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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
KILLS HIS BRIDE OF ONE DAY
Shocking Accidental Aragedy Is Enacted
at New Orleans.

New Orleans.ApIaying with an old
and rusty revolver, James j. Meheon
accidentally shot and instantly killed
his l5.year-old bride. The bullet passed
through her head. They were married
Just one day. MeKeon surrendered to
the police, but ii is believed he will
be released.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
PRESIDENT FINLEY
Of SOUTHERN DIES
STRICKEN WITH AP0PLEEY Al AiS
WASHINGTON HOME
WAS BORN IN MISSISSIPPI


Weshiupten-N4..a Wil'ou finieY,
president of the Southern Railway ana a
leading figure in movement. for tine de-
yeIopment OF the South, died here as q
result Of a stroke oI apopirNy "1'rt' ne
suffered n few hour, before. Tie dld not
regain consciousness alter he was
stricken.
Until the end not even Mr.. FlnIeys
most intimate personal and business az
eociates knew that lie had been stilcH-
en-. Many Of his personal TRENDS III
railroad circles were in the city attend
ing tho rate hearings before the inter
stste Commerce Commission, His only
son, W. ". Finley, Jr2 connected WIN
the traffic department OF the fehn'yl'
vania Railroad at Newark, n. D., was
notified of his fathers condition and ar
rived at the house about fifteen minutes
before the death.
Mr.. Finley is survived by Mrs run
lev Misses Lottie V, Lille d., Leonora
md Cclestinc Finley and his son. MISS
Lottie was out Of the city and could not
reach here before her fathers death.
The funeral services were held in st.
Johns Episcopal Church, this city
Burial was in Oak Hi Cemetery.
William Wilson Finley, president OF
the southern Railway lines, was born
at Pass Christian, Miss, Sept. 2, 1888.
He served from vice presidents stenog-
raphcr TO assAtant general freight agent
of the New Orleans, Jackson X treat
Northern and Chicago, st, Louis Y Ne"
Orleans railways from 1873 to 1883 foI
two wears thereafter he was assistant
general freight agent of the Texas "
Pacific Railway, serving them one yeal
in the same capacity during the recelV
ership of that road. After two years
as general freight agent Of the reiablll
tated line he went to the Pan Handle
Route" for n year in Il similar Once.
lie then was made chairman OF tn
Trans Missouri Traffic Association Wit
Headquarters at Kansas City, scrvln'
for a year 10 become chairman OF tn
Western Passenger Associatlon, WhicI
office he held until 1892, For tire
years succeeding he was general trati'
manager of the G. N. & Montana Cen
tral Railroad, leaving to become con
missioner of the Southern States Pa
ssnger Association, He was chosen thin
vice president of the Southern Railwa
=, October j, 1895, became second We
president n ycar later, holding the DIN
for ten wears.
In December, 1906, he was Ghost
=, president, succeeding the late Samuel
>, tpmcer. MIR. Finley was president al
Of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, Southe
Railway in Mississippi, Alabama Gre
Southern Railroad, Cincinnati, New I
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Girls in Minority.

Pittsburg.-The first complete census
ever taken of the childhood population
of Pittsburg has been submitted to the
board of education. According to the
report. there are nearly 1000 fewer girls
than boys in the city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Another.

Orange, Texas.--A few hours befors
the wedding at the White House took
place Hiss Jessie Wilson and Francis y.
sayre were married here. Miss Wilson
5 the daughter Of a farmer wing aea'
here and Sayer is a merchant.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Importer Arrested.
v York.-Carl Thalheim, president

New York.-Carl ThAlhelm, president
of C, Thalheim l. Co. OF this city, M
porters of artificial flowers and .feath-
ers, was held in $4,000 bail on charges
of defrauding the government of duties
by differentiation of imports. An es'
innate placed the amount volve al
$l25,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
LIQUOR $50 a Bushel

Youngstown, Q~hic-Bottled liquors
literally sold by the sushel here when
200 saloons and wholesale liquor houses
ended their last day in business because
the ptpprietOrs had failed to obtain a
license
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Father of Labor Day Dead.

Manchester, n. H.-George Mcclure,
known as the father of Labor Day."
died here. Mcclure, who was a cigar
maker, first made the suggestion of a
labor holiday al a labor convention in
Chicago in 1854.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Pain In Back and Rheumatism

are the daily torment of thousands. TO ef-
fectually cure these troubles you must re-
move the cause, Foley Kidney Pills begin
to work for you from the first dose ana OK
ert so direct and beneficial an action in the
kidneys and bladder that the pain and tor
ment of kidney trouble soon disappears
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

Bleeds to Death.

youngstown, O.-From cuts sustained
when he was thrown through the glass
windshield of an automobile, Henry van
Loon, a chaueffeur, bied to deSth before
medical aid could be obtained.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
BETTER RELATIONS WANTED
Man Delegated to Get South America
Interested in U. S.

Chicago.-John 7. Lenfesty was ap'
pointed to visit every large city in South
America and establish fraternal rela-
tio,e between industrial organizations
of Latin-Ameriea and the Chamber OF
Commerce of the United States. Id
will sail from New York Dec. 6.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Mistakes Brother for Rabbit.

Holman, Wis.-Thinking he saw a rab
bit in the brush, August Engaas, aged
%, fred. The supposed rabbit was Aug
ust's brother, Leonard, aged 90, who was
instantly killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

Tureka, Cal,-An earthquake shock
was reported from towns between Eure-
ka and Fort Seward. The shock at the
fort caused u lamp to topple from the
table. No damage was reported.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Mar neg Transferred.

kcston.-As a sequel to Secretary
Ntn..ls' order transferring $50 marines
from the Philadelphia navy yard to Pen
sacola. Fla, lis marines have been or
dcred 10 leave the Boston navy yard
for philsA 10 lphia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

pOuHu WAOAO~
1t has done me
so much good at
Change of Life, and
it has also helped my
daughter. 1t is one
of the grandest
medicines for wo-
men that c a b
bought ! shall try
to induce others to
try it. Mrs. J. !.
CAMPBELL, 206 n.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Nav Grant Suffrage.

Berlin.-A petition for the tiaot'
of woman suffrage in Germany A' :
seated to the imperial parl'ament.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Three WOMEN
TESTIFY
Tothe Merit of LydiaE Pink"
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.

streator, III. : shall always praise
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24
BEHIND THE RAILROAD BILL.

ENATOR KEY PTMAN of Nevada has declared that Con- O at the regular session. which will begin next week.
 will authorize the construction of government railroads in Alaska and thus increase the gold production homesteads the coal fields which under proper protection will to break down the coal monopoly and insure and thus add to the efficiency of the American Navy"
 Senator Pmans personal knowledge of Alaska and condi
 Ons here obtaining is comprehensive and the influence of his position chairman of the committee territories will be of mcacuab benefit securing the of the railroad b obtaining other needed legislation for Alaska Friends of Alaska however must not be too sangune of This railroad bill bound meet opposition, especially from the Southern and of the Eastern Senators whose antpathy to anything yOring of government ownership and operation of railroads deepseated They to forget that the operates railroad and steamship line and that it will upon the operation of great waterway connect
 the Atlantic and Pacific They also overlook the fact that ownership of public utilities such telegraph and telephone lines and railroads growing popular favor
 The fact that the administration is favorable to the Alaska railroad bill will bring to its support and with united the part of its friends Congress there should be for its ultimate passage But there should be division opinion any cessation of work until this is complshed
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24
in the United States Commissioner (Ex-Otficio Probate) Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division
 No. 1, Juneau Precinct

In the matter of the Estate of John w. Woodside, Deceased.
 Notice of Settlement of Final Ac- count
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that l, II. T. Tripp, Administrator with will annexed of the Estate of John w. Woodside, Deceased, have rendered, presented for settlement and filed in the above entitled Court my final ac- count of my administration of and up- on said estate; and that Thursday, the 5th day of February, AID. 1914, at ten o'clock a. m. at the Court Room of said court at the District Court House, at Juneau, Alaska, has been duly appoint ed by the United States Commission CT (Ex-Officio Probate Judge) of the above entitled Court, for the settle ment of said account, at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and make any legal objections thereto and file ex- captions in writing to said account or report and contest the same.
 Dated this 4th day of November, AID. 1913.
 H. T. TRIPP,
 Administrator with Will annexed. First publication Nov. 4, 1913.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24
LETTER FOR YOU?

List of eltteTs remaining in the post office at Juneau, Alaska OD Nov. 15, 1913. Parties wishing same, when calling. please say advertised"
 4. NJ. B2rret (card), Mrs. l.. Barrett. ". C. Abendroth C letters, l card), Olof Bodjng (card), Chas Bloom, War rcnS. Burns, James Casey, l.. c. Cox (card). Terence Corbin, J. Colchard, Mrs. ". l.. Curry, Louis Dalpay, Miss Ida Dearder, Robert Ferguson, E. D. Fortmann, Tagos T. Gagovich, GiOrc Greece, F. w. Gust, Earl Harris, An drias Hansen (2 letter., Harry Hagen (card). Irma Lincoln (card), Henry Heino. Michael Higgins Kristian Jak- ObsOn, C. Helmer Johnson (card), Mi chael Johnson (card), Mrs. Oak ohm son (card), Hans Johanson, Oscar Johnson (card), R. F. Johns e let ters), Hacey Karlson Qetter and4 four cards), J. W. Kempf (card), R. Kennedy, Aaron Kinlyf Alstrom Nil son (card). Carl Pearson, Milo Pendi- ja, Charles rreshOlt, Leon Reiken (card), Ida Banning tcard), Capt E. Erickson )card) A. Swanson (card) John Scalyini, Harold Swanson, H. Stark (cardD. Thomas Sandvik 6 let
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24

Chairman McCOmbs of the Democratic National Committee that the Progressive party will be absorbed by either the Democratic Republican party and that the latter will therefore be the chief contender with the Democracy for the Presidency 1916 Evidently the Colonel has megaphoned Mr. McOmbs recently
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24
WALL STREET IN CONNIPTION FIT.

D ECENTLY Wall Street had cOmipon fit a report that \ at meeting of the New York Chamber of Commerce Jac
 Ob H. Schi the great banker, had predicted panic It recalled that in 1905 Mr. Sch had made similar predic- ton which verified within years when the caacysm of 1907 developed However it found that Mr. Schi is not prophet but he had urged the passage the currency bill before Congress- asserting that unless monetary reform of enacted the country would have face situation
 Mr. SchiT says: If the not properly amended and get away from the goal which is in sight will very difficult conditions. PartSanShip at this time out of place What need is good citizenship. think that great mistake that is being made especially in the East of maintaining attitude that if can't get what want in currency legsaon would rather have change. The pending bill based the report of the monetary commission of it good that to that is all bad not satesmanship but partisanship
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24

Monroe Doctrine may need fixing but is has well the purposes for which it promulgated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24

ters), Lary Stevenson, Frank Stel- Zel (leter and card), Jim Sates, Fred Semson (cardD, H. s. Smith M. Simon (card), Herbert H. Smithman 6 let ters), T. Lampich. Henry Storker (card), Arthur Spur, Mrs. Ed. c. Rus sell (card). R. Stuart, EnricO Traina, Arthur Tawney (card), Mrs. V. E. Teed, Ben Tradal, Robert ThOrnell (card), Miss Rita Thompson (card) Miss lone Thomas, Mrs. Blanch Thomb, Myado Tornich, John Vatney John Vlass (card), Soren Vereido G letters), E. P. Wiley (card), Louis Wingsness, Edmund Williams.
 E. l.. HUNTER, PM.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24

Administrator with Will annexed First publication Nov. 4, 1913. Last publication Dec. 2, 1913
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24

John Hays Hammond is quoted saying that he will never dollar foreign country long Bryan is Secretary Very we'll Mr. Hammond just invest your money at home It will be much safer here than in Mexico matter who may be the head of the State Department As matter of cold nearly all of the criticism of the Administrations Mexico from those Americans who have invested money Mexican and and who the gov protect the dollars planted in that country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24

NoTlCE-Patrons of the Alaska Steam Laundry having Call" bun dies at the office. are requested to call and get the same.
 Our shelf room is so limited that we will not be able to hold bundles more than ten days in the future. Kindly arrange to have them deliver
 ALASKA STEAM LAUNDRY, Inc. Dated Nov. 1, 1913 11-3-1mo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-24
GETTING REAY FOR CHRISTMAS.

c OlEONE has said that the only way get the of O Christmas begin about the first of November. By this
 reminded of the approach of Christmas Day, month And time is pOpuary supposed to fly is surely about time to make preparations for the fes tive The real time plan Christmas doubt early November when your presents with discrimination enjoyment then indulge thirty days of pleasant anc patton of giving them
 Indications wanting that local merchants getting ready for Christmas shoppers by shopping early will not only the best Christmas yourself but you will be the health and happiness those who work in the stores
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
Parcel Post Handles Unprece-
denied Rush successfully
Few Will be Disappointed
by Delay
LESS CONGESTION
THAN LAST YEAR
Facilities Not OvercrOwded De-
spite Record-Breaking In
crease of Business

WASHINGTON, Dee, 24.-There
will be few folks disappointed in not
receiving Christmas presents on time
because OF congestion in the mails.
Postmaster-General Burleson today
told United Press correspondent
that despite unprecedented use OF the
mails this year the service was de.
liyeriBg the goods.
As a matter OF fact. he said,
there is less congestion in the whole
postal system today than there was
last Christmas IN any one OF the 30
largest cities OF the country
Alexander H. Stephens. general sa,
perintendent OF the railway mail ser
vice, gave as his most conservative
estimate the prediction that the pos
tai business this Christmas exceeded
that of any previous period by 80 per
cent In the railway mail service
alone. / 600 employees have been add
led since July. TO handle the rush
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
MRS. YOUNG BACK,
WOMEN JUBILANl
Former School Board Mem bers
Threaten Court Proceedings
To Nullify Victory

CHICAGO, Dec. 24-Miss Jane Ad-
dams. Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout and
other suffrage leaders who led the
hght TO force the reinstatement OF
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young as superinten-
dent OF the Chicago schools. were
iubilant today over their victory, by
a vote OF l3 10 : at yesterdays school
board meeting
Mrs Young who IS spending her
Christmas vacation al Oak Hall. Ty-
ron, y c.. has not indicated she will
accept reelection. but her friends are
positive she will not refuse.
Four former members OF the school
board ousted by Mayor Harrison be
cause OF their opposition TO Mrs
Young, conferred today and threat
ened court proceedings 70 set aside
the reelection OF Mrs. Young and in.
stall John u. Shoop as superintendent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
Uncle SAM WELL ABLE
TO CARE FOR ALL HIS MANY
CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS
SHOPPERS WATCH
TRAGEDY IN AIR
Chicago's Christmas Crowds
Witness Attempted Staying
and Suicide on Fire Escape

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Beiore the
eyes ot hundreds OF Christmas shop.
pers, Frank L. Klnek. masseur.
pursued Attorney Charles Alling down
q fire escape on the Title a Trust Co.
building near the city hall today shot
out one OF Aliugs eyes. wounded
Peter SchWarba. AleAanders law
partner, and then shot himself inhict-
ing proaoly fatal wounds.
klinek shot hiluSelf In the chest and
a bullet pierced nia throat The POI
lice thought MIN dead and arranged TO
send the body 10 the morgue, when II
was discovered he was still breathing,
ana ne wae rushed 20 the jail hospi-
tai Ailing is in serious condition.
The police learned that Aliing. as
attorney for the state board OF health.
recently caused the conviction OF the
masseur on the charge OF practicins
medicine without license
Schwarba in the cheek
Allng jumped through a window
alighting on the fire escape and start
ed 10 make his descent 10 the street.
while a crowd attracted by the
sound OF crashing glass. gathered
below Klinek followed, firing as he
descended One OF the bullets struck
Alling IN the left eye as he crawled
INTO an open window on the third
Aoor
Kllnek turned and assembled the fire
escape into Alling's Office where ne
ended his own life
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25

Think OF starting life as a gay
young comedian with the name of
Albert, Take II from one who has
tried r. II can't be done" says AL Jol-
son, the wellknown comedian with the
New York Winter Garden production.
The honeymoon Express" TO be
seen IN the Garrick theater all next
week. "One day friend OF mine
led me to a place apart from the
throng and whispered a word OF ad-
vice in nay ear. From that moment
dropped the bert part OF my name
and forever afterwards | was Al Jol.
son.
4 comedian wouldn't have a chance
70 live If he called himelf Albert
dropped Albert when | grew old
enough to appreciate what / would be
up against In life IL retained It.
As name for a sweet singing tenor
II may be all right, but FOR comedian
II Is liability" Jolson Is unusual In
that he is one OF the few black
face" men now appearing In musical
comedy. and for this reason many
PERSONS have come to look upon him
as one OF the old timers AS
matter OF birth record he is 81 years
cid, although he has been before the
public more than half the years of his
young life. He started In at the age
OF IA, running away from his home,
In Washington, ID. c., 10 join cir.
Gus
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
WARD REMEMBERS
MICHIGAN KIN
Detroit Woman Among Relatives
Who Receive $4,000 Requests
From Magnate

CHICAGO, Dec. PA Montgomery
Ward, mail order house head, who
died az his home at Highland Park
Ill. recently, left all but S250,000 OF
his s. 900 900 estate 10 his wife and
daughter. Miss Marjorie Ward. accord
ing to provisions OF his will made
public today. The s250,000 is TO be
divided among fifteen other relatives.
Ward made no requests to charity,
but provided that IL his daughter
does not marry, and leaves no will
her share OF the estate, estimated al
from $1,000 900 to 81 ,500 900. reverts
10 Mrs Ward. who will use II 70 es-
tablish a home for working girls, Mrs,
Elizabeth J Ward the widow. re-
ceives from $2.000,000 TO $S,00O.0O0 o:
the estate
other persons to whom requests
are made aret
Mrs. Hannah NJ Keyser. sister,
Philadelphia $4,000; Mrs. l.. r.
Prown, sister, Niles. Mich. 100000;
Nancy Annabel Hans. sister. South
Bend Ind 100000; ). l. Ward, broth
err Worthwhile. Mich. 100000; Cora
Ward Hammond sister, Niles. Mich,
$4,000; Mrs Anna Hoitt, sisterin-law.
Oak Park H.. $1,000; Cora Hans
Faurote. niece, Detroit. $4,000: Gene
We've Brown niece. Niles, Mich, So
00o, Altamont Ward. nephew. Latton,
Mich, $4,000. Elizabeth Guild. sister,
Hekla, S. D.. $4,000. and Harry Guild.
Lester Guild and Julia Guild, nephews.
and niece, all of Hekla, S. d., $4,000
each
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
RICH WOMAN FINED
FOR STEALING PURSE

Charged with the theft of purse
valued. at $3.50 from counter in the
J. ~. Hudson Co. store, Mrs. Clotel
Bartlett. OF Ford City Ont, said to
berthe possessor OF upwards OF 500
600, was fined s. by Justice Stein.
Wednesday,, with 80 days in the work
house as the alternative. Mrs. Bart
legs husband, who was in court. paid
hel fine.
khe woman was handsomely
gof med. and OF striking appearance.
Sf wore black fur coat and neat
hay to match
Miss Elizabeth Elfstrom, store de-
tective, told OF seeing the woman take
the cheap purse from a counter. Mrs.
BRtlett said that she was absent.
mi ded, and forgot all about picking
irIf the purse.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
WEAGHE CONVICTED OF
ROBBING BLIND MAN

Judge Connolly Wednesday morn
ing, remanded Edward Weaghe for
sentence. but discharged Josephine
Weaghe his wife. on the graund that
wife cannot be guilty OF receiving
stolen property II she obtains il from
her husband The Weaghes were &C
cused OF stealing s270 from Alex Van
Houtte. a blind saloonkeeper They
were stopped while attempting 10
leave the city. The money was found
sewed in the brim Of their 1i-year-old
daughters hat The girl was the
chief witness against her parents.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25

Have YOU seen the latest sun
Father Jerome Ricard. OF Santa
Clara university, California. discoy-
cred a smudge on the face OF the
sun the other day and he called IL
a spot"
Just think OF a spot that has a sur
face of more than 400.000,000 square
miles 900 times larger than the
earth's surface, And set that Is what
the famous sun spots are Vast
splotches on The face % a great orb
that are visible even without the aid
OF "a powerful telescope most OF the
time
TIE surface OF the sun Is estimated
10 be- something ike 2.353.027 220 1854
square miles The figures are way
beyond the Imagination OF the aver
age person They are nothing more
than figures The new spot Is more
han 81 900 miles long 600 miles
longer than the circumference or the
earth az the equator--and Is more
than 1900 miles wide-4.0 900 miles
wider than the diameter OF the earth
Although sun spots have recently
come IN for more or less discussion
because OF the theories propOunded
by the Rev. Father Ricard that they
affect the weather on the earth they
were really discovered years ago by
zhe Chinese. The first European rec
ord aof-a sun spot is dated S07 and
was made by q BenedHtine monk,
The spots are visible for varying
lengths OF time from a few minutes
mp 20 a month. The sun rotates on
its axis. a. the world rotates on its
axis. once every % IA days and,
therefore. each side OF IL is visible for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-25
'HADIUM BANK" PLAN
kMEETS WITH APPROVAL

XASfiINGTON, -, c., Dec. 24,--In-
do cement Of federal "-adium bank"
WI re cancer sufferers might receive
Ell ert treatment. was given. today. by
D1 Rucker, OF the public health ser
w
Amy system which will lower the
cost OF radium, guard poor sufferers
against charlataEs, and spread the Use
and experimentation OF radium is
greatly To be desired" be said.
DR.. Rucker declared that the use and
production OF radium is only in It's
infancy
8iadium has been found beneficial
In ancer treatment" ne said. but IL
mt be handled oy experts. Such a
thl Is as radium bank would assure
thiU kind OF treatment