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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
G. O. P. GOES TO CHICAGO
Tuesday, June 10, Day Set for Hold
Ing Republican National Con.
vention-Hill Chairman.

Washington, d. C.-Chicago was
awarded the Republican national con.
vention for 1912.
The vote vas as follows: Chicago,
81; Denver, Z; st. Louis, /; absent, S.
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, nov postmaster
general.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
WOMAN TO ACT AS MAYOR
Head of indianapolis Suffraaists 10
Chosen by Association as
Substitute.

Indianapolis, Ind.-The next time
Mayor Shank leaves the city for a
week or so, a 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.
The directors met and selected the
association president, DR.. Hannah
Graham, to be the mayors substitute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
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 a charge of as
sault with intent to kill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Naval authorities tell us that our
two new dre~adnaughts, 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 an.
ished 20 or moro worlds greatest
lbattleships" will be on the way
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
King Georoe 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, 1911-12-22
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 Bengal reports the de-
feat of the Italians.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
Lorimer Record s,5oo.ooo Words,

Washington.-The record in the
lorimer case now comprises $500, 900
words. encased in Is fat volumes.
Senators may read it over on Sun
day afternoons" suggests n of the
lawyers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
Harriet Dewitt Is Freed.

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 q verdict of not guilty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

An English pastor complains that
neroplane flights in the vicinity Of his
church disturb Sunday services. High
flying and religion never did 60 we'll
together.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
Abdul Hamid Reported DYING.

Berlin,-Abdul Hamid is critically
Ill, little hope being held out for his
recovery. The deposed sultan's con
dition became so serious that he was
removed from his prison at Saloniki
to Constantinople.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

A Kansas farmer claims that he has
discovered how to raise a 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, 1911-12-22
A Born QuibbIer.

Didn't I tell you not to shoot any
quail on this placer"
"Yassah," replied Uncle Raspberry.
"You done tole me an / done heard
you. Dis ain no quail. Dis is a part
ridge"
1t isn't until a man reaches the age.
Of discretion that he discovers he can
have a good time without suffering for
It the next morning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
Absinthe Excluded After January I,

Washington, D. C.-Declaring alb.
sinthe dangerous to health, the pure
food board of the department of agri.
culture decided that its importation
into the United States should be pro.
hibited after January ! next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
Shuster Still on the Job.

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, 1911-12-22

The beauty Of that enormous spot
on the sun Is that you don't have to
get out Of your warm bed at the uu.
earthly hour Of 1850 a. m. in order to
see It
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
American Schooner Reported Lost.

Havana.-The American schooner
Silicon is a wreck on the north coast
Of Pinar del Rio, according to mes
sages received here. The captain and
crew r reported to have escaped in
liteboats.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Eastern farmer says a hen will Jay
more eggs II 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, 1911-12-22
Russia Evicts 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, 1911-12-22

The teeth Of a man who is supposed
10 have lived 500. 900 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, 1911-12-22

California is very proud Of her pro-
auctions. but she is not saying a
word about her ieas that weigh m
ounce apiece.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

The New Jersey man who tried to
eat soup with his fingers is probably
one Of those fellows who can either
drink or let It alone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Grape seeds should be chewed thor
oughly. according to a scientist. Our
notion OF no way to enjoy ones self
is to f%ietcherlze grape seeds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

United States army ~aviators are ex.
perimenting with fights by night, Just
as II It is not easy enough to take q
tumble in daylight
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Boston's public library has hired a
professional story teller, We presume
that the most popular story IL that Of
Jack and the beanstalk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Tight shoes are the bane of the
american army, but still there Is hope.
The men r not addicted to hatpins
and hobble skirts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Eastern doctors say babies are
kissed too much. It Is true, and the
worst part Of 1t is the babies can't
defend themselves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

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, 1911-12-22

Luther Burbank has evolved a
fhornless blackberry bush, but he has
not as yet succeeded in developing q
punctureless tire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Sour milk may be good for the
teeth. but a mouthful OF sour milk
has q tendency to sour ones temper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

The man who put $3.50 into a suit
case and went to sleep In q railroad
station might better have engaged a
suite Of rooms.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

An English critic tells American
women that the hoopskirt would "in-
terfere with your rush and hustle"
Why drag In the "rush?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

A medical person has discovered
that wooden clothes cause Indigestion.
Probably food has something to with
Il, too.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Wooden pillows are used in Japan.
Nevertheless we will back the Amer
ican boarding pillow against them.
any time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

You have a 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, 1911-12-22

A man was given n decree because
his wife drank three pints Of whisky
daily, which fact should give her a
degree.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Only a good man can believe that
a woman Is better than he is.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Some people are never happy except
when they are kicking.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

College boys that begin to be dig
niied at IS. simply sit still and look
wise at 40.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Brooklyn citizen so years old has be-
come entangled In a breach-of-promise
suit Boys will be boys.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

A sea captain recently eloped with
che wrong twin, and the mistake can
no well be rectifed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

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, 1911-12-22
hoods


Cures all blood humors, an
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 OF
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Kentucky claims to have the big.
gest coking coal field In the country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
Position for You

Men and boys to learn Automobile business
and accept good positions We have the
best equipped school North or South with
expert Instructors. goo successful gradu-
ates this year, catalog free. Address New
OresnsAuio Sehed, New Orsans,L a,LoekBoxls6
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

The president Of Amherst says a
mans mental activity ends at 6S years.
q DR.. Osler In the house?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

Henryk Sienkiewicz, the Polish All.
thor who shot himself while hunting,
probably took himself for a bear.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22

II 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, 1911-12-22

A. minister refers to Adam and Eve
ne models, But who was the artistf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-22
The Macon Beacon

PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
COULD NOT PUT
HANDS IN WATER
Because Of Severe and Stubborn Ec-
zema. Used Everything for Nearly
. Eight Years. Gould not Sleep.
After Few Applications Of Cuticura
Ointment, Burning and itching
Lessened. Could Sleep Well.
Now Has Hands as Clear as Anyone.


Some nine years ago noticed small
pimples breaking out on the back of my
hands. They became very irritating. and
gradually became worse, SO that could not
sleep at night. consulted physician who
treated Me long time, but 1t got worse,
and could not put my hands In water I
was treated at the hospital. and il was just
the same. / was told that 1t was q very
bad case OF eczema. Well, just kept on
using everything that I could for nearly eight
years until ! wes advised to try Cuticura
Ointment. did so. and found after few
applications and by bandaging my hands
we'll up that the burning sensations were
have any ITCHING during the night. began
after a while 10 use Cutcura eoap for =
wash for them, and think by using the Soap
and Ointment was much benefited I stuck
to the Cuttcura treatment and thought II
could use other remedies for over seven years
with no result. and after only having few
applications and finding ease from Cuticura
Ointment. ] thought It deserved fa,r trial
with severe and stubborn case. used the
am glad to say that have hands as clear as
anyone.
: Il IS my wish that you publish this letter
TO all the world. and II anyone doubts it let
them write me and will give them the maine
OF my physician, also the hospital T was
treated at" (Signed) Miss Mary a. Bentley,
SO University ST., Montreal. Que. Sept. a, 10.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
throughout the world. Depots IN M world
centers. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp sole
props. 80 Columbus Ave, Boston.
RSMaDed free. samples O. Cuticurs Soap and
Ointment. wish S2-p. book on skin treatment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
TAX CASE ARGUED
IN SUPREME COURT
Must Decide as to Validity Of
Revenue Act-Other Raleigh
News Notes.
lspeclal to The Times Dispatch.

lSpecldi 10 III nc Times DiSpa tch.
Raleigh, \. g, April 1.-THE issue
as to the validity or tho 1911 revenue
act for the state. on account OF tho
failure OF the Legislature to observe
! the constitutional equation OF three
10 one between the property and poll
tax foi schools in raising the property
TAX from is 10 20 cents 10: school pur-
poses. and not advancing the poll tax
accordingly, is now squarcly with the
| supreme Court. II must decide nov.
whether the precedent OF the 1897
court that such :in act is invalid shall
be Sustained. or whether the dissentini,
opinion Of Chief Justice Clark at that
iino that the act was valid through
the picpcrty tax automatical!.- adjust
Inc the poll, was the proper construc-
ton OF the Constitution
me case was formally presented to
the court this morning by Attorney
eIe htiteTal L. W. Beckett for the State. or
rather. for Governor Kitchin, and by
T. = Dixon for the state Auditor. tie
latter presenting the view that the
act is invalid and that the 1909 revenue
act must apply. The court Is expected
70 hand down an opinion with the least
possible delay.
The present hve-ycar contract OF the
State FOR public school textbooks ex-
pres July |, and the State Textbook
Commission Will take steps very soon
to begin the examination OF hooks ten
dered for adoption. this work to be
done by the subcommission Of practi-
cal teachers, which will be appointed
by the State Board of Education when
this siibcommission completes its work
there will be report and recommen-
dations to the state Textbook Commits
sion. which, under the Law as amended
by the recent Legislator is to consist
of the Governor and Council of State
and the members of the subcommis sion.
the latter having equal Vote with the
memsers OF the Council Of state in the
abolition of the books.
The southern Railway Company has
recently assigned 20 duty in North Car
Dina With the Industrial dcpa rtmcut nj
the Southern Railway, William G.. ODDS.
who spent the past two days here look
ing over Raleigh and its back couu.
try. He is enthusiastic over pros-
poets for development. While looking
over the timber and stone resources OF
the State, a demonstrated by tho eS-
hibits of these resources in the state
MUSEUM, Mr.. Olds predicted that withi.
ten years North Cardinals development
in these resources and many others will
be such that the records OF develop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
HALL DEDICATED
BY OOO-FELLOWS
Monticello Lodge, of Charlottes-
vile. Occupies New
Home.
Special to The Times Dispa tch.

Charlottesville. Va. April Ii
Monticello Lodge, No. 81, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, tonight dedl-
Gated its new hall, located at the cor
ner OF Fourth and Market Streets A
number of officers Of the Grand Lodge
participated in the exercises. which
were attended BY the 800 members OF
the order, and many invited guests
Prayer was offered by the grand chap
lain. Archdeacon Frederick w. Ncvc.
Of Ivy. Then followed the entry of
Grand Marshal w Ciilmer Dunn and
his heralds. Tho keys were accepted
by Grand Master Robert d. Yancey, Of
Lynchburg. and. after the singing of
the dedication ode. THE Spread OF Our
Order" were presented to the noble
grand OF Monticello Lodge, Charles a.
Greaver The address of the evening
was delivered BY Past Master Hill
Montague, of Richmond. ,
The officers of Monticello Lodge are
Charles a. Greaver. noble grand: r.
". Burgess, vice grand; II. r. Murch,
recording secretary; c. B. Hopkins,
financial secretary; w. T. Elliott, treas
nrer: 3. B. Feaganes, right supporter
TO noble grand; +. G. Brooks, left sup
Porter to Noble grand: a. NJ. Il. Runkle.
warden; t. a. Clark. conductor: W. "
Johnson, chaplain; r. r.. L. Jones right
scene supporter; c. n. Wingneld left
scene supporter; j. L. Dettor. outside
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
POSES AS MARTYR
. On W|TNES
Ascrittore Cross-Exarnined in
Camorrists Trial--Recess
Until After Easter.

viterbo. italy, April Ito days
session OF The Camorrists' trla was
occupied throughout with the cross
examination OF Clacomo Ascrittore, at
the conclusion Of which an adjourn
ment was taken until after Easter
Ascrittore denounced Tomasso de An
gels and Ciaetano Amedeo as The muir
nerers of Gennaro Cuoccoio and HE
wife IN order. the state alleges, to
shield the real assassins. For two
days the prisoner had been trying to
convince the jury that he acted IN
good faith, and was not In a consur.
acy with the priest Giro Ntozzi, who
told the authorities that he had learned
in the confessional of the guilt OF the
two men. To-Day Ascrittorc insisted
that he still believed De Angels and
Amedeo took part in the killing OF
the Cuoccolos. and he posed as a
martyr to the Vaccinations OF the car
bineers and examining Judges. He said
in substances:
During the investigation OF the
murders was forced to withdraw my
evidence against De Angels and Ame-
do. The carbineers and the Judges
prosecuted ME for calumny and kept
me In jail for nearly four years. Thus
they made martyr, not only of me-
eighty third year OF her age. is crying
her eyes out.
Ascrittore's reference TO his mother
drew a chorus OF walls from tho pris.
cners' pen. and his accusations against
De Angels and Alnedco provoked
counter demonstrations from the
friends Of the latter. The day was
quite as fruitful OF the melodrama tie
as have been earlier sittings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
Nyaterio,,a ItnIjnr

Detroit. Mich. April ll.-Efforts are
being made here to have Luigi Arena.
one OF the defendants In the sensa-
tonal Camorrist trial at Viterbo. Italy.
questioned as to what he may know
about the identity OF an Italian who
conducted a private bank in Detroit
several years ago. under the name OF
Eena. The banker fled with about
$1,000 entrusted to him by confdlng
countrymcn. and warrant was Issued,
charging him with tho larceny OF $50
by conversion About thirty addi-
tional compliments stood ready to
start proceedings against the banker
II he could be captured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12

guard W l.. Baker. inside guard; j. Fl.
May right supporter to vice-grond; H.
Mayo, Jr.. left supporter to vice grand.
The following men composed the
building committee: II. Fl. NIurch.4
chairman; ". It. Elliott. n. r. Wing
held. G. E. Hopkins and W. W. Wad-
dell.
Those who had charge OF the dedi-
cation exercises were W. T. Elliott, C..
I. way ". II. Greaver, II. Z. Z. Jones'
and ". Ciilmer Dunn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
Observation-Disclosures
Especial to The Times pispatcl..l

Especial to The Times Dispa tch.1
panviile Va, Apri! il.--Miss Mabel
Robinson and James T. Catlin. Jr..
We're married here tonight at O'Clock
in Main Street Methodist Church. Dr.
W. J. Young performing the ceremony
Immediately following the ceremony a
large reception was held at The Bur-
ton. to which. several hundred guests
were invited Nj. and Mrs. Catlin left
on the New York and New Orleans
limited for an extended Northern tour,
and after May 20 will be at home on
West Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12

ment in the New England States. con-
sidered TO be very great, will be fnr
outstrippcd. The people of North Car
OHM, he says. have not yet eraspcd
the possibilities that arc at hand, but
they are in Il fair way now 10 begin
far more adequate effort in this dircc-
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
New Combination Asanilcd.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
t!arrisonburg. Va. April 1l.---Just as
John Paul had announced that the two
Republican county committees had
held harmony feast and agreed upon
q new county committee, to be submit
ted to the state Executive Committee,
Charles W. keozell old Republican
leader. came out with street Circular
declaring the now, combination a fraud.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
Approaching Wedding.
SPECIAL to The Times -Dispa tch.

,t lSPec, Al TO Inc times D1Spa tch.
Spotsylvania. Va, April l1.--N1r. and
Mrs. Cecil 8. Durrett, OF Loavell's, in
Spotsylvania county, have made an
nouncement OF the approaching mar
riage OF their daughter. Miss Annie
Goldin. to DR.. McJamison, OF the Epis-
sopal Church. Of Newark, \. IL.
Miss Durrette Is one OF the most a IS
tractive and fascinating young women
In the county. The marriage will ba
celebrated In June next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-12
Hincs-Turncr.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
LynchburE Va. April IA letter
has been received here announcing the
narriag sc OF Miss Blanche C. Turner.
OF this city. to Russell H. Hines. Of
Providence. r. l., the marriage having
taken place in New York City last
Thursday. They will live in Provi.