory grow pale, and all that Col
conda's gold or India's mines can buy
sinks into insigniHcance.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
The INVALIDs' HOTEL.
The IdsaI MOdsEO HospItaI.

It is generally the case that when
some great modern Improvement of
old methods of business is put forward,
the world says, elbow simplel Why
didn't somebody think of It before?"
When you read of an "Invalids'
Hotel" as the modern hospital ideal,
the thought ct once comes, "What q
great improvement. Why didn't
somebody think Of it before"
The Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Of Buffalo, N. Y, the unique
model Of medical and surgical pro-
gress, owes its existence to its found
or, DR.. r. V. Pierce, and the rare COM
bination OF business acumen and pro-
'fessional ability which be possesses IN
a marked degree.
Most people dread the thought Of
the ordinary hospital, however beneh-
cent the institution may be. In the
popular mind the hospital is next to
q prison; q place where identity is
lost, and q man or woman becomes
merely g "case" for the experiments
of doctors or surgeons. With his ex-
perience the thought occurred to DR..
Pierce, why not put the hospital on
hotel basis2 Why not let the patient
preserve his individuality and identi-
ty, aud lead an existence as indepen-
dent and free as the condition Of
invalidism will allowP Aud so was
born and built the "Invalids' Hotel, ("
whose walters are white -clothed men
and white-capped women nurses.
Here are no great dreary wards, echo
ing with the moaning of the sick, but
seperate rooms, as in an ordinary
hotel service, the servants being
skilled physicians and nurses.
The InValids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute Is provided with every
modern appliance for the electrical or
mechanical treatment Of disease.
Nearly g score of physicians (each
man a specialist in his Department.
are in constant attendance on the in
mates. Everything that can conduce
to comfort and home likeness is pro-
vided by DR.. Pierce for his guests, and
the sights and sounds and smells OF
the public hospital are entirely avoid
Cd.
Undoubtedly DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, of B1ffa-
10, N. Y, is the ideal modern hospital.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

The W. F. Tucker Chapter, U. d.
c., gave a dinner and supper court
day, for the benefit Of the old veter-
ans, who are soon to be domiciled at
Beauvoir. The goodly sum of $685.
was realized, which will assist In max
ing comfortable years OF at least one
brave soldier of the Confederate gray.
To those who so willingly and gener-
this undertaking, the President Of
the Chapter, Mrs. Jennie TucFer
Buchanan, and all her assistant work
ers return their deepest gratitude and
sincerest thanks.
The last issue Of the st. Louis Mir.
ror contained on its back page the
most handsome souvenir of the Con-
federate reunion at New Orleans
that the artist of today could conceive,
IN the shape of q most beautiful por-
trait production of prominent charac-
ters connected with the Confederacy.
It was Ia the shape of an advertise
ment for the Mobile & Ohio railroad,
and q copy of the Mirror will be
mailed to all who write for It, by
John M. Beall, Assistant General
Passenger agent of the road, whose
address is st. Louis. Write for one
and tell him that we told you.
This office is under lasting obliga-
tions TO the Southern Engine and
Boiler Works, Of Jackson, Tenn, for
handsome, up-to- date, large colored
map Of Mississippi. OF course Il car
rieS the advertisement Of this pOpu-
lar manufacturing plant, but we don't
mind that, and take much pleasure in
displaying It upon the walls Of this
great moral and religious journal
without any fear that anybody win be
injured by knowing more of the things
it has for sale. The Southern Engine
and Boiler Works are among the
strongest and most meritOrious manu-
featuring enterprises Of the South.
Miss Lenore Davis and Master Allen
Dean entertained last Wednesday af-
ternoon with a joint birthday party.
A number OF little friends were pres
ent, some fifty or more, and entered
with gay hearts and spirits into the
several amusements prepared for
their pastime. After q delightful
hour or two of games, the happy little
ones were served by Mrs. Dean and
Mrs. Davis, with various kinds Of
tempting cake and cream, which we're
enjoyed to the utmost. At g late
hour the little folks bade their good
byes, all happy and bright, and their
little hearts Overfiowing with pleas
ure.
Mr.. Dunklin Sullivan, q jovial de-
scendant OF Erin, who is known to
every one in Okolona, as he has
lived on a farm just south Of the city
since before the war, left Monday
evening for Port, Oklahoma, where
he goes to join his son who has been
in that country several years and likes
It. Father Sullivan will be missed
from this section, for his face is as
familiar as the morning sun, and gem
orally as bright and cordial. He, how
ever leaves his lmmovable mark, in
the personnel of several children and
grandchildren who are permanent
residents of ChickasaW county. Be-
fore taking his departure he called to
have bis old reliable home paper
properly fixed on the mailing list, so
that he could keep up with those old
friends he leaves behind him on going
out west to grow up with the ooun-
try. May he live q thousand years
and never have q sick day, is the wish
of all.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
FoR SHRRIFF.

We are authorized to announce JOHN w.
HILL. OF Houston, as q candidate for Sherin
OF Chickasaw county. subject to the Demo
cratic primary election.
We are authorized 70 announce the name Of
II. S. CLOPTON as q candidate for Sheriff of
Chickasaw county, subject 70 the action OF
the Democratic Primary,
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
FoR CHANCERY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce the name OF
z ]. HALL OF Houston, as a candidate for
reelection TO the once OF Chancery Clerk OF
chickasaw county, subject the action OF the
Democratic Primary Election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
Il. W. HAMILTON as a candidate for Chan
cery Clerk OF Chlckasaw county, subject 70
the decision OF the Democratic Primary.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
FoR COUNTY TREAsURER.

We are authorized to announce the name OF
Il. N, ABBOTT, OF OkolOna, as q candidate
for County Treasurer, subject to the decision
OF the Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name OF
JACK +. THOMPSON, of Houston, as q can
didate for County Treasurer, subject TO the
decision OF the Democratic primary election.
We are authorized TO announce the name of
GEORGE /. BLAIR OF Houston, as can
didate for County Treasurer, subject TO the
decision of the Democratic primary election.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
ODD Fellows, CeIebratIon.

Columbus, Miss, April 20, 1908. For
the above occasion Mobile & Ohio
agents, from Tupelo to Macon and
Starkville, and Aberdeen to Gordo,
Ala, will sell tickets at rate Of one
and one-third fare plus twenty Eve
cents for the round trip.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
Mississippi Teachers' Association

Vicksburg, April 80, May End. For
the above occasion the Mobile and
Ohio agents in Mississippi will sell
tickets at rate of one fare plus twen-
ty-five cents for the round trip. Ask
agents for particulars.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

Many q man owns q house coat who
doesn't own q house.
Absence makes the heart grow
fonder Of bill collector.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

A woman's no is often cOntradieted
by her eye.
The hen is inclined to brood over
her family affairs.
A pretty woman is generally taken
at her face value.
A ono account man is one who has
no balance In bank.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

Janveau, HOTEL
best Canadian families Canada recent letter The
hA Medicine Co.. Of Columbus, Ohio, she says,
"Last spring blood seemed coGgRd Digestion
hesd sched and felt aRgud and tired aft the time My PhSan
prescribed for but friend advised try Psruna tried
md pleased to that found wonderful cleanser and
er Of the In three weeks like
petite had increased felt bGoYan light and happy and without
Bche or pain . PerHns Is reliable family medicine"
Ada Britain, sein not derive and salts
"Af wonderful Peruna I-y
three months had relief. II
bilious, had faintng spells, but QraHs.
President
-Adi The Hartman sanitauE, Columbia o.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

The individuals who always speak
good of their neighbors have easy
sailing because they are never called
upon to prove what they say, while
those who say bad things Of others
often and themselves against 3 brick
wall.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
FoR SUPERVISOR.

We are authorized to announce the name OF
]. w. H. BASKIN, OF Houllza, as q candidate
for Supervisor of the second district, subject
20 the decision Of the Democratic primary.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
Half Rates to Atlanta.

Account National Conference of
Charities and Corrections meeting,
Atlanta, Ca, May 6-13, 1903, Mobile &
Ohio agents viii sell tickets at rate of
one fare for the round trip. Ask
agents for particulars.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

A navy officer who claims to have
made 100000 writing poetry, win
doubtless invoke the enmity Of Mr..
Kipling and others.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
oKOIONA, MISS, APRIL p, 1908.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Rates for announcements undrr tiis head are ~
same % 0Hs and al: For Beat C1ioe, s.; for
a County ofce, $40; for a Districf Qficei SIS !
FOR a state once, S25. Cash iH Gdrdncs
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
Louisiana purchase Exposition Dedlea
tIon Exercises.

st. Louis, April 3O-May 2, 1908. For
the above occasion Mobile g. Ohio
agents will sell tickets at rate of one
fare for the round trip. Dedication
address will be by President Roose-
welt. Also addresses by Ex- President
Cleveland and other famous states
men. Members of Cabinet, Supreme
Court, Diplomatic Corps, Admiral Of
the Navy, Lieutenant General of the
Army and other dignitaries will par
ticipate in the ceremonies. There viii
also be the grandest Military Parade
and display of fireworks ever Wit
messed. Ask your home agent for
rates and particulars, or write Jno. NJ.
Beall, A. G. P. A., st. Louis.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22

Avery good line on the estimate of
how far q man can be trusted may be
obtained by fully acquainting your
self with his habits.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
FoR p1srRIcr ArroRNEH.

We are authorized to announce the name OF
GEORGE T. MITCHELL, OF PontatOc, as a
as a candidate for District Attorney subject
20 the Democratic primary election.
Okolona messenger., 1903-04-22
I'm srArE sENAToR

We are authorized TO announce the name OF
J.. p HALEY as a candidate for State Sena-
tor from this, the S1st District, subject 70 the
action Of the Democrat primary election.
For REPRESENTATIVE
We are authorized TO announce the name OF
ID 7. PRICE OF Okolona, as q candidate for
Representative from Chickasaw county, sub
1ectt to the decision OF the Democratic primary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
ENTERING THE CAPITOL.
Strangers Are Easily Distinguished by tine Way They Ascend
 the steps.

When you see 8 man or woman climbing the steps to the west front of the capitol you may bet he or she is stranger in Washington" said an old attache of the national capitol build ing, according to the Washington Star. ''Ninety-nine out of 100 persons who enter the capitol from the west are persons who are paying their first visit to the building; depend upon it. After they are here awhile they will make the pilgrimage by car and land them selves around on the east side, and thus escape climbing so many steps Strang- CTS invariably think the west side of the capitol is the front.
 7 "At the last session of congress no- ticed one day man enter the corridor lpufang and blowing and trying to catch his breath. When he cooled off suf- 'fcientlyftol talk corherentIy he gasped: "'Will you direct me to the house of Tepresentatives?'
 <. ''I did so, and he passed on. The next day saw him enter from the east side with a western congressman. The fel- low was perfectly passive, and seemed pleased that he had found the easiest way of getting to the capitol. It was evident that the trip to the capitol had been made In street car which landed him on the hill, and that the congress man had put him on.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
NEWS IN 1915 AND NOW.
Whe Battle of Waterloo Was Not Heard Of Till Six Weeks After
 lit Was Fought.

Leopold de Rothschild, at a dinner of the Newspaper Press fund, drew an interesting contrast between the meth- ods used for transmitting news in 1915 and now. His own firm claims to have been the first to announce the victory of Waterloo in England, says Country Life.
 By the by, there is tradition at somersby, where Tennyson was born and lived, that they did not hear of the battle of Waterloo there till six weeks after it was fought.
 MT. Leopold de Rothschild, however, said that his grandfather, who was the owner of some ships, gave his captains direct orders that wherever they went they were always to bring him the lat est newspapers, and in this way there came into his hands a Dutch paper which contained the intelligence in one line, Great victory of the English at Amsterdam"
 His grandfather took the news to Lord Liverpool, but was secuted be- cause the intelligence had arrived on She previous day that the English troops had been beaten.
 If there is a Waterloo fought in the future, we wonder how the first intel ligence will reach London. Will 1t be by what we have come to regard as the somewhat prosaic cablegram? Will it be by telephone? Or shall we have 1t in marqonigram? Perhaps there may be an invention before then that will render all these obsolete.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
OLD BEAUx ARE DELIGHTED.
0ne Woman Who Has Not ReIesated Thedr Virtues to the Mu@ty
 G@rRef.

As a rule when & woman gets mar ried she tries to pluck from her re- lmembrance all thoughts of those who once paid court to her. Yet she can have . kindly feeling for them with out in the slightest degree being un- true to the man who finally won her, says the Chicago Chronicle.
 ''I love my old beaux," said the wo- man who is bound to be cheerful '-They comfort me and make me for get unpleasantnesses. An old beau is very nice if he's at all presentable. My husband says hateful things to the effect that I'm ruinous1Y extravagant, always wanting things, and he inti- mates that only an angel of his magni- tude could manage to get along with me at all. Not so my old beaux. They say he's the lucldest of men and inti- mate that they would have been bet ter men had Providence been thus kind to them. Even the married ones aren't go bad. When their wives sue for di- vorce or their babies get the measles they look volumes which seem to say that all would have been olMerent had not an undeserving one borne off the prize. These unx olicited testim onials Are as stimulating to me as old wine. Ut isn't the slightest use to repeat them to my husband, however. He simply reminds me that women are so easy that they're tiresome and that those 'nincompoops' don't have to pay the bills"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

dere was a drunken man attached to de other end of de watch chain. It struck me to communicate wid de un- fortunate, an arter fixin' my thoughts on him said
 ' 'Brudder Johnson, how am yo' feel in jest now?
 Tt was 10 o'clock at night, an I reckon he was asleep, but not ober a minute had passed when he replied:
 None ob yo'r dratted biZness.'
 E'In de past two weeks I has made other xperiments-exper dat would have made de chills go up yo'r backs six months ago. has sent mes- sages to Chicago, St. Louis, New Or leans an Boston. has communi- cated with Siberia an Africa. has got my old woman so skeered of me dat she dasn't spend cent fur stick of gum widout tellin' me, an my old dog sits up on end an howls dismal ly ebery time look him in de eye.
 '1 shall keep right on until telepathy is as plain to de human race as te1eph- ony, an if I am de fust to solve it's mysteries it will be my pride an yo'r satisfaction dat it was accomplished by cuPd man an one of de down trodden race.
 "In conclusion, let me say dat am now receivin' telepathic message from de old woman axin' me to bring home oatmeal fur breakfast, an in re- ply shall tell her dat de groceries am all shet up, an she must stir up some four an have pancakes"
 M. QUAD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
CAPTURED THE WRONG LION.
CompIimspt Intended for Noted Lec- turer Falls to the Head
 Walter.

The career of social lion hunter is liable to be attended with an occa- sional disappointment, even though on the whole successful. Burton Holmes, On some of his tours as g lecturer, has been considerably honized, and hetells This story of a compliment which he missed, but which was enjoyed by an other, says the New York Times. He Tas featuring in an eastern city, and a reception was given in his honor at the principal hotel of the place.
 Among those who attended this re- ception was a woman prominent social ly, who has established a sort of salon" and received her friends Sum day afternoons, trying to provide a lion" or two for each occasion.
 Burton Holmes. was so fortunate as not to be presented to the fair lion hunter, but she presented herself to the man she had stalked for her game, and urged upon him her invitation for the Sunday afternoon. very mod rsfly attempted to decline it. His ex- cuses were not accepted, and the vic tim consented to appear. Extra ar arrangements were made for this occa- sion, and the fact that MT. Holmes was Ito be there was heralded abroad. On the day all the youth and beauty of the place gathered together awaiting the advent of g somewhat tardy lion. who was received with every mark of con- sideration, and appeared to be em- 3barrassed thereby. The head waiter had been mistaken for the eminent lec- turer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30


 communicated to me de fact dat po- nceman was hangin' around de gate to interview me. Again as I was goin' up an alley wid a basket on my arm to look fur coal she warned me dat de fust shed I should come to on my right had man am shotgun in it. could cite yo' numerous other incl dents, but dose I have menshuned will suffice.
 "Havin' got at de key of telepathy, purceeded to enlarge operashuns. Yo' all remember Uncle Reube Jackson, who used to be member of dis club, but moved to New Jersey three years ago. Happenin' to think of him one night, l kept my mind on him fur three or 9o' minits an den said in a whisper:
 "'Uncle Reube, -yo' went away owin' me $8 an' I want it.
 'Brudder Gardner, yo' am a pesky old liar,' was de answer almost befo' I could draw my breath.
 Two years ago Brudder Artichoke Johnson of dis club had de misfortune to find gold watch in de middle of de road. He was arrested an tried an sent to Sing Sing fur seben years. I halleye- .deZ. somehoK-- aada4.. .naa4 sdaA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

MEMS FINE FRENCH BALBRIG~ GAN SHIRTS Regular $1.OO quality, in sizes 84, 40, 42 and A only,
 Reduced to 39c a garment. 25c MEMS INITIAL FOUR-IN- HAND TIES,
 Reduced to 16c each. soc MEMS FANCY HALF-HOSE, Reduced to half price, 25c a pair 25c WoMEN'S OPENWORK LACE HOSE,
 Reduced to 1oc a pair. 2Sc WoMEN,s SWISS RIBBED VESTS,
 Reduced to 17c each 25c WOMENs LACE GLOVES, in black, white and grey,
 Reduced to 1sc pair. 25c woMEN's EMBROIDERED TURNOVER COLLARS,
 Reduced to 19c each. 25c WoMN's PEARL SHIRT WAIST SETS,
 Reduced to 19c a set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

25c PERFUMES, "Crab Apple and Jockey Olub' odors,
 Reduced to 19c an ounce. 25c LEATHER AND SILK BELTS,
 Reduced to 17c each. $1.o0 WoMEN's CHEvIoT AND MADRAS WAISTS, }a
 Reduced to 79c each. 39c WHTTE WASH SILK, war ranted to wash perfectly,
 Reduced to 25c yard. 49c ALL WOOL wHTTE ALBA TROSS, 36 inches wide,
 Reduced to 29c yard. Sc WHITE INDIA LAWN,
 Reduced to 41ac d yard. 25c SILK WASH CLOTHS,
 Reduced to 10c each. 25c SILK GINGHANIS,
 Reduced to He a yard.