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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
ARIZONA DEMOCRATS WIN
Only State. Treasurer Claimed by the
Republicans, Who Concede Bal
ance Of Ticket to Opposition.

Phoenix, Ariz.-Secretary Hayes Of
the Republican central committee con-
ceded the election of the entire Demo
cratic state ticket except Fread Cleay-
land, candidate for state treasurer,
by pluralities of 500. Democratic
Chairman Birdno insist the pluralities
will be upwards of $500 and may
reach $500.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
WOMAN TO ACT AS MAYOR
Head Of indianapolis suffragists liz
Chosen by Association as
Substitute.

Indianapolis, Ind.-The next time
Mayor Shank leaves the city for a
week or so, woman will take his
place. He made the suggestion at a
meeting of the Equal Suffrage associ-
alton and the women took him at his
word.
association president, DR.. Hannah
Graham, to be the mayors substitute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Rlcheson Fails to Get compromlss.

Boston, Mass.-The first strategic
movement in the defense Of Rev. Clar.
ence V. T. Richeson of Cambridge,
awaiting trial on the charge of muir
dering Avis Linnell by poisoning, un.
covered the fact that the prosecution
will not bulge. That request was
made by attorneys for the preacher
that the prosecution change the
charge to manslaughter, and that Dis
trict Attorney Pelletier considered for
one day the request, and finally re-
fused to grant any change, was the
information that came to light from
an authoritative source.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Hyde May Get Freedom.

Kansas City, Mo.-In the various
jugglings of the case against DR.. B G..
Hyde, charged with causing the death
of Col. Thomas H. Swope, with poi
sons, there is possibility that the
accused physician will go free with
out further trial. The question of be-
ing placed twice in jeopardy unques-
tionably will be raised by the attor-
neys for the defense at the beginning
of the next trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Harrlet pemitt Is Ereed.

Philadelphia, Pa.-The jury in the
case of Miss Harriet Dewitt of Eas-
ton, Pa accused of being the writer
of anonymous letters that caused
scandal in church circles in Easton,
rendered verdict of not guilty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
G. 0. P. GOES TO CHICAGO
Tuesday, June 1s, Day Set for Hold
ing Republican National Con-
vention-HiIi Chairman.

Washington, d. C-Chicago was
awarded the Republican national con.
vention for 1912.
The vote was as follows: Chicago,
81; Denver. Z; st. Louis, 1; absent, 5.
Tuesday, June IS, is the day set for
the holding of the convention.
John F. Hill, ex-governor of Maine,
was elected chairman of the National
Republican committee to succeed
Frank Hitchcock, now postmaster
general.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
A Born ouibbIer.

Didn't tell you not to shoot any
quail on this placer"
"Yassah," replied Uncle Raspberry.
"You done tole me an I done heard
you. Dis ain no quail. Dis is part
ridge"
It isn't until man reaches the ago
of discretion that he discovers he can
have good time without suffering for
1t the next morning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Russia Evlcts Persians.

Teheran--News from Kasbin that
Russian soldiers had turned 1000 Per
slams out of their homes to make
quarters for troops has caused mass
meetings, at which speakers exhorted
citizens to remain loyal to Shuster.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
King George Reviews Troops.

Delhi, India.-The flower of the
British army in India was reviewed by
King George. More than $1,000 British
and native regular troops and native
levies marched past the royal pavilion
at Delhi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Reports Italian Defeat.

London.-The correspondent Of the
express, who is with the Turkish
army, telegraphed from Charian De-
cember 10, via Tunis, that the Turkish
commander at Bengazi reports the de-
feat Of the Italians.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Governor to Aid Son.

Seattle, Wash.-Former Gov. NAL
colin R. Patterson of Tennessee, ar
rived here to look after the interests
Of his son, who is a prisoner in the
county Jail, held on charge of as
sault with intent to kill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
shuster san on the lob.

Teheran, Persia.-W. Morgan Shus-
ter still retains his position as treas
urer general of Persia. The cabinet
can not dismiss him without the con
sent of the national council, which
has not been given
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

A Kansas farmer claims that he has
discovered how to raise breed of six
legged hogs. Which is some advance
over the ordinary kind that cross their
legs in crowded street cars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

The teeth of a man who is supposed
TO have lived 100000 years ago have
been found in New Jersey. We are not
at liberty to divulge the name of his
dentist
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Abdul Hamid Reported Dyinq.

Berlin.-Abdul Hamid is critically
Ill, little hope being held out for his
recovery. The deposed sultans CON
dition became SO serious that he was
removed from his prison at Saloniki
to Constantiuople.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Naval authorities tell us that our
two new dreadnaughts, the Nevada and
the Oklahoma, will be the most power.
ful ships affoat. Our enthusiasm,
however is dampened when we learn
that work on them has not been start
ed, and that when they have been fin.
ished 20 or more worlds greatest
tbattleships" will be on the way
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
LorImer Record $500, 900 Words.

Washington. record in the
Lorimer case now comprises 100000
words, encased in IS fat volumes.
Senators may read 1t over on Sun
day afternoons suggests one Of the
lawyers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

An English pastor complains that
aeroplane flights in the vicinity of his
church disturb Sunday services. High
flying and religion never did go well
together
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
AbsInthe EXCLUDED After january ,

Washington. D. C-Declaring alb.
sinthe dangerous to health, the pure
food board of the department of agrl
culture decided that it's Importation
into the United States should be pro
hibited after January next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
American Schooner Reported Lost.

Havana.-The American schooner
Silicon is wreck on the north coast
of Pinar del Rio, according to mes
sagcs received here. The captain and
crew are reported to have escaped 10
lifeboats.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Eastern farmer says hen will lay
more eggs If given an occasional drink
of wine. Some time in the future we
may be able to develop hens that will
lay egg nogs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

The beauty of that enormous spot
on the sun is that you don't have to
get out Of your warm bed at the I'M
earthly hour of 1880 a. m. in order to
see 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Boston's public library has hired
professional story teller We presume
that the most popular story is that OF
Jack and the beanstalk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Hoods.
SarsapariIIa

Cures all blood humors, ain
eruptions, clears the complex
ion, creates an appetite, aids
digestion, relieves that tired
feeling, gives vigor and vim.
Get it today in usual liquid form on
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Grape seeds should be chewed thor
oughly. according to scientist. Our
notion of no way to enjoy ones self
is to fietcherize grape seeds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

The man who put $3.50 into a suit
case and went to sleep in railroad
station might better have engaged
. suite of rooms.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

An English critic tells American
women that the hoopskirt would an
terfere with your rush and hustle"
Why drag In the 'rush?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Tight shoes are tie bane Of the
American army, but still there Is hope.
The men are not addicted to hatpins
ufEd shobhle skirts. y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

United States army aviators are ex-
perimenting with flights by night, Just
as II It is not easy enough to take a
tumble in daylight
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

The New Jersey man who tried to
eat soup with his fingers is probably
one of those fellows who can either
drink or let 1t alone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Eastern doctors say babies are
kissed too much. 1t is true, and the
worst part Of 1t is the babies can't
defend themselves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

California is very proud Of her pro-
auctions, but she is not saying a
word about her fieas that weigh an
ounce apiece.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

A medical person has discovered
that wooden clothes cause Indigestion.
Probably food has something to with
It, too.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

A man was given a decree because
his wife drank three pints of whisky
daily, which fact should give her a
degree.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
A Position forYo

Men and boys to learn Automobile Business
and accept good positions. We have thu
best equipped school North or South with
expert Instructors. 900 successful gradu-
ates this year. catalog free. Address New
Orleans Auto School, New Orleans, La, Lock Box 1876
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Wooden pillows are used in japan.
Nevertheless we will back the Amer
lean boarding pillow against them.
any time,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Those who have paid taxicab fees
In New York are reluctant In believ-
Ing that one Of the companies has
failed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Luther Burbank has evolved a
thornless blackberry bush, but he has
not as yet succeeded in developing q
punctureless tire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

You have corking good memory
II you don't tell the some story to the
same crowd twice.-Atchison Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Only good man can believe that
woman is better than he is.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Brooklyn citizen so years old has be-
come entangled In breach-of-promise
suit. Boys will be boys.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Sour milk may be good for the
teeth. but mouthful of sour milk
has a tendency to sour ones temper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

A sea captain recently eloped with
The wrong twin, and the mistake can
not well be rectifed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

It is estimated that there are 1907
100000 swine in the world. but the
number of hogs is much greater.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Some women seem to live charmed
lives. We heard Of one the other day
who has survived four husbands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29
Kentucky claims to have the big
gest coking coal field In the country.

College boys that begin to be dig
nified at 1S. simply sit still and look
wise at 40.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

A minister refers to Adam and Eve
ms models. But who was the artist?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Henryk Sienkiewicz, the Polish au-
thor who shot himself while hunting,
probably took himself for bear.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

The president of Amherst says a
mans mental activity ends at 68 years
% DR.. Osler In the house?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-29

Some people are never happy except
when they are kicking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-07

c in his position might. He picked himself up and bleeding and disheveed carried the word to the waiting Chick. "You couldn't expect me to hang around after that could you, ChickT'
 She who had caught intermittent glimpses of it through the window, thinking more of Jack than of Prady. What he had grown to be! "No, captain I'll wait myself Good night
 And she waited did proud Chick, lurking like an outcast in the shadows, with a patroling policeman and the passing throng viewing her shrinking figure, speculatively. When he out she would speak to him; and his companions, whatever sort of men they might be, could think what they pleased. And he out at last but she did not speak. No man, men, but girl with him! Poor Chick drew back, but not before the woman had seen her. and seeing, laughed. Twas plain enough, discarded acquaint ance of her handsome saor's. She laughed again, and this time Jack took notice. He saw woman's figure shrink into the doorway, knew not what kind she was; only that here one woman jeering at another. He stopped. Here" he said to the girl at his side, and from thick roll gave her large bill Good night"
 Chick from her doorway saw the parting and the tears to her and she not to cry easily She him continue his way entering street that led toward her home. In wild hope she followed, only to see him enter the door of what had once been his home, but was owned by Charlie Wing.
 It was next day that Dan Lappen came around to the boarding house. As wild, and in his way foolshly romantic fellow, Lappen, as ever beat through the Golden Gate. It was Lappen who once stood the steps of her grandmothers boarding house after successful cruise with a bundle of five dollar bills in the open palm of his hand, and blew them off by and Lord in heaven, 'em sail '" kept saying while the wind was floating them down the street
 Foolish? Maybe. But if twas Chick Mangan look
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-07
Zz)JAMES- CONNOLLY

He danced few steps to show how marry he felt "Oh, those were the days, Chick! man had chance then with everlastin laws to crowd him."
 "You can do better than make money. captain and please me, too."
 "Name it, ChicL-name it.'
 'You know Jack Gately?"
 "Jack Gatelys boy. The lad that used to sit around here by the hour and never a word but listenin while we were seein who could tell the biggest lie that little fellow?" ~ .eYes but a big fellow now. And you know Charlie Wings placer
 "On the other side of this bock-silk store on the lower floor and gamblin joint topside?"
 But Chick was speaking II want you to see if Jacks there tonight, and if he is, get him away from there. You knew his father, his mother, and the great kind they He's the last of his peo pie. pity if he went wrong. Get hold of him. cap tain Get him away, away from wrongdoing, till he comes to himself"
 : So Lappen went around the block to Charlie Wings and found Gately.
 Lappen returned to Chick with his report but not telling her everything "Seal-huntfn', Chick" was how he put it. "And I'll come back with pile to-'
 "Never mind the pile Come back with Jack Gately captain
 Chicks grandmother crooning to herself when there came knock at the door, and before she could rise, the voice, "Grannie!' and then Jack himself
 "Ooralay but you've come back at last" and she cried over him. And Jack almost cried, too.
 "And they didn't shoot you, boy? And didn't feel, danger or no you'd come back safe? But it's fine to see you and know it for certain. But the poor men, the brave men, that were lost But you're lookin' older, Jackie"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-07

ing at you from behind the curtains, and possibly thinking you wonder for it? Some day you'll be marvin, I spose, Chick?' he said to her Eow after some desultory colversa- ton, as he had a hundred time before in just that tone. And il the same old words she answered, "Surely, some day. only now without the smile or the blush.
 And what kind of man?' "Oh-h don't know" wearily-"a with lots of money, I suppose" Lappen leaped up. "Then I'll make the money
 Oho, we'll sail in the morn
 For the Golden Horn
 O, the treasure pirates boyO!
 And we'll strike lem aboard
 And we'll crimp their hoard
 And sink 'em where they lay""
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-07

II feel older. thought could feel old, Grannie But'-he had pulled himself together to ask it-"hows Chck?'
 "Oh, the poor girl but it will hearten her to you- But Tn glad you're back, for she's to the thickness of a straw. And whatever you said to her, Jackie, unsay it, lad before the day is over"
 And where is she, Grannie?"
 "She's out driving. But she'll flying back when she knows.
 Jack shaded his eyes with both hands. And who's this Macron Grannie, they say she's engaged to?"
 "Is she? Oh, free-spending, handsome-a fine man of his kind, Jackie"
 "I hear he's most old enough to be her father, Grannie?"
 "Wel, who knows that isn't in his favor? Bein'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-07

HERE was boarding house in San Fran cisco-the roof could be seen from the tops of any ship in the stream, and ire quented mostly by ship captains it was a great place, with Mrs. Mangan always there to put the good heart into every body
 4 fine old lady, Mrs. Mangan, and the prettiest girl, they say, when she married Mangan- A notably quiet man, Mangan. except for the twice year or so when he expIoded in fhe grand Snreo which
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
ARLINGTON

Miss Anna McAulley has returned
from Schenectady.
Mrs. Marsh will entertain st James
Guild next Friday afternoon.
Miss Agnes Seagel and Miss Sadie
Hard were in Shushan recently
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Martin were
in Troy and Albany Wednesday.
Miss Matte Garfield and Mrs. Ida
Brownson were in Bennington Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Prosper Deschenes
have begun housekeeping in their
new home.
Jerome Gault spent Sunday with
his daughter, Mrs. Walter Vault in
Bennington.
o. Z. Adams went to Rutland Mon
day afternoon to attend the United
States court.
Miss Susie Nichols who is in hos
pital in Burlington, is slowly gaining
from an operation from appendicitis.
Mrs. Frank Nichols and Mrs F. B.
Randall attended the district meet
ing OF the o. r.. S. held in Rutland on
Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
PERU

Miss Edna Burroughs of Rutland is
teaching in the village
Mrs F. G. Wyman is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. George
Gates in Derry
Miss Catherine Warner has finish.
ed her school work and returned to
her home in Boston.
Miss Freda Jones spent a few days
OF her vacation with her grandmother
in Bennington last week.
H. G. Harlow of Keene, n. H., was
in town last week. buying turkeys.
About 100 were dressed and shipped
by him.
The Misses Sherman gave a pleas.
ant party on Saturday evening i'm
honor of Miss Warner. Games were
played ice cream and cookies served
and an enjoyable evening spent.
A doe with a broken foreleg and
weak from loss of blood was found In
the edge of the woods on A. ]. Sim
ondsa place. about Y mile from the
village on Monday. The case was
brought to the attention of NJ. ]. Hap
good, who with the assistance of a
couple OF men caught the animal and
took her in his sleigh to his barn
where she died few hours later
The doe was a yearling and beauty
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
SUCCESSOR OF FATHER DAMIEN
Ira Barnes Dutton Who was Born In
Stowe, W

New York. Nov. 27.-Brother JOS
eph. formerly Ira Barnes Dutton, sue.
cessor OF the late Father Damien re-
Gently celebrated the twenty-hth an
niversary OF the beginning OF his
work among the lepers OF Molokai Is
land. Hawaii The Rev. DR., Alexan'
der =. Doyle rector OF the Apostolic
Mission house az the Catholic Univer
sity Brother buttons lifelong friend
received notice OF the anniversary
as Il would be observed by the lepers
The whole world is familiar with the
work OF Father Damien, who gave NJ
brilliant career to spend his life
among the lcpers OF Molokai, yet few
! knew his successor.
Ira Barnes Dutton was born a
Stowe. W.. In tSi3. In boyhood h
went to Wisconsin At the beginning
OF the civil war he raised company
and rose from one rank to anothe
until he became major.
Learning OF Father Damien's worl
among the lepers, he went there. III
reached Hawaii. twenty-five year
ago and since his arrival he has live
continuously at Kalawao. He Is sti
strong and robust and has never b
come infected with the dreadful ma
ady that may at any time fall upo
him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
SYNDICATE

Mrs. Alvah Robertson was in Ben
nington on Saturday last
Miss Belle Gregory who has been
visiting friends in Hoosick Falls has
returned.
Mrs. Erwin Wilcox of Manchester
and Mrs. r. Bacon OF Williamstown
are spending few days with theiI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Hamil-
ton.
The annual donation and oyster
supper for the benefit of the NJ. +.
church will be held at the church on
Tuesday evening, December 5. DR.
Soleman, our district superintendent,
will be present and give lecture
that evening. A cordial invitation is
extended.
Those in town who secured a deer
were Guy and Frank Bentley, Har-
vey Hayes, Henry. Fred and Charles
Squires, Clifton Mears, Alvah Rober-
son, Irvil Bentley, John Mosey, Jr.,
George Thomas, Dick Woodcock, Ar
thur Peck, VIII Robertson, Burt
Thomas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-29
FIJI NDlSH PAIN OF PILES
DONE AWAY WITH BY A PLEAS.
ANT INTERNAL MEDICINE

All the worst fortunes OF human
Iife, rolled into one can hardly com.
pare With the 1endlsh pain Of piles
The victim eagerly buys anything that
VIII bring a moments ease, but the
trouble usually comes back. Get
HEM-RoID-a scientific inward pile
cure, that frees the stagnant blood
and dries up the piles.
HEM-R01D (tablets) sold by VIM.
l.. Gokay, Bennington, W.. and ali
druggists, under guaranty. Dr.. Leon.
hardt Co, Station D, Buffalo, ". Y.
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