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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17
Plans Homegoing of Irishmen in 1910

The plan is to induce the Irish people
from all over the United States to re-
turn to their native land during the
months of July, August and Septem-
Der. 1t is proposed that the various
Irish organizations, notably the A. O.
H, and the Gaelic league shall take
up the movement and carry it
through. Kilkenny does not claim
personal originality for the idea but
he gave it initial impetus and has ia
ken upon himself the burden of inter
esting Irish societies in the plan.
More than a sentimental purpose
animates those who have undertaken
this ambitious task. While the pros
pect of a visit to the old country, at
reduced transportation rates, and in
the glory of midsummer, will form a
leading incentive, the real purpose OF
the movement is to stimulate Irish
industry. Kilkenny has made several
visits to his old home in Ireland and
each time has been impressed with
the industrial possibilities of the coun-
try and the apparent hopelessness Of
improving conditions without organ
lied effort. He takes the position that
the industrial and agricultural re-
sources of Ireland have not been de-
veloped to one-tenth of their capac-
tty. Capital is needed to develop
them and Kilkenny believes thai it
will be forthcoming if the Irish people
in this country are given an Opportun-
ity to see with their own ayes that
profitable investments can be made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

nR. WILLIAM c.. WOODWARD,
- health officer of the District Of
Columbia, is in favor of abolishing the
only form of athletics INDUCED in by
members and graduates OF the Chau-
tauqua literature and reading circle.
He says that the ~ChautauQua salute Is
a menace to health.
The salute, as all ChautauQuans
know, is a waving of the handkerchief
when friends make a hit on the lee
ture platform or sail away for distant
lands. Everybody waves and every
body is happy provided hat one does
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17
WANTED 1T FOR HAIR NASH
No Trouble at All for Retired Sinaer
to Account for the CarboIic
Acid.

at was on my way home one night"
said the retired baritone, according to
Illustrated Bits, land the hour was
late. AS l turned a corner at a
lonely spot a wild-eyed man stepped
out in front of me. In his right hand
he carried a pistol and in his left a
cleaning knife. With a low, hooking
laugh he thrust his bury form athwart
my path, and said:
LAT last l have you in my power.
l have sworn to kill the first man I
met after 8 a. m. You are he-alsO
it. Would you rather be shot or
stabbed?'
Immediately l saw l had to do with
a mailman. Quick thought was neces-
sary Right there and then my long
training stood me we'll IN hand. TAX
ing a pint bottle of carbolic acid
from my overcoat pocket, l remarked,
jovially:
"'Old scout, l greet thee as a friend.
Kill me if thou wilt, but first let us
drink success to the crime
1T made a hit with the bug. He
grabbed the bottle and took a swallow
like a stage hand. AS he fell with
Ing on the sidewalk l stepped over his
body and continued on my way"
How did you happen to have a bot
tie of carbolic acid with your" asked
the in~credulOus press agent.
81 was taking it home to put or my
hair" answered the retired baritone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17
The Execution,

In a home where the mother Is
somewhat aggressive and the father
good-natured and p~eace-loving, a
child's estimate of home conditions
was tersely expressed the other day.
While dressing the mother paused in
the act of putting on her shoes and
said: Il certainly am easy on shoes, l
have worn these for four months. I
don't know what you would do, John,
if 1 were not. l am easy or every
thing" The little girl looked up
from her dolls and remarked: "Ex-
ceDt father."-SucCess.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

= AOhC L. W41ShI1 III AT a OIA-
" ner in Washington a war story
from Manila.
There was once upon a time" he
began, "a gallant old general. This
general, leading a splendid charge in
his youth, got a bullet in his chest and
two sabre cuts across the head. In
after life, relating over the nuts and
wine his many battles, it was this
particular charge that he always de-
cribed nos f~amboyantly.
"The older the general grew the
more splendid the charge became; the
more awful was the slaughter that
he visited upon the enemy; the more
horrible were the wounds that he re-
ceived. For confederation he would
always turn to a grizzled veteran on
his left, his aide-de-camp. The aide
de-camp would nod his gray head in
acquiescence silently.
Taller and taller grew the gen
erals stories of the charge. Higher
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17
Indorsinu shackIeton's Claim.

Grimm-I'm inclined to have con
siderable confidence in Explorer
Shackleton.
Primm-Why?
Grimm-He may be a little too posi-
tive in asserting that he didn't dis
cover the south pole, but I'm ready to
give him the benefit Of the doubt
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17
A Common Weakness

Landlady-Yes, 1 must confess |
have. weakness for coffee.
Boarder-It must be sympathetic
The coffee has the same Quality.-Mes
Eendorfer BlAstter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

Rheumatism and Neuralgia never could
get along with Hamlins Wizard Oil.
Wizard Oil always drives them away
from the premises in short order.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

For Colds anc Gripp-CaPudine.
The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the coId-Hcadaches
also. It's LiQuid-Effects immediately-10.
Is and SOC at Drug Stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

When it comes to being charitable
to the faults of others, the brother
hood of man has the sisterhoOd of
woman beaten to a fragile.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

The first step toward keeping your
mouth shut is to close it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

"HRISTMAS is not only a mile mark Of
w. another year, moving US to thoughts of
~ determination; it is a season, from all
It's associations. whether domestic or religious,
suggesting thoughts of joy. A man dissatisfied
with his endeavors is a man tempted to sadness.
And in the midst of winter, when his life runs
lowest and he is reminded of the empty chairs
OF his beloved, it is well he should be condemned
20 the fashion of the smiling f0ce.-Rober
Louis Stevenson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

ALIENS LUNG BALSAM
Is the old reliable cough remedy. Found In every
drug store and in practically every homo. For sale
by all druggists Csc, soc and Sl.0O bottles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

Did it ever occur to 0 that book
worms are awful bores?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17
HIS STATUS.

OATS a swell horse yOuse got, jim
ME! What is he, a charger, orr"
cav, by de way he is always kickin',
1 guess he's just a plain mule!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

IN ND there were in the same country sheP-
~ herds abiding in the field. keeping watch
q IL over their flock by night. And 10. the
angel Of the Lord eams upon them. and the glory
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17


Of the Lord shone around about them, and they
were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them:
Fear not. for behold hiring you good tdings of
great joy which shall be to all people. For unto
you is born this day in the city of David, a
Savior. which is Christ the Lord."-From the
Gospel Of St. Luke.
X * X
O. ANITA CLAUS remains, by virtue Of
~ a common understanding that childhood
W shall not be despoiled of one of its
most cherished beliefs. either by the mythologist,
with his sun myth theory, or the scientist. with
his hesrtess diatrbe against superstitions. He
vino does not see in the legend of Santa Claus a
beautiful faith on the one side, and the native
embodiment Of a divine fact on the other, is not
fit to have a place at the Christmas board
Hamilton Wright Mabie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

HTOW many old recollections and how
III many dormant sympathies does the
IL IL Christmas time awaken Happy. happy
Christmas. that can win US back TO the decisions
Of our childish days; that can recall to the old
man the pleasures of his youth; that can trans
port the sailor and the traveller thousands of miles
away. back to his own freside and his quiet
home. Fill your glass again. with a merry face
and contented heart. Our life on it. but your
Christmas shall be merry and your New Year q
happy One.-Charles Dickens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

OHY CHRISTMAS wish for all is that
b\yll they may taste the sweetness of love,
AVA enter into the joys of friendship. and
know the divine bene6cence of helping someone
ut present less fortunate than themselves. In
Ehese words are we to find the living spirit Of
abe human and eternal Christmas. The UNI
versal gladness of Christmas is proporioned to
che extent of its unsel6shness. People are happy.
not in what they get so much As in what they
Give.-Minot ]. Savage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

~EMEMBER that as surely os in that
Tx baby life at Bethlehem there lay the
LIN power which has run through all the
world; the power which makes Judea burn like
a star forever; the power which has tans6gured
history: the power which has made millions
OF men its joyous servants; the power of the
milIenniums yet to be, so surely in the humblest
souls humble certainty that it does love Christ.
there lies embodied all the possibility Of the most
perfect sainthood.-Philips Brooks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

1THE season of regenerated feeling-the
season of kindling. not merely the FIRE Of
IL hospitality in the hall. but the genial
lame of charity in the hear. He who can burn
ehurlishly away from contemplating the felicity
Of his fellow beings, and can sit down darkling
and rcPining in his loneliness when all around
b joyful, may have his moments of selfish graft
6caton, but he wants the genial and social
symPathies which constitute the charm Of n
Merry Christmas.-Washington Irving.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

q OPPOSE a note came on Christmas Day
- saying not; Il send my love and best
~ wishes with this spool-box," but, Il want
you TO know that your patience. or courage, or
tenderness. during this last year. will help me
30 live more bravely and courageously this year"
What a Christmas present the receipt of such a
letter would be to any one of US. What a gift
for any one of US to send to the human heart
hat has given us courage for the burden and
heat of the day.-Margaret Deland.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1909-12-17

TT IS a good thing to observe Christmas Day.
The mere marking Of times and seasons,
- when men agree to stop work and make
merry together. is a wise and wholesome custom.
Ii helps one to feel the supremacy of the common
Efe over the individual life. 1t reminds a man
10 set his own little watch. now and then, by the
great clock Of humanity. which runs on sun
6me.-Henry Van Dyke.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
LIGHTHOUSE
ON CITY LOT
Steel Beacon Will be Trans
ferred to Reedy Island in
Few Days

As far from it's intended site, COM
paratively, as the u. S. gunboat Prairie
was from its course when it grounded
on Bullhead shoals in the Delaware
river. there has been standing In a
lot on Callowhill street, above Twenty
fourth. Philadelphia "a lighthouse that
in the near future viii be erected on
Reedy Island, and Will help 20 make
accidents like that which overlook the
cruiser impossible.
The lighthouse which has been con-
structed by the Samuel 5. Creswell
Iron Works. was erected on tho lot
so that Il might be inspected by OFF,
cials of the Department of Commerce.
IL has passed this inspection and will
now be taken down and shipped to
Reedy Island. whore its lantern will
cast its rays across the water from
a height of nearly $50 feet
The lighthouse is built OF cast steel
and wrought iron and is so constructed
as 10 offer the least resistance to the
force Of wind and wave. It will not
be domiciliary light. but will be vis-
tied at intervals by a keeper, who
will tend the lantern.
From a distance It win look like a
big standpipe with a mushroom head,
but closer inspection viii disclose the
network of stays. stanchions and col
lars that give It its strength. The
structure is 1876 feet high, but includ-
ing the massive base Of concrete II will
approach $50 feet The cost 70 the
government will be in the neighborhood
Of $4,000.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
Delaware.

Tho Delaware branch will meet at the
home Of Miss Carrie Cooper, No. 94 West
Fourth street. on Thursday evening, De-
cember 16 Tho president requests fun
attendance at this meeting TO plan for
Christmas cheer.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
ENDS DYSPEPSIA
In TEN MINUTES
Heartburn, Gas, Indigestion
and all Stomach Misery
VaniSheS

There would not be a case OF indiges-
tion here II readers who arc subject to
Stomach trouble knew the tremendous
ant-fermont and digestive virtue con-
tained IN Diapepsln. This harmless
preparation will digest heavy meal
without the slightest fuss or disconn-
fort, and relieve tho sourcst. acid stom-
ach IN fve minutes. besides overcom-
ing all foul. Nauseous odors from the
breath
Ask your pharmacist TO show you the
formula plainly printed on each 51-ceut
case OF Papo's Diapepsin. then you will
readily understand why this promptly
cures Indigestion and removes sucn
symptoms as Heartburn. a feeling like
lump Of lead I'm tho stomach Bclch-
ing OF Gas and Eructacons OF undi-
gcsted food, water brash, Nausea. Head
symptoms, and, besides YOU Will not
need laNatiVca TO keep your stomach,
liver and intestinos clean and fresh
II your Stomach rs sour and fun a.
gas or your food doesn't digest, A18
your meals don't seem TO az, why. -
get 50-ccnt case from your drugglst
and mako life worth living? Absolute
relief from stomach misery and perfect
digestion OF anything YOU cat is sure 70
follow fve minutes after. and. besides.
one case IS suficient 70 cure a whole fans
/ ny Of such trouble.
Surely. n harmless, inexpensive prepa-
ration like Diapcpsln, which win always,
either at daytime or during night re-
Hove your stomach misery and digest
your meals. Is about as handy and val-
liable a thing as you could have In ths
house.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
coreopsis.

Coreopsis.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Coreopsis branch was held December
at the residence OF Dr. Florence Seward.
The members were much pleased at the
sum realized from the euchre and dance
which they gave last month. All had been
able to do some good work at Thanksgiv-
ing Much time was spent in discussing
Christmas work. The branch hopes to
make this Christmas the best they have
ever had. The annual invitation dance and
euchre was also taken up, but Will not be
given until late in January or the first
Of February. quite few new members
have lately Joined the branch and We feel
very much encouraged at the outlook for
the new year After a delightful social
hour the meeting adjourned. The Janu'
AIRY meeting win be held at the home Of
Miss Talloy. No. s25 Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
All, HA! GIRLS!
DISCOVERED!
Actor Miller Says You Are
Pretty---Avenue Star is
Christian Scientist

Coming In from the pouring rain, /
on Monday, the "dcn" belonging TO
Charles IT, Miller. actor OF tho Con-
ness and Edwards Company. with It's
pictures, rugs, riding whips and smok-
ing sets, and the hospitablc welcome
accorded by it's owner and his guest,
Jack Standing. who IS leading man
with Miss Grace George, we're most
cheering. The men were In riding
togs. but admitted the weather had
been too bad. Mr.. Miller spends most
OF his spare time IN tho saddle, and
thinks there Is nothing like il for
keeping up health and strength.
Il never get 10 bed much before
one o'clock and | do most Of my
studying at night. but ! am always
up By a. M. and I'm the saddle until
time for rehearsal on Monday we
were riding tho entire day, and be-
| tween the high spirits OF our horses
and ourselves I think the people here
/ took Jack and me for a couple Of
/ Indians"
"Yes ] go 90 church. / have been
a Christian Scientist for the last five
years. have found il great help
In avoiding the strain and worry Incl
dental 10 my profession. But ! am
not rabid; / think anyone's religion
Is OF assistance 70 him and worthy
OF respect so long as Il IS sincere.
what do ! think OF Wilmington?
well. In the first place short space
as AN actor has FOR studying his aud
icncc, I have been greatly impressed
with the unusual number OF remark
ably pretty girls IN Wilmington. And
our audiences are intelligent; they do
not dlsconccrt the actors by applaud
ing in the wrong place. and their APP
probation Is a great help. If an aud
ionco realized IL they can get much
moro out OF us by showing some en-
thusiasm. a Wilmington audience is
much easier TO do good work for than
one from Missouri
81 like the serious, stronger parts
tlfe best. though / enjoy good comedy
but / don't care much FOR farco-com-
edy.
I'VE rehearse tho next weeks PLAY
the week heforo-one rehearsal at ter
IN the morning and second in tn,
afternoon, except on matinee days.
II is easier when the piece is not new
and ! have played over a hundred
parts.
we tccl that wilmington mas treat
cd us very well and that we are play
. ing under auspicious auspices-quit
} phrase that"
ITS not so bad 90 say as 'judicia
, position" put In Mr.. Standing. "Bu
, the worst sentence / know 10 get II
trouble with In a play is, 7 desire &
. see this monument OF irreproachabl
I discretion perpotrate some ilamboyan
, indiscretion.' The famous she sell
!. sea- shells Is nothing TO that"
e Here Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Standin
o ratified OFF seven slick sticks" an
n Susan IN a shawl shovoled soft snow
! IN way to make an elocution elias
!, dumb with envy.
N "But we arc going TO have a vact
N tion next week. MIR Standing is goir
y ahead and I am 10 Join him In q duel
shooting trip at Tuckerton, New Je
~ scy. We have a lOunch and we dor
~ care If this weather does contlnu
b. The company will resume perform
ID ances on Christmas Day"
e. II rumor speaks true some Of Il
10 pretty girls return Mr. MIXERS al
% probation Of their good looks.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
Gifts From a Child.

Gifts From a Child.
We have received seventy-one garments
from the Hockessin Guild for which we
are very thankful. We are very grateful
to this most excellent guild FOR the great
assistance. they are TO us in giving us so
many new garments, especially at this
season, as It is so much nicer TO be able
TO take new garments for Christmas
gifts May the guild be blessed in their
giving As the Master has said 1T is
more blessed TO give than 70 receive"
we trust they each and every ono may
experience as much JOY IN giving as the
recipients OF these garments will make
manifest IN receiving.
little girl for whom VIC found a home
when she was provided with two new
pairs of shoes at one time, asked why
they bought her two new pairs, that she
had not been used to having new shoes at
all, but what other people had worn. SO
VIC say it IS real delight to be able to
pass on new articles.
Sunshine would like to have either a
wood or coal stove for use in the room
Evening journal., 1909-12-15

Delaware state president. Miss Eliza
beth r. Groves. Eighteenth and West. d.
and A. Phone SOO1A.
Delaware state color. peacock blue.
Delaware State motto. 1--WE Serve"
The object OF the International Sun
shine Society Is 10 incite its members to
tho performance Of kind and helpful
deeds and thus bring tho sunshine OF
happiness into the greatest number Of
hearts and homes. All correspondence
should be addressed 10 the state Presi-
dent. Room COG Equitable Building. All
letters requiring an answer should con-
tain a self-addressed stamped envelope
All correspondence intended for this
paper should be sent not later than Mon.
day afternoon to l.. May Bacon. 9lO,
Maryland avenue.
Keep your face with Sunshine IN it,
Every hour every minute.
If no happy days you know
Face about and make them so.
II the blues are IN your breast
Stationed though you do your best
Flee from self and work and home
Down where misery's children roam.
Lend hand and YOU have done Il,
JOY is yours, for you have won It.
]
At Thanksgiving 1 was made most hap
py by the way the branches distribute
the Thanksgiving cheer" and now knoV
that do not need to exhort them to d
what they can for the Christmas tide.
State President.
II We would know the blessed happines
of giving pleasure to others at this Christ
mas time. let us give to those who ar
worthy who viii not expect one Christina
remembrance. There are many people q
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
PennewilI.

Pennewill.
The Pennewill branch held their regular
monthly meeting with one of their mem-
bers. Mrs. Howard Crawford No. 7i4
Franklin street. one thousand Christmas
stamps we're distributed for sale. Orders
drawn for the purchase Of medicine for
two women and reports read Of the
Thanksgiving work. All reports we're fun
and showed that good work IS being done.
Executive Meeting.
The State president asks for a fun at
tendance at the executive and advisory
boards meeting at headquarters, No. SOC
Equitable Building. on Friday evening.
December Il. The regular night for this
meeting Is the last Friday evening Of the
month. but inasmuoh as that will be New
Years eve we think it wise to have tho
Evening journal., 1909-12-15

'1Iave you had a kindness shownl
Pass it on.
'Twasnot given TO you alone.
Pass IL on.
Let IL travel down the years.
Let Il wipe another's tears,
TIL IN heaven the deed appears.
Pass II on.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
To Visit Wilmington Circle

Wilde Circle. Ladies Of the G. a. r.,
Of Chester, will visit the Circle az
Wilmington tonight. Members Of
wilde Post, Grand Army of the Ro-
public, and John b. Taylor Camp. Sons
of Veterans are expected to be I'm
the party.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
Christmas Greens.

We are sure that our friends are al
ways interested ia helping the blind. As
Christmas draws near, VIC want our
homes at that time TO present a Christ
mas appearance, so We must have some
greens for decorations. Now II you viii
call at the Industrial Exchange for the
Blind. s07 Delaware avenue. one OF our
blind friends there viii show you his
stock OF Christmas greens. Can before you
purhase elsewhere and We know YOU will
be pleased and he viii have just what you
want The blind appreciate all orders and
purchases.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
meeting before Christmas.

meeting before Christmas.
We know OF several good homes for
half-grown girls. also have applications
for white women for general houseworlS.
Two Of the places whero girls are wanted
they will be taught to do housework. cook
ing and sewing and be treated like the
family. These are excellent opportunities
for the right girls and we hope to and
them soon.
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
Or. Byron W. Kings shakespearean.

Selections are remarkable and his
rendition of the 23d Psalm is a won
derful revelation. At Harrison Street
Church. Dec. 18th. Tickets 80 cts
Evening journal., 1909-12-15
Sale For Sunshine.

on Thursday OF this week. tho Good
Cheer Branch Of tho Sunshine Society
will have a sale OF useful and fancy ar
ticles at the Home for Aged Women, GIL
pin avenue and Harrison street
Evening journal., 1909-12-15

OF a widow who IS very deserving. She
will be very grateful as It IS very much
needed at this time.