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Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
SOLONS IN GREAT RUSH
SUBJECTS COVERED BY COVER
NOR 5ILRo IN MESSAGE ARE
GIVEN CAREFUL HEED.
School Fund Appropriation Bill Re
eelVsS Final Approval Of Governor
and 10 Now a Law-Finanee Bill for
Three Million Up.

Jackson.-The two houses of the
Mississippi legislature are operating
under forced draft, enacting much leg
islation, including a number of the
measures referred to the body by the
governor. Important among these was
the public school appropriation bill.
carrying the sum of $622, $50 tor the
first part of the current scholastic
year, and its companion bill, author
izing the governor to borrow the
money.
Both bills were sent to the governor
and soon became law, with his sigma
ture attached to each.
The bill to qualify the state OF Mis-
sissippi to come under the provisions
of the Smith-Hughes act Of congress
for the encouragement of vocational
education and training for the schools
of the states complying with its pro
visions was reported to the senate by
the committee on agriculture and
passed without encountering serious
obstacle. The bill names four Off
cials OF the state department of edu'
cation as administrators of the pro-
visions of the federal act, and author
ized selection of one civilian member
to be named by the governor. II
makes available for Mississippi from
Uncle Sam about SIS, 900, whereas the
state is asked for only $l,450 tor TAX
ing care of the clerical work neces
sary
Quite little stir was caused by the
introduction and consideration In the
house of u concurrent resolution, OF
fered by Mr.. Frierson, providing thai
the capitol commission take steps tC
install the department Of archives ir
the old capitol building.
The bill providing that sheriff'
shall be paid a maximum Of rs cents
per day for feeding prisoners had beer
returned from the house amended 81
as to make the maximum 60 cents, bu
an amendment by Mr.. Eskridge AL
thorized the boards OF supervisors no
to pay less than 30 cents nor NOR
than IS cents, which passed, 80 to )
The senate passed bill authori7
ing the town Of Columbia to donat
SIS 900 for a site for the industrial an
training school, Under the provisio
of companion bill championed by Nj
Hathern, Madison county was author
ized to use certain funds for the trair
ing school. Still another bill author
ized Marion county to make a specia
levy of 5 mills, if necessary, to rails
$4,000 for the training school.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Prospects Excellent.

A friend dropped In to say hello the
other dny-he had been in the Blue
Ridge region for few weeks. He
brought this story:
A young native wldower OF n
year, called nj the shack of the father
OF II numerous family, and after beat
ing about the bush for while, asked
the parent for his daughters hand,
$50 yc want 10 get htChed with
Sal?" said the old man II dunno about
It. Yer fust wife didn't last ye long
What nrc yer prosprckST
"Finel" asserted the suitOr. "An
the wimmcn what sent their washin'
to my first wife has promised to do
| the same by her successor, whoever she
mout be- oh, wc'll CHI erlong all right ~
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
ANY CORN LIFTS OUT,
DOESN'T HURT A BIT!
No fOoIiShness! Lift your eornS
and ealluses of with finaerO-
lt's like magic!

Sore cOrns. hard corns, soft corns or
any kind Of corn, can harmlessly be
lifted right out with the fingers If you
apply upon the corn a few drops Of
freezone, says a Cincinnati authority.
For little cost one can get a small
bottle Of freezone at any drug store,
which will positively rid ones feet Of
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
II is applied and does not even irri-
tate the surrounding skin while ap-
plying 1t or afterwards.
This announcement will interest
many Of our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get a small bottle for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
WeeviI Damages Prison Crops.

AS customary, one the occasion OF
the monthly meetings of the board Of
prison trustees, the three trustees
prepared written comment on reports
for filing with other records Of the
progress of affairs in general and crop
making in particular, According to
the report of Trustee Jas. F. Thames,
among other conditions revealed on
the occasion of his last monthly in
spection was the fact that tie boil
weevil has seriously affected the late
planted cotton on Parchman and 9th.
er cotton-growing farms.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Some Satisfaction.

At ball given by Lord Derby In
Canada, writes Douglas Slnden, |
watched his A. II. G. taking IN impor-
tunt politician, whom he should
have known perfectly WELL TO intro
duce him to his (the politiclan's) own
wife, n young and pretty woman, who
considered herself one of the lions of
Canadian society.
The situation struck me as a prom
Using one, so listened to hear what he
would say.
Mrs Pm" he said, "may | introduce
Mr.. Um-um to your
She looked up mt him with an
amused smile, and he continued quite
bllsSfully:
"He's Il stupid old duffer, but III
get him away from you as soon ms
can"
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
A Boy With a Future

Ellis Perrot Blister, the liy fishing
expert. said at II banquet:
"Thc prime virtue Of "A GOOD angler
Is patience. No man or boy ever tie
Nel0ped into II successful fisherman
who hadn't at least twice the patience
of Job.
'There's boy in Shawnee who Is
going to make champion one of these
days. haw him fishing the other aft
ernoon on the bank of creek, and
| said to him:
"'What are you fishing for, sonT"
"'Snigs,' said he.
"'What are snigsT said l.
81 dunno said the boy. 4 amt
never caught none yet
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Catarrh of Stomach

Mrs. Mary Fcnneu r. +. D., PO-
mona. Missouri. writes,
Il wish 10 say a few words In the
praise of Peruna. | have used II
with good results for cramps In the
stomach. Also found il the very
thing for eatarrh Of the head. My
sister was cured of catarrh of stom-
ach by the use of Peruna.'
Mrs. f. T. Chomer, GO East 42nd
St, Chicago, ILL.,, says: "Manalin
best laxative on the market for liver
and bowels. very good for indigestion
and heart burn
Those who object to LIQUID medl-
enes can secure Peruna Tablets.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

The party Of tourists were watching
Professor Y as he examined the
wrapped body of an ancient Egyptian.
Judging from the utensils about
him." remarked the professor, this
mummy must have been an Egyptian
plumber
"Wouldnt II be interesting said n
romantic young lady "if we could
bring him to lfeW
"Interesting but II bit risky" re
turned Professor Y. Somebody might
have to pay him for his time. ."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Help to Save
Nations Food Supply

In this time Of high cost Of living, ev-
erybody should use all possible means to
prevent waste and to help save food No
vigorous campaign to rNtermnate rats
which destroy over two hundred million
dollars worth of foodstuffs annually Keep
garbage in rat-proof cans, stop up their
holes, and above all oVtermnate them
with Stearns' Paste, which can be bought
box win usually rid house or barn Of
every rat II destroys mice. cOckroaches
and waierbugs as we'll Adv
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
GREAT PRAISE FOR
GOOD MEDICINE

Eight years ago We commenced selling
DR., kilmer's Swamp Root, and during this
time it has found many friends among
our customers who speak in the highest
terms regarding the benefits obtained from
the use OF Swamp-Root. We have never
heard a single criticism
Very truly yours,
MEIGS DRUG STORE,
,.une l5, 1916. Centerville, Ala.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Captious.

"Dubwaite Is II hard man to please"
$50 I've heard
"lIc went into cabaret the other
night and complained about the jazz
band"
"Ddn't ii make noise enough TO
suit him.
"No. He said he didn't believe the
drummer was cNertlng his fun
strength"
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

Tommy-Mother, l just saved you
lot Of money.
Ma-How SO?
Tommy-Didn't you say an apple a
day keeps the doctors away?
Ma-YeS.
Tommy-Well, kept about six doc
tors away today.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Slight Damage at Hcme.

None of the inmates Of jeff Davis
soldiers home suffered any injuries
from the tropical storm. None of the
buildings suffered any damage. but
the campus was filled with broken
limbs of trees Two wagons and SO
veterans cleared up the debris in one
day.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
CLEARS AWAY PIMPLES
Does Cuticura Ointment-Assisted by
Cuticura Soap-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring smear the af-
fected surfaces gently with Cutlcura
Ointment. Wash off in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin IS clear keep 1t so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Hears Petitions For Pardon.

The state board of pardons held the
regular quarterly session in one Of
the large committee rooms in the cap.
itol building President ]. C.. Street
OF Laurel, Secretary Joe B. Crawford
of Jackson and all other members
were on hand, and at once took up the
hold over cases from the April meet.
ing.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Whenever You Heed General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Cen
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties OF QUINlNE and
IRON 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 90 cents.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
DANGEROUS Performance.

Rather bad automobile accident
here"
so It is"
How did il happcnf
'In the usual way \ young chap
in a high-powercd roadster was trying
to drive with one hand and press his
suit with the other
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS CA
TARRH MEDICINE. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is taken internally and acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
facea of the System
Sold by druggists for over forty years
Price 75c Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Old Cannon Is In Use.

An old Civil War cannon, and pieces
of wagons. serve as means for the
teaching OF the artillerymen how to
manipulate their light field artillery
at Camp Jackson. There are various
things in the artillery manual that
can be practically illustrated by an
old cannon.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
In Doubt.

Il wish you could find out how
stand with your father"
why do you want to know?"
HE gave me tip on the stock mar
ket today"
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Matrimonial CamoutIaae

Bride-You don't mind my wearing
this complexion mask nights, do you,
deart
Groom-Oh, surely not; it's your not
wearing it days that's getting my goat !
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer L. Co.
Binahamton, N. Y.
Prove What Sw.mp.Root win Do For You
tune 10, 1916,

Prove What Swamp Root will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Klmer 4 Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive 4 booklet of valuable in:
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing be sure and men
tion this paper. Large. and medium size
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
PROMPT REIlEE.

can be found In cases of Colds, Coughs,
La Grippe and Headaches by using
Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not
affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Friendly Advice.

The fellow who tells you how Il
run your business never offers to
finance the shop.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

If you would succeed in life begin
by boasting of your successes.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

The worst of grass widow is that
she is apt to make hay Of her rcputa-
tiOn.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

Boston has failed to tax war gardens
on city lands.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

The beginning Of wisdom Is general
ly the end of il. too.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

A woman's first gray hair is gen
orally her last one, too.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

Reading, Pa. will feed city garbage
to municipal hogs.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger If you
darken your ugly. grizzly. gray hairs by
using La Creole Hair Dressing.-Adv.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

To the right Of the entrance to the
First artillery camp Chaplain Zeno
Wall has erected large canvas tent,
something on the order of the Y. NJ.
C. A. tents, for the purpose of holding
his services and special meetings.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12
Spartan Women Suffered Untold roturss

but who wants to be II Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price SOC and $1.O0.-Adv.
Macon beacon., 1917-10-12

Hope of adjourning the legislature
Oct. 6 faded and those anxious to get
away see nothing better than another
week of work, even should Gov. Bilbo
submit nothing else. in the governors
proclamation calling the legislature to
gether he enumerated eight subjects
for action, and most OF those are yet
to be passed. 1t was thought that the
state and county tax levy would be
ready for the governors signature, but
the house got into more deep water,
could not agree among themselves on
further amendment and sent the bill
back to Committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
LADY WAITED DAYS
FOR RAIN To CONE
When 1t Did Mrs. Cunning
ham Knew Her Vitalitas
Beliefs Were True.

Besides soaking most Of Texas the
heavy rains did one other Jhins- They
proved 10 one lady that ner beliefs and
hopes regarding Vitalitas We're well
founded
Mrs T G. Cunningham Of 61O North
4th Street. Waco. Texas, a sufferer Of
rheumatism, so severe at times she
could hardly leave her bed mornings.
Then she tried Nitalitas and belief
gradually came until she was free
from pain. but she would not give
Nitalitas credit until IL raiued. that
tism always come on worse before and
during wet spells she wanted TO wait
and see.
Then came the to-rential dOwnpour.
lasting nearly a week Il brought
the proof that her relief from rheuma-
tism was full and complete = now
recommend Nitalitas 10 all sufferers
of rheums tism.' Mrs Cunningham
said.
Not only for rheumatism is Vitalitas
effective. but wonderfully so for de-
engagements generally Of stomach. liver.
kidneys, bowels and blood. Il assists
in the removal of toxic pOisons from
the system and in imparting new
vitality TO all weakened or diseased
tissues. 1t is oftimes effective even
when everything else has failed Vita
litas is for sale by Kelly & Pollards
Drug Store Also sold by Taiber's Drug
Store, Las Cruces; Columbus Drug
Store, Columbus; Douglas Drug Store,
Douglas and Bisbee Drug Store, Bisbee.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
NEW YORK IS
WELL GUARDED
5000 Men of National Guard
Under Arms; Would Pre-
vent Some Crank'S Act.

New York. Fe5, 5.-Precauuons taken
oy state and municipal authorities in
the face Of international crisis We're
directed today mainly toward transpor-
tation centers and public buildings and
utilities The greatest watchfulness
was exercised in New York City and
the vicinity. but guards were also sta
toned at the bridges over the Hudson
river at Poughkeepsie and Albany
About 5000 men of the national guard
are under arms This force is aided
in guard duty by several thousand mu-
nicipaI policemen, railroad detectives
and special officers employed by the
public service commission. In THIS city
special vigilance IS exercised at the
two great bridges which span the East
river above and below the navy yard
in Brooklyn. Small cannon and ma
chine guns are posted between the
bridge piers on both sides of the river.
The governor declared the precau-
lions were TO protect pu die works
against the possible action Of some
crank
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
iNE RIGl'S act
PLEA5ES ARMIES
Officers at the Front Tele-
phone Each Other Best
News in Long Time.

With the British armies in France (via
London. Feb. 5-)-Only the briefest pos
sibIe announcement of the break be-
tween the United States and Germany
was contained in the wireless bulletin
distributed to the British armies to-
day. and even This came late in the af-
ternoon.
Officers who heard the measer an
nouncement We're eager for details
President Wilson's action. it can be
stated definitely. did not come as
surprise. but nevertheless there was a
feeling Of relief that the tension was
ended and that America was morally.
if not physically. ranged against Ger
many Officers exchanging messages
over the network of the army teie-
phone system tonight all helped to
spread the news and comments of sat
isfactiOn We're heard generally
Relieves other NcutraIs VIII Follow.
The army believes that other neutrals
viii follow Americas lead and that
Germany viii soon find herself literally
opposed to the entire world. outside Of
her allies. The British officers believe
that the news of the breach with the
United States viii have a deleterious
effect on German morale and that ef-
forts may be made by Berlin 70 prevent
IL reaching the fighting units
Can't Aid With Troops.
Even If the United States joined the
ranks of the belliGerents. il is not ex-
pected that American troops could pos
siblv be sent TO Europe before the end
of the war. which is confidently ex-
pected TO come this year.
The psychological effect on Germany
of being cut off from her last big
friend among the nations. is the priu-
cipal consideration Of the British mill
tary observers. who are convinced that
this effect viii be very great While ,
there is no thought that president WI /
sons action can result in any immedi- !
ate military assistance. the news from !
Washington has been received in the /
British trenches as the best tidings
that h2ve reached the fighting line in 1
a long time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
PHILADELPHIA
Guards PLANTS
1900 Members OF Biddle
Bible Glasses Offer Ser
vices in Case OF War.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 5-The
tension created here by the crisis be
tween the United states and Germany
has resulted in Strengthening and
Tightening Of guard lines about all
government property and privately
owned munition plants
Plants of tremendous military i'm
portance are located in and near this
city including the Frankfort and
Schuvlkiu arsenals and armament
plants that are turning out thousands
Of tons of war materials All OF these
places were under heavy guard when
she gates opened today
ships About Ready for Sea.
Commandant Rus-a of the Phila-
delphia navy yard. los every marine
and blue jacket g. yard either AT
drill or helping 10 i--I supplies on the
warshlps- The battles1ips Missouri and
Minnesota are said 10 be practically
ready for sea duty. as is the cruiser
Wisconsin The bar1leship Ohio and the
destroyer Paulding viii be ready in
few days II is said.
12.0O0 Offer to Enlist.
The Philadelphia military training
corps, drawn from members Of the
DreXel-Biddle bible classes. has offered
its services in the event of war TO Gov.
Brum baugh- Twelve thousand mem
bers OF the bible classes signified their
willingness TO volunteer fo- war serv-
ice
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
BELIEVES SOUTH AMERICA
WILL JOIN WITH U. S.

London. Eng, Feb. the Manches-
ter Guardian believes that president
Wilson already has received assur-
anees that other great neutral powers
VIII follow the lead OF the United
States
The United States" says the Guar
dian, takes her fitting place today as
the greatest OF the neutral powers and
their leader Z take il for granted
said president Wilson. that all neutrals
Will take the same course
If other powers, notably. we sup
pose, practically the whole OF the
powers Of South America. should -oin
-ne United States in this step, there is
a strong probability that they also viii
join in the next and decisive one Of
entering side by side into the war"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
British WeU White
tc AUoid Collisions

London. EnS., Fen Some of
the odd things due to the war
4Ien out At night are affecting
white derbies. white shoes and white
gloves 'Auticollision~ suits they
are called ana they prevent COLI
sions between pedestrians in the
darllened streets.
The London boy and girl now
have Yep" drin instead of fire drill
in their schools. Children are
taught TO file quickly into places Of
safety 'Zepp" drills have also
been inaUglirated in many houses.
suburban railroad fares have
doubled and tickets have grown
smaller To effect saving on
pasteboard. the long green ticket
of pre-beilum days has been sup
planted 10y ticket hardly larger
than postage stamp
With railroad fares increasing.
the government has not Increased
the three quarters reduced rates
TO theatrical companies. Theatrical
companies are not luNuries. accord
ing TO rulings.
Children in Eastbourne have been
ordered 20 wear clogs because Of the
high prices OF shoes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
RI SSTA THINKS I. :. FLEET
MAY PROVE IMPORTANT FACTOl

PetrOgrad. Russia Feb 4.-The dip
lomatic break between the United
states became Known here at noon sun
day and aroused general enthusiasm.
The cOncensus of opinion was thar T.
was a step calculated to bring an early
end TO the war
The consensus Of opinion was that IL
leaders was that war between the
United States and Germany must fol-
low and prince Galitzin. of the imperial
council expressed the view that the
American fleeC would prove Of great
importance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
GERMANY NOT BITTER
AGAINST THE AMERICANS

Stockholm. Sweden, Feb. 5.-Private
advices from Berlin say the announce
ment Of the rupture Of relations be-
tween the United States and Germany
was received with comparative calm
by the people.
Judging by the news received from
the United States. the feeling there
against the Germans is incomparably
more bitter than the feeling here
against Americans" says dispatch
from Berlin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
AMERICAN SUP FINLAND
AND PHFIADT-T pHTs SAFE

View YORK. TOO 5.-The American
line steamship PHILADELPHIA arrived at
Liverpool at II p IN sunday. accord
ing TO cablegram received here this
morning by officials of the Internal
tional Mercantile marine. The stear1-
ship Finland also OF the American line
arrived at Liverpool at o'clock this
morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
L. :. LEG ATION N HOLLAND
TO CARE FOR AMERICANS

The Hague. Holland. Feb 4. via
London. Feb 5t-The United States
legation here was very busy today
preparing to cone with the expected
rush or Americans from the territories
Of the central powers II Is estimated
that there are probable 1000 Americans
scatte~ed through Germany and AUS
tria-Iiungary
The legation officials are endeavor-
Ing 10 arrange for lodgings. The nrac-
ucal cessation OF shipping further com
pliCates matters
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
CENSORSHIP IS APPLIED
REGARDING THE GEIER

san Francisco. Calir.. Feb. zinc
extent Of the damage TO the interned
German gunbOat Geier. which advices
Sunday from Honolulu stated was on
fire in the harbOr there. probably viii
remain unknown until the government
censorship has relaxed Nessag yes sent
from this city 10 Honolulu seeking in
formal ton regarding the Geier Today
brought only the lacOnic reply. Cen
sorship in operation"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
ITALY REJOICES OVER ACT
U. S. BREAK WITH GERMANY

Rome. Italy Feb News Of the
action Of the United States in break
ing off diplomatic relations with Ger
many was received here with the
greatest rejoicing. The opinion is ex-
pressed on every hand that great value
attaches to the action OF the most
powerful of neutrals
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
GERMAN RAID SOUTH OF
SOMME STOPPED BY FRENCH

Iarls, France. Feb. 5--S0uth Of the
Somnne German raid near Barleux Sunday
evening was repulsed. the war office an
nounced today The Ferench made several
incursions into the German lines in the
Chambrette and Pont-a -1Iousson sectors and
in Alsace without suffering losses.
Colmar, Alsace. was bombarded by French
airmen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
GERMANS RECAPTURE PART
OF GROUND BRITISH TOOK

Berlin, Germany. Feb. German
troops in a counter attack Sunday re-
captured from the British the greater
portion Of the trenches east of Beau
court. on the SOmme front that had
recently been lost. the war office an
nounced today The British failed in
a heavy attack north Of Beaucourt IN
nferhr