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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
GETTING PERILoUS

u Is a fact recognized by botanists
as beyond dispute that the carnivo-
rous habit among plants is more wide
spread than It was formerly supposed
to be. The specialized sundews (Dro-
seras) are but the advance guard OF
a large army Of species which depend
for their existence moro Or less upon
absorption OF animal salts through
their foliage. There Is NJ gainsaying
the statement, recently put forward by
more than one scientist, that the ten
dency to rely upon a c%arnivorous diet
Ia on the increase. OF course, this Is
only in a line with the simplest evo-
lutionary principle. II Is possible to
trace the steps by which the highest
types Of species. which seize and hold
their prey, such as the Venus fly trap
(Dionaea) have been evolved from
those which merely capture their vic
Tins by the use Of an adhesive fluid,
such as the fly catcher Of Portugal
(Drosophyllum). Still lower In the
scale are the plants, such as the
teasles (Dipsacus) which drown the In
sects In strange bucket-like contriv-
ances located al the base Of the
leaves. Files which may chance to
fall into the water are Of course
drowned and the plant absorbs the nj
%trogenous elements from their decay
ing bodies.
1t 10 a startling conception advanced
by some scientists that in ages to
come these plants may become 30 ad-
vanced in carnivorous tastes as to be
a real menace to animal creation.
Dreadful indeed must be tbs sundews
and the Dionaeas to their insect VIC
tins at the present time. The unfor-
tunate fly which Is captured by the
leaf Of the sundew finds itself held
down by strong arms which are able
to resist It's violent struggles. The
largest Drosera on earth at the pres
ent time produces leaves which are
perhaps nine inches In length. Mag
Nifty this plant until the leaves are
ten feet in length, and we have ar
exceedingly formidable plant. Many
Of the palms and other tropical spe
cies have foliage which Is much II
excess Of this measurement, so tina
the idea Of leaves as big as this II
not altogether fantastic. To be pro
portionate. the tentacles could scarce
ly be less than ten inches in length
and these would be able to grappl'
with birds Of considerable size. w
may conceive that the giant sundey
would be able to hold out some spe
!, cial inducement for Its intended vic
!. tins to visit the leaves. Probabl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
PRUSSIA'S OLDEST WOMAN

In Prussia today there lives a WON
nm who has completed her one nun
dred and tw lty-ff'h birthday. Census
officials have been Interested In her
case for the last 80 years, first on ac-
count OF her marvellous memory, and
more lately because Of her longevity
She Is now almost blind. and bent fair
" In two with rheumatism. She has
been transferred, within the last year.
to a Catholic institution where she
will be cared for, her children having
all died, one son recently Mt the age OF
%eighty-nine. Another was a Jesuit
priest, who died in 1910 at the age OF
one hundred. Her daughter died the
very day the mother attained her n
hundred and twenty-1fth year. aged
ninety-four. She had. in all. ten chill
dren. three dying In infancy. Her do
s~cendants number nearly three hun.
dred, counting many great-grandchil'
dren. Her married life extended over
eighty-Hve years. and she has been
rs years a widow. She was married
In 1901, at the age Of fifteen.
Until within five years she remem-
bered perfectly the N~apoleonic warn
and prominent officials OF Prussia con-
suited her AZ to happenings which
were matters Of historical dispute In
the vicinity OF Germany where she
frat saw the light. In order to con
firm his dates, an Italian historian. ten
years ago, Travelled to Prussia to inter
view her at the suggestion OF the
keeper OF archives In Potsdam.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Willing to oblige.

A story comes from a town where
firms advertise to sell fish direct to
small purchasers. The glowing ad-
vertisements asked for the sending Of
half a dollar with a list Of the
varieties Of fish preferred. One letter
read:
II want two salmon, a dozen whit
ing, a dozen fresh herring, some floun-
ders, and If you have them you can
add q lobster"
The next day the lady received q
latter, which ran:
Dear Madam: Please send another
dime and we will forward the fisher.
man."-Dallas News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
OBSERVE ANCIENT CEREMONY

The ancient ceremony OF the plant
ing of the penny hedge" or horn
garth. was observed recently near
Whitby, England. The custom 10 sup
posed TO be of feudal origin. Its OBJ
Ia connected with a farm
about six miles from Whitby near
Robin Hoods Bay. and II the cere-
mony be not duly observed ION the
morn OF the eve of Ascension Day"
the farm lands must revert to the
holder or holders Of the manorial
rights. The tenant OF the farm along
with the bailif lays the hedge with
ten stakes, ten strout-stowers, and
ten yedders," The ancient horn is
blown, the tenant shouts, "Out on We,
out on ye," and the ceremony Is over.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Whore l.e Drew the Line.

An English earl. lately deceased,
who had no family, was notorious for
his hatred Of children, and on one
occasion he engaged as lodge keeper
An army ~pensioner named McMicken.
Some few months later MsMicken's
wife presented him with a son and
heir. On learning Of the occurrence
his lordship rode down to the lodge In
q terrible rage.
II hear" said he to Mr.. McMicken,
that your wife has a son."
Eyes, my lord" said the man proud
".
well. now, look here, McMicken:
when I put you here. 1t was to open
and shut a gate, but by the Lord Har-
ry, not to propagate"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Utilization Of Vacant Lots.

For several years the City Beautiful
page has advocated the use and beau
tifcation of vacant city lots, calling at
tention to the success attained in
eastern cities through the work Of Va
cant Lot associations, etc. The prob
lem now seems near to solution. The
various schools Of the city have ex-
tended their school garden work -
nearby unused property, and If this
movement does not eliminate in the
appropriation Of all vacant lots it will
at least call attention to the impor-
lance of control of one of U great
est eyesores-numberless weed-grown,
rubish-strewn vacant lots.-Los An.
geles Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
And So True, Too.

Father was walking to Sunday
school with little Johnny. and endeav.
oring to improve the time by teaching
Johnny his Golden Text, the words Of
which were: Whatsoever a man SOW
eth, that shall be also reap" Johnny
repeated It after his father several
times, and seemed to have mastered
the correct wording.
AS they drew near the Sunday
school the father gave Johnny his
last rehearsal. Nov, son." he said.
lets have the Golden Text once
more without any help from me-:
This Is what he got from Johnny;
whatsoever a man sews always rips"
-Harper's Bazaar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Ruling splrI. still strong.

Mrs. J. L. Story, who has just pub
lished a volume Of "reminiscences. tells
Of a lady relative who had all her life
been afraid Of damp sheets. When
she vas dying Mrs. Story entered the
room. to find the fireplace barricaded
with q large assortment Of bed linen.
She was having her winding sheet
warmed.
q" never have lain In damp bed
clothes while l vas alive" said the
old lady In a feeble whisper. land I'm
not going to do 1t when I'm dead"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Singing and the Lungs.

1t Is well known that singing, like
whistling, is a fine exercise fer the
lungs, and some doctors advise those
who fear consumption to 60 In for
singing for this easo
At the same time they, Of course,
do not advance the claim that singing
alone will save anyone from or cure
consumption. Acquire the habit Of
taking the big deep breath, which is a
primary requisite of any kind Of sing
ing. bad or good. and the physical
Joy derived from 1t will never allow
you to relapse into lazy breathing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Weeds In the Walks.

For weeds in pavements or gravel
walks, make a strong brine of coarse
salt and boiling water, put the brine in
a sprinkling car and water the weeds
thoroughly, being careful not to let
any of the brine get on the grass, or
It will kill 1t, too.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
CITY LOTTERY FOR A BRIDE

The city Of Smolensk in Russian oc.
casionally holds a municipal lottery,
In which the first prize Is a girl. Some
5000 tickets are sold at a ruble each,
and the proceeds go to the girls
dowry. II she does not like the man
who wins her, and refuses to marry
him. she has to give him half the
dowry. But cases of refusal are rare.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Same Purpose A~ccompIIshed.

"Oh, Georgie!" exclaimed a fond
mother, when she saw her small boy
considerably battered up and dirty.
you have been fighting again? How
often have l told you that You
shouldn't f1ght?"
WELL" said he, what are you go
ing to do when a fellow hits you?"
why, keep out Of his way" said
the mother.
II bet" said the youngster, he'll
keep out Of mine after this"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Exclamation.

Lottie-How dare you ask Mrs. Bul
lion to q ~one-course luncheon?
Hattie-She won't know 1t. She's .
Fletcherite, and by the time she has
finished she'll have to nov on to
some five o'clock tea.-Harper's Bazaar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

To keep artificial teeth and bridge
work antiseptically clean and free
from odors and disease germs, Paxtine
A~ntiseptic IL unequaled. At drug
gists, ESQ a box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston. Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
FAR nrTTrR THAN oUrNrNp.

FAR BETTER THAN QUININH.
Elixir Babek cures malaria where
Quinine fails, and 1t can be taken with
impunity by old and young.
Having suffered from Malarious Fee
yer for several months. getting no re-
lief from quinine and being completely
broken down in health. elixir Babek'
y. MARI.
Elixir Bahek, 80 cents. all druggists,
o. Kloczewski 3 Co, Washington, d. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

Two Indispensable Supports
OF all tho dispositions and habits
that lead to political prosperity, n.
ligion and morality are indispensable
supports.-George Washington.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Worth Thinking Over.

What a simple matter it would be to
cream up the city II everybody would
do his part without depending on his
neighbor to begin the work first! That
Is. assuming, Of course, that the city
authorities would do their part
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Hone Eternal.

Every new day and night Of JOY
or sorrow Is a new ground, a new con-
secration, for the love that Is nour
ished by memories as well as hopes
George Eliot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
We'll nAfended.

He whose study is among the shad-
ows and lights Of nature has an un-
suspected coat Of mail defending him
among all the turmoil.-Mrs. Oliphant-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

The reason q girl won't let a young
man kiss her is because she wants
him to.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

Aud would ye paTtake Of harvest's
Joys, the corn must be sown in spring.
Carlyle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

The man who falls out Of an airshir
probably feels as badly hurt az the
one who Is thrown out Of the political
band wagon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Standard Of SAINT,

Standard Of Sanity.
Shakespeare was asked II Hamlet
was sane.
"As sane as the Fourth Of July" he
replied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

A girl expects a man to think her
hair naturally curly even when she
knows that he knows II isn't.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

One always thinks there is q lot Of
money to be made in any kind OF bust
ness that he isn't in.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

Love may ind 9 way-but It isat
always able to pay the freight
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

Now Opening. Now Lands, Free Homestead
Co., Box 1888, Aibuquerque, New Mexico.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

Your working power depends upon you
health. Garfield Tea helps toward keeping d
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
And Priced Above All.

Other things may be seized BY
might or purchased with money, but
knowledge is to be gained only By
effort.-Landor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19

II a woman can find the style Of hat
she wants, she can always adjust her
head to 1t 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-07-19
Helpmates and souimates are MOI
always synonymous.

Important It is that tho blood be kept pure.
Garfield Tea Is big enough for the Job.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07
MlLwAUKEETos SHORTEN LINE
Straight Track to Connect MiIbank
and Bio Stone.

Straight Track to Connect MiIbank
and Big Stone.
The Milwaukee railroad has decid-
ed to shorten its line between Aber-
deem and the Twin Cities by running
nearly a straight line from Milbank
to Big Stone. Surveyors have gone
over the ground and have reported the
plan to be feasible The new route
will branch from the track about 5000
feet east of the station at Milbank and
will run in a straight line to Big
Stone.
From Big Stone, it is stated the
route will be close to the north end of
Big Stone lake to Ortonville, where the
station will be removed a few hundred
feet south This will cause the road
to pass through a deep gulch west of
Big Stone, from which several thous-
and cubic yards of dirt will be remov-
ed and used in building fourteen-foot
grade along the lake. 1t is stated the
company will hire every available mar
and push the construction of the new
grade to completion before cold
weather.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07
SOIL GIVES RICH RETURNS
irrigation Project Farmers Have Pros
porous Year.

4
irrigation projsct Farmers Have Pros
porous Year.
Agriculture under the new govern
Ment irrigation project made great
showing ct the two-day celebration
~ Newell managed by the Newell
Business Mems club.
The finest yields OF wheat, oats ana
ether grains ever shown in the Black
Hills we're exhibited at the fair and
the product Of the soil under the ditch
Was 90 prolific that that section ex-
poets ! boom IN the land business next
spring. This was the first year that
this land has made any showing, ow-
Ing to dimculty In getting the water in
previous years, but the project is now
nearly completed.
The celebration attracted several
thousand people from various parts of
tia Black Hills who came to see what
the farmers IN that section have ac:
complished. Included In the other
features was = statistical talk by Con
gros1mAn Martin Of Deadwood, who
declared that the farmer can today
ret twice AZ much clothing from the
Esalo of blshel Of corn as he could
eteen years ago.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07
NOTICE OF sHER1FF's SALE.

BY virtue of an execution issued out of and UNI
der the seal Of the 'ircuit Court in and for
Hughes County. South Dakota, upon Judgment
rendered and docketed in said court on the 9th
day of September. A. d. 1912, in an action where
in Dymond- Simmons Hdw. Go. corporation. is
favor of said plaintiff and against the said de-
PENDANT for the sum of Six Hundred Forty-seven
and 75-10O ($647:75) Dollars, which execution was
said County of Hughes in said State of South
Dakota. did, upon the 18th day of October. 1912.
levy upon the right title and interest of said de-
described personal property. to-wit:
One mortgage note dated at Harold South
Dakota, March LIST, 1911. for the sum of Eighteen
Hundred and Fifty ($ls50oo) Dollars, bearing
At
to Jacob Winckler or order. together with four
interest coupon notes thereto attached each sign
ed and payable as said first mentioned note and
each for the sum Of One Hundred Eleven Dol
lars ($111. 00) payable upon the 1st day of March
1913. LIST day Of March. 1914. LIST day Of March
1915 and LIST day Of March 1916, respectively, to-
gether with certain real estate mortgage bear
ing date the 10th day of March, 1911. signed by
Karl Go1olin and Dora Gogolin as parties of the
first part andthe said Jacob Winckler party of
tNWz Of Section Thirty-five [Sec. 35l Township
One Hundred Thirteen lilSl Range Seventy-four
l7a1 West Of the Fifth Principal Meridian. Sully
County, South Dakota, which said mortgage by
It's terms was given to secure the payment of the
said promissory note and coupon notes: and
Notice is Hereby Given that I. the undersigned
- sheriff aforesaid, will sell the above described
personal property to the highest bidder for cash
House in the City Of Pierre. in the County of
Hughes and State Of South Dakota. on the 7th
day Of November, 1912, at ~ o'clock A. M. Of that
day to-wit: the said execution, together with the
interest and costs thereon
Dated this 23rd day Of October. 1912.
J. w. LAUGHl.lN.s
Sheriff Of Hughes county. South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07
TAX DEED, rICEE

IN the Capital Investment Company. the record
owner. and to Chas. L. Hyde. the person in whose
name the real estate is taxed, and which is here
matter mentioned and described: tUnoccupied)
: You and each of you are hereby notified that on
,the 10Th day of November A. ID. 1906. the follow
i,,p described real estate. now taxed in the
Of Chas L. Hyde. and situated in Hughes County
in the State Of South Dakota and further descrf j.
ed as follows. tD-wit:
WI. Of SWA Of SWA Of Section rs in Township
III North Of Range 70 West of the Fifth Principal
Meridian. and containing 20 acres. was sold for
.taxes then due and delinquent for the year 1905.
Il tax sale made by the Treasurer of said Hugh.
ca County South Dakota. to F. M Barnes. and
that said Treasurer then and there issued to him
q treasurer certificate of tax sale therefor, and
that thereafter the said F. M. Barnes. for value
duly assigned said certificate to Chas L. Hyde.
who is now the lawful owner and holder of such
certificate of purchase. and that the right of re,
demption will expire and that q Tax Deed fer said
real property be made upon the expiration sixty
days from the completed service of this notice
upon you, unless the same shall be redeemed
prior thereto in the manner and form. as re-
auired by the laws Of the State of South Dakota.
Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, on this October
22nd. A. D. 1912.
CHAs. L, HYDE,
Owner of Certificate.
BY JOHN A. HOLMES.
His Attorney. Zo-'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07

Nh onvSk Forage into Human
E0od md Drink. q


apid City viii get the factory for
sEhd manufacture Of foods and drinks
|Made from alfalfa BY the South Dako-
IL Alfalfa Products company. which
hi been organized BY Mark G. Rich
and others in Rapid City. Mark Rich
Il The originator Of these products.
having made the discovery that alfal--s
Il, when grown and cured il a special
way, Is adapted to human food. He
has been making tea, coffee, syrup,
flour, candy and other products for
some time.
The South Dakota Alfalfa Products
company proposes to build factory
IN Rapid City. r. w. Dickinson, COM
missioner Of fire and police Of Sioux
Falls, has consented to go to the Hur-
on fair and make candy on the
grounds. He is considered one Of the
best bakers and candy makers in the
state. For the first time people will
have 4 chance to drink alfalfa pop,
eat Ice cream alfalfa sundaes, and
candies and sample the other products
made from the plant.
Those who are interested in the new
company are John Schamber, former
~ state treasure::Sss w. ii. Tompkins, at
one time railway commissioner and
superintendent of the State Industrial
school IT Plankington: George W..
Randall, Judge Levi MCGEE and Ed
6tenger Of Rapid City, and G. M. Nc
llvanie, secretary OF the state fair.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07
JOHN A. HOLMES.
Attorney for Mortgage.
Pierre. South Dakota.
MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas D-fault has been made in the pay
ment of the interest on the money secured by a
1911. executed by Mary M Kass and N. j. Kass.
| her husband, of the ounty of Beadle and State
Of South Dakota. to R: 3. CLARK. of Pierre. of the
which mortgage was recorded in the Office Of the
Register of Deeds OF the County of Hughes, State
Of South Dakota. in Book l43 of Mortgages. on
Page on the Gath day of October. 1911 at o'clock
p. M; and
Whereas, No action proceedings at law. or
otherwise. have been instituted to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any part there
of, and
Whereas 1t was stipulated in said mortgage
that if default would be made in the payment of
any portion of the principal or interest promptly
ct the time the same should become due. of If
default be made in the payment of the Ia, es as
| sessed or to be assessed on said premises before
the same become delinquent. then the whole sum
both principal and interest, At once become due
is hereby declared to be 80 due accordingly. and
Whereas. Default has been made in the pay
ment Of the taxes assessed on said real property
~ agreed by the said Mortgagor in said Mortga-
Whereas. The whole amount Of the principal and
interest has become due by reason of such de-
Whereas, The amount claimed to be due upon
said Mdfekage. at the date Of this notice. is the
Ninety-seven Cnts s1l567 to.wit: $1,000 90
principal and Si04. l6 interest besides the sum of
Twenty-seven D4llars and Eighty-one Cents for
Il LAKES NeGk5bO1ItLy VSu SAAu 1QOrV&AHe6 on To-
wit: Ocscber 49, 1912 and interest and Twenty-Five
Dollars attorney 3 fees allowed by law.
\ Now, Therefore. Notice is hereby givsn, that
| by virtue OF the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and duly recorded rs Aforesaid, and in
pursuance Of the statutes in such case made and
provided. the said mortgage will be foreclosed by
. sale Of the mortgaged premises therein describ-
ed. ct public suction by the Sheriff Of Hughes
/ County: South Dakota, at the front door of the
Court House Il Ne City Of Pierre, and County Of
| day Of recember 1912. at 10 o'clock in the fore
/ noon Of Ahatday. The mcrtgaged premises are
South Dakota and are described as follows to-wit:
/ Lots Twenty-four [24l md Twenty-Five 1851 in
Block 9hirty-two: 1927 In the Fifth Railway Ad-
dition to the City Of Pierre
Dated at Pierre. South Dakota, this 9Oth day Of
RIB CLARK.
Mortgage.
JOHN A. HOLMES.
Attorney for Mortgages
Pierre. So. Oak. 26-7
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-07
Notice of Hearing Admitting Foreign
Will to Probate.

State of South Dakota. &C
County of Hughes, In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Geo. w. Miller,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that by order of the UNI
dersigned, Judge of the County Court in and for
Hughes county, State of South Dakota. made
the 18th day of October, A. D. 1912. at ten o'clock
A. M. at the Office of said Court in the City of
Pierre, Hughes county. South Dakota, has been
hearing the petition of ]. J. Jackey. that the will
of Geo w. Miller, deceased, heretofore proved,
allowed and admitted to probate in the County
South Dakota. be admitted to probate, and recor-
ded in this said County Court. and that Letters
of Administration with will annexed. issue to j.
j. Jackley.
Witness my hand and seal of said County Court
(sEAL) this 23rd day of September A. D. 1912
]. II. MCCORD,
Judge of the County Court.
Attest; LEW w. SANDYs.
Clerk of said County Court.