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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

The December term of the Noxubee
Circuit Court convened Monday morn
ing with Judge Carroll on the bench.
District Attorney Brooks, County At
torney Allgood and Stenographer Wood
in attendance. 1t adjourned early
Thursday morning.
The first two days were devoted to
the criminal docket, and many cases
were disposed of most of the accused
pleading guilty.
Several civil cases were argued and
some disposed of.
The fines imposed by Judge Carroll
amounted to S764, 80 more than the cost
of the court. The latter being 1858. 20
and the fines $1278,10
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

rags and Xmas boxes makea present
ok much nicer and does not cost much.
on't you remember how much nicer
e present you received looked than
Z one you sent last year. Don't let
happen this year. We carry q full
be Of pennison's. Book STORE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
NOTICE.

one holding any government
foperty of either Tro7p A or Company
| in their possession, wearing apparel
! anything else are hereby ordered to
arn the same in to me or to Capt. ].
\ Holman, on or before December 20,
iii. This applies to anything what
FER belongs to either military organi-
}f'on.
GBy order of H.. M. DENT,
1st 1t End Inf. N M. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
$40 Reward.

gstrayed:-From my place during the
of November, two coming two
mule colts, with about three
Ionthsgrowth of name and tail. Heavy
,nch on end of tail. w. ]. Wootten,
Brooksville, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Hand Plated China at lowest prices,
just received. Very little left over
stock. You won't be doing yourself
right unless you look our line over.
G. L. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Lady, winner of four champion
ships in big shows and winner in
many little shows. Mr.. Ragsdale
has sold few nice daughters and
sons of his recently. Farmers
Home Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
FOR SALE.

A stock of general merchandise at a
liberal discount. Also for rent house and
lot and store house, known AZ Elias Col
bert's store. Best store stand in county
for a country store, in the forks Of the
Macon and Brooksville road on free
delivery route. No competition.
Apply to JACK INGRAM.
Macon. Misp. R. 2. D, No. !.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Rev. E. D. Simpson, who was ap-
pointed by the conference recently held
in Macon, to the Mashulavllle circuit,
wishes to announce through the Bea-
con thatrhe will not, on account of ILL
be able to fill his appointment
before Christmas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

WANTED:-10OO bushels sbelled corr
will buy any amount from / peck on.
Will pay high price for same. Also
bring your other produce to me,
]. E. DoRRoH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

CAKES and CANDIES-Mrs. C. E.
Lilly, phone SO, during the holidays,
will take orders for fancy cakes and
candies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Van Shumaker, agent for the Satur-
" Evening Post in Macon recently
. a special prize of $50 and stands
nth in a grand prize of 500 to be
.,Nrdedj some time in February. He
its all his friends to help him win
prize by giving him their subscrip-
2 Tn the next few weeks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
CHURCHES.
BAPTIST

Sunday School 10 a. m.
II a. m. The pastor will conclude the
series of studiesi of "God's message to
His People" as found in Rev. 1-3.
His final message is from Rev. 3-14-
q Gods call to a careless church.
$3.50 p. m. B. Y. P. U.
No services at night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
TO THE PUBLIC

l am no longer in the employee of the
city, and will do plumbing and electro
cal wiring of all kinds. Reasonable
charges will be made.
w. E. HAGiN.
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TRESSPASs NOTICE

No hunting or tresspassing il allowed
on the Longstreet place one mile east
OF Mscon. Violaters will be prosecuted
MRS. MATTE LONGSTREEr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Orders taken for shelled or ear corn
or grain Of any kind by.
Phone 85 Mrs. r. N. S~TErHEsoN,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Place your orders with me now fl
your Christmas oysters.
! N. HOLMAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
MRS, JOHN CARR.

Mrs. Belle Harlan Carr, wife of Mr..
John Carr. and daughter of Mr.. Hunter
Harlan, died in the hospital in Mem
phis Friday morning. She had been
carried to Memphis several weeks ago
for operation and treatment. Mrs.
Carr was n of the best beloved young
matrons in the county, and the neigh
borhood where she had her home is over
whelmed with sorrow. She was active
in church work and social affairs and
all that tended toward the betterment
and happiness of others.
She leaves a husband and one child, a
son, John Hunter Carr.
The remains will be inferred in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Macon, at two
O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

hrs. J. F. Ames entertained Tuesday
IEnoon in honor of her sister, Mrs.
tsinger. Mrs. W. L. Connor won
! prize and Mrs. W. V. Stewart the
relation. Mrs. Leo Tindall was a
king guest.
Mrs. Lamberson entertained the LAS
! Like It" club at Forty-two Tues
trs. Zen Price entertained the Seven
q Euchre club Wednesday.
lis, L. w. Graham entertained the
llge Club Thursday afternoon.
@ Cl.-.cIrnr 20 otslI OrrsfA I'll
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
The Dead.
JOSEPH PORTER.

JUSEPH PORTER.
Mr.. Joseph Porter, an honored and
esteemed citizen of the county, died at
his home three miles west of Macon
Thursday night. Mr.. Porter was an ex-
member of the Board of Supervisors
and a man greatly respected and of
much influence. He had been ill a long
time. The interment will be at Soule
Chapel, Saturday at one o'clock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

Lost, in Macon, Sunday. Dec. 8, a
pair of nose glasses with small chain
attached. Will reward if left at the
Beacon office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15

ohm s. Shumaker is still quite i'll
n fever.
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of their MERCHANDISE.
You will agree that the
word is sadly overworked.
Yet, how else can we ex-
press it when we know that
the makers of "Walk Over
shoes consider "Walk- Over"
quality a matter of principle,
rather than price, and that
this is the policy that con.
trolls the whole manufactur.
ing organization.
This knowledge is what
makes us so confident in as
sorting that "Walk- Over"
shoes are the ''Best" in all
those points that make shoes
really TRUSTWORTHY.
Let Your Next Pair Be
"Wdik-O UerS"
We sell"Walk -Over'' shoes
because we have faith in
them.
Faith in the makers.
Faith in the feathers used.
Faith in in "Walk- Overu
workmanship.
Faith in the fitting quail.
ties.
Faith in the correctness of
styles.
Add to this our own knOwl.
edge of local needs, and our
efficient store service, and
you will see why we are SO
enthusiastic over "Walk
Over" shoes.
Let Your Next Pair Be
Walk Ders"
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PATTI
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The Best Place To Trade
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-12-15
M~ASHULAyILLE CIRCUIT

No services at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
GAME PROSPECTS
 ARE EXCELLENT

Montgomery, August 15.-(Special.)- )-Ad- vices received by John H. Wallace, Jr. state fish and game commissioner, are to the effect that the game season this fal will be the best in the history of Ala aban.l Reports have been received from nearly every county of the state within the past month, the burden of which is that there are plenty of squirrels and quail growing up for the nimrods of the commonwealth. The squirrel season opens October l. and ends March l, while the quail season opens November l.
 The general rains of the past month, MT. Wallace says, have served the pur- pose of sending qauils out into the open. with the result that sportsmen will be able to find plenty Of coveys without being compelled to enter woods for their game. Reports from one county alone,
 Montgomery, is to the effect that more than dozen bevies have been seen with in the past week.
 Louis A. Bayne, a well known citizen. has been appointed game warden of Mont gomery county, with instructions to go out and kill the hunters who exceed the bag limit, or who shoot doves over baited fields. Mir. Wallace states that he i, camping on the trail of number of hunters in Mont gomerN county who arc reported to him as having violated the game laws of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
HOLD EDUCATIONAL
 RALLIES IN ETOWAH
Former Physician of Attalla Dies. To Hold Sunday School
 Convention

- Gadsden, August 15.-(Special.)- )-The
 school districts of Mountainboro, Sar-
 dis and Whitesboro are holding rally
 at. Whitesboro today, this being one of
 the series of rallies arranged by
 County Superintendent J.. E. Williams
 MT. williams, w. T. Murphree and
 James B. Wadsworth went to Whites
 boro this morning to be present at the
 ga athering and make addresses on edu-
 cational subjects. The rallies are be-
 ing held for the purpose of stimulat ling interest in the schools among the farmers and good results are being accomplished.
 pr. J. H. Lester, for years a prac- ticing physician of Attalla. but re- gently of Columbus, Ga. died at his late home last night. The remains were
 brought to this city for interment to-
 morrow morning, the sermon being con-
 ducted from the First Methodist church of Attalla. pr. Lester was widely known over the county. sfa !; A convention is to be held by the | Tenth District Sunday School associa- l,tion on Aurust 20 at Union church 1 1in RalI Play heat. The president and 1 sacretarv of the association have pre- | na rcd an excellent programme and have secured number of the promi-
 nant Sunday school workers of thIs city to assist in the care Of the asso- citation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
NEGRO PICNIC ENDS
 IN NEAR RACE RIOT
White Boys Invited to Negro Gath ering-Trouble Immediately Ensues

Red Bay, August 15.-(Special.)--A gen eral race riot occurred near Belmont Miss. yesterday at negro picnic. Ihe oolored people invited some of the 'wni'e citizens to attend their exercises, and dur ing the day some remarks were inaue by certain negroes that caused the whi.e boys to take exception, thus resulting Tn a general riot between the whites ana blacks.
 The white boys had no weajons except knives, but the negroes were better armed. Some drew pistols and others knives There were something near a dozen involved in the trouble, and five or six negroes and whites received personal injuries. several thought to be of se- rious nature. Jim Beachum, a colored ccmbatant, was arrested and sent to the Iuka jail. The other negroes escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
WORK PROGRESSES
 ON CAPITOL WING
Addition Will Make One of Hand- somest State Buildings in
 the South

Montgomery, August 15.-(Special.)- Rearing up as if by magic. the new wins to the capitol is fast being rounded into shape, and is undoubtedly expected 10 be ready for occupancy by the state OFFICIALS hy January 1 of next year. Contractor Majors of Troy is personally superintend- ing the construction. assisted by Architect Frank Lockwood of this city. When conn pleted it Is stated by officials at the capi- toI that the addition will be one or the finest and most commodious capitol struc- lures in the south
 Plans are already being laid by the building committee for fitting out 'ne wing, especial attention to be paid to the gubernatorial office. which will occupy the western half of the annex V,sitors to the gubernatorial office will enter nrst the office of the recording secretary. iiext the office of the governors secretary ana then the governors private onice
 The governors stenographer will be in room to himself adjoining the record ing secretary's office, and adjoining the stenogra pher's office will be consuita- ton room. In the basement below the gov eI nor's office will be vault Tor the re- tention of papers and records from one administration to another. When the old administration goes out of office the files of that executive will then be placed in the archives and history department of the state.
 Across from the governors office will be the secretary of state, who will have
 ai office capacity of twice the size of the present office. Provision has not yet been made for disposition of the upstairs capitol offices.
 The annex vsl be heated throughout with steam, and a system will be at- tempted to slbe evolved whereby 1t is hoped to run steam pipes into all parts of the building. thus doing away with | individual fires, as at the present time A feature of the plans now on foot is | to be found in the agitation by the building committee to connect the sec end floors of the two annexes with ths l old or middle structure. Heretofore. fol one to get from the second floor of thu cid building to the second floor of thu annex, he has been compelled to descend
 te the first floor, and then climb uI
 another stairway. It is hoped to obviat' this difficulty, though plans in this re srect have not yet been perfected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
SOME NEWS AND GOSSIP
 FROM THE NATIONS CAPITAL
BY WALTER HARPER

He had not even been constant in his attendance on sessions of Congress. He came fresh into the hall and made an unwarra anted attack on Mir. Underwood. It was human that Mir. Underwood should reply. It was human that he replied as he did. But 1t was Mir. Un- derwoods S superior personality that in- stantly realized the mistake he had made in the heat of debate and prompt- ly apolog gized.
 No one realizes the mistake more than MT. Underwoo himself, but 1t is certainly excusable. In my opinion MT. James realizes the excuse for Mir. Un- derwoods retort and will be the first to forgive.
 Indeed, he withdrew his remarks as promptly as did Mir Underwood. While the remarks of both gentlemen were withdrawn they were published in the Record just as they were spoken. This was best for both, as this prevented any any distortion by the press.
 "A careful reading of the remarks in the light of contributory circum- stances greatly minimizes the serious ness of the incident.
 MT. Underwood has been invited to help MT. James in his campaign for the Senate in Kentucky and he will ac- cept."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
TRUST OFFICIALS ARE
 PLACED ON TRIAL

Atlanta. August 15.-Preliminary hearing in the case of officers and former officers of the Southern Loan and Trust company. accused by the government of using the mails to de- fraud in promoting loan agency and in using the malls to promote lot tery, was begun here today before Uni ted States Commissioners Hunt. Rich ard Purvis, president; Ernest O. Helm, vice president; Guy King, secretary, and w. R. Smith, former secretary, are the men accused. They were arrested July 27.
 The concerns operations are de- clared by federal officials to have ex- tended all over. the. south and as. far north as Virginia and involved from t300, ,000s to $3.000.0O0. New York persons allege they lost money through 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
RECOMMEND CLERK
 FOR COMMISSION

Tuscumbia, August 15--(Special.)- )-Chair- man J. c. Spraggns of the Tuscumba ex- else commission has sent to Governor o'Neal for his approval the name of Robert E. Hyde for clerk of the commis- sion. This is the third name sent in by MT. Spraggins for this office, the first, that of a young lady, was disapproved. MT. Spraggins then sent in the name of w F. Miller, late reading clerk in the house, an ardent prohibitionist and ap- pcintee of Speaker Almon, and after ap- proving the appointment the governor withdrew his approval without assigning any reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Recommendations Made

The following recommendations are made by Dr. Moss in order to put down
 the epidemic and better sanitary condi- tions in Mobile:
 l. That the board of health of Mobile consider the advisability of an educational
 campaign for the general public, to in
 struct them in principles of sanitation and the measures necessary to prevent infec- tion by contact.
 2 That the department of meat and milk
 inspection be better supported by the
 city: that more and better men be en-
 ployed as assistants with salaries which
 will attract good men.
 3. That a city bacteriological laboratory be established and put in charge of a
 compent man where all the laboratory
 work required by the city of physicians
 may be done free of charge. 1. That an expert sanitary and water
 works engineer be employed to study the
 water and sewer systems and devise the best means of handling these problems.
 5. That in the meantime the reservoirs be cleaned regularly and frequently; hat they be put on good repair where neces-
 sary and be enclosed by high, strong
 wire fences. to keep out the public. That the fences around the water sheds be repaired and an adequate patrol system of fences and water sheds be established. 6. That from whatever source water be
 obtained. whether from present systems Tor from Bienville system enlarged, or from deep wells, that immediate steps be taken
 10 build more and larger reservoirs in crder that water used may have at least
 twice as long as Is now allowed for airla- tion and sedimentation.
 The report was submitted by Dr. Moss
 to Dr. Sanders state health officer and copies forwarded to the board of health and city authorities of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Weather Conditions.

Birmingham, August 15.-G p. m)-The barometric pressure is high over the greater portion of the country, depres-
 sions being found only in the extreme
 northeast and over the southwestern states.
 Showers occurred over much of the eastern half of the country since Mon- day night, including the gulf states from eastern Texas to Alabama. sporadic showers fell in the western states. but
 most of the country from the plains to the
 Pacific ocean experienced fair weather. It was hot over the plains and the south ern Rocky mountain region today. Cool
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Fire Threatened Abilene

Abeline, Texas. August 15.-Fire which broke out here early this after noon for a time threatened to destroy the business district and was only got ten under control after a hard nsht' with the damage estimated at $2oo'Voo' partly Insured. No fatalities are re- ported. although there were marrow es capes of firemen. The fire proNe out in the plant of the Burton-Lingo LuI, Der company. which was ues os ra ,yitb civ other buildings and several freight cars on tracks nearby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
"ONE OVER" HORACE

Decatur August 15.-(Special)-One of the finest grape arbors in this section or the country is owned by R. l.. Parsons of New Decatur The arbor is in the rear of his residence and extends back from the house about 75 feet.
 The arbor is lighted with number Of electric lights and is 8 thing of beauty The vines are unusually full this season, the grapes are very fine and the punches large and perfect. Grape experts have pronounced this one of the finest grape arbors they have eyer seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Engineers Body Found

Fort Wayne, Ind, August 15- Searchers in the wreckage of the Penn sylvania Flyer. which was ditched in collision Saturday night, today found the body of Ira Berger. one of the en - gineers on the flyer. who, With his fire man, James Y. Williams, had been miss ing since the wreck. The fireman $ body has not yet been found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

A democratic member of Congress to- day was discussing the little tiff be- tween Oscar Underwood and Ollie James He said Any man who takes the second thought after familiarizing himself with all the facts connected with this unfortunate affair cannot fail to overlook Mir. Underwoods part in the incident The wonder to me is that MT Underwood avoids making more mistakes than he does He Is the hardest working man in Congress. He han not only to look after a vast mount of letail In his committee but he is ex- peEted and does attend every session being held responsible for the party management and all democratic legisla tion.
 Through all this long, hot, tiresom summer he has been constantly on .th, job day and night. Such constant an, unrelenting subservience to duty vii tell on any mans mental and physica capacity That MT. Underwood ha, stood up so well under the long strair Is wonder to every one who is ia niliar with his work.
 MT. James has had hiss diversions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
THE WAY OF AN ASS

Decatur, August 15.--(Special. .)-Yester- day a valuable mule belonging to Jack Young of Decatur fell into a well and was finally hauled out dead The mule was grazing on vacant lot on which was well covered with boards. The boards were rotten and the mule stepped on them and fell through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Declare Dividends

New York, August 15.-Directors of the Central of Georgia railroad today ordered payment of per cent each on the first and second income bonds for the fiscal year ending June 30, and LAS per cent on the third incomes for the same period. The entire dividend requires s60s.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

Washington, August 15.-(Special) )- Judge William Richardson. congress man from the Eighth district Alabama Is making a strong fight in the interest of the proposed development of pow CT and navigation on the Black War rfer river He made one of the strong est and most convincing speeches in favor of the proposition that has been heard in the House. Judge Richard son is one of the best informed men in Congress on river improvement sub iects. and he Is accepted as an au- thority.
 Hehas in his district the second larg- est and most important waterpower In the United States and the development of this power and the complete navi- gation of the Tennessee river have been his chief study during his long and use ful term in Congress.
 But Judge Richardson is useful in his efforts for river improvement in Alabama. He is working as hard just now for the improvement of the Black Warrior as he ever worked for the Tennessee and he is being applauded for his work by those other members who are interested in this particular prop osition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 15.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi; Local showers Wednesday and probably Thurs day; light variable winds.
 Tennessee: Unsettled Wednesday. Thurs cay fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
MEETING TO DISCUSS
 COMMISSION FORM
Selma Citizens Hold Caucus and Dis GUS the Circulation of
 Second Petition

Selma, August 15.-(Special )-An in formal gathering of citizens who favor the commission form of government for Selma was held at the offices of Judge Daniel Partridge and s. F. Hobbs on Water street this morning at 11:30 o'clock. The meeting was not public, but it is generally supposed that the gathering was held for the purpose of
 deciding whether a second petition ask
 ing for an election on the commission
 question should be put out.
 From what could be learned after
 the meeting no definite decision was | reached.
 l Charles Sargent, negro. was arrested near Orrville on a charge of murder, which he committed in Baldwin county about seven years ago. The negro has been taken to Bay Minnette, the capitol Of the county, where, at the next term of court he will answer to the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

weather prevailed in the eastern half of the cotton belt, the average highest for Alabama being about ST degrees.
 The weather will continue more or less unsettled in Alabama Wednesday, and occasional local showers will occur.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations August l5, 1911:
 Lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Canada Wheat Decreases

New York. August 15.-The visible sup rly of wheat in Canada Saturday. August ia, was Acoc, ,0oo bushels. g decrease of l9o'-
 0fuft