davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21
CIVIL SERVICE TENURE.

1t is indeed curious TO read that
Congress is still wrestling with the
civil service question, The House Of
Representatives passed bill to limit
the tenure of office holding under the
civil service rules in the District of
Columbia 10 given number of years,
making the civil service in the District
not matter of permanence, but prac-
tIcally Of given term Of years.
The Senate objects to this, but in an
Objectionable way. The Senate propo.
sition is that at fixed periods those in
the civil service shall be lubject to ex-
animation in order to maintain eff
cheney 10 the incumbents of office, The
theory Of this amendment appears to
be that applicants under the civil serv-
ice rules may "cram' for the exam
nation. and having once got in. being
really Inefficient although they may
have passed, must be subject to further
examinations from time TO time in or
der to keep up their condition Of ef-
fectiveness. The suspicion about this
seems TO be that under that system of
periodical examinations there would be
taYoritism and political "pull.'
Doubtless this objection is quite cor
rect. for that would be the tendency.
Under the House proposition, the alb
solute determination Of terms for the
civil service incumbent would amount
to about the same thing as the old
''spoils system so much objected to-
Under the law as it is, there is no such
| thing AS fiXed term in the civil serv-
ice; but the merit system under which
appointments are made coutempates
that the incumbent OF Office shall re.
main in Office indefinitely. as long az
his or her work is satisfactory.
There is no doubt but that ia one
sense the Senate proposition miono
have certain advantages. 1t would
keep the civil service employees up to
their work 0y requiring them TO be at
all times efficient and able 10 pass tho
examinations. But since the idea ap-
pears TO be that the old political pull
and favoritism would probably b. re-
instated, the calm Judgment OF the nub-
lic undoubtedly would be that il j.
better to let well enough alone than TO
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21
THAT PATENT RULING AGAIN.

| The ruling of the Interior Depart.
! meut in the matter Of patenting Of
mines. as set forth in The Tribune yes.
terday morning, follows the objection
| able lines which The Tribune opposed
when thew were first declared Soon
fter that first declaration. Senator
Kearns was in Washin gton, and the Of.
icials Of the General Land Office as
sured him that the case upon which
that objectionable ruling was based
was unusual, aud would not be followed
in general. But now it seems that the
ruling complained OF is 10 be made A
fixed policy Of the department
Heretofore il has been the rule that
the discovery of mineral or lode in
place entitled the discoverer TO pat.
ent when the necessary work prescribed
by law and the district regulations had
been performed. Now under this new
ruling. not only mus; the discovery be
made and the location staked our as
heretofore. but the work must be pros.
ecuted TO depth, and il must be demon
strated that the finder has made. in
fact, discovery of valuable ore or
mineral profitable to work Obviously
this ruling will bar any poor prospec-
tor from ever getting a patent because
very few prospectors are able to do the
extent of work which is contemplated
in this new ruling.
1t seems as though Utah ought to
be represented in Washington by Con
gressmen who would take some interest
in repelIIne assaults upon her develop
meDt. We have besides his abnor
mally bad ruling. repeated withdrawals
of phosphate lands, coal lands, and the
like, verv much to the disadvantage of
the State 1t is. certainly up TO our
delegation to do some
thing for Utah TO prevent these raids
upon its prosperity: and if further leg
lslation Is necessary, as stated in this
recent ruling Of the department on min
ing patents, the Utah delegation should
get busy to see that that legislation is
enacted, without needless delay.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

financial experts. 1t is foreshadowed
that the agreement on this point will
include the proposition that the expen'
ditures are TO be made through the
customs commission founded by Sir
Robert Hart. but under the control Of
Europeans representing the loaning
syndicate.
China has been badly in need OF this
money, to pay it's army and to put the
new government on q firm financial
footing Now that the negotiations are
nearing harmonious conclusion, il is
likely that the whole Chinese question
including the territorial integrity OF
CHINA. the status of the provinces. the
open door, and the virtual control OF
the finances by foreign expert agents
will all be settled on AN amicable and
lasting basis.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21
INCOME TAX AMENDMENT.

The income tax amendment is like
| ly to be the sixteenth amendment OF
the Constitution. There are forty
! quires, therefore, the ratification OF
thirty-six TO make the amendment part
Of the Constitution. Arizona was the
thirty second State to ratify the amend
ment; Minnesota Is the thjrty~third.
At the regular biennial session of the
legislature of Minnesota last year, the
lower house passed ratifying resolu-
tion, but the Senate failed to act upon
it. The Governor, however, called an
extra session of the legislature to pass
reapportionment and direct primary
laws, and the Senate took the oppor-
tunity to concur with the House in rat
flying the amendment, the Senate vote
being forty nine to five.
But three more States are needed,
therefore, TO ratify the amendment
The lower house Of the Massnc husetts
legislature has twice ratified it, but
the upper house has refused. The prob
ability is that the next Massac husetts
legislature will ratify the amendment.
Other States that can reasonably be
expected to ratify are Utah, Florida,
Wyoming. West Virginia, and Pennsyl,
vania. Utah ought to have ratified at
the last session OF our Legislature, be-
cause its members were elected on a
platform specifically pledging its rat.
i6cation, There is no reason TO doubt
but that Wyoming and West Virginia
will ratify at the next session OF their
Legislatures. These two States. with
Utah, will complete the list, and with
both parties in Utah pledged in their
platforms TO ratification, there ought
not 10 he anv doubt whatever about
the affirmative action Of this state.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

The Republicans Of Utah. in senti-
ment, expression, and in specific pleds,
of the Republican State convention, are
for President Taft. and elected dele
gates TO the National convention Of the
party pledged 10 support him. But in
the National Committee the EepublI-
cans of Utah are represented by man
who votes every time against the Tart
interest. and with Taft g opponents,
The reason is the Federal bunch .
dishonest propensity OF playing
double on every possible oc-
~-siou. and it's determination 10 make
Is plassible showing as possible in its
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

The Ohio Supreme Court has decided
that woman who steps off street
ear with her back 10 the front of the
car is not entitled TO damages. That
is decision that ought to be recalled,
man movements as related to the NOV
ing vehicles Of transportation. The cars
ought to change their manner of pro-
gressiou so that women could cling to
the supports with her right hand as she
steps off the ear. as is the European
custom
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

A doctor recently used an aeroplane
70 cross lake on an urgent call. arriy-
ing in a few minutes, while it would
by automobile: and a passenger who
missed his steamer at New York used
an aeroplane TO catch uD with her and
get on board. 1t is surely getting fast
TO be the aeroplane age.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

In making the specific demand that
ed, Col, Roosevelt srrogates TO himself
the functions Of the National Com
mittee and also of the committee on
credentials. And yet he is down on
tbossesl'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

Helen Keller, blind, dumb and deaf,
has been offered membership in the
Board of Public Welfare of Schenectady.
y Y. But her brilliance Of mind, her
Tvhole-hearted honesty, and zeal for
heipfuness will make her an ideal mem
Der OF such BODY.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

Mr.. P. j. Donohue of this city has a
letter from friend in Sinalos, Mexico
which says that the rebellion is over;
thnt business has resumed its usual
course, and that payments are made ON
deals as formerly. This is the best
news that has been received from Mex
leo for long time
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

And now Delaware reports the pro-
duction of seedless apple. This sort
Of g report comes out from some part
of the country every year or two, and
then the seedless apple ism I heard of
again until its new production. There
seems 10 be always something the mat
ter with the seedless apple TO Interfere
with it's popularity.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

Word comes from China that no more
money Is needed for famine relief there.
The refugees from the Mississippi flood,
however, are yet IN need, but will no
doabt be comfortably cared for by the
Government
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

The blatant talk of bolt doesn I
in Chicago bit, and even the Colonel s
closest friends refuse to back him in it,
So it might as well be dropped
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

Jack johnson objects to small ring
in his mill with Flynn. He wants to
have room according TO his size: and
that is reasonable.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

Bryan thinks that the Democratic
nomination lies between Clark and Will
son. "unless some contingency now un-
foreseen arises And no doubt he may
cherish lurking suspicion Cor shall we
say bope?) that he may be that con-
tingency himself,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

The Cuban insurgents are laying up
wrath for themselves, when thew burn
buildings Of Americans The irst thing
they know, the marines will be after
fhem
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

Kentucky has abolished the common
drinking cup. But then, what will any
kentuckian care, whose habit is to
drink direct from the bottle1
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

And so the Strawberry tunnel is
- holed through Its a magnificent
enterprise, and will be the great recla
nation accomplishment of Utah
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

interfere with a system which is not
yet as firmly founded as 1t ought to be,
but which certainly has thus far yield
ed commendable results.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21
Friday, June 81, 1912.

The Taft forces stick together we'll
II is the way to win
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-21

own favor of friendliness to whichever
side may happen 10 win
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
TRUSTEES SALE.

The State of M Mississippi, Noxubee County
BY virtue of the provisions of a certain
aeed OF trust executed by Raymond Trimble
ana mis- wife, Mrs. Leila M, Trimble. on the
list day of January, 1911. to 1. l.. Dordoh.
as trustee. to secure to James H. Murray. a
certain indebtedness therein mentioned. said
trust deed being recorded in Deed Book No.
w.. page 45S, in Chancery Clerks Office In
SAID county, l, the undersigned as trpsfee
VIII on Monday, the 9Th day of ~Ianuarv
1918, within legal hours, in front Of the door
OF the Court House in the CITY of Macon
Miss. proceed to sell at auction to the hi0h-
est bidder for cash the folio wing descr;Sed
reai estate situated In Noxubee county. STATE
Mississippi to-wit: The East half CE 10
OF the Northeast quarter (NE IA Section
Eieven ~ and the Northeast quarter CNE
Ia and the Eas half E 1-2lof the South.
west quarter, Section Twelve C12l ali the
above lands being In Township Fonrtsen
IL Range Seventeen t17) and containino
800 acres, more or less.
Inc said n above described will he so,d
SUBJECT to a trust deed of the CoIoniaI <,
uniteu states Mortgage Company for the
sum OF $4,000 and interest for one wear al
she rate OF 8 per cent Ter anuum, said trust
ueeu Deing OF record In Book 90. mage Aao
ana dated January 18th, 1911.
Inc property mentioned In said trust decd
VIII be sold to satisfJ said inicbtesnsss snI
the cost of this proceeding.
This December 18th, 1912.
IL. DoRRoH. Trustee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
HONOR ROLL

HONOR ROLL
Of the Macon Graded and High School for the
Third Month.
La Perle Crigler Duverne Drake
Adelaide Hale Mary Murphev
Louise Hunter Catharine Cline
Corlnne Patty Andrew Fai.t
Helen Carleton Julia Stokes
EN- Yates Sessions FAINT
Lucian Dent Ruth Allen
Lillian Hughes Elizabeth Ferris
Emma Laura Hughes Edwin Murphey
Eleanor Harkins Fan Conner
Shade Smith Maud Yates.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
SOCIAL DOINGs

Mrs. Ed. Murphey entertained the
j. A. O's Friday afternoon The win.
ners were Mrs. Charles Bush and Mrs.
Deupree Patty.
Miss Ably Woodward entertained most
delightfully."- at Bridge Saturday after
noon. The successful contestant was
Miss Carrie Lee Sherrod
An afternoon tea in honor of Mrs. Ju.
Illus Cannon was given Thursday after
o by Miss Hazel Scales.
Mrs. ]. L. Hibbler entertained the
Young Matron's club on Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. l.. Oliver was the prize
winner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
NOTICE.

Sealed bids to be opened on Tuesday.
January 7th, 1918, at 200 o'clock D. M,
are hereby invited for caring for, feed
ing and clothing inmates Of the County
Home for the year 1918, the Board re-
serving the right to reject any or al,
bids and to rescind after 8, s. or q
months: Bond Of $1,000 required. By
order of Board of Supervisors this d.
cember 9Th, 1912.
JOHN A. TYSON, Chy elk.
w. o. BARNES. Jr. n. G
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
Personal and Local Items

Mr.. v. @. Cavett spent several days
in town this week.
Mrs. T.B. Featherston is the guest Of
Mrs. Will Cavett this week,
Nj. A. A. Kincannon of Oxford was
in Macon a day or two this week.
Mrs. C. C. Clay of DemOpOlis. Ala,
was with Mt. and Mrs. Leo Cole this
week.
Mrs. Bessie DOugherty of Columbus,
was the guest this week of Mrs julius
Cannon.
Mr.. w. V. FAINT of Newton spent sew
eral days this week with his mother,
Mrs. Anne FAINT.
Mr.. Paul Chase Of Aurora, ILL.,, who
recently moved to the county, has been
i'll, but has much improved.
While enroute to Stafford Springs
Mrs. Edwards of Dothan, Ala. spent a
dav or two this week with Miss Ably
Woodward.
Hon. and Mrs. A. T. Dent are spend
ing a few days with friends in Wash
ington, D. C. Later they will visit rel
atives IN New York City.
Mr.. Mat Mahorner and friend Mr.. W.
P. Burgett came up from Mobile this
week and spent several days hunting
on Mr.. Mahorner's place east of Macon.
Miss Marian Patty, who has been in
Mobile, Ala, for several months. cam
home Wednesday and will be the guest
of her sister. Mrs. E. V. Yates until af-
ter the holidays.
Miss Woods of Illinois arrived in Ma
con last week to spend the winter with
her brother. Mr.. Harry Woods. who has
recently purchased a portion Of Mr.. Leo
Coles plantation.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Minor, Jr., of
Stockton, Cal, are visiting Mr.. Minors
parents in Macon. They arrived Friday
morning, and will remain until after
the Christmas holidays.
Rev. ]. c. Park returned Wednesday
from Greenwood, where he has been
attending the North Mississippi confer
ence. 1t is a matter of congratulation
to the public in general and Mr.. Parks
congregation in particular that he has
returned to Macon.
Mrs. George Goussett and children
left Tuesday for Natchez, where they
will make their home. Mr.. Goussett
and eldest son, Albert, will remain in
Noxubee a short time to wind up the
business of disposing of their stock
Mr.. GOussett came to Noxubee with his
parents about fifteen years ago, and
has made a most excellent citizen, and
the removal of himself and family is a
matter of sincere regret to a large
number OF friends and acquaintance.
DR.. Jones, the much beloved pastor
of the First Presbyterian church in Me-
ridian was in Macon Tuesday to meet
Presbyterian board, He has accepted
the cali to Macon and will move with
his family here on the first. DR.. Jones
has resigned from the passionate of the
Meridian church three times and each
time his resignation was refused until
he appealed to Presbytery to release
him from so large a charge. Macon is
very fortunate to secure him we feel
sure his work here viii! be of great ber-
eft to the community.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
See AOey,s Stock of kwely and Cut Glass.
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The board Of supervisors have re -es-
tablished the Department Of Agricul-
ture and the public are asked to co-ope-
ate with Mr.. ]. w. Haddon, who has
been re-appointed in,charge of this de-
partment in order to make this impor-
tant Office a success. By order of the
Board of Supervisors this Dec. 6, 1912.
JOHN A. TYSON, Clerk.
By w. o. BARNES, JR., D. C.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
CHURCHES.
METH0nIST

METHODIST.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II O'Clock and at night.
We r anxious to begin the new
conference year fright" so let every
Methodist in town be at the services
next Sunday. J. C. PARK. Pastor.
BAPTIST.
10 a. M Sunday School.
IL a. m.-"Traits of the Traitor. -
Matt. 26; 1917.
Up: M Humility, Christ the Pat
tern. Phil. 2
LOST-Pair of nose glasses and alu-
minum case. Finder return to under.
signed snd receive reward.
l.. s. SHIJMAKER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13

Save money on your Christmas gifts
~ buying Meyer & Schamber Jewelry
Companys holiday specials. See ad in
this paper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13

All kinds of Nuts, Cocoanuts, Apples
Oranges and Raisins at
MACON MER. co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
DR.. Barefield in Shuqualak.

DR.. Barefeld, dentist, will be in Shu-
qualak on Monday, December 10th, and
will remain three DAYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
Cut Flowers.

Orders for cut flowers will be prompt.
filled by phoning MRS. DIR. MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
TREsPAss NOTICES.

The lands of Mrs. Florrie and Jim
Cotton, Chas. Lindley and Mrs. M. j.
Cash are posted and All ~trespassers are
warned to keep off.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13

Dill, sour, sw eet and mixed pickles
WILLIAMS & Co
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-12-13
Dolls for Christmas.

Dolls dressed for Christmas Soc and
Toe. ANGIE JONES AMEs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
INDIAN HERBS.

1S0 doses or six months treat ment for $1.00 For any chronic di- sease caused from impure blood, liver or kidney trouble, and must benefit or your money will be re- funded I have handled this remedy for the past two years and have never had a box returned. The best family medicine on earth for both young and old. Can be taken for years with 10 ill effects. For chills and fever, I have failed to find it's equal. A free sample can be ob- tained by calling at my office. A fresh shipment no on hand
 A. M. LEVEY, General Agent
 No. 217 1-2 w. Barraque Street Phone No. 307
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15

-J. w. Duckett, of No. 1903 East Sixth avenue, sustained several broken ribs early yesterday morning when he fell down the stars at his home He arose before daylight and when he started down the steps mis- judged the first step and fell. Dr. O. e. Blackwell attended him.
 The new building under con- struction at the Gotten Belt shops to be used as the machine shops is rapidly nearing completion. Laborers will begin to install the machinery within The next two weeks. The structure is considerably larger and mere modern than the one destroyed by fire, which it replaces.
 Pine Bluffians will soon have an- other opportunity of watching a Pine Bluff made flying machine take to the air. The b'plane, built, by Capt. A. F. w. Macmanus, was damaged at the last trial but a telegram re- ceived yesterday stated that the new parts had been shipped. The trial flights will be made on lot at Fifteenth avenue and Ohio street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
j. < + + .s. l. !. .t l. ]. l. l. + l. ! WEATHER REPORT !
 Increasing clOudiness.
* ***+ +4+ *++* + <

Tired feet Well tell you what to use Seawell's Pharmacy. Buy Seawell quality, it pays. S-14-1m
 Path goods, Soap, sponges, brushes. Any thing you want. Sea- wells Pharmacy. Buy Seawell quail ity, it pays. S-14-1m
 A fine girl recently made her ap- pearance at the hame of MT. and Mrs. o. F. Tedstrom, Eighteenth avenue and Chestnut street.
 FOR SALE-One hundred and six ty acres of land; we'll situated for truck farming, near Pine Bluff and railroad. Will be sold at very req sonable price. Address G. l.. care Graphic. 323 If.
 The piping for natural gas to be used by the Cotton Belt shops has beer completed to the power house and the fuel will be used for the first time Sunday. A force of men will continue at work laying pipe to the other departments.
 The negro band from Fordyce, which is here as the official musical organization of the Colored Masonic grand lodge, serenaded the business section of the city yesterday. Num- bers were rendered in front of the Hotel Jefferson and the Graphic of flee. The band is one of the best colored musical organizations in the state J. B. Banks is the efficient director.
 Another public playground and recreation park has been added to the rapidly growing list of amusement places in Pine Bluff and suburbs The newest playground is situated at Col orado and Pullen streets. It is the property of Fred Bluerock and through his courtesy has been used by the citizens of that section for some time. Croquet and other games furnish amusement and basketball is favorite sport, also. Many of the people of that neighborhood spend the pleasant evenings at the grounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
HOW TO KILL INSECTS

Use Ross Dead Quick Spray. Il kills bedbugs, ants, fleas, reaches mites, etc., instantly. It kills anc keeps away mosquitoes. No guess. work about it Refuse substitutes Get the genuine bug killer It costs no more. Try it.
 In Pine Bluff at grocers and drug. gists.
 W. c. ROSS MEDICINE co.
 Little Rock, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
't AT THE HOTELS < + j.
 t + ]. l. + l. + ! + 1. + 1. l. + + + |


 AT THE JEFF1ERSON-W. E. Pax ten, Louisville; J. P. Brown, Little Rock; F. H. Dickson, Memphis; w. L. Black, Little Rock; M. A. Greding, St. Louis; c. B. Sheet, St. Louis; c. w. Lacefske, TeXarkara; James w. Bell, New Orleans; Max H. Wall, l. tile Rock; w. w. Sweet, Kansas City; w. J. Cannon, Philadelphia.
 AT THE ARLINGTON-W. M O'Dell, Oxford, Fla; s. c. Ramsey, City; A. B. Wells, Peoria, Ill.,; M. E. Little Rock; E. E. Adams, Taylor, Texas; R. P. Powell, Mem- phis; R. s. Jones, Henry, Ark; w. E. Clark, Strong; Dr. s. F. Baker
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-08-15
TURNER BEDDING FACTORY
Simplex Folding Umbrella.

The first practical umbrella ever made in which the ribs folds up So short that the complete umbrella when closed can be carried in one's pocket, without injuring the umbrella a particle. Call and let us show you sample.
 Pine Bluff Umbrella Works.
 402 w. 2nd Ave.