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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
Cement From Beet Sugar.

A result Of experiments In French
factories is the production Of an excel
lent cement as a b~y-product Of beet
sugar refining. The first step In thu
production Of sugar from beets Is boil
ing them. 1t has heretofore been Gus
tomary to throw away as valueless the
scum formed on the caldrons. But II
has now been discovered that this
scum contains large quantities Of car
Donate Of lime. It Is estimated that
1900 tons Of the carbonates can b
recovered from 10000 tons Of beets
To this quantity Of the carbonate 1,10d
tons Of clay Is added, the resultant
product being a good cement. The
best scum Is pumped into large reser
voirs and allowed to evaporate for Z
certain length Of time before beine
mixed with the clay. Il is then stirred
or beaten for an hour before being fed
into rotary ovens such as are used II
making Portland cement-The Argo
naut
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
Catching the Spirit.

A certain man. a part and parcel OF
this fair young city, has a habit Of
joking with his children. One Of the
favorite questions %propounded at FREE
quent intervals Is, dad, where yuh
going" To which dad usually re-
plies, facetiously, "Oh, down In the
cellar, to jump off the roof" ,
One day dad had occasion to go on
: the roof~to make some minor repairs,
such as getting the neighbor boys bali
out Of the caves. Mother missed dad
and inquired as to his whereabouts.
Robert, aged six, observed with great
solemnity, Dads on the roof; !
s'pose he's gone mp there to fix the
furnace"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

from her face and discarded that dis
f1Surement which Evangelina had At
ted to her back prior to their depart
ure from the Pan dc Matanzas, She
stood before him now, straight and
slim and graceful-the Rosa Of his
dreams, only very thin, very fragile.
Her poor tatters only enhanced her
prettiness, so he thought.
"Rosa, dearl Do you think this is
quite safer he ventured, doubtfully.
Evangelina, who was bending over
her husband, Strengthened herself and
came forward with a smile upon her
black face.
"She IL beautiful. eh1 Too beautiful
to look at? What did I te.l your"
Rosa VS. In delightful confusion at
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

ment Is like steel, and I'm afraid Of
breaking my crowbar."
Rosa found a leaf, folded q kiss into
1t, and dropped 1t to him. "That will
give you strength" she declared.
O'Reilly lost all count Of time after
a while and he was incredulous when
Jacket came to warn him that daylight
was less than an hour away. "Why, I
haven't startedw he protested. He
discovered, much to his surprise, that
he was ready to drop from fatigue
and that his hands were torn and bis
tered; when he had climbed the rope
to the upper air he fell exhausted in
the deep grass. "I-Tm not myself ut
ALL" he a~pologized; nothing to eat,
you know. But the work will 90 faster
now, for I've made a beginning"
do you still think-"Rosa hesitated
to voice the question which trembled
on her lips.
"TN know for sure tonight" He
directed Jacket to replace the planks
over the well; then the three of them
stole away.
O'Reilly spent most Of that day In
a profound stupor Of exhaustion,
while Rosa watched ~anxiously over
him. Jacket, 1t seemed, had peacefully
slumbered on picket duty. so he occu-
pied himself by grinding away at his
knife. The last scraps Of food dis
appeared that evening.
When night fell and 1t came time tc
return to the top Of La Cumbre
OReilly asked himself II his strength
would prove sufficient for tie task In
hand. He was spiritless, sore, weak
he ached in every bone and muscle
and 1t required all his determinatioS
to propel himself up the hill. He won
dered If he were wise thus to sacrifice
his waning energies on a hope SO for
lorn as this. but by nov he had begur
to more than half believe In the exist
ence of the Varona treasure and he fell
an almost irresistible curiosity to learr
what secret, If any, was concealed be
hind those water-soaked timbers at tn,
bottom Of the well. He realized, O
course, that every hour he remained
here, now that food and money wer,
| gone, lessened the chances Of escape
J but, on the other hand, he reasoned
} with equal force, that II he had indee,
stumbled upon the missing hoard sal
walton for all Of them was assured
The stake, 1t seemed to him, was wort
] the hazard.
! Given tempered tools to work with
1t would have been no great undertak
ing to tear down that cemented wall O
stones, but armed with nothing excep
his bare hands and that soft irol
bar. O'Reilly spent nearly the Who'll
night ut his task Long before tn
last rock had yielded, however, he be
! held that which caused him to turn
strained face upward to Rosa.
t There's a little door. as sure as 70
iive," he told her.
The girl was beside herself with e,
d was a fantastic idea. nevertheless
element. Eyes! What elsei WIFI
s moro do you seer
d "Nothing. It appears to be made G
t solid timbers and has two huge hant
o wrought locks"
Tocksl Then we have found It.
Rosa closed her eyes; she swayed mt
o m~entarily. "Esteban was right Lock-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

his progress. During his frequent
breathing spells he could discern her
white face dimly iIlumined by the
candle light from below.
After he had worked for an hour or
two, he made a report: 1T begins to
look as If there really was q bulkhead
or a door in there"
The girl clapped her hands and
laughed with delight. "Do hurry, dear ;
I'm dying Of suspense"
OReilly groaned: "That fellow. Sc
bastian, knew his business. This ce-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

nble rope. without waiting to explain
his need for this unusual article,
O'Rellly linked arms with the boy and
set out TO climb La Cumbre. When
at last they stood In the unused quarry
and Johnnie made known his intention
TO explore the old well. Jacket re-
garded him with u~ndisgulsed amaze
ment.
"what do You expect to find down
there?" the latter inquired.
ITO tell you the truth, ! don't really
expect to find anything" the man o n
fessed. "Now that I'm here, I'm be-
ginning to feel silly; nevertheless, Tn
going to have q look for the hidden
treasure Of the Varonas."
"Hidden TREASURED" From Jackets
expression 1t was plain that he feared
his friend was mildly mad. Even after
O'Reilly had told him something about
old Don Esteban's missing riches, he
secuted the story. He peeped inquisl-
lively into the dark opening of the
well, then he shook his head. "Ca-
ramba! What an idea! Was this old
man crazy. to throw his money away"
"He-he had more than he knew
what to do with, and no wished to
snye It from tho Spaniards," O'I,eilly
explained lamely.
"Humphl Nobody ever had more
money than he wanted" The boys dis
gust ut such credulity was plain. "This
well looks just like any other, only
deeper; you'd better look out that you
don't break your neck like that fool
ish old woman, that Donna What's
Her-Name."
ORellly did indeed feel that he was
making himself ridiculous; neverthe-
less, he mnde the rope fast and swung
himself down out of the sunlight, leav-
Ing jacket to stand guard over him.
Perhaps fifteen minutes later he reap
peared. painting from his exertions.
He was wet, Shiny; his clothes were
streaked and stained with mud.
jacket began to laugh shrilly at his
appearance.
"Hal What a big Lizard is this !
Your beautiful garments are spoiled.
And the treasurer Where is IT." The
lad was delighted. He bent double
with mirth; he slapped his bare legs
and stamped his feet in glee.
O'Reilly grinned good-naturedly,
and replaced the planks which had
covered the orifce, then hid the rope
In some nearby bushes. On their wny
back he endured his young friends
banter absent-mindedly, but as they
neared Asensio's house he startled
Jacket by saying. "Can you manage
to find n pickax or a crowbarT
Jackets eyes opened; he stopped in
the middle Of the dusty road. "Whnt
did you see down there. compadre?
Tell me-"
Nothing much. Just enough to
make me want to see more. Do you
thiuk you can steal some sort of a
tool for mel"
" can try"
"Please do. And remember, say
nothing before Asenslo or his wife,"
Rosa met O'Rellly just inside the
door, and at sight Of her he uttered
an exclamation of surprise, for during
his absence she had removed the stain
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
Encore.

Hotel Proprietor-Did you enjoy the
cornet playing in the next room to
yours last night7
Guest (savagely)-Enjoy It'll I shoult
say not. I spent half the night pound
ing on the wall to make the idiot ston
Proprietor-Why, Jones told me- this
morning you applauded every n Cd
his pieces and he was going to send
for some more music right away q
that he could play for Sou assinL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
We Getcha. Bov

Can you swim, Sammie?' asked the
visiting uncle, as the two were out for
a little walk together.
well, I'll tell you, uncle" said the
boy, with a knowing look. at all de.
ponds on whether Tn around. ma or
the fellers." !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27
A New Way to Shave

Tender skins twice a day without irri.
tation By using Cuticura Soap the
"Cuticura Way" No Shiny mug, germa
waste Of time or money. For free sam.
pies address, "Cuticura. Dept. X. Dos.
ton" At druggists and by mail. Soan
70, Ointment IS and 50.-Ady.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-27

st. Louis thus far this year has spent
s''2S2.oVo less for new buildings than
In 1917. 'a
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
SPRING NEW PLAN

The Elks Lodge of Everett. Wash mgtou. has turned oyer Co Che Ey- orctt Chapter of Che Red Cross five hundred dollars to De used for ox- tending Christmas cheer to some oi Che destitute children of Northern France and Belgium
 Back of this lies a story. This year in addition Co having the an- nuaI Christmas tree at the Elks Club for thc needy children Of Che city and vicinity, Che lodge decided that it would. at different time on tho same day, give an the other chil- dron Of Everett an opportunity Co put something on tho tree for the Jess fortunate youngsters in war torn Belgium and France the gifts because of transportation difficult ties. to take Che form of money, any thing from a penny up. The plan is Co have Inc children gather at their respective schools Christmas day. march to Che Elbs Club form around Che big decorated tree in Che lodge room. sing several Christmas carols and then give their offering Q santa Claus who will be thcre in person Co receive lt. santa will give to each child or adult tag to show that Che wearer helped santa Claus Co nu a stocking on Che other side of thc ocean.
 In order. however that santa Claus may get Che toys and luick- hacks to France and Belgium in time Co put iu Che stockings by Christ mas day. Che Everett Elks have ad- vonccd five hundred dollars Co Che Rcd Cross now and win themselves absorb any difference between that amount and what Santa Claus re- ceivcs at the tree on Christmas day
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
CHAPTER PRODuCTION

A great quantity of work is be- ing sent to thc Douglas-Trcadwcl Chapter. Co be completed as soon os possible. The Chapter needs the support Of every member on the Island. Won't you do your part? Both refugee garments and knitting arc badly needed
 A telegram from National Head- quarters under date of November l9 ustructs Chapters to stop an surgi- cal dressings work including flu masks. Dressings already cut and distributed among Che auXiliories of the chapters should Doc completed as soon as possible and shipped to thc Division warehouse. National Hcadouartcrs also asEs for % conn plctc report on che number of dress mss available in each Chapter
 Could anything make us surcr that battles are over than this iniorma- ton that we need prepare no more surgical dressings for gaping wounds? These dressings, more than any other work. made us visualize che pain and suffering ot Che front Now the news comes chat thorc win be no more fresh wounds Co staunch, but the breaking Of Che enemy lines has revealed suffering in the large devastated areas only imagined be- fore.
 An loyal Red Cross workers are now asked to turn their hands to preparing garments Go clothc the civilians who have been subject Co uhcard Of priyauous and suffering during Che past four years This change u Chapter work means a new epoch. War has ceased Peace has come
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
GOOD SHOWING

As win be seen by the delinquent tax list m this issue. therc arc very few people in Douglas who are not having their taxes this year Very nearly an the pieces Of property listed are for cabins on tho Beach. whose owners have either left town or haven't yet realized that their taxes are due
 In the government list Of people who have not purchased title to their lots there arc not more than half a dozen on the delinquent list
 This shows that there is spirit of optimism in thc community over the future of the town. People in general are sure that starting with next spring many folks will come back to Douglas from the States and that tho many vacant houses in town win again find renters and that property will be of a great deal moro value than at present
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
FAIR PRICES FOR GASTINEAU CHANNEL
nHion Annnnnoement bY the U & Food Administration

The Federal Alaska the following quotations by the Price Interpreting Committee Sept
 which govern prices charged by all retail dealers n Juneau Douglas Treawe and will be revised published the from week to week the changes being prices change in the wholesale market
 The range of price indicated in the left hand column tho package container at wholesale figured prices plus handling charges freight. wharfage and insurance
 should Is based on the cost to plus doing business and reasonable named will Do deemed by charge
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
ADMINISTRATOR

Axel Kronqyist has been appointed administrator for thc estate of John Koski. The father of John Kosk has been located in San Francisco, California. and he will be thc bene- aciary Of Che estate. The estate consists of some cash. house and lot on Fourth Street, Douglas. and a ranch near the Bar
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
CHRISTMAS DRIVE

Douglas-Trcadwoll Chapter wants Co SO lover Che top" with a hundred per cent universal membership dur ing Che week of December 10th Co 23rd lr you arc olrcody a member of Che Rcd Cross and your member ship expires, "ronew it,' and f you arc not a member become one" Lct part of our Christmas spirit be manifest by doing all we can for trc Red Cross We want every per ocu on the Island Co enroll as mcm- bCr.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
PARCELS FOR EY.PRIsONERs

PARCELS FOR EX-PRIsONERs
 Word has just been received from National Headquarters regarding provision for Che bbys u German prison camps who are now being re- turned Co their regiments as follows:
 cone hundred eight cases contain ing two thousand four hundred thirteen Christmas parcels and fif- teen cases or cigars for American prisoners included In Swiss ship mcut. thIry-uiuo on transport taken from New York recently via Mar scillcs. Think you had better conn mmicato with Paris and ondcavor to divert shipment Co Paris for deliy- cry Co men when rop0triated.' d.'
 Tho cases and parcels referred Co were sent by relatives and forward cd from New York In October. The Red Cross is arranging Co send an additional supply of cartons for dis- tributiou through Paris for the boys who do not receive anything.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
BACK FROM PILGRIMAGE

Capt. Walter Benson. accompanied by First Officer Babe Samples and Cook Chas. schramm. returned the first part Of Che week. They were gone longer than they expected to be. but having hard Of the tlu epi- lcmlc stayed out Of town while it was on. They killed quite a lot of elams and other small game of that description while on their trip.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
CARD OF THANKS

To the RcbeEahs and odd Follows for their kindness. sympathy and beautiful floral offerings and to Che many other kind friends who assisted ms m our bereavement in the loss of our beloved wife and sister. we wish Co express our sincere groti- udo
 w. II. McBLAIN.
 MIR. AND MRS. X. GARN
 and Family.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
GOOD STOCKS

Christmas shopping has started on Douglas Island Besides the usual lines Of toys many of the stores are featuring useful gifts of an kinds With only fifteen shop ping days left until Christmas. pco- ple contemplating buying should do 20 while the stocks are more or less complete.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
RETURN IN MARCH

T. E. p. Kcogan left hero on the City Of Seattle for th States. He win return iu March to make prep aruuous Co open his cauncry on a larger scale than it was operated this season.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
.AsTOMsHING EFFICIENCYo

During his recent visit to Europe. Secretary of War Baker wrote a letter from American Army Head quarters in France Co Che American Rcd Cross Headquarters in London. copies of which have been received in this country. in which hc said:
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
DOUGLAS -TREADWELL CHAPTER
 OF AMERICAN RED GROSS
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con this trip | have received fresh and noteworthy evidence of the as- tonIshiur efficiency of Red Cross op- crationa in France and England.
 "I have been delighted Co sec how much Che American Red Cross has done to weld Che hearts of these al- lied peoples together"
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
CHANGE SCHEDULE

The Juneau Ferry & Navigation Co. have started to run more trips during Che day than they were do- ing during Che time Of Che Quoran- tine The exact schedule has not yet been learned
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
NEW JOB

Alex Gcir. fer a number Of years powdcrmau at Treadwon, has chang ed jobs and is now employed opcrat- ing Che tube mills at the cyanide plant Frank Pug has taken Mr.. Gairs place at the powder mogo- luc.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
TO OREGON

Mrs A. R. Sergeant left on thc Princess Mary yesterday for Che south She win go Co Sheridan, Oregon. to nurse Dr. Sargcants mother. who is very ill The chil- dcrn win rcmain here Co attend school
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
FREE AT LAST

Very nearly an the families that have been quorantincd for the flu are now out and there being mo fur .hcr need of a special policeman, J.. D BaElcy. who was acting in that capacity. has been dismissed.
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
sULzER LEADS

The Alaska Empire claims that Delegate sulzer leads for reelection n Che Territory by 2S votes 10 is also claimed that In Che unreportcd precincts he win Increase his lead
Douglas Island news., 1918-12-06
VERY LOW

M B. Archer, a Douglas pioneer who has lived at st Ann hospital for @ number of years is reported to Doe very low. having suffered a paralytic stroke a few days ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-16
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
BY Lee Pa1s.
The Park Ave, News.

<p0arts Puds SunkIns and Benny
Potts took part III q supplr eating contest
last Friday, their mothers both coming to
the frunt door at the same time 10 call
them 10 suppir and Puds Simklns and
Benny Potts quick making up a race TO
see wich one wood be out on the street
agen ferst, Puds Slmhns winning By about
) minnits but Benny Potts claiming a re-
tern race, some time wen he dIdent have
tish full of bones for supplr
Miiiterry News Compinny b INDUCED
In swattin flies with rolled up newspapers
last Sattiday, TO practice keeping tyyfoid
fever and things away frun camps, until
Lootenant Ed Wernick soaked Kernel
Puds Slmki us on top Of the he'd with his
rolled up newspaper on account Of saying
he had aw fly there, and the rest Of
Compinny 3 stopped TO watch the fite
S,ssIety. Mr.. sid Hunt is home frum
the country with his face all sunbernt,
saying you awt to see his legs
Intristing Facks about Intrlsting Pee
pie Skinny Martin can pick up rubber
ball with hls bare toes, some people think
ing its a proof that all men are descended
trum munkeys, but Skynny Martin saying
he don't care weather it is or not.
Big Hay Ride a big lay ride almost
took place last Thersday, sam Cross
finding some hay that dropped out Of a
hay wagon and filling his ixpress waggin
with it, ony wen lie went GROUND the
corner to tell the fellows about it horse
went and ate all the hay out Of the ixpress
waggin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-16

Some strange old candle sticks hugged
the mantcl above the fireplace. A bowl
Of lustrous orange lent elcam Of color
was sorry when Mr.. Deland returned
with queer old Chinese cups and bulg-
ing brown pot OF tea.
II wonder if you could butter the
brcad?" he asked.
] went into tho tiny, dark pantry that
showed so plainly that it was owned by n
man A careless disorder invaded every
thing. And | longed just to have time to
put things right.
cut thin slices Of bread, buttered 1T,
and made fingerlike sandwiches.
AS ] came out Of the pantry, that
strange sensation flooded me Somewhere,
sometime, had done this very thing, be-
fore When? How2 Then. like the glanc-
ing Of a ripple, the sensation was gone.
Yet the memory was strong on me. had
known all sometime
Mr.. Deland sat in the brown chair be
fore the ten things. | poured the tea and
sat back, eating bread and butter We
were silent. The pleasant restfulness OF
the hour held ts.
Suddenly Mr.. Deland sprang up.
"Why I've forgotten all about the
Chinese things | brought you here to
show you
He carried them out in huge pile OF
barbaric color.
Gold dragons sprawled over n crimson
sea; strange creatures of deep blue lent n
rich color note Panels, umbrellas the
wedding robe He showed them all