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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Impossible.

Startled he looked about him. my
legs are comfortable" he muttered.
MY knees aren't cramped. I can get
the kinks out of my calves and even
lean back a little. My line of sight is
unobstructed. Why, not only can
see everything, l can also hear every
thing! ! can retire to the foyer with
out disturbing Is people, or even one,
but-I'm so comfortable sitting here
that I'd rather stay Just where I am.
These lights-the music-the scenery
all look real. yes, they strongly sug-
gest r~ealfty-but it's impossible. Who
ever heard Of a comfortable theater?
must be dreaming"
And doggone it, that's just what he
was doing.-Masses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29

Plea for More Hyglenlc Gravy.
STRAY Shots" the weekly paper is
sued by the inmates Of the military
prison at Fort Leavenvorth, offers this
mild suggestion to the cook: III the
gentleman intrusted with the task of
making brown gravy to accompany the
T-bone steaks served at this great cul-
mary center, will take the trouble to
read a few lines in any old cook book
he will discover that 1t Is impossible
to use hot water and produce lumpless
gravy. If he has any spark of SYM
pathy in his soul he will realize that
uncooked -four is the bosom friend of
Indigestion. A little regard for the
great regiment that feasts here should
furnish comfort in the consciousness
Of duty well performed"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Rreaknlo the Ice.

Nov, Miss lmogene," argues the
young nan who has been receiving
the frigid stares and the monosyllabic
replies Of the fair young thing who
chose to become offended at him at
the dinner and continued to accumu-
late indignation at the opera. ats per
fectly useless for you to attempt to
act like an iceberg. Science tells us
that only one-eighth Of al iceberg Is
visible, and YOU"
Considering the fact that she was
wearing an evening gown, he really
might have exercised a bit more tact
Judge.
Many a fellow lays his heart at the
feet Of a girl who deliberately kicks q
goal with It
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
MELISSA PREFERS A SINGLE CODE
OF MANNERS.

Mrs. Merriwid's maternal maiden
Aunt James eyes glowed with admira-
ton and a faint color appeared on her
cheeks. "His are simply ex-
Quisite, Melissa" she exclaimed. II
don't think l ever saw such perfect
~politeness combined with such abso-
lutte ease. do hope that he will come
again."
TITS the one best bet that he will.
dearie," said Mrs. Merriwid. you
may set your fond, nuttering heart at
rest. He will come again and yet
again, and then some more, but l have
a premonition that he will ultimately
discontinue his visits, and we will
have to pick up our handkerchiefs
ourselves and open our own doors
with our own weak, incompetent femi-
nine hands"
II must say that l like a man to be
well hammered" remarked Aunt Jane,
rubbing her nose resentfully. Il am
aware that there is a modern ten
dency TO sheer at the good breeding
that in nay younger days was deemed
essential, and the manifestation of
which, in a refinement of behavior to
the opposite sex, was considered the
hall mark of a gentleman; but I am
old-fashioned enough to appreciate
courtesy"
I'm strong for it too" agreed Mrs.
Merriwid. "As Mr.. Stoxan used to
say, a gentleman wants to cut out the
rough stuff when he's around with the
skirts. At the same time, dearie, l
am Of the opinion that there is such a
thing as running 1t into the ground. l
always insisted on poor dear Henry
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29

and inconsiderate of her comfort aft
erwards? 2" said Aunt Jane. rs that
whatI am to infer, Melissa?"
II wouldn't exactly say that, honey"
replied Mrs. Merriwid. but ! will say
that II a man isn't too excruciatingly
polite before marriage, his wife will
be considerably less likely to feel the
subsequent JOLT"
Copyright, 1918, by W. G. Chapman.)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
RAILROAD SURGEON DISCOV.
ERS WONDERFUL REMEDY
For Man and Beasts the Oh Reliable
Dr.. Porter's Antiseptie Healing Oil
Relieves Pain. Stops the Bleedingf
and Heals al the same time.

Thousands of Farmers and Stocktnen
know 1t already, and a trial will convince
you that DR.. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC
HEALING OIL is the most wonderful
Remedy ever discovered for Wounds,
Burns, Old Sores, Carbuncles, GRADUATED
Eyelids, all Skin or Scalp Diseases, and
also for BaYbed Wire Cuts, Calls, Sores,
Scratches, Shoe Boils, Warts, Mango on
Dogs, etc Continually people are finding
new uses for this famous old Remedy. Sold
by nearly all Druggists. If your Druggist
hasn't il, sendus SOC. in stamps for me.
dunn size, or 81. 90 for large size, and it will
be sent by Parcel Post. Money refunded
If not satisfactory. We mean it. Paris
Medicine Co. 2622 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Memphis Directory
QUIhIhE AND IROk.THE MOST
|EfFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tadeless chill Tonic combines both
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Malaria and the iron builds up the
System. For Adults and Children.

You know what you are taking when yo~
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TONIC recognized for 80 years IS the
standard General Strengthening Tonic
1t has no equal for Malaria and Fevers,
Weakness, general debility and loss Of
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sickly. 1t arouses the liver to action ana
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We mean It. Soc.
There is Only One "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININR
Look for signature of E. W. GROVE On
every box. Cures a Cold in One Day. ZSeA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Small Souls.

Upton Sinclair was talking about
certain millionaire malefactors whose
crimes always went unpublished.
ITS hard to understand" said Mr.
Sinclair, how these men escape ret
ribution unless 1t be, indeed, that
they're too small for the meshes OF
the net"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
WIRE FENCING

Both welded and wrapped for stock.
pis e., poultry. garden d and ,i Lawn: al, si,s ,.
per rod. Send trial order. ROOFING OF
all kinds. galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We have .
good rubber roofing for Sc square. all
complete. Send trial order. Mention this
paper. Pidgeon-T Thomas Iron Co, 1895
N. I'd ST.. Memphis. Tenn. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29

I'm goin' to send my boy Josh to
college If it takes my last dollars"
What institution of learning will
you select?"
Il dunno yet. It amt so much a
question Of l~earnin', cause Josh
thinks he knows about enough. What
he needs Is a place where they pay
extry attention to the haztnG'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
slhYYs All Rlaht.

Whom do you consider the most
dn de steele girl in our set"
"Sibyl Summergirl, by all odds! She
gets out OF a hammock without first
directing the attention Of the man to
some object in the distance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
How He Would Have Them.

How will you have your eggs
cooked?" asked the waiter.
Make any difference in the cost Of
emf" inquired the cautious customer
with the brimless hat and the ragged
beard.
NO"
Then cook them on the top Of a
slice of ham," said the customer,
greatly relieved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Handsome 10 az Handsome Does.

Sanford-So you don't believe In
Judging a mar by his clothes?
Crabshaw-No, indeed! That's the
way we Judge a woman, and look how
we get fooled!-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Ostriches and alligators are raised
in incubators in South Africa.
ROYAL Metamorphosls.

"The King, changing into a four.
horsed carriage, drove through the Cat
tie section"
A characteristic example Of kingly
tact.-Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Pa Explains.

PA, what does 'c~-o-n-v-e-rs-a-
z-i.o-n-e mean?"
That is merely an Italian word
for a little chin music, son. Now.
run along and play"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29

VIII cure your rheumatism and al
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sorss, Burns, etc. Antlseptlc
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Quite Late,

Tardy Arrival tat the concert)-
Have l missed much? What are they
playing now?
One OF the Elect-The Ninth SYM
phony.
Tardy Arrival-Goodness, am / a.
late az that?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Too We'll.

Why was that actress unsuccessful
In the swooning scene?"
Because, strange to say. she made
quite a faint effort
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
He Thinks II HELPS.

What Is an optimist"
"A mar who thinks that II he puts
Urgent" or a letter 1t will be de-
hvcred sooner than 1t would be other
wise."-Stray Stories.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-08-29
Strange to Say
What makes It unique?"

Here is a unique novel by a Brit
ish author"
What makes It %unique?"
IAN American girl is introduced In
the story and she speaks very fair
English"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
To Be Seen at TIIsa'S Various PIayhouSeS

Lovers Of Big Music have their In
ming tomorrow night at the Grand.
The Bergen Marx company appear
ing on the Tulsa Associated Lyceum
course should be heard by every mu'
sic lover In Tulsa. For that reason
the opera house was engaged so that
all would have the opportunity. Tho
seat sale is on al the RcNall Drug
ptore and with several hundred steson
tickets 10 Doe reserved those who do
not hold them should secure seats to-.
day.
The Tulsa Associated Lyceum COM
mttee has brought 10 Tulsa many
splendid attractions during the pres
ent season. Four members still re-
main on the course including tho
Bergen Marx number on Friday eV-
ening. A company Of entertainers
College Girls and Ecclos. On March
Sth the Rawies, who tell the story ot
the transformation of the South Sea
Islands on March 22d, and one Of
Americas foremost lecturers, Byron
c. Piatt on March 2Sth The season
tickets are still S1.50. The success
of this years course has assured
permanent, up-to-date, first class Ly-
ceum course for Tulsa,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27

ssiys from all parts Of Oklahoma Will
gather in Tulsa on Friday, March 21.
This was the news that Loren q.
Disney state organizer for the pro-
gressives, brought into Tulsa last
night following his roundup of max
ing hurried trips throughout the state.
At the meeting of the progressive
club at Oklahoma City on Monday
night, It was decided that that city
would run a special train to Tulsa on
the 2lst Of next month to participate
in the progressive conference Of dele
gates. and the meeting of the state
committee, which will be held there
Special trains win also run from all
parts of the state. and IT is estimated
that not less than one thousand Bull
Moose viii be in attendance.
Each county OF oklahoma will be
represented by from five to ten dele
gates, and scores of Interested ones
from all over the state will make the
journey and take advantage Of cheap
railway rates In order to get to see the
city Of Tulsa-just now the most i'm
portant city in the entire state.
State chairman Of the progressive
party in this state, Alva l.. Mcdonald,
in an interview yesterday, stated:
The call for a meeting Of the state
executive committee. and for a gen
eral conference Of progressives, to
meet at Tulsa, oklahoma, on March
22, is made at this time for the pur-
pose Of setting at rest, once and for
all, the idea that the progressive
party in Oklahoma has any intention
of fusing with any other party. The
progressive party is a national part
which polled four million votes at the
last presidential election-its princi-
pies and the motive Of the party can
he applied in a local campaign, and as
evidence that this will be done | call
your attention to the fact that in Ok
lGhoma City the proRressives have
placed in the field a complete city
ticket for the spring election.
The meeting at Tulsa will be attend
cd by speakers Of national reputation.
Hon. Albert j. Bcveridge, Mon. Medll
Mccormick and Ex-Governor Stubbs
of Kansas.
After the meeting at Tulsa, cam
palgn headquarters will be opened I'm
Oklahoma City and from that time
the campaign will be on. Mr.. l..
Disney Of Muskogee, has been select
ed by the national committee as one
Of the organizers, and after havne
perfected an organization in ever
county in Oklahoma he will then
sent into other states to see that IN r.
organization is complete"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27

A Blograph drama in which "Raf-
fles" plays an important part is offer
ed at the Palace today The femi-
nine lead IN this picture Is portrayed
by Miss Blanche Sweet. Here is a
synopsis of the story:
The jealous husband saw a flirta-
ton the Ranlcs, a necklace. The hus-
bands suspicious We're further con
fmcd when the Raffles came out OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27

NEW YORK, Feb 25.-The United
States government took offcia recog-
milton Of the claim Of Dr. Frederick
T. Friedman to the discovery Of
cure for tuberculosis When. by order
Of the surgeon general, physician Of
the United States marine hospital ser
vice. Dr. Milton II. Foster was sent
TO meet the young German physician
on his arrival here today aboard the
steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie.
AT the request Of the government
surgeon. DR.. Friedman. after half an
hours conference aboard the steam
ship on the trip up from quarantine.
consented to turn over a quantity Of
his bacllli to be tested by the govern
ment and TO demonstrate the efficacy
OF his cure before physicians OF the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27
'DSTOFFICE AT TJSSEN
DNNAMiTItD AND ROBBED
Robbers Get Away With $3.50 After
Citizens Are Aroused.

TUSSEY, Okla, Feb. 2G.-- (Special)
securing two hundred and fifty dol
lars In cash and a quantity Of postage
stamps, robbers dynamited the post
office safe here Tuesday morning at
O'Clock and made their escape, leav-
ing about four hundred dollars scat
tered about the floor
Because Of the fact that citizens re-
sponded promptly following the ex-
piosion the robber was forced to leave
without gathering up the money he
left on the floor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27
Bic BULL MOOSE
MEN ARE COMING
BEVERIDGE. MCCORMICK AND
STUBBS MAY ADDRESS TIE
PROGRESsNES. -
State Wide conference
Thousand Delegates Expected TO At
tend-Loren Disney Arrang-
ing Specials.

Ex-senator Albert ]. Beveridge, Of
Indiana; Ex-Governor w. r. Stubbs,
of Kansas; Hon. Medill Mccormick of
Chicago and other noted Bull Moose,
together with one thousand progre-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27

his hiding, Tho Rafflcs permitted tho
deception until his manhood came to
the surface. lie realized how his own
happiness misht have been so jeopar-
dl2cd, and the little wife concerned
was restored 10 her own.
The Biograph company's wonderful
ability to produce pictures with plot
and counterplot, 20 true to life that
the most simple story Is made an in
toresung nm. Their close attention
to detail. and the perfect photography
and above all, their arary Of compc-
tent actors has given their pictures a
world wide fame other excellent pic
lures are ON today's program. See IT.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27

hospital service lie agreed to meet
. laboratory expert of the govern
.at In this city Thursday to arrange
demonstration which vii. be
on tuberculosis patients.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-02-27
A Trip TO the Garden of Allah.

y Tip 10 ulc Shfucn OF Alliill'
The management Of the Yale the
alter takes pleasure in announcing to
his patrons and friends that for today
he IS going 10 be able to preseit the
greatest of all scenic features, namely
"A Trip to the Garden Of Allah" in
three reels Of marvellous moving pic
lures The strange and mysterious at
mosphere OF these desert scenes leaves
one with such a vivid impression that
once seen, this picture Will never be
forgotten, and It IL now possible to
witness in a shotr time these wonder
ful scenes and Incidents which took
months Of travelling and thousands of
dollars to secure.
These wonderful set of films viii be
on just for today only. Don't let any
thing keep you from the Yale today,
or your friends will make on feel
sorry when they tell you of the pleas
uro they experienced ON their trip to
the Garden of Allah.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-05-16
FROM MINISTER TO
BUM AND BACK AGAIN
IS PERRY'S STORY

ested in the politics OF the county and
wishing to stand in with the boys
gradually. and almost unrecognized by
himself. he began to let down his NOR
al standards. Naturally this is a per
iod of which Rev. MIR. Perry does not
like to speak. but the short of it all
was that in the course of a short time
he became involved deeply in the game
of politics. took up with all the vices
practiced by the lowest kinds of>poli-
ticians n soon became a common
drunkard. Many is the time l have
walked" said Mr.. Perry. 10 or Is miles
to get a drink of liquid damnation.' in
a short time he was expelled from the
conference: and from this on his down-
fall was rapid. indeed. Soon those who
had been his friends forsook him. and
he became an all around bum.
A Remarkable Conversion.
II tool him for an ordinary general
rounder.' said Rev. George Search. of
the Helping Hand mission. when he
first wandered in here last fall. hut it
is our policy to do the best we can for
anyone and everyone. so we took him
in and gave him a bed. He came to
the altar frequently but seemed as
helpless as a babe and each time would
go out and get drunk again. Again
n agar our faith almost failed that
anything could be done for him. Each
time he sunk deeper than before
Mr.. Perry tells of his conversion in
the following words: II finally ocked
myself in my room and fell upon my
knees crying for zoe to have mercy on
my o For nine days L wrestled.
struggled. agonized and pleaded With
God. h ninth day at 2 a. m. my
room was as light as midday. i heard
a voice saying, Peace. be STILL and I
lay as n dead. The devil tried to
oalk me at every turn, but 1 have had
a great victory"
to Nebraska. where he was soon cailad
upon to go into evangelistic work. He
mas conducted several series of meet.
lhss at Adair. Ia. and elsewhere, with
marked success. N
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-05-16
Secretary "Huoh.son" introduced.

From the st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
From Princeton. N. j., "A. w. L." writes
to the New York Sunto introduce to the
public his old college ch,lm at the Har-
ward graduate school. Secretary of Agri-
culture Houston, whose personality Is per
haus. he says. the least known sSo00E
cabinet officers.
The new secretary belongs to the saf.0
family that gave Sam Houston to the
country. he states. though he lacks the
imp%ulsivcncss and recklessness of that
frontier hero. Further details in the char
acter analysis are these: That Secretary
Houston always follows the old rule of
thinking twice before. he speaks: that he
is no friend of the fantastic or quixottc.
but has a mind open to enlightened sug-
gestion. and is not timid or vacillating:
he is inclined TO conservatism. but has
often been found breaking away from
early opinions though without splutter:'
that he is. on the whole. a wise, sane.
steady man with a pentrattng. and pro.
gressive mind. and q talent for details and
Organization. and that the spokesman Will
find In him no friend. This Is further set
forth:
sit may he added the his name is pro-
nounced Hugh-sOn. At Harvard many
found 1T difficult to pronounce his name
correctly. They called him Howston. Hoo
ston and other things
been found under whom the obstructive
work of the department In aid of the
farmer will go on creating enormous adj
ditions to rural wealth. McCabes and
others have little to nope for under Such
a man. The pure food bureau will not be
run I'm the interests Of makers of impure
foods. The country will not be scandal,
activities In behalf OF Florida land specu-
1ot0rS
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-05-16
Methodist Preacher Now Again
a Nebraska RevivaIist Was
For Years a Drunkard.
CONVERTED IN SIOUX CITY
Helping Hand Mission Picks Out
of Gutter Man Who Once Was
Pastor at Ashland, Neb.

Sixteen years a Methodist Episcopal
minister. having the entire confidence
of the conference in which he worked:
fallen from grace. becoming a common
drunkard n bum; a tloater into the
Helping Hand mission; converted and
now back again in the ministry holding
revival meetings is, in brief, the story
of Rev. A. M. Perry, now a revival
preacher in Nebraska.
Rev. Mr.: Perry was born in the state
of New York. April 26. 1860. and re-
ceived a good schooling and general
training. When a young man he was
converted and became an active chris
tan worker. and In course of time felt
the call to preach the gospel. In due
time. encouraged by his neighbors and
friends. ne made application and was
received into the Methodist Episcopal
conference of Nebraska. for his family
had come west in the meantime. In
the course of a short time. by his faith
full and efficient service. he rose, hold
Ing pastorates al Lawrence. Neb.. for
three wears, Nelson, Neb.. for four
years, lthica. Nep. one wear, Ellen.
wood. four ears and Ashland four
years. making is years in all that he
served as pastor of churches in Ne
braska.
1t was while pastor of the church in
Ashland that he fell. Becoming inter
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-05-16
The Season Of the Helpful Hen.
From the Kansas CITY. Star.

From the Kansas City, Star.
This is the season when tine 'helpfHi
Zen pays for her board and keep out in
the country.
phalia. Kan. last Saturday $40 dozen eggs
were marketed. For these Eggs, fresh
from the nests. the farmers received l6
cents a dozen in cash or trade and the
majority of them chose the latter. Very
few farmers sell eggs for cash. For at
shfs season of the year they are "A very
convenient medium OF exchange in them
selves.
After dinner on Saturdays the farmer
quits the field and drives to his regular
trading point to take the eggs to market
and do the necessary shopping 70. the
coming week.
Every little country town has it's gem
eral merchandise store which carries a
large stock of groceries. dry goods, boots
the eggs are taken and exchanged for a
list of things" the careful housewife has
written down and sent along with the
eggs or else. the careful housewife goes
to town herself along with the eggs.
From a distance of one to seven or eight
miles the farmers drive. and by 3 O'Clock
on Saturday afternoon /. main street Of
the wagons and carriages line both sides
Of the towns principal thoroughfares, for
every merchant must prepare the accom-
.%nudating Glitch racks IL he expects TO
get the farmers tradn.
All this business is OccasiOned by the
helpful hen" for he: product is all the
Farmers have to mark st at this season OF
there are dairy interests. Until the hogs
Ind cattle are turned off" on the Nav
CT June market. the hens will prove the
main support of the farm.