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LOW RAILROAD RATES.
Cumberlnnd PreshrIerinn.

For the General Assembly c. p. c.. a,
west Point, Miss. May 1924, the NJ. d o.
Kh VIII sell tickets from, Nav IA to II, at
tied for return passage to May 81, 1901.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-11

Cyclists should always carry a bottle
o. B2-LARD's Snow LHTvEr, in csse
q accident, if applied Immediately, II
vii. s7b11e the pain proven, swell.ng
and disc9lora.!on, AMI quickly heal the
wounds. Price p and 30 cts. SOLD by
J. T. J,nes.
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THE MACON BEACON
rJBL sHED EVERY SATURDAY
BY P. T. FERRIS.
Prescription, N advance. per arnnm $3.50
Saturday, May II, 1901,

Gilbert Williams attorney, Nr. z.
P Landrum, carried a petition TO the
governor asking him to commute the
sentence condemning Gilbert to be hung
on May 31st, The governor took it un-
der consideration.
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Rheumatism is conceded to have its
origin in poisoned condition of the
blood, and to be most successfully treat
ed by HERBINE, which acts upon the liy-
err Kidneys and other purifying organs,
thereby divesting the system OF the of.
Tending agents. Price 50 cts. Sold by
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AGENTS WANTED FOR LIFE OF
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON" written by
himself Everybody buys, agents are now
making over 800 per month, best book to
sell colored people ever published. Write
for terms, or send "a cents for outfit and
begin at once--mention this paper,
J. L., NICHOLS a co.
Atlanta, Ga.
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presbyterinn Assembly.

One fare to Little Rock, Ark, and return
via the NJ. & o RR., account General As
semby Presbyterian Church of U. S, May
1928, 1901. Tickets on sale May IA, ID and
10. limited for return passage to June
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

The Estate In Chancery Court Of
220l of NoX lbee County,
J.J. Galloway. Miss. M
Letters having 5een granted to the
undersigned as administrator of said estate
on 1G day of April, 1901. by the clerk Of
said court, notice is hereby given requiring
estate to have the same probated by the
clerk of said court within one year from
this date or they will be forever barred.
Witness my hand this April 9th, 1901.
W. L. STOKES,
Administrator of said estate.
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the disease, without exciting disorder In
any other part of the system.
no. CURES. ,,,c,.
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5-Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. ..... .as
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Druggists or Mailed Free. 'so.4
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
MINsTRELs COMING.

The Anderson, Indiana, Daily Bull
letin OF Mar. 2, 1901, says: The Gus
Sun Ministries were at the Grand last
night. 1t was the first visit of this
troup TO the Grand. On that account
perhaps, the attendance was not large.
There were but few old and familiar
faces in the company, the exception be-
ing Karl Lambert, OF this city, and a
musical team, the latter having been
here with Primrose & Dockstader.
The costuming in the first part is not
excelled by any other of the black face
fun makers. E. w. Chapman was an
interlocutor who did not wear out the
audience. Chorus singing was good
and several of the ballads received en-
cores. The olio was headed by the
"Great Lynch" who did some marve-
lous things on slack wire. Lambert
and Anderson, impersonating society
ladies, had the features that took we'll.
Gus Sun did not appear until toward
the close of the performance. He is a
juggler, balancer and equillbrist with
out equal. The performance was not
not characterized with the vulgarity
that is resorted to in too many min
strel companies.
At Bedding opera house April 4, '01.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
THE BANOUET.

Tickets were sold Monday up to the
capacity of the dining room at Hotel
Bedding for the banquet TO be given
Friday evening by the Young Mems
Republican club and those who failed
to provide themselves are now too
late. AS this is the first attempt at
anything of this kind in this city the
projectors are naturally feeling quite
elated over the way the party mem
bers have taken hold OF it. 1t is a
matter Of regret that any who might
wish to attend should be kept away on
account OF lack of accommodations,
but it cannot very well be helped as
there was too much uncertainty as to
the probable number on the start TO
make arrangements for any larger
number than can be seated in the din
ing room, Furthermore the BANNER
warned you last week that late-comers
would be unable to get tickets. The
scheduled time for it to be pulled off
is $3.50 p, IN. and the program is as an
nounced in last weeks issue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS VISITS US.

The state railroad commissioner
Chase s. Osborne was in the city
/ Wednesday and made a personal in
spection of the situation regarding the
much discussed crossing OF the electric
line and the Pere Marquette. AS far
as practical results are concerned or
encouragement as TO the securing OF a
grade crossing which is desired we
must confess that we have no encour-
agement. Messrs. j. +. Rice and sur
veyor +. Fl. Christ, of Grand Rapids,
were here as representatives OF the
electric line, and many prominent citi-
zens, manufacturers and city officials,
took occasion TO meet Mr.. Osborne,
show him the proposed crossings, and
present the matter from local stand
point. Mr.. Osborne expressed de-
sire to do whatever the citizens wished
but stated that laws upon the statute
books absolutely forbade him from
granting it, irrespective OF any ones
wishes. He said that he did not make
the law but it certainly was his duty to
enforce it, which he had done thus far
and he did not see how he could depart
from it now. He came here simply as
matter of courtesy because our peo-
pie desired it, not because he could see
any way by which he might accede to
their wishes in regard to the grade
crossing.
The electric company expect TO
build their line just the same, but
must solve the question OF how. 1t
looks now as though the plan most
likely to be adopted would be by the
high overhead bridge at the brick
yard. Such a bridge would cost so
Mr.. Christ states in the neighborhood
of S30,00 but is the most feasible plan
for reaching the business section of
the town. If they should conclude to
build by way OF Will Halls north Graf
tan route it could come in on the
north side and need not cross the Pere
Marquette at all except spur line to
the factories for freight purposes. The
promoters of the line will of course
have to decide what in their judgment
is the best for them, but whatever may
be their decision we hope to see the ac
tive work OF construction begun as
soon as spring opens
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Tomorrow night-Friday-th lex
ira" number on the Concert Course
The Schumann LadyQuartette. "They
are fine looking, refined and cultured
ladies, and superb singers, being the
fortunate possess0rs of well-trained
voices of wondrous sweetness and pow
err, and are positively the best lady
quartette ever heard in this city. As
they appeared upon the stage last night
they were greeted by perfect whirl-
wind OF applause, and were compelled
TO respond to a number OF encores.
The Schumann ladies have every rea-
son to feel proud of the cordial recep-
ton given them by the large audience
present last night, and the audience
may congratulate themselves upon
hearing a treat OF lifetime. - Ottum-
wa (Iowa) Daily Press
General admission 25c, with reserved
seat 35c. To season ticket holders,
ad mission l0c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
He Speaks with Clear Voice.

Your White Wine of Tar Syrup and
am satisfied it will relieve cold or
sore throat quicker than any other med
icine have ever tried. At times it has
troubled me a great deal to speak, but
your medicine has enabled me to speak
with a clear and distinct voice.
/ remain truly yours,
REV j. ID. CRAIG.
Miami Station, Carol Co, Mo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
One Quite Enough.

81 don't see how any sane man can
want more than one WIFE," he said as
he finished reading an article on Tur-
key.
YES; one is quite enough, isn't 1t,
DEAR" she returned. THE human heart
is not large enough for more than one,
and then poIygamy always seems to
me to so cheaper women too"
81 wasn't thinking Of that" he an
swered. what bothers me is how any
man can go to work deliberately to ac-
cumulate trOubles-to make q collec-
ton, as you might say."-Chicago Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.
Friday. March 10

Friday, March 10.
SIP. ma. o. U. w
Saturday March I6.
p. NC. A. n,
p.m.-W. X. q.
80 p. ND. OF III.
sp. nj. o. Foresters.
Monday, March 1S.
1880 p. NIX o. TN.
1880 p. m.--F. q A. M.
Tuesday, March 10.
1880 p. MI. O. o. h.
1880 p. NIX. OFF.
Schumann Ladies' Quartette-opera House,
tomorrow night.
Lecture Course-P. S Henson, Opera House,
Monday, March 49,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
WANTED AGENTS.

Ladies or gentlemen to handle our
Perfection Flavoring Powders which
sells in avery house. Big pay. Ad-
dress, Il. Il. BARKER, Bedding, Mich,
Lock Box SOL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Proposals for the purchase of the
property known as the Martha A. Har-
roun estate will be received by the un-
dersigned up to and including March
%, 1901. Bids may be made for the
entire property or any part thereof
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved. CHAS. HARBOUR,
w. j. HARBOUR,
TrnstaaS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

The Baptist ladies will continue the
rummage sale another week Home
made candies, bread, cake, cookies and
doughnuts will be on sale Saturday p.
m. Orders taken for same in advance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Il have always used Foley's Honey
and Tar cough medicine, and think it
is the best in the world" says Charles
Bender a newsdealer of Erie, Pa. Moth
ing else as good. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Helen A. Newman wishes to close
out all trimmed hats within the next
ten days. 1t will pay you to buy hat
for less than half price.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Eugene j. Hall, the poet and pub
Usher, says that one dose OF Foley's
Honey aud Tar restored his voice when
hoarseness threatened to prevent his
lecture at Central Music Hall, Chicago.
Nothing else as good. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

For SALE:-Good eight room house
and full sized lot on Broas 9Th addition;
good cistern; only 500; terms easy. In
Quire of |. l.. HUBBELL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

You can get a hat at Helen A. New
mans lat any old price, " for the next
ten days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

LOOK! Why not try Hall & Son
who produce their own milk and do
not have TO buy outside, consequently
knOtC it is right
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Man is so selfish that no sermon can
be expected TO reach him unless it en-
courages him 10 lay up treasures for
himself somewhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Statesmen WANTED TO look after
our interests in lonia and adjacent
counties, Salary or commission. Adj
dress THE HARVEY OIL Co., Cleve-
land Onio
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

CAMEL COAL at 50 per ton. First
ever kept in the city.
WILSON g. Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
SALESMAN wANTED-To represent

large corporation in this section.
Must furnish horse and stall honesty
bond. Liberal contract for reliable
energetic man. Address,
b. A. COOLEY,
l04 Allegan st, Lansing, Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Fatal delays are caused by expert
menting with cough and cold cures
Foleys Honey and Tar will prevent a
cold from resulting in Pneumonia. w.
|. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

CAMEL COAL at SO per ton. First
ever kept in the city.
WILSON 81 Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

CAMEL COAL at So per ton. First
ever kept in the city.
If WILSON & Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Don't forget the great sample shoe
sale at Spencer's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

CARPET WEAVING at GIL Broas
st MRS. j RICHARD.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Velvet pieces for patchwork, Zoe.
NJ. M. STONE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Warm maple sugar absolutely pure,
at Canfeld's, per pound lac.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Farm horses for sale at Fales' livery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-14

Orders for hair switches taken aud
guaranteed.
Nj. NJ. STONE
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-24

may have every instinct of gentility, but
if their position in life is not such as is
recognized by the world they are not ac-
corded the title of lady
In the Society which spells itself with
capital S. there is fashion in pronunela,-
tion-,conformity to whose shibboietn l 1ed..
marks the exact rung of the social ladder
to which one belongs. In its conversa-
tion the form is often better than the sub
stance. The final ''t'' in valet is sound
ed patent rhymes with latent, etc.
Fortunately the tendency is toward cor
rectness and simplicity, and small inele-
gancies offend ears fastidious.
Slang. -
Slang vulgarizes the language, no mat
ter how piquant and pithy it may seem.
The use of it, begun in fun, ends in habit.
Some one has said that slang is lam
guage in the making" and 1T is true that
what is linguistic heterodoXy in one age is
orthodoxy in the next, but one may leave
the pioneer work to others, with advan-
tage to her own speech. Especially DO
slang phrases seem to coarsen the con-
VerSation of young women. Lowell says
of Chaucer that "he found his native
tongue dialect and left it a language.
The process may be reversed. Already
learned professor has aserbed the de- eo
(Which he assumes as proven) to the fact
that the Bible and Shakespeare are SO
much less read than formerly.
Final Suggestions.
AS an Accomplishment the art of con-
VerSation has many advantages. In some
of it's various phases it is always avail
able, and one never lacks an instrument.
A few suggestions may serve to show
how far simple good manners are guide
to success and charm in conversation,
and those who charm can influence.
Offer to each one who speaks the hom-
age of your undivided attention. Look
people in the face when you talk to them
We should talk often but never long, CIV
ing others their opportunity. Converse
tion should be like a game of ball.
Show courteous respect for another's s
point of view. In argument give fair play.
Concede to your opponent his full due,
allowing him to finish his statement with
out fear of interruption. Unless principle
is involved, il is better to leave him ap-
parently master of the field than prolong
a discussion beyond the limits of good
taste. You will snatch victory from de-
feat.
The best substitute for wisdom is si-
lence Never claim to know things Of
which you are ignorant. Some one will
see through the sham. Acknowledge your
ignorance frankly and naturally.
Have convictions of your own. Be your
self and not a mere echo No one else
can contribute your peculiar personality
to the world, and God made nothing SUI
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-24

perfiuous.
If you are so unfortunate as to be cas-
lily embarrassed, get used to the sound Of
your voice and force yourself to say some
thing. Confidence will be the reward of
perseverance.
A platitude at the right time is worth
a dozen reparteeS the next morning.
III speaker mentions wrong date or
makes some trif1ing misstatement, do net
correct him. No one cares whether the
affair happened on Monday or Tuesday.
Never ask leading or personal questions.
we should show curiosity about the con-
Germs of others only SO far as it NAV
crafty them to tell us.
Do not feel obliged to talk incessa ntIv
Strive to be natural and at ease The
nervousness that seeks to conceal itself
shoe1d shueE anec6ed an t or exaggerated yivacity
laugh that speaks vacant mind.''
be ready with the small courtesies. AL
ways thank children and servants.
Talk of things, not people. OF charm
ing woman 1t was said, There are no
names in her talk" 1t is the height of
vulgarity to criticize elderly people, and
depends upon what they have rather than
upon what they are. Show yourself an
artist in conversation when speaking of
people. An artist selects only the hest
points of his model to make conspicuous.
and hides the rest with clever drapery.
Our worst regrets are for the things
one has said, not for those we have left
unsaid.
Draw out your neighbor without cate
chizing him. Correct him, if necessary.
without contradicting him. Avoid man
nerisms and provincialisms. Among the
latter none is worse than the mistaken
politeness Of saying "Yes, SIR" "No,
ma am to ones equal.
1t is a distinct discourtesy for two per-
sons to begin or continue a conversation
in which a third person who has joined
them can have no interest, unless, by
few words of explanation or apology, he
or she may be drawn into ii and may at
least listen intelligently.
Make of your mind a treasury from
which to draw bits Of entertaining infor-
nation, pithy anecdote, good stories apro-
pos timely quotations Of strong, helpful
thoughts-that whatever subject may
arise you will have something TO contrib-
ute.
The wish to praise, to say pleasant
things, is an amiable one, and adds grace
TO conversation where there is an honest
chance for ii without hattery.
In society the hrst duty or man and
. woman is to be agreeable. Sir Arthur
Helps says: "When wit is kind as well
as playful, when information knows how
TO be silent as we'll as how to speak,
when good will is shown TO the absent
as we'll as to those who are present, We
may know that we are in good society,""
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-24

spiration, and interest shown in the con-
versation of others stimulates and vivi-
fieS their thought
TO a good listener the difident will say
what they think and the verbose will
think what they say.
There is nothing more trying than to
find that ones conversation is receiving
but divided attention, and nothing more
rude than for a person to pick up a book
or paper and look over it while pretend
ing to listen to what one is saying.
Test Words and Phrases.
In our whimsical language, accuracy is
largely matter OF custom. We in
stantly assign a low place to those who
are guilty of grammatical errors, but We
classify one as lacking in refined training
who would say Il don't know as, a
long ways, "someWheres. 1t is the evil
dence that the speaker has reached a GER
tain grade of cultivation, and no higher.
Society has its test words. 1t Is con-
sidered PROVINCIAL to say, depot for
'store" for shop" Fruits, nuts, etc,
are dessert" sweets are not dessert
We refer. to our sisters, .sweethearts, and
wives without the prefix of Miss or
Mrs" Lord Roberts. for instance, in
his autobiography says, II met my fate
in the form of Nora Bews." He does not
land ever speak of her husband as "Mr.
Smith, any more than she would of her
daughter as Miss Smith" to her friends
and equals She says my husband. as,
calls them by name, and in America we
are fast following her example. A man
is plain smith to his men friends, and so
referred to by them. We used to be much
ridiculed for our eXaggeration of modesty
in conversation, An Englishman once
told an American girl that he had re-
ceived a "limb-acy' from an old aunt,
seeking to adapt his conversation to his
heaTer
The Bible word ''sick" is only used to
express nausea in England, and we too
have adopted the word 'ill'' in it's stead.
One would be elegant young woman in
the country asked the writer If she were
''sea-ill' on her return Voyage
Phrases that are considered so prOvin-
cial as to grade the speaker are, Com
mend me to your wife," "Our home is at
-' I'VE have company" and to refer
to ones relatives as cousin Mary"
"Uncle John" to strangers, is not in
good taste unless with the preface of the
personal pronoun followed by the sur
name my uncle. Mr.. Jones'"
A much rdiculed phrase is "a lady
friend of mine,' "a gentleman friend"
It is to be assumed that all ones
friends are ladies and gentlemen. "A
man friend of mine, "a lady whom L
know" is sufficiently explicit. Natural
courtesy teaches us when to say "wo-
man" when lady" There are those who