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Smyrna times., 1910-01-19

Unsatisfactory results were OBJ
tained from voting machines in
Yonkers. New Jersey has given
chem a fair trial, but they have
not won the approval of its people.
Under a law of that State, assed
two years ago, to test public senti-
ment after experience with the vot-
ing machine, 244 election districts
voted to abolish it and six gave a
very narrow majority in favor of re-
tanning it. Governor Fort says:
Probably nothing has ever been
Quite so unpopular with the voters of
our State as the voting machine. "
he recommends the repeal of the law
authorizing its use in any district.
In New York State the voting ma
chine has found some favor, but it is
manifest that there is a lull in the
demand for installing voting machines
and their use is on the decline rather
than the increase. There are excel
lent points about this method of vot-
ing, the promptness with which the
result can be announced as soon as
the election is closed being a very
great merit, if the machine does not
get out of order. The ordinary
methods of falsifying the vote or the
result of the election cannot be used
with the voting machine. Neverthe-
less, in New Jersey at least, after
q ub5tantial trial they have failed
TO win a popular approval. Pulling
the levers to record a vote is work
ing too much in the dark for most
men, They want visual proof that
they are voting as they want to vote.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19
Sale Of Linens.

During this month you can replenish
your linen closet at great saving. We ment-
ton few of our best values:
72-inch wide full bleached Damask, at
$I.Io from $3.50
Lot of Pattern Cloths in fine bleached
Damask, in all the different sizes for round and
square tables, at most marked reductions.
Napkins in p, "a and 27-inch size at
one-iOurth to One-third off regular prices.
Lunch Cloths, Carving Cloths and Linen
Covers at reduced prices
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19
Muslin underwent.

We are showing the largest variety of
Muslin Underwear that we have ever shown.
Every garment we guarantee to be made
under the best sanitary condition. NO SWEAT
SHOP OR CONTRACT WORK is ever Of
fered our customers. Your best protection is
our carefulness in selecting. Prices are in every
instance based on cotton at 10 cents pound,
while today cotton is 10 cents.
Corset covers, soc to S. 90.
Gowns, SI.oO to $40.
Skirts, SI.oo to $40
Underskirts, 75c to S. 90.
Drawers, soc to $500
Chemse, 75c to $500
You should see the. excellent values we are
offering in Nainsook Gloves at SI.oo each.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19

There should be no question as to
whose duty it is to keep the streets
and cutters cleaned Of snow. In all
regulated towns and cities there is a
Street Cleaning Department for no
other purpose than to clean the
streets and Smyrna should fall in
line with the same up-to-date fea-
lures adopted in other progressive
municipalities. There is no more
reason why property owners or
tenants should clean their gutter and
street in front Of their property
from the banks of snow than from
leaves and other debris. It is the
business of Town Council to look
after the streets.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19

Pursuant to the annual town cleo
tion which will be held tie last of
next month and at which all the
present Council will come up for
re election, it should not be forgotten
that two members at least are we'll
deserving of the appreciation Of the
public: President Samuel J. Reynolds
and Secretary Harry B. Grievrs.
Without any compensation these two
men gave much Of tleir time to the
matter OF street Improvement and
stavsl Win the contractors until they
had finished. They gave their at
tention to this public enerPrise with
some sacrifice Of time to their own
business interests. They did it for
the sake Of the town Of Smyrna. Such
men are needed in Council and they
should receive the hearty endorse
ment Of the people Of Smyrna by be-
ing returned for another year. Other
members Of Council too deserve to
be returned but we speak especially
Of these two for their painstaking in
terest to serve the town well when
they were most needed.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19
Kennard & Go.
Extraordinary Values
IN OUR
January Sale

Honest merchandise at honest reductions
has always been our rule at all times. We
make no attempt by word painting to give a
false idea as TO the worth of our offerings. AS
we clean up stocks in every department every
season we make reductions of such liberal
character that the desired end is accomplished
Those who appreciate merchandise that will
give service should avail themselves of our Of
ferings. A visit will repay you at all times.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19

Postofiice Inspector w. J. Max
vel died at bis home in Whining
toa Del, Thursday. about midnight,
Of pneumonia, aged 81 years, after
an illness Of one week. Mr.. Max
well was quite well known in Centre
Vile. having inspected the postoffice
at that place at different intervals
for numbar A. years past.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-19
Sale Of Beddins.

All odd lots of Blankets, Down Quilts and
Cotton Comfortabes go into this sale, all new
this season and all perfect in every way
Lot OF FULL SIZE satne covered Down
filed Comtortabrs at So 95 from S. 90.
Same size and grade, made with contrast
ing borders, S 90 from So. so.
Silk covered Down Quilts reduced as fol-
lows:
S 100 from $1,000
600 from 500
$II 90 from $500
A few Cotton Comfortabes at reduced
prices.
From our large Blanket stock you can Sc
cure the following splendid values.
S3.95 from $500
5000 from $500
$500 from S3.75 in greys.
Crib Blankets reduced as follows:
81. so from $3.50
S2.25 from $500
SI.75 from So so
Cotton Crib Blankets reduced as follows
75c from $50
9Oc from SIPS
$I.25 fom SI.75
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
CHAPTER ".
The Baroness Helena.

Woman is seldom merciful to the man
who is timid.-Edward Bulwer Lytton.
There was one of our dim street
lights at central corner on old Penn
sylvania avenue, and under it, after
a long walk, paused for glance at
the inscription on my sealed docu-
ment. / had not looked at it before in
the confusion of my somewhat hur-
ried mental processes. In addition
to the name and street number, in Cal
houn's writing, ] read this memo
randum: KNOCK at the third door
in the second block beyond M street"
| recalled the nearest cross street;
but l must confess the direction still
seemed somewhat cryptic. Puzzled, l
stood under the lamp, shielding the
face of the note under my cloak to
keep of the rain, as | studied 1t.
The sound Of wheels behind me on
the muddy pavement called my atten-
ton. and l looked about A carriage
came swinging up to the curb where
stood. 1t was driven rapidly, and
as it approached the door swung open.
heard quick word, and the driver
pulled up his horses. saw the light
shine through the door on a glimpse
Of white satin. looked again. Yes,
It was a beckoning hand! The negro
driver looked at me inquiringly.
All, WELL suppose diplomacy under
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
CHAPTER III.
In Argument.

The egotism of women is always for
two.-Mme. De Stael
The thought of missing my meeting
with Elizabeth still ranked in my
soul. Had it been another man VINO
asked me to carry this message, l
must have refused. But this man was
my master, my chief, in whose serv'
ice had engaged.
For myself, his agent, had, as !
say left the old Trist homestead at
the foot of South mountain In Mary
land, to seek my fortune in our capi-
tai city. had had some three or four
years semi-diplomatic training when
l first met Calhoun and entered MS
service as assistant 1t was under
him that / finished my studies In law.
Meantime, was his messenger IN
very many quests, his source OF infor-
nation in many matters, where ne
had no time to go into details.
Strange enough had been some OF
the circumstances in which found
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

"Hold-up men of all kinds have
stopped me on the highways and by
ways of the city, but the limit was
reached the other night" says c. H.
Peckham.
Il had just left the theater when a
man touched my arm.
"'My friend, he said. will you
please stake me to a wooden tooth
pick?"
$50 dazed was that was taken
off my guard.
"'Wait here said. and I'll go in
the Gillsy and get you handful
Il did. and he accepted them with
profuse thanks. S
Its getting so now he said.
that gentleman can't even pick up
a match in iiytel unless he is pay
ing S. day for a flfty-cent room"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Hometown
e(5HgfpsS
MADE A THING OF BEAUTY
In Recent Years the UnsIghtIy Rear
Door Has Been Completely
Transformed.


With the adjustment of the alley
and the back yard. as It was known
few years ago. there has come a
great change in the character of the
service and of the noise
In large cities. where the houses
are OF necessity set close to the
street. the alley was the simplest So
luton to the problem of the ash and
garbage man. but as more of US move
into the suburbs where the yards are
large and gardens are the hobbies Of
the owners Of the home. we come
to live more In the open and have be-
come averse to the sight Of laundry
Tapping In the breeze or mops and
brooms hanging by the side Of the
door and the garbage and rubbish
cans constant eyesore. In many
localities. the Los Angeles Herald
says, the fences have gone entirely
md the back yards are made into
a veritable park where the lawn is
continuous, ones individuality being
expressed only in the flowers planted
and these must conform to certain
extent with the general plan.
BY many. however. this is consid-
cred undesirable. as there is. of
course. very little privacy procurable
and fences are converted into things
of beauty covered with vines. In this
way you have a splendid background
prepared for any flowers you desire
to plant.
long theme of reproach. must be
metamorphosed into pleasant
place. In many of the newer houses
the back entrance has become the
side door and is screened from the
view of passers on the street by a
lattice fence cunningly covered with
climbing roses. wistaria or some
other vines. II an artistic gate is
built close to the door many steps
are saved and the whole adds to the
apparent breadth of the house. This
leaves the back yard free for per-
COLA and flower garden and gives an
exquisite view from living room or
dining room windows.
BY partitioning of a portion Of
the back porch to be used exclusive
ly for the garbage can and rubbish
box. these unsightly objects are hid
den from view and one Of the hard
est problems is conquered. II the
garbage can is emptied often and
carefully cleaned with strong. hot
suds or I've. there can be nothing re-
pulsive about such compartment
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

for now | saw she was in full evening
dress. / guessed she had been an at
tendant at the great ball, that ball
which had missed with so keen re-
greet myself-the ball where I had
hoped to dance with Elizabeth. With
out doubt she had lost her way and
was asking the first stranger for in
structions to her driver.
My lady, whoever she was, seemed
pleased. with her rapid temporary
scrutiny. With a faint murmur,
whether Of invitation or not l scarce
could tell, she drew back again to the
farther side of the seat. Before 1
knew how or why. was at her side.
The driver pushed shut the door, and
whipped UP his team.
Personally am gifted with but
small imagination. In very matter
of fact way | had got into this car
riage with strange lady. Now in
sober and matter of fact way 1t ap-
peared to me my duty to find out the
reason for this singular situation.
Madam" remarked to my COM
panion, ''in what manner can be Of
service to you this EVENING"
Il am fortunate that you are gen.
tleman," she said, In low and soft
voice, quite distinct, quite musical in
quality, and marked with just the
faintest trace of some foreign accent,
although her English was perfect.
l looked again at her. Yes, her hair
was dark; that was sure. 1t swept up
in great roll about her oval brow
Her eyes, too, must be dark, / con-
firmed. Yes-as passed lamp gave
me aid-there were strong dark brows
above them. Her nose, too, was pa
trician: her chin curving Just strongly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
preaervatIon Of scenic Beauty:

A new method for the preservation
Of scenic beauty is indicated In a de-
cision recently handed down by the
United States District court sitting
at Pueblo, Colo. A water and power
company sought. by means of con-
demnation proceedings. to divert wa
ter which produced falls that were
the chief attraction of tourist re-
sort. The resort company resisted,
on the ground that diversion of the
water meant the destruction of that
scenic beauty which was its chief as
set. The falls are now protected by
a permanent injunction.
Similar steps might have saved the
Dells of the Wisconsin, which, after
many years of well-deserved fame,
have been sacrificed to a light and
power company in Milwaukee. Like
proceedings might serve to save the
valley of the Hetch-Hetchy, in Cali
fornia. now threatened by San Fran
cisco.
1t would be well, of course, II fine
scenery might be frankly saved for
its own sake. The formation of re-
sort companies with vested rights
points out a way which, while not
fully worthy, seems to be effective.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

AUTHOR. or The ffISyISyIPpI BUBBLE
Il5gsIRl.S ssy MAG saI .lSIT

myself thrust through this relation
with man so intimately connected
for generation with our public life
For six months had been In Missis-
sippi and Texas studying matters and
men, and now. just back from Natchi-
toches, felt that had earned some
little rest.
Vaguely in my conscience felt
that, after all, my errand was justi-
fed, even though at some cost to my
own wishes and my own pride. The
farther walked In the dark along
Pennsylvania avenue. into which final
ly swung after had crossed Rock
bridge, the more | realized that per-
haps this big game was worth playing
in detail and without bubble as the
master mind should dictate.
l was, indeed, young Nicholas Trist,
of Maryland; six feet tall, thin, lean.
always hungry, perhaps trifie freck-
led, little sandy of hair, blue sup
pose of eye, although l am not sure;
good rider and good marcher, l know;
something Of an expert with the
weapons Of my time and people; fond
of horse and a dog and rifie-yes,
and glass and girl, If truth be told.
| was not yet 30, in spite of my west
ern travels. At that age the rustic of
silk or dimity, the suspicion of ad-
venture, tempts the worst or the best
of us, / fear. Woman!-the very
sound of the word made my blood
leap then. went forward rather
blithely, as l now blush to confess.
IF there are maps to be made to-
night" said I. 'the Baroness Helena
shall do her share in writing on my
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

the stars runs much the same In all
ages. have said that loved Eliza
beth, but also said was not yet 80.
Moreover, was gentleman. and
here might be a lady in need Of help.
I need not say that in moment ! was
at the side of the carriage. It's occu-
pant made no exclamation Of surprise;
in fact, she moved back upon the
other side of the seat in the darkness,
as though to make room for me!
A dark framed face. whose outlines
could only dimly see In the faint
light of the street lamp. leaned to-
ward me. The same small hand ner-
vously reached out, as though in re-
quest.
now very naturally stepped closer.
A pair of wide and very dark eyes
was looking into mine. could now
see her face. There was no smile
upon her lips. had never seen her
before, that was sure-nor did l ever
think to see her like again; could
say that even then, even in the half
light Just trifle foreign, the face;
somewhat dark, but not too dark;
the lips full. the eyes luminous, the
forehead beautifully arched, chin and
cheek beautifully rounded nose clean
cut and straight. thin but not pinched.
There was nothing niggard about her.
She was magnificent-a magnificent
woman I saw that she had splendid
jewels at her throat, in her ears--a
necklace of diamonds, long hoops OF
diamonds and emeralds used as ear
rings! sparkling clasp which caught
at her white throat the wrap which
she had thrown about her ball gown
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Hartford win Plant Trees.

The city of Hartford, Conn, began
this fall a systematic planting of trees
on its public thoroughfares. The mat
ter is in charge of the city forester.
who will first inspect the streets to
find out where trees are most needed.
A city nursery will be opened later in
the year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Enemy Of Rattlesnake.

No resident of Arizona, New Mex.
leo or Texas would kill road-run-
ner. 1t is firmly believed that the
bird is the deadly enemy of that
monster of the desert. the rattle
snake. The accepted tradition Is
that the road-runrer and the rattle
snake are deadly enemies, and that
the rattlesnake fears the road-run-
ner beyond anything clSes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

Tho story Ia told by Nicholas Trist. His
chief, Senator John Calhoun, offered the
portfolio Of secretary OF state In Tyler's
cabinet. Is told by DIR. Ward that his time
ready TO die. and II he accepts Tyier's Of
for It means that Texas and Oregon must
DO added to the Union. He plans to learn
the intentions of England with regard to
Mexico through Baroness Won Ritz secret
SPY and reputed mistress of the English
Ambassador. Pakenham.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
His Means.

You are charged with vagrancy.
prisoner at the bar"
whats dat, judge?"
''vagrancy? Why, you have no vist
BILE means Of support"
Huh! Heah's nah wife, Judge;
Mary, is you visible?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
CURE THAT COLD
Il q DAY

II would rather preserve the health
q n nation than be it, ruier.'-MUN-
Thousands Of people who are suffering
with colds are about today. Tomorrow
they may be FRUSTRATED with pneumonia:
An ounce Of prevention is worth pound
Of cure; Get rs cent bottle q Mum
store. This bottle may be conveniently
carried in the vest pocket. II you ara
not satisfied with the effects Of the rem
edy. send us your empty bottle and we
will refund your money. Munyon's Cold
Cure viii speedily break up all forms Of
colds and prevent grippe and pneumonia
1t checks discharges of the nose and eyes.
stops sneezing. allays inflammation and
fever, and tones up the system.
II you need Medical Advice, write to
Munyon's Doctors. They viii carefully
diagnose your case and advise you By
mail absolutely free.
Prof. Munycn. SD and Jefferson streets
Philadelphia, Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Which Is the Star?

I'VE are thinking of putting an cleo
trio sign over the church"
1T might be good idea"
But there are factions. We can't
decide whether to feature the minister
or the soprano of the choir"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
A Ionn Chance.

81 took a long chance when I asked
her to marry me-"
"She rejected you, eh?"
mo, that was the long chance I
took She accepted me-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

There is no playing fast and loose
with truth, in any game. without
growing the worse for it.-Dickens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

chiefs old mahogany desk, and not
on her own dressing case"
That was an idle boast, though
made but to myself. had not yet
met the woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Development Through Fairgrounds.

DeHciopFnent through Fairgrounds.
A thorough study of the unusual
opportunities for the moral and ply.
steal development of the children on
our city Fairgrounds will quickly re.
veal the broad scope possible in this
work A well-supervised playground
means decrease in petty crimes, ju-
venile delinquency, ETC., and also does
away with boyish fights. quarreling
and disputes regarding the games
played, the whole tendency being for
better and higher. Teachers In the
public schools also attest that play
ground frequenters make the most
wide-awake pupils; parents testify to
its making children better behaved
and more satisfied in home life; res
idents in the neighborhood are also
loud in their praise of its healthful
influence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

Truth has sliding scale, regard
less Of the frank person.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
BeuoInq for ToothpIcks.

(To BE CONTINUED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-12
CATTLE PAPER SUIT.
Validity of Big Mortgage Is Being
ThreShed Out.

Whether or not the ruling of the
Kansas supreme court that mortgages
given to members of the Kansas City
Livestock exchange were invalid be-
legal institution will have any weight
in federal courts will be known when
the decision in the case of G. D.
F1tzlen against the Boatman's bank,
being heard today in the United States
circuit court is handed down. The
Kansas supreme court recently ruled
that mortgages made out to the MEM
berS of that exchange were worthless.
Back of the case which involves this
question is the story Of lawsuit
which has twice gone to the United
States supreme court and which has
been in progress six years. Fitzlen
brings suit for damages for the death
of 500 head of cattle which, he alleges
died through the negligence of the
Boatmen's bank, a ST. Louis concern
In 1904 Fjtzlen. who owned a large
ranch in Clark county. the home OF u.
S. District Attorney Bone, had several
hundred head of cattle on hand. Like
most cattle feeders be sought to bor-
row money with which to purchase
feed, the money to be paid when the
cattle were sold. He borrowed the
sas City firm which was a member of
the exchange. AS security he gave
mortgage on the cattle and another
mortgage on his ranch which included
between 5000 and 10000 acres.
Instead of giving Fitzlen the money,
the bank, it is alleged, agreed to pur-
chase and ship to him feed as it was
needed. According to Fitzlen he not-
fed the bank that he needed feed and
the bank failed to get 1t for several
weeks.
During this tine severe snow storm
and cold spell prevailed ard 500 head
of cattle died, 1t is charged, because
they were not strong enough, for want
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-12
She IS NOT SICK.
Physicians Decide That Matte Troy Is
Well.

Three physicians last night exam
ined Mrs. Matte Troy, the negro
woman who is held on the charge or
poisoning her stepson for his life in
surance, and found nothing wrong
with the physical condition of the
woman. They also reached the con-
clusfon that she is shamming insanity
in order to escape being tried on the
charge of murder. Their opinion Will
be offered as evidence in the hearing
to decide upon her sanity, which Will
be held tomorrow, probably at the
Jail Drs. Nicou, Hammel and Ler1go
conducted the examination.
It was necessary for two OF the ply
sicians to hold the woman on the floor
while the third conducted the exam
nation. She struggled and fought, but
could not free herself. When they
opened the door she tried to hide be
meath the covering of the floor IN the
padded cell, to which she has been
transferred. She has not a stitch of
clothing on or off, having destroyed
everything she wore, tearing 1t TO
shreds.
Her heart. lungs and pulse Yer. were
is any physical defect it could not be
found by the physicians. Her actions
to them it was reported today, seem
studied and all three of the men be-
lieve she is shamming insanity.
At least half a dozen physicians Will
have a part in the hearing tomorrow
in order that no mistake may be made.
DR.. Nicoll this morning stated that the
county would go to extra expense in
order to guard against charges that
the woman had been neglected or mis-
treated.
Jailer Bayless is nearly wild, as are
many Of the prisoners. as result of
the woman's rawlings. There is no
sleep at night because her brand of
insanity Is extremely severe as dark
ness approaches. Her condition is
such that no one can take care of her.
In case she Is found to be sane the
chances are that her performances
will continue indefinitely and the peo-
pie at the Jail are not pleased with the
nroSnact