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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07

Berlin, Feb. A gold jewel ease,
studded with diamonds and bearing
the portrait Of Emperor William, is
to be the kaiser's launching gift to
Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the
president of the United States. The
emperor's portrait will coyer the cen
ter of the lid in enamel.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
GREAT EASTERN STORMS
A Seventy-Mile Gale Brings Death
and Destruction Along the
Atlantic Coast.
MANY DEAD BODIES COMING ASHORE,
The shores Of Long Island aud New Jersey
strewn with Wrecked aud stranded
Vessels marrow Escape of the Crews 81
the Tugs John d. iicrwind and d. :. At
wood.

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Reports OF loss 81 i've are 'unhheu
to the eastern end OF Long Island
whence comes news that several bod
les have been washed ashore. II isnot
known what vessels the men who lost
,b,ir lives cam, from. They must
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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
Vine. LmMnn Nordicn III.

San Francisco, Feb. i,-Mme. Ill.
liam Nordica is confined to her room
nt the Palace hotel with an attack
Of nervousness, DIR. James Ward,
who is in attendance, says that the
attack is not serious.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
TIL. worst Of tn. season.

Newark, n. V, Feb. i.--rhe worst
storm OF the season Is raging in
Wayne county. At s q, NJ. il was
four degrees above zero, Trains ON
the New York Central, West Shore
and Pennsylvania roads are delayed
and all country roads are blocked.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
Against the New rores, r~resery.

Butte, Mont, Feb. "A special to
the Miner from Kalispell, Mont, say
that the people of the western Flat
head county are signing u petition
against the creation of the new
kootenai forest preserve promoted
BY Commissioner Hermann.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
Charged with Poisoning Husband.

Butte, Mont, Feb. A special to
the Miner from Bozcman, Mont, says;
The trial of Mrs. Lucy Hack. who "A
charged with poisoning her husband,
a wealthy ranchman Of the Gallatin
valley, was commenced In the dis
trict court yesterday. Mrs. Black Is
charged with having administered
poison TO her husband on October 4,
and for each day from then until and
including the tenth day of October.
1901. John Black, the mar alleged
to have been murdered, was n Of
the h~est-known ranchmen in central
Montana and was worth over 500, 900.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07

Utica, n. u, Feb. A fearful
blizzard prevails in central and
northern New York, The railroads
are lied mp and there is no prospect
OF the north and south lines getting
open for several days
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
HUI, FIGHTING Abolished.

Puebln, Tex. Feb. 4.-The state gov
eminent has abolished bull fighting
on Of its being barbarous
and tending to demoralize the lower
class s.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
One Of the Kcar.nrgc,. Gun. nur.ts.

Washington, Feb. 4,-The navy de-
partmcnt has been advised by Ad-
miral Higginson, in command Of the
North Atlantic squadron, that one Of
the iivc'inch guns of the kcarsargc
burst while the ship was at target
practice. No one IL reported To have
been injured. The Kearsarge is now
on the way from Porto Rico to Cuba.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
The Dead.

The Dead.
VI. e. Lnwlcr, Wall Lake. Ia.
II. L. Pancake. Wall Lake. In.
Chris. Fcrndon. st. Ansgur. la.
&. Il. Blunt, Charles City, la.
The seriously Injured.
W. Cameron, Dundee. H.: badly
crushed; not expected Ia live.
+. j.. Jordan, Dunlap, Ia; injured
about ribs and back.
u. LAWYER, Wall Lake, Ia; injured
about the breast and legs, Slightly in
jured.
j. j, Morehead, Dunlap. Ia; W. j.
Evans, Dunlap, Ia; unknown man.
None Of the trainmen was injured
MS they heard the second train APP
preaching and jumped. The stock
men were asleep In the bunk car
when the collision occurred, their
death and injuries resulting from be-
ing crushed
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1902-02-07
REAR-END COLLISION.
-Four stock men kiiicd pnd SIX
scriou-i, Injured In u Coiii-ion
NJ Apple River. III.

Dubuque, Ia, Feb. "A rcar-cnd
collision at 3;Ij Monday morning on
the Illinois General ut Apple River,
H., u station 30 miles east Of here,
resulted In the death ~ four stock
jured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
QUl WYE.

4
One OF the most delightful and charm.
ingIy dainty entertainments it has been
the pleasure of the Qui Vive Club to
enjoy for some time was given by Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison, Thursday evening,
March Goth.
Inc house was beautifully decorated
with palms. vines aud cut flowers in
every conceivable spot and corner. the
mantels were banked in white narcissus
aud red carnations.
Euchre was INDUCED in by those who
cared for cards, while guessing game
OF Posters for the others. Little Miss
Marian Sykes, of Columbus, served
punch. Mrs. V. Morgan Morris won
the ladies' prize, beautiful waterlilly
vase Mr.. E. F, Kennedy the gentle
man $, "A lovely oxidized match safe.
Mrs Holberg and Mr.. Walter Patty
received the boobies, cute little COB
let and a candle holder. Mrs. BOYD
was the smartest in the guessing con
test and received lovely bisque vase. =
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Harrison Sykes was the guest
from distance. Fl.
There has been no lethagy in Macon s
social circles for long time, Two
years or more ago she awoke from a
long sleep and formed club-the Wo.
mans club-and then there was another
and still another club formed for the
social enjoyment and advancement of
the town, until now no town in East
Mississippi can hold her candle in the
number of social entertainments,
But no reception given in the last two
years has been more largely attended and
thoroughly enjoyed than that of last
Tuesday evening by Misses Rydie and
Sallie Minor in honor of their charming
guest, Miss Goodloe, of Gainesville,
Ala A most unique and entertaining
game, that of publishing a newspaper,
was provided for the occasion and each
guest was given, what they felt at the
time. was one of grave impt rtance.
Each table was given department
editorial. current topics, personal and
local, want column, advertisement, etc.
Mr.. Henderson acted the part of pub
Usher, printer and d, all in one, and
a great deal of amusement was gotten
out of both his and the guests efforts.
A guessing game was also INDUCED
in, Pictures that represented different
wares most commonly seen in the news
papers, We're hung around the wall,
Corticelli silk, for instance, was repre-
scented by kitten and a spool of thread
Mrs. W. B, Patty won the honor Ele
giant refreshments we're served, Miss
Goodloe is most charming young lady
and will add much to the social life of
Macon,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
Spring Examination.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
who contemplate taking the examina'
tons this spring. that they will be held
as follows, to-wit:
For white teacher April 4th and 9Th,
and 18th and 10th, at the court house
For colored teachers April 18th and
12th, and 25th and Goth, at the colored
school building
Each examination will comprise two
days, and begin promptly at $50
O. o'clock a, m, S. NJ. THOMAS,
Co Supt. Ed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

The African Methodist church situat.
ed near Cedar Creek, was blown down
Yesterday evening. 1t has not been
used for several years, and the corpora
ton condemned it and ordered it to be
demolished, but several of the members
promised to have it repaired and the
order was recalled Now if they want
= church, they must rebuild, if the lot
is not sold.
Mr.. Mr. Z. p. Crymes is getting
ready to move to Hattiesburg, and his
teams and a number of hands went
through the country this week With
all the bad weather they will have a
time getting there We hope he will
build as many houses in Hattiesburg as
he has built in Macon.
My stock of Gent Furnishing Goods
is complete in all lines. Celebrated
international shirts and collars.
WALTER B. PATTY.
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EzRSONAt..

! PERSONAL.
Ibfe III Rev, Mr. Mitchell, Meth
/ Itor. hal been quite i'll, but she
akd Mre. Will King are in Fort
Texas, visiting Mr.. King s
I'D sisters.
and Mr.. Snowden were the
/ Mrs. Woodwa q and Mrs. l..
srg tf,iS week,
never W.T. a wetter week in
and stin we met with some who
the town was very dry.
and Mrs. G 4c. p. Waller, of
a, were il town this week and
Mr.. and Mrs, Joe Lee.
III Ilorroh made another trip to
aihis We and we hope it wi
,fitsbie h former one
seeting called by the President
1iroom Corn Association for last
was postponed on account of
bad weather,
Enhn Fl Smith of Brooksyille,
lping onc cr two days in Macon
X and visiting her father, w.
leod
)antzlpr has a house full of
4 millinery goods and trimmers
hope Ehe will nave better luck
TX than on Opening Day.
1hambliss boys, Walter ard
leave Macon next week for
III issil pi, AMI they may do as
'larouifeS who have moved there
'inarriel The 0 BIS ought to
"a ! fafewell banquet, and toast
ohnson, the revenue agent who
( booking over the record books
nllatyfor the past ten days is
york He says, though, he does
k he Wil make a very big haul
Thee. Treasurer Deupree and
Stewart were in Macon to cen
him Yesterday
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
Nyer on a Rampage.


ker folks haye witnessed coro-
his morning; old Noxubee has
Ryal 1iadem; she is chatting with
1hores; a king Of all the Meth
|jeutls to call the attention of
prable board of supervisors, es-
ollr newly elected member, to
| on Cedar creek. The water is
|oYer it and travel is stopped on
|r0ughfare, the levee should
LIE. L.
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That IN
der and by virtue Of the authority conferred
upon me In certain trust deed executed
by Susanna Ellend and L. IT, Eiand TO me
as trustee for the American Freehold Land
Mortgage Company of London. Limited,
dated the I'd day of March, 1898, recorded
the I'd day Of March, 1898, In the office of
the Clerk Of the Chancery Court in Noxu-
bee county, State of Mississippi default
having been made In payment Of the notes,
and the indebtedness secured by said trust
iced. and having been duly requested to
make sale of the real estate conveyed to me
In said trust deed, in order to pay the
said Indebtedness, l will on
Monday, the e1st day of April, 1909,
at the principal door OF the courthouse in
the town Of Macon In the county Of Nox
ubee, State of Mississippi, between the
hours of 10 a. m, and p. m, offer for sale
to the highest bidder for cash the follow,
ing described real estate: East half Of
east half Of section II northwest quarter
of section 13; west half Of southwest quar-.
ter Of section IS, excepting therefrom two
acres in northeast corner of west half of
northwest quarter Of section 13 heretofore
sold for school purposes; township IA,
range II, containing in all 39s acres, more
or less, situated in the county Of Noxubee,
State of Mississippi All rights to yalua,
ton or appralsement of said real estate,
all rights Of exemption, homestead and
dover, and all rights or redemption have
been waived and conveyed In said trust
deed and the undersigned as trustee will
sell said real estate free Of all such rights
or interests. Said sale will be made with
out warranty of title. ANY party to whom
said property, or any portion thereof, may
be struck of, must at once deposit In cash
one tenth Of the sum bid, otherwise the bid
will be disregarded aud the property a
once reoffered
AF2SS 4. II. CARLILT, Trustee
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

Don't get blue and complain of hard
times, Trade with Walter B. Patty
and your money gees long way,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

Come and see the most complete line
of spring goods in the city No trouble
to show our goods, CHEAP JOE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
op tiugh Miller Thompson.
minelt divine will hold services
non Tuesday, April 18th.

\ Ernest and Bob Bell, who
IN conducting a lumber mill at
|. lnthis county, have removed
|ant 70 Noxubee crunty, near
where they have purchased a
Ectoftimber. -StarkyilleTimes
machinery passed through Ma
| week The boiler was the
ever Seen here. They will To-
DryCreek, near the overhead
1T water can be got there; if
y will put the mill, for saving
nina, on the river near FIRTH
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

Our spring stock is now complete; we
have anything you want, at the right
prices, CHEAP JOE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

Mrs. Clara c. Hoffman was one of
the ablest supporters of the late Francis
Willard President of the w. G, T. U,
According to the notice given in last
week papers. Mrs. Hoffman lectured
on the subject of temperance, at the
Baptist church, last Tuesday night.
rhe audience were impressed with the
speaker zeal in the cause to which she
is devoted, and many yielded to her
appeal to sign the pledge of total absti-
nence. She also succeeded in getting
promise from her bearers to organize
a Macon branch of the W. c. T. U.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

|rh white lawn at 10 cents n
alar 20 cents qnality-at
I'D
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
Booth Lowry's Lecture.

A very good audience heard Booth
Lowry last Monday night deliver his
lecture entitled "Simon says Wig
Wag,' and all of his hearers 1.-the
grave, the gay, the lively and severe"
greatly enjoyed his frequent sallies of
wit and the genuine h1mor with which
he handled his subject 1t was about a
sixty dollar house, and we understand
this money will be used towards pur-
chasing some sections of handsome
"elastc' bookcasing, As the library
grows larger more cases can be pro-
cured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
TRUSTEES SALE.

SO so Men s Tan Shoes arebeing old
for 49, D.OwENs.
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OFFICE FOR RENT.

tick office, two rooms next to
cum is for rent. Possession
mediately. For terms, etc. APP
Yves Beatty at Cline s meat
3 % I'm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

Dkrdorff, a competent piano
ith o. X. Houck g. Co., of
4 Tenn. will be in Macon un.
ayUr Wednesday of next week,
|esiring their pianos t med will
1--WE orders at Hotel Macon, or
tal Through post office. Mr..
well known throughout this
~ bis work speaks for itself.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
Notice |!

b,nght Mr., W. NJ Kings in
Nacon Ice, Light and Power
and will pay off all debts and
accounts due said company.
~ will please take notice and
settle what you owe the com.
present for payment your &C
Yours truly,
kiSS Mch 10. N. SCALES.
IA selling the we'll known
~ brand madras shirt at So
7l We guarantee them fast
CHEAP JOE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

lfhing line is also complete, in
one of the latest designs. at
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29

! stove wood Give order
y Or learr worl al Rogers
j W MclLwAtN.
n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
mi neon BEACON
|
day March 90, 1902.

gUSiNESS NOTICES.
Qoto Patty Dry q l0ds Company
Gods for the cash
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
AND STOVE W00D.

" fkNH vIUVE WUVH'
pod pasture close to Macon
2, and can furnish furnish
b stove wood Give order
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-29
For Sprains and Strains

is the best thing to for Sprains and Strains It PEN
etrates to where the injury lies drives out tho
Inflammation and heals the wounded tissues and tendons
Don't be stngy in using the linnent fail TO rub it
in as thoroughly as the soreness will permit.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28

tions. Their annual rainfall is but
6 or Z inches. Alfalfa is the great
forage crop. A man with 100 acres
IAN grow 300 steers. The soil is of
volcanic origin, very rich with the
stored fertility of centuries and 200
and 300 feet deep. No man knows
how far down the alfalfa roots go.
"Men," said MI. Barge, "are doing
well and making money on twenty,
ten, and even five acres of land, and
supporting their families. But the
ordinary Eastern farmer has much
to learn about irrigation, when he
m out West. There can be no
hard and fast rules for irrigating.
Each man must to a large extent,
work out the problem for himself.
There is no class of farming that re-
uuires the exercise of brain power
like irrigation farming"
GUY E. MITCHELL.
Colorado Springs, Col.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST.

Rev. John S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
write: "For II years I suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. I consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
OF medicines, but got no relief. Then
l began the use of Electric Bitters
and feel that l am now cured of a
disease that had men it's grasp for
twelve years" If you want a re-
liable medicine for Liver and Kidney
trouble, stomach disorder or general
debility, get Electric Bitters. It's
guaranteed by all druggists. Only
so cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

s. l.. Patterson, ex emcio, Chairman.
District Members:-Q) J. B. Cofield, Eve
retts; (2) e. L. Daughtridge, Rocky Mount;
G) " m. Dunn, Newbern; a. @. N. Allen,
Auburn; (5) ]. 8. Cunningham, Cunningham;
10y A. 7. McCallum, Red Springs; C) ]. p,
McRae, ~Laurinburg; (8) P. B. Kennedy, Dial.
tonia; C) w. A. CIR ham, Machpelah; QO) A.
Cannon, Hors@ Shoe.
Howard Browning, Littleton.
J. r joyce. Reidsv;ne.
G.. E. Flow, Monroe.
j. c. Ray, Boone.
OFFICERS.
8. L. Patterson, Commissioner.
T. K. Bruner, Secretary.
B. W. KilgOre, State Chemist
TAFT Butler, State Veterinarian,
AMI Sherman, Jr., Entomoloeist.
Gerald Mccarthy, Botanist IND Biologist
H.H. Brmley, Naturalist and Curator.
Fostomce address Of all officers, Raleigh.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
National Banks.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:

Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
The Comptroller of the Currency
at Washington, is required to call on
the National Banks five times each
year for a statement of their cendi-
ton at the close of some day in the
recent past. The latest call was for
September Is, 1902, and 4,6O1 banks
responded to this call, representing
a capital stock of $705,535,417, and
showing aggregate resources $6,113,-
928, 912.5O or about $3.50 2-5 of re-
sources for each dollar of capital
stock invested. Of the resources
we're loans and discounts $3,28O,127,-
$50; .. S. bonds, 1856, 947 ,O1O; stocks,
securities, etc., $493, 1O9, 1925; banking
houses and furniture, $92 ,652, 1853;
other real estate and mortgages own
ed, $21, 558,9 89. The aggregate of
these last five items, $4,344,395,474
constitute the principal source of
profit, and they, doubtless, realize a
net on this amount equal to simple
interest at 6 per cent-or $26O,663,-
728, which is $56,653.71 average to
each bank. Or a net income of 1853
per cent on the total amount of cap
ital stock invested.
The 80 banks reporting from
North Carolina show aggregate re-
sources $18, 1865, 500, with loans and
discounts, $11,347, 1881; United States
bonds, $2,611,9OO; stocks, securities,
judgments, etc., $24O,548; banking
house, etc., $345,869; other mortgages
etc., $181,354. And these items, ag-
gregating $14,817,O52, are the princi-
pal source of income, and doubtless
net a profit equal to simple interest,
as calculated above, or $889,O23 net
annually, or an average of $23,395
to the bank, which is equivalent to
over % per cent on the aggregate
capital, which is $3,28O,OOO.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:

Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
The Tenth National Irrigation
Congress which has just ended its
labors at Colorado Springs, was
largely a jubilation convention of
Western men assembled to celebrate
the passage of the national irriga-
ton act. The representatives came
from all sections of the West-irri-
CATION farmers from Colorado and
New Mexico, fruit irrigationists
from Arizona and Southern Califor-
MIA, and stock raisers who irrigate
fine fields of alfalfa from Washing
ton, Montana and Utah. The name
National Irrigation Congress" is a
misnomer. The Congress is attend
ed by men from Western States,
where farming is carried on almost
exclusively by irrigation. Its only
national feature is that it advocates
government aid to irrigation which
is a national question.
x X \
/. D. O'Donnell from Billings,
Montana, brought a dozen enormous
potatoes, each enough for a meal
for a moderate-sized family. Mr.
O'Donnel is a famous irrigator of
alfalfa for sheep and cattle feeding
on the Yellowstone Valley of Mon
tana. The soil of the Montana val
leys, he says, is very deep and rich,
and the alfalfa roots run down to the
incredible depth of 40 and so feet.
"There is nothing like personal at
tention to farming" he remarked to
me. mo matter how good a man my
foreman may be, the moment I get
on the place myself I see where some
thing needs doing that will save me
dollars. Ny personal direction may
mean $40, $25, or $50 a day. And
yet, a man must not stay on his farm
all the time. It is by getting around
that I can improve my methods. /
am going up now into Wyoming,
where they finish off lambs that bring
the highest Chicago prices, to see
how they irrigate there. I hope I
can learn something from them"
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John W. Springer, President of
the National Live Stock Association,
delivered an address to the Congress
of much interest. He attacked the
'beef trust" at Chicago which he de-
clared was preparing to enter into
an agreement which would absolutely
fix the price hat would be paid for
cattle on the hoof and at the same
time regulate the retail price. The
price of the meat which the people
of the United States would eat would
be manipulated by one man. He
would decide what the difference
would be between the buying and the
selling price and the people would
have to pay it if they ate meat.
F. H. Newell, the government
photographer in charge of the irri.
CATION surveys, stated that the work
which the government was embark.