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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-12-14
Registered Disdley, No. 7. 5h District, Nelson County, Kenmck
BRANCH HOUSE
lO8-11O e. Lafayette Street
JACKSON, TENN.
Main omces


The past twelve months show grand total for all Of our houses Of nearly hall million dollars
Considering that We absolutely d nt sell to the dealer this Is VERY good" showing and further
proves that Equality wins. Next year we expedite doubeh
We Amn RH ROCKn ara CRESCENT GLIB WhskAa and nl anlv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22

turned. He stood in the open door
and looked over the gentlemen who
were variously engaged.
Mr.. Pence he called.
Mr. Pence had sunk back in his
chair and was examining a book
which Sidney left on the table. He
lifted his eyes over his steel-rimmed
glasses and gazed languidly at MIR.
Vincent.
''1ou can come to the kitchen,
Mr.. Pence" said Vincent, land pare
the potatoes for luncheon
whats that?" exclaimed the
astounded millionaire. ''Pare pota-
toes! Me pare potatoes? Absurd"
There was a general roar of laugh
ter.
81 am on another committed" ex-
claimed Mr.. Pence, 1.-THE committee
on exploration"
You now seem to be on the es-
cape committee!" said Mr.. Kent.
"Take him along, Vincent"
Mr.. Pence looked at Mr.. Rockwell
appeahngly.
ST have nothing to do with it, Mr..
Rockwell said, unless Mr.. Hammond
urgently needs and demands your
services on the exploration commit
tee. If not, you will have to obey
Mr.. Vincent. He is general superin-
tendent. and you voted for him and
his authority"
Sidney said that he did not need
Mr.. Pence at present. That gen
tleman arose, and with a woeful ex-
preston followed Vincent to the
kitchen. A few minutes later he
donned white apron and entered
on his new duty. He proved an
adept, and Mr.. Kent looked in at a
side door and regarded his work with
approval.
''He is the best man you could Sc
lect," said Mr.. Kent, addressing the
general superintendent, who was
critically watching Mr.. Simon Pence.
| 'He can cut the thinnest pairing you
ever. saw. The potato will weigh
| more when he gets through with it
than it did when he began. He is a
| wonder. You ought to see him pare
dividend"
Make him go way" pleaded Mr..
Pence.
But Mr.. Kent had disappeared
| Mr.. Vincent went in search of more
| help. He found Mr.. Haven.
81 shall have to ask you to chop
some wood,'s he said.
L Certainly" said Mr.. Haven, with
surprising alacrity. .Where is the
AK? was a dandy at chopping wood
when boy. How long do you want
it?'' In few minutes the sugar
magnate was hard at work, and al
isfho aprl IF three hollrS he hod NOON.
mulated a goodly pile of wood and
a ravenous appetite.
During the day Vincent went about
his duties in a most systematic man
| ner. He took each member of the
colony in charge, and showed them
| the mysteries of the storeroom and
kitchen. and the exact location Of al
! foods and cooking utensils.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22

After dinner Mr.. Rockwell was de-
tailed to wash dishes and Mr.. Kent
to wipe them. 1t was worth jour
ney around the world to watch the
great capitalist scrape a frying pan
or kettle, and to see the dizziness
with which the famous SPECTATOR
handled towel on the knives and
forks. He was giving pan finish
ing tough when it dropped to the
floor with crash.
.'Tin plate seems to be going
down." observed Mr.. Haven, who
was watching Mr.. Kent with much
interest.
.sYes." drawled Mr.. Kent, '.'what do
you suppose sugar is doing in New
York while you are away? I'll bet
it is not going up
It began to rain during the fore
noon, and Sidney was compelled to
postpone an expedition he had
planned, in which he proposed to
follow the brook to its source, which
he calculated would be the highest
point of land on the island.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22


the most interesting and perhaps the
most important in nay experience.
will make a formal speech when
we are out of the woods; or more
properly perhaps, out of the ocean.
What is the pleasure of the meet
ng?"
I'm my opinion. Mr.. President"
said Mr.. Morton, "our first duty is to
change the name of the island. Its
present name is distasteful to me. 1
move you sir. that in view of the
skaracteraof the men who now iniab-
It it. that we call it Social Island :"
The motion was carried unanimous
y amid applause in which a flock
sf parrots and coclatoos joined.
snow, Mr.. President continued
Ir. Morton, sit occurs to me that
there are three divisions OF. work that
should engage our attention. The
6rst is our sustenance during the
time we are compelled to remain on
this island. 1t can be Chased under
The broad head of housekeeping. The
second is thorough exploration of
the island, and as careful an esti-
mate OF our whereabouts as posi-
Die. The third is to plan and provide
means OF escape. I move that the
president appoint committees to su-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
EMIT
The Great Bend Democrat
GREAT BEND. KANSAS
one l KNEW


Heonever tried to preach or set you right;
sHe thought all others better far than
he;
And SO he showed by. life: instead of
words, :.
The wondrous beauty of humility.
sHe did not worry to reform the world.
He knew Gods ways. though slow, were
always sure:
He only struggled to reform himself
BY steadfastness and patience to en-
= 'dare.
He would not prate. about the want of
Nor YET the lack of. faith. in human
He never spoke about these things at all.
Only he never failed in being kind.
. One single passion held.his heart in sway:
An earnest craving for the pure and
And though at times Gods face felt far
. His earth-dimnied eyes. SO deeply
. yearned to view
Still. in the dark as in the light, he
He said tho sun. was shining all the
And, for the things he. could. not under
stand,
Heshoped and TRUSTED in a Love SUBJ
lime.
"A. M. orpen. in Chambers Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
WHO EXECUTED CHARLES II
The Name of Richard Brandon Is
Most Widely Connected With
the Deed.

In the burial register of White
chapel, under the year 1649, is the fol-
lowing entry, says Harper's Maya
zine: "June 21st. Richard Brandon.
n man out of Rosemary Lane. This
Brandon is held to be the man who
beheaded Charles the First"
A less distinguished candidate fol
the infamy was one William How.
lett, actually condemned to death
after the restoration for a part he
never played, and only saved from
the gallows by the urgent efforts OF
a few citizens who swore that Bran
don did the deed. Brandon was not
available for retribution. He had
died in his bed six months after
Charles was beheaded and had been
hurried ANONYMOUSLY into his grave
in Whitechapel church yard. AS pub
lie executioner of London, he could
hardly escape his destiny; but it is
said that remorse and horror short
ened his days. In his supposed econ.
fession,'' tract widely circulated al
the time, he claims that he was
fetched out of bed by a troop OF
horse,'' and carried against his will
to the scaffold. Also that he was
paid G 80, all in half-crowns, for the
work, and had IAN orange stuck full
of cloves, and handkerchief out Oh
the kings pocket The orange he
sold for ten shillings in Rosemary
Lane.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22

pefvfse and be held responsible for
the performance of these duties.''
The motion being carried, Mr.
Rockwell ponderedza few moments
and said:
81 am of the opinion that all mem
bers of the Social Island Colony
should serve on the committee on
housekeeping. If the work is shared
by all, the task will be light. but if
it devolves on one or two men it viii
be mere drudgery. I am going to
appoint Mr.. J.. Sylvester Vincent as
general superintendent of the Social
Island bungalow, and of all the lands
and game preserves thereunto APP
pertaining. He will have full author
ity to call on the services of any
member. not employed at the time
on other duties, and in case of dis
pute the president win render a
decision. The president will also be
subject to Mr.. Vincent's authority
I in the matter of household duties.
Tt will be accepted as unwritten law
that each member must keep his
| own room in order. Mr.. Vincent,
will you accept this comnission?"
''Yes, sir-or Mr.. President,
rather" said Mr.. L. Sylvester Vim
cent. He was delighted with the
| title of general superintendent and
by the extent of his authority.
I 81 shall appoint Mr. Hammond
chairman of the committee on ex-
ploration,' said Mr.. Rockwell. ''He
will be assisted by Messrs. Kent and
Pence, both of whom are great ex-
plorers."
81 don't want to explore" protest
ed Mr.. Pence. 81 would prefer to
go on some other committee.''
''The chair will accept no resigna-
tions,'' said Mr.. Rockwell, and he
hammered on the table with ruler
to indicate that the question was
settled. Mr.. Andrus Carmody will
be chairman of the committee on
escape; Mr.. Morton and Mr.. Haven
will serve with him on that commit
tee. The president volunteers his
services on any and all these com
mittees. Is there any other business
before the meeting? If not. we
stand adjourned, subject to call at
any time. Adjourned"
THAT is the way to do business %
said Mr.. Morton. Each man knows
his duty and can go about it."
= Mr.. Vincent walked out into the
kitchen and in a few minutes re-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
Cut Roth ways.

81 want my hair cut, and no talk"
said 16-stone man, with an Town
the-earth air, as he walked into a
Swindon BARRIERS shop and sat down.
ssThe-'' commenced the man in
the apron.
"No talk. tell you!" shouted the
heavy man. "Just plain hair cut.
I've read all the papers, and don't
want any news. Start right away.
now"
The man in the apron obeyed.
When he had finished. the man who
knew everything rose from the chair
and surveyed himself in the glass
Great Scott" he exclaimed. Its
really true, then? You BARRIERS can't
do your work properly unless you
talk"
.I don't know" said the man in the
apron quietly. "You must ask the
barber. He'll be in presently. I'm
the giazier from next door."-London
Answers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22

the tunnel from which poured the
waterfall.
There is the end OF our brook
said Sidney as he studied the view
before him. Il remember now that
underground rivers and brooks are
common in these southern ATTITUDES.
There are lots of them in Mexico and
especially in Yucatan. I wonder if
1 can scale those rocks
Il know that 1 cannot" said Mr..
Kent as he sat down on a boulder.
go ahead and 1 will stay here and
watch you"
1t was hard climb, but Sidney
made it. He stood at last directly
over@the waterfall. Without stop
ping to admire the view spread out
before him, he plunged into the for
est which sloped upward. 1t grew
thicker as he advanced. Suddenly
he came to a solid mass of trees
and brush, woven into a thicket so
dense that no animal larger than
rabbit could penetrate it for a
yard. Sidney walked along the edge
of this jungle for half a mile or
more, but his search for an opening
was stopped by the fact that the
vegetable barrier finally extended
to the edge of the cliff. The ex-
plorer then selected tall log~ood
tree, and after a hard struggle
Skinned up to the lower branches
| and climbed nearly to the top. From
| this elevation he had a fair view of
this part of the jungle, but could
only guess at its extent. He found
| that it continued unbroken to the
| top of a hill fully a mile away, and
beyond he made out the outlines of
other and higher hills, probably four
or five miles away.
Sidney Hammond was not unfa-
miliar with such jungles, having
encountered them in the mountains
of New Mexico, but those northern
| thickets were not to be compared
to the tropical mass which now con.
| fronted him. He sat in the branches
of the tree for some time. Suddenly
| he realized it was hot, and at the
same moment the sound of two shots
came from the valley. He was fear
full that his companion was in dan
| ger. Mr.. Kent had selected the shot
gun, hoping to shoot grouse or quail
These birds had been seen in abun-
dance, but 1T had been decided to bag
| none until the time came to start
for camp. In a few minutes Sidney
| was at the bottom of the cliff. Mr.
| Kent was not to be seen. Sidney
ran to where he had left the million
aire speculator. He then yelled al
the top of his voice.
An answering call came from g
ravine to the left. Sidney ran il
that direction. Mr.. Kent was stand
ing under tree, with the shotgun
half raised. He was looking intently
at jagged pile of rocks short dis
lance away. At his feet was dead
deer.
Hurry up!" said Mr.. Kent as Sid
ney approached. "Do you see tina
fellow on that rock over there? Sc,
him?''
| ITO Be Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
he KIDNAPPED
MILLIONAIRES
A Tale Of Wan Street
and the Tropics ~ 81
By FREDERICK u. ADAMS :

Copyright 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company
All rights reserved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
CHAPTER Xv.-CoNT1NuED.

A thorough search revealed none.
They then proceeded to make a care.
full study of the map, but it threw no
light on their position on the broad
surface of the globe. Ali that the
map showed was the contour of the
bays the course of the brook to the
reservoir, and little to the. west
of it, also the location of the bun
galow and the small island in the
bay. There was no scale, and the
waters to the east were designated
by no name.
''For all that this map shows we
may be on the moon," said Mr.. Kent.
''All that we know is that we are
alive and well, and somewhere in the
tropics. We. may be east or west or
north or south of Cuba. For all
know we NAV be off South America"
swell, we can consider this later,''
said Mr.. Morton. Lets get down
for good Americans to do anything
without an organiza ton, and I move
that Mr. John NJ. Rockwell be made
chairman, and that Mr.. Sidney. Ham
mond act as secretary. All. in favor
of the motion say 'aye!'"'a
There was a chorus of "ayes," in
which Mr.. Rockwell joined with a
laugh.
"Gentlemen,' said Mr.. Rockwell
'I have presided at many meetings
md with varied success. but this is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22

Vegetable Compound is the one sure
at
S5f11 ss.s i : e ,aa -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
The Modern Equivalent.

Blneblood-Have you any armor in
your hall?
Newrich-No; but I have thref
football stIits.-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-04-22
WiIItn< tn Carry.

"Five pounds for bonnet. Madam.
it is crime!r
ssWeH, the crime viii be on my own
head."-Glasgow Evening Timsss
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

The Tucson Star, democratic pa per, is bitterly opposed to the nomi- nation of Mark Smith as a candidate for delegate to congress. It intimates that Mark is the candidate of the Nor mon church, and says that five bishops of that faith are delegates to the dem ocratic territorial convention, and are instructed to vote for Mark. All of these things serve to make Smiths nomination sure. Will the Star take it's medicine?
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

The fact that the prohibition candi- date for president has the suggestive name of swallow will not prevent a good many nice cold-water people from voting for him. But it takes more than one Swallow to make a president. Destiny has long since de- cided that the next president will bear the name of Roosevelt.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
TALKING THROUGH HIS HAT.

A Denver press dispatch of the lith says: "Peralta Reavis, of land grant fame, makes the announcement that if Roosevelt is reelected president an attempt will be made to buy Lower California and other Mexican terri tory, and attach the property thus ac- quired to the territory of Arizona, giving Arizona direct east and west southern boundary and a seaport. The acquisition of the property by the United States would settle the trouble over interfering with navigation on the Colorado river by irrigation schemes. A further desired result would be, that with the increased pop ulation and advantages, Arizona will be entitled to immediate statehood. "
 It is not at all unlikely that Mir. Reavisi is correct in his forecast of what President Roosevelt intends doing during his second incumbency of the presidential chair, and it is equally certain that the president has made a confidant of no one as to what he will do in the matter of acquiring terri tory between this and 1908, and Mir, Reavis would be the last one to be vested with secret of such magni- tude. However, Arizonans find no fault with the prediction, as the coun- try referred to is a coveted one, rich in minerals and productive of cereals, fruits, etc. The major portion of it's population, and all of it's wealth, is Americ an, which fact bodes annexa- ton at not a distant date. President Diaz is is growing aged, with whose passing away the restraint over the Mexican will vanish, and where pro- lection now exits chaos will reign, with the result that this country will be called upon to protect it's citizens agai st the extortions of freebooters who will levy tribute to furnish the sinews for war.
 President Roosevelt's second term of office is not predicated upon any such acquisition, and it is unjust in Mir. Reavis to so intimate, although it is we'll known that should condi- tions arise where his subjects call for help the response would he quick and | forceful.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

Bryan's tariff plank, in which he caused the democrats to denounce pro- lection as robbery of the many to enrich the few, is rather at variance with the bourbon claim that it is not opposed to the system which safe guards American labor. It is good thing that the Nebraskan was permit ted to make the position of the party of which he is still the real, if not the nominal, leader perfectly plain, other wise we should have heard Parker's stump orators assert that he is not disposedto strike at the existing indus trial system.-San Francisco Chron- icle.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

The endorsements of the irrigation congress in Fl Paso next November will control, to large extent, the use of s27, 900, 900 federal money, which has accumulated in the reclamation fund. If Arizona is awake to her in- terests representative delegation will be in attendance upon the convention.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

The war news from the Far East is anything but cheerful for Russian sympathizers. The Japs are masters of the sea, and an ominous cloud hangs over Port Arthur, pretending the early destruction or surrender of that stronghold.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

According to recent bulletin of the census bureau there are three first class cities in the United States hav- ing a population of over one million inhabitants; three second-class cities with population of over half mil lion; ten third-class cities with pop ulation of over two hundred thousand; twenty-three fourth-class cities with a population of over one hundred thou sand; and forty-three cities of the fifth-class with population of over fifty thousand. New York has 3,7lS, l39; Chicago, 1873, ,SsO; and Philadel- pbia 1867, ,7l6. The cities of America show steady and remarkable growth.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

The annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic is in session at Boston this week. More than 26,- OJO survivors of the Union forces of the civil war took part in the parade; another fact which goes to prove that the grand old veterans are still greatly in evidence.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

- Arizonans attending the Worlds Fair at St. Louis can obtain rooms at reasonable prices of Hannah s. Briell, 1923 Burd avenue. From Union Sta tion take Eighteenth-street car to Franklin avenue, then west to Burd avenue. u
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
For Sheriff.

hereby announce mN candidacy for the ofiice of >herin of Coconino county, subject to the action of the republican county convention to be held for the nomination of candidates for the various county offices.
 HARRY HENDERSON.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

Mir. Bryan lost the silver issue, and as an evidence that "misfortunes never come singly," it has been decided that the colonel shall not have the Bennett legacy.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce J. J. Dona- hue. Of Fiagstafi, as a candidate for the oiiice of Sherin of Coconino county subject to the ae- tion Of the Democratic party
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
For Treasurer.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the offiee of Trea-urer Of Coeonino County, subject to the action nt the Republican county convention. JOSEPH R. TREAT.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
County Recorder.

hereby announce myself as candidate for reelection to the office of County Recorder subject to the nomination by the republican county convention HARRY c. HIBBEN.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
For the Council.

hereby announce myself as d can lidate for the Territorial Council from Coconino county, sunjec. to n m nation by the republican county convention JOAN n. PAGE
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20
For Probate Judge.

hereby announce myself aS candidate for the ofice Of Probate Judge of Coconino county, subject to the nomination Of the Republican county convention A. K. DOUGLASS.
The Coconino sun., 1904-08-20

Once again has Georgia disgraced herself and civilization by burning at the stake two negroes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-09
Mr.. HAYES
LATEST
EFFORT

AS IL seems impossible for the plaintn
TO produce other testimony which would
change the situation from that already
described above, a new trial would be OF
very little avail to him; burt merely
source OF expense TO both sides. 1t is
therefore suggested that instead OF or
dering a new trial. the court direct that
Judgment be entered for the defendant"
Is the language used by Henry w. Hayes,
attorney for the defendant In the case OF
John McCartin va. Union Railroad. in n
brief. submitted in support OF plaintif' $
petition for a new trial TO the appel
late court today.
John McCarten was awarded 5000 dam
ages by a Jury in the common pleas divi-
sion for injuries resulting from he claims
the sudden starting up OF car before he
could alight The accident occurred on
Jan. %, 1901, on Exchange place. near the
station subway.
Defendant claims the conductor never
gave the signal to stop the car for Nc
Carten to allght. that McCarten had
drank some whiskey that night and that
the damages awarded were grossly ex-
sessive, as McCarten only got $l.5o per
day as wages. IL was testified to at
the trial that the injuries received were
severe and painful
Page. Page and Cushing are attorneys
for Mr.. McCarten.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-09

first OF the appartus rolled up in front
OF the house.
The occupants OF rooms on the first and
second floors were aroused by the police
and firemen and speedily get out OF the
house.
There were others, however, whose
lives were in imminent danger. Descent
by the stairways was impossible.
Ladders were run up to the windows
OF the upper stories and the work of res
cue was begun.
Captain McNeal and Hoseman James
Hackett OF Hose brought down Henry
Reddington and his wife Annie.
Then assisted by Laddermen Martin
Kane and James Hall OF Truck 4, they
took down Frank White. "A: Clifford r.
White. 3; Mary McElroy. 6. and Lizzie
Cannon. 6 years old.
The fire did considerable damage 10
the house and contents.
IL started over the furnace burned up
through the first floor and then follow
ing fiue, reached the roof.