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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

tive bodice who introduces what
Governor Herrick OF Ohio, calls "milking bills"
in order to compel the corporation to buy him OF.
The lobby, Of course, should co. but there is
creature who more richly deserves the scOrn and
contamptof men than the lobbyist. 1t ia be who is
responsible for the socalled milking bills intro
duCed for the purpose Of exbOrting money from
special interests. He it is who often brings the
lobbyists in self defense to the legislature Acting
very naturally upon the law OF sefpreseryation and
( desiring to protect themselves from threatened
ruin, the owners Of legitimate industries the pro-
prietors Of proper and lawful business are often
compelled to send representatives to the Legislature
to watch the progress OF threatened attacks upon
their private interests by those whose sole motive is
to arouse this anxiety. No legislation will reach
this situation The sole remedy for 1t lies in the
wholesome contempt which all members Of the leg
islature should feel and show toward those who
dare to engage in this perniciOus practice This is
urged as an excuse for the lobby but there ought
not to be any excuse for the lobby.
This "creatureu infests all sorts Of legislative
bodies. He is omnlpresent in city councils and
state legislatures and even congress is not exempt
from his lOathsome presence Either as free lance
on his own hook, or as spokesman for gang OF
conederates he coolly plans raid on the treasury
of some corporation, public or private. 1t would
never DO for this pirate to sail openly under the
black flag, with skull and crOssbOnes, and so he
conceas his sinister design under the color Of some
benevolent reform In the interest OF the public.
Under such guise il he lacks the cOnfederated sup
port ui gang OF his colleagues he can hope to com
mand the CO ooperation Of the honest, gulible mem.
bers who are naturally inclined to favor anything
that promises to benefit the public The corpora.
tion as rule responds to the touch,o the price s
paid and the bill is pgeonholed, to be revived in
another form in q subsequent session:
Whether this remedy can be successfully applied
is another question. 1t is usually next to impossi-
BILE to fix the responsibility upon these blackmail-
org on account of the mask OF reform they wear.
Generally their true characters known to their
colleagues but not to the unsnspeCtlng public, and
any concerted effort to Ostracze them might result
In making them martyrs. The newspapers are pow
erless to expose them account Of libel laws for
it is impossible to establish legal proof Of their de-
spicable motives. Probably the most effective way
would be for the corporations which are held mp to
prosecute them, although experience has taught the
corporations that it it cheaper to buy rascas than
to incur the losses resulting from their enmity.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Summers has brought action in q court to
have his contention that he married the wrong els
ter through mistake settled. The two sisters Ruth
and Irene Bekman, were so much alike that hardly
anybody could tell the difference Summers claims
that he aimed to marry Ruth, but actually welded
Irene. The mother Of the girls however, iDsists
that there was no mistake, and Summers appears to
have difficulty in proving his claim
The fact e, he may have wooed both Of the ladies
at different times without knowing it, But Just
here comes point on which the Jury is TO hang It's
verdict. Ruth, il seems, possesses sweet soprano
voice. and one evening after the marriage the bride
was asked.tO sing. Then Summers suspected that
he had made horrible mistake. It wasn't the
same voice. The bride contends that she can sing
all right, and the jury's musical taste will be
brought into service to settle the matter.
Another incident was that Di Miss Nellie De
Pass, 81 North Carolina, who bad three strenuous
suitora In the persons 81 as many brothers AZ ID
often the case III the lives Of young women It was
hard for her TO decide which one she liked hest
SO she got all the arrangements for the wedding
complete and Ia the presence Oi the assembled
guests had THE three aepiTante draw straWa icr he
prize. The youngest brother was che lucky one.
ItwOuld appear that things are very unevenly
divided ia the matrimonial world when the two
cases are considered. The Bekman girls were short
On suitorh while TIE De Pass girl had 50 many 90
the same time that che found difficulty in deciding
which one tO take. However, AZ ID hoped that
everything win turn out nicely and that they win
live 50 happily ever alter that none Of The parties
will wake up 70 realization that mattimony is really
lottery.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17
ONE YEAR OF THE "HOOD0O".

ROM the discouraging and malig-
nant prophecies Of Professor
Spangler and his associates it ap-
pears that nothing good is ex-
pected of the year 1906. By
some odd coincidence all Of the
seventh sons and daughters and
others gifted with the occult pow
er OF seeing into the future have
taken q violent aversion to the
new year and have filed it chock
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

n M sounded rather severe. Others, OF
the pessmistic order Of philosophers, will confess
that the structures were deserved. Camille said
that it would be difficult to imagine less intelli-
gent human species than the inhabitants Of Earth,
inasmuch az they do not knoV how to control them
selves The inhabitants Of Mars, on the other hand
highly developed race, millions of years ahead
Of us intellectually and Id every other respect, as
proved by we'll known physical phenomena mani
fest TO astronomers.
Indeed, as everybody comedies, the Martains are
Iup on geometry, diffeTential calculus and other
higher mathematics and are away ahead Of us par
tcularly In the matter Of building canals. M.
IFlammarions remarks have pertinency for the
administration at this time, 10 which the attention
Of Messrs Roosevelt Taf and Shonts is respectfully
directed. We may learn good many things from
the Martans which would be valuable to us in dig
ging the Panama waterway. III is somewhat dis
turbing to reflect that the Martains doubtless have
perfected their telescopes and command perfect
view Of our Panama operations. II the Martains
have not developed past all sence Of humOr, they
have probably been laughing at US ever since De
LesEepa began scratching at the Isthmus. AT any
rate OF present operations down there, we should
have plenty Of time to establish communication
with Mars SO as to learn the up.tO,date canal me-
thods before our digging actually begins.
But speaking Of government, or self c0ntTols
which is the same thing, that is where Camille
FammarlOh gets u.s. We have not yeb collectively
acquired the capacity for ordered and regulated con-
duct, as the Martains have. We are crude ium-
bic Of disorder. In darkest Africa there is an i'm
mense amount OF dense ignOrance for Niger babies
to be born into, and they grow up into heathesn
spearmen The trouble il the Philippines ST. Peters
burg, Moscow and Odessa must look funny through
the telescopes Of the Martians London occasionally
becomes tUrbulant. Even Chicago now and then
illustrates the lack Of CONTROL In the United States
our political parties are WhipsawiDg like team Of
mismated mules, and government is dragged this
way and that, always without much order. Ca
mile FlammarOn, seeing through che eyes Of the
Marans is at no loss for conditions TO criticise.
In millions Of years, be tells Us we shall be as
the Martians now; beautifully governed collect.
lively and highly developed individually. Let us
strive ever Onwards and upwards. It Is good to
hear about our shortcomings occasionally; TO learn
that there s still room for Improvement ~ il bet
ter than the fattery Ol politicians and orators who
point withpride and pirate 81 progress continually
that we have covered the whole rO0tS. IA. Flam-
marian, astronomer, philosopher and dreamer, may
be imp0lite, but he is sincere, even at his worst
moments. This il the age oi irankness Therefore
let as be thankful To him.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

The Steel Truat ID 50 big that no man has ct been
found able to hold down the presidency without
meetige defeat. Charlie EchMab broke down bis
health, and, while recovering III lcat much III his
business reputation ~ Monte Carlo. Now Cofey
has run amuck 81 Nn actress ana the divorce court
and alimony stare him IA the iaco Looks Ike
Andrew Carnegie wiz yet have 10 pilot the trust in
10 saie harbor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

The Independence Kan, Times rises to remark
that while the STANDARD on company was using tie
railroads 20 snip ol out Of Indian Territory the rate
was five cents hundred, but when IL had com.
pleted tspipe line the roads raised TIE price to 9
cents and thus shut out All The small produeers Who
Will have tC sell 20 the Standard at its own prics
This shows how railroads ia private hands caa bn
coptr0lle by the men who own both Che railroads
ana the government Where is Teddy Che Greatf
And where are the dupes who vote to have private
ownership 81 induslriesl
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17
PUBLIC SHUT OUT FROM INFORMATION

HE Senate has just had before it an
interesting and most important
question arising under the resolu-
ton offered by Senator Bacon. 1t
has been reported from some high
sources that the United States
would Join with Great Britain in
support Of France as against Ger
many, and Senator Bacon offered a
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

It sounds natural that the naval authorities
should have decided not to put The battleshp Ken
Itucky ia drydOck icr repairs Imagine ho ahip
with the name would feei III dry-dock VI I'D thc
water.WaR0n.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Then. to- there are good many people il this
country who think Uncle Sam has nuflciently
larce ana varied assortment Of troubles oEhisown
at ihis sine without bntting il 80 far from home
Morocco.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Ii III probable that the physicanB nre really ready
to certify chat tie illness d most % those Witnesses
Who failed 10 testify before the life insuranoe rYe
tieatine committee waa CAUSED by "exposutep
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

One Of the principal things the present congress
did before adjournment for the holidays was to pass
q bill for Che relief of the OF q. q 81 railroad in
Alaska. 10 You think II would have done as much
for you had yOu been ia Klondyke, bfokef Well,
hardly.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Senator DepeW announces that be will soon begin
his real work in the senate. r. be had inst made
insurance business he wouldn't have worked So
many policyholders
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17
TWO EXTREMES.

WO unusual modernism the matri-
mOnial market will doubtless start
q good many people on the old
question Of whether marriage is a
lottery. One Of these incidents is
reported from Pittsburg and the
other from a town In North Caro-
lima. II appears that man named
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Those who got Christmas presents we're liz onsa
Who oid not need them. while those Who needed
them cot none.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Ex Judge'W. H. Moore, the fnancier Of New
York and Chicago, isreported to own $4,000 sas
Die overcoat, and Mrs. Leeds, wife Of rail and
steel magnate, has $4,000 sable coat. Both fam.
lilies are members 81 the group that owns the Rock
island and Big -Four roads. That is what the tariff
On railroads is used for OF course, the roads are
losing money all the timei Couldn't possibly have
rates reduced You work hard an your lite; your
vile helps you; your children work when they are
old enough. 10 You have such coats for yourself
and wiiel Did this Leeds woman ever do days
honest labori or did the iudget YoE answer.
Ana you will zee these things II the daily press and
then 90 and vote the same old tickets TO have it
continue.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

full OF unhappiness and disasters by land and by
sea. In fact, after the prophets finally got through
with their predictions there was nothing lett Of the
year but trouble. They covered the worlds map
with it and there is not spot where one may escape
direful calamities.
Among the events ttforeseenv by the prophets are
these: The dissolution of Russia the overthrow
of Turkey the asaat sinaton Of the and the sui
TAM prOtracted race in the South, destructive
foods in various parts OF the United States aciVi
ty OF Mont PeIec and Popocatpetl, volcanic erup-
tiOns in all parts of the world, eruption Of many
volcanoes now supposed to be extinct great loss
of life by storms at sea- destruction of two Western
cities by storms, earthquakes in all parts Of the
world, especially in California and the Philippines
rebellion in Spain, great disturbances all over
Europe, hot and sultry summer in the United
States with an extensive death rate; aso that God
will wreak terrible Vengeance upon the Russians for
the massacre of the Jews.
One single ray Of light penetrates the gloom OF
these predictions and this is prophecy that
Christ will make His spirit felt among the peoples
OF the United States and England, 'in which coun-
tries there are to be fervent religious and potent
political movements, which are to overcome in a
great degree the present spirit of graft and CONNER
cialism." II all the terrible things happen that are
predicted it will be busy year indeed and there IL
no doubt that people will turn to the consolation Of
religion. With earthquakes, cyclones, storms at
sea and general sickness, embellished with other
forms Of disaster too numerous to mention people
will hurry to the mourners' bench and repent in
wholesale lots
While the Projectors are at 1t, it would be decid4
edly Interesting to have them work little nearer
home. For instance, this immediate section would
like to know several things which are just now OBJ
scured by the clouds of doubt and uncertainty Per-
haps Professor" Epangier could take one OF his
prOphesyiDg drops and tell who'll be next gov
enor or United States senator, what particular
generation Of posterty will raise 100000 900 bale
crop of cotton and get 15cts a pound for it, We
might also hear something interesting about the
freight rate question and the life insurance graeFs.
But, ii Spangler's local predictions were in line
with his observations on general conditions he
would bring little sOlace to this community. IL
quite evident that the prophets liver is torpid and
that it is giving him bad dreams. He should wake
up or turn over on his side
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17

Recently the Gray Bull Club, an organization Of
business meROi Meeteetse, Wyo., advertised for q
number ofmarriageable young women, female clerks
schOolteachers, domestics, ETC., to come to the Big
Horn country Of Wyoming, where. according to the
late census, there was only one unmarried woman to
every twO-score or more manageable males. All
that applied would be given positions either as
clerks, dOmestcs, teachers, stenOgraphers, nurses
cooks, etc, and every effort will be made to assist
Dan Cupid in love matters. The Gray Bull Club
expected to receive few answers but did not dream
of the avalanche Of solietOus letters that is pouring
in from all parts Of the country. Secretary +. Fl.
BarrOws, several days ago, became swamped and
called for help. He has three assistants with him
now and II the influx Of queries continue this force
will have to be increased to eight Or ten hands.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17
AS THE MARTIANS SEE US

FIammariOn presented his
respects to the human race on
Christmas Day at Paris. A good
many people will conclude that
Camille's frog legs and pate de lOis
gras did agree with him on that
day, for some OF the things he said
annndnd rakhnw aoUaro Cfhnra ~
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-01-17
THE SANDBAGGER.

BILL has just been introduced at
Jackson against lobbying and lob
! byists, which brings to our mind
kind Of graft which Is at the bot
tom of most Of the political eorrup-
tion OF the present day. It is the
graft Of the sandbsgger in legisla'
five hndiae who Introduces what
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22
THE WISE SOLUTION.

II would probably be dangerous for person acqulnt
ed only ia cursory way with conditions nthe Repubi
can party in Muskogee to venture ali opinion K
whether from the standpoint Of facts tie distrctinp
and canyassIng boarG yas Justified IN ruling against TIE
regularity of the Raymons candidates But there can
be question that the board did what was best 70,
the Republican partly and indeed for tie politics Of the
new state.
Raymonds only strength was derived from base ap-
peal TO race prejudice than which nothing could be more
dangerous Or reprehensble His triumph would have
marked the end Of the Republican party III NIuskogee
and would have resulted carnival Of license and the
venting Of the worst passions Of men.
The interests Of all the Identical in the new
state The arrayng of against race IS criminal
and he who resorts to such expedent for the advanc
ing Of his nselsh interests worse than an anarch
sr.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

Are B ~ Cteghled With pilesY One
applica 4Qn Jan will give Non
Immediate reIsi sd b7 A.p. Owens
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

!. In most tSes consumption results
&om a neglected or improperly treat
q GOLD. koiey's Honey and Tar cures
tnUmOSt obStinate 4nghS and pre-.
veflts SCI rous resUi Us Ia costs you nc
more th&n the uVl,no preparations
and ~cfShould 3lsistfi ~ having the
genuine in the llovspattage. a. P.
Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

tomorrow viii be Fairbanks day. Every vnitan
ought participate the welcome % the vice presi-
nent TO entertain such visitor Is al honor that
comes bus seldom 10 toN1s of vintas population
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22
OPEN PUBLICITY THE REST
"a r-FT1r mn mrsg~wy ~ ~ ~ - - !


/ When the maker Of a medicine. sold
through druggists for family use, takes
| his patients fully into his confidence by
T. frankly and fcarleSsly publishing broad
cast aS we'll as on its bottle wrappers.
a full list OF all its ingredients IN pJdtl1
English, this action on his part IS the
best possible evidence that he Is not
afraid TO have the search light OF inves-
tigation turned full upon his formula
and that 1t will bear the fullest scrutiny
and the most thorough Investigation.
DIR. Pierce'S Favorte Prescription for the
cure OF the weaknesses. periodical pains
and functional arrangements Of the or
gans distinctly feminine, Is the only medi-
cine put up for sale through druggists fof
woman'S special use, the maker Of which
Is not AFRAID TO take his patients into
his fun c&lfdence by such open aud
honest pulMclty.
A glance& tho published ingredients
on each hot#e wrapper. wiz show that it
Is made wl&sly from native. American
medicinal r#ts. that itatnins no poi
sonous or h<-formiHN drIH& no mar
cotics and nd cohol- sBnre. tn Hae-refined
giycerine q Hoper sFength inR used
hol. both for astrad#ng and p#serving
the active medi Ia properties Bund In
the roots OF thea african fore% plants
employed. IL Is 49, only 'ned#ine for
women's peculiar ases, sold NJ drug
gistS. that does not& &Antain 4 Nree per
centage nf alcohol. kch + iEfhe long
run 50 harmful 10 wols ate, nerv-
ems system. Now. glyceffH Is perfectly
harmless. and serves a valuable purpose
ty possessing intrinsic value all its own.
aud besides it enhances the curative
effect OF the other ingredients entering
into the nfavorite Prescription
Some Of the ablesf medical writer's and
teachers endorse these views and praise
at the several ingredients OF which sFa-
fofite Inscription is composed- rec
ommending them for the cure of the
very same diseases for which this world
famed medicine is advised. Ne other
medicine Tor women has any such pro-
IeSsioP0t endorsemcnt-Worth more than
any number of ordinary testimonials. III
Interested. send name and address e. Or.
Z. Y. Pierce. Buffalo, \. j.. for bis little
book OF extracts from the works %
eminent medical writers and teachers.
endorsing the several ingredients and
telling just what DR.. Pierce's medicines
are made Of lts free Tor the asking.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

For Sale-Land andl city pr
ty. T. e. Englehart.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

FOR SALE-A printing plant for
country weekly newspaper and Job
Office. consisting Of type, rules. slugs,
two presses, imposing stone, paper
cutter gasoline engine, etc. For
particulars write orcall on The Chief
taiu Ninita OGia.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22
ANNUAL SALE, TEN MILLION BOXES

Henry u. Jones Tampa, Fla
writes: can thank n Mod for my pres
ent health, due TO RoIQy's Kidney
Cure | tried klaney LES, but moth
ing done me m1uch NOD till took
Foleys kidney 8urekArour bottles
cured me ND l Qvafd snore pain in
my back al~ shouN4fs v am 02 years
old. and su BRED long. but thanks to
Foley's Kid#eY Cnre ! am well and
can walk ann enjoy myself. Ii is a
pleasure TO Recommend it to those
needing a ney medicine. A. L.
Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

MO hoHe is so pleasant, regardless
OF the amfokts that money will buy,
as wlah tue entUe family is In per-
iect Walth a #ttle of 0rino Laxa-
atiV Fruit sRTplA costs 50c. Il viii
cuut every n1euesf the family of
constipation, sick Ae8eaohe or stom-
ach trouble A. @egns-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22

w A. Harris Democratic candidate for goysrnor Of
Kansas has repndiated Governor Vardamap Of ssissip
pi. Decent people everywhere will follow NJ IL Harris
example,
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MONEY TO LOAN

Money to Loan Both b
and company money. Lowest
quick service. II E. Englehart.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-22
CITIZENSHIP CLAIMS

If you have citizenship claim pen
ding and are NOT yet enrolled, or have
business before the Interior Depart
ment, wTite Immediately to William
w Wight, registered attorney, Cor
corsn Building, Washing Son, D. c.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-12

there wasn't anything else to do. It's
a tough game. and its's you life or
his when you're lost or your grub
stake and water are giving out"
These observations were suggested
by the arrival in camp two days be-
fore of the bones of a prospectOr who
had died of thirst some forty miles
from Bullfrog during the previous
summer. He had been a carpenter,
earning wages of s. a day in the new
camps during the BOOM" but the gold
fever led him away from this safe and
profitable toll. He picked up partner.
they loaded their burrcs and trailed
off south toward the Death Valley
country to prospect in the Funeral
range.
Three weeks after the desert swal-
lowed them up the partner wandered
into freighters' camp, half crazed
with thirst and exhaustion. He was
able to tell the freighters that the car
penter was somewhere out beyond,
lost and without water, too helpless
to move. The partner was too weak
and fevered to go back with the rescue
party of freighters, so they left him
in camp. He directed them as we'll as