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The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01

Whatever motives Postmaster Gen s7a Hitchcock had in reoonmeDdiog government ownership and operation of all tcleS-arh lines. his proposition came as a surprise and something of a disappointment His success as
 se head og the PosroEscc Depart ment has shown him to be very practical and Ievelheaded man Ills aavcoasy Of such a tremendous scheme os government ownership Of PaH,sc uagucs is ruzzhne to many intelligent c,uzens,
 re7e are cossat rsasoas. eas,'y ua5e-s,ood. why the government vtD aot buy and operate the telegraph Ines The 5ufuE investment would De vev heavy k would doubtless require years. at least to enable the rove-uent ta run the telegraph sys- tem without losses which wooId have to ee pad by the axpaye-s. n5Iud- iaS the millions oE people who se- dom q ever use ue telegraph High CT rates would De too uaro7uls- Per haas the 5aoome would aevs- nee, the ex7oaseS Ur0e san 5s Eoco- sousy @ slack business ua- and tae manner la which jhe Po$o0ce DepaVue1t has been ooa5uere5 does no; e7oou-ge tso Nerei that the Jeler-a7A Eoes under hss manage nsrt wo1l5 meet the ooas,a-Cy ia- ,-easaz -a-as7s@e-eS q tse coua- try
 u N- HsJ5aoooEs plan were ad- o7aea & to1r s,o7 would Se taken youa-5 soaa,Sl Government ow- as-ssq Of al. rg5El telephone 5a,l a5es zsrat RDov closely on its heels Govs--eas ovae7sa.7 os -als 7oa5s v,al5 aos be sa- Or Af,es tsa; woua come demands for eoven- uezs ov-e-~a.7 e asouJ everything tas pa5Es needs v5h JAe inevitable suazzarr os tas s7-S os individual ea,e-7-sa And tse a-uy os gove-a- ue-t orEGEs and employees vou3d sa sucue5 go such size has the DO .G1l rove- os each national admin
 <,-auo7 woe'd Ha dangerously great
 s5s uo, at al, E6e,y tha, Coas7aSs v.u 1ooS SavO-asly apoa N-. Hitch ooSs qI7o<Eol So ia as 1e ruNH, is ooaoe--e5. the sabjest has but just eose7e5 the sssge q debate vAa & wants ITS; ls the parcels uosa Coaz-eSs knows tAss and may be ez7eltes to act acoo-dizEly
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
HUMBOLDT HAS RAD
 BEST SEASON EVER,

Max Kalish. manager ot the Hum bolGt Steamship CO. was a paSsen- ge- south on the Jefferson Tuesday. To the ketchuSaa Miner man he said that he was hurryiag south Co san FI0Gsco to see to the ove-haultns os Ae Humboldt so that she could get back again on the run as quick ,y as possible. If possible. he said. "I want to get her away from 'F-iSco by the twelfth of February. So much business is offered that we cannot aSfo-d-co keep her off the run any longer than that The year Tgl was tae best iu the history Of ;he boat but I am satisfied from what I know of conditions in the north at the present time. that 1912 vnl excel 5t la every respect With thls condition confronting us, you can rest assured that we shall be back again at the earliest rossihlc moment
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01

Of W. Fitzgerald ArbuthnOt seo7e- tarv Of the London MendiCiy Socie- tv. which is completing an investga- ton into tho subject The secretary estimated that the average takings os the street bergar amounted Co SIPS day.
 IL is said that begging is not so well organized as formerly. A few years ago the beSgarS met and ar ranged their respective stations so that their territories should not over Ian. but the competition has now be come so keen that little attention is pad to these fo~mer vested rights.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

From this date on all calls Intend. ed for Henry Friedenthal, the Inde. pendent Expressman should be made to seven-six (76) and your can win receive immediate attention. He as discontinued bis office at the Bgueb ton Cigar store.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
.-.. r--.. d. E..st

"I always give what Is ieft of my Thr-kS-5v5ac dinner yo the Door' aI was inst 0oI5iuE one thing about the Too-.
 .What Is tnatr
 "uaw fat thcy s-a not looking
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
n..s c--. As,r-.s

"A-o v-r >u-n ro Is a Coo3 dortor3
 ~Wew ro Is -rcoumeDdel by the D~rSff7-- os thn insurance company that has Szao10 poIicy on my life'- S-a- Ss
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
ENt-aNaeart

"She is always burning incense be fore her husband 70
 But he is always bad tempered ' 'YeS . suppose it Is beCSuse she has the frel charged Co his 3ccountN
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
N.-lsa.n-,I

aTt Is Ne-tc- Co lauch than Co cry.
 That 6enCuds upon what effect you want Co 0-o5uce
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01

No. I, \. Bound, 1st class Mon
 day. Wednesday and Friday
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01

Bottled Pale Rainier, Blue Ribbon and O,ympis Beer for sale at the RoS-d q Trade. S.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
N,-Es.rt GIL

"why 6o you mary2 Maybe you won't like 5t-"
 "Su-e But how Csn I tel tiN | mar. "
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
LONDON sEe6As sETTER
 PAID THAN IAsosEss.

LONDON Jan s5-The profession al London beEes- can earn more eve-y day shaa the average British uo-kiarnaa This Is the conclusion
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01
Sam. Sfrh4

TNe szN7- 7'ous ths raging nah; --r farmer -7cvs the land Tt t-e- eNrr'5 r1ow blowing match I'd r.s7 -a te On hand
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-01

Fresh Olympia Oyster Cocktails at tAe Board of Trade d.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
BOYS CORN CLUB.

We are very anxious that the corn
club and the domestic science work
in our county shall be exceIled by
none in the state.
Next week we intend giving reguIa-
tons for the corn club and announce
ment Of something like $500 worth Of
local prizes.
II our boys are TO participate in
competing for the prizes offered by
the government, as well as for these
local prizes. it is necessary that they
enroll at once by forwarding their
names and addresses to the county
superintendent.
Saturday, March 23rd. at the court
house in the town Of Houston, The
Cbickasaw County Teachers Associa'
ton. The Boys Corn Club and Thu
Domestic Science Club will be organ
ized.
Remember the date and watch tn,
paper next week for full announce
ment. Geo. D. Riley, Supt.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
for business.
DIVERS NERVES PROVE TRUE
Seeker After Pearls Saved From a
Horrible Death by His Cool
ness and Courage.

A successful diver must possess
great courage and nerves Of steel.
Such a man connected with a large
wrecking company was visiting some
years ago the pearl fisheries in the
Gulf Of California, where sharks
abounded. On one of his trips in
quest Of the pearl oyster he had a
narrow escape from a fearful death.
He had been instructed never to
stir from the bottom until he had
looked up and around. Fortunately
he needed the advice, Having filled
his bag, he glanced quickly about
and caught sight Of a huge shovel
nosed shark watching him.
In an emergency men think fast.
Near the diver was a large rock. He
moved quickly to the other side of it
hoping to dodge the ferocious mon
ster, but the maneuver did not work
The shark watched every movement
changing his position by a slight mo
ton of his powerful tail.
Time was precious, and the dive:
conceived the idea of binding tn
shark by stirring up the mud. Tn
der cover Of that he might escape
He worked for dear life and had tn
water thick with mud in less thai
half a minute,
Slipping around the rock again, h
rose to the surface, having barrel
strength enough to reach the side Q
the boat, and was hauled on boar
!, just as the voracious man eater mad
a rush for him.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Telephone service is recognized
for its usefulness, according to its
extensiveEess and its ability 10 IN
meet with all important outside points;
therefore, the service Of this Company
is unsurpassed and should be used
by everyone. All subscribers are
treated with the utmost courtesy, the
service always prompt and lated so
reasonable as to enable everyone to
have a telephone in their residence
or place Of business. What is a
business house without a telephone,
and what is a home. without a
telephone? For full information con-
corning rates, etc. call up the Office Of
The Company.
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE &
TELEGRAPH co. (Incorporated)
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Gruoaone Tower.

A strange monument of modern bar
barism still survives at Nish, in south
east Servia, During the War Of In
dependence in 1909, a Servian gar
rIson there exploded q powder mnga-
zine and persisted therein rather than
tall into the hands Of the Turks. A
battle had previously taken place, and
the Turks commemorated their victory
by erecting a rude tower, ~ornamented
with the heads Of their enemies. Old
people will tell you that there were
once 1900 heads, but as the tower
was never more than Is feet high,
this is probably an exaggeration.
| Lamartine and other travellers give
descriptions Of the tower. Visitors
we're In the habit Of carrying of
skulls as souvenirs, but when Nish
became Servian the remainder were
aiken away for decent burial, all save
/, few that we're too deeply embedded
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
SOCIAL CALENDAR

February 23rd
Mrs. C. P. Day and Miss Mon
castle entertained with a recep.
ton complimentary to Misses
Dulany and Nelson.
Misses Leland were the honorees
Of a reception given by Mrs.
Kaye.
February 9th
Mrs. H, H.. Goyer entertained at
Rock complimentary Miss frazee.
February 18th
Mrs. T. M. Dean was hostess oil
the LaNeir Club.
February 29th
Mrs. Z. J. Edens entertained {
number of friends complimentary
10 her guests, Mrs W. G. Nor
gan and Miss Frazee, OF Lexing
ton, Ky.
Miss Gertrude RubeI was hostes:
Of the O. F. c. and Bridge club
March LIST
Mrs. T. j. Lyles compliments
Miss Helen Owen with
luncheon.
Mrs. G. W. Cole entertained c
Rock in honor of Mrs. W. {
Morgan.
March End
Mrs. Morgan was the honoree
an entertainment given by MIR
Rowe.
| March 9Th
| Mrs. Simps Murphree %enlertaint
the visitors especially comp
menting Mrs. W. G. Morgan.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
A GOOD REASON
Oko'ona People Can Tell you Why 1t
Is So.

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
Of disease, and thai is why the cures
are always lasting. This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys.
helping them to drive out Of the body
the liquid poisons that cause back.
ache, headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints. Okolona
people testify to permanent cures.
Mrs. NJ. R. Carroll, Olive ST..
Okolona, Miss. says: l suffered from
oackache and kidney trouble for
years. scarcely had strength
enough to walk about the house and
The least excitement caused a
violent paIpitation OF my heart. Eelt
20 wretched hat | did not care what
become Of me. The contents Of
hree boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured at Beerden & Kings Drug
Store, effected a complete cure. A
humber Of my friends and relatives
have taken this RENE Iy and all
e'ieve that it has no equal"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
a ID take no oher.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
SC0RESSCHO0L LAW

jackson, Mississippi. Feb .2O-The
February number Of the Mis-
sissippi Edumalional Advance, edited
by Prof. H. L. McCleskey, of Hazel.
hurst, who is also secretary and n
Of the executive officers Of the State
Teachers Association, was issued
to-day. and as usual contains 3 good
deal Of interesting reading matter per-
tanning to the carrying on OF the COM
mon schools Of Mississippi. Among
othe things for which the Advance
stands. as declared in one terse
paragraph, is a thorough revision and
systemizing Of the school law. 1t
charactizes the present law as a sort
Of Brunswick stew. only it is not as
effective in operation as the aforesaid
mixture" The educational commits.
sion plan is favored. by which it is
insisted effective revision only can be
obtained.
"On the anti-prep proposition the
Advance saws:
The Advance stands for the mos
judicious abolition Of the preparator!
departments at the A., and M
College and the |. |. and c.. Whe'
one who fails in the seventh grad
work in the graded school can g
away and enter college at either c
those institutions. an injustice is don
to both the college and the grade
!, school and the taxpayers, who al
S thus forced to prepare for the sam
s pupil in two places.
Let there be agricultural and il
5 dustriaI high schools in every count
and keep jhe boys and girls at hon
till they are old enough to go really
college"
G The Advance stands for imorov'
d ment Of public health conditions, sue
d as eradioating the hook worm, as we
as the cattle tick; stamping out co
sumption, as well as charbon; kiln
~ flies and mosquitoes, as vel as b'
IT ~weeviIs; building sanitary clubhouse
as well as dipping vats; preparit
,e neat, attractive schools, church
ge and homes for our children, as W,
at as planning pastures for our COWS al
Ia pigs"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
.OK0LONA OIL MILL BURNS

The splendid plant of the Okolona
Oil Company was partly burned last
Friday morning. The Company in
Cured a loss Of some sixty thousand
dollars which was partly covered by
insurance. The burned part OF the
mill was confined to the brick struc-
ture and included practically al the
heavy machinery belonging to the
mill proper. The seed and hull
warehouses, the gin plant, and the
storage rooms for the finished pro-
ducts we're saved, some in a damaged
condition. Very little of the oil, meal,
cake and bulls on hand we're lost.
These items were said to be worth
several thousand dollars. Work will
begin on rebuilding as soon as the
insurance is adjusted,
The FIRE originated in the engine
room and spread rapidly from thai
point to the other compartments oil
the building, until all that part Of the
building occupied by the macbiner9
was consumed or more or less
damaged.
One part of the FIRE fighting crew
directed their efforts to save tbI
storage rooms and to prevent the hr,
from spreading to the North, whiI
the other undertook to conhne tn
flames within the structure at thu
south and save the seed warehouse
In this>they were successful to tn
5 extent that a portion Of the buildin
S was saved at that end as was tn
r other at the other end.
The city crew experienced cor
siderable difficulty in reaching til
i, FIRE because Of the bad condition
j. the street. Their hose cart stuck j
4 the mud and whatever equipmeI
!, they got to the FIRE had to be carrie
several hundred yards which nece'
sarialIy made them late in arriving q
-, the enc 1t then took some lit
Il time 10 assemble what had bee
brought along and get ready for bus
ness. When this was accomplish
y it was only a short while until Il
blaze was under control.
,g This mill was a fine piece Of pr
te prrty and gave work 10 quite a ere
D. Of hands. The whole city is glad
I'd know that it will be rebuilt and rea.
he for business when the season ope
next fall,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
CHANGE OF LOCALITIES

By this means | notify my friends
and customers that | have moved
frcm the corner in Keeney building to
the Mabry building between Bearden
& King and Davis & Bell drug stores,
and am now ready to do all kinds Of
FIRST class Barber work, FIRST class
Baths, Hot and Cold, tub and
Shower.
Thanking you for @favors Of the
past ! respectfully s%olicite your bust.
ness for the future. Call to see me
III treat you white. am
Yours for business.
H. L. Afford, Prop,
Central Barber Shop
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
T. j. CAMPBELL
H. L. MORRISON
j.. H. HOLDER
Committee.

The Legislature passed a resolution
Tuesday demanding the resignation o.
Senator Percy. 1t Seems that the
Democrats in Mississippi are deter.
mined 10 divide the party along fac
tionaI lines. This action, however
may be the entering wedge. which i,
destined to slip and close the breocI
entirely and tor good.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Eva Clare Lodge No. S,
Knights Of Pythias.
Okoiona. Miss, March 4, 1912

Whereas, God in His wisdom has
called our brothar S. G.. Sadler to his
heavenly home. Therefore be it
resolved by Eva Clare Lodge No. 5
K. Of P.
1sl. That in the death Of s G.
Sadler our Lodge has lost a loyal
member and a true Knight, the
community an honorable citizen and
his family a loving husband and
father.
End. That we extend to his
bereaved family the sincere sympathy
Of our Lodge and assure them Of our
brotherIy interest and care.
3rd, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of this Lodge
a copy furnished the family and iha
they be printed in the OkoIon,
Moseapoar
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
NOTICE TO THE TEACHETS
ANDTRUSTEES OF HlCK-
ASAW COUNTY.

The schools of Chickasaw County
will run only FIVE months during this
scholastic year. Teachers will be
expected to finish the FIVE months
during the winter term unless unavoid-
ably prevented.
Geo. D. Riley, Supt.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

nthet toilette cleanse and whiten
the teeth, remove tartar and prevent
decay. To disinfect the mouth, destroy
disease germs, and purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and bridgework
clean and odorless. 10 remove nicotine
from the teeth and purify the breath
after smoking. To eradicate perspira-
ton odors by sponge bathing.
AS a medicinal agent for local
treatment of feminine ills where pelvic
catarrh, Inflammation aid liberation
exist, nothing equals hot douches OF
Paxtine. For ten years the Lydia y.
Pinkham Med. Co. has been regularly
advising their patientst to use it because
of it's extraordinary cleansing, healing
and gormicidal power. For this pur-
pose alone Pa2tine is worth its weight
IN gold, Also for nasal catarrh, sore
throat. infamed eyes, cuts and wounds.
All druggists, 25 and 80 cents q bog.
Trial box and testimony OF 81
women free on request.
FTAE PANToNTcLETco. BOsroH. Mass
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

The Legislature should exempt
building and loan assoations from the
operation of 8 per cent interest law
These institutions are doing a great
work for the upbuilding of our towns
and cities and are enabling wage
~earners and others with small incomes
to own homes.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
Matter Of couraa.

Probably the most typical illustra-
ton Of modern culture was the reply
Of a lady who had been enthusiastic
over the Waguerian cycle, and when
| asked her to tell me quite honestly,
as between old friends, # she really
enjoyed It, replied; Gil, yes, think
one likes Wagner-doesn't one?'"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
FOR Women Who Care

OF course you use an antisepticin your
family and in the care Of your own per-
son, and you ~ant the best.
Instead Of what you have been using
such as liquid or tablet antiseptics or
peroxide, won't you please try Paxtine,
q concentrated antiseptic powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
Paxtine is mora economical, more
cleansing, more germicidal and more
healing than anything you ever used.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
TOTHE VETERANS.

No more crosses Of honor will be
given by the Daughters to the Veter'
n after November 1912.
Jennie Tucker Buchanan,
President.
W. F.. Tucker Chapter U. D. G.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
REPUBLICATION COUNTY
CONVENTION MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
Republican County Convention Of
Chickasaw County will meet at
OkoIona, Miss, on the 23rd day
Of March to elect an executive
committee and delegates to the
DISCREET and State conventions which
meets respectively at Alderman,
Miss, on March 9th, and jackson,
Miss, on March 18th,
D. w. TURNER,
Chairman,
{. W. CARTER,
Secretary,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Crawford wonder what Dozens
wanted with a Christmas tree? He
hasn't any children.
Crabshaw-Kis wife lnsisted on
having one for Edo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
S. {. X. |. REDSAND
BERKSHIRE HOGS.

won everything in class on my
Reds wherever shown and mixed it
with them on my Beskshires. Stock
eggs Tor sale.
L. D. Roberts.
Ri l, Woodland, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

The Lr4e Stock meeting at the
court house last Friday was the most
enthusiastic meeting we have attended
in this city. And small wooder this
was the case, when we consider the
change which ere long must take
place in the farming world, Statistic
show that the number Of animals on
the farms are constantly decreasing
and that the prodnctiyeness of the
soil is gradually growing less to tina
cxlint that this nation will soon be.
come an importer of bread and mea
instead Of an exporter unless mor'
attention is paid to stock raising.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
News

LarL. for sale at Corners.
Mr.. j. M. Pruitt spent Sunday
with homefolks at West Point.
Mai. Perkins made a business trip
to Houston the FIRST Of this week,
Mrs. j. F. Harrell spent part OF
last week visiting at West Point.
FOR SALE-Some good mules
H. M. Murphree at R, ". Chandler
Attorney J, L, Lyon returned from
Pontotoc yesterday where he attended
%chancery court,
Mrs. W. G. StovaIl, and daughter
have returned from a several weeks
stay in Florida.
Fancy California Jumbo Celery
Stor ed in my dollhouse, Always
ready. W. P. Conner.
Mr.. j. H. Branta, travelling repre-
sentative OF the Commercial Appeal
was off here Monday,
Mr.. J. B. Sullivan, from near Buena
Vista, was in this city Saturday and
gave us a pleasant call,
Mr.. Clint Steinburger, we'll known
to MESSENGER readers, was here the
latter part Of last week,
Mr.. Howard Gideon is now making
his HEADQUARTERS OF Grenada and IS
travelling for Swift & Co.
Attorney L, P. Haley was over at
Houston on professional business
Tuesday and Wednesday.
BARGAIN-Oil Stove, 3 holes
wickIess, no smoking, almost new.
J. M. HALEY
Mrs. j. D. Brewer, OF Meridian
spent a few days here this week
guest Of Miss Hetie Louise Howell
FOR S.ALE-Indian Runner Duck
Buff Orpiuaton and Brown Leshorn'
Eggs. Apply to Godfry and HortoI
Graenon, Okolona, Miss.
n. Odb.u, n charge Of the t;cl
er.1;cst;on work in this county attend
ed the Live Stock meeting here las
Friday and assisted in the organiza
ton.
K;,a { .-orr.noiDo for ano,be
-S&uxaoo tbe onera house n
always gets something that is goo
and deserves the patronage OF til
public.
M.. 49,, Tbonoson and chill,
If. TL,..d., Il Iast week
Join her husband in Washlngtc
where they will remain until congre'
adjourns.
W. r clad 70 note that Go
p. Lo. ra.onoio,ed Col lam,
Gordon as a member Of the Board
Trustees Of State University al
Colleges.
M;.. ,,ort-,d. Pubel VERY deI;al
Ill, o.toioa1 bs q F c
P.;leo Cl,,L o,d y@;ei,ioo ladies. Ia
Thursday afternoon. A delicious t,
course menu was served.
r.u.L-l.,ob;,o fran Coes, S,rai
Ulae W..ouIo,. and R,,g p Roc
c1 m TO- IL Alec Indian Rum
49, q m for IN
Mrs. j. M. Haley.
M- D,.,son Rrstt bas accented
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
C. w.
Secretary.

That Tired Feeling.
Johnny livery tired)-Auntie, my
Ryelids won't stay up any longer
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Then Mr.. Knseg Felt Better.
Mrs. Knagg-Perhaps you recall, it
was on a train we first met. Mr..
Knagg-Yes, but it's too late now to
Sue the company for damages.