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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
Birds Are Cared For.

Since the ground through the northern
part OF the state became covered with
snow. the state food and game depa IT.
mcnt has seen 10 IN that the birds have
not wanted for food. according TO the
commissioner. Fred W. cha mbers. Act
ing upon Instructions from the commits
sioncrs. deputies and wardcns OF the de-
partinent In salt Lake. Utah. JuaL
Davis. BoNelder and Weber counties have
daily given the birds a treat OF wheat
seeds and chopped barley.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
To Take Over Branch Line.

=. Q. Manson. assistant general mani
agcr OF the Oregon Short Line. accom-
panied hy Carl Stradley. chief engineer.
yeft yesterday for Oregon TO complete
arrangements for taking over into the
operating depa artment the entire branch
OF the Oregon & Eastern railroad run
ming from Ontario, Ore. to Iuntura. Ore
\ stretch OF the line from Vale to Jun
tura WAS recently completed under the
objection OF the engineering depL rtmcnt
and will be turned over 10 the operating
Jara mani
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
Informed by Tribune.

Professor Frank NJ. Drgss. sup
tcndeut of the Utah School for inc
ard Blind. had not learned Of the z
OF Superintendent Nelson until inIo
of tile sad event by a Tribune rep
this evening. lie was nearly over
by tbs shock of the sad inform'
During meeting OF the board OF
Institution today, the members
talked OF superintendent Nelson: a.
ing 10 Professor briggs. and IL nau
tho unanimous opinion that no c1u'
in Utah had a bigger heart or Poss.
q broader conception OF the coueass
situation In Utah. Mr. DrigGs sa'i'
superintendent Nelson Was
man among thousand, very nie'
honored and loved by all OF
teaching profession Of Utah ANA ~
ciaHy well thought OF by the ~ ~
of the state educational institut3
He always liked 10 visit our 2,
here. although II almost prVss
heart 10 realize the nnDc.io"e7
these deaf and blind children. -,
state ,,Iucs tionally made very
strides under tho direction OF
Nelson. and We cannot be TOO lou'
our praise OF the man.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
Big in Every Way.

Large of stature. big OF heart,
broad minded clean. wholesome. gem
uine. Superintendent Nelson was one
OF Gods noblemen. Applying TO the
discharge of the duties of his high
Office a greatness of soul tnut rose
above ali that Is poor, mean and weak
especially above every petty or is
noble motive or fceling-Mr, Nelson
drew the people of the state toward
him in genuine appreciation OF the
work in which he was engaged. and
won from them a whole -soulcd sup
port In furtherlng the cause Of cduca-
tion. lie lived TO see his lofty ambi
tion--that the schools OF Utah should
take first rank among the great state
educs tlonal Systems-rea liZed. The
gathering OF the National Education
associat ton AT Salt Lake City the past
summer was a testimony To the fact
that leading educators recognized the
high standard OF the Utah educational
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
Government Wins Suit.

The government was victorious in a
suit against Eagleson Brothers & Co. in
which the firm was charged with cut
ting timber from government land. ac-
cordinZ 10 word received yesterday by
The local field service division OF the gem
ertl land office. Judgment was rendered
In favor Of the government for s53Q5.lS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
z. D. Sexton 10 Talk.

=. n. Sexton. soldier. orator and lee
turer. Will deliver lectur. on tie sub
Jsct In His steps" at the Salt Lake
thester sunday evening at Sis O'Clock.
No fee Will be charged or collection
taken.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
Adds TO Inheritance Tax.

check for S95S in payment or Inherit
auce tax on zoo shares Of Union Pacific
rommcn stock. held hy the estate Of Leon
Klein of Chicago. WIS received ycsterGay y
by tile attorney general
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
-Four Months Is Sentence.

Chris Anderson. arrested seFera
ago on charge Of robbery. was pe'
ted yesterday TO plead guilty 10 ~
or assault and battery ana was
tenced by Justice +. NJ Bishop 10
four months in the county Jau.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
News Shocks Friends.

While the death OF Superintendent Mel
son was known by his friends through
ont the United States TO be but q matter
of months, due TO his terrible atfliction
cancer. the news WAS a deep shock,
Countless were the expressions OF sad
ness kilograms came 10 the bereaved
family. superintendent ID. II. ChriStcn-
sen OF the city schools and many others
all full OF inspiring tributes TO one OF
the states foremost citizens.
Both in his capacity as governor OF the
state and warm and intimate per
sonal friend OF the man, Governor Will
liam Spry paid tribute yesterday from
Grantsvllc. The governor said:
When the .eTs OF the passing of
Superintendent A. G. Nelson shall
have reached the people of Utah,
there viii be mourning in practically
every household With a personal
state acquaintance wider perhaps
than that of any other man. Superin-
tendcnt Nelson lays down his burden
OF public duty in honor, with an un-
impea eliza BILE record OF public ScrY-
ice and an unparalleled record of aC-
compllshmcnt. holdlaS the love. es-
TEEN and respect of those whom he
-EI
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-27
Operated Upon Nine Times.

Mr.. Nelson. in his earlier years. was an
accomplished vloiinist but u was nee
essary FOR him 10 give up playing twenty
seven years ago. when cancer developed
In the left side OF his throat at the point
OF contact with the violin. He under
went nine surgical operations. Ave OF
was performed by Or Bevin a noted sur
geon OF Chicago. In that city In 1910. This
operation was one OF the most extensive
in the annals Of the surgical treatment
OF ca ncer and attracted world wide at
tcntion from specialists.
This left Mr.. Nelson's left hand and
his body virtually helpless. but It checked
the inroads OF the disease and prolonged
his life.
The fact that SAT- Lake Won the last
national convention Of the National Edu-
cation association, held here this year,
was parly due 10 the campaign man
aged by superintendent Nelson at cor
mcr conventions OF the organization.
taxed his strength severely and sGf-
fered n breakdIwn from which he wac
several weeks recovering
Mr.. Nelson worked without rest un-
til his final breakdown. which occurred
week ago yesterday. He had just com
pleted his years Institutional work IT 81.
George, after conducting teachers insti-
tute meetings In each Df the twcntyscven
counties OF the state during the year.
His last institute was held al st. George.
Washington county, he having arranged
his itinerary so that he might pass
part of the winter in the balmy climate
Of that part of the state,
Funeral services for Mr. Nelson will he
held next Tuesday at 1880 o'clock In
either the tabernacle or the assembly
hall. Although the speakers have not all
been definitely decided upon the following
have already been selected: Governor
William Spry. DR.. j. II. kngsblry. rresi-
dent OF the University OF Utah; DR.. Il. G.
Gowan, president of the State Industrial
school at Ogden and Bishop Heber G.
Iverson. SIX sons Of Mr., Nelson will he
the palbearers. They are Clarence, Clif
ford, Lamar, Marion. Claron and Irving
Nelson
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
A DepIOrable Condition.

The fact that indictments have
been returned against Lieut.. Gov.
ernor BiIbo and State Senator e..
A. Hobbs, by the grand jury of
Warren county charging them
with soliciting a bride, again
brings the state before the public
in a most unenviable light.
With the evidence in the case
the Clarion Ledger is not acquaint-
ed. 1t only knows that the indict'
ments are alleged to be based upon
transactions growing out of the at,
tempt to establish a new county
by the Legislature Of 1912, OF
which both the parties under in
dictment were members. The facts
will be brought out whenever the
cases come to trial.
Either most INSCRIPTIONS men
have been exalted to high position
in the State of Mississippi, or
false charges are being preferred
against them. In either case the
condition is one to be deplored by
all good, patriotic Mississippians,
and the charges should be probed
to the very bottom that fanlt may
be placed where it rightfully be
longs.
For several days rumors of most
sensational things to happen have
excited the ears of the people OF
the state, and now that these
charges have been preferred it is
due both to the accused men and
to the people of Mississippi that
they be speedily investigated that
the fair name of Mississippi be
purged from the suspicion that
rests upon her.
The sentiment expressed by Gov.
ernOr Brewer is the one that
should govern in the trial of the
cases, ''Let the facts speak foI
themselves" If the men are
guilty of the charges under which
they rest they should be speedily
convicted and removed from office:
if innocent it is due them that
they be as speedily exonerated.
In either case Mississippi should
not be allowed to bear the stigma
which attaches to such alleged acts
of public officials any longer thai
possible. Clarion. Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
NOTICE. CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids are invited to be opened at 200
o'clock p. m, on First Monday in J~anualy. 1914.
for the following contracts for the placing Of
gravel on she following roads in Supervisors Dis
trict No. ! Of Noxubee county. Miss, viz:
/. The Bigbee Valley road from the wesl line of
District No. | east to the Alabama line, and
?. The Memphis road from Station Zero on the
line betwe en- Supervisors District Three and Su-
~pervisor's District One east to the Alabama line,
in accordance with the plans, profles and specif-
cations now on file. Good faith deposit by certi-
fed check or New York Exchange of 8 per cent. of
bid required. (.
Successful bidder to furnish bond In penalty of
bhd Board reserves theright to reject any or all
bids.
by order of the Board of Supervisors OF Noxubee
county. Mississippi. this December 9th. 1918,
JNo. A. TYSON,
Clerk Of the Board P.O. Macon, Miss.)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Avery's Jewelry Store.

At the Avery Jewelry Store can be
found a fuller and more complete ne
of Christmas novelties than ever before,
including ;hand-painted China, Cut
Glass, Sterling Silver, az Goods, Jewel
Boxes, Handkerchief and Glove Boxes,
Watches, Cocks and a complete line oi
Jewelry. We have the Ingersoll-Tren-
ton Watch at prices from 81 90 to $780, 90
and the high grade South Ben Watch.
w also have a full line of Christmas
Boxes, Willer Art Pottery and Roseville
Pottery. Call and examine our stock
before going elsewhere. Any article
purchased at this store will be engraved
free of charge.
Miss LYDIA Smith and Miss Ethel
Yates will be glad to show the goods.
Give US a call,
In connection with the above, | am in
touch with Leonard Krowers of New
Orleans, who handles the largest and
most complete stock in the South in the
jewelry line. If | haven't in stock
what you want, | can get it at short
notice. | am here to satisfy the wants
of the people. Thanking all for pas
patronage and asking for a continuance
of same, ! am, as ever,
Yours to command,
w. Z. AVERY,
Jeweler and Engraver.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
NOTICE. CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids are invited to be opened at 2 o'clock
p. m. on
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY, 1914
Jor furnishing Noxubee county with one tent fly
1ixl4 feet and one lie mt fly l6xl6 feet, delivered In
Macon, Miss, both to be Of 10 or, duck, complete
ready to II up. :,
Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
By order Board Supervisors this 'Decenter 5tfg
1873 JOHN A. TYSON, Ch'y CTk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

Agile Allen, son of Chas. Allen, 3
~vell-known negro who has lived fol-
ears on the Martin place north of Ma
on, shot himself while out hunting
Ionday afternoon. The load went
brongh the left hand, which was Sc
,adly maugled that Drs. Murphey &
hubbard, who were called. found il
necessary to amputate above the wrist
1t is thought his chances for recovery
are good.
Attention is called to the advertise.
ment of Mr.. H. r. Mayer. timer, in
this issue. Macon has been very much
in need of a timer for several years
Mr.. Mayer is a competent and reliable
workman and hopes he will receive suf-
fcient patronage to justify him in max
ing Macon his permanent home. Tele
phone SO
Robert Coleman, of Mashulaville,
who entered the big handed negro from
that neighborhood in the carnival com
pany in Meridian and Jackson, returned
yesterday from Georgia, where he has
been exhibiting the freak. They will
leave for the North after the Christmas
holidays.
Albert Joiner, living west Of Macon,
who shot himself in the side last week,
is still alive, though the doctors at the
time of the accident thought the wount
would prove fatal in a short time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05


A notable gathering of home friends
many of whom have moved to NoXubee
from in and around Dixon, ILL.,, took
place recently at Cedar Crest Farm,
the home of Mr.. M. C.. Weyburn, one
mile north of Macon. Those who were
present were Mr.. and Mrs, George Sha-
yer of the York place, this county, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Charleston
and Greenwood. Miss: Mr.. and Mrs.
Dale Shaver and daughter Rosie May
from the Noxubee Farming Co.: Mr..
Clarence Shaver, Hattiesburg: Mrs.
Belle Floto Harness and daughter He
len, Dixon, Ill.,: Miss Myrtle Shaver,
expert trimmer, Gage Bros. & Co. Chi
cago, and Mr.. Childs, dairy manager
from Kansas City, Mo. These with the
family of Mr.. Weyburn, Messrs. Edwin
and Robert and daughter Marie. repre-
sented the largest gathering of people
from his hometown that it has beer
Mr.. Weyburn's pleasure to meet since
he came to this county several years
ago.
Mrs. Harness is a musician of note
both instrumental and vocal, and the
company were favored with severa
classic selections and were further
charmed with the melody of many o.
her favorite songs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
NOTICE, CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the May
or and Board of Aldermen of the City
of Macon, Miss, will at its regular
meeting held on the first Tuesday of
January, 1914. receive bids for the lay
ing of Asphalt from the South Corner of
Court House Square on Jefferson Street,
North to Eighth Street, then over the
new gravel road to the Depot, the price
of same being based per yard square.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Done by order of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen, this 10th day of
November. 1918,
J. ]. SCOTT, Clerk.
Liv-Ver-Lax, the liver regulator
Ask the MvRpHFy DRUG STORE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
Notice Contractors.

Notice Contractors.
Sealed bids are invited to be opened at 3 o'clock,
3. n, on the l 1t Monday of January, 1914. for ex-
tens rons of the bridge on the Brooksville and Louis
vile road (being the first bridge east of the iron
bridge across Noxubee river on said road to be
made Id confor5 ity bridge now standing.
Bids for labor and construction only 1000 feet
board measure.
BY order of the Boardthis Dec. 8. 1919.
JOHN A. TYSON, Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

NO TRESPASSING-A All hunting or other tres
passing is strictly forbidden on the Foote bored
well place three miles south Of Macon. Any one.
white or black, found disregarding this warning
will he prosecuted. w. B. HELM.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

THE MURpHEY DRUG STORE is head
quarters for Liv- Ver-Lax
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

ALL TRESPASSING or HUNTING on the fol-
lowing lands is strictly forbidden: J: j.. Higgin-
botham lands, J. l.. Higginbotham lands, r. A.
Higginbotham lands and Jas. l.. Higginbotham
lands. All violators will be prosecuted.
J.J HIGGINBOTHAM.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

ALL MY LAND on the south eide of the river
and my home place near Macon. also the land of
Mrs. r. j. Evans, on the south side Of the river, Is
posted and hunting and other trespassing Is strict
iv nrohibited. w. e. STENNIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05
North Mississippi Conference.

Tupelo, Miss, Dec. Twin the
reading by Bishop Adkins Of the ap-
pointments and action taken upon sey.
eral resolutions. the North MISSISSIPPI
Methodist Episcopal Conference al
journed today.
The conference tabled the resolution
offered by Rev. Isaac Borders, memo
rializing the general conference to
amend the discipline granting laltV
rights to men and women IN the church
without distinction Of sex.
Very few changes were made in the
Appointments. V. c. Curtis was eiected
field secretary of the Sunday Schools
being taken from the %pastorate OF the
First Methodist church Of Kosclusko
Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick was ap-
pointed in the Sunday school WORK IN
another department. -,
Resolutions submitted by the board
of education were passed and a strehu-
Gus campaign for Grenada and Mlllsaps
Colleges will be inaugurated at once.
The bishop, before reading the apr,
pointments. deplored the restlessness OF
iaymen in the Mississippi General Con
ference trying to affect, one way or
the other, the appointment Of preachers.
The bishop advised that this was de-
structive to the interests OF the church'
and advised and urged the laymtn to
keep their hands entirely out OF the
matter.
COLUMBUS DISTRICT.
The following are the appointments
for the Columbus district: W. W, Woi
lard, presiding elder; Artesia and oes-
sums, f. II. Mohler, A. T.. McElwaln'
Junior; Brooksville circuit, j. J.; Balfo;
Cedar Bluff circuit, 7. j. Hooper;
| Cochrane circuit, p. F. Lester: Coium-
bus First Church. w. L Duren: Column
bus, Central Church, J. r. Bass; Colum,
bus circuit, r. w. Evans: Crawford
%circnit, J.. M. Guinns: Longview cir
cult, F. A. Niece: Macon, r. 0 Brown
Macon circuit, o. p. Armour, N. y
Augustus. junior: Mashulaville circuit
J. L. McElroy: Mathiston circuit, r. u
Simpson; Mayhem circuit. W. }. Burt
Shuqualak circuit, w. G Burke: stark
vile, T. II. Lipscomb: Sturgis circuit.
b F. M. Billiard: West Point, W. W
Mitchell: Chaplain u. S. Army, }. A.
Randolph: district commissioner OF ecu
cation. T. II. L%ipscomb.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-12-05

Miss allegro Covey, the younger
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs G. c. Convey,
Of Macon. was one of the honored reel
pients of the following wedding an.
nouncement:
The President and Mrs. Wilson
have the pleasure Of announcing
the marriage Of their daughter
Jessie Woodrow
to
Mr.. Francis Dowes Sayre
on Tuesday, November the twcnty-ffth
nineteen hundred and thirteen
Washington, d.. C..
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-31
AS OTHERS VIEW THE SITUATION

On the day following the action
OF the state land board in extending
the time for making final proof on
Salmon River tract land until April
1915, says the Hollister Herald,
against which the actual set
tiers of this project have protested
by petition on the ground that ii
merely benefits the nonresident
speculator, this editorial was pub
lished in the Glenns Ferry Gazette;
The public speculator is the
worst enemy of society. He can
sit in his office and hold land out
OF use until other peoples industry
gives it value that he does not
earn. This mans capital tied up IN
land means nothing to the public,
but the rise in value of the land
means much to the speculator. This
rise comes from the labor of men
owning and improving adjoining
land. From this truth is growing
the idea that land ownership is a
public trust, and that speculation
as far IA possible should be eliml-
mated. How to eliminate is the
problem"
In the same issue of the Glenns
Ferry Gazette, notice of contest
brought by citizen of this STATE
against non resident entrymaI
who had failed to make the i'm
provements hitherto required, wa
also published. This may be a wa,
Tor actual settlers to take the situa
ton into their own hands.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-31
FIXED THE VALUATION.

The State Tax Commission, to-
gether with the county commission
ers and other parties interested met
at Shoshone last Thursday to fix a
valuation on the property of the
Twin Falls North Side Land and
Water company, and also that of
the Idaho Irrigation company lay
ing in Lincoln, Gooding and Mini
doka counties.
While no direct evidence was
taken at this hearing, representa-
tives of the companies being pres
ent, the matter was discussed al
some length and the basis of agree
ment on the assessment of the can.
al system of the North Side Twir
Falls Land and Water company
was fixed at 100000. That is, tn,
total valuation of the canal system
was fixed at $4,000, 900, but it wa
decided that but S60,00 of tha
amount was subject to taxation, tn
amount raised from this basis o
valuation through taxation to b
divided among the respective coun
ties involved on canal mileage ba
sis. The rule established in thi
case will oe a precedent on the as
sessment of the Idaho Irrigatio
company's canals, wherein the sam
problem is involved.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-31
WILL NOT CHANGE
NAME OF SNAKE
Efforts to Label Great River in Idaho
Lewis" or "Clarke" Bound
to Fail is Opinion.
Evening Capital News)

Snake river will not shed its name.
This is clearly indicated by Chair
man Henry Gannett of the United
States geological board. In letter
written to Professor II. l.. Talking
ton of the Lewiston state normal
faculty, Chairman Henry Gannett
declares there is little prospect of
the name of the Snake being off
cially changed to the Lewis or an
other name. His letter is as follows
The name Snake is used in the
act creating the territory of Idaho,
in the enabling acts for this state
and for Oregon and in the constitu-
tions of Idaho, Oregon and Wash
ington. 1t is doubtless used in legis-
lative acts relating to several coun-
ties, and for a century has been
in well nigh universal use in print,
in writing and in speech. 1t could
not be displaced. Since it is an in
terstate stream, congress could only
legislate regarding it, and such legis-
lation would be of no avail-the
people would continue to use the old
name.
Just how the river was given the
name Snake" definite history does
not clearly unfold. The Indian
name interpreted meant muddy
waters, just as the Indian designa-
ton for the Clearwater meant
clear" For a period old geogra-
phies referred to the river as the
Lewis" or Clark" Mr.. Talking
ton states, but later public works
definitely established the stream as
Snake"
Except for the great winding
course it takes, never has a stream
been given a more contradictory
name, if a name is to be significant
of its characteristics. Snake can
not be separated from littleness, use
lessness and treachery. But Idaho's
: river is big, useful and bold. 1t
t gives Idaho its distinction as the
greatest power state in the union,
vies with the Mississippi for honorS
of America longest stream. max
ing boundary lines at points for four
j great states; from the approach in
+ Wyoming to natures marvellous
wonderful land-the Yellowstone
b park-it starts with a sweep acros.
Idaho's broad southern plains, feed
Z ing millions of thirsty acres; make
n a Jump at Shoshone that obscure
IT Niagara, and then plunges on it
:. way north through the deepest rive
- canyon on the American continen
to emerge at Lewiston, here greet
ing steamboat traffic to later ioil
N with the Columbia and carry it t
le the sea.