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SHORT STORIES Tj fZ:t:n Sere. While .Taniea McNeil Whistler, the eccentric American paioter, was trying on a hat in a London ehop One day, a customer rnshed in, and mistaking Mr. Whistler for a clerk, exclaimed: "I Bay, this 'at doesn't fit." The artist eyed him tor a minute and then re plied, scornfully: "Neither does the coat, and I'll be hanged if I like the color of your trousers." . Mrs. Oeoige Whipple, a r iece of Daniel Webster, ays that when Webster was visiting in the conn try he attended a little church morniBg and evening. A fellow' senator said to him: "Mr. Web ster, I am surprised that yon go twice on Sunday to hear a plain country preacher, when your pay little atterHan to far abler sermons in Washier V Webster replied, "they preachy Daniel Webster the statesman, but this man has been telling Daniel Webster, the sinner, of Jesus of Nazareth, and it has been helping him." On one occasion, in trying an abduction case, Lord Morris, once chief justice of Ireland, addressed the jury as follows; I am com pelled to direct you to find the verdict of guilty in this case, but you will easily see that I think it is a trilling thing, which I regard as quite unfit to occupy my time. It is more valuable than yours. At apy rate, it is much better paid for. 'jFind, therefore, the prisoner guilty of abduction, which rests, mindjye, on four points tne fa ther was not averse, the mother was not opposed, the girl was willing, and the boy was con vavnient." "The jury found the prisoner guilty, and the judge sen tenced him to remain in the dock till the rising of the court. Hard ly had he delivered centence than, turning to the sheriS, Lord Morris said: "Let us go," and looking at the prisoner, he called across the court: "Marry the girl at once, and God bless you both." According to the Paris Figaro, it was at Compiegne, where the czar was recently entertained by the French, that the King of Rome, the Eaglet, granted the first peti- , tion that was presented to him. ' He had reached the mature age of six months, when an old soldier who had already received many favors from the emperor, decided that he 'wanted more, and thought it would be a good scheme to address his petition to the heir to tne the throne, and thus work on Napoleon's sympathies. He ad dressed his petition to his majesty, the King . of Kome. Napoleon smiled when he read the address, and ordered the Duke of Frious to take the paper to the king and read it to him. This was done with due solemnity and state and the duke returned to the emperor, "What did his majesty say!" asked Napoleon.'Nothing,' replied the duke. "Silence gives con sent'' said the emperor; "see that t;.ia old rascal of a soldier gets what he wants.'' Miss Isabel Lavoro tells in her book "A Sportswoman in India," a story of a hen that was sitting, but unluckily for her batching operations, was interrupted by a cobra, which entered through a chink in the hen house. The cobra made a fine meal of well warmed eggs, but when it essayed to retire by the same hole through which it had entered it found those eggs in the way. It was much too large to get out, so it stuck in the hole, half in the hen hen house and half outside. There it was discovered the next morning in a surfeited condition. It paid for its greediness with its life, and then it paid back the eggs it bad stolen; for when the body of the snake was opened the eggs were all found nnbroken and warm. They were replaced un der the hen, and in due time they were hatched, none the worse for their pecular incubation. Some years ago, Judge Jeremiah Wilson who was acting as counsel for Admiral Schley when he passed away suddenly at Washington, D. C., a short time ago, was de fending a "contractor accused of defrauding the government and as tha case developed, the law and the testimony seemed to be closing around his clieut. But when Mr. Wilson made his appeal to the jury no calendared saint wore a brighter crown of glory than that with which he invested his client. The judge's charge was not aus picious for the defendant, but the jury remained out a surprisingly short time. "We find the defend ant njt guilty," they reported. .The judge and prosecutor were as 'tcnished. Addressing the defend ant, the judge said: "Though it is ray palnfal daty to discharge yon, I cannot refrain from congratula ting yon upon having retained bo eloqnent an adrocatel" Turning to the jury, the court added: "But it gives me pleasure to discharge yon, for a more nnconscionable jury never dragged a verdict through a temple of justice!" Channcey M. Depew once sat at a dinner on the right side of the earl of Aberdeen, who wore the Scotch national costume and kilts. Ambassador Choate was next to him. ;Just after the earl seated himself," says Mr. Depew. "Choate whispered: 'Channcey are Aberdeen's legs really bare!' I raised the tablecloth cautiously an I gave that scratch that all Scotchmen appreciate and said: 'Yes, Joey, they are.' '' When Choate got up to speak he said: "Gentleman, my invita tion did not convey to me the in foruiatio'n that the earl of Aber deen was to be here tonight in full regalia. If I had known it I would have left my trousers at home." " "Well, you never saw a madder crowd of Scotchmen. They thought it a reflection on the national cos tume of the earl, who had done the diners honor to appear in it. Well four years have passed since then, and now the earl regards that as a joke, and tells it at least once a day 365 days in the year." WILL CURE CONSUMPTION. A. A. Ilerren, Finch, Ark., writes: 'Foley's Uoney and Tr is the best preparation for coughs, colds and lung trouble. I know that it has cured con sumption in the first stages." . Sold by Hall & Lyles. They are going to presbnt Cecil Rhodes' favorite pipe to the British museum. And was this, asks the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the source of his airy dreams? It is now in order to have a life in surance trust, thinks the Chicago Sun. Fortunately, the life insurance companies cannot put on the squeezer as long as there are savings banks. ilt tn tm THE Best Hoe to all Western points, including Dallas, Fort Worth. Texerkana, Waco, San Antonio and Elpaso. Dining can enroute via. Shreveport. S SOLID VESTI2ULED TRAINS, 5 Elegant sleeping car to New Orleans and Shreveport, also Buffet oarlor cars and day coaches to Shreveport without chaage. Double Daily Service. ' For full information call upon yom nearest Ticket Agent, or address: GEO. II. SMITH, G. P. A. NiwOblkavs, La R. J. Akdirsok, A. G. P. A.. Nfw Orlians, La R. W. BONDS, T. P. A Meridian. Misg. It was the yonng daughter of an East side saloon keeper, innocent of any theories abont Sunday opening," but perfectly familiar with the practice, says the New York Post. She was in her class in the Mission 8chool and in the course of the catechism "quiz" the qnestion came to her;. "Who made the world!" "God did," was the prompt answer. "He made the world in six days and was arrested on the seventh." Cures Blood and Skin Diseases. Itching Humors, Eczema, Scrofula, Etc. Send no money simply write and try Botanic Blood Balm at our expentm. A personal trial of Blood Balm is bettor than a thousand testimonial, so don't hocltate to write for a free sample. , If you suffer from ulcers, eczema, scrofu la. Blood Poison, cancer, eating sores, itch ing skin, pimples, boils, bone pains, swell ings, rheumatism, catarrh, or any blood or skin diseases, we advise you to take Botanic Blood Balra(B. B. B.). Especially recom mended for old, obstinate doep seated casee of malignant'blood or skin diseases, because Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) killed the poison in the blood, cures where all else fails, heals every sore, makes the blood pure and rich, gives the skin the rich glow of health. B. B. B., the most perfect blood purifier made. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Costs $1 per large bottle at drug stores. To prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm sent free by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice sent in a sealed letter. This is an honest offer medicine sent at once, prepaid. Sold by Hall and Lyles. - 1, Make HI' We invite HIT : 1 M i ft U P i .) Stylish Parlor o ,C a popular stock ofFMhioMbl Gondii ii as near perfect It can be kept presntinr " w... .- ""rr.y ,Y'" r n.m nw. nootecan (eu you respectable foods ebeaper we can and will. donbtlf yon can find any one willing to meet oar prices, qnalitj of goods considered. UNDERTAKING. 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SCHOOL BOOKS Kd8,fttt ,uU lioe ot u s""ldrd Favor us with a Trial in our line, And then let the fault be r.-A it. j 7, $ 444 O C; C; C : t - Home Beautiful I By Artistic Furnishing, attention to our complete and well TOIWTF n iri Nil li w Jijl9 Comprising extensive Lines of tha Newest and most Suits, Chamber Suits, Dining Suits, AND MISCELLANEOUS FDRNTrnRK HANDLER OKOIl.VA. fISS. T. A. Thick. J. K. Rkkdkr. 1 Trice & Reeder 5 Carriage -AN'l Wagon Makers. All Kinds of Repairing. IX woodwork wemnkeeverytbinK thai 1 demanded hv the trade, and do all kiudiol repairing. IN our blacksmltUini; deiHirtnient. we also Kuarantee Katu.faetioD in every line of work and make the shoeing of horses a specially OKOLONA, MISS. Improved Service To The East Via Southern Railway. Beginning December ISth, the Southern Railway will shorten its schedule between Greenville, Mies. a.nd all points East. Train 38 will be made a first class passenger train and will leave Greenville at 4:40 p. m. in stead of 3:30 a. m. This train makes close connection at Birmingham with through sleeper for Washington, Bal timore, Phildelphia and New York. For futher information, ticket, sleepers reservations, etc., call on any agent of the Southern Railway, or write to C. E. Jacksox, Traveling1 Passenger Agent, 2019 First Ave., Birmingham, Ala. I guarantee every box of Interna tional Poultry and Stock Powders. It saves feed, and feed costs money now. Let me show you. Ward Dawson, -PROPRIETORS- MODEL BAKERY. Bread as Good and as Wholesome ORDERS. FINE CAKES ! We carry at all times full line, and bake special orders, when wanted, on short notice. Try us. the markets afford omo): :): 7o tOPfoa.TY.aoTH m WOUK B00K TRY ii Messenger." IPe print From the cheapest r ac-imiie re production of the most uellcate lithographlo work. .t- t-W M VT. iW: onrs if you do not continue as one 'A- r appointed stock of C?) TF ! It r r c X r x I'X Si U 5 1 the eonx trie of the eeuon In all the 1 H ENDERSOIf WAI.KKH. KllWAKD THOMPSClS WALKER A THOMPSON, THE PIONEER BARBERS. SOLICIT your patronage, and iruarantee an earnest endeavor to tive halisf aetinn. He sure of the place, third doom east of the poa. ortioe south side Main St., Okolona. Miss Hot and Cold Baths. Porcelain Tub. IHEY DISEASES are the tTcst fatal of all dis eases. rni nv'Q kidney cube it i or money refunded. Contains remedies recognized by emi nent physicians as the vest for fidney and Bladder troubles. FRIC3 63c. and $1X3. FOR 8ALE PURE LEAF TOBACCO. Besides the heavy war tax on store tobacco, the infernal trusts now tax you to death. Now if yon want to smoke or chew pure leaf tobacco free and untaxed and save your dimes these hard times and help a brother Populist who has dared much to de fend and propagate the immortal principles of the People's party, write for price on leaf tobacco of my own raising. Address. Wm. L. Parks. Port Royal, Tenn. The Messenger uses no other to bacco and can vouch for Its character as the highest. 5 1 it r c 0 as any ever made. :co): :: ANO STYLS. IN JOB Pf?INJfJQ, THE . rcrutbing I "Gutter - aDlpe" to the V, Av, WILL BEARDEN I L of our permanent patrons TUT Illinois Central RAILROAD. Ia eoanection with the Southern Facile Co is now running a weekly PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPER To eonaect direct at Arondale (ruburt of New Orleans) with tha Southern FaciAc's new, fart, solid vestibule train the "Suns Limited," for Ilouston, Sao Antonio, JX Tut, hot Angeles and San F oicisco This car for GAL1F0RR1A TLa NEW ORLEANS Ii run on Illinois Central Train No. 1, and leaTcs stations, Cairo to Durant its it wxd n isdat, and stations from Goodman south ETiaT Thpmdat. Through ResorratW" to the Pacific Coast. In addition there is run a Weekly Pullman Tourist Sleeper THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE, to Los Angeles, via Avondale, by the same rout and train, leaving stations, Cairo to Durant mar thursdat, and stations from Good man south Tiar fbidat. Ticket rate AS LOW AS BY ANY OTHER ROUTE. Tickets and full information as to rates and train time can be had of agents of the Central Route and connecting lines, or by addressing F. B. BOWES, Ass't GenM Pass'r Agent, New Orleans. TO CALIFORNIA tu NEW ORLEANS in connection with the Southern Pacific Through Weekly Tourist Sleeping Car leaving Cincinnati and LonUville on I. C. R. R. fat "New Orleans Limioed" train EVERY THURSDAY for Los Angeles and San Francisco without change. The Limit ed also connects at New Orleans daily with express train for the Pacific Coast, and on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the Sunset Limited Annex of the Southern Pacific, giving special througd service to San Francisco. AH Round Trip Tourist Rickets to California reading via Illinois Central R. R. permit of stop over at New Orleans. Tickets and full irJonnntioB owieemiEjr the above can ba had of agents of the "Central" and and on ing ilnes. A. H. HANSON, G. P. A., C hicagO W. A. KELLOND, A. G. P. A., Louisville, Ky. Free reclining chair cars through without change to Arkansas, Indian Territory, Okiohoma Territory and Texas, the only line to Texas and the Territories without a transfer of de pots at Memphis. Ilomeseekers Tickets sold to all points west for one fare plus two dol tars for a round trip. For farther Information address, Geo. II. Lee, General Passenger Agent, F. M. Griffith, Little Rock, Ark. Traveling Passenger Agent, Memphis, Tenn. NEWS AND OPINIONS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE THE SUN ALONE CONTAINS BOTH. Daily, by mail, - - $6 a Tear Daily and Sunday, by mail, $3 1 Tear The Sunday Sun i the greatest Sunday Newspaper in the World. I'rheje.ae);))-. 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