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Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
Accounting for IL.

"It's bad enough for you to come
home intoxicated" said Mrs. Lusch.
man, but why so late?"
well, you shee, m dear, my frien's
foolishly shent me home by meshea
ger boy."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
EAkSkAEAEsEssESEskSs<sEsN1
5 WAN u.s. }
FOR SALE-280 acres finest land in
county, IA mile north Of town.
T. M. Walton.

WANTED: A good hustler in every
town to sell our perfect water filters,
retailing from $1.50 to $500; 100 per
cent. profit to agents, exclusive territory.
Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo-
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

him to mind. He VIII, anyway, as a
matter Of course.
When our baby outgrows grandpa,
secure another Immediately. Remem.
Der that grandpa must be amused and
that he is amply able to pay for 1t.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

For Rent-After September 1st 1907,
the nice large store building, one door
East of Merchants & Farmers Bank
in OkoIona, Miss. For terms apply
to E. j. EzeII, Palestine, Tex.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
Judge Hodges Appointed.
from Paris Texas paIly he VS..

Governor Campbell announced his
selection Of the judges Of the new
court of civil appeals at Texarkana late
last Saturday evening, and among the
three the choice Of one Of them fell on
Judge VIM. Hodges Of this city. Judge
Hodges did not know Of the good luck
that had befallen him until 9 o'clock
Sunday morning. The other members
Of the court are Sam P. Wilson Of
Rusk and Judge R. B. Levy Of Long
view. Judge Wilson whose father
was for a long time Judge Of the
court Of criminal appeals. was
named as chief justice. Judge Levy
has been district Judge for several
years.
As is well known, Judge Hodges
and Col. j. G. Dudley Of this city were
both candidates for iudgeship and the
bar was nearly equally divided. both
OF them having warm supporters.
Both, however, could not expect to be
appointed from the same county and it
was feared by some Of their friends
that on account Of division among
the members Of the bar both might
possibly be left out. When the ap.
pointment Of Judge Hodges became
known there was much elation among
his friends the nomination will be re-
ceived with satisfaction by many
throughout the country. He is widely
known in the county and no man
stands higher.
His promotion has been very rapid
and has been due to his strong force
Of character, great moral courage and
strict integrity. He came to Lamar
county twenty-four years ago and set
tied near Deport. He served as a
country Justice Of the peace and two
terms in the legislature before moving
to the city. In the legislature he made
fine record and commanded the re-
spect Of every member Of the house
(He served as deputy sheriff under
Sheriff Hammond, after which he was
admitted to the bar and soon afterward
was elected county Judge. He served
four years as county Judge and made q
splendid record on the bench. He il
close student Of law, possesses fine
legal mind, is Of an unimpeachable
character, and his friends confidently
predict that he will prove one Of the
ablest men on the appellate bench.
| The court will not meet until mex
October, but the members will prob
ably qualify within the next few days
Judge Wilson conferred with Judge
Hodges yesterday over the telephon,
in regard to their qualifying.
i Although the court will not NEE
until October, it will be necessary fo
the judges TO meet and elect the clerl
soon in order that he may set to worl
securing books, stationery, etc. ant
getting the Office in order. There arr
seventeen counties in the district, ant
the probabilities are that there will b
number Of applicants for the clerk
ship, which pays good salary.
J Judge Hodges is an old Okolon,
boy, but now prominent in legal circle
! in Paris, Texas, and his many friend
here will be glad to hear Of his pro
motion as gwen above. He is at pres
ent visiting the Il. L. Bramlitt HON.
!. One word 70 the wise will explai
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

The Cumberland Telephone &
Telegraph Company { Incorporated
has issued statement Of its business
for the six months ending June 80,
and the increase in the number Of its
subscribers is shown as follows:
No. subscribers, Jan. l, 1907, 1856, ,19O
No. added during six months 25,37O
No. discontinued 1894
Net Increase, 5,3S6
Total number subscribers July
l, 1907, l7O.50e
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

One word to the wise will explain
why you should have your clothes
made BY us. Because we Try on every
garment to your taste before i is I'M
ished, that is why We can please every
one and give you 100 cents worth tcr
every dollar.
Harrison Co, Tailors.
The Democratic executive commit
tee of the FIRST judicial district of Mis-
sissippi met at TupeIo Monday. There
being no opposition to Hon George
| T. Mitchell, he was therefore declared
| the nominee oE the Democratic parb
| for district attorney for this district
| This il MI. Mitchell's FIRST term ant
his reelection without opposition is
splendid tribute to his official record
and personal popularity.
Have you seen the large Tedd,
Bear IN our show window2 Il is Il
| " given to some little boy or girI
! Come early 10 DIR store and learE
How vol may Get i.
Parchman Bros.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

The large Teddy Bear shown in our
window is to be given to some little
boy or girl. Come to our store earls
and learn how you may get it.
Parchman Bros.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
BIRRELL'S BILL
The Sein Fein Society Considers it an Insult to Ireland
 Effort 10 XIII lt.

Dublin, May 16.-The executive commute of the Sein Fein society representing advanced Irish national ism, considers MT Birrill's Irish bill { to Dc an insult to Ireland and wants the nat;onalists members of par liament to withdraw from the house and demand settlement of the "In- ternational dispute between Ireland { and England" by The Hague arbitra- tion court. It is also suggested that the program published to-day by the organ of the nationalist party be placed in the form of a resolution to be adopted by the executive conmit- tee of the Irish national council. In it the Irishmen "who have attended the British parliament for the past 21 years to support the British liberals" are invited to return to Dublin and "devise measures for the material bettermen of Ireland and securing in- ternational recognition and support of Ireland's political rights, as the first step towards which she should claim representation at the coming peace conference at The Hague and a settlement of the international dis pute between Ireland and England by the international court of arbitra- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
IN OCEANS GREATEST DEPTHS.
Pressure of Water That Would De-
 stroy BattIeship.

More than half the surface of the globe is hidden under water two miles deep; 100000 square miles lie at a depth of 18,000 feet or more. Many places have been found five miles and more in depth. The greatest depth yet sounded is 31.200 feet, near the is- land of Guam. If Mount Everest, the worlds highest mountain, were pluck cd from its seat and dropped into this spot the waves would stpl roll 2,000 feet above It's crest. Into this terrific abyss the waters press down with a force of more than 10000 pounds to the square inch. The staunchest ship ever built would be crippled under this awful pressure like an eggshell under steam roller. A pine beam, Is feet long, which held open the mouth of trawl used in making a cast at depth of more than 1S,000 feet, was crushed fiat as if 1t had been passed. between roll. CTS. The body of the man who should attempt to venture to such depths would be compressed until the flesh was forced into the interstices of the bone and his trunk was no larger than a rolling pin. Still, the body would reach the bottom. for anything that will sink in a tub of water will sink to the uttermost depths of the ocean. Eugene Willoughby in The Ocean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
DARING RESCUE
New York Firemen Brought Out Comrades Who Were Over
 come By Smoke.

New York, May 16.-Half a score of firemen risked their lives to-day in saving six of their comrades who had been overcome by flames and smoke in the hold of a burning oil barge lying at the White Star line piers in the Hudson river. The res cued men all were seriously burned, but they will recover The six had gone into the hold when they thought the fire had been overcome and were cutting away a partition when terrific burst of flame and smoke swept through the opening and enveloped them. The men dropped unconscious where they stood and the flames were pouring over them when their comrades, braving the fire and choking smoke, went to their rescue. One by one the unconscious firemen were car ried out and passed up through the hatchway to the open air. The res cuers themselves were nearly suffo- cated before they returned to the deck.
 The damage to the barge was not extensive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
CAUGHT AT TWISTED
Man Who Escaped From Insane Asylum Wife Refused Him
 Admittance 10 House. 

Winsted, May 16.-Francis Baker of this place, who escaped from the insane asylum at Middletown Tues- day, was captured early to-day on the railroad tracks, after he had been refused admittance to his for mer home by his wife. Baker plead- ed with his wife to allow him to be- sheltered, but she refused and a few hours later he was found walking slowly along the railroad track. The police here were told of Bakers es- cape soon after it was known in Middletown, but Chief Wheeler kept it quiet, not even notifying the in-, sane mans wife.
 Baker was set to Middletown eighteen months ago for attempting to shoot Cashier Phelps of the Hurl- but National bank at his home, dur ig an argument over. the erection of monument. He was insane at the time and was sent to the ward for the criminally insane at the states asylum. It is not known how be- escaped from the institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
: -lWF
smoked in Church.

Although the present universal habit of smoking is of comparatively recent date, the use of tobacco was carried to a great excess when it was first introduced. Our ancestors smoked even in church. All such of lenders were solemnly excommuni- cated by Urban VIII. in 1924. and again by, Innocence XII. In 1890. when the practice seems to have ex- tended to Rome itself. There was William Breedon, too. vicar of Thorn ton. "a profound divine. and absolute ly the most polite person for nativi- ties i9 that age" of whom the astrolo- ger Lilly says that when he had no tobacco he would cut the bell ropes and smoke them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
THE TALE or 4 FISH.
Az Related to .Hls Friends by the
 veracious Jenkins.

They had been discussing fish and fishing, when Jenkins suddenly added: Did I ever tell you about Pitti Sing, my pet Japanese fan-tailed goldfish Bought her from Jake Hope for s45, and she is no longer than your finger. But about her intelligence. Of course. she comes when called and eats out of your hand and all that childish non- sense; but here's thing she did which indicates thought, reasoning. brainwork. One day candlestick fell from the mantel on to the thick glass bowl in which Pitt Sing was dream ing. The candlestick cracked the bowl and knocked small hole in 1t. Pitt Sing. all alone in the dRwing room, saw the water that was essen tial to her existence flowing through the hole, and what do you think she did? She plugged up the leak with her tail, and in that position found her on my return an hour or so later. She had saved her life. but the end of her tail, from exposure to the air. was all shriveled and cracked. I had to massage 1t with cold cream before the poor little thing could swim again" There was painful silence for few minutes: then when Dumply said 1t looked like rain everybody but Jen- kins followed him out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
F. H. COGGsWELL DEAD.
Widely Known Court Stenographer
 of New Haven.

New Haven, May 16.--Frederick Hull Cogswell, court stenographer and author, died at his home in this city to-day after an illness of some length. He was widely known In court cir cles as he was one of the earliest official court stenographers in this state, was author of a system of photography and had published compendium of the art and had writ ten a number of books on subjects pertaining mostly to the colonial his- tory of Connecticut and New Eng land Of which the Regicides was the volume which received the greatest distinction and being accepted as an historical record of the refuge given by New Haven colony to the judges who condemned King Charles I to death oFr over twenty years Mir CogsweE Lad been the otRcial re- porter of the superior court of New Haven county. He studied law at Yale and the University of Mi,higan. He was native of New Preston ana was in lis iorty-seyenth year. A widow surA ives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
WHEAT OUTLOOK
Merchants Regard 1t as Unfavor- able Highest Prices For a
 Decade.

Odessa, May 16.-The European wheat situation is regarded by com petent grain merchants here as being most unfavorable. The present prices are the highest the experts on the Bourse can remember to have been quoted in Russia for decades past. The provinces of Bessarabia, Poltava, Kherson and Podolia are gravely affected. Seventy-five per cent of the winter crops have been damaged by the cold weather and dry spring. Owing to the sudden rise in temperature a fortnight ago the entire spring crops will be lost unless rain falls within a week, in which case possibly S5 per cent of the crops will be reaped.
 The president of the grain bourse attributes the present prices in Rus sia to the foreign quotations of grain, which Russia is compelled to follow owing to the exhaustion of her stocks. The prospect of crop failure, however, has not caused any speculation in grain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
OPENING DELAYED.
The Trial of Haywood Was Not Ia.
 ken Up This Morning.

Boise, Idaho, May 16.-Out of re- spect for the memory of Howard Nu- gent, the first judge of the Ada coun- ty district court, after Idaho became, a state, the cour over which he pre- sided as one of he predecessors of Judge Fremont Wood, will not pro- ceed with the preliminary stages of the trial of William D. Haywood, charged with the murder of Former Governor Frank Steunenberg until 2 o'clock this afternoon. Judge Nu- gent was the father of John F. Nu- gent, one of the counsel for Haywood.
 There is still every reason to hope that jury will have been selected before court adjourns on Saturday af- ternoon. The state has exercised one of its peremptory challenges. The second chair in the box which thus was vacated is likely to be filled again as soon as court meets this af- ternoon. Clarence Darrow, who examined George F. F. Nav, the talesman taking the seat, announced that he had finished with the wit ness, but would not pass him for cause until to-day. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
QUALITIES OF THE OYSTER.
One Particularly Good Point Which
 Bore Might Emulate.

A San Franciscan has discovered a new method of cutting short recitals that promise to become too long-wind- ed An acquaintance of his. who has
 e local reputation as bore. was one day holding forth at some length when the Californian interrupted him
 with: By the way, did ever tell you
 the story of the oyster?" On receiv-
 ing negative reply, he continued: Tt
 seems that when oysters are taken from the sea they often open their shells so that the juice or liquid runs out. As this is undesirable. the ex- perienced oyster gatherer has a tub of water close at hand into which the |oyster is plunged as soon as 1t begins to open its she'll" Well. and what then?" asked the other as the narrator paused. The San Franciscan smiled. "oh. after while the oyster learns to keep its mouth shut" he remarked quietly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
SULTAN WILL PAY
Will Make Reparation to France For inc Murder of Dr
 Mauchamp
CABINET HEARS NEWS

Paris, May 16.-The sultan of Morocco has decided to comply en- tirely with Frances demands for reparation as the result of the mur- der of Dr Mauchamp, according to a letter from Fez which has been hand ed to M. Regnault, the French min ister at Tangier, by Abdelkrim Ben Sliman, the Moroccan foreign minis ter. M. Regnault immediately tele- graphed the news to Foreign Minis ter Pichon, who communicated the facts to the cabinet at meeting held to-day. The ministers decided to await the receipt of the full text of the letter before arriving at a decis- ion as to whether it is satisfactory. In any case, the occupation of Oudja will continue until an absolute set clement has been reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
LAST OF LoNDoN's OLD INNS.
Travellers of Today Stop at the Tavern l. Of Pickwlck and Sam Weller.

A century ago London was noted for it's coaching inns. To-day oply one remains in London proper to recall the gayety of coaching parties that as- sembled in the comfortable parlors for an evening of pleasure. Georges inn, the last of the famous taverns where the nobility of England gath cred in years gone by was probably the most popular that lined the road ways of the English capital. It was through his association with the peo- pie who frequented Georges inn that Charles Dickens began to attract wide spread attention as novelist and writer. More than three score years ago he was familiar figure when rev elry held sway in the now antiquated tavern. Here 1t was that Mir. Dickens met MT. Pickwick and the various characters he immortalized in Pick wick Papers" and bounded at once into popular favor as humorist and close student of character. The at tractiveness of the old inn is still maintained at high standard. and it is to-day a fayorite stopping place for travellers and coaching parties. Noth- ing has been removed from the place to dim the memories of the past The same old-fashioned chairs. benches, tables and furniture are there that were in use a century ago. and the decorations have never been altered. Ownership has remained with the same family for many generations, and 1t is said the present owner is a direct descendant of the man who orig finally opened it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
AneI.n, Iacur.- for Maan....

In the "Dictionarium Domesticum, Being a New and Compleat Household Dictionary for the Use Both of City and Country" t1736). is this sure cure for a malsdy which has in modern times been regarded as rather ob- stinate: For lunacy and madness Boil three large handfuls of ground ivy. shred small. in two quarts of vine till there Is but one-third part remain ing then strain it and add to t six ounces of the best salad oil; boil 1t up to an ointment. shave the patients head. warm the ointment and ehsfe hEs head with 1t This is Dr. wsdenfeid's remedy. with which a psrsol is ssid to have cured @ lunztiek persons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
erea. slaughter of Salmon.

In the Sea of okotsk the salmon are suicidal and one of the most start Hing examples of the spendthrift side | of nature may be found in the rivers |that run into this sea. When six years |old the salmon begin a voyage of |death. Ascending the river of their Infancy they race in countless thou sands upstream until lack of food and lack of elbow room kill them of. A |receut traveller declares that. however many millions of salmon may run up |the river. not one ever reaches the sea again alive. What becomes of |the rivers of dead salmon? The sea gulls wheel down upon the scene and
 feast upon their eyes. scorning any
 lining less dainty. Bears. wolves.
 koxes and sledge dogs are made com
 Portable for the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
.MELLEN ANNOYED
Newspaper Statements Purport- ing 10 Come From Him De-
 nied at Boston To-Day
ONE THAT IS OFFICIAL

Boston, May 16.-President Charles S. Mellen, of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad issued the following statement today:
 MT MeIlen in an interview stated:
 He was exceedingly annoyed by the numerous newspaper statements directly and indirectly purporting to come from him and takes this occa- sion to say:
 He has given no statement re- garding the relations of his company to the Boston X Maine to any one, nor has he discussed Mir Tuttie's connec- ton with the rumored combination
 Neither has he made any plans in view of the proposed rumors.
 He has had no negotiation looking to the control of the Boston < Wor- cester.
 He has no negotiation in progress with Mir Morse nor any agreement regarding rates or service.
 He does not know whether MT Morse is to start his passenger boats between New York and Boston or not he would be glad of reliable infor- nation upon this subject.
 He has not called upon Mir Tuttle not because he would not like to, but because there is no business that calls for it and he is not here for social engagements.
 "The companies with which he is connected have no stock ownership i'll the Boston & Maine and therl is no occasion for him to interest himself ill that company's affairs and he has not done so and hopes there will be no occasion for him to do so.
 "There is little sentiment in connec- ton with his business and he is not consumed with desire to dominate Boston x Maine affairs because of his former connection with the property. He has ample business with which to occupy all his time and seeks only to be allowed to handle that with as little advertising as may be found necessary"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
TWO GAMES TO-DAY
Unless Rain Prevents-First Started
 On Time-Waterbury Scores.

ou lluc-NdteFDury SCOFeS.
 Though the weather this morning sent shivers down the back of the manager of the Waterbury base ball team, the weather man had a little compassion this afternoon and about 1 o'clock sent the heat distributor out from behind the clouds to glad den the hearts of those who were banking on a double header at State league park this afternoon with Hartford.
 At 2 o'clock the weather again had becoming threatening and it ap- peared as though the rain would come down in a pour at any moment, nevertheless large number took the early cars to the park. The games mean much to the home team. as they are being pressed for first place.
 Yerkes was on the slab for the home aggregation nthe first con- test, while Cunningham was serving up twisters for the visitors. and as Cunningham is considered one of the best nthe staff of the Senators, a good contest was expected. Schincel and Karch were doing the back-stop work.
 Though Hartford was blanked in the first, Waterbury did not register a goose egg. but succeeded in send ing a man across the plate. Hart ford broke through the ice in the second and evened up matters, but Waterbury again took the lead in the third when another tally was chalked up.
 Waterbuyr's first run was scored af- ter McAndrews had gone out and Ward had walked, taking second when Lachanee went out to first on T fielders choice. With two down Eddie" Swander cracked pretty hit, and Ward completed the circuit.
 Hartford's first score was made when Fallon hit to left, taking second when Swander fumbled the bali. He went to third on wild throw and crossed The plate on NcDring's bingle for rase Waterbucy's tally in the third was the result of McAndrews walking, stealing second, and being pushed around when Lacha1ce sent out one of his usually safe drives. Hartford evened up matters in the fourth. Justice, who is still playing fast game. connected with one of Yerkes's benders for safety. Leli- welt sacrificed and Fallon went out short to first With two down Nehr- ing was equal to the occasion and the lanky first baseman cracked a single on which Justice counted. In the next two innings neither side scored, the first three basemen of the vis- itors going out in order. Score at the end of the sixth. to 2. Kenne- dy Is holding the indicator.
 Neither side scored in the seventh and in their half of the eighth, Hart ford was blanked.
 Ninth inning, score 2-2.