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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

ing that the South had undue influ-
ence in the government, that the
war was now over and that this was
at last perfect union of States, as
distinct as the billows and as one as
me sea-, that the bloody shirt was
TO be buried forever, and that she
would help us to have four more
years of Woodrow Wilson! / felt
that my foot was upon my native
meath, and that my name was Mac
Gregor, and want to say to those
or Mr.. Roots thinking, that they
need not feel surprised that the
south Is once more taking her due
snare in the running of this govern
ment. Chief Justice White, of the
supreme Court, is an ex-Confederate
soldier. Woodrow Wilson himself
Is the son of a Confederate soldier.
Both the Secretary OF the Navy and
or the treasury are sons of Conred-
crate soldiers; while sons of Con-
federate soldiers occupy high posi-
TONS In the Federal Congress, and
our own John Sharp Williams dom
mates the Senate If they are not
willing for our men to lead. they
ought to have let us go on in 81:
Tor the South ruled the nation up
10 that time and is going to do her
lull share in molding the destinies
OF this nation, for our sons are equal
TO the best of any section. | un-
derstand that the founders Of this
great company were all, or nearly
all members of the Northern
Methodist Church-an organization
mat we felt hated US more and
fought US harder than any other
Northern body of men. 1t has taken
almost nifty years for me to stand
mere and say any good about them,
FOR they were very, very bitter. |
nave heard that one of their eminent
1lVines preached an excellent SER
mon to his Northern brethren and
called 1t, Come to Jesus and that
ne afterward delivered a bitter Phil
ppic against the South and asked
brother minister what he should
'all 1t; after reading it, this brother
'aid: Call it Go to He'll" by the
luthor Of Come to Jesus But {
when | look upon this grand com
'any that church organized and see
he great amount Of good it has done {
n my own section, am going to be s
" that church like Mr.. Lincoln was
y George Pickett's baby {
Mrs. Pickett tells US in her de- }
ghtfIl little book Of General Pick q
it's letters that a few DAYS after the g
apture Of Richmond, she was in a
hat city with her young baby; and, !
7 course, was very much alarmed s
)r the safety of both. One day she l
card a knock at her door, and v
'emblingly said: Come in, and in a
aIked a tall, gaunt man, with a r
aayer hat in his hand who said d
~ name is Lincoln she said: Not &
le President?' No. Abe Lincoln. "
said, and | came to see George u
ickett's baby. And the little baby a
st!nctively realizing what a tender c'
cart was in that mans bosom, 81
ached out its little hands to 20 to r.
r. Lincoln. Mr.. Lincoln took the D.
ibe in his arms and said: Tell p
Gorge Pickett that forgive him all D.
e harm he has done us, for the u
ke of this little baby So |, p'
anding here tonight in this city, X
here this great company was or |
lnized, realizing that while that ..
IS fifty years ago, it is still but an Il
FAINT, take It, so to speak, in my
ms and say I freely forgive this
'rtherp Methodist Church for all m
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

the harm It has done us for the sake
OF this lusty babe, just in ito swad-
ding clothes
Il wore the gray four years, and
] am very proud Of that fact, and OF
the achievements OF my gallant COM
rades and feel that we have nothing
to apologize for. and will never say
that | am glad that We did not sue
ceed. But we did not, and now,
after lapse Of fifty years, have
learned to love this great American
nation; and our sons and grandsons
are now wearing the blue on the
Mexican border, ready to tight and
die for that flag, symbolic OF our
Union. In fact, / am getting to
think that General Meagher was not
far wrong In his statement to my
gallant friend, William Price, OF the
Eleventh Mississippi, who was
wounded at tho Battle of Seven Pines
and left on the battlefield all night.
The next morning magnificent body
or men marched up to where Price
was lying and he asked one of them
who they were. He replied: Gen
eral Meaghers Irish Brigade, from
New York Price asked: Where is
General Neagher?' and when he was
pointed out to him he said: General
Meagher, when ] read your magnifl-
cent speech made to the people OF
New York when they welcomed you
to this country after you were ex-
ptriated from Ireland, In 1858, I
never expected to see you wearing
that uniform, fighting to enslave a
brave and noble people General
Meagher replied; You are mistaken,
young man. | am not lighting TO en-
slave anyone, but | am fighting to
preserve the best government the
world ever saw So fifty years after
Appomattox when | remember all
that this government has done for US
that it has stamped out the yell
ew fever, eradicated the cattle tick
and the hook worm, given US the ru-
'al free delivery, Is ready to help US
n every great disaster, and has been
/ world power, able to defend the
Monroe Doctrine, | am almost per-
uaded to believe that General
Ieagher was about half right when
le said he was fighting to preserve
he best government the world ever
aw.
And now, Mr.. President, in con-
lusion, | want to thank you for
our kind invitation to be present
t this golden anniversary OF our
reat company; to thank the officers
nd agents for the courtesies shown
ne; and to tell you as the Alabama
older told the Georgia captain dur
lg one Of the battles of the civil
ar. The Alabama private got sep
rated from his company and had
eported to this Georgia captain for
uty. They were skirmishlng with
ne enemy and soon began a retreat,
hich finally became a run. While
ley were running. neck and neck.
5 hard as they could go. the Georgia
lptain, being intent on rallying as
)on as he struck the woods in their
'ar, said: 'Alabams, will you stand
2 me?' The old fellow could not
ass him, so he said. with shortened
cath: Yes, as long as you keep
lis lick So, Mr. President, l ex-
sct to stand by you so long as you
yep up this kind OF entertainment
thank you for your attention"
At the conclusion OF the speech
e convention arose and sang
Dixie"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Board of Supervisors
JANUARY TERM.

JANUARY TERM.
Board met in regular session; al
members and officers present. Afte
proclamation by sheriff, the toliowin,
proceedings were had
James Scott Bracket and Constan
Brackett, county convicts, bavinI
made exceptionally good convicts, wer,
credited with one-fourth of their un
earned time.
W. E. Mauldin was elected convic
overseer for the year 1917 at SIS De,
month. L. V. Brown was elected guarc
at S35 per month.
Tuesday morning the p' esident, Thos
McHenry, being absent, Geo. G. Pagan
was elected president pro tenn.
Roy Williams was awarded contract
to build bridge across Coon creek, or
Crawford bridge road, at s167 so, it be.
ing the lowest bid. Geo. G. Pagan anc
K. Brewer were appointed committee
to inspect same when completed.
The matter of building bridge or
Shuqualak and Fairfield road across
slough, was continued until next meet.
ing Of board.
Thhe following accounts were re-
Jected: Walter McDavid, repairing
road machine; Alfred Lyle, account for
70; Edmond Tate, S. J. Hunter and
Ed Neal. petitions for refund of dog
tax; B. R. Stewart, petition to release
land from trust deed to county.
Contract for convict supplies for
January was awarded to A. Klaus &
Co.
The following emergency contracts,
nine in number. were approved and or
dered spread on the minutes as follows:
W. L. Thomas, supervisor from dis
trict four, made following contracts:
With c. P. Triplett to repair bridge
over Hashuqua creek, at the Watkins
place, for $3.50; with B. Lagrone to
repair bridge over slough, 8 miles east
of Shuqualak, at 81 80; with 7. B
Thornell to repair bridge over gully on
the Bell mill road for Sis: with N. L.
Cotton to repair four bridges on Shu-
qualal. and Gholson road for $40; with
Jack Butler to repair bridge over Has
shuqua creek for 81; with S. l. Adams
to repair bridge over Hashuqua creek
for Sll; with c. c. Higginbotham tq
build trestle over Fearn Springs road
for $48.
r. Brewer, supervisor from district
l, reported that he had made emergen-
cy contract with G. c. Smith to floor a
bridge over Bogue Chitto creek for $50.
The sum of $40 each was contributed
out of the school fund to the Libraries
of Macon and Salem schools.
The sum of 1896 OF was allowed to
the City of Macon for :uitiLn of coun-
ty pupils.
S. A. Lever was elected superin-
tendent of the county home at So per
month for each inmate.
J. G. Chandler, superintendent of
education made the following report as
% the number of educable children in ,,
he county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

Too many men speak twice before
they think once,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

81 did not think your paper
had such wide circulation, "said
Mr.. Jesse Knight. 81 had let.
ter from man in Rochester.
Mimi, a few days ago, wanting to
rent my place. Said he had seen
my advertisement in the Beacon"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
WG Garden Vegetables
From Miami to Be Shown
At arizona State Fair

Miami. Ariz., Oct. 17.-At the state
fair in Phoenix viii be $50 exhibits Of
vegetables from the Inspiration war
gardens near this city, TO be sent IN
der charge Of expert J. P Sandige
who has been advisor for the amateur
gardeners for the past summer.
In all, a acres were planted. farmed
by 432 individuals, most OF them en-
ployes Of the Inspiration Copper COM
pany and most OF them men who have
been on strike for several months
past. This disagreement has not
affected the paternal attitude OF the
corporation. which continues to fur
nish free land and free water 20 the
soil tillers, after a philauthropic ex-
penditure OF about $4,000. in Ieveling
the ground, provision OF a water sys-
TEN and fences and employment Of
expert supervisors
AS a result. the crops added to the
local food supply are valued for this
first season at $4,000. One item was
the marketing Of I25.000 pounds OF
Mexican pink beans. Peanuts also
have been a heavy crop. while much
Of the support Of many families has
come from the little truck patches.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
Fake License Agent
Swindles Mexican Out
OfSI5; Makes Escape

Another license swindler IS at
work among the Mexicans who con-
duct stores in the southern part Of the
city. and this fellow is bold enough
to march his victims 10 the police
station. Special detectives are under
stood to be on the hunt for him, but
his last known successful deal was
made Saturday evening and so far he
has not yet been located.
Saturday after working hours. he
appeared at a little wood yard near
the Stanton street internalona
bridge and demanded TO be shown a
license, giving the old gag" about a
new law The Mexican proprietor OF
the place had none. OF course, and
when he saw the badge which the
swindler flashed, he readily accom-
panied him 20 the police station.
When they reached that place, the
swindler told the wood dealer TO walt
outside a minute. The bold crook
then walked into one Of the doors Of
the station and was evidently IN
noticed. He emerged II short time
and told the Mexican that 20 was Sat
urday night and he did not want 20
keep him in jail until Monday, and If
he would pay SIS, It would be all
right The SIS was paid
The matter was brought 70 the at
tention OF city food inspector Robert
c.. Dornhecllter. whom the license
swindlers are impersonating, Tuesday
afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

going toward her. Adelaide. what's
the matter with you %
4 want TO speak TO you alone" she
stammered- Then, trying TO smile az
the rest Of US. she added with a path
etc efofrt to be calm, ITS Just little
matter Of business that I must speak
TO my brother about. I am sorry to
interrupt your game"
Come over into the library" Mt.
Norton ordered, taking her by the
arm.
As they crossed the hall together.
an awkward silence fell upon US.
what in thunder"-Tom began.
"Harl1r' I calculated.
For a sound had reached my ears,
the sound OF a Child's voice. Grace
was calling me, Historically. gasp
ingly
Let me CO.. Tom said. jumping up
shes had q bad dream. guess.
NO, no." I protested. she is call
ing me I viii let you know II any
things wrong"
81 am going with YOU Parker de-
clared.
As I ran up the stairs to the third
floor. I heard him following close be-
hind me.
To BE Continued.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

not We'll" Brewster Norton observed
regarding me keenly.
But I would not meet his gaze
81 am perfectly Well,' 1 re1Olued-
''The trouble is that, when one IS ac-
customed. as we have been lately, 10
living out doors, one feels sleepy Wlen
one is housed all day
Father Tom proposed. cant we
have game of cards-hearts for IN
stance-yOu and Miss Dart, Mr. Par
ker and me-
That's a good ideaw Hugh sec
onded.
yes. it is Mr.. Norton agreed.
What DO you say. Miss Dart2
I'D very much like TO play, i
answered
was glad TO be spared the neces-
sity Of talking. An entire evening lay
before US. The rain had stopped with
in the last half hour. but II was too
damp TO think Of going out upon the
veranda.
Won't Mrs. Gore play?" I queried-
NO. I thank you that lady de-
INJURED. 4 am going to sit here with
my knitting for a while, then 90 up
stairs and finish my novel
Cards. to be enjoyed, must De
played seriously and thoughtfully. or
simply as an amusing pastlme- me
four who sat that night about the
card table At Hillcrest played for
amusement. and laughed heartily at
one another's mistakes. All OF US eN-
cept Tom had much on our minds, and
each Of US welcomed a good excuse
for not thinking deeply
So we made stupid blunders and
TESTED about them, teased the person
who CHANGED TO have on his hands the
greatest number of hearts, and, on
the whole, behaved as II We were
party of care free school children in
stead Of people with a burden Of re-
sponsibility resting on our shoulders.
A Merry Party.
The reaction from gravity was
strong. We were having an hour Of
recreation and we made the most OF
it.
So merry were we that We scarcely
needed the ringing OF the telephone
in the back hall. Mrs Gore laid down
her knitting and went 10 answer it
did not hear her return, but look
ing up from my hand Of cards, saw
her standing in the doorway Of the
living room, very white, her lips
twitching uervOuslv.
Mrs. Gorer" I exclaimed involun-
tarily. Whats the Natter
At my exclamation the others
turned too and looked up. Mr. Norton
spraug to his feet
whats the natter he demanded,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
9TH T~o;Je,.'' By Virginia 7erhune Van
/ l1C 1I1S1QCI De Water
In the Midst of Cay Gathering Grace Calls Wildly for
EIizabeth and She BUSHES 10 Her Room.

" eek ENl lAElAA4aN
ground by what I had discovered a
while ago in the attic.
How ridiculous to attach so much
importance to a mere triGe-
Yet-who took that veil7
HuEh's glance had reminded me that
I might bring upon myself a scrutiny
I wished TO avoid Nj Norton would
think I was musiuE Of the events OF
last evening; Hugh would think I was
unhappy, Tom and Mrs Gore would
wonder what was a amlss- I must
exert myself 20 play my part better
than this
And. after all, the disappearance OF
the veil was not phenomenal One OF
the maids might have gone up there
and. seeing the trunk open-(for per-
haps I had not closed it)-might have
looked into Il and removed the veil.
But why2 And was It likely that
any one Of the servants would have
gone up into that dreary and dark
attic at this particular timer
StiIl. a maids curiosity might have
been aroused by hearing Grace and
myself up there this afternoon or
course that was IL. How silly OF me
to ponder any more on this subject,
II the veil was gone, IL was gone. /
was not responsible for IT, ! would
think Of other things
Norton Is MOrose.
This weather makes one dull" 1
forced myself to remark as We rose
from the table. Il am as stupid as an
owl"
Il was just wondering if you were
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

sort Of q political sensation. probably
in the result OF an election or the
action OF a man VINO Yields great
authority.
The posting OF the planets again
appears to presage serious efforts to-
ward peace.
Italy comes under a government Of
the stars that is likely TO encoura se
revolution TO such an extent that
even the papal power is threatened.
Mars appears 10 indicate that
general or military commander Of
lower rank viii make a serious mis-
take
Honors TO literary folk are proEnOs-
ticated and at the same time discredit
for some journalist who ignores war
conditions is f0reshadowed-
Women should be exceedingly care
ful not 10 indulge in any emotional
weakness during this rule OF the
planets as they are likely TO make
real any fears they entertain
Persons whose birthdate IL IS should
pass a very quiet year. These sub
jeCts OF Libra have certain ScOrpio
characteristics usually.
Children born on this day may be
too impetuOus and too fond Of COM
pany. These boys and girls born with
Mercury as their principal planet are
more talented than PRACTICAL Copy
right 1917, by the Mcclure Newspaper
SyndiCate.0
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

morning included the following.
H Velte. 2O7 Texas street, open
face watch and chain.
Paul Hyde. Victoria apartments.
two gas ranges. three burners, six
comforts and eight pillows
z. 3. Cummings, 125 Leo hotel. two
coats
Mrs. Z. s. Johnson. Rio Granda
apartments, four silk shirts three
union suits. four pair silk stockings,
bed sheet and four pillow slips
Mrs. Z. IT. Springer, -0g North St.
Nrain. s. in cash and a gold watch and
chain.
Miss Ida Peterson, 5of Epson av-
euue. fur coat.
ArlinO Eliso 81 East Overland. p
bicycle
r. L. Eassen. 901 East Missouri. a
$40 and a s. bill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
HOROSCOPE
Thursday, October IS, 1917.

1 GAIN the stars are adverse. for
y although Jupiter is in benefit
L - aspect, the kindly rule IS more
than offset by the evil power OF
Uranus and Mars.
II should be fairly favorable for
certain commercial transactions. but
there is a sign warning against the
danger Of too great undertaking.. o.
Contracts are not well aspected-
Lawyers should benefit to a certain
extent under this sway, for the stars
indicate much litigation in cases that
exact damages for property destruc-
ton or involve questions Of personal
liberty.
There is q planet that seems TO inc
dictate 81 subordination of civil law
TO military law in unexpected times
and for unusual reasons
The new moon OF this month now
two DAYS old is read as indicating
much excitement I'm the country The
revenue should be most satisfactory
To- the government. If not TO those
who pay II. and the outlook for gen
eraI good fairly promising
The malefics in the ninth house
foreshadow serious trouble over ship
ping or shipbuilding.
There is a sign foreshadowing some
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
Public Warned
Against Rats

In this time OF high cost OF living. ev-
erybody should help 20 kill rats. a pest
that destroys over s20o.oo0.0oO worth OF
food stuffs annually besides distributing
disease germs that cause the deaths Of
untold numbers Of human belnEs- The
easiest and most effective way 20 rid che
house. barn. store or other buildings of
rats IS with Stsarns' Paste. which can he.
bought for a few cents az any store It
also effectually destroys mice. roczr0ac hc7
and waterbuEs that prey upon foods--Alr-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
FIRST AID CLASS OPENS
ATTY. M. c A FRIDAY NIGHT

The class IN first aid to the injured
viii open at the Y. VI. c. A on Friday
evening at o'clock Text books.
cured to aid in making the class work
a real success The course will lead
to the examination for the American
Red Cross certificate. The course is
free 10 "T'' members.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
PANHANDLE ENDEAVORERS
CLOSE HEREFORD MEETING

Amarillo. Texas. Oct. 1.-THE En-
deavor convention OF the Panhandle
district has closed at Hereford IL
was pronounced the best ever held. in
attendance and interest. Those on
the program were professor Duflor.
principal Of the Amarillo high school.
Roy BreE. state secretary Of Dallas.
Howard Scott. OF Hutchinson. KAN
r. S. AletcalC. district president. Aama-
rillo. w. N. Clary. OF Lawrence. Kan. =
Hicks Dancland and B. B. Holland. Of
amarillo A sum OF $3.50 was sub
scribed for district Endeavor work.
The society OF the First Christian
church in Amarillo. got the banner
This society increased in mem bershi1
from % TO IS in two months and sent
- 20 the convention.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
FILES TREATED AT HOME, BY
POPULAR ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding. itching.
bli1d OF protrudlnE PILES you can treat
yourself at home by Mrs. Summer Popu-
lar tsorption Method. and avoid needless
expense and suffering Users report speedy
relief Ask your druggist for Mrs. sum
mers' Absorbent Pile Remedy or send for
PRE- FOUR DAYS TRIAL by addressing
The Summers Medical Co, box P South
Bend. Ind--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

Take a Ride through the south part
Of town. Count Lee Newman's signs.
Then let him handle your tenement
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17
GAS RANGES, FUR COATS,
WATCHES, MONEY STOLEN

stolen and missing articles listed at
the city detective bureau Wednesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

AAI the trunk
This was the question that
repeated itself TO me with such per-
tinacity that It was all 1 could do 20
appear natural at dinner that night.
1 found myself lapsing into long
slences-silences from which I was
several times recalled 10 the present
by finding Hugh Parker looking at
me. Once, my eyes met his He smiled
reassurlugly and I tried 20 smile back
at him.
The remembrance OF my converse
ton with him last night had been
with me all day except when I was
turning over in my mind the harass-
ing problem Of " hat was to do about
my employer, and how he would act
II I were 10 tell him the truth. Now
these momenrous matters had been
temporarily RELOCATED TO the back
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

Gun repairing our specially. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co 4o4 y oregon St.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

Page Publicity 'Bureau-Advertisin IN
all its branches Telephone 1111--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-17

~ 1HO had taken the veil from
AA( the trunk2
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-23
MASQUERADE
Of Dress Up Week Promises
To Be A Success
Committee Orders 1000 Horns For
The Event-costumes Expected
To Be Novel And Varied

Considerable effort is being put
forth by the chamber of commerce
committee for Dress-Up Week in maxi
ing the masquerade event a success.
This morning the committee placed
an order for 1000 horns to be dis
tributed to the contestants of the af-
fair. 1t is the intention of the COM
mittee that these horns be given out
at the chamber of commerce rooms
on Tuesday evening, April 3.
Numerous inquiries have been re-
ceived by the committee relative to
entering the contest. There are no
rules or regulations for competing
for the II cash prizes.
Considerable interest is being TAX
en- by the public and from all reports
received there will be cowboys. sol
diers, Spanish dancers, Uncle Sam,
Boy Scouts and Charlie Chaplins, etc.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-03-23
EI(iiIIT
New Sick Rooms Added To
M. & S. Hospital
Despite This, The institution Has Pa
tients On Waiting List, Says
Or. Fisher

A new addition to the M. & S. hos
pital has been completed by the work
men and Is now occupied. II consists
of eight sick-rooms, hall, a nurses
room and II bath. The new addition
was very much of necessity and
despite it, the hospital is filed to an
overflow, even the nurses parlor and
number of the operating rooms be.
ing used for patients. There are now
"a number of patients waiting their
chance to enter the hospital.
As soon AS the new annex was COM
pleted there were more than enough
patients to hll 1t. Changes are being
made right along, says DR.. Fisher
that more patients may be accommo,
dated, but 1t may be necessary To
build even another annex to the orig
inal building.