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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29
IS
TROUBLESOME
Report Shows That
1t. Ranks Next TO Trains in
Starting Forest Fires.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90
Exhaustive Inquiries has established
the fact that lightning ranks next to
railroads as a source Of forest frest.
Forset officers say that the increasing
care with FIRE on the part Of the rail-
roads and the public generally tends
to make lightning the largest single
con tributing cause.
Change of View.
This statement represents change
of view from that held less than a
decade ago In this country, when for
est journals gravely argued whether
lightning caused forest 6res, though
ii was known that trees were the OBJ
iects most often struck. Thees are
said to be oftsnest struck simply be-
cause they are so numerous, and ex-
tending upward they shorten the dis
lance between the ground and the
clouds; further, their branches In the
air and roots well into the earth in
vite electrical discharges.
While certain trees are said to in
vite lightning, and others to be i'm
mune from stroke, it seems to be a
fact that any kind OF tree will be
struck, and the most numerous tree
species in any locality ID the one most
likely to suffer.
other things being equal, lightning
seeks the talIest tree, or an isolated
tree, or one on nigh grouau. a deep
rooted tree is a better conductor than
a shalIow-Footed one, and a tree full
of sap, or wet with rain, is of course
a better conductor than a dry one
Lightning sets f1res BY igniting the
tree itself, particularly when 1t is
dead, or partly decayed and puRky,
or by igniting the dry humus or dun
at its base. The forest soil, when
dried out, ignites readily, because it
is made OF partly decayed twigs and
leaves, and It can hold a smoulderihg
fire for a considerable period. 1t is
probable that most OF the lightning
set fires start In the dun.
AIRY Thunder Storms"
In the mountains of southern Calf
fornia, Arizona, and New Mexico there
are likely to be each year a number
OF electrical disturbances known as
''dry thunder storms" They come at
the end OF the long dry season, and
being unacompanied by rain are very
likely to start many serious fires. For
this reason the forest service has to
keep np its maximum hre fighting
strength in these regions until the
rains are full established. In the
plan sand organization for fire fight
ing the service aims particularly to
catch these unpreventable lighting
set fires at the time they start.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

a sArahlc cold means something wrong
conatlfutIonaliy. Pimplea mean had blood.
RhetiinAdsrn means faulty elimination;
T6sse and n bundled other symptoms arc
enaify reeoEnIzed, but where " the trouble.
Where Is It locRtedl Wha6 Is wrong WIKI
IL YOU viii 70 Into any frst class store
and ret q bottle Of 6. s.. 9. you are on the
FaS fo netting rid o. those conditions that
tsfsak Ffeiness and disease. But don't let
anyone work OF that OLD TICK OF hoLnetaihB
81 n taken into the blcad just as
naturally as the most nour1shing 1000. "
spreads It's influence over every organ IN
tie body, comes through all the veins ane
Rrteries, enables all mucous sur1aceS 70
6Hehahge innANHniat6Rw aclQs and, otnes
Irritating substances FOR Mroarial elenleu :
that 6aeceuAiiF cleanse fle. syatsta s.A AetS4
thus ont A END 70 an ten $ - =
Co. Aaf 90 MlamaEM -ancoa1 eseall-a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

TO obtain this pattern Ill oat
this coupon and enclose 10 cents
in stamps or coin. Be sure to state
number OF pattern and size meas
lring over the fullest part OF the
b,lst. Address Pattern Department,
care Daily Telegram.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

atoms. enables only pure 6iooa,m RTE
Win these food elements to enter the cir.
ctiiatfon, and in lees. than an nour " ~ ~
work throughout the body IN the process p
You viii soon realize its wgnuerfuI n
iuence By the absenee Of heaoaaen,si, WI 4
sense 81 bodily relief that proves how eSsES
pietcly the entire system was ioaaed WIN
You viii hnd Is. s. s. on sale at al drug
stores. It II a remarkable remedy ior ~
nnd nj blood affections, such as eczema
"a sh lupus, letter, psoriasis Dolls, ana al
other diseased condition. or the nlood. F ~
to Tne swift Specie Co.. @SS swift Bius-'
Atlanta. Sc $3.50. ..sta-
lions or any % the .b6rdes e 'sese =
g6gdr C6dAseteelt8 q 3 8. =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29
M oUTTNa suIT.

pieces OF pattern In place. arranging
each on .. IenEthvvIse thread OF the ma
terial Now fold. and on the edge Of
the foId lay the band sections. collar
and back. Cufns ana rexhAinIng band
section may be afTahged opposite on 2
lengthvtse thread of the material.
Now tuck the front Of the blouse,
stitching aha tucks carefully in place.
Close tInder-Rrfn seaIn az notched; then
close the shoulder seam. Gather the
lower edge Of front and back between
double '-TT" perfoFatIohs. Try on the
blouse TO see that it requires no alter
alton. The center front Ii indicated
By large 20" perforations. Join Jap
ahese collar sections as notched. sew
TO neck edge as notched. Now sew
the standing collar TO shield as notched.
ArranEe sections Of the band toBeth-
ar HccordihE to notehes, Turn under
edges OF slot per9orations lap to small
20" peFforAtiohs and stitch, leaving
edges to lett OF center-front free for
opening. Sew to lower edge of front
and back. hotehes even, double 100
z,erforatf5h AZ Ai1deF- arm seam.
close the sleeve seam, and, IL desired.
= cum may be added. A plain hem or
a bias fold makes . nice finish In
case a YoAd Is used. turn the material
back on the outside OF the sleeve and
stitch the Bias fold along the edge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

vice Consul General Gerhard II.
Krough reports from Rotterdam that
the Uranium Line to New YORK has
replaced the Volturno, which was aes-
trnved by FIRE in nid-oeeaI1, with the
PrincipeiIo, a 7,OOO-ton vessel. which
viii make its first trip In February.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29
FRESH FISH.

ghad, Potomac Herring, Pan Rack,
Shad Roe, etc Phone or leave orders
Monday or Tuesday for Friday deliv-
cry. Deliveries made Immediately
after arrival of fish.
CFAS. H. GRIFFIN,
1oI W. Main Street,
Bell phone 2OO-J. Home phone 200-L
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

Mia Katherlne =. Davis. commiA.-
Rioner Of c6rreEtions In New YORK
fstt,, 4. = baseball tan.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

Electrical apparatus TO trace the
course OF buried water pipes by souna
has been invented By 81. Louis man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

Linen. khaki. serge ana plaue may Dc
used successfully in carrying this de-
siRn. For q girl of average size.
yards OF S6-fnch material VIII % re-
quired for the dress.
In cutting out the blouse. the ma
terial Will have to be laid on the table
open for the sleeves ana 'front.' I'm
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-29

IL you are not benehteu. -
TRY Hyomei at once and see now
,,,jclSIv IL clears the head, stops the
sniffnng, and banishes catarrh. HY.
omei viii help you to enjoy good
health. All druggists sell II. Ask
for the complete outht-S1 90 size.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1914-07-24
(6prtfesuns foIst.)

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isran: @eute meros id tp6en.
Wann: WnruM oenn2
Jrau: Mamd but IS mir gernteH.
MInn: @eb. !aB' DID bod MID!
sssen mid ~dufbs9en.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1914-07-24
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gtbeI bate bislei6t nod einise
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batts cine 9eu9lsrin Dor iib, Der nit
bloBen Jrasen nift beisutommen
mar. Wenn dlio sipiiden ben beis
ben elm @ebeimnis beitaab, Dem lie
auf Den Gruno gu tommen ipiini6te,
70 mubte fie 8eoulo ba3u babsn
Den See!!" pieberbolte ie nod
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3pei Gage fpdisr besab ifa Ger.
uuf Reiien.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

In his supremist suffering in the very agon7
almost Of despatr-he displayed Enthusiastically the
highest attributes of bs divinity, for only divinity.
itself could have prayed for bis prosecutors in the.
words he used: Father forgive them; for they
know not what they do"
Such as we have depicted was the humble origin
and degrading end Of Jesus Chist-byb blood a prirt,e
of the House Of ~Day;d-whose natal day is beikn
now celebrated in every civilized land. =
1t is we'll
His birth should be commemorated by solemn
prayer and earnest thanksgiving, by merry-making
and happiness dispensing deeds Of kindness; and
by generous acts in spreading good cheer.
To its readers, the BEACON extends the compll-
ments Of the season, wishing for each and all a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
And so, as Tiny observed, God bless US every
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
90 SHAME! WHERE IS THY BLUSH?"

There was committed in Caddo parish, Louis
lana, Saturday morning December 18th, an out.
rage which for barbarian cruelty, inhuman, I'M
~christian-aye, unciyiIized-conduct lays in the
shade the meanness, malice and vindictive spirit of
revenge characteristic Of the doings charged to
the Mexicans by their enemies on the American
side of the border who hate them most and are the
least charitable in criticism Of Villa and his most
british followers.
An old negro, Watkins Lewis by name, was &C.
cused-and it is by no means certain the accusa-
lion was true and just-of having been an access
Dry to the killing of Charles M. Hicks, postmas-
ter at Sylvester, and for which two other negroes
had ready paid the life penalty, was by a mob, es-
cimated at more than two hundred, taken from
the jail, hustled off in an automobile to the scene
Of the crime, and there burned at the stake.
The details are too horrible to think about calm
Iy, much less write about in a judicial temper.
If there "breathes a man with soul so dead
who can read the account of the burning as pub
Iished in the daily papers without having his blood
to curdle at the horror Of the unrighteousness OF
the deed, without having his eyes to flash with
honest indignation and his face to flush with shame
at the contemplate conduct of the officers Of the
law in their arrant fear Of, and object submission
to, the demands Of the coWardly mob unlaWfully
co 1stituting itself judge, jury and executioner in
the case, he, himself, is an object for pity.
We have no patience with mobocracy, and nc
respect for those who appeal to its spirit and there
by seek to wreak revenge upon the weak snd de-
~fenseleas, the poor, degraded and despised offend
ers against the law.
Where prejudice sways and passion rules;
where the Infatuated mob-alWays cruel and COW
mdIy, no matter how maddened- is permitted to
have It's way and take the law into its own hands,
there the protection Of property is insufficient, and
the 'unaiemable rights of life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness are unsafe.
In the unwomanly conduct Of the wife vino
with her own hands helped, to drag the wretch
through the prison door, we see the fury of a WON
an-see her when she is at her worst, She had no
business to be there, and the BEACON regrets she
had no strong, manly, chiraIrous friend to per-
suade her to keep ajoof from the unseXing scene.
When men make brutes OF themselves the race
is shamed, but when woman errs in such fashion
it is enough to make the angels weep.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
WHAT NEXT?

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Ie'''S i0Po''VI u " "Li"L ~ N Gu''eu ~ nun ~
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lay '"G ID" 0o"" y ''" ~" i"' iV'0"ei III
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Che shaueSo Oil l,''locuooN '''ueCuue loie'er'
II appe''S ''''' u -, 2'"S'o lou,'H II nee
eSSary 10 serve ,oIrco uPoI w.. H7"e'"l Caf[anza
ana FroVlsional ilesIuel' Gu'riIe~ I-A' "fns
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
In Memory of Mrs. McHenry.

Mrs. Lucinda McHenry, e Lucinda
Jane Harper, was born August 18th,
1926 and died October 1st, 1914.
She was married to- Thos. Blasingim
Paulette Aug. Is, 1913. of this union
there were four children born, three Of
them preceded her to the better world.
The only living one, Mr.. John Paulette,
survives her in deepest sorrow for the
passing away of this devoted mother.
We pray that the blessing of Heaven
may rest on this son.
"Aunt Lou" as Mrs. McHenry was
known to a host of friends, was a con-
sistent member of the Presbyterian
church.
She was a widow several years and
then married Mr.. McHenry in 1864. OF
this union there were no children. She
was a woman of high ideals; a true
friend and a loving wife and mother.
Her long life was one of constant serv.
ice to others. She often said, "she
was ready and, waiting" and thought
the call was very sudden and she could
leave no dying message, we feel, we
know, where we can find her, Surely
Christ will say, "Well done, good and
faithful servant, enter thou into the
joy of thy Lord"
May the Heavenly Father restrain the
bereaved son, grandson and three
grand daughters and comfort them with
the assured hope of a happy meeting
with their loved ones in the better
world, A. E. HARPER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

ind. we have attempted not to allow it to interfere with
the prompt and satisfactory handling of our local BUSH
ness. I am only mentioning it as oBe Of the reasons
why we cannot always get stock cars from our connect
ing lines
The MANAGEMENT Of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company is greatly interested in the subject Of DIVERSE
fed crops and stock raising, and we do not want our
friends to become discouraged over any temporary III
convenience which they may occasionally suffer. The
operating officers Of this company with whom | have
taken up this question, inform me that we are not like
ly to have any of this trouble from now on.
The subject Of handling cattle has been given care
full consideration by the management of this company.
We were confronted with the fact, at one time, that we
must either improve our methods of handling stock, or
retire from the business, as the claims which were made
upon us for damage were greater than the revenue VIZ
received The conclusion we reached was that while
the grand divisions of our traffic were between freight
and passenger trains, we had to make a redistribution
so as to make three grand divisions between passenger,
freight and cattle trains. In accomplishing this we had
only sufficient business at first to run two trains a week .
This has steadily increased until we are now handling
as exclusive stock train, fully loaded, daily. This has
removed the necessity Of excessive switching of stock
at terminal points, has greatly reduced claims, and has
increased the satisfaction of our patrons. We are not
yet satisfied, however, that we have made all of the i'm
provements possible in this direction. The transporta-
ton officers of this company are still giving this matter
the most careful attention.
We greatly appreciate the kindly feeling of thepeo-
pie of Macon, as well as of your paper, towards this
company, and the sympathy which we hear on all sides
as to the attempt which we are making to meet the
present great reduction in railroad traffic.
Yours very truly,
R. V. TAYLOR,
Vice-PreSident and General Manader.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

viii -ger and character Of Andrew jackson in
deal 2 with the problem than he is likely to do,
if he listens to the serene song of a grape Juice di-
plomate.
That sort of remedy may taste good, and be
easy to swallow, when prescribed by a silver ton,
gued secretary of state, but it lacks the quality of
hitting the spot" which belongs to the straight
liquor and plain speech. "By the Eternal, " which
made Jackson say what he meant and the people
to whom he said it believe he meant what he said.
The American people are beginning to realize
that it will take something more than soft speech
and a winning smile to turn the trick successfully
in dealing with the Mexican situation, and the
sooner those in authority recognize and appreciate
conditions as they really are the better it seems to
the BEACON it will be for Mexico and for us.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
Robbery in Shuqualdk.

Thieves again operated in |Shuqualak
last Friday night and was the second
robbery withinla month. Shuqualak, as
she'has done before in such matters i'm
mediately got busy, telephoned for
dogs and this time with luck, as the
dogs Immediately took the trail with
out any hesitation whatever and as a
consequence four negroes are in Jail,
the dogs confirming the suspicious Of a
number of citizens that the right ones
have been caught, The negroes incar-
cerated are Sam Campbell, Cullus
Gillespie, Will Gator and Crawford
Gillespie, the latter being put in jail
Tuesday night, the first three Monday
morning.
The stores robbed were the Ander-
son Mercantile Co and Leona Combs.
In the Mercantile Co, the safe was
opened and some jewelry belonging tc
Mr.. George Clopton and asmall amount
of money was taken. In the Combs
store a small amount of merchandise
was the only thing that could be miss
ed. 1t was in this store about a month
ago $3.50 was stolen.
In one of the stores entered the
thieves procured shot guns from the
stock, loaded them and had them ready
for use in ease they were disturbed.
1t will be remembered that severa.
years ago a number OF stores in Shu'
Qualak we're broken into and the safes
blown. After it had occurred a time
or two systematic watch was kept anc
a professional yeggman was caught
red-handed when he attempted to enter
d store.
Robberies have occurred In. nearly
every town on the Nj. & 0. in the last
two or three weeks, the last being
at Scooba, where several houses were
entered Monday night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
LETTER FROM Mr.. r. V. TAYLOR.
MOBILE e OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY
MOBILE. ALA, Dec. 22d. 1914

MOBILE, ALA, Dec. 22d, 1914
Editor of the Macon Beacon:
thank you for your editorial Of December 18th,
under the heading of Poor Railroad Facilities" for the
reason that it called attention to an inadequacy of
service which we will at once, at least partially, re-
lieve. Mr.. Matt Mahorner, a joint citizen of Macon and
Mobile, of whom both places should be proud, and who
is my friend, had before this called my attention to the
difficulties of cattle shipments out of Macon.
We will at once endeavor to relieve the condition
of the cattle pens.
In regard to any delay you have recently suffered
in being furnished with stock cars, beg to say that the
stock car equipment of this whole country has recent
y been greatly taxed in moving horses and mules to
The seaboard for shipment to Europe. Of course, this
should not interfere with the local business of railroads,
but at a time when business is very scant, and reve-
nue. painfully small, we must do everything we can to
fill up our trains. While this is a fact, generally speak
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
juice

Never in the history of this COM
munity has a medicine accomplished so
many cures and became famous i in such
a short time as the great Herb
Juice" 1t has brought health and
happiness to thousands of suffers of
Liver and Kidney troubles. Old people
praise it as the greatest medicine on
earth to restore vitality. 1t brings
back health and strength to those
whom other medicines have failed to
heal, and makes you feel like a new
being.
1t is with pleasure we recommend
Herb Juice"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
Notice to Householders.

All householders who want the 'garb.
age moved from their yards must have
same in barrel near entrance so driver
can get same without having to lose
time. All store keepers are requested
to use garbage cans and not burn paper
and waste on the streets as it Injuries
the asphalt and if left on streets viii
stop up the sewers. So please use cans
or boxes for all trash swept from the
stores,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

BOURBON RED TURKEYS-A few tries OF
pure FLOODED Bourbon red turkeys for sale.
MRS. Z. +. CAMPBELL,
Route 5, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

TRESPASS NOTICE-An parties are warro3
not to trespass on any of my lands. Hunters are
especially warned. as ~violators VIII be prosecuteJ
T. II. HUNTER
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
NOTICE.

Sealed bids are invited on Monday. January ith.
1915 for the furnishing Of supplies for County
Home for January, 10l5 Board of supervisors
reserving the right to reject any or all bids sub
mitted,
BY order of BOARD of Supervisors. this Dec. 11tb
1914. john A. TYSON. Chaneerv CIert
Nv W. O, BARNES, Jr. ID, c
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

~TRESSPASS N0TICE-Mrs, NJ. A. Johnson's
place, the whole of the Bryson's place is posted
and all parties are warned not to tresspass, Bird
hunters are especially warned.
MRS NJ A
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25
NOTICE

Sealed bids are invited on Monday. December
Z. 1914 at p. m. for the furnishing Of supplies for
conviets for month of January 1915. Supplies to
be delivered to convict ove-1eer as called for at
Brooksville, Miss,
Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. BY order of Board OF Supervisors.
This December 18th. 1914.
JN0, A. TYSON. Chancery Clerk
By w. o. BARNES. Jr. DC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

No Xmas package is complete with
out proper wrapping. We carry tull
line of tags, seals, boxes and Irvine.
BOOKSTORE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-25

TRESPASS N0TiCE-All the lands Of NJ Ns.
hoaer and 7. H.. Smith is posted against tresnass-
ers, Bird hunters are especially warned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-03-16
HOW TO SAVE YOUR EYES
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