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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
DUCKS TRAPPED IN CRUDE OIL
Unable to Distinguish II From Waten
They Cannot Rise-Product 10
Ruined by Dead Bodies.

Tampico, Mexico.-Wild ducks are
causing losses aggregating many thou
sands of dollars to the oil operators of
the fields in the Tampico territory.
Owing to the inadequate steel tank
storage facilities, many of the oil pro-
ducers have been forced to build earth
en- tanks to care for the big output of
crude oil. Some of these earthern
reservoirs contain as much to 2,000,.
900 barrels of the product.
When the present wild duck season
opened it was found that the fowls
we're apparently unable to distinguish
the lakes of oil from water, and as a
result they settled upon the placid
surface Of the oil reservoirs in great
numbers. The oil Is thick and heavy.
and the ducks were unable to fly when
their feathers became saturated with
It. AS q result the trapped ones have
died by thousands, greatly impairins
and In some cases running the oil
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Not OF Recent OrluIn,

Let George do It," Is n purely clas-
steal and historical phrase, according
to Prof. Oliver Il. Richardson OF the
department Of history OF the Univer-
sity of Washington.
Louis XII OF France. who reigned
ut the beginning OF the sixteenth CEN
fury. bad as his prime minister M.
Georges, the archbishop OF Amboise,
AN extraordinarily able and efficient
gentleman devoted to the welfare Of
France. The kings attention was con
stantly directed toward Italian affairs,
and 1t was his custom to refer all
minor matters to the archbishop, with
n leave 1t to George"
This expression became a proverb
among the peasants and was probably
the source OF inspiration to some
eresent-day punster.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Roosevelt classed az Sinner.

One Of the singers in a local moving
picture theater vas having trouble
with her voice. She called up a we'll
known specialist in the city and asked
for an engagement, so that he might
examine her thoat.
why. my young lady" the spe-
cialist remarked to her. "Of course
will examine your throat. Put you
should have It examined regularly
and taken cart of regularly. All sing.
ers do. Why, Roosevelt always car
ries a throat doctor with him wher-
over he goesl"
The young woman laughed loud and
long and the specialist to this day
probably does not know that she
laughed because he classed the fornrs,
president as u singer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
CONSIDERING DATE
FOR EXTRA SESSION
REVISION OF TARIFF WILL BE TIFF
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS.
CLARK ANO WILSON CONFER
At a Hearing With Floor Leader Under.
wood the Gate. for Opening the Elk.
ira Session Will Be Fixed.

Trenton, n. J.-Congres, probably viii
be called INTO extraordinary session by
Pre-idcnt-Elcct Wilson shortly after hi.
Inauguration, perhaps on March 10, and
the particular legislation that will come
before it will be tariff revision.
After a two hours contcrrcc with
Speaker Champ Clark, the pre,ident-e,oct
declared he would eudeayor TO meet tn
wishes OF Democratic leaders in Congress
who, he was informed, were anxious
that the interval between the two scs.
oions Of Congress be as brief as possible.
Mr., Wilson announced before he lelt
for Bermuda that he would call the ex.
ira session to convene not later than
April Is" A to the exact date, he said
he would consult the wishes Of the
Democratic leaders in Congress, Mr.,
Clark is understood to favor March Is
as the day to begin work.
The ooner we get started the bet
ter he told the president,clcct
While the speaker said the time Of the
present session would be consumed with
appropriation bills, leaving the bulk OF
the Democratic programme and platform
pledges to the icy Congress, he con
CURED with Mr.. Wilson that the TART
should be the foremost subject to com,
before the special session.
A tentative appointment has been ar
ranged by the governor with Mr., Under
wood. After the conference with Mr.
Underwood, the presidcnt-clcct said, lie
expected to receive many members o
Congress by appointment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Peculiar Taste.

An Associated Charity worker, max
ing q visit to a poor mountain woman
in a southern town. observed that
her three small children wore specta-
cles.
IT'S a pity that they all have tron
Bile with their eyes. isn't it," she
remarked, alphabetically. to the
mother.
There amt nothing the matter with
their eyes, m"
Then why on earth do you disfigure
them with glasses." asked the Wis
itor In wonderment.
The woman bridled. why. | thinks
they look lovely" she said. Il likes
them on little children. | thinks
they're real dressy "-Harper's Bazaar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
MEANT TO HAVE THAT DUCK
Old Man Made 10 Work Hard 70 Get
Il. but He "Sure Would Have
Some Suppah."

Jimmy is an old colored nan with
q longing for duck that requires fire.
Quent attention. One day not long
ago while he was working on a build
ing under construction one OF the
men appeared with a fine white duck
that instantly attracted the attention
OF Jimmy. He bought the bird and
tying It's feet together put II In n
barrel as a safe place for keeping 1t
until time to quit work for the day.
While Jimmy was working with
visions OF brown duck and gravy float
Ing through his mind, one Of the other
employees removed the duck from the
barrel and put 1t in a large box used
to store lime. In the place OF the
duck he put a little brown dog. Then
Jimmy returned TO the scene. He was
asked rs to the welfare OF his future
supper.
All ma duck am all right" he an.
sWered and then to reassure himself
he took a peep In the barrel. When,
instead Of his beautiful white duck he
saw only a dog, his eyes grew large
In amazement.
'Whar am ma duck?" he gasped.
After the old darkey had hunted for
some time the men told him where
to find the bird, The only opening in
the lime box was a hole about n foot
square, covered with a slide. Jimmy
crawled to the opening, which was on
the level OF the street, and cautiously
raised the slide. Nothing happened.
He inserted a long, black nrm and felt
Tor the prize, but still nothing hap
pened. Finally In desperation he man.
aged to squeeze in his head and
one arm. His troubles were indicated
by his waving feet. First one leg
Strengthened out and he kicked back
and then the other went through the
same motions while he CROPPED for the
luck.
Finally he extricated himself, his
black face white with lime, but with
the coveted duck. Stroklng It's back
In contemplation of the feast. he muir
INJURED, "Ah got ma duck and ah sure
Will have some suppah."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Tobacco Company Wins.

New York.-The American Tobacco
Company was awarded a verdict by d.
rection of Judge Mayer in the United
States district court in the $500, 900 dam
age suit brought by E. Locker & Co.,
Brooklyn, tobacco jobbers. The Metro
politan Tobacco Company, co-defendant,
was awarded a similar verdict. The
plaintiff sought treble damages under
the Sherman antitrust law, alleging they
incurred losses through violation of the
law by the defendant companies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Gives $4,000 to Babies.

Washington.-Ninson Walsh Mclean,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mclean, the
$1oo, 600, 600 baby, played Santa Claus
for so small friends of Washington's
smart set and distributed costly gifts
to them from a $4,000 Christmas tree,
which lowered to the ceiling of the Nc.
Lean drawing room. Among the gifts
were dolls as large as six-year-old chill
dren, hobby horses the size of small
ponies, and donkeys that brayed and gal
Hoped at the touch of a button.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Big Drop in Ginnings.

Washington.-The seventh cotton gin.
ming report of the census bureau for the
season announced that 1~2,424,S53 bales
of cotton, counting round as half bales,
of the growth of 1912 had been ginned
prior to December 10, to which date
during the past seven years the ginning
averaged $50 per cent of the entire
crop. Last year to December 10 there
had been ginned 13,77o,727 bales, o
sS.5 per cent of the entire crop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
CHICAGOANS COME BY RIVER
Chicago Business Men Will Visit Mem.
phis on Trip.

Chicago.-After March 1 many bust.
ness men of Chicago will begin to take
notice of Geographic reports of the Mis-.
slssippi River gauge readings at Cairo.
Memphis, Vicksburg and other points
that never before Interested them out.
side of Mark Twain.
On that date the steamer Dubuque
the first in the service of the Chicago
Peoria & New Orleans Transportation
Company, will start on its first down
trip, OF its rs passengers, many will
be Chicago business men,
The craft has a capacity OF 900 tons.
Chicago, Peoria and LaSalle business in,
tcrcsts have pledged enough freight to
keep several boats busy during the rive,
season.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Sky Scraper MausoIeum.

Michel's method of ex-presidents and
their entombment in pyramids or
great Sphinxes like the Pharoahs
builded for themselves. Needless to
say this would be after they were
unable to draw the pension provided.
Hitherto the chief objection to In
terment in mausoleums has been the
necessity Of a di~sinfecting plant, the
savant points out.
By preparing the bodies with his
special embalming fluid, before plac-
Ing them in the crypt, the necessity
Of a disinfecting plant Is obviated, he
says, for If the bodies are treated 40
cording to his directions, decom-
position will be no more possible thai
in o marble statue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
The Sherman Estate.

Utica, N. Y.-Evidence taken before
the tax appraiser indicates that the es-
tate of the late vice-president, James S.
Sherman, will be at least $500 900, and
probably larger. The estate consists en-
tireyl of stocks, bonds and securities, as
the real estate is all in Mrs. Sherman's
name. 1t was testified that Mr.. Sherman
on numerous occasions had given mem
bers of his family large sums of money,
as well as tsock in enterprises in Whit
he was interested.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
CHINA REFUSES TO COMPLY
Cautiously but Firmly Declines to Re.
open Tibet Matter With England.

Peklng.-China's reply to the recent
note of Great Britain calling upon China
to come to an agreement with her re-.
garding Tibet was delivered yesterday &c
the British ambassador here. 1t is cour
teous in tone, but firmly declines TO ne
gotiatc n new treaty, 1t cites the An
glo-Tibctan agreement Of 1908, under
which Great Britain agreed not to inter.
icre in the administration Of Tibet OF
annex her territory, China undertaking
to prevent other nations from doing the
same. 1t points out that the agreement
also provided that China must police
the trade routes in Tibet and protec'
communication.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Can Take His Beer.

Washington.-That the honest and
thirsty w~orkingman should be permitted
to take his beer to a quiet spot and
drink it, and that no law should prohibit
the custom, was the decision of the Cen
trail Citizens League of the District of
Columbia as presented to the excise
board today in protest against its anti
2rowlar" order.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Killed Under Train.

Alexandria, Va.-Alighting from a
moving train to recover a Christmas gift
he had bought for his aged mother
Sudin Ennis fell beneath the wheels and
was decapitated, The accident occurred
in view of a throng of Christmas shop,
pers who were awiting their trains, ant
several women faitned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Appalling Mistake.

AT the prayer meeting the other
night" contided Mrs. Godsole, wife Of
the pastor, Brother Jolliter made tho
most awful blunder you ever heard
Of"
What was it?' inquired Mrs. Har
desty.
"He started the hymn, Tell Me the
Old, Old Story to the tune OF Has
Anybody Here Seen Kelly"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Negro Is Lynched.

Baton Rouge, La.-When Sheriff Par.
ker went to the court house of West
Baton Rouge he found the body of Norm
Cadore, a negro, swinging from a tele-
graph pole a short distance from the
jail. Galore had been convicted of kill.
ing James Norman, a plantation mar
ager.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
FOREIGN TRADE ENORMOUS
All Records Smashed, Says Department
of Commerce and Labor.

Washington.-The foreign trade of
the United States in 1912 will exceed
all previous records. Figures just COM
piled by the bureau of statistics, De.
partment of Commerce and Labor, indi-
cate that the imports of the year will
approximate $500, ooo, 900, against ST.
sos, 900 900 in 1910 which was the for.
mer high record year for imports, and
that the exports will aggregate $780,
DOC, 900, against s., o9S, zoo, 900 in the
former high record year for exports,
1911. The calendar year also will break
all records in the value of both imports
and exports.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Killed and Body Thrown from Train.

Mobile, Ala.-Alexander McGill, spe-
rial agent for the Mobile & Ohio Rail
road at Tuscaloosa, Ala, was shot to
death in a baggage car of h Mobile &
Ohio passenger train No. l05 and his
body thrown from the train on to a
bridge over Gypsy creek, where it re-
manned hanging between the crossties
until discovered by a searching party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Mince Meat Bad.

Kansas City.-Unclc Sam is watching
to see that the mincc pies are the real
thing. A deputy United States marshal
seized twelve barrels containing 720 gal
Ions of stuff labeled "mince meat An
analysis by the government pure food
department showed that it had no meat
in it, but consisted of currants and
chopped apples with some kind of a filler
that looked and smelled like minec meat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Mile Hike.

New Orleans, La.-Battery G of the
Washington artillery of New Orleans will
face the longest hike" in the military
history of the country when it sets out
from this city on January 6 for a $1,000
mile march to Washington to attend the
Inauguration of Woodrow Wilson a
nresidenf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03

FL Paso, Texas-The execution of prjs
oners and the razing OF towns are to be
employed in the north of Mexico by Col,
Manuel Landa, who, with the Seventh
cavalry, is proceeding aginst Ascension.
He is said to have devastation orders
IRON Mexico City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
w. c. EuStis Selected

New York,-William Corcoran Eustia
of Washington was selected today as
chairman of the inaugural committee
which will have charge of Woodrow vii,
sons inauguration. He is u brother of
the late Senator Eustis of Louisiana.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
WIN CHEAP EGG FIGHT
Women Force Price Down to "a Cents q
Dozen.

Chicago.-Women who started out to
break the price of fresh eggs here to "a
cents a dozen were successful in selling
to 10000 housekeepers and in causing
grocers all over the city to advertise
fresh eggs at that price or less.
More than 100000 eggs were sold Fri,
day at the 80 stations established by
the women's committee. incidentally,
the Chicago Clean Food Club, which en-
gineered the egg campaign, made a profit
of 2 1-2 cents a dozen on the eggs. The
sum will be used in the clubs further
campaigns for clean food and fair prices
it was announced.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
HIe MotIve

Walter Damrosch was talking about
q composer who has Of late been
turning out his operas too fast.
by the way" a critic asked. what
was the motive Of that last work Of
his? Do you know
"Yes, Of course | know" said Mr..
Damrosch. He needed the money"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Child Burned to Death,

Louisville, Ky.-While their mother
vas absent from the house buying their
Christmas presents, 1s-months-old Geor.
gia Schubneil was burned to death and
her sister, Marguerite, s years old, was
30 badly burned that abe will die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Telegraph Decision.

Washington.-Cities must not tax
telegraph companies for sending mes
sages if the companies have accepted the
terms of the act of congress of 1865,
making them governmental agents under
circumstances, according to a de
cision by the supreme court.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Linemen Find Sl,4S0,

San Marcos, Texas.-While setting a
telephone pole in y residence street in
San Marcos linemen unearthed S1,4S0 in
currency, done up in wrappers from the
Kyle State Bank, which recently was
looted of ST, 900 by yeggmen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03

SAN Franciseo,-Becausc three eases of
bubonic plague exist at Hilo, orders from
Washington were received that all vessel.
from the Hawaiian Islands must be fumi
gated on arrival.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Mans Poverty IA blamed.

Beverly, N, J.-Bescause she maS
He'd Charles E. Roberts, a poor ma
chinist, the parents Of Miss Albert
Inc Bidwell. society bud, have asked
FOR an annulment Of the marriage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03

Cooper, TcNas.-Charles Caulcy, aged
100 years, died on his farm near here.
In spite OF his advanced age, Cauley had
actively engaged in farm work until two
months ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
100 Per Cent Bank Closed.

Chicago.-A private bank, which ad,
vertised to pay 100 per cent interest a
year ION all deposits from one cent to
SIS, 900, 600, 000," was closed with tn,
arrest of F. B. Carson, its promoter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
Auto Bandits Get $4,000.

Riverhead, n. Y.-Cracksmen travelling
in an automobile blasted the big safe OF
the Mattituck State Bank with dynamite
and escaped with $1,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03
ReaOon.

Mrs. Knicker-Did she exhibit Mt
the horse show!
Mrs. Bocker-No; she had no
clothes.-New Yor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-03

400 Pound Turtle fol. Soup.
New York-A 400 pound turtle that
will go to make soup at a banquet was
brought here from Bermuda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-14
THE DAILY STORY.
Miss Nancy's Great idea.
Copyright. 1913. by W. werner.)

1t was not until several weeks after
the Inland Lumber Company went to
smash, taking with it the modest for
tune Of Miss Nancy Craddock. that
the great idea came to her.
She had sat in the honey old rooms
Of her fine old house-still hers, she al
ways thankfully assured herself, when
the blues, surging over her, threatened
to swamp the stanch Craddock courage
and she had paced, the sweep of lawn
edging on the road the automobolists
had succeeded in making a state high
way. bordering over an old stupendous
question. how a woman well along in
the forties. untitled for any vocation,
was to earn the income to put food in
the pantry and pay the coal bill in the
winter
She wouldn't have any difficulty in
finding a customer for her desirable
home, she felt sure. il forced to sell.
but-and her handsome eyes snapped
defiantly-she would become dread
fully familiar with poverty before she
took that step. She loved her home
and she would make a stiff fight to
mold 1t.
Miss Nancy was working about her
garden one morning. sending many a
pensive glance toward the old house
that seemed slipping away from her
as the days flew past, and the mo-
mentous question remained unaa-
swered, trying to keep before her q
philosophy that had ever been hers.
and-'if you only dig deep enough
below trouble you're sure to find some
thing to be glad about"-when the
siren OF an automobile made her glance
ndinerentfy at an approaching tour
ing car. one OF many the warm spring
weather was bringing out from the
city. She had resumed her wedding
when its slowing down at her gate
snce more arrested her attention.
Can you tell u.s." one of it's pas
'engers asked. "if there Is any place
rear here where one can procure a
i~ht lunch The hotel in the village
a hand was jerked back in the
"rection they had COMETS not par
'rularlv inviting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-14

green to be uncrated on their arrival
from the city and scattered about the
dining room and vine shaded, screened
In verandas: dishes and table linen to
look after, menus to plan with Mary,
and. lastly, just as the automobiles were
coming thick and fast and everything
was In readiness for the venture. she
| mailed the cards she had written to
owners of automobiles In and about the
city whose names she had procured an
nouncing that the Pine Tree restaurant,
| where lunches and afternoon tea would
be served. would be open for business
June l. Then. on the old tree by the
gate. she nailed up the neat. white let
! tered sign: 1.-The Pine Tree. Lunches
and Teas Then, In fear and trembling
| she waited.
| But not for long. After the serving
Of the first dainty lunch to party Of
sending orders in for 6 O'Clock dinner,
until Miss Nancy, the spirit of the bust
| ness tingling In her voice. discovered that
| the staff Of the Pine Tree must be added
to. and proudly engaged two little maids
my land Miss Nancy's nearest neigh
Dor said to another neighbor. Nance
does beat the Dutch! She's just as big
surprise now when she's lost her money
ago. We all looked for her to become
grabbed, disappointed woman. when. law!
soul wouldn't have thought she'd ever
given snap of her finger for Tom. You
Know, MIS- SlmpklnS, LON . cCoh q
widower for years, living In the city in
style on the money his wife left him.
They say he had touring parties at
Nance's twice last week. ! wonder
Nance is a fine looking woman!"
So did q great many Of her friends
wonder as the summer months saw
Tom Nugent's magnificent car In front
Of the old Craddock home with increas,
ing frequency. and every one hoped"
the old romance would live again In
Miss Nancys life. especially when for
tune had played the poor sour such
Il scurvy trick.
But the poor sour seemed to be re-
newing her youth through the summer
that saw business growing with amaz-
| ing leaps and bounds. The fashlOnabies
| Of the city had taken up the Pine Tree
restaurant and were making 1T famous.
/ No wonder Miss Nancy's eyes glowed
and her cheeks took on the soft. peach
like bloom of youth as she glanced down
| the society column of q city daily and
read where Mrs. S0-and-SO would enter
tain q party of ten at afternoon tea
at Miss Nancy Craddock's delightful
youth due to the fact that there was
hardly day that Tom Nugents car did
not whirf up to her gate. always during
| the lull In business between lunch and
afternoon tea, with its only passenger
portly Tom Nugentf Perhaps. Ger
| tainly no ono knew from Miss Nancy's
From tho nrst she had greeted Tom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-14
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