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four boys rushed upon poor Ted. lie
caught hold OF small sapling and deter.
mined to hang to 1t as long as possible
His GRIP was so Arm, and he made such
good use OF his stout legs that the four
rowdies did not find it easy to drag
him away.
Big Jimmy, pale and painting, stood
near by, the picture Of fear.
Teddy's shouts of anger now gave
place 10 cries OF pain. Big jimIny's de-
meanor suddenly changed. Color rushed
TO his cheeks, his tear-dimmed eyes be-
gan to sparkle, his limbs no longer
trembled, his fists clenched, his teeth
became set and his breath came faster
and faster.
The next moment, Lon Bagley found
himself plunged, by an unseen power,
headlong into the muddy river. Ben
Griffey was next dazed by a yise-like
grip on the back of his neck and firm
grasp on his waistband. Before he had
time to find any explanation for these
astonishing facts he realized he was
making a mighty splash in the river,
Henry Myron tried to run. He had
gone only q few yards, however, when
he was overtalxen, and regardless of his
whining protests, compelled to join his
sputtering companions in the river.
Joe Spencer, boy of II, was the only
one to escape. Little Teddy pursued
him valiantly.
you'd better run!" he screamed after
him. "Jimmy's too much for you'll"
Jimmy was indeed mighty in his
righteous wrath. 1t gave him conf
dence in himself and in his strength,
which hard work had made equal that
of man, made him forget the awe Of
these self-confdent, terribly quick
witted fellows as they had seemed to
him, which had heretofore paralyzed
his arm. Now that he knew his power,
he reveled in it. Each time that one Of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
INDIGESTION.
As a Result of 1t, There Were
Many Disorders.
The Disease VIII Create the Symptoms
OF Heart Disease, Kidney Dis
case, Etc.

From the Standard linton, Brooklyn, ~ 2.
Few women have had more miserable
existence and lived to tell the tale than Mrs.
Anna L. Smith of 81 Pulaski Avenue,
Brooklyn. With all the comforts that money
affords, with all the happiness that many
loving friends can give, the Joy OF Mrs.
Smiths life was blasted for years by the
terrible ravages of sickness. The story Is
most interesting as told to reporter:
~ was an invalid for years, suffering first
with one complaint and then with another.
My case was truly that of complication Of
diseases, due to an accident which received
some years ago. The thing which caused me
the most discomfort and made me offensive
to my family was the worst case Of indiges-
ton Imaginable. made all around me
miserable by my sufferings, and was most
miserable myself. l had the best physician
we could find, and occasionally his pre-
scriptions relieved me temporarily. But
the pains and misery would all soon return
again. Ibecame desperate, and started in
to try remedies Of which / read. Among
them were the Pink Pills. Their appear
ance captivated me instantly, for ! am
great believer in the beautiful. ! took the
pills and followed out the directions to the
letter, and before many days began to feel
like different woman For six weeks l
took the pills regularly, and can truthfullly
add after that was as well as any one in
the family. This change for the better in my
condition has caused my relatives: and
friends to take the pills. We buy them all
from the drug store of John Duryea, at the
corner of De Kalb and Summer Avenues.
81 assure you it was impossible for me to
oversee my household for three years. Now
visit my kitchen every day, do my own
marketing and shopping; in word, look
after everything connected with my home
"Oh, yes, still keep taking the pills.
take one daily after dinner. Prevention,
YOU know, is better ard cheaper than cure.
verify believe one half of the women
who are suffering from the ills which our
sex are heir to would be up and well II they
could be induced to give the Pink Pills q
fair trial. / certainly recommend them
heartily and feel grateful to the physician
who put them on the market"
Mrs. Smith is a woman of some means
and standing in the community and, there
fore, her testimony will be accepted with
out question by all thoughtful people:
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They may be had
of all druggists or direct by mail from the
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Science
tady, N. Y, at SOC. per box, or six boxes for
$3.50, and are never sold in bulk or by the
dozen or hundred.
THE front wheel of bicycle should be
called "Pride," for often it goeth before a
fall. PhilAdelphia Press.
THE act of worship is among all creation
Indigenous and peculiar to man.--Melville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

Vicksburg, April 49, The week end.
ing April 80 was generally favorable for
all farm work. Corn and cotton
are growing rapidly and being cul,
tivated. Gardens and fruit are doing
we'll, also oats and pastures. Farming
operations are being pushed and the
work is about up to date, with few ex-
ceptions. Considerable local damage is
reported by heavy rims and washouts
to crops and property over the southern
and central portions Of the State, where
fences, bridges and mills were injured
and stock drowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

Tho readers Of this paper will DO pleased
70 learn that there Is at least ono dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
al al It's stages, and that y Catarrh. Halls
known TO the medical fraternity Catarrh
being q constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing its work. Tho
proprietors have so much faith In its cnra-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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HOME SONG.


o. home Is the harbor OF restl
The world has its gust and its gale:
but II we are anchored at home
Who cares how the norther may wall?
o. home is the harbor OF light
The world has its shadows to bide;
II home has its fire on the hearth,
Who cares for the darkness outsider
o, home is the harbor Of love!
The world has :ts buffets and hicwe:
II home has It's smile and caress.
Who cares for the clustering foesf
Yet, homeiess--desolate word.
That shivers the heart to its corel
There are haveniess ships on the sea
whipped to a treacherous shore.
And ne'er to the happy within
Does home seem more heavenly warm
Than TO wearying wanderers without,
Astray in the snow and the storm.
O, home is the harbor of rest!
o, home is the harbor OF light!
o, home Is the harbor of love!
Alas, for the homeless tonight!
Boston Transcript.
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Chnnred tha nnta.

The capitol commission met at jack
son last week and changed tho date at
which plans are to be submitted for a
new capitol from May 10 to July Is.
This was done at tho urgent request Of
architects, who stated that the date first
fixed was wholly inadequate to the I'M
dertaking 1t was agreed by the COM
mission to employ man to measure
the room capacity of the present build
ing, which will be submitted to alcri.
tects, with suggestions as to additional
space for the new building as guide
for the plans desired.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
settIad by Arbitration.

The suit of r. X. Jayne against T. J.
Wyatt of Holmes county for commits
sions claimed by Jayne in the sale of
the Wyatt property in Holmes county
to the State for penitentiary farm,
has been settled by arbitration. The
arbitrators were Judge s. ). Calhoun.
W. R. Harper Of jackson and s. d.
Gwin. The property was sold for $27,-
900, and Mr.. Jayne claimed $i,4OO for
his services. The arbitrators agreed
that Wyatt should pay Jayne $3.50.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
HE PROVED THE OMEN.


Sailors Superstitious Predictions of Dis
aster Followed by His Own Death.
Speaking of sailors superstitions,"
remarked the veteran lighthouse keep
er, John Reeves, of Sea Island City, to a
Herald man, reminds me of an incident
that happened half q century ago off
the Five Fathom Bank lightship, in
which sailors prediction, based on AN
omen, resulted fatally to the prophet
himself.
"A bright winter morning had caused
the crew of the lightship to row short
distance away in small boat in search
of Goldfish, which are very abundant off
the capes in winter time. A few hours
fishing resulted in a goodly catch and a
return was made to the lightship. The
fish were cleaned and the refuse thrown
overheard, but a calm sea, with not
breath of air to disturb it, caused the
refuse to drift in circle around the
ship. Toward noon a large flock of geese
came in sight and settled under the
ilghtship's very bows and commenced to
feed. The water fowl became very
tame, and swan chattering and kissing
close to the ships sides.
Josh Crowell, a grizzled old member
Of the crew, shook his head and predict
ed death to some one on board within
"a hours. He said that whenever geese
became so tame us to feed around a
ships bow or stern it was an unfailing
omen of impending death ON board.
Crowell's companions laughed at his
fear, but he told them to bide their
time.
Toward noon strong gale came
out of the nor'east and kicked up
heavy sea. Crowell was on the forward
or bow watch.
MANY Of the crew were in the main
cabin below, enjoying a social game of
euchre, checkers or dominoes, when sud-
denly they heard the sound of chain
running rapidly through the starboard
bow scuppers. We rushed on. deck in
dismay, thinking the windlass gearing
had given way. The sight witnessed
will never be forgotten. Crowell had
been caught in the relief chain and
ground around the rapidly revolving
windlass His death was instant. His
omen came true."--N Y. Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
Tho Reply Courteous.

This story is told Of a prominent San
Antonio lady, who is sometimes lit
tie ovcrbearing towards those she con-
siders her interiors. She lives in n
fashionable part of the town, and sell
dom takes the street cars. But she did
the other day. On approaching the
street near the house, she said to the
conductor:
"Stop on this side of the street."
The conductor rang the bell, but it
was too late, and the car kept on to the
opposite corner. She was very indig-
nant and put her indignation into
warm words, winding up with:
II am Mrs. Blank"
The conductor, nothing abashed, re-.
piled;
"Glad to make your acquaintance,
Mrs. Blank. I'm Bill Jackson. Texas
Sitter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

Screens with frames of enamelcd
wood, pink, blue, buff, or pale green,
are charming in bedrooms where they
and the coverings correspond in dainti-
ness and coloring with the rest of the
room. Pretty candle-shades may be
made by covering the frames with gay
eoiored silk, and over it laying cover
ing of quite open cream-white lace,
Guipure lace is often used. Small silk
flowers such as peoples, roses and vio-
let's are often used to cover such shades.
IN. Y. Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
Nervous

People find just the help they SO much
need, in Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t fur
nishes the desired strength by purify
ing, vitalizing and enriching the blood,
and thus builds up the nerves, tones
the stomach and regulates the whole
system. Read this:
al want to praise Hoods Sarsaparilla.
My health run down, and had the grip.
After that, my heart and nervous system
were badly affected, so that could not do
my own work. Our physician gave me
some help, but did not cure. I decided to
try Hoods Sarsaparilla Soon could do
all my own Homework. have taken
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
A SHINING EXAMPLE Of what
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
oa Nassau ST.. New York.

A SHINING EXAMPLE of what
may be accomplished by never vary
ing devotion to single purpose is
seen in the history Of the Mccormick
Harvesting Machine Co., Chicago.
For o5 years they have simply been
building grain and grass-cutting ma
chinery, and while there are probably
forty manufacturers in this line, it is
safe TO say that the Mccormick
Company builds one-third of all
the binders, reapers and movers used
throughout the entire world.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
FAps oil FAMOUS WOMEN.

Helen Gould has fad for charities.
They IRE her recreation.
Mary Anderson (AIrs. De Navarro)
has an especial fad for housekeeping.
The incompatible Sarah Bernhardt
pridcs herself on her wonderful youth.
Celia Thaxter had taste for garden
ing and made "fad" Of raising pop
pies.
''Marion Harland," or Mrs. Terhune's,
fad is her kitchen, over which she is
queen.
Louise M. Alcott used to pride herself
upon her skill in getting up evening
entertainments.
Miss Kathryn Kidder delights in the
regulation French doll, and has one al
ways near at hand to fondle in her leis-
ure moments.
Miss Lillian Whiting has liking for
photographs. Especial favorites arc
sen in her apartments in a dozen differ
cnt poses.
Mrs. Bernard Deere, called ENG
lands Tocsa," has curious fancy for
dancing dolls, music boxes and other
mechanical toys.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton's fad,
In her old age, is playing the piano. Her
favorite music is the quaint tunes
learned in her girlhood.
Miss Kate Sanborn, the breezy lee
turcr and authoress, has decided ia;
ent for farming. She has given us some
delightful boks on the subject.
Mrs. Oliver p. Belmont has craze
for collecting old laces. She now has
very valuable assortment, among
them some exceedingly rare specimens
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
A Trinity of Evils.

Biliousness, sick headache and irregular
the removal of this trinity OF evils Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters is specially adapted.
1t also cures dyspepsia, rheumatism, ma
larial complaints, biliousness, nervousness
and constipation. The most satisfactory
results follow q fair trial. Use 1t daily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

POETRY FED. = She (sentimentally)-
"What poetry there is in frep He SADLY
ayes; great deal Of my pretty poetry
has gone there. u-Harper's Bazaar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
Death Of Rev. r. 8, west.

Rev. T. S. West died at Jackson last
week. He was beloved and respected
by all who knew him. He has been a
Methodist preacher since before the
war, and has filled charges in various
portions OF the State. He served in
the war as chaplain OF Barksdale's
Thirteenth Mississippi Regiment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
mississippi Orphans, Homo.


Water Valley, April "a. -On yesterday
the board OF directors and trustees of
tho Mississippi Orphans Home of the
M. e. Church, South, met at Winona
for the purpose of considering the loca-
ton and other matters connected with
tho establishment of this institution.
Several propositions were presented,
but the directors thought the offer
made by Water Valley the most favora-
BILE, and today they have been here ex-
aiming the surroundings, and this
evening, by unanimous vote, decided to
accept the lands donated, and proper
committees were appointed to consum-
mate she plans adopted. The lands
have been secured and committee
will at once proceed to let out the erec-
tion Of the buildings. This enterprise
was inaugurated by the two annual con-
ferences of tho State last winter, and a
liberal subscription was then made and
is now in course of collection. There
is now no doubt of the success of this
noble institution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

FITS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Ats afterfirst days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 50 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

PupIL-"What qualities man to be called
master of the fence3" "Wel, monsieur,
he may be very clever wiz re fois or he may
be what you call a mugwump. brooklyn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
Cured

Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
they have done me much good 1 will not
be without them. Ihave taken 10 bottles Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and through the bless
Ing Of God, it has cured me. worked as
hard as ever the past summer, aud am
thankful to say am well. Hoods Pills
when taken with Hoods Sarsaparilla help
very much" Mrs. M. M. MESSENGER,
Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

TEAcHnR-"What is taxidermyf. Johnnie
81 guess l know teacher.n Teacher
"Welf, Johnnieln JUhnnie-"It's putting
down carpets "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

IF we will stand boggIing at inn
aginary evils, let us never blame a
horse for starting at shadow.-L Es-
TRANCE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

Kilarea, part Of cluster of volcanic
mountains denomipated Mauna Loa, is
only 3,070 feet high, but is the largest
active volcano in the world. Its crater
is a great pit, eight miles in circum.
ference and 1 600 feet deem.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

ALI. men, If they work not as in great
taskmaster's eye, will work wrong, work
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
Potash.

Strikingly profitable results
have been obtained by follow
ing this plan.
Our pamphlets arc not advertising circulars boom.
Ing special fertilizers but practical works. contain
ing latest researches the subject Of fertilization and
really helpful to farmers They are sent free fof
the asking.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
oa Nassau ST.. New York
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

PIso's CURE cured me of Throat and
CADY, Huntington, Ind, Nov. 10, 1894.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Brooks story Writes to the Governor.
Brooks Story, the Durant express rob
Der, who led Detective Jackson so many
merry chases, and who Is serving sen.
tence OF ten years In the penitensiary,
has made piteous appeal to Governor
McLaurin for Communication Of sentence,
The following letter, said to have been
written by T. Dabney Marshall, has
been received by the governor:
OAKLEY. MISS. April a. 1905.
To Hon. A. J. McLaurin. jackson, Miss:
Dear Sir-I write with the consciousness that
l have not made model prisoner, at least In
the beginning Of my Imprisonment. but for the
past two years have done my duty as faith
fully as circumstances would permit regret
more than words can even express or language
convey both the crime and my course OF action
In prison. Many men, as your excellency no
doubt well knows, have erred, who were not
wholly vicious and bad. claim to be ono Of
these men. / had the misfortune to yield to
powerful temptation and have paid for It Bit
terly. No man who has not himself passed the
ordeal, can imagine the mental terror have
undergone, or fully apprehend the heartfelt con-
triton now feel for my past behavior. am
today verging rapidly toward the grave. The
disease with which am afflicted is hopeless,
and 1t is upon these grounds that appeal to
your excellency as a man, to mercifuIly spare
my aged mother the added sorrow of having me
die q prisoner. and beyond her care and tender
watching. appeal to you as parent to spare
her this blow She, at least, is innocent Of any
wrong doing, and should die here, far from
her, 1t will wiring her heart with anguish. can
not. under the most favorable circumstances, as
your cxcellency will see from the physicians
certificates, live but few months. My crime
was not Of such nature as to demand a life
sentence, but 1t has virtually amounted to that
have suffered, God knows enough punish
ment, and appeal to you to commute my sem
tence. because fear may die before petition
for pardon can be circulated and published.
Trusting your excellency viii grant my prayer
and confer upon me the great boon Of dying a
free man, and spare the maternal love the great
shock the death OF child far from home would
give whom 1t was unable to console in the last
ftful hours Of life have the honor to remain
yours respectfully, BROOKS STORY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
Poor soil

and exhausted fields which
were once productive can again
be made profitably fertile
by a proper rotation Of crops
and by the intelligent use OF
fertilizers containing high per-
centages of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

CLARA-''Mr. Nicefello said my face was
classic. What is classicl" Dora-"Oh,
most anything old. Good News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02
MhItecappers In Court.

morluldnt April Sl.-bdbc JosuohuoJ
afternoon eight warrants were placed in
in Sheriff Reeds hands. Accompanied
by deputies he repaired to the homo of
William Torrance, twelve miles from
Meridian, to find the men who dragged
Torrance from his bed and brutality
whipped the old man. They returned
to the city this morning and placed in
the county Jail John Torrance, Charlie
Torrance, Charles McNeace. Frank Bea-
son, Louis Smith, Arnet Smith, Pres
Love and Charlie Weatherford. When
asked what connection they had with
the matter for which they were ar
rested the prisoners answered:
''The only kick we have is that we
wish We had the honor Of doing the
deed Of which we are accused" They
all claim that it will be the easiest mat
ter in the world for them to prove an
alibi. When John Torrance, one Of the
sons OF the old man, was asked II his
father deserved the fate so severely
NOTED out to him, he answered that
'he did, and moro. too" He said his
father was every whit as mean as it was
possible for a man to be; that slight
whipping was light punishment for him.
This morning the eight prisoners were
arraigned before Judge Fewell for, pre-
liminary hearing. Old man Torrance
was then called and identified Pres
Love, Charlie Weatherford, Louis
Smith, Charles McNeace, ard his son,
Charles, as the whitecappers no saw
Saturday night. They were remanded
to Jail without bond. The others gave
$500 bond for their appearance at the
preliminary trial Thursday. Frank
Beason was discharged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-02

THE front wheel Of bicycle should be
called pride" for often it goeth before a
fall.-PhilAdelphia Press.
THE act Of worship is among all creation
Indigenous and peculiar to man.-Melville.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-02-24

sensitive plate with an article upon ITS
Him between two plates connected Win
the electrodes of an induction coll or
static machine. 1t IL easy to see some
of the great possibilities OF this discovery
1t clears up the atmosphere as regarus
theories In physics, concerning etheric VI
brations. and will greatly stimulate further
research In that field. We should know the
properties of every kind of ether wave
which comes within the human detection.
1t is hardly necessary TO Indicate the great
assistance which this discovery VIII rem
der to surgery in general, as details OF
experiments in this line constantly
appearing in the DALI" papers. IT is stated
that the RoentGen rays will diferentiate
between precious stones and limitations
The name Of photography is manifestly
inapplicable when the agent which does
the work is not light. ShadowSraph is used
as a tentative term. but such a hybrid
word cannot last II t.Ic term be insisted
upon. it is better to take the Geek form.
'skotograph.' from skotos. a shadow
Cathodographd is not used much, the
y rays are clearly not the rays hitherto
called by the name cathode rays. Many
eXperimC hts are 10 be conducted in the
laboratory of the university. and we hope
to get Some good results. which we shall
give to the public later on to show that
thr university is rot behind her sister
colleges in amy new thing which appears
in the scientific world"