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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-04-16

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PHYSICAL CULTURE-By B. F. John
SON.. Published by B F. Johnson
Publishing Co., Richmond, Va.
Price, 25 cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
JAP OFFICERS HONoRED.
Many of Them Receive Marks of Dis
tinction for Their Services
In China.

Many Of the chief officers connected
with the japanese expeditionary
forces sent to China during the re.
cent boxers rebellion have been
rewarded for their services by receiv.
ing the next higher class of the
orders already held by them.
Vice-Admiral Togo and Lieut.. Col
Shiba, however, are treated excep-
tionally being raised two ranks.
Col, Shiba thus becomes holder Of
the third-class Order of the Rising
Sun and the third-class Order OF the
Kite. 1t is difficult to arrive at an &C.
curate estimate OF the value of these
decorations from foreign point OF
view. Perhaps the best comparison
is to say that third-class in Japan
corresponds with an English compan-
ionship, second-class with grand
cross. A second class is compare.
lively difficult to obtain, the theory
being that some specially signal
service must be performed TO estab-
llsh title to it.
Mai. Gen. Fukushima, TO the sur
prise of foreigners generally, has
been raised only one step, ascending
from the third to second of the Ris
ing Sun and from the fourth to the
third Of the Golden Kite. He has, in
fact, become possessed Of X. G. B. in
place OF c. b., though the parable
is not quite accurate, since the Jap
anese order does not carry any title
of nobility 1t must be confessed
that this reward seems inadequate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

Less than 80 days remain before the gates
of Inc Pan American Exposition are closed
forever. During the crisp, cool days OF Dc
tober Buffalo is at her best, and those who
have DELAYED their visit until now Will have
fine most delightful weather OF the year IN
which to enjoy the wonders OF the RAINBOW
City. h.L1,
In planning your trip you will probably
want to 20 east of Buffalo, and 1t will be
we'll to keep in mind how pleasantly this
may be done over the picturesque Lack
awanna Railroad.
The same low rates are in force. over the
Lackawanna Railroad as during midsum
mer. At this season a daylight ride over
the Lackawanna System is a journey long
TO be remembered. Through the Delaware
Water Gap and over the Blue Ridge range,
the woods are radiant in their autumna
coloring while the agricultural region OF
western New York is mellowed by the won
derfully rich tones of the fall harvest time
Six solid vestibuled trains are run daily
between New York and Buffalo, with daily
through service between New York and Chr
caeo and New York and St. Louis Obserya
ton cars, dining cars and Pullman sleeping
cars offer every comfort for the trip. Z
beautiful guide, profusely illustrated, tell
ing about the Exposition and its features
will be sent on receipt of two cents in post
age stamps. Write for one to T. w. Lee
General Passenger Agent, Lackawanna Rail
road. New York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
LEGAL FEES IN SLUMPSHIRE
New England Town Where the Law
yers Are Not Likely to Get
Very Rich.

This must be good case you're on
now 10 bring you way to New York"
said the Broad street man, encourag-
ingly.
The lawyer from slumpshire bright
eled, says the New York Sun.
There's $50 in ton shares" said
he. a man down here owes my cli-
ent that, and ithe pays get half. And
I guess he's good for IT.
What? You come all this way on a
$50 case.
you see, my client got kind of sick
Of sending bills, so he said he'd just as
lief ID come down and get it,"
"Oh! A matter Of principle with
him. He pays your expenses, Of
course"
well, no. He said he guessed it
wouldn't hardly pay him to do that.
He said l could take it if liked, and
he'd be satisfied with one-half if l
got it. Well, y see, the railroad runs
right across the county seat-straight
across the main street-and hasn't
got any gates there to shut down when
the train goes by. And the law is,
they've got to have gates. Well, went
in and saw one OF the big railroad
men, and kind OF called his attention
to that, and suggested that l didn't
much care whether the road went to
the expense Of putting in gates or
not, but that I did care about getting
to New York for nothing. So he was
polite enough TO fix it for me. ! guess,
if the man pays I'll make enough for
expenses while I'm here, and if don't
why. | sold three fat hogs last week
and, by gum, WORKS worth It'll"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

The corn crop of the southwest is
still standing in the fields, and every
blade and even the stalks are dry
enough to burn like prairie grass in
December, and the ears, or nubbins,
as the case may be and often is, are
standing erect to catch whatever rain
may fail, so that soft rot may aid the
boll-worm in reducing the crop and
enhancing the price. In some cases
the ears have been gathered, and the
stalks broken down, piled and burned
to be out of the way of the pillow. 1t
would have been better, of course, to
have cut and shocked the entire crop
in July, thus not only saving the en-
tire crop, for feed, but making it pos
sible to plow the ground early enough
to put it in the best possible condi-
ton for fall sowing of grain. 1t is a
well-established fact that deep break
ing and immediate sowing is not a
good practice. The ground should
have time to settle through the infiu-
ence of time and favorable showers,
before the seed is put in. Anyway,
the corn crop is short, and has been
made shorter by not harvesting all
of it.-Farm and Ranch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
HERE AND THERE.

Those who have silos to fill should
fill them now if they have anything to
fill them with. There is some corn
with life enough in it to make silage,
and sorghum, both now and later, will
be all right. These crops sliced will
be better feed than if saved in any
other way.
ALI pullets that fall short Of the
proper size for the breed should be
disposed of one way or another. They
are not fit for breeding. 1t Is moro
important that hens be of full size
than for cocks. A medium sized cock,
if vigorous, will father as large chicks
az one of elephantine proportions.
Many of the cattlemen are spey-
ing their heifers, with the intention
of making beef of them. They are
afraid of an over-production of cat
tie. The result will be that when
prices 90 up these men will be short
on breeding stock, and consequently
unprepared for taking advantage OF
the favorable circumstances.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
GUNS AFTER EXPERIMENT.

moisture resulted from purely natural
causes has been hotly debated from
that day to this. The "rainmaker"
promptly claimed tin fact predict
ed that it would come. The local
weather bureau failed TO forecast the
showers, but the men in charge ridi-
culed the claims Of Mr. Wright
The apparatus devised by Mr.. Wright
consists Of three parts-the base, the
mortar and the funnel The base is
hollow, cone-shaped piece Of iron rest
ing on wooden platform. In one side
there is hole which allows the gun
to be fired by the application of
stick of burning punk. In the base the
powder is poured, about two ounces
being used for each charge. A lever at
one side Of the platform lowers the
plank on which the base rests and thus
allows the powder to be poured in.
The charge is tamped with paper and
Immediately fred,
The mortar is simply hollow con-
tinuation Of the base grooved at the
bottom to rest securely on the base
and so constructed that the funnel can
be placed on the top Of it.
The funnel is made out Of sheet iron
and resembles the horn of huge
pbonograph. Inside of it, strips of
sheet iron are fastened In a circular
manner. These strips, Mr.. Wright de-
elares, will cause The hot air produced
by the explosion Of the powder to is
sue from the mouth Of the funnel with
a well defined rotary motion. The
tunnels are placed On top Of the NOR
tars, tied down by three strings which
are fastened to stakes driven in the
ground and the contrivance is ready
for action.
The IS guns Mr.. Wright placed In
position In a huge circle in his corn
field. His assistants arrived and the
firing began. When the bombardment
ceased, the men were exhausted and
the tunnels on ~ Of the guns blown
apart. After predicting speedy rain,
the flushed and perspiring inventor
threw himself on a bed in his farm
house and was soon fast asleep.
In a small cottage just outside the
limits OF the city OF Lincoln lives
"Rainmaker" Wright, He is short of
stature, of nervous temperament,
bronzed and weatherbeaten. He is
about 80 years Of age. For 20 years
he has studied the conditions govern,
ing the precipitation of rain. Two
years ago he published book attack.
ing the established and popularity ac.
cepted theories governing the forma.
ton of clouds and the conditions nee.
essary to produce rain. This volume
he published at his own expense and
distributed it free Of charge. The
profits OF mis- farm Tor the last ten
years have been saved for the pur.
pose of making one grand experiment
to demonstrate his theory. and this he
believes he has done.
at is foolishness TO connect such
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
MRS. SADIE E. KOCH.

al suffered for months with
troubles peculiar TO women which
gradually broke down my health and
nv very life. l was nearly insane
with pain at times, and no human
skill l consulted in Milwaukee could
bring me relief. -.
"My attention was called to Lydia
Il, Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound the first bottle brought re-
lief, and the second bottle an absolute
cure. could not believe it myself,
and felt sure it was only temporary,
but blessed fact, have now been well
for a year, enjoy the best of health,
and cannot in words express my graf
itude. Sincerely yours, SADIE E. Koch,
1924 10th St., Milwaukee, Wis, 5000
forfeit If above testimonial Is not genuine
Such unquestionable testimony
proves the power of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound over
diseases OF women.
Women should remember that
they are privileged to consult
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
about their illness, entirely free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

which he had been years in aceumu-
lating.
For Mr.. Wright beliyes in the "eon-
cussion theory" of rain production.
Several attempts have been made to
produce a downfall of moisture in this
manner, but Wright used unique and
novel method, He declares that there
Is no such . thing as evaporation,
Hydrogen and oxygen are present in
the atmosphere all the time. The
former gas is the lighter and keeps
ascending. leaving the heavier below.
To produce rain it is only necessary
to mix the two gases by means Of air
currents, create enough electricity in
the atmosphere 10 unite them and
await results.
With this end in view he has con-
strueted Is mortars and in his test
kept them in action for IA hours. The
"guns," as he calls them, were ar
ranged in groups Of FIVE forming an
immense circle. Each gun was fred
On an average OF once a minute IN
the construction Of the apparatus Mr..
Wright spent over thousand dollars.
In addition he paid for the half ton Of
powder which was consumed in the
experiment. Neighbors in the vicinity
volunteered their services in discharg-
ing the guns"
At SIX o'clock in the evening the
bombardment was commenced. All
through the night the guns" flashed
and roared. There was q slight inter
mission at midnight and a lunch was
served. The party ceased their ef-
forts from pure exhaustion in the mid
die Of the forenoon Of the following
day.
On the day following the cessation
Of the cannonading there was a smart
shower in Lincoln, and local rains were
reported from various sections Of the
state. Whether "Rainmaker" Wrigh;
caused it or whether the downfall Of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

process as evaporation With rainfall,
he declares. 1T has nothing whatever
10 do With the precipitation Of mos
ture. Oxygen and hydrogen SO PACK
into the atmosphere in the shape OF
gases Hydrogen, being lighter than
oxygen. gradually ascendS 10 the up
per strata Of the atmosphere Oxygen
remains below To produce rain You
mus; cause the two gases 70 mix and
fuse. Ny apparatus creates ascending
air currents. These spiral motions n
the sir mix the hydrogen and oxygen
ConcuSsion and friction create cleo
tricitv and this causes the gases 10
fuse. As a resul; rain is produced.
with q guns l can cause rain N =
circle IS miles in diameter. Nhat
is more, I can take i've guns and break
up a hailstorm OF stop cyclone, Ny
exreriments on clouds Of the magnetic
type Sonelusively prove this. Tor
nadoss and cyclones are only clouds
with highly magnetic een'srS, by my
theory You can create electricity
enough 10 diSperse these clouds,
In serving in the artillery during
the civil war I one Gay noticed the dis
persion OF a small tornado which
swcoped down on a regiment Of ar
tillery in action, have studied on the
question ever since. Ten years ago |
formulated my theory about the value
Of conclusion in dispensing such
storms and have only waited for means
10 put 1t to the test, l have expert
mented On clouds Of the magnetic
type and now have 3 group Of guns
ready for the genuine cyclone when
ever one takes a notion to come this
wav and give me fair chance
In Lincoln Mr.. Wright has aroused
fully as much comment as William j.
BRYAN. Bitter attacks have been made
upon him in the local press, which Mr.
Wright occasionally undertakes to an
swer. At times his sanity is doubted,
but on this subject he never makes re-
plv. For a score OF years he has been
advocating MS theories anu rum 'hV
first has been locally known as the
"Rainmaker."
During his experiments Mr.. Wright
has faithfully kept a record of his ex'
perimeuts. He has announced his in'
tention of going before the next SEES
sion Of the legislature and asking that
stations be established in all parts O
+ the state for the purpose Of bringin.
rain by the conclusion method, H'
has warm champions in all politiea
parties, and the chances are that Mr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

A.. Do not haul waste products back
to the farm in the same cans for de-
livering milk. When this is unaTold-
able. insist that the skim milk or the
tank be kept clean.
As. Cans used for the return Of skim
milk or whey should be emptied ana
cleaned as soon as they arrive at the
farm,
40. Clean all dairy utensils by tlrst
thoroughly rinsing them in warm wa
ter; then clean inside and out with q
brush and hot water in which a clean
ing material is dissolved; then rinse
and lastly sterilize by boiling water
or steam. Use pure water only,
so. After cleaning, keep utensils, in
verified, in pure air, and sun If posi-
bic, until wanted fer use.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
A beautiful steel Engraving for
Gents

Upon application at any post office in the
United States, beautiful steel engraving,
in miniature of the New York Centrals
Empire State Express" the most famous
train in the world, will be furnished for two
cents.
This engraving affixed to letter will in
sure its transportation TO any point in the
United States Canada, Porto Rico, Alaska,
the Hawaiian Islands, Guam or the Philip
pine Archipelago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
promotion for bravery.

Word reaches us Of a small band Of s so,
diers who held at bay large number OF fll
ininos for over two hours until assistance
arrived, thereby saving. an important pony
from capture. For their bravery they were ~
given promotion. To be brave 1t Is necessary l!a.y
10 have strong nerves and a good uigessloll
II your stomach is weak ana you soller IRON
indigestion, heartburn, belchlhgi nervous
Stomach Bitters 1t will cure you.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
object. IN spirit Kisses.

A spirit medium in Eau Claire,
Wis, is in trouble. At seance he
permitted materialixed spirit to kiss
lady spectator; and, as the lady is
young and pretty, and she has reason
to believe that the kisser was old
and ugly, she has brought suit against
the medium for $1,000 damages.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
How II May He.

eHaye YOU any sort Of machine TO sew on
brttonsgH asked the bachelor in the TWEEN,
tieth century department store. J on WI MI
find the matrimonial agency the third aisle
70 the right" replied the aoorwalker.-
PHILADELPHIA Record
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

Can Get Allen,s Fnot.Eaas FREE.

gOu Can Get Aliens FoOt-Ease FREE.
Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, L.
Roy, \. Y, for FREE sample Of Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder. 1t cures sweating,
damp. swollen, aching feet, Makes new or
tight shoes easy. Always use it to Break IN
New Shoes. At all druggists and shoe
stores. 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
MILWAUKEE, PEOPLE
Could Hardly Believe 1t. A
Prominent Woman Saved From
Death by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-1 suppose
large number of people who read OF
my remarkable cure will hardly believe
It; had l not experienced it myself,
lrnnx that | khOuld not.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

eyes, indeed. We've done ev'rything that
money could do to make our new. country
yillcr look scrumptious, It's awfully re-
fined. Why, even tn buttercups on the
lawn are creamery butter cups. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

Does your daughter attend tho
natatorium?"
''0h, no. She Is IL the social swim"
Chicago Record Herald
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

at is better to give than to receive, said
the street car conductor, as he sized up the
plugged nickel.-Philadelph Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs.-Wm. o, Endsley, Vanburen, Ind,
Feb. 10, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

"Tm sorry for anybody's bad luck" "Ot
course" Eyes, / always think Of those who
will have to listen while he tells about it!'
Town Topics
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

The Chastisement.-Kind Lady-"Why
are you crying, little boyy' Little Boy
"Coz nav lis made example out Q me Ter
nv little brothers sake. '-Ohle State Jour
nal
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

To Cure ii Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggistsrefund ifitfails to cure, 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

When man quits abusing his rival, it is
a sign that he has his riva! down.-Atchlson
Globe
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

''Now, this is what I call good sin,tsx,
said the CRATER grammaran as be took the
500 bill proffered by the diye-keepeT.-ln-
danapolis News
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
A NEBRASKA GENIUS.
Claims That he Can Cause Rain
fall Whenever Needed.
Uses Guns Of Peculiar Construction
10 Make the Heavens shed Teas
short Account of His
Experiments.
SD L!neoln tNael -

II OCRTEEN hours was the length
II Of the bombardment kept up
by "Rsinmaker" W. F. Wright
81 Lincoln, Neb., in order TO break the
blirhting drought which was fas;
destroying the corn crop Of the state,
Fer 20 years Mr., Wright has lived
in Nebraska, studied The rain problem,
evolved q theory sad, at the critical
moment, put It 10 the test, using to
defray the expenses Of the 'risl money
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES colormore
goods, per package, than any other.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12

One drawback to stage realism is its UNI
readiness. Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-12
A GOLDEN CROP.

Tho New York banks keep nearly
$9o0,ooo,00o loaned out.
In the last fiscal year $33s,263 gold
was imported into the United States
by way of Maine.
The former governor of the Yukon
territory figures out $2oo,oOO,ooO gold
In the Klondike placers.
There are 10000 positions to be
filed under the United States civil
service; approximate salaries, s75,.
100000; unclassified positions, 100000;
salaries, $2o.ooo.Ooo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
HAS PREACHED FIFTY YEARS.
Rev. George Link. of Laporte. Ind,
Observes Golden Anniversary of
His Entrance to Pulpit

Rev. George Link. assistant pastor
of st. Johns Lutheran church. Of
Laporte, Ind, who has Just cele-
brated the golden anniversary OF his
ordination to the ministry. has the
distinction of being one of five active
pastors of that church in America
to pass the half century mark The
occasion was observed by an impress
sive service, the principal address be-
ing delivered by Rev. G. NJ. Zorn. of
Cleveland. Remarks were also
made by the pastors Of this district.
nearly all of whom were present,
and congratnlatOry letters from the
congregations which Rev Mr.. Link
has served We're read. The music was
special feature of the event. Fol-
lowing the service reception was
rendered M. Link and his wife.
Mr.. Link was prepared for the
ministry at Concordia college. Fort
" ayne. and was ordained August =.
1>51. At Black Jack. No. where h re
manned four wears. >tace then he
has held pastorates - Plea ant
Ridge. H.: Lebanon. w r:cn
church ut = Louis No: +. .c~.
Mich; Trinity church a Springfield,
H.: Red Bud. III. and Lanorte. HIS
son. Rev. George Link. il. j. pastor
Of the Laporre church.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
A RUSH FOR CZOLGOSZ
Angry Crowds at Buffalo Threatened I.
Lynch the Assassin When News of the
Presidents Death Was Received.

Buffalo, Y. V, Sept. 14-Shortly
after midnight the great crowd on tn,
street became excited over rumoi
that the president was dead. \ rusl
was made toward the police station
where Czolgosz is confined. 1t was
promptly met by the police reserves
mounted and on foot, and driven bach
after weak resistance In fact. y
policemen handled the mob on ON,
street without trouble. Indicating thai
they were not very much in earnest
in their endeavors to get to polio,
Headquarters.