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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
ARE WE PRoeREsslvE7

While other cities in the State are
making rapid strides, there IS a feel
ing among our citizens that Martins
burg is not making an effort to keep
pace with the procession, The ev-
ents Of the psst few weeks have arous-
ed the business men as they were
never before, and they are wondering
what the result will be.
That somebody should be alive in
the city's interest nobody viii deny,
but who the leader should be is en-
tirely another question. Somebody
must take tie initiative, and lead the
fight until victory has been achieved
in the matter OF that new industry.
which is knocking for admission.
A number Of business men have
stated that they are ready and will
ing to perform their share of the
work If the assurance is given that
the new industry is a certainty, They
arc now waiting for the assurance,
and, if that is given. the wheels of
industry will begin revolving at a
very rapid rate New houses will
spring up everywhere, new additions
to the city will be laid u and on
every hand there will b. evidences
of prosperity.
The city needs a g baptism in
enterprise. 1t needs a stimulant
along the lines of progressiyeness.
It must have both. ii il is to be recos-
nized as an industrial center. Can
there not be a concerted mo9e by
the business men to help the city III
dustrially Other cities, and many
much smaller, are taking advantage
of every opportunity, while we are
willing to travel along the same old
way, and be contented.
II we are 10 improve the time, and
secure new industries non can afford
to sit idly by; but all must be alive to
the situation and bear their share Of
the burden, which is not heavy. OPP
p~ortunitieg seldom return, and il they
do, they are more difficult TO en-
brace,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
pARLlNes.

There Was a girl named Margaretta,
So sweet not a youth could forgetta.
They would sit meath the noon
With Margie and spoon,
And petta and petta and petta.
Houston Post.
There was a young lady named Coda,
81 love you!' the fellows all tolda.
They'd come every night
And turn down the light
And holda and holda and holda.
Detroit News.
There was a young girl named Louisa,
A charming and beautiful lisa.
Her swain, lucky chap
Used to call-such a snap!
And squisa and squisa and squisa.
Boston Transcript.
There was a young lady named Ouida'
To restaurants Cholly did luida,
Her hunger was such
1t cost very much
To take out Miss Ouida and fuida.
n. Y. Worlds Fun
There was a fair maiden named~Tessa
TO wed him poor gink did pressai
She married the slob;
Now it's his steady job
To dressa and pressa and pressa!
State Journal.
There was a young girl named Iva,
or her the boys were SO fonda;
she promised TO wed;
One red-headed Jed,
To regreta and rogreta and regreta.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
TIGHTENING THE LINE.

AS an extension to the campaign
contribution law of 1907 the Senate
has passed the Culberson law which
prohibits corporations from making
an admission that corporation inlu-
contributions for political conven-
lions and primary elections. This is
ence i Just IS bad in one stage of
the game as it is at another. II it
Is wrong to accept corporation con
tributions for use in electing can.
didates, it is just as wrong TO ac-
cept them for use in making the
nominations and for meeting the ex
penses of a political gathering.
There should be no loop hole for
evil influences to slip into our poll.
tics, for when they do slip in the
object is to control. For that reason
the lines cannot be drawn any too
tight. Purity In elections cannot be
insured it a single chance remains
for the exercise OF impure methods,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
SHOULD BE CRUSHED.

In this country, broad as 1t is.
there is no for the dangerous,
unlawful secret societies composed
of criminals who prey upon their
fellow countrymen, such, for example,
as Is the so.called BLACK Hand soci'
ETY.. While there is no doubt that the
s%anguinary endipgs of many private
Iuarrels have been attributed to that
organization, still its established rec.
ord of criminality is enough to war
rant police officers in leaving no
stone unturned in a determined effort
to stamp out completely the organi-
cation.
The average Italian is a good citi-
zen because he is a Woodworking
man, abides by the laws of his
adopted country and conducts him
self in a manner that casts no reflec-
tons on him. But this society of the
Black Hand is composed of the worst
element of Italians who prey on the
Industrious ones. Ii money is not
forthcoming then come threats and
their fulfllment, the latter TO i'm
press others with the power of the
organization.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
BIC DAMAGE SUIT
UP FOR ARGUMENT
Court Hears Argument on Demurrer
to Plaintiffs in Case Of Cave
VS.. Blair Limestone CO.

Tuesday afternoon in circuit court
the time was devoted to arguments
in the case of |. f. Cave VS.. The Blair
Limestone company. 1t viii be re
membered that the defendant demurr-
ed to the evidence offered by the
plaintiff, and the court named a time
to hear the arguments. Attorney
Noll and Boyd appeared for the plain
tiff M II, II. Emmert for the defend.
ant.
This was a suit for damages, and
the jury returned a verdict in favor
of the plaintiff for s2,750.
The case of the State VS.. George
Edmonds was dismissed because OF
a lack Of evidence.
In the cause of Howell and Can
non VS.. w. Il, H%oThcins, the demurr
or was overruled and the defendant
given sixty days in which to file pleas
The Stewart Vehicle Case
Many inquiries have been heard
as to when the arson case of tho
State against Claude w. Stewart
would be tried. Court Clerk Ger
hardt said today that no day had been
set for the trial, as yet, and viii not
be until word is received from
Judge Daley, of Romney, who is TO
preside in the case. The case, how
ever, is to tried at this term of court
and is sure TO attract much attention
in this community.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
SALARIES Of BANK
EMPLOYEES RAISED
Directors of citizens National Bank
Vote Themselves a Nominal Sum
for Attending Meetings.

The directors of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank met Tuesday and organic
ed for the year by r~e-electing the old
officers and clerical force as follows:
President, j.. w. McSherry; vice
presidents, Charles Thumel and Wal
ter j. Lambert; cashier, Edward Rut-
ledge; assistant, Chas. A. Young;
di scount clerk, Edgar c. Trout; book
keeper, Frank S. Trimble, attorneys,
Faulkner, Walker and Kilmer.
The directors raised the salaries
of all of the employees of the bank
10 per cent for the current year. At
the suggestion OF Cashier Rutledge
the directors passed a resolution that
hereafter the directors shall be paid
a specified sum for their attendance
at the board meetings
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
re plsrRIcTlNe THE STATE.

Speaker Taylor George has prepar'
cd a bill for the purpose OF having
the State re-distrieted. II it should
become a law, there would never be-
any hope for a Democrat with Con-
g~ressional aspirations, because all
districts would be strongly Rcpubli'
can.
The Speakers idea is to divide the
state into six districts. II this is
done the Second district would lose
Mouongalia and Randolph counties,
but would gain Upshur. Such gerry
Wandering would make The distrlc;
more solidly Republican uan Il ever
was, and cut off all possible hope Of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
HOT POKER IN SISTERS EVE

The young daughter Of John $,
Spangler, of Hagerstown, will prob
ably be blind in one eye as the result
of II red-hot poker being thrust into
her face by her little brother.
The poker struck the child in the
eye, soaring the eyeball below the
pupil. 1t is thought that the injury
will destroy her sight. The child was
frantic with pain for some time after
The accident.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
ALL RAILROAD MEN
MUST BE VACclNATED
State Board of Health Issues String,
ent Order to Railroad En-
ployes.

CUMBERLAND, Jan, 2S.-Eyery
railroad man who runs into or
through any OF the Incorporated cit
les of Allegheny county must either
be vaccinated, cease work, a a fine
of more than 800 or 90 to Jail for
not more than six months. The order
was issued by the State Board of
Health Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
WILSON'S CABINET.

According to news dispatches Pres
ident-elect Wilson has selected his
cabiaet with lion. William J.. Bryan
al the head, II the r. ports are true,
he has inally made up his mind as
to the personnel OF his official family,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

Mr., Charles p. Light, gentleman OF
leisure aud prince OF dey-beg your
pardou-good fellows. arrived in the
city yesterday. and began pernicious
activity for Davis Elkins for Sena-
tor. The election IS no longer in
doubt.-Charleston Gazette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

A deal has been made by which
the holdings of the southwestern
Coal Company, 5000 acres, have been
transferred to the Excelsior West
Virginia Colliery Company, capitaliz.
ed at $4,000, 900, with main oiies in
Fairmont.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

The next thing We know Philippi
win be all stuck up, After getting
the President OF the Senate and the
Speaker OF the House she should not
ask for anything more for several
years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

II Mr.. Wilson can keep as busy as
President as he has as governor, the
country will have no chance to for
get that he is on the job.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

All bills look alike when dumped
into the Legislative hopper, but
where's the hopper?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
recommendations BY
GOV. To LEGISLATURE
tContinued from page two.)

are tried TO send them to Jail for at
least six months. | am very much in
favor OF what is known as our pistol
Toting Law" but ! am just as much
opposed to sending boys to jail if 1t
can possibly be avoided. If you send
a boy OF that age to jail and keep him
there for six months, where he Of nee
essity associates with criminals, there
is much danger that he will come out
of the Jail a criminal and probably
have lost all his fear OF confinement
in the penitenitary, at least he viii
not look upon the p~enitentiary with
the same awe that once disturbed his
mind when he thought of that prison.
In addition TO that SO many OF our
jails are regular pest houses and I'M
ct for the habitation of human beings
and to place a young boy there and
probably cause him to contract some
disease from which he may never re-
cover is a punishment which should
not be inflicted upon those who have
not given serious consideration to the
things which they ought or ought not
do. | believe that our present parole
law should be amended SO that judges
of our courts in their discretion may
have the power and authority in prop
err cases to parole juvenile offenders;
and we ought to have juvenile courts
in some of our cities with large dis
cretionary powers.
Semi-CentenniaI Commission.
The Semi-Centennsal Commission
appointed by me more than two years
ago, and of which Hon. Henry G. Da-
Wis is chairman. is making prepare
ton for the celebration of our fiftieth
anniversary on the goth of June next.
The legislature of 1911 appropriated
for the use of this commission $5,-
600 for 1911 and $4,000 for 1912. Only
a small part of this money has been
expended, but It is the opinion of the
commission that an additional sum
should be appropriated in order that
the celebration may be one BETTING
our state. !. therefore, recommend
that you appropriate an additional
$4,000 TO be used by the commission
and believe that the aggregate of
these appropriations is a modest sum
for a great celebration such as We
propose to have. The commission is
composed of gentlemen of the high
est character and ability and ] am
sure will carefully guard these funds
and see that no part thereof is used
unless necessary TO make the cele-
bration a success.
In this connection | also recommend
that the resolution of February "A.
1905, adopting a state flag, which pro-
yides that the state coat of arms and
the motto shall be on the reverse side
OF the field of the hag be amended OF
changed so as to have the motto and
coat of arms on the same side as the
field. Under the resolutions above
referred to an unnecessary expense
is occasioned in having to use both
sides of the flag and the object OF this
recommendation is to make the flag
less expensive and SO that it may be
of common use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
Gettysburg Commission.

Preparation is being made to cele-
brate the fftieth anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg on the battlefield
Julv IA, 1913, and | hope you will
make an appropriation sufficient to
defray the expenses of Union and Con
federate veterans Of this state who'
participated ia that memorable battle
and who may desire to attend the eel
ebration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
State Board of Health.

We have a State Board of Health
composed of ten very able physicians
but our law limits their expenditures
to $500 annually-hence it is clear
ly evident that the board is so handi-
capped by a lack of funds that it is
impossible for 1t to accomplish much.
The number of cases of typhoid few
err in this state is appalling. A lead
ing physician informs me that on
fourth of the patients of the average
physicians are afflicted with this
disease and remember it is a prevent
able disease, one caused by filth and
unsanitary conditions,
This board should have sufficient
funds at it's command to educate the
people TO the dangers of t%ubercular
infection and should have authority
to adopt sue Unreasonable rules and
regulations as may be necessary, in
the opinion of the board, to prevent
the spread of this disease.
l recommend that you enlarge the
power and duties of the state board
of health and give them an a~ppropria-
ton sufficient to enforce rules and
regulations to the end that the health
of the people may be conserved.
Virgil A. Lewis.
On the fifth day of December, 1912,
Hon. Virgil A. Lewis. State Historian
and Archivist, departed this life. He
had filled many important and respon-
sible positions, among them that of
State superintendent Of Free Schools,
He was a man of untiring energy,
great ability and fearless in the dis
charge of any duty. The state will
miss him and his place will be hard
to fill,
Conclusion.
Tho four wears of nv administra-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

Conclusion,
The four years of my administra-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
IN

The last few years have seen marked advance
ment in our county. Thousands of acres have been
changed from cotton and corn to alfalfa, with such
success that NoXubee county was chosen as the
place to start in the South. the great national al
falfa campaign. Our hay production other than
alfalfa has tremendously increased, and with it
stock-raising and dairying. And despite large ship
ments Of cattle the number of cattle in the county
is larger now than last year. This is shown both
on the tax books and on the books of the tick in
spector.
Tick eradication has been in progress three years
and, excepting a small section, the county is out
Of quarantine. Shipmentsa.of dairy products have
grown from practically nothing to something like
$50, 900 a year. The price of cattle has doubled.
Many silos have been built. A frst-class creamery
is in successful operation.
Much @ -four land has doubled in value and find
ing ready sale at the advanced price. Nearly half
million dollars has been or is being spent on 90 I'd
roads. That truck growing will soon be an impor-
tant industry here is an assured fact. A f~rst.class
agricultural high school and a large consolidated
county school are other evidence of progress.
The people of NoXubee have much cause to fell
citate themselves on living in The Best Countp in
the State"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
1S4e-Io13.

WITH this issue the Macon BEACON enters upoI
the sixty. fifth year of It's life. 1t isa canon OF good
breeding that when one has passed the age Of three
score years it is permitted to speak of ones pas
without the imputatlon of vanity, and a brief retro
spect seems not out of place.
The BEACON was founded in lS49 by Henry G.
Ferris, descended in 1868 to Phillip 7. Ferris, and ii
1905 passed to its present ownership and manage
ment. It's origin and title make it something more
han a piece of corporal property; it is an heritage.
The many and tremendous changes in our nation
al and local life since its founding are all silhouetted
in the columns of the BEACON. Advertisements OF
slave auctions have been succeeded by notices of sale
of good road bonds to the highest bidder; editorials
on the righteousness of slavery and the right OF Sc
cession have given place to editorials On anti imperl
alism and the new nationaliSm; Woodrow Wilson is
the last as Franklin Pierce was the first presidential
candidate championed in these columns, and many a
defeat is there interspcrscd between these two vic
tories.
The history of the BEACON is in a way pretty
much the history of Macon and Noxubee county since
1S49. Only as a record of the happenings and an
exponent of the thoughts and beliefs of the town and
COulJ1 IbS Nv phI'i hhJ oN = w. h"' """"J'
striven to be a faithful chronicler of local events,
a Just critic, u fair adversary and a loyal friend,
Strong in its own opinions it has always held its col
umns open to the other side, so that on local matters
on which the people were divided the views of botl
factions were given publicity. 1t has opposed .
mans views yet advocated his election for good rca
sons; it has opposed men of the same mind with i
for good reasons. 1t has boldly defended its commu
nifty from undeserycd animadversions from the pul
pit and the bench, and yet has itself at times freel
condemned certain local acts ana the participants il
them. Thus has it made its friends and its enemies.
and its record.
Long a prominent factor in the county life, it is
believed that the "Old BEACON as 1t is called al
all times, has well represented and typiiled tn,
character and spirit of its time and its home
It's faults and it's failings, whatever they are and
have been, the faults and failings of it's home people
It's virtues and merits, whatever they may be or may
have been, the same virtues and merits of its owr
community. And with the growth Of that commu
nifty it has grown. and strengthened with it's strength
until now it goes into the homes of ninety.nine pei
cent of the white people of Noxubce county, besides
having many colored subscribers.
The only effect old age has upon the BEACON is tt
make it feel more strongly the obligation of main
tanning its traditions, to continue to do all that il
always by its convictions and yet be fair, and to Civ,
its patrons the news. And it hopes for and expects
to see many happy returns of this anniversary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
CONGRESSIONAL WISDOM AND WIT

IT is not often that the Congressional Record is
such interesting reading rs it has been of late. This
extra interest is largely due to the fact that John
Sharp Williams has been constantly on the firing line
in the senate debate on the tariff bill, and whether
dealing with shoes, ships or sealing.waX, cabbagcs or
kings, Mr.. Williams is always interesting.
In this connection, the first encounter between
Senators Williams and Vardaman occurred last week.
1t was a mere side swipe, however, not Il head on
collision.
The debate was on eXcmpting from a penal statute
about campaign contributions contributions made to
national committees which are by law required to
publish contributions received, and the wording of
the amendment left a contributor amenable If the
committee, with no fault on his part, failed to report
his contribution. This error was desired to bc cor.
rected and Senator Clapp of Minnesota, the author OF
the measure was handling the amendment and having
some trouble with it.
FROM THE RECORD.
Mr. CLAPP. / have no objection to a modification in this
respect, if the Senator from Iowa can frame 1t in a manner
that will be more satisfactory, | have no pride of language
Mr.. vARDAMAN. MIR. President, l would suggest to the
Senator from Minnesota that that defect might be cured by
inserting, after the word committee in line 20, the words
(which shall be properly reported by the committee"
Mr. CLAPP, win the gentleman repeat his suggestion?
Mn. VARDAMAN. | suggest that it be made to read, 'or
campaign funds raised for and sent to a national committee,
and which shall oe properly reported as re uire1 by law"
Mr.. CLAPP. have no objection to that language.
Mr.. WILLIAMS. Mr.. President, of course the language
Just suggested does not change the meaning in any degree
What the Senator from Iowa is aiming at is that a person
who had contributed funds and sent them to a national com.
mittee, thinking himself protected by this exemption, might
subsequently find that he was penalized because of the fail
ure of the committee to report, accidentally or on purpose.
What the Senator from Iowa really wants is about this:
Sent TO a national committee required by law to report,
Then he wants add at the end of that
But the members of such committee shall he rsl onsihle ard penal
ised II the contribution be Mt reported as required by law,
Senator Williams suggestion was written out and
e~..htAd by Senator Clabb verbatim,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
LOST

All persons are warned against trad
ing for Ware House Receipt No. 2731,
issused by Grenada Cotton Compress
Company on October 18th to Sing Dixon.
Original has been lost and duplicate ap-
piled for. K. V. YATES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
Sugar Cane For Sale.

Sugar Cane for sale at So 90 pei
thousand, on my place four miles south
west of Macon. Must be taken before
November LIST, or will take orders fol-
spring delivery at $40 90 per thousand.
w. E. STENNIs,
10-17-3t. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
THE JACKSON FAIR.

The Mississippi State Fair at jackson will open
Tuesday, October 2Sth. The entire program is ex-
cellent, Its musical attractions, ball games and
other features are Of the very irst-class, while the
exhibits will be valuable and instructive as we'll as
interesting.
Jackson is our capital and is a hospitable city.
Time and money spent in going to the fair will be
well spent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
FOR SALE

Homegrown Texas Red Rust Proof
oats. Free from Johnson grass seed
and smut. 80 cents per bushel.
M. E COLEMAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17

Registered Poland China Pigs.
l have for sale four Registered Pol
and China pigs. L. F. FARRAR.
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17

We make delivery in a few minutes
after taking order. Try us.
MACON Nero. Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17

STUDY SHORTHAND AT HOME.
An easy course. Easy payments. Our
pupils filling positions in law and other
offices. Address
R. L. H., Box Sc, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17

There are 1913 different kind of lies and only one kind is
sauarely forbidden by the Bible Thou shalt not bear false
witness against thy neiehbor. MARX Twain,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-17
NOTICE.

For dressed and rough lumber, shin
giles and nails 60 to
9-o at MACON Nero. Co.