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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

7 is the custom for the senate pages
1 to hold two or three mock senate
sessions every winter. These sessions
are held OF afternoons when the sen
ate is not sitting, and are conducted
with all the sOlemnfty and poise of
q regular meeting.
One day the youngsters were con
Quoting a mock trial of the Swayne i'm
parchment case. Billy" Amin was
presiding. Another youngster was pos
ing as Anthony Higgins, counsel for
Judge Swayne, and was interrogating
a witness. Senator Spooner of Wis
%cOnsin, came into the senate chamber
unexpectedly, and, seeing what was
going on, took a seat near the entrance
to the cloakrOom.
Presently an intricate parliamentary
question arose., and half a dozen pages
were on their feet asking for recogni-
ton. Mr.. Spooner thought he might
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Boys Essay on Clothing.

Here is an extract from an essay,
written by a boy in a London school:
"ClOthing is an article which every
body should wear. The least of this
article is worn by savages or natives,
which is a piece of cloth or a few
leaves or feathers round the waist. in
cold countries, same as Eskimos, the
people wear more clothes than we do,
count of the icy cold out there. They
can skate all the year round, except
about one thaw there is in summer.
If they walked about like natives they
would catch cold directly and die of
bronkitis. We put clothes on which
are nearly like our bodies, some have
caps. coats and trousers, but women
and girls veal hats and frOcks to tell
who they are"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Hobo in the Presidents Private Car

were so crowded that they couldn't
have looked healthy to the most op-
t1mistic of tramps. But there was a
Pullman, and it looked nice and dark.
and so the Wanderer strolled in and
hid himself.
1t was Letcher, one of the porters,
who found the visitor crouched in a
dark corner of the tiny kitchen. He
made a dive for the nan and got him
in a clinch. Then he called his fell
low porter, Anderson. The two of
them had the tramp so scared that he
could hardly see by the time the
secret service men came in and put
him under arrest.
At Bridgeport the tramp was turned
over to the police. He tried to saw
that"he was a brakeman on the New
York, New Haven & Hartford road.
but the trainmen knew better. Mr..
Taft slept right through it, and never
knew a thing about it until the next
morning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Pages in the Senate Mimic Big Men

be able to clarity the question. Ac-
cOrdingly he approached his seat and
called out: Mr. PRESIDENT"
The ~irrepressible Billy" was not
taken back. The chair will recognize
the senator from Wisconsin," he said,
as he brought down the gavel and nod
ded to Mr.. Spooner.
The ease and pOise OF the youngster
startled Senator Spooner, and it was
nearly a minute before he could con
troll his twinkling eyes.
rs it not out of ORDER" he asked,
'to permit so many senators to ad-
dress the chair at the same timer"
1T is decidedly out of order" said
the piping voice in the vice-president's
chair.
THE point made by the senator from
Wisconsin is well taken. The senate
will come to order"
In the house of representatives there
are % pages, and in the senate 16.
According to the regulations, no
page can be under ~ years or over
16 years of age.
The position of senate page pays
a salary of SIS a month when con
gress is in session, and, like all other
employees of congress, these young
sters receive an extra months salary
every year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Benefit OF HOME TRAINING
Probability That Father Improved"
on Anything Willie Had Heard
on the Street.

When Willie's father came home to
supper there was a vacant chair at the
table.
well, where's the boy?'
William is upstirs in bed" The
answer came with painful precision
from the sad-faced mother.
why, wh-what's up? Not sick, is
hep" Can anxious pause.)
1T grieves me to say, Robert, that
our son-your son-has been heard
swearing on the street! l heard him."
Swearing? Scott! I'll teach him
to swear. And he started upstairs
in the dark. Halfway up he stumbled
and came down with his chin on the
top step.
When the atmosphere cleared a lit
tie Willie's mother was saying sweet
ly from the hallway: THAT will do,
dear. You have given him enough for
one lesson."-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
The Barriers Down.

John Ford. who, as the English hus.
band of Miss Observation-Disclosures ia
related to the Ogden Millses. the Ma.
turin Livingstons and many other not.
ed New York families, talked, at a
quiet dinner at The Plaza, about Eng
lish society.
New York society,"" said Mr.. Ford
is really more exclusive now than
that of London. In London last sea.
son an episode was narrated that illus.
trated well the breaking down of the
old barriers.
Society is going to the bow.
vows" grumbled a young MARQUIS at
a Piccadilly club.
Whats the matter now?' a friend
inquired.
"Moneylender's wife at a reception
in B%elgrave square this afternoon.
said the marquis, wearing all my
emeralds.'"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

A TRAMP got into President Taft's
"A private a recently, and a very
surprised tramp he must have been,
for he was pOunced upon by two of
the most muscular Pullman porters he
had ever seen and then arrested by
Secret Service officer Sloan.
1t was on the Federal express, run
ming from Boston to Washington. on
the a end of which the presidents
private car Mayfiower was coupled at
New Haven.
The tramp got on somewhere along
the line. There were two day coaches
ahead of the presidential car, and they
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Pride.

Willie had had a tumble when he
was a baby and his hip was SO hurt
that ever afterward he was obliged to
use a crutch. On one occasion, when
his mother had bought him a new
crutch of the latest and most ap-
proved style, Willie expressed his en-
thusiasm and delight in the roundest
terms. And oh, mother!" he ex-
claimed, in conclusion, referring to a
little friend of his who having the
use of both legs had no need of
crutches, won't Johnny Knowles be
iealous!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

WKTASHINGTON housekeepers are in
w clined to think that T. b. Wither-
spoon of ST. Louis was romancing re-
Gently when he told of a negro serv-
ant who has been in his employ for
Is years. 1t appears that the negro
was given ten days leave and money
to spend for a trip down to New Or
leans, but in three days turned up
again, and here is the way Mr.. Wither-
spoon explains the negrO's return,
quoting the servant:
You see, sub, it done get mighty
miserahly cold night after I lef'
you, and l knows dat Miss Kate
(my wife) amt got no business tryin'
to work dat furnace, and l know you
amt gwine to bother with it. Nary one
OF you got emmy business with a dirty
old furnace, least of all Miss Kate, who
amt got no right to soil her little
hans. l couldn't sleep good thinkin'
about it. an OATS why 1 gifts back
auicker'n / ~'spected.'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

TWELVE years ago, when Senator
j elect William O'ConnelI Bradley of
Kentucky, was governor of that state,
a youth HI at IS was carrying the
editorial burden of a weekly newspa-
per in a country town in Illinois drift
ed into Frankfort on a bicycle trip.
There wasn't much to see in Frank
fort except the state capitol, so he
went up there.
It was the young editors first in
spection of a state capitol, and his
eyes were open for everything.
Naturally the sign Governors Of
flee" interested him, and he quickly
decided to call on the governor. He
sent in his card and presently the
doorkeper returned and said: THE
governor will see you"
Then did the visitor really wish
that his curiosity about the governors
office hadn't got the better of him. 1t
would be manifestly improper to in
trude on the governors time with
out some motive, and still the young
editor couldn't think of any motive.
On the way to the inner office he de-
cided to take the governor into his
confidence and confess that there
wasn't any cause for the visit, except
a small matter of editorial courtesy.
Prompted, no doubt, by that spirit
that has made hin the head of his
party in the state and that enabled
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
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Doesn't Like to Be Written

him to win his fight for b senate
against apparently overwhelming odds
Gov. Bradley talked to the boy jour
nalist for an hour, speaking most in
terestingly on subjects that could not
fail to interest even a youth hat didn't
have a news instinct.
The governor described his early ex-
periences as a Republican in a Demo
cratic hotbed, when to go to the polls
and vote the Republican ticket was
only one form of committing suicide.
He told how at one period of his pO-
Iitical activity it became necessary for
all the Republicans Of the town in
which he lived to fOrtify themselves
in a house and defend themselves
against Democratic raiders who were
thirsting for blood.
There were so many of these stories
that the hour had passed before either
the governor or his visitor knew it,
and when the boy editor finally ex-
cused himself he carried away a pic
ture bearing the governors auto
graph.
When Gov. Bradley won his success
full fight before the Kentucky legisla-
ture a few weeks ago the editor, who
had been reduced by lapse of time to
just plain reporter, remembered these
stories of the early days, and wrote
the s~enator-elect asking the privilege
of telling them to the whole country.
Gov. Bradley's reply stamps him as a
man who is going to make himself
disliked in Washington if he doesn't
change his mind:
There is nothing that is more dis
tasteful to me than to talk about my
self, and you must excuse me from en-
tering into an account Of my past ex-
perience as a politician. have eve
written it up, and never expect to-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
TORE HIS SKIN OFF
In Shreds-Itchinq Was Intense
Sleep Was Often Impossible.
Cured by Cuticura in Three Weeks.

Cured by cuticura in Three Weeks.
Eat first an eruption Of small pus-
tuleS commenced on my hands. These
spread later to other parts Of my body,
and the itching at times was intense,
SO much so that I literally tore the
skin off in shreds in seeking relief.
The awful itching interfered with my
work considerably, and also kept me
awake nights. 1 tried several doc
tors and used a number Of different
ointments and lotions but received
practically no benefit. Finally I set
tied down to the use Of Cuticura Soap,
C%uticura Ointment and Cuticura Pills,
with the result that in a few days all
itching had ceased and in about three
weeks time all traces Of my eruption
had disappeared. I have had no trou-
BILE Of this kind since. H. A. Kruts-
kof, STA Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill,
November 10 and %, 1907"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
SpeciaI Note from Atchison.

The engagement of Mr.. Hiram Har-
desty and Miss Suzette Snarley is an
nounced. 1t occurred the other even
ing at 9:45 on the red sofa in Miss
Snarley's parlor. The young lady was
dressed in black, and wore no Orna-
ments. She did not look unusually
pretty, and what caused the young
mans mental alteration is not known.
Neither one could remember exactly
what was said, and both admitted it
was not the first time he kissed her.
We print the details for the romantic
young things who are always curious
to know how an engagement is brought
about.-Atchison Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Hypnotism Long Recognized.

Hypnotisn has been recognized by
the medical profession since the ff-
tenth century and in the last 100
years has been experimental and test
ed out in thousands Of cases by such
savants as Charcot in Paris and Bern
helm in Nancy, yet with all these
years of trial it's results have not JUS
tilted its practical and general use in
sickness.-New York Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

house. My back ached all the time and
I was utterly weak, unable at times to
walk without assistance. The kidney
secretions were very irregular. Doan's
Kidney Pills restored me to good
health, and 1 am able to do as much
work as the average woman, though
nearly eighty years old"
Remember the ~name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. 7.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
That SinqIe Thouuht.

You've heard the old story of sweet
welded bliss, of the two hearts that
futter as one, and the two souls sin
gle-thought sealed with a kiss, and
have wondered, no doubt, how twas
done. AS a wise one who was by ex-
p%erience taught, this effect we will
briefly explain; in most of the cases
that lone single thought" is: Il wish l
was single again!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
This Kind of Servant at a Premium

There is a specimen act of an old
time t~rne-hearted darky, whose first
thought is of the comfort of his EN-.
If Witherspoon could find
ABOUT a thousand like that servant
the st. Louis man could make a good
commission by shipping them to Wash.
ington.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
AVOIDING Popularity,

"How shall we avoid popularity"
John Wesley once asked his preach
ers, and straightway gave them the
answer in a set of rules. Here is rule
(: Warn the people among whom you
are most of esteeming or loving you
too much" And here is rule 5: Con
verse sparingly with those who are
particularly fond of YOU"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

not tell what Doan's
Kidney Pills a
done for me. Fifteen
years kidney trouble
chung to me, my ex-
istence was one of
misery and for two
whole years 1 was I'M
able to go out of the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Never,

Mrs. Benham-You still insist that
woman has more curiosity than man?
Benham-Sure; did you ever know a
man to want to find out if he could
get Off a street car backwards with
out committing suicide?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
He Knew the Reason.

Il can say one thing in favor of Mr..
~Featherly," remarked Mrs. Hendricks,
the landlady; 'he never takes the last
piece of bread on the plate" mo, in
deed, Mrs. Hendricks" assented Dunn
ley, cordially, "Featherly amt quick
enOugh."-BaZar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

The next time you have a cold on the
lungs try rubbing Wizard Oil on your
chest and see how quickly it viii draw out
the inflammation and break up the cold.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

DR.. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets first put up 20 year
ago. They regulate and invigorate stomach. live
and bowels. 6uGar-coated tiny granules.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
imperfect.

Tommy-The doctors brought the
baby.
Freddy-It looks just like ma had
been shopping by telephone again
Harper's Bazaar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
HI BOY AND HIS AUNT.

Little Nephew-Auntie, did you
marry an Indian?
Aunt-Why do you ask such a silly
question, Freddy?
Little Nephew-Well, I saw some
scalps on your dressing table.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
Lest One ST

Lest One ShouId Fail.
1t is we'll to moor your bark with
two anchors.-Publlus Syrus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

WHEN CURE AS A as a crow. When
fashioned deep-seated cold, take Aliens Lung Bal
sam. Sold by all druggists, Csc SOC and $1OO bottles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

The less a man knows about WON
en- the more he thinks he knows.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

The worm may turn, but the grind
has to be turned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

A wise man suppresses fully two
thirds of his opinions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

Occasionally a thin woman acquires
the art of not showing it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
FREED At LAST
from the Awful Tortures Of Kidney
Disease.

Mrs. Rachel Ivie, Henrietta, Texas,
saws: 81 would be ungrateful if / did
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

For Colds and GrIpp-Capudine.
The best remedy for Qripp Inc Colds is
Hicks C~apudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cOld-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Effects immediately-10,
Is and soc at Drug Stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03
WurN vOuR TOTNr

WHEN YOUR JOINTS ARE STIFF
and muscles sore from cold, rheumatism or neural
gia; when. you slip. strain or br0ise yourself use
Perry Davis Painkiller. The home remedy 20 years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that it
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

w. N. u, MEMPHIS, NO. 4e-1sos
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

nEElAMcE cYGPPu easiest to work with and
III IoNOs OSp'NOUs starches Clothes nic08Gs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-03

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
dammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC a bottle.
Conscience is something those who
need it haven't got.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-02-12
COUNTY COMBINATIONS

Former Sheriff and Mrs William john
son, of Salem, have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss Joseph
inc Boon johnson, to DR.. H. Crawford
Bears, of Ticonderoga, N. Y.
Miss Margaret Slack, of Doylestown,
Pa, has-been elected elocutionist in the
Salem public schools, to succeed Miss
Miriam Ware, of Woodbury.. Miss Alice
Hayes was elected to the new room in
the Griffith street school.
The Ayres canning factories at Sharp
town, Quinton and Daretown have been
incorporated under the title of the Salem
Canning Company. Harry L. Ayres is
the manager with Office in Salem.
The Business Mems Association of Sa-
lem has elected Arthur B. Smith presi-
dent; j. Charles Fighter, recording Sec
rotary; James H. Crispen, financial secre
tary; Joseph X. Waddington, treasurer.
Henry Davis, a negro of Salem, who
had recently emerged from State prison
after serving time for using a razor too
freely, knocked night Officer Walker
down, took his club away from him and
fled.
John Mcpherson, of Canton, committed
suicide by shooting himself with a gun.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-02-12
swKpEsRoRo

William A. Rieder has purchased the
building lot on Third Street of Mrs.
Louisa Emory.
Robert Rainey and Samuel Black have
been elected trustees of the Presbyterian
church for three years.
1t is rumored that a sporting club will
soon be organized in Swedesboro and a
club house erected.
Bowling seems to be the f~avorite pas
time this winter. The home team rolled
a game with a Philadelphia team in that
city last Saturday night.
Mr., and Mrs. John r. Gill entertained
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Bradley,
of Chestertown~Md
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roberts celebrated
the 25th anniversary of their marriage
last Saturday evening. A large number
Of relatives and friends were present from
Swedesboro, Bridgeport, Mullica Hill,
Camden and Philadelphia. A bountifui
collation. was served to one hundred per-
sons. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts were the
recipients OF a large number OF costly
useful gifts.
The following officers Of Swedesboro
Gas Light Company have been elected;
President, w. s. Conner; Vice President;
w. H. Mccullough; Sect'y w. W. Ridg-
way; Treasurer, Miss Mary Rulon; Gen
eral manager, A. B. Hewes: Supt., VIM.
Sharpley.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-02-12
ooDSToW

Representat,v yes OF the Elmer Gas
Company have been in town the last few
days e~ndeavoring to interest the citizens
in a project to lay a gas main from Elmer
to this borough. An ordinance granting
the company the right to enter the town
has been introduced at the meeting
of the borough council.
When Charles Gabel, g farmer living
about a mile from here. returned from
his work he found his little children cry
ing for their mother. Mrs. Gabel was
found with her leg broken in tile COW
stable, where she had lain for more than
two hours.
Feb. 8-Mr. and Mrs. Asa Pedrick cele-
brated their 25th wedding anniversary
by inviting a few friends to tea on Fri
day afternoon. Those present were, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Miller and daughter
Miss Anna, of Salem; Mr.. and Mrs. Joel
Borton, MI. and Mrs. George Grier, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Borton, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Borton, Miss Anna Pedrick. Misses
Katherine Evelington and Nellie Garrett
Of Philadelphia.
The ladies of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
served a lunch in the church parlors last
Wednesday to the members and invited
guests.
Miss Lidie Snitcher, has returned home
from Portsmouth, Ohio where she has
been spending several weeks.
Miss Hattie Ogden. has been spending
sometime in Philadelphia and Stafford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Bassett entertained
the Whist Club on Friday evening.
Electric lights have been placed in tire
Baptist Church, on Sunday night they
were turned on for the first.
Miss Sarah French, accompanied by
her nephew, French Reeves is taking a
trip to Florida.
A Young Mems Christian Union has
been organized here, the following Off
GERS have been elected. President, Thorn.
as Wright; vice-president, Reeves Hitch
ner, Secretary, Warren Shinn, Treasurer,
Harry Robbins. The object is to furnish
a room where literary matter and inno-
cent games can be INDUCED in.
Mrs. Daniel McGear and children of
Laurel Springs and Mr.. Howard Rich
man of Philadelphia were with Mrs.
Fannie Richman Over-Sunday.