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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
WANTS LONG STAPLE COTTON
Department Of Agriculture Urges
Southern Farmers to Grow Variety
Now In Demand.

The department Of agriculture,
through its cooperative farm demon
stration work, is trying to get the
southern farmers to grow more long
staple cotton. This action has been
taken as the result of increased de-
mands from the mills of New England,
which are willing to pay a premium
for this variety. Long staple cotton
was among the first important results
Of plant breeding work of the depart
ments, having been attained through
the efforts Of H. ]. Weber, now cor
nected with Cornell University. Sew.
eral years ago Professor Weber de-
veloped a long staple strain Of upland
cotton. Where the community grow.
ing of cotton is carefully practiced, 1t
Is possible to grow this cotton and
keep 1t true to type. Some Of the
New England mills have had a COM
munity growing scheme in operation
for more than a year near FL Centre,
Cal. This year about 100 acres will
be added to the area, which will be
planted to seed sent out from the de-
partment. There is a community grow
ing long staple cotton in Georgia, but
this is not helping the New England
mills, us they take the whole supply
and want more.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
4 WONDERFUL DIScnvERY.

In this age OF research and experiment, all natHm1
In ransackod ythe scientific forthe comfort and hAD9
pinessof man. Science b n indeed made giantstrsAMg
in tho past century, ard among the-by no meaa%
least importAnt-dlsco eries In medicine u that's
TherI.pion, which has b en- used with great sucee1A =
french Hospitals and tnat Il Is worthy the attentsmg
Of those who suffer from kidney, bladder. nerves.
piles. &C.. there Is no doubt In fact tseems evtd@&
from the big stir created amongst specialists, IT,
THEkAptON ID destined TO cast into Oblivion =
those questionable remedies that were formerly -
sole reliance of medical men II Is Of coursc imposl
sible b tell sufferers all NO should like 10 tell thoX
In this short article, but those who would like q
know more about this remedy that has effected q
many-we might almost say, miraculous curu&
should send addressed envelope for FREE book z
Dr.. Le Clerc Med Co, Haverstock Road HampStes4
New French ReIdedy "THERAPiON1 Nc. l. MOL
pr No. 3 Is what they require and have been seekinS
In vain during a life of misery, suffering. i'll halt
mall tl-oo. fcugera Co. W Back man 81. New Ys~"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Not Necessary to Leave Home.

In an effort to stop the migration Of
dying consumptives to the Southwest
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention Of Tuberculosis win
ask physicians to be more careful In
ordering patients to go away, and win
also ask railroads to discontinue their
practice of selling charity" tickets
to those who cannot afford to pay fun
fare. mo consumptive should go to
Colorado, California, Or the West for
his health" says the association, "un-
less he has a good chance for recov.
cry from his disease, and unless espe'
cially he has at least $1,000 to spend
for this purpose, over and above what
his family may need.
Tuberculosis can be cured in any
part Of the United States, and it Is
not necessary for a tuberculosis pa
tient to go West. Whenever possible,
the National Association urges tuber'
culosis patients who have not ample
funds to go to a sanatorium nea1
home, and If they cannot do this, to
take the cure in their homes, I'M
der the direction Of a physician"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
MULES FOR THE FARM
Demand for First Class Animals
Above the Supply
Kentucky Breeds Have Better Heads
and Actlon-Jennets Are Profitable
When Bred to Best Jacks
Saves Farmer Money.

I found a great difference between
the class Of mules raised west of the
Mississippi from the draft mares and
those raised in Kentucky from trot-
ting-bred mares, says a writer in the
National Stockman. The Kentucky
mules have better heads, long, thin
ears, good necks and better action.
Those bred from the draft mares have
short, thick necks, with heavy lop
ears. The demand for first-class mules
is above the supply, and ~four-year-old
well-broken mules bring $3.50 to $70Q
per pair.
Maine lumbermen have two repre-
sentatives in the west buying the best
mules they IA find, paying $500 to
$500 a pair for them. This means $500
to $1,000 a pair by the time they reach
the lumber camps. A friend Of mine is
the buyer for a large coal company
that uses thousands of mules. He
scours the west In search for mules
for the miners. There is a market
for mules wherever there Is hauling.
He fills a place In the mines, lumber
camps, railroads and on the farm. He
fills a place which nc other animal can
fill. and there is nothing in sight to
take his place.
Mules are becoming scarcer all the
time. Look around the country and
see the stations. This means fewer
mules. A jack costs somewhere from
$500 to $1,000. A four-year-old> will
serve about so mares in a season. A
three-year-old will grow into money,
and at six he is ready for heavy serv-
ice. Jennets cost $500 to $500 each.
Large ones weighing 1000 pounds or
over, are very profitable when bred to
the very best jacks. In Kentucky
many breeders are mating j%ennets to
the very best trotting stations, pro-
ducing hinnies. No one could guess
their breeding. Recently ! saw one
In Louisville that was a wonderful ami
NAL. The owner had refused $1,000
for him. His side was like seal skin,
ears like rabbits, and he could trot
in 1880. A great many hinnies are
being raised In the mountain districts,
and they sell at prices ranging from
$3.50 to $500.
A mule authority says: There 10
nothing that walks that will beat an
old jennet as a money-maker." Out in
Missouri, when a farmer goes to the
bank to borrow money, the banker
asks: How many mules have your
The farmer says: Fifty two-year-olds.'
The banker says: You a have
$4,000 AS long al railroads build, lum-
Der is hauled or coal mined, grow
mules. Not n year, but every year.
Mr.. Mule will save you money and pay
the mortgage on the farm"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
HARNESS HORSE IN HURRY
Chains Arranged to Be Adjusted ovef
Animals Back In Very Small
Space Of Time.

For horses or mules that pull
freight cars or help out on hills or
are used in any of the numerous
emergency ways, harness that can
be hitched up In a jify is required.
In most cases the beasts wear their
harness ali the time and are merely
hitched up to the load; but the har-
ness patented by a Pennsylvania
man, and shown here, may either
be orn continually or thrown over
the horse in an instant. A ring
is mounted On the horses back over
the hind quarters, and from this
ring chains stretch to the animals
collar and to the back END Of the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
PICKED OUT THE WRONG EYE
Physician Meant Well Enough but Ne
Had Left the Motorman Sc
riously Handicapped.

Frank T. Payne, a member Of the
state railroad commission, said when
investigating a trolley accident re-
Gently, he was told Of q motorman on
. work car who was running at high
speed when the trucks left the rails
because Of snow and sleet and the
a was thrown to the side Of the
right OF way, bringing 1t up against q
telephone pole.
The motorman was not seriously
hurt but was cut and bruised about
the head and face BY flying glass. He
was carried to q physicians Office
where his wounds were dressed and
eandased- When the physician had
placed the last pin. he asked the
wounded man II he felt like he could
walk.
Sure. I can walk all right 70
turned the patient, but I wish you
would nx those bandages % l can
see
Why. man. returned the phyxi-
clan, I left n Of your eyes uncov-
cred for the purpose
But, doc, that eye you left uncov.
cred II q glass one-'"-Indianapolis
Newa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
True Worth.
MEMPHIS.TENN

Visitor: IT came all the way from
the city to consult your lawyer Jones
here. He's a good man, isn't he?"
Uncle Eben: Nope; we don't con-
cider him one, two, three. with Smith.
Why Smiths been intrusted with the
local agency OF the Knott Knitting
Needle, the dispensing Of paggett's
Drugless dope, and the demonstrating
Of Fasset's Fireless Cooker. That not
only shows that he's got the conf
dence of such big fellows as them. but
he don't have to depend on his law
hardly at all to make a living."-Lip-
pincott's Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

An acre contains 100 square rods.
Therefore n side of q square acre
should be the square root of this. AS
the square. root runs into many deci-
mails some indirect method has to be
found Of obtaining the proper measure
ment. The drawing will make clear
one of the most ingenious methods and
n very little known to any but old
line surveyors. It will prove valuable
to any farmer.
First a square eight rods on a side
is laid off. Then from each corner
one side is extended four rods more.
These last ends are now connected
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Keeping Water Cold.

II you are in the habit Of taking a
pitcher Of iced water to your room on
retiring, try this: Procure a square
pasteboard box with lid), sufficiently
large to hold your pitcher, and give 1t
two or three coats of varnish on the
outside, allowing each coat to dry
thoroughly. Place your pitcher Of wa
ter in this box on retiring, putting the
lid on tightly, and you are u r Of
having cold drinking water any hour
of the night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Care During Noting.

The winter egg production will be
fastened If you will help the hens
along during and Immediately after
their melting period. After the hens
have grown their new feathers it will
take them many weeks to recuperate
their weakened energies so they may
again produce eggs II they are left to
shift FOR themselves entirely and pick
M their meals as best they can.
Feed the hens well for at least a
time II they are to be wintered over
and pay you q profit during the fall
and winter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Sprays for Garden Pests.

In experiments at the Maryland
station iron sulphate has been found
Of special value in controlling chick
weed and other early weeds In straw
berries, alfalfa and other crops. II
was used at the rate Of one and one.
half to two pounds per gallon of wa,
ter during the dormant season, pref.
erably In the fall after frost when
the weeds were small. Spraying
horse nettle with iron sulphate killed
the terminal portions, but not the
Hell-deyeloped leaves and stNms
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Don't Take Calomel
, Bonds Pills Are Better

They do not sicken or grippe.
They do not tear you to pieces"
They do not leave you constipated
They are small, mild, effective. Why
waste time and money on unknown
and expensive purgatives?
Just take n Bonds PHI at bed
time for that headache, biliousness
torpid liver. ETC., and wake up well!
All Druggists, Csc, or send to Bonds
Pharmacy Co., Little Rock, Ark.
A free sample on request
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Mixinu the Names.

Mayor Bacharach Of Atlantic City.
at a dinner at the Electromagnetic
helm, told of a summer girl.
ION the beach in the moonlight" no
said, "a youth ciasped a maiden pas
sionately to his breast and murmured:
do you lore me, darlingT
"'Yes-ah, yes. Reginald she
sighed.
"'Regtnahr said the youth In q
startled voice. You mean Clarence.
don't you, dearT
Smiling sweetly. she nestled closer.
How stupid Of me! was thinking
It was the week end.'"-Exchange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
How She ManaQed Il.

Sarah" said Mr.. Jolliboy to his
wife, as he finished his breakfast. Il
shall not be home to dinner tonight.
My old friend Bill Peters Is in town.
Good" said Mrs. Jolliboy. THAT
suits me to a T. I'm not going to be
home to dinner myself. My old friend
George Watkins telephoned me yester-
day"
Both dined at homa-Harper's
Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

and an absolutely square acre is the
result. From the drawing this is evil
dent; for the inside square contains
"a square rods and each triangle con-
tains "a square rods (base times one
half the altitude, or IL times 4 divided
by 81 So four times "a is So, which
added to GA gives the requisite 100. 1t
will be readily seen that the placing
Of n Of the pegs outlining this
square acre is an easy matter, for they
each come at the end Of a certain rod
on the chain. Then the square acre
can be laid of without actually meas
uring the sides at all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Fruit Buds

Many farmers who have been grow
ing fruit for years do not know that
the apple and most other fruit trees
form fruit buds in the late summer
months.
In very dry weather fruit buds are
formed quite early and in case Of .
vet change into leaf buds.
Most small fruit form their fruit
buds In the spring.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

Cold Biooded and Death Dealing
CHILLS. Cheatham's Chill Tonic Is the
only medicine which has entirely cured
me Of chills. After spending a great
deal Of money for several years to get
cured, I bought and used your Cheat
hams Chill Tonic which cured me and
also two Of my children. I recommend
1t to all as the best Chill Tonic l ever
saw, says Mr.. T. J. House of Butcher.
Texas. Guaranteed to cure malaria or
price promptly refunded. All dealers
sell 1t In Soc bottles. MID. by A. B.
Richards Medicine Company. Sherman,
Texas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Needed Helm.

Charles d. Hilles, secretary OF the
president, says the funniest advertise
ment he ever saw was stuck up in
front Of a grocery store on a side
street In Cincinnati. 1t read thus:
Twins are come to me for the
third time. This time q boy and a
girl. I beseech my friends and pa
irons to support me stoutly."-Pop-
ular Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
TELLING the AGE Of a Horse.

The age of a horse may be judged
by the appearance Of the teeth be-
cause on the upper surface Of the
incisors a hollow Is to be seen IN the
young tooth, which, not extending
through the whole substance, natu-
rally wears out with the wear Of the
tooth, and as a considerable degree
of regularity occurs In the wearing
away in all horses 1t has been adopt
ed as q general criterion of age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
An OVERSIGHT.

There has certainly been a serious
miscalculation about this year"
What's that?"
80 many dreadful things are hap
pening. and they forgot all about pre-
saying them by a comet"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

trace chain that runs back from the
collar. There they join, and at this
point Is an eye through which the
harness may be instantly hooked
to the load. The arrangement Of
the tug chains gives the horse more
pulling power than IL he depended on
the trace chain alone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

THE DREADFUL DISEASE MALARIA
quickly cured by that wonderful remedy
The result has been an absolute cure
to me. and II affords m the greatest
pleasure to rec, nd Babek' to all
who are suffering from that dreadful
disease known as malariA-"-Clarencs
Elmo Ergood.
Don't suffer from chills q fever, ague
Lief.
Aiixfr Babeak, So cents. all druggists,
or Kloczewski a Co. Warrington, D. c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

A very successful remedy for pelvic
catarrh is hot douches of Paxtine An
tiseptic, at druggists, Csc a box or sent
postpaid ON receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet. Co, Boston. Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
SAVING Trouble,

slave you read the platforms Of the
different political parties?
Whats the use wastin' time dom
that?".
Il should think you would want to
find out how to vote intelligently."
How to vote intelligently? My
grandfather found that out years ago
SO what's the 8 Of my botherin
about it,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Real Worries.

What's the trouble with the
maids?"
Servants are 30 silly. Seems the
maid who has charge of Fdo has
been snubbing the maid who takes
care Of the baby"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Always q Safe Remark

Amateur Ned Kelly (sotto voce)-
By Jove! I've forgotten my jolly
lines. Goodness gracious, whatever
shall l do?
Professional Dan Kelly (equal to
the occasion)-Shoot the nearest po-
nceman and beef out: ITO the bush,
boys. to the bush!"-Sydney Bulletin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

Stanley la the Arabian Knights
Morgiana poured oil on the forty
thieves.
They Will be worth after
they are dissolved" she cried.-New
York Sun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13
Lucky Woman

Wffe-There n 30 very few really
good e In the world.
Hnb-Yes; you were mighty lucky
to get one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

Mrs. Wfnslow's 9oothine syrup for Children
tee4hing, softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
tiou, aliays pain, cures wind collie. sc . bottle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

II takes a lot to live-and 1t 70
quires q house ON the lot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

A man has no . for a woman who
attempts to convince him that he IL
wrong and succeeds in doing Il
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

About the only thing father gets on
his birthday Is a lemon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

did the surgeon, when consulted,
write that man he was going to sew
up his heart with gold wire?"
mo, he didn't write; he wired him"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

Better q pavement made Of good In
teations than no pavement at all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP SYSTEM
Take the Did Standard GROVbS kSS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
Tho formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing 1t Is simply Quinine and Iron In q tasteless
form, and the most enectual form for grown
people and children. 80 cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-13

The Listener-That fellow plays the
cornet to beat the band.
The Musician-That's right; he can't
keep time.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-26
p. M. RECEIVERS TO BEGIN
WORK ON IMPROVEMENTS

Although the Farmers Loan
Trust Co, which offered objections TO
the issue Of $1,000, 900 OF receivers
certificates by the receivers OF the
Pere Marquette railroad has a right
10 make an appeal and carry the
question TO higher courts, the re.
ceivers are going ahead on the as.
sumption that the authority has been
granted. In overruling the objections
tuesday afternoon, Judge c. W. SEES.
slons went into the case at length, and
II is the opinion OF those interested
that his statement was so clear that
the directors will realize that they
nave little chance OF being sustained
in an appeal.
The receivers have already ordered
some or the rails provided for in the
list OF improvements presented 10 the
court as necessary, and work on the
buildings which were included In the
improvements will be started at once.
Provision has been made for the
sale OF the entire issue OF certificates
In the east. and II is understood that
J. +. Morgan q Co. will furnish a large
share OF the money.
Work on the Pere Marquette will
have to be rushed to be completed be-
fore the snow flies, out every effort
VIII be made TO put the road in proper
condition 10 handle the traffic during
the coming winter.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-26
DI[WORTH GIVEN
PLACE WITHOUT DELAY
Council Suspends Rules and
Confirms Appointment
Cheaper Gas

The council suspended the rules,
Tuesday night, TO confirm the appoint
ments OF Daniel l.. Dilworth as as
SCISSOR. and II. Paul c. DulitZ, as
member OF the poor commission, The
appointment OF Norbert V. Andres as
city accountant was laid on the table
for one week.
Acting Mayor Grindley sent COM
munication 10 the council, suggesting
that IL would be wise 10 have the city
check the cost of work being done by
the d. L. r.. in extending the Hamil-
ton-blvd. car line. so that in the event
of the city purchasing the street car
lines the cost OF the extension will be
known The message was referred 10
the committee on franchises.
Aid Zoeller, of the Eighteenth
ward, announced 10 his colleagues
that after July /. the Suburban Gas
Co. will reduce the cost OF gas In the
Eighteenth ward from 81 per 1000
feet 10 the present city rate of the
Detroit City Gas Co. The village OF
Woodmere granted the company a
franchise, March IA, 1902, providing
that az the expiration OF 10 years the
rate was 10 be reduced TO the rate
prevailing in Detroit. Zoeller but re-
Gently found the ordinance, and the
company was given until July ! 10
readjust its books
Judge p j NJ. Halfy. OF the circuit
court. asked the council 10 send him a
certified copy of the request made on
him TO file brief in the supreme
court in the Fort-st. rental case. He
stated that he desires TO present the
request 10 the court when asking per-
mission 10 represent the city.
Aid. Schultz had resolution adopt
ed requesting the corporation counsel
10 ask the circuit court for an early
decision in the suit instituted by the
city TO compel the ID. L. r. 10 accept
one fare on the Jefferson-ave. line TO
the present city limits
The special committee that attend
ed the playground convention In
Cleveland submitted report, asking
the mayor 10 appoint a commission ~
investigate the needs Of Detroit ip the
matter of Fairgrounds.
The council passed the new ordi-
nance for improved sanitation of lodg-
ing houses, but Aid. Lynch later OBJ
jected, asking TO have the measure
laid on the table for a week, TO give
all the lodging house proprietors a
chance TO be heard. This was done,
and another hearing will be held next
Monday.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-26
REACTIONARIES FEAR
BRYAN'S FOLLOWING
tContinued from First PageD

snappy and advocate the rule OF the
people.
There was also renewed talk today
for the nomination as the head of the
ticket OF John w. Kern, Bryan's run
ming mate OF four years ago. Bryan's
ringing Endorsement of Kern's pro-
gresslyeness made in nominating him
for temporary chairman has caused
many OF the leaders to wonder wheth.
er after all Kern would not be good
presidential timber. And Kern S ope 4
EFFORT to secure harmony In his -
sonal appeal TO Parker TO withdraw in
the interests OF the party have not
hurt his popularity among the men
Who championed Parker's cause.
Harmon. Underwood and Gaynor
are now believed to have been elm
mated from the race. Their managers
&rpf them In the running today but
ne enthusiasm in their headquarters
uofIcoably subsidized.
4 The forces controlling the conven
lion have the votes TO put them over
|uI they. realize that to do so would
mean that Bryan and his followers
WOULD leave the convention and thai
n.oef OF them would Immediately de
clare FOR the new third progressive
party
The Detroit times., 1912-06-26
MORROW AGAIN HEADS
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
His Policies Are Approved BY
National Superintendent
p A. Baker

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 20
AT a conference OF state workers OF
the Michigan Anu-Saloon league held
here, the policies OF Supt. G. w. Nor
row were approved, and he will con-
tinue to head the organization, MT
Morrow also has the support OF j. L.
Hudson, who has been the principal
financial hacker OF the organization
Tor several years, and he was assured
OF the answering approval of the
national superintendent, p. A. Baker
Consolidation of the league work in
the upper peninsula with that in the
rest OF the state will be completed
soon, and the Detroit office will be-
come the real state headquarters.
Heretofore the work in the upper pen
Ursula has been in charge Of Rev. Z.
G. Rutledge.
The Rev. Andrew Wood, OF Marine
City, was appointed TO give his time
especially TO the enforcement OF the
liquor law In dry territory.