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the family was out. He explained tC the gentleman wife that he was par ticularly interested in cats of all sorts and more particularly in Philippine cats. He would like therefore, to sec the cat that he understood she had i'm ported The woman was a little shy, but finally produced the cage, and, sure enough it was mangoose. The in spector declared himself then and there and nailed the beast. There was a considerable TOW over the matter, but the owners had to finally give up, and the mongoose was killed.
 The idea that the mongoose Is a snake killer is right enough. It will kill all the snakes in the vicinity and kill or chase off all the rats and mice. But then it goes for the ground nesting birds and exterminates all of them and eats the lizards and frogs, as well as the snakes. Now, as the birds, the snakes, the lizards and the frogs are all among the best insect killers we have, the extermination of these lets loose a perfect pest of insects and re- suits in untold damage to crops and fruits.
 'The mangoose is as prolific as ne is bloodthirsty, and if he once got T start in this country he would do mil lions of dollars worth of damage an nually through killing out the very in sect destroying birds and animals that we want to keep. We have had a sam ple of what he can do when introduced into congenial surroundings in lama ica, and we don't want any of him here."
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THE DREADED MoNGoOSE.
Close Watch On Our Ports to Keep
 Animal Out.

From the Washington Star.
 So far this country has escaped the ravages of the mongoose, but it seems eternal vigilance is the price of safety. and there is nothing in the small ami nal line that the government is more active in trying to keep out of the country. The department of agricul- ture has a number of inspectors at every port, and while they are always on the lookout for noxious birds, beasts, fishes and insects of all sorts, they have a weather eye out particularly for the mongoose.
 This is the more so because the lit tie weasel-like ruffian does not make a bad pet for those who are fond Of strange animal pets and because there is a popular notion that it is really a beneficent animal and kills snakes. Dr. Merriam of the department of agricul- ture, in speaking of the matter the other day, said
 We catch up mongoose every now and then, and the country had mar row escape from one recently in San FranciscO. It was imported under the name of Philippine cat and it got past the assistant inspector, and the family that had it went to hotel. The suspicious of the chief inspector were aroused from what he heard of the ami nal, and he tracked down It's owners. When he went to the hotel the man or
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Lost In a Jungle.
rom the London Globe.

From the London Globe.
 The last mails received in France from Tonquin report a striking illustration of the hardships which explorer is some times called upon to bear. Just before the mail left M. Combanaire reached Saigon after vicissitudes incurred under curious circumstances.
 He had been engaged with a party in eX- ploring the forests in the east of Cam boda and getting separated somehow from his party had to make his way back to the Mekong settlements as best he could. He wandered through the solitudes abso- lutely alone for eight days, without any other iourishment than the water he could get from the marshes in the jungle. One of the members of the part yto which he had belonged shot one tiger and six elephants In fortnight.
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The Difference.

From the Somerville Journal
 It Is just as easy to fall in love with rich girl as 1t is to fall in love with a poor one, but it Is generally easier to marry tine poor one.
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Pessimistic View

From the Columbus Dispatch.
 The Parson-Im afraid you do not look on the sunny side of life.
 The Deaoon-How can l. parson. when I have seven daughters and never son?
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The right of an heir, under a will di- recting the residue to be divided between the testator's heirs, Is held, in Re Sigel (Pa.) 1 L. R. A. (N S) 397, not to be cut down by a subsequent codicii giving him a specific legacy, "and no more."
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Means s s s

From the Los Angeles Times.
 It is said that people on the Atlantic coast now think nothing of taking a run over to London But London thinks a great deal of 1t.
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For Representative.


 l hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of representative from Jeff ferson county to the lower house of tho legislature, subject to the acton of the democratic primary.
 w. B. URQUHART. Col. w. w. Shc -tridge of Ensley author zes the announcement of his candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August 27, 1906
 Jere Clemens King of Birmingham au- thoriZes the announcement of his candi- dacy to represent Jefferson county in ina next legislature subject tof the action of the democratic primary on August 27, 1908 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Dr. M. c. Ragsdale of McCalla as a candidate for representative from Jefferson county in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary August 27, 1906.
 am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative in Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN, The ge-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce H. A. Hagler of Warrior as a candidate to the legislature from Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, August 27. 1906.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce w. T. Newberry candidate to the next legislature from Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary, August 2l. 6-5-tf
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I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party. J. P. STILES.
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subsequent acknowledgement by the wit ness, or ratification and approval by the testator.
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I here announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to tho action of the democratic primaray, August 27, 1906 HUGH McGEEVER.
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I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. JOE HILL.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party, in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADFORD.
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Joe S. Davis is a candidate for road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. Will appreciate as much anyone your SUD- port, and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and integrity.
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An nfsble remedy for ths of Dug Habits Tall kinds Sent postpaid at $Q per bote. prepared for Hypodemic or intenaus Delta Chem Co. st. Louis
 For sale by all Birmingham druggists.
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Higdon will make good sherif. Ills administration will be fair and clean. "Go to work and help elect him.
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For Road Supervisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of Jefferson County:
 I am candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party. J. ED. HAIGLER.
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 nounces the following low round triE rates from Birmingham:
 Week End. Season Ohatchie, Ala. ......$1.71 5 2.9l Borden Wheeler Springs .$2.75 4.60 Piedmont Springs. ......$2.4S 4.15 Harris Lithia Spgs, s. o.. $15.95 Wrightsville, N. C...... $25.3O Moorehead City, N. G.. $30.35 Ocean View, Va........)
 Old Point, Va. $33.40 Virginia Beach, Va......) Portsmouth, Va. a....m... $3340 Baltimore, Md. ......... $366 Atlantic City, N. J...... $46.S0 Asbury Park, N. J...... $47.S0 Saratoga Springs, N. Y.. $440O New York City. .n..... $45.60 Double daily trains, making quick time to all points East, Cafe Diners, Meals a la Carte. Pullman reserya. tions made on application.
 Our Interchangeable Village Books are a great purchase, also good on "A different rail and steamer lines Next thirg to pass.
 For further information alaress JACK w. JOHNSON, Dist. Pass. Agt
 Bell Phone 23S2.
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LOW EXCURSION RATES
 VIA THE SEABOARD AIR LIVERY.

The Seahoard Air Line Railway an nounces the following low round triL rates from Birmingham:
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Naming defendant individually in the title and stating cause of action against him as trustee, are held in Leonard vs. Pierce (N. Y) l L. R. A. tN S) lol, 10 render the complaint demurrable.
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am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative in Alabama legislature from Jefferson county.
 SAMUEL WILL JOHN.
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A nonresident joined as defendant In an action to recover damages for negligence is held, in Illinois c. R. Co. vs. Coley CKy) 1 l.. R. A. (N. S) S7o, to have no right to a removal of the case to the federal court by putting in issue the fact of negligence on the part of his CO., defendant.
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The right of an agent. in the absence of objection by the principal, to enforce contract made in his own name for an un- disclosed principal is upheld, in Shelby vs Burrow (Ark) l. R. A. (N. S) 3oS notwithstanding that the signature to the contract was actually affixed by a sub agent.
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Attestation of will in another room.
 out of range of the testator's vision Is held, in Calkins vs. Callxins Qll) l.. R. A (N. S.) 393 not to be within statutory requirement. that 1t shall be in his pres ence; and the defect Is not cured by the
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The state, and not the federal, court, is held, in Illinois c. R. Go. vs. Houchins O<y) 1 l.. R. A. (N. s. SI5, to be the proper tribunal to determine the question of the right to remove to the latter an action begun In the former, against non resident railroad company and its resident employee jointly
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
Hashuqua Items.

We had quite a lot of rain
throughout this section of coun-
try last week, crops generally
good.
w, j. Hurst and family of Lau-
rel, are visiting their relatives in
this community this week, and
will also visit Mrs. 0, NJ. Dorroh
and family of Masnulayille before
they return home. W. j. Hurst
is member and salesman of the
7. B. Banner firm of Laurel.
G. l.. Hurst and family re-
turned home Tuesday from a two
weeks visit to Mr.. A. j. White
of the Lynn Creek neighborhood.
Some bodys boys must be guilty
as they have skipped out since
circuit court has been in session,
1t is said that a guilty conscience
need no accuser. 5.
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
MIR. Scott in Macon.

10 the great pleasure of his friends
and supporters in this city, the Hon.
Chas, Scott, of Bolivar, spent few hours
IN Macon last Saturday. With Mr..
Scott's distinguished success as a law
yer, business man and large farmer the
whole state is familiar, out only a few
people OF this immediate section have
been personally acquainted with the
man himself, even by sight. Many Of
our citizens were glad to avail them
selves of the opportunity, presented by
his stay here, of meeting and talking
with the gentlemen who, judging from
the present outlook, is most likely to be
the next governor of Mississippi.
Mr.. Scott is Of notably quiet and un-
assuming demeanor, though in no way
lacking in dignity, hehas a fine presence
and attractive manners. and possesses
much Of that quality called personal
magnetism. He is a man who will GER
tainly lose nothing by coming in per,
sonal contact with the voters. Even a
casual meeting with him will not fail to
impress one with his god sense and
kindness, as well as with his ability and
character The impression he made
upon those whom he met while here
was a favorable one
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
BR00KSVILLE ITEMS,

Our town is deserted. Messrs. Will
Bell and Clarance Allen are off on fish
ing excursion Messrs Jno. Wootten,
Glover Wilkins and Tom Tate have gone
west on prospecting tour. Mr.. T. j.
Conn is in Hattiesburg.
Mr.. VIII Hardin is at Mr.. Jno. vii
kin quite ill-typhoid fever. He is in
business in Columbus, just came home
when he was taken sick, Miss Mamie
Rawls, of Mobile and DR.. J. S. Stanley
are in charge Of the case.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Of Meridian,
who have been on a visit to Mrs, S. K
Cunningham, returned home Monday
Mrs. Dr.. Jamison is in West Point
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fox,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno, Poindexter, of Ra
vine, Rev Mr.. zwingle Mrs. Austin
Short Misses Fannie and Alice St.John
and some Others went up to Columbus
Friday to go out to meeting of the
C. P. Presbytery near that city.
Mrs Fannie Short Of Macon is the
guest of Mrs Austin Short
Miss Dora Harris, Of Meridian, and
Mrs. Robert Love of Columbia are at
Mr., D, NJ, Loves,
Mr. Sam Sibley, entertained his many
friends at an elegant party Friday
evening. His sister, Miss Lee Belle,
proved herself a most admirable hostess
Mrs, Lowrey Love invited the grown
young people Of the town to meet her
sister, Miss Lucia Moore, Wednesday
evening, Mr., Harrison Shull, being
the shrewdest guesser, was awarded lhe
prize, box Of candy.I
Miss Fannie Ware of Amory was with
Mrs. Memories the first of the week.
Rev ]. d. Crymes and Rev. Mr..
Breeland Of Meridian are in town con
ducting a Holiness meeting, Those
VINO attended, say they are DONG some
good preaching,
Mr.. and Mrs Willis Franklin lost
their eldest child this week, diphtheria
was the trouble. Several of the other
have the disease at present
We sympatbize with them.
Mr. Milton Love has cen moved
from MIR, Rogers to Macon to be near
the doctors, We hope this estimable
Young man will soon be we'll.
Many Of our citizens are in Macon at
court, some before the grand jury, some
as witnesses. etc. Town is lonely
Mr.. W. A. Parks is just home trip
to St Louis
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
Water Works Tank Bursts.

A miniature Niagara broke loose at
the water works plant last Tuesday
morning and for a few minutes several
workmen who were around thought
they were in as much danger as if they
we're shooting the rapids of that noted
stream A storage tank, Eholding 81,
600 gallons of water, and filled almost
to the brim suddenly burst with
very little warning and everybody and
thing within forty feet were thrown
about as if they we're in roaring seff
Mr.. Miller. who is experimenting the
construction Of the filterpr, went to the
top of the tank and looked in only two
minutes before the crash came, and his
fellow-workmen thought for few min
utes THAT he had been washed in the
creek, which is only short distance
away. As it happened he was on the
railroad side and was washed on
the sembankment and calculated to
those who thought him drowned:
- Begad but only two strokes in that
swim
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28

July 81, 1906,
Rev, d. Mcleod and wife went
to ,Pittsburg Tuesday to make a
visit to their daughter, Mrs, Joe
Glenn.
Mr.. Wadd Miller and family of
Trim Cane, who have been spend
ing sometime with Mis-, Clarence
Allen, returned to their home
Wednesday.
Monday, Mrs, DR.. Patty and
daughter took the train here for
some points on the coast. We
hope their experience of last sum,
mer will not be repeated,
Mrs j. S, Hamm and children
who have been the guests of rela-
tiyeS in town and county, went
back to Meridian Monday.
Rev. j. NJ. Wyatt and family of
Oxford are in town at Mr.. B, NJ,
Boggess', Mrs, Wyatt visits her
friends while Mr.. W. canvasscs
for their school.
Mrs. JAS. Nance has gone to
the delta to spend Il while with
her father, Mr.. Hendricks,
Mrs. 5, L. Pope and children
went Ito Greenwood Wednesday
to be present at the marriage of
Mrs, Pope's brother.
Mrs. j. w, Woo'ten enand daugh-
ter. Miss Anne are to leave Fri
day evening for visit to relatives
in Louisiana,
Mrs. d A, Meek, of WestPoint
is in the country for a few week.
with her sisters, Misses Mcleod
Misses Dorcas Gaines, Rutl
Hambrick and DR.. Bare6eld were
members of the house party giver
at Bigbee Valley last week b,
Miss Maude Cunningham. The,
are at home and cannot say too
much Of the pleasures of the oc-
caslon. The party was given ii
honor of Miss Cnnningham's Wis
itors from Kentucky.
A few of the younger peopl,
had picnic at Mrs. Jane Belt
Tuesday.
Wednesday, Mrs. Will Madi
son entertained the "Snbheams,
the Juvenile Society Of The Rar
tist church, at a picnic out atMrs
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
MRS. z. F. SENNETT.

The above named lady who has
llyed for many years in the Ma
shulayiIIe ncighborhood in this
county, and IS the mother of Su-
pcrvisor EImore Sennett and
Messrs. Tom and Chas. Sennett.
died in Hattiesburg on last week
at the home of her son-in- law,
Mr., ", Nj. Connor. Mrs. Sen:
nett moved to Noxubee county.
with her husband, the late NJ. p.
Sennett, and family about twenty
years ago from Kansas. She was
a member of the Christian church
and wa, beloved by all who knew
her. The remains was buried in
Hattiesburg'
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
Jas. Madison 8.

A great many of our citizens
have been to court this week. We
rejoice to known thatJudge Coch-
ran is making efforts to put a
stop to the lew breaking which
has to long gone on unnoticed in
our midst. 1t is the hope of
every good citizen that he will be
successful, Things are IN some
what of stir, and a few Of our
"Jack Hamlins" are still on the
run. Some colored seats paws"
are also missing. May the grand
jury continue in its good work: the
law has been defed long enough,
and our youths have been cor
rupted entirely too long.
Miss Halle Hall is in Union
visiting Mrs, Lillian Todd.
July 2jtb, there arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. j.
fine boy.
Mrs j. n, McMorries has as
guests Mrs, Yancey Cosby, and
Mrs, Sue Cosby Hill, Tupelo.
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28

A Relic of Ante -Bellum Days Gone.

The old Bryson homestead was des-
troyed by fire last Tuesday evening
about nine o'clock. 1t was the proper.
ty of the heirs Of w, W. Deale. 1t
had passed from the Bryson owners to
J, G. H. Jones, thence to Mr.. W W.
Deale and was occupied by him and his
wife at the time of their death. The
house was one of the few elegant ante
bellum homes left, and its passing away
is in keeping with the step of the de-
cade of the frey spirits of early Missis
sippi History, that will soon be gone.
This old home:was insured in the Fire
Underwriting Agency of T. j, Evans.
for the benefit of Mr., and Mrs. Deals
children.
For good safe and reliable protection
against fire call on T. J, Evans,
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28

Mr.. ChaS. Miller, who has lived
in Macon for several months, be-
ing secretary Of the Macon Lum-
Der Company, has not only be-
come thoroughly accllmatcd but
a firm believer in and a booster
of Macon, Mississippi and the
South. We are always glad to
welcome intelligent and law-abid-
ing settlers of the North and
West but are especially gratificd
to have one amongst us who can
become enthusiastic in the deyel-
opment of our country and town,
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
The Macon Beacon
Local and Personal.

Mr. Waiter Paul Jones' Of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce spent day
j Macon this week,
Mr. and Mrs Harden Brooks, Jr., en-
tcrtaned at tea on Tuesday evening
Judge Cochran, District Attorney Cur
ric and almost the entire bar Of Macon.
Mr left p rince Of Gholson, who has
fcen serving his county as grand jury
man this week, was called home a coup c
Of days by the il lness of his wife.
The many friends in Macon and Nox
ubec are glad to see Mr.. Jno +. Nc
Caskjll who is spending his vacation
with his home folks in Macon He is
now located in Memphis.
The friends of MIR, and Mrs G. NJ.
Flynn will be glad to know that they
will ilIprobably return to Macon to live.
They moved recently to Memphis; but
Mr., Flynn says the move was only tenn
porarily and that they will probably
return to Macon.
The friends in Macon and Shu1ualak
OF Miss Aldie Doty will be glad to hear
OF her marriage on Wednesday, at the
h)me Of her sister, Mrs. W. II. Ander
con, IN Nesson, to DR.. Tom H Seay, of
New. Hebron, where they will make
their future home.
Mr,Jno +. Windham of Stone, Ala,
was IN the city this week. lie says that
'hey have had morasrain in his neigh
oorhoed in the past month than in forty
years before. and that the finest pros
lects for a crop that they have had
'nmany years, has been materially dam
ged
Mr. Shelton Skinner, a commercial
traveller from thelState of Arkansas, is
e'dnga a couple of weeks vacation at
S home IN the prairies. He will return
ABOUT The first of August, with his wife
TONS headquarters at Forest City, Ark.
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
KILLED NEAR LYNN CREEK.
Walter Hall Shoots and Kills Bill
BrunsOn on MIR. Jno Burroughs
Place on Yellow Creek.

Judge Cochran s earthquake did not
reach as far as Lynn Creek in this coun-
ty, at least it had not struck sufficient
terror to the heart of Walter Hall to
cause him to pause and think over the
re ult OF hunting TIP an killing a fellow
man. He is now in Jail awaiting the
action Of the grand jury, and the
chances are that he will stand trial for
his life.
1t seems that the murderer and The
man killed we're anamored Of a woman
named Gertrude Hall and it was devel-
oped at the inquest held before Justice
Drew Cade on Monday that Walter was
out hunting for Bill Brunson Sunday
morning, and shortly after finding him
at the woman's house a quarrel ensued
with results as above stated Walter
claims that the shooting was an acci-
dent, and the woman was the only eve
witness states the same thing, but cir
cumstances connected with the killing
tend to show it was cold-blooded and
premediatated murder.
A Al colts revolver was found on the
dead man, but those who got to him
first after the shooting say they saw no
pistol, The negro who was killed was
shot only one time, in the stomach, but
death ensued Immediately, and he did
Aot speak after be ag sbot
Macon beacon., 1906-07-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Willie Allen is visiting in Cel-
nmbus
Mrs Eliza Spivev is here, guest of
Mrs G. " Scales
Miss Lille Dorroh is home from
Lauderdale Spriugs.
MISS Lille Mcleod left Friday for a
lrip to the coast.
"rS George Richardson has returned
nom CORTLAND. Ala. :,
MISSES Emmie and Estelle Patty arc
0' Biloxi for few weeks
MISS Lucy Ferris is visiting Miss Lou
" Nlnston Cavett is Houston.
MISS Helen Owen is here from Mem
p"''' guest of her sister Mrs. N. Scales.
MIR -. Evans entertained the Ma
''ons Gard Club on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs II, NJ Bumpas and Miss Ger
,,uae Bumpas returned to Aberdeen
Saturday.
"eSsrs' Herbert. Clinton and Evans
Dorroh entertained with lawn party
on Tuesday.
mrs " B Patty gave pretty party
~ n several couples OF young people on
'4onday for Miss Gertrude Bumpas
MISS sjeanic Ferris, who has been
,'u'ylng at the Klindworth Conserya-
wy music. Atlanta, Ga. viii re-
'''lsA lsme.aieaday.