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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

rested. because when be shook theiI
aide Of the tree her side shook too, and
abe sad the top Of the tree leaned to-
ward their side and more apples fell
there, so when the apples were picked
and divided she must have an extra
bushel. She threatened TO have theiI
yellow kitten drowned because be
scampered after the flying leaves in her
garden, and, she did have their cross
gobbler killed because il ran after her
red morning gown, as a gobbler Will,
you know, and gobbled at her. lie
wasn'tmueh loss, and she sen him home
plucked aud dressed, with the message
that she should have eaten him If she
had not feared he would be tough.
She complained that Becky's peacock
~squawked and Djcky's guinea pigs
squeaked, and the ane on their stable
had "a rusty squeak that kept her
awake nights; and If one of the little
Bells mounted the fence she came out
and "shooed' him off as if he were a
chicken.
Christine, who was inclined to look on
the bright side and to think well Of every
one, said that she would probably grow
better when they got better acquainted,
and she gave Tommy and little Rufus
five cents each not to use their bean
singers over the fence or make faces
through the knothole.
But instead Of growing better their
uew neighbor grew worse, She had the
mutual fence built up ten feet high, she
had the branches Of the sweeting tree
Topped Off where they interfered with
the fence, and Christine's seat thrown
down to the ground so roughly that it
was broken. She said she had let peo-
pie impose upon her all her life, and she
wasn't going to any more.
Papa Bell, who was an easy nan and
absorbed in his Business, said he sup
posed that so many children and squeak
ing things did make them Troublesome
n~eighbors; but he thought they should
have TO demonstrate with Miss Pigeon
about the fence, because it took away so
much Of theirsunshine. Christine begged
him 10 wait; she always would believe
that people were going to be better, and
she knew there must be something good
about Miss Pigeon because she looked
like her brother-'only the twist
seemed TO be in her mind, poor thing!"
1t was November when Christine's
seat was thrown out OF the tree, SO she
could mot have used II any more that sea-
Sonauyway; ndwhenGuyoneasked her
how she was going TO do without il In
the spring, she always answered: per
haps Miss Kitty viii be good by that
time" But that transformation didn't
seem in the least likely to anyone else.
She never forgot that Mr.. Pigeon had
said she was Kitty, though how she
could ever be Kitty to anybody was more
than the other young Bells could under
Christine would bow 10 her, too, and
smile, sbyly, although Miss Pigeon only
scowled dreadfully in response. Far
more difficult TO forgive than their own
wrongs was the injury she had inflicted
upon her brother. He wrote to them
dolcful letters which showed plainly
how homesick he was for the good air
and the goodfellowship of Pippin Hill.
One OF the neighbors who saw him at
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
Like Those of the Past

The valentines of to-day are very
much like the valentines of the past,
for they express the same idea to which
Josh Billings referred In his inimita.
bic way; "Luv is the same divine senti,
ment no matter how yu spell it," II
is neither the spelling not the poetry
that captivates the youthful magma.
ton, but the daring expression of affec.
ton which eau be announced in a val.
%entine, but in no other way. No breacl,
of promise case has ever resulted from
the sending of n valentine. Such a prop
osition as this would never be consid.
cred in a court of law, although it me
count for much in the court of love:
my valentine wilt thou be,
Accept this heart so true:
Pray bestow a thought on me,
For | love only you."
Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
An Interesting Item.

By reason of its mileage aud location, the
Texas Il Pacific Railway is the most impor'
tant of all railway lines in Texas. 1t
traverses the Lone Star State from East TO
West, through the most progressive towns,
great forests Of pine, and the broad prai-
ries and well-kept farms, affording the most
beautiful scenery all along the line. No
ather line affords such opportunities for the
home seeker or investor TO see and enjoy
Texas. Cheap lands for all. Lowra Home
Seekers Excursion Tickets on sale to all
points in Texas and Louisiana February
10th, March 2nd and 10th, April 9Th and Goth,
May 4th and 18th,
For a handsomely illustrated book fully
describing the wonderful State Of Texas,
conceded TO be the finest publication issued
in recent years, send eight cent postage TO
CASTOR MGsLIER, Genl Pass'r q Tkt Agt.,
Dallas, Texas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

When it was finished she went up and
examined it and tried it. Then she
called to Christine, who was sitting on
the porch.
I'm a cantankerous old woman. !
was born cantankerous," she said. But
there's your seat!"
No one at the Bclfry knew what to
think of Miss Pigeon; it was little Ru-
fus' opinion that a good fairy had
tapped her with her wand and turned
her into something else, and he was
much disappointed to find, on peeping
through the knothole, that she looked
just the same.
"lt's delightful" Christine said, slow
ly. "But it isn't exactly what | meant
by the valentine" she added, to her
self.
But a few days after, what Christine
had meant by the valentine really did
happen! Sometimes things that seem
too good to be true do come to pass in
this world. Miss Pigeon mounted the
high buggy in which she drove herself
ard went down TO Pequanket; when she
came back Mr.. Pigeon was with her.
Tommy discovered it first as they drove
into the yard and raised a shout. All
the young Bells rushed pell-mell into
the apple tree and dropped from its
branches into Miss Pigeons orchard
even Peggy who was l6-shouting and
lnughing and crying all together. They
quite forgot Miss Pigeon until her harsh
voice broke into the whirlwind of greet
ings; with all its harshness there wal
a queer little quaver in it!
Hes come back and he's going to
stpy," she said. 1T is he that belongs
here and not !. If you're born with a
cro%ss-grained disposition you've got to
get over it when you're young or you'll
have to have more'n q ten-foot fence be-
tween you and other peoplel I'm going
back to nursing people in a hospital
yes, | can, though you wouldn't think It:
and they like mel There's q doctor /
know who has invented a new con-
tri,ancefor-for making backs straight'
her voice really broke now. but she re-
covered herself Instantly; they're
easier to straighten than crooked dis.
positionsl I'm going to send one here.
and ] want her to try it." She nodded
toward Christine, and then she turned
away suddenly. Little Rufus ran after
ler--prudently keeping his hand on tile
bcan-slinger in his pocket. (They had
discovered at an early stage OF the &C.
quaintance that If Miss Pigeon had q
weakness 1t was q terror OF the beam
s!ingers.) Are you really just the
same? Didn't a good fairy turn you
Into something elseY" he demanded,
breathlessly.
Miss Pigeon turned and looked down
upon him. her strong features working.
Eyes. she didl' she answered, gruEiy.
nDid she lap you With her wand3"
pursued little Rufus, eagerly, delighted
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
IN HONOR OF ST. VALENTINE.
Some OF the Superstltions Associated with
the Observance Of tho Day.,

the Observance of tho Day.
st. Valentine, who far so many Years
has been presiding over a very cod
shrine, is about to be brought back
heartily into fashion this north, ard
sniff the sweet SAVIOR of maiden's prayers
and sacrifices on his altar. There are
to be dances in his honor, and rites OBJ
served appropriate to the day. Red
roses are to be worn by enthusiastic
girls for the full "a hours over which
he has dominion, and those who conf
IDENTIFY expect the kind saint to g;ve
them a glimpse of their future hus-
bands must, according to Demorest's
Monthly, follow these curious processes:
They must HE them to bed one hour
before, put out the taper on entering
as a light, and, never casting a glance
to left or right, but looking straight
before put out the taper on entering
their bedrooms. On the threshold they
must unbind their hair, wash their
hands in rosewater, and standing before
a mirror slowly eat a crisp seed cake
baked in the shape of a heart. This
done all in the dark and making sure
rever to retrace a step, they get to bed
and to sleep with all dispatch; for il
they can dream before midnight the
vision will present the form and fea.
lures of the future husband. There
are cotillons set for st. Valentines eve,
when all the favors will be emblema
suitable TO the season., and a blindfold,
ed debutante, personifying love, vii!
distribute TO each man n little red silk
heart. On one side is TO show. in small
gilt lettering, the name of the young
woman with whom he must dance ths
figures; when he presents it she will
stick through the silk leaf n narrow pin
of gilt and fasten the heart to the lef,
side Of her bodice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
Kidney Trouble and Its Effects.
The Word of an Old Gehtlemah o.
MattOon.Ill
E.nm ths Commerc.al, MattoOn, IN.

From inc NOHtFNtIN ttt tAttttSVff ~
Mr.. William J. Winningham is a well
known and venerable gardener OF Nation,
Illinois. Seyenty-ive wears ago MIR. WIN
ninQham was born In ASHORE, North
Carolina, where he resided until 1865, when
he removed to his present residence,
When ohiy thirty-ene years OF age the old
gardener saws he began to be ahlicted with
nervousness and cramps, which IN later
wears developed into urinary, or perhaps
kidney trouble of so violent q character that
II was no thing for him to void a
FALLEN Ia a night, exudation through the
pores being Absolutely unknown, 10 a re
porter who visited the old genuer'sni on
hearing of his restoration to health alter SO
many years of suffering, he made the ioi-
lowing statement; go
~ suffered for all those long years with
intense pain in the back, nervousness and
from the passing of large quantities OF
water. This was undoubtedly q form OF
diabetes, and SO described by my physicians
of whom | had many. Strychnihe and nitro
and many other remedies were tried, as well
as change Of climate, but nothing did me
my good. | was 50 horribly nervous that !
could not lift a drinking vessel to my
mouth II there was not d handle attached TO
1t. A great part of the time ! was confined
to bed. The cotir e pcetnent Of the disease
WAS Ill lOtU, NItu L uuu u Udu dlluCn W
"Southern fever in North Carolina,
"About three years ago / read an adver.
tisement Of DR., Williams Pink Pills and
thought | would try them, as they might do
me good. l soon began to get relief, and by
the time l had taken eight boxes I was
virtually cured. Now my nervousness has
left me, the flow Of water Is normal, and
the pores Of my skin perform their duty as
well as when / was q boy, and ! perspire as
freely as any one.
81 have recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People to a number of people,
and have heard from many of them that
they have been greatly benefited. 1shall al
ways continue to speak, their praise When
ever | have an opportunity, for | recognize
that their effect upon me was little short OF
miraculous.
(Signed) "WM. j. WINNINGHAM."
Witness: WILLIAM TABOR.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, In q
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are
also a specific for troubles peculiar to
females, such as. suppressions, irregularities
and all forms OF weakness. They build up
the blood, and restore the glow of health TO
pale and sallow cheeks. In men they effect a
radical cure in all cases arising from mental
worry, otetNorh or excuses of whatever
nature. Pink Pills are sold In boxes (never
In loose bulk) at 30 cents a box or six boxes
for $3.50, and may be had of all druggists. or
direct BY mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
Twin. In Size, Shape and Activity.

This Is what those important little organs,
the kidneys are when healthy. In disorder
they may differ in all three particulars. Dis
ease usually destroys them successfully. not
simultaneously, and one may b active while
the other is semi-paralyzed. Give to both a
healthful impulse, without exciting them,
with HOstetter's Stomach Bitters, which
forestalls such drsadiulmaladies as Bright's
disease and diabetes. Use the Bitters, also,
for malarial, bilious, rheumatic, nervous,
bowel and kidney trouble.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
Valentine.

GO tell unto my lady fair
That nature whispers ~everywh~ro
tlhs oirds. the now'r 70. the woods, Tn
All whisper); ASK the maid TO BE-
Thy valentine. this fourteenth day."
10 ! am making bold this way
To say unto my lady sweet
Ny heart and life are ct her feet.
90. dainty ~card-piead well my case.
And read my answer IN her face.
II. u AnesseA n chiesSe Fost
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

What ! want 10 know is this" re-
marked the red man, whose English
bothered him not a little: IF l should
pawn a belt of wampum, would ! be the
pawner or the pawnee?"
The living skeleton at his right mis-
took his remark for a joke and made
. strenuous effort to hit him with ',is
ssot--N. =. Jiusna.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

0oA
Dolly. dolly darling!
o, dolly. dolly mine!
They laugh because l tell them
That you are my valentine.
They think that l shall have, dear,
A doll in place Of you:
Now, don't be frightened. dolly,
For that's what III never do,
/ know your nose Is melted;
] know n eye Is gone;
My father said this morning
That you really were forlorn.
But that's the very reason
Why you should always be
The very dearest dolly
In the whole round world to ma
II my nose should get broken.
II l looked queer and wild.
Would my mamma exchange me
For another bran-ncw child?
Helen Marston, In Our Little Ones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
Timely Arriva

They had mourned him as dead, but,
like Enoch Arden-or the cat-he had
come back.
His little wife sat on his knee. the
Joy shining in her eyes.
And are you really glad l came
back?" he asked.
"Glad?" said she. Glad? had lust
made up my mind to don a widows
outfit, but there was the loveliest mic.
ture hat, with bright ribbon all over
it In spots, that | have been longing
for, aud now ! can get it. Glad!"--
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

N,th this confirmation Of beliefs that
N,re scorned in his home circle.
"She didn't tap me with n wann'
said Miss Pigeon; "shc sent me n valen'
~tine!"-Sophie SWEET, in NJ u lnde'
Dcn1ent
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
Small Prices for yehlclcs Rpd

The Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg.
Co, Elkhart, Ind, have for "a years been
selling their goods direct to consumers at
factory prices. Horse owners should send
for large, free catalogue that will save them
money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
AIDING, KIyyAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Hans Famlly Pills are the best.

at is certainly wonderful how much
science can do for u.s. "Nes; Mrs. Front
row has learned 10 hypnotize her baby. and
she didn't miss a club meeting the whole
week. F-Cleveland Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
How's This =?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O.
WALDGSG, KIyyAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucou
surfaces Of tine system. Price 15c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

Over . 5000 cured. Why let No.To-Bac
rc0nlate or remove your desire for tobacco.
saves money, makes health aud manhood
Cure guaranteed, soc and sl.OO, alldrugglsts'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

Look here, subj" said Washington
Whitewash, what yo' mean by ruupin' in.
ter me dat awayr' go way, black man."
replied Jackson Chickcoop. us color.blind,
| is. "-Philadelphia North American.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

A. w. MCCORMICK g. Sous, Pension Attor-
news, whose advertisement appears every
other week in this paper, are ~ Clnclhnatl'
Ohio, AID Washington, ID. Z. They are THOR
oughly reliable.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

sALzER's GERMAN COFFEE BEkha
A package of this and big seed cata'
IoTue is sent you by the John A. salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receipt
IF Is cents stamps and this notice. lKl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

SURE THING.--Hiply-''I do hope that l
can smoke in the next world. Dip,y-"I'ye
no doubt that YOU will be accommodated"
Detroit Free Press
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

Jusr try n 100. box Of Cascarets candy ca
,hortic ,inestliver aud bowel regulator made
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

WE have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for 20 years.-LIzzIE fERREL,
Camp st.; Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, IN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

.sTnE puu,1 said some one to Henry Err
sk;ne' nm Inrurabie al the practice, lis the
lowest OF all forms Of Wit" And there
fore the foundation of ail."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

USUALLY ahen a man defends other peo.
pie he IS Defending sem naaloS, !"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

Actors, vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothaohe Drops Cure Ill one minute
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

IL WHrr.-"Papa, what Is the glad
hand,i' sFlve trumps and q long suit
Chicago Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

Frs stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer, Free s. trial bottle &
treatise. DR. KLINE, 1873 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

TIE nice things that are said about a dead
man fool no Que; not even his dow
Atrhisnn Elnhc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

TIE greatest obligation OF tue parent TO
the child is TO give it asafe example -Ram's
Horn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

WHEN bilious or c~ostiye, eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, lQc, Pc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
"WM. j. WINNINGHAM."

WHEN q girl wants to say a decollete
gown is not becoming to another girl she
casually mentions "tbat her neck is like q
hat rack. "-Atchison Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

81 HAVE two friends who never talk be-
mind INV back. You may think you have a
greater number, but probably you are mis-
aiken drake Watson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

Borrowed trouble is always the most
burdensome.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

"WnAr a small mind Mrs. Venlyhre hesn
NATURALLY. She has given her husband 60
many pieces OF il. '-Tit-Bits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

AN ounce of earnestuess is worth more
than a pound Of rhetoric.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13

HEY all cried
everyone OF t h e
Bells, from Peggy.
who was Is, down
to Rufus (who was
six, and ~despised a
%crybaby), W h E n
old Mr.. Pigeon
moved aWny. lie
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-13
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

CAscARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and
Never sicxen, weaken or grippe, loo.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-16
Dangers OF tho Grip.

The greatest DANCES from La Grippe
is of it's resulting in peneumonia,
If reasonable care is used, however
and Chamberlaln.s Cough Remedy
taken; all danger will be avoided
Among the tens of thousands who
have used this remedy for La grippe,
we have yet to learn of a single case
having resulted in pneumonia, which
shows conclusiyely that this remedy
is q certain preventive of that dread
disease. 1t will eject permanent
cure in less tune than any other treat
ment. The % and 80 cent sizes for
sale by M. II. Miller,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-16

There Is more Catarrh in this Sec
ton of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur
able. For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease. and pre-
scribed looal remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
IL acts direct on the blood and mu.
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
F.J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-16
[ooN1TirNuED FROM SECOND PAGE.

lief OF Richard Foote. Passed.
Allen gave uoGce that he would
move to reconsider the vote by which
Assembly bill s3was passed.
Senate bill 1O5, Leavitt-To pro-
vide for the issuance of bonds by the
School Trustees of Yerlngton for
School purposes. Placed at bottom
of file.
Senate bill Ill, Summerfield-F
ing the salaries and defining the du-
ties, Of certain officers Of Washoe
county .-Washoe delegation.
Senate bill 112, Comins--To REIN
burse the State Agricultural Society
for loss sustained by fire. Committee
of the Whole.
Senate bill 104, Martin-For the re.
lief of Douglas county. Passed,
Adjourned.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-16
Drank 1t Up Too Fast.

To a young lady who declared that
Kentucky produced the handsomest
women, the fastest horses and the
best whisky on earth General Grant
once made reply: Il unequivocally
indorse the first part of your state
ment. As to the horses / admit that
also, for own some Of them myself,
and am considered a good judge Of
horsefesh. But as to the whisky,
you will pardon me if I doubt that
position. Whisky, in order to be
good. must be old, and your Ken
lucky men drink it UP too fast that it
doesn't have time to get old"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-03-16
A Lerie.l C.pe BOY.

flTha. MathO,iistl Recolder. of. Pitts..
Ppfg relates the following anecdote:
"a Methodist chapel has been built
in Buluwayo, the first Tor the Mata-
belle and built during tho wartime.
At, the dedication Of the chapel tea
meeting was held; tickets two shin-
in9s each man, and Cape boy at
the door to sell tiekets. IS Presently
there was an uppar The women
rose in rebellion. AphaaI:Nas made
tolMr. Eva against G8pe boy, who
had taken upon mmseh to charge
each woman who sought admission
three shilllngs for her ticket. Sum-
moned into the presence of the
missionary the Cape boy expopnded
the sitaatisn;i 'Youeee, sir it says,
two shillings each for men, so I
charge women three shillings, be-
cause it was woman who brought
sip into the world. and it stands to
reason that the women. ought to pay
more than men toward driving it
OUT"