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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
PETITION FOE PARDON.
State of Mississippi.

state Of Mississippi,
NuXubee County.
To Ills Exccueucy, The Hon, Jas, *. Yard.
amnr, Governor OF Mississippi
TIRE PETITION on WrLMoRE STEWART
most respectfully shows, that on October
thp First 1903, he was convicted by Jury OF
Noxuhec County of having murdered one
John Rohinsnu, aad was sentenced to tue
pc|ujteGtiary for lite.
Ho most respectfully and earnestly ASKS
your cxcellcucy 10 pardon him, ana gives
The following reasons therefor;
Tint. on the ira OF said cause u deYel'
oped that he had been informed that the
deceased and two of his brothers had
Threatened his htc, and ihat he believed
firmly al tho time he did the shooting that
tlev were prepared TO draw him into q
difficulty aud ELL hint
That whom he did the shooting he NeilIy
believed that his life was in danger, ana
only did the shooting in necessary sell
dCtcuse;-
That John Robinson and his brothers
had the reputation Of being quarrelsome,
while the reputation Of petitioner was tha'
ota nuiet. pparcacle, Woodworking negro
md that this was the first trouble that pc
Homer had ever been accused OF, ana since
his convection has been IA thiul and oo'
se~yant OF an She rules laid down for he
guidance Ia me penitentiary and has gwen
the management no trout whatever,
We verify bellye that if pardoned, WIZ
more stewart will make u good, peaceaDlt
aud laW-abidiug negro.
Respectfully submitted,
WILMoRE STEWART.
BvJ,E RINEs, Atty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

be closed Monday and Tuesday to
prepare, remark and re-arrange
their mammoth stock.
OWN. to lack of space we are
unable to carry their large adver-
tiscment. but are informed that the
country will be thoroughly covered
with large circulars giving the par
ticulars and prices. Thousands of
people will be in attendance. They
have seemed the services of fifty or
sixty extra sales people, and there
should be no trouble in handling the
great crowds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Advertising Extensively.

The Dotherow Dry Goods Co., of
Brooksville are preparing for one
of the greatest sales ever known In
Mississippi, up to this writing they
have spent upward of 500 advertis-
ing the sale. We are staunch be-
levers in advertising and should
this firm continue. not many years
will pass before they will rank
among the other great Merchant
Princes of the country. We are IN
formed that the sale will open
promptly on time, Wednesday, Apr,
10Th, at 9 o'clock. Their store will
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

II have been subject to sciatic rheu-
matism for years, says +. H. Wal
dron, of Wilton Junction, Iowa "My
Joints were stiff and gave me much pain
and discomfort, Ny ioinls would crack
when ! Strengthened up, | used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and have been tho
roughly cured, Have not had a pain or
ache from the old trouble for months -
It is certainly a most wonderful lini
ment. For sale by Ed, NJ MurpheY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
just Received.

$50 dozen chairs. all qualities and
STYLES.
New line Of Mating.
A beautiful new line of pictures.
Another shipment Of Globe Wernicke
book-ca.es, drawers. files. etc.
Come and see my new line Of hat racks
very handsome.
apI12 q j. f. SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
CITATION NOTICE,
The Stnte of Mississinpi.

The State OF Mlsslsslppl.
C.. +. Jackson In the Cnahcery
No. 2675 VS. Court oil NoAuOee
Tom Boone, ct al County.
To Tom Boone and Eugene Boone. whose
most office address is unknown
We command you to be ard appear be-
fore the Chancellor of our said Chancery
Court AT a tern thereof to be holden at the
Court House, in the town OF Macon, 10
said county, on the 4th Monday of April,
A. D., 1905. then and there to plead ans,
wer or demur to the Original Bill IN said
cause wherein you are defendants.
Witness my signature and the seal OF
said Court. affixed, this 22d, day of March,
A.. II. 1905. II. I. DORROH, Clerk.
BY |. l.. DoRRoH, ID. Z.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Writing Desks,
EVERYTHING IN OFFICE FIXTURES.

Money can be saved by purchas-
ing from our great stock OF Lace
Curtains. The prices are fabulously
low, when quality is considered.
Call and let us show them TO you.
PATTY Dry GOODS Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
BASE BALL GOODS

Largest stock Of base bail good ever
brought to Macon. Sp4lling Official
League aud Reaches American Associ
ates. price 81. 9J; by mail postage I cts.
extra. { l. lRRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Com. No1ubee Co. Camp

There are two expert Oculists and
Opticians in town. They treat di-
seases of the eye as well as furnish
glasses for them. See their ADV.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
EXAMINATIONS

For whites April It'll and Sth ana 21st
and 22d
For colored-April Nth aud 10 b and
eth and Goth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

You can find most anything you
may want in Laces, EmbroidIies
Etc. by calling on
PATTY DRY GooDs Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
RBNGER,s SALE,

On Monday, May /, 1908, in front of the
Court House. between the hours OF II and
A p. M, | will sell an old light bay mare
mule, taken up by Jetl Flsra, in district 3
valued at $50. T.. II. FERRIS.
aplS-ts Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Serious Stomach Trouble Cured

was troubled with a distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can ~truthfully say that Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
cured me. Mrs, r. Y, Williams, Laings'
burg Michigan. For sale by Edw, M
Murphey.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

u - raI-n No % a Fortane.

We have ih stock the famous MclN-
MIS- RIBBON CANE SYRUP, This
syrup is absolutely PURE, grown and
mt uu by McIuui. Canning Co, at Hat
tiesburg, Miss. Try a can, and il You
are not satisfied we will refund your
money, So let MS send you a can of pure
home made syrup, Yours for a trial,
MACON MERCANTILE Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Dressmallng

Garry your sewing to Mrs. ]. NJ.
Edwards. She is a competent and
experienced dressmaker and will
give her patrons entire satisfaction.
Call on or phone her at the Bryson-
Deale place. 5-lo-lm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

Looks better, tastes better and is bet
ter: Lowney's Chocolates ana Bon
Bons; GOc pound. at Book Store, Every
box guaranteed to be fresh.
C.. l.. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

Macon has now three good barber
shops. 4 new one opened tins
week MI W Clme's market. 1t 81
Grst-ala 49, "4as bathrooms.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
TAKEN UP,

On the Ames Dooley place about
March TO-, one brown. gray mule, well
advanced in years; owner will call for
same, pay damages and for this notice,
April |. ulRAM COTToN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
STRAY BROWN PONY

Strayed from Prairie Point, Miss,
March 4 a small bay or brown stallion
pony, about IA hands high. He was
sised west Of Macon. Suitable reward
for Information, Apply TO GIG Pagan
in Macon or myself at Prairie Point.
Ala BIT w. TAYLOR
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs
for Sale.

Foundation stock the best, pufe strain,
line bred:
Eggs from pen No. 1, 81. so for 10.
Eggs from pen No. 2. 81. 90 for 10.
GEO. b. CLEMENT,
arlt.-9m Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08
Board OF Supervisors.
Monday, April, 3, 1905

Monday, April, 3, 1905
A regular session was held, all mem
hers present, also clerk and sheriff,
Reports of W. II. Stewart, e. e.
Dantzler, and j. r, Jackson were re
ceiyed and filed.
Contract to lay concrete walk in
courtyard was giaeu to l., c. Cline at
70 cents per square foot, the Board
agreeing to make separate contract fer
removing the gate.
ATIpW lNTFSs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

w N Hunter. lumber ......,.... J. %
b { Ferris, blanks for officers i. ...... 10 90
IG Guy, building bridge, continued;
Brooksville Hdw & Fur. COS account
continued.
Tuesday, April 4.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
all present.
Taxes being paid by Peter Moseley
and B NJ Boggess on same property, a
warrant was ordered issued to Boggess
for 81 40.
Petition Of b 7 Reed ct al, for a gate
across road was continued,
Petition of il. f. Weaver ct al for
removal Of J w Knight as overseer OF
Shuuualak and Evansville road was re
Petition of 3 NJ Borgess. ct al, fot
change of Macon and Brooksville roac
was rejected without prejudice.
Contract for keeping G. II, clock "a
repair was given to j. L, Ford at Sl5
per quarter.
JB Porter and q i Pagan were APP
pointed a committee to have lane IN sec.
is. towdship Is, range 10 surveyed and
may employ a surveyor ana any neces
sary assistance,
The clerk was directed to advertise
for plsns, specifications aud sealed pro-
posals on each Of said plans for the IN
stallment Of metal furniture in the yaul
Of the Ghancery Clerks office for thu
protection Of the records, Each plan t,
| contain space for 261 roller book shelves,
llj document files and Is cupboard'
provided with doors, also d private
lockers. Bond in double amount OF bic
will be required &c be submitted anc
approyed before consideration of bid,
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

FOR SALE single top buggy, set of
single harness, Texas saddle with good
blanket and bride Have been used
very little. All bargains. Apply to
MRS. l.. A. BOYLE,
aplS i'm Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-08

Sheriff. and M CeIItctt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
10000 Increase

The publishers of the Woman's
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The January issue will be a great
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A Valuable Book.

Arrangements have been made for
every reader Of this paper to receive
a copy OF the new 1905 Kodol Alma.
nae.
We nave seen a copy of the almanac
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a feature of this almanac Is an elabo-
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cy You IAN tell the day Of the week
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This book is well worth sending for
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Notice OF Forest Reserve Lieu
SeIection.-(2573.)
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. 10, 1904
Notice is hereby given that me San
tn Fe Pacific Railroad Company, by
Howell Jones, its Land Commissioner
whose Post Office address is Topeka,
Kansas, applied at the U. S. Land
Office, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on
November 25, 1904, under the provis.
ions Of the Act of Congress of June
nth, 1897, to make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection, In lieu Of lands sur.
rendered by said company in the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve,
Arizona, to the United States, for the
following described tracts of surveyed
public lands. to-wit:
The Il. IL Of the N. e. IA, and N.
IL of the S. Il. IA Of Section No. %,
Township 16 North, Range Is East of
the New Mexico Meridian.
Within the Thirty 500 days
period OF publication of the notice of
such application, protests against
said application and selection on the
ground that the lands described, or
any part thereof, are more valuable
for mineral than for agricultural pur.
poses, should be filed in said land Of
flee at Santa Fe, New Mexico.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
First Publication, Dec. Is. 1904.
l2.131
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Notice OF Forest Reserve Lieu
Selection.-(2559.)
Initial Gtata. onl nefi.~

United States Land Office,
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. 10. 1904.
Notice Is hereby given that the San
ia Fe Pacific Railroad Company, by
Howell Jones, It's Land Commissioner,
whose Post Office address is Topeka.
Kansas. applied at the u. S. Land
Office, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on
November 25, 1904, under the provis-
ions OF the Act of Congress of June
4th, 1897, to make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection, In lieu Of lands sur
rendered by said company in the San
francisco Mountains Forest Reserve,
Arizona, to the United States, for the
following described tracts Of surveyed
public lands, to-wit:
The s. f. Ia OF Section No. IA,
Township 16 North, Range 10 East
Of the New mexico Meridian.
Within the Thirty 500 days
period Of publication OF the notice OF
such application, protests against
said application and selection on the
ground that the lands described, or
any part thereof, are more valuable
for mineral than for agricultural pur.
poses, should be filed in said land OF
flee at Santa Fe. New Mexico.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
First Publication, Dec. Is, 1904.
1921
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

Henry Clcws says: Reruperation
has been the keynote of 1901. The
era Of prosperity which began eight
years ago with the defeat OF Mr.. Bry.
an Ia still with us In good force and
promises TO run on for the full decade
II u%nfavorable events do not prevent,
The first serious setback In this era
came on May 3, 1901, when the spec.
ulattye furore. based upon the excess
sigc combination movement, received
ITS first blow from the Northern Pa.
ciiic corner, and, as IL well known,
later On a panic of gigantic dimen-
sions was only averted by the timely
mt~e~yention Of New York bankers.
who In September, 1909, commenced
70 refuse 10 finance additional trust
sehemes. As a result to finance ad-
aiiioaal trust schemes. AS a result
OF their timely action. the demoraliz
ing effects OF this wild speculation
We're largely confined to financial cir.
eies. And Wall street experienced
what vas aptly termed va rich mans
panic" because the losses fell heavi.
est upon those best able 10 sustain
them.
The year 1903 was a period OF losses
and drastic liquidation, The ycsu
1924 started with symptoms Of reeov.
cry and hopefulness; but recuperation
was slow during The first six months, |
and not until the harvest began tol
show promise did confidence really
START 10 revive. Had our harvest been
a failure, difficulties most unpleasant
70 contemplate would surely have fol-
loved Commerce and Industry. how
ever. being sound and strong. were
not % seriously d~eranged by stock
market fluctuations as At one time
feared aad yet public confidence 70
eeifed an exceedingly severe shock
rprise hesi,ated the stock mar
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Notice Of Forest Reserve Lieu
SeIectlon.--(2st5.,
United States Land Office

United States Land Office,
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. 10, 1904,
Notice Is hereby given that the San.
ia Fe Pacific Railroad Compau.y, by
Howell Jones, It's Land Commissioner
whose Post Office address Is Topeka.
Kansas, applied at the u. s. Land
Office, at Santa Fc, New Mexico, on
November. 25, 1904. under the provis-
ions Of the Act of Congress of June
4th, 1897, to make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection, in lieu OF lands sur.
rendered by said company in the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve,
Arizona, to the United States, for the
following described tracts Of surveyed
public lands, towit:
The s. e. Ia Of Section No. s,
Township 1C North, .Range IA East
OF the New Mexico Meridian,
Within the Thirty (30) days
period Of publication OF the notice OF
such application, protests against
said application and selection on the
ground that the lands described, or
any part thereof, are more valuable
for mineral than for agricultural pnr-
poses, should be filed in said land Of
flee at Santa Fe, New Mexico.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
First Publication, Dec. Is, 1904.
12-102
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
LAWSON SIZED UP.

The sincerity. reserve. pure con
scientiousness. desire To help the pub
lie and not himself. and the utter mod
Grafton of Lawson" says Golfers ioi
December 81. would VA the ethie
al enthusiasm of the hardest eynic
He Is like WORDSWORTH violet by
a messy stone. half hidden from the
eve. lie Is . primrose, His modesty.
Rs .fIelding expressed It. Is a candle
70 HIS merit, lie and Ananias are far
from Kin Truth is his, in al its can.
dor tie IS honest as q sunbeam Ills
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No, 1868,

Department of the Interior, Land OF
flee at Santa Fe. N. NJ. Dec. 81
1904.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowingsnamed settler has filed notice
Of his intention TO make final proc
In support of his claim. and that SAID
proof will be made before U. S. court
commissioner at Santa Rosa. n. NJ.
on Feb. IL. 1905. viz: Hilario ulibarri
for the NV Ia, NE IA. f l-2, NE IA
Sec, IL. Lots | and .. Sec. IL, T. IL
n, r. II f.
He anne n following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
aud cultivation of said land viz:
Albino Baca. OF Las Vegas. n. NJ:
Jose Gregorio Alarcon. of Las Vegas.
~ NJ Jose Hilario Montoya. Of Las
Vegas, y. NJ Anastaeio Rael. of An.
ton Chico. \ NJ.
MANUEL r OTERo.
Ill Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Notice Of Forest Reserve Lieu
SeIection.-(2592.)
I United States Land Offica

chitsu otutCo lAuuu OlilCc,
Santa Fee, N. NJ, Dec. 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the San.
ia Fe Pacific Railroad Company, by
Howell Jones, It's Land Commissioner.
whose Post Office address is Topeka
Kansas. applied at the U. S. Land
Office, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on
November rs, 1904, under the provis-
ions Of the Act of Congress of June
4th, 1897, to make Forest Reserve
rendered by said company In the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve,
Arizona, to the United States, for the
following described tracts of surveyed
public lands. to-wit:
The W. 10 of the S. w. IA Of Sec
ton No. 8, Township 16 North, Range
IA East of the New Mexico Meridian.
Within the Thirty 500 days
period of publication Of the notice of
such application, protests against
said application and selection on the
ground that the lands described. or
any part thereof, are more valuable
for mineral than for agricultural pu-
poses, should be filed in said land of.
flee at Santa Fe, New Mexico.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
First Publication, Dec. Is, 1904.
1897
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02

heart beats with the virgin earnest
ness os a girl. Hear the tones OF rev,
crenct, even worship, In which he
once was wont 10 write TO II. II. Rog,
ers. II was 0 trlfle more than a year
ago. and he had Just heard that Rog.
crs was not going to let
him be ground up Lawson
writes; II ! was on my dying bed
and had never done any good act In
my life. my entire life. but one. and
that n maHing u fellow.being feel
as feel now. ! would die happy
know you will say II Is only business,
but ! don't care what II Is or may be
to you. ! only know that | have been
In such misery OF mind and you have
turned II 10 happiness. Please don't
lay this foolishness up against me, !
cant help IL. As a boy I was brought
M by a good, sweet mother, and she
taught me early 10 thank God when |
was happy, so while I'm doing IL
please let me ask Him 10 bless you for
for Just the happiness / have now.
Yours with a fun appreciation OF his
l~ittleness and your great bigness.-
lawson Readers OF Frenzled III.
nance Will find here the same chaste
style that wins our trust In Mr.. Law
sons present lucubrations. whether
delivered In kilograms on the market.
In periodicals. or in bcllicose commu-
nications to Colonel Greene. The on.
~ harm that Mr.. Lawson's pipe
dreams do Is that they bring discredit
on some Of the more literal and exact
revelations about corruption that have
been creating the demand for inside
information, the demand OF which Mr..
Lawson took such prompt advantage
to create a corner In the limelight."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Notice Of Forest Reserve Lie
SeIection.-(2566.)


United States Land Office,
F., Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. 10, 1904
Notice is hereby given that the San
ia Fe Pacific Railroad Company, b,
Howell Jones, its Land Commissioner
whose Post Office address Is Topeka
Kansas. applied at the U. S. Lane
Office, at Santa Fee, New Mexico. on
November 25. 1904, under the provis
ions OF the Act Of Congress of June
4th, 1897. to make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection, in lieu Of lands sur
rendered by said company in the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve.
Arizona. to the United States, for the
following described tracts OF surveyed
public lands, to-wit:
The N. 1.2 OF the N. r. IA, N. f
IA OF the s. r. IA and N. w. IA OF
the s. W. IA of Section No. %, Town.
ship 16 North, Range Is East of the
New Mexico Meridian.
Within the Thirty (3O days.
period of publication Of the notice of
such application. protests against
said application and selection on the
ground that the lands described, or
any part thereof, are more valuable
for mineral than for agricultural pur.
poses, should be filed In said land of.
flee at Santa Fe, New Mexico.
MANUEL r. OTERO. Register.
First Publication. dec. Is. 1904.
1880