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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
SUPERIOR PERSONS.

THOUSANDS of men at Vera Cruz trenble
 with eagerness to fight the Me xicans. Those New Haven directors trennbled with fear when AIeIlen told fhe1nE Etd ask Morgan what had become of the s$I1 OOD.0O0 They feared more to lose the fine fat graft Morgan furnished than other men fear to lose their lives
 Yet. such Is the perversity of human ma ture. those cosvardly directors regard them Selves, no doubt. as superior. persons, and look with contempt upon all ideals except those of get and keep:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20

Toilet sectior. naaAn fIooI-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
GRADUATION GOWNS.

~T~HE ESTIMATE is made that the usual
 l cost for graduating s girl in High school is $50 for gowns flowers, gloves etc. Many families spend great deal more than that. Some spend less, but they are perhaps wealthy people who do not fear criticism if their daughters dress simply.
 For the workngman with several girls to put through the public schools, this is an item of expense worth study. Parents who have am bitions for their children like to give them a good send-off They feel obliged. to play the game with the rest. The result is that many girls drop out of High schools before the last year, losing the cream of the course and Of the social pleasures that go with it.
 Tn view of these facts, the movement for simple gowns for school commencements seems to be gaining ground. It meets with opposition from vain and thoughtless people. But our schools can not be truly democratic so long as this heavy and needless tax is imposed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20

The painting by Sargent of Per seus with the Head of Medusa,' which disappeared mysteriously from the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was returned by mail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20

Forest fires near Esscanaba, Mich,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
D D Read Ce
 Esta6EEshed: &&SY
Linen Raglans and Dust Goats for Motor and Travellng Wear

Whoever takes to the road in warm wealth CT must for very comfort cover her gown with serviceabIe coat This summer the tailors have made Linen Coats something on the Balmacaan Some have belts, others are without belts and simply hang straight. Also there are Linen Goats of crash and plain suiting linen nicely tailored, with modish collars and huge buttons.
 Gray Coats, Oxford style, and q mixture that resembles the old fashioned pepper and salt which is very serviceable.
 Linen Coats in natural color
 S3,98 and S4s50 Coats of Linene, natural color, S1.5O and $2.9S m
 oilet Waters and Powders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-20
I oilet NNaters and Powders
foF War1l1 WeatheI

When hot summer days come on every per- son takes cornfort from a big bottle of Toilet Water of some nvigorating odor which can be used copiously Fragr ant and delicate Pow Iders are also necessity. A very pleasing line lof American Toilet Wares is that of Hanson & Jenks, which is in most respects equal to i'm ported goods, and all articles are put up iii dainty packages making them attractive to handle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
What That Canal Subsidy Meant.

From Aug. 1st to Nov. 1st the
tolls collected by the Panama Ca,
nal amounted to S735, 1S2, and al.
most tall the vessels passing were
American ships. Now if the
'free toll bill for American coast
ing vessels" had become a law.
this vast sum would have remain
ed in the pockets of a handful of
ship owners, who already enjoyed
the exclusive privilege of Ameri.
can coast trade, while our govern
ment would have paid out in work.
ing charges and salaries to say
nothing of interest on bonds, about
S40O, 600 for the privilege of pass,
ing those boats through free. The
Examiner was never prouder of
anything in its record than it's op
position to this free tolls subsidy
at time when it was generally
favored by vast majority of peo-
pie and journals that had not Civ
en- the matter the second thought
that resulted in congress revers-
ing its hasty first action.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Big Income Tax Payers.

The treasury department's fiq
ures show that fortv-four cits
zenS of the United States havI
paid taxes on incomes of 81. .000,I
600 or more. What men COMPOSE
the list of course is not known,
but announcement of the mum,
Der has led to considerable snecI
Iulation. The reporter of a New
York newspaper has interviewed
Wall etreet bankers and a list Of
possibilities compiled by them
contains about seventy names.
An even dozen are set down al
'certainties." :" These are Johl
D. RockefelIow. Andrew Carna
eie, George F. Baker. ], P. Nor
gan, Vincent Astor, James Silly
man, E. C. Converse. Willianl
Rockefellow, James B. Duke.I
Thomas F. RYAN, Mrs. Russel|
Sage, and Ell. Hartman. Twenl
ty-three others are on the prob
able list" for New York. a
Only nine states are suspected
of harboring individuals who,
have incomes amounting to ST.
000,000 or more year and these,
four contains only one each.
These are: Louisiana, William
Edenborn: Maryland, William
Walker; Montana. w. A. Clarke;
and Wisconsin. Isaac Stephen
so Ve~Two citizens of North Car
olij >eoterh lieved to be eligible
to t. 4 he.Acircle. They are
B. N. Du~ tlie-1ACa Caesar Cone.
Illinois isat my nj with only
nine. while ,3oks 70, ,7aleware IS
to G, With thesss ,includ-
ing five Of the DGu mean s,iichi-
pan, with its lumF4 sl
Mobile kings, is "a Esos,s.sssbe.
1arboring a dozen AM. s5ect WI y,ir!
The name of no Alabcs.Yeyss sa'Fs
isted; but then Alabama liSSs III.
oegun to grow. Mobile Register
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Guarding Oar Pacific Coast.

To possess ample facilities for a
military power may be incensive
to war and conquest, but to lack
those requisites is an invitation to
attack.
We possess today the control of
the Pacific, and the nations thor.
onghly appreciate the remark of
the Russian Emperor that "who.
ever controls the Pacific will be
master of the world Hawaii is
the key to the Pacific, and our
main reliance for protection of our
great coast line on the western sea
and congress should see that it is
provided with a garrison capable
of holding it against any possible
military and naval attack. There
will come a time when attempt
will be made to wrest the graet
lgasa SsiJr tcom us unless so fOrti-
fled and garrisoned as to absolute.
~ discourage such venture. Every
military and naval authority con
cedes the value of the possession,
and all agree that any power
strong enough to make the capture
would be able to retain it against
all comers. A garrison of twenty
five thousand men is none too
great for such holding no mat
ter how well fortified, and any
recommendation of the admins
trati0n in that behalf should not
be questioned or denied. 1t will |
be good policy at the proper time
to retire from the Philippines, but
Hawaii is the key to our own
house and must be held forever
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

: tr,,,y auto, it's Of thee, short cut
| td pcVerty-of thee | chant. |
blew apple of dough on you two
years ago, and now you quite re-
fuse to go, or won't or can't.
Through town and countryside,
you were my JOY and pride, a
happy day. | loved thy gaudy
hue, thy nice white tires so new,
but now you are down and out
for true. in every way. To thee.
old rattle box, comes many bumps
and knocks. for thee | grieve.
Badly thy top is torn, frayed are
thy seats and worn, thy whooping
cough affects thy horn, | do be-
lieve. Thy perfume swells the
breeze, while good folks check
and sneeze, as they pass by. /
paid for thee price, 'twould buy
amansion twice, now everybody's
yelling "ice" i wonder why.
Thy motto has the grippe, thy
spark plug has the hip and woe
is thine. | too have suffered
chills, ague and kindred ills, en-
deavoring to pay bills, since thou
vert mine. Gone is my bank |
roll now, no more 'twouId choke
a cow as once before. Yet if
had the mon, SO help me John
amen. I'd buy myself another
car, and see some more. Walt
Mason.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
What Alabama SAYS.

Juvenal'sFamousStadium shows
are making Carbon Hill their sec,
ond visit. These shows left a
SPLENDID reputation when here be
fore and are doing still better this
time. Our people have confidence
in Mr.. Juvenal as a Snowman and
as a gentleman. Every show he
gives is clean, moral and to
date. Splendid band, ferris. wheel
and swing, brilliant lights for Mid,
way and the best shows that have
ever visited our town. He is al
ways welcome back to Carbon dill.
Alabama Ex.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Read This Letter.

Sept. q, 1913
This is to certify that this is the
second time that Mr.. j. M. Juve.
nal has exhibited his famous Juv-
email Stadium shows in the town
of Carbon Hill, and we can truth
fully say that his exhibition has
been high class and clean in every
respect. We have found Mr.. .Juv-
email to be a fair, square, honest
gentleman, and we feel sure that
he,will prove himself to be clean
and upright with all whom he
may come in contact.
o. H. WHITNEY, Pres.
Bid. of Com, Carbon Hill, Ala.
Tow 2. SHEPHERD,
Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

Perhaps it is because SO few of
US now study Greek that all the
newspapers have used the word
"epidemic" to describe the preva-
lent foot-and.mouth disease. Epi-
demic denotes something general
among people; it has nothing to
do with animals. They knew bet
ter forty years ago. When the
great fire occurred in Boston in
1872, the fire apparatus was slow
in reaching the scene because of
an epizootic disease among the
horses; and the newspapers then
called it epizootic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Flowing Under Peavines.

"Will green peas turned under
in the fall be of much benefit to
the crop the following spring."
Yes. it will be of great hyVsfi,
to the crop planted OH the land
the following spring if the land
is in need of humus and nitrogen,
as most southern lands are.
Some of the peavines will de-
cay during the winter and at
least a small part of the nitrogen
which they contain will become
dissolved in the soil water. If
there is no cover crop on the land
during the winter to use this
nitrogen which becomes soluble
in the soil water from the decay
of the peavines it may be lost by
being leached out in the drain
age water, Although this loss is
not likely to be large when pea
vines are piowed under late in
the fall, it is probably sufficient,
owing to our open winter wealth
er, to make it advisable to put
cover crop on the land to plow
under in the spring, or to defer
blowing the cowpeas under un-
til January or February. This
becomes all the more likely to
prove profitable if the land lies
so that washing is a factor of
Importance. A cover coop is the
preferable method when it is
practicable, even if it be nothing
more than rye, sowed rather late.
The Progressive Farmer.
The short session of the Sixty
Third congress, which assembled
on Monday, December 18th, will at
tract less attention than the excep.
tionally protracted long session |
did. Passing the necessary appro-
priation bills will be its main bus
mess. The total appropriations |
of the long session-S1, 100, 900, 900 |
were the largest ever passed in a
single session, and the administra.
tion will doubtless make an earn
est effort to keep the appropria-
tions of the short session as low as
possible. As for the making of
new laws, the country will not
suffer if that is omitted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Methodist Conferences Adiourns.

Starkville. Miss. Dec. Joy rides,
vine suppers, moving picture shows,
Sabbath desecraton and other ftivolit-
les were strongly condemned today in a
resolution read before the North Miss
issippi NJ. E. conference just on the
eve of adjournment.
A resolution was passed by the con-
ference instructing the secretary of
this body to forward to Or. G oss Al
exander, editor Of the Quarterly Re-
view, at Nashville, copy of the reso-
luton referring to the criticism against
his method of allowing to go unchal-
lenged religious articles not in harmony
with standards Of the Methodist church.
The new theological seminary at At
lanta was highly recommended and
hearty cooperation solicited for this
institution. A resolution of thanks
was extended to Asa w. Gambler for
his gift Of 81 900 600 to the new insti-
tuition, and to the citizens Of Atlanta
for their gift of $500, 600 for the same
purpose.
AT the suggestion of Bishop Water
house, a collection was taken up for
Payne college, colored. amounting to
over $400.
COLUMBUS DISTRICT.
The following are the appointments
FOR the Columbus district:
W. W. Woolard, presiding elder.
Artesia and Sessums. +, G. Mohler;
Brooksville circuit, J. j. Baird Cedar
Bluff circuit, G. W. McLain; Cochrane
circuit, w. T. Baker; Columbus, FIRST
church, W. L. Duren; Columbus, Cen
tral, j. NJ. Carpenter; Columbus cir
ruit, W. c. Galceran; Lorgview circuit,
2. B. Burks; Macon, r, O. Brown;
Macon circuit, r. w Evans; Mashula-
9ilie circuit, j. E. Melton; Shuqualak
E2rcuit, M. A. Burks; Starkvile, 7. II.
Npsromb; Sturges circuit, B. F. Nj
BALLARD; West Point, w. w. Mitchell;
s-plain United States Army, j. A.
Randolph; Students Theological School,
A llanta, j. W. Gwin; Conference sec
.etary of Education, T, II. Lipscomb.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Forgetting.

The art of forgetting is worth
cultiyating. It's attainment may
ertail labor, long and painful per
haps, but it adds immeasurably to
the pleasure Of living. 1t rings
down the curtain on the hurts and
wounds that introspectiOn has
made doubtly grievous. 1t shuts
the ears against the echo of words
that scared our hearts. 1t gives
us normal vision and divests us of
the trappings of pride, OF the
cheap cynicism that distills venom
in all things and persons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

1t is said that Russia and the
United States together posses for.
ty-eight per cent of the worlds
supply of horses. Russia is keep
ing all hers at home; so the Eng,
lish and French government is
buying shIploads of horses in our
markets. We sold 100, ZOO to the
English during the Boer War. We
shall probably sell a far greater
number to the allies before the
present conflict ends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

ing dinner. Mississippi's enor.
nous resources in this respect have
always been well known and fully
recognized by vast majority of
her people, but have never before
been so fnlly advertised to the out
side world.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Land for Sale.

121 acres land, good for corn or alfal-
ia. one mile from county road and six
miles east of Macon, Miss. at $50 an
acrea. Apply to M. G. GREER,
Ramona, Marion County, Kansas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

One Of Charles Dickens immor.
tai creations is Mrs. JelIybys in
"Bleak House." She was a type
of the extravagant, impractical,
thoughtless philanthropist. While
her own children were in need for
clothes and motherly attention,
she busted herself exceedingly in
the manufacture of wardrObes for
the dusky citizens of Borrioboo-
hla Cab. She thought that chari-
ty began a thousand miles away
from home, and also ended there.
In timeg like this one may read
or re read-'Bleak House, with
profit and interest. jackson News
SEED OATS-Appler and Rust Proof. home
crown Rec leaned seed oats for sale at 75c per
DusEeI. G. r TgTpfry
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

Every school in the county
should organize within its mem
bership an "Audubon' society for
the protection of the birds and
nests. This not only appeals, to
heart, sympathy and all the tend
er sensibilities and instincts. but
to patriotism and protection of
fields and gardens. Many patrio
tic Americans are contributing
time and money to this worthy
cause and our school teachers
should cooperate with those of
other states and the government
in an enterprise that so vitally in
terests the farmers. Scientists as
sert that but for the protection af-
forded by the birds this world of
ours would soon be uninhabitable.
We have written often upon this
subject but it seems have failed to
enlist the cooperation of either the
co unity superintendent or the
teachers. We are very sure that
every school boy and girl would
enlist and once enlisted in a good
cause they are power in the land
Every bird saved means the des
truction of thousands of insect
pests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

When the pool Of Sl35, 600, ,o0c
was made up to enable farmers to
finance the cotton crop of 1911
without being forced prematurely
upon reluctant market, the basic
idea was agricultural aid in view
of the fact that such holding could
not be maintained by local resour-
ces. This money was intended to
be loaned through banks at fixed
reasonable rate of interest, upon
insured warehoused cotton at a
certain valuation per pound with
out the exaction of any other con.
ditions than quality and title. 1t
is presumed that the farmer OBJ
tanning this loan will use it for set,
tling last years accounts with his
grocer as foundation for new ad
vances, OF to cash current eXpen.
ses on the next crop. Incidental
ly, this will make lots of new bus
mess for the banks and merchants
and neither class will be unwise
enough to attempt to couple CO.
ercive conditions, as regards plant
ing areas, with secured loans and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

On the entire dining car service
of the Mobile and Ohio railroad
the menu served is ''grown in Miss
issippi," from oysters, grape frulT.
figs, satsuma oranges from the
coast, to butter, cream and milk
from the Macon creamery, turkeys,
beef, chickens and eggs from this
section of the state, and lithia
water from near Meridian, the en-
tire bill of fare composing a charm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11

SEED OATS-Appler and Rust Proof. home
crown Rec3eaned seed oats for sale at 75c per
pushel. C. r. COLONY.
.. BrUoksyille, Mis-,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-11
Thoughts From the
Aberdeen Examiner
MAJ, S. A. JONAS. Editor.)

A Suggestion Of Agricultural Coercion.
At meeting of bankers in Jack
son last week it was seriously pro.
posed that the members sign an
agreement not to lend money for
planting purpose to farmers who
would not give pledge to reduce
cotton acreage fifty per cent. OF
course though strongly advocated
the scheme failed, and dwindled to
a recommendation. The majority
of the bankers realized that they
were servants and not masters of
the agricultural and industrial
community; and also that no one
farmer in fifty called for or receiv-
ed direct aid from the bankers in
planting operations. They also
realized that banking was chiefly
done upon deposit funds, and that
it was the duty and interest Of the
banks, representing communities
and stock holders to strive for'divi-
dends by loaning capital and de
posits whenever safely secured and
that further than that they posses
neither common law nor charter
rights to interfere with or exert
pressure over the business or en-
terprises of the people. An at
tempt at such arbitrary and revo.
lutionary control would soon re,
suit in such pressure of legislation
and public opinion as would be ir.
resistible.
In plain terms this matter is
"none of our business" The vast
farming community is capable of
doing it's own planning and think
ing and is not to be dictated to by |
conventions of bankers, doctors,
lawyers, grocers or printers.
Bankers are mainly interested in
guarding deposits and investing
with view to earning dividends
upon "other peoples money!" and
in every application for loan,
whether to supplyman or plow
man, must try the case upon its
individual merits, without at
tempt at coercion beyond the de-
mand for ample security.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
WANTED-HELP

MEN-WOMEN-Get government jobs; $65 to s150 month; write for list of positions available. Franklin Institute, Dept 3-R, Rochester. N. Y. S-29-lmo-ex-mo-tu-th WANTED-Colored day laborers. lumber firm: white barber, out city job; call if out work, we may have something to suit you. Room 626 Chamber om- merce Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
DONE CENT A WQRDL
FOR RENT

RATES--One cent . word a Iay3 no aa tnken for less than 2Bc for first insef-
 tton. Cesh ,,rrst "rcouna,,v ordev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
asaCurefor Pella6ra
By HOP

Parrie Nicholas. Laurel Miss. writes Seems to me if I had not obtained your remedy when I did I would not have lived much longer. I am glad you dis covered this wonderful remedy that will cure Pellagra- When began talk ing Baughn's Pellagra Remedy my weight was 60 odd pounds; now 1t is 90 odd. I would like to have this pub lished ana sent to sufferers of Pellagra" !"
 This is published at her request If you suffer from Pellagra or know of anyone who suffers from Pellagra, 1t Is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn. who has fought and conquered the dreaded malady right In the Pellagra Belt of Alabama.
 The symptoms-hands red like sun- burn. skin peeling off. sore mouth. the lips. throat and tongue a flaming red, with much mucuous and choking. indi- gestion and nausea. either diarrhea or constipation.
 There Is hope if you have Pallagra You can be cured by Baughn's Pallagra Remedy. Get big free book on Pallagra. Address American Compromising Co.,, Box 2014, Jasper. Ala, remembering money Is refunded in any case where the remedy fails to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

FOR SALE-Cheap. one Overland run
 about. Apply Business Office, Age-Her-
 ald S-28-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
RDIONE GENT 4 WORD|
FOR SAI,E

RATES-One cent a word . dnyg no aA
 taken for less than 25c for first iuUor- ton Cn.h mnsf ncromDnny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

FOR RENT-With meals, 1 or 2 front rooms in South Highland home modern
 and well furnished; car lines. Phone Main 3252-J. 9-6-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

M MEN-Prescription m cures G. and c. or money refunded. q at all druggists.
 7-2S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
WANTED-SALESMEN

SALEsMEN - Alabama, Mississippi
 Georgia, Tennessee, to sell high grade punch boards on largo com< mission basis only. Address C-6l, care Age-Herald s-s-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

FOR RENT Four-room apartments with steam heat and water furnished; located close to Five Points, and very attractively deco rated; oak floors; rent only ss5. An attractive 5-room apartment, second floor and beautifully furnished; large inclosed sleeping porch. We furnish heat, water. shades, gas range. janitor ser Gicc This is located within one block of two best car lines on the South High lapds rent. $45.
 We have some modern and conveniently arranged 5-room apartments located near school and very close to good car lines; In nice section of Highlands; rent. $30. Located just one block south of High land ave. with three bedrooms: a mod ern apartment. Call us for further in- formation; Rent, s45.
 We have several modern bungalows with 5 and rooms. and located in bcs, sections on South Highlands they rent from $35 to $40.
 Beautiful s-room home located on Syca. more st.. with servants room and ga rage included; rent only, $52. 30 LET US SHOW YOU THE HOME yOr ARE LOOKING FOR.
 GIBSON INS. & REALTY CO.
 Phone 27s5. 3l2 N Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

FOR RENT-Large. 5-sfory store. facing 50 feet; 1S05-7 1st ave. ex- tending back to Morris ave. and L.. & N. tracks; large, modern electric elevator. F. L. Demere, 1917 1s 1st ave, Potter Bldg. Phone Main 1779.
 9-6- At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ONE CENT A W0RD|
PEAoUNAL

RATEs-One cent . word . dayy no ad. E taken for less than 2Sc for first inser-
 tion. Cn.t r"-~f rrcompeny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ONE CENT 4 WORD.
FOR RENT-ROOMS

RATES-One cent . word day, nc d. taken for less than 25c for first Snser- tIcn Gnsh must nccompnnx order