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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-11

himself, however, is undoubtedly a sincere man
who doesn't care a straw which partyis helped or
hurt by his advocacy of his principles, and it is
not surprising that he should gain strength by
the defeat of Organism in the Democratic Party.
But while Watson will hurt Parker in New York.
In North Carolina his ticket, which is soon to be
announced. will probably draw even more votes
from Roosevelt than from Parker. That is to say.
Watson's supporters here will be chiefly men to
whom CleYeland Democracy is even more distaste-
full than out-and-out Republicanism. eff the Re
p%ublicans are paying him to rum" says an Iredell
Republican, "they are very great fools" Watson
is to speak once more in North Carolina-at Tar
boro, October 9th.
The Plain Unvarnished Story of the Worlds News.
When a man is doing the right thing as he sees
it. and doing this right thing as hard and as fast
as it ought to be done, he hasn't very much time
to give to critics-that ubiquitous class of people
so aptly described by the Autocrat of the Break
fast Table In the famous remark: "The human
race is divided into just two classes-those who
go ahead and do something, and those who sit still
and say, Why wasn't it done the other way" We
are half inclined to believe that it was a pretty
good rule laid down by the English clergyman who
said: Never explain, never apologize, never re-
tract, get the thing done and let them howl"
Still we purpose taking up enough space right
here. to say that The Progressive Farmer is not
the organ of any party-Democratic, Republican,
Populist, Prohibitionist, Socialist, or even Wo-
man Suffrage-is not run in the interest of any
party, receives no aid from any party, and owes
nothing to any party. It is independent of parties
and Independent of Independents. The Editor has
a party afiliation, but he believes that che serves
his party best who serves his country best" and
that it is an editors duty to tell the plain truth
about his own party and all other parties in order
that, tendencies hurtful to his country's interests
may be rebuked and corrected. AS for the man
who is running a newspaper to get an of6ce,-he
disgraces the name of editor and should only be
called a politician advertising himself-never a
journalist.
This department of Current Events" is govern
ed by the same motive which directed US to say
when we began it two years ago last week: "The
reader, of course, will not always agree with us
in what we shall say, and sometimes he will be
right and we wrong. But this liability to error is
the common misfortune of all men, and no man
has a right to keep silent when he feels that he
ought to speak, or to fold his hands when he feels
that he ought to work, simply because Providence
didn't see fit to make him infallible. 1t is our duty
only to speak the truth and defend the right as
God gives us to see the truth and the right"
"The Progressive Farmer" says an esteemed
contemporary-of course, it is esteemed after be-
ing so nice-"is a great paper not only tor farm
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-11
Cotton Farmers Meeting.

The Cotton Farmers Convention will be held
at the State Capitol Wednesday night of Fair
week. October 10Th. Don't fail to attend.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Rural Routes for Macon.

Representative Gambler has received
the following notice from the postofic'
department, and we thank him for thu
interest he has taken in giving cur peo-
Pile these great conveniences.
Hon. L. S. Gambler, Jr,
Corinth, Miss,
Dear Mr.. Gambler.
have the honor to advise you thai
Rural Free Delivery service has thi'
day been ordered established from Ma
con. Noxubee county, Miss, with ,wc
{ arri- RS, to commence Saturday, Octo-
her l5th. 1904.
Very respectfully,
j. L. BRIsTow.
Fourth Asst. P. M. G..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Another Overflow.

Mr.. Robt. Evans had the good luck
last Saturday to get an overflow well on
his place, south west of Macon. 1t il
$50 feet deep; pure water rises ten OF
fifteen feet above the surface. and MI.
Evans can convey it to any part of his
farm without any force pumps, as it il
located on his highest land. 1t has added
much to the value of his place. The
we'll was dug by the Misso Bros. using
Mr.. Ladd's machinery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

The main street of Macon pre-
sents a good appearance every day
except Sunday, On that day it pre-
sents a very unsightly appearance,
because the Saturday night sweep
ing from the stores is scattered
broadcast instead of being gathered
into a box or barrel. Cleanliness Is
next to Godlincss, but not on Sunday
in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Il E s DOCTOR.

Rev. B. G. Horton. Sulphur Springs,
Texas. writes, July 10Th, 1899: II have
used In my family Billiards. Snow Linir
ment and H%orehound Syrup and they
have proved certainly satisfactory. The
linimelt is the best we have ever used
fer headache and pains, The cough syI
up has been our doctor for the last eight
years. 25c, SOC and 81 at J F. Jones'.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
GROCERIES,.

Well we are at home in Groceries
and haveno competition can fill your
order rom ten cents to ten thousand
dollars worth, so send us yonr or
ders, as we can save you money and
lots of goods and the freight from
the markets.
Our stock of Lumber, Shingles
Nails, Cement, and Lime is all CON-
plete and cheap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
NOTICE.

To the Farmers and Merchants of No1ubec
County
If you think the present prices Of
cotton are not satisfactory and you
do not care to sell just now, bring
us your warehouse receipts and We
will make you loans against same al
reasonable rates Of interest.
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Commissioners Meet.

, Monday, Oct, Sd, is the time for
the election Commissioners to meet
to revise the poll books for the No
vember election. The latest APP
pointees are w. O. Barnes, l.. f.
Eiland and w. j. Phelps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Pay for the Colt

All parties indebted to me for ser
vice of stallion or jack are requested to
pay before November, as l will need
the money to pay my own debts. Pay.
nents cad be made to either of the Ma
con banks. l need your help and hope
7 will not be disappointed.
oct1 I'm H. LiPsCoMB.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Farm Land for Sale.

A valuable farm known as the
Cook place |! miles from Summer
vile, in this county, is for sale.
Contains about 400 acres of tiliable
and wood land. Apply at the Bea-
con office. Aug. 27-lm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Cures Chills and Fever.

G.. W. Writ, Nacodoches. Texas,
says: His daughter had chill and f.
yer for three years; he could not fine
anything that would help her till he uset
Herbine. His wife will not keep house
without 1t and cannot say too much fol
it, SOC at j. F. Jones' drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

If you will look in at Rogers & Cos.
you will find they have made big inn
provements in their stock. Besides
having toned up onr general line we
have some specialtles to call your atten-
ton to such as
A large assortment of fancy cakes
A good selection of California Fruit
(everY week.,
A nice line of Blanks hest candies
(tresh)
And an extra good quality Of Full
Cream Cheese.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
STRAY PIGS.

Tom May. living on Mum g. Cos
mill place. 3 miles north west Of Shu.
qualak, took up a black male shoat
about 5 months old, marked with swal.
low fork and under slope in right ear;
also a red and white spotted gilt. about
3 months old, unmarked.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

The largest and finest Irish pota-
toes ever brought to Macon arrived
at Hardin's new store. We have
never seen any to beat them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Jersey MALES.

| have for sale three thorough bred
lersey males, entitled to registration, y
ana 10 months old. For sale cheap, 1t
called for soon. ii f, MARTIN,
-JtD n Macon. Mrs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

We sell the celebrated WHITE
HOUSE Shoes for ladies, and
BLUE RIBBON Shoes for chill
dren. We have fitted nice little
room in our store for our friends
to try on shoes. Call and try
on pair and see how nice they
fit. You don't have to buy them
We sell the best shoe on earth
for men and youths--.th cele-
brated ~GIESECKO.-.the Key
Brands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Buy for cash and you get big bar
gains at Mrs. Dantzler's Millinery
Emporium, Tue discounts are
saved which makes a great differ
ence in cash and credit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

The Louisville Journal chronicles the
death of Mrs. o. G. Watson. daughter
of the late Jesse Patty. and sister Of
Mr.. T. ]. Patty Of this county. He
was at her bedside when she died.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Wednesday Col. and Mrs. R. w.
Powell were shopping in Macon. Col.
Powell would like to get an active Young
man to help him. His address is Dancy,
Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
THE MACON BEACON
Saturday, Oct. {, 1904
Attic Wedding

Those from Macon who attended the
Brooks Windham nuptials were Mr..
and Mrs. Spessard. Mr.. Strong and
Miss Belle Barnes. Messrs. julius
Klaus, tho best mau. Henry Owens and
Thos. Murphey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks took the train
Friday morning for st. LOUIS and other
points.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Tuesday Mr.. j. H. Anderson Of
Eearn Springs, was IN town. The farm
ers in that section will not make an
average crop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
LOST COTTON z

All parties are hereby warned not to
trade or negotiate for warehouse re.
ceipt No. 9125. issued at Holt's cotton
ward to r. Gilmore for bale cotton
weighing sos pounds.
B. j. ToLIvER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mr.. Jas. P. Swami Is having a new
house built. He will be able to give a
house warming before winter sets in.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Houston McCaskili. who was shot by
Young Boyd in east Kemper. died Sept.
esd. With dying breath he proclaimed
his innocence of the foul crime with
which he had been charged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

W. w. Mcleod and Miss Susie leff
for st. Louis Tuesday to attend the
Anti Union convention Of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, and also the
Fair.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Schools Begin.

October nth is the day fixed by law
for all public schools to open. Trustees
are notified to act in accordance.
JAS. 4. JACKSON
Supt. Ed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

i, Thos. Gottlieb of Columbus Is pre-
pairing to open a general merchandise
store in the lower block at Chas. Har'
din's old stand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
RUSINESS NOTICES.

Double column or larger advertisements.
to receive proper attention, should be in
by Thursday.
Extra copies should be ordered before
paper goes to press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Receipt for bale Of cotton. Holt's No.
H473; weight $40 has been lost and the
public will take notice. and not bay OF
rad for same.
.JOHN r. RARNES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
COTTAGE FoR RENT.

The house recently occupied by Mr..
Chas. Smoot. For terms apply to
MRS, A. M. SToNER,
sept10-1m at Mrs. Bogle's residence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mrs. Georgia Paine. nee Georgia
Foote, wife of DR.. Paine Of Aberdeen,
died last Saturday. after an illness Of
only four days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
100000 BRICK

| am now pr pared to furnish the pub.
lie with hard brick, and a man will al.
ways be on hand to deliver. Orders can
be left at the meat market Of
Sept. 10 L. Y, CLIMB.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

The Noxubee Hardware Co. have
Rural Route boxes for sale. See
the sample at the store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mr.. Ches Featherston was at home
for a few days. He left Tuesday for
Muscogee. Ind. Ter, where he has q
position.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
CITATION NOTICE.

TIC oIHUt UI WTsslssIPVI.
Mrs.A.C .Tinsley, ct al In the Chance
No. 1884 vs. ry Court OF NOX-
Annie l., Gurley, ct al ubee County.
To A. l.. Drake. Birmingham, Ala,
Ths British and American Mortgage
Co., New York City. aud Alonzo Shaw,
whose p0st0iilce address Is unknown:
We command You to he and appear be-
fore the Chancellor of our said Chancery
Court at a term thereof to be--holden at the
Court House, in the town OF Macon, 10
said co nty, on the 4th Monday of October,
A. D.. 1904. then and there to plead, an
swer or demur TO the Amended Bill in said
cause wherein you are defendants.
Witness my signature and the seal Of
said court aii xed, this 10th day of Sept. A.
d., 1904. u. T. DoRROH. Clerk,
septl7.3t By |. G. DoRRoH, ID, 9.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mr.. G. NJ. Scales is spending a few
days at home. He now travels for a
Nashville shoe house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
FOR SALE.
TwO Small Farms.

50 acres 0 miles southwest of Macon ad'
joining Mr.. Sam Adams and Mr. John Cot.
ton. about 80 acres In cultivation, 9 houses
go acres I miles west OF Macon, on Lou
isville road, about 60 acres cleared, one 2.
o house. Apply to
II. l.. PATTY.
sept24-tt Bigbee Valley, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Warehouse at p

Warehouse at Depot.
We have large warehouse at
the depot, with Mr.. E, f. MAURY
in charge, who will be glad to
meet all his friends, and sell you
bill of groceries at wholesale.
Mrs. MARY KATE SCALES is
in charge of all ladies goods and
Hat Department, and will be
glad TO see you whether you buy
or not.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

The Columbus Dispatch publishes the
ordinance granting a franchise to e, I.
Heard, F. M. Abbott and T. J.O'NeilI
for an electric street rail way, the fran :
chise to last for fcrty-nine years and
three miles of railway must be in oper-
ton by December 1905.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. McLendon Of Carrolton.
Ala, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Morgan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Wednesday, Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer
and Mrs. Clark of Aubrey. were shop
ping in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

va" Go to Patty Dry Goods Company
to buy goods for the cash.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mr., Will Deale is very i'll. A tele
gram was sent Yesterday for a trained
nurse.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Lawyer Chas. Strong had bust
ness in Columbus two or three days
this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Mr.. Peter Weir and family have re
tnrned to Columbus from Stone Ala,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
ALWAYS Fresh

am prepared to furnish regularly
butter. sweet milk and butter milk.
July 30 Pm 1. T. SMITH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Get a pound OF cheese from Rogers
& Co. You will be glad Of 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Fifty doz Window Shade, from 30
inches wide to 40 inches wide, just re-
ceived at Shelton's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
NO 1RESsPAsSING.

All hunters and others are hereby noti-
fed not to hunt or otherwise tresspass on
their land or lands controlled by them, un-
der penalty Of the law.
C. F. JACKSON.
j. c. JACKSON.
l.. II. SHOWERS,
ncf1 I'm w L Y0IING
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

solicit sewing from ladies, including
dress-making. Residence near the
Episcopal church site.
MRS. J. M. EDWARDS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Just received a large line of Ladies'
and Gents Rubber shoes and slippers.
J. f. SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
K0doI dyspepsia Cure
Dlgests wsat y0v cat
Cures Winter Cough

] F.. Cover, 101 N Main t Qtta
WI. Kan writes = Every fall II mas
hren INV wife TT ,ublr to eaten II SEVERE
rnid and therefore tn cough all winter
long. Last fall | got for ner Il botI ot
Ballard = Ilorrhound Syrup Sue us'd
It and has been able to u, ep soundly all
night long. Whenever the congh tron
bles her, two or three do-e' stops thu
cough and h. i. able IT, br mp AMI we'll
25c. Soc. and 81 ut j r one
WZWD .rp'".,s
E5nO8 SlRRH aEH nOh puS sgIF ~
IL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Call and see Our Clothing
and Hats.
We have now the best stock of
Clothing and Hats we ever offered
the trade. Call for SCHWARB'S
Clothing. They are cheaper, look
better and fit better than any cloth
ing in Macon.
Our Trunk line is all complete; also
Suit Cases and Bags.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01
Tire Setting Machine

nm now prepared 10 set ties
cold or hOt-with the latestimproved
Cold Tire-Setter. Can set your
ties while You wait. No more warp
ing Of wheels. Call and examine
my work by the latest process.
Prices the same.
| have also the latest Rbe
firing Machine. All kinds OF
wheel rnbbered on short notice.
80 w. j. MALLARD
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

that was ever offered to he trade of Noxube County n suroundin country land we earnestly
of general merchandise the following lines
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-01

Full and COM lete line Ladies Dress Goods,
Ladies Hats, ready to.wear, Notions of all kinds,
Shoes of every description
Ladies' an Chndrens Jackets, Cloaks and Walking skirts.
Under Skirts. Full linz Ladies Muslin Underwear,
readytowear.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-11-11
GROWTH OF MExICo's TRADE

GROWTH OF MEXICO'S TRADE
 s. E. Magill, United States consul at Tampico. Mexico, in an article pub lished by the Mexican Investor on Mexican trade, says:
 The United States, England, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Austria. the NAtler- lands and Switzerland do business in ths district. The trade of each was originally acquired by citizens of the several countries coming here to estab- fish new eL Lterprises.
 The Spaniards. being first in the field, became the shopKeepers. and brought from SpaIn the goods with which they are most familiar.
 England supplied the coal, railway and heavy hardware. and machinery for years, as Englishmen were the first to build railroad in Mexico and to introduce new methods of mining.
 Frencbmen coming over with Maxi milan at the time of the intervention brought with them the silks and arts of France and introduced them to this people, so that today Frenchmen are the owners of the principal dry goods and millinery stores throughout Mex leo.
 German mechants st n hither their trusted employees, years ago, to ests6- fish branches of the Hamburg hard wHre houses, and today control the retail hardware trade.
 The merchants of the United States began to get au spprecjable part of Mexican trade when American capital commenced to tuiid railroads south from she Texas border, and soon Amer jeans were furnishing the coal, rail way supplies, lumber. hardware, etc., that go to build country just awaken ing to tie touch of competitive com mezce.
 From all of which it may be truly said that while catalogues and core spondenoe have their effect on trade. that which is necessary to the succesc- fuI iutroduction of new goods IS plac-
Bisbee daily review., 1904-11-11
THANKSGIVING

In his proclamation designating No vember 24th as Thanksgiving day, President Roosevelt indulees in some interesting reflections. "In this re- public" he observes, "the effort to combine national strength with per sonal freedom is being tried on a more gigantic scale than ever before then words history. Our success will mean much, not only for ourselves, but for the future of all mankind"
 Just at present the experiment that is attracting the attention of the world is the effort of the United States to combine republican form of govern ment at home with an imperialistic government in the Philippines. Our success in this experiment is doubtful, to say the least. Republlcs cannot have subjects-and that is the status of the Filipinos. They are citizens only for purposes of taxation. In all other respects they have no citizenship. But are subjects of Uncle Sam-snd tine purpose is to keep them subjects indefinitely.
 The world is watching our career ss a colonial and imperialistic power. If we succeed it will please nightly such sovereigns as the czar of Russia and the German emperor. There are liberal movements in both countries, inspired by the example which the United States set to all nations be- fore it st1ayed into colonial pastures and into the paths of imperialism. Every monarch who has subjects feels encouraged by Uncle Sam's departure from the traditions of the founders of the republic. In Russia there is de- mand for a constitution. Why give the muscovite peasantry a constitution when the republican United States doesn't permit its subjects to have a constitution?
 The people of this republic have much to be thankful for. It remains to be seen whether they will ever feel like giving thanks for the states manship which has made them embark on imperialistic enterprises.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-11-11

ing the actual article, or sample,
 before the Mexican merchant and con sumer by an expert and having its use explained by one who ttorou ghly understands and appreciates it. A personal study, on the ground, of Mex jeans and their needs. by the best sales man factory can send out, better still by a proprietor, would result in better business more quickly secured than in any other way, and a business once se- cured in Mexico, based on confidence and fair dealing, is a permanent prop osition.
 To illustrate the foregoing. Over twenty five years ago an engine ard boiler manufacturing company of Erie, Pa., desiring to enter the Mexican field. commenced a correspondence and sent catalogues with little result ex. cept as sn introduction; but the head of the company. a man of fine presence and impressive manners. finally came to Mexico himself. saw just what the local trade demanded, became ac- Quainted with his prospective custom , CTS, personally arranged a credit and method of shipment. and before Ieav- ing the republic ests sblished an agency that today handles more goods than any other house in it's line.