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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-08-29
IndIgestion for 28 Years.

Mr.. w. g. Manuel, Biloxi, Miss,
says: 81 suffered for twenty three years
with most severe case Of indigestion.
After l had been treated by three physi-
clans with no benefit, I began to use
patent medicines. / used every thing !
could hear of without results, until ]
got the wonderful Pa-Nol. 1t gave me
quick relief. My appetite is fine, and
| scarcely have any symptom of my old
trouble, although / have used only two
bottles up till now. It has done more
for me than all l have tried for years
put together.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-08-29


Miss Matte L. Buchanan left Friday
for GulfpoTt.
Hot or cold, our groceries are always
the best. T. M. DEAN
Miss Eliza B zone has returned from
Clarksdale, bringing with her her sis
ter, Miss Birdie.
Mrs. HI. Randolph will leave Sat-
urday for Meridian, whore she will re-
side 10 the future.
bread 10 still rising that was made
from Elect Flour. Sold by
T. M. DEAN.
Maj. Gen. o 0. Howard, Of the
Union army, and Lieut.. Gen. STEPHEN
D. Lee, Of the Confederate forces, are
considering the possibility oftheIr col
laboration In the. writing of history
OF the civil war. These two men are
the surVivIng army commanders Of
the North and South, respectively,
were classmates At West Point, and
graduated together IN 1854. They
| have never ceased To b warm person.
al friends, even when bearing aFms a
hostile forces
Sir Jonathan williams, . retired
physician Of Great Britain, Gays thai
tho purost English spoken Ia the Unit.
"a States ~ ID Kentucky. M
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
WeSterner Pays Dear
To Learn of Oysters

THAT will just suit me" replied the
Congressman.
Calling the waiter. Une constituent
said: Bring us a peck Of stewed oys-
ters." The waiter stood stiu for a mo-
ment. and exclaimed "a peck Of
stewed; or. did you mean steamed
You heard what ! saba peck u
stewed."
The waiter went away.
Seems to take longer 10 get the
stowed than II does the steamed" " unused
the constituent Yes" responded the
Congressman, Il guess they must be
rushed with orders" keeping down
smile.
Presently the waiter came. bearing a
large tureen. Great Scott the man
exclaimed. Didn't that fool waiter
make a mistake7 We couldn't get away
with all that in three days ] only or
dered q peck. Ike you did the other
day. and look al the difference ia tho
size Of the order he has brought US"
When he paid his check he said TO tne
Congressman, who had enjoyed the
joke: "Well, I've learned something TO-
day"
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

A Western Congressman had a con-
stituent visiting him for a few days.
on the day OF arrival of the constituent.
after the latter had been shown around
the big building on the Kin, the national
lawmaker suggested that they walk
down the Avenue and get some steamed
oysters.
Arriving where the oysters are served
every style. the two took a seat. and
the Congressman said 10 the waiter:
Bring Us peck of steamed"
IN a few minutes tie oysters were
served, they were opened in front OF
the gentleman from the West. whose
face now looked like the breaking up
of hard winter. Another peck was or
dered and enjoy ed.
Several days later the Congressman
and his constituent ENTERED the same
oyster house. Picking up the bill Of
fare, the stranger said TO the Congress
man: What do you say If we try the
oysters stewed this time? / believe I
would Ike a change.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
.SCHNI1Z IS HOT.
SUGGESTS A ROPE
Mayor Clashes With Relief
Commissioners as to
Refugees Rent.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 2i-At a
meeting Of the park commission Mayor
Schmitz suggested that tie commission
should take steps 10 prevent the collec-
tion Of rents from the refugees occupy
Ing cottages IN the parks.
The mayor called attention 70 the fact
that the relief commission had threat
ened, II IHterfeTed with by the city au-
thorities, 20 cut CI the medical supplies
and 10 no longer afford proper santa
zion for the refugees.
Commissioner Reuben H Lloyd said
II the clash between the relief cOmmis-
sion and the local administration should
so into the courts the refugees would
have 10 stand the bFunt OF the suffering
What Will become of these poor peO-
Dle2" asked the commissioner, address
ing the mayor.
Mayor Schmitz and protest and the
end viii be a rope for the relief commits
SION
No definite action was taken by the
park commissioners.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Seven Hundred Well
Filled Baskets Dis
tributed to the
Needy

The benevolent spirit prevailed today
at the Christmas Offering by Almas
Temple when seven hundred unfortu-
nate families of this city were each
made happy by the presentation Of "a
large basket OF provisions for a Christ
mas dinner. The baskets were distri-
buted from Ma ioual Rifles Aruury
on G street. between Ninth and Tenth
streets. and each contained a sack o..
-four. a ham. potatoes. one can of corn.
one can of tomatoes, and two pounds
each of coffee. sugar. hominy. rice. and
beans.
Each member OF the Temple presented
a card to some worthy family which
entitled it to a basket II the recipient
was woman or little child. some mem
Der of the committee placed the basket
OF the car and paid her carfare home
All during the morning a steady
stresm Of the poor Of our city moved
in and out each bringing the card
which meant a veritable feast to them.
First would come a tiny girl. who, in
her tattered clothing. would pause on
the Threshold as though not fully
realizing that it was all true. Then
would come a mother with a child cling
ing 10 her skirts She, TOO, would ap-
prOach in a dithdent, undecided man
ner, oftJimes ner face showing that
although an object OF charity now. in
the past she had known better DAYS
and her eyes would drOOp as she re-
celyed her Offering and realized the
Changes that life of poverty had
brought about.
But on each face there was that look
Of thanktulness that il does the heart
good 10 see-another person made hap
py, another made 10 realize what the
true Christmas spirit Is.
II IS in scenes like this that Christ
mas is seen as the Master would have
IL celebrated. typical OF the kindness.
the love, the sympathy Of the Savior
whose birth we celebrate tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
HOBBIES 2 MILES
ON BROKEN ANKLES

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2L-Great
nerve was displayed by Walter Priest.
sixteen years old. of SO Lincoln avenue.
Camden, when he hobbled two miles
with a broken ankle 10 the West Jersey
Homeopathic Hospital. He is employed
al the Castle Kid Companys leather
works at Broadway and Lemon street.
as an elevator boy. de got his foot
caught between the elevator and a
floor and the bones in his ankle We're
broken. He insisted upon walking TO
the hospital The surgeons expressed
surprise that he was able 10 make the
journey when he reached the hospital
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
TRAIN OF ARMED MEN
GOES AFTER ASSASSIN

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec PA
train has been chartered and occupied
by 900 heavily armed men, who VIII
rush 10 Nj Olive. Miss. IL IS reported
that the desperate who assasslnated
the town marshal at Mt Olive has been
captured.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
ONE KILLED, ONE HURT
WHEN GAS EXPLODES

DONALDsERVILLE. Ca. Dec. "a
VIII Sanding, member OF 9 leading
family here. was killed and Al LassOn
cashier of a bank, was wounded In an
accidental shooting yesterday at the
Atlantic Coast Line station.
The shooting was done by Malcolm
Adams. lie Was beating "A negro on the
head with his revolver. when the weapon
discharged one bullet passed through
Sanding body and slightly wounded
I.aEenn
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
LAMAR IS OUSTED
FROM BIG ESTATE
Supreme Court of United
States Decides Case
Against Broker.
LITIGATION LASTS YEARS
Many Sensational Episodes in Career of
Man Who Enjoys Favor of
Financiers.

By decision Of the Supreme Court OF
The United States. David Lamar has
finally been ousted from the estate ia
the RumsOn road, near Red Bank, ~
j.. which he has retained for four years
against the efforts OF its owner, Albert
O. Spalding, 70 dispOssess him.
The litigation has been sensational
and involved and embraced successful
appeals TO courts in New Jersey. with
echoes in the bankruptcy courts of New
York. finally concluding with the effort
10 have the Supreme CouFt decide that
Lamar would be deprived Of his con-
stitutona! rights il the order of eject
ment of the New Jersey court Of last
instance should be carried out
In the court of errors and appeals in
Trenton last Friday the decision OF the
United States Supreme Court was filed.
II sustalns tha action of the New Jer-
sey tribunal and directs that the Rum
son road property shall be turned over
to Spalding The original order of eject
ment was issued by The court OF chan
Gerry and sustained by the court Of CT
rors and appeals.
FIguies IN Episodes.
David Lamar has inquired ia many
sensational episodes both before and
since the beginning OF the remarkable
litigation about this property. His name
was often mentioned IN connection with
the suit of j. Aspinwau Hodge. Bernard
Smith. Lamar's broJheT-in and
William H. CurJiss against the United
States Steel Corporation and others in
July. 1879, 10 prevent the retirement OF
its preferred stock ana the issue OF $780,
oJO,UUO in bonds instead
Ii lhis suit James Al. Lancaster. v-no
was only an automobile mechanic, made
anldavit as an expert in steel making
lhaI The whole property OF the steel
corporation was worth not more Lhau
SJVbuJv,Vut. Lancaster subsequently
sWGre mat Lamar PAID him TOR making
thls aIndav1L when the Peter Power
SUIT 10 prevent the merger Of The North
eFu Paciuc ulu Great Northern roads
was brought Lamar name was mem
TONED when the real identity of Peter
POWER was disclosed with considerable
2ttendant scandal. Power worked for
Lancaster.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
SUNRISE PRAYER MEETING
AT CALVARY BAPTIST

The Christian Endeavor Society OF
Calvary Baptist Church will hold a sun
rise prayer meeting tomorrow morning
at 2 o clock The meeting viii be led
hy Walter b. Wooden The public is
cordially invited.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
During the Holidays

and at all other times You should have
your table supplied with butter bv
James Z oyster. 9Th and Pa. ave -Four
Leaf Glover" Creamery speciality.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSED CHRIST
MAS.

The District Public Library will be
closed on Christmas Day. The library
is closed only one other day In the
year-July T. Il may, therefore. be ex-
pected that the library will be open
on January J.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Hundreds Of the Gty's Poor to Feast
Through Efforts of Aln1as Temple

'Inasmu-h as ye have
done It unto one OF the
least of these, ye have
done it unto me-.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

money earn interest. Deposit your funds
in banking dept Of Tlion Trust Co. ltI4
T. Interest on all accounts. Subject 10
check
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Baltimore and Ohio r. R.

The Chicago Limited" leaves Wash
ington p p. m, arrives Pittsburg 9:42
p. m. Chicago 9:45 a. m.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Charming a. Pietures Free
Make Every Dollar Of Your Surplus

with Elk Grove Butter coupons. 922 La
ave
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Holiday Travel to Chicago. Baltimore

& Ohio Splendid, Regular Train Service.
No change of cars. Solid Vestibuled
trains OF modern coaches. Pullman
drawing room sleeping cars. and superior
dining car service Leaving Washington
l.2 p N. and $50 D IT,. arriving Chi
cago 9.45 a. m and % p. N. City Of
fees. 1fl7 G st. and 6le Penna ave.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Fast Morning Train to Philadelphia an,

New York leaves Washington every
weekday at 500 a. m via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Broiler buffet. parlor car.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Holiday Travel to New YORK. Famous

Royal Blue Line. Pullman and dining
cars on all trains Leave Washington
every other hour on the odd hour T. g.
il a. m. J. 3 j m. ana 1l.30 midnight.
Passengers landed al 23rd ST., convenient
10 all portions of upper New York. and
al Liberty 81. convenient TO financial
district City Offices. 1917 G St. and
6I9 Penna ave.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

Velvet Kind Needed for Xmas Dinner.
C & s quality lee Cream. Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
COAL. Best white-Ash Stove, Egg and

Nut, S6S5; furnace, $50: Red-ash Stove.
I.20 Try us. Capital Fuel & Ice Co.
Inc, s26-930 y St NV Phone North 4O9
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Mrs. Strong Figures in Tangle.

At last SpaldiHg took a new tack and
Mrs. Strong began suit for foreclosure
under the first mortgage. The sale was
made and Charles s. Cox bought in the
property at S7l. $50 for Spald.ng. He i'm
mediately offered TO transfer it 10 La
mar for that sum plus $500 for ex-
penses.
Before this sale could be confirmed the
holders of the third and fourth mort
cages. made by Bernard Smith. appeared
and petiti0Ted Tor "A resale. They We're
Abraham SartoTius and Howard B.
Smith, and represented that they knew
Of a purchaser who would pay So. 600 for
The property. They were called upon
20 give a bond for S15,0O0 and IN the mul-
tiple suits and cross suits following the
sureties on This bond were attacked.
Then came LamaT's refusal TO leave
the property. and. after innumerabie
hearings and appeals. the case went
10 the United States Supreme Court
which has had II under consideration for
more than a year.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

Get an Art Picture Free.
Bring Elk Grove Butter coupons. 922
"a. ave.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
W. L. Strong Once Owned Estate.

The RumsCn road place As very val
uable one. with a large house and abcut
sixty acres OF land. II belonged TO VIII
liam /. Strong several years ago and
ne sold il 10 Mr.. SpaidIng, retaining a
mortgage. Of $50U08. Spalding sold the
place 20 Bernard Smith, Lamar's broth
er-tn-law. in April 1891, IOr S-6,000 cash
and a second mortgage of $4,000, the
nrst mortgage remaining.
When, ia 1862, the time arrived for pay
Hent of the second mortgage. Smith de-
faulted and Spalding brought his first
suit 10 foreCluss the second mortgage
In May, 1902. IN January following a
final deere Of sale 10 Spalding was made.
Lamar however, obtained an extension
Of time. by paying $1,000 on account
When the balance Of the second mort
gage Was NOT paid another sale was held
and Lamar bid in the prOpTty, but de-
faulLed on paymcnt.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Enjoys Favor of Keene.

Enjoying the favor OF James .>Keene
and other men of Importance in finance.
Lamar vas very prosperous a few years
ago. He owned famous trotters. oc-
cupled fine residence at 6l8 Fifth ave-
nnue, and offices at 30 Broad street al
New York.
While be was resident In the Rumson
road home, ana after the litigation FOR
its possession had begun, he was indIct-
ed tried. and acquitted on charge OF
completely IN au attack made uDon
James Mcmahon, his former cOachmau,
by Monk Eastman" a notorious rut-
nan, and four other men of the same
class, who went 10 Long Branch, an-
parentlY under Instructions
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
BaItimore and Ohio lam Id Baltimor

Every hour on the hour" a. m. TO 8
p m week days Returning in ike
manner. City Offices, IH7 @ St, 6I9
Penna ave.
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TARKIO
MIKE WARD DIES OF INJURIES
Harry Lewis, Who Knocked Him Out,
Wiu he Charged with Murder.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Nov 16.-HarIy
Lewis, the Philadelphia prize fighter,
whose battle last night with Mike Ward
Of sarnia resulted at an early hour today
In Wards death at local hospital IS
sttll under arrest tonight, together with
Referee ID. c. Ryan OF Detroit and Frank
Brien OF Philadelphia, who acted as sec
ond for Lewis. PTOsecuting Attorney
Brown said tonight that warrants would
be asked for tomorrow charging Lewis
with murder and charging Ryan and
y Brien with aiding and abetting a prize
light
The coroReF-s inquest on Wards death
will be held tomorrow morning.
Ward died OF cerebral hemOrrhage, ac-
cording TO the physicians who attended
him. lie was unconscious until his death
except for a short period, -Four physicians
worked over him throughout the night
Priests We're in the room ready 10 ad-
minister the last rites OF the church.
Harry Lewis, Referee Ed Ryan OF Detroit
AMI Frank O'Brien, Lewis trainer, were
arrested last night when II became appar-
ent that Ward was In grave condition.
Other arrests and prosecutions are antici-
pated.
Lewis and his friends assert that Il was
not the knockout blow which caused
Wards death, but the heavy fall TO tile
floor which followed. They say the nOOr
was not sufficiently padded. Others say
that the terrific Anal blow received by
Ward caused his death. lie had just risen
from the floor after taking q count Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-17

nine seconds following a hard swing ON ms
law Lewis swung again to his Jaw ana
Ward dropped to the tioor' and was nn-
conscious when the count OF ten was nm
ished. ,., t,,,,, 10
consciousness for few moments ne re-
laDsed again into comatose condluol
and was taken to the hospital, where ne
died. 80 ,,,,~o,,s
brothers. accompanied him to the hospllai
and spent the night at his BEDSIDE,
At the conclusion of a post mofteIn VI
Thinker. who. conducted 1t, announced the
death was due to conclusion OF the brain.
lie found a blood clot at the base or the
brain nd the point where Ward struck the
foor DR.. Hilliker said nothing else was
found which might have been the cause OF
death. .,.. ....,, .,,,, ,,,,,ss
Of Wards death was impanelied today
THE coroners inquest IL called Tor toIh9I5
row morning Harry Lewis. hefefee 70
RYAN and Frank O'Brien have been tax. /,
to the county Jail, where they VIII Wsll
The Verdict of the coroners jury. 30
charge has yet been preferred against
them.
Lewis said today; ,,..,...
IT didn't know how hard ] was hlttlng
him In that last swing, saw my ehahics
Ia win the fight and 1 let go. only WISH
/ could do something to bring MN paeh'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-17

ned In asking even money. both on account
OF fale's practice and the fact that both
teams made practically the same score
against West Point. The members of tb,
team, with two exceptions, are in splendid
condition Injuries which Tenny received
In practice recently, have taken an unex-
pected turn for the worse and 1t was
announced tonight that Dowd would re
ueYe o. A. Dillon, at quarter back. IL the
latter is injured. Captain Herbert Dillon
Is not likely TO last through the game
Daub is his substitute. The other MEM
beers of the squad are in the pink OF con-
dition and ready to put up the game Of
heir lives
Coach Roper announced the following
lineup for tomorrow:
LETT end, Wister; left tackle Jerripr,.
IeIt guard h l.. Dillon, center Phlllips
rlght guard, Stannard; right tactIe'
Sooneyi right end, HOagland; ousrte,.
back, r. A. Dillon; left half back Ruion .
right halt back, Harlan; fun back. Nc
Yale squad Confident.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 16.-With
light signal practice at Yale field mis-
afternoon, in which the entire Yale eleven
took part, the coaches put the finishing
touches for the game with Princeton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-17

tomorrow. Head Coach Rockwell would
not be quoted, but believed that Yale has
a chance to win.
he announced the lineup as follows:
Forbes left ends Paige, left tackle:
66 riog left guards Herkenberger. center;
O1IIIon rlght snasd s Higelow. right tackle
ETlCott' right eac Jones, quarter back;
Knox LETT half bsck; Veeder, right half
oack' Morse (caprAn), fun back
Assistant Coach Frank Hinkey said to-
night:
yale was never in better condition for
big game than today"
The entire squad of thirty-six PLAYERS
iett here tonight for New York They
viii stop in that city over night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-17
v Money-SaVing Meat Section

Hatch Smith, the supporters OF the two
wore evenly mixed in the crowd, and the
way the two fellows. went at each other
from the first was pleasing 20 high de-
ring and the fact that the result then
was n draw added greatly to the interest
in the fight.
II was very evident, however. after the
first round that Smiths age has begun 70
tell, and there is no doubt the gong saved
him from being knocked out number Of
times. Stil, he possesses great recupera-
tive powers and returned TO the night with
new energy only, however. to be pounded
and slugged almost at will until the bell
The Negroes clever ducking was the feature
of his tactics as he sought to avoid the
vicious jabs of the Dane. He bore up well
under the blows he could not ward on, but
heavily on Jensen in the frequent clinches
which marked the entire night
II was apparently the negroes hope 60
merely stay IN the ring the required mum
Der OF rounds and this he bid fair 20 do
until Jensen knocked him down four times
amid a tumult of cries and applause from
the crowd as Jensen was crowding the
worn out and groggy negro, threatening
every second TO send the last telling blow
to the swollen and bleeding face, SMITH
seconds threw up the sponge in acknOwl-
a complete knockout.
The preliminary fight between Tommy
Campbell and Joe Gathright was equally
fast and furious, and while the boys went
general opinion leaned In favor of Camp
bell as the better boxer. Gathfight was
kept on the defensive throughout the whole
Of the fight except I'm the last round, whom
he seemed to rally and do some leading On
his own account.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-17

The Tar1io- Creighton foot ball game will
be the attraction at Nlnton Street park to-
day, ana a struggle Is anticipated. Tarkio
didn't start the season brilliantly, but its
Improvement in the last two weeks has
been marked. Last week II held the strong
DOane team to to score, aud has been
working hard for the last week to turn the
trick on the local eleven. The local eleven
came out of the Nebraska game none the
worse for the gruelng fight IL put up, and
the men are working with a determination
10 wind up the season with pair Of vic
tories Today's game undoubtedly will show
some changes In tho style OF play. and at
least two back fields will be worked The
game will be called at $3.50 and the ideal
weather predicted should bring out a large
crowd The lineup will be:
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MICHIGAN
North Platte OutpIaya LEXINGTON.

NORTH PLATTE. -Neb.. Nov. l6-(spe-
eiaL MORN Platte High school defeated
az loot hall Lexington High school here
thls AFTERNOON BY a score OF l6 TO o. The
game was the best exhibition OF foot ball
seen on the grounds this year North
Platte went In with a rush and secured "A
touchdown IN the first I'VE minutes and
later In the nrst half made a goal from
placement. the half ending with the score
Il 20 o. In the second half one touchdown
Followed by goal, was secured Lexington
Mas somewhat handicapped by the lose 81
two Of It's players who were Injured in \
game last week. but LIS team put up
snappy game from start 10 finish, tacklng
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COACH YOsT is CONFIDENT
Trainer Of Wolverines says His Tea m
VIII Defeat PennnN


PHILADELPHIA. Nov 16-For the first
time In ten years the University OF Penn
sylvania and the University Of Michigan
IootNball teams will meet on Franklin field
Iomorfow The western boys have been
CHARTERED at Westchester, twenty-five. miles
n n the country, four days and the reports
from Coach Yost are to the effect that Ms
Team Is In the pink OF condition. Coach
! fost said today:
We expect to defeat Pennsylvania to-
morrow. | do not undergraduates the
strength Of the Pennsylvania eleven and
believe they viii play better foot bali
against Michigan than they have shown
lhls ran. but Wtthal feel that we can win
our boys are not overconddent but thew
place great hope in the kicking Of Car
The Pennsylvania team has been spend-
ing the last four days down In the New
Jersey pines ana reports from Coach Tor
Iey ana Trainer Mike Murphy are encour-
aging With the exception OF Zegler. the
Dig right guard. who Is suffering from a
s ,p az ankle an the players are said TO
sylNania's team is 173A pounds ana that Of
Michigan ll61R pounds TO the man.
Inc lineup OF the elevens given out 10
night Is as follows: