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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
Cost Of Making Good Roads.

Costof Making Good Roads.
NR FDroH' The question Of good
roals seems now about as mncb talked
a''u. as The question Of how are Won
gong to vote. or how ar, rron corli
lions. and we regard it as good SION
lnai we are progressing when the paa
pIe take general interest in public inn
p'ovemant. Aud I see the Board ol
supervisors has decided 10 work soma
oil the mann road by contract. Inst
"na' they are going to do have been
unable TO find ont, thongn have talked
TO some of the members. Ifsaoucs.
uon OF vital importance to the peonI.
mat they so at the work intelligent,y
50 that when the money is expended we
VIII have something Ct permanent yalne
TO show for It. see that r !,
D'moctat-San says that a CORRESPOND
ehttrom MashulaviIle is correc, when
ne says with the small outlay of $50 the
Io'1 can be made good where it is NOW
almost impossible. He doesn't say
now much road can be made good If
ne means two, three or four hundred
yards, possibly he is correct But 7
understand that some one contends that
me road from Hashuqua creek to Ma.
con- about 7 miles, can be put in fair
condition for the above amount. If
that be troe, | will promise and | be-.
Iieye, can guarantee double the amount
10 anyone who wants the job, by private
subscription, AID am sure the Board
Will duplicate the amount raised. Bnt
nave always heard that talk was
cheap and that figures don't lie. Bnt
MIR Editor, let me give You some es.
tabIished facts about road making. In
Richmond county, Georgia. in 1879.
they luangurated the contract system.
The first work undertaken was the
grading and draining of the roads, this
was followed by spreading few inches
Oh sand over the clay roads and few
inches of clay ON the sand roads. For
The country roads where the traffic was
lght the surface, where prepared in
this way, proved emineuty satisfactory.
On The main thOr0u yhrares. near the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
NOT GONE

1t has been reported that l have left
Macon to go to Hattiesburg. 1t is not
true | am here in Macon ready to do all
kinds of brick work in the county,
JEFF MCNEALL.
tpll13 B, ickmtsOn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

District has the third candidate for
the office of supervisor, Mr. Jas. c
Nance, who is well and fayo oblv
known to every voter of his district He
IS a son of orr old friend, Cephas
Nance who was the personifcation of
honesty, and the son has Inherited the
good traits of the father. AS will be-
seen by a communication in this paper,
hels highly recommended by his own
precinct, and no doubt, if elected, he
Will discharge the duties of the office
honestly and intelligently and meet in
every way the expectation of his
friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
BASE BALLS.

Mits from cents to So 90; Bats rom
i cents to ST 90; Bills from . cents 10
ST 95: Masks from 6O'cents to ~ oo
7 have on hand argest assortment OF
base ball goods ever seen in Macon.
{. L FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

AnotheroId veteran i. in the field
soliciting the support of the voters
OF Supervisors district no. 5. Mr.
John T. Morgan, than whom mo-
veteran has better record as 4 brave
aud ever faithful soldier. An rhc
battle Of Gettysburg every man Of
his company was killed or wounded
and although he had wounded
hand he answered at roll ell Ills
record as a citizen since the war has
no bIemish, and If elected to the re.
sponsible office of Supervisor his re-
cord as a public officer will be a,
good as his record as a soldier and
apriyate citizen. lie is a practical
man and a good Judge OF all kinds
Of public works.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

will sell, rent or lease my sale ana
feed stables in Macon in front OF the
court house. Fine stand for livery bus
mess. Terms easy. Apply at once
W. w. SHANNON.
Aim Macon' MISS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

An old legislator answers the call of
his friends and announces himself in
tins paper as candidate to fill again n
seat in the legislature. Mr.. Jas. L.
Clemens will follow his announcement
BY appearing before the people and dis
cnsslng public measures with those who
aspire to the same Office, and if there is
any issue it will then be developed.
And not only before the people OF Noz-
uhee, but on the floor of the legislative
hall he will be able to maintain his pc
'ilion with credit to himself and his
constituents, if elected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
Wanted

Two or three nice Young men for
travelling positions. Cool pay and good
promotion. Call on or write,
NJ. A EVANS,
Written Hotel,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
6 per ct Money

$4,000 to lend. G II pl ce loans
not less than $1,000 in next TIN ty
days. CuAs. STRONG.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
Mrs Kate r1cLeOd.

After an acute attack of dry pneumo.
MIA, Mrs. Kate Nickle Mcleod, wife of
Rey. c, B Mcleod, died last Tuesday
morning The body was taken to Mo.
bile for lnterment She was the daugh-
ter of Rev. Mr., Mickle, pastor Of a
Presbyterian church in Mobile for about
forty five years, Mrs. Mcleod was a
most loveable character aud had en-
deared herself to many friends during
her short residence in Macon, and her
death was greatly lamented. She left
two little girls and son only about six
weeks old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
attainment at BrOokSyiIle.

jFr the auspices of the Ladies Aid
n # the O. p Church, the Man.
lInb of the Southern Female Col
III rive an entertainment in the
Eium hf 8ro9tsyiI'e High School
\ 2jth. aft { Is p, m. The club
EsadeH4at.al programme to all
Infmrsic. A good attendance is
BEL. Admission p cents Chill.
bler p years ofage 10 cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

sin be kept open until July st, next.
W. p. MINOR,
April film Registrar,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

Thursday afternoon the Dolly Warden
Finch club met with the Misses Sessions
and Miss Roberta Jones was given the
prize handsome book, as the best Finch
player. The elegant refreshments were
served by Misses Lucy Ferris and Jua-
nita Scales
Tuesday afternoon Mrs Horton enter
tanned the Matrons Seven hand Euchre
Club with cards and dainty refreshments
The prize was given to a guest Miss An
nette Smyta,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
REGISTRARS NOTICE.

hyi-u the different voting precincts
in the County In the order named below
for the purpo-cof registering u. vino may
be nmMLIhaM. l0-MIE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
Delincuent lag PaYers.

TIE Sheriff has nearly completed
the lis' of delinquent tax payers in
the several SUPERVISOR districts, to
be placed in the hands of collectors,
AMI p,rties delinquent can save
damag S by calling at Sheriff office
and settling within the next week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
EOLEYSHONEYArbTAR
Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia

The great place for collars is Patty Dry
Good Co.'S. all styles, qualities and
prices,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

All the popular oks rented TO re-
sponsible parties at IS cents each time,
limit one week, Books are intended
for renter only, must not loan to
friends. C. L. FERRIS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

We have a beautiful lice of spring
suits and pants. Give rs q call.
CHEAP JOE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

/ You ready?
|ume to think of a New
\ Suit. | have been
|..s over this Suit ques-
\ you and just now |
|0N you the result of my
|ah Call and let's think
/ HIGH ART" crop is
4 and brighter than ever,
|D S,l IN coIors that charm,
|,o' but beautiful. Re.
IT. early picking is an
|'ase' Every garment is
|, WORTH The tailors give
~ Insurance Policy, which
N a5VIn'cIad guarantee, and
Y behind them
|DPIete line and sold only
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

In the spring time the young mans
fancy turns to thoughts Of a new suit.
Mr.. D. Patty will take your measure
and guarantee a perfect fit
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
Services Next Week,

fees at the Baptist Church will
every morning except Monday
Iurday at 10 a. H., and at night
.m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

'I' t,J,lrs, subject 70 the action
l.n 5'as PRIMARIES
,,,crAttorncy, i0ih Dist
JAMES D. GULLY
| J.u CUGRIE
senator, lo'n .. Disr'
A. q, DENT.
WI HUBBARD
''T HARDEN BROOKS, JR'
EDW. C,PArTY,
b. D, CAyErT
NJ. o'BYGNE
mr. T. S. HENDERSON,
Ill. CLEMENS.
CHAS HARDIN
1T. DORROH
.circuIr clerk
W. y. CLARK,
JoIlN 4, ADAMS.
]. c MCQUEEN.
assesor .,nco>,
| WARES V, STEWART
4 Lw. HoLBRooKs.
v. N, HAYNES.
4 JAS NJ, EDWARDS,
4 EMMETT r. DANTzLER,
A. ID. BlNlON
W. r. MINOR
4 GEO. NJ GILMORE.
treasurer
4 JAMES A. H0sWhl!4
s. SKINNER,
n " Il HOLMAN.
n ". W Mcleod
LrDnJS COLE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

Go t. the Elite Millinery PHrlors for
millinery All Styles and prices
right.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
PLAY BALL.

Base balls, mits, bats and masks o
all kinds at cheapest prices at bookstore
c. l.. FERRIS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

We are now ready with complete
line Of spring goods. Be shure and
give as call. CHEAP JOE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

Oar line of Laiies Trimmed Hats are
beauties, and we ask for call from you
before buying else where,
Mrs A. c, BOYLE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

LOST COWS

A black COW with short horns, a high
grade Jersey, with Iigat streak down
her back The other is red aud white
spotted. small white spot in face and
short horns, both about three years Old.
Were seen about a month ago on the
Hodges place, Any information Of
them will be gratefully received and |
will pay all charges,
J.W. McILWArN, JR,,
4 4 I'm Artesia, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18
EMBROIDERIES

Our trade in this line has been unusu.
ally large, and in anticipation we have
bought $1,000 worth of these goods alone
and have some of the most exquisite
patterns ever shown, and our prices are
fully 25 per cent cheaper than others.
We quote You prices on the following
widths in go 4 edges:
5 inches vile &c I'd inches. 1oc yard
Is " 25c yd Is inches, SOC yard
We also have a full and complete line
of Shoes, Shelf Hardware, Tinware,
Cr1ckerv We are also agents for
STANDARD PATTERNS. All we ask
is a suWea 90 show you our line and to
quote you prices. We are sure we can
save Won money Itis q pleasure for us
to show you goods whether you buy or
not
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

Real old sugar house molasses at
Sprssard's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

Stand Two doors north of eX-
press office. Patronage OF the pub
lie solici ed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-04-18

Fair w arning,

No hunting or otherwise trsspassing al
owed on any land owned or controlled by
undersigned. G. B, AUGUSTUS,
noy29tf W. b. AUGUSTUS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-14
nos GRAMDES BRUTOS
Toninas continentales
AGA Sc eStrellan

Ell ex-alcalde de Nueva York,
Mr.. Robert Van Wyek, pasa
por ser el rey de los gastrono-
mos en- toda la ciudad, y, en- la
semana anterior, dos RESIDENCES
de Brooklyn, apellidados Schau-
pauf y Oschmann, Sc propusie-
ron quitarle la palma de cam
peon. FR+9ya9 blc9
Al efeCto, fueron a una fonda,
llevando de juez supreme a Mr..
Michael Schultz, muy conocido
entire la colonia espaf1ola, por
proveer de cajones de envasar
tabacos a nuchas fabricas.
Mr.. Schultz es juez compe-
tente. Alto como una torre y
f1aco como una espingarda, Sc
embaulo una vez por apuesta
siete libras y media de carne en-
una sola sentada. :: ~~.~
Los demas jueces, el propio
ex alcalde Van Wycll, el ex- je-
fe de policfa Devery, ell sheriff
Melody Y un Mr.. Short, todos
gaStr0nomos cOnsumados.
Para acortar el limite de
tempo era una hora y cua-
renta minutes.
Los nuevos contendientes en-
pezaron por almacenarse 100 al
mejas y 10 cangrejos de cascara
blanda Cada uno. Luego vino
la carne, todo con su correspon.
diente pan y cerveza 9 vino. a
gusto del consumidor. Al lie
gar a cuatro libras y media, dijo
Oschman que no podfa mas
Schaupauf dispuso de cinco IL
bras y tres cuartos de beefs-
teak, y fue declarado vencedor.
Todavia, sin embargo, contin1a
Mr. Van Wyck de campeon e as
tron0n1ico en- Greater Nueva
York. 10y
ST envfan a Puerto Rico a esos
areopagitas glotones, Sc llevan
solemne chasCo.
va aqui no queda que conner
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-14
Paiar0s decentes
Los ciSnes salWaGOres

El director del Jardfn Zoolo-
gico de Butte, Montana, quiso
saber 81 ell cisne servia para al
60 mas que para cantarse ell en-
tierro en- vida, servicio de bas-
tante poca utilidad, bien mira
das las cosas. AL efecto. cual
81 f,1eran perdigueros, ensenaba
a los de su collection a traerle
objetos que arrojaba a los estan
ques del lago, y al mas diligente
le aumentaba la raCion. Ha-
llandose ocupado en- otros que
haceres hace pocos dias, oyo
TN ruido internal a la puerta
del despacho. Era TN rebaf1o
de cisnes, graznando desespera-
damente.-"lQue quieren estos
pajaros?-se preguDto saliendo.
10 que querian era el premio
por la hazafla que acababan de
realizar. Una nifia de cinco
aflos sc habfa Caido al estanque,
y los amaestrados cisnes, ha-
ciendo presa con sus picos en- el
vestido de la nina, la arrastraron
a la orilla, salvandola de una
muerte enevitable. La racion
fue doble y nadie dira que in
merecida.
Alguuos hombres no hubieran
realiZadO eSa accion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-14
iOuien fuera cerdo!

En- Macy, Indiana, ocurrio
una venta de ganado de cerda
que, hasta donde sepamos, puso
raya en- Ia historic en- cuanto q
precios que algunos animales
sacaron.
Una partida de oo Sc vendio
en- 100000. Por la mitad de in
teres en- I'm puerco Sc pagaron
$4,000. Otro fue dividido en-
diez acciones, Y los duenos del
animal Sc quedaron con tres,
vendiendo las otras siete en-
$I2.5oo, 10 cual hace subir Ell pre-.
clio total a $17,S57 y centavos
Son para crfa, y pertenecen a
una casta llamada "chino-pola-
ca"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
REVEALS
HER DISGUISE
Passing of a Woman Who for a
Quarter of a Century Mas
queraded in Mans Attire
Special Dispatch to The. Cali.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 27.-The
body OF a woman whose sex was re-
vealed after death, after she had lived
at Eckerty for a quarter Of a century
under the name OF John Ancherlee, was
buried to-day and the funeral was at
tended by hundreds.
A possible explanation Of the strange
life that the woman led was advanced
to-day by persons to whom she had
related the story, but always as If it
had occurred in the life of another
with whom she was acquainted.
Asked TO join a church choir when
she first arrived in Eckerty disguised
as man. she refused, and told the
story Of her friend, a woman who had
sung in the theaters of Berlin but who
had retired from the stage because of a
failure to carry her part satisfactorily
In an opera at which members of the
imperial family were present. This
woman left the stage In disgrace, and
no one had ever heard from her since
the night that her voice had failed at
a critical period and in shame and con-
fusion she had abandoned her chosen
profession.
The story was told more than twenty
years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
FLAMES Scar
Two MEMS EYES
Japanese Are Injured While
Destroying the Waste From
Stage of Grand 0pera-HouSc
THEY MAY BECOME BLIND
Treasurer of Theater, H. Camp
bell, Renders Aid to Employees
and SustainS Slight Injury

l. Dol and. c. Kawaguchi, Japanese
were severely burned yesterday while
engaged in disposing of rubbish swept
from the interior Of the theater.
The two men had gathered a guam
it to the base Of the chimney of the
San Francisco Gas and Electric Works
on Jessie street, adjoining the theater.
1t has been the custom of the Japan
ese to place the dirt inside the big
chimney shaft, where the flames and
heat consume the waste.
Shortly before noon yesterday the
two Japanese opened the iron door Of
the chimney shaft and proceeded to
place the waste from the theater inside
the shaft. A back draught suddenly
set fire to the heap of rubbish and
wave Of flame enveloped the men.
Harry Campbell, treasurer Of the
opera-house, and Mr.. Van Eyton,
doorkeeper, rushed to the aid of the
japanese. Campbell was burned on
the right hand in putting out the fire
that was consuming the clothes Of
the two unfortunate men and Eyton
also suffered injuries.
Medical aid was summoned and the
japanese were given every attention
and then sent in an ambulance to the
Central Emergency Hospital. They
were severely burned on the face and
body and it is feared that both may
lose their eyesight.
The management of the Grand
Opera-house did everything possible
to aid the men who were burned and
will see that all attention is given to
them
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
PROMINENT YOUNG CITY
SOCIETY GIRL ANNOUNCEMENT
GAGEMENT WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE TO SOCIETY.

The formal announcement of the en-
gagement of Miss Mabel Cluff, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cluff, to
John c. Wilson, who is prominent in
both club and commercial circles, was
made yesterday by the young ladys
mother and was accompanied by the
statement that the marriage would be
celebrated during the early part of the
new year, probably about the middle
of February.
That Miss Mabel Cluff would soon
follow the example of her sister, who
was only recently married, was little
dreamed of by those who attended her
sisters wedding, and consequently
there was no little surprise expressed
when the engagement was made public
Hardly had the news gone abroad
before the bells at the Bohemian Club
were ringing merrily for Jack" Will
son, but that happy young gentleman
was too busily engaged in a drive
with his fair bride-to be to realize that
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
FATHER AND HIS
CHILDREN DESTITUTE
Joseph Ramos, Woodchopper and La
bOrer from Reno, and His Little
Ones in PitiabIe Condition.

Information was conveyed to Po-
liceman Davids yesterday morning
that a family was in destitute conJii-
ton at Vallejo place, off Vallejo
street, between Montgomery avenue
and Stockton street. He went there
and found Joseph Ramos and five
children. whose ages are IA years, )
years, 8 years. Is months and 4
months, respectively,-coope up in one
room.
Ramos said he had been a wood
chopper and laborer at Reno, New,
and his wife had been committed to an
insane asylum there. The county Of
f1cials had purchased his team of
horses to enable him to bring his fam
lily here, assuring him that he would
soon get employment for himself and
eldest boy. He had paid one weeks
rent for his room, but had very little
means left.
Ramos said he had been unable to
search for employment, as he could
not find any one to look after his ba-
bies. The attention of the California
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Children will be called to the case,
so that home may be provided for
the little ones.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
HUSBAND KILLS
WIFE'S LOVER
Rich Portland Horse Dealer
Shoots a Saloon-Keeper Who
He Declared Ruined His Home
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PORTLAND. Or, Dec. 27.-After
Yainly endeavoring to get the District
Attorney to prosecute the man who he
declared had led his wife astray, Dave
G. Van Houten, we'll known and well
to do horse dealer. took the law into his
own hands and shot Al Young dead as
he sat in his saloon on a principal
street
Van Houten had been married to his
wife for fifteen years. Young recently
met the woman and gained her affec-
uons. Van Houten suspected Young
and finally surprised the couple making
a secret trip to Aberdeen, Wash. The
husband presented this and other evil
dence to the District Attorney, but
nothing was done
Van Houten, maddened with jealousy
walked into Young's saloon this even
ing, pressed a revolver against his vic
TINS side and pulled the trigger. A
number Of spectators grappled with
van Houten, took his weapon away,
and as he fed up the street fred the
remaining charges after him. Ioung
died almost Immediately and Van Hou-
ten cannot be found.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
BERT SHORT, SNEAK THIEF,
CAPTURED IN SAN JOSE
tel Is Found in Accused
Mans Possession.

The Police Department received in
formation last evening from San Jose
of the capture in that city of Bert
Short, who is wanted in San Francis
co for a number of burglaries. Short
was recently discharged from the
Branch County Jail. having been SEN
fenced on June 23 last to six months
Imprisonment for stealing $175 be-
longing TO his father.
On Saturday last Short fell in fit
on the street in San Jose and was
taken to the hospital. A search of his
clothing disclosed a number of arti-
cles stolen in San Francisco. Among
the articles found on Short were
card case, a silver match box, gold
cuff buttons, set with diamonds and
rubies. and gold chain bracelet with
a small gold paddock inscribed with
the name "Rea."
With the exception Of the bracelet
the aforementioned articles were
stolen from the room of w. G.. How
ard, guest at the Pleasanton Hotel,
the thief also taking suit Of clothes
and an overcoat. Howard's room was
robbed on the evening of Deem
Der "a.
Short will be brought back to San
Francisco and charged with burglary
and is likely to be given a long sem
tence on conviction.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-28
Turn Verein Festival.

The San Francisco Turn Verein
gave its annual Christmas festival and
dance yesterday afternoon and even
ing at the San Francisco Turn Hall,
353 Turk street. In the afternoon
there was a Christmas tree for the lit
lie ones and some 400 children re-
ceived presents and candy, nuts and
other enticing yuletide edibles. An
excellent music programme was rem
dered and was interspersed with ath-
letic feats by the young men of the
club. In the evening another musical
programme was given and the days
enjoyment wound UP in a dance. The
hall was prettily decorated with colors
and greens.