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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
DELEGATES ADOPT
AIR LINE ROUTE
SEVEN COUNTIES IN NORTH MIS-.
sissIPPI WANT JEFFERSON
DAVIS HIGHWAY LINK.
SECOND MEETING is CALLED
B%ateSville Meeting FaVorS Construe'
ton OF a Gravel Pike From Mem
phis To Jackoon-News Notes
Over tho State.

Observation-Disclosures from seven
North Mississippi counties met in
BateByllle March u and took steps
to construct a gravel pike from Mem.
phis to Jackson, Miss. to form a link
OF the Jefferson Davis Highway.
The delegates planned ways and
means to build the highway with the
least possible delay. Here Is what
they accomplished:
Organized the Jefferson Davis High
way Association Of North Mississippi
and elected permanent officers with
one director from each OF the seven
counties.
Adopted the Air Line" route, par.
alleling the Illinois Central Railroad,
as the official connecting link through
North Mississippi.
Appointed an attorney to go to
Jackson to work for a unification Of
the nine Mississippi road laws, in or
der that highway bonds will be more
salable.
Mem~orialized the state legislature
to enact legislation immeditely which
will encourage the building OF high
ways In Mississippi.
Adopted a resolution placing the
now association on record as favoring
the creation of n state highway com.
mission In Mississippi.
Adopted a resolution favoring the
creation OF a state highway commits
sion in Mississippi. assessed each OF
the seven counties s. per mile OF high.
way to raise a fund Of $3.50 for pre-.
liminary work.
Authorized each delegate to appoint
a committee Of three In his respective
county to confer with the boards Of
supervisors to ascertain the extent OF
their cooperation.
Called the first meeting OF the board
OF directors at Batesville, the second
Monday in April.
j. r. Binghampton Of Carrollton was
elected president Of the association
and c. b. Young of Sardis was chosen
secretary-treasurer.
The Air Line" route, adopted as
the North Mississippi link Of the JEFF
ferson Davis Highway, connects at the
Tennessee state line with the Mem
phis, Hernando road, and runs south
through fernando. Coldwater, Sena'
tobia, Como, Sardis. Batesville, Court
land, Pope, Enid. Charleston. Hol'
comb, North Carrollton, Carrollton,
Lexington and Pickens, connecting at
Pickens with the gravel highway lead
ing into Jackson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
STOPPED SHORT
Taking TONES, and Built up or
Right Food.

The mistake Is frequently made OF
trying to build up a WORKOUT nervous
system on ~so-called tonics.
New material from which to rebuild
used up tissue cells is what should be
supplied, and this can be obtained
only from proper food.
Il found myself on the verge Of .
nervous collapse, due to overwork and
study, and to illness In the family"
writes a Wisconsin woman.
MY friends became alarmed bc-
cause | grew pale and thin and could
not sleep nights. l took various
to1ics, but their effects wore of
shortly after ! stopped taking them.
My food did not seem to nourish ME.
Reading OF Grape.Nuts. | determined
to stop the tonics and see what q
change of diet would do. | ate Grape
Nuts four times a day with cream,
and drank milk also. went to bed
early after eating a dish Of Grape
Nuts.
In about two weeks was sleeping
soundly. In a short time gained
weight and felt like a different woman.
Grape.Nuts and fresh air were the
only agents used to accomplish the
happy results" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Ever rend the above letter9 A new
enc ppenrs from time 90 time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF humns
interest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
St. Louis Mothers Agree With
Those OfKansas City And St. Jo.

Grub a thorough trial for headache,
cold in the head and chest, cuts and
burns and ind 1t without An equal"
Mrs. w. J. Himmelberg. $50 Lynch
St., writes-"I recommend VapO-Rub
to all mothers with small children. I
tried 1t on my children for colds, sore
throat, tonsilitis. and burns. and 1t
certainly gave us great results"
Mrs. J.. T. Shepard. 4221a No. eth
Street, writes-"My husband had Q
very sore throat, as he has had sew
eral times before, and always hitherto
he has had to have 1t lanced; but this
time he used VapO-Rub and was
cured without any trouble"
Vick's comes in salve form and
when applied over the throat and
chest the body heat releases the ingre-
dents In the form Of vapors. All night
long these vapors are inhaled with
every breath through the air passages
to the lungs, ~loosening the phlegm
and taking out the tightness and sore
ness. You will find it quicker than in.
ternal medicines, and 1t can be used
freely with perfect safety on the
smallest child. Three sizes. Csc, SOC
or s1.00. At al druggists.
o. ne osnulne h.s nv
WN ~; e. S!@sS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
HOUSE IN FAVOR
OF BETTER ROADS
HEWITT BILL PROVIDING FOR A
COMMISSION PASSED BY A
BIG VOTE.
WHISKEY TAX BILL KILLED
Rhodes Measure To Tax Shipments
Into State 10 Ridlculed and Voted
To Dsath-News at the
49,. Capitol.

jackson.
The house OF representatives, after
a debate which continued throughout
some three hours. has passed the
Hewitt bill providing fer a state high
way commission and providing other
wise for putting Mississippi in line for
participation In the benefits of any ma
tional highway legislation that may
pass, the operations OF which are con
tingent on state aid and cooperation.
The bill was before the house some
three weeks ago. At that time In or.
der to save 1t from the defeat which
seemed imminent, 1t was recommitted.
The bill was strongly advocated by
Gov. Bilbo In his inaugural message
and in a supplemental message later,
and again when the measure was up
the second time In his address to the
house the governor came out strongly
for 1t.
This time the measure had fairer
sailing In the lower body and passed
by a big majority, after several
amendments were inserted, among
them one by Mr.. Gore that II any bond
issue was contemplated under the
measure such bond issue must first
be ratified by the people.
The bill provides for the appoint
ment by the governor Of three men,
one from each supreme court district,
to compose the commission who, with
an engineer, will have supervision OF
highway construction in the state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
SAGE TEA BEAUTIES
AND DARKENS HAIR
Don't Stay Gray! It Darkens
So Naturally That No.
body can Tell.

You can turn gray. faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost YER
night If you'll get a 50-cent bottle Of
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound at any drug store. Millions Of
bottles Of this old famous Sage Tea
Recipe, improved by the addition Of
other ingredients, are sold annually,
says a well-known druggist here, be.
cause 1t darkens the hair so naturally
and evenly that no one can tell 1t has
been applied.
Those whose hair is turning gray or
becoming faded have a surprise await
ing them, because after one or two
applications the gray hair vanishes
and your locks become luxuriantly
dark and beautiful.
This Is the age Of youth. Gray
haired, unattractive folks aren't want
ed around, SO get busy with Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound tonight
and you'll be delighted with your
dark, handsome hair and your youth
full appearance within q few days.
This preparation is a toilet requi-
site and is not intended for the cure,
mitigation or prevention of disease
Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
Calm ~SIoWbetter.

Slowbetter Is a calm man, not cas-
lily upset. On one occasion as his
motor car had come to a sudden stop
he crawled underneath 1t to see what
was the matter.
Somehow or other some petrol liz.
nited, A fierce burst OF fame and
smoke came forth, enveloping Slow
better. In the midst Of the excite
ment he walked to ono side with his
usual slow and regular step. His face
was black, his eyebrows and ~eyelashes
were singed. and what was left OF his
hair and beard were Il sight to behold.
Someone brought n mirror, and he
had a look at himself. As usual, how
ever, he took matters philosophIcally.
Well" he said, slowly and deliber'
ately, Il was needing q shave and my
hair cut anyway"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
Revenue Bill Falls.

nVSSttoO ~ 0itS
After debating for more than four
hours what Is considered by experts
the most drastic blue sky" evenue
bill ever introduced in the legislature,
the house failed to pass that celebrat-
ed measure.
The measure was prepared by a SUD-
committee of the ways and means
committee, composed of Messrs. Rob-
erson, Finch. Rhodes, Darden and Glib
son. 1t sought to place privilege taxes
on manicurists. doctors, dentists, flor
lists. collection agencies, horse traders,
pharmacists and others. One speaker
termed 1t the most drastic law ever in
troduced in the Mississippi legislature.
The committeeman frankly said 1t
sought to put q tax on nearly every
profession and business now exempt
One of the features was the licensing
Of "punch boards" at $25 a year. The
bill received only 81 votes, with ~
against it, an insufficient number to
pass 1t, an insufficient number to pass
mass It. It being a revenue measure. Ell
forts to have trained nurses, beggars
and school teachers included were I'm
successful.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
BRING IN
Deputies Guard Passenger Trains
Through Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg.-The condition OF the
strike on the G.. q S. I. railroad has
grown more serious. Passenger trains
are running through this city under
guard of deputy sheriffs and on late
schedule.
Five wounded strike-breakers have
been brought here from Laurel, three
OF them being placed in a local hos
pital for treatment, the others being
treated at Hotel Hattiesburg.
Strikers and sympathizers are wear
ing a red ribbon badge with the in
s~cription Safety First" Minor disor'
ders have occurred on the yards Of
the company, two negroes having been
assaulted by strike sympathizers, 1t il
stated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
The Optimlst.

Charles f, Murphy. tho Tammany
leader. praising optimism, said:
when | am looking for CHEEKY.
bracing optimism, | often think OF the
street musician playing Christians
Awake on n cornet In the midst OF q
driving snowstorm on Christmas day,
The snow fell, the wind blew. and
the musician, standing in n deep drift
footed away when a lady passed.
The man looked down at his shah.
by attire and said to himself proudly
and enthusiastically:
How lucky it's only my shoes
that's full OF holes. They don't show
at all in this deep snow. Washing.
ton Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
FLAMES SWEEP BALDWIN.
Fire Of Unknown Origin Does $4,000
Damage.

Baldwyn.-Fire that broke out in
the Cooperative Store Company hero
on the night of March 10 burned the
j. Z. Harris produce store, the Lylt
millinery store, the Cox building and
the Bank of Baldwin. In the Cox build
Ing was the Oscar Abrams store, the
Cumberland Telephone Company, Cox
& Cox's law office and the Griffin shoe
store. The Bank of Baldwin was the
last building to burn. All movable fix,
lures were removed. Nothing was TAX
en- from the vault.
The total loss is Appropriated at
$4,000, with but about $4,000 insur-
ance. The origin of the fire Is In.
known.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
No Tax On Liquor.

The lower house Of the legislature,
after ridiculing to death the Rhodes
bill seeking to place al inspection tax
Of 25 cents on each shipment of liquor,
and requiring persons receiving such
packages to take them to officers and
have them opened, tabled the measure
by a vote of 81 to %. Mr.. Green. OF
Adamas, moved to indefinitely post.
pone the bill. The roll call was de-
manded. The motion to indefinitely
postpone prevailed by a vote OF GO
to 10.
Mr.. Rhodes had rough sailing with
his bill seeking to get revenue from
whiskey shipments, most Of the prohi.
bitionists voting with the ants to in
definitely postpone 1t, despite argu-
ments by the author that II 1t passed
1t would bring about $1,000 a year
into the State treasury.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
ALLEGED RoseER ESCAPES.
Escape From Forrest County Jail ls
Made With Quilts.

Hattiesburg.-Gerald Eubanks, held
as an express and mail pouch robber,
one Of two men sent here from Pearl
River county for safekeeping, has es-
capped from the Forrest county Jail here
and thus far has eludcd his pursuers.
lie had been given the privileges Of
the third floor OF the Jail along with
other prisoners. He made his way to
the attic, where he picked a lock, open.
ed the door to the attic and by cutting
four quilts into strips and plating
them into a rope, he let himself down
80 feet and fell 10 feet,
He was jailed here Feb. I charged
with robbing depots of the Gul; 4
Ship Island at Lumberton and the
Northeastern, at O%rvisburg and Hills.
dale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
SAM HERRING KILLED.

Indianola. - Lawrence Deadenins
~neighborhood, southern part of Sun
flower county, was the scene OF a kill
ing. when Sam Herring is alleged to
haze been shot by j. Wilbur Jones and
his son. The son is about Is years
old. The parties, it is said, had not
been on friendly terms for some time,
Mr.. Jones and his son we're lodged in
jai, here, They witt have a prcllm'
mary trial before Megasitrate W, T,
Cook.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
Cow. Rilbo Demands Economy.

Gov. Bilbo has appeared befor the
lower house of the legislature regard
ing the financial condition of the state.
He stated that he would veto all an
preparation bills where vital necessity
for them did not exist. asserting that
appropriations must not exceed the
states revenue, which he estimated
at IS, 000. 900 for the next two years
He declared that If the legislature adj
iourned without settling the problems
hA would cali for an extra session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
ST.. SUSPENDS
FREIGHT TRAFFIC
MAYOR OF LAUREL MAKES A
STRONG PLEA FOR LAW
AND ORDER.
PASSENGER TRAINS RUNNING
Five Wounded Strike Breakers Are
Brought TO Hattiesburg-Sympa.
thizers Wear Badaes-News
over the State.

Laurel.-Tack OF full crews, due to
the strike on the Gulf & Ship Island
railroad, has caused suspension OF the
freight service on that road, but pas
senger trains are still operated. No
disorders OF any kind have 30 far oc-
cured here.
At a conference with local trainmen
Mayor T. G. McCallum made a strong
, lea for law and order. Trying to
police the Gulf & Snip Island yards
with 80 per cent OF the public sympa.
thizing with the strikers would be i'm.
possible said the mayor. NO matter
what my personal sentiments may
be, 4 would, by virtue Of my office, be
obliged to ask the governor to call out
the militia In the event OF violence,
and | know that the strikers, the strike
sympathizers and citizens generally
would regret to see this done"
The tralnmen, who said they depre'
cate violence Of any kind, believe that
they will henceforth ne able to main
tain order in Laurel, and no attempt
will be made to interfere with passen-
ger trains. All passenger trains are
making schedules, but no freights are
moving and the local yards are com.
pletely congested.
Trainmen on other roads are refus'
ing to handle cars from the Gulf &
Ship Island except interstate ship
ments, which they cannot refuse. Half
OF the industries Of Laurel are located
adjacent to the Gulf & Ship Island
tracks and several others may have to
suspend operation unless the situation
improves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
Children's Colds, They Say, Should Be
Treated Externally - Internal
Medicines Are Harmful.

In our previous advertisements We
have published letters from mothers
in Kansas City, st. Jo., Joplin, Spring
field and other Missouri cities. These
ladies agree that internal medicines
injure the delicate stomachs Of the
little folks, and they recommend the
use OF the external treatment-Vap-O-
Rub. From a large number Of letters
from ST. Louis women we will give
Just o few extracts.
Mrs. X. Petranich, 1900 Park Ave-,
writes-"Last winter when l had q
bad cold I applied Vap-O-Rub over my
chest and throat covering with a warm
flannel cloth. l had almost instant re-
lief, and believe 1t better than inter-
nal medicines for cold troubles"
Mrs. s. ]. Wolf, 2341 Dodier. St.,
says-"I used Vick's Vap-O-Rub Oh my
baby who had bronchitis. applied 1t
over his chest, following directions,
and the next morning he breathed
easier"
Mrs. M. Hickman. 4020a Laclede
Ave-. says-'I have given Vick's Vap-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
GOOD ROADS MEETING HELD.
Amite County Taxpayers Form Plans
To Issue Bonds.

Liberty.-A mass meeting Of the
citizens and taxpayers OF Amite coun.
ty was held here recently for the pur'
pose OF taking some action toward is,
suing bonds and building good roads.
A committee of twelve was appointed
to attend a Jeff Davis highway meet
ing OF the southern counties Of Mis-.
sissippi. to be held in Brookhayen. A
committee was also appointed to cir.
culate petitions for signatures to the
board # supervisors. requesting them
to take steps to issue bonds and build
roads.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
NEW CHURCH TO BE BUILT.
M~ethodists Of Belzoni Plan Modem
$4,000 Edifico.

Acknowledgement is under way
to build a new Methodist Church in
Belzoni. Rev, T. NJ. Brownlee is lead.
ing the movement. A. the first meet,
ing Of the finance committee over S4,.
600 was subscribed toward the fund.
Architects are at work on plans to he
submitted for q building to cost ap.
proximately SIS, 900. It will be made
Of pressed brick, and will be modern
In every way.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
On a War Footjnu.

Meyer" said the professor in the
Landsturm to his next neighbor in the
line, after a successful charge against
the English trenches. "as q student I
have rather often had to give you q
pretty low mark. But as a comrade
I have to grade you la"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

Now ID the Time to Get Rid Of These
UWlv RuOta.

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed of your freckles. as the
prescription othine-double strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce OF othine-double
s~trength-from your druggist. and apply q
little of It night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It 10 seldom
that more than one ounce 10 needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
BE sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this 10 sold under guarantee OF
money back II 1t fails to remove frecklea-
Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
SunfIower County Bill.

Sunflower County Bill.
The Sunflower county double court
district bill furnished material for q
prolonged wrangle In the senate, when
IL was recently brought up. The meas
ure came from the house with an
amendment providing for a referen-
dunn election to be held in the entire
county. This was rejected by the SEN
ate by a close vote, which makes a
Joint conference necessary and delays
the bill. and may kill it altogether.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

Or. 3. z. Jaekson,c Celebrated Physician,
handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Now
sold under the name Of "Femenina."
Price SOC and 81. 0o.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
BABY'S ITCHING SKIN
Quickly soothed and Healed by
Cutlcura. Trial Free.

Battle with hot water and Cuticura
Soap. II there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
OF finger. Refreshing slumber for rest.
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use Of these supcrcreamy emollients.
They are a boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere ADV.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
A,oropriatIons For Pensions.

The house appropriation committee
has favorably reported the house bill
to appropriate s475,OOO a year for pen
sions and made an u~nfavorable report
IN the senate bill carrying $5Oo,OO o for
the same purpose.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

For infamed sore eyes apply Han.
ford's Balsam lightly to the closed
lids. 1t should relieve in five minutes.
Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

When q man sneers at a woman's
business ability he makes a noise
like sour grapes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

Men deliberately lie, while women
merely suppress the truth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

viii you marry me. Ethel? My
family Ia all one could wish for"
Then why do you want me?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

For weak joints apply Hanford's
Balsam thoroughly and we'll rubbed in.
Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

The older the man. the longer he
looks at a paper before signing it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
Retort Courteous,

you r getting quite bald. sir"
remarked the fresh barber.
YES" rejoined the victim in the
chair, but II my head ever gets as
soft as yours I'll raise hair to SELL"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

Throw OFF Colds and Preveot Cdp.
When you reel . cold coming on. take LAxA.
Tdx: l SSo sSIp' oV 3ply 81. Il sR asSN5e o6 fhssS q
d. GROVB signature On box. 2C.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
ReIIioArent.

BelIigerent.
Hard to get along with. isn't he?"
"Oh, yes. He Is as Qu~arrelsome al
a pacifist."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

Made since 1346-Hanford's BaIsam.
Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

The leading daily newspapers in
London number Is.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24

Green chauffeurs make fat repair
shops.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-03-24
The Rioht Sort.

The Right Sort.
II want somebody to write up Q
social lion story"
All right; I'll send a cub reporter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-04
AT
AMERICAS DOOR
Bankers FOreSee the Year
Rosy with Promise for
the United States.
PROSPERITY TO STAY
AFTER THE WAR ENDS
Industry Is Now Practically In
dependent of Europe's
Munitions Purchases.

Bankers generally have strongly
optimistic view Of the future. They
see before MS our year of greatest
opportunities. Their only concern is
lest these opportunities be let slip
for want OF the cooperation that is
necessary to improve them.
As with all industry. the war en-
tiers a. a factor into the calculations
Of what is before the United States.
The neads of the great financial in
stitutions in many instances express
the belief that the business recovery
which began with the heavy pur-
chascs of war munitions by the Eu-
ropcan belligcrcnts is now almost in
dependent Of war business for its
continuance.
Poster domestic trade" is the adj
Duration of nearly all the bank prcsi-
dents. At the same time it is urged
that the field opened up for the
United States in other countries by
the paralysis Of European competi-
tion be not neglected. We shall re-
tain our prosperity after the war
is the consensus; hut now we must
not fail to attend Opportunity knock
ing at the door Of the United States.