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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
OF SUCH STUFF ARE DREAMS.
Little Virginia Imagined She Had
Gated Herself"

Little Virginia, three years old,
brought her mother to her nursery a
few nights ago with heartbroken
walls.
What is the matter, dearie? Why
are you screaming SOP
Mamma, am l all here?'
Certainly you are all here, right in
your bed"
But, mamma, feel of me, see il I'm
al! here, Are my feet here and the
top of my head both?"
Certainly, Virginia, every bit of
you is here, tucked in your little
trundle bed. Why do you think you
are not?'
Il dreamed"-this with another
great sob-'1 dreamed l was a choco.
late stick and l had Gated myself"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
AND SHE BELIEVED HIM.
After THIS Who Can Doubt the Power
Ct Love?

George had been away on business
for a whole long week, and during
that time he had sent Clara ten let
ters, six letter.cards and AZ picture
postcards.
Why then, was there a touch OF
GOODNESS in her greeting when he flew
to her arms on his return?
Dearest" he whispered, what is
the msttar?"
"0h, George" she said, you didn't
send kiss in your ninth letter"
My precious he replied, that
night l had steak and onions for din.
mel, and you wouldn't have liked a
kiss after onions, would you?"
And, such is the unfathomable pow.
er of love, she was satisfied, and mes.
tied to him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
SOUTHERN
AGRICULTURE
HARVESTING CORN.
Jerking and Storing Ears Unhusked
is Good Plan.

jerking the ears and storing them
unhusked is a method of harvestino
employed in some sections, especially
in the South, where the argument
usually given in its favor is that If the
husks are on the ears they are more
protected from the grain weeyil
writes c. P. Hartley, in recent bull.
letin. The destruction of corn nv
this insect is one of the drawbacks TO
more extensive corn culture in the
South, and it is hoped that tests will
be made having as their object the de.
termination of practical methods
whereby large quantities of corn can
be kept free from destruction nv this
grain weevil As soon as the corn
becomes dry enough 10 crib. weevils
are frequently found working under
the husks on the kernels of the ears.
sometimes to the number of twenty
or more to the ear. 1t is a question
worthy of careful experimentation TO
determine whether the corn is more
seriously injured by transferring the
weeyil with the unhusked ears to the
crib than would result were the corn
husked in the field, causing the wee.
wills to drop to the ground and thereby
leaving most of them in the field.
The total amount of work reouired
to jerk the corn and afterward husll
1t is considerably greater than that
required to husk it directly from the
stalk, and the quantity of
orage obtained by gathering the
lnsks is not sufficient to pay for the
Extra work Much better forage could /
'e obtained more cheaply by other
Methods. If the husks are sold adj
for mattress making it
well to perform the two operations
I Jerking the ears and afterward
usking them in a manner that will
nrnish husks of good quality. The
roportlon Of husk varies greatly
nons the different kinds of corn.
ut it is sufficient to say that it re.
lures fully one-half more room to
tore the ears unhusked than husked
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

10 not overlook putting in good
supply of spring oats, If fall cato
were not already sowed. Those who
nave good land can SOW Canada
nelo peas with the oats. The meas
snouiu De put in. two bushels per
acre three or four inches deep. and
afterwards put in the oats at the rate
W ~ one ana a half bushels per acre
where they succeed this will make a
quantity of very fine hay which will
oe reiished by the stock and make
e e.hu 'ne hearts of those who would
otnerwise have to pay s25 a ton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

valid aud distinct species of the genu
horse, without relationship to the ass
though it has some features that re
mind one OF the Asiatic ass: but ever
in these features, as the tail, for ex
ample, the resemblance is closer Il
the horse than to the ass.
The results of the investigation
were prepared for publication by DR.
W. Salensky, director of the Zooog
zeal museum of the Imperial Academy
OF Sciences, st. Petersburg. The boob
has Just been translated into English
and published in London under the
title "Prjevalsky's Horse"
1t contains a number of pictures Of
the captives, one of which is repro
duced here. The frontlspiece shows
a three-year-old stallion and a two
Fear-old mare which are the prop
erty Of the car.
The animals were mere colts when
they arrived in Europe and were NOT
prepossessing, for they did not take
kindly to the novel conditions. were
out of condition and had ragged coats
and awkward gaits. They have now
reached maturity, have been well
cared for and are good looking ami.
mails.
Many naturalists have held the
opinion that the domestic horse of
to-day was mainly derived from three
wild Species which have been named
the steppe, forest and plateau varje.
cites The Prjevalsky horse is a rep.
resentative of the steppe variety
The Mongolians have made MANY
attempts to tame the wild horse, but
in vain.
All efforts to tame the animals that
have been brought to Europe have
also failed.
Thus far the horse will not submit
to man. is afraid of him, and can.
rot be rendered serviceable. Though
now accustomed to the sight of bu.
man beings, the captives are very
badly frightened if person an.
proaches nearer than within two or
three rods of them.
Still some facts are known which
indicate that there is hope that those
horses may eventually be tanned. The
explorer Koslov about 40 years ago
saw a colt of six months belonging RI
chief in the Cobb that had been 81
Tar tanned as to walk peaceably In a
bride. 1t would permit itself to ba
led up stairway to the floor above
and even allowed the seven-year.old
son OF the chief to sit on its hack
1t is ractically impossible to can.
ture adult animals on their native
plains. The Russians followed the
comparatively simple Monaghan meth.
ID Of getting possession of some Of
the horses.
From time to time they could see
rom afar that young colts had been
added to the herd within a day or two
lhey thereupon pursued the herd If
horses until the colts became so OK.
1austed that they could travel M
'urther and then it was easy to can.
ure them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
GENUINE WILD HORSES
SOCK ABOUT BEASTS DlSeOv.
Erred BY PRJEVALSKY.
Captives from the Cobb Desert in Asia
Studied Carefully by the Rus
slams Proved to Be a
Distinct Species.

New York-There was little pros,
pect 30 years ago of the discovery of
& genuine wild horse. There are, to
be sure, the so-caled wild horses
OF the Americas, but they are the de-
seendants Of horses that the Span
ards brought to the western world
some centuries ago. While evidence
existed that wild horses were prob
ably as abundant in prehistoric times
in the south Of Europe as zebras are
to-day in British East Africa. most
naturalists believed that true wild
horses with an unbroken line of wild
ancestry were extinct.
Then in 1879. the Russian explorer
PJevalsky reported that he had dis
covered a new and quite distinct
horse in the Cobb desert to the west
OF Mongolia. Two years later Poliakof
published description of the horse
to which he gave the name Equus
prjevalskii Then the brothers Grum.
Grjimailo saw the horses in the des
ert and learned many new facts about
them.
The Russians were greatly interest
ed, and it was decided to capture al
number Of the animals and bring them /
10 Europe These efforts were sue /
cessful, and five years ago herd Of
about so OF the Pjeyalsky horses.
after no end Of trouble. were landed
in Europe. Most OF them are still
in Russia, but a few were taken to
England. where they are kept on
the estate Of the duke OF Bedford,
The English naturalists did not
make a scientific study Of the animals
n that country because the Russians
nave had most thorough inyestiga-
ion in progress with the advantage
nat nearly all the captive horses and
number Of skeletons are in their
lands. Very few of the English nat.
raiists believed that they were true
Wild horses, but looked upon them
ither as kiang. hybrid. the kiang
eins a species Of the ass. or as
he offspring of escaped Mongol
onies.
The Russians. however. have set
led the question. They have proved
y the methods of comparative anato.
~ and in other ways that the Prize.
llsky horse has no relationship with
nv rFnI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
He Was wlIll..

In the morning mail the b,,.
found the following written I 10y q
tai card; Dear sir-I have ius,
uated from a correspondent .o'' 3
of journalism. Would Won ~ ~
have me write for your n,,, uae
Alexander McNutt." p'pe''
Selling HIS trusty pencil ~.
editor dashed off the followtn 'a'' 9
Dear j. Alex,-Certainly Wa . :, y
be pleased to have you writo :. se
paper, Kindly address your Low, W
the circulation manager and ,as
the regular subscription price"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
RAILROAD MAN
Didn't Like Being Starved.

A man running on a railroad has +r
be In good condition all the time or he
Is liable to do harm to himself and
others.
A clear head is necessary to RIM a
locomotive or conduct a train, Even
a railroad mans appetite and diges.
ton are matters of Importance as tho
clear brain and steady hand result
from the healthy appetite followed bv
the proper digestion Of food.
For the past five years. writes a
railroader. 4 have been constantly
troubled with indigestion. Every doc.
tor consulted seemed to want to
starye me to death. First | was dict.
ed on warm water and toast until 7
was almost starved; then, when thew
would let me eat, the Indigestion
would be right back again.
Only temporary relief came from
remedies, and tried about all Of them
"A saw advertised. About three months
ago friend advised me to try Crane.
Nuts food. The very first day no
ticed that my appetite was satisfied,
which had not been the case before
that / can remember.
y In Q week, ] believe, I had more
energy than ever before In my life. I
nave gained seven pounds and have
mot had a touch of indigestion since
y have been eating Grape-Nuts. When
my wife saw how much good this food
'was doing me she thought she would
my II awhile. We believe the dis
icoverer Of Grape-Nuts found the Per
fert Fooo.s :
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek Mich Hesd 'The Road 10 Well.
VILE 2 n pkgs. There's j Reason
s Nj
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

fhe exceedingly dry fall prevented
many from getting a stand of alfalfa
Where there is a stand and it is do
siraole to top.dress with manure now
is the time to do so. Where there
Is no stand and it is desired to resow
Eltn alfalfa now is the time to apply
st3oIe manure and cut in with a disc
mario" 1t is better to make all prem
arauon month or two before time to
SOW the seed. "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Take Care of The s,.,

oatlle' hogs and colts are liable 70
w nee during the winter. If such
should be the case, wash or sprav WIN
1enoieum or some other coal tar pren
afatlon for the purpose, using one ~ r
zehoieum to twenty-five to forty nsrts
wafer. See that the horses and mules -
ale kept In good condition. They will
s soon commence the hard work Of land.
breaking and should be in good cord,
.lon Tor 1t. A large handful Of cot.
' .onseed meal with the corn or oats
WI oe helpful to them. Try n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Taking His Measure.

DO you ever drink to excess?" asked
the girls father.
! never touch liquor of any kind
sir"
How about tobacco
I do not smoke. / have never had
cigar or cigarette in my mouth"
Ever gambler"
Never. l do not know one card
from another"
| suppose you swear sometimes?"
NO, sir. An oath has never passed
my lips"
I'm. All right, Come out and have
stick OF candy with me-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
All Lost.

David Belasco, the playwright and
manager, was talking about matinee
IDOLS. Strange" he said, 'the fasci-
nation that they exert upon young
girls. l overheard the other day a
literary conversation that is apropos.
Two men were conversing. did you
ever read Shakespeares Loves La.
Dor Lost"?' said the first. No
growled the second bald head, but
i've taken my best girl to the theater.
and heard her rave all through the
show about the leading mans heaven.
ly hair"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
The Plain pIucker.

II burn or a bruise afflicts Won rub
1t on, rub it on.
Then before you scarcely know It the
trouble will be gone.
For an aching joint or muscle do the
same.
1t extracts all pains and poisons
plucks the stings and heals the
lame.
Hunts Lightning Oil does t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
A Warm hlIIirinn

DO you see that man across the
street,"
Yes; who is he?"
The greatest fellow for giving you
not air you ever came across"
"Oh, a buffer"
Not at all. He is at Tie head NJ +,
big heating company" . .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Do You Itch7

II so, you know the sensation is not
an agreeable one, and hard to cure
unless the proper remedy is used
Hunts Cure is the King of all Skin
remedies. 1t cures promptly any itch.
ing trouble known. No matter the
name or place. One application re-
leyes-one box is absolutely guaran.
teed to cure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

A process has been discovered by
Shanghai scientist of softening and
aegumming the ramie fiber, by which
1t becomes superior to cotton yarn
and much like silk. A secret process
does the work in ten minutes. This
IS likely to revolutionize the textile
trade OF China and to affect the United
States cotton exports.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
The Matter With II,

what is the matter with m,
poem?' asked the amateur contribute
or; isn't the meter all right"
"Oh, yes replied the editor, "the
meter is excellent"
1 think if you look again you will
lind that the rhymes are faultless."
The rhymes are very good, quite
ingenious, | might say"
Then why do you decline it,"
You have forgotten to say any.
thing"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

G. w. Farlowe, East Florence, Ala
writes: For nearly seven years | was
afflicted with form of skin disease
which caused an almost unbearable
itching. | could neither work, rest
or sleep in peace. Nothing gave ms
permanent relief until tried Hunts
Cure. One application relieved me;
one box cured me, and though year
has passed, have stayed cured. | am
grateful beyond expression"
Hunts Cure is guaranteed remedy
for all itching diseases OF the skin.
Price SOC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Loud, abusive talk to stock accom-.
pilshes about the same result that
snch talk would to persons. 1t makes
matters worse, not better. Stock have
nerves and are influenced by the pas.
sion oil their keepers. A man who can
not control his temper can not expect
well to control stock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

herited kidney trou'
bic grew steadily
worse with me until
so nervous | could
not sleep at night. |
was dizzy and spots
floated before my
eyes. My back and
hips ached and every
cold cpttlnd nm NV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Plants That Are Poisonous,

Many harmless plants contain
poison. Daffodil and narcissus pick.
ers are troubled with a skin disease
known as "daffodil poisoning" Gath.
erings form under the flngernails.
They are caused by minute crystals
in the juice of the stems. The bulbs
of the white Roman hyaclnth have
similar unpleasant properties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Barn manure is worth more than
the plant food 1t contains. 1t converts
plant food now in the soil in forms
that the plants can use. 1t does for
the plant what the cook does for the
farmer when she converts indigestible
corn into wholesome dish of grits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

kidneys and made me worse. have
used many different medicines and
was discouraged when l began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, but now the
symptoms that alarmed me are gone"
Sold by all dealers, so cents box.
Foster'Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Fences and fertility-they make
FARMING pleasure. Fences enable one
10 raise or buy most of his fertilizer
IN me form of stock feed. No other
fertilizer will equal it for all.round
purposes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

An unsupported draft striking the
fowls at night, while on the percbes
is responsible for many a cold in the
mead and the cause OF later deyelon.
men. OF roup. Stop up the cracks In
the hen house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Try IL Once,

There is more actual misery and
less real danger in case of itching,
skin disease than any other ailment.
Hunts cure is manufactured espe.
cially for these cases. 1t relieves in.
stantly and cures promptly Absolute
ly guaranteed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

The great art Of life consists in
fortitude and perseverance. The mis-.
chance OF those who fall behind
though flung upon fortune, more fire.
quently arises from want of skill and
perseverance.-Sir Walter Scott.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

!. W." , poultry as with other stock.
- ~, 'eeolng for growth or to fatten
,or market 1t Is necessary 70 fes 4
Iesuiafly and all that is fed eaten !,
.i I the largest gain in propo 81
'ion 70 the feed supplied il sec,,raa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
LYDIA E. PlNKHAM

Nature and a woman'S work com.
hined have produced the grandest
remedy for woman'S ills that TIE
world has ever known.
In the good d-fashioned DAYS Of
our grandmothers they relied upon
the roots and herbs of the field to
cure disease and mitigate suffering.
The Indians on our Western
Plains to-day can produce roots and
herbs for every ailment, and cure
diseases that battle the most skilled
physicians who have spent years in
the study of drugs.
From the roots and herbs of the
field Lydia E. Pinkham more than
thirty years ago gave to the women
OF the world a remedy for their Pc
culiar ills, more potent and etica-
clous thanany combination of drugs.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is now recognized as the
standard remedy for woman's ills.
Mrs, Bertha Muff, of 515N.C. St.,
Louisiana, Mo, writes:
Complete restoration to health
means SO much to me that for the sake
OF other suffering women am willing
TO make my troubles public
For twelve years l had been suffer.
ing with the worst forms of female ills.
During that time l had eleven different
physicians without help. No tongue
CO.. tell what l suffered, and at times /
could hardy walk. About two years
ago wrote Mrs. Pinkham for advice.
| followed it. and can truly say that
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Mrs. Pinkhams advice re-
stored health and strength. 1t is
worth mountains of gold to suffering
women"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did for Mrs. Muf.
twill do for other suffering women.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Had Its Uses.

II love to Whit the aroma Of the
burning leaves" said the poetical girl,
as they strolled through the park.
so do l." replied her tall escort;
1T browns the odor of gasoline from
the automobiles"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
SYMPATHY,

He-Yaas! Several years ago I
fell in love with girl, but she re.
leeted me-made regular fool of
me, in fact.
She-How sad! And you've never
got over it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

We ought not to look back unless
1t is to derive useful lessons from
past errors and for the purpose of
profiting by dear-bought experience.
George Washington.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

rroouce and use wisely as much
parnyard manure as practical and
.neh use green nnanures as necessary
VET the soil so rich that little worry
VIII make big harvest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Not Much Under Cultivation

or the total area of Korea. about 70
$4,000 acres, only SO per cent. or 4
44l,OOO acres, are yet under cultiva.
ton. The soil is fertile and much =,
the unused land is arabic,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Cynical.

viii that delegation be nnin.
structed?' asked the interviewer.
Not exactly uninstructed," an.
swered Senator Sorghum, but If viii
be thoroughly misinformed' wash.
'ngton Star. f
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO, -.

IVGAa EQUITY, W.T.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he IA sento,
partner of the Arm OF f. j. CHENEY 4 Co, doinu
business n the City cf Toledo. County and STAT
aforesaid, aud that said arm viii pay the sum q,
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and eyerv
case OF GArARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CArARBH CURE, -
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence
THIS 9th day OF December, A, d., 1886.
A. W. GLEASON,
l--i NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hans Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfacea OF tha
system. Send for testimonials free
e,,, Ed CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists ide "
Take HallsFanily Pills for constipation. T
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Stern PARENT hadn't any Of the
advantages you have had. How do
you suppose | have got on as | have?
Young Hopeless Intending to make
soothing reply)-Er-I expect the
grass wouldn't grow under your feet
sirl ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
Limit to soIdjers, R,,r.,..

Inc result Of tests carried out in
the German army proves that 80
pounds Is the outside weight M
average soldier can carry On 4 day,s
march without ininring his heart "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18
A Sore Puzzle.

How did that secret ever get out %
i can't imagine. She only told
about a dozen of her acquaintances in
strict confidence"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

10 not check work teams h,eh
Ass want TO put their heads down
pulling. 80 Y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

When we set to work to make Others
as happy as we can, happiness begins
moving in on us in an increasing cur.
rent-Colton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

T"yior's Cherokee Remedy OF Sweet
""" ana Mullen is Natures great rem.
edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con.
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles
AT druggists, 25c, SOC and 81 90 per bottle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Why do we so often prefer ,o,.,,
In the necessity of suffering and ~ s
ness, rather than in the possjbln NY
strength and gladness?-C. Wasn s
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Pick over fruit and vegetables tba,
tA :, ys ~ 4. stored away. and get our
al that shows siens Of decay Thsv
VIII make others rot II not taken o M
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

work stock win do more effective
ralling when hitched reasonably cloae
70 their load. nm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Garf1eId lea purifes the blood. eradi.
I; - rheumatism, govt and other ohron.
!" diseases II IS made of Herbs--not drugsI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

Our great care should be not to
live long, but to live well.-Seneca
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

That ONLY ONE "BRoMO QUININE,
, uhat Is LAXATIVE BROMO ofTININE Ioo,
over ~ a,,ro OF Y, W GROVE. Used the Word
over 10 cure Cold in One Day Sc. '"0 "ofu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-18

PILES CURED IN q TO1anays
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed In orra a,,'
~ iiemng Blind, Bleeding or Protruding piles n
o.o a. oaysor money refunded. bOc. '''' ~