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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

As this ONCE has never been q re-
cipient OF the daily edition Of the
Calarion- Ledger, II ls not suffering on
account Of that paper being dscon-
tinued to the state press on account
Of the present high price OF printing
paper. But, since the weekly issue
which has come to Us has been dis
continued, we take II that Brother
Henry Ia carrying his economising to
the full limit, at least 80 far a. the
smaller fry papers Of the state are
concerned. II the same policy is car
ried toward other papers in the state,
1t is probably many Of them will be
compelled to suspend altogether, as
their inspiration for living WIN cease.
Brother Henry might have taken a
part Of the salary he is drawing from
the ESQ, 900 appropriation made for an
exhibit at the worlds fair and bought
a few bundles of cheap news, just any
old kind, so as not to deprive the
struggling journals Of the state from
the benefits of the Clarion Ledger IS
an exchange.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

II was q sure thing that Minister
Bowen would have his way with the
allied powers when he got to Washing
ton, where he felt safely entrenohed
and that the American people would
stand firmly by him. His victory in
bringing old England and Germany
down on the carpet and compelling
them to accept his terms in the Ven
ezuela matter, is a great achievement,
and will send Mr.. Bowen's name
laundering down the corridors Of time
on a tobogan slide.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Every great. worker brings forth his
kind. A Miss Blanch Boise, of TOpe-
ka, Kansas, last Saturday smashed in
the large glass fronts of four Of the
principal saloons of the city with an
ak, SCATTERING the glass and generally
demoralizing the fronts. Miss Boise
was a disciple of Mrs. Carrie Nation in
the capital city of Kansas, and has
been an aggressive worker in the cru
SADIE against the saloons ever since.
Nor is this her first appearance in q
public way. Not long ago she gained
some local prominence by going to
the office Of the mayor of that city
and horsewhipping that official in
most royal style, in retaliation for
something he had said about her.
She gives the excuse for her hatred Of
the saloons that liquor ruined q
brother. OF course she was arrested
for spashing the windows and placed
in jail. But she'll get out.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Women wish for long life minus old
age.
Charity generally employs a press
agent.
Often an apology is worse than the
oifense.
II pity is akin to love It must be a
poor relation.
A married man doesn't relish advice
from q bachelor.
The FIRE Of genius lie often unable to
make the pot boil.
Half-baked ideas usually result ia
mental Indigestion.
It should be all clear profit to the
man who makes filters.
Some men achieve Justice and some
have It thrust upon them.
A mar may have a weak chin and
still have a strong beard.
Why is It that a bald head is not so
greatly respected as grey hairsP
Astronomy interests a few, but gas
tronomy catches the multitude.
Until a boy lie 10 or 10 years old, he
will sleep all day unless 'ealled."
Probably the most unsatisfactory
thing on earth is compulsory love.
II is well to consider the calibre in
teaching the young idea how to shoot.
Some women who shine in society
forget to exhibit their polish at home.
When a man gets too lazy to give
advice there lie no earthly hope for.
him.
Courage is simply keeping the other
fellow from knowing that you are
afraid.
A devoted father is one who takes
car Of the children when he doesn't
have to.
II does not make any difference how
a book is bound, no one feels bound to
return It.
It's a good thing to forgive your
enemies, especially II they are bigger
than you are.
To be popular with women a man
should be made up Of equal parts OF
1attery and tact.
A good many people look upon reli-
gion merely as something identified
with Sunday clothes.
Nearly every man thinks he could
create a great commotion by threat
enlng to sell out and leave town.
It ls one good sign that a woman has
faith in her husband when her women
kin abuse her for being 80 blind"
People differ as to jokes, but here is
a rule that may be depended upon: a
joke you tell yourself is always a good
one.
A young man may be a trife sadder
but he certainly isn't any wiser when
be calls to see his best girl and finds
her out.
Holding the breath occasionally is
said to be resting. II it doesn't rest
the holder It will at least give the
others a rest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
CLEVELAND NEARLY KILLED.
Guide Tells How He Found Former
President with Loaded Gun Point
ed at HIS own Heart.

A desire to view the statue erect
ed to the memory of Roswell P. Flow
er, whom he had guided through the
wilderness and whose homespun char
acter he greatly admired, led Chick
Bruce, a well-known guide of the
Upper Raquette country, to tramp
oVer the blazed trails of the divide
between Massoweipie and Cranberry
lakes and make a journey on the
"Huckleberry" train from Benson's
Mines to this city, says a Waterfowl
IN. " report TO the st. Louis Repub-
Lie.
he spent two days viewing the
sights. In the evenings he related in
cidents Of his adventurous career as a
woodsman to the many friends he
made here during his brief stay.
"Chick" was for several years one
Of the guides who piloted Grover Cleve-
land through the Adirondacks, when
the statesman, then president, laid
aside the cares of office for diversion
with rod and gun. He relates the fol-
lowing experience with the chief mag
istrate;
One day, while hunting on Saranac
lake, "Chick'' says he placed Grove"
as he Familiarity calls the sage of Grey
court, on a small island in the lake,
and in company with another guide
put the hounds out upon a nearby
mountain, where they soon started a
fine buck. The dogs drove the game
into the lake, and with a boat "Chick"
steered the buck up to a point near
the island, where the president shot
the deer.
While SHINING the buck on the is
land shore, "Chiek" noticed the presi-
dent sitting with the muzzle Of his
double-barreled shotgun resting
against his ample breast, pointing
just above his heart. Forgetting in
the anxiety Of the moment the respect
due to the chief magistrate OF the
nation, "Chick" shouted; els that gun
loaded2" Mr.. Cleveland replied that
It was, and found both barrels at full
cock.
Chick" says that had a fatal acct
dent occurred he would undoubtedly
have been hung, as there was no n
around for a witness and he and the
president were Of opposite political
parties.
He says that he felt after that when
ever he guided "Grove," that the fate
Of the nation as well as his own de-
pended upon his vigilance, and used
to take his boy along to do the guild
ing work, while he kept his eye on
the presidential gun.
Asked If Cleveland wa a good man
to guide, "Chick" replied that 'he was
good enough, but that like everybody
else who came into the Woods he asked
q lot Of foolish questions"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

In a table given in the Oongression-
al Record of February 18th, the names
OF SO trusts in the United States are
given together with the capitalization
of each. The aggregate amount Of
the capitalization is "a, BIS, OO5, SAG, and
the smallest concern shows a capital
stack of $40, ZOO, 900. These do not
include the railroad consultations,
but are confined principally to those
combination which control the neces-
saries of life which enters into the
expenses Of the masses. Is it
any wonder that prices are showing a
steady upward tendency, especially
upon those things we must buy? And
yet it Is impossible to indulge the
hope that any protection is to be OBJ
tanned from such abuses as these great
combinations wish to impose upon the
people, because they are so firmly en-
trenched in congress by the election
to both houses of men who are inter-
ested in the earnings and stealings Of
the companies that to. attack them
means certain defeat to any measure
introduced.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

II is a great affection for a woman to
have her face dishgured by pimples or
any form Of eruptive disease. Il makes
her morbid and sensitive, and Fobs her
of social enjoyment. DishgudnQ erup-
tons are caused by impure blood, and
are entirely cured by the great blood
purifying medicine-Dr. PieTceB Golden
Medical Discovery. It removes fFom the
blood the poisonous impurities which
aus disease. It perfectly and perman-
emily cures s~crofuioas soreA ecEema,
letter, boils, pimples and other erupdve
diseases which are caused by the blood's
impurity. It increases the action Of
the blood-making glands and thus In
creases the supply of pure rich blood.
SFor about one year and q half my facs was
very badly broken OUT writes Miss Carrie
Adams, Of II6 West Main Street, Battiecreek,
Mich, 81 spent a great deal Of money with doc
tors and for different kinds Of medicine, bat re-
ceived no benefit At last I read one Of your
advertisements IN g paper, and obtained q bottle
Of Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical DiScovery. Be
fore had taken one bottle Of tn1 medicine
noticed a change, and after taking three bottles
! was entirely cured. / can well recommend
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery TO any
one similarly ahiicted.H
The sole motive for substitution Is to
permit the dealer to make the little
more profit paid by the sale of less mer-
itorous medicinea- He gains you lose.
Therefore accept no substitute for
vGOlden Medical Discovery
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, a book containing 1908 pages,
Is given away. Send II one-cent stamps
for expense Of mailing Only, for the book
in paper covers, OF 81 stamps for the vol
ume bound in cloth. Address DR.. =. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The blind staggers as a disease is
not along confined to the animals. It
enter. into the lives of members of
the human race to an alarming extent
and is especially noticeable in the
most malignant form at those seasons
Of the year when the people are
forced to select a new set of officials.
at such seasons it is not uncommon to
find many bllndly staggering around
in search Of a Office, who really have
no more chance of an election than
the bleer eyed rounder has of attain
ing e seat at the right hand side of
the throne OF grace.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The South is the coming prosperous
and rich productive section of the
United States, and from every direc-
ton capital is seeking investment
throughout this section. The trend is
perfectly natural. The advantage in
climate renders the South the most
healthful and pleasant place to reside,
and whore people want to live, there
they will soones or later build great
enterprises and cities must follow.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Some men work for a living and
others get married with the same end
in view.
Shetland am I the first girl you
ever loved7" He-"Well-er-one Of
the first"
A woman's mind Is on something
higher than dress, when she wants q
new bonnet.
When you court q girl by phone
You have to give her g ring every
time you call.
San idealist," says the Cynical
Bachelor, sis a very young man who
thinks all women r angels"
When some men hear Of a neighbor
losing his good name. they are proba-
bly, glad they have none to lose.
The Monroe Doctrine seems to be
at a terrible discount just now, and
Indianola may be somewhat RESPONSE
bic for it.
When a man Is called to the tele-
phone BY q woman's voice, he is meek
II be explains, and under suspicion II
he doesn't.
When q girl has a chatting dish, her
father is the last man OF her ~acquaint-
ance who gets to taste the cooking
she does In It.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The fast set doesn't always get
there first.
The more children a woman has the
fewer fads she Is likely to have.
Some people only put on their best
manners With their best clothes.
The fellow who is perfectly satisfied
with himself is not always perfect.
The man who knows it all hasn't
sense enough to keep It to himself.
Man is born with a character, but
he has to make his W reputation.
Give advice to others IL you will, but
take an occasional dose Of it yourself.
Don't prolong a quarrel. Make one
hard fight and then quit-wln or
lose.
A man may have a large following
simply because he doesn't pay bis
bills.
When a man gets bald he realizes
that there lie plenty of room at the
top.
Many a man works overtime In try
ing to convince himself that he Is hon
est.
No mar should ~undervalue himself,
especially when he lie sUing for dam
ages,
The mar that is in love with himself
imagines that all the world loves a
lover.
People who have had both, say q
wedding in the house Is worse than a
death.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Mississippi has a quarter of a mill
lion men available for amy service
This is said to be more than that OF
the states Of Alabama and Louisiana
combined. But why should we think
about hghting2 War is cruel and in
humane, and yet the United States
stands in a position today where it is
well that it is go strong in subjects
available for resistance. We are q
great nation, and must in time dictate
the policies Of the world, which diota-
tion win probably not be accepted
peaceably at FIRST. When it is not
accepted, we may be called upon to
demonstrate, which we can readily
do to a queens taste or to the taste of
any one for that matter.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

A numbero Of Mississippi newspapers
are advocating a fight for laws now
before congress demanding pure food.
It ia q puzzle to understand what value
such a law would be to the people OF
this vast section where there is so
little regard for the purity and clean
illness OF the things which go upon the
table. Under the present system, by
which al The housewives are practice
ally enalaved and held in bondage BY
q lot Of incompetent cooks, nine tenths
Of whom do not a r what sort of a
mess they dish up for the table, it can
make little difference whether the
raw materials are pure or a~dulterated.
n many instances the finest of sup
plies are 60 mutilated in their prepa-
ton &c to lose all semblance of what
might be made from them.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

One Of the most embarrassing things
about human life is that many who
find the right road, head in the wrong
direction. Have you ever taken the
pains to check yourself up on this
proposition7 Ever stopped to think
that when you are striving to do good,
you often do next to an irreparable
injury?
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the c%onsumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
OF their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT q BOVINE. Chemists,
4Oo-4i5 Pearl Street New York.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Few fair minded mem believe that
Jim Tillman, the slayer Of Gonzeles,
should be admitted to bail, but he win
be all the same. South Carolina lacks
a good deal Of being all right.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The question of taxation will never
be equitably adjusted until those of US
who pay taxes on what we own can
realize that those who have the pleas
ure of clipping the coupons from our
Indebtedness are compelled to pay a
fair proportion of the burdens of gov
.-aw.@-k
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

If you will notice it is not the "get-
rich quick" mar who leaves an estate
for his children to quarrel over or en-
joy, when he passes off the stage Of
action, but the man who attends to
business and is satisfied with a fair
compensation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

A quick temper far more than i'm
morally is responsible for the larger
portion Of domestic infelicity found In
the homes Of this day and age. Hap
by lie the yerson who learns to control
his own temper.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
VERY LOW RATES.
To Mobile and New orleans, Via The
Southern Railway, Account
Mardl 6ras.

Account Mardi Gras Carnival, the
Southern Railway will sell round trip
excursion tickets to Mobile and New
Orleans, at rate Of one fare. Tickets
on sale February 18th to 23rd inclus-
i've, and for trains arriving Mobile
morning of February Oath. Final lin
il February 28th 1908, except that by
deposit of ticket with joint agent and
upon payment Of fee of fifty cents,
extension Of final limit may be OBJ
tanned to March 14th, 1908.
For detailed information see near
est ticket agent or address,
II. F. LATIMER, T. P. A.
]. O. LUsK, ID. p. A.
Birmingham Ala.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

All the maneuvers of the time serv-
ers at Washington cannot change the
status of Mississippi from being an
ideal white mans state, and there are
about nine other Southern states lined
up in the same role.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The editor of the Saltillo Citizen,
realizing that he is in position to do a
little good and much harm, declares
that be never shirks his duty. In
which directionP
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Under the head OF announcements
in this issue win be found the name OF
Hon. L. P. Haley, of this city, who is
a candidate for State Senator from
this districts. Mr.. Haley Is one Of the
aggressive young men of Mississippi,
and lie so recognized throughout the
state. AS a lawyer he has demon
trated his ability to compete with
the older and ablest members OF the
bar in this section of the state, aad
enjoys a practice Of which any attor-
ney might we'll feel pround. Four
years ago he was elected to the lower
house OF the Legislature from this
county, and no one who supported
him has had any reason to re-
greet It. He was recognized immedi-
ately upon taking bis seat as n of
the earnest, capable and hard working
members of the house, and his assign
ment as q member Of the Judiciary
committee was q recognition seldom
accorded to any young member. His
work on the committee soon Won for
him the highest confidence Of the en-.
tire membership, and signalized the
advent among the lawmakers Of the
state of a rising young legislator.
The day is at hand In Mississippi for
the recognition of such active and
progressive young men az L. P. Haley
has shown himself to be. The people
of this district will make no mistake
in promoting Mr.. Haley from the
house to the senate this fall.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Cover the bills Of Mississippi with
cattle, the valleys with corn with
cotton for a surplus crop and agricul-
tural independence will come to stay.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The gentleman who advertised that
he wanted good men and wanted
them bad, must have got mixed on
his desire.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
Mardf 6ras. New orleans and Mobile
February 1924, 1908.

Very low rates via the Mobile and
Ohio railroad Ticket on sale February
18th. to 28rd., inclusive, also for trains
arriving at destination by noon Febru-
airy oath Return limit February 26th.,
with privilege of extension to March
14th., 1908. For full particulars apply
to any Mobile and Ohio representatives
or John NJ. Beall, A. G. P. A., st.
Louis, Missouri.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Some people often puzzle them
selves IN the effort 10 figure out
whether a walking booze joint a be
called a blind tiger.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

An idle brain is the DEVILS scheme
factory.
Does 1t take a musical crank to play
q hand organ.
Few of us waste much energy in
praising others.
No man is so wise that he can't
learn from a fool.
Love is blind, especially the brand
known as self-love.
In the matter Of advice It is well to
shake before taking.
Weak minded people sometimes are
the most headstrong.
In Boston a rubber factory is called
an inquisitive plant.
The oftener Cupid hits the mark the
more Mrs. he makes.
The long-winded preacher never
strikes for shorter hours.
All men may be born equal, but they
don't stay that way long.
The success Of one man is sometimes
due to the failure of many.
No self-respecting baby aver indul-
ges in so-called baby talk.
Don't waste your time. You win
need it all before you die.
An intellectual feast depends large
ly upon the mental digestion.
Giving the devil his due proves that
there is always the devil to pay.
But few men exhibit their bravery
until after the danger is past.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Every day the political atmosphere
In Mississippi eem to thicb en-. II
win clear up in August.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

The salaries Of teachers n Italian
public schools is ct most $500 q year,
after Is years. service. University
professors get from $3.50 to $1,000.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
EsTABLIsHED 1872.

oKo1oNA, Miss, FEB. IS, 1908.