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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
FIGHT FOR NORMAL SCHOOL.
tiattiesburg Given Further Time In
Which to Raise S250,0oo.

Hattiesburg. The trustees Of the
State Normal School held a meeting
with all members present except KIM
brough and Smith, and the question OF
granting further time than December
to get the $25O,00O In hand. was the
important point raised and Laurel and
Jones counties sent In protest against
further time being granted, claiming
that the failure of Hattiesburg to de.
liver by December 7, as originally
agreed upon, forfeited her righs to
further consideration and gives Laurel
the location by default.
Mayor Donald in brief speech set
forth the fact that Hattiesburg and For
rest county have done all in their pow
er to issue and have ready the money
by December Z, and that delay is due
to the failure of the supreme court to
act on the legality and constitutional
ity OF the law establishing the normal
school.
The motion granting Hattiesburg
and Forrest county thirty days after a
decision of the supreme court is given
to get the money in hand was passed.
1t developed that attorneys OF Jack
son have been employed and have
given briefs to the supreme court,
which has caused the delay. The ques-
ton of location then came up, and on
motion action on this point was again
deferred until the money is secured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
WILL GROW PEANUTS.
Hattiesburs Commercial Club Gets
Welcome Tidings.

Hattiesburg.-An important meeting
Of the Commercial Club was held, at
which temporary organization was
formed and H. A. Camp elected presi-
dent, NJ L. Bixler secretary and c. q.
Stevens treasurer. A committee to So
licit stock was selected, the par value
Of shares being fixed at $40, 20 per cent
of which is to be paid with application
and 10 per cent each month for eight
months. A committee on site was also
named.
A report on peanut growth was made
by Chairman Robbins, who advised
that the farmers are preparing to grow
them extensively next year. He stated
further that Mr. Knapp, who is in
charge of the demonstration work In
the United States. has agreed to have
peanut" man lecture in Hattiesbure
early in January of next year, and urg'
es all farmers in this immediate sec
tion to be here on that occasion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
GRAND JURY ACTIVE.
Many Indictments at jackson, Mostly
Regarding Liquor

Jackson.-A to old court
followers here and officers of Hind.f
county circuit court, the grand jury
which was impaneled last Monday has
scored record for things accomplish
ed. During that time the jury has re-
turned into court more than one hun
dred true bills.
1t is quite notable that most of the
indictments found have been against
men and women who have persisted in
violating the statewide prohibition
laws of the state. as many as three or
four true bills having been returned
against the same individuals on that
score. There were also numbers OF
cases awaiting investigation as re-
suit of preliminary inquiry by magis-
trates, the parties being either on bond
or in Jail to await the grand jury's
action.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
BANK DEPOSITS GROW.
SO 100000 Added to the Savings OF
Mississippians.

Jackson.-As an indication of the
general financial condition of the state
of Mississippi the certified and sworn
statements of the banks of the state to
the auditor of public accounts, inciud'
ing both state and national banks, are
deemed conclusive. Some ten days ago
Auditor Smith issued a statement
showing the condition of the state
banks, but at that time he had not re
ceived those of the thirty national
banks, and while the state bank fg'
ures were satisfactory those OF the two
classes combined add still further IN
formation.
The most significant showing from
the general array of statistics is the
large increase in individual and time
deposits. aggregating $9,5OO,O0O.
This shows that there is money put
aside by the people and that 1t is ready
for investment when opportunity az
fords
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Address on Boil WeevlI.

Natchez.-L. NJ. Calhoun, govern
mentment agent, addressed large
crowd on how to raise cotton under
boil weevil conditions. He advised the
merchants to advance them what they
need and keep the labor at home. He
advised the labor to stay where they
we're born and reared, as the weevil
will find cotton wherever 1t is, and
urged early planting, cultivation and
strict application to the crops, raising
corn, hay, hogs, horses, mules and cat
tie at he same time, making cotton a
money crop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
/ STATE NEWS NOTES
Weekly BUDGET of News Items Gathered by Our
Special Correspondent at Jackson.
AN UNNECESSARY ALARM.
viii Be No Big Advance in Price Of
Fertilizers.


Jackson Mississippi farmers who
are large buyerys of fertilizers have
been unnecessarily agitated for sew
eral weeks past by rumors that have
reached them through circulars ana
otherwise that there is to be big al
vance in the prices for all kinds OF
fertilizers, and that the year OF lSll
will find them in the hands OF giant
monopoly supported by a great govern
ment; that they will be bled to the
limit on their fertilizer bills, and that
they can find no relief because the gov
eminent of Germany has decreed that
all of the potash that enters into the
manufacture of fertilizers, SO per cent.
of which comes from Germany, must
pay an immense export duty before II
will be allowed to leave that country.
There have been stories in the papers
to the effect that the emperor OF Ger
many and his official following, TO-
gether with the private owners OF all
the potash mines, have decreed that
American fertilizer makers must pay
exorbitant rates for potash.
Insofar as the manufacturing plants
in Mississippi are concerned, the
threatened advance will not material
ize. 1t is barely possible that there
may be slight increases In certain
grades, but not of the alarming char
acter that the New York circulars
would indicate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
DECLINE OF POPULATION.
Why the River Counties Have Shown
Slight Decrease.

Jackson.-One of the interesting
features of the federal census report
on Mississippi's population is the de-
crease in population shown by several
counties bordering on the Mississippi
river, notably Adams, washington,
Warren and Claiborne, which show de-
creases of from 5000 to 5000 each, as
compared with the 1900 census.
This decline can be easily accounted
for, as it has been undoubtedly due to
the exodus of negroes from those coun-
Ties after the advent of the boil weevil,
which created great deal Of unneces.
sary alarm among members of that
race.
For instance, it is known that more
than 5000 negroes left Adams county
after the boil weevil crossed the river
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
REWARD is OFFERED.
Will Pay $500 for Capture of the Stay
err of Merrill.

Jackson. AT the request OF the Me
ridian authorities, Governor Noel has
offered a reward of 5000 for the arrest
and conviction of the unknown party
or parties who killed John P. Merrill
a prominent druggist, in that city.
Merrill was found dead in bed 10
his room at that hosiery, and, while
his clothing had been plundered and
all valuables removed, the Meridian
police do not believe that robbery was
the motive for the crime; that there
is mystery connected with the case,
but thus far they have not developed
any tangible clues for its solution.
Citizens of Meridian are raising an
additional reward fund for the capture
of the murderer The Southern Hotel
offers 5000, and contributions from
other citizens, together with the re
ward offered by the governor, bring the
total up to over 800.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
DEMAND BETTER RATES.
All Railroads Are Cited to Appear Be-
fore Commission.

TOFe OOTTlUtooiS's
jackson .-Presiden John A. Webb
of the Mississippi Railroad Commits
sion has cited all railroads in the state
to anpear at the next meeting OF the
commission for conference on the
proposed peanut rates. The peanut IN
dustry looks promising for MISSISSIPPI
next year. and planters and others In
terested want better rate.
Heretofore there has been no cause
for fixing a rate on this commodity
and, under existing tariffs, the rate
from Jackson to Mendenhall for car
of peanuts is 25 cents, which Is con-
sidered too high. In less than car loaG
lots the rate is even high, and the
farmer could not produce peanuts at a
profit with such rates.
Recently man living at Mendennall
ordered a car of peanuts from Monroe
La, and after reaching Jackson the
rate to the point of destination was 20
cents a hundred. With so many farm
ers going in for peanut culture, low
er rate is necessary. The rate on cot
ton seed from Jackson to Mendenhai
is about cents, and while Presiden'
Webb is not discussing the matter IL
advance of the conference, it is be
lieved he regards this as just rate fol
peanuts.
1t is not believed the railroads WI
raise any objection to making go't
late on this product, as they have al
ways co-operated with the commission
in similar matters, where the Interests
of the farmer were to be conserved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
A $125, 900 Lumber Deal.

Hattiesburg.-For consideration
said to be in the neighborhood of $685.
900, Thos. Caruth, the well known lum-
Der man Of Rosine, closed deal for
the Hartzog-Longino Lumber Com
pany holdings in Lamar county The
deal is one of the largest for the year
now coming to close The Hartzog-
Longino holdings are said by good
judges to be among the best in this
section. In the deal closed this morn
ing is included 1920 acres of timber
equal to any in this part Of the state
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Crops In Warren.

Vicksburg w. G. Kiger of Bruins
wick planted 720 acres in cotton las
year and received therefrom 422 bales.
and this year he put in 1155 acres and
figures that his harvest will not be
over 300 bales. The corn crop is first
class. The season has been most
ideal one. and could not have ben bet
ter for picking, stated Dr.. Kiger, but
the cotton crop was very short, so ii is
practically all out of the fields now
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
rruthful convict Sci Free.

Acknowledgement Noel granted a
pardon to Marshall Kelly, who was con-
victed of murder and serving a life sen.
tence. At the time he pleaded guilt
he was a boy, and the district attorney
agreed, with the approval Of the court
to recommend pardon after term oil
service, not to be very long, and hau
now recommended, with the approval
OF the trial Judge, the granting Of the
pardon upon the ground that the pun.
ishment has been sufficient and that
there were extenuating circumstances
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
AN AUDIT ORDER ISSUED.
Affairs of Firm at Maeee Will Be Thor.
ouuhly Probed.

ougniy FTopeu'
Jackson.-Some rather sensational
developments are expected to follow
the involuntary bankruptcy petition
filed in the federal court in this city
by the creditors of the Harrison-Nelson
Company, commercial concern doins
business at Magee, Simpson county.
Orders have been issued by the
bankruptcy referee, Hon. Fred M.
West, for the books OF the concern to
be brought to Jackson for auditing by
expert accountants.
The order issued by Referee West
directs the receiver, Minis Williams, OF
Magee, to at once ship the books of the
firm to Jackson to be audited by ar
accountant who will be appointed by
the court.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
state Fair Capital Doubted.

Jackson-That the State Fair of 1911
is going to eclipse its predecessors was
made evident when the stockholders OF
the Mississippi State Fair and Exposi-
ton Company decided to increase the
capital stock from $4,000 to 100000.
During the six years Of its existence
the State Fair has been operating on
very limited capital, and it has been
a matter of surprise that the officers
have been able to accomplish so much
with so little financial assistance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Russia,s Growing Population.

This years census of the Russian
empire adds another five millions to
the population as enumerated In 1908
The cars subjects now number 100,
100000 and increase every year by
2,5OO,0O0 despite wars, epidemics and
internal disturbances. AS there is nc
lack of cultivated soil in Russia there
seems no reason why this big annua
increase should not continue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Free Blood Cure.

II you have pimples, offensive eruptions,
old sores, cancer, itching, scratching
eczema, suppurating swellings, bone pains,
hot skin, or if your blood is thin or i'm
pure, then Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.l
will heal every sore, stop all itching and
make the blood pure and rich. Cures after
all else fails. $l.OO per large bottle at
drug stores Sample free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca, Department b.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Exonerate McMasters.

Iuka.-The preliminary trial of John
McMasters for the killing of his broth
er-in-law, James Robinson, was held
by Justice of the Peace Woods OF the
Second district of his county. The trial
was held near the scene of the killing
and resulted in complete exoneration
of the defendant from the charge d
murder.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Kinds County Leads.

Kinds county leads all other coun
ties of the state In percent of increase
in population from 1900 to 1910, ac-
cording to the census figures. Kinds
county made a gain of 11,149, and is
still the largest county in the state,
from point of population. The popula-
ton OF Kinds ten years ago was 52,577,
and the census report for 1910 shows
60, 726. Lauderdale shows gain of
11,131 over ten years ago, when the
population was $3.50. against 46,91s
this year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
FOOTBALL UNDER THE BAN.
Students Allowed Participation in All
Other Athletics.

Hattiesburg.- board of educa'
ton of the Mississippi conference sub.
mitted report unanimously recon-
mending approval of the memorial
from the Millsaps College trustees, fac
ulty, student body and alumni associa-
ton asking that the students be al
lowed to participate in intercollegiate
athletics.
The report of the board however,
follows the plan adopted by the North
Mississippi conference, football being
eliminated This was not unexpected
by the petitioners; in fact, 1t was re-
garded as the only course the board
could pursue in view of the action OF
the Sardis conference.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
How II Happened.

He was limping down the street
with one arm in sling and both eyes
in mourning.
whats the matter?" queried a
friend. Automobile accident?'
mo" replied the other, sadly. II
met a man who couldn't take joke"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Bad BLOOD

Before I began using cascarets ! had
a bad complexion, pimples on MY face.
and my food was not digested asst should
have been. Now am entirely well, and
the pimples have all disappeared from my
face. can truthfully say that Cascarets
are just as advertised; I have taken only
two boxes Of them"
Clarence R. Griffin, Sheridan, Ind.
Pleasant, PaiatabSe, Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or GRIPPE.
10c Csc, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The Renu-
Inc tablet stamped c c. Guaranteed 20
cure or your money back y"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
TREASURY GETTING CASH.
Settlements for November Are Un.
usually Heavy.

Jacksonville tax collectors of the
seventy-eight counties in Mississippi
are sending in their settlement reports
to the state treasury, and the Golfers
are now in good condition, quite in
contrast to the shortage OF cash that
prevailed up to few weeks ago.
Present settlements are for collec-
tions made during the month of No
vember, and a majority Of the counties
show heavier tax payments than usual
for this month, which Treasurer Ed
wards attributes to the high price of
cotton and the abundant prosperity
that prevails generally over the state
the banks having on deposit the lar.
gest volume of money! ever before
shown in reports for this season Of the
year.
The treasury balance has been aug
mented during the past two weeks by
additional sales Of state bonds. and
revenues from the sale of cotton grown
on the convict farms.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Literary Accuracy.

"You write of your hero as stealing
home in the darkness" said the ed
itor.
Eyes," replied the author.
"Well, you ought to know better
than that. He couldn't steal home In
the dark. If it was dark enough to be
worth noticing the game would have
been called"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

The great pleasure of life is love;
the greatest treasure is contentment;
the greatest possession is health; the
greatest ease is sleep, and the great
est medicine true friend.-Temple.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Want the Teachers.

Gulfport. = The Harrison County
Teachers Association adopted the res
oiution inviting the Mississippi Teach
ers Association to hold its next an
nual convention In this city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
CHARGED WITH BURNING TOWN
White Man Indicted by copiah Grand
Jury.

jury.
jackson. INSURANCE Commissioner
Henry has received information from
County Attorney Millsaps that Mason
Moore has been indicted in Copiah
county for incendiarism. Some weeks
ago the town of Georgetown, about 20
miles below here on the N. o. G. N.
railroad, was almost entirely destroyed
by fire. 1t was generally conceded at
that time that the fire was the work
OF an incendiary, and the insurance
commissioner has had men there work
ing up the case. Several parties were
at first suspected, but the evidence
finally shifted around to Moore, with
the result as above stated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
pies in Court.

Gulfport-While sitting in the court
room watching the progress of trial
in the circuit court James Tunney,
aged 62, perhaps the oldest resident OF
Gulfport, suddenly fell from his seat
and expired in few seconds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

Experience is a safer and more use
full guide than any principle, however
accurate and scientific 1t may be-
Buckle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

When woman refuses man and
he takes to drink, it's question
whether he is trying to drown his scr
row or is celebrating his escape.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

Some wise philosopher once re.
marked that we live in thoughts, not
years. This is especially true of won.
en- after they pass thirty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

No matter how long your neck may be
or how sore your throat. Hamlins Wizard
Oil will cure it surely and quickly. It
drives out all soreness and inflammation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
Much Mall Handled.

Jackson does the largest freight
baggage, express and mail business
from the Illinois Central depot Of any
one depot between Chicago and New
Orleans. At the transfer office In the
depot 800 sacks of mail are handled
daily. 1870 coming in and the same
number going out, and according to
records kept by the postal authorities
only about one in every 10000 Of these
packages is wrongly routed Uncle
Sam demands correctness In the han
ding OF ais business and he generally
gets II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

It's pity that more sermons are
not as deep as they are long.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16

chambermaid Repartee.
First Chambermaid-Look You
let your pillow slip.
Second Chambermaid-No; the GOV.
erlet it.-Exchange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-12-16
A woman's Privilege.

what is the latest thing in well
dings?"
Generally, 1t Is the BRIDE"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-15


a number of Hammond relatives and
friends of Mrs. Wolf were entertained
at her home in Chicago Sunday They
were invited to be guests at dinner and
remained during the afternoon for a
pleasant social time. An elaborate
course dinner was served at noon. The
tables were prettily decorated with
carnations and ferns and IN the parlors
large punches of the flowers were used.
Music and social conversation were the
features of the afternoon. Among the
guests were Mrs. Fred Schmidt Mrs. J..
Kavanaugh and son, VIII, the Misses
Anna, Elsie and Grace Stolley, and
Masters George and Wilbert Schmidt
and Howard Seeman all of Hammond
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Wilkia of Riverside
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Seeman. the Misses
Elsie kleiberg, Ethel Seeman and
Kathrine Martie, Messrs Joe Thieboldt
George Schultz, George Schmidt and
Howard Seeman all of Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-15

the church in Rimbach avenue. Bust
and it is desired that many members at
tend.
The members of Silver Light Hive L.
o. T. Nj. will meet promptly at seven
O'Clock Wednesday evening in the X. of
P. Hall. The pedro party will follow
the short lodge session and a cordial
invitation is extended the public to at
tend
The members of the True kindred will
meet this evening in the l. o. F. Hall in
State street for the regular meeting.
A full attendance of members is desired.
A special netting of the members of
Golden Rule Council No. / D. of l..
was called for this afternoon in the X
of P. Hall. Important business had to
be transacted.
Miss Mary Krost and Messrs John
Beckman and Joseph Sonntag were en-
| tertained by Mrs. Ganzenberg at her
home in Woodlawn Sunday.
There will be initiation of candidates
at the next regular meeting of the
| members of Progressive Court No. 16t
Tribe of Ben Hur which will take place
| tnIs evening in the i. of P. Hall.
An enjoyable meeting of the younf
ladies of the n. n. Club will take place
this evening at the home of Mrs. John ]
Claussen on State Line street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-15
An ENJoYABLE MEETING.

The party given yesterday afternoon
to the ladies of the Erthstane Club at
the home of Mrs. j. c. Graves, 1913 Car
roll street was one of the enjoyable
events of the week. 1t was the regular
club meeting and only the members
were invited to be present. Embroidery
work and music were the features of
entertainment after which the hostess
served a dainty luncheon. The next
party will be given at the home of Mrs.
Walter Hammond in South Holman
street and the date of the meeting will
be announced among the members later
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-15
w. c. IT. u. MEETING.

An interesting meeting of the mem
hers of the w. c. I. L. was held last
evening in Weis Hall in State street
1t was the regular bi-monthly evening
meeting but the attendance was not as
large as usual. There was a short
business session followed by program
The social part of the evening was Civ
en- to music, and several Instrumental
and vocal selections were given. Ar
engagements were made for the next
regular meeting which will take place
in two weeks. A. debate will be the
feature of the evening and the subject
chosen is Resolved That the Saloon is
Not An Honorable Business" The pub
lie is invited TO attend and it is desired
that the meeting Is well attended.