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Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
Coal Situation Still Muddled.

Those of us who were in hopes
that the coal situation would be
cleared up after the governments
decision in the matter was pro-
mulgated, will be disappointed,
for the situation now seems to be
a case of taking horse to water
and being unable to make him
drink. Mr.. Garfield, for the gov
ernment, has fixed the price, but
the operators are refusing to sell
and no amount of persuasion will
move them a peg, and to a man
up a tree it looks as if it is Uncle
SANS move next if the public is
to be relieved.
Mr.. Ernest George, manager
of the Imperial Cotton Oil Co.,
has been making strenuous ef-
forts to buy coal, offering to pay
the price of any advance that
might be made in the next three
months, but so far has been un-
successful. The following letter
from a dealer in Birmingham,
received this week, will give an
idea of what he is up against:
Birmingham. Ala, Oct. 2. Referring
to our last letter to you, wish to say
that while prices are apparently fixed
and announced today from Or. Garfield
at Washington, they are still subject to
revision, but Just whether higher prices
will be allowed no one knows. but the
feeling is that they will be. The situa-
tion is this: The prices as announced
are based on September mining scale to
the miner. Yesterday October lst) a
10per cent advance was allowed through
out the Alabama coal field, and the coal
operator will expect the Government to
allow a sufficient advance to cover this
increased cost. We think there is no
doubt but what it will be allowed, as
there would be no profit and in some in
stances an actual loss at present prices.
You know we are middlemen, and the
only way we can buy coal is to agree
that whenever the Government allows
an increase, whether it be one week or
three months hence, we obhgate our
selves to the operator, that we will pay
the advance for all coal we buy ana
ship under this arrangement, beginning
with today. The middleman is only al.
lowed profit of Is cents per ton, and
hence we are going to be extremely
careful to whom we offer Goa, as you
may readily see that we stand to lose
money by doing business with people
who are not clean-handed.
This increase in the miners pay, eff
fec i've yesterday, will add 10 to 20
cents per ton to the actual cost.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
Work Day for Orphans, Oct. 18th

All friends of orphan children are re-
quested to observe Work Day, October
18th, by giving the amount of one day. 8
work day to the Methodist Orphanage,
Jackson, Miss. There are about 200
children in this institution, dependent
on the free-will offerings of their
friends. 80 please lend hand in this
way to help them. Please bring your
offerings to Sunday School or church on
Sunday, October 14th, which is Harvest
Day, or send direct to j. B. Randolph,
Supt., Jackson, Miss.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
Fall Fashions
Suits and Goats.

We believe you will find our
showing of street apparel exceed
ingly interesting, and the new fea-
lures of the models we are display
ing are particularly attractive.
The hand of opportunity is
knocking at your door NOW !!
In spite of our phenomenal sales,
our lines are still large and COM
plete,as we are receiving new suits,
coats, skirts and waists every few
days. We also have a beautiful
assortment of sweaters in a large
range of colors ard designs.
If you are still doubtful about
your winter outfit, let us help you
make your decision.
We can pleas you. Give us a
trial is all we ask.
KLAUS & co.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
CHURCHES

BAPTIST
Percy Calvin Bsrkley, Pastor
Sunday school 9:45 4. m.
Preaching II a. IN. and 7:45 p. m.
Is. \. P. U. and Training Class at
Gas p. m.
METHODIST
Preaching services at II a. m. and
8 p m.
Sunday school al 9:45 a. m.
Junior Epworth League 100 p. m.
Senior =" 7:30 D. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at Sp. m.
All are cordially invited.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

MONDAY NIGHT
The 9th Episode of
THE GREAT SECRET
Featuring Francis X. Bushman
and Beverly Bayne
A Two.Reel KEYSTONE Comedy
TUESDAY NIGHT
The Mutual Masterpicture
THE INNOCENCE OF LIZETTE
Featuring Mary Miles Minter
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The METRO Wonderplay
THE TRAIL OF THE SHADOW
Featuring Emmy Wehlen
THURSDAY NIGHT
A Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature
THE DAWN OF FREEDOM
Featuring OnaS. Nicnmah
FRIDAY NIGHT
The METRO Wonderplay
The BLINDNESS OF LOVE
Featuring Julius Steeer
and
Roscoe (FATTY) Arbuckle
in
THE WATERS BALL
SATURDAY NIGHT
The FOX FEATURE Picture
THE PRIMITIVE CALL
Featuring Gladys Coburn
Also The KEYSTONE Comedy
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
The Sfork.

Cards were received in Macon last
week announcing the arrival of a fine
son to Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Hatchett
in Columbus. Llewellyn, Jr. is his
name.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All parties are warned not to hunt.
fish or otherwise trespass on my lands
in District 2, All violatOrs will be
prosecuted, THos. MeHENRx.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

LAMBERsoN has the exclusive sale of
Billiken Shoes, conceded to be America 8
highest grade childs' shoe.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

F. A. Harris, Noxubee county, Miss,
carried off honors for the South in the
sheep department today. Included in
his Offering were five head of lambs,
averaging GA pounds, which brought
SIG rs, top of the market for their class.
Also forty head of breeding ewes, 80
pounds, at $l3 25 per hundred; yearlng
wethers at $l3; fat ewes at $l1. Mr..
Harris has been liberal contributor of
cattle, hogs and sheep to this market
during the past four or five years, and
is stockman OF high and favorable
reputation in his section of the country.
st. Louis Live Stock Reporter.
Mr.. Harris shipped the above in a
double.deck car, thereby cutting the
freight rate considerably, The single
deck cars cost $50 50 and the double
deck SOTO. The 19l head OF sheep
brought him 81, 669. 80, and 81 head of
cattle, most of them young, brought
81, 109.76.
Everybody likes it! Bevop
Have you seen the latest Shoes and
Boots at LAMBERsoN's
If it is Silks and Dress Goods LAM
BERSoN has it.
We sell the celebrated W, L. Douglas
shoe. Have 200 pairs at old prices
$4.00 and $4 so, all sizes.
WALTER B. PATTY.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

Household Goods at Bargain Prices
One Forbes Piano, cost $3.50 at. $500. 90
One Steel Range, cost $500
good as new. w........,...... ~ OO
One ANAL Buffet. ...... 12
One Oak Extension Table, 4xlO IL 80
One Flat-topped Desk, oak,
So X 48. ,........... 5O
One Petaluma Incubator (63-egg) 7.5O
One bed room suit, lots of chairs. etc.
at bargain prices.
MRS ALEX. MCINTOSH,
sep28-tf Deerbrook. MISS.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

We are authorized TO announce
J. l.. CARPENTER
az a candidate for the office Of Drainage Commits
soncr for drainage district No |, the election to
take place October 26th 1917.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

Sheriff Mcclure, who has been i'll for
the past two weeks. has been able to
be out this week.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
Announcement.

Jones-MdcP Pherson-Dr. and Mrs. J.
E. Jones announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daughter,
Mary Eleanor, to MIR. James Curry
MACPHERSON, of st, Joseph, La, the
wedding to take place Wednesday, No.
vember seventh.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

SBill's Black Cat will open up
Monday morning. Hot sand
wiches and BEVO.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

The Study Circle met with Miss Edna
Bush Thursday. Following is the pro-
pram:
Roll call, Italian artists.
Lesson study, "Modern Art"
Piano selection. -. Mrs. P. C. Barkley
Song >. BY the Waters of Minnetonka
Miss Lallie Dorroh.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS. A

We are authorized to announce
IT. COOK
as n candidate for the Office of Drainage Commits
sioner for drainage district No. !. the election to
take place October 26th. 1917.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
Negro Enlisted Men Leave

Nine of the twelve colored men who
have been drafted left this afternoon for
Fort Root, Ark. Three failed to make
their appearance. Those who lelt are:
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

List of letters remaining in the post
office at Macon, Miss, for the week
ending October 3rd, 1917:
M.n d. Doo,lo,, Mo-
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

I oet-A bunch of keys on the streets Of Macon
LVSs between postoffice and court house Re-
ward will be paid for same If left at office OF su-
nerintenden mt of education. sep2l
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

Nuroc Di6s-A few choice Registered Duroc
UuiVV s'SS Pigs for sale. p. d: HUNTER.
senH Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

Eos caIo-Four mules. two horses and four
9-2stf E. 7. GEORGE.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05
Mississippi Lambs at S16.75.

Bevo-try a bottle!
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

OKeCCH OF WdBHtT LIIe.. ..........,...
..............M Mrs. j. E. Boggess
History of Nibelungenlied. ..........
......,............M Miss Edna Bush
Selections from the Nibelungenlied -.
..................M Miss Lizzie Bass
MUSIC.
Russian Dance. ..... TheOdord Dutton
Miss Rita Binion
Te-Nozze di Figaro. o............ Mozart
Mrs. j. l.. McMillin
Remembrance (Priz composition) ...
...................C Creighton Allen
Mr.. Creighton Allen
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

The first meeting Of the Music Low
ers' Club was at the home of Miss Edna
Bush on Friday, September 28th. The
subject of the study for the year will
be. The Ring of the Nibelung." The
following was the program:
Ckntnh nf MnnnnrIn 20
Macon beacon., 1917-10-05

If it is Silks and Dress Goods LAM
BERSoN has it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
OUR DEFENSE IN THE AIR.

During all our talk of preparedness the navy
seems to have come out ahead of the army in
the results obtained, but behind, if information
can be believed, is the aerial arm of our land and
sea forces.
1t is almos impossible to carry on a success
full campaign, either on the land or on the water,
in the face of a marked superiority Of enemy air
scouts. Balloons and aeroplanes have become the
eyes of the fleets as well as the armies of the
warning nations.
Something over a decade ago the Wright
brothers conducted their first experiments, and
we can remember the thrill that swept over the
country when those famous men managed to stay
up in the air for two minutes, clearly demonstrat-
ing that they could fly.
Recently at an exposition in New York City
thre was exhibited alongside of the big, frail
looking machine of the pioneers a modern biplane,
with its enclosed car, upholstered seats and strong
body, looking as safe for passengers and driver as
the modern automobile. Outwardly there was no
similarity, inwardly there was none, yet there
they were, both aeroplanes.
What improvements the future has for these
kind of craft no one knows, but it is not stretch
ing the Imagination very much to believe that
they are going to be more common than before.
The extensive use of aerial machines in Europe's
warfare has advanced their development more
than a century Of peace. What their ultimate de-
velopment may mean to peaceful pursuits we can
not tell, but certainly in the field of warfare, they
are needed as much as artillery, or powder or
troops.
America has excellent factories, splendid ex-
porto onI oo,,ro o,,;o%ore h,% %ho .o,,o~
ment is not yet assured of their co-ordinated sup
port in times of need. A good way to encourage
this development would be to offer government
bounties in the shape Of prizes for cross-country
flights and other special accomplishments.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
THE CRIMINAL WASTE OF FOOD.

One day last week the city Of New York dump
ed into the sea 100000 pounds of food, which had
been condemned as unfit to eat. This is just a
small percentage of the total amount of food
which amount this great city has to throw away
every year because it is allowed to spoil in transit.
Every other city has the same thing to happen in
amount relative to the size Of the place.
Consider the vast amount of wastage this
means. Think Of the advance in the price of the
price Of the commodities which are marketable
in order to make up for this annual loss. 1t would
be easy to feed millions Of people in this country
on the food which the nation wastes through care
lessness and extravaganza.
1t is a fact that in some vessels carrying on
ions from Europe to this country that the food
stuff (?) has been placed in the bottom of the
ship, covered with a layer of cork and avalanched
under a pile of which the ship also car
ried. Naturally the onions, without ventilation,
rotted when the0 Dir was kept from them. 1t is
said to be the same with lemons, grapes and vari-
GUS other commodities.
While the railroads make special efforts to
take care Of the foodstuff which they transport,
yet in spite of their ventilated cars, vast guam
titles Of potatoes, cabbages, bananas and other
farm produce spoil on it's way from the producer
to the consumer.
When this loss is cut down we may hear less
about the high cost of living.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
MAY HAVE TO FIGHT US.

A professor of Kyoto University recently de-.
clared that while the United States had no cause
Of war against Japan that Japan had just caus-
es to quarrel with the United States, that Japan
csc in this country were treated like "cats and
ours" and that sooner or later Japan will find
herself unable to submit to the arrogance of
America.
The three chief issues between the two coun-
tries, according to this savant, are the unwilling
ness of Washington to recognize the conquest Of
the German South Sea Islands, it's persistent in
reference with the Japanese developmnt of China
and tn increasing economic rivalry between the
two countries with the increased armament of
America. Furthermore, the United States must
change her anti-Japanese policy within her bor-
ders.
So we pass along the news to our readers just
as the learned professor set them forth. They
are harmless but at any rate they allow you to
see yourself as another, even an enemy, sees you.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
FALSE SECURITY.

Nations are like individuals-they often i'm:
agine themselves immune from danger right at
the time when they are in the greatest jeopardy
1T is so with the United States today
There is a lull in the German situation,
Japan has had nothing to say for a few weeks,
and Mexico appears to be taking a siesta. Hence,
without looking beneath the surface we jump to
the conclusion that everything is fine and the
dove is flirting with the American Eagle" But
just before every disastrous storm there is a lull,
with scarcely a ripple on the water, with not a
leaf stirring. We appear to be indifferently Sleep
ing in such a lull today, giving no heed to the
tempest that may be roaring tomorrow. And in
the end we will pay the price of our folly.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
AN ORDINANCE

Fixing the salary Of the Fire Chief
of the City Of Greenwood, Miss.
Be It ordained by the Council Of the
City Of Greenwood, Mississippi:
Section !. That the Salary Of the
Fire Chief Of the City Of Greenwood,
Mississippi, be and the same Is here.
by fixed at One Hundred Dollars each
month.
Section II. Be It further ordained
that this Ordinance be in force and
take effect from and after it, pas
sage.
Approved this the Goth day Of Feb
ruary, 1917.
6. I. RAY, Mayor.
Attest; 5. X, Montsomsry, City Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
WANTED.

2 or 8 small sets of Books to keep
where my entire time will not be TAX
up. l have a diploma from one of
the best commercial colleges in the
South, and know I can do the work
in a thorough manner.
T. M. BILLINGSLEY,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Two months ago beans in New York sold for
$3.50 to $3.50 a basket and now they are asking
S. to SIP for the. same size basket. This explains
the mass meeting of 5000 women in that city
who protested against the high price Of food
stuffs.s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Japan is said to have eliminated the United
States from the Chinese market for cotton goods.
Whether this is due to her superior manufacture
ing ability or her gentle threats to her Oriental
,neighbor w opine no guess.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

The governor of North Carolina says his first
and dearest work will be an effort to transform
his states tenants into landlords. The problem
is important enough for every governor to think
q little on the same subject.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

: Beware Of the installment plan for anything.
We once bought an edition of the Creators writer's
works, and before we had started to pay for it
there were at least six other greatest writers ad-
vyertised identically. I,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

According to the admitted losses Great Brit
ain during the war has lost II per cent. of her
merchant tonnage. France IL per cent, Italy
9 per cent, Norway 10 per cent, Sweden s per
cent, and Holland Z per cent. @
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

The leather market is said to be hardening as
. result Of anticipated orders for war materials,
If the process keeps up. butchers may use it as a
substitute for beef, although they may be doing
1t now. r
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
Prices Peculiarly oradsd.

A Boston man found at . coal ent
porium in that city : chap who man
aged to infuss . degree Of faceticus
ness into the transaction. "Eow much
ID chestnut coal3" timidiy injured the
prospective customer. THAT dSpsndar
said the salesman. "A u carts, IN
eight dollars; eui.dsSaG, Il viii cost
Sou 80 cents extra"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

The man who always works with his eye on
the time-clock and with his mind on the pay-check
won't rise as rapidly as some poor devil who hap
pens to work an hour overtime occasionally.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

GREENWOOD. MISS.
If interested in an artesian well
write or see me and get my prices
on same.
No contract too small or too large
to handle, especially in the Greenwood
territory. .....
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Some of the minor comedies Of life are given
the onlookers when two crooks figure together
over a deal. The harder you're thrown, the high
er you bounce-remember that when you fall off
fortunes automobile.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

The insurance men Of the country have started
q campaign to secure 100000 new policy holders
in 1917. We hope them success in the enterprise
because it is a form Of thrift that should be en-
Outraged.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Thirteen states now allow the women to vote
on presidential electors. Ohio having lately pass
ed such q bill adds "a electoral votes to the 81
already under the influence Of the weaker sex.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
Remarkable eehe.

There II Al, extraordinary echo In
the cathedral At Pisa. II you sing two
notes there 10 no reverberation, but Il
you sing three they are taken up,
swellsd and prolonged into q beautiful
harmony.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

In 1915 the average American consumed sc
pounds of sugar. This nation imported five bill
lion pounds from the Philippines, Porto Rico and
Hawaii and refined two billion here.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
All or any part Of 3 cars Of GOOD,
NATIVE GROWN, EAR CORN. For
prices write or phone,
Planters Oil Mill & Mfg. Co,
Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
Not for Mother

mo, mother, this novel Ii not at al,
mt for you to read" you are readin,
It." Eyes. but you know you were
brought up very dinerently."-Boston
Transcript
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Life furnishes . number Of knotty problems,
but you'll never solve them except by hard work.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

When you mention money some people smile,
but you can't see the grin when charity 10 sus-
gested. sssa
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

To Judge them by their bamboozling propa-
Iganda, our ~noisiest peace-at-any-pr are not
overlooked with scruples.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

The residents Of the City Of Glasgow recently
subscribed one hundred million pounds to the
British war loan.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Congressman Cyclone" Davis, Of Texas, is
20 pacific that they are calling him Zephyr"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Silver is going up say those who deal In the
bullion. We have to take their word for t-svr
stock is dwindling.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Water power and electricity may mean . lot
more in the next twenty-five years than some Of
you think.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
FOR SALE.

Horse and buggy. Good driving
horse, young and city broke. Call
42S or 487.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Rear Admiral Chadwick, retired, rises Il
nominsts Uncle Sam for boss Of all the seas;
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

News from the British front is that the Tom
mics are betting 2 IL to ! that the war will end
by October.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Fortysfour million dollars in gold came into
this country last week.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

What some people fail to learn is the difference
between ignorance and intelligence.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

FAKE The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

There is something besides . phrase in the
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

Water power and electricity may mean . lot
more in the next twenty-five years than some Of
you think.
News from the British front is that the Tom
mics are betting 2 IL to ! that the war will end
by October.
When you mention money some people smile,
but you can't see the grin when charity 10 sus-
gested. fa
Life furnishes . number Of knotty problems,
but you'll never solve them except by hard work.
------
What some people fail to learn is the difference
between ignorance and intelligence.
Forttysfour million dollars In gold came into
this country last week.
IT, easy for 4 successful man TO talk patience
and cheerfulness.
There is something besides . phrase in the
sjingc pressy.
Al wizs 1nan nsysr worries shout what other
I Evsy jCbsSsxtsssems sonstAsA