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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01
FIGURE


A few days ago the Commercial
called attention to the growing
bushes OF the Columbus Marble
Works Co., and mentioned that
they had the contracts for erecting
Confederate monuments at Okolo.
ma and TupelO.
On Saturday Mr.. JnO. A. Stin'
son, the proprietor of this reliable
institution, called a representa-
tive Of the Commercial in to look
at the figure for the monument at
the former place. That it is a
superb piece of sculpturing does
not take an epert to decide, and
when it is known that it is the
work of the combany's sculptor in
Cavara, Italy, who has turned out
some Of the handsOmest figures
ever seen in this country, it is not
to be wondered. The figure rep
resents a Confederate scout, hold.
ing his left hand shading his eyes
as if watching some one or some
thing in the distance while in the
hand is his trusty gun which he is
in the act of raising. This mOnu-
ment was designed by Mr.. Stinson
himself and he has also prepared
a similar design which has been
acc, 5ted by the veterans OF Tupe-
10, but which will be on a more ex'
tensive scale, the former weigh
ing $4,000 pounds and costing
81, 500, while the latter will weigh
go, 600 pounds and cost $4,000.
It is gratifying to our people to
know that these monuments-ex-
cept the fgures-are manufactur'
ed from Southern MARBLE from the
Kennesaw Mountains near Atlanta
and that the work is done by Col
umbus people. Low prices and
honest dealings is the motto of the
Columbus Marble WORKSHOP
umbus Commercial.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

1T FMRop1Fs EVERY EXCELLENCE As A NEWSPAPER AND Is TOO
InHEAP ROE YOU 10 AFFORD 20 BE WITHOUT IT
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

Despite the monopoly on food, and
Of most of the other necessities, It is
hopeful to note that not even Tom
Lawson as 3 citizen, or Atlanta. Ca
: 3 municipality, has yet succeeded in
closing 9 monopoly on natural gas.
Johann Lewalter of Berlin has trac-
cd the tune Of "Yankee Doodle" to
1778, at Wasenburg, the central depot
Of the Hessian troops, employed as
mercenaries In the war OF American
independence. Lewalter Is an emf
nent authority on folk songs.
Here's q lesson: Hoffman went to
Cleveland with 8 roll Of money ''big
enough to choke g cow,h He got
drunk, kissed 3 pretty girl on the
street, was arrested and put up $500 as
= cash bail. He then skipped, and the
remorseless city confscsted the $500
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01
Original,

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar az 3 throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations r offered
for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any substi-
tute offered as no other preparation
will give the same satisfaction. 1t Is
mildly laxative. It contains no opiates
and Is safest for children and delicate
persons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

A Battle Creek man wants Senator
Tom Platt expelled from the Senate
and former employee Of the postotice
department threatens to sue him for
breach Of promise. With these two
and 3 new wife Thomas is having as
much worry as 3 man with bis first
twins.
There Is always an opportunity Tor a
capable man to succeed in the West.
Out there the Cfice seeks the man.
The Astoria (Ore.) Historian says
HChief Hallock Is looking for q com
petent, sober, industrious mar for
the position Of ~dog-eateher. The APP
plicant does not have to pass q civil
service examination. but must be 8
good judge Of dogs"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

Rudyard Kipling says he recent
IL saw a sea-serpent with 3 head
like q sugar barrel. he should
cut out those short tOddies and
take it straight.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

The Chicago Journal has an edi-
tOrial entitled ga Poor Time to
Raise Salaries The article must
have been written by the owner of
the paper. No employe holds
such opinions.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

A writer in q morning paper has
four consecutive paragraphs about
saloons and drinking. Wonder IL
he was aCtuated by remOrse or
yearning.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

During November and December,
1908. one fifth Of the deaths in New
York ana chicago were from pneum0-
MA. Foley's Honey and Tar not only
stopa the cough but heals and strength
ane the lungstand prevents pneumonia,
- ID not take chances on 3 cold wear
ine away when Foley's Honey and Tar
viii cure you quickly and prevent
ksrIous results. Sold By r. H. Lyon.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

A poultry raiser across the lake
has introduced physical culture
among his chickens to give them
more exercise. The ones served
at our boarding house were evi
IDENTIFY being trained for champion
hammer throwers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

The universities of Russia do
not teach anarchy. There is an
eternal val between education and
tyranyI that's all.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

Maybe Deacon Rockefeller can
answer the immortal question:
What's the matter with Kansasi"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

The movement in England for
restoring the use of knee breeches
is making considerable progress.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-03-01

According to the ancient records
IN Genoa, it cost $1,000 to discov-
er America. Now, think what
America IS worth to Rockefeller.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21
Outdoing Expectations.

We are always glad to print in the
Register story about a remarkable
success achieved by advertising, and
especially so when the article advertised
is one of superior merit.
Not so very long ago Milford R. Burt
one of Middlebury's most enterprising
druggists, succeeded in getting the DR..
Howard Co., to allow him to sell their
Specific for the cure of constipation and
dyspepsia at half price, as an introduce
tory offer.
The results of this advertising have
been phenomenal, and there has been
hardly a week without milford r. Burt
being obliged to order fresh supplies.
Such was his confidence in the
remedy that he personally guaranteed
every package of the Specific that has
sold, and agreed TO refund the money
if it did not cure. His faith was well
founded, for out Of the hundreds OF
packages he has sold, only one has been
returned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

practice in New York state in 1869. He
has served as a clerk in the War Depart
ment, and from clerkship in the New
York custom house he rose to be deputy
collector. He resigned this position to
accept the collectorship of the city
government of Brooklyn, N. Y, in 1877
and held that office for eight years. He
has been U. S. Commissioner of Pensions
and in April of last year was appointed
by President Roosevelt Register of Wills
for the District of Columbia. He has
served the Grand Army of the Republic
in his state in way that has won for
him the gratitude of the thousands of
veterans of the blue. With the depart
ments of Virginia, North Carolina,
Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Kansas,
New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Michigan
and New York supporting the candidacy
of Mr.. Tanner and hundreds of G.. A. R.
posts throughout the country signifying
their intention of casting their votes fol
this brave soldier success will doubtless
be his.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21
Condition of Crops.

The benefits derived from the showers
that prevailed throughout New Eng
land last week cannot be estimated,
but are noticeable in the greatly i'm
proved condition of all crops. Corn
which was particularly backward,
showed the most improvement. Crops
generally are now at least in a normal
condition and, in some localities, above
the average. The cultivation of crops
progressed favorably the past week.
Considerable damage reported by insect
pests, which greatly increased in num-
bers, as a result of increased temper a
lures.
Reports generally show an improved
C onditions in all grains, particularly in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

corn. This cereal has been backward,
but under ideal conditions made rapid
advancement the past week, and in
nearly all sections is in a normal con-
dition, and, in some localities above the
normal. Rye is filling well and turn
ing, and harvest will begin in a short
time. Oats are heading and indications
are for good yield, although the straw
will be short in some localities. Spring
wheat shows well and the same may
be said of all other grains. Buckwheat
has made good advancement, the
weather conditions since planting hav-
ing been exceptionally favorable.
Grass conditions are similar to those
of last week. Haying is well under way.
Conditions have been favorable for the
harvesting of this product, and crop
yield will be above the average. Pas
lures remain good, but more rain is
needed in certain sections.
The conditions of fruit are about the
same as last week, although more
damage was reported from insect pests,
particularly rose bugs. Apples are a
poor crop in all sections and continue
to fall badly. Berries were greatly inn
proved the past week and show a good
yield. Pears and plums promise a
large crop, the cherry yield is salts
factory.
Garden truck generally is above the
average, and all kinds promise good
crop. Potatoes are poisoning and are
being dug and marketed in many locali-
ties, with very favorable results. Onions
also show exceptionally well, and show
no damage from insects. Garden corn
is maturing and is beginning to come
in the market.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21
REMEDY FOR HAY FEVER.
After Trying other Treatments, Hyomei
Was Used with Perfect Success.

Before the discovery of Hyomei
the only advice a physician could give
his hay fever patients, was to go
away from home, but now anyone
who is subject to this disease can,
if Hyomei is used, stay at home with
out fear of the annual attack of
sneezing, watery eyes, and other dis
comforts.
J. F. Forbes, a well known West
ern railroad man, whose home is at
McGook, Nebraska, writes 81 have
never had any relief from any remedy
for hay fever, even temporarily, until
l discovered the merits of Hyomei.
always recommend it when occasion
requires
There is no offensive or dangerous
stomach dosing when Hyomei is used.
This reliable remedy for the cure of
all diseases of the respiratory organs
is breathed through a neat pocket
inhaler that comes with every outfit,
so that the air taken into the throat
and lungs is like that of the White
Mountains or other health resorts, where
hay fever is unknown.
The fact that w. H. Sheldon agrees to
refund the money to any hay fever suf-
ferer who uses Hyomei without sue
cess, should inspire confidence in its
power to effect a cure. A complete
outfit costs only S1.00 and extra bottles
but so cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

In announcing the policy of the
Panama Canal Commission with regard
to improving the sanitary and other
conditions surrounding those who must
make their life on the Isthmus, Chair
man Shonts says:
at will be the fixed practice of the
Commission, as far as practicable, to fill
the higher and more desirable positions
by the promotion of deserving employees.
The entrance or beginners salary for the
clerical positions, such as bookkeepers,
stenographers, typewriters, etc, is 81,
500 per annum, and for craftsmen from
81 500 to 81 900. The wages receiv ed in
the outdoor railroad positions are from
10 to 20 per cent higher than those paid
in the United States being, in general,
for switch engineers 1925, engine fore
man 500, helpers SO, track foreman $S3
to 500, and supervisors $3.50 to $175 per
month. All the mechanical tradesmen,
such as carpenters, blacksmiths, ma
chinists, etc, receive 90 cents per hour.
In addition, all employees are furnished
quarters, or allowed 10 per cent increase
in pay in lieu thereof, and are given six
weeks leave of absence per year on full
pay."-Railway World.
While the above figures may to many
seem decidedly alluring all enthusiasts
must bear in mind that ones chances of
staying on the Isthmus long enough to
accumulate fortune are slim. A favor
lite form of gambling there is to wager
how many days will intervene between
the date of ones arrival in Panama and
their funeral.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

The Morgan horse is likely to be re-
stored. Secretary Wilson, during the
past few days, has had several confer
ences with Senator Proctor of Vermont
on the subject of undertaking, by series
of breeding experiments similar to those
begun at Fort Collins, Col, to establish
a coach breed.
Cannon, Thomas w. Lawsons stallion
which was selected for the coach horse
experiment, was strong in the strain of
Morgans, such as Sherman Morgan,
Ethan Allen, Black Hawk and Seth
Warner.
Senator Proctor, who has been life
long admirer of the Morgan, first brought
up the matter, and appealed to the
secretary to consider whether he could
not rescue the noted family of horses
from utter extinction, or if it has really
been extinguished restore it by scientific
and iudicious breeding from selected
sires and dams. Secretary Wilson said
the idea was one of the most worthy
that could be taken up by the govern
ment, and he determined to carry it out.
The plan is to buy one representative
Morgan stallion and 10 mares for the
initial experiment, and later to add
another stallion and more mares, as they
can be found
The Morgan registry books were
abandoned many years ago, because of
the disappearance of the breed and the
waning interest of American horsemen
in the best breed of distinctively Ameri-
can horses known.
The breeding experiment will be
organized by George B. Rommel. the
departments expert, and placed in
charge of Prof. j. L. Hills, director of
the experiment station at Burlington,
/ Vt.
The aim will be to adhere to the type
of short-backed, strengthened. bay and
black horses, weighing from 1000 to
1880 pounds, such as tire MOrgans We're,
and it is believed great advantage to
the farmers of the country will result
Washington Special to Boston Herald.
The above is about as near the truth
as the average city daily can be expected
to get, in reporting news relating tC
agriculture and stock husbandry. If the
Herald correspondent had attended the
st. Louis exposition last year and had
seen the large exhibit of Morgan horses
from Vermont and the middle west, OF
if he were familiar with the first rudi
ments of the horse breeding industry ht
would not have written the above
There is very active Morgan horse
registry association. Joseph Battell of
Middlebury, Vt, being the registrar and
the breed is attracting national interest
Instead of the Morgans being extinct
and the registry abandoned, the Morgan
horse register is reported by the agri
cultural department yearbook for 1904 as
containing the records of 3, 765 male anC
2,100 female Morgan horses now living
There are in this country more registered
Morgans than Hackneys, Cleveland Bays
or German Coach horses.
There are several prominent Morgan
horse breeding establishments in Yer
mont, and number of excellent pure
bred stations that are perfect types o.
the old-time Morgans.
If the government desires to start {
Morgan horse breeding establishment
there is no better state for such pur
pose than VermOnt-the home of The
Morgans-and the best of foundation
stock may be found on the Vernon
breeding farms.-New England Farmer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

Just what the Burlington Clipper
would have said editorially concerning
Tom Lawson's trip through Vermont had
its press behaved properly is a matter
of conjecture. While the Clipper did
not turn Lawson's picture to the wall
its press played havoc with the plate
and the likeness presented of the Copper
King looked as though it might have
been the product of "frenzied" photo
graphy. In referring to this little
affair of the press room the paper said:
The press broke down the first revo-
luton.
All on account of Lawson.
Nothing else affected gearing, shaft
ing, rollers, ink fountain-all intact.
Just Lawson busted-nothing else.
Tom got it just as Jerome gave it to
HMM the ticker
We give you Lawson as our double
duplex, compound cylinder and always
well behaved press left him.
If it could have been Lawson himself
Rogers, Rockefeller ct ais would have
given us Amalgamated till we would
have been blind with money.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

While it was prophesled some months
ago that the Lewis and Clarks Cen
tennial at Portland, Oregon, would
show that the exposition idea had gone
to seed, the attendance thus far goes
to disprove that assertion. The Fourth
of July attendance was 53,70S. 1t beats
the Fourth of July attendance at the
Omaha exposition by nearly 10000, and
is ID. ISL higher than the attendance on
the opening day at Portland, June /.
Up to July half million admissions
had been recorded in the thirty-four
days of the big fair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

The platform upon which the Ludlow
Tribune does business is expressed in
true Hindleyesque style in the follow
ing paragraph scissored from the column
OF that sheet presided over by the office
cat:
A correspondent of the Cat in Addi-
son county asks if the bootjack pictured
at the head of this column is the Cats
own or one presented by admirers via
the upstairs window. Its really SYM
bolic, neighbor Both bootjacks and
bouquets have been hurled at the Cat,
and the relic at his feet, with the sera-
phic smile on his face, merely demon
strate the serene consciousness of virtue
that makes him impervious to both
clubs and flowers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21
DR., E. A. SMITH DEAD.
Large Property Owner in Brandon.

DR.. Ezra A. Smith, prominent citi-
zen of Brandon, died Monday after
noon at his home in that village after
a long and painful illness from COM
plication of diseases. DIR. Smith was
&c years of age and for several years
had a large practice in this and other
States.
He was one of the largest property
owners of the town at the time of his
death, owning 25 tenament houses and
nine farms in Rutland and Addison
counties. He represented Brandon in
the Legislature of 1898. DIR. Smith was
Knight Templar and member of the
Brandon Lodge of Odd Fellows. For
many years he has been president and
secretary of the Queen City Park Spirit
ualists association. The funeral was
held Thursday afternoon at the Congre-
gational church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21
Hoods JdrSdpdriIC


Northern Railway. He surprised the
world by demonstrating that he could
construct and operate Pacific road on a
profitable basis without Government aid.
Railway World
And the Government through the
medium of the Supreme Court of the
United States surprised MIR. Hill and
gave him a very striking demonstration
of how Government aid was necessary
in certain phases Of railroad work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

The Department of Vermont, g. A. r.
will make no mistake in endorsing as its
choice for commander-in-ch that
brave and loyal member of the order
James Tanner of Brooklyn, N. Y. He is
by experience of the ripest sort fitted for
this most responsible place. Born in
Schoharie county, N. y, in 1874 he was
reared upon farm and educated in a
district school, Later he took a course
in business college and for a while
taught a district school. Enlisting as a
private soldier in September, 1861, when
but II years of age he displayed his
soldierly qualities in way that won
him the praise of his officers. AT the
second battle of Bull Run in 1862 he lost
both legs. Few young men of 16 years
of age with such an affliction Detailing
them have continued to fight lifes
battles so aggressively as has Mr..
Tanner. With that same characteristic
courage which he displayed as a soldier
on the field of battle he took up the
study of law and was admitted to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21

Suit for s., 600 damages for personal
injuries has been brought by David w.
Williams of Pawlet against Eugene r.
Norton and James Z. Norton, owners of
slate quarry at Pawlet.
The Rutland public library recently
received valuable gift from the Rev.
w. F. Smart of West Rutland in the
form of book of ancient date which
was written by j. A. Graham. The title
of the book is "a descriptive Sketch OF
the Present State of Vermont" 1t is
written in the form of letters which Mr..
Graham wrote to his lifelong friend and
companion, the Duke of Montrose. The
book was printed in 1897 and is valuable
as curiosity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-21
Highly Cultivated Bird.

Lady-Can that parrot talk?
Dealer-Talk? Why say, lady, you'd
t'ink he wuz brought up in a box at 10
opery.-Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-08-05

st. Paul-With hundreds of tele-
the Northern Pacific railroads on
strike and scores of stations closed.
immense hindrance is expected in the
moving of trains on both the trans
continental systems affected.
Through limited trains and time
almost on schedule time, but attempts
have been abandoned to maintain To-
cal freight and passenger schedule SER
vice. The greatest interference has
been on the Idaho division, where the
striking operators, it is alleged, turned
the signal boards or opened the cir
cults.
Freight in less than carload lots for
intermediate points was refused at
st. Paul and Minneapolis. Large guam
titles of perishable freight were ham
died by the express companies.
Railway officials said that they were
well satisfied with the situation and
that inside of 10 days they would have
enough men to fill the places of the
sCIIhefs anu 1ndInLdIn norlndI ser
vice. Meantime trains are run on
time card ru3es and in sections. No
accidents have occurred.
President Perham of the telegraphers
declares that 81 percent of the union
men are out and that they will stay
out until they receive. what the union
has decided will be a square deal. He
says that a number of train despatch
ers, while not members of the union.
went out in sympathy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-08-05
Held City for Two Hours.

San Juan, p. R.-As an outcome
of the longshoremens strike for an
increase in wages to 25 cents an hour,
which has been in progress for
month, the greater portion of San
Juan was under the control of mob
between Z and 8 o'clock Tuesday
night. The mob, in which there were
about 100 armed persons, dug up paw
ing blocks and stones and with these
and other missiles rushed through the
streets fighting the police, who were
armed with rifles and fired scores
of shots, but mostly in the air
One person was killed and there are
40 injured in~ the hospitals, three or
four of whom may die.
At 8 p. m. the mob sought refuge in
a disreputable district in which there
were no police. This district, however,
was surrounded by the police and
mounted squads patrolled the city for
the remainder of the night.
At midnight the police, numbering
only 100, had the situation under con-
troll.
At noon the situation was quiet, and
the police, it is believed, will be able
to cope with it.
Carbineers are on rooftops command
ing the streets in the disreputable dis
trict.
Thirty-five of the leaders have been
arrested.