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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05
CARS INVASION.
Of BULGARIA IS.
CENTER Of NEWS

LONDON. Dec. 4.-The Russian
diversion against Bulgaria which was
r,.mored as under way has not mater
ialized. The fact though that no Rus
sian official statement was issued last
night however causes hopes here that
it is being withheld in order to
chronicle this new phase of the
Balkan campaign.
The reports have reached here
from Bucharest that three Bulgarian
divisions have crossed Hungary en-
route to the Italian western front. If
this is true this seems to indicate that
the Bulgarians do not fear the Rus
sian invasion. Reports of such shifts of
the Bulgarian forces are vague as it is
reported that Teutonic forces have
been rusher eastward to face the
Russians.
Dispatches from several sources
assert that both the northern and
southern Serbian armies are safely
established in Albania.
An optimistic feeling over the near
eastern situation seems to be growing
here. There is little to justify it out
wardly however, except on the theory
that the Russian attack on Bulgaria
will quickly develop, while the en-
tente negotiations with Greece seem
to be progressing favorably.
German sources report that Greece
has grabbed the allies control of the
railroads in Macedonia together with
certain Aegean seaports.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05
PEACE PARTY ARE.
On THEIR WAY.
STOP CONFLICT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The members
of Henry Ford's peace expedition as
sembled on the liner of the Oscar II
Saturday morning. They sailed at two
o'clock. 140 names were on the list,
including S3 peace ENJOYS, Sd news
paper men, 8 motion picture men.
The party should arrive at Chris
tiana about December 14th. They will
later go to Stockholm, Copenhagen
AID the Hague.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05
= TWO RESERVE BANK I
= DIRECTORS REELECTED (

= ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 5.-The 4
4 directors of the Atlanta federal 2
I reserve bank have reelected =
= L. P. Hillyer, of Macon, and ]. A. =
= McCrary, of Decatur, as Glass A. \
y and Glass B. directors, respective \
= ly. 4
= Both were elected for terms of y
= three years. The ballo.ing has =
= been in progress for the past y
= three weeks, ballots having been =
= cast by 800 banks in the dis \
y trict. y
\ \ 4 \ \ 4 + \ \ \ \ 4 \ 4 \ \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05

LONDON, Dec. 4.-Many Serbian
soldiers who retreated through Greek
territory after Monistir fell were not
disarmed, but were treated with every
consideration, says an Athens dis
patch to the Daily Mail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05

PETROGRAD, Dec A Copen-
hagen dispatch to the Novo Evremy
says that Field Marshal Won Macken-
sen was slightly wounded by a Serb
ian bullet during the recent opera
tons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05

BERLIN Dec. 4.-The capture of
ever 1000 Serbians is reported by
the German officials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05

LONDON, Dec. 4.-The British ar
my is Mespotamia is in retreat, says
an official announcement. The forces
If General Townsend are retiring to
Tut El-Ammera.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-05

There happiness means as much to
them as your joys mean to you. Are
Y. IL, because of selfishness or forget
fulness, to forsake the poor during
this season of peace on earth, good
will towards man."
We are to commemorate the birth
O. Christ-the greatest event in the
history of the world He does not
ftrget the poor Will you?
The fund today is;
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
MISSISSIPPI, STATE BREv,rIEs

In order to devise some means to
pave the downtown streets Corinth
citizens recently held very enthusi-
astic meeting.
At meeting Of the directors OF the
Clarke County Fair Association, held
at Quitman, all officers were re-
elected. ~
A new picture show will soon be
started at Nachez.
r. F. O'Brien, city auditor and Sec
rotary to the board Of mayor and al
dermen of Bay St, Louis, serving his
third consecutive term, died at his
home Dec. Z.
S. A, Neville, vice-president OF the
Meridian & Memphis Railroad, has an
nounced that new depot would be
built In Meridian at once.
At the municipal election In Indian
ola recently held j. w. Gilmer was
elected mayor.
Greenville has sold $4,000 issue of
waterworks refunding bonds for p.s
MUM OF $1,455. There were 20 bid.
ders for the issue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
ALCOHOL CAUSE OF WAR.

DR.. Charles Gilbert Davis, eminent
physician, psychologist and scientist
OF Chicago, says the great world war
is but the logical outcome of "gener-
atoms of alcoholic saturation, with
the resultant deterioration of the hui
man race and degeneration of the hui
man mind"
II have taken a kennel of Great
Danes" says the doctor, magnificent
animals, and given them Just a tea
spoonful of alcoholic beverage daily,
mixed with their foods. and then bred
them, and carried on the experiment
for five or six generations, until the
Great Danes had dwindled physically
to small size, and their even DISPOSE
lions had changed until the product
has been snarling, whining, fighting
ours. How much more SO this must
be with humans extended over thirty
or forty generations. The parallel
may not be pleasant, but 1t is nice
one, and that Is what has occurred in
Europe"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
GERMANS DRINKING TEA.

Encouraging testimony as to the de-
creased consumption of alcohol in Ger.
many was given Miss Mary e. Brown.
director Of the National. W. G. T. u.
exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposi-
ton, by an engineer who showed great
interest in the literature exhibit. He
said that with 46 other engineers he
visited Germany two years ago. While
there the group investigated eight
manufacturing plants and they found
the men taking a pint bottle of weak
tea with their one O'Clock lunch in
stead of using beer with g or 8 per
cent alcohol as formerly. The tea is
prepared in the building and sent up
in bottles at about one-half the cost
of beer. Since substituting tea for
beer the efficiency of the workmen has
increased from Is to 20 per cent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
lellllpe'ilialllll:!sl
Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
ALCOHOL AND ATHLETICS.

ALCOHOL AND ATHLETICS.
Prof. Irving Fisher Of Yale univer.
sity has issued pamphlet in which
ne gives the result of his investiga-
+, tons Of the liquor problem. Concern
ing alcohol and athletics he says:
In studying the conditions of health
and efficiency during the last ten
years. the conditions which enable an
athlete, for instance, to be at his best.
i have had occasion to examine the
conflicting popular ideas concerning
alcohol. / began the study quite will
ing to be convinced that alcoholic bev-
erages have some virtue. But / have
ended in the conviction that they have
none, and have found that this con-
clusion Is almost universally reached
by those who have examined the facts
These facts demonstrate that a man
who takes alcohol, In even moderate
degree, is harming himself physically,
mentally, morally and economically.
THAT alcohol increases fatigue is
now commonly recognized by athletes.
Alcohol gives no increase of muscular
power. 1t is not what we can prop
erly call stimulant. but depressant.
1t is apparently stimulant, because
1t puts to sleep the nerves that indi-
cate fatigue, so that the person thinks
himself relieved of fatigue. What 1t
does. is to make one unconscious of
his fatigue. Various kinds of tests
and exercises have proved that alco-
hol is a decided hindrance to muscu.
lar or athletic power"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Highway Meeting Called.

Columbus. -Arrargements were com
pleted at meeting Of the members OF
the Chamber of Commerce here for the
district convention in this city on Dec
Is. Two hundred delegates are expect.
ed here from Alabama and Mississippi.
The meeting is for furthering plans of
the Jackson Highway from Nashville
to New Orleans, through Florence,
Ala. Columbus, Meridian and Hatties-
burg.
Z Among the prominent visitors who
are expected to attend the meeting
are Lieut.-Gov. Theo. G. Bilbo, of Jack
son.; ]. M. McBeath, vice-president of
the Jackson Highway Association, of
Mississippi, and Cliff Williams. prom
inent manufacturer of Meridian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Old Santa's
Christmas List
BY De LYSLE fERREE CASS

The reindeer are harnessed and ready
For their Christmas eve drive through
the sky;
They whinny and stamp; sleigh bells
Jingle.
And old Santa Claus sledge is piled
high
with an abundance Of toys, books and
goodies
For ali good little boys and girls;
Santa'n fill up the stockings while the
-clock is tick-tocSing,
And the snow fakes drift down in
whirls.
He'll slide down the chimney as usual
Fat. Jolly, red-faced. full OF glee-
He's been keeping tab on each one OF you;
In the picture he's looking to see
Which kiddies have minded their parents,
Which youngsters have done as they
ought:
II you have been good and done as you
should,
Old santaIl bring you lot
See! He's looking his list Of names over,
Yes. and scratching the naughty ones
out; f.N
II Freddie had minded his mamma
Today he'd never need doubt
That Santa would I'LL up his stocking;
And II Maizie hadn't been bad,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Explosion Kills Three.

Columbus.-The injection of cold
water into hot boiler Is now believed
to have caused the explosion at the
gin and grist mill Of J. E. Cox, few
miles west of this city, which killed
Charles Cox, son of the owner of the
plant, and two negro employees, Isaac
Dickinson and Richard Houston.
Mr.. Cox received blow ON the head
which caused death, while the bodies
Of the negroes were literally torn to
pieces. The body of one was hurled
several feet against wall and horrl-
bly,, mangled, while the other was torn
-as'Aos$er, sparys having been picked up
at various distances from the point
where the explosion occurred. Wal
ter Ferguson was standing near Mr.
Cox and was seriously injured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Six Out For Congress.

Six candidates are now formally an
nounced for Congress in the Fifth dis
trict to succeed the late S. A. Wither
spoon. and very interesting race is
on. The candidates are State Senator
w. A. Ellis of Leake county, who meas
ured lances with Mr.. Witherspoon a
year or more ago; Judge w. W. Ven
able or Meridian. Judge J. R. Byrd OF
Newton, brother of the late Adam
Byrd; Judge C. l.. Dobbs of Philadel
phia I. S. Watson Of Union and w. Fl
Poyner of Forest. Others have been
mentioned. but are not announced, SO
far as can be learned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
militia Invited
TO INAUGURATION
INDUCTION OF GOV. BIL6o INTO
OFFICE WILL BE IMPOSING
AFFAIR.
MATTHEWS MADE SERGEANT
Trustee Retiring From Prison Com
mission Goes to Parchman Farm.
News Of interest at the
State Capitol.

Jackson.
Brig. Gen. Erie c. Scales, adjutant.
general of the Mississippi National
Guard. has written circular letters to
all battalion and company command.
ers in the state suggesting that they
come here for the Inauguration of the
new governor early in January. He
suggests that the battalion and com
pany officers arrange to raise the nee
essary funds. and If possible he hopes
to mobilize the entire militia here for
the ceremonies that will conduct Theo.
G. Bilbo into the office of chief execu.
tive Of Mississippi.
Various business organizations here
are now working on plans for the most
imposing inaugural In years, and the
militia will have an important part ir
the ceremonies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
haheas cnrpus Writ.

Meridian.-An application for habeas
corpus before Circuit Judge Carroll, in
behalf of l.. w. Mckee, who shot and
killed Jack Walker, at DeKalb, KEN.
per county, has been set for hearing
at DeKalb. 1t is understood that the
defense will enter a. plea of self-de-
Tense, and because of the physical con-
dition of Mckee Will ask that he be al
lowed hail
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Community Centers.

The extension department of the A.
and M. College, of which Prof. l.. r.
Lloyd is director, has inaugurated a
great movement In Covington county,
finding there consolidated school in
every supervisors district, which will
be used as headquarters, or 'commun-
ity centers." Here will be organized
clubs to promote the welfare of the
neighborhood, emphasis being placed
on the Improvement OF the social life
Of the farm boys and girls, or farmers
and their wives-special attention be-
ing paid to the woman's side of farm
life. The cost and advantages OF the
waterworks. washing machines. fire
less cookers and other devices for
saving steps and labor will be gono
into very thoroughly. These "commun-
ity centers" will be established in 9th
or counties as rapidly as possible.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Girl Burns to Death.

Houlka.-Miss Ella May Bishop was
burned to death at Buena Vista. She
was standing before fire in her dor
mitory room and from sudden faint
ing spell she fell backward Becominl
excited, Miss Bishops roommate rar
out into the hallway, shouting for help
Coming back, they found the cir
dead. Miss Bishop was the daughter
Of Nh and Mrs. John Bishop, formerly
Of Houlka but now of Van vleet. The
girl was 10 years old and student in
the Chickasaw Agricultural High
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
JOHN HARLEYcoRN UNPOPULAR.


Insurance people have come to the
definite conclusion that booze and, In,
surance mix about as well as oil and
water" remarked Edward A. Woods,
president Of the National Life Under
writer's association. I'm other words"
said Mr.. Woods, "a drinking man is a
mighty poor risk. Cold figures have
proved to us positively that the drink
ing man-even the moderate drinker-
has less than half as much chance to
live out the life of his policy as the
teetotaler. The mortality Of the
teetotalers between the ages of thir-
ty-five and fifty years. when men are
of the most use to society, is only Sc
per cent of the average mortality.
Not even the war has been the sub
ject of as much consideration among
insurance men as has the liquor ques
tion."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
.GULFPORT Votes
EXPOSITION BONDS
CITY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE
AN ISSUE OF s125,ooo TO PuR-
CHASE SITE.
HIGHWAY MEETING CALLED
Prominent Men Over the State Invited
10 Attend Convention Of jackson
Highway Association At
Columbus.

GuRport.-In keeping with the wide.
spread demand fer the Mississippi
Centennial which has gone forth from
the people of this community. the city
commissioners have adopted an order
issuing bonds of the municipality for
the purchase Of site to the amount
Of $125,0O0.
Just where the exposition will be To-
Gated has not yet been decided and
is really immaterial at this time, the
larger question being to get the funds
and the people lined up for the big
event.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
SUBSTITUTE FOR VODKA.

AS substitute for the vodka
shops, which have been abolished,
there have been erected In the open
places throughout Russia peoples
palaces" and smaller buildings, where
the people may meet for entertain
ment and instruction. These palaces
contain rooms and halls in which con
certs, exhibitions and other enter
tainments can be given. l4
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Matthews eeoomes Sergeant.


P. f. Matthews. retiring member OF
the state prison trustees, at the De-
cember meeting. held here, announced
that he had decided to accept the ten
der of position as sergeant at one Of
the camps at the Parchman farm. Mr..
Matthews is the only member Of the
board who failed Of election this year,
l.. @. Stone of Tupelo running ahead
of him by about 1000 votes. Mr.. Stone
was at the meeting Of the trustees,
getting line" on the affairs of the
meeting as trustee in January. This
was the last meeting for Mr.. Mat
thews, as he will become sergeant at
the Parchman farm on the first Of
January.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Want Appropriation.

Vicksburg.-The National Associa-
ton of Vicksburg Veterans, preparing
for a peace jubilee in Vicksburg IN Oc-
tober, 1917, have prepared memorial
to Congress asking an appropriation
sufficient to provide for the necessary
camp, equipage and utilities for the
sustenance Of the attending veterans
during the continuance of the six days
celebration, in which civil war veter-
ans of the north and south will be in
vited to participate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Nearo to HANG.

Nachez.-Unless an appeal is taken,
Ed Walker, negro murderer, will hang
at the Adams county Jail on December
20. Walker was convicted at the last
term of court. A motion for new
trial was entered but was overruled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

They were married at the beginning
Of December, and the 25th was ap.
preaching.
"You know, little wife," he said one
evening. I'VE mustn't have any secrets
from each other. must we, sweet one?"
mo darling" she whispered.
49," he continued. Il want you to
tell me how much you intend spend.
ing on Christmas present for me,
so that can calculate how much
money shall have left to buy one for
you"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Neoro Conference AdIourn,.

vicksburg.-TheR Rev. r. c. Ransom,
Of New York City. editor OF the A. NJ
E. Church Review, preached the ordi.
ration sermon at the closing session
of the twenty-fourth Central Missis-
sippi African Methodist conference at
this place. Bishop Conner made the
assignments of ministers. The next
session will be held in Hollandale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Nept So by Daily Use, Of cutfcurs
coap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands In hot Cuti-
cura soapsuds. dry and rub the Oint
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during.
night. This is lone night treat
ment for red, rough. chapped and
sore hands" 1t works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura, Dept.
KY. Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Adv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
ALCOHOL CAUSES INSANITY.

Alcoholism, propagated by every ma
ton, licensed by the state, is second
only to war as cause of insanity. Not
only does 1t lead directly to mental
disease, but it indirectly predisposes
to mental and physical deterioration
through heredity. Children Of alcoholic
parents are VIGOROUSLY liable to be
epileptic, imbecile or insane.-WilljaT
Brady, M. D., Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Prepared.

Prepared.
I'm going to have fine time at
Christmas" said one young miss to
another. "Mr. Higgins is coming to
our party. and he is color-blind, you
know"
Does his color-blindness add to
your enjoyment" asked her friend.
Rather" was the reply. HE
thinks all the holly-berries are mistle-
toe!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
SEVERAL ISSUES.

There are several other issues IN
the hearts OF the people that tower
above all others and are bound to be
written into some party platform two
years hence. One of these questions
is that OF national Prohibition. You
might as well try to sweep back the
tides of the ocean as to stop or delay
the progress of the Prohibition move
ment.-Governo Carlson Of Colorado
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Nenro Shoots Farmer.

Columbus.--A. J. Jordan, white
.armer, living near Vernon, Ala, who
was shot and painfully wounded by
Essex Quibbs. a negro, has been
brought here for surgical treatment.
Quibbs rented some land from Mr.. Jor.
dan last year and the shooting result.
ed from dispute over the settlement,
The negro made his escape after hav.
ing fred the shot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
HIIbo Honors Hattiesburo Man

d. B. Holmes of Hattiesburg has
been officially informed of his selec-
ton to a place on the military staff of
Gov.-elect Bilbo during his term of Of
flee. The recipient of this honor was
an ardent supporter of Mr.. Bilbo,, Th
title Of major will be conferred.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

That yehow-haired dollie that's going to
Molly
Is one present she might have had.
For Molly behaved herself nicely, S,S.
She doesn't grumble, tell fibs or bt
mean;
So her papa has written to Santa
(, Telling what good girl she's. been,
Then there's Tomny's name on the pa,
per:
"a real boy. but never sauces nor swears
Nor is cruel to kitties. It's a Thousand
pities
That Freddie's mother had as few cares
Now there's the names of Mildred ant
Jessie,
OF Margaret, Julia and Kate
When they go out to play and hear moth.
er say.
Home early" they never are late.
Next comes Bobbie, that jolly young, ras
call
And Henry-the boys call him HEM
There's a red sled for Bob, and fol
Henry job
Playing war with his tin soldier men.
Dick will wake up to find a new tool set
Phil will get those shining new skates
Joe's football outfit sure will please him
He can now go and play with his mates
Bert likes story books and he'll get some
A hobby horse Harry will please:
Yes, each little tike will get what he
likes
Their good traits old Santa Claus sees.
AS he cons the long list Ger and Ger,
Look! he's smiling to think of the joy,
That when Christmas bells ring. each
holiday thing
VIII bring to each good girl and boy.
Remember. you little folks, always,
That obedience, kindness. good cheer
Are the things mamma wants and are
sure to enaconce
You In Santa Claus favor. oh, hear
How the sleighbells are jingling and tim
king.
How the reindeer are prancing to go
Swimming along DER the housetops,
Unmindful of cold, ice or snow
Santa's pack Is crammed to oerfiowing;
Is your name on his visiting list?
Now in bed abide; down the chimney he'll
slide.
II you're good. your house won't be
missed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Soldiers Wives as, "prummors.,

Soldiers Wives as "Drummers."
A new field Of endeavor has been
opened to women by the war. Tbs
wives of several hundred. German COM
mercial travellers. who are now at the
front, have taken up the work of their
absent husbands. Almost all of these.
femle "drummers" are successful and
will be employed after the war; IL they
30 DESIRE"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
PROMPT RELIEF

can be found in. cases of Colds, Coughs.
LaGrippe and Headaches. by using
Laxative Quinidinea Tablets Does not
affect the head OF stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price. 25c.-Adw
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Buy Prison Supplies.

At the December meeting of the State
prison board large quantity of bIan.
kets, stripes and shoes were purchased
for the convicts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Gnod Selection,

They've made that old card player
war news censor"
Good. He'll pass, anything"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
Municipal Sanitation.

DR.. Dudley Jones Of the state board
OF health, delivered an address at Ed
wards, Dec. 8, on Municipal Santa
ton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

There are 1889 Austrians, and Hun
garians, 1.027 Germans and 592 Turks
in the French army
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

Always keep Hanford's, Balsam on
hand for accidents. tits good, ins,r.
ance. Adv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17
One Popular Fat Man.

It is said that nobody loves q fat
man. but children at this time OF the
year are deeply in love with stout,
elderly person with white whiskers
and pack on his back.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-17

It is far easier to, drive a. softyhead-
ed nail than a. fiariiheaded man.