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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Duchess Can Be Shabby.

A duchess ma be as shabby as she
pleases, and. in spite OF socialism and
a badly banging skirt, she will remain
a power in the land, but the suburban
lady doe not care to be see with
her best friend Z" he later be wear
ing an ~old-fasnloned frock-Black
and White.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Necessity of Beauty.

Schiller in his esthetical and philo-
sophical essays wrote that Beauty
alone ~confers happiness on all" that
under it's influence men forget their
limitations. Happiness is u beings
end and aim. And without beauty
even happiness in it's perfect flower
ing is impossible.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31

I'm surprised tllat you should be
SO Interested in watching those silly
dudes" Force OF habit, l guess. Tp
president Of a jeai estate Improve.
mem company" "WcM:" We'll,
they're a vacant lot"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
GETTING kich-

How did you get the money to buy
paints to finish your big p~icture?"
asked the cynp: tpetic iutiL.at> f the
struggling artist. "Pawned my coat
"Oh! And how much did you get foi
your picture?" Nearly enough to ge,
NV coat out"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
A Mean Revenue.

You seem to be considerably elated
over something" Yes. | have a
friend who is almost stone deaf. 1
took him out home with me last
night, and my wife had to sit there all
the evening and merely nod and smile
while he talked"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Martini

Mr.. Walter Martin, son Of Mr..
Henry Martin, and Miss Nell
Thompson, daughter of Mr.. Cy
Thompson, were married at the
Baptist parsonage Thursday even
ing, December 3Oth, at Z o'clock
by Rev. III. NJ. King.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Hidh HonorS.

high honors?" Il should say she did.
Her dress cost six dollars more that
any other girls in the cIass."-De
t1oit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Accustomed to II.

YES" said Rivetts, II went to a
ive-o'clock tea with my wife yester
day" 'Gracious!" exclaimed Chum-
ley, didn't it nearly drive you crazy"
"Oh, no, l didn't mind it. l W q
boiler shop, you knOw."-CathOlio
Standard and Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
WEDDINGS.
Farrar= Jones.

Mr.. Kenneth Farrar, a we'll
known young farmer, living across
the river, land Miss Efie Maude
Jones, were married Tuesday, Dec.
9th, at the residence of Mr.. Mel
vim Taylor, by Rev. H. NJ. King.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Notice! Nos;ceI

Strayed or stolen from my place at
Cochrane, Ala, one bay mare, about
-six-years. Old, blind in one eye and fore
top sheared off; hair brand "H" on
jaw. Also one roam horse, 3 years old,
hair brand H" On jaw. Both shod in
front. Liberal reward offered for same.
HORACE HANSON,
Cochrane, Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Dorothy's Definition.

Dorothy, aged five, after watching
her mother making a pencil sketch
said: Mamma, I know what drawing
is" We'll, what is it, dear?" It's
just thinking, and then making a
mark around the think"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Some Others, Too.

Contrary to the generally accepted
belief, many young men who are be-
ing graduated from college know per
fectly well that they still have much
to learn and are entirely willing to
learn it.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Too Rich.

you're eating now, your excellency
was a Pittsburg millionaire Tho
Cannibal Chief-"Well, l find him a
together too rich for me-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
VIII Exchange Horses.

+"+ Two good mares, will work any,
where, eight years old. Will exchange
either or both for a good combination
saddle horse that. is gentle and of good
size. DR.. L. T. PARKEs.
Mashulaville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
ONLY Case on Record.

George-"Do you believe the wOm-
an ever lived who could truly say to
her lover that he was the first man
she had ever kissed?" Madge-"Yes:
Eve."-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
For Sale Cheap.

One "Hall Borcheret Perfection
Adjustable Dress Form. Only been
used a few months, and in perfect con-
dition. Apply at Beacon Office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Tresspass Notice.

Iwant it understood; that l want no
hunting on my place. This means
every body, w. V. ROGERS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-31
Vaccination in the Orient.

In some oriental countries vaccina
ton has been practiced for over 2
thousand years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
GREAT YIELDS ARE
 SHOWN BY CONTEST AbbeviIe Man Raised 40
 Bushels of Corn on Acre BOY RAISED 99 BUSHELS Report Raises Standard of State In
 Agricultural Lines-Pickens
 County Can't Keep Tax -e Assessor.
BOY RAISED 99 BUSHELS

Montgomery, December 10.-(Special.)- Prize contests for the best crops of corn, oats, potatoes. hay and other farm prod ucts have brought out Alabama yields of as much as 40 bushels of corn to the acre Of the reports there are IS who have raised more than 100 bushels of corn to the acre and half dozen who have gone above 125. w. c. H. vann of Abbe- vile gets the first prize for the best acre of corn. while his son, W. c. vann, wins out for the trophy to boys under n years of age.
 All the weights are she1led corn, and the indications are that as result of the contests there has been a renewal of interest in corn that has brought the average of the state up several bushels per acre. The oats would have done much better but for the rains that knocked the crop down just as it was ready to harvest.
 The 1O-acre contests and that of cane had to be delayed on account of other work to be doe. The prizes were award ed by a committee composed of w. F. Wilkinson, chief clerk to the commission CT of agriculture; c. H. Billingsley, a clerk in the same office, and Prof. J. K. Duggar of the Auburn faculty.
 The report follows:
 Montgomery, December 10, 1908. Hon. J. A Wilkinson, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Montgom- cry:
 Dear Sir-we, your committee appoint ed to judge the entries and reports of the contestors for the prizes as offered in your bulletin No. 36, issued January 15, 1909, after having carefully examined the reports, we beg to report as follows
 Corn-First prize. 800, W. c. H. yann, Abbeville, 142 bushels and pounds. Sec ond prize, s125, George A. Lelment, Tus- cumbia, 142 bushels and pounds. Third prize, $10o, O. A. Cobb, Sumpterville, 1Ss bushels and B pounds.
 Corn, boys-First prize, $125, W. c. vann, Abbeville. 9s bushels and B pounds. Second prize, s1O0, J. F. Sewell. Moulton. sS bushels and 32 pounds. Third prize, $50, J. M Lindsay, Athens, s1 bushels and 2S pounds
 Oats-F'irst prize, s10O, T. c. Acree, Dadeville, 14s bushels and 20 pounds. Sec ond prize, $50, c. F. Aiken, Camp Hill, Ss bushels and II pounds. Third prize s25. w. R. Thagard. Greenville, "A bushels and 15 pounds
 Pot2toes-First prize. s75. Henry Hav- ard, Perdido station, 453 bushels and IS pounds. Second prize, $5o. George A. Lel- ment, Tuscumbia, 391 bushels and 4 pounds. Third prize, $25, R. E. Jones, Greenvflle 2S5 bushels and 39 pounds. Hay-First prize. s1oo, D. c. Case. Leb- anon (clover). 13,O12 pounds. Second prize. s75 George A. Lelment. Tuscumbia (oats and lespediza). 1s,1H pounds. Third prize. s25, H. ". Alexander, Danviile tal- falfa), Ii 100 pounds.
 We beg to report that the reports on syrup and the 1O-acre contests require further investigation and ask that we be given further time to report on the two items mentioned Respectfully sub- mitted by the committee,
 J. F. DUGGAR-
 W F. WILKINSON.
 c. H. BILLINGSLEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
PRIMARY IN AUGUST IS
 PLATFORM OF THE PARTY
By HERvEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, December 10.-Special)- we favor holding a primary election for the nomination of United States senators. congressman and all state and county officers, on the same date to-wit, on the third Monday in August of each year proceeding every election at which said officers are to be elected. "-Democratic platform of 1906.
 E. K. Campbell of Birmingham. mem- Der of the state committee. who was one of the subcommittee to write the plat form in the year 1906, takes the position that August is soon enough for the pri- mary; also that every officer from consta- ble to governor, should be named on the same day art in the same primary. In the meantime, he would be glad to see the state take a rest from politics.
 MT Campbell, who came to Montgom- cry on business today would advise a meeting of the state committee early in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
LAY AND CLERICAL
 DELEGATES NAMED Charge Against Enterprise
 Minister Sustained LANES DELIVERS SERMON Attendance of Methodist Conference at OpeIika Is Practically Full,
 226 Clerical Delegates
 Being Present.
By WALTER HARPER.

Opelika, December 10.-(SpeciaI )-The full list of lay delegates and four of the clerical delegates to the general con- ference to be held at Asheville, N. C.. next year were elected at this mornings session of the Alabama Methodist confer ence.
 The lay delegates are W. F. Feagin, A. p. Barrett. T. D. Sanford, Mack Feath- erstone and E. W. Berry. The alternate lay delegates are NJ Lightfoot. J. F. Finley, E. W. Thorpe, R. R. Jones and John Massey
 ! The four clerical delegates elected are A. J.. Lamar. J. s. Frazier, w. M. Cox and J. M. Dannally.
 The feature of this mornings session was the report of the trial committee on the case of the Rev. J. T. Mangum of Enterprise, charged with drunkenness The committee reported that the Rev Mangum had confessed his guilt and asked for all the clemency that could be granted by the committee and the con- ference. The committee recommended that he be suspended for three months The report was adopted MT. Mangum has already been suspended for ten weeks which will make his sentence in all about five months.
 The Rev. J. L. Jones was transferred to Mexico.
 The following were received by trans fer from other conferences: Rev. F. M. Lowrey from Texas, Rev. A. B. Grad dock from Louisiana, Rev. J. H. Hollo- way from Virginia.
 
 The Rev. H. B. Erquhart was readmit- ted from the Mississippi conference.
 The Rev. G. M. spivey was received from the Congregational Methodist church and the Rev. T. w. Weaver from the Congregational church.
 The names of E. L.. Lovelace and w. D. Heath were referred to the commit tee on conference relation for superan- nuation. 4sfs
 The Rev. ]. O.. flames of Birmingham preached at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
 Dr. W. F. McMurry, secretary of the church extension board of the general conference, conducted the church exten- sion anniversary tonight.
 The conference is being held in Trim ity Methodist church, one of the hand somest and most expensive churches in the state. It is just now being completed at total cost of $70.O00.
 | I ..ere are 226 clerical members of the Alabama Methodist conference and the attendance is practically full. All the sessions are being largely attended. The church has 8 seating capacity of almost 1400 people and 1t is comfortably filled at almost every session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

January, certainly not later than Febru- ary, at which rules maght be laid down for the holding of the primary, and he would have every county hold it's election at the same time He thinks it would be very bad for the peace of the people if each county is going to hold its own little cleo tion. It is far better, as he sees it. that all get in one big voting melee and have 1t done with at the same time
 q am in line with the idea that we ought to have a rest from political agita- tion for some time," said MT. Campbell and I do not see any reason why we should not have. It is too much to put another fight on the state at once. Let us have an agreement on a time for the pri- mary, and that time should not be sooner than August, and then go to work and wait for it. Alabama is a great state and it should be allowed time to recover from one. contest before going into an- other. At present there is no locating the situation that has followed the amend ment. and it will take time to find out how we feel about things"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
SUNKEN FERRY
 IS RECOVERED
WORK ON BRIDGE IMPEDEp BY AccIDENT-GOoD PRICE FOR PROPERTY - BETTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Gadsden, December o-(Special.) .)-The Louisville and Nashville railroads ferry boat operating over the river here while the new bridge Is being built and which was sunk yesterday, has been recovered and will be in operation again as soon as the necessary repairs are made. Meanwhile the team traffic Is tied up and the work on the bridge more or less hampered by pedestrians crossing on the structure.
 Three houses and lots and one vacant lot, the property of J. O. Moore, To- cated on Ninth street, were sold at auc- ton yesterday for s11,SOo. This was one of the best transfers that has been made for some days. One house and lot was Dunlap purchased the vacant lot and a house and lot for s5500 and the remain ing house and lot was bid in by Col. R. B. Kyle for s2SOO. Considering that the property was sold under the hammer the prices secured are fair.
 A committee from the board of educa- tion and another from the city council are considering the needs of the city in the way of better school facilities and as soon as agreed will make a formal report to the council asking that the plan be indorseG It is understood that it has been practically decided to build new central building, one in North Gadsden and another in the west end in the steel plant section. It is the de- sire of the school board to reach an early decision so as to give ample time for the erection of buildings for the school year of 1910-11.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
News of Vernon.

Vernon, December 10-(Special )-Cireuit court has been in session here for the past two weeks, this being an adjourned term of the court, no term having been held here in the spring or in the fall, owing to the fact that the new court house was not in shape for occupancy. Much business was dispatched by the judges presiding, Judge Ray of Jasper holding the first week and Judge Sprott, the regular circuit judge, holding the sec- ond week. }
 There is movement on foot to induce W. B. Oliver, the solicitor of this circuit, to make the race for circuit judge to succeed Judge Sprott, who will retire at the end of his present term after p years of service on the bench. The sentiment in favor of MT. Oliver appears practically unanimous in this and other counties, es- pecially Fayette, Pickens and Sumter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Railroad Men Visit Huntsville.

Huntsville, December 10.-(SpeciaI.)-- A party of prominent railroad men rep resenting the Southern came to Hunts vile last night to look over the grounds and report on the project of building a new depot here. In the party are E. H. Shaw. assistant freight traffic manager, of Washington; J. l.. Graves. division freight agent of Memphis; F. P. Pelter, division superintendent of Memphis w. H. Gathell, superintendent of transfers of Washington, and E. H. Craig, travel ing freight agent of Sheffield. The vis- itors were given a hospitable reception by the Elks and were all present at the Elks' smoker last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
OFFICIAL COUNT OF VOTE
 IN AMENDMENT ELECTION

Montgomery, December 10.-(Special.)-- The total vote in the recent election on the question of a prohibition amendment to the constitution was 120,365; for it 4s.O93; against it 76.272; the majority in the negative being 27,179
 The vote was counted by the governor and the secretary of state at the capitol at noon today, Chief Clerk c. B. Brown for Secretary of State Frank N. Julian. and John D. McNeel, private secretary for Gov. B. B. Conner. tabulating the figures.
 In 1904 the total vote for president in the state was 10S,S ,S45. and in 1906 for gov ernor it ran to 71.616 As rule there has been very little voting over the hundred thousand mark.
 The table follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Ihree Assessors In a Near.

With three tax assessors in one year Pickens county was in fair way to get things muddled. However. Secretary Lloyd went over and gave assistance and the outlook is now good for the books and the valuations to come up as well as most any other county. The first assessor. MT. Upchurch, by appoint nent Later on. pr. Upchurch resign ing, D. w. Davis was given the place. MT, Loyd says Pickens is one of the best in the state, with good times and a prosperous people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
EUFAULA NEWS.
Beloved Woman Passes Away-Shade
 Trees Dying.

Eufaula, December 10.-(Special )-- Mrs. Jane Stevens, an old and highly esteemed woman. died at her home here this morning after long illness from general infirmities. Mrs. Stevens was 66 years old and was a native of this county. She moved to this city during her girlhood and was known and loved by a wide circle of friends throughout this section. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, two brothers and a sister. who reside here and some grandchildren. Her remains will be in- tered in Fair View cemetery here to- morrow.
 Shade trees in many parts of the resi- dence section of the city are noticed to be dying to an extent that will perhaps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Nearo aefore Jurx.

Wash Gardner. the negro said to have been held in peonage by the searcy family, and Harry Shanks, in Butler county, went before the federal grand jury on Friday. accompanied by officers. He had been in jan here with his fam ily for some time, as a protection to him. It will not be known for some days whether or not bills were found, The accused white men are under 5000 bond each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Neuroes In a Plot.

Sheriff Reed thinks that the murder of William Jackson. a negro, on the place of W. W. Hill in the southeast ern part of the county. this week, ls part of plot of negroes in that sec tion to kill out those who do not do as they say. A strange negro went to the field and worked with Jackson all day. After dark he enticed him into the road near the farm. where he was shot to death from ambush. A negro under suspicion is being watched. but the sheriff knows that others are try ing to fix up an alibi for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

Nifty Stlyes - Handsome fabric, beautiful finish, you'll find in Kirshbaum's hand made, ready -put-on at $16, SIS and $20. Suits all spic and span new, extraordinary val ues. Come and see.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN
 CLOTHING C0., Agts.,
 1910 Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

lead to some investigation by the author- tiles. Many very beautiful oak trees that adorned the sidewalks have re- gently been cut down that six months ago seemed to be in a most vigorous and fiourishing condition. The city IS justly noted for it's lovely shade trees and some research into the cause, it is thought, may abate the evil.
 MT. and Mrs. c. s. McDoweil enjoyed celebration of the thirty-ninth ann- versary of their wedding at their home here yesterday evening. Only members of the immediate family were present and a most elaborate o'clock dinner served in several courses was par.a..s...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Smith Passes Through.

M H. Smith, president of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad, passed through the state on Friday, en route to New Orleans. He did not leave his car at Montgomery, but was seen by some of the local officers. Because of the beginning of testimony taking on the rate case litigation about January l MT. Smith will no doubt spend some time in this section. It is understood that 1t is now the policy of the Louis vile and Nashville to fight these cases to the point of ruling by the supreme court of the nation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
After La Grippe

"I had suffered several weeks with LaGrippe. Had pains in my head and eyes. It felt as though there was a heavy weight on the top of my head, until it seemed that my brain would burst. l was so nervous that l could not rest or sleep. When I dozcd off I would awake with sudden jerking of my whole body. Dr. Miles Nervine, Heart Remedy and Nerve and Liver Pills cured me. A number of friends have since realized the same benefits
 MRS. ALVIN H. LOCKS,
 Seabrook, N. H.
 The after effects of LaGrippe are often more serious than the disease, as it leaves the system in a weakened condition that invites more serious troubles, such as pneumonia, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

The sensation Of the year in the bus mess world showing the progressiveness of Birmingham merchants is made by Brandes, the Jeweler, 90o5 Second ave- nue.. He sells a a0-year gold-fillei locket for g and puts in your photo fro nf charge. Pictures taken on the premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
auiId New Hotel.

The Hervey Hotel Co.,, of Mobile, has reported to the secretary of state an is- sue of $60,00o preferred stock, with which to erect handsome hotel at Pensacola. Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Dr. Miles
 Restorative Nervine

should be taken for some time to thoroughly restore nerve strength.
 pr. MIles' NervIne ls sold by all drug uIsts. If the Hrst bottle does not benefIt, your druggist will rsturn your money. ] MILES MEDICAL CO, ElJ<hart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

A locket with your own picture for g. Pictures taken on premises. Brandes, The Jeweler, 2O05 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
"CITY OF FLORENCE"
 IS NOW AT HOME

Florence, December 10.-(Special.)-- The City of Florence" Capt. J. T. Reeders handsome boat just built at Jeffersonvlle, Ind, made her first land ing at Florence this afternoon. She was met by several hundred citizens and brass band.
 Mayor Walker and other business men made speeches. Captain Reeder enter tained stockholders this evening with banquet on board. Citizens of Florence will present a plano to the boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

The price of aN foods keeps advanclng. Tlllage implements are constant!y cost ing less. Intelligence and experimental work are solving the old dJ11caltles of agriculture. Come to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

All the new models are in, the style and fabric assortment is complete, and you'll have fine picking in Kirshbaum s hand made suit for $15, SIS and S20. Sure to please.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN
 CLOTHING CO.,, Agts.,
 1910 3d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

For Sale-Small first-class grocery store and meat market at a bargain; must sell. Peo- ple's Phone 1929.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-14
Edible Flowers of India.

Many edible flowers, it appears, are to be found in India. One oi the most appreciated grows on tree about which we have very little information, but which ill the country itself is named the "mhoWad." The native, consume an enormous number of these flowers, whoS1 pale yellow corollae are pulpy and thick. and they prepare them in various ways.
 When they are fresh they are put iu cakes, to which they give a sweet flavor, but they are more especially used for making bread after they have been dried and reduced to four By allowing them to ferment a kind of wine is produced, and by distilling them q brandy is obtained of which the uindoos are very fond.-Nulgarisa- tion Scientifique.