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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

! Pbih'ht1 lhiNll ~ ~
public. The young and the thoughtlesi
and lively of all ages must needs fine
outlet for their enthusiasm in display
of flags, roll of the drum and much
noise Of every kind. But these sound
and-mess-producing ones of this gen
Grafton know, as well as do the quiet
and sedate people, that this is a Ma.
tion, to be always spelled with biz
N. These lively and thoughtless ones
would be first to respond to the call
of their country for soldiers, and would
fight yaliantly beneath the waving
folds of Old Glory, All could respond
and appreciate, and they bless God for
1t, the meaning of the Fourth of July
the birthday of nation, in fullest lib.
erty because of the people and for the
people.
The fathers who framed the immor.
tai Declaration of Independence knew
their business; that it was serious and
momentous, possibly fraught with neal
death for themselves. I'VE must al!
hang together" said one of the sign
ers, meaning that every member
should sign the document. yes, hang
together, or separately" quickly re-
sponded the wit among that body.
They might have their jokes among
themselves, but they well knew thai
the great undertaking was the most
momentous of their lives it proved to
be the grandest of the century. The
French revolution, even, was not near
ly so important in its results. The
France of to-day has scarcely mora
than one-half the population of the
United States, and excels the latter
only in art, music and literature But
France was a great nation 200 years
before Jefferson wrote the lines of the
Declaration of independence. Our ia.
theirs were wise men and they knew
that in this act they were making his
tory, most colossal history. Hence
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
The Romance That Came Too Late.

young man residing in a neigh.
boring town recently bought shirt
which was purchased in the Easi,
Rolled up in the inside of it he found
a note from young lady who had
worked on it, in which she said she
would be pleased to correspond with
the buyer Of the shirt, provided he
was matrimonially inclined. or
course, the nice young man answered
it on perfumed paper and used his
rosiest language, stating how glad he
would be to marry. In short time
he received an answer stating that the
young lady had been married three
years and had two children. Upon
investigation to find out why he was
too late It was explained by the fact
that the shirt had lain on the shelves
of the local dealer for several years.
He did not advertise. National Adj
yertiSpr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Patriotism and Economy

"Father," said the youngest son, cant
[ buy some frecrackers for the Fourth of
july"
"No, Gerald Mr. Tyte-Phist replied.
"Savc up the paper sacks We get from the
grocer, fill them with air, and burst them.
They make almost as much noise and they
are much less dangerous Chicago Trib.
unp
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Danger Ahead.

The Mother-Why in the world,
John, are you so anxious to have 4
telephone put in the house before the
Fourth?
The Father-Simply because we have
ten children, and want to have facil-
tiles for quickly communicating with
the doctor.
The Mother-But don't you remem-
ber that we decided the children could
have no fireworks Of any kind?
The Father-But they are to haze
candy and some of your cake, Brook
lyn Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
MiStrkcn for n burglar.

Bloomington, Ill.,. June rs While
trying to get into the house, CHARLES
Funkhouser, aged 90 years, son of a
prominent farmer of Rantoul, was shot
by his brother, receiving injuries from
which he died. The victim was mis-
taken for a burglar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

The horse stolen by the safe rob
Der at Banner, about ten days ngo,
was found one mile east of Water
Valley last week by Sheriff Price,
of Yalobusha county. The suppo-
sition is that the robber rode the
horse to the suburbs, there aban-
doned it, and under cover of dark
ness walked into the city, where he
went into hiding, or made his es.
cape on ono of The passing trains
Officers believe they have a clue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Doing Her Share.

The Others (about to start on q
Fourth of July picnic)-Why, Mrs.
Kersmith where is your basket Of
! luncheon?
Mrs Kersmith-I didn't have time 10
pack any. But I've engaged SUR
geon. He will join us at the grounda
Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
EDUCATIONAL BUREAU
Under Direction OF KATE MARKHAM POWER.

new strength, new power to It and 10
the hundreds of young women who
are blessed with ability to stand b..
fore the world as daughter of the
|. l. and c.
To be her worthy daughter means
much in Mississippi and to Mississip.
plans It may not be generally
known, but it is a fact that this great
school for our young women stands
alone above all competitors, on the
steep mountain side Of practical ana
scientific education for women, and
try as they will, her competitors can
not reach or drag her down. The col
lego grounds, buildings and equipment
ore unequaled in the South, and 1t has
n faculty and student body second "a
hone Each year witnesses great i'm
proyement in every line of the
schools work, and yet, so great Is the
pressure, that greater are always
needed Year by year as means al.
low, great improvements are made,
new departments added, additional
teachers employed and still the eager
students knock and beg for admission,
room and teaching force.
And still. this one strong man, With
his marvellous grasp OF people md
things, controls and improves and up
builds this wonderful little kingdom
with as much ease and wisdom az he
showed when he took it, a few years
ago. when it was but small realm,
rent by discomfort and internal dis
sension, but full Of splendid possibij-
ties. and in need of master hand,
This IL got when Mr. Kincannon took
the roins of government and in peace
and contentment it has flourishod
ever since and bids fair to continue
its symmetrical growth and to widen
with each coming year its glorious
sphere of influence. One of the most
interesting features Of the commence
ment Of 1904 was the industrial OK.
hlbit In the spacious four-story In
Gustrial hall. and great throngs of Wis
itors enjoyed it and pronounced it by
far the best that has ever been made
by the students. The greatest inter-
est Of the visitors ceptered about the
work in photography ior 1t has come
to be universally recognized that an
l. l. and c. certificate in photography
will admit girl to the best paid of.
fees in this and other States, and in
domestic science, dressmahing and
The interest in these
classes and the success OF the stu.
dents argues great things for tho
homes that will be established in
years to come, with !. |, ard c. girls
as their centers and souls. For, deny
it though some people may, civilized
man can not live without cooks, any
more than civilized woman can live
without dressmaking and millinery.
1t was q notable fact and tcsti
monial of the boards confidence in
Mr. Kincannon's management, that
every recommendation in his report
was accepted by the board. May the
college long flourish under the wise
and fostering care OF such board
and such a president.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Suicide at CoffeevilIe.

J. T. Foster, prominent young
business man of Coffeeville, after
bidding his nearest friends farewell,
committed suicide last week by
shooting himself through the heart
in the presence of several of his
friends. Mr.. Foster was highly es-
teemed, both in business and social
circles. Temporary insanity is sup
posed to have been the cause OF the
rash act. lie was young man
highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

Pueblo, Col, June 2S--Charles b.
Montgomery, prominent local poll.
tician. killed himself by taking NOR.
phine. Two weeks ago he was mar
ried to the former wife of newspaper
man, who disappeared Immediately
after the suicide.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Tie Neshoha County Fair.

AT a meeting Of the board of di-
rcctors of the Neshoba Stock and
Agricultural Fair Association, at
Philadelphia last week, it was de-
cided that the Neshoba fair would
be held in that town in July this
year instead of August A number
Of important and valuable pre-
miums have been offered and a
grand success is expected again this
year The attendance on this fair
Is usually about 10000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

Columbia, Mo, June 2S-A son
weighing but one pound at birth was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Beatty at Stced.
man, Galloway county The child is
so small that finger ring will so over
its hand up to the elbow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Wilfred's Thought.

] think the little shining stars
That blink way up so high
Are simply Roman-candle balls
Stuck fast into the sky,
-Judge
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

South Bend, Ind, June 2S.-Sherih
Robertson was arrested on the order
of City Judge Feldman, charged with
neglect of duty through the escape OF
Harry Brown, of New Orleans, charged
with Grand larceny.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
One-Armed Willie.

Willie held the cannon cracker
In his fingers, to be brave
All there was of Willie never
Can be buried in one grave.
Chicago Record Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Afectionate.

"Oh," gushed the romantic maid.
watching the fireworks, Just see that
golden rain sink into the bosom of the
sky!
yes" answered the facetious youth;
land Just see the sky rocket. Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

A New Jersey cat is reported as trying
to hatch out setting Of hens eggs.
Wise cat--she probably knows just what
she is going to Go to those juicy spring
chickens,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

The newspaper humorists and the in
sanity experts are in convention in St
Louis at the same time. Each society
will probably serve as a clinical subject
for the other
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
round Deoth instead Of Health,

Fresno, Cal, June 2S-Charles A.
Griffith. a retired merchant of Nebras
ka City, Neb fell from wagon and
broke his neck. He was here for his
health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Chnrpeh WITH MnrIcr.

Saltwater Okla, June 28.-Clinton
Reed, a l7-year-old boy, was arrested
by Sheriff Clingenpeel on his uncles
farm near here for the alleged murder
Of John BraXton, a negro, in 1902
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Hlooded Cattle for the Philippines.

Prof. j, $, Moore, professor of
dairying at the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, last week
shipped by way of San Francisco
TO Manila sixty head of grade Jcr-
scy milch cows, four Holstcin COWS
and one IIolsteiu bull. These cattle
60 to Prof W. G, Wellborn, com
missioner of agriculture for the
Philippine Islands, and are to be
used for building up the dairying
interests of the islands. Prof.
Moore SAYS this is the finest lot Of
cattle ever shipped from 0ktibbeha,
the banner COW county of the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Wants the Experiment Station.

Water Valley wants one of the
experiment stations provided for by
the last legislature, and at meet
ing Of citizens last week a commit
ice was appointed to take the mat
ter up with the proper authorities
and find out Just what will be neces-
sary 10 bring the prize to Yalobusha
county. The people realize the
benefit to be derived from this sta
ton, and it is certain a consider
able donation of cash and land can
be raised in order to have it located
in the county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
old River Captain Dead.

ST. Louis, June 2S.-Capt, T. A
Walker, one of the old-time rivermen
died, Monday, afternoon at his home
of cirrhosis of the liver. Capt, Walker
was Is years of age He leaves wife
and four children
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
RHia Rcinrds Harvest.

Waterloo, H., June 2S,-A general
rain throughout southern Illinois dur
ing the past few days has prevented
farmers from harvesting this years
large wheat crop, which is being con-
eidnrahlY damaged
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
Macon win own It's Liaht Plant.

Last week the city of Macon vot-
cd $4,000 in bonds to buy the cleo
tric light plant of n. Scales and
to rcht the same. Only eight votes
were cast against buying the plant.
A few weeks ago the city voted
bonds for watcrworks. The light
plant will be run in connection with
the watcrworks. and will be quite a
step in the Advancement of the city.
Macon seems determined to keep
pace with the other progressive
towns of the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
More Are Needed,

More boys are born every year than
girls. This is made necessary because
of the invention OF the toy Fourth OF
July pistol-St Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

The proper course to pursue with a
woman is like a curved hall; man
may bit 1t, but
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02

ACK OF the tom toms,
gimcrack S, fireworks.
semi-Mardi Gras fea-
lures and general fan
faronade attendant upon
Fourth of July celebra-
tions is a healthy, deep
seated sentiment, which
may well be termed pa
triotlsm-a love for md
abiding faith in th.t b.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-07-02
A Cheerful View.

Two men who had been sitting to-
gether in the scat near the door Of q
railway car became engaged In an ami
mated controversy, and their loud
voices attracted the attention Of all the
other passengers. Suddenly one OF
them arose and said.
Ladies and gentlemen appeal to
you to decide a disputed point My
friend here insists that not more than
three people out of every five believe
they have souls. ! take more cheer
ful view of humanity than that, viii
ali of you who believe you have souls
raise your right hands"
Every hand in the car went up
"Thank you" he said with a smile.
Keep them up just minute. Now
will all of you who believe in here
after please raise your left hand also?'
Every hand in the car went up.
"rhank you" he said. Now while
all of you have your hands raised
he continued, drawing pair of re-
vclvers and leyelng them, my friend
here will so down the aisle and relieve
YOU Of whatever valuables you may
have Lively now, jim. Exchange.
81 am agreeably surprised at the
room you have given me- said the
manager of the theatrical troupe, with
patronizng air. 1T is really first
class" AM replied the proprietor
of the hotel. Your room is better
than your company, Philadelphia
I-Pless.
THAT walking delegate sacrificed
his health in the cause Of labor" Did
CHI" Yes He always rode, never
walked. drank nothing but champagne,
smoked forty-cent cigars, and soon got
al incurable dyspepsia Judge.
The Professor-Do things grow rap
idly in your part of the country?
Young Housckeeper-l should say
they do. When | order lamb of the
butcher it always grows to mutton
on the way home.-Woman's Home
Companion
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

made The control OF the most trouble
some patients comparatively easy
matter
He believes in abundant out door
exercise W henever the weather will
permit and this has proven to be a
wise course in handling violent
negro men, who were chafng under
close confinement. Some of this
sort have become tractable aud en-
tlrely contrOllable without the usual
restraints.
DIR. Milton Board, the present
Superintendent, was very 10th to
give DR.. Stephens up, but the pro-
motion is one that not only carries
with it an increase IN salary, but
puts Or. Stephens in the line OF pro-
motion IN the largest and most inn
portant asylum in the state. The
Lakeland institution contains about
lTOV RANlCuAS duu us leu VII CnCntS
demand the best medical and exc
cutIve ability. The present pro-
motion comes unsolicited. In fact
Or. Stephens preferred to remain
here, but his experience and eff
cheney were needed in the large r
institution, in which the medical
corps is under going a reorganiza-
ton.
DIR. Stephens as will be seen from
his picture, is young aud handsome
aud, though he is now unmarried'it
is said that he is by no means a
confirmed bachelor. Rumor even
goes so far as to intimate that his
days of "single blessedness" are
numbered and that another PRO
motion may soon be in store for the
genial young doctor.
He entered upon his new duties
at Lakeland Monday, August LIST
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

The murder Of the Osbornes by
Custer Gardner. 10 Hart county,
for which the murderer was exccut-
ed last Thursday, has provoked a
local poet into writing a poem al
most a. deadly as the buckshot US
ed by Gardner. 1t contains 100
verses, filling more than four col
umas nonpareil 10 the Hart County
News Il purpvrts to give Hts
Feelings, and is signed 'J'W P.
There Is a horrible suspicion that
the poet who conceals his identity
behind initials is Editor j. w. Pay
too, of the News, who has hitherto
borne the reputation Of being ia~-
abiding citizen.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02
GOES TO LAKELAND.
DR.. j. w. Stephens Transferred
To More Important Post.
Promoted to First Assistant
Sketch Of his Professional
Career and Rapid Rise.

Dr., J. w. Stephens, who has tor
the last Eve years been second as.
sistant physician 10 the Western
Asylum, lett Saturday for Lake
land, where he goes to accept a
promotion TO the post Of first as
sistaut. Or Stephens remov al
from Hopkiusvllle is a source Of re-
greet. not only to the officials and
employees of the asylum, with whom
he has been so pleasantly associat-
ed, but to the people of Hopkinsyille
as we'll, who have come to esteem
him for his worth as physician,
his gentlemanly bearing iu all his
dealings with the public and his
pleasant and agreeable personality,
all of which traits OF character
conduce to make him popular as a
man and valued as an official.
DR.. James Walter Stephens
is native of Montgomery County,
Tennessee. He came to Todd
County, KY, when a boy-which
was not great many years ago
and early cherished an ambition to
become a physician. He was a
poor boy. but chiefly by his own ex-
ertions he acquired good educa-
ton and entered the Medic Al Depart
ment of Vanderbilt University
from which he graduated after tax
ing the full medical course. He 10.
Gated at Elkton and at once built
up good practice. which coutlrued
to increase until hts appointment n
May, 1900, to the pos t',u 1T second
assistant physician N the Hopkins
vile Asylum.
Ia the meantime be lad taken two
post graduate courses. Que in the
New York Polytechnic oad the other
in the Chicago Polytechnic Institute.
This training added greatly to his
professional qualifications for the
important work entrusted to him.
His position was trying one, but
through all the changes and vicis
STUDIES OF the succeeding years he
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02
HIS HEAD NOT FOUND.
Jos. Moore Killed by Tennessee
Central Train.

Carthage. Tenn, July 28.-Jos.
Moore, who lived at Lancaster, in
this county, was run over tonight
by train on the Tennessee Cen
trail Railroad and instantly killed.
His body was badly mutllated and
up to the present time his head has
not been found. He was identified
by his clothes.
It is not known at what time he
was killed, but it is supposed to
have been done by freight train.
No one can account for his being
on the track unless he was drink
ing, and as he was addicted to the
use of whisky the supposition is he
was intoxicated and lay down on
the track and went to sleep.
He WAS aboat 40years of age and
his wife survives him. He was one
of Smith county's most successful
citizens and aside from occasional
drinking was a man of good char
acter. He owned considerable
property.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

According to refugees, the chol-
era situation in Teheran, Persia,
is terrible, some days as many as
900 dying of the dread disease
There is very little food 10 the
quarantine stations Many are
fleeing to a camp in the mountains
10 order to prevent the introduc-
ton of the disease, the Russian
government has ordered that the
frontier be closed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02
LOstLittIe Daughter.

Ruth Elizabeth, the little daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. X. S. McGehee,
died Wednesday midnight, aged a
little over one year. The little one
had been delegate from birth, and
her last illness was OF severa
weeks duration, The bereaved
parents have the sincere sympathy
OF every one in the loss of their Int.
tie daughter. The interment oc-
Cured at Rosedale Cemetery
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Pembroke Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

There is more catarrh in this
section Of the country than all 9th
er diseases put together, and until
the last few years was supposed to
be incurable For a great many
years doctors pronounced it local
disease and prescribed local reme-
dies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronoun-
ced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitution
al disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f..
]. Cheney 81 Co., Toledo, Ohio. is the
only constitutional cure on the mar
ket. It is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to teasfoonful. II
acts directly on the blood and mu
cous surfaces Of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for cir
culars and testimonials.
Address, FL. Cheney * Co., To-
ledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls + amiiy Pills Tor con-
stipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

The new school book law which
has gone into effect in counties
having no existing contracts, will
bring about the saving of $2.5S on
each set of books. The old prices
for the books adopted aggregated
$1l.3l, while the new price is 1878
for the same becks. These books
will at once be adopted in the city
schools, and as there are about
1000 school children in Hopkins.
Vile this represents a saving Of
$1,000. The books may not be al
we could desire, but there are ad
vantages on both sides.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

Senator Geo. w. Hickman. Of
Mclean county, one of the bright
est young men in the Second Dis
trict, is a candidate tor reelection
from his district. His service in
both House and Senate has been
conspicuous for ability and useful
ness. He will be heard from some
day in a higher position.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-02

Uniontown failed to hold an cleo
ton for councilmen last year and
Mayor Teare refused TO recognize
the old council that attempted to
hold over in accordance with an
opinion of the attorney general.
Judge Hanson has decided the test
case in favor of the mayors con-
tention and the town Is left-without
a city government.