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Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

It Is limited that the census win show
that thus far it is practically impossi-
BILE to induce American capital to in
vest in Philippine agricultural enter
prise, and as the natives have neither
capital nor industry, progress must be
slow, with the prospect of the cost to
US in maintaining our hold on the
islands annually outrunning the
amount we make out of them as 9
market. So as q money making prop
osition If we should stop "putting up"
for the Philippines and buy annually
all that we shall sell there and make a
free gift Of the goods to the Islanders
We should be the gamer.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

ANY man, wooan OF child suH ring
frum h,sdach-, hi liousness or dull
drowsy telling h' uld take one or two OF
DeWiii's Li'ti Etriy Risets night and
morning. Thee famous little pills are
famou~ hceaes' h.y AT tonic as well
AS piil Whil ihav clranse the ~ -
tenn ~ str.n-then aud r. build II bv
their & pir elf.-rt npon he liver and
bowels Sald by all druggists
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

When the jail at Seoul became over
crowded the government simply be-
headed enough Of the prisoners to
make room. This is more expeditions
than building new Jail. Il is also
much cheaper.
There are about five times as many
illiterate proportionately to population
In Mississippi as In New York. but
there are nine white criminals in New
York to one in Mississippi in every
5000 whites.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
A Great Sensation.

There was a big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind. when w. H. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had his
life saved by DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. He writes II
endured insuffeTable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there
after effected a complete cnre." SIN
liar cures of Consumption, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis and Grip are numerous.
It's the peerless remedy for all throat
and lung troubles. Price SOC, and S1.O0
Guaranteed by all druggists. Trial
bottles free.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Are Yon nvsnenflc.

If you are q dyspeptic you owe 1t to
Yourself and your friends to get well.
Dyspepsia annOys the dyspeptic's
friends because his diseases SOUS his
disposition as we'll as his stomach
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will not only
Cure dyspepsia, indigestion and sour
stomach. bnt this palatable. recon-
structive tonic dIgestant strengthens
the whole digestive apparatus, and
sweetens the life as we'll as the stom-
ach. When you take Koiol Dyspepsia
Cure the food you eat is enjoyed. It ia
digested, assimulated and its nutrient
properties appropriated By the blood
tissues, Health Is the result. Sold By
all druggists.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

There are lots of Americans engage
cd In the mining business in Korea,
but just now the price of mining stock
is very much depressed in that locality
and the Americans are getting q swift
move on themselves to get out of the
country.
Missouri has scored on the first cy-
clone Of the season, and from all ac-
counts it was a stemwinder. Chickens
we're stripped Of their feathers, trees
uprooted and on one farm, after the
storm was over, a man gathered up
enough postholes that had been blown
out of the ground to make first class
we'll.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

It Is said that the daughter Of a
wealthy American pork packer is to
become the bride of a foreign titled
man, thereby again demonstrating
that the pen IS mightier than the
sword
Deputy Count Boni de Castellane has
distinguished himself again by throw
ing soms OF his royslist bricks at the
President Of the French Republic
Mean while the Jay Gould fortune con
iinue 10 keep him in evidence
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Viceroy Alexlef reports that one
horse was killed IN the japanese at
tack on the Russian forces near Anju.
The horse win 60 into history with
the Spanish mule that was killed BY
Admiral sampson's guns In the bonn
bardment of Matanzas.
The Atlanta Constitution insists on
q platform of one sentence for the
Democratic campaign, and says Il
would be a winner. Ib was q sentence
made on Sinai q thousand years ago
'Thou shalt not steal.n
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Health Is Youth.
disease and Sickness Brlng old Age.

Herbiue, taken every morning before
breakfast, will keep you in robust
health, fit you to ward off disease. II
cures constipation, billiousness, dys-
pepsia, fever, skin, liver end kidney
complaints. It purifies the blood and
clears the complexion. Mrs D. W,
Smith, Whitney, Texas, writes April 8,
1902; Il have used Herbine, and find il
the best medicine for constipation and
liver troubles. It does all you claim
for it," can highly recommend it,
scots a bottle.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Cures Coughs and Cold.

Mrs c. Peterson, 825 Lake st., To-
peka Kansas, says: "0f all cough
remedies Ballard's Horehound Syrup ls
my favoritei It has done and will do ell
that Is claimed for tito speedily cure
al coughs and colds-and it IS sweet
and pleasant to the taste." Csc, 50c,
Sl.00 bottle.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Makes a CIean Sween.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the salyes you ever
heard Of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. It sweeps away and cures
Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils,
Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles. It's
only 25c, and guaranteed to give satis-
faction By all druggists.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
BaIIard's fiorehOund Syrup

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rattling. rasping
and difficult breathing Henry c..
Stearns, Druggist, Shulsburg, Wis.
WI ties, May 20, 1901: 81 have been
selling Billiards. Horehound Syrup for
two years, and have never had aprepa
ration that has given better satisfaction
I noticed that when l sell bottle they
come back for more. can honestly
recommend It," 25c, soc, $1.0O.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Judge Parker is six feet tall and a
man OF giant strength, His shoulders
are board and his chest deep. His
muscles. developed by hard work on
the farm and by daily horseback rid
ing, are the muscles of an athlete.
He slopes perfectly as q man should
from Dis shoulders to his feet, and in
spite Of his nearly fifty-two years and
bis weight of 196 pounds his step is as
light as a boy's and he can vault into
the saddle with ease.
The Makarsjah of Jeppore will,
moreover, make a great mistake by
wearing three and a half million
dollars worth of jewels in st. Louis
when he attends the exposition, says
the St. Louis Star. He is sure to be
mistaken for an alderman or gam
bier.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin Of Winchester, Iud.
knew what to do in the hour of need
His wife had such. an unusual case Of
stomach and liver trouble. physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only 25c at all drug stores.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Col. DeJaegar, a staff officer of Gen.
Cronje In the BOer war, and the hero
of a dozen thrilling adventures during
the continuance of hostilities, wae ar
rested in New York the other day on
the charge of having passed a worth
less check. Col. DeJaeger was much
chagrined and sal that Americans did
not appreciate heroes.
Among the Christians prominent In
Japanese affairs are the following:
One member of the imperial cabinet,
two judges of the Supreme Court,
three vice presidents of state and
thirteen members of Parliament. In
the army there are. 155 Christian off,
GERS. Two battleships are command
ed by Christians. In Toxic there are
daily papers edited by Christians.
MANY minor officers of the govern
ment are Christians.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

That cable story that q nine-cent
dinner greatly plessed the Queen Of
England recalls the other story Of the
economical husband who told bis vile
that Queen Victoria often wore cali
CO dress and looked well q it. "Sne
can AFFORD to wear Il, 2 said WHEY, =
can't"
Sir Thomas Upton wants 70 come
again. and with 8 at'Shamrock "" L
would be strange II the plucky tea
man doesn't succeed in breaking the
boodoo Of that name until he sends
over ssShamrock XIII"
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Under the new pension rule, promul-
gated by Pension Commissioner Ware,
applications for pensions and increase
OF pensions are pouring into the de-
partmtnt at the rate Of 1000 per day.
Under this rule an ex-soldier Of the
Union army who has passed the age
of 81 is entitled to pension by reason
of age 1t is presumed that be Is dis
abled by reason of bis age.
There are some line of business that
are heap more risky than dealing in
oil stocks. There, for instance, was
Nj. Irkoff of Russia, who was engag-
ed in the business of selling informa-
tion concerning the Russian plans to
the japanese. For little while Mr..
Irkoff did quite well, but he was
hanged the other day. Hanging is a
serious interruption to almost any
business.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Take Laxative Bromo Qninine Tab
lets. All druggists refund rhe money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature lie on each box, Price 25 cents.
Old Contederates will regret to know
that Col. Burton Harris, Private Sec
retary of President Davis, died at New
York. He had been practieing law
there since the war. His son Is in
Congress.
''I would like to play with your
Kitty" said a little Oklahoma girl,
'but I'm afraid she'll rub of cause
she's black"
The average size of woman's shoes
worn In San Francisco, says the
Chronicle OF that city, and ordered In
large quantities from the East are the
five and half, Eve and three quarters
and six.
Sir Thomas Upton has decided to
make another attempt to lift the
Americas cup. He told several OF his
friends last week that he would send
out the fourth Shamrock.
Niagara Falls are gradually moving
backward, in spite OF the "slightly
forward trend of fhe water. They
calculate that they recede very nearly
nine feet a year.
A new cognomen has been added to
the already wearisome list Of nick
names applied to American cities,
Detroit is now the "Pill City" It il
said that 20 per cent of the pill pro
duct Of the United States is manufac-
tured IN that city. It has several drug
manufacturing houses, and IN facl
does larger business Ia that line than
any other place IL the United States.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
A Dandy for Burns. 4.

DR.. Besgin, Pans. Ills, writes; 81
have used Billiards. SNOW Liniment;
alwavs recommended il to my friends,
as am confident there is no better
made, Il is a dandy for burns. Those
who live IN farm are especially liable
to many acciden'al uts. burns, bruises
which heal rapidly when Ballard S
Snow hniment IL ap"lied. II should
ALWAYS be kepr in hr hnnse for cases of
emergency" 25c, SOC. 81 90 bottle.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

back throbbed with pain. But the worst
pain Of all was to see my poor little
boy burning with those nasty sores.
At last / was persuaded by 9 friend
across the street to try the Cuticura
Remedies. She gave me some Cuticura
Ointment II think the box was about
half full and a piece Of Cuticura Soap.
/ followed the directions, bathing
Charlie and putting that nice Ointment
on the sores. Little by little, but so
surely, Charlie and both got more
peace by day and more sleep by night.
The sores sort of dried up and went
away, and now Charlie is cured COM
pletely."
Yes, that fat little boy by the win
dow is Charlie, and his skin is as white
as a snow fake, thanks to the Cuticura
Remedies. l think everybody should
know about the Soap and Ointment,
and If it is going to help other mothers
with sick babies, go ahead and publish
what l have told you"
Sold hrOughou, the world cutcura Rssolvsni, 500.
Ointment 50e, Soap, 25e Depoui London, q Charter
house So Paris, Hue de Il Palxl Boston, lH Columbus
Ave. Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole Props
- Send for An About the Skin, Scalp and Hair"
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

We see now that Teddy will have to
head of that Afro o-American move
ment to nominate a negro presidential
ticket by making the Chicago conven-
tion nominate a colored man and
brother for vice presidency.
PaderewsFi is said to have been bar.
red out OF Russia because, when Civ
ing a recent piano recital before the
czar, he replied to his maiesty's decla
ration that be was delighted to find
such talent in a Russian: 4 beg your
majesty's . pardon; I am a Pole"
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

The census for 1900 having shown in
round numbers 1 1,O34, 900 surviving SOL
diers Of the civil war. and the appli-
cations for pensions having been ,O6s-
000 The Buffalo Commercial rises to
be shown "where were those 80 900
others hiding when the census was
taken."
The receiver Of legally entangled
mining company out IN Montana put
in bill OF 80. 900 e day for services.
This is the age Of large things fnan-
cially.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Money to loan on improved farms
8 per cent interest and easy terms
L. p. HALEY.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Colonel Bryan has retired g bic
Sabine farm to look after the spring
piowing with Cincinnatus emotions
stirring 10 his patriotic bosom.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Constipation and billiousness cannot
be cured in a night-a week; neither
can one Withstand the debilitating
effects Of the ordinary oliver pills" for
weeks, but the gentle action Of
Ramon's Treatment of Liver Pills and
Tonic Pellets make one feel gradually
improved as the trea' ment progresses
no bad time, but continued, rapid
improvement. A months treatment
and 25c box-will make the chronic
suffer rejoice. A trial will convince
you let us supply you.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
HAPPY MOTHERS
TOUCHING STORY
ofBaby's Dreadful suffer.
Ing from Eczema.
CURED BY CUTICURA.
Now His skin Is as White
as a Snow Flake.

ga terrible rash broke out on Char
Hes poor little face and spread to his
neck, chest and back. had never seen
anything quite like It before" writes
Mrs. Helena Rath Ofs2l 10th Ave-, N. 7.
City. "The skin rose In little Jumps
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

and matter came
out. Ny baby's skin
was hot, and how
he did suffer. he
wouldn't eat, and
night after night I
walked the door
with him, weak as l
was. Often / had
to stop because I
felt faint and my
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

When caller comes and the room
In which there is a fire is Uttered ~,
the hostess takes her into the parlOr,
and both sit there and freeze while
the call lasts. This inexcusable prac-
tice, papers declares, is the cause Of
a recent death from pneumonia. To
free ze a guest, rather than let her see
a warm room that may be ia disorder,
Is beyond apology.
Learn to take the little sweetness
and pleasant things Of life as you go,
and do not be in haste 10 go futher
promising to enjoy the first things up
on the edge as you return. It may be
impossible to find them again. And
when bright little opportunity bios
SONS as you pass, stop to pluck and
use 1t. You may not pass that way
again.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Zoo Know what You Are TakIna

wnen you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic Orcsuse the formula is plainly
printed ou every bottle showing that it
is siiI riy Iro', and Qninine in a taFte-
less form. No Cure. No pay. soc
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Notin the trust.

Why pay trust prices for your life
insurance when you can get more
liberal contract from the Union Central
Life Insurance Company for less mon
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

g. I. HowERToN,
District Manager, Tupelo, Mics.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
EAISER'S SONG BOOK
FOR GREAT SAENGERFEST
viii Begin Compilation of Popular
Airs for Impending Contest
at Frankfort

BERLIN, Jan. emperor William
has completed arrangements for the
compilation of popular songs which he
promised on June during the singing
contest at Frankfort The two commit
tees which the Emperor selected for
the purpose were under the Chairman
ship Of Baron Won Liliencron. OF
Schleswig.
The first committee decides which
songs are to be accepted II consists Of
Director Humnel. of Berlin: Prof.
Friedlander. professor Of musical his
tory at the Berlin University: Prof.
Georg SchUmann, director OF the Ber-
lin Singing Academy, and Prof. johann
mes Bolte.
His majesty has added to this com
mittee a consulting committee to obtain
the greatest catholicity of taste 1t is
composed of twenty-five professors Of
music, conductors, etc, Of many Ger
man cities, and also Vienna and Zurich
Austrian. Swiss, and Dutch melodies
Will be included. Military songs will re-
ceive proper attention. as Major GeneraI
Count Kuno Won MOltke, Of the En-
peror's personal staff, is a member Of
the consulting committee.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
MRS. MAVERICK TO BE
RELEASED ON JULY |
Attorneys in Pending Suit Have Assur-
ances From British Government That
Promise Will Be Kept.

Statements that Mrs Maybrick is not
10 be released from prison in July of this
year are without foundation Because of
certain suits now pending in this country
involving 100000 worth Of property. in
which Mrs. Maybrick is vitality interest
ed the British Home Office has consent
ed that Hayden & Yarrell, counsel for
Mrs. Maybrick. shall make public the
date OF her release. Acting on this au-
thority Mrs. Maybricks attorneys have
secured postponement in the suits In
which she is interested in order that
she may be here to testify in her own
behalf
The Baroness Won Rocue. mother Of
Mrs Maybrick, is satisfied her daugh-
ter will be given her freedom. The
British authorities have made no con-
cealment Of their intention to release
Mrs. Maybrick in July, when she Will
have served fifteen years of her life
sentence. Friends Of Mrs. MAVERICK
who have been kept informed Of the ac-
ton OF the British authorities are fear
ful now that misguided friends may
start an agitation which may be detri-
mental TO her interests.
Hayden & Yarrell express themselves
as highly pleased with the action taken
by the British government
The Washington times., 1904-01-07

unnecessary. as his work long ago
stamped him as a conscientious and
thorough musician. Mrs. Harry is not
stranger to Washington music lovers
and Is regarded as a capable singer.
The program is 10 include Max Bruch' 5
Fair Ellen" which viii be given by
request. Mr.. Duffey will sing the bari
tone solo. other numbers are the over
ture to Mozart's Don Juan" and other
numbers ny the orchestra; choruses by
the Saengerbund. An die KunstT CWag-
ner), "Fruhling am Rhein" CBreW, and
Van der Stucken's arrangement Of "Old
Black zoe"
Mr.. Duffey will sing Wagner's 20 do
mein holder Abendstern." from Tam
hauser;" Am Nicer Schubert. 20.
Let Night Speak of Me" Chadwick,
and "Fruhlingslied" won Fielitz). Mrs.
Hardy's numbers viii include 'Dich
theure Halle. from 'Tannhauser:"
Love Ne If / Live" (Foote), Violet
lHelen Hood. and Wells Spring
Song" Sol Minister. violinist. and Miss
Anita Cluss, harpist, viii assist the So
ciety-
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
BACHELORS GERMAN

The Bachelors german. the first of the
season, was danced last night in the en-
larSed ballroom of the New willard
Inc room was attractively decorated
with tall palms, ferns. and Southern
smilaX, and the musicians gallery was
banked with palms and American
Beauty roses. the latter being used as
favors for the COtillon. In addition to
the flowers there were toboggan slcds.
snowshoes, snowballs. and Japanese
lanterns placed on screens at either side
OF the musicians gallery. Two raised
platforms fitted out with gilt chairs and
coy louuging corners We're arranged
about the hall, which greatly added TO
the comfort and pleasure of the guests.
Mrs. Robson received the guests for
the committee. which includes Jesse
Brown; p Lee Philips George Howard
X. T. Merrick. John Van Ness Philips
Major Macomb, Major McCawIey and
Reginald Huidekoper The cotilIon was
led by Major Charles McCawley and
Miss Roosevelt, the daughter of the
President
supper was served in the pink ball
room. the Bachelors thus having pos
session Of the entire floor FOR the even
ing.
The guests included about 300 Of the
most prominent young men and women
at the Capital
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
FEATURES OF CONCERT
BY THE SAENGERBUND
John Duffey and Mrs. Caroline Mir Hardy En-
gagged to Sing Special Numbers and Solo Parts

The first public concert by the Wash
ington Saengerbund will be given at
TIE National Theater on next Sunday
evening at O'Clock. An excellent pro-
pram has been prepared, and the event
promises to be among the signalIy in
teresting musical entertainments of the
season.
Each year the Saengerbund counts
among its various entertainments two
public concerts. which are given at the
National Thea;er. An orchestra Of forty
musicians contributes selections and fur
nishes the accomplishments. while the
Saengerbund chorus. under the direction
OF Henry Xander, figures conspicuously
on the program.
For the first concert the soIoists are
TO be Mrs Caroline Mir Hardy, Of New
York. soprano, and John Humbird Duff
Fey formerly Of Washington but now of
New York. Borh singers have gained
wide popularity in New York. where
they occupy conspicuous positions in the
music world. Mr.. Duffey is so well
known here that additional comment is
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
DOingS in the Realm Of SOCietu

ON next Saturday at . O'Clock. to meet
MIS- McCreary, wife of Senator Nc
Crcary.
Inc younger portion of the social set
are not included i'm Mrs. Southerlaud's
invitations, the guests for the enter
tainment being limited to the contcm-
poraries of the hostess and her guest
Mrs. +. c. Davis. Of 2211 r Street
northwest. viii give a tea this after
noon from 20 to introduce her daugh-
Ter. Miss Maud NJ. Davis. Mrs. and Miss
Davis will have Saturdays in January
as their days at home
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
In Diplomatic Circles.

The Russian ambassador and Countess
Marguerite Cassini gave a dinner last
evening 70 celebrate the Christmas of
the Greek Church The table was dec
grated with Christmas greens and
hghted with red capped tapers. After
olnner, gifts were distributed TO the
guests from q large Christmas tree.
some of which were very amusing and
caused a great deal of mcrriment.
among those present We're Mr. Hansen.
Mr.. Gutowski. Colonel RaspOpow,
Commanders Boutakom and Bobrof. the
recently appointed secretary. who took
the place Of Pierre RoEestvenskH. all OF
the embassy staff. and few of the
countess most intimate friends.
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
Weddings - Engagements

King Taylor
Miss Mary Edythe Taylor. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. William r Taylor. and
Richard Alfred King were married on
Thursday evening December 81 at $50
O'Clock in the Grace Reformed Church.
The Rev. John NJ. Schick. pastor of the
church. officiating. The bridal party en-
tered the church to the strains of the
wedding March" from "Lohengrin. -
as sung by Nelson p Meyer and during
the ceremony Hearts and Flowers
was softly intoned
The bride wore handsome gown Of
white crepe de chene. tuIIe veil
caught with orange blossoms. and car
ried shower bouquet Of Bride roses
and lilies Of the valley. The maid Of
honor, Miss jamie Gompf wore q becom-
ing toilet Of crepe de chcue and carried
white carnations. The best man was
Arthur King. brother of the groom. The
bridesmaids. tho Misses Bernice Case
and Lizzie Herbert. wore frocks of
white silk. and carried pink carnations.
The flower girls. Misses Ruth Klotz and
Grace Taylor, wore frocks of point de
esprit and carried baskets Of carna-
tons. A. w. Lyles. cousin Of tie
groom, and r. r. Taylor. brother OF the
pride, were the Ushers. Following the
ceremony a reception was held at the
nome OF the brides parents. is Florida
Avenue northwest the bridal ,srt,,
ap@ immediate families only being pres
The Washington times., 1904-01-07
TORPEDO BOAT DESTR0YERS
ARE SAFE AT SAN JUAN

Commander w Fl. Everett, of the Buff
falo. advised the Navy Department yes
terday Of the safe arrival Of the first
feet Of torpedo boat destrOyers at san
Juan. p. r
The fleet consists of the Decatur. Balm
bridge, Chauncey, and Dale 1t left Key
west on December ., conveyed by the
BunaIo, and arrived at San Juan four
days later The trip was without Incl
dent. and the weather was ordinarr