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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Missionary Society Meets

The ladies' of the missionary societies
OF the Baptist church were entertained
in most delightfully."- novel manner,
at the home Of Mrs. d. S. Barclay, on
Monday afternoon.
Cnriosity-arousing little missives.
bearing a scarlet seal. had found their
way to the many members during the
previous week.
Mrs. Barclay, in her own sweetly
gracious way, welcomed her guests in
to a sitting room made cool and invit-
ing by (electric) summer breezes, and
soft tones, both of color and of sound.
The musical program was indeed a
rare treat. Creating an atmosphere"
for the right understanding and enjoy
ment of each selection, by brief inter-
estlng descriptions of what each was
intended to express, she made it possi-
BILE for every guest to appreciate each
number rendered.
since the leading feature of the pro-
gram was to be contest on THE
Women of the Bible" each thought
introduced suggested the woman at
mosphere. Mrs. Della Dupree won
the Bible Women contest, Mrs. Clark
the contest on familiar hymn tunes, by
women writers. Each winner was
presented with beautifully illustrated
pocket Testament as souvenir of the
occasion.
PROGRAM.
l. Imitation Music Box :. Piano Solo
Mrs. Barclay
z. Egyptian Dance. .... Piano Duet
Mrs. Barclay and Miss N. M, Jones
3. Guessing Contest Concerning the
Women of the Bible.
d. Hold Thou My Hands. Cello Solo
Mrs. Barclay
5, Rhapsodie No. 2........ Piano Duet
Mrs. Barclay and Miss N. w. Jones
6. Spanish Dance. ........ Piano Duet
Mrs. Barclay and Miss N. w. Jones
7. Hymn Tune Contest t..............
.......... Hymns Written by Women
Refreshments Queen Esther Sundae
-''-' ''"'''o''''' Lady Fingers
8. Love Songs. BY Mr.. d. S. Barclay
8. Take Me Back to Dixie. ..........
Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Agricultural High School to Open

The Agricultural High School will be
ready for the reception of Students
Monday, Sept. 4th. 1916.
The dining hall will open at noon. A
great many students can reach Macon
but are unable to get out to the school,
and for this reason the school wagon
will leave from the court house Mon
day, Sept. 4th, 1916, at 200 O'Clock.
All trunks will be handled by the
freight wagons. Let me urge that
new students arrive Monday if posi-
in order that the faculty may classify
them and be ready for work Tuesday,
Sept. 5.
The opening address will be deliv-
cred by P. P. Garner, State Commits
sioner of Agriculture. at 1920 O'Clock
Tuesday morning.
We extend to the public a very cor
dial invitation to be present at our
opening exercises. This is a county
institution and our desire is to be of
every assistance possible to the coun-
ty. If our extension department can
be of service to you, call US and we
are glad to serve you.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Mnrv Mac FlOurishin9

A wonderful crop is waiting for the
harvest on the Mary Mac plantation.
There are 1000 acres of as fine cot
ton as the State of Mississippi affords.
Besides there are 1000 acres in corn.
400 acres in alfalfa, and about 800
acres in oats has been harvested. The
Marv Mac boasts of $50 Berkshire
brood sows and 60 Percheron brood
mares.
Prof. Archibold Smith is in charge.
The plantation is 20 miles south of
Memphis, at Robinsonville, Miss.
Commercial-Appeal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
I have known the

Honorable Clayton Potter candidate sce hs
OF the State OF Aisspv
and have found him to be capable lawyer DGz
experience this connected with nume OF ocsas
nd County the State Senate with ability sd sss
his Supreme Court he AAs
q q of which Judge might be proud.
much natural ability; no h studiou Ne
judgment elected the position to wAid ~
able Judge whom DE SseSs ~n
position
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Salem School Opening

The opening exercises of the Salem
Consolidated School for the session of
1867 will be held on Monday, Seplem-
ber 4th, at nine O'Clock. This school
has adopted for its motto and slogan,
"Make 1t Better" and in order that
the teachers and pupils may perform
we'll their part in making this motto
effective. and tt at they may get the
necessary inspiration to begin the
years work with, every patron of the
school is earnestly requested to be
present for the opening exercises. The
school last year had very successful
session, and we hope this year that we
may even make 1t Better" But in
doing this it will be necessary for each
and every factor of the school to apply
the we'll known principle in Physics as
regards the efficiency of machines;
that is, "Work out equals Work in. "
In other words, the work got out is
equal to, and never greater than the
work put in. Adducing the logical
conclusion of this rule, we say that
the efficiency is the ratio of the useful
work got out of anything to the total
work put into it. Therefore, we may
expect to get out of the school just
what we put into it, no more, and no
less.
Again we urge that everybody come
ana be with US at the opening no 'r. A
good beginning means much for the
success of the school. We need you.
Come. Yours in the work.
W. B. JONES,
Principal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25

members OF the Jackson Bar unreevedy endorse
Judge OF the highest ,ntss
ability his decisions during his short heum
Supreme Judge have demonstrated his legal learning
ability discharge the duties Of the office
which We heartily commend him the OF the First
(Middle) Supreme District 4a1
G G. Lyel Watkins o. H. Flowers w Banks Chas W. cfass
L. Clifton Phil Chrisman Ward Louis HanAn
Williams NJ Buh R. H. Thompson, H. Iowe, H. Pen Har
Harmon Thompson Fulton Thompson W. Watkins
Hala Hndman Luther Manship.
Thompson Brame E, A. Wakns Jr,
May J. s. Rhodes D. c. Enochs r4eaa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Court Notes

Mr.. Hugh Mcqueen sued DR.. Bush
and Mr.. Will Bush for humping into
his buggy while they were en- route to
the Jackson fair last fall. Mr.. Nc
Queen was not Jared Out of his seat
and no evidence was offered that the
buggy was damagek to the extent of
ten thousand dollars, the amount sued
for, so the jury returned in few
minutes, the following verdict "We,
the jury, find the defendant not
guilty." having evidently arrived at
the conclusion that while the doctors
offense might have been criminal, he
was not guilty.
The suit If J. O. Faser against the
Cumberland Telephone 90. for failure
to turn in the alarm more promptly
when his house was burned last March
year ago, was settled out of court,
the company paying Mr.. Faser the
sum of S400.
The grand jury adjourned Tuesday
after being in session day and half.
They were re-convened Thursday
morning for the purpose of re-indict-
ing the Finklea boys for writing their
stepfather, W. J. Barnhill, black
hand letter. 1t is understood that the
jury has taken up and is investigating
the cattle stealing that is alleged to
have been going on east of Macon for
several months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25

District Judge Claytos d.
Jackson Miss do not think they will have occasion regret their
family had a
legislator his ncumbency
his high office commend
him highly OF his district and state.
aptitude
legislator Judge feel
capable irmindd and industrious
official
Respectfully
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Schools To Open
High School Opening

High School Opening
The Macon Graded and High School
opens itr next session Monday morning,
September II, at nine o'clock. Chill
dren will report first to their last
years from which they will be pro-
noted to the advanced room. All new
pupils will report in the superintend-
ent's office for classification. Several
for patrons will appear
in next week s issue of the Beacon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
w. n. WATKINA.


ability Of Judge Cayoe
Supreme candidate
o himself that tribunal ~
splendid opinions handed down
bench OF high chaYass
friends his qualifications
accord with
politics pleasure
support this campaign
Very truly.
W. WELLS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
GRAND JURY's REPORT.

To the Hon. T. B. Carroll. Judge OF the Circuit
Court, Noxubee County:
We. the Grand Jury of Noxubee
county for the August term, 1916. re-
spectfully report to the court as 1ol-
we have been in session 23 days;
4moned 1S witnesses and examined
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Happy Days

"If gasoline keeps going up, alcohol
will come in" :.
"Let it come, podner. Then we kin
sit by the read and git jagged in
sniffs." answered Bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Prepared

"I'm thinking of getting married,
pa. What is it like"
"You had a job as janitor once,
didn't you?"
Eyes.
"And you had position as watch
man once, didn't your
eyes"
"And you worked while as care
taker, didn't you?"
Eyes" >,
.'Well, it's combination Of all
three Jobs, and then some. Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
SPILL says if you don't believe we
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25

Honorable Clayton
that such work tie cpp
delivered him we'll conceived and we'll Expressed ana
table him In his abors as q Judge OF that Court
~ uApn NAV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
Respectfully,
G. @. LYELL.

pleasure integrity legal learning ability
Judge Clayton Potter Of the Suprc
Mississippi My estimate Of his ability has been but confirmed s
him during his ncumbency
u Judge Potter should be retained
in hat
Respectfully,
CAssEDY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25

A Hot One Ir.y.
II see you have your arm ina sling.
said the inquisitive stranger. "Broksa
isn't it?"
Eyes SIR" responded the other.
"Meet with an accident?"
"No. broke it while tryin to pat
myself on the back"
"Great Scott! What for?"
"For minding my own business ar'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25

gives certify that Judge Clayton Potter posss su
Court
already made sassAe
His election would give the State good Judge.
Very truly
A. H. wHrTy1Bln
(Ex-Chef Justice Mississippi Supreme Courtl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
CIRCUIT COURT.

What was probably the. largest crowd
that ever attended an opening day OF
court greeted Judge Carroll when court
convened at 8 O'Clock last Monday
morning. because Of light docket
and depleted condition of the county's
treasury, and furthe reason, because
it was thought that the farmers could
not spare the time from their crops to
attend court, strong petition was
sent to Judge Carroll to have this term
of court pretermitted. The size of the
crowd was a contradiction of the idea
that the farmers could not leave their
craps and Judge Carroll stated in his
charge that he found it poor economy
to pretermit term of court, as it only
heightened made more expensive the
term TINT followed.
Judge Carroll's charge was forceful
and easy to understand and while prl-
marily directed to the Granddaughter
as to their duty as such. it was fine
sermon on citizenship and could have
been heard with profit by every citizen
of the county.
Following is a summary of the court s
proceedings as taken from the docket
T. B. Carroll, judge
G. J. Rencher, district attorney.
DR. F. Allgood, county attorney
1T. Mcclure, sheriff.
G. V. Adams, clerk.
Frank d, Ellis, stenogropher.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Strong Endorsement of
Judge Clayton D. Potter
JUDGES LAWYERS AND CITIZENS RECOMMEND JUoox PoTTE
Jackson, Miss, Aug. II. lslG
Judge Clayton D. Potter,
Jackson, Mas.

Sir
the contest for Judge Of ns supns Cou
that have rsaA msny 90
delivered by since appointment and AAvs been
ability and judicial se
not will have the com
discharged while the 6nch the duties OF
high position with ability and justice.
Very truly
M
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
(Ex-Chisf Justice Mississinp

the qualification OF Judge Clayton poa
Supreme Judge answer % for HIM.
CAMyWMkA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25

SPILL says if you don't believe we
have rock bottom prices come and see,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-25
UncGLled for Letters.

List of letters remaining in the post
office at Macon, Mississippi, for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
ALL SHARE BLAME NO LACK OF GRAIN
Kaiser Says No One Ruler Is
Responsible For War.
He StrOye Hard For Peace,
Claims German Emperor.

London, Aug. ia statement by
the German emperor on the RESPONSE
bility for the European war is pub
lished today in the Daily News 1t is
contained in dispatch from Berne,
Switzerland which gives an eminent
neutrals' account of an audience with
the kaiser at Berlin. The kaiser is
quoted as saying:
4 suppose the British theory that
am responsible for the war has got
a hold on your own people.
1T is curious how this theory seems
to fascinate my enemies, yet the peo-
the war are the very people who tel d
peace.
u do not envy the man who has the
responsibility for this war upon his
conscience. l at least am not that
man. 1 think history will clear me of
that charge, altho l do not suppose
history will hold me faultless.
I'm a sense, every civilized man in
Europe must have a share in he re-
sponsibility for this war and the high
er his position the larger his RESPONSE
bility. l admit that, and yet I lain
that 1 acted thruout in good faith and
strove hard for peace, even tho war
was inevitable.
''Why do you neutralS always talk
about German militarism and never
about Russian despotism or the
French craving for revenge, or Eng
lish treachery? I think the next gen.
Grafton will strike a more just balance
in apportioning the blame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
ATTACKS LABOR HEAD
Gompers Is Public Nuisance, Says
Senator Sherman.

Washington, Aug. 15.-In the course
of a speech in the senate, Senator
Sherman of Illinois made a bitter at
tack on Samuel Gompers, president of
the American Federation of Labor.
Samuel Gompers has shown in his
conduct in the affairs of his organiza-
ton that he intends to attempt &c de
liver the organized labor vote of this
country" declared Mr.. Sherman I
do not believe this man is capable of
so controlling the members of organ
lied labor.
1.-The rule of Gompers as president
of the federation has been tyranDical
and arbitrary. He has issued his edicts
against public men and attempted to
drive them from public office because
they would not follow his dictation.
LAS the would-be censor of others
political opinions he ought to be
thankful he was not indicted with the
indianapolis dynamiters because he is
sued a statement that they were inno-
cent and had been prosecuted by capt.
tai. The ink of that statement was
hardly dry before the McNamaras
pleaded guilty to the crime and were
sent to the penitentiary. Samuel
Gompers himself is a public nuisance
Senator Sherman urged the pur-
chase of the Danish West Indies for
the protection of the entrance to the
Panama canal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
BRANDEIS is OUT.
Justice Declines to Serve on
Mexican Commission.
He Was Advised by His Chief
to Keep OFF.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Assc ciate
Judge Louis D. Brandeis today de-
clined to serve on the Mexican media
ton commission. He called at the
White House personally to place his
declination before the president. This
action followed an interview with
Chief Justice White. at which the lat
ter objected to participation by a
member of the United States supreme
court in the Mexican mediation con-
ference.
The White House gave cut the text
of Judge Brandeis's declaration. 1t is
as follows:
my Dear Mr.. President: / appre-
ciate the opportunity for high service
which membership on the Mexican
commission would present. But upon
consultation with the chief justice. l
find the state of the business Of the
supreme court at the present time to
be such that it is my duty not to I'M
dertake this important additional task
with deep regret
Faithfully yours,
(Signed LOUIS d. SRANDEtS."
The refusal of Justice Brandeis to
serve on the Mexican commission will
delay further steps toward settlement
of the Mexican question. Secretary of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
AVOIDS THE KNIFE

Earl Tasting. son of James Hast
ing, living north of the city, who was
taken to his home Monday the 9TH,
is now out and has avoided the knife
for an attack of appendicitis. We be-
gun Monday night to give the boy
Hazlett's Wild Cherry Compound and
find at the end of one week that the
pain in his side is gone and he is up
and about as usual. Hazlett's Wild
Cherry surely is great medicine, says
Mr. James Hasting. Hundreds of To-
peka people now find it all unneces-
sary to suffer with constipation and
many of the ailments it produces
Ladies will find the crude herb COM
pound their best friend. All who suf-
fer with constipation will do well to
investigate the virtue of this COM
pound. Its effects upon the system
is indeed a surprise to many who have
tried in vain to get relief. A c. king
aman. Druggist, 40 East Sixth street,
will sell this week three packages for
one dollar. Same will be mailed you.
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
Clothing Section

Mems Palm Beach Suits,
$4.95 and So. Made of
genuine Palm Beach cloth,
handsomely tailored.
Our S4.95 Suits are as good
as you see elsewhere for
$3.50.
Our $3.50 Suits will equal
others priced at $500.
Mems All Wool, fine blue
serge suits, priced at $3.50
and SIS.
Boys Wash Suits 45e, Use
and $1.OO-nicely made up
with large collar, belt and
pockets trimmed in contrast
ing colors.
Mems Union Suits, differ
ent kinds and style. All at
suit SOC.
Mems Use Dress Shirts, best
styles, excellent quality for
SOC.
Boys Sport Shirts, low
neck, short sleeves, at 29c
and 39e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
G.. 0. p. CHARGE
WATCH THEFT
TO DEMOCRAT

New York, Aug. 15.-Neither poll
tics nor candidates were the para
mount issue of the campaign yester-
day at Republican national committee
headquarters. There was a more vital.
a more personal question, even than
any Mr.. Hughes has fired at President
Wilson. It was this:
who lifted Chairman Wilcox $
watch?"
On the elevator door was posted in
lurid red ink letters the sign:
Watch lost. Please return to the
chairman"
The atmosphere of the office quiv-
cred with mingled indignation and
suspicion. A conference CT bureau
chiefs and secretaries decided that
some Democrat must have committed
the deed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15

the Interior Lane is the only one of
the three members of the commission
who has accepted. Thu name of the
third member has been withheld by
the White House pending receipt of
his acceptance.
Justice Brandeis was accompanied
to the White House by Attorney Gen
eral Gregory. with whom he had been
in conference, after returning to
Washington from his interview with
Chief Justice White. The chief JUS
tice is understood to have insisted on
not only the press Of business as his
reason for Justice Brandeis's refusal
of the appointment, but to have ex-
pressed the view that there was a GER
tain Improperly in having member
of the supreme court serve on po-
litical commission.
Attorney General Gregory did not
share this view and so advised Justice
Brandeis, but the latter insisted on
withdrawing from the Mexican board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
Repeal War Tax on Flour.
TO VOTE FOR WILSON
Women of colorado Favor President
says United States Attorney.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-Women of Colo
RADIO favor the reelection of President
Wilson, according to Huston Thomp-
son. assistant attorney general of the
United States, who stopped over in
Chicago yesterday. Mr.. Thompson
went to Denver as a special repre-
sentative of the president At din
ner there he read Mr.. Wilson's letter
to suffragists of the country, assuring
them CT his intention to advocate equal
franchise in the various states
Il investigated political conditions
in Colorado and Wyoming, said
Thompson last night. 81 found an
overwh Ginning sentiment among the
women of Colorado in favor of the
president. They endorse his foreign
policy and praise him for having kept
the United States out of war. From
what / learned, l believe I can truth
fully say that the action of the Wom-
ans party will not alter the deter
mination of the women of the noun
tain states to vote to keep Mr.. Wilson
in the White House for another four
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
Carpets, Rugs,
Curtains, Etc.

9X12 Seamless Administer
Rug, high grade, size 9x12;
$27. so value, now for $25. 90.
9x12 high grade Administer
$22.50. Our price $4,000.
9x12 Seamless Brussels
Rugs priced at SIG to $3.50
Wool Fiber Rugs, size 9x12,
priced at $3.50 to $1,000.
Mating Reversible Rugs, sx12,
priced at $3.50.
Sanitary Steel Cot, fully
guaranteed for $3.50.
Bed Mattresses, full size
priced at 1925, 81 to $40.
CongOleum Rugs, room size
priced at $4.75 to $3.50.
Feather Pillows 9Sc-good
clean feathers, size 18x25.
Lace Curtains, wolfe s.,
scrims, marquisettes and fine
Nottingham lace, great values
at 81, $I.25, 81 to $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
Women's and Children's
Wearing Apparel

Women's Linen Waist, $1.9S-made of fine handker-
chief linen large collars; pped in different coors $3.50
elsewhere, here for $1.98.
Seco Silk Waists S9c-pain striped large white col
lar. regular 81 25 value. Priced here for sec.
$1.5O White Pique Skirts $1.OO-well made, nicely
trimmed; good 81. value for $1OO.
SIPS White Skirts 9Se-made of linen and firm twill;
patch pockets; belted style. Priced at CSC.
ChiIdrens White Dresses less IA our low prces-these
all beautifully made of voes, lawns and organdes
dantily trimmed in laces and embroidery Sizes
years prices range from $125 to $298. Buy them now
less 25 per cent already low prices
style Sizes to years
Childrens Csc sec "a splendid assortment
of percaes and gnghams; neatly trimmed contrasting
colors. Ages to years.
Womens SIPS House Dresses 69c-These are all nice
y made, trimmed with white collar and cuffs perfect in
every way but being slightly soed we put them out at
$50.
WOmen's Bib or Band Apron 25e-made good and full
of good wearing bingham.
WOmens Bungalow Apron 47c-Cut full and long
medium dark colors
WOmens Crepe Petticoat S9c-Ful cut colored pleat-
ed flounce. Extra good for &c.
MILDLY Blouses 4Se-Made good white twill assert
ed navy and red trimmings
WOmens Muslin Gowns soc to 9Sc-nade of SOFT fine
muslin; embroidery and lace trimmed.
Corset Covers Csc and 29e-wen made neatly trim
med, with lace and embroidery.
Womens Combination Suits SIC o 9Se-made of
real nice muslin; neatly trimmed Extra good values
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-15
BOOM FOR SAFETIES
New York BARRIERS VIII Walk Out
Next Tuesday.

New York, Aug. 15@New Workers
will have to shave themselves next
week, for the BARRIERS, not to Re out
done by the street car men, the rail-
road men and the farmers, are going
on strike Rubin Guskin, business
agent of the BARRIERS union, said to-
day that 10000 of them, representing
the employees of 10000 shops in the
city will walk out at 10 o'clock next
Tuesday morning
The men demand that work shall
stop at p. m. during week days and
at l p. m. on Sundays and holidays.
They also demand an increase in pay
of 81 to 81 a week.