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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-13
will sell you

any piece of Furniture in our store at the same price the
same goods will cost you from any Catalogue House in the
land You don't have to send the money ahead before the
goods come: you have the advantage of inspection, and with
out shipping marks and Other evidences of rough handling
that all goods have which come in small shipments. and if
yon have the general reputation of paying your debts usand
don happen to have the change, we will wait 30 days.
If you are trying to build IA church; if you are behind
with the preacher, If you want a new achool house, or if
there are people in your community that reed help, CONE
TO US aud we will help you. And we want to know if
there is any darned Catalogue house in the land that will do
anything of that kind.
In other words we live with you in this country, and
like you we are doing what we can in a small way to build up
aud improve our country and make it better. Then BY what
right can that fellow up in Chicago or some other sea port
claim your business.
II you don't believe we can do this come anc see our
goods and our prices and bring your big catalogue along with
Won.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-13

july3O.1m
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-13

New stock shoes just in at
MACON MERCANTILE Co,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
THE OI.NEY PLAN.

1t will be recalled that early in the
preliminary campaign for the democratic
nomination for the presidency number
Of Vermont democrats announced that
they were for ex-Sccretary Richard Oh
ney of Massachusetts,. Later on the Oh
ney boom in the Green Mountain State
grew beautifully less" and If the latest
edvices from Boston are correct, it is just
as we'll that this was so,
According to despatch from the Hub
e. the Washington Post one Of the best
known democrats of Massachusetts who
did as much as any other to hold the
State in line against William Randolph
Hearst in the late primaries and CON
ventions. is authority for the statement
that Olncy is not candidate and that
his name was merely used for the purpose
delivery at thu proper time to Judge
Parker or such other candidate as the
"reorganizers' might select.
The further information is vouchsafed
that It was also planned TO line up the
cther New England delegations for the
Boston man, to be turned over to the
right candidate at the right time. This
authority adds: "To a very great extent
the States in the northern tier of New
England take their cues from Boston,
and, TO limited extent. the plan has so
far succeeded, the delegates chosen from
New Hampshire. while unpledged. being
for the Boston man as they now stand,
while the chances are that the delegates
from Vermont and Maine will be in the
Same boat"
IT may he true that the democrats OF
Vermont take their cues from Boston,
but Vermont republicans have a way
Of thinking for themselves as was so sig
Dally demonstrated in 1893. when they re-
fused to unite with Boston and the rest
of New England and went to Mckinley
Whether Vermont democrats will be
guided by Boston this year remains to
be demonstrated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12

contemplatcs the construction of 300 miles
of trunk roads, which is at the rate of
s. coo per mile. There are many sections
in which 1t would be an unnecessary
waste of money to construct roads of
crushed stone. when owing to the elevated
character of the roads and the abundance
of first class gravel in the immediate vi
entity good gravel roads could he pro-
duccd for a small part of the cost of
macadam roads. Moreover this substi-
tuition would make 1t possible to extend
the mileage of road to be constructed and
thus increase the number of people to be
benefited by this public improvement.
The sum involved in the project as out
lined Is large one. and the work should
not be undertaken without careful consid-
GRAFTON Of all its details both technical
and financial. but the plan is certain
ly worth considering as a substitute for
our present slow and unsatisfactory way
OF Fastening the provision of permanent
highways for Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
THE RE SIXTY SEVEN

| met n little Mormon girl;
She was Just eighteen, she said.
Her hair was dressed with one big curl
That danglcd from her head.
She had a simple way, and bland;
Her speech was soft and cool.
ANA in her honest. widespread hand
She bore a milking stool.
How many children little maid.
Are IN your family"
How many? Sixty-sevcn," she sair,
And shyly looked at me.
Her hazel eyes to mine she raised.
And then she cast them down.
Il lid not ask. | said, amazed.
THE census of your town"
How many children round your door
Disport in childish glce?"
Just siNty-seNcn." she said. once more,
Ard smiled again at me.
Forty Of us at Provo dwell;
At Ogden there are nine:
The good ship Jane. they sail her we'll
Twelve brothers, dear, of mine"
II 500 at last Your MEANINGS clear"
Said \, with laughter merry;
us it an orphanace, my dear
or female seminary"
MY father. kind, drawing near"
The little maid replied;
Hes been to roam he's bringing nomo
Another brand-ncw bride.
with father, dear, we dwell at peace;
our mothers are eleven,
Round every door there's room for more
And we are sixty-seven."
And then | left. In dumb dismay.
Tho maid with eyes like heaven:
| But as left I heard her say.
And I'm the oldest, by the way,
OF all the sixty-sevcn"
Council Bluffs Nonparcil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
MORE FIGURES ABOUT STONE.

Limestone. not including furnace
huX. increased more in value Of pro-
ducton during 1902 than any other kind
OF stone. The production for 1902 was
valued at s2i.a'a, 75l and for 1901 at
Sl,7+7,oil showing a gain of So, 412, $50,
The value of limestone used for blast
furnace hux and not included in the
above increased from si659,s36 IN 1901
to 5.g1l go in 1902.
Granite, including trap rock in 1901 to
NS,257Ii in 1902 The trap-rock produc-
tion increased from 3l.10,&7 In 1901 10
S?lsl, 1877 in 1902.
Sandstone. including bluestone hut
not including grindstones and whet-
stones, increased from Sl3S,5S0 in 1901
to SloG0l, III In 1902 The value of blue
stone, included in The above figures. was
practically the same for 1901 ana 1902,
being 81 l6i,4Sl In 1901 and 81 1dS. 30 in ln2
The value of marble production in
creased slightly in 1902 For 1901 it
was 81 965Coa and for 1902, it amount
ed 10 Soils
The slate production in 1902 incroas-
cd in value from si,1S7,225 in 1901 ia
s., oSl in 1902
The united value of these various kinds
of stone for 1902 was s6 $50, 099 BY far the
largest producer among the STAGES was
Pennsylvania. which contributed N25N9,-
9p of the total ST.. $50 0G9. Pennsylvania $
produt,on includes every kind Of stone.
Vermont. which, with a production of
81, Ss9,2oS, stands second in the list pro
ducos no sandstone. Ohio producing only
limestone and sandstone valued al
s.. Az is third. New York is fourth
followed by Massachusetts,, Maine
Illinois. Indiana, and california. each OF
which has a production of over 5000, 600
Further details regarding the produc'
ton Of stone in 1902 may be obtainet
from the report on that subject con
tanned in the annual volume of Minera
resources published by the United
| states Geological Survey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12

and the japanese themselves have never
fully realized their own strength. 1t is
entirely within the bounds of reason to
say that the Japanese will be much
more ready to go to war again. If they
defeat Russia. than they were before
they crossed swords with the Russians.
II a provocation is sought for II IS easy
to picture conditions, that are certain
to grow out Of closer relations between
Japan and China. We have braved tho
dspleasure of some of our powerful
neighb for the sake OF the open door
for our trade in the chinese empire.
With Japan the supreme maritime power
in the Far East, II Is not inconceivablc
that the fast growing industries of the
island empire will make IL both desirable
and apparently feasible to monopolize
China's markets. In the event Of such
an emergency would we quietly yield
in all probability. as matters are pro-
crossing, or would we stand for our
rights: To ask such a question is ia
answer it.
In the light of Japan's remarkable mill.
tary and naval progress 1t is evident that
II We are to retain possession of the
Philippines as a basis for the cultivation
Of trade in the Far East we may face
in the not distant future the necessity
of maintaining a powerful feet in Asiatic
waters, prepared to meet naval warfare
such as the japanese have recently shown
themselves to be capable of carrying
on To ignore this alternative in the
future will be TO invite disasters hot
wholly unlike that which has suddenly
come to the Russians.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
NEW ENGLAND's SONS ABROAD

NEW ENGLAND'S SONS ABROAD.
Nay! though we wander where against
the sky
The sun-hurnt leagues OF low plain
stretch away,
or where on silver coasts the warm waves
sigh
And green. pam-crownd Decemhers vie
with May,
We still are thine and in our sad fond
dream.
They rest agan-thcse weary feet that
roam.
We sec the farm. the orchard, and tho
stream,
And. rising to the heavens the hills of
home.
The quest OF gain has called us from thy
breast.
Our common mother! but the noisy
mart
Can never drown the inner voice OF rest !;
The childs pure peace still harbors in
our heart
Though far our footsteps stray. though
years be long
The kindred loves OF home and truth sha II
keep us strong!
From New England" by Frederick
Lawrence Knowles, in National Magazine
for May.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
JAPAN AND OUR ASIATIC POSSESS
IONS,

Whatever opinions one may hold with
reference to Americas permanent reten-
ton of the Philippine islands as an
academic or an economic or a patriotic
problem, it is Impossible to obscure the
fact that from n military point Of view
the possession of that distant archipelago
is a source of weakness to the United
States, This is not a new thought with
us. but its truth has been emphasized
anew In connection with the war between
Russia and Japan
If any reader is unable to realize the
full force Of this assertion it is simply
| necessary to picture in the light of ia
pans recent military and naval achieve
mcnts, what in all human PROBABILITY
| would happen were war to ensue between
the United States and the Mikados realm
| and it is possible to do this without in any
way Understanding our own navy.
Russia has already learned to her sor-
row what it means to carry on war at a
tremendous distance from home. and in
the event of war with an eastern power
we would unquestionably discover tina,
| the transportation to the Far East Of al
army sufficient to cope with one that
Japan could throw into the archipelago
would be even more difficult over a vast
ocean expense than over a single track
| railway like the Siberian
The world has learned that Japan seek.
to strike a sudden and unexpected blow
at the outbreak of hostilitics, and this /.
what we should naturally expect in tn,
Philippines. TO guard the Philippine,
would require n tremendous navy, OWNS
the enormous extent of seacoast possessct
by the almost innumcrable islands.
1t may be said that Japan would hardl,
dare to send Il large invading army I,
the Philippines so long as we had
considerable force Of warships securing
the sea in that region. Would we no
run immense risk in seeking to trans
Philippines while Japan had "A numbe
of sauadrons on the watch for Just sucl
an army?
Looking at the problem from whatcvo
standpoint one may choose. it is eviden
that Japan would possess every sdvant
, age which is incidental to being on tn
ground as it were, as compared with
; far more powerful adversary fighting
at arms length.
|, 1t may be said there is little likelihood
Of war at any time in the future betwee
) the United States and Japan. This con
clusion may be more a matter Of traditio
, than If well grounded prophecy w
| have bcpu accustomed IN regard lana
r as second or third rate fighting power
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
COUNTY LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

When the formulation of the present
local option law was in progress the
question arose whether Vermont should
follow the example of those States having
town license commissioners, or of those
was urged that the selection of county
commissioners would remove the question
of distributing licenses from local politics
to a greater degree than would the p,ac-
ing Of this duty in the hands of men in
each town. On the other hand, 1t was
insisted that ono of the strongest argu-
ments in support of local option was
that it provided for home rule. and to put
the power Of granting licenses in a body
outside of the town itself would not be
in harmony with the spirit of local option.
This and other considerations led to the
Incorporation in our present law of a
provision for town license commissioners
Developments in connection with the
operation of the license feature of the
law in different communities in Vermont
have served to revive the discussion of
the comparative merits of town and coun-
" license commissioners. and, If tho ques-
ton were to be decided anew at .he pres
ent time the chances arc that popular
opinion would be found largely in favor
of the county board of commissioners
One of the influences which has had az
much TO do with this change in sentiment
as any other one thing is undoubtedly
the trouble that has arisen in various
communities between tho local commits
sioners and other town authorities. Then
again it has been a mootcd point as to
what authority should pass upon drug
gsts' licenses in the event of "a nc
license vote and there is conflict of
opinion to what becomes of the license
commissioners themselves in case a town
votes no on the question of the sale OF
intoxicating liquor as "A beverage.
If the power to grant or withhold H.
censes were placed in the hands Of cour-
~ commissioners, it is evident that no
question of this character would arise
On the other hand some of tho towns
are complaining of the extent to which
local favoritism or something figures in
connection with the granting of licenses
W. VI ''i'ii I'll Tvs VI III sum-
cases 1t is said that agents of brewcrics
have gone to applicants in advance OF
the granting of licenses and said they
could assure the issuing of n license
in favor of the applicant. provided n,
would buy mis- liquor in certain quarters
Some supporters of the present law ar,
arguing that the selection Of county H.
ccnse commissioners would increase the
difficulty of liquor houses working il
collision in this way with a majority
of any board OF commissioners.
Be this as it may, there is pronounce
movement in favor of the substitution
Of county license commissioners for town
commissioners. and among the amend
ments TO be submitted to the Legislator,
| next October will unquestionably be one
| providing for this change. An amend
| mont Of this character will. of course
meet with sturdy opposition on the par
| of present town commissioners and thcil
| friends, and any change in the direction
! indicated will not be made without sCmc
| thing of struggle in the Legislature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The moth hasn't much use for n man
who has but one suit of clothes.
Time waits for no man, but men waste
n lot of time waiting for women.
Real-ostate dealers wax fat at the ex-
pensc Of people who want the earth
The average man seems to think 1t his
duty to help the Lord punish sinners.
Occasionally men die of thirst. but more
often they drink themselves to death,
Never tell girl you love the ground
she walks On unless she owns the real
estate.
Usually after marrying an earthly an
gel n man kicks himself because he didn't
marry a cook.
Any man who can hold n BABY Tor an
hour without saying naughty words is in
the same class with Job-Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
A SAD WARNING TO GIRLS.
J. q. Blainc's second wife In Separated
from Him--A Divorce Expccted,

Washington. u. c., May 10.--At last It
looks as though MIR. and Mrs. James G..
BLAME. the latter the once most beautiful
Martha Hichborn. are separated forever
fer on all sides are rumors of n divorce
Before they were married at all this
was the end to which all Miss Hichborn S
friends looked forward. and from the
very moment almost that the wedding
bells had done ringing the family jars
began--till now. those IN position to
know assert that the preparations for
divorce have begun.
And with this news comes that that
the young matror, who was once the
lovclcst girl in Washington, If not in
the whole land, the admired, feted and
flattcrcd-not to say courted--has lost
all traces of her former beauty. and
would scarcely be taken for her former
self
Washington Is talking a good deal about
tho Elaine AFFAIR these days. or course.
everybody knows how violently Admiral
| and Mrs ITichborn opposed the marriage
of their only daughter to the already
divorced Mr.. Blaine, whose first wife,
Marie Ncvns. is now comfortably mar
ricd TO DR. Bull, and having a very safe
| voyage on her second matrimonial sea.
| compared with the first
And everybody also knows how will
| ful Martha, adorable to look upon, and
| conucttish as n spoiled child, TO the
very last, having thrown over her first
! fancc. Brooks Baker, rejected Chauncey
| Dcpews ardent offcr--when, as his bride.
| she might have had n fine position in
| this wcrld--and that to come. too, as a
| certain society dame puts it-and a whole
| shcaf of other lovers AS well, fell nadly
in love with Jimmy Blaine hero of half
a hundred cscapadds and willy nilly
would marry him.
And also does everyone know how
/ hrtc .l-ff IN Hnt "a lnd
to agree with the beautiful belle. who
knew nothing of such things, and per-
| haps didn't care to, very much--and
| that more than once Martha Blaine in
| TO the parental roof, IN tears and trou-
| bic, to be coaxed thcrefrom after a
period by the bcguiling Jimmy-who at
times seems Irresistible
| So People aren't much surprised at
this talk Of divorce. The Hichborns
before their daughters marriage fore
saw it. hut were not able to stop her
! listastcfui union, which she, their pet
ted darling. believed the beginning OF
! much happincss-sinco she had put hin,
| to the test Of n whole years sobriety. and
| he had not proved wanting.
| But what shocks society most is
not the news Of the Blaine divorce
not the fact that Mrs. Blaine is appear
ing in society since her hasty return t.
! her fathers homc--which is considered
by those we'll vcrscd in such delicate
matters not Just tho thing--but tho fac,
! that Martha T1aino tho lovcliest woman
that ever shonc in Washington society
is now n physical wreck, haggard. drawn
all her beauty gonc, an old woman at ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
AN ANTI-TRADINGS STAMP LAW.

IT is announced that Governor Odell Of
New York has signed the bill passed by
the Legislature. which has come to be
known as the anti-trading stamp act
As a matter of fact it does not prohibit
the use of trading stamps, but imposes
conditions which will unquestionably
tend TO limit their use since it will be n
difficult matter 10 comply with the new
law and at tho same time perpetrate
fraud.
The measure in question was frankly
admitted TO he intended to radically cur
tail the trading stamp business as car
ried on in the Empire State and that II
will seriously interfere with their bust
ness Is evident from the vigorous manner
In which the trading stamp companie
fought against its passage in both
branches Of the Legislature.
The new law requires every trading
stamp, except those Issued by individual
merchants or manufacturers, to bear a
stated face value in terms Of money and
10 re rcdeemable in cash or merchandise
at The option of the holder Inasmuch
rs the law does not seek TO prohibit the
use of the trading stamp but simply I'M
poses conditions under which 1t must be
issued. II Is difficult to sec how its opera
ton can be successfully contested on the
grounds of unconstitutiona,ity.
In any event New York is but one of a
number of States whose legislatures have
enacted measures intended to prevent OF
check the attempts of organized companies
from securing something almost for moth
Ing. and If the New York law stands the
test of trial. it is pretty safe to say that
The next session Of the Vermont Logisla-
ture will see the adoption of a similar
measure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
THE LATEST GOOD ROADS PLAN.

If any resident Of Vermont is entitled to
break tho mountain rule and take the
Hovcrnorshp this year because he has pro-
sented a practical plan for the rapid pro-
motion OF the permanent highway move
ment, that man is unQuostionably the Hon.
Fuller G. Smith Of st. Adams. Mr.. Smith
has not only emphasized the need Of i'm
proved highways but he has also out
lined the scheme Of construction and
thought out a way in which the expense
can be met without materially increasing
tho amount expended by the State at tho
present time
Mr.. Smiths plan has already been out
lined in our news columns. but 1t may be-
briefly summarized here for the purpose
Of discussing its chief features 1t is il
short to issue State bonds for the sum OF
100000 payable in forty years. TO pay
the interest and create a sinking fund e
meet the bonds at maturity Mr. Smitl
would use the $4,000 in round number;
now yielded by the State highway tax
one half Of the fees from the liquor license
fees and three per cent. in addition or
the grand list Of the State.
1t is evident in the first place that thi.
would not materially increase the burden
of taxation for State aid of highway con
struction which is borne at the presen
time. In the second place it would maxi
possible the immediate construction OF al
elaborate system of permanent highwa,
embracing trunk lines traversing botl
sides Of the State in different directions
for early use instead Of making it neces
sary to await the contamination Of thu
present slow process Of development
which only a coming generation will Sc
and enjoy
The project as outlined by its autho
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-05-12
PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM.

A delicious hot pineapple sauce TO serve
with ice cream is made in this way. Put
cup OF pineapple juice over tho tire
with cup of graduated sugar and cook
ten minutes. SGT the saucepan over q
dish Of hot water add the beaten yolks OF
two eggs, and whip until foamy. Re
move from Tie fire and mix gradually
with the beaten whites Of the eggs. Pass
with the ice cream for each one to help
himself, or serve on the same dish with
the cream. taking care that II does not
stand a minute, as il would melt the
cream,