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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
AsiaticS Barred.

Sacramento, Cal.-The Judiciary COM
mittee of the senate has recommended
the passaeg of a bill designed to prevnt
Asiatics from acquiring land in Cali
fornia. The measure recommended pro-
vides that no alien who is not eligible
to citizenship and no corporation in
which such aliens own a majority of
the stock, shall hereafter acquire land
in the state. Land now owned by
Aslatics Will not be affected so long as
it remains i'll possession Of the present
owners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Record for Canal Work.

Washington.-Ihe excavation in the
central division of the Panama canal,
including the great CuIebra cut and the
Chagres section, during February was
the greatest on record, being 1, 4Oo,&3
cubic yards. Atcgethe: IA that di-
"'sion 1860 yards have been exca-
waved, leaving 26,091 400 yards to be re-
moved. Taking the canal rs a whole, up
to March I, there had been taken out
131 ,s39,43G yards, leaving to be exca-
waited %, $50 yards.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
COULD TAKE PHILIPPINES.
Japan Could Also Grab Hawaii and
Guam, Says Miles.

Washington.-Japan could easily take
possession OF the Pacific islands under
existing conditions, Maj.-Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, retired, formerly ranking gen
eral OF the United States army, declared
Friday.
Gen. Miles was discussing the article
by Count Rcventlow in the New York
American and its prediction of ultimate
war in the net remote future between
Japan and the United States. Replying
to the direct question if Japan could
take possession of the Philippines, Gen.
Miles said:
Yes, they could. The Philippines,
Hawaii and Guam, in their present con
dition are u source OF weakness to us. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
REVENUE RECEIPTS GROW
Increase of $22 100000 for Period
Year Ago.

Washington.-The governments re-
ceipts from internal revenue are at their
high-watcr mark
During the first eight months OF the
present fiscal year $l9o, s37 $50 was col
lected, an increase of more than $22, OOO,-
900 for the same period last year. Re
ceipts for February alone were 81 ,692,-
600 greater than for February, 1910.
Higher taxes on tobacco are largely
responsible. The new tariff increa Sod re
ceipts from that source about 100000
Il month. The increase in the consump-
ton OF beer was responsible for an in
crease OF $500, 600 in February alone.
Taxes on Oleomargarinc are falling Oft
The taxes on whisky and other spirits
for February alone this year were SILL,
GOO 600
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
United States III Coal Business

Observation-Disclosures of billions OF
cons OF coal contained in the vast area
81 coal larls in the West. consisting of
more than 100000 acres. are owned
by the United States government. ac-
cording to an announcement of the
United states geological survey. Some
tracts are ol Immense value, containing
veins OF the highest grade coal in veins
from thirty TO eighty feet IN thickness.
By selling this coal land, the govern
ment VIII gain an enormors anc.ut o.
none
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
GEORGIA HEADS THE LIST
Rockefeller Commission Gives Data
About HookWorm.

Atlanta, Collaborating to figures
compiled by the Rockefeller sanitary com
mission and made public by the state
board of health, 40 to 80 per cent. OF the
school children in 80 Georgia counties
have hookwOrm. Twenty to forty per
cent in 46 counties are afflicted and l
to 20 per cent. i'll 20 counties. With the
exception of the Carolinas, the infection
seems to be greater in Georgia than i'll
any Southern state.
Examinations of school children are
being made by the commission through
the boards of health in the following
states: Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and
North and South Carolina.
In Georgia 17,775 children already have
been examined, and about 5000 treated.
Literature is being scattered throughout
the South, showing how to cure and
combat the infection, which il done PfnI-
cipally through sanitation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
THIRTY FlREMEN OVERCOME
Refrigerating Company Burned a
$500, OOC Loss.

Chicago.-Thrty firemen were over
come by the fumes of ammonia while
fighting a fire which destroyed a, ware
house of the Monarch Refrigerating
Company and caused a loss OF $500, 900.
Thrilling rescUes were made III carry
ing the unconscious tircmen from the
burning structure. 1t was necessary to
take them down the fire escapes. as the
cables of the elevator in which the res
cuers asccnded snapped and the cage
plunged three floors to the basement
with Il load of tremen
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
STEEL BUSINESS 7O3,961.424
Report for Year 1910 Shows Big
Increase.

New York.-The annual pamphlet re
port OF the United States Steel Cor
poration shows Il volume of business
done by all the subsidiary companies OF
$7O3 ,961, 424, compared with $646,&S2,-
PSI in 1909.
Expenditures by TIE corporation for
its main subsidiaries included about
$4,000, 900 for the Gary plant; about
SIS 900, 900 for the Tennessee Coal and
Iron properties, and for all other proper
ties total OF $33 900, 900, making Il
grand total OF expenditures for addi-
tional properties, extensions, construc-
ton and development work at mines OF
approximately $4,000, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
FRISCO HARBOR TO
Be MINED AT ONCE
ARMY MEN BELIEVE WAR WITH
JAPAN IS COMING.
Troops Going to Hawaii-Gen. Miles
Says We Would Lose Our Insular
Possession in Event of War.

San Francsco.-Aline planting opera
lions will begin at the entrance OF San
Francisco on or about April /.
Local army officers admit that the
harbor is to be mined on April l, but
say it was part of the regular training
for the mine planting corps.
The main topic OF discussion among
the ranking army officers OF San Fran
cisco is not the trouble along the Next
can border, but Japan. \ theory Is
spreading among them that the real rea-
son for assembling troops along the Dor
der has something to do with Japan.
They point to many facts to substan-
tate their theories. @~e sEa d
That the Fourth provisional company
was disbandcd and sent back to its
station on the batteries and emplacC-
mcnts about the bay after being mObiI-
lied at the Preside, is considered sig
nificant, is also the fact that the
Fifth cavalry is being rushed to San
Francisco to be embarked for the
Hawaiian Islands, and that the Second
infantry will be sent there on the Crook
next week.
Formerly there was only one battalion
of the Twentieth infantry stationed III
the Hawaiian Island. When the First
cavalry arrives there that garrison will
. have u nominal strength of full brigade
or three regiments
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Where Surgery Falls Short.

Surgery" said Simeon Ford at
dinner in New York. "accomplishes
wonders nowadays. Hearts are sewed
up; the appendix is removed the
large intestine is done away with.
But"
The noted humorist smiled
But will the time ever come when
surgery will be able to remove the
cheek OF a young man or the jaw or an
old woman ?"-New York Sun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Striker IS Pardoned.

Frankfort, <y.-Gov. Wilson playca
his first official part III the strike OF
white fremcn on the Cincinnati, New
Orleans and Texas Pacific railroad by
pardoning before trial Friday Alvan
Cundih, trannan arrested on the
charge OF CARRYING concealed weapons.
in the official pardon it IS written, con
ditions OF actual danger make it proper,
referring to the carrying OF weapons.
The pardon was requested by the
Brotherhood OF Railroad Traiumen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
No Doctor In Forty Years.

Forty years residence in the coun-
try near Etna with never a doctor
summoned on a professional visit at
his home is record Of r. r. Hamilton,
who has nevertheless raised large
family.
There were times during the last
two score years when we were hun
CRY, but we were never sick" said Mr..
Hamilton.-Portland Oregonian
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
WOMAN BADLY sCALDED
Boiling Water Thrown in Face When
Can Explodes.

Mayfeld, ky.-Mrs. Alma Cochran
was so badly scalded at her home in
this city that she probably will lose
her eyesight. She was also burned hor-
rbly on the face. She was boiling meat
in an air-tignt can when she took the
lid off and the explosion resulted.
Boiling water was thrown into her face
and meat was blown out with terrific
force, striking her in the face.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Will Protect Americans.

shin9ton.-American citizens held
as prisoners Of war by Mexican authOri-
ties at Casas Grandes, who have been re-
ported in danger OF execution, and
Henry Whittie, who was arrested at
Ciudad Porlirio Diaz, are safe and as
sured OF fair treatment, according to
topographic advices received by the state
department
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
MINISTER SHOT IN COURT
Vas Leaving Courtroom When Old
Grudge Renewed

Stamton, Ky.-A sensational shoot
-ng occurred in The courtroom in the
Powell county courthouse just as Judge
Benton was leaving the bench. The
Rev. Nelson Mcintosh, aged 81, was shot
by Berry Barnett. Both mon live IN
Clay City, and an old grudge existed
between them. Mcintosh had been in
dicted some n"ntl;s ago. charged with
having atteml Ted - shoot Barnett
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
House for Direct Election.

MISUNDERSTANDING after the
new congress convenes the house will
pass the constitutional amendment pro
viding for the election of senators by
direct vote of the people and VIII send
it over to the senate Tor consideration.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
EULOGIZE CLEVELAND
Grover Cleveland Association Honors
Birthday Anniversary

New lork.-A score of admirers OF
Grover Cleveland met in the Southern
Club under the auspices OF the Cleve-
land Administration Association. and
euIcgized Mr.. Cleveland
Iais association WAS organized two
yeas ago, with the late John q, Car
Isle as chairman, to perpetuate the
memory of Cleveland by holding an an.
nual meeting OF his birthday anniver
oary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

A Gotham waitress lost nearly ST.
600 she had saved from tips. by the
perndy of q designing lover. Plain
ly. no one had given her the most i'm
portant tip of all about trusting to
the speciOus promises of a borrowing
wCoer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

4 woman in Newark found man
hiding under the bed and promptly
had him arrested. The traditional old
feminine terrors are giving way be-
fore the modern woman
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

4 rich Pittsburger who died recent
~ left $4,000 10 his pretty stenogra-
pher. She probably was able to pre-
vent people TO whom he wrote from
making jokes about his spelling.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
COTTON CROP 11.941.563
Final Report for 1901 by Census.
Linters 337, 592 Bales

Washington.-The census bureaus re-
ports show the cotton crop OF 1910 to
be l1,941,3G3 bales, counting round rs
half bales, and including lintcrs, COM
pared with l0,3S6.2O0 bales for 1909.
Following are the figures bv states:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Don't" says Mr.. Carnegie to the
poor working girl. refuse a man
simply because he's a millionaire"
But be wary of the fellow that has
only about $4,000 a year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

\ French aviator has accomplished
The feat of carrying five passengers in
an aerOplane. Evidently killing them
off one at time Is too slow for
France.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

zen of that blrg, is a magic word"
Too true. On meeting a stranger in
a dark alley all one has to do is to
calculate Chicago" and said stranger
will throw up his hands without fur
Their parley
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

We may now telegraph by tele-
phone At the rate modern invention
IS saving time our up-to-date year
ought to last twice as long as the old
Etyle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

The new Manhattan bridge may now
be said to be in successful operation.
A man committed suicide by jumping
off it the other day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

A young American heir is to marry
the daughter Of a near-rOyal family.
is this the first step III crusade to
even up q long uneven balance?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

In a riot in a French town the riot
ers made the streets run with cham
payne. There must have been an I'M
usual amount of spirit in that lively
riot
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

The author Of "Curfew Shall Not
Ring Tonight" has been discovered
ir Texas. Well, Texas is big enough
20 stand almost anything.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

A western contemporary wants TO
know what line is the most beautiful
in the English language. Enclosed
Gnd check" is 4 promising candidate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

With the millennium and the Pan
anna exposition both scheduled for
1915, one or the other will have to
give way.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Sixty thousand worlds discovered
by Professor Hale of the Mount Will
son observatory should mitigate the
strenuosity Of those acquisitive per
sons who seem bent on getting pos
session of this small specimen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Wellesley students are to be taught
the art of raising onions. Coming so
soon after the announcement that an
unusually large number of the WeIles-
ley girls are about to be married, this
is indeed significant
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

A Scranton, Pa, man has refused an
offer of $1,000 for a hen. He must
have an idea that the reduction in the
price of eggs will be only temporary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

The lament is made that the supply
o. crabs is going backward. But that
is the nature of crabs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

That Chicago woman who takes tax
icab rides to cure the blues evidently
isn't blue because she hasn't any
money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Warships would be more admirable
as preservers OF peace II <hey could
be so constructed as 20 b. reasonably
safe for the men who operate them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Russian doctor has confessed that
he killed forty people. Few doctors
are as frank.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

New York cab and taxi owners have
,etitioned the city council for permits
sion to reduce their fares 25 per cent.
We certainly live In an age OF won.
derS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Stoughton. Wis, has the largest
steel ski hill in the world. This shows
that almost any town can beat the
world at something.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Advocates Of a universal language
seem TO forget that we have an effec-
tive one alrcaGy-the language of the
eyes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Change Memorial DaY.

New Orleans, La.-orders We're issued
by Thomas j. Shaffer, major-general
commanding the Louisiana division,
United Confederate Veterans, designat-
ing April d rs Mem 3rial Day in
Louisiana.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

The aviators now are getting mar
ried and giving UP their air travels.
Marriage is a thing calculated to
bring the average man down to earth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Now 1t is possible to go around the
world IN a little over a month. Per
haps before this wonderful century
ends we will be flying around 1t in
week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

It is a good idea to stay away from
a powder magazine, even when you
know" il isn't loaded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Work While
You Sleep

Millions of people have CAS-
CARETS do Health work for
them. If you have never tried
this great health maker-Get a 10c
box-and you will never use any
other bowel medicine. sl1
CASCARETS Ioc box for q weeks
treatment, all druggists Biggest seller
IN the world. Million boxes mouth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Harvard is after ST 200. 900" SO
are several other people.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24

Say what you think. but net all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
Mabel-Papa says I mustn't encour-

Henry-That's all right don't
need any encouragement.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
CURE ME- PARKS THE DOG.
Bellevue Hospital Has Animal Make
 Touching Appeal.

New York, Aug. i6.--A small dog hobbled into the yard of Bellevue hospital when Dr. J. G. Garner was i'll front of the office. The dog stopped, held up right leg and whined dismally. Dr. Garner pick ed up the animal and at once de- tectcd compound fracture of the right leg.
 The animal was carried into the reception room, where Miss McKep- ma and Miss Bates, trained nurses prepared splints and a plaster cast Drs. Garner and Rutledge, night su- perintendent, set the bones, placed the splints and covered them with the plaster. If ever a dog parked Thank you" it was that one. And his gratitude was plain again when "a nurse set platter of milk be- fore him.
 The dog will be kept al the hos pital by the medical staff. On the record he is known as "Splints," ad- dress and family unknown.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases, Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood IS impure. thin, diseased. hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison. cancer, eating sores. scrofuia, eczema, itching, risings and pumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimply skin, ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism. or any blood or skin. disease, take Bot anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal, aches apd pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express $1 per large bottle. Sample free hy writing Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Ga. B. B. B. IS es- pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases, as 1t cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by w. c. Vandiver
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
ARKANSAS FAVORED
Heavy Rain Here While Texas, Ok lahoma and Nebraska Suffer
 From Drouth.

Little Rock, Aug. t4.-0fficials in the United States Weather Depart ment yesterday stated that Arkan- sas was one of the favored states in which the recent rains have been general. The amount of rainfall over the state is variable, the depth reported at Fort Smith being 80 inches, and at Little Rock 3.02 up to last night. The first rain of any importance began at p. m., Satur- day. There was no rain in Texas, Oklahoma or Nebraska, but east of the Mississippi basin the fall was heavy. Mississippi and Alabama had heavy rains, and the northern and eastern states dry weather still prevails i'll the west.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
comMIssroNERs SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 24th day of July, A. D. 1911. in certain cause tNo. TAD then pending therein be- tween Sophronia Guiou, complainant, and Benjamin T. Swaggard, ct. al, de- fendants. the undersigned as Com missioner of said Court. will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or en- trance of the court house in the County of Polk within the hours pre- scribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 2nd day of September, A. D. 1911, the following described real estate. towit:
 All of Lot Five. (5) Hornbeck Place, an addition to the City of Mena, Polk County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE:---On a credit of three months. the purchaser being re- quired to execute bond by law and the order and decree of said Court In said cause with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of tho purchase money.
 Given under my hand this sth day of August 4. D. 1911.
 II. J. GREEN. 32-4 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-24
MALARIAL DISEASES.
How to Avoid Them and the Sc. rious Consequences of Neg Iect.

"Fix me up something to knock the malaria, doctor" remarked sallow faced, sickly looking man, entering prominent physicians office the oths nay.
 The doctor stepped to his rnedicim case, took down couple of bottles, mixed a preparation which he handed to tho patient with the customary advice tc shake well and follow directions and resumed his seat.
 "Such cases are frequent, replied the doctor in answer to a question. "Tht warm days and damp. chilly nights srs certain malaria breeders and are mos serious in those who have neglected ts keep their stomach, liver and bowels in good condition. Such persons are full of the impurities on which the malarial germ thrives, and 1t is from this class that typhoid fever, pneumonia, Bright's Disease, small pox and yellow fever claim most of their victims whenever these dis easef are prevalent.
 The proper way to guard against tho malaria1 germ and the serious diseases which follow 1t is to get into good condi- ton by taking reliable remedy that will keep the bowels clear and the liver healthy, and to continue with it at ire guent intervals during the sickly season.
 A dose of Prickly Ash Bitters three or four times week will do all of this, be sides stimulating the digestion. improv- ing the appetite and keeping the bodily energy at the highest pitch.
 Prickly Ash Bitters is known every where as system tonic and bowel regu- lator. It not only remcges all traces q nalarial poison from the system, but tones up the vital organs, gives new strength and vigor, makes the body strong and the brain active. medicine for tho family ever used. During the past ten years have always kept fl in my house whenever any of my family show signs Of fnaIa' ria kidney trouble indigestion or constipation few doses Is all that Is needed 10 make thers well and hr~-ty again.-w. II. MeWiLLrAas Pickering, La-
 Sold by druggists Price sl %. Davis Drug Co.,, special agent. Jackson Drug Co, special agent vandiyer Drug Co, special agent