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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
SENTENCED;
COTTON IS ATTACHED
FORMER SECRETARY OF FRISor
BOARD GETS TEN YEARS.
Enters Plea of Guilty-writ Of Attach
ment Would Seize l,l2s Bales Of
Cotton Recently Sold From
Prison Farm.

Jacksonville unexpected happened IN
the circuit court room when Judge
henry called out. The state against
Lawrence Yerger."
Before five minutes had expired the
court, after a brief statement of facts,
pronounced sentence of 10 years in the
state penitentiary at hard labor upon
the young man who stood before him,
who two months ago was the handspring
of the penitentiary departments official
machinery.
1t was an intensely dramatic moment.
when, after the calling of this case,
Lawrence, accompanied by Judge Mon
roe McClurg and Sheriff Middleton,
emerged from the witness room at the
rear of the main courtroom and stood
up before the bar.
"Read the Indictment, Mr.. District
Attorney" directed the court, where
upon Mr.. HOWE read the formal docu'
hent charging Lawrence Yerger ''un'
lawfully, feloniously and with intent to
defraud did take, steal and embezzic The
sum of s29,339.79, the property of the
state Of Mississippi"
What do you say to the indictment 2
queried the court.
Guilty" was the lAconic response ut
tered in slightly faltering tones SO low
as to be inaudiSle 10 feet distant.
ut becomes my painful duty, and
assure you no more painful duty has
confronted me during my official career,
to pronounce the sentence of the law,
You have been guilty Of not only steal
ing public money, but with betrayal OF
a trust committed to you, and of the
two the last named is the worst o~ffense.
You bear a proud and honorable name,
which has stood for all that is good aud
~virtuous for upwards of 80 years, and
for that name, more than for your own,
my duty is painful in the extreme"
With this preface the court stated
that the extreme penalty provided fol
conviction of embezzlement is 20 years
Imprisonment. As Yerger had pleaded
guilty and saved the burden of a costly
trial, the sentence of the court was that
he be committed to the penitentiary fol
q term of 10 years.
Yerger was at once taken charge Il
by Sheriff Middleton, and in another
hour was on his way to Rankin Farm
Thus in one month and 20 days from
the date of his arrest the chapter in the
penitentiary fraud story, in which he
was the central figure, was closed. Other
members OF the family and relatives, as
well as chosen friends, wers with him
until the last. He had already taken
his farewell of the little wife and baby
girl at the cozy home near the capitol
and expressed a desire to be removed
with as little delay as possible.
A request for a writ OF attachment, to
secure possession Of 1,12s bales of cot.
ton purchased recently from the Missis'
sippi State Prison Farm by Boyce &
Co., a Memphis cotton firm, and now
on the docks at New Orleans awaiting
export, was filed by Attorney-Genera
Collins in chancery court. The request
was filed at the instance of Gov. Brewer,
who in an open letter to the attorney.
general, charged that Boyce & Co. had
made enormous profits in cotton pur'
- f. 49, -
fraudulent manipulation OF weights.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
INFANT MORTALITY IS W
Efforts Of Health Officials During Last
Five Years Have Brought Down
Dean List In Cities.

What the American ciaes are DO
Ing and can do toward preventing in
FAINT mortality and the high death
rate Of children under i've years Of
age 10 the subject of q bulletin issued
by the children's bureau Of the de-
partment Of labor. II IL the purpose
Of the bureau 10 issue q similar bull
letin annually and In time to make
It Q complete manual for municipal
and philanthropic activities in the d.
rection Of child welfare. Summer
campaigns for babies lives have been
waged with such marvelously good
effect in some cities. that 1t seems to
the bureau important to enlist the
energies Of a. many cities In this
work as possible. To this end It will
be helpful to collect and present for
the information OF all. the little or
much that 10 being done by the vari-
Gus cities.
The efforts Of city health oficials
have resulted In the last ten years
in reducing the general death rate
In cities. below that Of the rural dis
tricts and villages. This reduction in
the general death rate 10 an .encourag.
ing indication Of what IL possible Of
accomplishment in efforts to reduce
the infant death rate. Babies die Of
diseases which to a large extent are
preventable. and thus when welfare
work is directed toward saving their
lives the response IL immediate and
decided.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
SCALES ON SCALP lTcHED

Muskogee. Okla.-'For more than q
year I was afflicted with scalp disease.
There q large white flakes or
scales which caused the painful itch.
ing and my scratching would bring
blood and aus sores. My hair came
out in large quantities and what re-
manned was thin, dry and lifeless. My
temples wore completely bare. Dur.
ing this time I tried everything that I
thought would help me but nothing
seemed to do any good. A friend ad-
vised me to try Cuticura Soap and
Ointment.
81" bathed with Cuticura Soap and
applied Cuticura Ointment. At the
end Of about four weeks my scalp wal
sound and well and my hair had thick.
ened up and grown wonderfully in
such a short time" (Signed) Mrs.
D. w. Mcclellan. Dec. 16, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with sap. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L Boston."
Adv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
WILL MAKE AN EXHIBIT.
Illinois Central Reserves Space at State
Fair.

Jackson.-Three large exhibits in the
agricultural building have been reserved
BY the Illinois Central for the State Fair
this year.
The reservation was made by g. b.
Harper of Memphis, assistant industrial
commissioner. 1t is the intention OF the
Illinois Central to collect a choice *
hibit of the products raised this year
on the 81 demonstration farms being
cultivated under the direction of the
cOmpany's agricultural experts.
Prof. Brumfield. director in charge OF
the Illinois Central farmers, has notified
each farm owner to save his choicest
products, and a special list of premium
awards will be prepared. After the State
Fair the exhibit will be- taken to the
National Land Show at Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
NEW IDUsTRIEs FORMED.
kist Of Corporations Recently Organized
in State.

jacksonville following new corpora
lions have been formed in the state dus
ing the past few days, and will shortly
be submitted to the governor for ap-
prevail:
wilson-Rush Company, Grenada, Gre
NADIA county, capitalized at $4,000; J.
C. Wilson, w. B. Rush, and Others.
Oscar Lamb Sales Company, jackson,
Kinds county, capitalized at $4,000; os-
cor Lamb and Others.
State Bank of Sunflower, I%ndianola,
Sunflower county, capitalized at $2o,Ooo;
v. H. Fuller, ]. j. Furr, and Others.
Liberty Realty Company, Liberty,
Amite county, capitalized at $4,000; c.
7. Gordon, R. E. Jackson, and others.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
QU|N|NE AND IRON-THE MOST
EFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic combines both
in ~tasteless form. The Quinine drives out
Malaria and the Iron builds up the
System. For Adults and Children.

You know what you are taking when you
take GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC
recognised for 90 ysas as the standard
General Strengthening Tonic. II has no
equal for Malaria and Fsvers. Weakness,
general debility and loss of appetite. Re-
moves Biliousncss without purging. Re-
lieves nervous depression and low spirits.
In~vigorating to the pale and sickly. 1t
arouses the liver to action and purihes the
blood. Atrue tonic. and sure appetizer. Guar
ansesd by your Druggist. We mean II. soc.
There is Only Ono "BROMo QUININE"
That IL LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for signature OF z W. GROVE on
every boz. Cures 4 Cold in One Day. a3c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
RAILROAD SURGEON D|SCOv.
ERS WONDERFUL REMEDY
For Man and Beast. the Old Reliable
DR.. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil.
Relieves Pain. Stops the Bleeding.
and Heals at the same time.

Thousands Of Farmers and Stockmen know
II already. and trisl will convince you that
DR.. .PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEAL
ING OIL 10 Die most wonderful Remedy
sver discovered for Wounds. Burns. Old
Sores. Running Sores Warts. Carbuncles.
Felons. Sore and Tender Feet. Corns. Bun
ions. Itch, Ivy Poisoning. Hives. Rash. Ring
Worn. GRADUATED Eyelids. Sore Throat.
Sore Gums. all Skin and Scalp Diseases Al
20 for Barbed Wire Cuts, Calls. Sores.
Thrush. Scratches. Cracked Hoof. Shoe Boils.
Warts. Mango on Dogs, Canker. etc. Contin-
uaily people are finding new uses for this
famous old Remedy. Guaranteed b. your Druggist.
We mssn Il. ase, soc, Si.oo. The large bottle
eestalAs about 7 tlmss ~ much - the snan bsssls.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
Find Trace of Owen.

Hattiesburg.-A little light was
thrown on the mysterious disappearance
of E. H. Owen of Laurel. who has not
been seen since he was in this city On
the night of June II, when John Bay
lis, a farmer living out seven miles in
the country, stated that he was with
Owen on the night of his disappearance
and went with him to his train, due here
at II p. m. Bayliss states that he babe
Owen goodbye at the station and that
10 was to return to Laurel that night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
Found RIno In BIrd's Nest.

Joe Cannon, deputy auditor Of Har-
Gin county. O., has found his ring. He
lost 1t In the courthouse yard, but dill
gent search was futile. Janitor Yost
was cleaning birds nests out Of the
caves Of the building recently and
found the ring woven in n Of the
nests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
Prizes for Weevils.

Sturgis.-At q meeting of the mer-
chants and bankers at Sturgis it was
decided to give the farmers 25 cents per
hundred for all boil weevils they will
bring in and a weekly prize at $500 for
the one bringing in the greatest number
of weevils.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
RUB-MY-TlSM

WIN cure your 'Rhsunstlsm and al
kinds Of aches and pains-Neuralgia.
Cramps. Collie, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts.
Old Sores. Burns. etc. Antlssptle
Anedyne.. Price 1sc.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

Jackson.-Four prisoners, convicts a.
the Parchman farm, were %pardoned by
Gov. Brewer upon strong petitions. and
recommendations of the trial judges ami
district attorneys. :.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
His Mental Status,

THAT young reformer who 10 run-
ming for Office promises some sweep
ing reforms" With the vacuum sys-
tem?"" -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
Exact Copy Of Wrapper
Esttmatlnu II

T hope haven't kept you waiting
too long" gushed the girl. only
about three dollars worth" estimated
the young man with the taxicab out
aide.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

me best hot weather Tonic
GROVES TAsTELEeS chill TONIC enriches
the blood and builds up the whole system.
snd II will wonderfully strengthen and for
ufy you TO Withstand the depressing effect
Of the hot summsr soc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

krs. Wiasiowts Soothing Syrup for Chiidrsn
teethins, softens he sums, reduces innsnHs
uoa.ailays pain. cnrss wind COLES BEE eostseAh
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
Has Ito Limitations.

"A trolley a Is easier to dodge
than an automobile" "Of course II IL.
A trolley car can't follow you around"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

Love maketh . light heart: also q
dark parlor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

The fellow who can lie with .
straight face 10 Generally crooked.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

It isn't always hard work that sends
a man to the rest cure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

The people who complain that life
isn't worth living are the very snes
Who do nothing to make It 20.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

1t isn't when he is on his uppers
that a man is a high liver.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
NOT THE LAST SURVIVOR.
Mississippi Has Two Confederate Con.
gressmen Within Her Borders,

Jackson.-A press telegram with u
Birmingham ALA date line Of June q
the death of Judge Henry c.
Jones as ''the last surviving member of
the Confederate Congress-" This an.
nouncement is somewhat premature,
since it is certain that Mississippi has
within her borders Judge John A. Orr,
a beloved and honored citizen of Column
bus, who was a member of the same IL
lnstrious body, serving his state ably
and faithfully at Richmond. Judge Orr
is still alive, and from all reports is
hale and hearty.
Jackson, the capital Of the state, is
the home of another Survivor" in the
person of Judge Joshua A. P. Camp
bell, who is the last surviving signer of
the constitution of the C~onfederacy, and
who also served in the provisional con
gress at Montgomery, Ala. Judge Camp
bell is still hale and vigorous, both men
tally and physically, his voice retaining
its resonancy and sonorous tones, which
have been heard at the bar and from
the bench for half a century.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
Ready 70 n pIshad.

Why do they talk about laying bills
On the tablet" Because they mean
10 dish them" .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

Some men r living refutations Of
the existence Of q fool killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04

Natchez.-J. T. Rawlings, a prominent
Adams county planter and stock raiser,
was fined $25 and costs after he had been
declared guilty of violation of the eattlf
tick law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-04
DAISY FLY KILLER 2,

WANT . reliable sad bardWGFklng agena
In this locality TO take UP exclusive sale Of
my fast selling and popular lines OF oyss
$50 products and preparations. No sxps-
rienoe necessary as goods are every day 70.
QutTsmsBts Samples furnished sDd IlbeTsl
commission contract given. address +. O.
OLSON. Boz g.. Jameste~p. y. Y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-22

No. 544, 81 Published July IL, 1918.
CHAPTER 626, LAWS OF 1918.
AN ACT-To create section 1S17m-16
of the statutes, relating to the al
lotment of the state highway fund.
The people of the state of Wisconsin,
represented in Senate and Assembly,
do enact as follows:
Section /. There is added to the
statutes a new section to read: Sec
ton 1317m-16. Up to January /, 1914,
any county which shall have raised
money, by bond issue or otherwise for
the construction and Improvement OF
highways under the provisions of Sec
tions 131Tm--1 to 1317m-15, inclusive,
of the statutes, and shall have eXpend-
ed such money in the construction Of
roads under said sections of the stat
utes and under the plans of the Wis
consin highway commission, and in
accordance with it's specifications and
subject to it's inspection, and shall
have in all other respects complied
with the provisions of said sections
1317m-1 to 1317m-15, inclusive, of
the statutes, except the provisions Of
subsection 2 of section 1317m--S, re-
curing formal notice to the state
highway commission, such county
shall be entitled to an allotment from
and shall participate in the distribu-
tion of the state aid for highways just
- IL the said notice had been duly
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-22

paid upon the order of the state highway
commission to the county treasurer of the
country contributing to the cost Of con-
structing such bridge and where two
counties are contributing to the cost of
constructing such bridge, one-half Of the
states share shall be paid to the respec-
tive treasurers of each such county, and
the total amount thus paid to any county
share. shall be paid out upon the order;
of the state highway commission for the
construction of said bridge
8. The question Of levying a tax for
the construction Of any such bridge or the
issuing of bonds for such purpose may be
submitted by the town or village board or
common council to the electors OF the
town, village or city as the case may be
at any annual or regular election or cleo
ton specially called for that purpose by
such board or council and notice Of the
submission Of such question to the cleo
tors shall be given as is required by law
to be given Of a special election or spe-
cal town meeting and favorable vote
upon such question shall also be deemed
vote in favor Of the construction of such
bridge.
6. The construction Of any such bridge
shall be under the supervision and con-
troll Of the state highway commission and
all moneys paid therefor shall be paid
upon the order Of said commission.
z. After any such bridge shall have
been constructed it shall be under the
control and management of the board CT
boards or council of the respective munic-
ipalities which voted to construct said
bridge, and any matter relating TO the
control and management thereof upon
which the said boards and council cannot
agree shall be determined by the state
highway commission.
8. The expense OF maintenance of any
such bridge so constructed shall be paid
by the municipalities and county or coun-
ties constructing the same in equal parts
except where two municipalities are sit
uated in the same county, the total
amount to be paid by the said munich
palities shall be apportioned between the
valuation OF each as fixed by the county
board.
8. When any city or village shall have
constructed bridge with county and
state aid under the provisions OF this Sec
ton, the property in such city or village
shall thereafter be subject to taxation by
the county for the construction and re-
pair Of bridges within such county pur-
suant to the provisions of section 1919 of
the statutes and the provision Of said
section eXempting from taxation for
bridge purposes the property in any city
or incorporated village required by law
to maintain its own bridges shall not APP
ply to any such city or village.
Section 2. There is added to the stat
ute q new section to read: Section 172--
1913. There is annually appropriated on
July /, not to exceed thirty thousand dol
lars, payable from any moneys in the gen.
eral fund, not otherwise appropriated, for
the purpose Of carrying out the proVis-
ions of section 1321a.
Section 3. This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage
and publication.
Approved July II, 1918. Copy Law.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-08-22

given and in the same manner as
though all Of the provisions Of said
sections 1s17m-1 to 1317m-15, in
elusive, of the statutes, had been COM
piled with by said county.
Section 2. This act shall take effect
upon passage and publication.
Approved July II, 1913. Copy Law
The Detroit times., 1913-04-16
CAN'T LOCATE
MISSING BROKER
Scotland Yard and Burns Both
at Sea Over Reported
Finding

LONDON. April l5.-Scotland Yard
apparently was much at sea this after
noon when told that Joseph WILDER
force Martin. wealthy Memphis cotton
broker and clubman. had been found,
as when detectives were first informed
that the man was missing.
William j. Burns, OF New York, a
detective. happening 10 be in London.
who was retained by cable by Mar
tins relatives to look for the broker,
admitted that he had been told that
Martin was found in a Lambeth lold-
ing house. but Burns said he could not
confirm II, nor would he discuss the
rumor.
Inspector Mccarthy, OF Scotland
Yard. said be had no knowledge OF
the finding OF Martin except rumors.
When he thought the man was found
in America. the inspector believed TIE
story. but when he learned that Mar
tin was said 10 be found I'm England,
he secuted It,
A London news agency was the first
today to say that the missing man had
been found.
Martin disappeared April 3, while
supposedly on HIS way from the Auto
mobile club to the lodgings that he
shared with a friend He was in even
ing dress. A few days ago, a battered
silk hat and wallet were found In the
mud Of the Thames embankment, and
later identified as Martins. Search
for his body was fruitless.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-16
BUILDING INCREASE
IS 81 PER CENT
Estimated Cost of New Struc.
lures Erected Last Year Is
in Excess of $23,OOO,OOO

The annual report OF the depart
ment Of buildings for the year ended
Dec. 81, 1912, shows that the depart
ment issued CAPT permits for the
erection of new buildings, aggregat-
ing an estimated cost OF $23 sos, 050,
and 1866 permits for additions and
alterations costing approximately ST.
080,42 Building operations in 1912
show "a per cent increase over the
previous year, according TO the figures
compiled by Chief Inspector Henry A.
Dupont.
During the year, 1866 single resi-
dences, lao double residences, 32l
apartment or tenement houses and
251 stores with dwellings above. were
built. accommodating S,035 families,
or. figuring five persons to family.
total Of 40.175 people.
If placed on adjoining lots with 80
foot frontage the line Of new build
ings would extend In an unbroken
stretch, 45.4 miles. Assuming that
every building utilizes an average
space of an ordinary house "a by 30
IT,, the area covered by 1892 build
ings would equal 5.754,240 square IT,,
equalling the area, including streets
and alleys, from Jefferson-ave. to
Adams-ave., and from Cass-ave. to
Beaubien-st
The average cost OF buildings erect.
ed in 1912 was $3,202.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-16
RAILROAD HEADS
HELD FOR WRECK
Pres. Mellen and Vice-Pres. Nc
Henry, of N. Y, N. H. & H.,
Charged with Manslaughter

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April Is
Judge Green. Of the criminal branch
OF the superior court, today issued
bench warrants for President Charles
s. Mellen and Vice-President E. H..
McfIenry, OF the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad, charg-
ing the officials with gross negligence
and manslaughter In connection with
the wreck at Westport last October
Several persons lost their lives in the
wreck.
Four other officials Of the New
Haven road are now awaiting trial in
May on similar charges, brought
against them as result of the West.
port wreck. During their hearing
last week, States Attorney Judson
lntimated that he would ask for bench
warrants for Mellen and McHenry,
and later seek their indictment. 1t
was upon Judson's request that Judge
Green acted today.
President Mellen and Vice Presi
dent MclIenry were in court when the
action was taken. Both accepted SER
vice and bail was fixed at $1,000 IN
each case, which was furnished.
The other officials were called TO
trial last week, but no motion or
council separate trials were granted
and the entire proceedings put over
until May.
The Detroit times., 1913-04-16
WANTS CITY TO
OWN ITS SALOONS
Dry Community of Harbor
Springs in Wet Emmett COun-
ty Considers Unique Scheme

HARBOR SPRINGS. April IS
Especial "A municipal saloon is the
aim OF a number OF Harbor Springs
residents. now that Emmett county
has returned 10 the wet columns after
being dry four years. Individually.
Harbor Springs voted dry In last
Mondays election, and for that rea-
son public sentiment Is against sa-
looms here. The reason advanced for
having the liquor sold under the aus
pices OF the city is that there would
be no trouble about enforcing the ordi-
nance, because no attempt would be
made TO obtain a profit from the In
stitution. The Socialists, who have
twice elected mayor here. are adj
vocating the municipal saloon, and
there are strong prospects that 1t will
he tried out