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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
MEDALS FOR RoUNDLAP SYSTEM.
The Franklin Institute Awards Three to
The Roundup Press and Bale,

In giving to the roundlap bailing sys'
tenn the Elliott Cressc n gold medal, the
highest award in its gift, the SILVER
medal and diploma (the highest award)
of the National Export Exposition, held
in philadelphia last year, and to Mag
nus Swenson the John Scott Legacy pre-.
MUM and medal for the improved
roundlap press, the Franklin Institute
of Pennsylvania has conferred an M
usual honor upon the American Cotton
Company press and bale Not only is
the American Cotton Company's the
one exhibit ont of nearly 800 to receive
all three awards, but its process is the
sixth in invention in more than 80 years
to receive both the John Scott and the
Elliott Cresson medals, the former of
which was established-by the will of its
founder made in 1916, and the latter, in
1S4S Than these, no distinction be-
slowed by any scientific body in Ameri.
ca is more highly regarded either in
this country or abroad. Since their
foundation but 1877 of the John Scott
and only AZ of the Elliot Cresson medals
have been awarded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
ENSTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by W. N. Haynes, Nov. 6, 1900,
strayng on his place, miles east Of Ma
con, black horse, with TOUR white feet, lG
hands high, then in order, sore on back,
or . year. Old.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take il a.
way or it will be dealt with as the law d.
reefs. p. Y. FERRIS,
uov24-3t Coroner and Ranger
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The State of Mississippi
The Estate In the Chancery
No, 1896 OF Court of NoXubee
W. d. Coleman. County.
To Miss Fannie Coleman, an inmate of the
Alabama Insane Asylum, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
We command you to be and appear before
the Chancellor of our said Chancery Court
at Il term thereof to be holden at the Court
House in the town of Macon ii said county
Of NoXubee. on the
4th Nor day Of April, A, D 1901,
then and there to show cause why the final
account of Jno. A. Tyson, administrator (
said estate, should not be allowed and ap-
proved and he discharged as such admins.
TRAITOR
Witness my signature and the seal of said
Court affixed, this LIST. day of November,
A, D., 1900.
y. T. DORROH Clerk.
noyl7-3t by |. l.. D0RRoH. ID. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Methodists in Mississippi will be in.
terestel to learn that the reports of the
presiding elders which will be submit
ted at the conference held in West Point
On the 9th, and the conference at Brook
haven on the 18th, will show that Miss
issippi's pro rate Of the twentieth CEN
fury fund, amounting to $50, 900, has
nearly all been subscribed, and enough
is in sight to guarantee that the State
will meet its assessment, and probably
exceed the amount asked. Clarion
Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

wANIED-ACTIYE MAN OF GOOD
CHARACTER to deliver and collect in
Mississippi for old established manusactu.
ring wholesale house. 5000 year, sure
pay. Honesty more than experience re
quired. Our reference, any bauk In any
city. Enclose sslf.addressed stamped en-
velope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 1874
Dearborn St., Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The population of Noxubee coun-
ty is 3O,8l6, an increase Of 10 per
cent. in the last Decade, the popu-
Iation in 1890 being 1883. There
are ten counties in the state with
larger populations. Kinds has the
largest, 52,577; Quitman the small
est, 8, 435.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Clean blood means a clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Casearets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Pur..ies from the body; Begin to-day to
Cascerets, -heauty for ten cents. All drug,
gsts, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc 25c. soc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Noxubee county has twenty eight
pensioners, who will receive 81 O62 30;
Winston 1871 aud 81, 512 90; Kemper 20
50, 43O; Oktibbeha so and 50, OO2 so
Hancock has only two pensioners; Mors
roe. tie largest pensioner. has 15G and
gets IS. POI 50.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The Dispatch says Gilbert William
will be hung Jan. 25th for killing Jim
Toliyer unless the appeal to the Supreme
Court stays the execution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

At G. L. Heinrich Silver and Crystal
Palace, you will find glass tumblers
from IS cents to 81 per set, goblets from
25c to 80 per set. A set means six.
Glass pitchers from Is cents to S12. 50
each. Vinegar bottle from 10 cents to
81 80 each. Salt and Peppers from &c
to 49, 80 each.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

A negro woman in Columbus left her
two little children in bed and went Wis
iting, The bed took fire in some way
and the children we're burned to death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

HOMESTEAD NOTICE.


Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Jackson, Miss,
December 5, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof ii support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Chancery Clerk of NoXubee county
AT Macon, Mississippi, on January 10Th. 1901,
for the northwest quarter of sout beast quar-
section 4, T 10 n, X 10 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
hi : continuous residence upon and cuitiVa-
ton of said land, viz:
Nick Lloyd. Allen Cotton, Hiram McDan-
iel, John Sanderr all of Hashuqua, Miss.
JAMES HILL,
decS-6t Register.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Two large fine wagon mules, in fine
condition and reliable every way. APP
plv to W,JHUBBARD, Shuqualak'
deter 40 or J.H HUBBARD, HashuQua,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Congress spent million dollars for a
Canal Commission to recommend the
best route for an Isthmian canal and
got what it had before-a mass Of fig.
ures-and no accommodation,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The Isthmian Canal question is not a
political one, and has never been, hay
Ing been endorsed by both of the great
parties, but an attempt is being made
in Washington tomabe if a question of
money corrupt use Of money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The Racket Store has new price list
this week and that is not all that is new
in the house, as it looks like new store
since all the new goods received have
been assorted and shelyed. You will
find very many articles there you will
need for the holidays.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Mr.. McKinley's message to Congress
is more notable for his expert lodging
Of responsibility than anything else.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

There are men whose respect hash t been
increased for the missionary authorities
who assisted the Sultan of Turkey to
"whip the devil around the stump, "
by including the money to pay the
claims Of the American missionaries,
for property destroyed, in the price of
a warship ordered from one Of our ship.
builders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

We were glad to meet Mr., A. w
Simpson in Macon today, He has the
appearance of a man who is happy and
prosperous as he deserves to BE-,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Humph Some things are necessari-
ly disgusting. For Instance, the ru-
NOR that Eagan, tn, embalmed beef
chap, is to be restored to duty, and the
Alger interview, endorsing Eagan. In
stead of ''the pot calling The kettle
black, " the latter is a case Of the pot
calling the kettle white
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Lieut.. Hobson ho5doo still pursues
him. He is i'll with typhoid fever, in a
New York hospital.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
4 5fffY
tG9g9es
Be-; @7IqzGfY

The most beautiful thing in
the world is the ha5yy., q!
dimples and JOY. The most
pitiful thing is that same baby,
thin and in pain. And the
mother does not know that a
little fat makes all the differ,
ence.
Dimp es and JOY have gone,
and left hollows and fear; the
fat, that was comfort and
color and curve--all but pity
and love--is gone.
The little one gets no fat
from her food. There is some
thing wrong;itis either her food
or food-mill. She has had no
fat for weeks; is living on what
she had stored in that plump
little body of hers; and that is
gone. She is starving for fat;
it is death, be quick
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is the fat she can
take; it will save her.
d The genuine has this picture on
Mes&y 1t, take no other.
| AHA II YOU have not tried it. send
| Ms4361p for free sample, its agreeable
| H$A<a' taste will surprise YOU
MfH SCOTT g. BOVINE.
sss4<xr Aoe Pearl ST., NJ. Y.
XUgkg SOC. and $i.oo
all druggists,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Itit be true, as recently repeatedly
asserted by Washington official, that
the other powers agree with this gov.
eminent as to what shall be done in
China. why isn't something done be-
sides military looting,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Tiya quickly result in serious
compII, nd the man who neglects his
liver us- Ut regard for health \ bottle
of Browns Iron Bittcrs taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns F1n Bitters is sold boy MI dealers
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Speaker Henderson is said to have
bucked when Mr.. Mckinley told him
the programme he was expected to car.
ry out in the House at the present ses-
sion, but was finally convinced that he
could not afford to lisobey. He wishes
to be Speaker of the next House and
will need the active support of the ad-
minjstrati0u.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The meekness ofrepublicans in Goa
gress since the opening of this session
has been so marked as to be suspicious
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

If it be true that the more a thing
costs the more it is appreciated, the
Duke Of Manchester should be highly
appreciated by his American daddy-in-
law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

We regret that Mr. Leon D5rt's
house at Center Point was burned yes.
terday evening
LATER-False report.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Fair Notice

The public will take notice that my
Foote bored well place is posted.
noy 3, 1900 I. W. BRAME,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

A court verdict in the State of Wash.
ingtOn upholds Che right Of a restaurant
keeper to draw the color line. which is
on all fours with common sense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Paw Your Taxes.

Pay Your Taxes.
The assessment Rolls of Real and
Personal Property of the year 1900
have been placed in my hands for
collection of taxes on same. All
person are hereby notified that the
taxes are now due and payable.
W. d, CLARK,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

At this distance it looks very much
as though everything calculated to goad
the Chinese into fighting the foreign
army was done,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Kruger should have known better
than to have gone to France first, if he
intended visiting Germany, After his
reception IN France, his snubbing by
the Kaiser might have been expected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Money TO Loan,

on improved property at reasonable
rate. time to suit borrower.
8m. II. l.. J. BARNES,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Be sure and secure your seats for the
Olympia Opera Co. Tie highest class
performance ever before the public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
TRFspASS NOTICE,

For the last time hereby warn all par
ties, under the penalty of the law, not to
trespass by hunting or otherwise on my
land. lying on both sides OF Ne con aud
Fairfield road, one mile east OF Macon.
FAIR notice Keep off and save fine and
cost. JAS. BRYsON
nov24-lm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
500. 90 In Gold,

For the fist case of chills aud fe-
yer that Rogers Blue Chill Cure
will not cure. The first dose breaks
the chills and three doses will cure.
25c Guaranteed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
The one pay Cold euro.


Cold In head and sore throat cured by ker
motifs ChocOatcs Laxative Quinlne As tasy
t9 take aScandy. children cry for them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

One Minute Cough Cure, cures,
That Is what Ii was made for.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
GHERIFF'S SALE.

Macon, Miss, Nov. s
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
Raising Queen Eees.

During the swarminC season is
good time 10 raise some Of the best
queens. Queens reared in natural
swarming are certain to hc the best
and ii is a very easy matter TO save
them, if we but take the trouble TO
cut out the cells ana divide them
around i'm some nucleus of one or two
frames each. This can easily he done
by taking frame of Matching brood
from strong colony and placing it
in hive TO itself. and using n division
board To contract the space in the
hive. This frame of brood should be
near the Matching point ana best IL
the young bees are just Matching, and
the bees adhcring TO the frame should
also go with IL.
We must he careful when taking out
such frames. that the old queen of the
colony is not with il, and it is best To
first look FOR the queen and see on
what comb she is located. When the
frame of bees is established in the
hive. proceed 10 select the queen cell
for il, and cut il out Of the comb
Nuclt lOtOtCu anu insert II III lnc
nucleus 10y cutting in the centre of the
comb hole 10 receive IL. II should
be well fitted in aud made as secure
rs possible, for the bees IN waxing IL
may tumble il out.
In cutting ont queen cells. IL Is nee
csSary to do il with care ana in no
wise damage Il. \ little of the comb
should be- taken with IL. 50 that the
cutting will not interfere with the cell
proper. After the first swarm issues.
until about eight days thereafter. is
the time 10 get those cells. and. per
haps. three or four days after the
, swarm is out. Is the best time To do
/ IL, as the cells are thls nearly ripe.
I and will stand more hardship than IL
\ takea out earlier. But about the end
/ of eight days after the first swarm
issues. the cells begin TO hatch. AMI
the bees again swarm. and ,he surplus
of cells will bc dcStroyed.-A II. Qua.
In Farm. Field and F.rcsidc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
China's Icttered Men.

There is no Senior Wrangler in China
unless the Dowagcr Empress possesses
that qualification I'm another sense, but
there are tens of thousands of Chinese
students who try every year for the
bachelor degree awarded 10y the seats
of learning in the Celestial Empire.
There are only a certain number OF
degrees awarded. Many men do not
get the coveted letters until they are
eighty or ninety years of age, and
their final success is hailed with great
er delight than IL they obtained the
honor in their youth.
Only n short time ago an official re-
port stated that ut an autumnal exam
nation in Foo-Choo there were nine
candidates over eighty years of age,
and two over ninety, and these aged
students sent in essays the compost
tlon Of which was good and the hand
writing firm and distinct. Quite re-
Gently the Governor Of Ho-Nan also
published report concerning an eN-
animation In which thirteen candidates
over eighty years Of age and one over
ninety went through the whole line
days ordeal writing essays which
were perfectly accurate in diction,
and showed no sign OF failing years.
The province Of Anhul, however, heat
both these records by providing thirty.
five competitors who were octogena'
rians and eighteen who were over
ninety years Of age.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
BETRAYED BY HIS PUPIL.
Loyalty Is ~ Missing Trait In the Chi.
nese Character.

Dr. j. II. Johnson, one Of the oldest
missionaries In the Chinese service.
located in the United Mission Schools
at Tlcn-Tsin, recently told the follow
ing incident To n New Orleans Times
Democrat writer:
"Thc most dangerous feature of mis-
sion work in China" he said, "is the
difficulty in knowing whom 10 trust.
The native character is naturally very
subtle, and, when they wish, they are
past masters I'm deceit. Some of our
pupils are docilc, sincere and affection
ate, and would undoubtedly lay down
their lives for their teachers: others
Will seem to have exactly the same
traits, yet all the while they are nurs-
ing the bittcrcst cnmity and are only
waiting favorable opportunity to
manifest IT, In time of trouble the
poor missionary doesn't know where
TO turn. He may receive friendly
hand. or he may receive n knife In
the ribs. | have been I'm China for
twenty-five years. and | am deceived
as frequently now as | was when l
first arrived. 1t is a risk we have To
take. During a riot i'm the llo Nan
province i'm '92." DR. Johnson, contin-
ued, ~ missionary was cut off in Il
school building with twenty or more
natives who had always professcd the
greatest devotion to him. Night came
on and several offered to hide him.
Among the Chinese on the place was
young man named Wo Shan, whom
he had educated and regarded almost
as a son. lie put himself I'm his hands
ana was taken 10 Il native shanty
near by. Then Wo slipped off and
returned with the mob. Next day he
was carrying the missionary's head
on n stick, when two of his fellow
pupils killed him with n sword. As
il turned out, the unfortunate man
had probably chosen the only traitor
in his flock for n guide"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31

A cereal which is not upon the mar
ket. and can only be obtained directly
from the Indians or the missionaries
at some of the Arizona reservations,
is pin0la. This, too, is preparation
of wheat, which is held in the highest
repute by all who have been much
among the Indians. With little pack
age of the pinola, a few strips of
ierked beef and a cask of water, civil
engineers and others whose duty calls
them to long trips off the beaten trail,
declare themselves well prOysiOncd
for number of days. 1t is claimed
that years when the wheat harvest is
plentiful there is little or no illness
among the Pimas and Papagoes,
whose staple article of food it is In
preparing il. the women soak the
wheat until it swells, then spread 1t
OH clothes on top of the wickups, or
brush sheds. TO dry in the hot Arizona
sun. Before it is entirely dry they
parch il over the Goals until brown,
but not scorchcd. and lastly grind il
In their stone mctalus or mortarS until
rs fine as meal. Ii has the delicious.
sweet, nutty taste of parchcd corn.
and is eaten by the Indians raw or
mixed with water. 1t has been of late
years in great demand by the invalids,
who pour into the Salt River Valley,
the American Riviera, by the thous-
ands. each winter Cooked as other
cereals are, or simply eaten In it's nat
ural state with cream, or cream and
sugar. it is n dish well worth Il gen
eral introduction-Wash star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31
II l.
Boom

Boom! --''--
He started from his chair and tore
back the curtains.
From the blackncss over the sea n
thin red line of fire crawlcd up TO the
sky.
Great heavens. A ship on the
Hanger" he whispered TO himself.
Boom!
The crash of second signal gun
rolled down on the wind.
Rufus Denzils knees knocked to-
gcther. He was not greatly concerned
FOR the people on the ship, but his
nerves were out Of order. and the idea
of the near neighborhood of a catas.
trophc Jared upon his system.
Sir Jasper was working his way into
his ovcrcoat. Notwithstanding the en-
treaties of John Trcgony.
Let him have his own way, IRE
gouy," said Rufus, who had lingcr-
ing hope that Sir Jasper might nj
last catch his death Of cold.
But he noticed with dismay that Sir
Jasper ran like young man as they
raced through the grounds toward the
lifeboat-house on the beach.
Its liner ashore on the llangcrH
shouted some one.
God help them" cried the wailing
voice of woman. Now doan't the,
80. Tom-doan't thee go out tonight!
The lifeboat men hcsitatcd. The!
knew the hell of waters that boiled oi
the Hanger only too well, FOR 1t ha'
claimed toll ON the lives of the brav'
lads of Mount Royal OF every genera
ton within memory Of man.
Resides. Il was hard to contcmplat
death. wet and cold. with three won
en- hanging around them.
Now. boys said the butler. COO
/ ly pulling on suit Of oilskins owe
! his black tail-coat and white expans
of shirt front. who's a-comin' for
sail with John Trcgonyl Single me
first. please. and don't all speak q
! onccw
Then eleven fishermen whose name
began with "Trc" elected 90 face deaf
by drowning rather than to allo'
themselves beaten by n butler mai
even though he were Trcgony.
Sir Jasper wanted To go too. hut tw
six-foot fishermen took him gently. an
with many apologies. by the collar I
his coat and thrust him into the she
ter of the boathouse.
"Noa. noa. Sir Jasper; let the young
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-31

| ters have n chance o. Distinguishing
| theyselves," said they In tones that be-
| trayed their pride In their brave old
| lord.
The lifeboat sailed out into the
white mist Of the sea and was gone.
Half an hour elapsed, while the
women wept quietly under the lea OF
| the boathOuse.
Then mighty roar OF JOY went up
| from the crowd az the massive bows
Of the lifeboat plunged out Of the
darkness and ground upon the beach.
One by one the forms Of women and
children were handed out
Bring them up 10 the house" added
Sir Jasper, picking up the insensible
form Of n small boy and striding OF
through his strawberries.
Notwithstanding his age he dis
tanced every one, and with a limp fig
ure In his arms strobe up the steps
into the hall.
He laid the boy on the table, then
he started back with cry.
my boy! my boy! Come home at
lastw
Then the older servants saw that
the white face upon the table was that
Of the Master Harry who had reigned
tyrant absolute Of Mount Royal thirty
years ago Presently the boy sat up.
He expressed no surprise AT the old
gentleman who was crying and kiss
ing his hands. He said that his name
was Jasper Dcnzil, and that his papa
and mamma were In the lifcboat He
guessed that they had had mighty
near squeak. The name Of the ship
was the Empire State, and he guessed
that his bicycle was total loss, since
the ship was piled up on the rocks.
"Who Is your papar asked Jasper.
I'm n shaky voice, as two white, eager
faces appeared In the doorway. "IIi,
popw he cried. Here am, good and
bully
81 knew you would come, Harry. |
have waited for you these fifteen
years" Sir Jasper said simply, as hc
put his hands lovingly upon his sons
broad shoulders.
"And this Is your wife-my daugh-
tcrT he added, as he stopped and
kissed the little woman who was hold
ing the boy tightly in her arms.
BY the early morning train Rufus
Dcnzil left for London on urgent busl-
ncss.-Chicago Times Herald.