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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

An Englishman has been imprisoned
because he couldn't pay his wifea
debts. Bet 1t isn't a title married to
m American girl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Bavaria has passed a law that \
man may not kiss his wife on a rail-
road train. Only those OF the male
Bex are allowed to kiss In Bavaria.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Tho New York board Of health
wants to probe beef stew. What has
the New York board Of health lost
that It expects to fnd7
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

An inventor has manufactured an
umbrella that will not turn inside out,
II he could make It thletproof, he
might accomplish something.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
ILLINOIS.

New UNCONSTITUTIONAL Chairman Nc.
Combs of the Democratic national com.
mittee comedies Roosevelt a victory in
Illinois.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Aeroplane rides can now be had for
81 apiece, ambulance charges not In
cluded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
DID NOT VOTE FOR SON.

Father Of Gov. Johnson Casts Ballot for
Democrats.
Sacramento, Cal.-Grove l.. johnson,
father of the Progressive candidate for
vicc-president, Hiram w. Johnson, did
not east his ballot for his son. He voted
for Wilson and Marshall. lie was de-
fcated at the primaries for the Repub,
lican nomination for assemblyman.
my son is on the wrong side of the
political fence said Mr.. johnson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

A Chicagonn was crushed to death
under a radiator he was Installing
against the coming wiuter, Another
heat victim.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Now comes word from manufacture
srs that women are wearing larger
stockings Probably due to the fact
hat Christmas IL coming.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Summit.-The election passed off
quietly here and a small vote was polled.
Wilson electors received 101 votes each,
Taft electors, 6 each; Roosevelt cleo.
tors, 6 each, and Socialist, 3 each. For
congress, Percy Quin, Democratic nomi-
nee, received SO votes. For first amend
ment, "a against II. For second amend
ment Sc, against IA. For third amend
ment A, against II. To retain county
attorney 81, against Sc. Three tickets
were thrown out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Elderly mar facing a long term for
forgery blames al artists model for
his downfall. A model excuse, any
vay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
LOUISIANA
Still Loyal-Roosevelt Is Running Sec.
ond and Taft Third.

New Orleans, La.-Louisiana has given
ITS usual Democratic majority to Gov
Wilson, Roosevelt running well ahead Of
taft.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

horror wherein
countless lives
have been lost,
children trampled
and strong men
driven mad with
fear. Such is the
typical picture
called forth by
the word panic"
and yet. accord
ing to an Eng
lish student of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
Electric Ranges on Train.

Certain fast trains operating be-
tween Chicago and the northwest are
equipped with electric ranges for
cooking purposes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Before long, says scientists, well
be making eggs from air. Hope the
air won't have to be foul. though.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

A Judge has held that a parlor is q
proper place for counting. Evidently
he never lived In a boarding house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
NEVADA.

Reno, Nev.-Returns from precincts
throughout the state give Wilson a sub.
staniial lead over Taft and Roosevelt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
BRYAN CONGRATULATES.
Believes Wilson's Administration Will
BE Blessing TO Nation,

Be Blessing to Nation.
Lincoln, Neb.-W. j. Bryan sent the
following telegram to Gov. Wilson:
81 most heartily congratulate you and
the country upon your election. Your
splendid victory has borne fruit. | am
sure your administration will prove a
blessing to the nation and a source Of
strength to our party"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Observation-Disclosures for Monticello
precincts show that the Democratic cleo
tors received all the votes cast. To
amend section SO of the constitution, "a
for, IL against; to amend article 4, Sec
ton 80, "a for, 10 against; article 4,
section 81, "a for, ~ against. For
county attorneys Office, 81 for, 20
against. B. F. Harrison Is reelected to
congress.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

II is announced that sneezing
spreads the measles. A measley sort
Of stunt, isn't II?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

There is only one thing wrong with
indian summer, That is It's brevity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Six girls constitute q crowd" ao
c%ording TO the Harvard library rules
or three companies. to be exact.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
Amendment Loses.

IA AAlCA1U11ICIV LOOCSs
Vaiden.-The election passed off quiet
ly here. There was unusual interest in
the election from the fact that a consti-
tutional amendment was submitted to
discontinue the office of county prose-
cutting attorney. The amendment was
lost and the office remains as before.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Mount Wrangel is in ar eruption,
Wonder II It's a political disturbance
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Charleston.-Election returns here.
Wilson 1853, Roosevelt 80, Taft 2.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
THAT AMERICAN RUSH
6oMETHING OF A PUZZLE TO THE
VISITING EN0LlsHMAN.
;ouldn't Understand What to Him
Appeared an insane Idea to Es-
cape From the Train az
Stations Drew Near.

Panic on a suburban train'-that
sounds like the heading Of a railroad
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.

Frost on the ragweed IL poeticS
enough for hay fever sufferers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08
Taft Gets a Vote.

TAFT Gets a Vote.
STANDARDIZATION 46, Roosevelt 2,
Taft l. Sisson, AZ. County attorney,
Is for, 25 against.
First amendment, IS for, 8 against;
second amendment, 80 for, / against;
third amendment, 10 for, IA against.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Potts Camp.-vote at this place for
county attorney to be retained: Yes 80,
no 0; amendment in civil cases to con.
stitution, for IA, against 1; for each OF
the other amendments, for 10, against
0. Democratic 80, Progressive 8. For
congressman, Stephens 80.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-11-08

Doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
WILSON PREPARING TO RETURN Fro POLITICS AND UNITED STATES

the men with whom l shall consult were so considerate that they did not write me and l am ignorant of their plans also
 Mir. Wilson added that even the date for an engagement with William J. Bryan had not definitely been fixed
 T simply wrote Mir. Bryan said the governor, that 1 wanted to meet and talk with him after my return. You see great many of the men whom 1 shall see will be occupied with work in the opening of Congress, and I shall have to consult their convenience"
 As 10 the personnel of his cabinet the President-elect admitted that much ot his mail contained letters commentators of various persons.
 "Of course. selections have been run ming through my head" he added but I have formed no conclusions"
 Do you think you will make your cabinet before leaving Bermuda ?" asked one of the correspondents If I do. was the laughing reply. ..I would have to make 1t out of hard ce- dar, because that's the only cabinet material I can see here.'' The governor will leave here on the steamer Bermudian next Saturday morn ing, and is due in New York Monday. He said he would go direct to his home in Princeton. T want to help Mrs. Wilson iinpacl. " he said. ''and get household things set- tied again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
CANAL CONFERENCE
 WILL BEGIN TODAY

Atlanta, December 3.-Sessions of the Papama canal conference. called to con slider the Influence the completion of the big waterway will have on the industry of the south, will commence here tomorrow. Speakers at the meet ing. which will continue through Wednesday include diplomatic represen- tatives from Central and south Ameri- can nations. officials of southern rail- road and steamship companies and prominent leaders in the industry of the south.
 Members of the arrangements commit tee for the conference said tonight that while no definite plan for permanent or ganization had been made. it was not un. likely that some form of permanent or- ganization would result from the confer ence, the purpose of which would be to look after the interests of the south in the matter of foreign trade expansion which Is expected to result from tine canals opening.
 John Barrett, director Of the Pan-Amer- ican union, will be the first speaker at the conference tomorrow. following speeches of welcome by representatives of the city and replies from visiting mem bers of the conference.
 E Mir. Barrett Is expected to outline in a general way the changed commercial relations that will ensue with the com pletion of the waterways.
 Eight diplomatic representatives from tie Central and South American repub- lies will arrive here tomorrow. as win most of the steamship and railroad com pany officials who have accepted invi- tations to the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
INCOMES SPENDS TWO DAYS
 CONFIRMING WITH LEADERS

Washington, December 9.-Two days of conference between Chairman William F. McCombs of the democratic national committee. and party leaders In and out of congress. ended late to-day, when MT. McCombs left for New York. He stated that he would make public there to-mor- row the name of the chairman of the inaugural committee, which will have charge of the preparations for the dis play connected with President-elect Will sons introduction into office.
 Mr. McCombs lunched to-day with Charles D.. Hiiles. President Tafts sec retary. and chairman of the Republican National committee, and later conferred at the capitol with Speaker Clark, Rep resentative Oscar W. Underwood Sena- tors Stone and Gore. and other demo- crats. While 1t was stated that these conferences concerned inauguration plans 1t is understood general political mat ters also were touched upon.
 Cabinet speculation followed Mr, Me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
FOURTEEN INCH GUN
 EXPLODES WITHOUT
 |N]UR|NG ANYONE
Two Ton Breech Block Is Blown Quarter of a Mile and MuZzle
 Further

New York. December 9-A gun of l4- inch calibre and of fifty tons weight the largest and newest type built by the United states government at q cost of s1sO.0oo, exploded at the Sandy Hook proving grounds today. While explosion of smaller guns has taken scores Of lives, the big li-ncher blew to pieces without causing so much as scratch to the men around it.
 The two-ton breeoh block was blown a quarter of 6 mile, the muzzle was hurled still farther away and irag- ments spread in every direction. but Ordinance officer Michael Brennan, who was standing on the temporary disap- bearing carriage, was not struck, ai- though the structure itself was wrecked.
 Brennan was thrown many yards but sustained hardly a bruise. Other officers and men in charge of the firing were behind a wall which protected them from injury.
 The big gun which hurled proiec- tile weighing I660 pounds at ralise Of F. 600 yards. was successfully fired sew erai times in tests last month. and was believed to be in perfect condition. A charge of s4O pounds of smokeless DOW der was used.
 When the lanyard was pulled today there was a tremendous explosion ,lnd broken pieces of the gun were hurled Tn all directions The muzzle ploughed into railroad bed and ripped up a large section of track.
 Speculation as to the cause of the ac- cident brought out the belief that per- haps the sudden drop in the tempera- ture had some effect on the gun. It was reported that today's experiments were made to determine how large charge the gun would withstand
 Offtially Lieutenant Colonel Babbctt. who commanded the firing. declared that the cause of the explosion had not been deterDined.
 Guns like that which exploded today have been proposed for the fortiication of the Panama canal. The type Is said to be much longer lived than any pre- viously manufactured, being good tor 25o shots, while the old Finch type were good for about 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
The Tariff Progra mme

Washington, December 9-Thorough re- vision, schedule by schedule. of the pres ent tariff law by the rext Congress was
 ndieated .bN the decision of democratic nsan lrs house ways and means committee today to have hearings on the tarifr every Monday, Tuesday and Fsday ir January, beginning January c. It is expected to devote one day to each schedule though if necessary two days will be allowed. There are IA schedules, but by merging two or three minor schedules with the adjoining important ones, the committee expects to get through with the hearings by the end of January. The schedules will be consid- cred in their eight schedules in the pres ent tariff law.
 The action of the democrats of the com mittee. designed to seek light for guidance in framing the tariff revision. will be ratified a meeting of the full committee tomorrow morning. The first hearing of January will be on schedule A, fixing the duties on chemicals, oils and paints, including medicinal preparations con- taning alcohol or in whose preparations alcohol is used, oerfumery. medicated soaps, etc. Then will follow. on January &. tho hearing on the earthenware and glassware schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

Combs about the capital yesterday and to-day, but the democratic chairman as- serted before he left Washington to- night that his visit had nothing to do with cabinet appointments or prospec- tive legislation into the next congress
 In the dozen or more informal confer- ences Mir. McCombs has had, however. 1t Is understood that both subjects have been touched upon. and that MT. Me- Combs is prepared to give President elect Wilson, when he reaches New York from Bermuda, valuable information as to the opinions of democratic leaders.
 The conference with Speaker Clark and Oscar W. Underwood, democratic leader of the House. took place in the speak CTS office The three men were together for a half hour, the inaugural committee selections being under consideration most of that time. II is believed that of the several candidates for the post of chair man of the inaugural committee. El- dridge F. Jordan of Washington is likelv of appointment, Walter W. vick of New Jersey may he the secretary and William Edwards street commissioner of New York. the grand marshal for the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
QUEER DAMAGE CASE

Cleveland. Ohio, December o-Julius Mayzek was awarded judgment Tor $500 damages against Gabriel Nagy here yesterday for injuries he received at Nays hands when ;he. tried to prevent the latter from killing himself. The de- fense tried to establish "contributory neg llgence" on Mayzels's' part.
 Nagy shot and killed Mayzek's l3-year- old daughter with whom he was in love, Soon afterward he tried to kill himself but Mayzek grappled with him and pre- vented him carrying out his intentions. Nagy confessed to killing the girl and has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Engands formal note of protest pre-
 sented to Knox
 Tension growing in Austro- Russian
 clash.
 Tariff hearings begin first week of
 January.
 Committee probes control of banks
 by clearing house.
 Works critlcises Colonel Roosevelt. 2-Conference chooses ministers for en-
 suing year. s-Taft appointees may have trouble in
 confirmation. 4-Edtorial cement. 5-Memorial bridge to Major Butt in
 Augusta.
 Judge Fort organizes juries. Trust company to open tomorrow. Cowart pleased with Chicago land
 show.
 Changes made in wsterworks com
 pany. 6-Society
 Dolly Dalrymple.
 Helping Hand Hints. 7--Sports. s-Negro burglar meets Waterloo. g-Advocate uniform methods at ports. lo-Sir Fred Banbury champion spouter. 1t-Dogs go we'll in field trials meet. 13-Markets. lEcommission wins important point
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Thorough Revision Schedule by Schedule Indicated at
 Committee Meeting
SPECIAL PRICE
 OFFERED WILLIAMS
Jones Offered Option Culm Bank by Williams in Office of Judge Archbald-The Titanic Hero
 Visits Congress
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.


 Senate convened at noon.
 Senator overman introduced joint reso- lution authorizing joint inauguration committee of six members.
 Judiciary committee informally consid- cred President Tafts judicial appoint ments.
 Senator Works spoke advocating his resolution for a single six years pres- dential term.
 President Taft transmitted report of economy and efficiency commission rec ommending radical changes in patent of flee procedure.
 Court of impeachment trial of Judge Robert w. Archibald at 1 p. m
 Adjourned at 6:O4 D. m. until noon to- day.
 House convened at noon. Democratic members of the WAYS and means committee set first week of Jan uary as date for hearings on proposed tariff changes.
 Bank committee resumes hearings in money trust inquiry, Chairman Pujo making statement repudiating repre- sentatives as to the intentions of the committee.
 Representative Allen introduces resolu- tion proposing investigation of canning concerns
 Representative Liudberg introduces res- olution requiring members of congress to show pecuniary interests in banking, brokerage or loaning concerns.
 Passed executive, legislative and judi cial appropriation bill carrying S49O0,- 5sS. An effort to insert commerce court provisions failed.
 Adjourned at 5;lS D. m. until noon Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

Hamilton, Bermuda, December 9.-"Be- np governor of a state and preparing H he President of nation both at the me time is enough to keep any man k,sv remarked President-elect Wilson kdav when he announced he positively nuld make no more speaking engage ents before March 4. Every mail has fought him scores of invitations. All I've been declined.
 The President-elect accepted three in- kation long before he was elected, and pse he will keep. He will speak be-
 re the Southern Society of New York ecember +. the day after his return nm Bermuda at the jubilee celebra- bn at his birthplace, Staunton, Va; Gn birthday. December 2. and at the
 nouet of the Commercial club of Chi kgo January Il.
 Mr. Wilson has entered upon his final Hek in Bermuda with zest for worN Rrn of three solid weeks of recrca- bn. He now practically has ended his Ication. and intends henceforth to work riI1i3t of each day on political problems. Asked what his plans would be imme- diately after his return in New York tht governor said:
 Fl really haven't any plans. Most of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Schedule of Hearings

The sequence of the other schedules In this Monday, Wednesday and Friday pro- gramme follows:
 Schedule c, metals and manufactures; D. wood and manufactures of; r., sugar. molasses and man nufactures of; F, tobacco and manufactures of. q. agricultural products and provisions; II. spirits. wines and other beverages; |. cotton. manufac- tures of: J, flax, hemp and jute and other manufactures. K. wool and manufac- tures; l., silk and silk goods; Al, pu!o, Tapers and books; \. sundries, beads, buttons, brushes. coal, bark. dolls, chains, gloves, paintings, blows, umbrellas and parasols. etc.
 One day at the end of January will be set aside for hearing of those interested in the free list and the administrative features of the proposed legislation.
 There were incidental reference 10 the form of revision. whether as a general bill or in separate bills. dealing ndi- vidually with schedules, but there was no serious discussion on this point. The mat ter will be left to future decision.
 resolution will be reported by the committee within a few days calling for authority to employ additional expert as- sistance for the committee in it's prelim- mary work. 1t is possible that the com mlttee will fill the vacancy in it's mem- bership caused by the resignation of Rep resentative Hughes of New Jersey before the Christmas holidays, and the caucus of the House is possible before the recess if sufficient membership remains in the city to ratify the committees recom- -~-~--~~-~---~-~>>-->--~> >~~--~~--------~---~-->
 0Conttuued on Pnce NIurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

Bakersfield, Cal. December s.-rwenty thousand dollars in gold was the haul of two robbers who held up the express car of the Sunset Western train, bound from Bakersfield for Taft. Cal, tonight The money was consigned to the First National Bank of Taft by the First National Bank of Bakersfield. lt was not placed in the express safe
 When the train arrived at Taft, rail- road men were forced to break down the door of the express car. In a cor ner covered with mall sacks was NJ. w.. Hamby. the express messenger who was just rSgaining consciousness.
 Hamby was injured about the head, but physicians who examined him declared he apparently was not seriously hurt
 Hamby could give but few details of the robbery He said two men entered the ear just as the train was leaving Mari copa, He did not know whether they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
COLONEL ROOSEVELT AGAINST D|CKER|NG
 WITH OLD PARTIES
Republicans Waste Time in Thinking of Any At tempt to Lure Us
 Back"

Chicago, December 9.--"Without traf- licking or dickering with the old par ties fight to have our platform prin- ciples embodied in the laws of Illinois ''
 was the appeal Colonel Roosevelt today made to the newly elected progressive members to the Illinois legislature, to whom he delivered his first speech at the progressive conference. which opened informally today and will con- tlnue over Wednesday. Besides plead ing with the progressives to stand alone in their fight the former President crit icized the republican organization ana
 said 1t was "of such 4 character that
 no honest man can be in it."
 Formal opening of the conference is not scheduled to take place until to- morrow, but many progressives. both
 men and women. already are here. The largest single delegation to arrive to- day came from New York on a special ->--~>>-->~->>-~s~ |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
HOLD UP TRAIN AND
 SECURE $2O,OOO IN CURRENCY

were masked and was unable to tell how he was rendered unconscious.
 He said he was just recovering con- sciousness as the train entered Taft. about halt an hour after the robbery. He ap- peared still to be suffering from the ef- fects of a blow and was incoherent. He eould give no description of the robbers officials of the First National bank here said S20,C00 had been shipped to Taft and taat they had been notified of the theft O the gold.
 The Sunset Western is branch of the Santa Fe which runs to the Midway oil fields The train left here tonight at 6 Q clock and the robbery occurred between and o'clock. There are no stops be- tween Maricopa and Taft, so that the robbers must have dropped off the train while it was going.
 Several posses left here for the scene oe the robbery and others are searching in the vicinity of Maricopa and Taft.