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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

A shoemaker,and bis wife in salina.
Kansas are the parents Of twenty
children, al Of which have been born
in the last twenty years, This month
they became the possessors Of q fine
pair Of twins probably to make up
for lost time. That lie not the simple
iife-ltis simply hell.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

The fertility of soil cannot be exaust-
ed If you treat land properly. Your
land can be made richer than you
have ever known il to be, end this can
be done with much profit.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Who said the Japs we're not civiliz-
ed2 Baron Komura, their peace re-
preventative has brought eighty trunks
over with him.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

WGovernor Blanchard, Of Louisiana,
and Governor Vardamsn, Of Missis-
sippi, are on the verge Of war. It Is
not Known who is the best fighter,
though It Is understood neither would
hesitate to put up q pretty lively scrap
If II came 70 the scratch.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

To think that a congressman could
have his pockets picked. Champ
CLARK, Of Missouri, claims his were
robbed of $3.50.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

The Prison Reform association Of
this country seems to have it's most en-
tbuaiastie members on the inside.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

OF course it is the female mosquito
that is causing all the trouble.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Congress meets November 18th. Get
your hand on your pocket book.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Under the circumstances the Paul
Jones bones are the best that can be
obtained.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Just think how many gallons that
2,5OO, OOO, 900 bushel corn crop would
make.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

The farmers all right when it comes
TO "getting enough" for the water
melon part of his farm products.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

To think that we have come to this
Havana, Cuba has q%uarantined
against all the Southern states.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

After drinking whiskey a life time
some men can't realize that the supply
is not decreasing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Which bothers you the most the
national deficit or a little private one?
One word for ne will answer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

China, in the indemnity question
will get out about as cheap as she got
in.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Haven't heard from Tom Lawson in
over a week. Is he down and outf
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

You cant make something out Of
nothing. Neither car 9 COW produce
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

The health officers Of this city are Al
this time quite busy cleaning up.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

Ns-Manaon as psgtF wen yoa Vria.7es
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02

oKoIoNA, MISS AUG. 2, 1905.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-08-02
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

London is being rapidly rebuilt. as
we'll as New York, though on different
lines, its nearest approach TO sky
scraper, Queen Anne's Mansions. West
Minister, being only fourteen stories at
the highest. Changes and improve
ments under way and planned for the
near future include government owner
ship of London's water supply, the wild
ening and extending Of the streets,
the opening of new ones, the laying Of
electric tramways, radical rehousing of
the poor, and the construction of new
important public buildings,among them
the War Office in Whitehall and the
additional Government Offices in Par
lament street. The more vital and
interesting details of this gigantic work
will be the subject of a Century lead
ing article. London in Transforma-
tion," by Randall Blackshaw.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

The crisis in the reign OF the car has
come and the winter snow IS stained
with the slaughter of those who asked
that he hear their complaints OF oppres-
sion, in peaceful assembly Oh Sunday in
the square before the winter palace. As
the thousands OF working people began
TO gather they were met at every ave
nue. OF approach TO the palace by the
armed soldiers OF the ear and driven
back, till at last fury seized them and
cries of Down with the monarchy!
arose and then shots were fired which
carried death and wounds TO the in
furlated people. AS the dead and wound
cd were being borne away the fury OF
the throng increased and thousands OF
the striking workmen gathered. only TO
be met 10y the trained soldiers and held
in check.
The struggle developed into the prl-
mary stages OF a revolution. and the end
Is beyond the view of those who observe
the situation as IL now appears. sun
days slaughter OF hundreds may lead
TO the slaughter OF armies and the over
throw of The present government Rus
STA. defeated by the Japs, now faces the
greatest crisis in its history, for the re-
powers, if il does not change the form
OF government. Every hour increases
the uncertainty, ana it may be that Il
civil war Of the greatest importance be-
gan at ST. Petersburg Sunday.
Fr. GOpon, the priest whose agitation
has brought Russia TO the verge of Il
revolution, is only 2S years old. He is
possessed of boundless courage and en-
thusiasm. He is the son OF moujik
peasant and one-time scrf) at POltava,
in Little Russia. who was noted for his
independence amid Il race OF slaves.
Though an orthodox priest. he t0ierates
no sectarian prejudices among his fol
lowers, who include large bodies Of
Catholics and LutheranS He accepts
no money for his services, lives like an
anchorite and works 20 hours a day,
decming no sacrifice OF time or labor
enough in forcing on his propaganda.
He travels long distances in the utter
discomfort of the worst class Of Russian
railroads and performs predictions work
20 keep his organization together. Fr
GOpon warmly protested against the eX-
communication Of TOlstoi for which he
was publicly cursed by priest OF his
native village. He knows the criminal
classes of st. Petersburg better than
any detective and absolutely excludes
from his clubs any man convicted of a
crime until the crime is followed by
proved repentance. He occasionally
makes q fiery speech, abusing drink. i'm
morality and gambling, telnng the work
ingmen that their abascd condition is
largely their own fault.
The reports from st. Petersburg Mon
day were OF the most startling charac-
ter. The number killed by the czai's
soldiers. according to official figures,
was only 20 and 233 wounded but I'M
official reports placed the number killed
ut 1000. wounded 5000 The scene at
the winter palace il spoken Of as one
Of unspeakable horror. st. Petersburg
Is now an armed camp the gun shops
are closed the sale OF petroleum has
been forbidden and every precaution
taken To avoid further bloodshed En-
peror Nicholas is completely Frustrated
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
RUSSlA'S CRISIS
Sunday and Monday Days Of Slaughter
in St. Petersburg.

by grief. He Is represented 10 De almost
In q state OF collapse over the Slluau~n.
Meantime everything awaits his decis-
ion. All the schools are closed. Every
window in Grand Duke Sergluss ST.
Petersburg palace was broken by a mob
during the night.
The unofficial version of the Sunday
slaughter says: Sunday was IA day OF
blood in 81. Petersburg. Carrying out
their announced plan over 100000
strikers, led by FIR Gopon, and accom-
panied by their women and children,
marched towards the cars winter pal
ace to present their petition asking re-
dress from the little father" for their
industrial and political wrongs. The
cars answer came through his massed
troops. 1t was cold steel and bullets. 1t
was death 10 his children" the work
ing people of his land. How many fell
in the awful carnage in the streets will
probably never be known.
II is claimed that in addition To- the
petition which was Ia have been pre-
scented TO the emperor. was Father Go
pon's "insolent demand in letter to
the minister of the interior, as follows:
Your EXcellency: Workmen OF all
1
emperor at = o'clock p. ~, Ian. -. in
the square at the winter palace. in or
der TO personally express To him the
needs of all the Russian people. / am
assured by all wcrklnen. my co-laborerS
and comrades ana even by alleged revO-
lutionaries that his majesty has nothing
TO fear His persona safety is assured.
He will come rs the true emperor with
courageous nicn TO receive petition al
our hands.
1T is your eyce,loncy.s high duty II
the emperor and 10 the entire people OF
Russia to communicate the foregoing 10
his majesty. the emperor. today without
delay. ana also the contents OF our peti.
ton attached hereto, 10 say 10 the en-
pCror that /. together with many work
men ANA thousands Of people Of Russia,
am irreyocahly resolved. with my faith
IN him. TO proceed TO the winter palace
i'm order that ne may show his faith by
deeds and not 10y mattresses
summary of the problems now be-
fore the ear follows:
Strike Of over 100000 workmen who
demand political as well as industrial
bettermcnt.
Frenzy caused bv massacre OF people
In city streets which has melted the
strikers TO revolution.
Disaffection IN the army.
UprislngS in Moscow. Caucasus and
other places which threaten to end with
the entire nation in revolt.
Tremendous activity of nihilists and
socialists
Willingness of the people to die IS
martyrs for their country.
Unrest in Finland and Poland.
Personal weakness in trusting all to
grand dukes whom the people especially
hate.
The war with Japan.
Heavy taxes. dissatisfaction with
chufch rule and government ownership
OF factories. which makes practical
slaves OF workmen.
Gross corruption in army and navy.
Demands for constitution.
Oppression Of bureaucratS and police
Shameful conditions IN judiciary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

The Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
says: The night Ofyevolution as IN
derstood in the United States and the
right of revolution as understood in
the Central and South American repub-
lies are OF brand and makeup totally
different. \ defeat of ; ,liticGl party
in the South Ame San republics is
always accepted rs good cause for a
revolution. In the United States, not
withstanding the defeat Of the Demo
cratic party at the late election, there
is not a Democrat but would be
ashamed of himself even to think OF
revolution, not a Democrat who is not
taking the matter philosophically ard
not one who is not as proud as eve
that he is an American citizen. He
may pick his lint and try again in
1908, but, in common with all Ameri.
can citizens. his methods of protest
against the administration will he
through the ballot, and not otherwise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
Does Not Care.

May Wagner smith. the 1G-year-old
bride of two months, whose kisses
given To Morton HINES. aged III. led
10 the murder of kimcs by her 81
year-old husband. charles Smith. in IA
jealous rage. seems TO enjoy being one
of the central figures of a tragedy.
She was un the streets Of Eaton Rap
ids after the murder, apparently not
realizing the shadow that had been
cast on her life. but gaily chatting
with anyone she knew OF with those
who questioned her regarding the af-
fair. Referring TO her husband who
had been taken to the Eaton county
Jail at Charlotte, she said:
II don't care If he is in Jail. was
goin 10 leave him anyway
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
A GREAT SUFFERER
LAY HELPLESS AND SPEECHES.
FOR HOURS AT A TIME.
Sinking Spells, Headaches, Ebeumntis
All Caused by poor Elood-Cured by
DIR. Williams Pink pills

When Mrs. Williams was asked for
some details of the fearful illness from
which she had so long suffered, she spoke
as follows:
" Ever since | had nervous prostration,
about thirteen years ago, / have had
periodical spells of complete exhaustion.
Any excitement or unusual activity
would throw me into state of lifeless-
ness. AT the beginning my strength
would come back in moderate time,
but the period of weakness kept length
oning until at Last / would lie helpless
as many as three hours ut stretch 4"
" You were under medical treatment,
of courso!'
% Yes, when | became so bad that
had TO give mp my homework, in MAY OF
1903, l was being treated for kidney
trouble, and later the doctor thought nv
difficulties came from change of life.
was not only weak, but I had dizzy
feelings, palpitation of the heart, misery
after eating, hot flashes, nervous head
aches, rheumatic pains in the back aud
hips. The doctor did me SO little good
that gave up his treatment, and really
feared that my case was incurable."
" What saved you from your state of
hopelessness?
In July Of 1908 l had very bad
spell, and my husband came in one dav
with little book which told Of remark
able cures effected by remedy for the
blood aud the nerves, DIR. Williams Pink
Pills. He bought box for me. and
that was the beginning of my return to
health. My appetite grew keen, my food
no longer distressed me, my nerves were
quieted, and my strength began TO re-
vive.
"How long did you take this remedy?"
For two months only. At the end
OF that time | had regained my health
and cheerfulness, and my friends saw
that | am looking better than have
done for the past fifteen years. /"
Mrs. Lizzie Williams is now living ot
No. 4l6 Cedar street. Quincy. Illinois
The pills which she praises SO highly
cure all diseases that come from inn
poverished blood. II your system is All
run down, DIR. Williams Pink Pills are
the very best remedy 70 take. Apy drug.
gst can supply them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
NEWS OF MICHIGAN
News from all Over The State in Brief Form
For Busy Readers.
NOT ACCEPTED.
President Angel starties the u. of NJ.
Regents.


President Angel OF the University OF
Michigan, placed before the Board or
Regents on Friday his resignation. 1t
was entirely surprise to the board,
which declined to accept 1t. The letter
was brief and stated this reason: AL
though | have been graciously favored
with health and strength. | am I'M
pressed with the belief that 1t would be
10 the advantage of the University OF
Michigan If you were TO call younger
man TO the position | now occupy
When informed OF the action OF the
regents in refusing to accept his resig-
nation, President Angel consented Ia
remain at the head Of the institution. 1t
Is quite probable however, that he will
be given such assistance rs will relieve
him of the. detail work.
Secretary Waldo said the time has not
yet arrived when the state can afford
TO part with the valuable services Of
the honored president, and said it was
the hope of the people of Michigan in
general that he may be spared for many
years 10 come.
President Angel was greatly moved
at the confidence shown him hv the ne
ton of the regents, hut refused TO say
anything further than that he would
abide 10y their wishes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
NATIONAL CAPITAL NOTES.
nowIe and Tenders M.

Sickness has stricken leaders OF
Dowie's Zion, the prophet-aposte him
self being the victim Of stomach
trouble which has become practically
chronic and which prevents the untirng
expenditure of energy which il was his
wont 20 make in addressing his audi
cncps. The invalids ana their ailments
are rs follows:
John Alexander Dowie. first apostle"
and ruler of Zion; probably catarrh OF
stomach.
Mrs John Alexander Dowie wife Of
the apostle and Overseer OF the women
followers, nervous prostration ana other
HIS.
Carl Stern. chief of police Of Zion
City. pleurisy. may die.
Mrs. Specher. wife of Overseer
Speirhor. ailment not known.
Ouetifth of the residents of Zion City
are said TO he suffering from a strange
malady which shows symptoms some
thing similar to the grip. 1t is strange 10
the sufferers at least, and there is No
physician there TO make diagnosis.
Representative Hepburn's railroad
bill. amending the interstate commerce
act and said TO have the approval of the
administration. was introduced In the
house Saturday. The measure provides
that upon complaint the interstate com
merCe commission shall declare and or
der what shall be just and reasonable
rate. which order shall take effect in 60
days. the carrier having an appeal to
court of commerce to have the order OF
the commission reviewed. Pending the
review. the court may suspend the or
der, requiring a bond from the carrier.
for the payment OF all damages Incurred
by shippers. The commission is also au-
thorized to fix a joint rate in case two
or more carriers fail to agree. orders
affecting these rates being subject to re-
view by the court of commerce. Car
ricrs refusing TO obey an order OF the
commission are subject to penalty of
Sc. 900 day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
Appreciated "Clarissa.r

Edward Young, author of Might
Thoughts" wrote in 1749 to the Ouch
ess Of Portland letter containing an
enthusiastic reference TO Richardson
"Cl2rissa," and this letter has just
been published among the Longleat
MSS. Has your grace read his 'Clar-
issa'?" says Young. What q beauti-
full brat of the brain is there! | wish
your grace would stand godmother
and give its name 'Clarissa the Di-
vine That romance will probably do
more good than a body OF Divinity.
If ell printers could turn such au-
thors | would turn printer in order TO
be instrumental in promoting such
benefit to mankind" The modern au-
thor may well sigh for such appreca.
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

Frank Donnell. of Hancock. is defend
ant oh charge Of mansaughter in hav-
ing killed man while hunting. The
victim was August Mayworm, Donnclfs
uncle, Donnell's rifle was accidentally
discharged, the bullet hitting Mayworm
in the beg and causing his death from
loss OF blood shortly after. The state
game laws make IT crime. punishable
bv a fine Of $1,000 or Imprisonment for
10 years. for killing human being
while in the pursuit of game" and
Donnell was arrested under that pro-
vision. 1t is the contention Of many that
the law IL unconstitutional. and there is
much interest in the outcome OF the pre-
sent proceedings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
Tried For Murder.

Mrs. Mary Brown. charged with the
murder Of her husband. John Brown. in
Hancock. last November. will he tried
this week. The victim was barber, ON
poyed at Houghton, but residing in
Hancock. and from all accounts he and
his wife did not get along well together.
On the night of the killing. Brown went
10 Houghton. and when he did not re-
turn al the time expected. his wife went
after him, finding the man. ii il said. in
an intoxicated condition. However,
Brown accompanied tie woman home.
Shortly after midnight Mrs. Brown
alarmed other dodgers i'm the house by
calling for assistance. saying that She
had shot her husband. The weapon
employed was a small revolver of -
calbre. The bullet entered the man $
head. and he died shortly after the
shooting. Mrs Browns explanation is
that she shot Brown in self-dcfense a
he was attacking her, and the woman's
appearance when the police arrived at
the scene directly after the shooting
would seem To substantiate her state
ment. Her eyes were blackened. her
clothing was torn. and she had the APP
pearance Of having been terribly beaten.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
Lannuaaes Of India.

Among the las distinct languages
spoken in British India are some pos
sessing only few hundred words,
others riyallng English, as Or. Grier-
son says, or Russian. as | would say,
in their copiousness; some in which
every word is a monosyllable, others
in which some are elongated by ag.
glutination till they run to ten syl-
tables. like da-pai-ocho akan-taken.tae-
ithaca Soutail word meaning He
who belongs to him who belongs TO
me will continue letting himself be
made to fight" Some OF these divers
tongues lack verb and noun, others
are as complex and systematic as
Greek and Latin.-Nineteenth Cen
tury
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
!, tlma Las arrivel wlen g.

time has arrived when cEG5 sd
conditions il great centres Of popula.
tiol demand 4 different system Of
transportation on our trunk lines than
has heretofore existed. Modern steam
locomotives capable of hauling through
passenger and freight trains will still
dominate where units are comparative
ly infrequent and the haul long, but
even for this class of service on roads
with heavy traffic electricity will grad
tally supplant steam as the cost Of
producing current decreases in central
power stations and the cost OF equip.
melt is lowcred-dUc to cheapeneL
methods OF manufacture, the use OF
water power, and the invention Of In.
Dor saving AID more efficient devices.
The travelling public within what may
be termed the suburban zones are no
longer satisfied with trains OF many
cars hauled by heavy locomotives al
lengthy intervals, continues William j
Wilgus. in Harper's Weekly; neither
co they longer tolerate with patience
the smoke, gas. cinders and noise i'm
separablc from the steam locomotive
In other words, the steam railroad, il
1t is successfully TO hold and multiply
its suburban traffic, must offer the al
vantaSes to which the public has be
cow educated by the marvellous de
yelopment Of electric railways with
in the past twenty years. Trains az
shorS intervals, prompt acceleration,
freoue 1T stops for local trains. indie.
pendent Jacks for express service, and
the absence OF products OF combustion.
all of which n ve possible only with the
use of electrici. v, make the outlying
attractive TO the toiler in the
mtg. and thereby pr, eseate uamc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

One OF the duties OF this Legislature
will be to mass new legislative appor-
tionment bill. the constitution providing
that TINS must be done after each state
census. Ii is hardly likely that any
change Will he made in the number OF
members Of either house. and ii Is pos.
slble that the legislature Will do as IL did
In 1893. when IL simply re-enacted the
existing Jaw keeping the house member.
ship NJ 100 aud that OF the senate at 30.
There Is no talk about any change In
the congressional app3rtionment. as this
Republican legislature Is satisfied with
the arrangement that gives solid Re.
publican dozen in the house at Wash.
.ngton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
Preserving the Teeth.

To preserve the teeth in health and
beauty is most important matter for
thus one not only saves ones self pain
and expense, but also actually pro-
longs ones life-the decay and loss
OF teeth being but the initial stages
of the general breakup OF the health.
Artificial teeth are at their best vastly
inferior to ones own teeth in good
working order. To prevent decay on
the latter, absolute cleanliness OF the
mouth is essential.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
HIS EXPERIENCE TEACHES THEM
That Dodds Kidney Pills will cure
5rleht's Disease. Remarkable case
of George j. Barber-Quick recov.
cry after years of suffering.

cry dlRST years OF SuIIefln9s
Estherville, Iowa, Jan. 23d.-(Spe-
ciaD experience OF Mr. George
J. Barber well known citizen of this
place, iustiies his friends in making
the announcement TO the world
"Bright's Disease can be cured Mr.
Barber had kidney trouble and it de-
velopod into Brights Disease He
treated it with Dodd's Kidney Pills
and to-day he is well man. In an
interview he says:
81 can't say too much for Dodds
Kidney Pills. | had Kidney Disease
for fifteen years and though doctor
ed for it with the best doctors here
and in Chicago, it developed into
Brights Disease. Then | started to
use Dodd's Kidney pills and two boxes
cured me completely. | think Dodds
Kidney Pills are the best in the
world"
A remedy that will cure Brights
Disease will cure any other form of
Kidney Disease. Dodd's Kidney Pills
never fail to cure Bright's Disease.