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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

London England.-The Countess OF
Warwick announces her intention OF
starting early next year on lecturinS
tour OF America the proceeds from
which. as well as the proceeds OF her
memoirs. which she is now writing,
will be devoted to realizing my great
ambition. owning and editing paper
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
r,,ert, Killed In Wreck.

Lahore, Indla.-Dispatch says 20 per-
sons have been killed in a railroad
collision near Libbiana, in Northwest
India. OF the dead four are Europeans
and the rest are natives. The crash
was between two passenger trains.
both were running so miles an hour.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
ls Considered a Saint.

ST. Petersburg-Fsther John OF
Cronstadt is seriously i'll with the
recurrence of an old malady, He is
unable to eat and. on account OF his
great age, his recovery is problem
atical. He is considered saint by
the ignorant classes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
, onIsviIe saloon License increased.

Louisville Ky.--An ordinance in
creasing the license fee for sa-
looms In Louisville from $3.50 TO 5000
was passed by ,be board Of council
men last night and will in all prob
ability be passed by the board of alder
men and receive ne approval OF the
mayor next week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

100000 Increase in French Budget.
Paris, France.-At a special sitting
yesterday the senate passed the bud.
get the estimates Of which amount to
S7o,s0O,0OO, an increase of $4,000 900
over the budget estimates of 1907.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
o2s2s2 cubans on Rough Count

washington, D. CA rough count
of the census Of Cuba was cabled to
the war department by Governor Ma
coon. showing the total population OF
the island to be 2,02S,2S2.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
q. & O. Laws OFF Men.

Cumberland, Md,-Nearly five hun
dred men of the shop and yard force
of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
here were laid off Saturday and yes
terday. The force retained is sufti-
ciett to take care of only the most
nrgsat work
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Salesman commits SulcIde.

Chicago, Ill.--A man who reg
istered as NJ B. Humphrey. New York
City, and who said he was salesman,
committed suicide In his room in a
hotel here by turning on the gas, His
body was found yesterday The man
was apparently about As years old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Bridge Completed.

The big steel bridge spanning Y
Homochitto river, about fourteen mil
south Of Natehez, has been completed,
ceived and accepted by the Board OF :
peryisors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
j. c. 3. Davis Dies In Washington,

Washington, d. C.-John Chan
dler Bancroft Davis. for the past "a
years reporter for the United States
supreme court and formerly United
States ministry to Germany, died here
yesterday. He was born in Worcester,
Mass, Dec. 30, 1922.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Roses in Bloom.

Dovcr, Dol Roses are in bloom ou
OF tis2Qrs a. the Pennsylvania Railroad
compatnY's flower garden in this plac,
a ! resNit q the spring like weather
q stnsaN week hurried the buds ant
~ roseAlAshes opened out beautiful
y,us@Alored blooms yesterday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Favor State Normal.

A decisive majority in both branch
of the law making body has been piedg'
TO the support of the bill carrying apr
priations for the establishment Of
State normal and training school 4
teachers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Son Shoots Hotel Man.

Buffalo, n. Y.-Unsrles Schroff. Jr.,
aged "a, shot and killed his father. A
years old. proprietor of the Interna-
tional hotel, then gave himself up,
claiming he was forced TO shoot be-
caused his father had abused him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Five Tralnmen Killed

Lenox, Mich.-Five trainmen were
killed Friday night in collision be
tween Grand Trunk passenger train
and a double-header freight just north
of this city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Entire EamllY Cremated.

Boston. Mass.-Five persons were
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed the house Of John Clark at
yNatertown, a suburb, Every member
% the Clark family met death in the
lllxhes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

The Board Of Supervisors Of copii
county -vrended at the November ter
for working the public roads Of Vopi'
county. exclusive Of lumber for bride
and culyerts. over S9,Oo0t tor other p'l
poses about $1,000. ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
.Iouor Men 10 Meet in louisville.

louisville. Ky.--A meeting OF the
del License League. composed
leading distillers. wholesale liquor
Hers and brewers, to be leld
louisville, has been called Tor Jan.
R2. 1908
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Murdered bv Strike Breaker.

Binghamton, N. Y.-John L. Shlli
van. a switchman employed on the
Ere at Susquehanna, Pa, was mur-
dered at noon Thursday by an un-
known strike breaker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
BIG LID IN GEORGIA
PRlHl5lTloN LAW GOES INTO
EFFECT JAN. /.
IS A VERY DRASTIC MEASURE
Prevents Keeping or Giving Away Of
Liquors In Public Plsces--S5o0
Tax on Clubs.

Atlanta, Ga.-With the advent Of
the New Year, the law preventing
the manufacture and sale Of intoxicat-
ing liquors, passed by the last session
Of the legislature, becomes effective,
making Georgia the first of the south
ern states to be placed in the prohi-
bition column. The law is very drastic
in its prohibition and prevents the
keeping or giving away Of liquors in
public places and imposes a tax Of
$500 on clubs whose members are al
lowed TO keep drinks Of an intoxi-
eating nature 10 their individual lock-
ers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
constItutlcnaIlty May Be Tested.

Notwithstanding the passage Of this
law, there is some agitation to have
It declared unconstitutional This ac-
tion may be brought in the United
States courts in the course Of the
next month It was claimed yester.
day that Atlanta alone would lose in
license taxes $135,612, and that the
property value of saloons and brewer.
les here which will go cut Of business
on Jan. is from $1,O0O,OOO to $1,500,-
600 For the rest OF the state, the
property values involved are about S..
OOO,00O 1t is estimated that 10000
persons will lose their employment
when Jan. rings its bell on the sale
Of intoxicating liquors.
That the prohibition law will be en-
forced there is no question. Governor
Smith and the city court officlals
have been frank in their statements
that they intend to enforce the laws.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Governor Hughes Much improved.

Albany, N. Y.--Gov. Hughes, who
has been at the executive mansion
for seevral days. suffering from an
attack of the grip, ~ reported as
much improved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
[tlonaI cnmmerolal Teaehers Meet.

n'ttsburg. Pa.-Delegstes from all
rts of the country arrived here
thursday to attend the twelfth an
ial convention OF the National Com
Iescial Teachers Association, which
.onvenes here
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
steel Plant Resumes operatlon,

Newcastle, Pa.-The Shenango Val.
ley steel plant resumed operations
here last night after an idleness of
ten days. More than 1000 men are af.
fected
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Severe Storm 10 southern Minnesota,

Winona, Minn.-Southern Minnesota
is experiencing a very severe snow
storm Railroad traffic is crippled
Street car service in Winona has been
suspended.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Result of Frisco Earthquake

Hamburg. The transatlantic Fire
Insurance Co, has voted to liquidate
on account Of the fact that more than
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
NJ f.lrpo Of Ammunition

Wa .l,iua,skn4Th Pacific ma Il steam
.h,,, Nran3h,8 fia sailing from SapfIran
sa'r I ~ .s..ssszo elaa aaaHrr1r
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
FOR GREATER
MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Agricultural, Commercial
and Industrial Development Of the States
Incompatible Resources oE,ciAl Organ OF
Department OF Agriculture and Commerce
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
Loeklaw Victim DIE.

Loekjaw Victim Dies.
Chicago, Ill.--Dr. Joseph F. Piesen.
department superintendent EN-.
ployed BY Chicago packing drm, died
MT ies;sKN FesilltinE lf6n frsetiifs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

Let Others profit by your experience,
be it good or bad. Write this depart.
ment and tell about it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04
| Mississippi
| Aews
Gratifying Bank Statement.

Compilation of the bank statemel
Of December ?, 1907, has been made
the Auditors office, and the resu
shown are most gratifying. Follow
will be found the different items of
counts and increases and decreases
compared with the statement of 0ctol
n fnn-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

Make the ''home- coming" FIX, MISSES.
sippians next fall the greatest oXent
in the history of our grand old State.Ns
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

Loans and discounts S39, ,52O,9O7
0yerdrafts, secured and de-
mand loans ........ 6,464,241
Overdrafts unsecured -. 214077
Stocks, bonds and war
rants ............... 1,sSs,f73
Banking houses, real estate,
eto. ............4...... 2,452,0s3
Expenses and taxes. -. sa1, 1853
Cash and siaht exehaneo, l3.5s4,aeg
Suspehss sssglaf ~ -. .,s4a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

The man who accomplishes something
must necessarily do it against opposi.
tion from some source. The fact that
he is doing something induces some peo.
pie to knock on account of jealousy OF
plain meanness. The best Endorsement
is often the opposition of a class of
individuals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

Let's double the number of fairs, colt
shows, corn clubs, home culture clubs,
ETC., next year. IL would mean great
deal to the future prosperity of our
State in more ways than one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

The Mississippi legislature convencs in
regular session next Tuesday. The body
is composed almost OF new men, but
of safe and sane citizens, and the feai
that strenuous and hurtful legislation
will pass is without foundation. This
prediction is made that the present body
will show up well in comparison with
those OF former years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

The Lawrence County Press reports
that Mr. B. f. Polk made and sold
from II patch of cane syrup to the
amount of 5000, besides forty gallons
that was not fit to use. The land meas.
ured s9x121 feet. Besides, he banked
for planting between 1900 and 1000
stalks. How is this for yield of syrup
from small patch of cane?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

10 hold cotton successfully, the nec-
essaries of life must be raised at home
as fortifcation for the struggle. Begin
'soN so plan for the campaign this fall.
kaiSe what you can at home and the
necasAity of selling as soon as gathered
Will be relieved to great extent.
ftN begin this month to organize for
the Nonpetitive corn growing contests
far ths year This work was fairly
N'1eesfsilll during the past year and
faeA1 4 y prosecuted with greater eff
9s'sg this.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-04

The immigration to other States was
smaller this year than ever before, and
it is the duty of good citizens to seq
that it grows beautifully less from year
to year. We need our people right here
in Mississippi and offer as much or
more to homeseekers than any State in
the Union.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22
Violet Ammonia
Dl0XOgen Ise

Regular 25c bot
ties OF Di0XCgen,
the powerful anti
/. septic and cleanser,
offered tomorrow
at ISC bottle.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22
Eyebrow
Pencils &C
FIaked Fish SC

New i u g I a n d
FIaked F1sh-the
popular L e n { q n
.6re akf a s [ dish.
One day at &c
package, regularly
Sc.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22
BOrden's Milk
3Ae

Borden 3. Peer
less" brand EVap-
GRATED Milk offered
tomorrow at 394cl
can; regular price
g..
The Washington times., 1908-03-22
$3.50 Curtains 9s'
Beds S2.4S

DAlA1 V@aAt
Special LOT OF
" j t G Enameled
Iron Beds, finished
with brass knobs,
heavy posts and
filters. Sizes 8 IT. g
IN and 4 Fl. 6 I'm
Regular price, 81
One day at S2.4S.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22
SIPS High
Chairs 79c

Children s High
, Chairs, golden oak
finish, with good
strong rounds and
solid seat, with
tray a tt q C n e d
Haywood IN a k e.
one day at 79ci
regularly Sl.25.
Fourth FlOOr.)
The Washington times., 1908-03-22
Crex Mating 33c
1Sc Furniture
CnYering I21ae

34-inch plain and
striped imitation
. Linen Furniture
, Covering for SIP
/. covers ard draper
I. les Warranted fast
|. cOlOTs. Choice of %
, patterns. Natural
} color, red, green
, and blue. Sold reg
; ularly at lsc a
!, ward. Tomorrow at
; 121zC a yard.
The copper era., 1908-01-23
ANNUAL MEETING
Southwestern Development Company
Elects New Officers

The Southwestern Development &
Improvement company held its post
poned annual meeting at the Clifton
Hotel last night.
Messrs. Randolph Paine, c. c.
Weichsel, Jake Wetzler and r. Lieb-
man, residents of Dallas, Texas, ar
rived in Clifton Tuesday evening to
attend the meeting. They are all
heavily interested in the company.
The following officers were elected:
G. C. Weichsel, president;G. A. Franz
vice-president; Randolph Paine, sec
rotary; Jake Wetzler, treasurer; W.
S. Mcnamara, Frank Conner and L.
F. Sweeting, directors.
The gentlemen from Dallas visited
the property and inspected the work
that has recently been done, and ex-
pressed themselves as we'll pleased
with what had been accomplished.
There seems to be little doubt as to
the future of the company, and the
people behind it believe in putting up
the money for development purposes.
1t will be remembered that the de-
Velopment company is financing the
Polaris company.
The copper era., 1908-01-23
MasOns Install Officers

At the regular stated communica.
ton of Coronado Lodge No. 8, F. &
A. M. held on Saturday evening Jan.
uary Is, the newly elected officers tor
the year 1908 were installed. The
ceremony was according to the beau
tiful lodge ritual and was very im-
pressive. The annual reports were
read, which were very hattering, and
showed the lodge to be in a substan-
tial condition. Following is list of
the officers installed: F. B. Laine,
w. M; VIM. Pollock, S. W.; ]. A.
MacLeay, ]. W.; Thomas Smith, Sec
rotary; H. M. Watson, Treasurer;
Sigmund Marcus, S. D.; r. H. Niblock,
J. D.; J. c. Anderson, S. S.; James
Wallace, ]. S.; James S. Cromb, Chap
lain; j. H. Chilson, Tyler; G. F. Pas
coe, Marshal.
The copper era., 1908-01-23
OBITUARY.

Died, Tuesday morning, January
2lst, at his home in South Clifton
George P. Farmer.
Deceased was thirty-seven years of
age and came to Clifton about year
ago for the benefit of his health. He
was righteous and honorable young
man who moulded friendship with all
whom he came in contact.
He was born in Quincy, ILL.,, at
which place he resided until he came
to Arizona. 1t is sad to think that
he was afflicted in the prime of life.
About two years ago he was taken
with a severe attack of pneumonia,
which settled on his lungs and gradu-
ally grew worse until death came to
relieve his suffering. Shortly after
improved, but another severe cold
destroyed all hope of his recovery.
He was joined in Clifton four months
ago by his wife, who extended every
comfort to her husband during his
illness and death.
Deceased held responsible posi-
ton in the mail service of the United
States for twelve years.
His father arrived a couple of
weeks ago to be with him in his
last hours.
His death spread a cloud of gloom
oyer their many friends who extend
ed sympathy and many acts of kind
ness toward the widow and father of
deceased. He left his wife, father,
mother and sister, all residents of
together with a host of
friends, to mourn his early calling.
Funeral services were conducted
last evening by Reverend Love at
Pascoe's Undertaking parlors, at
which many of their friends were
present.
The remains were prepared for
shipment and left this morning for
the home of the family at Quincy,
ILL.,, accompanied by his wife aud
father.
Peace to his ashes.
The copper era., 1908-01-23

Judge Geo. H. Cosper, who resides
about eight miles above Duncan on
the ella river, visited Clifton few
days of last week on business. Mr..
Cosper called at the ERA Office and
among other things, informed the re-
porter that he made an excellent
showing on his farm last year. His
crops were all full yields and prices
good, hence he is very enthusiastic
over the future prospects of his sec
ton. Mr.. Cosper and his two sons
own an extensive area of farming
land, large portion of which they
have under cultivation. While in
town Mr.. Cosper sold carload each
of corn and hogs for future delivery
in Clifton. He also reports that all
bitches belonging to the Sunset Ditch
company are in fine shape, hence the
1908 harvest promises to surpass 1907.
The copper era., 1908-01-23
PURELY PERSONAL


Jim Parks spent a couple of days il
Clifton this week.
C. L. Rawlins, of Globe, made a fly
ing trip to Clifton this week.
Mrs. VIM. Hoff and son left Sunday
last for visit to California.
Judge Egan made a businessItrip
down the road Saturday last.
Bart Upton and son we're up from
Duncan Saturday and Sunday.
c. P. Dunn returned last week from
a few days hunt on Rattlesnake.
County Supervisor Joe Terrell came
in from the Double Circle ranch this
week. -r
Frank Billingsley, the pioneer mer-
chant of Duncan, visited Clifton this
week on business. $50
B. B. Adams arrived Monday from
Los Angeles, where he spent the past
few weeks with his family.
Mrs. Norma Clark, postmistress at
Solomonville, is spending the week in
Clifton, the guest of Mrs. Joe Terrell.
J. A. Campbell, paymaster of the
Shannon Copper company, paid the
company employees at Metcalf a fin
ancial visit Tuesday. -s..-.
Father Garnet of the local Catholic
church, went to Lordsburg last week,
where he performed a double we'd
ding ceremony.
Charley Jones, who has been en-
ployed in the electrical department
of the A. c. company the past few
months, left Saturday for San Fran
cisco, where he will reside in the
future.
E. o. Wood, who spent several days
of last week in Clifton on a visit to
his daughter, Mrs. Goodrich, left
Saturday for his home at DeKalb,
Ill. Mrs. Wood will remain short
time longer. s;-
Ben Clark, county treasurer of
Graham county, visited Clifton
couple of days last week on business.
He reports the valley in good shape
and says politics at the county seat
is beginning to leak out among promi-
nent politicians.
w. ]. Riley, c. A. Van Dorm, II. B.
Mcdowell and j. w. Lancaster spent
Sunday last at Geo. Caywood's ranch
near bridge No. 8 on the A. & N. M.
They report excellent success and re-
turned home with their sacks well
filled with game.
The copper era., 1908-01-23

w. A. Lines, the new road super
intendent of Graham county, in an
interview with an ERA representative
last week stated that he had selected
a site for a new trail between Clifton
and Metcalf, and intended to recon-
mend it's construction. He is of the
opinion that the trail can be built at
comparatively small cost and could
be widened to wagon road as rapid
" as the road funds would permit.
This would finally result in a wagon
road to the mining center of the dis
trict. The people of Metcalf pay
road tax and naturally deserve some
consideration from the board. Mr..
Lines is believer in good roads and
intends to do all in his power for the
construction of substantial roads all
over the county. ---.-ss.----.s--
The copper era., 1908-01-23

Dave Clark, master mechanic of
the Arizona Copper Company, recent
ly made a trip to Ell Paso for the pur-
pose of laying in a supply of fresh
mechanics. A couple of days after
his departure machinists and other
mechanics began to arrive in squads
of twos and tours. In an interview
with Mr.. Clark the other day the ERA
reporter was informed that he had all
the machinists he wanted and was re-
ceiving applications daily. Among
the new men are quite few expert
mechanics, many of whom have
worked all over the country, and they
are we'll satisfied with their jobs in
Clifton. The same might be said of
the moulder, blacksmith and boiler
maker departments. The Shannon
mechanical departments have been
supplied with full force of men,
and it can be truthfully said that la
Dor troubles in Clifton are a thing of
the past.
The copper era., 1908-01-23

A large number of Douglas people
have organized a Country. Club, the
membership fee of which is $50 and
81 per month dues. 1t is one of the
best organizations in the territory
and should be an inducement to Cliff
ton people to organize a club on sim
liar lines. Clifton, with little en-
couragement from the companies and
a hustler at the head, could easily or
ganize an athletic association that
would furnish beneficial results to the
camp generally. An association at
Clifton would insure good base ball
and cricket teams, and other amuse-
ments could be added for the benefit
of those who do not enjoy such violent
exercise.
The copper era., 1908-01-23

The Clifton Water company is in
receipt of shipment of pumping
machinery which is now at the pump
station three miles above Clifton.
Installation work is now well under
way and when completed the COM
pany will have one of the best plants
in Arizona. New wells have been
developed and the plant is located
high above the flood mark, hence
there will be no danger of flood dam
age in the future. Shortly after the
new pant is in operate an effort
will be made to improve the water
line. 1t now seems as though Clifton
will have strictly frst-class water
service. The water pressure will be
increased, inaugurating better fire
protection.
The copper era., 1908-01-23
Card Of Thanks

To the friends who came to US in
our hour of trouble and contributed
all that human kindness could sug-
gest, to help and comfort, we return
most heartfelt thanks, and although
such devoted friendship cannot re-
move the sad memories that linger in
our hearts, it brings into view the
brightest side of humanity. May the
day be far distant when our Arizona
friends, who gathered around us, will
need similar attention, but when the
day does come may they receive the
same full measure of generous aid
and tender sympathy they brought
to US.
MRS. GEO. P. FARMER
J. A FARMER
The copper era., 1908-01-23

The Southwestern, while not a
haven of rest for the weary hobo
now permits them to travel over the
eastern division of the line providing
they are willing to work their passage
by acting as coal passers in helping
the firemen stock the engines. Some
time ago the firemen petitioned the
officials for an additional man on the
deck of the engine to pass coal, the
work being too much for the "talloW
pot' on the big "battleship." Their
petition was not granted, but the
firemen were given permission tc
carry one man on the engine free il
he would break coal and pass it.
The copper era., 1908-01-23

Paul Nicholas, who is extensively
interested in the Arizona Copper
company, returned Monday to his
home in Missouri after spending a
couple of weeks in Clifton. While
here Mr.. Nicholas spent considerable
time at the mines and reduction
works of the company. AS he lived
here many years in the service of the
company, he possesses the knowledge
to correctly judge the general condi.
tions of the company. Mr.. Nicholas
met many of his old time friends who
we're pleased to see9him.