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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
No More Room,

The elevator slipped rapidly by M
floor after another. while many in
mates Of q large of1ce building rang
the bell and demanded to be carried
to the street. It was the noon hour
and every at the elevator shaft
was aaxious to get luncheon.
The elevator seemed to be only half
filed. Actually there rel three girls
and q man IN it who had got on at the
fifteenth door.
Filled up" shouted the operator,
as he sped by the angry crowd at the
door.
Finally he reached q 1oor where
one of the officers Of the company had
his Office, and the man vas there and
wanted to go down He shouted to
him. Filled up" and the a said
something positive.
Then the operator added:
FILLED up With hats"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
Old Map OF South America.

Claude Vautin, an English mining
engineer, who has been prospecting In
Peru, returned the other day on the
steamship Zacapa. Besides looking
after mining property, he has been
collecting interesting antiquities OF
the country.
One of the most interesting things
he brings back with him is a MAJ OF
South America made by the Jesults in
1892. 1t gives an outline of the land
as far north as Cuba and is apparent
ly accurate. It's purpose is evidently
plain, for every missionary station in
the country at hat time is indicated
on the map, and the line of travel
necessary to reach them is marked
out. This map was obtained by Mr..
Vautin at Puno, Peru.
Another interesting collection he
brought back is the death masks OF
the meas. These were hammered out
of metal and placed over the faces Of
the dead. Three Of these obtained By
Mr.. Vautin are Of sheet gold.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
CHAPTER III.-Continued.

He had never seen her except in the
quiet conventionality Of a street dress.
He had imagined her in all sorts of
guises. When she burst upon him
that way however, the sight dazzled
him. 1t was SO far beyond n dream
he had ever INDUCED that he could
scarcely comprehend it. He stopped
and stared at her. For once his iron
control deserted him. There was that
frank, open admiration in his glance
of which no n could mistake the
meaning.
You must pardon my surprise"
said Gormly; II have never seen you
in an evening gown, and 1 confess my
imagination unequal to"
do you like tt?'' said the girl nerv-
ously.
II am scarcely conscious of it, Miss
Haldane," he returned directly. 81 see
only you"
How singularly unobservant," she
said lightly, recovering her eQuipoise,
"for a man whose business Il In to buy
and sell such things not to notice
them"
In your presence tonight, Miss Hal
dane, business is as far from me as
II It was on the other side of the
world. 1t is on the other side Of the
world" he continued swiftly; "for this
is a different world from I'M In which
] have aver moved, and l."
His speech was broken by the en-
trance of Mrs. Haldane and Miss Stew
art. The latter vas a fragile, grace
full, charming girl, who would have
attracted instant attention and NOTES
anywhere, except beside her rega
companion and friend. Mrs. Haldan'
was a not unworthy complement t
the other two. These two also wer,
wearing elaborate dinner gowns.
At this moment Haldane, FOLLOWED
by the two other men, came in from
the library.
~Mr. GOrmly." began HaldAne. sen
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
CHAPTER ~.
Miss Haldane 10 Charmed and Charm
Ina.

Miss Haldane 10 Charmed and Charm
Ing.
MT. GormIy," began Miss Haldane,
7 have not seen you for some time"
mot for two months and eleven
days, Miss Haldane," answered CORN
ly quietly.
"G%racious!'' exclaimed the astonish-
ed girl. How pat o have the time!
Do you keep a calendar of my visits
to your officer"
81 lave a marvellous memory for de-
tails which I wish to remember" said
the a
And I am so much interested In
the settlement house that-How does
it progress, by the way?" he contin-
ued, gravely as If his recollection Of
anything connected with her was O
mere matter of course.
"Oh, beautifully. You see, there is
nothing to consult you about now. It
is all in the architects and builders
hands. You have been so helpful to
me I really don't know what 1 should
have done without you"
And you have, of course, respected
my confidence? No one knows any
LN1uB dOOuI NY C~OHHSCLlOQ WIN inc
enterprise?"
mo one at ALL"
mot even your father?"
Certainly not. I never discuss bust
ness with my father, nor does he
discuss business with me-"
And yet" said Gormly quickly, 81
should think he might discuss bust
ness with you to advantage"
What do you mean?" asked the
girl.
"I am q business man, Miss Haldane,
accustomed to deal with men and
women In a business way, and much
depends upon my ability to estimate
the capacity Of those with whom
work. ] have nOt often seem q woman.
or even a man, with a better head for
business than you have
It was the deftest thing the man
could have said to her. Women, she
knew, were not naturally business.
like, and to have such qualities at
trfbuted to her was the subtlest kind
of hattery. 1t came, too, from a man
who vas a power I'm the business
world. and was therefore the more
valuable.
"1t is very good Of you to say that
said the girl, smiling pleasantly in ap
probation, and ] an more proud Of II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

ior, Il am unable to get anybody "
the telephone"
ri am sorry to hear that. I suppose
that the wires are down on account OF
the storm"
Exactly. Meanwhile, I scarcely
know what to do. Could you SEND n
man on a horse over to my placer"
II should be glad to do 30, did I pos
cess the horse"
1.-THE pair that brought us up from
the lodge?"
Neither is broken to saddle, I be-
Iieve, and-but I can send a nan over
on foot. I have no doubt"
Il hardly think that would be pos
sIble," ~interposed DR.. Deveaux. Il
should not like to be responsible for
any man on foot in such a storm az
this"
I'LL go myself" said Gormly quick
ly.
You, Mr.. Gormlyl" exclaimed Mrs.
Haldane. why, we couldn't think Of
such a thing. The danger!"
Madam, I have been afoot in worse
storms han this" he answered, when
1 vas a mere boy in the far west"
1t was the first intimation anybody
from New York had had as to any
period of Gormly's life outside of New
York, and one of the company at least
pricked up his ears at this remark
and listened attentively.
w couldn't think Of allowing you
to do So" said Miss Haldane.
Il suppose that pair you have could
hardly take us over?" questioned Liv-
ingstone Haldane.
i am AFRAID not" answered GormIy.
They have been driven rather hard
today, and they are a light pair at
best, as you notice."
We'll, we are thrust upon you, then,
marooned as 1t were."
II hope you won't find my house the
typical desert island" answered CORN
ly, smiling. Indeed, / scarcely know
what the resources Of the establish
! ment are. having entered into posses
sion only today; but whatever they
are. they are at your service"
There's no help for it, 1 suppose"
answered Haldane somewhat gloomi-
IL. Il guess you will have to keep US
until morning"
ALMA " A0Ppy SOA A6AS q AOAO
~ old bachelor" returned Gormly, "by
being his Christmas guests. And II
you will accept this situation, as in
deed I fear you must, I shall make ar
rangements SO that you can be taken
to your own place on Christmas morn
ing. Let me consult my butler, who
was Mr.. Goodrich's major domo before
I bought the place, and see what car
be done"
A brief conversation with that func
tionary threw some little cheer owe
the situation. Gormly's own ward
robe, which had been sent down
would amply supply the men witt
whatever they needed, and the butler
impaired the cheering news that the
~lodgekeeper was a married man will
two grown daughters, and he had NJ
doubt that such things as the womeI
required might be secured from them
Send at once" said Gormly quick
y. and ask Mrs. Bullen to come u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

to the house and be OF what service
she can to the ladies'. Row are we
OF for bedrooms?"
Plenty of them, sir, and all ready
for guests.
Well, see that they are prepared,
and have Mrs. Bullen here immediate
ly."
AS the butler went OF to attend to
these orders, Gormly re-entered the
room and found the whole party COM
fortably gathered about the fire. He
explained that he had found a WON.
an on the place, the l~odGekeeper's
wife; that he had sent the station
wagon for her; and that she would be
present doubtless within a half hour
with such indispensable articles of at
tire as might serve to make the wom-
en- guests at least comfortable.
IF you were only in communication
with your shop, Mr. Gormfy," said Mrs.
Haldane-and whether she meant to
be Offensive OF not Gormly could not
teii-"we would lack nothing"
II am sorry for your sake, madam.
that I am not. As 1t Ia, we shall have
to do our best with the limited re-
sources at hand"
Conversation ran on d~esultorily this
way for a short time, when the butler
| announced the arrival of Mrs. Bullen.
AS he did SO, the tall clock muslcally
chimed opt the hour OF nine.
Nov that your woman is here. MI.
Gormly," said Mrs. Hatdane, rising,
"as l am somewhat fatigued from the
ride and the experience, I shall retire
TO my room. / suppose you young
people won't think of going to bed
at this unearthly hour?"
mo, indeed" answered Miss Stew
art. "1 think I'll stay awake until
Christmas"
will you go, Beekman?" said Mrs.
Haldane, addressing her husband.
"Why-er-my dear"
81 was about to propose a table of
bridge" said Or. Deveaux?"
"An excellent idea," returned Hal
dane quickly; but there are six of
is here and"
II don't play" said Gorm1y quickly.
I'll stay out Also" said Eleanor. II
don't care much for bridge at best"
Good night" said Mrs. Haldane,
moving away, escorted by the butler
and met outside presently by Mrs.
Bullen.
Mr.. Gormly and I will watch your
game" said Eleanor.
"By the way, Eleanor, may I ask
where you met Mr.. Gormly?" queried
her father.
HE is very much interested in our
social settlement work. Many of his
employees live in the vicinity of the
new settlement house we are building
and I have had occasion to consult
him at his Office a great many times"
"Ah," said the elder man reflective
ly, wondering how much might be be
hind that entirely innocent statement
Meanwhile a footman arranged a
card table, at which the quartet took
their places and instantly became alb
sorbed in the game. Miss Haldane
manifested no special interest in the
play, and at Gormly's suggestion she
left the hall and went with him into
the inviting little library through the
broad open doors that gave access tc
it from the hall. Another fire was
burning there. He drew a low chair
before it In which she sat down. He
himself stood with his arm resting or
the mantel, looking down on her.
The two were in plain sight from
the bridge table; but as they talked II
low tones their conversation was in
audible in the hall. Haldane glanced
curiously and uneasily at them from
time to time; but finally, becoming
absorbed in his game, paid them nc
further notice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
Sincere but Awkward.

1t was at the private theatricals,
and the young man wished to compli-
ment his hostess, says the Boston
Transcript:
Madam, you played your part
splendidly. 1t fits you to perfection"
I'm afraid not. A young and pref
ty woman is needed for that part"
said the smiling hostess.
But, madam, you have positively
proved the contrary"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The Chicago high school professor
who is advocating scientific court
ship and a course in trained oscula-
ton has no chance. The field has
been pre-empted, and not even the
supreme court can GUST the trust es-
tablished long before supreme courts
were ever thought of by one Prof.
Dan Cupid, who from his firm In
trenchment in monopoly of the sub
Ject gives the laugh to Ghe learning %
the schools.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
Demand for Granite.

Although Aberdeen 10 h home Of
Scotch granite, a shipment of $50 tons
ecently was exported to that city
from South Carolina Quarries TO meet
a demand for a variation In color from
the native o n
why ices he let his wife venture
out alone in his autOY'
Hes anxious to e what will hap
pen when two unmanaGeabls thing1
come toSetheP."-SmATt Set
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Middletown, Conn, has a news
boy" seventy-three years old who be-
gan carrying papers before the Civil
war and has stuck to his lifework like
q chorus girl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The government now wants to ex-
anime and license owners Of motor
boats. but we should like to see some
canoe owners examined and sent to
an asylum.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

the streets of Chicago are so un-
safe that the chief of police recon-
mends police escort for all cco
panied women who have to be out in
the evening. Such is civilization in
Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Every bride has her bridegroom, but
he is looked upon merely as a neces
sary detail. Sometimes he is allowed
to lave his name in the paper, but his
piCture-never!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

After eve years of experimenting
Germany is to drop its scout dogs,
which it hoped to use in war. The only
thing about war that the dogs really
enjoyed was the commissary depart.
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The farmers wife wins as a cook
over the city housewife, in an ex-
pert's opinion. The farmers appetite
is no uncertain factor in the result.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The European artist who has come
over to this country to paint New
York will probably find that the job
has been we'll attended to already.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The scientists are trying to find an
answer to the question, when is an
egg noodle? Off-hand one would nat
urally say, when it's in the soup.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A strange thing about the modern
young woman-she seems to have lots
more hair on the top of her head some
days than she has other days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

When the baseball player uses his
bat the fan refrains from using his
hammer. One good knock fOrestalla
another.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

These are the days in which sto-
Ties of canoeing episodes are accom-
panied by the words: H could not
swim"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Speaking of extreme speed, a st
Louis woman obtained a divorce in
IL minutes the other day. Evidently
st. Louis is jealous of Reno.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Diaz is said to be worth $40, O00.-
900. Which goes to show that the
old man possessed considerable rainy.
day wisdom.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A Massachusetts man has been
arrested for selling his wife for $3.50.
Don't know who made the complaint
Maybe it was the purchaser.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A noted German m~aterialist. whils
trying to reach a book, fell and was
seriously hurt. An argument in IA
vor Of the fve-foot library.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A Kansas Judge rules that stealing
another mans wife is petty larceny.
This is one time when we try to ap-
Dear wise by making no comment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The New Jersey onion crop has been
practically ruined by cutworms-but
we still have Texas AMI Bermuda tc
fall back upon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A man never knows just how game
he is until somebody asks him to take
a ride in his aeroplane.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

If the speed craze continues to In
crease we shall soon hear canoeists
complain of Joy riders in motorboatS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A feminine highbrow tells us that
flirting rests ones mind. If that is
the case the minds of some Of our
young people are in a state Of eternal
rest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Manufacturers of sticky fly paper
are inclined to think that this swat
the fly" movement is another COM
bination in restraint of trade.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Emperor Williams sister tells us
that he is not the composer of the
Song Of Aegir." Superflous informa-
ton. Nobody believed he composed
1t in the first place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A Spanish prince has been arrested
in Paris for shoplifting, but this will
lot necessarily make store thievery
q fashionable amusement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

The snow shovel in Chicago is be-
Ing traded OF for a pair of ice tOnGs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28
MuZzlc the dogs.

Race suicide is unknown among the
dies. Swat EN-!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Many a citizen is complaining these
days because his neighbor does not
sharpen his lawnmower.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

A Massachusetts man fractured his
Jaw by yawning. Was he in church
or at a banquet?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-07-28

Polly-SO Mrs. H1ghmere's husband
has developed bad habits. How did
you hear about 1t?
Dolly-Oh, Mrs. Highmere invited
US all to an afternoon tea SO she could
tell US how she suffered in siIenceI
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-25
NUMBER 300.

 islature, under the Initiative and Referendum, and give to the county levying courts the right to form special school districts, and to permit drainage, Ieveo and school districts to issue bonds and borrow money. Ho will also provide for each coun- ty electing a county attorney.
 Mir. Neale believes that this plan will solve the question en- tirely, and with the people 8 close at hand, there will be no reckless granting of permission to districts to bond themselves. The county levying court can meet four times a year, and this will also avoid delay in legaliz- ing deserving enterprises.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-25
|FFse Remedy
 Helps Children


 Aany mother has learned of a way ' :volding sickness in her family, es- sssa'ly among the children, by the .ss q 3 free sample bottle of the fla 0us laxative, Dr. Caldwelps Syrup sps'n This offer of the doctors to .sau tree sample bottle has been re-
 s0aoed to by thousands of women
 ~ parts of America.
 t,nls aSls Dr caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is a adanfsso sonoeriul laxative and especially sra r.,olen because it is pleasant to taste ma Ao.child will refuse it. Then, it is chi,S'su never gripes It is all that rooS remedy should be, though it is hecamsS. iaxative for the whole family k s,r,s,lt " IS effective at all ages. It and rsy ra' not dynamic like salts. pills not hs hssVwerful cathartics, which should Nirs sven to children anyway.
 complsrmam out of ten when a child what js"s js sh and you don't know exactly rlaxative--5;tes 5e matter with it. it needs a tone n,, ,re!psin will correct the trouble. we'll aFa;n ine child and soon it will be snlts Saru over night wonderful re- fepsin. been secured with Syrup afty ceSts cetn buy it of any druggist at !er beinrs .p qr dollar bottle, the lat- Invited fSo me family size. but you are eeoctors v srnke make test of it first at the ss essss today ypsnse; sna Send him your ad- ample bottn1n nnd ne will send you free Then Whsu ele direct to your home. 0Fits druas;ssas dTsn ;sastisfied buy it of your fav- susehase N does not feel that the Sation Ha snis remedy ends his obli- sSssf and bownaass nas specialized in stomach.
 Hss HSssss and ndVWel ws,9 s diseases for over forty ei 9S any aa5v,oe pleased to give the
 Wheth! !i are welcome to wrife
 the fresn Tor the medical aivice
 & Cai6s.nSa ample address him Dr.
 TIE, ui ~ Caldwell building.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-25
A Story From Life.

ssThe housewife sang as she did her chores and the@music floated around out doors. Her voice was far from the Melba class; it would drill hole through a pane of glass; the words were fierce and the tune was worse, and she shrieked at the end of every verse. The judge was passing along that wa, as he rode to count on his knee sprung bay, and he shook his head and heaved a sigh, and wiped a tear from his good Left eye. "When a housewife sings as she works,' he said, "then a blessing rests on her faithful hea for her husbands kind and her children good and peace illum- ines her negihborhood. For wives don't sing if their hearts are sore, if sorrow stands at the cottage door, Then the jurdst thought of his dwelling grand with pomp and riches on every hand; of the jaded women who languished there, and filled with grumbling the perfnmed air. They did no work and they sang no songs, but wearied him with their social wrongs; and t'ile judge indulged in another sigh' and wiped a tear from his good right eye. 7 Exchange.
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-25
CITY BEAUTIFUL
 FOR REUNION
That's the Slogan and Little Rock
 Will Be a Veritable Flow K xxx CT Garden. s
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, March 25.-The City Beautiful idea certainly has Little Rock strong in its grasp and when the Confederate Reun- ion opens here in May, the city will be one big flower garden The Iron Mountain railroad company has commenced sodding the ground about the Union Sta ton and will plant it in flowers. A number of vacant lots in the business section of the city have been shorm of their bill boards and the refuse which accumulates behind them and flowers are be- ing planted oq the lots. An eff fort will be made to keep the bill boards off when the Reunion is over.
 u
Newport daily independent., 1911-03-25
OLDFIELD FAvORS
 CANADIAN TREATY
Believes House Will Support Re ciprocity Measure By Large
 Majority.

Little Rock, March 24.-W. A. Oldfield, congressman from the Second district, was in the city yesterday and in an interview gave free vent to his opinion as to what congress should do dur ing the extra session and as to she course he intended to pursue upon what he considered the most important matter under consider ation, which is the Canadian re- ciprocity agreement.
 Mir. Oldfield is enthusiastically in favor of the ratification of the proposition and believes that the house will vote for reciprocity by a large majority. By the recip- rocity agreement, he stated, this country will be able to secure ar ticles on the free list that will be beneficial to all the industrial in terests of the country.
 There is no doubt,'' ' said Mir. Oldfield, 3Sbut that the house will be i'm favor of the reciprocity I ,ts agreement, because the house Is of the opinion that it is right and that its action in this matter will be followed by a reduction in the woolen, cotton goods schedules and those affecting certain food products and farming implements
 Mir. Oldfield said that he be lieved in the reduction of the tariff to a revenue basis. In oth- CT words, he said he did not be- lieve in protection in any form, but in a tariff for revenue only.
 Referring to the situation in Mexico, he said that is one that would be properly settled by the government. He was of the opin- ion that Congress would take the proper view of the situation and would do what is necessary to carry out the policy of the na- tion in matten. of that kind.