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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-04-15

We are still opposed to the twenty
nine button -up-the-back shirtwaists.
Chicken stealing has been made q
felony in Missouri. The little evils
are the ones the Legislators always get
after hrst.
"God made the country and mar
made the town." but sometimes the
knocker comes along and ruins the
handiwork of both.
The civil service commission is ad-
vertising for a photographer. Any
one harboring such u person should
promptly turn him over to the su-
thorities.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-04-15

The Bodleian library at Oxford is
lust three centuries old. 1t Is the
largest university library in the
world.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
STRUCTURE

Every sufferer from structure Is IA
miIiar with the many annoying and
distressing symptoms which accom-
pany this disease. My cure for Stric-
ture Is safe. painless and permanent
and free from surgery in any form.
1t acts Immediately and directly upon
the structure. dissolving 1t completely
and dislodging all diseased tissue al
ways allays ail irritation and iniam-
nation and relieves all Instructions.
will take pleasure IN explaining the
many advan. ages my modern. adj
time methods still employed by or
binary doctors. The weakened parts
become strong and sturdy. and the
joyr and vigor of health are restored.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
BLINDNESS CURED
BY GREAT DISCOVERY
o. Louis ocuIlst Performing Wonderful Cures Of Eve At.
fectons With His New Painless Method.

While st. Louis has produced many
noted hysfcians. none have had more
brilliant career than DR.. ]. Harvey Moore.
the eminent oculist and scientist, who has
created such sensation In the scientific
world by his wonderful discovery which
cures blindness. all affections of the optic
sightedness; cataracts and other eye at
hictions. This should gain for DR.. Moore
the everlasting gratitude of st. Louisans
ana every one within reach Of him. Hs
mas been performing wonderful cures right
mere In st. Louis for a number Of years.
which nas given him more tnan national
reputation. He has had 20 years. expert
more than 90 different States. He was
appointed by both Governors Stephens and
Dockery to the position of oculist to the
the highest honor which can be conferred
upon any oculist by the great State OF
Missouri
A FEW DESPERATE CASES.
Reverend F.. n. Calvin. pastor Of ths
Louis. was almost blind with trachoma. 0.
granulated sore eyes. for 10 years. Sev.
eral of the leading. oculists of the United
States pronounced his case incura bic. Ir.
Moore cured his eyes and restored his
sight five years ago.
r. W. knight. city salesman for the
Cast Banknote and LithograDhing Com
Several Of the most prominent oculisss OK
st. Louis failed to even benefit him: pr.
Moore cured his eyes and restored his
sight In a short time. He cured the eyer
OF Nascoutah. ILL.,: Mss Jessie Whipple.
go Pine st.. st. Louis, and Miss era
Owen. sister-in-law of VIM. Seeger OF the
Columbia Brewery, st. Louis. and hun
dreds more.
DIR. Moore cures weak eyes. failing sign.
or affections of the optic nerve with tns
successfully on Senators Vest and Money.
He straiRhtens cross-eye5 with his ne"
painless method. Call or write.
DR.. ]. Harvey Moore Eye and Ear in ssa
tute. Odd Fellows Bidg..- st. LOUIS. ~ i
Office hours: a. m. to .. M SunoAs"
to Il
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
HY C. F. ACXERMAN.

New York. Dec. 5.-Senator William A.
Clark Q: Montana is a many-sided man.
Il rewor-hou.c OF numerous activities.
nix ,,e Of Fascinating antitheses-p!iable.
maytc. J.. a garland OF roses. K one
wer.d be Poetic. and. again. az firm as
rock CT the hills that have yielded him
II. ,:;; =. e2,;h.
So quiet. so reserved. so dignified that he
right l.vc besn taken for a member of
tie i1di,i ar!-. he sat at his desk In his
office at No. 10 Wall street, one day last
weei. ard looked his visitor full IN the
fec. searching him with a lightning
glance
A swift question: then. as 4 regiment
reiayes az command. the tenseness left
the features of the great organizer and l
was welcome.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
SPE CIAL DISEASES OF MEN
VARIC0C ElE

I cure Varicocele by my new orig.
inal method of treatment. which IN
free from surgery and Is safe, pain
less and permanent cure. Under nv
treatment every case of weakness and
disease quickly disappears. the etag-
nant blood is driven from the 1ila ed
veins. a healthy circulation of pure
h'"c6 to the parts affected ia estah-
Iisfled, you are strengthened In every
way and soon will possess that con.
fidence. lower and sense OF well-be!ne
which accompany good heal h and 70.
bust Wit ity. / have the very QUICK
est, safest and most reliable cure for
varicoce1e known 70 madi"aI SC epce
Normal circulation is re-esfa blIshed and
perfect strength ie restored.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

ished when the barn, loosened by the
500 feet down the steep decline on q track
Of snow and landing right side up on the
level.
1t swayed greatly In the lightning de-
post. while the timbers twisted and
ground about her. With the other hand
she clutched the milk pail, and none was
rified woman, unframed. emerged with
the bucket Of milk, leading the uninjured
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
PURCHASED PICTURES HIMSELF.


"Since that time have acquired some
beautiful treasures. and with the excep-
ton Of one instance. where / asked the
advice Of Doctor Breidius of The Hague
concerning the work of some Dutch mas
tiers. with which was then not familiar,
l have invariably purchased pictures upon
my own judgment. During my frequent
sojourns in Europe / acquired some
knowledge Of several languages, which
were helpful to me In many ways. but
claim to have acquired a thorough read
Ing. speaking and writing knowledge Of
only one foreign language, French"
Senator. will you talk about the copper
industry. its future and present condi-
tions?"
ject, / thank you. 1t Is vast subject.
will say this much: Do you know that
i;C0.0ooo pounds Of copper Is taken from
comes from Montana. / am the largest
individual owner of copper mines in the
world. produce about 100000 pounds a
year. No., ! don't think there will be
per will be scarce, but one can never tell.
There is no great amount Of copper
stored. The consumption each year about
getting ahead very much In copper. 1t is
a mineral that cannot be overlooked and
there Is more demand for 1t every day."
.s One more or question, Senator; Are you
PIatt. Depew and Stewart, your COL
leagues. who took to themselves brides
In the autumn Of their lives?'
The laugh was vibrant. resonant, whole
souled and free. It was the Senator's only
display Of hilarity. but he had by no
means failed to show the best Of humor.
py.' said he. ''Matrimony Is a very seri-
Gus matter to contemplate. cannot tell
yoIl how happy was with my beautiful
wife, who died in 1888 believe in mar
rage when one can afford the luxury. but
am not now seriously considering IT.
Then, again. am quite too young to think
Stewart are In excellent spirits-in excel
lent spirits"
Senator Clark chuckIed softly to him
self. as though the conversation on this
point was agreeable. He was still chuck
ling as he shook my hand and wished me
q hearty good day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

stomach with a lot of useless drugs and
patent medicines. Send your name and
address to Prof. F. ]. Kellogg. 2J34 Ke.-
loeg building. Battle Creek. Mich. and he
Will send you free a trial package of his
remarkable treatment that will reduce
your weight to normal. do not be afraid
of evil consequences, the treatment is per-
fectly safe, is natural and scient fic and
gives s1ch a degree of comfort as to as
tonish those who have painted and per-
xpired under the weight of excess fat. 1t
takes on the big stomach. gives the heart
freedom. enables the lungs to expand nat
Lrsily and YOU will feel a hundred times
better the first day you try this wonder
full home treatment.
Send your name and address for free
trial package, sent securely sealed In q
plain wrapper. with full directions how to
|, sc Il. books and testimonials from hun
ireds who have been cured.
Send fo:' the free trial package to-day.
h viii bsi1,i.o, the rest of your life.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

De. Moore's cure for trachoma, or gran
S u1aseI sore eyes. which Is pronounced in
~ H. ~ the medical profession. Is one
I'LL ~ sne Hresiest dtscover.es IN modern med
icine; The United States Government Of
means wi,S VII not permit persons afflicted
n.n tn1s .oisease to e.ter this country.
TMnd VINO can now read a newspaper.
1nls Is rapidly making him worldwide
Thousands are afflicted with tbfs +.rrib,.
malady and are not aware OF it II yo1Ir
syes are weak, indamed or watery or have
Sas s!t ~ ~ the corners In the morning or
PETER call on Dr.. Moore at once or write
nlm oelore your case becomes serious He
Slu examine your eyes and Eive YOU an
SS4eI opinion absolutely FREE OF
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
BARN SLID DOWN THE HILL.
Terrified Woman Held to Pail of
Milk and Saved It.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Cumberland. Mo. Dec. 6.-Mrs. William
Kiddy. at Midland, this county. yesterday
morning had a thrilling slide for life. She
was in the barn on the hillside at her
homo milking the COW. and had Just I'm
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
Why Be Fat
When There is q New Home Treat
ment That Quickly Reduces
Weight to Normal Without
Diet or Medicine and Is
Absolutely Safe?
4 TRIAL PACKAGE FREE BY MAIL.

Don't be too fat: don't pun and blow;
don't endanger your life with lot OF ex-
cess fat. and. Furthermore, don't ruin your
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

You have the reputation. Senator. Of
doing great deal Of philanthropic work
quietly. What; in your opinion, consu-
tutes philanthropist?
ment of philanthropic work. unobtrusive-
ness. to my mind. lends one OF the great
est charms to such work.
ton. that you contribute literally to edu;
cational work. VIII you state in a general
way Your method of conducting this
feature Of your business. and what line Of
the education of " hich sex?''
II answer this question by applying my
remarks 20 your previous question. But
will say. however. that do not think that
the highest result: are to be obtained by
the additional endowment Of already rich
colleges and universities. 1t is all we'll
OF ssa;e nsan the nd nas
application of, aid to enable young peo-
pie--par TIC uiarly girls without means-to
prepare Themselves for the unequal struH-
gle in life is fruitful in gratifying results"
LoNGED TO GO WEST.
The Senator. ir, speaking Of his love for
Indians. continued:
when a mere child in my native state.
Pennsylvania. was first inspired With .
love Of adventure and q desire to 60 to
the wild West by hearing my father read
the adventures of Lewis and Clark. also
n description Of the gold discoveries in
California This invested that far-on
country with halo Of romance in my
mind that I never wished to obliterate,
and I embraced the earliest opportunity
to make my way to the frontier. where
have passed over forty years Of my life.
1 love the grand old Rocky Mountains
and love my own State. Montana, having
contributed my humble efforts since its
first organization after my arrival upon
its soil to build up great Commonwealth
tion."
Senator Clark has got what is doubtless
tho most complete and richest collection
Of pictures and tapestries owned .sa BY any any
paid as high as $4,000 for a picture. sixty
four are stored in 2 gallery in Vienna
awaiting the completion Of the Fifth ave-
Clark maintains, is that artists master
piece, and has been SO proclaimed by
many art critics. The subject interests
subject. There was keen Joy on his coun-
tenance as he spoke:
II was born with the innate love Of the
beautiful in nature and In the arts. Even
In childhood I was attracted to all kinds
Of pictorial representation. and as I grew
older often gazed with delight and fas-
picturesque region Of Western Pennsyl-
vania where I was born. read books
relating to art. but had little opportunity
to inspect any paintings Of ffgh order
until my first visit to New York and Bos-
ton. in 1866. Ten years later. at the Cen |
tennial at Philadelphia, I spent many |
hours of my time In the art exhibits. In |
1889 commenced my annual visits to |
Europe. and It was there. in the great gal |
leries of England: France, Germany, Bel
gium, Spain. Italy and Holland, that |
acquired a dist nctive perception and cor |
rect notions and taste in painting, sculp- |
1t was not, however, until about sixteen |
years ago that I began to make a collec- |
ffnY,
Arizona republican., 1903-08-09
P|ET1ICOATS

One hundred sample Petticoats in black and colored Mercerized Sateen, also colored lawn, trimmed with lace, very wide. Fully worth from SITS to $2.oo. Sacrificing price
Arizona republican., 1903-08-09
Silk 

Ladies' Taffeta Silk Underskirts in fancy plaids and solid colors, with wide hemstitched ruffles and accordion pleated flounce. Some trimmed with ruching have sold for $Io.oo each. Sacrificing price
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
Cures Eczema, Itching Hum0rs, PIN
pies and Carbuncles.

B. B. b. botanic Blood Balm) is q
certain cure for eczema, itching skin,
humors scabs, scales, wstery blisters,
pimples, aching bones or joints, boils,
carbuncles, prickling pain in the skin,
old eating sores, ulcers, etc. Botanic
Blood Balm cures the worst and most
deep-seatod cases by enriching, purify
ing aud yitalizing the blood, thereby
giving q healthy blood supply to the
skin. Heals every o and gives the
rich glow o. health to the skin. Builds
up the broken down body and makes
the blood red and nourishing. Espec.
tally advised for chronic, old cases
that doctors, patent medicine and hot
springs fail TO cure. Druggists, 81,
with complete directions for home cure.
To prove b. B. Ii. cures, sample sent
tree and prepaid by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trou-
BILE aud free medical advice sent in
sealed letter. Sold in L!urens by b
F.. POscy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
EVER HAVE 1T?
Ii You Have the Statement
of this Man Will Inter-
est You.

Ever have a ''low-down" pain in the
back?
In the "small", right over the hips?
That's the home of backache.
It's caused by sick kidneys.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills euro
it.
Laurens people endorse this. Read q
case OF it.
w. NJ. S'armS, employed in the mill,
living on Factory Hill, says: Doan's
Kidney Pills are a great medicine and
did me more good Than anything else |
ever used. My back was ailing for a
good long spell, and sometimes it WAS
so bad that | was entirely laid up. /
could scarcely get my clothes on, my
back was so weak, and the kidney Sc
c~retions we're all out of shape, looked
like blood and on standing looked just
like liver. The too frequent action
was greatly annoying especially at
night when my rest was greatly dis
turbed. Among all the things | tried
nothing did me any good. / saw The adj
vertisement about Doan's Kidney Pills
and went to the Palmetto Drug Co.'s
store and got a box, They are the best
medicine | ever used and did me good
the first night | used them. Since tax
ing the pills my backache left me, the
kidney secretions are all right and do
not disturb me at all They are a good
remedy and i will give them a good
word to anyone who asks me.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's and
take no substitute.
Heavy wells and fancy white p.ques.
w U~-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
AMON OUR FRIENDS.

Miss Mary Agnes Anderson has re
turned from a visit to Glenn Springs,
Miss. Julia Irby is visiting with Mrs
Y. r.. Hughes in Virginia.
Rev. s. c. Todd arrived in tho city
last Thursday.
Mr.. r. FL. Hudgens came home from
Brevard for a few days last week.
Mrs. I. G.. Lucas and Mrs. Powell
are visiting friends in Walhalla.
Misses Fannie Couyors and Annie
Lou McBee of Greenville have hoer
visiting Mrs. Jack Parks.
Mrs. It. II. Nelson and two son:
have returned from a visit to relatives
In Knoxville.
Misses Margaret and Christine Pow
ers have returned from Greeuville and
are visiting their cousin, Misses Rea
and Elizabeth Bramlett.
Professor aud Mrs. Thomas L. Jones,
after attending the National Educa.
tional Association in Boston, are now
In New York, whore they will study
until September. The statement in
last weeks paper that they had re.
turned vas erroneous.
Capt. j. r. Little, who has for years
been conductor on the train between
'Iaurens and G%reenville, has been
transferred to a run on the main line
to Augusta.
Mr.. Sam Means, b~ook-keeper in the
Tucapau Mill Store, Spartanburg
County, visited relative S here last week,
Mr.. Means is a son Of Captain William
Means of Spartanburg and his mother
before her marriage was Miss Amelia
Young, sister of Mr.. II. FL. Young OF
this county. Mr.. Means made a fine
impression during his visit to Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
PRINCETON MASONS
WILL HAVE PICNIC.
Prominent Speakers VIII Make Adj.
drosseS-Basebali Team Ready
for Challcnges-CrOps Good.

PRINCETON, July, 1S.-The crops In
and and around Princeton are in a
ilourishing condition, especially the
corr crop.
Miss Helen Carter, who has been Wis.
itinS her brother, Mr.. j. @. Carter, in
Greenvillc for her health, was taken
dangerously ill, but her many friends
will be glad to know that she is speedily
recovering.
Mr. John Elder, who has been quite
sic, tor several weeks. is no better.
Mr.. Milton Traynham has had sew
eral cases OF fever In his family, but
they are better.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Allen are spend
ing a few days with their brothers,
Messrs. j.. HI. and B. w. Allen and
other relatives in Greenville.
Miss Claude Johnson of Abbeville
and Miss Jennie Brics OF Rock Hill
who have been visiting relatives in and
around Princeton have returned to their
homes.
Mr.. j. +. Epps of Due West and Mr..
Allen Stepp of Honea Path came over
Saturday to practice ball with the
Princeton boys.
Mrs. Florence Smith OF Anderson is
visiting her father, Mr.. j. d. Sullivan.
Mrs. j. Il. Carter of Greenville viz
tied the family of Mr.. j.. G. Carter a
few days ard was cImpauied home
by Miss Gladys Carter.
Miss Ethel Sharp AMI Mr.. w. Fl. Car
ter stood examinations at Laurens,
Friday, the 10th for Winthrop and
South Carolina Colleges.
The Princston baseball team has re-
organized aud is ready to accept any
challenges from any other teams.
A picnic will be given at Princeton,
Friday, August eth, under the auspices
OF the Princeton Lodge, A. +. NJ, No.
100. Everybody is cordially invited to
come and bring we'll filled baskets.
The following speakers have been in.
vited and have accepted to deliver adj
dresses: Hon. Geo. tombstone of New
berry, NJ. T.. Ansel and j. j. McSwain
of G%reenville and Mr.. Morroh of Alb
boville. Refreshments will be served
on tho ground and the Princeton brass
band will furnish music.
There will be a game Of ball be-
tween the Princeton team and some
visiting team in the afternoon.
Y. Y. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
Hoods J~arsdpdriLIa
JOHN WHAM HAS
BEEN BAIL.
Hearing Before Judge Dantzlcr on Last
Wednesday-$4,O00 the Amount
Fixed.

John Wham charged with the kill
ing of l.. w. Ramage, applied for bail
before Judge Dantzler last Wednesday
and 1t was granted in the sum of
$1,000. The state, represented by So
licitor Sease and o. l.. S%chumpert did
did not oppose granting the bail. The
defence, represented by Ferguson &
Featherstone and w. r. Richey, asked
that the amount be made 8 1900. but
the states suggestion of $1,000. was
adopted, the judge being convinced
that it would not Inconvenience the de-
PENDANT to give the bond Of that size.-
Mr.. Wham gave the bond and was re.
leased.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
Home from Glenn's.

DR.. j. j. Boozer was in the city last
week, returning from Glenn Springs
where he had been for o few weeks.
DR.. Boozer says that Glenn's has a
large crowd of people es usual and that
1t Is a nice crowd. He met his old
friend, Mr.. S. a. Barnett, OF Alabama,
whom he had not seen since 1851 when
they were school boys together and re-
cogn;zed him. DR.. Boozer went on to
Clinton Thursday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
Had Large DELEGATION.

The Laurens graded schools have
had probably a larger delegation from
the corps of teachers at the Knoxville
Summer School than any other one
city school System in the state. Those
who have attended the school are
Supt. b. l.. Jones. Mrs. Corinne Full.
Pr and Misses Josephine McSwain
Lillian Mile, Lillier Stevens, Maud
Inez Tillman and Helen Goggans, Z O
the 10 in the corps. Miss Meta Sulll
a and Miss Hattie Roland also at
tended the school.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-07-22
TRIBUTE TO l.. w. RAMAGE.


When death comes to the eyed and
infrm they who, through the Psalm
lists allotted span have borne the bur-
den and enjoyed the pleasures of l'fe-
it seems fitting that, ''as a shock Of
corn in It's season. they should be
gathered in the great Garner Above.
But when the useful, the faithful, the
good and true are snatched away long
before their noon.tide, we cannot un-
derstand, we can only in submission
say, Gwen so Father, for so it seemed
good in Thy sight"
Lafayette Ramage VS. an unusual
man; earnest, willing, competent,
faithful to duty and loyal to God. Left
was given to the care Of his u%ncles,
James and Robert Bell and his aunt,
Miss Sallie Bell. Their careful train
ing was repaid in later years by his
faithful attentions; when Miss Sallie
became an invalid with untiring devo.
tion and tenderness he made life happy
for her until she was called ''up high.
err" He was a man of splend d physl-
que, OF fine ability, an enterprising and
successful farmer. He loved his Bible
and its precepts were the guide OF his
life. In his death his Church loses a
liberal supporter and the poor around
their best friend.
His beautiful home is desolate and in
the hearts of the many who loved him
there is an "aching void" that none
u fill. He lived for the right and
met his seeming untimely death In an
effoot to concilia'e between parties.
"Blessed are the peace makers, for
they shall be called the children OF
God"
He Is gone. The Father who Is "tOo
wise to err and too good to willingly
siHict'' has taken him hence. Over his
new made grave in Rocky Springs
Church yard we how In deepest sor-
row, but submissive to Him who said,
What 1 do thou knowest not now; but
thou shalt know hereafter"
NEIGHBoR.