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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
Not a Black Hand.

A stenographer was out of a job.
He was discussing the best ways and
means Of rehabilitating his ebbing
bank roll with a friend who also was
listed among the unemployed. Said
the friend:
IF | were you I'd write a letter for
money"
Il have" replied the stenog.
For how much7"
ooh, $1,000"
"Well-?' asked the friend in
establishment.
well" repeated the shorthand man
sadly. "the letter asking for the $4,000
Is all ready to mail, but III be darned
II can think Of anybody to mail 1t
to."-Louisville Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

man advised me to try Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound and I gots
bottle. / felt better the next month 30
! took three more bottles Of 1t and got
well so ! could work all the time. I
hope every woman who suffers like l did
will try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. P. W. LANsENo, Bog
8, Allyn, Wash.
Why will women continue to sufferday
in and day out or drag out q sickly. half
hearted existence, missing three-fourths
Of the joy of living, when they can find
health In Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound?
For thirty years II has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has o
stored the health Of thousands Of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation.
liberation, tuners. irregularities. ETC..
II you want special advice write to
Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter win
be opened, read and answered By o
woman and held In strict confidence
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SAuVATES
S~traighten UpI Don't Lose Days Work! Clean Your Sluuush
Liver and Bowels With "DOdsOn' s Liver Tone"

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take
. dose Of the vile. dangerous drug to-
night and tomorrow you may lose .
days work.
Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver
Which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel, when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into it, break.
ing 1t up. This is when you feel that
awful nausea and cramping. II you
feel sluggish and "all knocked out" II
your liver is torpid and bowels consti-
pated or you have headache. dizziness.
coated tongue, II breath Is bad or
stomach sour. Just try a spoonful Of
harmless Dodsons Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get q 50-cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take
Q spoonful tonight and II 1t doesn't
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
HIS WIFE'S NAME OMITTED
Considerably DEPRECATED the Value
OF the Book Containing Speeches
Of Greatest Takers.

Sir said the sleek.looking agent,
approaching the desk of the meek
looking man and opening one Of those
folding thingamajigs showing styles of
binding, Il believe | can interest you
In this massive set of books contain
ing the speeches of the worlds great
est orators. Seventy volumes. one
dollar down and one dollar a month
until the price, $3.50, has been paid.
This set Of books gives you the most
celebrated speeches Of the greatest
takers the world has ever known.
and"
Let me see the index" said the
meek man.
The agent handed 1t to him, and he
looked through 1t carefully and me-
thodically, running his finger along the
list Of names.
Reaching the end he handed the in.
dex back to the agent and said: 1T
isn't what you claim 1t Is. happen to
know the greatest talker in the world,
and you haven't her In the index"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
RESINOL SURELY MAKES
ITCHING ECZEMA VANISH

There Is immediate relief for skins
itching, burning and disflgured by
eczema, heat-rash, or similar torment.
ing s~kin-trouble, In a warm bath with
resinol soap and a simple application
of resinol ointment. The soothing,
healing resinol medication sinks right
into the skin. stops itching instantly.
and soon clears away all trace of erup.
tion, even In severe and stubborn
cases where other treatments have had
no effect. After that, the regular use
OF resinol soap is usually enough to
keep the skin clear and healthy. Ev-
cry druggist sells resinol ointment and
resinol soap.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

him to become less attentive to the
life work which he has laid out to &C
complish? This query comes up 50
constantly that l made up my mind
to get at the root Of the situation.
wrote personal letters to the heads
OF large corporations. q hundred or
more, asking wer married or single
men more valuable to them in their
work, and the reason for their choice.
These courteous replies would make
= history. Opinions and reasons varied.
On the whole, the preference seemed
to be that the love of wife, home and
family spurred a man on to take deep
or interest in his work.
The single man, were he W so
good a workman, more often than not
formed the wanderlust habit. Not
from dissatisfaction over his tasks, but
because he had a restless, unsatisied
heart in his bosom; longed for q
change of scene and to form new
friendships.
These opinions confirmed my belief
on the subject. There is no line Of
work which a man can engage In but
that the companionship of a wife Is
a help rather than a drawback. It is
true that the inventor can achieve
more by not being interrupted. But
encouragement often takes the place
of enthusiasm If there is not an anx.
ious, loving heart, q wife to watch
and applaud his daily strivings. No
matter how competent may be the
man who Is alone in the world, the
knowledge that there is no one who
cares. that he has no one to work for.
robs him Of the best to labor against
all odds.
The same idea holds good through
all branches of mans work, brain work
or that which Is wrought by his hands.
Bachelors have been known to build
up great enterprises, writing a shining
name upon the worlds tablet of bene-
factors. In this instance the love Of
mother and sisters has usually shaped
their course. But where one bachelor
has made good, Independent of love to
spur him on, the success of his bust.
ness may die with him for want Of
family ties Of noble sons to take up
the reins of his life work when he
drops them.
Quite as soon as a young man feels
he is earning a sufficient salary to
support two, be 1t ever SO humble, he
should look about for a wife. He may
have aged parents to support, but they
would gladly welcome one heart more
into the fold. Love glorifes a mans
work. Coming home to a wife gives
him something to look forward to. By
all means, young man, marry. Your
wife Is your best critic; your helper
if the way is rough and your solace in
need.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

straishten you right up and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning /
want you to go back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
Is destroying the sale Of calomel be-
cause 1t Is real liver medicine; entire
ly vegetable. therefore it cannot sail.
vate or make you sick. .
] guarantee that one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels Of that sour bile and consti.
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
! guarantee that a bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam.
lily feeling fine for months. Give 1t to
your children. 1t is harmless; doesn't
grippe and they like its pleasant taste
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
Melted Away.

John Grier Hibbe1. president Of
Princeton university, said at the Lake
Mohonk arbitration conference:
"The day is not yet come when vio-
lence and oppression will melt away
before right like the plumbers bill.
Like, I repeat, the plumbers bill.
For a plumber, you know, once pre-
scented a millionaire a bill of 500
for mending a pipe.
But the millionaire handed the
plumber a dollar note and said Sc
verely:
Receipt that bill Of yours in full
"But-but--' said the plumber.
Receipt 1t in full the millionaire
repeated. I used to be a plumber my
self
"The plumber at this save a great
start, receipted the bill and handed
the millionaire so cents change"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
No Insult Meant.

Shortly after a certain marquis
received an important governmental
position he was overwhelmed with
begging letters, the result Of the re-
markable statements sent out con.
corning his unbounded generosity.
Among the letters he received was
n which became a standing joke
among his friends. 1t was from a
woman who wanted a sewing machine,
and her letter commenced thus:
Dear Sir-A year ago you came to
our town to make a speech. l went
out to hear you, and l have been
Ill ever since"
The fact was the lady caught cold
on the occasion in question, but she
certainly did not refer to the matter
in very diplomatic language.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
Washing Stick

This IL something new TO housewives
something they have wanted all their lives.
ont never could get before. 1t makes 1t pos.
sible TO do the heaviest, hardest washing in
less than one.half the time IL took by old
methods, and II eliminates oil nkhas and mus
cular effort. No washing machine Ia needed.
Nothing but this simple little preparation.
which is absolutely harmless 10 The finest iabtes-
white, colored or wooden. 1t makes the
hardest task of the week . pleasant pastime-
= delightful occupation. You win be de-
lighted at the clean, spotless, snow.white
clothes that come out Of the rinsing water;
ana all without sny effort on your part. Tho
magic washing Stick does n aH-and remem Der,
without injury TO the most delicate goods
coiored or white, woolens, blankets, lace cur.
tains' etc. Contains no acids, no aikalies, no
poisonous ingredients to make its use dan.
gerous- Is wasAlngs as cents.
sofa py all Druggists and Grocers every.
where. II yours doesn't handle It, show him
this ad-he'l get II for you. Or send e5c In
stamps to A. ,. RICHARDS co. Sherman. Isxas.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
The Female Of the Species.

Look, dear. at that bird In yondst
tree. How clear his song notes! HeiA
been twittering happily for over an
hour" 4,
The husband looked up from hi4
paper, but not at the bird.
Il wish you'd understand one thing
he said. When you hear q bird
twittering don't make the mistake o&
referring to 1t as he The twitters are.
invariably the woman birds"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
DOES LOVE MAKE OR MAR?

Since we parted yester eve.
7 40 love thee, love, believe,
twelve times dearer, twelve hours longer
One dream deeper. one night stronger
one sun surer thus much more
Than I loved thee, love, before.
If there has been one question more
Than another which has been earnest
~ asked me by young men 1t Is:
"poes love interfere with a mans am
hitionY" In other words, does 1t cause
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
Probably Not.

81 believe a mar should be mas
ter in his own house." said the new
ly married man. There can be only
one head In a family, and / mean to
be It,"
That's a very good idea," answered
his friend, who had been married
more years than the other had lived.
"A very good idea indeed. Have you
spoken to your wife about IT."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
WHAT eRIDEeRooMs PROVIDE.

Bright prospects please me as none other
f~ancies,
Really mine. The charms in after years,
Bearer for Its glow and precious gladness
And sweeter for its hint of falling tears,
High as heaven, pure as morning dew,
Oh, fair, first love, thy memory hallows,
The dream that last came true.
Why do girls look at their hand.
some bridegrooms-to-be and notice
with a sigh that they are not as good
looking as the day draws near, when
they are to marry as they were a
short time ago? All that they do, their
promises and gallant attentions are
every bit as lovely toward them as In
that never-to-be-forgotten hour of be-
trothal.
They have been known to be light
hearted, jolly, with a reputation for
having been the same in disposition,
and in every other respect desirable,
year In and year out. All Of the many
calls upon them have been cordially
answered. Good wishes have been ap-
preciated and accepted. They seemed
to have lived in a different world all
their own.
What seems to be engrossing her
lovers attention every spare moment
in which he found himself alone? she
queries, with some little foreboding.
She wanders out among the spring
flowers that are soon to deck her in
bridal wreath. Out in the open a dear
girlhood chum had come. She stood
beside her clasping her arms around
the slim waist, looking into the sweet
face which wore a little frown.
what! a frown and a sigh" she
said, holding up a finger warningly.
"You should be brimful of joy! Your
wedding day is not far off, lucky girl"
There are no sweeter words of
solemn and rapturous meaning that
touch the heart of the single more
keenly than those which foretell of
an approaching marriage where two
love each other fondly. The bride
soon-to-be looks enchantedly at the
glittering ring on her finger that he
had placed there with his vow of I'M
dying affection for her.
Then came the arranging for the
wedding. Both were suited as the
details were gone into. Just as she
liked had been his view, while he
added, Il don't expect ever to marry
but once" When he parted from his
fiancee he sat up in his room until late
at night reckoning and providing for
what his paying out required. 1t was
as follows: Bridegroom must procure
his own conveyance to ride to the
place of ceremony and for best mar
to accompany him. He provides the
~clergyman's conveyance, gets the IL
cense and pays the fee, according to
what his purse allows. Bridegroom
| can, If he chooses, provide flowers for
| bridesmaids and maid Of honor. He
| always sends the bridal bouquet. II is
usual to give his best man and the
ushers gifts, scarf pins or cuff links.
His same conveyance is used for the
bride and groom upon their leaving
the church. His only recompense was
In the words in which he told her
afterward, Il am glad thai you were
pleased, darling! | am rejoicing In
your sentiment that you know ! die
my part WELL"
The wedding bells the sequel tell
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

Utoku0 Ou tuC WIG.
Such men r
wont to say:
Had l but known
the kind of wife
she would make,
/ would have held
aloof and let r
other fellow mar
ry her, ~repenting
later"
It's q mans
W fault II he
cannot Judge fair
ly well what sort
of a woman the
sweetheart whom
he has been court
ing for upward of
q year will de-
yelOD into. The
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

cow pans ms
backache, and had
h headache q good
deal of the time and
very little appetita
The pains were 30
bad that I used to
sit right down on the
floor and cry, be-
u 1t hurt me %
and I could not do
any work at those
times. An old wo-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
MANY WAR ZONE HOSPITALS

Shaken into the shoes or dissolved In the foot
bath, Aliens Foot-Ease gives refre shine rest and
comfort and prevents tho feet getting tired or
foot sore. Try It TODAY Don't accept any sub
stitute. Sold Everywhere. 25c For FREE Sam
pie, address, Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.-Adv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
After a Catch.

A man with a small mesh net was
seen returning to his bungalow.
Been out after the speckled beau.
ties?" asked a neighbor.
mo, I'm going In after mosquitoes"
replied the net bearer, with vengeance
In his tones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
Not IlIkeiv.

"A curious thing happened to me
this morning." began the nan who al
ways told long-winded stories.
did somebody stop to listen to n
of your yarns?" inquired the other,
reaching for his hat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
An Exclamation,

Rankin wonder how wrist watches
came to be fashionable?
Phyle--I suppose 1t is because the
small amount of goods used In modern
gowns does not permit of pockets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

7I7lNg0N7.
1LAPIg0p|N
WOMEN WHO ARE ALL SHOW.

A winning wave, deserving note,
In the tempestuous p~etticoat.
A careless shoestring, in whose tie
! see a mild civility.
Do more bewitch me than when art
Is too precise in every part.
Men who find married life disap-
pointing nearly always throw the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
OF No Further Use.

What r these volumes you are
throwing out?"
MY library on International law"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
IN such PAIN
WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything Until Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegeta-
BE Compound.

Florence, So. Dakota" used TO b
very sick every month with bearing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

The sweet tooth promotes the sour
disposition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

Canned.
us your wife putting up any fruit
this summer"
mo. but I've canned a few peaches
myself"
"You have?"
Eyes. I've had three different
stenographers this year, and not one
of them knew half as much about
spelling and grammar as she did
about the latest fashions"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06
In a Restaurant.

Angry Diner-Waiter, you are not
fit to serve a pig.
Waiter-I'm doing my best, sir.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-08-06

IF I kissed you on one cheek, what
would you do?"
I'D turn the other cheek, also"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-16
PORTER SAYS NO
COMMISSION IS
NECESSARY HERE
Director Believes Boxing Is
Clean in This City and
Does Not Need Govern
ing Body.

IB there need OF a boxing commission
In Philadelphia Director OF Public
Safety George d. Porter says no. "The
pugilistio sport in this city is running
along moro smoothly, IN fact. on a better
basis than any other fight centre in the
universe" remarked Mr.. Porter
Boxing in this city doesn't need a
commission, as the promoters, managers,
boxers and the fans have not made any
complaints to the Department OF Public
Safety since I have been in office, about
three years. AS long as every one con-
nected with the game Is satisfied, 1 do
not see why an organization to control
the game is necessary.
II have barred but two fighters since
holding office. In both cases the men
deserved punishment and, as far as I
know. my decision met with the approval
of all persons interested in the sport.
As long as the game continues to run
along smoothly do not see why boxing
should be placed under the supervision of
a commission.
Several persons have asked me to in
troduce a commission. A State commits
sion is out of my jurisdiction and will
have TO be proposed in the Legislature.
But as far as a city commission is con-
cerned, am satisfied with the way the
promoters are abiding by the Department
of Public Safety rulings.
Personally, like boxing myself, and
whenever have the opportunity attend
a show. have never heard OF any boxer
or promoter to go back on his contract
As long as this continues the sport will
be clean"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-16
MEREDITH CASE
MAY Be SETYLED
AT MEETING TODE.
Ruben and Weeks, q ii,
tional A. A. u, to co.l'.
in New York in Eao,,
Settle Eligibility Que,ta

The question as to whether -
Meredith will be allowed IN ~ =
the University Of Pennsyv.r,.' ~ 3
team at the Boston A. A. ssm,. ~
brought UP In a conference thI. ~
between Frederick w. Rub,sn 49,. 49,
Of the National Registration Con-. s'
and Justice Barlow s. weeks cs.,.'
Of the Legislation Committee a, NJ
A. u, In New York city.
Philadelphia in general, ana Is.
students In particular, have bean =
UP over this matter ever SIM. ~ X.
]. Lii, president of the A. A. N
that Meredith could not reprsssr, NJ (.
In the relay race against co,r.n ~
Dartmouth, because the meetlns \. y
held under A. A. U. rules and M.rs.aM,
registered and has competed sim. w y.
ber / for the Meadowbrook Cluh !. ~ ~
adelphia. There is no question arno.. W
leaders of athletics here that m. ~ =
of the president Is correct, aecora,..
the letter and spirit Of the ruls, +
Coach George w. Orton, of Pam. =
submitted arguments and explalnst !.
cumstances which make II anna, nv y
that the rule may be rescinded ~ 4,
moment, and that Meredith and ~
who are known to have violated M NJ. "
will be let off with q caution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-16
welsh very modest, on Yesi

Freddie Welsh is very modest chap.
He recently had his manager, Harry
Pollok. wire a Baltimore club that he
would be willing to battle with George
Chaney, the Southern featherweight
champion. If the Baltimore boy would
fight either on January 20 or 81, for a
guarantee OF $500, with the privilege
OF 45 per cent. OF the house. The bout
must not be over six rounds, and no
decision must be the verdict. Aside
from these stipulations Welsh is per-
fectly willing to meet the knockout
king. No, we forget one thing. Billy
Roche must be the referee.
Either Welsh has an overestimated
idea OF mis- own value as a drawing
card or he pays Chaney a great tribute.
You can take 1t either way you choose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-16
Casey Up TO Date

OASOy " II w D"1V
(showing how very long ago Col. Il. L
Thayer wrote.)
The outlook todsn't brilliant for a speedi
court decree,
A. tho Judges golf engagement tods 3
quarter after three;
And so i0hen Gilmore took his place
snpp;Ontino GdrTb's heit,
a stcislu silence fell upon the Jeto fans
that tcere left.
a felo poor boobs got up to 90 IN deer
despair, the rest
OIunO to that dope tchich springs
eternal IN the baseball breast
Thsv thought u onlp Cdsey coald but
oct chance to land
Wen, thelrd put up even ntoHeH Sctth
old OdssT or the stand.
Ras Bon preceded Casey t0ttA r. Ward
Gnttd tho frume-
And one tcds quite a tdIb0y, Grd the
other tods the sdptei
10 upon the strtoken gathering zoos
Iotd a heavy hand
ToF there seemed but little cAdncs Of
C6ssTs oonsiao to the stand
sBut Boz, tuIbed but an hottr to the 1oon-
derment Of all;
And Colonel Ward spoke oV6n less Do
JOfG no teJt tfl6 Huttg
Wheredt the cheering echoes strtfcb tbs
courtroom 1oith Jar,
T'or Casey, mighty Casey, SodS ddvdno-
ing to the bar.
FAere toas kdle IN oasevs pockets as no
stepped into his place;
Ehere tcere contracts IN his fingers
and Vd1On on Ousevs fdcej
And tOher, responding to tho odfhS ne
hnTh
Not a rooter In the place could doubt
'tt0ds Casey on the stdatd.
FAs eyes OF al toero or Nm as he
sought his counsePs ear;
Ryhe tongues of all dppldpded as he sent
oHt for beerj
And i0Ien the prosecutor put hand
Dsroncs Cleaned In odseys evo-a
sfteer cttrled OdSeISs Hp,
lR6 no4o some pop-eysd Iatcver started
handing out hot air,
ARd CASEY started lumpin0 hin. IN
puzsled grandeur there;
Close bV the sturdy bdtSmdn seven
Latin Phrases sped
SPro bono" started Cdsey,~ object"
the ldI1yer said.
Erorn the benches do1cn beIoto him there
toent up q Trtt1fed roar
Lake 1rotcltnO that once eohoed G1hen
he sought an pnlpire's gore;
SKiH hiHl-IciH that ShvSteri" shouted
some one from the clan,
And IT'S HbeIy theU'd hdv0 Htobbed him
had not Casey toinked at Ban,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-16
WILLIAMS PICKS C0NTENDERS
Louisiana and o'Keefe Among Ban
tams Who May Win Title.

Louisiana and Tclde OKeefe both of this
city, are selected by Kid Williams, the ban
ttiamweight champion, as two OF II boxers be-
Ioyed by the Baltimore Bearcat to bo the most
promising contenders for his laurels.
Other bantams named by Williams as pos
sinle @ GonquSr3rs are Frankie Burns OF Jer-
sey CITY, Eddie Campi. OF San Francisco:
~ Battlng iReddg Of New York; Dutch Brandt
Johnny Ertle, of ST. Paul; al shubert, OF
NeT Bedford; Eddie Coulon, OF New Orleans,
Williams also states that he will not bar
any Of the mentioned fighters, but insists that
All or the contenders for his championship
must come In at 1l6 pounds rlngside.
He also lnsinuates that Harris has been the
subject OF lot OF unwarranted criticism in
the newspapers and goes on to say: "I
have the utmost confidence In his ability.
feel that the newspapers do him a great in
Justice when they say he demands nnreason-
able terms q order to avoid my meeting GER