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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
Gilt-edged charity looks might.
cheap beside genuine kindness.

Gilt-edged charity looks mighty
cheap beside genuine kindness.
A man usually thinks OF the wrong
excuse at the right time.
Clothes do not make the man, though
they often mark his mind.
Time is a fairy godmother who
brings most of US what we deserve. q
An honest man thiuks that pretty
woman is also noble work.
The meanest man Of all is he who ia
silent when he should speak.
Only the fool worm would wait until
trodden upon before turning.
The more explaining man does the
less use the world has for him.
Those who make Q specially Of hunt
ing trouble bag plenty of game.
The fellow who has to play cards
for money should stick to solitaire.
Misfortune il the atheletic maid that
can knock q man black and blue.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

II the white of the eye is clear, blu
ish and transparent, with no veins
showing in it, it is an indication that
the nervous system is in bad condition
To prevent cold sores and affecta-
tions Of the tongue use few drops Of
camphor on the tooth brush. It will
freshen the mouth and keep the gums
rosy.
If child should swallow any dam
gerous substance, Immediately slip
down its throat the white Of egg,
which will form a curd around it and
thus prevent serious effect.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
gCzEMR, TETTgR, SALT RHEuAn,
ITCH, RING WORM, HERPES
BARRIERS lYCA,

All Of these diseases are attended ky
intense itching. which 10 almost instant
" relieved by its continued use o per.
rnanent cure may be effected. 1t has,
in fact, cured many cases that had re-
sisted all other treatment. Price ESQ
per box. For sale by all druggrists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
sLEEPLEssMEss.

Disorders of the stomach produce a
nervous condition and often prevent
sleep. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets stimulate the digestive
organs, restore the system to a healthy
condition and make sleep possible.
For sale by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

An Iowa college professor did NOT
speak for twenty i've years. because
woman Tilted him. We aro told love
sealed HE lips. Rather think It was
silence. Az love don't silence Ito
Victims.
n the cheeks are hollow It lie because
the muscles have become weak. 40
strengthen them, wet with q cold WA
ter and rub gently and deeply round
and round with 4 soft turkish towel
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
Tndalihla.

Gladys-How is It that enc never
6orgets q love affair?
Aggie- Because that is something
you always learR by heart. -Town
Topics.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
AFFLICTED WITH RHEUMATISM.

II was and am yet afflicted with
rheumatism" says Mr.. J. o. Bayne,
editor Of the Herald, Addington, In.
dian Territory, "but thanks to Cham
berlain's Pain Balm am able once more
to attend to business. It IL the best
Of liniments." II troubled with rheu.
matism give Pain Balm trial and you
are certain to be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which it affords.
One application relieves the pain. For
sale by all dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

The best way to rid the system of .
cold Is to evacuAte the bowels. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar acts as
pleasant, yet effectual cathartic on the
bowels. 1t clears the head, cuts the
phlegm out of the throats, strengthens
the Bronchial tubes, relieves coughs,
colds, Group, whooping cough etc.
Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

The nearer man gets to fame the
smaller it looks.
Our idea Of a miserable man is a
miser who is In love.
Time lie money, but it Is better to be
In hurry than broke.
Only one kind OF women do not care
for pretty clothes-dead ones. as,s
Man hopes for the best, but woman
insists on having something better.
A pessimist il, . man who would
send insulting valentines to himself.
A woman 10 never satisfied until her
husband is rated in the society blue
book.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

size, but most of Us don't realize how
small we are.
A free thinker is one who is unable
to dispose of his thoughts for pecu-
mary confederation.
Instead OF theorizing on the race
problem in Ohio, the people practice
rioting.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox says idleness,
doubt, ignorance and debt sink most
men. May be, but many poor devil
goes down with woman tied to him.
Remember, it is not the skin food
that develops tissue or dissolve 1t; in
stead, it is the massage movement that
is used.
For sprain or bruise apply worm
wood which has been boiled in vine
gar and roll the affected part in fan
mel to retain the heat.
It is not we'll to sleep with the arms
extended above the head or the limbs
drawn up, as this prevents the blood
from circulating.
The salt rub which lie so strengthen
ing and invigorating is prepared by
allowing large turkish towel to soak
over night in strong salt solution.
FAVoRITE REMEDY BABIES
It's pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy favorite with the mothers of
small children. 1t quickly cures their
coughs and colds and prevents any
danger of peumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t not only cures
Group, but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appear will prevent
the attack. For sale by all dealers.
Lee Buck, a Mississippi negro. was
lynched because he was considered
"bad man and carried gun"
George--Rather than remain single
would you marry the biggest fool on
earth if be asked your Clara-Oh,
George, this is 90 sudden.
s'Isn't 1t fact, professor, that the
troubles Of society are caused by one
half the world not knowing how the
other half lives?" "My dear sir,
the trouble comes from the one half
trying to find out"
Pnfiness under the eyes can some
times be helped BY the Following mas
sage treatment. Use both hands, place
the fngertips directly beneath the
eyes, press gently around the outer
corners and upward, following the
contour Of the eye. Give this move
ment fifty times day.
When drinking water bear IN mind
that it is not the stomach which Graves
the water, but the mouth and throat
Drinking hastily willnot quench the
thirst, but ham TIE stomach
It is true Of e0Rp and creams as wen
as Of medicines bhat what agrees with
one does not agree with another. I'LL
YOU find that sOap Or cream does not I
agree with your akin, discontinue lts
uee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

Don't frown-look pleasant. II you
are suffering from indigestion of sour
stomach, take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Hon. Jake Moore, of Atlanta, Ga, says
81 suffered more than 20 years with In
digestion. Afriend recommended Kodol.
1t relieved me in one day and I now
enjoy better health than for many
years." Kodol digests what you eat,
relieves sour stomach. gas on stomach,
belching, etc. Sold by all druggrists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

Work is the angel that leads mar
back to Eden.
He cannot find wisdom who will moi
worship.
A little love is dangerous thing-tO
marry on.
A bird in the hand is worth covey
on posted land.
A prophet is person who expects
the unexpected.
When doctors disagree it's up to the
undertaken.
Even the locks on red headed heir
ess look golden.
1t takes more than Sunday suit to
make a saint.
The early bird sometimes gets broil-
ed for breakfast.
They who are driven to drink rarely
have far to go.
Lots of this so"called patience is
only petrified laziness. ~s =
The shepherds crook does not make
the crooked sheep.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

1t keeps hypocrit busy trying to
convince himself that he is honest.
The recording angel must go into
Mysteries over the average obitusry.
You can't convince stubborn man
that it is impossible to convince him.
What a good many churchgoers
need is a praying machine that will
wind itself.
The ghost of first love will walk
even after a man has buried his fourth
wife.
Some idea Of society man lie one
who neglects to say anything when he
speaks.
Some people try to hide their ignor-
ance by saying that they are supersti-
tious.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

Some people imagine that they are
never talked about because they never
hear IL.
Between an ordinary cold and the
grip the difference lie the size Of the
DOCTORS bill IN
You may think that whom . man has
q hobby it is to ride. You are wrong.
II Is to talk about.
Dear sir, it 10 just as bad to say
things that disagree with others as it
10 to eat things that disagree with
yourself.
II there is to be nothing but legiti-
mate business in life insurance It will
have no further attraction for certain
opponents of high finances.
In London will Of three words stood
the test of the courts. If 1t had con-
tained 5000 words the lawyers would
have found all sorts Of flaws in II.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

If you are troubled with Piles and
can't find cure, try Witch Hazel Salve
but be sure you get that made by E. g.
Dewitt & Co., Chicago. 1t is the Orig
inal. II you have used Witch Hazel
Salve without being relieved it is prob
able that you got hold of one of the
many worthless counterfeits that are
sold on the reputation of the genuine
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

The best safeguard against headache,
constipation and liver troubles is De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Keep Q
vial Of these famous little pills in the
house and take dose at bed time when
you feel that the stomach and bowels
need cleansing. They don't grippe.
Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
GET acquainted with
SMITHS

} GIf SMITHS MAGAZINE
and you are strangers we will send
you the magazine three n1onths
free that you may get acquainted.
! g SMITHS is the biggest nus
{ trated magazine in the world no
pages Of reading matter and pic
lures, the same size page as the big
standard magazines ike Hamper 5
( and Century.
q SMITHS Is made Up of The
best Of everything-best stories
that can be obtained, best iIlusiru-
lions that clever artists can draw,
and the best special articles, writtcn
BY writer's who know their subja1l
thoroughly and write as entertain
ingly as they are instructive.
q SMITHS also prints every month
score or more pretty portraits, in colors, of
beautiful women. Taken all in all, there
is no better magazine dlan SMITHS
in fact. none nearly as good. no matter
what the cost.
g Write to-day. A postal viii do.
Address Dept. F, Smiths Magazine, ;
IS Seventh Avenue, New York City :
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

The two bladed sword Of the medi-
eval knight often weighed forty
pounds.
Rice eating causes a wasting disease,
. kind Of debility called kakke, among
the Chinese and Japanese.
Four battleships cost more money
than 10 given by all the Protestant
Christendom for missions.
A Republican has had the audacity
to denounce "hoss'. rule in Congress.
Political reform 10 dawniug.
Senator Morgan seems to have
met his Cromwell; Wallace had his
Taft; now let the canal get digger.
Yerke's widow says she has forgiven
Wilmer. He ought to be joyful.
There's millions at stake.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
ALWAYS KEEPS cHAMBLAIM's
COUGH REMEDY IN HIS HOUSE.

COUGH REMEDY IN HIS HOUSE.
"We would not be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is kept on
hand continually in our home" gays
w. w. Kennedy, editor OF the Inde-
pendent, Lowery City, Mo. That Is
just what every family should do.
When kept at hand ready for Instant
use, Q cold may be checked at the outs
set and cured In much less time than
after II has become settled In the sys-
tenn. This remedy Is also without q
peer for Group In children. and will
prevent the attack when given as
soon az the child becomes hOarse, or
even after the croupy cough appears,
which can only be done when the rem-
edy is kept at hand. For sale by all
dealers.
Would q philanthropic doctor going
ont with his perfumed kit Of pOis0ng to
kin the incurables hesitate long Il CALI
ed in to pass upon the condition Of the
United States senator
It there isa plot Of anarchlsts 10 blow
up the governors Il should be Gquolch-
cd. Their political enemies can be- res
lied on to blow up the govarnoru 90
mnch % is really desirable.
The dear girl had raid yes, and the
young man was elated. ssThy people
shall be my people, declared be-,
and went on with the rest Of the quo
tatlon But be did NOS feel ~ fer
vent elk months LATER when ~ found
Quattered On him two porentc one
brother, three sisters, ameld aunt
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14

Indigestion is much of q habit,
Don't get the habit. Take little Ko.
dol Dyspepsia Cure after eating and
you will quit belching, putting, palpi-
tating and frowning. Kokol Digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14


Six persons sued an Ohio millionaire
The surprising feature OF the annouce.
ment Is that none of the suits were
for breach Of promise.
Chicago boasts of 100 murders last
year-the largest number ever known
in any city of equal size anywhere
throughout the world.
Count Boni De Castellane is said to
owe 5000, 900 marks. In plain Eng
lish, he is about So, 800, 900 In the hole,
and no wife to pull him out.
A New York justice has been placed
In very embarrassing position. He
has been called upon to decide wheth-
or pair Of corsets purchased by fair
young defendant are fit.
Ben franklin said: "Keep your eyes
open before marriage and half closed
afterward." A good many people
peppers entirely closed, and forcibly
so, soon after the wedding ceremony.
One would think the Laxative idea
in cough syrup should have been adj
vanced long before it was. It seems
the only rational remedy for Coughs
and Colds would be to move the bowels
and clean the mucous membranes Of
throat and lungs at the same time.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
does this. 1t is the Original Laxative
Cough Syrup, the best know RENE.
dy for Coughs, Colds, Group, whooping
Coughs, etc. Tastes good and harm
less. Sold by all druggists.
II insomnia is caused by mental
overwOrk sleep can be induced By
practicing the following exercise fifty
times: Stand erect, rise slowly from
the heels and descend slowly. This
will cause the blood vessels of the
lower limbs to longest, relieving the
brain Of the excess of blood.
The little red blood veins which
sometimes show In the face are often
caused by exposure Of the skin to
strong cold winds. Applications OF
warm wet cloths until the skin feels
soft and gentle rubbing with good cold |
cream into which 8 little distilled
witch hazel has been beaten will RENEE
az the trouble.
A simple breathing exercise Stand /
before an open window in the early |
rest the weight of the body
On the balls Of the feet, abdomen in /
chest ont, head erect. Take long deep
through the nose. hold the l
breath for few moments aud exhale
the nose Repeat I've times,
rest few moments and repeat again /
lvo times.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-03-14
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-GlatIDGrGlI (GIIGEInSo 81
S AZ y " AZ N

No man climbs to the Father by
treading on his brother.
OF course, all the women in an air
castle are dreams"
Lots of people marry in haste-and
go TO Dakota in hurry.
A true heroine is woman who
could talk back but doesn't.
Stealing sorrow is much sin as
acquiring stolen joys.
Learn to labor while you wait If you
would work wonders.
There's nothing like rival TO make
the heart grow fonder.
Many fall through success, while
others through failure.
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Not Covered by Law,

Persons who live in apartment houses
and who are subjected daily to the an
Eoyance OF finding their letter boxes
stuffed full of circulars and advertise
nents of money-lending associations, sec
ohd- hand dealers in clothing and furnl-
lure and other lines of trade can receive
no relief from the District AUTHORITIES.
An investigation. based on complaints re
ceived from sufferers, has brought out the
fact that there is no provision in the mu-
nicipal laws to cover the alleged nuisance
a statement To this effect being made to
the Commissioners today by Capt. McCath-
ran'of the fifth police precinct
Several complaints coming from apart
ment house residents in the southeast sec
ton of the city were referred TO Capt. Nc
Cathran for investigation, and he report ed
that his officers hao been Informed by AS
sistant Corporation Counsel Pugh and BY
Assistant District Attorney Turner In the
Police Court, that there was no law. under
which prosecutions of such cases could be
instituted. Upon Commissioner Vests or
der Maj. Sylvester instructed the police to
do all in their power to terminate the cir
cuIar annoyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-17
MOVE AGAINST ICE MEN


ST. LOUIS. July 17.-After an investiga-
ton Of three weeks Circuit Attorney Sager
today filed suits In the circuit court against
the Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Company and
the Merchants Ice and Coal Company. on
the allegation that these companies are in
an alleged combination to restrain trade
and to fix and maintain the price OF ice
The suit asks that the Judgment for SILL
400 be assessed against each company as
fines for the ia days that the alleged
agreement has been in effect, and further
asks that the charters under which the
companies have been doing business be de-
clared null and void.
The sections of the Missouri statutes
upon which the prosecutions are based pro-
vide that any association of individuals or
company which shall combine to regulate or
fix the price of any article shall be deemed
guilty of conspiracy to defraud, and may
be fined from IS to $100 for every day such
association continues to do So
The officers of the Polar Wave Ice and
Fuel Company are: C. w. Whitelaw, presi-
dent; John C. Muckerman. vice president:
l.. c. Muckerman,- treasurer and general
manager; H E. Penning. secretary. Otto
Stifei is said to be president Of the Mer-
chants ice and Coal-Company and William
Boeke Is the secretary
Investigation into the ice situation IN ST
Louis began early In the spring, soon AFTER
an increase in the price OF ice to househoio-
ers was announced of from 30 cents a. hum
dred pounds to 40 cents.
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Prisoner Was Belligerene.

When Policeman Vermlllion Of the first
precinct, arrested James H. johnson near
the Shoreham Hotel last evening he found
that he had belligerent customer
You'll have to shoot me. if you want to
take me to the station Is the statement
which Johnson is alleged to have made.
The defendant, it is said by the police
was customer in the hotel buffet late last
evening, but when he got the idea that he
was as powerful as Jefries and started to
show his power on other persons In the
place. four men urged him. with a shove
and much pushing, into the street The
policeman was passing at the time and
Johnson, it Is alleged, wanted to try his
physical powers on the guardian of the
peace. The arrest followed
At the station the defendant deposited
$40 collateral for his appearance in the
Police Court this morning He failed to
respond when his name was called and the
money was credited to the District by
financial clerk Sebrfng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-17
THE REUNION OF ELKs


DENVER, Col. July 17.-About $500
Elks and ladies' accompanying them, In st-
tendance at the twentieth annual reunion
OF the order, have registered at the local
headquarters. and others are still coming
on every train bound for Denver. The
weather Is superb From 0 O'Clock until
noon g reception to visiting Eiks and their
families was held in the park and in the
Elks' rooms at st. Anthonys Hospital. The
band contest, feature OF EIks reunions
began today. and win continue Tomorrow.
The Grand Lodge held its first business
session today. revision OF the constitution
being one of the most important matters to
come before the convention. The order was
established as a social organisation. and
good fellowship" was one OF the preroga-
tives for membership, So rapid has been
the growth of the order that it has been
found necessary TO broaden. it's scope and
place it upon a more solid foundation.
With the adoption of a new form Of gov
American constitution. members believe the
order will be strengthened to- such an ex-'
tent that it wifi become the leading beiievo-
lent organization-in the world.
Proposed New Constitution.
BY the adoption of the proposed new con-
stitution three forms of government Will be
established Executive. judicial and legis-
lative. This will put all the executive
power in the hands of the grand exalted
ruler while the judicial duties. such as the
arbitration ef-all questions pertaining to
the order will be placed in the hands OF
board of governors or similar body. The
legislative power. of course, will deyolve
upon all delegates in convention.
A new ritual has also been prepared
which is said to be far superior to the old
one.
Henry ]. Darwood. member of the
Philadelphia delegation, will introduce a
resolution condemning the use of the Elks'
badge by the Fraternal Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks of America, an
organization of negroes. and recommending
the adoption of an official emblem. The en-
tire negro question will be thoroughly
gone over and 1t is expected that steps
will be taken to attempt to prevent the
coiored Organization from using the elk
head. -, - 49,
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BRIGHTON BEACH RACES.
The List of Entries for Tomorrow
Events
sneclal Dispatch 20 The Star


BRIGHTON BEACH RACE TRACK. r..
", July First race, for two-year-olds
selling; five and a half INTERPRETATION,
1o3 Jaunty, g9'; President Monroe. 100;
Fudora. 81. Al Powell. 100; Sonnus, %;
Handsome Belle. 81: Laura A. 80; Star Cat.
81; L'Amour, 1o2; May Rowe, 1913; Anna
Loretta DAILY. 92s; Belfast, 100.
Second race-Steeplechase. for four-year-
olds and upward. handicap, short course.
about two miles, Pure Pepper, 40; Orc,
141: Hylas. 1853; Ike, 132.
Third race-For three-year-0lds and UP.
selling, one mile and a quarter. Holloway.
"a: sMaxnar, 106; Miss Rillie. l01: Logis-
tilla. 1866; Lancastrian, 81: Klingsor. 81:
Little Scout, los: Red Friar. Jos.
" Fourth race, the Venus stakes fguaran-
teed gross value of $500. for two-year-
1o1: Bird of Paradise. 1oT; Gay and Festive.
leT; Veronique, 107 Altuda, III; Yankee
Girl, 107; Clare Russell. 122; Glamor, 101 /;
Mantha 1O7: Surveillance. 10I.
Fifth race for all ages: handicap: six
furlongs-Edna Jackson, f0S; Consistent.
81; FIRST Premium, liz; Coincidence. 1o5:
Gentian. 81: Tiptoe. 10; Monet, los; La
Sorciele 10T: HandZarra ZIG; Rubric, loo;
Lady Anne. 106.
Sixth race-For three-year-old maidens.
one mile and sixteenth. Givonni Bolerie.
ITO; Park Row, 10T; Hampton Lady, 100;
Third Mate. 1oI: Hera. 100; Matin, 107;
bury. f0T: Left, 10: Tariac. 10; Supreme.
Ito; McKittredge, 10T: Ocean Spray. 1o5:
Tipping, 1o5; Fatinitza, 105; Dave Lewis.
no
Cloudy. fast.
Apprentice allowance claimed.