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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
The Situation in Cotton.

Discussing the causes contributing to
the decline in cotton valnes, the New
Orleans Times-Democrat says:
The situation in cotton will surprise
nobody who has, in the least degree,
understood the peculiar influences which
affect the commodity just now. 1t is a
commonplace experiene that the bare
statistics seldom afford trustworthy
clew to the trend of the price. The d.
agonal of speculative forces is beyond
the ken of academic reasoners, to be
long" of information but Short" of
cash, is the common fate. Big crops
have more than once been marketed at
a high level of value and small ones
have not infrequently been sold at
song. The course of world-politics, the
cost of food, the presence or absence of
general prosperity these are the things
that outweigh mere technicalities in the
scale. The novice theories at securely
as if he were dealing with problem in
pure mathematics; but the veteran
knows towel that such pr1ori methods
are vain.
In the instant case all calculations
have been queered by the extraordinary
developments of the recent past. The
yield of 1907 is no bumper, so far as one
can now see, though most experts be-
lieve that the outcome NAV exceed the
expectations of the spring. The crop
of 1906 was enormous, but found eager
buyers on the crescendo scale, because
the consumption was no less colossal
than the output. The farmer therefore
assumed that he might name his own
figures for crop which appeared to he
far short of the trades annual need. II
was on this theory that the movement
to hold for fifteen cents was based.
But, as the Scottish bard SAYS: 1.-THE
best laid plans of men and mice gang
aft aglee." A staggering panic has
interviewed to shake the whole super
structure of credit and bankers will not
lend freely on cotton, simply because
they have not the funds in hand The
spinner, well acquainted with the alb
normal conditions, is content to bide his
time in the belief that this is his oppor-
tunity to dance while the South paws
the score.
Nor must we forget that Grass legis-
lation hes done much to help the shrewd
programme on. The various anticipation
laws, designed to eliminate speculation
throughout the South, have accom-
plished the purpose with deadly effect.
Thus it happens that New York and
Liverpool, both identified by tempera-
ment and interest with the bear side,
are in practically absolute possession of
the field and THE farmer is condemned
to fight his battle alone, We do not
mean to say that the financial crisis
would not have forced fall in any
event, but only that the fall would have
been softened, if the speculative sell
ers had had more speculative buyers to
give them pause. Despite the utmost
efforts the old system of business can
never again be brought into vogue. As
well might you try to bring back the
stage coach as a means of locomotion.
Whatever Southern lawmakers may do,
Liverpool and New York will be open.
Our short-sighted solons have initiated
the man in the fable who took club to
kill fly that troubled his path. The
supreme folly of the thing will become
perfectly patent before the next sum-
mer dies into autumn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
OFFICERS OF ELECTION

The following have been ana,
by the undersigned Comnis.ia.r..
Election as officers to hold II, o.
election on Tuesday, Nov. 5th. ~ y
DISTRICT.
DEERBRooK.
G, ]. Robertson, Dale Ben , /
Robinso. c. c, Acker, .bsiBT -,
turning officer.
CLlFTOEyILLE
John Lewis Dantzler, R. B. R,... /
B. Cunningham. G. G. Glove, 4
and returning officer.
PRAIRIE POINT.
W. T. White, S. P. FAINT, J.RaJ
dexter. j. B. Stewart, bsilis :,
turning officer.
DISTRICT 2.
CENTER POINT.
A. H. Bush, Jr., J. K. Bankbs,,
M. Bnion. Dave A. William, h.rl
louisville.
Jas. f. Sparkman, J. R. Dov,
o. Hall, R. NJ. Long, bailf.
| PAULETTE
J. S. Permenter, I. E. Wikero,
NJ. Campbell, l.. B. Marshall, bahia
DISTRICT 8.
MACON.
Woodson Boyle, A. P. McCaEil
E, Adams, W. 0. Barnes, bailif
DISTRICT.
sHuQUALAK.
J. v. Campbell, j W. DOugbe-y
E. Barrage, j. Yaretzsky, baiGf
| SUMMEkNlLLE.
J. j. Prince, H. Diversified r
Haynes; C. S. Ammons, baiHH.
HAsHUQUA,
T. H. Hurst, j. Reed, ]. c. Roqs
H. W. Jernagin, bailiff.
MASHULAVlLLE.
]. ]. May, j. L. Wood, S, 7. h,
mack, o. M. Dorroh, baiGff,;
DISTRICT 8.
LYNN CREEK.
Jno. T. Morgan, w T. White, J.
Cade, Joe Cardin, bailif.
FAIRvIEW.
Jno. T. Cook, J. R. May, R. s. {
tbs; j. H. Smith, bailif.
BR0oKSVlLLE
M. R. Barnhill, W. W. Hopkins,
Wilkins, T. J. Conn, bailiff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

BY virtue OF the provisions OF an order d
Board OF Supe rvisors made at the reguAl
tober meeting directing the sdyeHissnei'
sealed proposals for building the hlo'
bridges:
For building bridge across Slough a'
Harlan's store on Macon and Fairfield rold
For building a bridge across Pumpkin I
on the Pierce and Nashville road.
For building an iron bridge across Bogus
to Creek on the Macon and Memphis Oai
Prairie Point Specifications Tor the lls
toned bridge were prepared by the lou
Bridge company
Bidders will take notice that all Of he
work will be done according 70 plans and :
fications now on file In the Office Of The {
and further that they be required to ea!ef
contract and provide bond In q sum eqla
amount o. their bid, to be approved 2!
board, said bond to be furnished as soon
award Of contract as possible. nj.
z. 7. DorrOh, &c
BY /. l. norroh, D
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

WANTED-Local representative for
Macon and vicinity to look after re-
newals and increase subscription list OF
a prominent monthly magazine, on
salary and commission basis Expert
ence desirable, but not necessary
Good opportunity for right person. AID.
dress Publisher, Box SO, Station o.
New York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
NOTICE

As wish to close all accounts not
later than Nov. LIST, would ask those
who owe either yearly, monthly or soda
water accounts, to call and settle on or
before that date. Accounts will be
mailed the latter part Of the month.
Respectfully,
octl2-2t Ed. NJ. MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Textbooks Ready.

The tax books for the City of Macon,
are aow and tax payers are requested
to call early and avoid the rush. / will
also:mention that we need the money,
J, 7, SARGENT,
Tax Collector
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
information Wanted,

Can any one give any informstin
the late VIM. H. Thompson who liz
in this county for several years and
said to have died about -four years 4
We have had inquiry from party
Missouri ami any information thstc
be given of his death, or any relatV
if living will be thankfully received
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

l will sell my eight-year old, nom
raised bay horse, with practically ne
GAINESVILLE buggy and new harl'eS
Price and terms made on application
|. L. DoRRoH'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

One of the latest local scenes we have
is that of the S mpson House. The ORR
ginal photo was taken by II, f. Hoff-
meister, so you know it is a good one.
For sale by
l0-4-3t G.. l.. HEINRICH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

All parties are hereby warned not to
tresspass on our land or any land under
our control. Attention of hunters is
especially called to the above.
F, J. and !. w. CoTToN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Notice is directed to the tax-duel
tice of Sheriff Dantzler. He is nat
ally anxious to collect all taxes oei
going out of office, and requests Y
all tax payers come up and pay Del
the first Monday in January.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Plantation for Rent.

The estate of H. NJ. Oliver wllfs
the home Eplace for the coming ya
1908; privately until the list Of DNs
Der, at that date it will be rented
the highest bidder. Dwelling anda
houses in good condition.
L. OLIVER
Admir- Estate Of H. l, DIV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Bracelet Lost Liberal Reward.

| will pay liberal reward for the
return of a gold bracelet. set with three
diamonds. Was lost on streets of Ma
con last Saturday afternoon.
MABEL A. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Mr.. Brooke Thompson will be in
charge of my bus ana will meet all
night day trains. Phone No. 1870, and
you will receive prompt and courteous
service. WALTER CoNNoR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

When yon want something good get
it from Rogers & Co.'S. Market and re-
member that big market hill makes a
small doctor bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Take Notice

All notes, accounts, fertilizer df'
and mortgages due either Of the lno
signed are now due. We insist
prompt settlements. Respectfully
| C P. RUSSELL & TO
GEO. D. RUSSELL,
| l0,22-2t Estate c. B. Russell
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

No hunting or trespassing on the
Conner place near the Overhead bridge.
If caught will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law, Gus MCLEOD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

w. P. Patty is exclusive agent for
Dorothy Dodd shoes. Once worn, al
ways worn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Hunters and all other tresspassers are
hereby warned not to trespass on my
lands east of Macon, All violants will
be prosecuted.
E. T. ANDERSON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Good Saddle Horse,

have at my stable for rent, aga
did saddle horse and an extra good 4
saddle WALTER C0NOa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Try pair of Dorothy Dodd shoes
be convinced that they are the best
the market. For sale by w. B Pat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Go to W. B. Patty's for the DoFct
Dodd shoes. They look best anc We
best.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Oysters received at Rogers 4 Co.
every Thursday afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Tresspass Notices.

All parties, especially hunters are
hereby warned not to trespass on our
land or any land under our control.
c. E. LINLEY,
7. L. LoCKLEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Wood for Sale.

will deliver eight-fOot cord I S.S
any where in the corporate limits liy y
one load to hundred cords. Phone =
C. B. CLEMENT
Fruit Cake for Thanksgiving, p = y
han mother makes at Rogers q '
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

City Grocery handle the best cream
cheese on the market.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Just received barrel of nice Norway
fresh pack mackerel, Phone II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

We have just received large ship
ment of Dorothy Dodd shoes for ladies.
w. B. PATTY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Mrs. R. M. Hight Of Greenwood,
is visiting her father, Mr.. At. Rush,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Subscribe to The Beacon
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Oysters at Holberg's Market.

Admir- Estate Of H. L. (
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
NOT LOOKING FOR HoNoRs.
Bright Youth Had Reason for SEEING
at Foot of CLASH.

Every sporting man in Salem and
vicinity has heard of "Dinah" Brown,
says Massachusetts exchange. Some
three or four years ago he. the writer
and eight other young men were on
a polo tour of Knox county, Maine.
One morning we visited country
schoolhouse.
After a good halfhour show-on of
the respective talents of the pupils,
during which time we noticed that
one brightfaced little chap, who was
at the foot of the class. seemed to he
the smartest scholar in the room, the
teacher wanted to know II we had
any questions to ask.
"Dlnah" wanted to know what such
a smart little chap was doing at the
foot of the class
Without the least hesitation the lad
replied
IF that fellow from Salem was
half as smart as he thinks he is he
would notice that the foot of the
class is nearest the stove"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
VENICE HAS NO CEMETERY.
City Buries Its Dead on the Little
Island Of San Michele.

The Queen of the Ad, 'atic, as We
netians love to term the famous old
city, is privileged in many respects
and in one particular at least she is
unique among the cities of the world
She has no cemetery. The only bury.
ing ground is the little island of
San Michele lying solitary among the
lagoons at some distance from the
city.
This Is one of the boons which
Venice owes to Bonaparte, who recog
nized the danger TO a population from
burial grounds in such situation
and had all intramural gravetards
closed and ordered the dead to be
taken for burial to this island resting
place. The place is deserted all the
year except on All Souls day, and
then there is tremendous outflow
of about 100000 persons.
AS such multitudes could never be
landed from boats a boat bridge has
to be built specially for the occasion,
with strict regulations as to control
of the living stream in its outward
and backward flow.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Show Of Freak Birds.

The London and Provincial Ornitho'
logical society is celebrating the at
tainment OF its majority by holding
cage bird show at the Camberwell
Baths, where one can see to-day a
good many freak birds.
There is, for instance, a hybrid OF a
canary and bullhnch, the only one of
his class. Other rare crosses include
the offspring of a red poll and gold.
finch, of sskin and goldfinch of green
finch and goldfnch and greenfinch and
linnet Then there are the albinos,
marked out for lack of coloring in
plumage, which places them at dis
advantage in the struggle for exist.
enCe,
A white iackdsw. white robin and
white blackbird there are. thankful.
perhaps, 20 be protected in cages; a
whitish chih.chafr has excited some
doubts about his lineage,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
How to Reqlster.

There's the ordinary, everyday
style, j. Y. Smith and wife some.
times abbreviated to j. Y. Smith &
VT Then there's the more approved
society form, Mr.. and Mrs, J. Y.
SMITH that's oftenest written by the
wife when registering Tor herself and
husband. But the real Burlingame
and Newport of It Is j. Y. smith on
one line and on the next Mrs. j. Y.
Smith When they come that way
they're generally the real thing
"One night, down at the old Palace,
two college fellows drifted in late and
sized up the book" says the San
Francisco Chronicle. The last two
registrations were o. =. Dildock &
wi, and j. Algernon Brewster &
valet Then the collegians registered:
Chris Bradley a suit case Billy
Erb & overcoat.'
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Thus Men Puzzle Women.

I'VE women" said a reflective mem.
her of the sex, are said TO be puzzles
to men However that may be, II Ger.
tainly seems to me that the masculine
mind is at least as puzzling, Why is
il, for instance, that man will de-
vote himself with the utmost ardor to
the task of winning a wife. and then,
having gained her, calmly settle down
as though there were nothing more
left to do? Is not the male reason
strong enough to perceive that love
Is something so elusive and subtle
that il needs to be nourished and pro
tected after having been captured?"-
Pittsburg GaZette-Timcs.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
WHY DR.. HENSON OBJECTED.
Stlmulant Advertised Not the Kind
He Had Referred To.

The Rev. p. s. Henson, pastor OF
fremont Temple. Boston. in speaking
about being quoted declared that
never in his life was he caused more
trouble and embarrassment than in
Chicago during his pastorate In he
Windy City. The embarrassment was
so great that he always carries a man
uscript for the newspapers when he
speaks in that city.
u was called upon to preach ser.
mon on one OCCASION" he said, and
choosing my own topic. | opened with
the declaration, 'Stimulants are abso.
lutely necessary for daily life ! could
see some of my audience gasp, but as
| proceeded and said that II was neces-
sary to stimulate the soul, the mind,
our actions, add stimulus to our re-
ligion and exert ourselves to do good,
they readily saw the point There
was one newspaper man present who
evidently did not know what my point
was and in his paper in the next edi'
ton was the glaring headline, DIR.
Henson says stimulants are absolute
ly necessary for daily life
THAT was not what faxed me- hut
few days later | saw the city bill
boards posted with large colored
sheets, with the advertisement, Or
Henson says stimulants are absolutely
necessary for daily life. Drink -"
whisky, the best stimulant on earth
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Dies in Discharge OF Duty.

Champ Clark relates the experience
of a Western politician who was max
ing a house-to-house canvass some
years ago.
This politician had come to a pros.
porous looking farm house at a cross
road, when he observed a comely
young woman standing at the gate.
Pulling up his horse, the candidate
for the peoples favor gracefully lifted
his hat in salute to the young woman
and politely asked.
mo doubt, madam, your estimable
husband 1t at home?"
Yes" responded the woman
Might have the pleasure of seeing
him?" sauvely inquired the politician.
He's down in the pasture a.buryin'
the dog" came rom the individual
at the gate.
Il am very sorry. indeed, to learn
of the death of your dog came in
sympathizing tone from the candidate.
What killed HIM"
He wore hisself out a-barkin' at
candidates" said the woman.-Roch
ester Herald,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
PoKEs FUN AT CEREMONY.
Ludw Q Fulda Sees Humor in Ameri
Canicns Of Lecture Room.

In his Impressions of America"
Ludwig Tuida says this about the
Americanlsms of the lecture room:
The speaker never ascends the ros-
trum alone. He is always accom-
panied by guard of honor. He is not
allowed to mount the tribune at once,
but is compelled to sit in big chair,
n sort of coronation throne While he
sits there, like silent imperator,
some well known person. member
of the committee, president of the so.
ciety or head of university, steps
forward and tells all he knows about
the guest OF the evening by way of In.
PRODUCTION. He tells the life story
and enumerates the books which may
have been written by the poor en-.
thrOned man, who tries in vain to as
sumo learned expression. The
speaker ends by pronouncing the
name of the guest in loud voice.
That Is the cue for the guest to rise
and ascend to the reading desk. In
the meantime the man who made the
introduction SITS down In the vacant
chair and remains there until the lee.
ture Is over | must confess that 1t Is
not n comfortable feeling to know that
while one Is speaking the man in the
chair, despite all the words of praise
which he may have uttered, may be
yawning or sleeping"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02

Edmund Gosse once dined with Sir
Leslie stephen, and thus described
the impression made upon his youth.
full mind by the essayist: 81 shall
always remember the surprise Leslie
Stephens appearance gave me; the
long, thin, brlght-red beard radiating
in fan shape; the wrinkled fore.
head; the curious fairness of the top
of the head, accentuated by the full
ness of the auburn hair on either
side; the long cold hands; the dis
traught and melancholy eyes. The
dinner was extremely quiet. Scarce.
ly word fell from either of the
Stephens, and we two guests, al
though chatterbuXes engrained, were
subdued to silence by shynesss,'
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Why Russian Names Are Long,

81 often hear Americans make fun
Of the long Russian names said DR.,
George l.. Alexis Hamilton, a Rus.
sian physician. Let me tell you why
these names are long when spelled
out in the English language II is
because you have not enough letters
in your alphabet In Russian there
are 80 letters In translating proper
noun It IL often necessary to use
three or four English letters to ex'
press the sound of one Russian letter.
SO sometimes name that II written
in Russian would be as short as
Smith will be almost an inch long
when spelled out in English
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
WHEN REAL WORK is Doh-.
Periods Of Absolute Rest Lead to
Ideas That Win Success.

Growth Is predominantly n function
Of rest. Work Is chiefly an energy
extending and tearing.down process,
says a writer in the Worlds Work.
Rest following work is chiefly build.
ing.up and growing process. Work
may furnish the conditions under
which subsequent growth may occur,
but in itself It Is destructive. by
work we do things in the world but
We do not grow by work. We grow
during rost Rest is not the only con
djtiuu OF growth, but II Is one of the
essential conditions.
Tie best work that most Of us do Is
not begun in our Offices or at our
desks. but when we are wandering in
the woods or sitting quietly with I'M
directed thoughts From somewhere
at such times there flash into our
minds q osc ideas that direct aud con
troll our lives, visions Of how to do
that which previously had seemed
impossible, new aspirations, hopes
and desires Work Is the process OF
realization The careful balance and
the great ideas come largely during
quiet, and without being sought The
man who never takes time to do moth
ing will hardly do great things. He
will hardly have cpoch-making ideas
or stimulating ideas.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
When poas Were Cooks.

The turkey roasting before the
open fire reyolved slowly and regu.
larry on the spit An antlquary, re-
gardirE Il, said;
"Th was a time when dogs did
our roasting for us-at least, they
kept the meat turning, so 1t would
not burn Spit dogs they were called,
and we call their descendants SPITE
To this day.
Spit dogs We're trained to turn
the splits on which roasted chickens,
beef, ducks and turkeys. The little
fellows did their work we'll They
were never known to let fowl burn
or TO snatch mouthful or two
from II,
AS late as 1916 spit dogs were
employed in the old Philadelphia inns
on Second and Third streets"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Bear Raids a Camp.

A bear of unusual size terrorized
a camp of 200 laborers employed by
the American Pipe Line company on
a reservoir for the PENNSYLVANIA rail-
road. four miles west of Duncaasville,
Pa.
For an hour the animal wandered
about the camp, and, while the men
were armed, they were afraid to leave
their shanties to meet him in open
combat.
Dogs aroused the sleepers, and Cul'
len Webster, a clerk, awoke to find
the bear looking in at his window
After wandering around an hour
Bruln ambled past James Coyle's win
dow, and he shot him.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Took a Compulsory Course.

Eyes, maam," said the tattered
tramp, "you'd hardly blieve 1t. t look
at me, but IN a college man, ma'am.
pride myself on havin' w good an
education NJ tn best NV EN-, II do
say It myself, Yes, ma'am, I've got
my degree"
How interesting" said the kind
hearted woman. What degree did
you earn"
DE third degree, maam in u. p
THE University Of Pennsylvania?
NO, ma'am. Utah penitentiary."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-02-02
Dancer In Old Medicines.

1t Is a wise thing to throw out old
medicine. Keeping it is rash econ
omy, as many drugs lose their
strength while others deterlorate and
become dangerous to take. Then the
same physical conditions do not often
occur, and It is always safer to get a
new prescription, or at least have the
old one freshly put up Besides, If old
bottles accumulate. one is apt to for
get what they contain and in an emer.
gency seize on the wrong one. with
serious results,