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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

CECRETARIES to congressman take
~ really more interest in what the
congressman do than the congressman
themselves. The secretaries carefully
weigh each word and act, to deter
mine what the folks back home are
going to think about it.
One secretary, a dyed-in-the-wool
Republican, had always boasted that
his chief was a regular of the regu-
lars. These doggoned Insurgents
would never get that congressman's
vote, you b~etcherlife. Well, when they
were lining up for Cannon that con-
gresham did vote with the InsuT-
gents.
The secretary was plunged into
deepest gloom. He couldn't under
stand 1t. He treated his chief with
marked reserve for several days. He
avoided the secretaries whom he had
made his boast to. But one afternoon
he CHANGED upon a group of them in
the hall of the house office building.
How about it?" they c%hirruped.
''How about it, old spOrt?"
The unhappy secretary gave them
one naughty look.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

UYASHINGTON.-The spring vaca-
w ton is when the teachers swarm
to Washington. They come from
east, north, south and west. They are
personally conducted, as a rule, as in
the case of the Cleveland teachers
here Easter week; and what they
don't see is not worth seeing.
They go to the White House, and If
they are lucky they get a glimpse Of
the president and possibly a hand
shake. Then they want to see Cannon.
Cannon is on his best behavior on
these occasions. He readily consents
to make a little speech, as he did for
the C~Ievelanders. All you have to do
is to go to his secretary and state your
request.
We'll" says the secretary, you
have them here at so-and-so sharp.
Mr.. Cannon will be here"
Cannon comes out in his best Uncle
Joe" attitude. He bows and smiles
and says, All, yes. In glad to see
you" And he talks in a low, cOnfiden-
tial tone that IS calculated to make the
teachers think that anybody who Op-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
HIS HANDS CRACKED OPEN

II am a man seventy years old. MY
hands were very sore and cracked
open on the insides for over a year
with large sores. They would crack
open and bleed, itch, burn and ache
so that I could not sleep and could do
but little work. They were SO bad
hat 1 could not dress myself in the
morning. They would bleed and the
blood dropped on the floor. I called
on two doctors, out they did me no
good. l could get nothing to do any
good till / got the Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment. About a year
G my daughter got a cake of Cuti-
cura Soap and one box of Cuticura
Ointment and in one week from the
time l began to use them my hands
were all healed up and they have not
been a mite, sore since. l would not
be without the Cuticura Remedies.
"They also cured a bad sore on the
hand of one of my neighbor's children,
and they think very highly of the Cuti-
cura Remedies. John w. Hasty, So. Eff
ingham, N. H, Mar. 5 and Apr. II, 'O9."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
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When the Teachers Visit Washington

, poses him is opposing a nice, kind old
man. He admits some faults, but he
| tries to make his hearers believe that
he isn't half as bad as he has been
painted.
Clerk John Walker of the senate
gets in on this, too. He tells the
teachers about everything of interest
in the capitol. He had 200 New namp-
shire beauties in one party recently.
He took them into the rooms of the
District of Columbia committee.
This room is where the senate
branch of the Washington council
sits" he said. Here are considered
the improvements, the changes, the
laws m the ordinances of the city Of
Washington. Look there at the pic
ture of the Union station, which,
beautiful and imposing, greeted you
wben you came to Washington. 1t
looks like a classic temple of old, in
| stead of the terminal of a thousand
trains. Here is a map of the district,
which the city was conceived by
L'Enfant.
Then, too, behold the panorama OF
! the harbor of Portsmouth, in our be-
loved New Hampshire, with it's splen-
did navy yard, it's picturesque islands
and wooded slopes. This picture Is
Senator Gallinger's pride, just as
Portsmouth is the pride of all the peO'
pie of New Hampshire"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
Story of a Beggar and Congressman

said the congressman.
We'll. could you let me have a dol.
lar? l am hungry"
The congressman Quickened his
walk.
"A quarter? Please. just a quar-
ter"
No. l guess not" said the con-
gresham.
The stranger stopped and the con-
gresham moved away. Then this was
sent after him:
Say, you haven't got a cigarette
paper, have your"
This is pretty bad, but we tell It
because it is going the rounds.
"Rodenberg has gone into business"
said Bartholdt of St. Louis, addressing
Chapman and Mckinney of Illinois.
The dog business" Bartholdt add
ed. He's got a new dog. He calls
him Hardware"
why such a nance" asked the
other congressman.
When the grocery boy kicked at
the dog this morning the dog made a
bolt for the door," was Bartholdt's IN
blushing answer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
Good Law That Should Be Enforced.

Good Law That Should Be Enforced.
A%nti-spitting ordinances, laws and
regulations in more han five-eighths
of the cities and towns of the country
are not enforced as they should be,
alleges the National Association for
the Study of tuberculosis in a recent
report. While most of the larger cities
of the United States have such laws
on their books, in the great majority
of cases they are ignored or over
looked. The report covers in detail
the enforcement of the anti-spitting
ordinances in so of the largest cities
in the country. During the year 1908
in these 80 cities, 3,421 arrests were
made for violation of the laws regard
ing splitting in public places. Over
1900 convictions were secured and
$4,1OO.87 was collected in fines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
How Few Drinks Change a Mans Mood

a brother out there by the name of
Bill. If you see Bill you tell him that
my crops are rotten this year. Stock
is in bad shape. My wife needs
clothes and the kids are nearly naked.
If he has a little loose change that he
don't need tell him to send it along.
I'll pay it back The doctor said he
would convey the message to Bill if
he CHANGED to meet that person.
AN hour later, when he had had
two drinks, the drunkard met the
doctor again. Hello, doc he said,
understand you're going to Texas.
I've got a brother out there by the
name of Bill. If you see Bill tell him
I'm getting along all right, Crops are
fair. Stock not so bad. Kids gettin'
along all right. So is the old woman.
If you see Bill. tell him l don't need
any help
Two hours after this, when the
drunkard had had several more drinks,
he met the doctor again. Hello, doc,'
said the drunkard, understand you're
going to Texas and SO forth. If you
see Bill tell him l was never in better
shape. Crops are fine. Stock fat and
sassy. Family On Easy street. Tell
Bill, If you see him, that I'll send him
some money If he's up against it"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

CENATOR WARNER of Missouri rose
- to speak at a dinner that was being
given by the Missouri Republican
league in Washington recently. He
had been introduced at some length,
and rather sugar. things had been
said about him. Whatever brought
the story to his mind he didn't say.
Possibly it was that introduction.
I'm a western town there was a
village drunkard," said the senator.
81 want to tell a story about him to
illustrate what a change in a mans
mood drink may make This drunk
ard was often under the care of the
village doctor. The doctor decided to
move to Texas. The drunkard met
him on the street in the morning be-
fore he had had a drink.
Hello, doc" he said. understand
you're going to Texas. Well, I've got
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
The Irish of Shakespeare.

An Englishman and an Irishman
were having an argument on the sub
ject of Shakespeare. 81 defy you,'
said the former, Ito find a single Irish
character in the whole of his works.
Well, 1 ear give you two, at all
events" replied the Irishman. Miss
O'Phelia and Cory OLanus." He
forgot Hamlet's intimate friend, who
stood beside him while he was con
templating his uncle in devotion, and
observed: Now, would l do it, Pat
while he is acknowledgements Re
publican.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

ids, MINI.
Brookville, Ohio.-"I was irregular
and extremely nervous. A neighbor
recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to nj and l have
become regular and my nerves are
much better. Mrs. r. KINNIsoN,
Brookville, Ohio.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of. and
thousands of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, DISBURSEMENTS, fbroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every suffering woman owes it to her.
self to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound a trial.
If yOu want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it
1t is free and always helpful
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

agony from Kid
n e complaint
and was almost
helpless. The dis
ease grew worse
each year al
though l doc
tored and used
many remedies.
There e c
ciating pains in
my back and the
urine passed too
freely. D o a n S
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
Says Congressman Rowland:

When Cannon got to considering
what the house had done when it GUST
ed him from the rules committee he
told this story: "A man had been run
owe by a train. An employee wired
that his head and both legs had been
cut off. Later he SEM another wire:
Accident not as bad as reported. Your
husbands legs were not cut off,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

The part that the blind chaplain of
the house takes in the proceedings
gives a touch of austerity and solem-
nifty for a m or two eaca day
at noon. Just a few minutes before
the hou of IL is reached Rev. Henry
N. COuden Is led into the chamber by
a page. The chaplain feels his way
with his cane, as the boy guides him.
He sits quietly till the speaker an
nounces hat the chaplain will offer
prayer. There is a silence while the
minister's voice is raised in supplica-
ton. AS soon as he is lone the page
m forward and the chaplain taps
his wa out of the chamber again. The
quiet that had for a little fallen over
the statesmen is quickly d~issipated as
the mill begins to grind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

Kidney Pills gradually helped me and
soon was cured. Some years ago 1
recommended them and have had no
trouble since"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
His Way of Doing It.

some time ago and he told me he was
making money very fast"
He made it too fast"
How was that?"
Went to the penitentiary for coun-
terfeiting."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
How a Secretary Was Made Miserable

Il have nothing to say" he declared,
with marked asperity, and marched
down the corridor.
His chief couldn't have done it one
half SO we'll.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

SUFFERING
FORYEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
ham'sVegetable Compound


LIZ no 0ASN AVA
years while passing
through the Change
of Life and was
hardly able to be
around. After tax
ing six bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V Vegetable Com
pound I gained 20
pounds, am now
able to do my own
W York and e ]
well.'-M Mrs. ED.
LA O Park Rap
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
Gilt THIS OuT

And mail to the A. H. Lewis Medicine Co.
ST 10 L q INC Mt tm and t tn WITS Fe ne y94 e
DY NR tablets) Guaranteed for Rheu-
matism. Constipation. Sick Headache, Liv-
err, Kidney and Blood Diseases. Sold by
all Druggists. Better than Pills for Liver
Ills. It's free to you. Write today.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invie
crate stomach. liver and bowels. SuSar-coated
tiny G~ranules, easy to take as candy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22
DOWNWARD COURSE.
Kidney Troubles Grow Worse Every
Year.

Charles S.. Bailey, sos locust ST,
Yankton, S. Oak, says: II suffered
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

He is a cheap man who lets his
actions give him away.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

And much is done in the name ed
charity-also many
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-04-22

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Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

The Chicago Tribune has gotten
hold of the report of the joint con-
gressional Ballinger-Pinchot report
and publishes the findings. It says
the committee exonerates Balling-
er and denounces Pinchot, Garfield
and CLAWS, all the Republicans ex-
cept Madison of this district con-
curing. The Democratic members
and Madison signed the minority re-
port. There is no way of establish
ing the Tribune's correctness until
the committee report is made public
but it is very likely correct, The
net result is five months of labor in
congress and thousands of good hard
money spent to whitewash Ballinger
Politics is. a great game.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20
Does Not Desire Nomination

There will be two names on the
Democratic primary ballot under the
caption of estate Auditor" but there
is, in fact, only. one candidate.
Effort was made by one of these
men, John A. Reed, of Kingman, to
get his name off but he failed.
The following extract from a let
ter to the Index from Secretary Pep
perell of the Democratic State Com
mittee, explains the situation:
'At meeting in Hutchinson
the latter part of May Mr.. John A
Reed, of Kingman agreed to allow
his name to be used on our ticket
as candidate for Auditor of State,
and upon my return home l circu-
lated his petitions along with those
of the other candidates on the
state ticket. On the 18th of June
took all the petitions to Topeka
and filed them with the Secretary OF
State. On June 18th 1 returned to
Concordia and among my mail 1
found a letter from Mr.. Reed in
which he stated that business mat
ters had so changed that it would be
| impossible for him to run for Audit
or of State on our ticket,and he re-
quested me not to file his petitions,
but 1 had already done so. 1 at
once wrote the Secretary of State
and tried to withdraw the petitions,
but he stated, after consulting with
the Attorney General that this could
not be done and that his name would
have to appear on the primary bal
lot. He suggested that explain the
matter to the voters in this way.
I'm the same mail, upon my re-
turn / found a letter from iona.
than Miller, of Mulberry, stating
that he was willing to make the
race for Auditor of State. The time
was short for circulating the peti
tions, but, with the assistance Of
the different chairmen from all ovel
the state, Twas successful in get
ting his petitions circulated ant
filed in time. And he is really al
this time the only candidate on thu
Democratic ticket
THE above, believe, explainl
itself and 1 trust that you will
spread this information as much a.
possible and see that Mr.. Miller ii
voted for at the primary election
A little effort on your part viii
avoid any mistakes, and in justic,
to Mr.. Miller, am satisfied yol
will give this your personal atten
tion''
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20
The Disgrace of Kansas.

Kansas is in the throes Of a po-
litical row that is as disgraceful as
it is ruinous to the business inter-
ests OF the state. The two factions
of the dominant party in their
charges and counter charges Of
extravaganza, incompetency, dis
honesty, fake reform and subserv-
inecy to trusts and combinations are
disgusting the great body of voters
among the farmers and business
men. This internal row and conten-
tion for place and power between
the Stubbs crowd and the Wagstaff
following is a positive menace to
the peace, good order and the bus
iness interests of the state. The
taxpayers are disgusted with it all
and will be ready, when November
rolls around, to put a quietus on
the faction that happens to win
out in the primary struggle of Au-
gust.
The adherents of these two fac
tions distrust the common honesty
of each other; and each side is daily
filling the newspapers of the state
with serious charges, making it GER
tain that neither of the Republican
candidates for governor will
be worthy the support of any hon
est citizen at the November election.
While this war to the death is
going on between these two factions
of the dominant party, both sides
express the utmost confidence in the
character, honesty and public rec
ord and business ability of George
cord and business ability of George
H. Hodges, who will be the nominee
ct. If one-tenth of the charges
made against Stubs are true, nc
self-respecting citizen would care
to stand sponsor for his autocratiC
power and wasteful extravaganza;
and if one-tenth of the allegations
made against Wagstaff and the mer
behind him are true, certainly NJ
loyal Kansan would vote to turl
the governorship over to him anC
his henchmen.
But there is a common ground
where all good citizens who are dis
gusted with this nauseous mess ma,
turn for decency, honesty and gooC
government. The nomination AM
election of Senator Hodges will
smash both Of these quarreling fac
tions and put Kansas on an homes
decent business basis. 1t is a con
summation hoped for by every citi
zen who is sick and tired of thi
disgraceful wrangle which is dis
rupting business and discreditin
the good name of the state.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20
HODGES on sTUBBs.

In his speeches Senator Hodges
calls attention to the fact that Gov
ernor Stubs places the blame for
high taxes on the legislature and
meeting the argument he says:
Two years ago the Governor went
up and down the state promising the
people a reduction of state taxes.
He knew then as we'll as now the
respective powers of the executive
and the legislature, and if his criti-
cism of the legislature is just, he
knew then that he was deceiving the
people by making promises which
he could not fulfill And 1 further
call your attention to the fact that
every item in the appropriation bills
was approved by him after they were
passed, although the constitution
gives him the right to cut out any
particular item in an appropriation
bill which does not please him, with
out vetoing the whole bill Further
more, the legislature conceded
many things TO the Governor in the
matter of appropriations that it
might not be accused of hampering
or embarrassing his administration
by turning down his requests for fl
nancial support.
Although a Democrat, 1 refuse
to play politics and do a lot of
grandstanding in the legislature
on the subject of appropriations.
l gave Governor Stubbs loyal sup
port in the Senate, and because the
voters Of this state had made him
it's, responsible head, 1 was willing
that he and his friends should have
the sutmost possible latitude in the
administration of the affairs of this
state. It is therefore unjust for
Governor Stubbs to lay the blame
on the legislature for making ap-
preparations for which he and
his friends asked. also
desire to say that we did not appro-
pirate all the money that the ad-
ministration wanted. If we had
there would have been almost an
other million to add to the nine
hundred thousand excess of which
the people are now complaining.
Should 1 be elected governor
you will never find me blaming the
legislature for making appropriations
have not set a veto. 1 am not
for which I ask, or against which I
given to making rash political or
business promises, but 1 firmly be-
lieve that if you elect me governor
and put behind me friendly legis-
lature, Republican, Democratic or
mixed, state taxes can and will be
REDUCED 25 to 80 per cent without
crippling a single state institution
or giving to the administration a whit
less efficient service than that to
which a progressive state and a pro-
gressive people are entitled
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

If you did not read Dave Leahy's
letter to Senator Curtis which was
published in the Topeka Capital Mon
day, it would pay you to send for a
Capital. 1t is rich in cream from
start to finish. Mr., Leahy is Gov
ernor Stubs Democratic private
secretary and proves himself to be
too much for Senator Curtis,-Pratt
Union. aas,~eissS = -.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

The ministerial union collected funds
last week to pay Roy Greene expenses
to Wyoming to work on sheep ranch
and Mr. Greene departed on Monday.
He has been afflicted with lung trouble
and the climate in Wyoming has been
strongly recommended to him.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

Gov. Stubs spoke in Kingman
recently and the Leader-Courier,
Mort Albaugh's paper, is displeased
with his speech. 1t says that the
speech was all Democratic andSoci-
alistic. yet, the paper states that AL
baugh will support Gov. Stubs for
reelection If he is nominated.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

The fact that Congressman Mad
ison Of this district is acceptable to
both the standpatters and the in
surgents is not a very good recon-
mendation for the congressman. A
man who can be all things to all
men is good politician but he can
never accomplish anything as a
statesman.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

This much must be admitted:
The insurgent congressman and SEN
.ators get the applause and demon
strations when they return from
Washington. Either the standpat-
ters are few in number or else they
do not believe demonstrations. -
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

Dave Leahy is working more than
eight hours a day at "open letters
these days. Every issue of the
daily. papers brings out a new one
from Dave to a prominent standpat-
ter. If Stubs pulls through he
will have his Democratic secretary
to thank.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20
$1,000 REWARD


We, the undersigned, agree
to pay a reward of 81, 900 for
the arrest and conviction of
any party or parties stealing
or illegally branding live
stock with the following
brands:
Frank Buck. mule shoe. left hip.
M. F. Casio. T left hip, = left side,
uo either hip.
]. P. Elsea, VT left hip.
j. L: Cant. c on right hip or loin.
Horse brand same on left shoulder, neck
or jaw.
J. H. Gentry. { } on right hip, { on
right jaw: Horse brand { } either thigh.
Riley Lake. Circle left side and Jaw.
c. S. Marty, &c left hip. Horse
brand, 6 left shoulder.
E. F. McCuIley, flying u night hip.
Q. Mills, Q left hip.
A. D: Shaw. J [ night hip, VI (con-
nected) lett side. - right hip, IL icon
neee0 left hip.
II. W. Skinner. spur brand, N AN.
M (conneded). II (connea-
ed), and any other brands on any stock
owned by me. -
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

The return Of Roosevelt did not
have the hoped-for effeA, He
smiles on the insurgents then en-
braces the standpatters. Mark this
prediction: Roosevelt's popularit,
IL rapidly fading. -
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20
Again, may we inquire,"If Bris-
tow's a Republican what's Taft?

Kansas has six and one-half" rub
ber" congressman and one rub
ber" senator, according to insur-
gent authority.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

When you want the best paints,
oils. yarnishes. enamels, glass and
mouldings, call on Dwight r. ,MiAs.
Shop first door south of Christian
church. .,a
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20
- = ~ ROBT. 8. CRANE.
FOR COUNTY sUPERINTESDENT

Having entirely recovered my health take
this opportuuity 10 announce myself as q can
didate FOR superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton .bject 10 the will of the democratic
party of Barber county. 10 he expressed at
Inc primary election August End. and prom
Use. If nominated and elected. 10 give my en-
tire time and attention TO the discharge OF the
duties of the Office. L. Z. HAGERNIAS,
Barbour County index., 1910-07-20

Gravel for sale at 20 cents pei
load.-M. Best.