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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
c%romweIps Many Nlcknamaa.

Few men have been more labeled
with nicknames than Oliver Crom-
well, many Of them, to say the least,
uncomplimentary ones, which can
scarcely be wondered at when party
feeling ran so high. "Old Non," cop,
per Face" the Brewer" are familiar
examples.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
Rash Answer.

A student at a medical college waG
under examination. The instructor
asked him: "Of what cause, specifcal-
ly, did the people die who lost their
lives at the destruction Of Hercula-
neum and Pompeii?" 81 think they
died of an eruption, sir" answered
the student.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
MoUTHPlEcEs.

1T object to the use Of dummy di.
rectors who do simply what they are
told"
"WeIl," replied Mr.. Dustin Stay,
81 cont know that a dummy director
is any more helpless as a personal
quantity than an instructed delegate
or 9 member Of an electoral college,"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07

Don't be a clam, myA son; but If an
old friend comes to you and asks for
the loan of SIS until Saturday night,
just close your she'll for repairs. 1t
may look rude, but under some cir
cumstances it is better to leave than
to be left.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
FITTING NAME.

"I don't know what to name my
dog"
"Name him DetractOr."
'What for?"
because the horrid little beast is
a backbiter."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
LONDON AS A NERVE CURE


Laura Nelson Ua1I, an Amcri.
can actress, now playing in London
in "The Easiest Way is telling
why she likes London, which She
finds so rcstful after New York
city,"
81 love London" she SAYS, ODE
cause Of its immensely, its endless
inspiration, and l think chiefly be-
cause it is the most restfuI place I've
ever struck. People who don't know
American cities talk of the roar of
London and its Notwithstanding riot.
| smile-for | come from New York.
London! Why, it's a nerve cure and
a soother Of the soul that ought to
be recommended by every nerve spe-
cialist who knows his job. I've been
here three months and | haven't seen
a dog fight. This is no imputation
Of the courage of the British dog;
it is the most eloquent tribute to tht
serene influence of your placid city.
All your dogs look cheerful, they re-
fleet the unruf1led calm of their own.
ers, and together they form living
testimony to those sedative surround.
ings which have made so wonderful a
change in my nervous system since
[ struck this favored land Of beauty
and quietude."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
Gossip and Safety.

"The person who brings you a choice
piece of gossip" says a philosopher,
will take one away if there is half
a chance. Sit pretty tight when the
gossip peddler is around."-Quincy
Herald.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
EPISCOPAL

There will be services at the
Grace Episcopal church Sunday night
Nov. 10Th 7:I5i conducted by Rev. S.
B. Mitchell. Everybody invited.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
ITS STATUS.

"Apropos Of the Turko-Italian af-
fair, what do you think of this bot
ting up business?"
81 think it's a corking story"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-11-07
$500 a Week, almost 5000 a DaY

The 25th anniversary of our
company was celebrated by
erecting the most modern safe
factory in the world. Wide
awake men who received our
special selling inducement,
rendered Unnecessary to double
C'.r output We are spending
many thousands Of dollars en-
I.rt.ug orr sales organization,
luI TO learn all particulars, it
will eos. you only the price Of
ID .-.-.L --rn.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
EIks Have Jolly Time.

PAsCAGoULA BEACH, Aug 8. 1912
Editor Pascavoula Democrat. Star:
The Elks had a jolly fish fry and
picnic here last night, enjoying the
cool breezes Of the hay. High intelli-
gence and charming beauty we're well
repreSe ented 10 very substantial man.
ner Nothing hut fish and bread.
coffee and delicinus Elks pet cows
cream. Unaware nf this surprise
your correspondent did not getaround
to it until the fun was almost over,
but he still got his full share OF H.,
and retired to his own adjoining quar-
ters 10 high glee at late hour.
Filled as he was he could not sleep for
a long time, and his mind wandered
back over happy days OF ''auld lang
syne," back tn historic fish fry re-
corded in the 2lst chapter of the Cos
pei Of St John, and IT, seemed To him
as il this occasion had been purpnsely
instituted by the Elks in cummemo.
ration uf that biblical fish frv. and
the only meal OF 1sh aud bread the
risen Saviour Of mankind had with
his sOrely disappointed disciples TO
whom he gave new promise through
the mystic number of great fishes.
"One hundred and fifty and three"
Yes. Why not have monthly reg.
ular, common sense cnmmemoration
Of this event at the date uf the full
moon and have a Jolly social time of
good feeling such IA that ot last
night?
n H.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
TERROR OF A BOMB.
A Dramatic Incident Of the Political
Unrest In Russia.

Unrest In Russia.
Here is the story of Russian an
archist outrage in the words Of one
who was nearly killed in the explo-
sion: While staying at Cannes H..
Jones Thaddeus, author of "Recollec-
tions of a Court Painter" met the
Grand Duchess Elene of Russia. who
gave him an account of the then re-
cent attempt upon the life Of the czar.
The czar was a few minutes late In
his arrival in the dining room. and for
this reason the explosion was prema-
ture. After describing the event the
grand duchess told Mr.. Thaddeus:
"When the echoes Of the explosion
died away dead silence succeeded.
which. united with the darkness pre-
vailing, SO dense as almost to be felt.
conduced to render our helpless posi-
tion still more painful and unendur-
able. We dared not move. There was
no escape from the peril which sur
rounded us. Presently out of the dark
ness came the clear, calm voice of the
czar, My children. let us pray! The
sound of his voice, while reassuring
us as to his safety SO far, relieved the
awful strain on our nerves and brought
comfort to our hearts.
1--WE sank to our knees, sobbing.
How long we remained so really do
not know. It seemed an eternity of
anguish before the guards appeared
with candles. little expecting to find
us alive. Some of us were nearly de-
mented when the welcome relief ar
rived. and our feelings were not calmed
as we then contemplated the awful
nature of the destruction we had es-
capped.
"a few feet in front of the czar was
a black chasm where so short time
before had been the brilliantly lit din
ing room filled with servants. Not a
trace Of it or of them remained"
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
LIGHTS THAT FAILED.
Gloom Reigned When Thaeksray and
Charlotte Bronte Met.

~U0Tb0bSV 9TVUbV WVks
Those do not always shine who
should, as many chagrined host or
hostess has found out Amusing in
retrospect. II quite otherwise at the
moment, must have been the occasion
when Charlotte Bronte. 1.-The little lady
from Yorkshire of whom all England
was talking" appeared at the London
house Of the author of "vanity Fair"
The story is told in Lewis Melvllle's
"The Thackeray Country"
Thackeray gave a dinner party to
meet Charlotte Bronte in June. 1850.
and among the guests were the Car
lyles, the Procters. the Brookfields. Mr..
Grove, Miss Eliot and Miss Perry.
1T was a gloomy and silent even.
ing" Lady Ritchie has recorded. "Ev-
cry one waited for the brilliant conver-
satlon which never began at all.
miss Bronte returned to the sofa in
the study and murmured low word
now am then to our governess. Miss
Truelock. The room looked very dark;
the lamp began to smoke Il little: the
conversation grew DINNER and more
dim; the ladies' sat round still expec-
tant My father was too much per-
turbed by the gloom and the silence to
be able to cope with 1t Mt all Mrs.
Brookfield, who was in the corner In
which Miss Bronte was sitting. bent
forward with little commonplace.
since brillIance was not to be the order
of the evening
"'Do you like London, Miss BronteY
she asked. Another silence, n pause;
then Miss Bronte answered very
gravely:
"'Yes-no.'
"After Miss Bronte had left was
surprised to see my father opening the
front door with his hat on. He put
his finger to his lips. walked ont into
the darkness and shut the door quietly
behind him. Overcome by the gloom
and constraint. he was running away
to his club
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

Early in the congressional term
Pat Harrison went to the front.
Measures that he and his constit-
uents were interested in, he dis
cussed from the floor of the house.
When certain interests in Washing
ton gave a banquet in Washington,
to which he, among other South
ern congressman were invited, at
which negro sat at the table, Pat
Harrison arose in his manhood and
refused to attend. Nation wide at
tention was attracted to this Incl
dent, and other congressman hurried
to line themselves up with him.
There is not negro in Pat Harri-
sons district for whom he would
not exert himself to see that he OBJ
tained full and fair justice. Social
equality does not belong to Pat Har-
rison'S character-not to any South
ern man, be he congressman or
layman.
According to the press dispatches
of August 7, sent out from Hatties-
burg, The democratic executive
committee of the sixth congression-
al distric: yesterday nominated as a
candidate for congress from this dis
trict Hon. Pat Harrison, incumbent,
who was unopposed. The socialists
will have a candidate in the field"
The socialists sometime ago nom
mated Alderman Rose of Biloxi as
their candidate for Congress from
this district. This opposition to Pat
Harrison will not be formidable. The
socialist party, although it has made
progress in some parts of the nation
have not been formidable in the
South especially in Mississippi.
Some of the members of the party
offer the prognostication. that
throughout the nation in November
Continued on page
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
Indian Killed On Track

Near Rochelle, H., an Indian went
to sleep IN Il railroad track and was
killed by the fast express. He paid
for his careleSsness with his life.
Often its that way when people neg
lect coughs and colds. Don't risk
your life when prompt use of Dr.
Kings New Discovery will cure them
and so prevent dangerous throat or
lung trouble. "lt completely cured
nell a short tIme,of "A terrihle cough
that followed a severe attack Of Grip, ="
writes }. II. Watts, Fiuydada, Texas.
"ann | regained Is pounds in weight
that | had lost" Quick, safe. rrli
able aud guaranteed. soc and 81 90
Trial bottle free at all druggists
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
HON. B. P. HARRISON
IS PARTY NOMINEE
DISTRICT COMMITTEE FlN1,S NO
OPPOSITION TO him.
Socialists will Have Candidate
In Field In November EIec-
tion, But Opposition Is
Not Formidable.

According to press statements en-
anating from Hattiesburg under date
of August 7, the district executive
committee of the democratic party
met and declared Hon. B. P. Harri-
son the party nominee for congress,
there having developed no opposi-
tion within the ranks of the party.
Pat" Harrison, as he is best
known throughout the district, has
made an enviable record during his
first term in congress. Contrary to
usual procedure in the nations cap
ital, he has made himself felt dur
ing the first term rather than sit
quietly within his seat and wait for
his second term before he made his
first speech.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
vOELL GOES TO OHIO
Superintendent Of Lackawanna
Bridge Company Given Pro-
motion To Larger Work.

l.. j. Voell. superintendent for the
Lackawanna Bridge Company since
the commencement of operations
at the Southern Paper Mill Com
pany's plant at Lame, left the city
shortly before noon Monday for
, Lima, O., where he has been pro-
NOTED to the charge of a larger con-
struction than the plant near this
city. Mr.. Voell came to Pascagolla
with one of the cleverest organiza-
tions that have ever come South,
and his departure is regretted, per-
sonally, within wide circle of
business and personal friends.
The work at the paper mill plant
during Mr.. Voell's superintendency
has been principally excavation and
foundation work, during which pc
riod the perfection of organization
became an important matter. His
transfer at this period indicates that
he has completed the organization
of his forces, and that the founda-
ton work has progressed to a salts
factory point, although Considerable
of the superstructure has been
added.
In leaving the work at this port,
Mr.. Voell takes over the superin-
tendency of new work at Lima,
Ohio, that is of considerable more
pretenslonS than that of the paper
mill plant. The amount involved,
it being stated, being considerably
higher. In leaving PaScagoula, Mr..
Well is succeeded by James Burns,
who has just completed a large con-
tract for the company at Tuscaloosa,
Ala, the minor details of which are
being closed by other assistants.
Mr.. Burns comes to Pascagoula
with an excellent reputation as
competent superintendent, and an
individually clever gentleman. He
and his family, consisting of him
self, wife and child, have taken over
the Swartwout cottage in South Pas
cagoula, which has been occupied
by Mr.. Voell and his family during
their residence in this city.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
Tho "Copper,n

There are two theories as to the
source Of the term 'cop" or "copper""
the familiar name for an officer of the
law in the mouth Of the mischievous
gamin. One derives 1t from the letters
@. o. P.-central office police-but the
other and more usual explanation Of
the word Is that 1t referred to the
eight point star made of copper and
surrounded by a copper ring worn by
the Metropolitan police Of New York
In the late fifties. This badge. huge
affair. which was fastened to the but
tonhole by a chain about four inches
long. was later superseded by special
badge of smaller size.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

One of the large Kansas City stores
owes its success In a great measure to
Its policy of exchanging goods II re-
turned in n salablc condition. An ex-
ception Is mnde when dress materials
have been cut from the bolt. One day
recently a customer purchased ten
yards of two toned silk. which the
clerk assured her was the most fash
Ionable fabric of the season. When
she reached home with her purchase
she decided. on reflection. that a wool
an material would lm more servicpublc.
Accordingly she returned to the store
the next day and requested the ex-
ehnnge The clerk explained that 1t
was an lmpossibility. al the goods had
been cut.
why. bought this with the dis
tlnct understanding" demonstrated the
woman. ''that could return II Did
You not tell ME It was II changeaI,Ie
taffeta?"
The exchange was made.-kansas
City Star.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

Nine. de Chevreuse, representative
of one of the noblest families In
France. declined the honor which Ma
poleon wished to confer on her, TINT Of
being maid of honor to his sister-in-
law, the queen of Spain. The after
ward became Josephine's dame du pa
iais, but always affected to look down
on the imperial court. One day she
went to reception at the Tuileries
blazing with diamonds. what splen-
did jewelsr' remarked Napoleon. Are
they all realw Mon Dieu, sire. real
ly don't know. but at any rate they are
quite good enough to wear herer'
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
OUR EARLY RAILROADS.
Rules That Used 70 Ds IN Force Half
Century Aao.

Century Ago.
A curious relic Of railroad operation
some nifty years ago in Tennessee and
Georgia Is exhibited in the following
extracts from the rules then In force:
Each engineman will keep q watch,
which must be regulated by the time Of
his conductor at the commencement Of
each trip and will always have IN his
possession the current schedule book.
Should any stock be killed which
may be likely to endanger the safety
Of the next train passing. the engine
man will stop his train until track Is
cleared.
As general rule, when trains meet
between stations the train nearest the
turnout will run back. Any dispute
as to which train has to retire Il to be
determined at once by the conductors
without any interference on the part
of the enginemen. This rule is re-
quired to be varied in favor Of heaviest
loaded engine or the worst grades. II
they meet near the center. In case of
backing, a man must be placed on the
lookout. so that any danger to the rear
most part Of the train may be seen and
the engineman at once receive notice.
The backing must be done cautiously
Railroad Mans Magazine.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
COAST NORMAL ADJ0URNS
Out Of 153 Teachers, 124 Are
Examined For State Licenses.

The Coast Normal, which has been
in session at Virgins, Miss, for four
weeks, closed on August 9th with an
examination for state license. There
was a total enrolment OF 1853 teachers,
124 of this number taking the exami-
nation, which was more difficult than
usual W. F. Bond, director OF the
normal, will leave within few days
to take up his wGrk as head Of the
department Of history in the State
Normal School at Hattiesburg.-
Times Democrat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
Ear his Own Pleasure,

'T suppose your wife was more than
delighted at your raise of salary. wasn't
sheT asked Jones Of Brown.
II haven't told her yet, but she will
be when she knows It." answered
Brown.
"How is 1t that you haven't told
herT
"Well. l thought | would enjoy my
self a couple of weeks first"-Judge.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

"Marie," asked the star of her maid.
gazing perplexedly at her reflection in
the mirror, what was about to do
step into the bathtub or 60 on the
stager
Marie shrugged her shoulders. How
can I tell7 Mademoiselle is dressed
for either."-Judge.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
+ Hess.
The Trials ofA rrave er.

II am a travelling saIesman," writps
E. Z Youngs, II. Berkshire. VT, land
was often troubled with constipation
and indigestion till heean to use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, which have
found an excellent remedy" For all
stomach, liver or kidney troubles they
are u1eQualed. Only 25 cents At al
druggists.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

Pastor Goodsole had just preached a
sermon on "Gossiping." II may have
been, therefore. wholly unintsntional
that he gave out the first stanxa Of the
closing hymn In this wise:
Blow - the trumpet blow
The gladly solemn soundl
Let al the neighbors know
To earth's rsmotest bound
He looked preternaturally solemn, and
there wasn't the slightest nicker Of an
eyelash- Chicago TribunA
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
The Genuine Article.

II understand that Mr.. Grabwell
started in life by borrowing $50 You
must admire man with courage like
that"
mo. don't" replied Mr.. Growcher.
''The man I admire is the one who had
the courage to lend him the hfU."-
Washington Star.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

The Guest-When asked you II you
had given me quiet room you said
that after 8 o'clock could hear a pin
drop, and now find it's right over a
bowling alley. The Night Clerk
Well, can't you hear 'em drop7-Ex-
change.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
Cupid's Recall.

Father. what do you think of the re-
callT
well, my dear, 1 hardly know. Some
people think it is dangerous. But why
do you ask"
'T sent Ferdy away last night. and
now I'm sorry."-St Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
Are Ever At War.

There are two things everlastingly
at war, joy and piles. But Bucklen's
Arnica Salye will Danish piles 10 any
form. 1t soon subdues the itching.
irritation, Inflammation or swelling
1t gives comfort. invites joy. Great
est healer of burns, boils, ulcers, cuts,
bruises, eczema, scalds, pimples, skin
eruptions. Only 25 cts. at all drug
gists.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

why did you cover that board with
paint and lean it against your gate
postr
That" replied Mr.. GrUwcher, '1s a
sample for the benefit of TIE people
who won't belisve paint = 1fush ontil
they havs rubbed ~ nno.E1 a4oD
iAs-XornlnGo1n -
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

Il believe honesty pays in the long
rum"
so do I. but often wish 1t were not
such a mighty long run-'-Chicago
Record Herald
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
Labor to keep alive in your breast
that little spark Of celestial fire called
conscience Washington.
Rivers and . Mountain Range.

.Rivsrs and q Mountain Range.
The range Of the Blue Ridge noun
tains in Pennsylvania Il divided by a
river every twenty-seven miles. as fol-
lows: From Susquehanna to the Swa-
tara. twenty-seven miles; from the
Swatara to the Schuylkill. twenty
seven miles; from the Schuylkill to the
Lehlgh. twenty-seven miles: from the
Lehlgh to the Delaware. twenty-seven
miles. At the next twenty-ssven miles
is a hollow Of New Jersey, In which
nestlss . lake known a. Culvers pond
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

Willie-Paw, what is a telling situ-
alton? Paw-Any occasion when two
or more women meet-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

When you write letter to a mail
order house remember that the schools
provided by the muney spent in this
community taught you how " write
At all.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

Writ Adams, revenue agent; approved.
Tax collectors report Of delinquent
and insolvent assessments; approved.
Personal assessment roll for the
year 1912, received, eQualized and
approved.
PAYABLE OUT OF THE GENERAL
CQIINIY EIrNn
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16
PAYABLE OUT OF THE ROAD

FUND.
Gulfport Grocery Company. feed
TO convict camp, May, 1912--s90 56
Wesley Goff, lumber aud haul
ing for road No. 81, district
No. l.. .-.....N,-..-...-...-.--- 90 l. 50
] ID Cauley, repairing bridge on
line ................. =, .........,-.....,,. 4 so
G w johnson. repairing bridge
on road No. q. district No. l. w
road ioes; No al' odisfa district No. 1 Is 90
II G Collington, repairing bridge
over Little Mongers' creek y
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1912-08-16

X. A. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT.
Attest:
FRED TAYLOR,
Clerk Board Supervisors.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-30
4 CHILD'S WASTE
CLOCCED BOWELS
Makes it cross, peevish,
restless and feverish. If
tongue is coated give
Syrup of Figs"

Children dearly love to take delicious
Syrup of Figs and nothing else cleans
and regulates their tender little stom-
achs, liver and 80 feet Of bowels so
promptly and thoroughly.
Children get bilious and Constipated
just like grOwn-ups. Then they get
sick, the tongue is coated. stomach sour.
breath bad; they don't eat or rest we'll a;
they become feversh. cross, irrltab bic
and don't want to play. Listen, Moth
ers-for your chtld's sake don't force
the little one to swallow nauseating
castor oil, violent caIomel or harsh irri-
tantS like CatharttC pills A teaspoon
full Of Syrup of Figs will have your
child smiling and happy again IN just q
few hours. Syrup of Figs will gently
clean, sweeten and regulate the stom-
aCh, make the liver active and move on
and out Of the bowels all the consti-
pated matter, the sour bile, the foul,
clOgged-up waste and poisons, without
causing cramps or gripping.
With Syrup Of Figs you are not drug
ging or inJuring your children Being
composed entirely Of luscious figs, SEN
ma and arOmatics. 1t can not be harm
full. Full directions for children Of all
ages and for grOwn-ups plainly printed
on the package.
Ask your druggist for the full name,
syrup OF Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA, %
prepared by the California Fig Syrup
Co. This is the delicious tasting. gen
uine old reliable. Refuse anything else
offered (AdvtD