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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24
Colored Farmers Meeting.

The negro teachers and preachers of
Noxubee county were called together
Saturday morning in meeting in Ma
con for the purpose of uniting these
two forces into an organization to help
the negro farmers to become better
farmers.s
There are in this county about 700
Thite farmers and over 5000 negro
Iastnels ~ 1egfs fafnae. : ..ircan ne
groes, who either own farms or are
tenants. Negro labor constitutes 80
per cent of the labor we have. Fully
80 per cent of all crops of this county
is made by negro labor. They realize
that fact also. Are they equitsbly re-
munerated for their labors? They are
poor; they are satisfied. l feel they
are we'll paid for their work. Yet are
conditions as they should be?
The negroes should be taught more
about how to farm. They should be
taught to produce feed crops; to live
more at home. and not depend on gro
Gerry stores for their years living.
Every negro who farms should pro-
duce feed for his work stock and what
other live stock he owns and for his
family. This can be done! 1t must be
done before this county can prosper as
it should. Next year if every negro
would feed his family and his stock
with his own grown feed, and we should
make no more cotton than we have
made this year this county would be in
excellent condition.
| say this must be done before the
land owner can prosper. Negroes are
imitators-they copy the man they
work for. If he believes in doing
good farming, rotating his crops, grow
ing plenty of feed, his negroes will
soon believe exactly the same thing.
The object of this organization of ne
gro teachers and preachers is to try to
first get them to believe these things,
then instruct them how to carry the
message to their people. There are
about 100 teachers and about 30 preach
ers in this county. Every member of
this county association will call the peo-
pie of his or her respective community
together once month and give them
the message gotten at the county meet
ing the week before. The county meet
ings will be held in Macon at the negro
school building at eleven O'Clock a. m.
the first Saturday of each month. The
county agent will attend these meet
ings and be prepared TO give some def
mite message to the members for their
local meetings.
January 1st, the first regular meet
ing will be held and the subject of this
day will be "Plan the years CROP"
Any white people who are interested
are invited to attend these meetings
and make any suggestions that will pro-
mote ithe good of this undertaking.
Every white man in this county should
encourage this movement. You know
something is needed and you should feel
that it is as much your duty as any
ones else to steer these efforts in the
proper way. j. w. HADDoN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24
A Christmas Tree.

Next Friday night, the Oath, every.
body is invited to attend the Christmas
Tree at the Lyceum theater. The
management assures those who wish to
put presents on the tree for their
friends that the greatest care will be
exercised to insure the prompt delivery
of all packages. Some one will be in
the Lyceum theater all day of the 23rd
and the oath. SeLd all packages as
early as possible.
Pictures will be shown, starting as
usual, 8 O'Clock, and the Christmas
Tree afterwards. WYATT JONES, JR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24
County Depository.

To all Banks in Noxubee County:
You will take notice that the Board
ofSupervisors of NoxubeeC County, Miss,
will on Tuesday. Jan. 4th, 1916, at 2
o'clockp. m. receive proposals fromany of
theBanks in said county for the privilege
of keeping any part of the county
funds and the security propos d. This
notice given under capter 1874. acts of
the legislature of state of Miss il sippl
1912 at page 208, ct seq, This n, tic,
given as required by chapter 257 laws
1914.
Read the law carefully and make
your proposals in accordance Herewith
By order of the board of Supervisors,
this Dec. 10th, 1915
JOHN A. TYSON, CIV. Ok.
By W. o. BARNES, JR., d. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

highest attributes of His Divinity, for only Divinity
itself could have prayed for His 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 Christ-by blood Prince
of the House of Davd-whose natal day is being
now celebrated in every civilized land
1t is well.
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 compIi
ments of the season, wishing for each and all Mer
ry Christmas and Happy New Year
'And so, as Tiny Tim Observed God bless us
,Very one"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

NOW that the cool weather and the long even
lngs are ceming, every sensible person sbould
plan course of reading, The time should NOT he
wasted in idle gossip or tasty stories. History
biography, travels, science, philosophy. religion
ana ana poetry offer hundred good books each, What
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

The man who is stupid in every 9th
er respect can always devise plan for
getting cork out Of a bottle,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24
Notice, Stockholders of Creamery.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Macon Creamery Co. will be held at
the M. & F. Bank on Friday, Dec. 9lst
at p. m Full meeting is desired.u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

We roast and grind our coffee every
day. Get free sample at Criglers,
nhopo Ok
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24
The Sfork.

The Sfork.
A daughter was born on Sunday
morning, Dec. 10th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
S. E. Hale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

TAKEN UP-A blaze face sorrel horse. right
front foot white. with smooth mouth. When
taken up had on gin band halter Will be estray-
ed IL not called for. A. L. SPRECHER,
Mcleod Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

HOUSED For Sale or Rent. Apply to
MRS, A. L. HUGHES,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-12-24

Cfnck For Gallo Three mare mule colts;
JUN w JdiC one brood mare, years
old foal by jack one FLY 3 years old. Apply to
r. P. Grace at depot Macon Mss
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
For Sale or Rent.

My residence property in Hays is for
sale, rent or trade. Inquire of real
estate agents in Hays or write to me
direct with proposition.-Mr Mrs. Geo. P.
Griffith, Box 341, Calgary, Alberta,
Canada.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27

The people of Kansas viii have an
opportunity to hear Nine. Johanna
Gadslzi, the worlds greatest soprano
in a song recital at Lindsborg, Messiah
week She viii appear Sunday after
noon, April 4th. This viii be her only
appearance and reservations for tickets
should be made early. For As page
free souvenir program containing pro-
gram in detail, price Of tickets, special
train service and all other information
about the festival, write Bethany Col
lege, Lindsborg, Kansas.
The Hoxie Sentinel has the following
to say after visiting at Hays during the
G. B. E. A. and the conference of the
western newspaper men:
The editor of the Sentinel spent last
Saturday at Hays City mingling with
number of editors who met there that
day to organize tue Golden Belt Editor
ial Association. The day was very pro
fitably spent In exchanging experiences
along all lines of country newspaper
work While there we found time to
ook in on the Fort Hays Normal and
note the wonderful increase in attend
ance over that of less than three years
ago, the date of our last visit. This is
destined to be one of the great educa-
tional institutions of Kansas and should
have the support of every citizen"
The Chicago Music News, the largest
music journal of Chicago, will send a
special correspondent to report this
years Messiah Festival March q to
April f.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27

The Kansas legislature is trying to
make it unlawful for hospital surgeons
to split their fees with the local doctor.
Under the present system the city sur
geon charges you $500 for cutting you
open and gives half of it to the doctor
who told you you ought to be cut open.
The honest local physician deserves all
he ever gets, and more too, but the fee
splitting bill is aimed at the unscupulous
surgeons who cut open mans aboni-
nal cavity and his pocketbook at the
same time by an operation that the
necessities of the case do not warrant.
Jewell Republican.
Every member of the council should
hear Zueblin, every city officer of Hays
should hear him, every county officer
should hear him, every voter, man or
woman, should hear him. Wednes Jay,
April z.
We have some city lots to trade or
sell. Also three lots and house, two
lots and house, several lots and house
in Ellis, good team of horses and also
a secondhand good 20 hp. auto See
Schlyer & Arnhold.
Nine. Claussen, who viii sing at the
Lindsborg Messiah Festival, had her
touch Of the war scare last summer.
Her husband is an officer IN the Swed-
ISL navy and was called to the colors.
It was only by strong influence II
Court Circles that he vas given leave
of skasnse t. secsmpzny kiB wife.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Postage Alone COSTING $1,000.

One thousand dollars in postage alone
from Salina!
A New York mail order house is do
ing this. The 12,416 catalogues, so
large that the postage is from 6 to 8
cents on each, are being mailed out of
Salina. Somebody is paying the freight.
The trip by freight was made from New
York here in four days, which is consid-
cred remarkable.
In the freight car were $40 mail sacks,
the total containing II, 416 catalogues Of
which 10, 1894 are mailed to zone 2 and
,523 TO zone 8.
One thousand dollars, to cover the
cost of the postage from Salina, was
sent to the local postoffice.
The mail order house is supposed to
sell cheap. But it makes profit after
spending 81, 900 on postage, great sum
on freight, several hundred dollars to
local people to address the catalogues
and the enormous cost of the books
themselves, each one containing many
pages.
Above all this they will get their
proft-and somebody is going to pay
for this enormous expense, under the
delusion that they are buying cheaper.
The weight of the II, 416 catalogues
is q, 210 pounds. Salina Union.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Mme Julia CIaussen to Sing at Limbs
borg.

Julia Claussen, the great contralto Of
the Chicago Grand Opera, London Co
vent Garden Royal Opera, and the
Stockholm Royal Opera, gives song
recital the first day of the Messiah
Festival, March q. Johanna Gadski,
who, according to the American History
and Encyclopaedia of Music, 'takes
first place among the great singers of
the present day, appears in recital the
following Sunday. Every year Linds-
borg has one or two topliners, musicians
not otherwise heard outside of the large
cities. There will also be three rendi-
tons of the sublime oratorio, 1.-THE
Messiah, which has been rendered an
nually in Lindsborg for thirty-three
years and which never grows old be-
cause of its immortal qualities. One
who has never heard the Messiah"
rendered by chorus Of more than 500
and an orchestra of 40 pieces, has miss
ed one of the greatest things that ever
takes place in Kansas, and can never
conceive of what he has been missing
until he has heard it..
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
CHARLES ZUEBLIN

will lecture on the Normal platform,
Wednesday evening, April z, 8:15.
Some of his subjects are 1.-THE New
Civic Spirit, - Worlds Fairs and the
Art of City Making Transports
ton, =" 1.-The Common Life" F'Parks
and Recreations, - ''The Administration
of the city," etc.
DR.. Zueblin is publicist who goes
about doing good by preaching the Cos
pei of good living, having studied ex-
tensively the problems of city life, civic
betterment, and most all forms of So
cial questions. Dr. Zueblin was for
merly member of the faculty of the
Chicago University, but resigned to
take the platform in the interest of
Civic Revivals. Don't come late.
Regular Lyceum number.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Various vien,a Of the Snow.

The farmer calls the snow the poor
mans fertilizer It keeps the ground
warm and puts dolIars-prospect
in his vacant pockets. It is much
esteemed by artists, who use almost
every color except white when they
set out to paint it. Their favorite tints
for this purpose ara pink. purple an5 a
sIaty blue. It seems to be the chief
business OF artists to inform US cour
teouzly but firmly, that our eyes are
Hazs-Exchanga
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Answered His Question.

Prince George of Denmark was nick.
named "Est-iI-possibIe" by James II.
It is said that when the startling
events of the revolution Of 1858 sue
ceeded one another with GREATNESS
rapidity, the emotions of Prince George
found vent in the repeated exclama,
ton: "Est-ilpossible? ?" King James,
enumerating those who had forsaken
him, said: And est-i1-possibIe has
gone, tool"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
AIAinb4 emhhar cnrk

A stopper for bottles that is esDe-
cially valuable for travellers consists
Of a solid rubber cork that goes down
into the neck of the bottle, and a CT
cular collar Of soft rubber risingsfrCD
the top Of the cork. When the corh
is driven home this collar is turnel
down over and outside the nee.
which it makes water-tight and AZ
tight. The solid cork and the flexitla
collar are all in one piece.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Notice to Bidders.

Separate sealed bids will be received
at the office of the City Clerk up to s
o'clock D. m. on the 10Th day of March,
1915 for the following:
1. Digging of one or more wells.
2. Digging of about 10000 feet of
bitches. AS per plans and specifications
now on file. Each bid must be accom-
panied with certified check for $50.
Done at Hays, Kansas, March 23rd,
1915.
A. o. Robinson,
City Clerk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Indictment of the Cat.

Many an innocent hawk, skunk,
owl or weasel" says a government
bureau, has been shot for the deeds
ofUthat sleek highWayman, the house
cat 1t is safe to say that this ma
rauder, which enjoys all the comforts
and protection Of the home, destroys
in the aggregate more wild birds and
young po- v than all their natural
enemies cor ined."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
ReautIfnI unseen Wand

There is q veil covering the unseen
world which not the strongest man
nor even the united strength Of ali the
strongest men that ever lived could
tear apart Only faith. fancy, poeGy,
love. romance, can push aside that cur
tain and view and picture the super
nal beauty and wonder beyoRd.-Eraslk
?. Church. Ia New York Sun
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Pretty TOuehLuck.

Monte Carlo is the worlds greatest
gambling place. It is situated on the
island of Monaco in the Mediterranean
ocean. A few weeks ago the midget
principality declared war with Germany
and the army of less than thousand
men joined the French forces. You
viii be highly interested in the special
article about Monte Carlo and San Mar
mo, the smallest and oldest republic, in
this issue of the Free Press.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Should be Proud of Hays Normal.

Western Kansas should be proud of
the Fort Hays Normal School. Only a
visit is necessary during the Golden
Belt Teachers meeting for the average
layman to understand the Importance
of this institution to Western Kansas.
The Fort Hays Normal is all Western
Kansas has in the way of a state insti-
tuition and the spirit of the prairie flows
to it as naturally as river water flows
to the sea. The production of the
s'Creation" and Chimes of Normandy
under the direction of the school is Civ
ing to Western Kansas boys and girls
an opportunity that is unexcelled at
any institution. 1t is ours, when you
visit the school you feel like it was
ours, and it is a genuine pleasure to
lend it support in any laudable ambi-
ton. Logan county has certainly done
her share towards the big school and
the big school is doing her share to-
ward the boys and girls who are stu
dents from here.-Oakley Graphic.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Workman,s Asset.

A workman owes it to himself and
his family to take care of himself.
His labor is his only asset in business.
When injured, he is for the time being
a bankrupt. If killed, his family may
be left destitute and his children de-
prived Of an education and forced to
seek employment before their matur-
ity. This philosophy is found in bull
letin Of the Chicago bureau Of safety.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
"A Hunorv Eve sIeeps Not.D

The old adage, "a hungry eye sleeps
not" is very truthful one, and many
a sufferer from insomnia would be
cured Of the complaint if he drank a
cup of hot milk, with a little nutmeg
grated on top and sweetened, If de
sired. Hot matted milk is also ex.
ce1lent, and hot milk toast has
brought restful slumber to many a
conva1escent
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Jack Service.

In stud, at the Experiment Station
stables, a standard bred, fine pointed
Jack. Will allow limited service in the
community Telephone No. 123 for in
formation.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
HoIsteiR Bulls.

The Experiment Station offers for
sale a few high grade Holstein bull
calves. Call at the Station Dairy Farm
to inspect calves, or telephone No. 123
for information.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-02
CLOSING SALOONS
 HITS CAPITAL HARD
Little Rock Council Trying to Frame Occupation License Ordinance to
 Make Up Loss of $76,OOO.

Little Rock, Dec. 1.-The Marion and New Capital hotels will substitute popular priced cafes in the places now occupied by the grills, on Janu- ary 1. the date the statewide prohibit ton law becomes effective in Arkan- sas. l
 Saloon men all over the city are making arrangements. to retire at the appointed time. It is expected that from 40 to 50 store rooms will be va cant when the saloons go out of business. In addition to the individ- ual embarrassment in the city of Lit tie Rock, committee of the city council is hard at work day and night, trying to frame up a license ordinance to make up for the $76,000 loss that will be caused by the closing of the saloons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-02
BENDER SUES FEDS.
Indian Hurlcr Asks Court to Help Him
 Collect $S,666.

New York, Nov. 30-Charles Albert Bender, former Athletic pitcher, to- day filed suit for alleged breach of contract, in the United States district court against the Federal league. The Indian seeks to recover judgment for $S,666.64.
 Only the preliminary papers were filed. The complaint will allege that Bender, after leaving Connie Mack's team. December 4, 1914, entered into a contract with the Federal league for two years as pitcher for the Bal timore Feds. Bender was to receive $7,5OO a year. On August 30. last, Bender received letter from the president of the Baltimore Feds, re- leasing him internationally, because of alleged failure to keep in condi- tiOn s-s,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-02
WOMAN CAMPAIGN
 FOR DEFENSE IN TWENTY. STATES
Five Thousand, in 500 Squads, Seek Signatures
 to Preparedness Appeal.

New York, Dec. 1.-In at least twenty states women today observed the first American Defense Day." by Seeking signatures to appeals to con- gress urging that the nation prepare to resist foreign invasion.
 The movement for this day started with the Special Relief society, com posed of prominent New York women, who organized first with the purpose of succoring the destitute in war stricken Europe and who were thus brought to realization of what Americas defenseless condition means Five thousand women, organized in 500 squads, campaigned for sigma lures to preparedness appeal blanks in New York City today Every voter reached will be asked to sign a blank and these petitions will then be sent to Washington. Here every senator or representative will have his espe- cial attention called to the petitions of his district.
 The campaign is carefully organiz< ed. Many business men have .rlent their offices in furthering the work. The members of the Special Relief society hope the day will become an annual observance The idea of American Defense Day originated with Mrs. Charles Van Rensselaer,, who is chairman of the committee in charge of today's campaign. It was quickly approved by all patriotic societies throughout the country.
 Mrs. William Alexander outlined the objects of the Special Relief so- ciety as follows:
 1 CD The development of spirit of 1 patriotism ill the United States. l (2) To convince mothers of the necessity of preparedness, and inter est them in the physical training of their boys.
 (3) To advocate suitable military exercises and drills for boys. and give them such aid in that direction as may he feasible; to encourage the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. l (4) To advocate such training for | girls as will prepare them for the duties of the future.
 l (5) To supply "Plattsburg Camp Kits" for young men who wish a military training but cannot afford to pay for such equipment. (O To aid in the establishment oi training camps throughout the coun- ] try.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-02
MILLER THROWS HACKENSCHMIDT.
 WHO GETS JOLT
Referee Magnani Swings to Jaw When Wrestler Tries
 to Bite Him on Leg.

When Vic Miller and "Young Shawkey" me, recently for wrestl- ing match at the Gem theatre, the evenings entertainment was featured by demonstration of high diving and lofty tum5!ing by Mir. Shawkey,
 who landed in the midst of the ring side" seats on the west side of the footlights.
 The wrestling match between Vic Miller and "Kid" Hackenschmidlt, at the labor temple last night was featured by a corking, well-nigh- per feet right arm swing, executed by Referee Pete Magnani, to the jaw of MT. Hackens chmidt.
 Thus it is evident that wrestling
 matches in Pine Bluff are not the soft. easy, lady-like affairs they are elsewhere. True, MT. Shawkey did not Intentionally dive from the stage to the chairs of the orchestra pit. to the great annoyance and dislocatlon of some of his inside working ap- paratus. True, also, that MT. Magnani did not mean to start" anything. But the fact remains.
 MT. Magnani explained to a friend, after it was all over and everybody had shaken hands and general apolc- gies had been exchanged, that MT. Hackenschn idt had been amusing himself by trying to trip the referee, and had even gore so far as to try to bite the referee on the leg-Mr. Hackens chmidt in all likelihood being of playful disposition, like. Mir. Magnani obected, however, to such actions on the wrestling match he objected with right swing which caught MT. Hackenschmidt not quite flush on the point of the jaw, and which made a "pop" like the little boys balloon which tackled the business end of pin.
 Miller won both falls from Hacken- schmidt, the first in B minutes and the second in seven minutes. It ap- peared that Miller was a better man in all departments than Hacken- schmidt. The latter, however, is said to have stated that he will wager ST. 0o6 he can defeat Miller, catch-as- catch-can in two falls out of three at Jonesboro.
 Toney Calabretti won the prelimi nary, a one-fall affair, from Young Petowsky, ill three minutes.
 The attendance taxed the seating and standing capacity of the spacious hall of the labor temple. and it is said that quite few people were turned way because of lack of Seats.