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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
RAILWAY RATE LEGISLATION
Biennial Convention of Conductors
Ask Congress Not to Pass Ad-
verse Railroad Laws.

At the biennial convention of the
Order of Railway Conductors recently
held at Portland, Oregon, resolutions
were unanimously adopted voicing
their sentiments as to the effect of pro-
posed railway rate legislation on the
100000 railroad employees, whom they
In part represented. These resolutions
Endorse the attitude CT President
Roosevelt in condemning secret re-
bates and other illegalities, and COM
mend the attitude of the heads of
American Railways, who, with prac-
tical unanimity, have Joined with
the President on this question"
They then respectfully point out to
Congress the individuality Of legisla
ton vesting in the hands Of a COM
mission power over railway rates, now
lower by far In the United States than
In any other country" because such
regulation would result in litigation
and confusion and inevitably tend TO
an enforced reduction in rates, ire
spective of the question Of the ability
of the railroads to stand the reduction,
especially in view Of the increased cost
of their supplies and materials" They
further protested against such power
being given to the present Interstate
Commission because "the proposed leg
islation is not in harmony with our
idea of American Jurisprudence, mas
much as 1t contemplates that a single
body shall have the right to %investi-
gate, indict, try. condemn and then
enforce its decisions at the cost of the
carriers, pending appeal, which Is
manifestly inequitable."
The conductors base their demand
for only such legislation If any, as
would Secure and insure justice and
equity and preserve equal rights to all
parties concerned" on the ground that
the low cost of transportation SIS the
result Of the efficiency Of American
railway management and operation
which have built up the country
through constant improvement and de-
velopment of territory, while at tho
same time recognition has been given
to tho value of intelligence among en-
ployes in contrast to foreign methods,
where high freight rates and lowest
wages to employees obtain
In pressing their claim against legis-
lation adverse to their interests, they
point out the fact that "the freight
rates of this country average only two
per cent. of tho cost of articles to the
consumer, thus making the freight
rate so insignificant n factor in the
selling price that numerous standard
articles are sold at the same price in
all parts of the country
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Romans who had watermills on the
Tiber? There is no mention of theil
having done so.
Mention is made Of an English wind
mill at Lewes, the old Sussex capital
back in the reign Of Henry III. (l2l6.
l272). The records relate that wher
Simon de Montfort overcame the king
the kings brother took refuge in {
windmill and defended himself from
this vantage point, A rhyming wit o.
the day got good fun out of the ear
who made himself a castle of a mill
post" At Crecy the king took up posi-
ton or a little windmill hill" ant
the battle of Crecy was fought in 1916
days in the east; and, OF course, W,
must know our very modern ones, from
an artistic standpoint, fall woefully
short.
In Holland to-day there stand sub
stantial windmills builded hundreds O.
Years ago. One might almost speak o
iblo Of time they appear. On old wood,
sist, "builded for all time so invinc
Ible of time they appear on old wood
cut dating from the fourteenth century
shows that the oldest mills have no
altered in shape for centuries. Tit
more modern or the Dutch mills arr
built of brick, the next in yo~uthfulnes.
are the wooden tower mills; the body
of both these mills stables only the cap
with the sail-pin and the sails revolv
ing, the turning worked by the guild
ing sails, a set that is separate, called
Aiers.
In Il own country, in Arizona es
peclally, there is a great revival of wind
mills, the sort used for pumping water
The windmill has worked wonders il
the arid lands, brought to the surfac,
water enough to make the deser
bloom. HENRY WHITEHOUSE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
HOMECOMING
ERNEST HAROLD BAYNES RE-
TURNS TO STRANGE PETS.
They Give Him a Welcome That
Would Make Any OF Us Love
to Be with Them "A
Strange Family.

The writer had been to Boston, had
just made the seven-mile stage drive
from Lebanon to Meriden, N. H., and
was now on the last half of the two
mile uphill walk to Sunset Ridge"
his home on the sunny, western slope
of the mountain. which runs the length
Of the famous Blue mountain forest,
known to many as Corbin park. Miles
away The house is visible, for It is on
higher ground than any other house
in the broad landscape. Before 1t is
reached, the road going east. almost
runs into the park fence, but at this
point turns sharply to the north and
follows the outline of the game pre-
serve. Far away on the slope of the
mountain, two deer are grazing on the
edge of the woodland. As ! seldom
see a deer in this forest now. without
wondering if it is "Actaeon," the one
| reared from babyhood. and which
| turned back to his native woods very
early in the spring. | wonder now if
one of these is he. | nut my hand
to my mouth, and give "A long, loud
call, and both deer start and turn their
heads toward me. For several sec
onds they stand thus, like bronze
statues, save that now and then they
switch their broad, white-bordered
tails. | call again, and one of the
deer throws up his tail, snorts. and
bounds to the cover of the woodland.
But the other stands for another Sec
ond, then switches his tail once more,
and then moves toward me, first at a
trot, and then al a bounding gallop.
On he comes, switching his broad
tail from side TO side, now and then
giving an unnecessarily high leap over
some bush or stone which happens 10
be in his way, showing that he has
vitality TO spare, Presently he stops,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Agricultural and Horticultural Col
onies on the Kansas City
Southern Railway.

Lockesburg Colony in Sewer County,
Arkansas, containing about 10000 acres, and
Lorng Colony in Sabine Parish, Louis
lana, containing about $1,000 acres, are now
open for settlement. Lands range in price
from 500 to $1,000 per acre, and are sold
on easy terms TO actual settlers, Lockes.
burg Colony is well suited for General
Farming, stock raising and commercial
fruit growing. Loring Colony lies in a
splendid fruit, truck and tobacco region,
and Is good for corn and cotton also. Both
arc situated in a beautiful country, with
a healthy climate and excellent water
Write for books concerning Lockesburg and
Loring Colonies and Current Events
Magazine to s. G. Warner, G. p, & T. A.,
X. G. S. Ry., Kansas City, Mo-; +. L,
Rooster, Immigration Agt,, X. c. S. Ry,.
Kansas City, Mo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

dllilpI Npo hho
make you irritable; you can't sleep,
you are unable to quietly and calmly
perform your daily tasks or care for
your children.
The relation of the nerves and gen.
erative organs in women is so close
that ~nine-tenths of the nervous pros
t%ration, nervous debility, the blues,
sleeplessness and nervous irritability
arise from some arrangement of the
organism which makes her a woman.
Fits of depression or ~restlcssness and
irritability. Spirits easily affected, SO
that one minute she laughs, the next
minute weeps. Pain in the ovaries and
between the shoulders. Loss of voice;
nervous dyspepsia. A tendency to cry
at the least provocation. All this points
to nervous prostration.
Nothing will relieve this distressing
condition and prevent months of pros
tration and suffering so surely as Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. NJ. +. Shotwell, of 1903 Flatbush
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y, writes:
~ cannot express the wonderful relief
have experienced by taking LYDIA Il. INK
hams Vegetable Compound, suffered for
a long time with nervous prostration, back
ache, headache, loss of appetite. | could
not sleep and would walk the floor almost
evory night.
~ had three doctors and got no better, and
life was a burden. | was advised to try
Lydia f, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and il has worked wonders for me,
81 am n well woman, my nervousness is all
gone and my friends say | look ten years
younger"
Will not the volumes of letters from
women made strong by Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound convince
all women of its virtues? Surely you
cannot wish to remain sick and weak
and discouraged, exhausted each day,
when you can be as easily cured as
other women.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Another Uinw

"a ma can pay no greater compli-
ment to a great man than to name his
baby after him" said the optimist,
and yet" answered the pessimist,
after seeing how the baby turns out in
later life it sometimes looks like grounds
for a libel suit. "-Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Chemistry in the Kitchen.

Young Husband (severelO-My love,
these biscuits are sour; horribly sour.
Young Wife (who took the chemistry
prize at boarding sehool)-I forgot to
add the soda, my dear; but, never mind
After tea we can walk out and get some
soda water.-N. Y. Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
RECENTLY

In a recent article on Americans an
English writer gives the following as a
characteristic American after-dinner
story, its subject being a politician in
bathing: "All at o~ncr-r-shark. a man
eater, was coming the other way, and
swan up squarely in front OF him.
They eyed each other for a moment
and then the shark-blushed and sped
away"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
A Form of Epotism

"Bliggins is still saying that he has
the smartest baby In the world"
YES" answered Miss Cayenne;
there is a universal tendency among
fathers and mothers to give their chill
dren credit for wonderful discrimina.
ton in the selection Of parents" =
Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
It PAYS to Read Newspapers.

Cox, Wis, June l2.-Frank NJ. Russell
of this place, had Kidney Disease so bat
that he could not walk. He tried Doctors
treatment and many different remedies
but was getting worse. He was very low
He read in "A newspaper how Dodd';
Kidney Pills were curing cases of Kidney
Trouble, Brigh.'s Disease and Rhcuma
tism, and thought he would try them, ILc
took two boxes, and now he is quite well
lie says
81 can now work all day, and not fee
tired. Before using Dodd's Kidney Pills
/ couldn't walk across the floor
MIR. Russell's is the most wonderful case
ever known in Chippewa County, This
new rcmedy-Dodd's Kidney Pils-is
making some miraculous cures in Wiscon'
sin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Locker Sampson, whose name is in
separately connected with the Rowfant
library, now awaiting some ruch GUS
toner on the shelves of a New York
book house, once complained TO Bed
ford, the famous b%ookbinder, that one
Of his recently bound treasures cock
led" that is to say, opened of its own
accord. Bedford, scrutinizing first the
book and then the owner, said with
great severity: you've been reading
itb
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Especially for old, CHI opic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. 1t gives a healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals
all the sores, eruptions, scabs, scales; stops
the awful itching and burning of eczema,
swellings, suppurating, watery sores, etc.
Druggists, 81. Sample free and prepaid
by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical advice
sent in sealed letter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease. A certain cure tor swollen, sweating,
hot, aching feet, At all Druggists, 25c. Ac.
cept no substitute. TRIAL package FREE.
Address A. s. 0lmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

An Englishman in Canada writes
home In considerable excitement as
follows: THE majority Of Canadians
never read an English paper of any
kind whatever; all their literature IS
American. All the booksellers shops
are filled with American books. Amer
lean reviews, American papers. And
with what result? There can be only
one result-Canadians will think
'Americanly.'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Gen. Miles has a story Of a corporal
in a regiment under his command in
the old Indian fighting days. This
corporal was much chaffed by his com
rades for his oft-repeated expressions
of belief in fatality and destiny"
One day it appears that the corporal,
while off duty, was preparing to take
a little horseback exercise and recrea-
ton. A private observed that the cor
poral took care to attach a brace OF
pistols t his saddle, "Hello." shout
ed the private to the corporal, what
are you taking the guns for? They
won't save you if your time has come
True for YOU grimly responded the
corporal, "but | may happen to meet
an Apache whose last day has come"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

1.-THE Bible says there will be no
marrying in Heaven" said small FIar-
ry. Il wonder il that is true?"
"Of course it is" replied his little
| sister. How could the women marry
when There are no men in the placer"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
A Theory.

"Why does a oma always add a
postscript to her letters?"
"Well," answered the ungallant
wretch, "she probably figures out in
her mind what her letter has made
you think, and then tries to have the
last word. Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
SPLENDID idea.

Rodrick-What use will the Russian
soldiers be when the war is over?
Van Albert-Why, they will be so
used to receiving lickings they would
make good baseball umpires. Chicago
Daily News,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
A Business Man.

"Is your daughter engaged to that
nobleman?"
We'll" answered Mr.. Cumrox. %
wouldn't say that they are engaged
But l think l might say we have eu
option on him. Washington Star,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
L OF THE TOTS.

Say, papa queried little Harold,
looking up from his book, do they
plant bird seed when they want to
raise sparrow grass"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

II you have that tired feeling which
makes you reluctant to move, Just get
somebody to give you a shove INTO the
roadway Of a street that is popular with
the automobiles ~ Indianapolis News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Small Bobby had Just returned from

Small Bobby had just returned from
an afternoon children's party.
What kind Of refreshments did you
haYe?" asked his mother.
Liquid answered Bobby,
Liquid" she exclaimed in surprise.
Yes, ma'am," replied the son of his
father. "Us boys all ran away from
the girls and went swimming"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Humorists must have a terrible time in
Japan. There are no old maids there
Chicago Chronicle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Two little girls became involved in
a quarrel, the other day, which cul-
minated in physical violence, One of
the mothers took her little daughter
to task very severely, Wishing to en-
phasize the enormity of her otfense,
the mother said: ITS the devil who
tells you to do such naughty things. y
The little girl replied between sobs:
"He may have told me to pull ner hair,
hut ! thought of kicking her shins all
by myself"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

The best way to treat chickens that
scratch up your garden is to irlcassee
thcm.-Chicago Chronicle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
THREE YEARS AFTER.

Eugene 4. Lario, OF 751 Twentieth
Avenue, ticket seller in the Union Sta.
ton, Denver, Col, says; you are al
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump'
lion has an equal for coughs and colds.-J
+. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb, 10, 1900,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
The Limit.

TIC IlI1lIt.
is it true that the Bloptons are
living beyond their income?"
"Worse than that. They're living
beyond their credit. Brooklyn Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Never strike a man when he is down.
Ten chances TO one he will get up again.
Detroit News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Nervous Women
Their Sufferinss Arc Usually
Due to Uterine Disorders
Perhaps Unexpected
A MEDICINE THAT CURES

Can we dispute
the well known
thatAmerican
women are e
vous?
How often do we
hear the express
sion, 81 am so ner-
(vous, it seems as If
u should hy;" or,
Don't speak to
me- Little things
lannnU won and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

liberty to repeat what |
first stated through our
Denver papers about
Doans Kidney Pills in
the summer of 1899, for
] have had no reason in
the interim TO change my
opinion of the remedy. |
WAS subject to severe at.
tacks Of backache, nj
ways aggravated If | sat
long at o desk. Doan's
Kidney Pills absolutely
Stopped my backache. !
have never had II pain
or a twinge since
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Motto for an ambulance: sic transit"
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Little Elsie's father was a very
homely man. One day, after looking
at him steadily for some time, Elsie
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17
Ancient Egypt
Knew the Virtues Of the
"King of Foods"

Since the earliest annals of Old
Egypt, wheat has been recognized
as the king of foods.
1t has held its sway down to the
present day, Notwithstanding the
fact that in many forms of making
wheat into food products, some of
the best elements are lost.
Bread has been aptly termed,
THE staff of life" a S it alone OF
known foods has all the elements
that are needed to sustain life.
Egg-O-See contains all the best
elements of wheat in a far more
healthful and delicious form than
my bread, crackers or ordinary
wheat foods. In addition to the
best whole wheat delicately faxed
and crushed, it is made still more
digestible by the addition of refined
diastase, the highest grade of malt.
There are no premiums or gifts
in the Egg-O-See package; moth
ing but full measure of the highest
grade Of cereal food in the world.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Mamma, didn't they have any good
looking men in stock when you went
shopping for a %husband?'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-06-17

Foster lburn Co., Buffalo, n. y.
For sale by all druggists. Price 80
cents per boz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-02
'MANDAMUS TO JELKS
PETITION or LUMBER COMPANY IS
 ARGUED.
Governor Holds That 1t Is Not His Duty to Issue Patents to Lands Authorized
 in 1879.

Judge A. D. sayre yesterday took up the mandamus petition of the Southern States Lumber Company to compel Governor Jelks to issue that company a patent for 147.o00 acres of :imoer lands in South Alabama. formerly me property of the State of Alabama
 Years ago this land was ceded by the United States Government to the state of Alabama and was later sold by the State to a lumber company according to special act of the Legislature or 1879. The Governor at that time, now ever, did not issue a patent for the lands. The Southern States Lumber Company having acquired the property application was made to Governor Jelks for patents.
 Governor Jelks contends that the is- suance of the patents is not his Dusi- ness, but was the business Of former administration and the recourse ot the Southern States Lumber company should be through the Legislature
 At the hearing yesterday. Governor Jelks through Attorney General Wilson demurred to the petition on the ground that the land Is already the property or the Southern States Lumber Company end no further patents are required.
 After lengthy argument this de- murrer was overruled by Judge Sayre.
 Final decision will be announced to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-02
DEMoPoLIs ELECTION.
Municipal Ohicers for Ensuing Ter
 arc Named,

Demopolis, May 1.@%(Speeial. )--rhe municipal election took place today Very little enthusiasm Is felt for the reason that only one ticket was before the primary few weeks ago, and nom- nations are equivalent to elections here. The entire ticket is as follows: For Mayor. Hon. Morris Ely; for Coun- cilmen. B. L. Garber, Louis Mayer, John B. Merriwether. E. B. McCarty, W. M Tucker and John c. Webb, all of whom are reelected except two members of the Council. E. B. McCarty and B. L. Garber, who take the places of N. C. Vim and William Morris.
 Rev. Mir. Caldwell of Crystal Springs Miss. delivered an excellent sermon al the city hall this morning at II o'clock On account of rain, only small con gregation was present to hear him.
 number of the members of Marengc Lodge, No. 2S3. Independent Order Oi Bnai Brith, loft today for Birmingham to attend the Grand Lodge of the or der. Among the number was Louis Mayer, who represents the local lodge and who is also Vice-President of this district, No. [, including the States oi Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisi- ana, Texas and Arkansas. MT. Mayer was accompanied by Mrs. Mayer anc their daughter.
 The public square was moved yester day morning and beautified in appear ance thereby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-02

Cabaletta (Lack)---Iseila Martin.
 Tree song, by chorus class.
 Orange Blossoms Uudivic)--Annis Gilchrist. Duet. Come Join the Dance-Bertha and Floyd Crum. Hunting tEngiemann)--Ella Bates. Bells of Dreamland." by chorus class.
 vaise Arabesaue tLack)-ciara Brooks. Duet, "Courage and Strength"--Ruth | Bruner and Willie Goldsmith. Recitation by Leila Mastin, Rose Princess Waltz. by Annie May | Medley.
 a. Haunt of the Witches; b. Dainty | Little Love"-Leila Bailey. Butterfly Po1ka-Leora Roberts. | Duet, Bicycle Waltz'-Huldah Hat | temer and Weaver Jordan. I Iris Morn," by chorus class. Spring Violets boff)--Genevieve
 Bell.
 At Daybreak lschneider)-Georgia | Buchanan.
 Song by a double quartette. Overture, "Dichter und Bauer van | Fr un Suppe'-Bruce Williamson and | Virginia Russell, | Woodland Voices (Franklin)-Lucy | Hairston
 Tabieau, "open Your Mouth and Shut | Your Eyes" Birds of Paradise-Mary Bishop and Rosa Lee Heaton. | Rustic, of Spring-Flora Hairston. Book Drill. At the close of the program Prof. A | c. Davis presented badges of honor to | the following pupils: Bruce William son, Virginia Russell, Leila Bailey
 Leora Roberts, Georgia Buchanan. Flo- ra Hairston. Maude Lathram, Ciara | Brooks, Ruth Bruner, Bertha Crum Mary Bishop and Weaver Jordan. | The municipal election which took
 place here on yesterday passed off very
 quietly, there being only one ticket in
 the field The ticket elected Is as fol
 lows: For Mayor, F. M: Cooker; Coun' cilmen, A F. Brooks, I. N. Jordan. W. T
 Hawkins, Jr, A. R. Wild, J. F. Hatti' l mes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-02
Guardsmen to Meet In MOntgmer!
 May 8.

Guardsmen to Meet In Montgomery
 May 8.
 Adjutant General w. w. Brandon of the Alabama National Guard, sent out a letter to the commanding officers of the various organizations of the Ala bama National Guard, asking them to meet him in Montgomery May 8, to discuss the matters now of interest to the Guard and to prepare for the en- campments this summer.
 The following Is copy of the let ter
 Montgomery, May 1st, 1905. "Sir-I have the honor tot request you to be present at a meeting of the com manding officers on Monday, May Sth, 1905, in the oflce of the AdJutant Gen eral, Montgomery. Ala:
 Come prepared to discuss the fol- lowing matters: All outstanding debts of your command; encampments for the current year; disposition of military ap- .propriations.
 '"rhis Is important, and we trust that you will be present. This meeting to be held without expense to the State.
 "Very respectfully,
 william w. Brandon,
 "Adjutant General" At this meeting several matters of great interest to the various organi- cations will be discussed and deter mined