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Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
Be Ready for the Opportunity.

People are apt to think that, though their actual lives are poor and self centered and such as they are half ashamed of, if some great crisis arose they would be able to gather up their halting will and raise themselves to its height. Yes, no doubt. Only life's sternest calls never come in any such fashion. Things don't arrange themselves for us to gather up our fee ble will and settle with our souls that we will be heroes. They come hardly and sharply, testing not what we have resolved to be, but simply what we are. We have a sort of feeling that it is the opportunity that makes the man. Not So. The opportunity only shows him for what he is, and the spirit of prompt duty, of quick, instinctive loy- alty to right under whatever tempta- tion may ever come, may be cultivated and grow to the very capacity for he roism even in life's lowliest place and poorest work
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
GOOD CRED HERRING" SARDINES {
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SNO-O0NOON~

Comparatively few imported sar- dimes are sold in this country now adays, yet not one consumer in thou sand knows the difference between the imitation and the genuine, so near ly does the fish sold for a sardine re- semble the real sardine in appearance and taste. Nine-tenths of the "sar- dimes" come from Maine In Passport alone there are over two dozen places where the mock sardine is prepared and boxed. The New York Sun gives an account of the industry.
 The business was begun long ago by a couple of sharp and far-seeing New Workers, who began to pack small her hing in little wooden kegs and place them on the market under the name of Russian herring" The venture was most successful, but the men got the idea there was more money still in modelling the herring after the French sardine.
 A similar experiment had been tried not long before, but it had turned out to be failure. It had been easy to pack the Maine herring in olive oil and to encase it in boxes which initiated the French production, but the taste of the herring remained unmistakable, and the scheme failed. The New York CTS, however, after few trials, hit on a mixture or blend of spices and oils for packing sauce, which made a "sardine" of herring and caused to spring up a gigantic industry. "Sar- dimes" are made not only from com mon herring, but from young sea trout
 The way the fish are handled at the factory is sight worth going to Maine to see. When they have been piled in heaps on long tables the cleaning be- gins, The rapidity of the work is wonderful. A 7-year-old girl can be- head and clean seventy five herrings every minute for ten minutes without a miss or halt.
 New York is the great wholesale center for these Yankee "sardines." One Maine factory alone-and there are others doing as large trade-has made and sold as many as two million boxes of "sardines" in year.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
His Apostolic Majesty.

The title of apostolic majesty" is borne by the Emperor of Austria as King of Hungary.
 Hungary was ruled by dukes from its conquest by the Magyars to the year 1000, the regal title being as- sumed first by Vaik, whose education had been intrusted by his father, Gey- ga, who had married Christian prin- cess, to Adalbert, bishop of Prague. On succeeding his father Vaik em- braced and established Christianity, applied for and received from Pope Sylvester II. the title of "apostolic king" was crowned as Stephen I. and afterward known as St. Stephen.
 The title was renewed by Clement XII. in 175S and, though abolished in 1S4S was reassumed as "apostolic majesty" in 1851 and restricted in 1868 to the Austrian emperor in his character as king of Hungary. The privilege of being preceded by a cross bearer was granted with the original title.-London Standard.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
A Russian "VoIunteer."

It is often said that Russians are soldiers "born;" occasionally, however, one is made to order. An English wis., itor in Moscow was in one of tEe side streets recently when his attention was attracted by the scuffling of feet, the swish of whip, and the sound of loud words.
 Looking across the way, he saw Q stocky fellow in blouse, flat on the ground and stoutly resisting the efforts of two soldiers to set him on his feet and make him go along.
 The Englishman turned to a man in official uniform at his side, who also was watching the struggle, but with. out excitement or interest.
 "What's the trouble" asked the Englishman.
 The official shrugged his shoulders. '0There's no trouble" he replied. Its only peasant turning volunteer.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
How Chicago Is Spelled.

In sorting over the letters for Chi cago man in the general Chicago office has kept an account of the num- Der of different ways the word Chicago is spelled. Recently the record showed 197 different ways. Some ripe scholar in Finland sent letter to his brother and spelled the name of the Garden City, Zizzazo. Still another foreigner, possibly with sinister motive, spelled the word Jagjago. Hipaho, Jajijo, Scheechacho, Hizage, and Chachicho are also prime favorites.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
An Old Cure for scurvy.

Scurvy used to be regularly treated when it was possible by burying the patients up to their necks in fresh earth, practice officially recommend ed in the British navy less than cen tury ago. Twenty of the crew of the frigate Blonde were so treated on the shore of Donna Maria Bay, Santo Do- mingo. Holes were dug in the softest soil on the beach. Into each of these a man was put and buried to his chin, while detac chment of their shipmates was told off to keep the flies from their faces. They were kept in this position for two hours, and the treat ment was so effective that four days later all the sufferers were able to re- join the frigate.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
Ont on a Limb,

Italy, see, Is going to present the United States with statue of Cae- sar."
 What's that?"
 "Why, l asked dozen men this morning who Caesar was and not a one but answered me evasively."
 Answered you evasivelyY
 "Yes; didn't seem to know, you know"
 Well, well, well; such ignorancel I can hardly believe it possiblev
 By the way, who was Caesar%
 "Why he was-er-no that was Nero. He was-er-he-oh! go to under."-Houston Post.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
He Was Cool.

"Now and then I hear an old soi dier bragging how cool he was in his first fight" said the one-armed man, land l always have a dim suspicion that his case was like my own.
 q had determined to be cool at every cost, and so far as 1 could tell 1 fired away forty rounds, killed at least ten of the enemy, and had every reason to believe myself a hero. had begun to brag a little after the thing was all over, when the captain of my company showed me that had loaded my musket ten times and not fired once and in a fatherly way ob- served to me:
 "'Abe l can forgive you this once for hiding under the baggage wagon, but if you play the trick again l shall have to take official notice of itv"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
SIZE OF SHOES NOT MARKED.
Dealers Use Cipher System for Num-
 bering Moments Shoes.

What number does she wear? It should be a surprise to few men, at least to know that she no longer wears shoes of numbered sizes. The old 1, 2, 3 way of numbering women's shoes has seen its day; now sizes are no longer designated by numbers, at least not in the places where she buys shoes that cost as if they were made of gold and a precious stone or two. There are marks and numbers that tell the story of length and breadth to the clerk, but they mean nothing to the customer Who would guess that K173GS** means AZ D? Only the shoe clerk, and he tells no one.
 Therein is the purpose of the ab- sence of numbers on women's shoes. q always wear a 3B," she would say, and the clerk would see No. 4hD foot resting in the little fitting stand. Without comment he would bring shoes to fit snugly and not with too great discomfort.
 That's very pretty. think I'll take these," and he would begin to hope a sale had been made. "Now, if he could only get them into a box with out
 q want to lok at them again. Just moment, please. Why, you said these were 3s and now they are 5s! Why, never in all my days wore anything bigger than 3s. No, indeed. I shan't be imposed upon, I assure you. care to see no other shoes; I shall go some where where l can be given proper treatment" And sale lost because the clerk could not hide the true facts about the proper size of shoes for her to wear.
 So a few years ago the manufac turers and the merchants resorted to cipher in designating shoes, and a humber" nowadays reads like foot ball signal. Some women have even penetrated the cipher and, consequent ly, some shops request that nothing be said about numbers-the salesman will measure the foot and bring a shoe to correspond. That is, he'll bring the first too large, in order to let the fair buyer have the satisfaction of asking for something smaller.
 Meanwhile the mems shoes still have sizes marked in plain numbers and in plain sight.-Kansas City Star.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
Speaks 400 Languages.

Alfredo Trombetti of Bologna enjoys an International reputation as the worlds greatest linguist. He speaks 400 different languages and dialects and is still adding to his knowledge of strange tongues. Ever since he was 14 years of age he has been master ing the various languages of the world, and he intends shortly to come to America to complete his knowledge of the dialects of the Indians of the Rockies.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
EnCOuraCing.

An Irishman fell into a river, and 1t happened that while he was scream ing for help his dearest friend, jour nalist, crossed the bridge and beheld bis struggles. "Be calm! Be resolutev' shouted the journalist. "I'm. too late for the evening edition, but I'll give you a lively paragraph in the morn ingv'
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22
Failed to Borrow.

Dinguss-Old fellow, it's the same old story. Pm in need of little financial succor.
 Shadbolt-You'll have to hunt further. I am not the little financial sucker used to be.-Chicago Tribune.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-22

An attendant in a Parisian tea store has invented a little machine that will pack and tie up parcels at the rate of forty minute.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
GIRLS
AWFUL HUMOR
Would Seab Over, Break Open, and
Be Raw Intense Suffering for
Two Years Doctors and Medl-s
cines Failed to Help Her.
CURED By CUTICURA
AT COST OF IS CENTS.

Writing under date of Aug. IS, 1904,
Mrs. L. c. Walker, of S fremont ST.,
Woodfords, Me-, says: my sister
had a terrible humor on her shoulder
when she was eighteen months old,
causing intense suffering for two years.
We had several doctors, and tried
everything, but in spite of all we
did it kept spreading. One day It
would scab over and then crack open
and watery matter ooze from it and
the scabs would all fall off. 1t would
be raw for time, then scab over
again. Some one recommended Cuti-
cura, and we Immediately procured
a box of Cuticura Ointment, and cake
of Cuticura Soap. She was much bet
ter after the first bath with warm water
and soap, and an application of the
Ointment. Before it was half gone we
saw a marked change for the better,
and she was entirely cured, without
scar being left, by the one box of ONT
ment and one cake of Soap. Her skin
is now entirely clear, and she has
not had sign of trouble since"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

Tired, nervous and irritable, the
mother is unfit to care for her chill
dren, and hercondition ruins the child'S
disposition and reacts upon herself.
The mother should not be blamed, as
she no doubt is suffering with back
ache, headache, bearing pains or
displacement, making life burden.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the unfailing cure for this
condition. 1t strengthens the female
organs and permanently cures all dis
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Such testimony as the following
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Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
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Street, Brooklyn, N. ""
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick women
free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
\ Was the American Amer All.

"|W - $500 - - = 1870 ~~-~r
From Information received in
New Orleans, IL IL believed that q
number OF American gunners went
down m the explosion which sank
Admiral Togo's flagship, the Mi
kasa, and at the same time threw
light upon the cause for the re-.
mRrkable Workmanship which
devasted the Russian Baltic feet
ii the battle Of the Sea OF japan.
Joseph Morgan, Of New Orleans
brother Of Charles Morgan, former,
" gunner on Admiral Sampson's
flagship, New York, states in an
interview that the American gun
ner joined the Japanese navy and
was q member Of the crew Of the
Mikasa. Gunner Charles Morgan
is said to be one Of the thirty five
American man-o' warsmen who
deserted at Manila and joined the
Japanese navy.
It was he who fred the first
shot at San Juan, Porto Rico, and
subsequently, obtained notoriety
through Admiral SIMPSONS oppo,
sition to his receiving the rank Of
commissioned officer in the United
States navy.
Morgan's skill as a gunner was
celebrated in the navy, and he
deserted at Manila, with thirty
five comrades, and joined the Jap
anese forces, receiving a salary OF
$500 c month, with promise OF a
bonus at the end OF the war.
Heretofore it has been claimed
that the Japanese have employed
no foreign fighters, but the above
facts bear out the belief that Am
erican gunners we're secured under
bond OF secrecy.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
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GATHERED GEMS.

Japan would have 'scabinet crisis''
but the mikado win not allow his cab
met to resign.
Whoever would have thought the
big stick would AFFORD q congenial roost
for the dove Of peaceP
Those Toxic mobs act as II they
questioned the illustriouS virtues OF
the mikado's honorable ancestors.
If Norway wants recognition by the
United States government p. d. q. let
her organize republic.
It is we'll for the equilibrium of this
old earth OF ours that Kaiser Wilhelm
and President Roosevelt are domi-
ciled on different hemispheres.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
Chamberlain's S SIs11bo ch0l srms and
Never fails. Buy it now. 1t may save life. :
Special Rates Via the Queen and
Crescent Route.

To POINTS in Louisiana, Arkansas,
Texas and the Territories on the fol
lowing days: August and Is, Sep
tember 5 and IS, October and II, No.
vembrr I and 81, and December 5 and
10, with limit TO return q days from
date Of SALE. Stopovers in both dlrec-
tionR.
S"ecial summer txcursion fares to
Hot Sprin1-. Ark, Eureka Springs,
Ark, and EIdorado Springs, Mo-, at
one fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Dates of sale from June TO Septem-
Der 30
Mississil pi Chautauqna assembly,
Crys'al Springs, Mics. at one fare
plus 25c for the round TRIP Dates Of
sale June to Sept4mb 80, July II to
20, limited - July ~.
Special snmmer excursion rates to
Hot SprinEa, Ark, ut rato'f one fare
plu. ~ 90 ~ the coand trip. Sold
daily June soSep mber 80
For furtler ilFlrm .liou address
JNo ~. WOOD,
TRAY. pasA AL, Meridian, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
Like Finding Money

Finding health is like finding money
so think those who are sick. When
you have cough, cold, sore throat. or
chest irritation, better act promptly
like W. G. Ba,ber, of Sandy Level, Va
H. says: II had . terrible chest rou-
BILE, caused by smoke aud coal dust on
my lungs; but, after finding no relief
in other remedies, was cured by DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds" Greatest sale
of any cough or lung medicine In thu
world. AT all druggists; 50c and ST.;
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

Now that Addicks money has large
~ given out there are quite number
OF professional politicians in Delaware
who will be forced to go to work.
The emperor OF Germany wrote
1000 letters last year, which lie not 50
remarkable when yon remember he ia
condu cting school Of correspondence
of the world.
1t is discovered that M. White and
George Washington wore the same
sized shoes. That settles it. The
United States and Russia are natural
allies and boon companions.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
100000 MOTHERS
Daily Tell Other Mothers

That Cuticura Soap is the best baby
soap in the world for cleansing and
purifying the skin, and that Cuticura
Ointment is of priceless value for
soothing and healing itching, tortur-
ing, and disfguring eruptions, itch
ings, and chafngs. A single appli-
cation of Cuticura Ointment, preceded
by warm bath with Cuticura Soap,
gives instant relief, and refreshing
sleep for skin-tortured babies, and
rest for tired, fretted mothers.
Cutcura Soap Ointment and Pills are sold throughout
the world Potter Drug Chem COrp Boston, Sole Props
M Send for How to Cure Baby HumorB"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
Pain from a Burn Promptly Re-
lieved by Chamberlain'S
Pain Balm.

A little child of Michael Strauss. of
Vernon. Conn was recently In great
pain from burn on the hand, and as
cold applications only increased the
Inflammation, Mr. Strauss came to Mr..
James N. Nichols, local merchant,
for something to stop the pain. Mr..
Nichols says: "T advised him to sc
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. and the frst
application drew out the inflammation
and gave Immediate relief. have used
this liniment myself and recomm mend it
very often for cuts, burns, strains and
lame back, and have never known il to
.disappoint. For sale by all dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

Coming right down to business, we
wonder If it will ever be known just
how much Portsmouth made out of the
roosting there of the dove Of peace.
An official of the department of ag-
riculture says that there is every rea-
con to believe that John Hyde will re-
turn from Europe, which leads the
Topeka Journal to remark that John
Paul Jones also returned.
Those Toxic people should calm
themselves. See how cool the Amer
loan masses are under the continuous
robberies of the beef trust, beside
which few hundred millions of in
demnity are a mera bagatelle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

Indeed peacemakers are victorious
in more ways than one. Editor Wat
terson is now throwing bouquets at
the "bronco buster"
The whole wide world which ad-
mired the brilliant naval achievements
of Admiral Togo will be glad to learn
he wasn't on the Mikasa when it was
destroyed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Acts on Natures Plan.

The most successful medicines are
those that aid nature. Chamberlaih's
Cough Remedy acts on THE plan Take
it when you have a cold md 1t will al
lay the cough, relieve the lungs, aid
expectoration, open the secretions and
aid nature in restoring the system to a
healthy condition. Thousands have
testified to its superior excellence. 1t
counteracts any tendency Of cold to
result in pneumonia. Price, % cents
Large size, so cents. For sale by all
dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

Commander P5aFgsy'- discuv. w that
the RDosevalt's boi or are faulty is
regrettshle Ccu'd the ship hsve been
tested more frequently than was pos
sible before the start the def CT might
have been remedied. It wonld cause a
great deal Of chagrin il Peary should
come back without the prie and saw
that he could have had II with The aid
OF hoilermaker.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
Are You EngagedY

Engaged people should remember,
that, after marriage, many quarrels
can be avoided by keeping their diges-
tions in good condition with Electric
Bitters. SA Brown, of Bennetsville,
8. c., says "For years, my wife suf-
fered intensely from dyspepsia, com
plicated with a torpid liver, until she
lost her strength and vigor, and be-
came a mere wreck of her former self.
Then she tried Electric Bittere, which
helped her at once, and finally made
ner entirely we'll She is now strong
and healthy" All druggists sell and
guarantee them at SOC a bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20
Attacked hY a Mob

and beaten, in labor riot, until cover
ed with sores, a Chicago street car con-
ductor applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and was soon eound and well. 81 use
it in my family" writes g. j. WEIGH,
of Tekonsha, Mich, land find it per-
fect.' Simply great for cuts and burns.
Only 25c at all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

The Denver paper which quotes
Governor Folk as saying that Colonel
Bryan would be Agood man for second
place on thu ticket must be joking
Mr.. Folk may be uDduly pulled up
with sense of bis own impor ance,
but he is not an idiot
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-09-20

Governor Folk is quoted as saying
that he doesn't remember taking a
drink of Kansas whisky. That is bad.
It ia only after he has taken several
libations of the Kansas brand that a
mans memory utterly fails him.
1t seems extremely unfortunate that
congress was not in session while Mr..
Witte and Baron Rosen were viewing
the historical objects of Washington,
as they doubtless would have been
greatly interested in some OF the sena-
torial fossils,