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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples Of Salzer's Red Cross $50
bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
tlovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for
: cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Many delightful summer resorts are Sit.
uated on and reached via the Southern Rail
way. Whether one desires the seaside q,
the mountains, the fashionable hotels y,
country homes, they can be reached VIZ hi.
magnificent highway OF travel.
asheville, n. G., Roam Meintain. Ten,
and the mountain resor,.s of east Tepne ~.
ana ana vests western North carolina-''The Land Of
NE Skyn-Tatc Springs, Tenn, Lookout
yauEi.alH, Tenn, Lithia Springs, Ga, and
varless Virginia Springs, also the seasbore
resorts, are reached by the Southern Rail.
way on convenient schedules and at very
The Southern Railway has issued a hand.
some folder, entitled Summer Homes and
Resorts descriptive of nearly one thousand
summer resorts, hotels and boarding houses.
intending Information regarding rates for
board at the different places and railroad
rates to reach them.
Write to c. A. Benscoter, Assistant Gen.
era Passenger Agent, Southern Railway,
Chattanooga, Tenn, for copy of this folder,
When a man begins to go down hill he
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

reople are beginning to admit that MANY
men are looking for work who do not want
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
A STARTLED MOTHER.
From the Freeport Qll) Bulletin.

TTUTH IHt TTVVVUTI NTIIJ bUIItIII'
While busy at work in her home, Mrs.
William Shay, corner of Taylor and Han.
cock Avenues, Frecport, ILL.,, was startled
by hearing a noise Just behind her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

An extraordinary haste to discharge an
Goiiga'l1n IL a sort of ingratitude Roche.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Were you a guest at the hotel while Won
we're away, Blodgett?" Guest? Not much
| pad cash. Chicago Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

he mas then now. They are the product Of
al the struggles and aspiration of the past.
Inc men who stand before Santiago are not
thc product OF u day or of a century; they
are the rch consummate flower of the
ages the highest evolution of history. They
represent "A MANHOOD that has climbed century
oS century up the steps of light and liberty, and
now STANDS In sight OF the gloritied su mmits of
the universal free lon and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

no q bWoman's idea of a personal devil ia ,
T 1Ib,knuorihs wGman who talks about her
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

hrrlsos Cure is the medicine to break I'M
fRnI, md s Coughs and Colds.-Mrs, NJ. a
olunt, sprague, Wash, March & 'oa W.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

The confirmed cigarette smoker gel erallv
has nothing else to do.-Washington 0a,I
Democrat. N"'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The HOn,e RuIera

What is a hoard of strategy para?"
HIM: WE'LL never thought of il ia that
light before, but it must mean your mother
and your grandmother. Detroit Free
Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Other important legislation, aside
from war, included:

Other important legislation, aside
from war, included;
Prohibiting the killing of fur seals in the
North Pacific and importation OF sealskins in
70 this country; prohibitin. foreign freight
vessels from carrying merchandise. dlrertlr nv
indirectly, between United States ports. an
Alastan homestead and right of way act. on
couraginS railway construction; approprlating
tVl,Uo Tor the relief of the YUKON miners suf.
ierlng from the fierce winter there: creating
y non-partlsaa industrial commission IN
investigate immigration, labor, manufac-
lure ana business: appropriating SO Ii,
10 pay the Bchring sea awards.
creating n commission to allot lands on tho
ohltah Indian reservation in Utah; adjusting
the old land dispute between the United states
ana the state OF Arkansas, the compromise
calling for a payment from the latter Of sIeo
oo' dispensing with proof OF loyalty during the
iate war as a prerequisite in bounty land ann,i-
cation where proof otherwise shows title. abol-
lshing the distinction between offered and nm.
ohered' the Reconsideration OF the patent svS-
'eih' creating a commission to revise the stat
uoes relating to patents and trade marks: re-
moving the disability imposed by section q
" .he fourteenth amendment to the constitu-
.,oh heretofore incurred; allowing i2Ss, 900 for
IA pooh suStHIS OF lne Methodist
npi>copal church south for damages during
the war; s3m,l1 for the heirs of John Roach
.he Philadelphia shipbuilder, for work on the
cruisers Chicago. Boston and Atlanta; g.. ian
likewise for the dispatch boat Dolphin; ;sg, ia
70 the Richmond Locomotive and Machine
WORKS Tor damages and losses in the construc-
Iion OF the battleship Texas.
Late In the session a general bankruptcy law
was enacted providing for voluntary and in
bankruptcy.
Bills THAI Failed.
Many important measures were agitated
Nhlch never passed. These included tho
novemen to either modify or oyertbrow
he civil-service system, which brought ont
INVESTIGATIONS, numerous conferences ana
sessions, and acrimonious de-.
'aie en- the floor Of both houses, but finally
vas 'ostin the war excitem INT The Loud bill
Q create q basis Of second-class mail matter
vas Killed IN the house In March. The person
el OF the navy bill, reorganizing the entire
laVsi service was reported to the house. i,ut
eent over until the mex session. Banking and
urrency legislation proposing a general reform
. 1ne existing scheme was reported from COM
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Love. makes the young man on the rear
seat Of the tandem make the wheels 90
round.-Chicago Daily News. O.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Turning
quickly
she saw
creeping
owar d
h her
four-year-
olddaugh-
ter, Bea-
trlpp Tho
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

20 sing unto the Lori a Ncw SOFA, f5r ne
hath done marvellous thing, HIS riYht hant
and Ills holy arm hath gotten Him toe VIC
/ t1rv. "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
I'm So 7"

AS tired in the morning as when ] go
to bed! Why is it, Simply because
your blood is in such a poor, thin,
sluggish condition it does not keep up
your strength and You do not get the
benefit OF your sleep. To feel strong
and keep strong Just try the tonic and
purifying effects ot-Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Our word for it, It will do you good.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

as usual attended the morning serv-
ices at the Metropolitan NJ. L. church.
He went alOue to the church, and was
deeply impressed - the fine discourse
delivered by the pastor, Rev. Frank
Bristol, d. d. The church was crowded
long before the services began. Scores
of persons remained standing through
ont, and many more went away unable
to gain adInittance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
1t is Science or Ilnowicd :,

that brings Us in tpu,h all alliant, with
Providence. The more science the more Provl-
deoco. Yes, the more science tn more Gol in
tn" worlds history. TI2.proyidm ial docs MT
always mean or even imply the MIRA ,ulouS
God may WORK his will by the AZ .ncies Of the
laws Of nature and the thought, Of me-,
We should not qulrsel with the elegant old
proposition:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Winds and Waves are Always on the
Slhn Of The Ahlrst N~aylrnIur.M

for the ableSt naYisatJlS know how to use the
winds and waves, AMI are in league with the
mighty laws that govern things. Col is on the
side of good, f%avoring good tinanciering, good
politics, good gun,, good BATH 'ships, good dis
ciplinc. good gcneralShip and good causes. In
the olden time men and nations allied them
selves with Providence b. faith; TO-DAY mel
and nation ally them jGlves with Providence by
knowledge,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

When a man begins to go down hill he
finds the law of gravitation and the encour.
agement of his friends help him along.-Chi.
cage Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The Greeks Did Not Know

that more than seven metals had been pro-
yided for the arts, while this age knows that
from 80 to 90 have been provided. The an
clients never dreamed that there had been pro-
vlded in tha economy of nature the possible
ties of gunpowdaT and dynamite; the posslbtli-
Ties of Il modern navy, ana the possibilities OF
the Manila and Santiago victories, by which
America doth take accession By the hand and
make the bounds Of freedom wider yet"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Cuba and Hawaii.

'
cuba and Hawaii were the important matters
OF debate and provoked the most widespread
interest Hawaiian annexation, finally passed
al the close, was aSitated throughout the ScS-
sion, first IL treaty form, in executive session,
anu last in open session by resolutions accent
ing the Hawaiian governmentS c~ession of the
islands.
There were a number of messages from Pres
ident Mckinley bearing on the Cuban sltua-
tion, ranging from the submisS ion of a report
upon the Maine disaster and the consular re-
ports. to the call for a declaration of war.
The first real war legislation was when con-
greSN placed, without limitations, $500 900 in
the presidents hands as an emergency fund for
national defense. Party lines were swept
and both houses unanimously voted It's
confidence in the administration. soon y
ward a bill reimbursing the survivors Of the
Maine disaster for their losses, not to exceed a
pay, with a similar amount to those who
became law, On April T.. the presi.
dent in u II message lett the Cuban issue in the
hahdS OF congress. Resolutions were soon en-
acted ana became 4 law, April ~. declaring
that the people OF Cuba ought to be ami
are Tree and Independent, and demanding that
spain relinqulSh its authority and withdraw
us Iand and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
and directing the use of our land and
naval forces to enforce the resolutions.
The declaration of war was passed BY con-
'reSS and approved on April ?l. Subsequent
gave free admission to all military
nd naval supplies purchased abroad by thi,
allowed temporary Qualifications to
'e constructed on the written consent of owners
land so taken, and prohibited I'm Ter execu-
I've discretion the export OF coal or other war
material Three days before the declaration
II war President MatiinleJ had approved thn
act. Under it all the soldiers massed
Igalnst Spain mustered in the entire volunteer
.rmy have been raised. embracing l25OW men
'noer the first and 5000 under the second call
A month previous legislation had been enact
d reorganiz'n, the line of the army. crectinr |
he modern REORGANIZATION war formation. II
the peace Organization of these
eglmcntS win two battali0nS of four |
each or two skeletons or mn
companies, AMI supplied the third
in war tina by manning the
c)mplljes In orglnt1int two addi-
lonal ones, and made other Important re-
uirementS. Another law an md II the prcs.
nj administration of iuStira in "a, ,ra,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The Miraculous Becomes Obsolete

ana unnecessary, when Providence becomes
more evident and prominent in human affairs.
There was Il time when the greatest p~hiloso-
piers did not know that steam had been pro-
vided as a motive power to serve man; that
electricity hal been provided for Il multitude of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Fights Against the stars,

against the law and order AMI very c|onstitu-
ton Of things, and must fall. Is this, then. a
less provldentlal age than the age of Moses: l.,
the electric light less providential than the
plllar OF lr2; lsa DAKOTA wheat harvest lrs
proyldeAtial thin Il shower of mama? l.,
Soulh Carolint cotton crop less providenUial
than the quails Of the wild I'm ,s,? Ar,tJ,
orange groves of California less provldential
than the vineyards Of oil f. ,clol: was tn dis
covrcy OF America les, proyidential than tae
finding OF Canaan Was the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Revenue Legislation.

one feature OF tha session WAS the enactment
d the war revenue law. It, trainers expect it
to produce $500 l.0Jl per year.
Other revenue legislation included n hin on.
larging in favor of importers the provisions no
to disposition OF abandoned imported merchan.
disc, and extending the outage allowance an
distilled spirits in bonds from four to six years
Minor war legislation included the
following:
Allowing a maximum increase of 100 army
hospitals; toward providing for the mninto,
nance OF volun teerS between their enrolment
and mastering into United States service. ada
ing two assistant adjutant generals, orpnni1in,
u volunteer army signal corps; organizing n
volunteer briI2de OF engineers; creating two
additional artilFsy regiments, adding $40 men
and 10 assistant surgeons to the army nermo-
nently and in emergencies as many con-
tract surgeons as necessary; creating n
United States auxiliary naval force. MT ey-
ceeding 1908 enlisted men, and appropriatin
S-0Ol,OOJ therefor; organizing a naya, hosnitni
corps OF ~ Pharmacists and as many hosnitnl
seward ana apprentices as necessary: Or
a naval battalion OF the District Of
,oihinDia' keeping Hfe-Savlng stations % the
atlantic ana gun coasts open during June and
july ior patrol purposes; ~ratifying all temporary
appointments OF naval officers on and after
April 81; authorizing assistance to Cubans and
pr, ,iding them with arms and supplies: allow
Ing homestead settlers who volunteer 10 conn,
their service in homestead requirements. reso.
lutions OF thanks to Dewey and his mon. ,ho
presentation of II sword to him and medals IN
his officers; and providing for increase in tho
force OF inspectu.i-general, ordnance and other
army departmentS
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

So the next day. which was Memorial
nuy. the ncishhors ,uokrd ont ou queer
little procession. headed 10y Thomas Judd
Jr.. beating Justify uu his 'rum. and end
al 10y little lamc l.amkiu Vith his
crutchcs Mud because be had no hand
free tu carry his flowers, ~ the rest uf
the boys and girls did. Mary Lee had
made beautiful wreath vt purple and
white liiucs ana placed it about his neck.
There were in all three boys and five
girls. with arms full of flowers .As they
marched they sang Onward, Christian
soldiers" hrcuusr they thought that was
most appropriate. Ii WAS all about war
and soldiers and marching. aud they sang
Justify. while the drum beat and Charlie
Sprout. in the middle of the line, SHOOK
Uncle 1ims Nag.
When Lnmkiu's lovely wreath was put
over the top VI thu stone, and the arm
fuls uf sweet flowers were strcwn beneath
1t. they sang The Soldier True" they
had just learned In school. while the drum
beat softly aud the Stars and Stripes
waved tcndcrly above the hcndstone.
After that they marched slowly back.
with little hearts soft and grateful toward
all the brave soldiers In ali the brave land.
The flowers kept fresh for several days.
and to the birds sweet songs above the
place, the trees waved soft reply. Many
passed by and saw the work Of loving
hands. while eyes grew moist and voices
trcmhlrd ~ they said that nowhere, on
this Memorial Day. could brave soldier
have been more swrutly remembered than
in this little village by the sca.-louths
tutnpuuipu
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

er- on u hundred brave soldiers graves,
and now wound up by asking:
II say. why can't "" have parade to-
morrow, ourselves: The girls can get the
flowers. I'll bring my drum. and We'll
sing 10 make the rest Of the music; and
I'll borrow Uncle J!m's Tag. Won't II
be glorious"
With the final word Thomas gave an
extra dap which landed him on the wrong
side Of the fence, right on his back. Moth.
Ing was ever known TO hurt him, SO he
walked quietly in through the gate. set
Ting his cap on his touslcd hair, and ask.
ed. Now what do you say 10 it,
Pretty good answered little Charlie
Sprnut; but where's your graves"
Sure enough. Tommy hadn't thought Of
that. He scratched his head slowly. and
went and looked over the wall which di.
v!dc-i the little tangled graveyard, as they
called H. from the schoolyard. The 9th.
e- children joined him one by one, even 10
little Lamkin on his crutches. They all
stood in solemn line and looked over the
old stone wall into the peaceful place.
They were so very still that the robins
and bluebirds didn't mind them bit, and
kept on with their twitter and hutter
among the bushes and over the quiet
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28
FLOWERS on MEMORIAL DAY
The Professional Florists Are Not
Often Called On.

Many may hc surprised To- learn that
the Both of May. far from being u boom
for the florists. * one Of their poorest
days In the whole year. The twcnty.four
hours before. their sales hardly reach the
ordinary level. while Oh the holiday itself
n leading florist told me they might as
well shut NJ shop NJ IN o'clock In the
morning 50 far ~ any business j. con-
corncl. Now and then II florist may get
an order from Grand Army post to dee.
crate a single monument ar statue. but
than formerly. The real celebration Of
the day has come tu rest almost wholly
with public school children aud Grand
Army posts.
As early rs th" latter part Of April. chill.
lron in the schools are asked To contrib
NE on the Both of May. each his little pot
Of flowers in cornmcmorntion of the he
AMI died for the great Union. I'll" In.
term Il used In Keeping their attention
more or less upon the incidents Of the
late war. and Installing into their youth.
full souls Il love of country. The flowers
which they bring are mostly small pots of
goraniums, fuchs!us, stock. and even the
more pcrishablo pctunias. all Of which
they can get ~ from : to 10 cents apiece,
These are usually planted on the soldiers
graves, with perhaps II spr!g ~ ivy and
live or die. according 10 whether nature
deals kindly with them or not.-lndian
apolis News.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

more history has been made and more pro-
gross marked than In any other era since
the acts of human beings were told in
written annals. Within the next quarter
Of century the participants in the great
struggles of the civil war will bc known
only In memory. and the hravcst army
thar defeated the hravcst foe will have
dishandci forever. Tho ira gle drama will
bc told In song and story. hut the actors
in the scenes Of carnage whose charmed
lives dciied the whizzine bullets and the
screaming shell will have olry"l the I'M.
mutnhlc laws Of Father Time. leaving TO
their descendants the glorious heritage Of
Il yalorous and unsullcd name.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28
ONE MEMORIAL DAY.
JUDD. Jr.. was pcrchca

TlIOMAS JUDD. jr.. was rcrchcd
on the school house fence. waving
l. his arms wildly and talking. ~ lie
usually talked. at the top uf his voice.
But Tummys audience didn't mind his
voice tn the least. and beside. they were
very much interested iu what he had TO
say. 80 they were all listening intcntly.
Little Willie Lamkin. who was lame.
sat quietly on an old tree stump. his
crutch"s by his side. and looked wistfully
NJ into Tommy's face A. he went on with
the story.
II was long story. al about II Memo
rial Day parade which Tommy had seen
last year: and a. none Of these village
school children had ever seen Memo.
rial Day parade, you can imagn" how
pleased they were to- hear this interesting.
though noisy account.
Tommy had told them all about the
lines Of marchiu. men. III" bands of mu-
sic, the waving iIu., and the sweet How.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28
Decorating Soldiers Graves.

The setting apart of day for the deco
ration Of soldiers graves. II custom OBJ
served 10y North and South. had its origin
with the French colonists. On Nov. 2,
All Souls day, the mourners would re.
pair to the cities Of the dead, there TO
Irvine garlands for the tombs. We have
made this custom our own. aud on Memo.
rial Day all over the land the faircst
flowers are laid upon the graves Of fallen
heroes. In the lower suburbs Of New Or
leans Is the cemetery containing the world
AIMED shrine Of ~. Rogue. Dainty, ten.
derry reared women trudge the long, dus'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28
ITEMS OF INTEREST

Mr.. Thomas Conlcy, for fourteen
years with Wllloughby. Hill 4 Co., bet
ter known as "r0m' In custom depart
he can be- found ut Tanner 4 COnlcy's.
% Washington street. where he would
be pleased to have them call.
For the correct hat, patroniZc Dun
lap, the Palmer House halter.
For the best custom-madc suit of
clothes In Chicago, ut reasonable prices.
patronizc Tom Rowan, ut Work Broth
crs' great establishment, 23S-2iO Fifth
avenue.
Murray 4 Company, who lead In the
awning business, and who were located
on Randolph street for eleven years, in
vitc you to call az their new mammoth
establishment, $40 to 1913 South Canal
street.
For tents, awnings and waterproof
covers 20 to Murray L. Co., 329-3333
South Canal street. These people are
| leaders in this line Of goods.
The best livery men and business
men who own their own stables patron
lie Murray Il Co, 329-333 South Canal
street, for stable and storm blankets.
waterproof covers, adjustable buggy
aprons, etc. Don't forget their number,
| 329-333 South Canal street.
Dunlaps famous hats and silk UNI
brellas are the best in the world.
| The finest ana best equipped safety
| deposit vaults west of the Allcghany
| Mountains are those recently built by
| *. q. Schmidt 4 Son ut 800 Clybourn
| avenue, northwest corner North ave
nue..
! The telegraph manual issued by the
| Western Electric Company will teach
any one the art of tclegraphy. To get
a copy address Department q, West
ern Electric Company, 2i2 South def
ferson street, Chicago, and inclose two
cent stamp.
The best business men In Chicago
dine regularly at the Northwestern Ca
tering Company on Randolph street,
opposite the City Hall. The famous
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

~ road from n" city 10 ST. Rogue, and
there their costly fuy"rs are laid on the
altar b",dc the humble offerings of the
lr,s favored sisters. Within, from the
flower dc"kci altar, the status Of -.
Rogue smiles down upon the Supplicant.
H. recognition Of cures and lnvor> grant
"d Through III" iurrr"r~siou Of ST. Rogue
many have caused tablet, ~ bc Inscribed
and set IN the Douahoe's Maya.
zine
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28
EAGLETS.

MIR Hugh v Murray. the talented
young attorney. who represented elm.
ton County in the For,i"th General As.
Srmhly. aud who j. now prarticing law
In suite plo Stock Exchange building.
this city, is much talked of for appoint
mrnt to- the school Board next month.
Mr.. Murray is Il sterling Democrat. and
made II fine record in the Legislature.
where h. was very popular with I'LL
factions.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

one of the brightest young lawyers
in Chicago is Mr.. Dothlrf &. Hansen.
who enjoys Il lucrative and extensive
law practice in his fine suite OF offices.
G.Gl3 Chicago stock Exchange Build
ing. Mr.. Hansen has many friends
who would like to see his name on the
county ticket for Judge of the superior
Court.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

one" conquered Spain. I'll" United
States will do it again, \ strong ma
ton must hc a clean one, for where
filth prcdomlnates, lazincss is the com
panion.
American integrity and Caesar
Soap" will clean Spanish filth from
the face Of civilization. Try IL and be
convinced of its merits. Once you
come to be acquainted with the quail
ties Of Caesar Laundry Soap, you viii
use no other. JOSEPH LISTER,
Chicago,