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Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
Bartlebaugh Gets Three Years.

Nicksburg.-Walter Bartlebaugh, who
was arrested some time ago on charge
of impersonating government pension
examiner, pleaded guilty in the federal
court before Judge H. G. Niles and was
sentenced to serve three years at hard
labor in the federal prison in Atlanta.
Before apprehended, Brattlebaugh told
negroes in and about the city that he
was a United States officer, producing
maps and diagrams to enforce his talk.
In this way it was thought he defrauded
several negroes out Of sums ranging from
eS 70 s2s,
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
First Burglar see that Mr.. Bin.
yuns entered his yacht in the July
races and got S100 silver cup.
Second Burglar-I've got him beat
block. l entered a yacht las week an
got a whole silver service.
A Catastrophe.

A cat was being chased along the
roof a New York building. 1t lost
its balance and fell on boy who was
standing on balcony on the second
floor. The startled boy fell in his
turn, landing on baby carriage, for
tunately empty, which another boy
was wheeling in the street. The first
boy dislocated his wrist; the cat was
killed
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
WAITS DEMONSTRATION FARM.
Adams County Claims 1t Is Best Lo
cation for State Institution.

CallOn I0r state institution.
Natchez-The Natchez Chamber of
Commerce will make dligent effort tc
secure the location of the Southwest
Mississippi Demonstration farm in Ad-
ans county. 1t is contended that this
county, having had the greatest expe-
rlence with the Mexican cotton boil wee
vii and diversifcation, with its superior
railroad and steamboat facilities, is ac-
cessible to the greatest number of farm
ers and would better serve the purpose
for which it is intended than any other
location, The bill authorizing the dem
onstration farm was passed by the leg
islature last year but no appropriation
for same was made.
The location is to be named by the
trustees of the Agricultural and Me
chanical College and must be west Of
the main line of the Illinois Central and
south of the Alabama and Vickshurs
railroads.
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
Cut Out the Booze, Boys.

Gulfport.-W. A. Wilson, one of the
Louisville and Nashville train dispatch
ers at the union station, whose home
is at Mississippi City, reports that
spirits infest the solitude of that COM
munity at points near the depot. This
spirit is said to wander around with
its hands elevated though in the act Of
prayer, but it is without head. It
is always clad in flimsy white ,ai
ment, and has the habit of walking
by the side of those who chance to
get near it.
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
Col. Bills Dead.

Corinth.-After lingering illness Of
more than year, Col John y. Bills
died at his home, aged 72 years. He
was born in Pontotoc county, enlisted in
Company B, Thirty-second Mississippi
regiment, Col. Lowry commanding, was
captured at the battle of Chickamauga
and held prisoner twenty-five months.
Deceased served two terms as senator
from Alcorn, Tishomingo and Prentiss
counties, succeeding the Hon. J. NJ.
Stone, when he was elected governor,
considered the best psrliAmentarian Oi
the senate
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
HAMMER RUM BY FoOT POWER YIELD OF cOTToN IN 191o
Department of Agriculture Figures
That Area Was About 49,
418,0oo Acres.

Revised figures of the department
of argicultures cotton crop indicate
the area planted to cotton in 1910 was
about 93,41S,000 acres, instead of 49,.
10000 acres, as estimated last June.
The yield per acre in 1910 is esti-
mated at 17O7 pounds and the area
picked at 32,3O4,OOO acres. Revised
details by states for 1910 follow:
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
Vote 100000 Bond Issue.

Clarksdale.-An election was held on
a 100000 bond issue, the measure car.
rying with but ten dissenting votes.
The bonds will shortly be put on the
market, the money thus raised to be
used for municipal improvements.
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13

How is the water in the bath,
Fif?"
Please, my lady, it turned the baby
fairly blue"
"Then don't put Fido in for an houH
or 60"
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13

Romance is not altogether dead.
Even the most hardened old bachelor
has withered flower somewhere u
his possession.
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
WeH-Watered Cows.

The farmer advertised milk from
well'fed cows. The milk. dealer, not to
be outdone, advertised milk from well.
watere6 COWS.
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
Arranged With Heavy Wooden Handle
to Which Curved Piece of
Iron Is Attached.

The hammer is fitted with heavy
wood handle to which a curved piece
of iron is attached with clamps, and
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
University Normal Success.

Oxford.-The University Normal con.
tinues to grow in interest and mum.
bers. About $50 teachers are here il
attendance and others are coming.
Okolona messenger., 1911-07-13
Take Care of Moisture.

United states. :. Is. .4ls. .OOO 82.aO2. .O0O r0.i
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29

A Linen Shower was rendered Miss
Minrose Kincannon on Saturday after
noon by Mrs. q. B. Rogers. The beau
tiful home was decorated in pink and
green, gauze pink roses, ferns and tiny
pink cupids being used. Mesdames v.
G. Kincannon and v. G. Garrett met
the guests on the veranda where they
registered in the Brides Book kept by
Miss Olean Coffee and from cool and
inviting bower were served to punch by
Misses Dale Raymond and Nancy Car
EFT. In the hall Mesdames O. B.
Rogers, James Kincannon and Coffee re-
ceived the guests. Mrs. B M. Dill
lard sweetly sang September" ac-
companied by Miss Louise who played
the march to which sweet strains the
b-ide-to-be accompanied by her init
mate girl friends descended the stairs,
Miss Kincanuon taking her position i'm
mediately under an immense heart Of
pink roses. Mrs. Marmon recited my
Ship" in her charming. graceful man.
ner. The bride and groom were toasted
by Mrs. Anderson. Little Minnie Kate
Rogers and Nellie Kincannon then
pulled the ribbons to the heart, show
ering the bride with snow linen. The
guest6 were then invited into the din
ing room where the brides cake was
cut, Miss Dale Raymond being the
fortunate winner of the ring. Cream
in cupid molds and heart shaped cakes
iced in pink and green were served.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
Clayton-K incannon.

At the Presbyterian church at
four-thirty o'clock Wednesday
afternoon Miss Minrose Kincan-
non was married to Stewart
Phillip Clayton. Esq, in the
presence Of a large audience.
The handsome new church was
lovely in its garniture uf green
with graceful ferns and waving
palms presenting a lovely back
ground to the enlivened scene.
Miss Katie Topp presided at
the organ and accompanied Mrs.
Price who sweetly sang Drink
to Me Only With Thine Eyes, "
and ''Oh! 70 Be Loved"
To the peals of Mendelssohn's
Wedding March, the ushers. Jas.
A. Finley and Wiley A Blair, ap.
preached the altar taking posi-
tons on either side. Following,
came the maid of honon, Miss
Linda Kincannon, who was met
at the altar by S. w. Newell,
best man. Then came the bride
who was joined at the altar by
the groom where their troths
were plighted in response to the
ceremony impressively said by
Rev. A. O. Price, the pastor.
The bride is the lovely and ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. V. G.. Kincannon. who. by
her charming manner and sweet
disposition has endeared herself
to all who know her.
The groom is a member of the
law firm of Clayton. Mitchell &
Clayton and holds an enviable
position in his profession and in
the business world.
The bride was the recipient of
numerous lovely presents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton left on
the Frisco train for Memphis
where they will remoin through
out the week.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
webster,s Most Profitable Book.

Webste-'s Most Profitable Book.
Noah Webster" says the book OF
copyrights. probably got more for his
spelling book than was ever paid for
any other book in the United States
We are unable to state the entire sum
that was paid him for the copyright Of
that little book. but think It must
have been more than $4,000. His
large dictionary. a work on which be
spent the greatest part of his life. did
not yield him tenth part OF the
profits of his spelling book"
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
Meanness Of Conservatism.

In the argument of conservatism.
Joined with a certain superiority In
its fact 1t affirms because It holds.
Its fingers clutch the fact and 1t will
not open its eyes to see better fact.
The castle which conservatism is set
to defend is the actual state Of things.
good and bad. The project OF innova
ton is the best possible state OF
things Emerson.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
Primitive Burmese Customs.

In Burmah girls are privileged to
do the wooing and men must always
wait for them to take the initiative
Courtship and marriage are very sim.
pie In Burmah. When q girl sees a
man she thinks will make her good
husband she offers him stick OF
sweetmeat II he accepts her he eats
the sweet and they are then and there
considered man and wife
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
Considerable Halibut.

A halibut caught recently In Thurso
bay measured seven and one-haif feet
long and over three feet broad and
weighed over two hundred and fifty
pounds. 1t was far the biggest fish
caught OF the north Of Scotland for
many years. and was sold for over G4
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
About ,eas.

planted beans expecting peas to
blossom there In May: the funny
papers have a wheeZe that things
turn out that way But where !
planted beans. | find that only beans
have grown There is no doubt that
things turn out sometimes as they
are sown-Was .ing.on Herald
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29

If you are pale. weak. languid or
anaemic, few doses of Bloodine Liver
pills will increase the supply and i'm
prove the quantity of blood. Small
pill. small dose. pleasant and never
grippe. Pound Kincannon-E ikin Co
Special Agents.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
BY A. w. MACY.
PAUL REVERE MORE THAN
A MIDNIGHT RIDER.

Every school boy knows about
Paul Revere and his famous
ride, ION the eighteenth OF
April, seventy-five," but . great
many people are not aware that
he did anything else worthy OF
mention. He was not . great
man. He was just . plain elt'-
zen, but unlike many plain cItI-
xens, ne was always ready to do
his public duty. He was full Of
energy and Of = fiery temper.
He was always In the thick Of
the fight, whatever Il might be
about, and was usually on the
right side. ~ occupation hs
was an ensraver, and he was
also an artist Of considerable
ability. Many specimens Of his
work are preserved. In 1853
England's colonial secretary,
Lord HilIsborough, directed the
Massachusetts assembly to re-
scind ito circular letter protest.
inc against the stamp act. The
assembly refused to do 90, BY .
vote Of 81 to II. In the old
state house at Boston may be
sesn a large silver punch bowl
which Paul Revere was commits
stoned by the Sons Of Liberty
to make for 1.-THE immortal o."
Nor were the II "rescInders"
neglected, for there may still be
seen q caricature Of them, drawn
by Revere. It represents them
as being driven by devils Into
the mouth Of hell.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29

MY price may be little higher but
Clopton, the jeweler.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-09-29

Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
REYES AWAKES IN
PRISON, TINE FOR
! TRIAL UNSETTLED
Revolutionist Not Allowed to
See Any One Except
His Counsel

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 2s.-Gen. Ber-
nardo Reyes for the first time since his
surrender on Christmas Day, awoke this
morning in q prison cell surrounded by
guards. As long as he was at Linares
he was merely confined to his quarters.
while several Of his acquaintances were
allowed to visit him. But In the prison
Of Santiago, where he was taken upon
his arrival here last night. he will not
be allowed to see anyone except his
counsel until after his trial by the mill
tary court.
No demonstration either for or against
the aged general was reported here to-
day. The time for the court-martial
has not been announced, but It ia
thought that II will take place within q
week, as Madero desires to remove
Reyes from the public gaze as soon az
Il was learned today that a number
Reyes be given the extreme penalty
death-on account Of bringing discredit
For the purpose Of trying Gen.
eral Reyes. three generals Of brigade
have been raised to the rank
Of generals Of division. The military
tried ty those Of inferior rank. Jose
Maria Mier, Jose Maria DE La Vega, and
Lauro Villar were the generals pro.
The court will be constituted with
General Mier presiding, Generals Vega
ard villar. associate judges. and Gen:
Pezos delicate health prevented him
from acting as presiding Judge. so Prcsi-
dent Madero substituted General Mier.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Clay industries
Show Big Growth

Clay-working industries are coming to
the fore in the United States. and as a
consequence clay Is proving one Of the
nations most valuable mineral re-
sources. according to Jefferson Middle
ton, of the Geologic Survey.
In 1875 but Is per cent Of all the pot
terry used In the United States was made
at home. The other IS per cent was
imported. In 1910 the home production
was n per cent of all the pottery used,
and the importations dwindled to q pei
cent.
The total value Of the clay products
of the United States increased to $170,.
1854 in 1910, an increase of $50, ,OO0, ,O0(
since 1901.
Ohio produces clay products to the
value of $3l, 800. 900 in round numbers
and Pennsylvania ranks second, with ar
approximate output of 81, 200, 900.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Seeding States Taken
Back as Years AGO

Forty-six years ago today the seced-
ing States of the Confederacy, with the
exception of Texas and Florida, were
restored with their State governments
by the President.
Besides being the anniversary OF that
historical event, today is a red-letter
day in the annals of the world.
On December 20, 1S45, Texas, the Lone
Star state" was admitted to the Union.
Twelve years later, to the day, the al
lied forces of the British and French
bombarded Canton, China, captured the
city and made prisoners of its million
Inhabitants.
On December %. 1862, General sher-
man made an attack on Vicksburg.
The Confederates, who were in waiting,
pounced upon him. drove the Federal
forces toward the North, and killed
thousands OF his men in the repulse.
Six years ago today Raymond Pre-
fontaine, Canadian minister of marine
and fisheries, died at the age Of fifty
five years.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
DEPARTMENT HERE
FORMALLY TOLD Of
SHUSTER DISMISSAL
American and His Party to
Be Safely Conducted
Out of Persia.

The State Department today was
advised officially that w. Morgan
Shuster had been dismissed as treas
urer general Of Persia. Also the de-
partment was informed by the Rus
sian government that Shuster would
be given protection on his way out
OF the country.
The following information was given
out:
According to information received by
the Department of State from the lega-
tion at Teheran, the Persian cabinet
notified Mr.. Shuster In writing that the
cabinet and the parliamentary commits
sion mentioned In previous telegrams.
yielding to the Russian ultimatum.
were compelled to recall him from Per-
sian service, and Mr.. Shuster answered,
acquiescing. and expressing his reaGi-
ness to turn over his work to the sue
cessor, who might be designated.
These communications were accom-
panied by polite oral messages. Mr..
Shuster hopes to start from Teheran
within week or two, the exact date
being as yet not fixed. In the Shuster
party will be Mr.. and Mrs. Shuster, his
two SHung daughters, his secretary, the
childsen's nurse, and one or two other
Americans"
The State Department was advised
from st. Petersburg this morning that
the Russian government was making
preparations to afford the Shuster party
full protection while leaving Persia.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Tower Prisoners Make
Clock Perform Tricks

TRENTON, Dec. 2s.-Frantic waving
of light and a handkerchie: from the
illuminated face Of the huge clock In
st. Mary's Cathedral stecple here. while
the chimes were sounding and the hand.
were going around rapidly, caused a
rescue party to go after two men i'm.
prisoned In the tower.
The men were watchmakers, A. Kali.
strom and David Karlbert,. and they
were high up in the interior Of the
steeple fixing the clock when the sexton
shut the door leading to the tower and
went home. Soon the men descended
found the door locked, and mounted
again to attract attention by making
the clock do tricks.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
"Holy Ghosters'" Boat
Leaves Maine Port

PORTLAND. Me-. Dec. e.-In the
face Of a heavy gale. the Barracuda,
one of the fleet Of the "Holy Ghost and
Us" Society, steamed away for parts
unknown today. She carried several
members of the Shiloh colony. and was
commanded by Capt. A. X. Perry,
who was In charge of the bark King
don when she was lost on the African
coast.
The Barracuda was the first of the
Shiloh fleet to leave port since the con-
viction of the society's leader, Frank
w. Sanford, for being responsible for
the death Of seven of the passengers
and crew of the Coronet.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Caught In Fence, Aged
Man Dies Near Home

POTTsvILLE. Pa. Dec. 2s.-Held a
prisoner by barbed wire fence through
which he had attempted to creep on
the mountain, about three miles from
his home, the body Of Louis Stoffregen.
wealthy octogenarian Of Pottsville,
was found this morning by two State
policemen, after hundreds Of people had
searched the surrounding country day
and night since Tuesday afternoon.
Death was due to exposure, he hav-
ing apparently been too weakened by
his long tramp to release himself from
the barb which held his clothing.
Stoffregen was former county treas
urer and former postmaster Of Potts
willie.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Wealthy Game Hunter
Figures In Divorce

PlTTSBURG. Dec. S.-Sensational
testimony will likely be heard in the
divorce case Of Frank M. Turner,
wealthy big game hunter, against
his wife, Mrs. Alice Lysle Turner, this
being the first divorce case here in
which a jury trial was granted under
the new act, passed by the last Legis-
lature. The trial by Jury was granted
to Mrs. Turner. Turner charges his
wife with infideity.
Mr.. Turner, according to his wife, is
worth $500. 900, and is connected with the
Oliver Iron and Steel Company. Mrs.
Turner, before her marriage. June 30.
leading position in the best social set
In Ben Avon. She now resides with
her father. George 8. Lysle, in Ben
Avon. Turner AYERS she Is worth $780,
600. Mrs. Turner makes absolute de-
nial of all the charges Of the husband.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Sore Throaf Cure.

10 cure Sore Throsk quickiy. ssfriy .ni
surely you must use . r>n>av Ezae fx
that special purpose- TONSuRG :
simply . Sore Throst C1re. u ds=rr
perform miracles but il dos Do N sh1lr
duty in curing throsxs vkich are rx<-
1ONSeLlNE is IN anti-eptic, III O
6ore Throat germs and corIszes the 60
ditions which produce Sore nhr1.k ~
like diseases. The first doe givs =
selief, and . few do-es crx- -
A quick, safe, soothing. hezlinr.
antiseptic cure for Sore Thruae III
briefly describes TONS1llNE- III
Is cents and 50 cents. Ho<Piti II
Size el.00. All Druggista "a
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Bars Salvation Army.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2S.-The
council Of ministers has decided not
to allow the Salvation Army TO carry on
its work in Russia. Gen. William Booth.
commander in chief of the army, went
to 81: Petersburg IN 1903 to negotiate
establish a branch in Russia. He was
strongly opposed by the holy synod.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Christmas Loneliness
Blamed for Suicide

DENVER. Col, Dec. 2.-Failure OF
her friends to remember her on Christ
mas Is believed to have caused Miss
Bertha Batten, a trained nurse, to
end her life.
An empty chloroform vial and 4
handkerchief that had been saturated
with the drug were found beside the
body, which was discovered in her
room at a hotel.
Miss Batten, who was twenty-eight
years old, Is survived by her father,
Robert l.. Batten, of Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Madero Shows Reyes
Special Consideration

A dispatch was received at the State
Department today from the consul gen.
eral at Monterey. Mexico. saying that
General Reyes was being shown special
consideration by the Madero govern
mtnt. The dispatch said:
referring to my telegram December
25 relative to the arrest of General
Epyes ut Linares, I am informed that
special consideration is being shown
him, and that Pullman car was sent
to Ijnnres this morning to bring him
to Monterey en- route to Mexico City,"
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Belgian Is Favored
For ShuSter'S Place

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-Both Russia and
Great Britain are supporting M. Nor.
nard, the Belgian, who was formerly
director of customs in Persia. as a sue.
cessor to w. Morgan Shuster. as treas.
urer, according to a dispatch from
Teheran today.
The Persians favor the selection o!
F. Z. Cairne, an American, who wcs
Shuster's chief assistant, but the gov
ernment is expected to yield to the
desires of Russia and England.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Arrested on Charge
Of Being Fugitive

ELIZABETH. ~. y. DEE z-Th>>-
dore Williams slizs g.r.es sann1~rk
colored. win be arrai<ned h<fo-e guer.
Owen p. Mahon to-day. charE~d wtth
being q fugitive frOm t1zticr-
II 10 charged he I'D fron she P~s~fs-
burg. Va. police offfrtnl4 aAfter ~
killing Of Carrie gaekson. n ~ n -
likely Williams Win - cgmEixre6 -
the county jail for thir-y daTA p~Df-
ing the arrival of ofnctais fro3 f--
tersburg.
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
Lawyer Is Indicted
Upon Fraud CharGe

Ralph y Walksr. q u~mA-r e o.
local bar. today mas tz1Irr.a ~ a.
grand jury IN Crfzsinal cs.rt Na q
charge q forgery s.1 fal.s 80
lenses.
II n charged that s~se-.l n.nunhs 90
walker. who also condnrfs cuxsle<r.fip
real estate business ~ nnean9 - furx~a
contracts Of sale recelre1 L. r1nF~
from Mrs. Emma v. MorEAn tAnn was
legal
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
NEW YEAR TURKEY
SCARCE, COST GOES
SOARING IN MARKET
Jump of Several Cents Per
Pound Since Christmas
Will Be Greater.
COLD SNAP BRINGS
PORK IN ABUNDANCE
Meat Prices Stationary, Butter
i Still Near Half-Dollar Mark.
Vegetables Nominal.

Heavy buying at reasonable prices
during the Christmas season has short
ened the turkey supply in Washington
to such an extent that they ere scarce
on the markets today, selling at from 4
cents to cents per pound more than
they were bringing the first of the
week. The retail price is Is cents and 2S
cents per pound. with few to be had at
that, while just before Christmas tur-
keys were plentiful at II and 1s cents
per pound. while the choice ones sold
at % cents. The shortage probably will
prevail until after New Year, when the
demand will fall off.
Home butchered pork IL prominent
feature on the markets this morning,
the cold snap causing the farmers in
outlying sections to do their butchering
and rush the meat to market. Whole
pigs sell at cents per pound.
Butter prices remain firm, the short
supply keeping the price for the best
qualities around 45 cents per pound. The
wholesale prices are a half-cent higher
this morning.
There is little change in the prices on
meats, beef and pork products selling at
the same figure they have been bringing
for weeks.
Several varieties of hothouse vege-
tables are being shown today. Toma-
toes command fancy prices, and mush-
rooms are offered for sale at many of
ARE becoming plentiful. few hothouse
strawberries, which, II counted, would
cost about cents each. were received
today.
The following average Of prices pre-
wallis today:
The Washington times., 1911-12-29
MONEY
BACK
Hyomei is Guaranteed to End the
Misery Of Catarrh, Colds, Sore
Throat and Group

Breathe HyOmei for Two Minutes and
Stuffed Up Head Will Vanish.
Get a HYOMEI pronounce 1t High
o-me) outfit today.
Pour few drops from the bottle
into the little hard rubber pocket in
haler that comes with each outfit,
and breathe 1t four or FIVE times a
day.
Immediately you will know that
HYOMEI soothes and heals the in
famed and irritated membrane.
But HYOMEI does more than