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Equal to the Occasion.

Equal TO the Occasion.
As one OF the few occasions when
the wit of Rufus Choate was foiled,
an incident is recalled when that bril-,
liant lawyer was examining one Dick
Barton, mate of the good ship Chal.
lenge. Choate had cross-examined the
sailor for over an hour. hurting ques-
tiOns with the speed of rapid Are
gun.
WAS there moon that night?"
Yes, sir"
did you see it?"
"No, sir"
"Then how do you know there was
q moon?"
"The Nautical Almanac said 80,
and III believe that sooner than any
lawyer in the world
BE civil. SIR
"And now tell me in what latitude
and longitude you crossed the equa-
tori"
"Ah. you are joking"
"No, sir, l am in earnest and I de-
sire an answer"
That's more than I can give"
Indeed! You a chief mate and un.
able to answer so simple question:"
eyes, the simplest question | ever
was asked. l thought even fool of
a lawyer knew there's no latitude at
the equator"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
Worlds
Fair
Rates

Beginning September Is, and
continuing until the end of
the Worlds Fair low rate
excursion tickets to St. Louis
will be on sale Sunday, Mon
day, tuesday, Wednesday
ard Thursday Of each week,
| he rate is extremely low
about a cent Il mile each
way. : days limit. Tickets
good III chair cars and coaches
only.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
Guarantee Bond and
nVeStnent Co.
suoseroeo and paid up $4,000 90
Reserve Fund Dan, 1sot) &13442
GENERAL OFFICES, 117 Pine St.

This not life
SAFE and profitable investment
has the
1t death
onea OF life It's field Is
ton considered Of
You
eralty between all classes Write
andin forma aticnc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
Distressing Stomach Disease

Quickly cured to stay cured by the mastery
power OF brakes Palmetto Wine. Invalids no
longer suffer from this dread malady. because
this remarkable remedy cures absolutely every
form OF stomach trouble 1t is a cure for the
whole world OF stomach weakness and cOnstipa-
ton. as we'll as a regulator of the kidneys and
liver.
Only one dose a day. and cure begins with
much you have suffered you are certain Of a
cure with one small dose day OF brakes Pal
metto Wine. and to convince you OF this fact
the Drake Formula Company. Drake Building
Chicago. ILL.,. will send trial bottle of brakes s
Palmetto Wine free and prepaid to every reader
OF this paper who desires to make q thorough
test OF this splendid tonic Palmetto remedy. A
postal card or letter will be your only expense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
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American Roll Ton Desks.

N furniture. roll-top desks and book.
casss are still the prominent items in
the IMPORTS from the United States to
Edimurgh. The desks are sold large
ly, notwithstanding that the local of.
ice f,rniture manufacturers have
'opled hem closely lad made special
'dorts keep out the foreign article.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29

"a party, and Ethelyns chin began to
shake again.
That's Tie very thing came over
~ talk about Aunt Kate answered
rHeerfully. Don't YOU worry the
least tiuy bit about your party, for [
have perfectly splendid plan
Then AHnt Kate Went into mannma s
room and E'helyn Kept hold of iei'
dress and crcp in behind her4 Aunt
kate told mamma that Etheiyn SAould
rave her parry at grandma s. and
mamma was almoS as much pleased
as Ethelyn
E'helNn climbed ~ III the big
chair and t'egged 10 hold her little
bother for just a minute, SO he and
the pillow were deposited in her Ian.
She put her face down TO his and wbis-
pered all about the party. and she Vas
sure he understood and wanted 10 go.
too. so she Whispered again and prom.
iEed him that he should do So
Ethelyn thought she never could
wait for the ncxl two days to pass
i'y hut grandma and Aunt Kate said
they had so much to do that the time
went 700 fast. At last the day came
atid Ethelyn in her best white dress;
and blue sash received her little
guests. It was an outdoor affair and
grandma and Aunt Kate came on. on
the lawn with them and helped start
all games. Grandma taught them
some old-fashioned plays with quaint
little songs that she had learned Sky
years ago.
). Just as soon as it WAS dark e,lollgf
t. give them any excuse for doing sc
the Chinese lanterns We're lighted and
the tables We're spread under the
trees. 1t was just the sorl of sEppet
that no one b1lg a grandma could pre-
rare, and to make it still more perfect
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
DEPARTMENT

ITO Ethelyp papa came from his Office
. To- eat With them
Ethelyn ran 10 ,4S'as and putting
her arms around lis rseA whispered
something TO him that m:N,'', him laugh
Very iarlch. although l.e sttook his
lead Put papa she sai9, I prom
ised ftin he should truly coft,, and |
know he wants to.
Papa started away and when grand
ma called after him he told her
he would be back in a minute. And
really it did not seem more than a min
ute when he appeared with a queer
looking bundle wsiel he carried a
though he We're afraid ii might
bieak, E,heyn danced with JOY and
shouted: 'My little brother has
ccme TO my party,
Papa opened the shaw as the little
girls crowded around him and, sure
tnoneh there Mas Master Baby suck
ing ais thumb and looking perfectly
contcnted and as Though hp realized
all the dignity attached To his first pub
tic appearance,
Grandma raised her hands in horror
George Thomas Harrison'7 she
exclaimed in amaZemcnt. Can II
be possible that you have brought that
irocenf' en-day old baby out of the
house, You have no more sense than
fthese children. Take him back in
stantly''
Then pap laughed more than ever.
| hut he wrapped the baby Up again and
hurried home with him
After the last little guest had gone
j iand f. EJhelyn and Aunl Kate. ard grand
n.a We're alohe Ethelyn gave a great
Sigh of content and said: This the
hestest thday [ ever had because
! i! is the first time my little brother
come to my party. TRACE ScoIiel1
fioimer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
Arouse Thee, Soull

Arouse thee soul:
God made not thee to sleep
Thy hour of earth. i'll doing naughk
away:
He gave thee power to keep.
OH use It for fffs glory while you may
Arouse thee soul!
Arouse thee. soul.
Oh! there is much to 90
For thee, if thou would'st work for HUI
man kind:
The misty future through
A greatness looms, it's mind. awakened
mind!
Arouse thee, soul!
Arouse thee soul!
And let the body do
Some worthy deed for human happiness,
To join, when life is through,
Unto thy name. that angels both may
bless!
Arouse thee. soul!
Arouse thee soul!
Leave nothing Of the earth:
And. II the body be not strong TO oare
To blessed thoughts give birth
High as yon heaven, pure as heavens
air;
Arouse thee. soul!
Robert Nicoll
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
$50 lonQ!"

With reference to the origin of the
familiar expression. so long" cor.
respondent of the London Academy
suggests that it is derived from tho
Norwegian. "Saa Laenge." a common
form of farewell, equivalent in mean
ing to "au revoir." and pronounced
like so long" with the "g" softened
There was a fair number of Nor.
weig1ans among che settlers in Amer.
ica. to judge by names, and it is
quite likely the phrase was picked up
from them. 1t is in general use amoss
the Dutch in South Africa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-29
NapoIeon's Death Room.

The room in which Napolean diei,
says the St Helena Guardian, is now
used as a Roman Catholic chapel for
soldiers, and the vestments worn by
the priests in the celebration Of Mass,
as we'll as the altar plate, were the gift
of Napoleon III. The principal thor.
oughfare OF Jameston, the capital of
st. Helena, has long borne the name
Of Napoleon street.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

creatures on earth. After Mrs. Buch-
anan had recited the many philan-
thropical deeds and patriotic acts per-
formed by this chapter, she called
upon the choir to sing that soul string
song "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" which more keenly touches
the human heart than any Of the other
old war songs. Then came the chief
features Of the entire programme, the
address Of MIR. ". ]. Houston, the
orator of the occasion. For clear cut
eloquence, potentlality Of thought and
soul string pathos Mr.. Houston has
but few equals and no superiors.
From the very moment be took the
stand until he closed, he held the inn
mense audience spell bound as he re-
viewed the dark days and thrilling
instants which characterized the
struggling between the North aud
South, when our brave men laid down
their lives by the thousand in defense
Of the principles they held sacred. In
many Of the domestic scenes he por-
trayed them in such q vivid and touch
ing manner that the whole audience
was in tears. When the speaker
closed the spirit Of patriotism had run
high and every body was profuse In
complimenting Mr.. Houston for the
strong. true, pathetic and grand por-
trayal Of historical facts that be had
given. Mr.. Houston is a young man
OF brilliant attachments and has q
bright future ahead Of him and when
he left be returned to his home with
the kindsst feelings, the best wishes
and the riches benedictions Of al who
heard him in Okolona.
After Mr.. Smoot dismissed the
audience with 8 prayer the large
crowd headed by the Vardaman Guards
formed line Of march to the Soldiers
grave yard.
The procession was q very long one.
Many Of the convsyances we're beauh-
fully decorated and altogether made
quite an impressive scene. After
scattering roses By the thousands over
the graves Of the soldiers, every one
returned home feeling better and hap
pier lor having taken part ln One Of
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04
And Local Affairs.

The "Frying Size" gave q picnic last
week.
Mr.. Louie Ozier, of Corinth, spent
Saturday in 0kOlOna.
Mr.. E. @. Palmer, Of Amory, was a
visitor in the city Sunday.
Miss Bertha Houseman entertained
with a storm party on Friday evening.
Miss Bette Walton has returned
from the l. I. & G. and will be at home
for some time.
Mrs, Edgar Elliott made visit to
Aberdeen last week with Mrs Awhile
Wicks.
Mr.. Van Buckingham was in town
for the U. d. c. services and was pre-.
sented with Cross of honor.
Messrs. John Walker, Edwin Ezell,
E. and A. Parker, OF Houston, attend.
cd the Mystic shriners here last week.
In case it rains on Decoration Day
the speaking will be held in the opera
house, otherwise it will be at the GEM
stery.
Mr.. F. A. Shell and bride passed
through this city last week on
their way to Houston, their future
home.
The many friends Of Mrs. F. G. Mil
lette are glad to know that she has
recovered from her recent illness, and
will soon be out again.
DR.. Gathins, Of Prairie, came up to
the Confederate Memorial Services
and was presented a Cross OF Honor
from the W. F. Tucker Chapter.
Messrs. K. Hamilton and Clarence
Love of Aberdeen were the distin-
guished guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Elliott last Tuesday for the Masonic
Services
For the first time in the history Of
okoloua possibly, it's newspaper had
to turn down advertising. We cannot
afford, in justice to our readers to cut
our reading matter short, therefore
this week We refused several adver-
tisments. There is no danger Of Us
leaving Okolona.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04
DECORATION DAY.

The Memorial exercises on last Fri
day, under the auspices of the W. F.
Tucker Chapter of the Daughters of
the Confederacy, was universally pro-
nounced one of the most impressive
and successful efforts ever gotten up
in Okolona. There was q spirit Of
amity and perfect harmony noticeable
in every department. OF the we'll ar
ranged programme all of which was
patriotic to the core, and called forth
an unbounded enthusiasm, and awak-
ened in every soul tender feeling and
sweet memory for the heroic dead,
who poured out their life blood in de-
fense of cause that the South de-
clared was right and will ever hold
dear.
Promptly ct 8 O'Clock every business
house closed, and the citizens both men
aud women, young and old All began
to crowd into the spacious court room
until every available space was occu-
pied.
The president, Mrs. Jennie Tucker
Buchanan, with rare executive ability
presided. Flowers in abundance dec
Grated all the table and stands in the
front part u the immense room, Civ
ing an air Of exquisite fragrance and
beauty to the scene; while the young
ladies and a number Of the girls wear
ing star spangled caps stood in front Of
the speakers stand and gracefully
waved a number of flags as the patri-
otic songs were feelingly sung by a
select choir of many of our noblest
women. Rev. n. @. Augustus opened
the exercises with prayer, and after a
song. he addressed the large audience
IN 8 forciable way on the significance
Of the Southern Gross, which many Of
the old soldiers are now wearing as a
badge of honor. TIE choir then sang
"The Red, White and Blue" after
which the President, Mrs Buchanan
made nice talk, telling what this
Chapter just Il months old, bad ac-
complished. Il has 3 membership Of
over ninety and is recognized as one
Of the strongest and most influential
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

Mrs. Jennie Tucker Buchanan, Mrs.
Mamie McIver Crunk, Mrs. Tom Dean
and Mrs. Simps Murphree, from the
". F. Tucker Chapter. left Sunday
evening for Greenwood to attend the
State Convention, of the United
Daughters of the Coniederacy.
The Social Club met with Miss Katie
Bean on Saturday afternoon. Miss
Addye Haley won the prize in q very
interesting contest. Delicious re
freshments were served in two
courses.
Mrs. Mamie McIver Crunk, Mrs. R.
W. Chandler and Mrs. NJ. Meckleh-
burger have returned from Oxford
where they attended the State FEEDER
alton of Womens Clubs, and report g
most enjoyable visit.
Hon. w. A. Houston, a prominent
attorney Of Aberdeen, was the dis.
tinguished guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. J.
Buchanan on Friday Memorial day.
Miss Estelle Buchanan a popular
young teacher of the 1. 1. & c. came
up Friday and spent a short time witt
relatives and friends in the city.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

freshing sleep. It increases physical
vigor and gives great muscular elasticity,
90 that the baby's advent is practically
painless. II is the best Of tonics for
nursing mothers.
sI gladly recommend DR., Pierce,s Favorite
Prescription writes Mrs. ]. W. c. Stephens, Of
Mia, Northumberland Co, Va aBefore my
third little boy was born took six bottles. He
Is the finest child and has been from birth, and
suffered very much less than ever did before.
I unhesitatinRly advise expectant mothers TO
use the Favorite Prescription
Dr.. Pierce now feels fully warranted
in offering to pay $500 in legal money
Of the United States, for any case Of
Leucorrhea, Female Weakness. prolap-
sus, or Falling Of Womb which he can
not cure. All he asks IS q fair and
reasonable trial Of his means Of cure.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser, containing 1908 pages, IS sent free
on receipt Of stamps % pas. expense Of
mailing only. Send 81 one-cent stamps
for the cloth-bonnd volume, or only AZ
stamps for the book in paper covera
Address Dr. B. Y. Pierce, Buffalo. n. "
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Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04
Dr. Hartman Describes Pe-ru-na.


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II Even tbs e,ie ~ Penn. 40 not s 49, ~ p is " lneno.. n
any remedy large sales to other
reasons than the efficacy Of Peruna They that the best
medicine in the world.
They try Peruna cures are not lasting
That Peruna something that has only
Some doctors jealous Of the popularity Of Peruna Very naturally
many prescribe its value
But the worst enemies to Peruna probably those people
subsitutOrs, who sell Peruna below the regular price
For instance large department who have almost everything
SALE desire aacttO their place Of business people
They look about them to discover something that they know the all
want Sometimes 1t is popular book may catchy song
They get these articles in great quantities. offer them below reguar
price large people store
While in their business these people naturally buy something else
Peruna increase their sales They
discover that Peruna is more popur than anv other medicine the 5
a dollar
These storekeepe succeed in some way to get large quantity Of Pens
offered for sale their low figure offering
always people Pera Such an a"
to attract great numbers of people, consequently their filed
quickly exhausted but the people keep on coming
In this the store filled with customers and they rushing
the being.
Many Pruna throughout the city as an
advertising dodge much below the regular the
druggists VINO cannot anord to sell 1t at such a price
While everything has been done this of thing yet
continued to the great detrmen Of Peruna
How Pe-ru-na Should be Taken.
XHEN it considered that Peruna used homes but
w hundreds Of thousands naturally care
less people who disregard the directions on the bottle
1t has about this greatly the distress and disappointment
Of DR. Hartman that Peruna not always used according the directions
Peruna should be used strictly according directions
which likely
Teaspoonu doses Peruna have
rmede combined.
The Marvellous Success of Pe-runa
medicine
that has actually accomplished
the obliged reluctantly
people buy They after they have
been given by the doctors and after they other
Catarrh prevalent disease 1t only affects the
and its most common location but affect
body
During the
the organs
During the winter months the respiratory gansthe
lungs-ar commonly affected
During the spring and summer months the digestive and secreve
the stomach bowels liver and hdneysare likely
tt this time Of the pelvic
prevalent
In the all
absolutely the medicine
for these ailments.
Other medicines have been recommended for aah for brief
they secured attention But they great ady
the popularity of Peuna steadily increases.
Hundreds remedies devised
but after brief they disappear be
Everybody the United States has heard of Peuns The majority
have taken other Millions people
cured by it.
There devised that many
icd testimonials many strong people
reputation
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04
EsTRAY NoTIOE.

Taken up miles Southwest Of Oko.
Iona Miss, by Dew Devoir on or about
the 18th day Of April 1904. One black
horse mule, about "A hands high about
3 years old about one month growth
name and tail branded on right should.
or with character something like the
figure 5 ar the brand about inches
long.
The owner can have the above ,des-
cribed mule by proving property and
paysng charges. Said mule valued at
Sixty five dollars.
This April 2sth, 1904
EN-. Abbott J. P.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

chapters in the state. They ell work
in an atmosphere OF love and tender
est feeling one for the other, and
are doing q grand work for the old
soldiers who are yet living and now
need more than ever before the atten,
tion and kindness, which comes more
grsciously from the hearts and hands Of
our noble women than from any other
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

common testimony
Of mothers that the
use of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip
ton not only pro-
notes the mothers
health but also
gives her strength
to give her child.
W Favorite Pre-
scription accom-
plishes these results
BY tranquilizing
the nerves, promot-
ing a healthy appe-
tite, and giving re-
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04
a Quart Baby.

Now and again there is an item in the
newspapers concerning the birth Of a
puny baby so small that a quart cup
holds it comfortably. If the article told
all the facts it would probably tell also
of a mother who in weakness and misery
had looked forward to the baby's advent
with shrinking and fear.
To have fine, healthy children the
mother must be healthy, and it is the
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

The branch Of the NJ. TO. Railroad,
from Okolona 10 Houston. has been
turned over to the railroad company
and on the 10th train service between
the two towns viii be inaugurated.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04
NOTICED
STRAYED OR STOLEN

One sorrel mule about 12 years old
with mouse colored mouth, about 10 / :
2 hands high, light spot on right hip.
Was taken from the Cotton yard in
town Of okOlona on the Light Of April
26th 1904.
Any information leading to the re-
covery Of said mule will be appreciated
any reasonable charges paid for trou-
expended.
J. E. HIGoINBoTHAM,
April 20, 1904. Thorn, Miss.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

} Foster Hudson, the hustling young
representative OF the R. J. Reynolds
Tobacco Co., was In town yestereay.
Foster is a fine boy in every respect
and merits the fine trade which he re-
oeives for this popular Company.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

Miss Nelson, Of Oxford and Col. Jas.
Gordon, Of this place were united in
the holy bonds OF matrimony last
Wednesday at the home of the bride.
Both parties are popular and well
known all over the state, and have
many friends VINO wish them every
happiness and success.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

work, with the help ofthe home mem
bers. The parade in the afternoon
headed By the Vardaman Rifles was q
shit" From al reports none Of the
candidates want anymore for their
money. After the initiation all At
tended the banquet In their honor ai
the opera house, which was admirably
presided over BY Mrs. Mollie Walton.
The programme OF both afternoon and
evening was a distinct success. Dur.
log their business meeting the Shrine
donated 500 to the Okolona Confed-
crate monument fund.
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

the grandest and most successful
decoration exercises ever gotten up In
OkoIona. et
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

Handy Jim is making that fine tafy
fresh every day. Popcorn and pea
nuts redhot. What more do you want
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

ObLES OF the mye-
shrine, Hamassa
Temple, held q
special conclave
in Okolona last
Tuesday night and
initiated twenty
two novices. II
lugtrious Potter.
tate NJ. r. Grant
and . crack team
from Meridian did
Okolona messenger., 1904-05-04

HARTMAN has always insisted that the take
Peuna in teaspoonu Of chronic disease
Of before amply
cent to insure This especially of all and people
who have been much weakened by disease.
strong hearty who able to about his business suffer-
ing frequently requires tablespoonful
day.
repeated
best treatment
Many suffering
during the day.
for and nvad confined the house, epoonfu
Peruna is the proper treatment.
The frequency with which should all
the nature and the Of the ament which fully explained Dr. Hart
booklet entitled ellis Life" This should
family where Peruna is much used
Excessive Doses of Pe-ru-Ha
THE excessive doses of Pena likely especial harm
w system prescribed entirely
misses the benefit which intended produce The small Doses oft
repeated the best results taking Peruna.
Owing the purity of the composition of Peruna and its perfect freedom
from narcotics harmful drugs dose Peuna will especial
injury but it equally that will lasting benefit from its
n this way
During years conducting private
practise he always insisted the oonu doses and would rarely
allow patient o take any a single Dose
scale and the people
printed TAKEN efficacy
greatly hndered the doses
than originally intended
conceded all hands that Peuna the greatest remedy that the
world has produced