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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
First Military Censor.

Hannibal was In a bad temper, re.
lates the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
who Is that little fellow over there
with the stylus and tablet?" he asked
his first aid.
That's a war correspondent from
Carthage. general"
What's he doing?"
He's counting the elephants and
the Balearic singers"
What's he doing that for?"
He's doing 1t because he's a war
correspondent"
The great Carthagenian emitted q
deep growl.
"Hamil." he said, I'm going to hold
you strictly responsible for this mans
copy. II he writes at all let him be-
little everything. Let him say I have
ten elephants where l have so. Let
him write that I have three legions
where | have ten. Let him call me
q wooden-headed blunderer. Then
him lose his copy where our Ro-
friends will find it. It's up to
you. Hamil. II the fellow gets balky
tie him to Dur biggest fighting ele-
trunk, when the next batch OF
Roman senators comes up against US,
and let him get all the war he wants
short range, Hamil."
And the first military censorship
was established.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
BANKER INDICTED.
Four Charges EmbezzIement Against
10. J. Green.

Greenwood.-The second week OF the
November, 1914. term of the Leflore
county circuit court ended, and the
last week has begun, taking up the
criminal docket. No case Of unusual
Importance was disposed of during the
past two civil weeks. The grand jury
has been In session nine days, and
made Its final report, returning many
indictments. Special recommendations
were made that the justices Of the
peace keep their dockets in better
shape and that the board Of super
visors have an audit made of the coun-
tvs affairs. The indictments returned
Of most interest were the four counts
of embezzlement against 10 J. Green,
former cashier OF the defunct Green
wood State bank; T. A. Bowles, for the
killing Of a negro, Dallas Wilson, and
Eric Watt for the killing of z. w
Buchanan at Itta Bena.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
tcondnctsd BY the National woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
MAkgs cHAMPioNa.

WHAT MAKES CHAMPIONS,
Connie Mack. whose Athletics have
won I'VE American league pennants
and three worlds championships, Is
quoted by > magazine writer as saying
that alcohol inevitably slows q man
down And slowing down, he con.
tinues, is the reason for the shelving
OF By FAR the majority Of baseball
players. Who puts the player out Of
the gamer" he goes on. you should
naturally say the umpire: well. all the
nmpires together haven't put 90 many
Dali players out OF the game as Old
Man Booze" He explains further,
that 1t 10 not only excessive drinking
that does harm, but that even the mod
crate use Of alcohol wont do for the
professional player. It will take OF
rrom three to five years OF his baseball
life. The Athletics have no rules con.
corning their personal habits, but out
OF 20 players in the 1913 worlds con.
test 10 had never taken q drink in
their lives. When they were playing
tns Chicago Cubs, Mack said to them:
II would be bad enough to lose the
championship without having a bundle
OF regrets to poster you. It's hard
enough to lose to a better club. but to
beat yourselves-say, that's the way
TO throw away q game after you have
won 1t.
Clean living and quick thinking.
that's the stuff champions are made
Of" says Mack.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
Exact Copy Of Wrapper
Our Early Chinese Trade.

The rapid growth of u early trade
with China is shown by the fact that
the 81 vessels carrying in 1906 nearly
five and three-quarters millions worth
Of goods to Canton, represented a
larger fraction of our total foreign
commerce than our trade with the
whole OF China does today. The silver
imported to balance American trade
with China averaged more than two
and a half millions annually in the 30
years down to 1927, and reached a
maximum OF seven and a half mil.
lions In 181S.-John Ford, In Youths
Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SAuATES
S%tralghten Up! Don't Lose Days Work. Clean Your Sluuuish
Liver and Bowels With "DOdson' S Liver Tone"

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take
: dose of the vile, dangerous drug To-
night and tomorrow you may lose .
days work.
Calomel is mercury OF quicksilver
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel. when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into Il. break
ing 1t up. This is when you feel that
awful nausea and cramping. II you
feel sluggish and "all knocked out" IL
your liver is torpid and bowels constL
pated or you have headache, dizziness,
coated tongue. IL breath is bad or
stomach sour, just try a spoonful OF
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get q 5O-cent
bottle Of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take
. spoonful tonight and IL 1t doesn't
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
REMARKABLE PROSPERITY.

The United States census bureau
recently issued q noteworthy bulletin
concerning the state of Maine. It re-
views the 80 years preceding 1919, and
declares that Maine has passed all the
states in steady advancement Of finan.
cial independence. While in 1880
Names per capita debt was $S.49, as
contracted with an average for all
states OF sS.4S, the Maine debt in 1918
had been reduced rs per cent and the
average Of the other AZ states only SO
per cent. Now Maine owes s1.67 per
capita, and the other states, on the
average, $3.50. Bank deposits and in.
yestments have increased wonderfully.
Maine has about $780, 900. 1000 In the
way Of deposits. with 23s. 1000 savings
bank depositors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
Starting the Day Wrono.

There was a gloom on the face OF
the New England farmer.
What's the matter. Elijah?" asked
his nearest neighbor. "F1apjacks Civ
en- out over to your house?"
"Worse'n that" said Elijah. you
know, 'twasn't apple year, and wife
says we cant have any more apple
pie for breakfast"
Cant you make out II you have
apple pie noon and night?"
I can, because I've got to-" said
Elijah, but, tell you, it upsets me,
starting In the day wrong like that"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
SEVERANCE GRANTED IN CASES
AGAINST BROTHER AND SIS
TER-No WRiTs.
ACCUSED RAYBURN MURDER
Taking Of Evidence Will Begin Before
Judge Dinkins-J. olan Watson
Asks for Change Of Venue,
Saying Prejudice. Exists.

Hernandez Jury was selected to
try Ed Simmons for the murder OF w.
8. Rayburn, near Horn Lake, Miss,
last May. Severance was granted In
the cases of Frederick Simmons, his
brother, and Mrs. w. L. Bates, his sis
ter, accused of completely in the same
killing. Efforts to secure habeas cor
pus writs and the release Of the latter
two accused failed.
Evidence in the case against EdSim-
mons will be commenced before Judge
E. D. Dinkins.
In the case Of J. Olan Watson, &C.
cused OF the murder of Lou Glitter near
Pleasant Hill. 1t is understood appli-
cation for change Of venue will be
made before Judge Dinkins. Watson
Will maintain that owing to prejudice
ne cannot get a fair trial in DeSoto
county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
INSURANCE COMPANIES KNOCK.

H0OhANGk COMP ANtE0 KNOCK.
The general manager Of one Of tbs
big life insurance companies Of this
country, in a letter to one of his agents
declining to write a policy for a 80.
'loonkeeper, had this to say:
We do not want the name of be-
ing a saloonkeepers' company, and Of
taking q grade Of risks which are
promptly refused by the leading and
conservatively managed companies of
the country.
Life insurance companies are en-.
gaged-all of them-in encouraging
thrift, protecting homes, and in
serving the welfare of the individual.
the community and the state. ga.
loonkeepers-all Of them-are en-.
gagged in discouraing thrift, DESTROYING
homes and In injuring the individual.
the community and the state. There
II nothing in common between us.
and we do not even care for business
relations with them"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Study a child's character" said
Henry Ford In Washington. Mote
his proclivities. Then choose a trade
or q profession for him accordingly.
Il sent q little boy out the other day
with a quarter to make a small pur-
chase for me. On his return he told
me the article I desired was out Of
stock, and handed back my quarter
in the form of two dimes and a nickel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
For Domestic Animals.

Horses, cattle and sheep are liable
sores. spfains. gals. calks, kicks.
bruises and cuts, and Hanford's Bal.
sam OF Myrrh La the standard remedy
Tor such cases. When you consider
how valuable your stock is, having the
Balsam always on hand for them Is a
cheap form Of insurance. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
CONNECTS PETITION.

4 petition viii come before the next
legislature of Pennsylvania bearing
some $4,000 signatures. q majority Of
the convfcts in the Eastern State peni.
Tertiary. The petitioners pray for the
prevention OF the liquor traffic. They
respectfully aver" from personal
knowledge Of the debasing influence Of
Intoxicating liquors. that fully 70 per
cent Of crime within the state ia di.
Sectly attributable to their use, and
that the abolition Of the sale Of liquor
BY the state would reduce crime as
least so per cent, II NOT more.
This unique and significant appeal
has caught the public attention and
the press Of the country has given u
wide circulation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Clarksdale.-Ffre damaged the build
ing Of the Bank Of C~larksdale, in the
heart of the business section. The fire
originated in the boiler room and 1t
was necessary for the firemen to tear
away a portion of the wall to extin.
guish the flames.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
COLDS THAT KILL
CAN Be AVOIDED.

People are taught In the Ills of
Life" how to avoid the ceaseiess
drain that catching cold makes upon
the vital organs. Get II and read II
and Judge for yourselves OF Its value
and practicability, II is issued By
the Peruna Co. of Columbus. Ohio
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
Fathers UltImatun.

Il think two can live as cheaply as
one, SIR"
You can't edge into my family on
that theory, young man. I'm willing
to keep on supporting my daughter,
but you'll have to pay board"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
Q Q MANS CLUE.

Il has been said that the saloon ID
the poor mans club. | want to say
right here that there was nsver amy.
thing 90 appropriately named. The So
loon is the poor mans club that beats
down his health and his character;
me club that knocks the bread from
the mouths OF his children and the
club that breaks the heart Of his sos.
rowing wife-Ex-GCvernor Pattspscn
IT Tennessee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Observation-Disclosures Of the circuit
court Is being disposed Of IT : rapid
pace. The grand jury, still in session,
is grinding away indefatigably at its
work, to the discontinue Of those who
have not shown proper respect for the
Mississippi statutes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

The Optimist (who has Just been
struck by a passing motor carr
Glory be! If this isn't a piece O.
luck! Sure. It's the docther himself
that's in ut."-Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

What Is your new cottage like?"
Our architect says it's Looey Kan
~ style"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

E When a man comes home Sick hts
wife expect him to hold tho baby
while she mixes him a dose OF SOM
nasty stuff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

II Happened In Boston.
Did your husband cut his false
friend with acerbity?"
mo, mum, wild a raZah."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

For crushed finger thoroughly apply
Hanford's Balsam. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Lots Of the mistakes OF married life
are home made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Hanford's Balsam should reliev
even the worst burns. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Don't envy the buffer. He isn't al
ways rs happy as. he looks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Rye Remedy for Red. Weak, Watery
Byes and Graduated Eyelids; No smarlng-
just Eye comfort Write for Hook OF the Rye
By mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Hanford's Balsam has cured many
cases Of running sores Of many years.
standing. ADV.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

The surgeon knows how to get in.
side information.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
Just Mothers Wav.

Robbie from the depths of a bed
time cuddle)-Mother. you member
you told me today that no one could
possibly love dirty, noisy little boys?
Mother-Yes. dear. What about
1T
Robbie-Then what for are you
huggin' me SO tght?-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04
Dared.

"Mr. Wilgus tried to kiss ,ne hast
evening"
He didn't dared him"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

i thought you told me you has
financial backing for this e~nterpriser-
Yes, but It was a backing out"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

Gossip dies from lack Of cir.
sulation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-12-04

The golden calf used to get a lot a
worship that Is now devoted to the
silken calf.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27
DID CHILD WAKE UP A%A..
CROSS OR FEVERISH?
Look Mother! II tongue Is coated give
"CalifOrnia Syrup of Figs" to
clean the bows. -....

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See If tongue is
coated; this is a sure sign, its little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once. a.: ..
When listless, pale, feverish, full OF
cold, breath bad throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has sto-
mach-ache, diarrhoea, remember, a
gentle liver and bowel cleansing
should always be the first treatment
gwen.
Nothing equals California Syrup OF
rigs" for children's ills; give tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system, and you
have a we'll and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, delic-
ious fruit laxative" and it never
fails to effect a good inside" cleans
ing. Directions for babies, children Of
all ages and grown-ups are plainly on
the bottle.
Keep it handy IN your home. A lit
tie given today saves sick child to-
morrow, but get the genuine. Ask
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" then look
and see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Counter
feits are being sold here. Don't be
fooled! advertisement
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27
HOW TO SAVE YOUR EYES
Try This Free Prescription

Do your eyes give you trouble? Do
you already wear eyeglasses or spec
tacles? Thousands of people wear
these windows" who might easily dis
pense with them. You may be one of
these, and 1t is your duty to save your
eyes before it is too late. The eyes
are neglected more than any other
organ of the entire body. After you
finish your days work you sit down
and rest your muscles, but how about
your eyes? Do you rest them? You
know you do not. You read or do
something else that keeps your eyes
busy; you work your eyes until you
go to bed. That is why so many have
strained eyes and finally other eye
troubles that threaten partial or, total
blindness. Eyeglasses are merely
crutches; they, never cure. This free
prescription, which has benefited the
eyes of so many, may work equal
wonders for you. Use it a short time.
Would you like your eye troubles to
disappear as if by magic? Try this
prescription Go to the nearest wide
awake drug store and get bottle OF
DIPLOMA tablets; fill two-ounce bottle
with warm water, drop in one tab
let and allow it to thoroughly dissolve.
With this liquid battle the eyes two to
four times daily Just note how
quickly your eyes clear up and how
soon the inflammation will disappear.
Don't be afraid to use it; it is abso-
luteIy harmless. Many who are now
blind might have saved their eyes had
they started to care for them in time.
This is simple. treatment, but mar
velously effective in multitudes of
cases. Now that you have been warn
ed don't delay day, but do what you
can to save your eyes and you are
likely to thank US as long as you live
for publishing this prescription.-ad-
vertisement
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27

A meeting was held las; night by
the Maui council Boy Scouts OF Amer
lea. Among those present were Revs.
Father Francis. OF Paia, Father Ath-
anasius, of MakawaO, Father Bruno,
of Lahaina, Father Ambrose, OF Pun
meme, w. F. Crockett, socTeIary-treds-
urer, Capt. Whitehead, and DR.. Nc
Laren. In tho absence of the presi-
dent, Mr.. C. c. Campbell, Father Bru-
no, the vice-presideEt. filled the chair.
The purpose of The meeting was the
acceptance of Or. McLaren's resigna-
ton as acting Scout commissioner for
Maui and the election Of new com
missioner until someone can be APP
pointed to take up the work perma
nently. DR.. McLaren's resignation
having been accepted, nominations for
a new commissioner were in order,
and the Rev. Father Francis was I'M
animously elected.
A motion was made by Capt. White
head that DR. McLaren be rendered a
vote of thanks for the aggressive man
ner and enthusiasm he has manifest
ed in the Scout movement on Maui
Short speeches Of congratulation in
recognition of DR.. McLaren's work
were made by The members of the
council, and motion made and car
ried that the secretary be requested
to draw up a letter expressing the
councils appreciation of the doctors
good work, said letter to be signed by
each of the members.
DR.. McLaren in few words thank
ed the council for the kind sentiments
so generously expressed and wished
the Scout movement on Maui every
success.-The Weekly Times.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27

Prime Minister Richard Mcbride of
British Columbia has written the de-
partment of aeronautics of the Pan
ama-Pacific International exposition
recommending Prince Rupert, B. c.,
as a central station for the around-the-
world aviation race. Arnold kruck-
man. chief of the bureau Of aeronaut-
les. has returned from his tour of the
United States in the interests of the
1915 fight and has started on his trip
around the world to establish foreign
control stations. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27

\ In the Kapiolani League the kalias
defeated the MoanaS by a score OF I
to yesterday afternoon in a game
where pinch-hitting brought home the
bacon. ....
1t was something of coincidence
that two men were hit on the head by
thrown balls in the Chinese-Coa3t De
Tense game yesterday. Lang Akana
in the third inning, started to steal
third and was headed off. He dashed
back to second and the third baseman
hurled the ball after him to catch him
if possible The bail hit the left side
of Akana's skull with sharp crack
that could easily be heard in the
stands, and bounced 80 or 60 feet
away into left field. Akana rubbed
his head a while and went on playing
Later in the game O'Hara threw to-
ward third to head off Chinese run
ner and the ball struck Shortstop
Hixenbaugh On the side of the head
He also kept on pIaying.
STAR.BCLLETIN GIVES TUU
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27
THE PRICE SHE PAYS

There is hardly an American
woman nowadays who can keep pace
with the demands made upon her
time and energy without paying the
penalty of ill-health. 1t may be that
dreadful backache, dragging pains,
headaches. nervousness or the tor
lures of a displacement. 1t is the
price she pays. To women in this
condition Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound comes as a boon and
a blessing. A simple remedy made
from roots and herbs which brings
glorious health to suffering women.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27

At a berth at Pier 6. the Howard
Gould private Yacht Niagara. under
charter to Joseph Letter, the Chicago
multi-millionaire, is today taking on
the last of 500 tons of coal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27
DEPT. HOSPITAL
Wins GAME FROM
Fl. RUGER TEAM

Fl Ruger lest a hardly-cOntested
game TO the Department Hospital
tass bail team yesterday afternoon by
a score Of to ,. Bennett on the slab
for the physicians and surgeons de-
partment is given credit for the vic
tory, while McClain is credited with
pitching a good game for the coast ar
tilIprY. The score.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27

For moro than a
quarter OF O CEN 6
fury SHAC has been
the favortte remedy
for headache and
neuralgia.
Taste1ess-Certain
IL doses-25 cents
Ask your druggist
FOR SHAC
!3,;'
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27
ToNIGHT'S BAND PROGRAM

The Hawaiian band will give pub
lie concert at Emma Square this
evening at 1870 O'Clock. Kapellmeis-
ter Henri Berger has arranged the fol-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-27

Summary run, Bennett;
three basehit. Gatzke; two basehits,
Weller, Armstrong. Aubrey, Jones;
struck out, by Bennett II. by McClain
s; bases on balls, off McClain !, off
Bennett none.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-12-31
QUIET NEW YEARS
EXPECTED HERE
PUBLIC OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
AND CESSATION OF GENERAL
BUSINESS TOMORROW
Firemen's Ball Tonight VIII be Feature
-POstOffice VIII Keep Sunday
Hours

The New Years day will be observed
quietly in Moscow. The feature of the
event will be the Firemen's benefit bal
which will take place tonight, New
Years eve, when it is expected large
per cent of Moscow's population will
be in attendance. 1t is expected that
many homes in the city will be also
the scene of watch night parties and
during tomorrow the old-time custom
of New Years day calls will prevail
in the residence section.
All banks of the city, federal, county,
and municipal offices will be closed
to business and in some lines of trade
there will be a general cessation. The
postoffice will observe Sunday hours
but there will be one carrier delivery
in the morning. Rural carriers will
not work tomorrow. The Daily Star
Mirror will not publish on New
Years day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-12-31

income as we'll as to decrease our eX-
lpense account. When we think of the
vast acreage in Idaho which is held
by the federal government, we should
make every effort, so long as the con-
servatioA theory is the one under it
is planned for us to live, to increase
our income from the national govern
ment for it's control of our public do
main. The older states had the right
to do with their territory as they saw
fit The federal government today
says that large part of our domain
shall have its affairs administered from
Washington. When we consider what
a small part is returned to the various
counties, where conservation holds in
check the development from vast acre
ages, as compared to the amount of
revenue paid in county and state taxes
by the productive areas, we have
cause for high taxation. We must
see that we get something put in at
the head of the barrel as we'll as to
stop any unnecessary leaks in the
spigot."