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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL OTTA
RECEIVED BY DEPARTMENT OF
ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
Said to Be Most Complete Document
OF the Sort Ever Published in the
United States-General Distri-
button Begins Jan. l, 1918.

Jackson.-Copies of the Mississippi
Official and Statistical Register for 1912
have been received by the department
Of archives and history. The Register
for this year is the third issue of this
valuable publication, the first being pub
lished in 1904 and the second in 1908.
1t is one of the most important publ
cations prepared by DIR. Dunbar Row
land, director of the Mississippi depart
ment of archives and history, and it
has been called the most complete pub
lication concerning a state of the Union
ever issued. The volume presents va.
ried and valuable field of historical and
statistical data not to be found in any
other publication.
The volume is handsomely illustrated
with public buildings, educational insti-
tutions, officials, etc. In other words,
it is a complete and compact summary
of the development and advancement Of
Mississippi from 1910 to date. In the
preparation of the volume great care
has been taken to secure accuracy in
every detail, and all facts presented
have been taken from the most reliable
official sources. This series of Regis
tiers of 1904-190S-1912 contain an ex-
haustive treatment of Mississippi from
the earliest exploration to the present
time. The work is distributed to the
people of Mississippi through state Of
ficials, members of the legislature and
directly by the historical department.
The edition, of course, is limited to a
few thousand volumes, and it is the wish
of the departemnt to place a volume IN
all the public, school and church libra
ries in the state.
The general distribution will not be-
gin before Jan. 1, 1913, when the par
cells post law goes into effect. The citi-
zens of Mississippi wishing the Regis
ter should make their applications
through some state official or member
of the legislature. Since the organiza-
ton of the state department of archives
and history in 1902 it has issued fifteen
volumes of historical publications. These
volumes are regarded in the historical
world as models, and they are used in
all the great universities of the United
States as the standard authority upon
the subject of Mississippi history. Such
work has raised Mississippi to the high
est rank among the states which regard
the preservation of history as among the
most important governmental functions,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
New Way to Get Money.

There are many ways to get money
from people, and in these days when
1t Is often necessary to raise various
sums for missionary and other church
work. the ministers of the gospel
make, all sorts Of moving appeals.
But the preacher who takes the prize
in this line Of endeavor SO far is an
old colored man down south.
I'VE has a collection to take up dis
mawnin,'" he said: "a collection for
mos important cause, an we needs
as much money as we kin git. But
fob de sake of your regulations
whichever Of you stole Mr.. Jones
turkeys don't put nothin' in de plate"
That was how he got money out of
every member Of his congregation
Popular Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
RECEIvERSHlP SAVES
WAREHOUSE COMPANY
MISSISSIPPIANS TOOK MOVE TO
PREVENT SMASH-UP.
THE COMPANY IS SOLVENT
Bigger Men Make For Bankruptcy De-
cree to Disentangle Affairs of Con-
Germ and Save Themselves and
Small Investors.

Jacksonville placing of the affairs
and business of the National Warehouse
Company in the hands of receiver at
the same time that petition was filed
in the clerks office of the federal court
asking for an adjudication in bankrupt
cy is a leading topic of comment about
town. This turn in the affairs of the
big concern, which had weathered two
seasons of successful business, and
which had been regarded as about as
solvent as any business concern in Mis-
sissippi, which at first glance might nat
urally have depressing effect on the
men of small means who have invested
in its stock, is really considered as
wise step toward it's salvation.
Included in the list of creditors and
stockholders are men who have consider
able at stake, but who would make sacri-
fees in order to avert what they believe
might result in a general smash-up, if
some such step as a receivership had not
been taken. w. B. Sewall, the man desig-
mated as receiver by Chancellor Lyell,
perhaps more than any one else, has
complete grasp of its business ramifica-
tions, of its debts and credits, and every
confidence is felt in his ability to handle
its affairs under the instructions of the
court.
The National Warehouse Company has
a capital stock of $25O,OOO, and its cred
itors believe that it is thoroughly sol
vent, since the liabilities are believed to
be well within the range of the assets.
The company, as understood, has cotton
and other produce in warehouse and COM
press, while, on the other hand, there
are, as understood, salaries and other
current expenses to be met, including the
managers and clerks in charge of the
chain of warehouses under the control
and direction of the central office, whose
claims are considered preferent in char
acter.
Attorneys in the case are confident
that under the receivership, with such
a man as W. B. Sewall in charge of the
business, the business can be admin
istered safely and in conservative man
ner, and that there is no likelihood that
anything more than temporary furry
in its affairs will be occasioned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
More Good Roads Money.

Meridian.-District /, Good Roads
Commissioners, have recommended to the
board of supervisors the issuance Of
100000 additional good roads bonds for
further good road work in District of
Lauderdale county. An issue of $780,
900 has already been made and as a
result Beat 1, which is composed princi-
pally of the city of Meridian, has some
of the finest good roads in the country.
If the recommendations are adopted by
the boards, the total amount of bond
issue in Beat 1 for good roads will
amount to 100000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Not Used to "HIqh LIfe.y

An old farmer was in London visit
ing his son, who had got on in the
world, and who kept large house,
servants, etc.
When the two sat down to dinner
the first night manservant waited
upon them, and was most assiduous
in his attentions to the old farmer.
After watching his antics for bit the
guest exclaimed:
What the mischief are We dancin'
about like that for? Can ye not draw
in yer chair and sit down? I'm sure
there's enough here for the three of
us."-London Mail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Thanksaivlna Query.

A little girl on awakening Thanks
giving morning was asked what she
was thankful for.
"Oh, big turkey dinner and no
school," was the prompt reply.
But" inquired her mother in sur
prise, ARE you not thankful that you
have papa and mammal"
ooh, can be thankful for them any
day"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Two Guesses.

WELL" said the proud father as
the doctor entered the room, what
is it-a boy or girl?"
I'LL give you two guesses, and even
then you won't guess right" said the
doctor.
"Tush nonsense!" said the proud
father. "Boy?"
Nope said the doctor.
"Ah-girl. them" said the proud
father
Nope" said the doctor.
"Ah-I know" said the proud
father, sadly.-Harper's Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Good Job.

Now. Johnny" said the teacher
after she had explained the meaning
of the word. Il wish you would write
sentence containing defeat"
After struggle which lasted for
about twenty minutes Johnny an
nounced that he was ready to be
heard.
Please read your composition" the
teacher directed.
When you git shoes OATS too tite,"
Johnny read, "it's hard on de feet"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
No Agricultural School.

Meridian.-All efforts to establish an
agricultural high school in this county
have been abandoned for while, but
the final establishment Of the school has
not bss> wholly given up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
COTTON SHOWS DECREASE.
Falling OFF Shown in Different Sections
of State.

Jackson.-Defnite reports from two
counties in different parts of the state,
Jefferson and Noxubee, give an idea of
the cotton production in their sections
FOR the season just about to close.
The cotton production of Noxubee this
year is estimated at $1,000 bales, against
$4,000 in 1911 and $1,000 in 1910. The
average crop has before been estimated
at about $4,000 bales.
In Jefferson county the indications are,
according to ginning statistics, that the
cotton crop will be about a thousand
bales short of last years crop, when A.
500 bales were produced in the county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
One FIsherman,s Idea.

First Angler-Look, this fish was
almost caught before; see the broken
hook in its mouth.
Second Angler-It should have had
sense enough to steer clear of hooks
after that
First Angler-Oh, come, you can't
expect fish to exhibit more sense
than a human being.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
County Teachers Meet.

Poplarville.-Th Pearl River County
Teachers Association met here, and
though the weather was almost too bad
to get out, there was record attend
ance, showing the loyalty of the teach
ers to their work and association.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Just Shopping.

Tired Clerk lover piled up counter)
Can l show you anything else,
madam?
Costomer-Yes; the nearest way
out.-Boston Evening Transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniiamma-
ton allays pain. cures wind collie 25e bottle An
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
7. M. Over Dies.

Lexington.-J. M. Dyer, cashier of the
Merchants and Farmers Bank & Trust
Company, had stroke of paralysis at
noon and died few hours later. He
was one of Holmes county's most promi-
Ient and popular citizens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Persplcuous.

Percy Gust introduced)-Ah So
you're the chap who makes mud
heads?
Sculptor-Not all of them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated,
tiny granules, easy TO take as candy. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Real Thlnus.

who was this great god Pan you
read about who worked on pipes?".
Il guess he was boss plumber"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

The honeymoon is on the wane
when hubby quits taking wife every
where he goes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Find aBooko Farming Pays.

Poplarville.- Of The twenty-five
farmers who followed the United States
demonstration methods during the sea-
son just closed, under the direction of
Demonstration Agent Louis E. Prem
tice, there are none who are not con-
WINGED that they have profited greatly
by following the scientific methods.
They averaged 431a bushels of corn to
the acre, the largest yield being 1873
bushels to the acre. Only two farmers
used the methods and planted cotton,
but these averaged over half bale to
the acre.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Meridian.-The 104 bales of cotton
condemned in chancery court, property
of the Pelzer Manufacturing Company OF
Pelzer, N. c., not transported because OF
alleged restrictions thrown about the
cotton by statute prohibiting the ship
ment of cotton from boil weevil dis
tricts into North Carolina, originally
sold by Newberger & Levy, was sold at
auction Thursday, and was bought by
I. Blum, representing J. and $. Newber-
ger, bringing 1875 cents. The bidding
was brisk and the cotton brought an
eighth of cent more than was being
paid on the streets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

ITCH Relieved in so Minutes.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all Kinda Of
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Only poor love letter can be
spoiled by weak spelling.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Every woman should have an aim
in life, even II she can't throw stone
with any degree of accuracy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

II one gave voice only to ones
thoughts one wouldn't talk so much.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Importan, 70 mothers

important 70 mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Bears the ~ <<~~
Signature Of &zHZzlZw
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Employe Wins Suit.

Hattiesburg. verdict of $4,000 was
given in the circuit court of Lamar coun-
ty in favor of H. L. Cox, an employee of
the Mississippi Central Railroad com
pany who asked for damages in the sum
of $4,000 for alleged injuries received
at Bassfeld
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
TO DRIVE OgT MALARIA \ ia :

AND BUILD u + THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTBLESS
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing y iss simply ouinine and Iron in tasteless
people and children. 90 cents. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Advice From an Acquaintance.
Now If l can get some acquaint
ance to indorse my note"
Better try some stranger"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Borrowed money often causes a
total loss OF memory
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27
Exception.

You can't put water colors in an
oil painting"
you can, sea blue, can't your"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-27

Ella-Dick Is q very promising fel-
low.
Stella-Why don't you sue him for
breach Of promise?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13

seau is Il throwoyo of china silk. This
is made from n square yard of silk and
many and varied are its uses. 1t may
have Il plain hemmed border, or a
two inch hem can be featherstitched
all around with silk floss matching the
color of the china silk
Fit one side of the throw with
pockets made Of squares and oblonss
of silk. machine stitched on, and into
these slip the articles most needed at
the end of Il journey when you stop at
a hotel overnight-a change of under
clothing, the night robe. fresh blouse.
lace jabot, belt, handkerchief. gloves
or Whatever you will require first.
Then. when the trunk or suit case is
packed, the throw" is laid on top,
folded and tucked in at the edges, and
everything is at hand when needed
Philadelphia North American.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
Your Tea and coffee.

Good tea and good coffee cannot be
made haplazard fashion. In making
tea Till the kettle with fresh cold wa
ter and set it on to boil. The more
rapidly the water is heated the better
the tea. Warm the teapot Put in
the tea in the proportion Of one ounce
to six or seven persons or q teaspoon
full for each person and teaspoonful
over. Pour on the boiling wafer. Gov
er the teapot and let it stand from five
to seven minutes to draw. Use pot
in right proportion To the size of the
party.
One cupful of coffee and six cupfuIs
of cold water. Put coffee in cheese
cloth bag. Tic, allowing room for cot
fec TO swell. Place in scaded coffee
pot. cover With cold water and boil
ten minutes. Remove bag. let stand
two minutes on back of range and
serve With hot milk. sugar and cream.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
!: PARAGRAPHS ON STYLE.

FLUFFY white net is used for girlish
evening gowns. n pretty substi-
tute for the plain linen iabot is one
made entirely of finely plated net.
RLACk and white chantilly laces
are modish
WHITE, cream and tan hats have
touches of black and cerise.
LINGERIE blouses of sheerest linen
are embroidered with coors.
DEEP plated frills are worn sep
aIately with the collarcss frock
and are also attached to high collars.
THE return of the sash to full favor
gives ribbon an important part to
play in the spring and summer fash
ions.
NETS deliberately embroidered with
white or colors trim many lovely
frocks for warm weather
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
Woman and the Home Sphere
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
IN THE KITCHEN.
'eeeeeeoseeeeee...eee..

Cook peas and beans in as little wa
ter as possible and the flavor will be
much better.
Whip cream in pitcher instead of a
bowl to do 1t in half the time and with.
out scattering.
When baking custard use two eggs
to a pint of milk.
Recipe For Raisin Pie.-Half a Gun.
ful OF raisins cooked until tender i'm
water, two tablespoonful of -four. two
tablespoonfuls sugar and salt. Mix
sugar flour and salt together and stir
I'm raisins after they are cooked. This
makes one pie.
Crumb Pudding. One cupful of cake
crumbs soaked in one pint of warmed
milk one-half hour; beaten yolk of one
egg, one teaspoonful of cocoa. one Ia
blespoonful of brown sugar. half tea
spoonful of vanilla. Bake until stiff.
Beat whites stiff. add two tablespoon
luls OF sugar. spread. then dot with
red jelly. Brown slightly.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
The Busy Bee.

How much work is done daily by
each bee in order to make up his quota
for the building Of the hive. An agri-
culturist who has made a study of
bees estimates that each bee sips more
than COO flowers for a load. and as he
makes twenty trips to and from the
hive daily he visits 1900 flowers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
A Series of Mistakes
BY PORTER J. LAfFEN

seemed to grow more real. The little
nursery had been converted into sit
ting room for the girl, and Bob had
entered into the furnishing of this with
even more ardor than he had shown
In the planning Of the other
He and Daisy were together con-
stantly when he was at home. ana in
the long evenings while they sat out
on the piazza in the cool dusk bud Of
romance grew into a sturdy plant.
Bob's success in business had been
due to his directness and commanding
qualities, and these he brought to bear
now. Before week had elapsed the
question he slonged to ask seemed GER
tain of favorable answer.
He decided to ask her Saturday att
ernoon and had come out early for that
purpose. Daisy and his mother were
in the yard looking after the flower
beds. They waved their hands to him,
expecting him to come right out, but
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
7OU'LL be good to the young
: ster when she comes. won't
YOuc" Snid Linden M he

bent to kiss his mother. IF
she looks anything like Billy she
should have gray eyes and n sort Of
quiet brown hair--you know the kind l
mean"
"Of course I'll be good to her, you
foolish boy" she laughed Don't You
know how glad shall be to have a
little child about the house?'
Linden blushed. 1t was one Of his
mothers greatest regrets that he never
had married, but he was absurily
bashful. and he hated the thought
For that reason he had welcomed the
suggestion that he should lend his
mother to Billy Corsons motherless
little sister. 1t would help her to for
get his own refusal to wed.
There had been great preparations
made since the letter of acceptance
had been sent. Linden had almost
bankrupted himself in the purchase OF
toys. and the little room where as a
child he had played was overlooking
with all sorts of dolls and things.
| Daisy was to come on the noon train
in the care Of the conductor, and Bob
by Linden could scarcely wait until he
could get his most pressing affairs
Strengthened out before he rushed off
to the station to take the train back
home.
On the way he stopped to pick up Il
few more toys. and it was Will, his
arms loaded down that he hurried
through the shady street and into his
own gate. Then he gave gasp. On
the porch sat girl in summary cos
tune talking to his mother. 1t could
not be the nurse. She was far too
we'll dressed for q nurse. 1t must be
one OF the local girls calling. He
thought Of the toy store package which
had come undone and from which II
dolls legs waved pinkly and unre-
strained. and the perspiration beaded
his forehead
He had always tried to appear diSni-
fled before the girls. 1t kept them at
a distance. But how on earth could
he look dignified with those Internal
toys dangling beneath his elbow?
The two women rose as he assembled
the steps, and Mrs. Linden presented
the other
Miss Corson.' he echoed blanllly.
"Dick always spoke of me as his
little sister. she said as she came
forward. 81 hope you are not disap-
pointed"
Disappointed that he should be the
companion of such glorious girl?
Bob chnckled. and in the saving grace
of humor he lost his usefulness.
"Yon are most welcome" he laughed
as his hand closed over hers Since
yon are Daisy Corson these are for
you" And he waved those pink abom-
nations under her eyes wi. an audac-
ity that surprised himself.
1t broke the ice all around and in
the little interval before dinner thcy
chatted MS three old friends. Since she
was to be permanent guest there WAS
no sense i'm being afraid OF her. so Bob
eXerted himself to make her feel af
home. and his mother sitting quietly
back and watching he animated pair.
built air castles peopled with little folk
who were truly her grandchildren ana
who had Bobs eyes and Daisy's hair.
In the days that followed the dream
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-06-13
NoRWAY's AMAZING ARMY.
A Fascinating Sight to Watch Soldiers
Travelling on Skis.

A Fascinating Sight to Watch Soldiers
Travelling on Skis.
One OF the most fascinating military
sights IL the world is to watch Nor
wegian infantry, mounted on skis,
travelling and maneuvering. Even with
rifle and full marching kit on his back.
Norwegian soldier, when equipped
with his snowshoes, can travel at thir-
" miles an hour on a slight grade and
even on level ground he can cover from
fifteen to twenty miles an hour The
skis used by the Norwegian soldiers
consist of Hat pieces OF wood from
eight to twelve feet long and from four
and one-half to six inches broad. The
Norwegian infantryman is trained
from childhood in the use OF skis. and
his skill is such that he can glide in
and out of the trees without Il crackle
to hetray his whereabouts, says Tit
Bits.
When marching orders are sounded
the leader swings out and keeps up a
hot pace. Once in sight OF supposed
enemy pile of snow is quickly scoop
ed up. and. ensconced behind this sim
pie but effective protection, the ski man
can take pot shots at the foe.
During some recent maneuyers i'm
which 100000 infantrymen participated
the yalue of skis as an adjunct in war
fare was clearly demonstrated. Over
roads piled so high with snow that cav
airy would have been unable to make
any progress whatever the infantry.
mounted on their skis. covered from
twenty to thirty miles an hour without
misilap of any kind. or course it,
would be practically impossible in most
instances for the artillery with their
heavy guns to follow the infantry over
the snow clad roads and passes, but
for siirmishing and scouting ski run
ming soldiers are extremely valuable.