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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

You know as well as 1 that mere
politics will not serve. 1t will take
some extraordinary measure - you
know men-and, perhaps, women"
YES" said DR.. Ward, "and a pre-
cious silly lot they are
Calhoun nodded, with thin smile.
'As it chances, need a man. Ergo,
and very plainly, must use a WON
AM
There are two women in our world
today" said Calhoun '.As to Jack
son, the old fool was a monogamist,
and still is. Not SO much so Jim
Polk of Tennessee. Never does he ap-
pear in public with eyes other than
for the Dona Lucrezia of the Mexican
legation! Now one against the other
Mexico against Austria"
DR.. Ward raised his eyebrows in
perplexity.
THAT is to say, England, and not
AUSTRIA went on Calhoun colby.
''The ambassadress of England to
America was born in Budapest So 1
say Austria; or perhaps Hungary, or
some other country, which raised this
strange representative who has made
last few weeks"
claimed DR.. Ward. "Tuti Tut"
Calhoun nodded, with the same cold.
thin smile. YES" he said, 81 mean
Mr.. Pakenham's reputed mistress, his
assured secret agent and spy, the
beautiful Baroness Won Nszi"
He mentioned a name then well
known in diplomatic and social life,
when intrigue in Washington, If not
open, was none too well hidden
Gay Sir Richard!- he resumed.
You know. hiE ancestor was a broth
er-in-law of the duke of Wellington.
He himself seems to have absorbed
some of the great dukes fondness for
the fair. Before he came to us he
was with England's legation in Mexi-
CO. Twas there he first met the
Dona Lucrezia- IT'S said he would
have remained in Mexico had it not
been arranged that she and her hus-
band, Senior Yturrio, should accompany
Cen Almonte in the Mexican ministry
here. On these conditions, Sir Rich
ard agreed to accept promotion as
minister plenipotentiary to Washing
toni
THAT was nine years ago." COM
mented DR.. Ward
Yes; and it was only last fall that
he was made envoy extraordinary. He
is at least an extraordinary envoy!
Near so years of age, he seems to for
get public decency; he forgets even
the Dona Lucrezia, leaving her to the
admiration of Mr. Polk and Mr. Van
Zandt, and follows on after the
sprightly Baroness Won Ritz Mean
time, Senior Yturrio also forgets the
Dona Lucrezia, and proceeds also to
follow after the baroness although
with less hope than Sir Richard has
tastei The Baroness Won Ritz has
brains and beauty both. 1t Is she who
is England's real envoy Now, I be
lieve she knows England's real inten-
tons as to Texas"
DIR. Ward screwed his lips for a
| long whistle, as he contemplated John
Calhoun's thin, determined face.
Il do not care at present to say
more" went on my chief; but do
| you not see. granted certain motives,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

ington for the Republic of Texas,
wrote Secretary Upshur only a month
before Upshur's death, and told him
to go carefully or he would drive
Mexico to resume the war, and so cost
Texas the friendship of England! Elk
cellent Mr.. Van Zandt! 1 at least
know what the friendship of England
means. So, he asks us if we will pro-
tect Texas with troops and ships in
case she does sign that agreement of
annexation. Cunning Mr.. Van Zandt,
He knows what that answer must be
to-day, with England ready to fight
us for Texas and Oregon both, and
we wholly unready for war"
But, John, another will have to
make it, the one way or the other"
said his friend.
''Yesi" The long hand smote on
the table.
president Tyler has offered you
Mr.. Upshur's portfolio as secretary of
state?''
Il have not yet accepted said Cal
houn. IF / do, it will be to bring
Texas and Oregon into this Union, one
slave, the other free, but both vast,
and of mighty future for us. That
done. l resign at once"
Twill you accept?"
CalhoIn's answer was first to pick
up paper from his desk. See, here
is the dispatch Mr.. Pakenham brought
from Lord Aberdeen of the British
ministry to Mr.. Upshur just two days
before his death. Judge whether
Aberdeen wants liberty-or territory!
In effect he re-asserts England's right
to interfere in our affairs. We fought
To hot IA c
said enough on this continent. And
England has meddled enough
Calhoun and Ward looked at each
grave problems which then beset
American craftsmanship and Amer
lean thought The old doctor was first
to break the silence. Then do you
accept? Will you serve again, John?"
Listen to me- If do accept, 1 shall
take Mr.. Upshur's and Mr.. Nelson's
place only on one condolences, if
1 do, here is what 1 shall say to Eng
land regarding Texas. 1 shall show
her what a Monroe doctrine is; shall
show her that while Texas is small
and weak. Texas and this republic are
not This is what have drafted as a
possible reply. / shall tell Mr.. Paken-
ham that his chiefs avowal of inten-
tons has made it our imperious duty,
in sef-defense, to hasten the annexa-
ton of Texas, cost what it may, mean
what it mayi John Calhoun does not
shilly-shally-
.sThat will be my answer" repeated
my chief at last
yes, I shall have Texas, as shall
have Oregon, settled before 1 lay
down my arms, Sam Ward No. am
not yet ready to die," Calhoun's old
fire now famed in all his mien-
The situation is extremely diff
cult said his friendly slowly. 1T
must be done; but how? We are as
a nation not ready for war. You as a
statesman are not adequate to the
politics of all this Where is your
political party, John? You have none.
You have outrun all parties 1t will
be your ruin, that you have been
honest,''
Calhoun turned on him swiftly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26
IEwIe, ~sINolE sINDER.~

A handmade cigar fresh from tn
table, wrapped In foil. thus keeping
fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar
made of good tobacco is the ideal
smoke. The old, well cured tobaccos
used are 80 rich in quality that many
who formerly smoked 10c cigars now
smoke Lewis Single Binder Straight
&c, Lewis Single Binder costs the
dealer some more than other SC cigars,
but the higher pffee snabies this fac
tory TO use extra quality tobacco
There are many limitations; don't be
fooled. There is 40 substituted Tell
the dealer yea want Lewis Single
Binder
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

In deciding that husband is not
compelled to support his mother-in-
law, New York court hands down
the dictum that a man does not marry
his wife's whole family. Neverthe-
less, the average wife will insist that
1t Is from her side of the house that
the children inherit their beauty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Accumulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy. Liquid, 25c,
SOC, s1.0O. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptfc Tubes, Csc, S1.O0. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Pellagra is said to come from the
use of moldy cornmeal baked and
eaten without trimmings. Corncakes
made of wholesome grain, well but
tered and with maple syrup. will not
suffer in reputation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26
Mass Play Modified.

City Editor-Any radical changes
for the better in football this season?
Sporting Writer-Verily. In under
stand that not more than one ticket
speculator will be allowed to tackle
a single patron at the same time
Puck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

This country's crop of corn, oats,
wheat, barley and potatoes amounts
to 5,275, 00o, 900 bushels for the year,
but pessimistic people will complain
because there has been a small yield
of choke-cherries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Up-to-date aviators like the rain be-
cause it kills the wind and not because
it makes the blowing easier when they
alight unexpectedly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

It is proposed to have petroleum
paths across the Atlantic so that peo-
pie may go to and come from Europe
without being shaken up. However,
the customs inspectors viii continue to
watch at this end.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Evidently the Japanese minister who
wants to build sixteen dreadnoughts is
not afraid of what the airship is going
tc drop on them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Persons of slender means will be
glad to learn that they can purchase
radium now for only $2,1O0,000 an
ounce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Another millionaire has married
chorus girl. It looks as If the million
aires had formed a combination to put
the musical comedy shows out of bust
ness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

How much easier '-aeroplane" would
be to pronounce If we could only cal
1t "areoplane"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

1t is proposed that all the concealed
weapons and their bearers be sent tc
the Panama canal to fortify it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

A man in New York was buried I'M
der tons of granulated sugar. He was
dug out in time, but few men have
had his experience of facing a death
SO sweet
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Decision that the exaggerated ego"
does not imply actual insanity doubt
less will cause many people to breathe
signs of relief
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Eight women's clubs at Panama Be-
tween clubs and spades the big job
will go through
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

The remarkable persistency of wom-
en- of wealth in trying to bring Jewels
into this country Illegally suggests
that ''smugglemania" Is but a fash
ionable variation of k1eptomania.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

In the present stage of aviation 1t
Is much easier to effect insurance on
a flying machine than on the man who
flies it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

There are times when the 'T-told
you-so" man Is more of a nuisance
than ever before.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Never pin your faith to a woman
who says she will be ready in five min
utes-and isl" says Life. Are there
any women like that?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Dogf1sh is all right as food, says the
United States fish commission. We
shall all have a chance to try it-as
halibut, probably.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Cuba hopes some day to get 1t
storms trained to pick bananas, blu
not to damage shipping.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

''Only once" writes correspondent
of the New York Sun, have I met a.
woman who suffered" Women have
no time to stutter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

A ST. Louis man stood up for three
hours in one of the busiest streets
after being dead. Evidently the ST.
Louis policemen are not in the habit
of compelling people to move on"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

A professor calls for a Supreme
Court of Science. Would any two ex-
perts agree on any proposition?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Any remote corner of the world
may wake up some morning soon to
find a badly damaged balloon in its
back yard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Autumn sunshine is an excellent
thing to store up before the semi-hiber-
nation which winter forces upon many
persons who shrink from cold wealth
err.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

King Manuel thinks of coming to the
United States. which is a very nice
country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Sunshine is all right, but the hunt
er's moon has its excellencies also.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it. Large OF. package only cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Where is the use in carrying hob
bled woman to a dance?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

There are a good many heroes in
novels who couldn't earn a living In
real life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Any garb that is waterproof Is the
fall style in raincoats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Cholera, like its undesirable citizens
Europe may keep at home
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26
In the Grand Stand.

Stella-Do you understand base
ball?'
Bella-Perfect1y; but why does that
man run so hard with nobody after
himf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Even a perfect climate has its on
days
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Mrs. Ferndale-We haven't any
eggs. but can get some if you want
them very badi
Summerbord-Never mind, 1 don't
care for that kind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-11-26

Jupiter Pluvius is a bit of a tease.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
j. NJ. WATSON. STOUTSVILLE
MO

There are so many people that
make light Of stomach trouble that it is
time to sound warning. Don't ne.
glect it, don't keep on doctoring with
one man or thing unless you are get
ting benefit. The disease will gel
worse. j. M. Watson. of Stoutsville
Mo-. fingered and delayed so that no
physician could help him. Finally he
took DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
was cured. This remedy is absolute
ly guaranteed to do what is claimed,
and if you want to try it before buy
ing, send your address for free sam
pie bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., l19
Caldwell Bldg, Monticello. Ill. 1t is
sold by all druggists at Soc and 81 a
bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
PROLONGING LIFE.

While no way has yet been founc
to make life perpetual, it is fact tha
life can be prolonged. Many people
die before their time because the or
gans become clogged and cannot dc
their work. To keep the body open
active and free from impurities there
must be no constipation. dyspepsia
flatulency, liver troubles, etc. If old OF
young people suffer from these com.
plants they can find ready cure with
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. 1t is alb.
solutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it be-
fore buying. send your address for a
free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup
Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg. Monticello.
III. 1t is sold by all druggists at Soc
and 81 bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
capitalization of Earning Power

Can wife take place after dead and gomez Could she
do and take children? All deaths total depend
which be eeained be replaced by the NEW
YORK LIFE $325 day and $1,000 insurance
covering than 10 earning capacity Five
$1,000 would bring beneficiary $4,000 Can she
live that? Why We spend $4,000 year. What do
do with the rest? Do know that 80 $3.50 will
family immediate of S5Oe0O and $500 month for life
die employee What will take the place
Of your for family them have Life Insurance? It's
business provide for the widow death make Life Insurance
with W. HOUSTON the leave for survv
dependents Who will the widow? The
home with interest? Provide food and clothing for children and
their mother don't with HOUSTON for the New York Life
her salary? II don't who will take the risk? You
wife and children?
Suppose do live this year, year. many years.
three hundred who have old unless
found the cash value of life endowment policy This
cash truly Godsend and eone epmee the
last few lives Young should look ahead and provide
wait until they old and look back and Your children
pect and love old but much they will their life
II have good sized policy with the New York Life your
e and treated kindly and his wife daughter and
husband take yourself and policy another You have read
the above and done thinking Now the thinking and
See Houston the Insurance Man. Get New York Life
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26

Confidence is plant Of slow
growth. but the bunco man knows the
art Of forcing it.
Foley Kidney Pills contain in con.
centrated form ingredients Of estab-
lished therapeutic value for the re.
lief and cure Of all kidney and blad-
der ailments. Sold by all druggists.
The cheapest watch made will not
vary second in a year-if you don't
wind it up.
Foley Kidney Pills are antiseptic
tonic and restorative and prompt ror.
receive of all urinary irregularities
Refuse substitutes. Sold by all drug
gists.
A dog may not be star performer,
but when he travels with blind man
he is always given a leading part.
1t is hard to decide whether the
coal dealer or grocer is entitled to the
light weight championship Of America.
When man once thoroughly un-
derstands the inns and outs Of horse
racing, he is very seldom seen at the
track.
After man has dropped few
thousand dollars in stocks it is use-
less to tell him there is no money in
them.
Contentment may be better than
money, but most men are willing to
take chances with the money.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
OVATION TO GEN. SCOTT.
See me before it is TOO late. "

Mobile. Ala. April 29.-The fol-
lowing from the Mobile Register will
be of peculiar interest to Mississip-
pisns
The camp from Richmond. Va,
turned out as many men in the Con-
federate parade as the local camps,
and their appearance was the subject
of favorable comment. The Virginians
we're loudly cheered at all points
Sixty mounted members of Forests
cavalry followed the Virginians. and
they made fine appearance. As
veteran horsemen they handled their
mounts so as to show off their
squadron to their best advantage.
Gen. Charles Scott, of Rosedale,
Miss, who was with the body of cav
airy and one of the mos: popular men
in the state, was given a tremendous
ovation along the line of march. Mis-
sissippians in the crowd being es.
pecially demonstrative.
Gen. Scott will be a candidate for
Governor Of Mississippi, and as he is
one of the few of the "old guards"
left, the demonstration" to the old
Confeds." reinforced by their sons,
will make in his favor will land him
squarely in the aubernatorial chair, or
they will know the reason why.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
COMMANDER JULIUS A. PRATT
POST NO. 143 DEPT. ILL.,.
G. A. R.

Mr.. Isaac Cook. Commander ol
above Post. Kewanee. ILL.,. writes;
For a long time was bothered with
backache and pains across my kid.
neys. About two months ago started
taking Foley Kidney Pills and soon
saw they we're doing Just as claimed
| kept on taking them and now am
free from backache, and the painful
bladder misery is all gone. like Fo-
ley Kidney Pills so we'll that have
told many Of my friends and comrades
about them and shall recommend them
at every opportunity" Sold by all
druggists"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
THE MONDAY OF LIFE.

Married people should learn what to
do for one another's little ills, and for
the ills Of children that may come.
They are sure sooner or later to have
occasion to treat constipation or indi-
sestion. When the opportunity comes
remember that the quickest way to OBJ.
tain relief, and finally a permanent
cure. is with Dr.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin. the great herb laxative com.
pound. A bottle should always be in
the house. II is absolutely guaran-
teed to do what is claimed, and if you
want to try it before buying. send your
address for a free sample bottle to
Pepsin Syrup Co.. 119 Caldwell
Bldg. Monticello, III. 1t is sold by
all druggists at Soc and 81 bottle
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
THE PARABLE OF THE TEN
VIRGINS.

Certainly there is no room for
doubt that it would have been an i'm.
possibility for any other than the In.
finite Wisdom Of God Almighty to
have gwen the lesson so perfectly ap-
plicable to everyone OF the individual
natures Of the teeming billions that
have and are to follow the date of
that memor able marriage feast. In
this connection it becomes my duty to
again call the attention Of the man.
hood of Okolona and vicinity to the
study Of this lesson and its adaptation to
the important duty Of being ready for
your old age or the premature death
that may overtake you. Fill your
lamps with the Oil Of the New York
Life" Keep your wicks trimmed and
burning by keeping your premiums
paid, and the light shed abroad by
your Annual Dividends will constrain
others to their duty to those who are
dependent on their productiveness,
which should always be capitalized by
good sized Life Policy through
HOUSTON. THE NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE MAN.
See me before it is TOO late
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING

Increases the price of many neces.
sites without improving the quality
Foley's Honey and Tar maintains its
high standard of excellence end its
great curative qualities without any in
crease in cost. Ii is the best remedy
for coughs. colds, Group. whooping
cough and all ailments Of the throat,
chest and lungs. The genuine is in a
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26

Does you believe it's lucky to see
de new moon over yuh right shoulder?
"Sho does" replied Mr.. Erastus
Pinkney. Desc here stormy days
you's lucky to see any kind Of moon
any way" ,"-Washington Star.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26
FOR MORE THAN THREE
DECADES

Foley's Honey and Tar has been a
household favorite for all ailments Of
the throat, chest and lungs. For in
iants and children it is best and safest
us it contains no opiates and no harmful
drugs. None genuine but Foley S
Honey and Tar in the yellow package.
Refuse substitutes. Sold by all drug.
gists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-05-26

Dick-Liza dun gave me a safety
razah for Christmas present.
Sam-Can't 20 change it? Tell de
man yo' wants one fo social pur-
poses.-Kansas City Journal.