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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
CULTURE OF HORSERADISH
How to obtain the Best Results with
a Crop That Always Is a
pLady Seller.

Horseradish Is grown from sets or
cuttings planted in the spring in rows
two and a half to three feet apart The
gardeners here usually plant between
rows of early beets and cabbage. !
should prefer planting by itself ii pos
sible, as better care car be given
earlier in the season. The soil should
be just what you would select for good
parsnips or carrots; a deep mellow soil
fairly well enriched with good stabl7
anu plowed in. The sets are the
side roots of the plant, usually from
the size of a lead pencil up TO nearly
as large again. These are cut IN
lengths of about five to six inches, and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
MARYLAND Adopts State Aid.

Maryland has just Joined the list OF
states working under the state aid
plan. The legislature has appropri-
lted $780, 900 to aid the counties of the
state in improving their roads. The
distribution among the counties is ia
be made on the basis Of road mileage
Maryland is also the first state to OBJ
serve a Good Roads day The day
selected was April Is. Director Dodge.
OF the Office of public road inquiries
was the orator of the day at the cala-
bration given by the state agricultu-
al college,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
NOTES ABOUT M


A figure by a woman sculptor will oc-
cupy the place OF honor in the Louisiana
Purchase exposition. Victory" by Miss
Evelyn r. Longman, will crown the
dome of Festival hall.
Massachusetts has 70, 900 more women
than men, but, though the men have TO
face such keen competition. nowhere, 1t
Is said. is there greater scope allowed
for women's abilities.
Turkish women have much aptitude
for learning languages, many of them
write novels-often for private circula-
tion-and recently some Turkish women
have pleaded their own cases in courts
of law.
Dog nursing Is a new woman's avoca-
ton which, as there are so many val
liable dogs in this country, Is expected
to prove remunerative. The nurses go
through a course of training, and are
granted certificates.
1t is a common thing to deprecate a
woman for being what is called in com
mon parlance "a matchmaker" but if
she possesses the necessary qualifica-
lions Of discretion and tact she is an
almost indispensable adjunct to social
intercourse and may prove the greatest
boon to lovers who lack time and OPP.
portunity to bring their affections to a
successful issue.
A lady churchwarden is something OF
a rarity in any circumstances, but more
especially is this the case when the lady
is a peeress. When, however. the peo-
pie of the little parish of Croxton, in
Cambridgeshire, came TO hold their au-
nual vestry meeting recently, they
elected Lady Dysart tothe office, and her
ladyship in turn signiied her willing
ness to fulfill the duties.
The Russian women of the nobility are
perhaps the most highly educated of
any nation in Europe. Women have
long been able to take diplomas In medi-
cine and surgery and are admitted TO
government employments. Russian la
dies are noted for their linguistic abili-
ties, but in addition to accomplishments
girls of position are expected to take
a diploma in some branch of domestic
economy before lya..""" school, such as
sick nursing. the care of children or
dairy work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Frank D. Ovcrbaugh, cattle-buyer and
farmer, Catskill, n. Y, says: doctors
told me ten years ago that | had
Bright's Disease, and said they could do
nothing to save me. My back ached so
| could not stand it to even drive about,
and passages of the kidney secrctions
were so frequent as to annoy me greatly.
| was growing worse all the time but
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me, and l
have been well ever since"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. 0verbaugh
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by all dealers; price so cents
per box.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

English is said to be one Of the most
difficult languages for a foreigner to
learn. says the New York Times. The
verbs and propositions are particularly
puzzling. A professor in Columbia
School of Mines tells Of the troubles
of a F"renchman with the verb tic
break"
Il begin to understand your Ian
guage better said my French
friend, NJ. De Beauvoir. TO me, but
your verbs trouble me still. You mix
them up so with propositions.
Il saw your friend, Mrs. Berky, just
now. he continued. She says she
intended to break down her schooI
earlier than usual. Am right there?'
Break up her school, she must
have said"
ooh, yes, l remember; break VI
school"
"Wby docs she do that" | asked
Because her health is broken into
Broken down"
Broken down? oh. yes. And in
deed, since fever has broken up in
her TOWN."
Broken out"
"She thinks she will leave it fol
a few weeks"
"Will she leave her house alone?'
"No; she is afraid it will be broken
-broken-how do | say that
Broken into"
Certainly; it is what | meant to
say"
as her son t. d" be married soon?'
mo; that engagement is broken
broken
Eyes, broken off,
"Ah, | had not heard that,'
"She is very sorry about it. Hell
son only broke the news down to heI
last week. Am | right? am anxious
to speak English we'll"
"He merely broke the news; nc
proposition this time"
at Is hard to understand. That
young man, her son, is a fine fellow
a breaker. | think"
"a broker and a fine fellow. Good
day!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Race Prejudice,

The Japanese soldier was faint will
loss of blood and abstinence from
vice.
The Red Cross nurse held a bottle
to his lips.
"What is it?" feebly whispered the
soldier.
"Whiskey," replied the nurse.
Resolutely he turned his lips away
from the tempting bottle.
mo" he murmured, 81 don't like
the last three letters Of the word
They are undoubtedly Russian"
Seeing that he was determined, the
nurse gave him a large swig OF brandy
out of the same bottle and he was
soon himself again,-Baltimore Ameri
can.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
CUTICURA THE SET $1.00.
Complete Treatment Tor Every HUI
NOR from Pimples to Scrofu1a,
from Infancy to Age-A
Set Often Cures.

Cuticura Treatment is local and con
stitutional-complete and perfect, pure
sweet and wholesome. Battle the affected
surfaces with Cuticura Soap and hot watel
to cleanse the skin of crusts and scales AM
soften the thickened %cuticle, dry without
hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura ONT
ment freely to allay itching, irritation anc
Inflammation, and soothe and heal, ant
lastly take C%uticura Resolvent Pills to coo
and cleanse the blood, and put every
function in a state Of healthy activity
More great cures of simple, scrofulous anC
hereditary humors are daily made by
Cuticura remedies than by all other blooC
and skin remedies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Hard Shot.

Gee whiz! Dumley is mad this
morning"
Eyes. His boys teacher sent homo
word yesterday that the boys compo-
,ition was the worst he had ever read"
Wounded his pride In his son, eh?"
mo, in himself. Dumley wrote It
or the oy.'-PhiIaG eIphia Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
X. C. S. Almanac for 1904.

The Kansas City Southern Railway
Company's Annual Almanac is now ready
for distribution. 1t contains the usual
monthly calendars, many useful household
hints and information concerning the
Country in Missouri, Arkansas, The Indian
Territory, Texas and Louisiana. Write
for a copy to, S. G. Warner, Gen. Pass
& Tiki. Agt. X. c. s. Ry., Kansas City
Mo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Time Is Up.

A Russian newspaper announces that
the Chinese will astonish the world when
the world least expects it. 10 meet these
requirements, there is no need for delay
ng.-Manchester Union.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
BE WARNED.


ol lurking uistdSc.
Iackache is kidney
palma warning Of
%l,idneyills. Urinary
troubles, too, come
to tell you the kid
neys are sick. Con-
slant WEAKNESS,
headaches, dizzy
spells, days Of pain,
nights Of unrest are
danger signals
warning you to cure
the kidneys. Use
Doan's Kidney Pills,
which have made
thousands of perma-
nent cures.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

"There are some things" said the
philosopher, that money cannot buy"
81 suppose So" answered Senator Scr.
ghum. But that doesn't alter the
fact that there is an almighty lot Of
things that it will buy."-Washington
Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Mrs. X. Kane, liz Sebor Street,
! Chicago, H., writes:
"Pernna has been used so long In
our family that I do NOT know how
B.! Ic0uidgef along wifhoHfH. Ihave
! given Ii to all of my children at
different times when they suffered
. with Group, colds and The many all
menfs that children are subject 10,
and am pleased 10 say that II has
I kept them In splendid health. !
] have also used IL for a catarrhal
! difficulty of long standing and II
cured me In a short time, so ! have
every reason 10 praise PerDna. -
! Mrs. X. Kane.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Mrs. A. Hobson, 225 Washington
! ST., Lansing, Mich, writes:
"Pernna has been such blessing
TO my only child, as wen as myself
fhafI feel induced 10 give my fcsii-
mOniai. lie has always suffered
from cafarrh of the head andf throat,
and ! had 10 use extra precautions
so as NOT TO have him exposed 10
damp or cold weather. Last year
he was taken win Ia grippe, and
as IL vas a severe case, caused me
much anxiety. No medicine helped
J him fiH he took Pcruna. noticed
an Improvement at onc and In
| three weeks he "t-s -" different
child; the grippe had been COM
pIefeIy cured and I noticed that The
cafarrh was made better. He kept
taking II two weeks longer. when
he was entirely wen. ! nov use II
offnnd on for colds, cramps, indi-
geSfion OrgeneraIi ndisposifion, and
find II superior 10 any doctors or
medicine lever tried. HkeePs me,
as well as my child, in perfect
health, and giadly recommend II
. 10 mothers. Airs. A. H0bsOn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
War Strategy.

Some one was showing the visitor
around the great navy yard.
But where is the b%ottllns department.
asked the visitor.
"The b%ottling Department. echoed the
escort in surprise.
Yes, the modern navies are always bot
Ting up something. Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
It Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot.Easc is a certain cure fn
.lot, sweating, callus, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE,
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Protection Against Moths.

Mix two ounces gum camphor in one.
half pint each alcohol and spirits Of
turpentine. Dip pieces of blotting paper
in this mixture and lay them between
J The cloths.-0Tange Judd Farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

The fellows who lead the procession
Are easy to pick out and see.
Who looks out for number n always
Will never a back number be.
Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

We have on file many thousand testi-
monials like the oncs given above. We
can only give our readers n slight
glimpse Of the vast array Of unsolicited
endorsements we are receiving every
month. No other physician in the
world has received such Il volume of
enthusiastic and grateful letters OF
thanks as DR.. Hartman for Peruna.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Publisher-Your book is fine up to the
seventeenth chapter. After that it is
mere drivel,
Author-Sir, it is my misfortune. not
my fault. just as | was beginning the
seventeenth chapter, | discovered, quite
accidentally, what | was driving at.-Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Delicate Work.

Ted-Is Sawyer a clever doctor?
Ned-Nery. He can tell a woman pa
tent she needs TO take Leduty exercises
without offending er.-Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

A man feels much safer with a wife and
FIVE children than with a wife and none.
IN. Y. Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Tess-"Tye Just begun to read that move
It's queer the way the first chapter opens
isn't it," Tess--'I haven't come to that
yet."--Philadelphia Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Sir Frederick Treves. the eminent
English surgeon, recently delivered an
address in which he took the view that
the knife is used too hastily in many
cases OF appendicitis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Leap Year.

Tom-Did she propose to you?
Dick-Yes, but it took me about tire,
years to persuade her to com to the point
Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken oil
as a cough cure.-J. W. O'Brien, 1922 Third
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

People who withhold gratitude are apt
to do wholesale grumbling Chicago Trib-
unp.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

As a general rule it is a good plan tc
keep busy, but don't make the mistake Of
keeping too busy to mind your W bust
ness Houston Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

'05-"Yes, indeed, I'd rather be right
than president" 'W-"Well, I'd rather be
president and take chances. Cornell
Nihow
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

"lf you would not be forgotten as soon
as you are dead, write things worth read
ing, OF do things worth writing Prank
lin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Self.made men generally act as though
they were proud Of their John. \.
Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

There are l55 women commercial tray
elers now on the road in Great Britain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Some men talk and talk, and never seem
to get relief.-N. y. Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

u A prominent Club W0mafl, y
Mrs. Danforth, of St. Joseph,
Mich, tells how she was cured
of falling Of the womb and its
accompanying pains and misery
byLydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-Life looks
dark indeed when a woman feels that
her strength is fading away and she has
no hopes of ever being restored. Such
was my feeling a few months ago when
l was advised that my poor health was
caused by %prolapsus or falling of the
womb. The words sounded like a
knell to me, / felt that my sun had set /;
but Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound came to me as an
elixir of life it restored the lost forces
and built me up until my good health
returned to me. For four months l
took the medicine daily, and each dose
added health and strength. / am SO
thankful for thehclp ! obtainedthrough
its use."- MRs. FLORENCE DANroRTH,
1907 Miles Ave-, st. Joseph, Mich. -
$1,000 forfeit # original Of above letter proving
6eDulne1eyS cdUDot be Dfoducsf.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
GREE MEDICAL ADVICE
TO WOMEN"

Women would save time and
much sickness IL they would
write to Mrs. Pinkham for advice
as soon as any distressing symp-
toms appear. IL is free, and has
put thousands of women on the
right road to recovery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

rs he a literateur?' Oh, dear
no. Why he's able to sell the stuff he
writes. Chicago Evening Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
Sir PhfIip Francis ut Cards.

Francis, the Sir Philip Francis whom
many ingenious critics have, in def
ance of probability, insisted on identi
flying with the author of the letters OF
Junius, wus an inveterate gambler
Cards dominated over the whole Anglo
Indian society of Calcutta in those
days, and many crime inflicted OF
the unhappy natives had its origin II
the losses at the gaming table of theil
alien rulers.
When in India, it was the habit OF
Francis TO spend every night in this
amusement. and he found an able co
adiutor at tile card table in the wife OF
his colleagues, Lady Anne Monson
who was rcc;oned IL very superior
whist player" Good fortune generally
shone on til. plans of Francis. About
l7T5 he was visited with ''un eXtraordi
nary run OF luck" so marked indeed
that he had actually won q fortune
Rumor, which sometimes eXaggerates
went so far as to estimate his gains a
30 laos of rupees.-Temple Bar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
He Wouldn't Miss Prayer.

When Professor Tucker was Tutor
Tucker ut Bowdoin college the bell
rang for prayers ut the chapel, as now,
very early in the morning, and it was
imperative upon tutors and pupils to
respond. As tutor Mr.. Tucker was
very popular. although very strict, and
he was always PROMPT to take his
place ut the head Of his class at the
early morning devotions.
One morning. however, he found his
clothing gone and his door nailed while
the bell was ringing. Finding hatch
ct he soon split the door down, and at
the last stroke Of the bell appeared,
clothed in his shirt and u pair OF over
alls. barefooted, but with smile OF
serenity OH his expressive countenance.
He took his customary place, and mel
Their then nor afterward were words of
complaint heard from him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31

No. I2I.-N0vel Double Acrostfc.
All the words described contain the
same number of letters. When rightly
guessed and written one below an
other in the order here given the first
row of letters will spell the name OF q
famous book and another row Will
spell the name of its author.
Crosswopis: /. An ocean. =. The
Christian name Of q character in the
Legend OF Sleepy Hollow" 3. Nex-
alton. 4. Old fashioned garments. 3.
Trees Of mournful aspect. u. An island
west Of Great Britain. Z. A character
in the play Of"Julius Caesar" 6. Car.
ries away by force. 9. An artist. 10
Bowmen. IL. The European long tail
ed titmouse. l.. The latter part Of the
day. l3. The act of renewing. IA
Very near relatives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
The British Empire.

The British empire occupies about
one-fifth of the surface Of the habita
BILE globe and consists Of the United
Kingdom. with its attendant islands
and about fOrty-three dependencies un
der separate and Independent govern
ments varying In size from Canada
which is thirty times the size of the
United Kingdom. to Gibraltar. the ares
of which is two square miles. Thus
the area of the British empire Is nine
ty-eight times that of the United King
dom, while the area Of the self govern
ing colonies alone Is nearly sixty times
as large us that of the mother country
Lord Thring In Nineteenth Century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
A CONTINUAL STRAIN.

Many men and women are constantly
subjected to what they commonly term
"a continual strain" because of some
financial or family trouble. 1t wears
and distresses them both mentally and
physically, affecting their nerves badly
and bringing on liver and kidney all
ments, with the attendant evils of con-
stipation, loss of appetite, sleeplessness,
low vitality and dependency. They
cannot, as rule, get rid of this "con-
tinual strain" but they can remedy its
misunderstanding effects by taking fire.
quent doses Of Green's August Flower.
it tones up the liver, stimulates the kid
neys, insures healthy bodily functions,
gives vim and spirit to ones whole
being, and eventually dispels the physi-
cal or mental distress caused by that
continual strain Trial bottle of Au-
gust Flower, 25 cents; regular size, 70
cents. For sale by F. A. Shurtleff &
Co
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
Doan's
Kidney Pills

relieve bad back and cure it,cure ev-
ery kidney and bladder disorder, from
backache to diabetes
Mrs. C. F. Goodnow. living at 14s WASH.
ington street. New Britain. Conn, s SaSs
~ pave testimonial In December, 1850
touehiny the merits of Doan's Kidney fiiis,
and in the statement said that l nau oe 81
bothered with my back and Kidneys tUt
over thirteen years, not constantly, pGs
when / caught cold it generally setti 1s,a IN
nv back. making 1t lame and sore. OtIen
the main through the small OF my oaGK was
so severe as 70 make me cry 0 out; n,ae resS
aDoa' from = w. Thompson & Co.'S drug
Store store on Main street. They helped my my
back Immediately. and In short ue time te. re,
lieyed me OF the trouble. l have TAKEN
poan's kidney Pills at Intervals during s as
the last five years, when felt an ATTACK . OF OF
backache coming on, and they Always
brought instant relief. l am. never wi'nou'
tbam In the house."
Doan's Kidney Pills sold at an qrug
stores: so cents FoSter-Milburn Co., BUY
faIo v Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
The HomeIy Girl who Wishes to
be Attractive.

Much depends upon clear complexion
To obtain it, take long walks regularly
eat the proper kind of food at the proper
time, and the right amount of it. Drink
eight glasses of water each day. A tea,
spoonful of soda phosphate in a glass Of
warm water before retiring and another
half an hour before breakfast improves
the complexion wonderfully.
Avoid constipation as you would the
plague. Nothing is worse for the COM
plexion and the general health. Oranges,
figs, dates, raisins, etc., eaten the hrs,
thing in the morning are very beneficial.
When one is run down and needs a tonic,
splendid one is homemade hypOphos-
phites, the materials for which cost but
few cents: Twenty grains of hypophos.
phites of lime; 20 grains of soda (hypo-
phosphites); 20 grains of iron; a grains
of quinine; 1-2 pound of loaf sugar;
pint of water (boiled, then coOled.l Dis
solve the drugs in little of the warm
water, put all into pint bottle, add the
water and shake until dissolved (enOugh
water to make pint when dOne.) Keep
in cool, dark place. DOse-A dessert.
spoonful half an hour before meals.
TO KEEP THE HAIR IN CURL.
Borax, ounce; hot water, pint; gum
arabic, drachm; spirits of camphor,
tablespoonfuls. When bOrax, gum ara
bic and hot water are dissolved, add the
camphor. When cold, bottle for use.
WHITENING LOTION AND TONIC FOB
THE COMPLEXION,
Perfectly safe to use. ounce tincture
of camphor, 1-2 ounce of benzoin, 2
ounces Of cologne water.
TONIC FOR THE HAIR.
quart of bay rum, 1-2 teacupful of
table salt, l drachm of castor oil, !
drachm of tincture of cantharides.
SHAMPOO FOR THE HAIR.
Half a level teaspoonful of borax dis
solved in hot water mixed with the
strained Juice of Q lemon and the we'll
beaten yolk of an egg. Rub this we'll
into the scalp, and rinse several times.
TO BEAUTIFY THE HANDS.
A good mixture to keep always on the
toilet table for whitening the hands is
equal parts of glycerine and lemon juice.
II this is reddening to the skin, as 1t 10
with some, dilute with water.
TO CURE A COLD.
Battle the feet in hot water and drink
a pint Of hot lemonade. Then sponge
with salt and remain In warm ROOM
Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-31
City of Contradictions.

Lassa is a city of magnificent build
ings, where the streets are never re-
paired and, except for Il slight cleaning
in January and March of the Tibetan
calendar, are dreadfully dirty. Every
where people are laden with rich Orna-
ments, but unwashed us Caverley's or
gan grinder. \ vast Buddhist temple
stands in the center of the city, and 1t
is encirclcd by Il street lined with
shops and roadside vendors. Both men
and women are enthusiastic traders,
and especially striking Is the sight of
Buddhist priests selling divers mer-
chandise Mt roadside stalls, with the
sleeves of their clerical robes rolled
nigh up their arms.-London Globe.