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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
COFFEE WAS 1T.
People Slowly Learn the Facts.

"All my life ! have been such a
slave to coffee that the very aroma
of it was enough to set my nerve
Quivering. I kept gradually losing my
health but I used to say Nonsense, 1t
don't hurt me-
Slowly l was forced to admit the
truth and the final result was that my
whole force was shattered.
My heart became weak and uncer-
tain in it's action and that frightened
me. Finally my physician told me,
about a year ago, hat I must stop
drinking coffee or l could never ex-
pect to be well again.
Il was in despair, for the very
thought of the medicines I had tried
so many times nauseated me. I
thought OF Postum but could hardly
bring myself to give up the coffee.
Finally I concluded that I owed 1t
to myself to give Postum a trial. So I
got a package and carefully followed
the directions, and what a delicious,
nourishing. rich drink it was! Do you
know l found 1t very easy to shift
from coffee to Postum and not mind
the change at all?
Almost Immediately after l made
the change 1 found myself better, and
as the days went by l kept on imprev-
ing. My nerves grew sound and
steady, I slept we'll and felt strong
and ~well-balanced all the time.
Now I am completely cured, with
the old and sickness all
gone. In every way l am well once
more"
1t a to give up the drink that
acts on some like a poison, for health
is the greatest fortune one can have.
Read the little book, The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs- There's a Rear
son"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
STATE NEEDS MORE MONEY.
Each County Should Be Made to Sup
port Its Own Schools.

Jacksonville those familiar with
the financial conditions of the state,
it is more apparent than ever that
something must be done TO bring more
money n the state treasury for gen
eral purposes. But the question is,
how to do this?
Several plans have been suggested,
but it is not believed any effective
remedy can be had till a new cOnsti-
tuition is framed for the state, prOvid-
ing for a state board of equalization
and that each county must support its
own schools.
There is no semDlance of equaliza-
ton in Mississippis tax system, and
cannOt be under existing conditions,
as each board of supervisors has it's
own ideas on the question of valua-
tions, and as long as they can get
enough money for the county govern
mert they care nothing for the state.
Some Of them have made this state
ment, and since the supervisors are
all powerful in fixing the assessment
in each of the counties of the state
there is no way to prevent this dis
CIlu1lIldCIOu, except IuIOuSu d SldIS
board.
Some of the counties pay a great
deal more into the state treasury for
school purposes han they get out Of
the general school fund, while others
pay but little of the taxes from which
they get their school funds, and if
there was a law that each county
raise its own school funds, paying
into the state only sufficient money to
meet government expenses, it is be-
lieved conditions would be different.
But this would require a constiiu-
tional convention, as would almost any
other plan of raising sufficient funds
to conduct the state government. Stu
dents of political affairs in Mississippi
do not see how it is possible, under
present conditions, for the state to go
many more years without a constitu-
tional convention, and already there is
talk Of the legislature calling one at
the mex session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
LEFT TO A WORSE FATE
Dynamiter, Himself a Married Man,
Knew What Awaited F~orgetful
Husband.

The business man was sitting In his
office, thinking of starting for home.
when a suspicious looking person
came In with a leather bag in his
hand.
IF you don't give me $25," said the
visitor, coming at once to the point,
Il will drop this on the floor"
The business man was cool. What
Is in it," he asked.
Dynamite" was the brief reply.
What will 1t do II you drop it?"
BLOW you up"
Drop it," was the instant COM
mand. my wife told me when I left
home this morning to be sure and
send up a bag Of flour, and l forgot
1t. l guess 1t will take just about as
much dynamite as you have there to
prepare me for the blowing up I'll get
when she sees mel"
He threw himself back in his chair
and waited for the explosion, but it
did not m
I'm a married man myself" said
the dynamiter, and quietly slipped u
ILLUSTRATED Bits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
TO HELP THE
Friday, October 18th, Was Observed
AS "Work Day.

Jackson.-Friday, October 14th, was
observed throughout the state as
Work Day" in behalf of the Missis-
sippi Methodist Orphanage, located
in this city.
Pursuant to an appeal sent out by
the directors of the institution some
time since, the friends of the orphan
age in all parts of the state devoted
the proceeds Of their days labor to
the support of the orphans, and it is
expected that several thousand dol
lars will be raised from this source.
The ~orphanage is now spending
$4,000 on new buildings, and only a
portion of this amount is in hand. The
institution is now providing a COM
Portable home for 1S3 children, and it
has been impossible to admit other
applicants during h past month on
account Of the lack Of room.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
AGAIN HEADS VETERANS,
Gen. w. A. Montgomery Reelected
Commander

Major General w. A. Montgomery,
.Brigadier General Pat Henry and Ad-
jutant John A. Webb we're unanimous
ly reelected to their old positions by
the Mississippi Division, United Con-
federate Veterans, and Gen. j.. NJ.
Shivers, POplarville, and Gen. Leroy
Taylor were promoted to brigadiers at
the Hattiesburg reunion. Gulfport was
chosen as the place for holding the
reunion of 1911.
General Montgomery succeeded the
late Gen. Tobert Lowry as commander
of the Mississippi division, upon the
~Iatter's death, and this was the first
reunion over which ne has presided.
His efforts in behalf of the organiza-
ton were such as TO win him a unan-
imous election to the highest office
within the gift of his old comrades in
arms.
Adjutant General John A. Webb,
who has served in that capacity sew
eral years, was honored with a re-
election. He has served faithfully and
done much to perpetuate the history
Of the Mississippi veterans, and it was
a ~foregone conclusion, even before the
meeting. that he would be his own
successor by a unanimous vote.
General Pat Henry was reelected
b~rigadier of the first brigade, while
Gen. J. NJ. Shivers will command the
second, and Gen. Leroy Taylor the
third brigade. Each of the brigade
commanders has a record as a soldier
Of the C~onfederacy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
He Knew.

A small boy brought up by a fire
eating father to hate anything con
nected with England or the English
was consigned recently to eat dinner
with the nurse while the family enter
tanned a genuine English lord in the
dining room. The grown-ups' meal had
come to that twenty minutes past"
stage where conversation halts direct
Iy, when a childish treble fell upon
the dumb-waiter shaft from the
kitchen. This is what the astonished
nobleman heard:
"Fc. fl, 70, fun,
Il smell the blood Of an English
mun."-Wasp.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
WANT NEW PAY BASIS.
National G~uardsmen Ask for More Lib
eraI Allowance.

JacksOn.-Officers of the Mississippi
National Guard have launched a move
ment to induce the members of Con-
yress from this state to support a bill
that will be offered at the next session
Of congress providing pay for national
guardsmen.
The pay proposed is as follows:
General and staff, 5 per cent Of pay
allowed in regular army: other Off
GERS, Is per cent: company officers, 20
per cent; enlisted men, % per cent.
The regular army pay is as follows:
Brigadier general, $4,000; colonel, 81
200; lieutenant colonel, $500: major,
$4,000; captain, S2,400: first lieuten-
ant, $4,000: second lieutenant, s1,70O:
1on-commissioned officers. $50 to 500
per month; privates, SIS to SIS per
month.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR DAY AT FAIF
Sir Knights Expected to Attend From
All Parts Of the State.

Jackson.-October PIT has been des-
ignated as Knights Templar Day at
the State Fair, and on that occasion
Sir Knights may be expected here
from every quarter of the state, ala
dressed in regulation suits.
On that occasion Mississippi Com
mandery No. 1 will be the host, and
do the honOrs, seeing that every Wis
ting Sir knight has a glorious good
time.
Grand Commander John S. Brooks
and all the grand officers and eminent
commanders have been specially in
vited, and have responded that they
would be present.
At 2 pm. on the 9th instant e
member of Mississippi Commandery
will be- expected to meet at heir asy-
lum, in full dress uniform, escort him
up to the c~ommandery, where a recep-
ton will be held preparatory to visit
ing the fair.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
WHO'S WHO AND HOW?
Secretary of State Has Problem on His
Hands.

MISUNDERSTANDING Of State J.. w.
Power has rather a perplexing prob
lem to solve in four counties. He has
been trying to get a list of h official
journals of the several counties Of the
state in order to nave the proposed
constitutional amendments published,
as required by law, but in Monroe,
Jones, Yalobusha and YaozO all the pa
pers are OFFICIAL journals, in that
they all print the proceedings of the
supervisors, some of them without
charge, and Mr.. Power must determine
which of three papers in Aberdeen is
entitled to this patronage, which of
three In Yalobusha county, which of
three more in Jones county.
He will submit the question to the
department Of justice and ask for al
opinion as to which, who and how he
will give out this printing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
Urge Breeding Berkshires,

Vile. president Of the Mississippi
Berkshire Breeders Association, has
given out a notice to the effect that
there will be a meeting of this organi-
zation in this city Novmber ?. This
IS a comparatively new organization.
but its membership comprises some of
the most successful swine breeders in
Mississippi. and they are found in ev-
cry part OF the state. 1t is understood
hat the Black Berkshire is a general
~savorite among the breeders in the
5-ate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
Tit for Tat.

Lloyd c. Griscom, in an interview
IN New York, said Of party dissen-
sions.
They are animated by a nasty spir-
1t, a ~tit-for-tat spirit: and they go
from bad t worse.
It's like the case Of the engaged
couple at the seaside dance. The
young man, a little jealous, said cold
~ to his fiancee at supper.
LET me see-was it you 1 kissed
In the conservatory
About what timer the young girl
answered, with a little laugh"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

The Mayor of Boston says hat the
women of that intellectual ENTER are
brighter and better educated than the
men. which is the reason so many of
the girls do not marry. Boston ought
TO come down to the level of other
where little Cupid doesn't care
a rap about the intellectually II the
atmosphere if a girl happens to be
pretty and lovable and a young man
knows how to tell her so in a way tc
be appreciated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
A NEWS NOTES.
Weekly BUDGET of News Items Gathered by Our
Special Correspondent at Jackson.
RAILROAD VALUE REDUCED.
Uniformity of Classification Brings
Heavy Loss Of Revenue to State.

Uniformity OF Classification Brings
Heavy Loss of Revenue to State.
The assessed valuation of the rail-
roads of Mississippi shows a decrease
Of $4,000 as compared with last year,
due to a Redistribution on many of
the small lines in the state, and estab-
fishing a uniformity of assessment to
conform to other states.
This is a tremendous decrease, but
it is regarded as a fair one, since the
Mississippi valuations are about the
same is nearly all othern Southern
states for the anne class of roads. The
Illinois Central assessment, which was
regarded as too high last year, was re-
duced to $4,000 instead Of $1,000,
but additional lines and other improve
ments made by the Illinois Central
makes its assessed valuations about
the same as last year.
There was no reduction in any OF
he trunk lines, aside ron the Illinois
Central, and the reduction M from
lines many Of which were built for
logging roads and are now being used
as common carriers. The total valua-
ton of railroad property in the state
this year is s51 ,002 ,2S4, and the state
will receive ~$306,O15.7O in taxes from
this source.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
700 AT HIGH SCHOOLS
New Institution Is Popular With the
Youth of the State,

There is a total of about 700 students
attending the ten county agricultural
high schools that are in operation at
this time. There are eighteen more
schools that will be opened some time
next year, and a The beginning of the
next school year the indications are
that a majority OF the counties of the
state Will have established this class
school
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
Veteran Passes Away.

Scobey.-E. H. Hill, a prominent
farmer residing three miles northwest
of this place, died after a lingering III
ness of several months. He is the
third brother to be called by death
within the last ten months, the other
brothers being J. 2. Hill and J. C. Hill.
They were all old ex-Confederate SOL
diers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

A champion shorthand expert in the
west has made a record of 269 words
q minute. But it would be interesting
to know how this record would stand
If matched against the capacity OF a
thoroughly angry woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

A lace smuggler. who had con.
cealed on his person $50 yards of lace,
was detected because the inspectors
noticed him perspiring, although it
was a cool day. He should have fore
seen this natural consequence Of ex-
cessive raiment and packed a few ice
bags about him with the lace.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

troll my nerves. After I started using
Doan'e Kidney Pills, I began to feel
better and soon 1 was cured. l am a
living testimonial of their merit"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents a
box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Chile is unlucky about her presi-
dents. To lose two in six weeks is
a record which other nations will be
perfectly willing to have stand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

lions were like blood
and I arose 8 to 10
times at night to void
them. I became fright
ened at my condition
My sight 6 to
fail and pains in my
back were like knife
thrusts. 1 cried for
hours. unable to con!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

1t is said to be dangerous to chew
gum while bathing in the surf. Aside
from the danger, why shOuld any one
wish to chew gum while bathing in
the surface, anyhow?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Wisconsin man earns his livelihood
by c%rOcheting dOilies. I'm! After
this, one can't see much left in wOm-
ans sphere for us young fellows to
tackle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

A recent Divorce of some sensa-
tionaI notoriety, denies a report that
she is going on the stage. For this
relief the stage should give thanks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

It is proposed to build an ocean
steamship line to carry nobody but
rich people. 1t is a good idea. OF late
the rich, hurrying home from Europe.
have been crowding the poor people
out of the steerage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Chicago is to have a new theater
equipped with a smoking room for
women. However, it won't be strictly
up-tO-date without an aerOplane land
ing on the roof.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Scarcity of chorus girls reported
from New York. That dread disease,
senility, gets the better of them in
the long run.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

How lucky the coal men are. Just
as soon as they begin talking about
boosting the price of anthracite along
comes a cold wave.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

telegram from Minocqua. Wis. says
a big muskellunge pulled a fisherman
from his boat, and had to be shot be-
for it was captured. If it hadn't been
for the bullets it is likely The fish
would have swallowed the fisherman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

In considering extreme fashions
some moderation in criticism is to be
observed. One hObble skirt does not
convict all femininity of lunacy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Pittsburg has decided that there
should be more than 800, 900 bacilli in
one drop of milk. On thinking it over,
we are inclined to side with Pitts
burg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

The ricksha coolies of Hong Kong
are out on strike. Evidently it9 hard
to keep peace where there Is prog
ress.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

A Chicago woman. while wearing a
hobble skirt, fell and suffered a broken
leg, but what woman wouldn't rather
have a fractured leg than be out OF
style.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

This country consumed $50, 000,0 900
worth of peanuts last ear To he
country's credit let it be said that
this quantity was not all used for po-
1fttca1 pose
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

If 1t is true, as a minister says,
that there IS baseball in heaven, then
there must be bush league angels,
also.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

If four-dollar rubber boots sell
abroad for 40 cents, what's the matter
with going over and getting a pair?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
TERRIBLE SUFFERING ENDEE
How An AIIeean, Mich, Woman Re-
gained Her Health.

Mrs. Robert Schwabe, r. F. D. No.
3, Allegan, Mich, says: Doctors could
not cure me and I was rapidly running
into rights disease. Kidney secre-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

An Ohio man wants to wager that
he can drink a pint Of whisky without
pausing to take a breath. How'd you
like to pass your bottle to a man like
that?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Motion pictures are used to keep
hop pickers from jumping contracts
n skipping out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

Those rich people who smuggle set
a bad example to those poor people
who merely steal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

A love of poetry is said to be a sign
Of insanity. Fake your choice between
rhyme and reason.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

He is a pretty poor press agent who
1s unable to work the smuggling sen
Bation this fall.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

There Is a major-league bee in the
bonnet of every bush-league player.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

San Is said to be a sure cure for
dyspepsia. 1t takes sTH to swallow it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21

They are growing fruit on the for
mer pine lands of the south. Pine
apples?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-10-21
Old Educational Institution.

The University of SantO Tomas, Ma
Mia, is the Oldest educational institu-
ton under the American flag.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22
Executors Sale of Real Estate.

The undersigned executors of Chloe T..
Welch, deceased, are Offering for sale valu-
able farm of about three hundred acres be-
longing to her estate. This farm Is situated
about two and a halt miles south OF Will
mington, on the New Vienna and Wilmington
turnpike, connected thereto by a private
road, and also fronting on what is known as
the George jenkins turnpike This farm is
in a high state OF cultivation, very good
buildings of all kinds, Well fenced ana well
ditched. There are about thirty-fve or
forty acres of timber, and the balance of
the farm is under cultivation. There are
from thirty to tiftY acres OF bluegrass gr ow-
ing on the farm. The farm is wen watered
and is one of the best arranged stock farms
in the neighborhood. The only reason that
the same is on the, market is to enable the
executors TO settle up and distribute the
estate. Almost any terms TO suit the pura
chaser can be given. Anyone interested
mington, Ohio. 3,. 't
s. G SMITH s.
II. M. CLEvRRGRR
Executors OF the estate of Chloe K. WEIGH
deceased, ~
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

A small blaze in the roof of Nathan
Penn's residence on East Main street
Sunday morning was extinguished
before the arrival of the fire depart
ment. But little damage was done.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

On account of the partial failure of
the corn cropin the southwestern part
of the county many farmers of that
section are compelled to buy corn to
feed their stock. Last week several
carloads shipped from New Vienna to
Mowrystown. The price paid for the
corn was 81 cents on track at Mowrys.
town.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

A dozen carnations for your wife
or bunch of American Beauty roses
for your sweetheart are an appro-
pirate Christmas gift. Simon has
them both.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

DIR. and Mrs. w. b. Robinson and
family, of Mt. Gilead, and DIR. and
Mrs. Charles Hoyt and family, of
Chillicothe, will be the guests of DR..
and Mrs. W. Hoyt over Chris mas.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

p. @. Robinson and j. B. Murphy,
who have been engaged for the past
month in examining the commission
er's report, completed their work
Yesterday
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

John Uhrig and daughter, Miss
Anna, removed to Columbus last week.
Harry Uhrig and sister, Miss Eliza
beth, Mr.. Uhrig's other children, will
join them there In few weeks.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

Mrs. Ellen Reynolds, of st. John,
Kan, arrived Thursday for a two
weeks visit with her brother, Jack
Frye, and family, south of town.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

A. A. Fenner, teacher in District
No. l, of this township, will give a
Christmas entertainment at the school
house Friday afternoon. Everybody
Is invited.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

Ladies don't overlook every Wednes-
day night at the Orpheum. A special
program has been prepared for you
each night. The music alone is worth
more than the price of admission.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

DR.. Bessie M. Srofe, Of Wilmington,
osteopath, will be at the Hotel Park
er on Wednesday and Saturday after.
moons from IL a. m. to p. IN.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

Miss Mabel Smith, of Western Col
lege for Women at Oxford, arrived at
home Tuesday evening to spend the
Christmas vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. III. p. Smith.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

Misses Gladys Hiestand, Helen
Lemon and Helen Stevens we're the
guests of Miss Marjery Patton, at her
home on Fall Creek, over Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

DR.. Maurice Hoyt, of Muncie, Ind,
and Leslie Hoyt, of Ivorydale, Cincin-
natl, will arrive here Saturday to
spend Christmas with their parents,
DIR. and Mrs. w. Hoyt.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1910-12-22

Mothers, fix the children up and
send them to the Orpheum next Sat-
urday afternoon. In addition to the
nice show each will receive a box of
candy.