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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

stead Of the Russian battleshp being sunk by aeci
dentally touching mine planted by the Russians,
it was blown up as matter OF fact By mine plant.
ed by the Japanese at the entrance Of the harbor,
and that the Russian ships we're tolled out OF the
port ON purpose to get them to run over these mines
planted by the Japs. Now, il that is true, accord.
ing to the standard Of the world. It alters the sit
nation again. The Japs had right TO plant these
mines at the entrance Of the port and tOle the Rus
could. That would not be an accident; that would
be glorious war.
We own up that We are cloaded on this PROPOSE
ti0n. As we understand it, the purpose Of war is
to kill OF cripple or destroy the enemy so be viii
not be able to fight any more. One Of the things
wanted by both Japan and Russia is to wipe out the
0pposition II it Is true that the Russian batteship
was blown up accidentally while it vas going out
for the purpose Of sinking Japanese ship, that was
one Of the fortunes OF var and for the life 0 rs we
can not see why it should call for any more sym
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

We see SO many who seem to want to do Just
enough to hold their position. We like to see a
clerk who will greet customer with pleasant
countenance and appear willing and anxious to show
bis goods, whether the customer buys or not PeO
pie vii 20 out Of their way TO trade with such
clerk. No merchant ever lost anything By securing
the services Of polite, obliging clerks and other en-
plOyes. And no clerk ever lost anything by accom-
modating and pleasing his customers. The employe
who does only what he IS required to do, and no
more, need cast no envious gances at the top round
Of the ladder, for he'll never get there.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

It is not unlikely the RussOJapanese war will af-
ford results Of such nature as to cause variation
from the present naval programme mapped out by
the leading powers Of the world. Heretofore the
torpedo boats value has been largely theoretical and
while it appears in al modern navies the batteshIp
has been reckOned the real reliance. Events il th3
East have shown that one little torpedo boat Is
sometimes 9 match for q great battleship, aud as
torpedo boats cost only few hundred thousand dol
lars and battleships seven or eight millions tna
nations may we'll pause before entrustiug too nn'h
to q single vessel. The United States navy is
creasing very rapidly in strength as naval stfen.h
has heretofore been reck0ned by naval exnr IA
fighting efficiency it is the third navy il fse
The naval officers are progressive and sltr aa ,..
certainly ought to be able to perceive 5 qoes "a
English German French experts the nee.~stv
for deviahng from the present system o 0nvg d
ing. II the torpedo boat has q value ata ...
uow be assured that such is the case 1 {
lighting it involves would appeal to TIE Arierfsa
spirit. No navy has so dashing and eanr,g-ois a
personnel as this country
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

President Roosevelt has made another move in
the summers campaign. He has directed that the
elipse south Of the White House. known as the
''whte lot be opened to the Of baseball play
ers for the whole summer. The idea was suggested
to him by Colonel SymOns, and the president at
once agreed most heartily to the proposition. He
realized that there are too few places in Washington
where baseball may be played, and that this spot
could be put to no better use during the summer.
Many years ago. before the ''Whte lOt' WAS grassed
and improved into park, the ''whte lOt'' was the
popular background Of the city. It was here that
the famous George Wright made bis great reputation
on the Nationals General Gillispie, chief Of engin'
GERS, and Colonel symOns, superintendent of public
grounds, have decided to lay out three diamonds
on the lot and to provide suitable Accommodations
for the public. The grounds will be offered to any
and all reputable local teams, and the Washington
Church League which embraces fourteen mines,
viii play its summer games there.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27
OKOLONA, MISS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 1904

pathy than il the ship had actually gone out in
to fight with the Japanese squadron and been
sunk by the Japanese guns. The mine, il it was
laid by the Russians, laid for the purpose Of
destroying the Japanese ships il they attempted to
enter the harbOr aud the places where the mines
sunk carefully kept secret so that the jap
anese ships would not know where to sail to keep
clear OF them.
On the other hand. il this mine was mine laid
by The Japanese as they claitn it was laid for the
purpose OF blowing up the Russian ships il they
should attempt TO come out of The port, and il the
Russian ship ran into one Of these mines it an
accident so far as the Russian ship was concerned
War is hell; there is DO sort OF question about
that, but we fail to see why the destruction Of
a Russian warship, blown up by a submerged
mine, no matter whether that mine was laid by the
Russians or by the japanese, calls for any more
sympathy than would the sinking of the same ship
in sea fight. 1t didn't hurt the poor Russian
devils any 60 die that way than it would to go
down in ship sunk by the guns Of the enemy.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

III ID
zsg kIL> the Chicago Normal schools, in an
-6fASTF-T address before theChicago Woman's
<sS=A~cC Club, champiOned the cause OF poor
Zzsz2-sS,/ spelling in striking and eppigram-
matte phrase. He said that culture and good spell
ing seldom 60 hand in hand. The more highly ed
ucaed person is, the less be cares about spelling
and when the press declared that high school pupils
we're atrocious spoilers it paid them 'the highest
compliment" The Chicago Phlistine regards the
perfect speller as a scholastic fop:
''YOu should spell we'll, bat not too well A
person should write well, but not too we'll. When
see person who writes too we'll an suspicious
of him. 1t is the same with dress. When dressing
we'll and cOmbing well become an end instead Of a
means the result is dude"
We Imagine that this intrepid defense OF eccentric
spelling will be rapturOusly applauded by the very
large class Of estimabIe people who have struggled
in vain with the mysteries Of the dictionaries. It
will crafty the stupid and the lazy to be informed
by one who knows that ignorance Of the spelling
book is badge Of culture; that the unfortunate per-
son who spells "tOO wep' is a rather Insignificant
and contemplate fellow to be classified With iops
and dudes and other vain and empty things.
Some learned Indifferent spoilers, but it is
commonly agreed that it is not we'll to initiate the
weaknesses, imperfectOns and folles OF the great.
Mr.. Webster was always owing money but Mr..
Webster's habits do not Justify running in to debt.
Certain emminent statesmen too much addicted
to the bottle. The examples do not give respect
ability to chronic ntemperance. The vice OF bad
spelling be detected in the private correspond
ence of many iustTious men, but none Of them
wishes to appear in print without the friendly
vices Of the prOOireader. Evidently ,omebody
must know how to spell, or the language viii soon
become unintelligible argon. The Chicago Rec
ord Herald, commenting upon Professor TOmpkins'
Outgivings Justly remarks that when slOvenliness
is encouraged in one branch of study its influence is
likely to be felt in Others and If there occasional
instances where poor spelling and broad general
culture 60 together they to be aiken as curious
examples.
It would appear from the Chicago professors
convenient and comfortable philosophy that
there is peril in doing too we'll. Be good, but
not too good. Be honest but not overhonest; truth
ful, but not too truthful. Add yOunr figures ac-
curately, but not too accurately. Love your WIFE,,
but not too much. The professors principle ap-
piled universally and worked out in practice will
produce surprising and not altogether satisfactory
results.
There are Old-fashiOned and obsolete folk who
prefer that their children shall know how to spell,
and oldfOgy merchants who employ clerks who have
some acquaintance with the dictionary. It is not q
penna Offense to spell Chicago with capital @ or
to commit any other crime against the language but
1t is not a badge Of culture
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

No one in New York seems to know who first
perpetrated the stockinete but it is in general
among at least six men in that city. The stock
inette is simply cloth case or stocking which fits
tightly over patent leather pumps and serves the
same purpose as rubbers. But, whereas rubbers
used only rainy days, the stOckinette is de-
signed to keep the pump free from dust and dirt.
The discovery that bcaux of this modern Babylon
really have this utility in their wardrObes was made
the other night when Yely ady-like young gentle.
man alighted from cab in front Of Sherry,s and
discarded his stockinettes in the hall.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

Michael Davis Of Scranton, Pa, has more aall Is
in his body than any other man on earth Darng
the Civil war he belonged to an Illinois regiment
which was sent to the frontier to quie the Iilians
aud guerillas. The regiment vas amhu-bea ana
Davis was shot q times. When be Was taken
to the hospital the surgeons did not expect him 10
live and 50 made 40 effort to recover any of the hull
ets He has had two Xray photographs maize
which show the q bullets as black spots
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

entrance Of the harbOr OF Port Arthur, the mine
being, as was supposed, one that had been planted
there by the Russians themselves, expressions OF
sympathy were printed in all the leading papers OF
this country, for Rusaia, because it was supposed
the battleship was sunk by accident.
II, however that battleship and dozen more had
been sunk in fight by the guns of the Japanese,
Japan would have been congratulated on Winning a
glorious victory and if the press Of any ueutraFna
tiOn had expressed profound sorrow because the
Russian battleships we're sunk that nation would
have been considered unfriendy almost to the point
of violating the laws Of neutrality.
It is now claimed by the Japanese, and 1t looks
as il they would be able to prove the claim, that in
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

The Rev William Fl. Sneak Of Peru. Ind. has
Joined Barnum & Bailey's circus at New York. He
Travelled last year with John Robinson as lecturer
in tie menagerie and was a drawing card. He viii
perform the same duties this year. On Sunday he
breaches to the circus people under the dining tent
He says that the circus people not as bad as is
commonly believed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

One Of the greatest stieklers for proprety il the
United States senate is BIr. Petninus 81 Alabama.
The other day he arrived minus cravat and only
learned Of bis mistake after be noticed of the
pages sniekering st him. The old gentleman hurried
into the cloak room, where be remained until
messenger brought him the necessary article of ap-
peral.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

an unObstruct1ve way, declined to
accept bona fde legacy of 81 100000. 1t so hap
pens that the extraordinary young Denver physician
is the direct heir Ol James A. HaTrOun, who died a
few weeks ago in Ireland. The deceased was a
brother of Dr. Harrouns father, and the last of the
brothers to die. number of years ago an agree
ment was made between the brothers that the last
to die should leave all his estate to the oldest living
son of the surviving brother. This happens to be
DR.. HarrOun, Of Denver. The property consists Of
the largest estate in Ireland and substantial bank
account.
DIR. HarrOun has sister, Mrs J. M. Lewis in
Portland, Me. He has given her the 100000
estate without reserving cent. To the inevitable
reporter who ask the reason for his strange action,
DIR. HarrOun said:
Why did l refuse the estatei Because l did not
want it. / have made my own living. Worked
hard for every dollar / earned. Expect to work
hard for the dollars to come. Some of these days
may make 81 100000 of my own. like to spend
my own money-the money earn. would rather
my sister had the money She needs it more than
do. Ny wife and have all the comforts of life,
what more do 1 wanti
Then the physician bowed the representative Of
the press out and usheTed his next patient in Was
there ever so strange casei Think you 1t may be
one for the a1enstsf No. the doctor is not regard
ed as in the least cranky. He is simply hard
working, rising young practitioner, absorbed in his
practice with no bent for any ism that anybody
knows of.
This truth strange enough to be utilized in mod
ern fiction, to put thus paradOxically. Why not
best selling novel entitle 'The Strange Case OF DR..
HarrOuni"
But at the same time, is not the singular example
Of DR.. HarrOun reireshingi Is it not singularly
agreeable to know that among amOung all the money
mad scramblers in this great SOdOm OF MammOn
there is this one independent self-respOnsble Lott
We think sO-don't yOui
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

Representative Kitchin, Of North Carolina, nat
uFally warmed up in his criticisms OF the President.
Mr. Kitchin's name suggests that he possesses the
necessary equipment for roasting.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

Nov that the mint season is approaching there
promises to be more harmony among the politicians
Of Virginia.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

A great many young men are like the donkey; il
they would keep their mouths shut they Wouldnt
bay the fact that Nature LEFT vacuum where thsFet
gray matter ought 10 be.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27
WHERE IS THE DIFFERENCE?

} HE world seems to draw some lines
OF distinction that we frankly con-
fess are too subtle and fine for US,
says the KansassMail and Breeze.
For instance, when the news was
sent over the seas that Russian
. battleship had struck a mine at the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27

Can you write good warm love letteri Did you
ever write that kindi How would yon like to have
some Of them read in COURT We are reminded to
say this because that Leavenworth army officer who
wrote letters in Spanish to a Filipino sweetheart
has had to see Them translated and printed in al the
daily papers. They were so, 50 loVing-and silly.
If you ever find it necessary to write love letters,
get some kind Of ink that fades out in g few days.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27
A MAN WHO DECLINED $4,000. 900.

MOST remarkable, nay, an anon
alOus man lives in Denver, Col.
This man, William A. HarrOun by
name, is a physician of good abil-
titles and moderate circumstances
as concerns this worlds goods.
DR.. HarrOun, the other day. in
IN uDohstrnottva wov daclinpd m
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-27
SPELLING

III R. Arnold ThOmpkins, principal OF
-zsA klL< the Chicago Normal schools, in an
-R&AT-~ address before theChicigo WOman's
SS.SS[@@@c1s5E Club, champiOned the cause Of poor
<=Sz--zS/ spelling in striking and eppigram-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-09-03

Cleveland at Boston.
St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Detroit at New York.
Chicago ut Mashington.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-09-03

Mrs. Charles r. Camp and daughter
Miss Ersie, viii arrive here Monday
morning from New York for weeks
visit with Mrs. Camps mother, Mrs
John NIcGown. Of West Pike street. At
ter their stay here they viii 90 to St
Louis and then to New Orleans, befor"
returning to New York.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-09-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterday's Results

AEstUINa NNSsuItNs
Boston 8: Cleveland 3.
New York II; Detroit q.
Chicago ): Washington ?.
Athletics ST. Louis wet grounds.)
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19
EAT OF T BOY.

Mathew, the little three year old
sou Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. y. Ohutt.
died at their home in tins place on
last sunday evening at 6 o'clock.
after an illness Of several weeks Of
scarlet fever. Everything that med
ical skill could do was done for the
little fellow. but all seemed Of no
avail. The remains were inferred in
Glencoe Cemetery on Tuesday. but
later will be taken mp aud removed
20 Morgantown. and buried at that
place.
Funeral services were conducted az
the residence bv Rev. T. S. Russell,
rector Of the Episcopal Church a,
Bristol.
The bereaved parents have the
sympathy Of the entire community
in the loss Of their dear little boy.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19
GRAND D /. o. o. r.

LYScHBuRe. Va. May l2.-The
session of the annual meeting Of the
Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows Of Vir-
ginis. which are being held in the
hall of Hill City Lodge, began yester-
dsv morning at half past nine o'clock
with interesting exercises, which were
open to the public. A large Assem-
blage Of delegates. resident Odd Fell
lows. and friends, including many la
dies. was present. and the greatest
interest was manifested. The meet
ing was called 10 order BY Captain
}. ID. Penaleton, chief of police OF
Lynehbarg. who acted as master Of
ceremonies.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19
CHuRCH NOTES
Office in GoodIoe Building.

The huest city aud viil-gc Churches arc
painted with the Longmsn aud Martinez
lsiuts, aud Se want every Church 90 &C
ccrt our donation ~hcnevcr they paint.
- 6 make 70. therefore when you want
iourtceE gallons ct paint. buy only eight
OF L. q ~. aud mix xix gallons Of pure
Liu-ced oil With it, masiug actual coat Of
paint shout ft-n per gallon.
Don't paw $50 a gallon for Linseed oil
worth 80 ceutsl which YOU do whcn you
buy other paints in a can With a paint
label on o..
Many house, as. we'll painted vith four
gallons OF l.. 4 NJ. and ihrce gallons of
Liuseed Oh mixed therc~ith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by J.
" Kelly. Druggist. 1918
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19
HOME MISSION SOCIETY.

The WomSn's Home Mission So
ciety for the Big Stone Gap District
met in %Snuual session at Gate City
on the 1lih iDst. Mrs. Judge Alder
son. Of Wise, is the district secretary
ana was in charge OF the meeting.
Mrs. J. T.. Chapman, Of knoxville.
who is the presiden, Of the society
for the Holston Conference, was pres
ent and presided. Another great
good woman from without our bounds
was Mrs. Blevins. Of Rogersville.
Both were interesting takers in the
meetings and in the social life Of the
occasion.
Mrs. Anderson and her delegates had
some very good reports from many Of
the auxilairies. Mrs. Shuler. repre-
scented the Big Stone Gap auxiliary.
Mrs. Dorton. Mrs. Irvine and Mrs.
Mays were IN attendance from the
Wise auxilairy. The presiding elder
preached the sermon and admins
tered the sacrament on Tuesday eve
ming. thereby preparing the way for
the meeting. Some important plaus
for the future Of this good work.
which has helped to dot the south
and west with parsonages. has estsb-
lished the Greenviile Industrial
Home With now ninety-six orphan
inmates and has otherwise proved a
signal factor for good, both to other.
and the women who are developing
themselves ia the best Of intellectual.
and suthetie method as we'll as pro
noting sociology. The next year.
meeting goes 10 Norton.
Gate City gave the ladies' a roya.
entertainment, and expressed them.
selves much pleased with tEeir com
psny. y NisrrOR.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19
DEVELOPMENTS IN BLACK
MOUNTAIN.

W. Il. Emmert came over from
Pennington Gap Tuesday and is
spending a lew days in the city.
Mr.. Emmert states that excellent
progress is being made bY the Black
Mountain Coal & Coke Co. and the
Black Mountain Railway Company,
both largely composed Of Bristol cap
italists They now have about six
miles oftrack laid through their tract
Of 10000 acres. aud expect later to
finish about fonf more. Several mine
openings have been made and ii is ex-
pected by July Co have mine. in active
operation.
The Black Mountain Co. will have
mines at ~lntc-vals along their road
and also put in operation a large mum.
Der of coke ovens when the state 20;
the coke market makes Il profitable.
Mr.. Emmert has been experimenting
she developments and will probably
continue as such when the mines are
ready for business-Bristol Courier.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19

We advertise yonr property; it
costs you nothing anless we make
sale.
WrsE CouSry REAL Estate AeESoy.
leek ~ o20 Rig Stone Gan We
Messss. sam Garter. Hatcher
Willis and James Taylor went to
Gate City SUNDAY morning 10 attend
the closing exercises Of the school at
that place.
Beans. Peas. Egg Plant, Pie Plant,
ali week.
MUScY Il DAVIS Co.
Mrs. NJ. :. Ballard and Mrs. J. c..
Ballard Of Bristol. arrived ia the Gap
Saturday night on a visit to Mrs. j.
r. Ballard. who has been sick with
fever for some time.
Soda. pure. cold and delicious, at
the Drug Store.
We call the attention Of our read
ers 70 the advertisement in this is
sue Of w. b. Ford and Company, Of
Norton. This house keeps a first
class stock Of furniture. and when
you need anything in their line call
them up and consult with them re-
garding their goods and prices.
NJ, C. McCorkle has moved to
Richiands, and w. FL. Peery has
taken possession Of the property va
Gated. which hc purchased some time
sgo, and J. r. Laird will move into
the property vacated by Mr.. peery.
which be purchased several months
ago-Tp-etrsp Nc.r-
Ice cream soda at the Drug Store.
II you have property for sale or
rent. place same with the Wise Coun-
ty Real Estate Agency They sre in
that business.
Don't you want a nice bottle Of
Queen Olives or Pickles Phone %.
MuNcY a. DAVIS Co.
w. G.. Moore. who is located at
Terne Haute. Ind, As opeator for
the Frisco Railway System. is visit
ing his parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. J. y.
Moore. in the Gap.
Rev. j. T. Nah left Saturday night
Tor Rose Hill, where he held quarterly
meeting Sunday. On Monday night
he held quarterly meeting at Jones.
willie.
Everything at the Old Reliabl,
that's good.
MrNcY & DAVIS CO.
l.. NJ. Adkins, one Of the mos.
prominent newspaper writers in th'
United States. spent last Wednes
day night in the Gap. as the specia
representative OF the New Norl
World. The finding Of the body o
Mr. Wentz brought Mr.. Adkins t,
this place.
The Norton aud Big Stone Ca
ball teams will play a mach game o
bail at this place this afternoon
} Wednesday,
Mrs. +. NJ. Anderson. Of Wise
spent last Thursday night IN tow
3 ON her return home from attending
the Missionary Meeting at Gate City
George Il. Smith. who is engage.
in putting up the saw mill for tn
Tug River Lumber Company upo.
o the large boundary Of timber the.
recently purchased from n. 5. Kane
of Gate City, located about seve.
miles from Horizons Summit, spen
Saturday night in town.
The legislative committee aI
. pointed by the Legislature to select
: site for the new state female norms
will be here the twentieth. The
will arrive at twelve thirty-seyen an
I take dinrer at hotel Otey and after
wards inspect the sites offered
WytheriHe Enterprise.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1904-05-19

On Monday night, during the Sc
we're thunder storm which visited this
community lightning struck a walnut
tree standing IA the vard Of Mr.
John w. Crockett. The electric cur
rent ran frsu the tree 20 an electric
light wire aud entered the residence
Of Mr.. Crockett. lie and several
members Of the family received
shocks but no one WAS injured
Tase,CeU Republican.