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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
ADVANTAGE In Short slaht.

, A man who owns a pair of near
sighted eyes read the other day OF
the illustrator who could do better
at his craft because he was color
blind.
81 honestly believe" he said, that
I get more fun out of life because 1
I'M nearsighted. The fun nor than
~compensates for the nuisance of wear
ing glasses.
"When l look out over a landscape
from a mountain top often take my
glasses off. l see nothing but color.
The outlines are very vague and the
colors are laid on thick. The sky is
bluer and the hills are more purple
and the valleys are .greener. l am not
troubled with lines or details. When
| have got all the color / can hold
then l put my glasses back on again
and l see what persons see who have
normal eyes.
1.-THE result is that I get two charm
ing pictures where many persons only
get one"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07

Twas Friday afternoon, and the ed
ltorial staff were hard at work, when
suddenly the pen of the chief sub
editor ceased its inky scamper.
II say" he called, lis 1t more cor
rect to refer to a man who goes up
in a balloon as an aeronaut or a bal
loonist?"
"%Balloonist," growled the special
commissioner, who had just drifted
in.
"Balloonatic," suggested the story
cite editor, with a suspicious glance
toward the fighting editor.
"Aeronaut's the right word" said
the mar who writes the paragraphs,
decisively, "and can prove it."
"Nonsense!" growled the STAFF in
chorus. "You can't"
'Of course l can! You see, it's
this way. When a man goes up in a
balloon he goes up In the air. But as
a matter of fact he doesn't know
whether he'll remain in the air-or-not.
See?"
When the curtain fell the fighting
editor was furtively stalking that poor
paragraph editor, and in his hand he
held his new club.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
SYNOPSIS.

howard J%effries, bankers son, under
ahe evil influence Of Robert Underwood,
= fellow-student at Yale, leads a life of
dissipation, marries the daughter of a
owned by his father. He tries to get work
and fails. A former college hum makes
. business proposition to Howard which
requires $1,000 cash, and Howard is broke.
Robert Underwood, who had been re-
pulsed by Towards wife, Annie, in his
college days, and had once been engaged
to Alicia, Towards stepmother, has
apartments at the Astruria, and is ap-
Parently in prosperous circumstances.
Howard recalls a $3.50 loan to Underwood,
that remains unpaid, and decides to ask
him for the 5000 he needs. Underwood,
taking advantage Of his intimacy with
Mrs. Jeffries, Sr, becomes a sort Of social
dacter she denies him the house. Under
woods absence from a function causes
'aemment among MEs. Jefrries' guests.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07

meath my eyes and my feet were 50
swollen l could scarcely wear my
shoes. | noticed improvement after J
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills
and was soon cured. The swelling
and bloating disappeared, I can rest
like a child and have gained ten
pounds in weight"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price Goo
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Z.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
Incident Overlooked,

A New England farmer, noted for
his uncontrolled temper, became con-
verified, according to the st. Louis Re-
public.
A month later he was holding forth
to a number Of friends and relatives
gathered at the Thanksgiving dinner
table on the subject Of his religious
principles, his entire change Of char
acter and his kind and fo~rebearing dis
position.
Finally growing enthusiastic In hin
description, he called on his wife to
uphold his assertions.
Jane" he shouted, you haven't
had an unkind word or deed from me
since l got converted-now, have
your"
There was a dead silence; then
came in meek, yet reminding tones
from the other end Of the table.
Jerome, Jerome, you've forgot the
time you bit me-"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
An Illusion.

willie Lowbrow seems to be an ex.
ceedingly busy man." said Maude,
whenever you see him he is going
on a journey"
That's merely an impression" re-
piled Mamie, due to the fact that he
carries his laundry down town in his
alit case"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
CHAPTER V.

Among the many huge caravansaries
ahat of recent years have sprung up
In New York to provide luxurious
quarters regardless Of cost for those
who can aEurd to pay for the best,
none could rival the Astruria in size
and magnilcsnca. Occupying an "a
1iFs blON tS the very heart Of the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07

residential district, 1t took precedence
over all the other apartment hotels of
the metropolis as the biggest and
most ~splendidly appointed hostelry of
its kind in the world. It was, indeed,
q small city in itself. 1t was not nee
essary for its fortunate tenants to
leave 1t unless they were so minded.
Everything for their comfort and
pleasure was to be had without taking
the trouble to go out Of doors. On
the ground floor were shops of all
kinds, which catered only to the
Astruria's patrons. There were also
on the premises q bank, a brokers'
office, a hairdresser, and a postal tele-
graph office. A special feature was
tie garden court, containing over 3d.
900 square feet Of open space, and
tastefully laid oat with palms and
flowers. Here fountains splashed and
an orchestra played while the patrons
lounged on comfortable rattan chairs
or gossiped with their friends. Up on
the sixteenth floor was the cool roof
garden, an exquisite bower of palms
and roses artificially painted by a
famous French artist, with It's rech-
erche restaurant, it's picturesque
tziganes, and its superb view of all
Manhattan island.
The Astruria was the last word in
expensive apartment hotel building.
Architects declared that it was as far
as modern lavishness and e~xtrava-
gance could go. It's interior arrange
ments were in keeping with its ex-
ternal splendor. It's apartments were
Of noble dimensions, richly decorated,
and equipped with every device, new
and old, that modern science and
builders ingenuity could suggest. That
the rents were on a scale with the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07

ney Pills have cured
thousands. Mrs.
George Earl, Madt
son. Neb., says;
For over a year J
was aHicted with
terrible kidney 0
BILE. l was subject to
hot flashes. a
dizzy and felt tired
and exhausted. PUT
fly spots appeared be
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
WHY Be WEAKY

Why suffer backache, headache
dizziness, WEAKNESS, urinary irregu
larities and other troubles that arise
from disordered kidneys when
lief is SO near at hand? Doan's Kid
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07

to the class which paid social visits
to tenants in the Astruria. He was
rather seedy looking, his collar was
not immaculate, his boots were thick
and clumsy, his clothes cheap and i'll
fitting.
rs Mr.. Underwood iR?" he de-
manded.
mot home" replied the attendant
i%nsolently, after a pause. Like most
hall boys, he took a savage pleasure
in saying that the tenants were out.
The caller looked annoyed.
"He must be in" he said with a
frown. 81 have an appointment with
him."
This was not strictly true, but the
bluff had the desired effect.
Got an appointment! Why didn't
you say so at once"
Reaching lazily over the telephone
switchboard, and without rising from
his seat, he asked surlily:
whats the manner"
"Mr. Bennington"
The boy took the transmitter and
spoke into it:
! "A party called to see Mr.. Under
wood"
There was a brief pause, as if the
person upstairs was in doubt whether
to admit that he was home or not.
Then came the answer. The boy
looked up.
"He says you should go up. Apart
ment 1855. Take the elevator"
In his luxurious appointed rooms on
the fourteenth floor, Robert Under
wood sat before the fire putting ner
vously at a strong cigar. All around
him was a litter of objects dart, such
aa would have filed the haart Of anv
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07
the Man In Front.

"Who Is at funny mar standin' up
in front of the band wavin' a stick3"
THAT, my dear, is the conductor"
Does he make the music go2"
"Yes, my child
We'll, then, why don't they call him
the motorman?"-Judge.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-09-07

Nothing a be so inspiring to .
human being as the Idea that he Is Of
value, that his help is really wanted.
Oliver Lodge.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Tom Paine's Fireplace,

1t has long been mystery to the
admirers of Thomas Paine as to what
became of the fireplace in the Paine
homestead at New Rochelle, N. Y,
now known as the Deveaux house,
which is situated in a beautiful park
On North avenue of that city and
maintained as HuguenOt memorial
by the Huguenot association.
We have for several years carried
on a painstaking search for this bit
Of household utility and have at last
discovered the fireplace in the beauti-
full home of Walter Bell at Woodbury.,
Conn; also the Franklin stove, used
by the great champion of freedom,
both of which are now treasured pos
sessions of Mr.. Bell, and may be seen
by those interested in these relics
Magazine Of American History.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11

Frank Farmer, who had got the Opin-
ion that the trusts were trying to cor
raj everything in sight-and out of
sight as well-and being very fond
of corn juice proceeded to do little
gobbling up on his own account last
Saturday evening. His actions be-
came so strange for dry town that
the vigilant peace officers became
suspicious, and upon investigation it
was discovered that he was the pos
SCISSOR of some twelve quarts of whls-
key of the brand that makes men
fight, and the same was turned over
to Judge Moore for perusal, or rath-
er for safe keeping. The judge has
now put the question up to the dis
trict attorney of what to do with the
whiskey and in the meantime he has it
closely guarded, lest it might be
spirited away or get away in some
other manner.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
CARED FOR COOKS BOUQUET
Doctor Carefully Places Bunch Of
Flowers in Dish Pan of Water
to Preserve Them.

Twas late In the evening, and all
In the house was still. Suddenly the
dOorbell rang, and the doctor, whose
ear was we'll trained, awoke.
Someone needed his services, he
concluded, and he walked softly down
the stairs and opened the door.
Miss Caroline Tomkins" said the
late caller
'She has retired" said the worthy
doctor.
This Is for her." said the man,
handing the doctor tissue-paper pack
age, from which peeped flowers and
buds and leaves
The man departed, and the doctor
closed the door
Some admirer of cooks" he said
to himself, has brought her bou-
quet."
He walked into the kitchen and
placed the package in dish of water
An indignant cook stood before him
next morning
Il wish to give notice." she an
nounced. 'Pll not stay another day
In house where some varmint puts
my new hat in basin of water"
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Child Workers in japan,

DR.. Kuwada, member of the Japan
csc house OF peers, says that more
than twO-fifths of the million factory
are no laws to fear or evade, so mill
owners are employing 10000 under the
age of fourteen, the work in match
and tobacco factories being done by
children, many of them under ten
years OF age. Girls are taken from
the rural districts, placed in the fac
tories, often to work late into the
night. and fined and dashed if shop
rules are broken. The parents are
persuaded that work in the city is
good for the children
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
WELL BORING OUTFIT.

Joe Hopkins started for Blythe JIG.
Thursday with forty head of horses,
and will bring back large traction
engine that will be used for we'll Dor
ing purposes on the mesa and Chuc-
awalla country. In fact they have a
complete we'll boring outfit, and eX-
pect to put down wells for desert en-
trymen.
They have three camps already es-
tablished and have a great deal of
work in prospect.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Too Much for Her.

Calling one day to see an old friend
who was visiting her married son, l
inquired of the colored maid who an
swered the bell: us Mrs. Smith at
homer"
"Yas'm, she home" the girl replied,
showing no inclination to invite me
in 'She here all right. but she got a
misery In de haid."
Mrs. Smith. senior?" l asked with
concern.
"Seen me?" she exclaimed suspi-
ciously. "'COse she seen me- Hue
come she ain see me Wen she hire
me las night huh own self!"-and she
Indignantly shut the door without fur
Their parley.-Lippincot
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
LOCAL NEWS

Delicious Chocolates, Bon Bons and
Marshmallows at CITY DIR U G
STORE.
g. c. Dunn and G. A. Marsh left
for Phoenix Monday night to take in
the sights of fair week
Houses, Furnished or unfinished,
for rent, or for sale on easy terms,
G. A. MARSH COMPANY.
Miss Madge Bezzo departed Sun
day night for Milton College, Oregon,
which institution she will attend the
coming year.
John Roberts was a fair visitor
the past week, having arrived in Phoe-
nix in time to see the finish OF the
big desert automobile race.
Miss Minnie Brown left Sunday
night for Phoenix, where she is at
tending, the teachers meeting this
week, as we'll as the territorial fair.
If you are troubled with ants it is
your fault. KILSANTS sure kills
them, Csc at CITY DRUG STORE.
Needles Eye:-Tom ShultZ, an old
time printer and newspaper man OF
Arizona, who conducted the Parker
hotel at Parker about eighteen months
ago, but now located at Pasadena
was in the city last weeks end for
a couple of days.
Mrs. J. Nj. Ruggles arrived here
from Fairfield, ILL.,, and departed for
Salome Wednesday to visit her son,
Oscar Ruggles, who has taken up a
ranch near that place. Miss Olive
Ruggles accompanied her mother to
Salome on a few days visit.
A. F.. Bowers returned here Mon
day after spending most of the past
few months in the Bradshaw noun
tains. At present Mr.. Bowers is pro
noting the sale of property in the
vicinity of the Tiger Gold company
Pacific and Old Tiger mines. He
speaks very highly of the district
and predicts that it is bound to be
come a great producer of the yellow
metal.
Sundays baseball game between
the Parker team and the Indian
school boys was one of the most in
teresting contests ever pulled off on
the local grounds. The locals were
strengthened by the addition of sew
eral new players, and the Indians pui
up a stiff game throughout the nine
innings The Parker team, however
proved too much for the red men
the score standing 10 to 5 in favor
of the locals. Another game is sched
uled for tomorrow. One of the big
gest crowds of the season witnessed
last Sundays contest.
Late magazines received, Popular
Mechanics, Munsey's, McClure's and
Popular CITY DRUG STORE.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
DROPPED DEAD.

last Wednesday week, l.. Capro while
out working on his claim northwest
of Blythe dropped dead. The coroner
was summoned from Riverside and
decided that Capro died from heart
failure. He was taken to Blythe JIG.
by Floyd Brown and the remains sent
to Los Angeles for burial.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Busy DAYS,

well, Dolby, these seem to be
busy days." said Harkaway.
YES" said Dolby; Mrs. Dolby is
busy from morning to night trying to
make up her mind where to spend the
summer"
And your said Harkaway
"Oh, I'm busy from morning to night
trying to gather together enough to
enable her to spend what she'll have
to spend while spending it, said
Dobby.-Harper's Weekly
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Her GiddinesS.

Il suppose Catherine Brown has her
hair bleached now,' said the returned
traveller
Eyes" replied the stay-at-home, but
how did you know? You've been away
nearly year"
Yes, but | thought that would be
the next step; she had just begun to
spell her name Kathryn when l went
away."-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Cause for ThankfuIness,

Heady Exhibitor (at r. A.)-And--
aldo you like our little show as
well as the salon in Paris, mademo-
selle?
Visitor-Oh, much, much bettaire.
Exhibitor-Really? I'm delighted.
And why, particularly?
Visitor-There is so much less
picchaires-Punch.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Great Britain's Smallest Tree.

The smallest tree that grows in
Great Britain may be seen on the very
top of Ben LomOnd It is the dwarf
willow, which at maturity reaches
height of only two inches.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
A Preacher.

Every Christian is called to be
preacher, just as truly as was John
the Baptist.-Rev. Dwight E. Marvin
Presbyterian. Brooklyn
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Nervous Wedding Guest

Sexton wishing to ascertain wheth-
er he should seat the arriving guest
with the brides or the bridegroom's
friends) Bride or bridegroom, sir?
Nervous Guest-Oh! Neither-neith,
er!-London Punch.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
HelpinQ Him Out.

Her Brother-Her eyes are like vic.
let's, and her cheeks-well, | hardly
know what to compare them with!
His Sister-How would artificial
roses do?
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Serious Objections.

well, how are you making 1t now?"
Still in the lowgrounds."
why don't you climb higher?"
High climbin makes my head
swim"
We'll, then, get a move on you"
"Oh, no. l never move until the
rent is due" ATLANTA Constitution.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11

The Friend-Well, see you have
your sign out. Getting any practice.
Young Doctor-Yes, a little. There
goes one of my funerals now
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
Ignored.

do the people in this hotel ever
talk about me when | am not pres.
ent?"
No"
The mean things"
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
News of Palo Verde Valley.
Continued from Page -
things that would happen in the flu

things that would happen in the flu
ture.
Another novel feature of the deco
rations was that the house was light
ed throughout with candles the
shades of which were decorated with
witches and black cats.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Lace C.. Hemphill, Mr.. and Mrs. p
d. Mcintyre, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C.
Downs, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Kelsey,
Mr.. G. B. Reynolds.
TOO MUCH CORN JUICE.
One of our citizens by the name of
The Parker post., 1911-11-11

found today an not a tail among de
lott"
The Parker post., 1911-11-11

Subscribe for THE POST.
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
An Honest Confession.

The mean things"
The Parker post., 1911-11-11
TOO MUCH CORN JUICE.

One of our citizens by the name of
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-07-12
H0KE SMITH
j. 5. SENATOR
Teacher, Lawyer, Editor,
Statesman, Prohibition
Advocate
WAS GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA
Chief Justice William H. Pope
Was His Law Partner at
One Time.

(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Atlanta, Ga, July 12.-Governor
Hoke Smith was selected United Sta
tes Senator from Georgia by the joint
session of the Legislature today. He
succeeds Joseph NJ. Terrell, who was
appointed by Governor Brown to fill
the unexpired term of late A. S. Clay.
Senator Smith was at one time a
law partner of Chief Justice William
H. Pope of Roswell. He was the Sc
cretary of the Interior during the ad-
ministration of President Grover Gle
veland in 1898 and resigned in 1896.
He was born at Newton, North Caro-
lima on September 2, 1855; and moved
to Georgia when II years of age with.
cut having attended any school
father teaching him. He taught
school in Georgia, studying law in
his leisure moments, was admitted to
the bar, became proprietor of the
Atlanta Journal, was elected Governor
OF Georgia and is staunch advocate
of prohibition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-07-12
BALLOON REACHES ALTITUDE
OF 22,cO0 FEET.
Two St. Louis Gasbags Win the Honors
in the National Elimination Race.


(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Kansas City, Mo-, July l2-With the
balloons st. Louis w and the Million
Population Club, both of st. Louis,
rests the honors of winning first and
second prizes in the National Elimi-
nation balloon race which started from
this city on Monday evening and to
two st. Louis pilots falls the right
OF joining Alan R. Hawley of New
York in representing the, United
States in the International balloon
races for the James Gordon Bennett
cup, which will start from here on
October 5.
Made Altitude Record.
While official returns of the races
will not be in for several days, there
is no doubt according to officials of
the Kansas City Aero Club, that first
place will go to st. Louis w which
landed near La Paz Junction, Indiana
at AIS yesterday afternoon and
second place to the Million Popula-
tion Club which came down at La
Crosse, Indiana, at 2:45 yesterday
afternoon. The altitude record of the
race as well as the distance record
is believed to have been made by
Lieutenant Frank P. .Lahm and Lieu
tenant John P. Hart pilot and aid in
the ST. Louis, whose instruments re-
corded a maximum altitude of $4,000
fleet.
! Pursued by Thunder Storm.
| All the pilots seem to have encoun-
tered thunderstorms which pursued
| them for miles.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-07-12
ALBUQUERQUE STATEHOOD
MEETING is HELD.

Ex-Governor George Curry returned
this afternon from Albuquerque, where
with Hon. H. B. Ferguson he was the
principal speaker at a statehood meet
ing held at the Commercial Club. 9th
en- made brief remarks, and Simon
Stern, John Lee Clarke, P. F.. McCan-
ma. p. Spitz and George Arnot we're
appointed q committee to 60 to Wash
ingt0n to work for statehood. The
following telegram was formulated:
I'VE, the undersigned citizens OF
New Mexico, respectfully request that
you, ~ One Of the fifteen senator1 to
whom we have sent similar kilograms,
make personal effort to secure imine-
tliate favorable action insuring state
hod for New Mexico and Arizona,
thereby ending the uncertainty that
has caused widespread business do.
preston In both territories. We ap.
peal to you personally to exert you,
Influence jn our behalf" .
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-07-12
GAMBLING MANIA
RUINED PETIT
Speculated Away His Own
Fortune and 81, 100000
of Firms Money
CAUSE OF DEATH MYSTERY
Insurance Companies and Ex-
pert Accountants Are
Investigating.

(By Special Leased Wire to New Me1ican)
Chicago, H., July 12.-Expert ac-
countants under the direction of
committee of Chicago bankers today
began an inspection OF the books and
accounts Of the late James Petit, and
the Peavy Grain Company, in an ef-
fort to determine the exact condition
of the Board of Trade firms finances.
The latest developments seem to in
dcate that the losses of the concern
may reach a million and half A Sc
ries of big losses in speculative plung-
ing in the wheat and oats markets
covering a period of two years during
which James Petit used the credit Of
the Peavy Grain Company to carry on
his trades, is said to have led to the
large shortage.
Representatives of the insurance
companies in which Petit carried pol
icies aggregating 100000 are still in
vestigating the circumstances of Pet
tits death.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-07-12
IMPAIRED VISION
AMONG CHILDREN
Educators Alarmed at In
crease of Blindness Thro'.
out the Country
GRAVE CONCERN TO HOME
Unattended Sore Eyes Of Babies
to Blame For One Fourth
of Il.

(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
San Francisco, Calif, July 12.-
That the amount Of impaired xision
found among school children is a
matter Of grave concern to educators
was evidenced by the number of ad-
dresses on this subject made before
the National Education Association
todayl.
DR.. Mark D. Stevenson of Akron,
took the position that the eye has
been bullied out Of its natural func-
ton Of long range vision and with the
development OF printing, forced to dc
unnatural duty as keen discriminat
or at short range.
"The eye is chiefly adapted fol-
seeing distant objects" he said: "A
special muscular effort is required to
see close objects"
Babies sore eyes he said cause
about one fourth Of blindness in child
rem. y. A. Shawan, superintendent
OF Schools at Columbus, Ohio, declar
ed in his address that limited visiol
can be increased BY proper training