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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
JUST A MATTER OF ACCENT
Case Of Guilty Conscience That Gave
a Fair Guest a Very Bad
Moment.

The c~anvasback duck looked very
tempting to the hungry dinner guest,
but 1t was sliced into tantalizingly small
pieces, relates the New York Times,
She determined to take two, though a
guilty glance at the plates showed her
that non of the other guests had ven
tured upon more than n The slices
loomed up like whole ducks as they lay
before her, safely landed. Was every
body at the table gazing at them? To
her horror, the butler, instead of NOV
ing, on, stood holding the platter by her
side, Was the ont in his voice one of
stern disapproval or sarcasm? For
there he stood and asked:
How many?"
Her head swan Clearly it was sar-
casm, but the insolence of the man!
She thought to close the incident grace
fully by turning with a remark to her
neighbor. Not at all. Retribution was
not to be put away thus lightly, Again
that cold, hooking voice in her ear:
"How many?"
Everybody at the table by this time
must be transfixing her and her two
slices; but she did not dare look up to
see. The butler must be drunk. What
was to be done to avoid a scene? Just
then from down the table came the
CHEEKY voice of the watchful host:
Why, Mrs. Dusenberry, aren't you
going to take some hominy with your
duck?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
In the Spring.

Lowndcs, Mo-, April 4th.-Mrs. II. c
Harry, of this place, says;
For years ! was in very bad health.
Every spring | would get so low that ]
was unable to do my own work. ]
seemed to be worse in the spring than
any other time Of the year. | was very
weak and miserable and had much pain
in my back and head. ] saw Dodd's Kid
ney Pills advertised last spring and be
gan treatment of them and they have
certainly done me more good than any
thing | have ever used.
Il was all right last spring and felt bet
ter than | have for over ten years. | an
fifty years of age and am stronger to
day than | have been tor many years and
/ give Dodd's Kidney Pills credit for the
wonderful Improvement"
The statement Of Mrs. Harry is only
one of a great many where Dodd's Kid
ney Pills have proven themselves to be
the very best spring medicine. They
are unsurpassed as a tonic and are the
only medicine used in thousands Of fam
lies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

says: "For two years / had kidney
trouble and there was such a severe
pain through my loins and limbs that
! could not stoop OF straighten up with
out great pain, had difficulty in getting
about and was unable to rest at night,
arising in the morning tired and worn
out. The kidney secretions were ir-
regular and deposited n heavy sedi-
ment. Doctors treated me for rheuma-
tism but failed to help me. | lost all
confidence in medicine and began to
feel as if life were not worth living.
Doan's Kidney Pills, however, relieved
me so quickly and SO thoroughly that |
gladly made a statement to that effect
for publication. This was in 1898, and
during the six years which have
elapsed | have never known Doan's
Kidney Pills to fail. They cured my
wife of n severe Ease of backache in
the same thorough manner"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Bierbach will
be mailed on application to any part Of
the United States. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all druggists, price so cents per box.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
MoDIsH SPRING N
Novelty That Is Meeting with Much
Favor Is the Up-to-Date
Bertha.

Another little article for spring wear
is an Eton OF cloth cut very short.
The sleeves are chopped off above the
elbow and bordered with three rows Of
contrasting stitching. The front Is cut
In scallops and there is a second row
of scallops falling over the first row,
says the brooklyn Eagle.
A novelty which bears a Partisan
stamp shows a little shoulder cape
built like a bertha. 1t is high in the
neck, is cut off at the bust line and is
finished with a rufie of silk. 1t but
tons in the back. The front ia
trimmed with a silk applique put on
fiat.
The bertha is undoubtedly one of the
most fashionable of summer features.
and all sorts OF tricks are tried TO sim
ulate 1t upon gowns that have no
bertha, and particularly upon the old
shirt waists, to make them look like
new.
A French modiste, with many a lit
lie trick of dressmaking, Is taking very
wide n%eedlework, as fine as her patron
can afford, and is gathering it into a
rufle. This she sews along the yoke
of a wash shirt waist, outlining the
yoke in pointed fashion. The effect
is lovely. But, Of course, 1t can only
be done when the waist opens in tho
back.
One Of the finest of silk blouses Is
built of percaline blue louisine. 1t is
buttoned down the back with Dresden
buttons. The front is tucked as TO
the yoke. Outlining the yoke is a
deep flounce of Mechlin lace. The
sleeves are finished with a wide cuff
Of chiffon and Mechlin-a lingerie cum,
The high-necked bertha effect is
seen not only upon the wash gowns,
but on silk blouses as well. And not
only in the cheaper waists, but in
waists of velvet, of velours, Of hand
some brocade and of the most expen-
sive lace blouses.
With the bertha there must be n
very youthful belt line or the effect
is lost. The prettiest and most youth
full belts are those that are made OF
velvet crushed. soft TO the hand, and
laid around the waist in many folds
and fastened in the'back. At the back
there can be long floating ends of the
same material, or the girdle may be
finished with a buckle and without tho
sash effect.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Scale on Ferns.

At this season watch out for scale
on ferns. This pest is found in the
shape Of a brown when old or gray
ish-white excrescence, generally on the
back of the fronds, The brown scales
are filled with a dry, powdery mass,
every atom of which will produce an
other scale. The brown tent-like COW
ering protects them from the ordi-
nary insecticide, and the best remedy
is manipulating, continued until the
nuisance is exterminated. Never set
a scale-infested plant among others,
unless you wish to invite trouble - in
fact, the rule is good to isolate a plant
the moment you find It has insects of any
kind upon it.-Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Two Kinds of Farmers.

Mr.. Taylor was a practical farmer,
and one who practiced economy all
along the way on this side of penury.
That is to say he did not allow any
thing to go to waste-waste, pure and
simple, but he saved eva ything, and
used as much as was necessary for his
wants, and those of his family; and
by his thrift and economy he always
had plenty. To show that he was not
penurious, he gave money occasional
ly TO charitable purposes, and helped
the poor in many ways. Willing hands
coupled with economy made farmer
Taylor's living.
Mr. Rolyat was a hard working sort
Of man, though his work was guided
by but little forethought; and, conse-
qucntly, all that he did In the way OF
farm labor was in a n"aphazard way,
and to hut little purpose. He sowed or
planted his crops and then, perhaps
through the insuficiency of his fenced
Enclosures, his own stock, o that of
others, would break in and greatly
damage or destroy his crops. He might
have repaired his fences-only that he
did not have time; he had to work for
Jones or Smith Tor present necessities,
while his crops were being destroyed.
Then when his crops rlpcned and were
ready to harvest, he could not care for
them properly for want Of time. When
he had anything, he was wasteful and
careless Of it TO the last degree. When
anything vas needing doing, he usual
ly could not attend to il, and as a re-
suit he never had a suficiency. Indeci-
sion Of purpose, and lack of the proper
interest in his calling, prevented Farm
er Rolyat from making a living Cor.
Epitomist.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
FEEDING CATTLE.
Tho eouthyycst Has Now Become the
Great Thcatcr of Farm Raised
and Fed Cattle.

The vigorous and hearty condition Of
Texas steers make of them the best
feeders in the world. Many young
yearling steers weigh a thousand
pounds after a few months care and
feeding. Profits come from the rapid
gains and the high price per pound.
To secure these rapid gains, two con-
ditions must be supplied-well-bred
stock and continuous feed supply. Both
of these are in reach of every land
owner in the southwest.
The southwest has now reached a
stage where the greatest profit per
head is found in farm-fed cattle. The
strong export demand for cotton seed
meal combined with its liberal use
by northern and western stock men,
creates a good price for this once cheap
cattle feed. When combined with farm
feed, cotton seed meal is still the
cheapest material afforded by the mar
kets of the world. The farmer who
lives near a cotton seed oil mill can
buy cotton seed meal at several dol
lars per ton less than people Of the
north and west. This same farmer
grows more feed stuff per acre on I'M
irrigated land than any farmer in the
world. Rich, virgin soils and the long
growing season enable him to accom-
plisn both these things.
I.4@I1 mn thn uaCtnrn ron0nc mtICt
b. fed milo maize, ,Kafir corn, alfalfa
and johnson gress more freely than
heretofore. The wide-awake farmer
living in the cattle region will do well
to visit the stock yards and select a
few good feeders in which to market
his surplus hay and grain, even though
a small bit of cotton seed meal must
be purchased to go with these home
products. Here is diversified stock
farming yielding double profit. When
good cattle are selected the hay fed to
them returns S14 to 500 per ton, If we
count the grain consumed at market
price. 1t is thu roughness, not the
grain, that determines the cost of a
beef steer.
The southwest has cheap, good pas
lures; alfalfa. sorghum, johnson grass,
milo maize, Kafir corn. corn fodder,
oat and wheat straw, rice straw and
prairie hay in abundance on which to
found a system Of profitable cattle
feeding. The improved stock are in
our midst. We have begun to combine
these superior advantages. Continu-
Gus study of these peculiar conditions
will make the southwest the control
ling factor in the supply of the worlds
beef.-Texas Farm and Ranch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
BALD HEADS E
With Luxuriant Hair, and ScaIy
Scalps Cleansed and Purified
by Cuticura Soap

Assisted by dressings of Cuticura, the
great skin cure. This treatment at once
stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales
and dandruf, destroys hair parasites,
soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimu.
lates the hair f~ollicles, loosens the scalp
skin, supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the hair grow
upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp,
when all else fails. Complete external and
internal treatment for every humor, from
pimples to scrofula, from infancy to age,
consisting of Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Pills, price $l.00. A single set is often SUI.
ticent to cure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
NOT A VESTIGE.
Nothing in Sight, But Much Had Gone
the Way Of Extravagapt
Living.

A notorious character who had run
through a large fortune through intern.
perance had occasion to consult a doctor
regarding a supposed ailmcnt in his throat.
The specialist made the usual exainjna.
ton with the laryngoscope, but failed to
discover anything amiss.
Don't you seen anything down thcrc?'
asked the patient, pointing To ms throat.
Nothing, absolutely nothing replied
the doctor.
Immensely relieved, the spendthrift, q
wag in his way, gasped out;
Nothing down there nothing? Why,
doctor, I've swallowed six houses in my
time. Isn't there as much as half a brick
of EN- to be SEEM"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Strong and Vigorous at the Age Of
lightweight.

Rev. J. n. Parker, Utica. n. Y, writes:
sin June, 1901, Host my sense OF hear-
ing entirely. My hearing had been
somewhat impaired for several years,
but notso much affected but that could
hold converse with my friends; but in
June, 1901, my sense of hearing left me
so that could hcarno sound whatever.
! was also troubled withrhcumaticpains
in my limbs. commenced taking Pc
runa and now my hearing is restored as
good as il was prior to June, 1901. My
rheumatic pains are all gone. cannot
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
NOT SUPERLATIVELY POOR.
Land That q Poverty-Stricken Man
Vas Not Bad Enough Or
to Want.

Bourke Cochran was condemning a Ger.
tain popular novel, relates the New York
Tribune,
This novel; he said, "is as poor and
barren as Elmo county land"
rs Elmo county land very poor and
barren asked one Of Mr., Cockran's in
terlocutors.
lis it, said he. "Wcll, | should say it
is. Once two strangers rode OF horse
back through Elmo county, and the bar.
renness of the land amazed them. Moth,
ing but weeds and rocks everywhere. As
they passed a farmhouse they saw an old
man sitting in the garden, and they SAID;
Poor chap! Poor, poverty stricken
old fellow!
"The old man overheard them, and
called out in a shrill voice;
Gents, | hain't so poor an poverty
stricken as ye shink. | don't own pene O
this land"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

The hog should find a place in the
economical management Of every farm,
He will turn to good account many
things that would otherwise be lost
either on a grain or grazing farm.
On the former, there are plenty OF
grazing spots and many other herb
growtbs that will equalize the grain
ration of quite a number of hogs and
send to market or to the farmers table
healthy and palatable meat. On the
grazing farm a little grain will fill out
The high albumenoid ration and make
fat animals.-Farmer's Home Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
His Signature.

Charming Exquisite! Perfectly de-
lightiull" she exclaimed, peering through
her %starers at the young artists latest
picture.
Il am glad you like it," he said, with
becoming modesty.
Like it; Could anybody help liking
it.? So original! That queer little am
NAL with the funny long legs in the right
hand foreground! What a delicious con-
ceit. How can YOU imagine such impos,
sible things, Mr.. DAubre?'
"Um-er-you mean this?" he asked,
pointing to the strange thing in the low
er corner.
Eyes, of course"
"Er-uh-that is my signature, mad.
am. '--Brooklyn Eagle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
One Girls Wisdom.

Fond Mother-But, my dear, you shbuld
not have accepted such an expensive pres
cnt from Mr.. Gotrox.
Pretty Daughter-Why not, mammal
well, one can never tell what the M.
ture may bring forth
"Oh, don't let that worry you, mamma,
dear; III take care of all the presents in
sight and the future can take care of it.
sell Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

ing back,
The pains OF
rheumatism,
The tired.ou
feelings,
You must reach
the spot--get at the
Il
In most cases tits
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney
Pills are for the
kidneys.
Charles Bierbach,
stone contractor,
livingat26 1925 Chest
mt St. Erie, Pa,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
A Bishops Letter.

It. II. Lomax, d. D., Bishop End Dist.
A. NJ. T., of Charlotte, N. C., writes
81 recommend your Peruna TO all who
want n strengthening tonic and a very
effective remedy for all catarrhal COM
plnints.' T.. II. Lomax,
Ifyou do not receive prompt and sat
isfactory results fromthe use of Peruna,
write at once to Dr.. Hartman, giving n
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis. i.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Wilfully Misunderstood.

Miss Butte-He. said he knew I'd take
a lovely picture.
Miss Chcllus-W course. All you have
to do is to pick out something nice to
snap and hold the amera steady .-Phila.
delphia Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Helms Old Oil Lamns.

The efficiency of an old lamp may
be improved rs to 40 per cent. by sur
rounding the lower part of the fame
with a copper ring, TO prevent loss Of
heat through convection
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

The spring Is the best time to treat cafarrh. Nature renews her.
self every spring. The system Is rejuvenated by spring weather.
This renders medicines more effective. A short course OF Peruna,
assisted by the balmy air of spring, will cure old, stubborn cases OF
cafarrh that have resisted treatment for years. Everybody should
have n COPY of Dr. Harfman's latest book on cafarrh. Address ihe
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Mornvinn hurley md SpeItz.

TIVE great cereals, makes growing and
fattening hogs and cattle possible in Oak.
Mont, Ida, Colo, yes everywhere, and
add to above Salzcr's Billion Dollar Grass,
Teosinte, which produces 50 tons of green
fodder per acre, Salzer's Earliest Cane,
Salzer's 60 Day Oats and n hundred OF
other rare farm seeds that they offer.
JUST cut THIS OUT AND RETURN IT
with lOc in stamps to the John A. Salzoi
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and get then
big catalog and lots Of farm seed sam
pies. TX. IL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

Hes had q fortune left to him sudden.
ly. He has actually got more money now
than he knows what TO do with" Never
mind; there are certain people who will be
anxious to meet HIM now, and after that
he'll know more. "-kennebec journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
Shake Into Your Shoes

smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes
easy. Soldby all Druggists and Shoe Stores,
Don'taccept any substitute. Sample FREE
Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy s.. Z.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
stops the Cough

SUEDE they act as if they were en-
gaged?' Prue-"Well, Mabel does
Brooklyn Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

People who like to tell their troubles
dislike to listen to the troubles of others,
Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, n. j., Feb. II, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

Up Against It.--"Russia will fight till
the skies fall" "Oh, well, a good many oil
the -skies,' and also the --viches' and
the '-skoffs,' have already fallcn|-
p,,pL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

TcssC"Well, their engagement is Off"
Jess--"The ideal 1t was only announced
yesterday. What did they quarrel about"
Tess-'As to which was the more unwor-
thy Of the other. philadelphia Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

-Ycu might as well kill your chicks
at the outset as to expect them to do
well without pure water and plenty Of
1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

speak too highly OF Pcruna, aud now
when IS years old can say lt~hnsinvigor-
ated my whole system. | cnnnot but
think, dear Doctor, that you must feel
very thankful to the all loving Father
that YOU have been permitted 10 live,
and by your skill be such n blessing as
you have been to suffering humanity
Dnr N ia rly,r
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

Money refunded for each package Of
Putnam Fadeless Dyes if unsatisfactory.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

Read Browns last novel YETI "No;
Just convalescing from his hrst.'-.At
lanta Constitution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price % cents
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

A word to the wise Is superhuous.-
Yale Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09
REACH THE SPOT.

A good memory often comes in handy
to forget with.-Chicago DAILY News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

Twill always recommend your wonderful remedies, and hope that
these few lines may lead others who suffer as | did to try your
remedies "-MRs. I. G. WLLADsEN, r. r. No. :, Manning, Iowa.
Such unqueSionable testimony proves the power of Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound over diseases of women.
Women should remember that they are privileged to consult
Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, about their illness, entirely free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

@DEAR MRs. PfNKHAM: = suffered for four years with what the
doctors called Salpngits inflammation of the fallopian tubes) and ova-
ritE, which are most distressing and painful ailments, affecting all the
surrounding parts, undermining the constitution, and sapping the life
forces. If you had seen me a year ago, before l began taking Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and had noticed the sunken eyes,
salow complexion, and general emaCated condition, and compared that
person with me as | am today, robust hearty and we'll you would not
wonder that | feel thankful to you and your wonderful medicine,
which restored me to new life and health in five months, and saved me
from an awful operation" Miss IRENE IAPGooD, 1922 Sandwich St,
Windsor, Ont.
ovartis or Inflammation Of the ovaries or fanopan tubes which adjoin the
ovaries may result from sudden stopping Of the monthly flow, from inhamma-
ton Oft he womb, and many other causes. The slightest indication of trouble
with the ovaries Indicated by dull throbbing pain in the side, accompanied
by heat and shooting pains, should claim your instant attention. 1t will not
cure itself, and a hospital operation, with all its tcrrors, may easily result from
neglect.
DEAR MRs PrNKHAM:- can truly say that you have saved
my life, and L cannot express my gratitude to you in words.
"Before l wrote to you telling how | felt, l had doctored for over
two years steady and spent lots of money in medicine besides, but it all
failed to do me any good. My menses did not aprear in that time and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

suffered much pain. Iwould daily have
spells, headache, backache and
down pain, and was so weak that
was hard for me to do my work.
81 used your medicine and treatment
$ directed, and after taking three bottles
t Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
menses appeared, my womb trou-
les left me, and have been regular ever
since. | used fourteen bottles of
Lydia IL. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier
together, and am now restored to
\ perfect health. Had it not been for
you, l would have been in my grave.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-04-09

To cure an ach