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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

The Houston, Texas, Post man
unable to get a vacation, raises the
cry Of sour grapes in this wise:
"What, leave my object Go away
and seek the fields Of yesterday,
the meadows where I used to playf
Well 1 guess not. Go leave my
tan and easy chair and lazy office,
and go where I was a boy with
tOusled hairi Well, I'll be shOtl
Me, MET go back to that far day,
and slOp the pigs, aud throw down
hay to all the horses every dayi
No, sir, not met Let some one
else go chase the chicks; let some
else go split the sticks, and take
the sundry cuffs and kicks; I'd
like to see myself give up this
slOthful ease and wade through
barnyards to my knees; give up
this Just gO-ss-yOu.please to 60 and
be q boy again as 1 was then and
trOt the same old gait again and
go and find the speckled hen, and
toss the hay, and salt the sheep
and feed the COW, and 60 out in
the field and pillow till perspira-
ton wet my brow ere 1 could play.
No, thank you, 1 don't pine to roll
into a tepid swimmin' hole; I've
gone that road and paid that toll,
and DOW In lOll-darn yesterday
LOll back and take the rest I've
earnsdl 1 don't think I have ever
yearDed for overwOrked, sad and
sunburned youth; If I did I take il
back, Pm happy here, 1 want no
days of yesterday, I leave them for
with all their cheer-some other
kid.v
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

= ~ % AAAAA ~ A@AN 49,
covered, my eyebrows came out, and
then it got IN my eye. then went to
another doctor. He asked me what
/ was taking for it, and ] told him
Cuticura. He said that was a very
good thing, but that he thought that
my face would be marked for life. But
Cuticura did its work and my face is
now Just as clear as It ever a
"My brother-in-law told me about
the wonderful Cuticura remedies.
took his advice and got the Ointment,
Soap, and Resovent. ] washed with
the Cuticura Soap and then applied
the Ointment, and took Cuticura
Resolvent as directed. In a short
time my face began to get better, and
when / had taken one bottle Of
Resolvent / could brush the scales
off my face like a powder. When |
had taken four bottles my face was as
clear as ever.
II told all my friends about. my
remarkable cure. / feel so thankful
/ want everybody far and wide to
know what Cuticura can do. It is a
sure cure for eczema. (signed) Mrs.
Emma White, GAL Cherrier Place,
Camden, N. j., April 25, 1906"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for every
Hum0r, from Pimples 20 scrofula, from Infancy 10 Age,
consising Of Cuticura SOAP, Nc, Ointment, SOC, Reaol-
vent, SOC. Din form Of Chocolate Coated Pulls, 2c. per vial
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Propa., Boston.
~ Mailed Free, HHoW 70 Cure EezemA"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

Once asoul passed to the Valley Of
Shadows, and said to the Presiding
Spirit there;
"Where am l at2'
You are now in the Land Of Signs
lin the Region of Sorrow"
81 thought it looked familiar" re-
piled the Soul, "I'm a graduate Of that
school, but really l thought I'D strike
something new over here"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

Hattiesburg is said to be building up
so rapidly that building materials and
supplies can not be furnished rapidly
enough to meet the demand.
John D. Rockefeller has coruered
the faxseed market. As haxseed is
good for policies, he may probably be
thinking of bandaging up those bruises
on his reputation inflicted by Miss Ida
Tarbell.
"Oh, pyi" exclaimed the first sales
lady there comes n woman who will
keep me busy showing her goods. .
"What does she wsnt?" asked the
other. "NOthing."
"Gov. Pennypscker does his own
thinking, says a Pennsylvania paper.
From the brand that has been express
ed aloud We should Judge that the
paper is right. But it might be much
better done by proxy.
There are two things for which
every southern state should strive per
sistently. One is the bringing Of high
grade immigrants; the other is the
rigid enforcement Of the vagrancy law.
Teacher-Now, Tommy, ifIgive you
Eve apples and yOu eat two, how
many will you have left2
Tommy Jagged six)-Five.
Teaeher-No; if you eat tMo you
would have three left, wouldn't you7
Tommy-No, ma am; I'd have Ave
--three outside and two inside.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

The only objection to the president
asking congress to increase the dis
placement OF the battleships Michigan
and SouthCa rollna from $4,000 to 20, 1000
tons is that In the event of hostilities
breaking out again Ghey cannot be
brought into Lake BOrgns. - N. o.
City Item.
Figures may not lie, but some Of
those that VI s,nt out from the agri-
cultural department handle the truth
like diplomats.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
FfendIsh suffering

10 often caused by sores, ulcers and
cancers that eat away your skin. VIM.
Bedell, OF Flat Rock. Mich, says: 81
have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve for
ulcers, sores and cancers. It Is the
best healing dressing / ever found"
Seothes and heals euts. burns and
scalds. 25c at all druggists; guarsn-
teed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
Tonchinp Story

is the saving from death of the baby
girl Of Geo. A. Eyler, Cumberland,
Md. He writes: "At the age of IL
months our little girl was in declining
health with serious throat trouble, and
two physicians gave her mp. We were
almost in despair when we resolved to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds. The first
bottle gave relief; after taking four
bottles she was cured, and is now In
perfect health" Never fails 10 relieve
and cure a cough or cold. At all
druggists; soc and S1.O0 guaranteed.
Trial bottle free.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
Words of Praise.

Mrs. Julia r. Carmeal, of Friars
Point, Miss, writes: 81 have used the
Goth Century Hair Tonic for quite a
while and can truthfully say, while !
have used various other hair tonics, it
has done me good than all other
remedies combined. II stopped my
hair from falling out, removed the dan
druf and Is the best hair dressing / ever
used. l cannot be without 1t. Words
cannot express my praise for 1t. My
advice to all Is use no other kind" For
sale by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

Secretary Shaw could not get bic
personal check cashed in an Ohio town.
Those Ohio bankers haven't been able
to forget Mrs. Chadwick, and T tax
ing no chances.
1t is unnecessary to remind New
Orleans people than on n of pre-
vention Is worth many pounds of cure.
They realize it with g keenness and
agony of regret that no outsider can
appreciate,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

Husband (time, 1 a NIL shay, my
dear, / (hic) didn't shpect to a. you
(hio) sittin' up for me. Wife (calmly)
Oh, that's all right, old boy. I only
got in myself about FIVE minutes ago.
Texas has a 7-year-old boy who
weighs 203 pounds. How would you
like to be the patient little woman who
has to rock him to sleep?
Husband-The doctor told me l must
20 to q "rest cure" Wlte-Did he
look at your tongue? Husband-No,
/ told him about yours.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
me a0TH CENTURY LVR Pill

Hs en- up-to-date pin. They maksa clear head and
q soahdlpaE FL is The onl1 pn that uilgive you
aatisfaciion and perfeet r1lief. Il VIII not gripa.
not make sou sick. but reaches the liva outright
IheT are thebest you en- takes and the best your
money can bus. One trial win convince you.
Prise Is cents per bowof 80 pllA Sent POSTPAID
upcn receipt ofthe price Gets box Hycur drug
get can nj nupply you. send e % at enca.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
Public IS Aroused.

The public is aroused to a knowledge
of the curative merits Of that great
medical tonic, Electric Bit ers, for
sick stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary
H. Walters, Of 546 st. Clair Ave-, Co
lumbus, o., writes: For several
months / was given up to die. I had
fever and ague, my nerves were
wrecked; I could not sleep, and my
stomach was so weak from useless
doctors drugs that I could not eat.
Soon after beginning to take Electric
Bitters / obtained relief and in a short
time I was entirely cured" All drug
gists; price SOC.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
W.
DIV aoops 40 uLorH1Na.


nRY GOODS. Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
~ Hats. etc. Our prices, quality of goods
considered, are the lOwestin the city. By fair
dealing and honest business methods, we al
once favored us with HIS trade. 0kolona.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

six months / had
tried three doctors,
but did not get any
better. IL was on
my body and on my
feet so thick that
/ could hardly put
o pin on me with
out touching &C.
-.~a No fona mos
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

3. ". ohAAnIER.

TURNITURE and Undertaking. stocklargeE
a than in any n~eighboFing town, and kept
fully up-tO-date. Fine line OF wall paper and
decoration supplies Undertaking and Elm.
bai@ias %!tA modern equipment,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
DISFIGURED
WITH eczema
Brushed Scales from Face Like Pow
DER Physicians Six Months
But Grew Worse - Some Said
Face Would Be Marked for Life
Now Without a Blemlsh.
CUTlCURA REMEDIES
WORK WONDERS.

cas- I was a sufferer with eczema
I write to tell you what q great friend
I found 10 Cuticura Remedies. In
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09
ERISCO SYSTEM.
PROFESSIONAL MEN.

okOlOna Professional 3 Business Men.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-09

/ Loss q Appetite and q complete cure for az
.eauss il effects q complats cure 4 makes
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
New License Law.

The bill introduced by Senator
Godcharles in the Senate provides
that in each judicial district con-
tanning less than FIVE hundred
thousand population the governor
shall appoint three excise commits
sioners. They are to hold office
for five years and shall be paid
salaries based on the population Of
their respective districts, as follows:
Less than 10000, $3.50; less than
100, 900, $500; less than 200, 900,
500; more than 2oo,ooo ST. 900,
with mileage and other expenses.
The salaries and expenses are to be
paid by the counties. After next
January the powers conferred upon
the courts of granting licerses is
transferred to the excise commits
sion. The commission shall con-
duct public hearings of applications
for license. having authority to
issue subpoenas, etc. From any
final order or decree of the COM
mission granting or refusing to
grant an appeal may be taken to
the Supreme or Superior courts.
The bill makes no change in the
present system of filing and pub
fishing applications, filing of re-
monstrances, conduct of hearings,
regulations of the sale of liquor and
Furnishing violators.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1905.
The Supply of Coal.

Great Britain was greatly con-
cerned few years ago over predic-
tons made by some of her scientists
to the effect that her coal supply
would be exhausted in compare
lively short time. A royal COM
mission was appointed to investi.
gate the subject, and the report has
Just been made public. AS it esti-
',ates that the supply will last $50
,ars the British people may have
cir fears allayed. Before that
ne has elapsed more coal fields
ny be discovered, though it is
-obable that coal will cease to be
.sed for fuel.
Electricity and oil are now use d
for fuel to a considerable extent,
though hardly dreamed of for such
purposes half century ago. Large
steamships visiting various parts Of
the world for commercial purposes
now use oil instead OF coal and an
increasing number of locomotives
in this country also consume oil.
And yet it is less than half cent
ury since kerosene oil was first
made use of for commercial pur-
poses. IN 1859 the production in
the Uuited States was 81 900 gal
Ions, which production has since
increased to nearly four billion gal
Ions, to say nothing Of the enormous
quantity produced in Russia and
elsewhere. Now and then there is
talk of exhausting the oil field. but
new discoveries with increasing
yield are made nearly every year.
1t is the same with coal. The
production in this country in 1866
was less than IS, 900, 900 tons, while
last year it was over 3oI 900 900.
The production in Great Britain
has grown in the same time from
100, 900, 900 tons to 254, 900, 900,
and that of Germany has increased
from $4,000, 900 tons in 1874 to
I65, 900 900 in 1904. There is no
reason to fear any shortage in the
supply of coal, while there is good
reason to expect practical discon-
tinuance of its use for ordinary
heating as we'll as for making gas.
The superiority Of electricity has
been demonstrated, and the water
falls of the country are being made
use of to develop that power. In
Zine it will no doubt supplant coal
and oil for both heating and light
ing. Electricity is already used on
some railroad lines, and extensive
preparations are under way to in
crease that used on the New York
Central and some other roads.
-Four hundred and fifty years ago
coal was not used much in Great
Britain, and if it has a supply in
view to meet the demand at the in
creasing rate of output for 45o
years longer it need have no fear of
the future so far as coal is con-
cerned Philadelphia Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
Off on a Pleasure Trip.

c. c. Trench, Gehrad SNYDER
and J r. Fowler left on Tuesday
for Florida where they will remain
for a month or more. Mr.. Trench
goes to look after his interests.
while the other two gentlemen OH
pleasure bent will visit the eastern
and southern coasts of the state and
probably take trip to Cuba before
returning home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
Mckinley Day"

Sunday was celebrated the coun-
try over as Mckinley Day." in
loving celebration and memory of
the birthday Of the late President
Mckinley. AS in former years,
The Carnation League of America
followed its custom of having its
members wear a cArnation in silent
memorial ofthe martyred President.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
College of Music.

S34 pays six weeks instruction
and board at the College of Music.
freeburg, Pa, piano, organ, sing
ing, brass and string instruments
taught: Young people as we'll
cared tor as at home. Terms begin
May 2, June I3 and July rs. For
catalogue address, HENRY B.
MoYER. o-,-,t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02

i, altnOugn no TnentlOu ID ulaue Ol
the possibility of the Senate's re
fusing to approve the agreement.
Moreover. considerable naval
fleet is being assembled in San Do
nipgan waters, seven vessels being
already in that vicinity and several
more OH the way. Reports from
the island assert that there are in
dications Of revolt against the agree
ment entered into by President
Morales, in some of the ports to be
turned over to the United States in
the event of which American forces
will have to interfere and the agree
ment so informally entered into may
result in a condition closely ap-
proximating war. Senator Bacon
has introduced in the Senate reso-
luton inquiring Of the President if
any agreement has been entered in
to with San Domingo and If so, the
character of its provisions. This
resolution has been sent to COM
mittee but the indications are clear
that the Republican leaders are not
wholly at ease over the situation.
Xxx
The decision of the House to de
mapd of the Senate the impeach-
ment of Judge Charles Swayne of
the Northern District of Florida
means the defeat of the Presidents
efforts to secure railway rate legis-
lation at this session of Congress
and insurcs the calling of special
session for that purpose, to convene
about October 1. The narrow
majority by which the House voted
for the impeachment of Swayne,
six votes, practically insures his
acqrittal by the Senate, according
to some of the Senate leaders, so
that the time devoted to the trial
will probably be wasted but that
will cause no heat t-aches to most
Republican Senators who would
prefer to do anything rather than
further limit the power of the rail-
ways.
**,k
William J. Bryan has been in
Washington this week laborirg to
promote the rate legislation recon-
mended by the President and has
insured cordial support for Mr..
Roosevelt's recommendations from
Democrats in both houses Of Con-
gress, but he was unable to inf1u-
ence sufficient number of Repub-
licans to accomplish the desired end. q.
Mr.. Bryan called at the White
House and had long talk with the
President who expressed his ap.
probation OF Mr.. Bryan's efforts in
behalf of railway rate reform. 1t
is generally expected that Senator.
elect (now Governor) LaFollette,
of Wisconsin, will prove power in
the Senate i'll helping the President
to carry out his plans at the coming
special session.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02

ESTABLISHED 1887. CONSOLIDATED 1869
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
At Bloomsburg, the County Seat of
Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. f. ELWELL. EDITOR.
d. !. TASKEK, Local EDITOR.
GEO. c. ROAM, FoRLMAN.
rEwMs:--lnside the county 100 year
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Outside the county, SI.2Sa year, strictly in
Advance.
All communications should be addressed
TIE COLUMBIAN, bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02

In the present instance the Presi.
dent and the Secretary of State de-
oided upon the policy to be pursued
with regard to San Domingo with
oat consulting a single member OF
THE Senate and it is unoMcially, but
apparently credibly, stated that
terms OF the agreement with San
Domingo will take effect February
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-01-20
Properly Labeled

Eek" OR SELECTED"
There are troubles galore that upon a
man pour
AS through the. old world he doth
travel.
There are things that perpleX and so
many that vex,
And tangles he can not unravel.
But speaking IL person l think that
the worse one .-.'
At least it makes me detected
Is swiping these rhymes by the dozen
at times
And crediting Eek" or Selected"
A man sits him down with deep
thoughtful frown
And takes a fall out of the muses..
He writes good verse that should add
to his purse.
But money and credit he loses.
For surer than fate, it is sad to relate,
1t always is to be expected
That some scissors fiend's shears cuts
it QUIT appears
With credit OF 'Ex" or Selected"
If joke makes hit, or you show fash
of wit.
You're robbed of the fruits of your
toiliEg;
For the scissors fiend's eye will the
good thing espy,
Then snip-snip-your work he's de-
spelling.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-01-20

Rigid enforcement of all the laws
and ordinances.
! Better street railway service.
No franchises to be granted with
| out q majority vote of all the citizens
entitled to vote at any general cleo
ton.
| Lower street car fares.
Clean streets.
| A public park commission to serve
without pay. and steps to be taken to
establish a city Park that will be a
credit to the city.
Strict enforcement of the excise
regulations.
These are not all, but they are the
ganized labor should stand for and
vote for and work for. If you are a
republican and the republican candi-
date will not pledge himself to support
these things, be man enough to fight
him to a standstill. If you are demo-
crat and the democratic candidate will
not make similar pledge, then fight
him till Hades turns skating rink.
And if neither the republican nor the
democratic candidate will pledge him.
self to support these things, then let
workingmen get together and put up
a candidate who will. If the 1900
union labor votes in this city will stand
together they can make the republican
and democratic leaders crawl on their
knees to offer anything organized labor
wants.
Get into the game. Don't be a suck
err! Don swell up with pride every
time a political "fiXer" pats you on
the back and tells you that you are a
man of influence" for be sure the
''tXer" will give you the horse laugh
as soon as he finds that he no longer
needs your help. Forget partisan pHli-
tics and vote for Molly and the
babies"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-01-20
THE ELEMENTS

The board of directors of the Po-
dunk Gas company We're in secret SEES
sion, called for the purpose OF arrang-
ing a few matters. The people had
been demanding an investigation OF
certain political deals in which the city
council was mixed up; also concerning
financial methods following along the
lines of dividends.
Gentlemen said the president
something must be done. The people
are becoming inquisitive and are de-
handing a look at the books. VIVA,
shall we do?"
Then arose the expert of the COM
pany. He looked about him and then
spoke softly.
Gentlemen" he said. nature has
given us hint. Let us not ignore it. >
Naturally enough he was called upon
to explain, and the explanation was
forthcoming.
The books were burned, the stock
was watercd and the pipes were
pumped full of air.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-01-20
IN THE FUTURE

The workingman in search OF EN-
ployment was ushered into the office
OF the manager OF the great concern.
What can l do for you, SIR? asked
the manager.
Il am looking for. employment. !
am a skilled workman in your line, and
can give satisfactory reference. DO
you need man.
Yes, l have place Tor you. but /
want to ask you few questions be-
fore l put you on the pay roll. II
they are answered satisfactorily you
get the place Now, are you "a
Hold on a moment, please, inter-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-01-20
CARDS

He who wastes minutes wonders
what become of the hours.
The best victories are won long
time ahead OF the real conflict.
A man is often in bad company when
he is alone with his thoughts.
Good luck" is the term that the
shiftless apply to the diligent.
The man who talks to himself al
ways has an appreciative audience.
We have some doubts about the man
who is always boasting of his reform.
Better meet trouble half way than
to sit still nd let it overwhe.m you.
A little today is better than waiting
Tor tomorrow in the hope of getting
more.
1t beats the world how big little
house feels when the babies are away
visiting. +
The fellow who is in the wrong is
usua ly the fellow who has nothing. 20
arbitrate." :.
1t is a good thing for this old world
that the people who growl about the
weather do not have the making OF. 1t.
The funniest thing about the comic
sections of the daily papers is the fact
that they are called comic sections.
But fine feathers do make fine birds,
despite .e old proverb. But fine feath-
ers do not always make good or useful
birds. So.
Opportunity knocks once at every
mans door, but the trouble is that SO
many men are so busy grumbling at
their fate that they can not hear the
knock.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1905-01-20

Having successfully eluded the fish
erman. the. first time. the bass was en-
boldened to try again.
This time the bass was not SO lucky,
and as it lay gasping in the bottom
of the boat it cried out in loud voice:
Alas, l am another victim OF the
re-ba:t system"
However, not having an expert at the
business to advise I'm, the bass had
to suffer.