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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Soil Experts at Work.

Government experts and soil survey
ors are at work in Jasper county max
ing investigations for the department
Of agriculture. The surveyors are
going down deep into the soil, to a
depth Of three feet or more, and are
taking out samples Of the different
layers Or deposits, for the purpose of
analysis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
MOB LYNCHES TWO NEGROES.
This JaiIer Gives Up the Key ct Point
Of Gun.

Monroe La,-Flint Williams and
Henry Gardner, negroes, charged
with shooting and robblng two
Italians here Monday night, We're
taken from the city Jail at 4 o'clock
Friday morning by a party of so men
and hanged in the courthouse square
Both negroes admitted the crime and
Gardner also confessed that he had
entered the room of Miss Jessie Bum.
pus early Thursday morning Both
were about % years old. The mob
took the keys to the jail from the jail
CT at the point of a gun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

County Superintendent of Education
Otken has called meeting at Magnolia
March % of the young men Of the
schools of Pike county to organize q
boys corn and cotton club, the purpose
of which is to instill knowledge Oh
scientific farming.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Sehmltz ASSURES Roosevelt

San Francisco Cal-Mayor Eugene
Schmitz has sent TO President Roose
welt the following telegram: AT a
regular meeting Of the board Of edu
cation today resolutions agreed upon
will be adopted Would suggest that
notice Of dismissal of suit by you same
day win live up to spirit and lette,
Of agreement"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Patterson Sells Tribune Stock.

Chicago, Ill.-Rotert W. Patter.
son, editorin.chief of the Chicago
Tribune and son-in.law of the late 10.
seph Medill, has parted with his per.
sonal holdings in the Tribune to Me.
dill Mccormick, business manager Of
the Tribune and son Of Robert H. Nc
Cormick, former ambassador to Rus
STA and to France.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Baptist Exhibit.

The Baptists of Mississippi will join
in the collection OF an exhibit to be
placed in the Baptist memorial build
ing at the jamestown Exposition, Hon.
E. w. Stephens, of Columbia, Mo-,
president Of the Southern Baptist con-
vention, is urging the members OF the
Baptist clergy throughout the State to
cO-ODerate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Sues for $1,000 Damages.

Unable to find q ticket he had bought
and placed in his pocket, Martin Jones
alleges that he was elected by the con-
ductor from a moving Alabama and
Vicksburg passenger train and had his
shoulder broken. He brings suit for
5000 therefor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
The OYSTER Industry.

The advent of warm weather has d.
verted the oyster industry on the Mis-
sissippi coast from the raw shipper to
the canning factory, and the shipments
of bivalves in bulk will be rather linn
tied during the remainder of the sea-
son, which viii be brought to a close
ON Afar Il
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Preparing for Commencement.

Vice Chancellor Alfred Hume will re-
main in active charge Of affairs at the
University of Mississippi until after
she close of the present term and is
now directing preparations for the June
commencement exercises.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Pins.

Pins are rather modern tool. Not
soEeryl long ago theyg.were considered a
great useless lhxhry 7and Not IL little
dangerous. They were large and the
heads were badly put on. When a man
gave his wife pin money he thought that
he had gone the limit in luxury People
tied their clothes with strings in those
days o. sttapped them on, OF gathered
them up in a bunch at the corners and
tied them on bodily. Those we're bravs
days--those old days,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

gainesville OBJ. ", Hissey, who
for a number Of years was Senator
Hanna's chief political lieutenant in
Ohio, is confined in the county jail,
awaiting hearing on a charge Of IL.
macy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
successfuI Wire TnnnInn.

Cincinnati, Ohio,-The Commercial
Tribune says: The pool rooms
throughout the country were hit hard
by one Of the most successful wire
tapping schemes ever pulled off Mon
day. The poolrooms at Hubers garden
suffered, or will suffer If tile bets are
paid OF, about $500 worth, and Ed
Alyey's room in Louisville will suffer
fully three times that much.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

Springfield Ill--senata bills appro.
priating $5o000 and 100000 for the
use Of the attorney geenral and gov
ernor respectively in the prosecution
Of the siut against the Illinois Cen.
trail railroad, and tie investigation
necessary to the suit, passed the house
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Broke WorId,s BovIinc po,or,,

r7770 FVTTe Downing heC0TG.
Denver, Colin the tournament q,
the Western Bowling congress. L.
r, Eyerhart of Kansas CITY RIol
Brunswicks. and Tony Voght of the
Kansas City Crescents, broke the
worlds record for two-men teams in
the tournament bowling with a score
of 300. Everhart rolled GGS and Voeht
GS1 in the three games.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

Cleveland, Ohio-Winiam Jenning,
Bryan will make the race fol
the presidency in 1908, under the per
sonal direction of Mayor Tom l.. John
son Of this city according to the an
noncement printed in the mayors Of
fetal political organ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
District Pythian Meeting.

On March g a district meeting Of
Pythians will be held at Holly Springs
which will be Of great interest to mem
bers of the order who may attend.
Several high grand lodge officers and
prominent Pythians will be present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
A Descendant Of jefferson.

Clarksville, Mo.-Dr Cary Ran.
dolph aBnkhead, lineal descend.
of of Thomas Jefferson, died al
his home in gainesville, Pike county,
aged u. He had practiced medicine
there for over 50 years. Nine children
survive him, all Of them residents in
Pike county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Retiring Governor rendered Reception

FFNtFT w NTVNIF TFV' VTTWNT % TFNN- NNTNTT
San Juan, T. R.-Goy Beekman Win
throp, who leaves here soon for Wash
ington to become the assistant secre-
tary of the treasury, was given a ban,
quet by the house of delegates on the
occasion OF the last meeting the mem.
bers of the legislature and the ietir.
ing governor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Will Make Cotton Bagging.

Pursuant to the resolution adopted at
the State convention OF the Farmers
Union, in Jackson, pledging the mem
bers to use cotton bagging in preparing
the 1907 crop for market, arrangement
has been made by Chairman II. w.
Bradshaw, of the executive committee,
and Secretary g. w. Russell for the
manufacture OF cotton bagging for this
purpose. 1t is estimated that if all the
farmers in Mississippi use cotton bag
ging, instead Of the material generally
in use, about $4,000 bales of the State
crop would be consumed at home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

GAINESVILLE, Or. W. Hissey. who
for a number of years was Senator
Hanna's chief political lieutenant in
Ohio, Is confined in the county jail.
awaiting hearing on charge of lun.
acy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Risinn at Cincinnati

Cincinnati, ohio.-The ohio con.
tinues to rise slowly, recording Az
feet above the danger line. Cool and
clear weather gave some promise. but
the fallnoss Of the rivers above held
threat OF worse to come
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Macon (Mo.) Oepot Robbed

Macon, Mo,-Three masked men en-.
tered the Wabash passenger station
here and, while one held up two coal
miners who were in the waiting room
the others dynamited the safe taking
about 5000 in cash and n draft. They
escaped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Canadians Ride for Sc a Mil

Ottawa, Ont, March 19.-The rail.
way commission has ordered the Cana.
dian Pacific and the Grand Trunk rail.
roads to reduce passenger rates 10 81
mile.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Sunday School Convention.

The State Sunday school convention
will be held at Natchez from May l6 to
Is, inclusive. Several Of the most
noted Sunday school workers in Amer
lea will be present and deliver adj
dresses
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Pope 10 lnvea!Iaate PanamaIan AffaIrs

Rome, Italy.-Teh pope has de.
cided to send a special commissioner
to Panama to study the conditions of
the Italians employed there. Reports
have been received here that the cir,
.cumstances of these laborers are most
distressing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
students Are Cuarantlned

lndianola, Ia,-Sixty young women
students Of Simpson college, residents
of the womans dormitory, are quaran.
tined as a result of an outbreak of
scarlet fever Thus far only one has
been stricken.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

Tilted Swain Shnnts Girl

New Orleans, La.-Whitney Mo.
Tier, aged 81 shot and killed his
sweetheart, Edna Dobson, aged H. At
Point Alahachie, and then killed him.
self He had asked her repeatedly 10
marry him, and she had refused
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

London, March 19.--The bank of Ems.
land has secured the whole OF this
weeks supply about S2.o0e, 900, paying
&ad advance, SO as to shut out pos.
sible American and other competition
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Prisoner Pardoned.

The governor has granted pardon
to w. II. Majors, who was sent up from
Leake county in 1908 for term OF seven
years for manslaughter. The prisoner
is IN o pgecarious state Of health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
Railroads Protest.

All railroads in the State have joined
in formal protest to the railroad COM
mission against the enforcement of the
2-cent interchangeable mileage order.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
$4,000 Fire In phtl,daInhi,

Philadelphia-Fire of unknown orig
in destroyed one section of the Weth
erill-White lead works, entailing loss
estimated at 100000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

"A brave In is always a silent man
concerning swn sufferings; q high
minded MAJ il. more coacerned about
others than about himself; a capable
man Il too UGH absorbed in what he is
dt3iAe ia thi I about himself.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
EpWorth League.

The fifth annual convention of the
Epworth League viii be held at Laurel
March 1881. inclusive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
improvements at Mammoth Springs.

A new company has just completed
deal for the purchase of Mammoth
Springs, a health and summer resort
near Hattiesburg. The company will
expend 100000 in the development of
the property, putting in a large hotel,
many cottages, a sanitarium, audito-
rum, gymnasium, and other features.
Franchise has already been taken out
for an electric railway to connect the
springs with Hattiesburg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

v u WNN'NTTTV WITT dNNo NbCtSS.
Washington, D C,-The chief justice
has announced that the supreme court
Of the United States will take a two
weeks recess from next Monday until
April s.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

J. w. McRaven of Newton has the
champion ducks until some other sec
ton is heard from. Two of them nest
ed together and he found n eggs in the
nest. If the hens could be induced to
do half so well at the proper season
there would be double profit in the
poultry business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

Laurel is endeayoring to secure free
mail delivery again. The postofiice re-
ceipts are sufficiently large and there
seems to be no reason why this piney
woods metropolis should not get what
is wanted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

| know an old man who has had a
great deal of trouble and many losses
and misfortunes, but he started out in
life with firm determination to ex.
tract Just az much real enjoyment from
it as b. 'vsnt along as possible mot in
dissipation, but in wholesome recreation
and fun. lie has always tried to see the
humorous side of things, the bright side
and the duty of happiness.
TIE people who are most eager I'd
SHARP their troubles are usually those
who are most stingy with their good
hckH
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

oi Ike nature. And why not? II we
never make an effort the jute bagging
trust will continue to extort unreason-
able prices for their goods. 1t is to be
hoped that every farmer be be Union
man or not, will use Just as much cot
ton bagging this fall as possible and
give to the monopolistic gentlemen who
own the hagging trust a lesson that
Will be long remembered.
MeadviIle realizes the Importance Of
good school facilities and has started
movement to supply an up-to-date
building for the children OF the town
and community, The agitators of this
proposition are exactly right, and
every one interested in the welfare
OF the community should lend help
ing hand. A town and surrounding
country are largely judged by the
schools and churches, and Moadyile is
as much entitled to both of these evil
dences Of thrift and enlightenment as
"n5 P'ace III the state.
Inc tiazlehurst Courier recently is
sued an illustrated magazine edition
that does great credit to the paper and
will prove of inestimable benefit to the
town and surrounding country The
many advantages of that section are
portrayed III pleasing and convincing
manner, and he who reads cannot help
being impressed with the showing
MADE Editor Hawkins doing good
work and deserves tho splendid patron
age and support that Is being accorded |
MN by the people OF llazlchurst and |
S0plah county.
'u'V' a. d. EehIoS OF lahoia county |
10 encouraging tHe poyS OF the pubic
S',lools III lllat county 10 interest then-
Sci'ch III agriculture, ana proposes mat
t''I winners Vi cach contest DC sehI as
"oleRaIeo 10 JIle olaIe AGRICULTURAL AS
'oci"'loh 10 compete 1or inc prizes
oheicu ny Ile lalr III november Along
i'C OF agricultural products wlil be
grown by the BOYS of that county, and |
lls' movement started Sucn SNORT ll'ae
oso Is gaming SVreHsIn ouy ~ day. ana
IL Is wen lnaO IL should
ne recent oFuer lor -'ooo llile COOK
iot Sto' OF : cents p'ile' VIII DC great
nelP 20 a lie" persons IN MISSISSIPPI
ouO inc poor IeIIo" VINO saves Ior
VIII pay the Old ) cents. Pledge
your legislative candidates to two
cent law that Will apply to all alike
and no iavorltes.
Fishing IS SAID 10 be line on the coast
attacked with a disease that nothing
short of few days in tAat delightful
section will remedy,
="
Leland in Washington county is ex-
periencing healthy growth and is as
suming the airs of city right along.
1t is one Of the richest sections of the
it should not become one of the leading
commercial centers of that section.
The prrpetuity of our institutions.
the continuance of our prospcritv and ,
the hone for the future lies in n strict
enforcement of existing laws. Recent
iisrraccful actions of iuries and courts =,
in refusing to enforce laws should he =
!, tho so,.oro,+ +,,,,., ~. al ,
rood ,,,ny1, ,,1,n In -, tl1 hot ;,.,,
,sts of their State at heart.
Gulfport and Chunkey are in the lime {
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23
forgiveness.

Nothing is more moving to man than
the spectacle of reconciliation. Our
weaknesses are thus Unidentified and
are not too costly, being the price we
pay for the hour of forgiveness, and
the arcliangel, who has never felt an
ger, has reason to envy the man who
subdues It. When thou forgivcst, tie
man who has pierced thy heart stands
10 thee In tle relation Of the sea worm
thnt pcrforaEha the she'll Of The mdssel,
which strai tsyay closes Tie wound
with i pearl jean Paul Giehtef.S
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

perhss never detect how much of
our aocial 4 neanor is made up of arti-
slsssks sAass 4, = Aswsse see a person Who Is
AZ 9noe beautiful and simple; without
the llsaut9 we are apt to call thu sim
nlidity 1Wkwadness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

Yaaoo City held a preliminary fair
last fall and was so well pleased with
the result that permanent association
is being formed and the fair made q
regular annual event, Nothing could
possibly prove of more benefit TO the
city and surrounding country, and it is
we'll known that Yazoo could make u
show not to be beaten by any section of
the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-03-23

Last November in Jacksonville, Fla,
the writer III an address advocated the
use of linters, storm cotton and low
grades generally for wrapping cotton.
The idea was termed sophistry by
some present and thoroughly impracti-
cable. The majority, however, con-
CURED The Farmers Union of Mis-
sissippl lproposes to demonstrate that
low gfades can be used to advantage in
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13
Seldom
Wear Out

DR.. Miles Anti-Pain
Pills relieve pain-not
only once, but as many
times as it is necessary to
take them. Many persons
who suffer from chronic
ailments find in them a
source of great relief from
the suffering which they
would otherwise be COM
PEELED to endure. Their
soothing influence upon
the nerves strengthen
rather than weaken them.
For this reason they sell
dom lose their effective
ness.
81 am So years old and have suffered
for AZ years from nervous troubles,
rheumatism and neuralgia. palpitation
OF the heart, ShortneSS of breath,
sleeplessness, and pain around the
heart. The DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
have been a blessing to me. 1 don't
know what L should do without them,
and they are the only remedy I have
ever. used that either did not wear
out in less time than I have been US
ing them, or else the injurious results
were such that I would be obliged to
cease their use."
MRS. S. c. ROBINSON,
II Carter ST., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Dr.. Miles Anti Pain Pills are sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
the first package will benefit. If 1t
falls, he Will return your money.
20 doses, rs cents. Never sold in bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13
Notice to Water ConSum-
erS

In view of the fact that our
city water plant is limited both
in capacity and source of supply,
you are hereby requested to re-
frain from any unnecessary waste
of water in irrigation of lawns
and trees, as at times our city is
left almost entirely without ade-
quate fire protection from this
cause. A reasonable amount of
water answers the purpose as
we'll as a flood and it is hoped
that all citizens will take note of
and comply with this request.
Signed,
FIRE AND WATER COMMITTEE,
Winslow Common Council.
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13

Rings Little Liver Pills keep
the system clean, the stomach
sweet. Prompt relief for head
ache and biliousness. Good for
all the family. Sold by Winslow
Drug Store.
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13
Post Office Hours

Hereafter the post office hours
will be as follows:
Week days: s a. m. to P. m.
Sundays: u m. to p. m.
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13

mat we, C00 unO O6fSlSQe0, nave THIS
day associated ourselves together for
the purpose of forming a corporation
under the laws OF Arizona, and for that
purpose do adopt the following charac-
ter:
Article l.
The name of this corporation shall
be The City Drug Company.
Article H.
The principal place for the transac-
tion of the business of this corpora
tion shall be at Winslow, Arizona, with
branch Offices at such place or places
as may be determined b" the board of
directors, where regular and special
meetings of, the board of directors and
stockholders may be held and any and
all business transacted.
Article III.
The amount cf capital stock of this
corporation shall be Five Thousand
Dollars [$5,00000] divided into five
thousand [5,000l shares of the par value
Of one dollar $L0G] each. and said capi-
tai stock shall be paid up at the date
of issuance, or at such time as the
board OF directors may designate, in
money, property, labor, or any other
valua BILE right or thing, and the Judge
ment of the board of directors or man
aging officers as to the value thereof
shall be conclusive.
Article ".
The general nature of the business
i'll which this corporation shall engage
is as follows. tO-wit:-
/. The prosecution of The business
of conducting pharmacy in all its
branches and conducting and carrying
on in All its branches the business of
a wholesale and retail dealer in drugs,
druggist sundries, and any
snd all kinds of goods, wares and mer-
chandise; to do any and all things to
the conducting of any branch of said
business of wholesale and retail drug
gist and pharmacist in anywise neces-
sary, belonging or in anywise appertain-
ing; to compound prescriptions; to
purchase prescriptions; manufacture
or compound medicine; to manufacture
goods, wares and merchandise, and to
buy and sell same at wholesale and re-
tail; to conduct and to own, buy or
sell, maintain. operate and supply in
any state. territ ory or country, any
kind of business arising out of, Incl
dent to, connected with or kindred to
the foregoing.
2. To build, construct or acquire by
purchase or otherwise, real or personal
property, assessments, franchises,
rights of way, patent rights, factories,
appliances and machinery, and to
maintain and operate same, and to sell
and dispose of same; to acquire in any
manner anything whatsoever needful
Or necessary for the carrying on of the
business of said corporation and to
Use, maintain and operate, sell and
dispose of same.
. 3. To enter into, make, perform and
carry out contracts of every kind and
or any lawful purpose with any
person, firm, association or corpora
ion.
A. To purchase or otherwise acquire
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13

To have your clothes neatly
cleaned and pressed take them to
Fairchild, the up-to-date tailor.
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13
Additional Locals

Extra Condr. Floyd went to
Los Angeles Tuesday.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. David
Parker, last Friday, a son.
Mrs. Stumpf has a house for
rent and furniture for sale.
Miss Ida Moore is here visiting
here grandmother, Mrs. Moore.
DR.. Geo. P. Sampson has gone
to Long Beach to meet his fami-
ly.
Lon King, the horseman, has
been up to Canyon Diablo this
week.
Yard Foreman Mosely y and
family went to Flagstaff the
Fourth.
Walter Wallace and H. A. REFS
Ike were initiated by the Elks
Thursday night.
Henry Snasdell, formerly an
engineer out of Winslow, is now
travelling in Peru.
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
THE CITY DRUG COMPANY.

n
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, the undersigned, have this
day associated ourselves together for
the purpose of forming a corporation
under the laws OF Arizona, and for that
purpose do adopt the following charac-
ter:
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13

Miss Ida Moore is here visiting
here grandmother, Mrs. Moore.
The Winslow mail., 1907-07-13

Mrs. Stumpf has house for
rent and furniture for sale.