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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10

high cost of the containers and the
Home Economics agents stand
ready to assist any club woman or
girl to market her products to the
best advantage. Several federated
clubs have bought a thousand or
more cans to be filled on shares by
members of the county canning
clubs under. the County Agents
supervision. 4 number of indivi-
duals are following the same plan
by furnishing the cans to girls and
women who have plats or gardens.
In this way the pantries in both
town and country are being filled
with valuable food that will largely
take the place of staple groceries
that have to be imported from out
side the state.
The Mississippi Conservation
committee urges every n who
eau do so to buy cans either to fill
with perishable food themselves or
to advance these cans to others
who may fill them on shares. A
drive is being made over the state
for fall gardens and it is to be
hoped that a large part of the pro.
ducts of both the summer and fall
gardens will find safety from waste.
Every can means more food and
better food for ourselves, for our
soldiers, and for our allies.
SUSIE v. POWELL,
Chm Miss. Conservation Com.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
Look at Your Map.

If you waut to see how much of
the world is at war, look at your
map Germany, Austro Hungary,
Turkey and Bulgaria are fighting
America, England, France, Russia,
Italy, Belgium, Montenegro, Japan
San Marine, Portugal, Roumania,
Cuba and Panama. These eigh,
teen nations ale not all, as their
colonies are not mentioned. Seek
for them in many lands distant
and near!
Then there are countries that
have severed relations with Ger,
m~any-China, Brazil, Bolivia, Qua.
tcmala, Liberia, Honduras, Nicar.
aqua, San Domingo, Siam. In ad,
dition to these nine nations, max.
ing p in all affected by the war,
do not caiole Yourself into the be.
lief that the oncS not in the horri.
bile maelstrom are at peace. Sub.
tract them from the whole wide
earth and consider how much of a
balance resting in security and
quiet you have. The globe may
well be represented as Il porcupinc
with quilts Stillened in wrath.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
In re C~littonville Consolidated School
District.
State of Mississippi, Noxubee County.

state OF MISSISSIPPI, NoXubee County.
WHEREAS, it is manifest to the Board of
Supervisors of Noxubee County, Miss. that there
is an immediate necessity for the issuance of
bonds for the purpose of erecting and equipping
a school building in and for said Cliftonvile Con-
solidated School District of Noubee County, Mis-
sissippi
Be it therefore resolved, that it is the purpose
of the Board of Supervisors o5 Noxubee County,
Mississippi, to issue the Bonds in the sum of
Three Thousand (S300G,0O Dollars, or so much
thereof as may be necessary for the purpose of
erecting and equipping a school building in and
for the said Cliftonville Consolidated School Dis
trict. The above notice is published as provided
by law, for the purpose of notifying the tax
payers of the said Cliftonville Consolidated School
District of Noxubee Comfy. Mississippi, of the
proposed action of the said Board of Supervisors
of Noxubee County, Mississippi so that if there
bonds, it may be presented to the said Board of
Supervisors of said county, as provided by law at
the nexttregular meeting thereof.
1t is TURNER ordered that the abose notice
be published in the Macon Beacon, a weekly
paper OF general circulation published in the
City of Macon, Mississippi, and having a gen.
eral circulation in the said Cliftonyille Con-
solidated School District for thre.- cousecu.
tive weeks next preceding the next regular
meeting of this Board to he holden on the
sixth day OF August, 1917.
THOS. McHEERY,
President Board Supervisors Noxubee County.
Mississippi,
JNO. A. TYSON.
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
Stay at School.

President Wilson, in a letter to
Secretary Lane, says;
at would, rs you suggest, Seri.
ouSly impair Americas prospects
of success in this war if the supply
of highly trained men were unnec.
~eSSarily diminished. There will
be more need for a larger number
of persons expert in the various
fields of applied science than ever
before. Such persons will be neod.
ed both during the war and after
its close. /, therefore, have no hes.
itation in urging colleges and tech.
meal schools to endeavor to main.
tain their courses rs far as posi-,
BILE on the usual basis"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
The Selec!ive Draft in Noxubee.

Editor Of The Beacon
The above figures is the story
of the selective draft for this
county. There are approximate
ly 1900 registered in the county.
If balonce of the'county is in the
same condition as first $50 to re-
port, this county would furnish 8
per cent Of registered availables,
or 1913 men,
Noxubee's quota is said to be
1874 men on first call. Where will
VIZ get them?
This is the first opportunity
that the negro race has ever had,
since their emancipation, to de-
monstrate their willingness to
take their places with those who
claim the right to control the des-
TIMES of the nation-an oppor-
tunity for them to demonstrate
that'they are worthy to be trusted
with the duties and responsible
ties of citizens.
Through ignorance on their
part of the record they are MAX
ing for their race, or by persua-
sion of some unthinking white
people, they are nearly all filing
claims for exemption OH account
of dependents, when as a matter
Lof fact they will all receive more
wages from the United States
nan they are getting now, and
Fin addition their clothing, food
and medical attention. How can
the man continuously claim that
his labor here is necessary to sup
port of his family.
He can have sent to his family
each month more than his entire
wages and have his presentwages
left over.
Every time a man is allowed
exemption some other must be
called to take his place. Do you
want all the white men sent? and
let the negroes all remain at home
to work for those white men whc
do not 60.
Aside from personal benefit.
which should not be considered
every man in this great country O
ours owes a duty, to his country
which has protected him, in hi!
life, liberty and pursuit of happi
ness. He owes his life and proper
ty, and all that he has to it. l
is a privilege to fight for one'
country, and he who dies in tn
defense of the Stars and Stripes
and the great principles for whicI
it stands, is a hero, whether he b
black or white, and he who shirk
his duty, and enduces others to d
so is unworthy Of the privilege Q
citizenship in this country, and i
giving aid to our enemy.
ONE INTERESTED.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
Red Cross Notes.

Below is a list of garments that have
been completed at the work rooms by
the ladies Of Macon There is plenty
of work for every one. If yeu cannot
stay in the work-room, get some work
to take home with you. Following are
the garments that have been made to
date. Pajamas, IL, Bed Shirts, 81;
Shoulder Wraps, u; Bed Socks, t,Ir.
Water Bags Cover, 3; Pillow Cases, Ia;
Hospital Legglns, Z,
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NOTICE. PLEASE.

have on my books a lot of accounts
which are over due from several months
to a year or SO, and | must insist that
those who owe them settle in full at
once. | cannot afford to carry them
any longer, and would appreciate
prompt attention to this.
Respectfully,
Ed. M. MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
Duke Of Northumberland.

Henry George Percy, seventh duke
OF Northumberland, is the largest
landowner In England. His estates
stretch almost from sea to sea, and
he a ride 100 miles and not once
leave his own domain. In appearances
he is tall and thin, with reddish hair
n flowing whiskers, To Americans
1t will be interesting to note that
James Smithson, who bequeathed the
sum OF S5O6,OO0 to establish the Smith
SONAR Institution at Washington, was
a Erest-uncle Of the present duke =
northumberland,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
UNCLAIMED

List of letters remaining in the post
Office for week ending August 8:
W B Conner Mrs G F Coleman
Laura Edmond CT Henderson
Rev W l. Howe Walter James
Manerly Jones Lee Mcdaniel
John Spann Mrs L + Stewart
Mrs Warren Webb Willamener Wilbon
Dollie Young
When calling for above letters,
please say advertised, and present one
cnet at the general delivery window.
A. G. FAINT, P. M.
Mr.. Rocco MiSso arrived in town last
week, and in visiting the Beacon Office he
requested the following advertisement to
be published
WANTED TO DRAY
All frait and BAGGAGE to hall cash
after oliver. Call on
MISSO & CREOLE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
Circuit Court Pretermitted.
State of Mississippi, Noxubee County.

State of Mississippi, Noxubee County.
Circuit Conrt In Vacation.
The August Term, 1917, of the Cir
cult Court is hereby pretermitted.
This is done at request of citizens and
officers of the county for reasons set
out in the petition.
The clerk will enter this order on the
minutes and publish it in local paper.
File the petition as a public record.
Given under my official signature this
July rs, 1917.
THOS. B. CARROLL, Judge,
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rielps In NEW Pain.

The winding footpath among the
hills often helps you on your way an
much as the high road: the day OF
among the islands of repose gives You
a steadier hand and a drawer heart t.
make your voyage along the stream a
duty.-Henry van Dyke.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10

The only thing King Constantine ever
seems to have done which met with
general approval was to quit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10

For Dont-My residence in Macon now occu-
iVi NSii' pied by Mrs. E. O.. Kirby. Possess
sion given September 1st. P. H, Hunter. r. F. D.
2. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10

You will hrd our fountain as clean as
can be, Macon Drug Co,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10
Rates to Chattanooga

The NJ. & O.. will sell round
trip tickets from Macon to
Chattanooga, Tenn, August 18th
and 18th, 1917, returning August
10th. Fare $11.S5.
w. C. McCULLAR, Agt.
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THos. B. CARROLL, Judge.
FOR SALE.

Lare iron safe in good repair.
Small iron safe in goodirepair.
One roll top desk.
One typewriter desk
One type writer
One office table.
Chairs, six
One Art Square
A full office outfit.
N. SCALES. Macon, Miss.
S BILL Sargent will pay a large reward t.
the party that will return his leather ~Isggaus.
You will frd our fountain as clean al
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-10

ALL PARTIES ARE WARNED
Don't trespass or hunt on my place
south of levee and adjacent to brick
yard. GEO. RICHARDSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
PUTTING GERMAN PEOPLE
 ON CLOTHES RATioNS
Amout of Cloth Specified For Making
 Suits and Dresses.

Berlin, May 6.-New regulations for putting the German people on clothes rations came into force on April 1. They go into considerable detail as to the number of garments which citizens may possess, and even specify the amount of cloth which may be used for making suits and dress es.
 The following list of adequate ward robes for men and women is officially fixed. and no supply beyond this limit may henceforth be purchased.
 For men: One everyday suit. one Sunday suit. one overcoat or cape. two smocks or jerseys, two waistcoats. two pairs working trousers, two pairs ov eralls, one pair winter gloves. six handkerchiefs, three shirts, three suits underclothing, two nfghtgoWns, and four pairs stockings.
 For women: Two everyday dresses, one Sunday dress, one extra skirt. two biouses, one cloak or cape. one shawl, one dressing gown. three aprons, one pair winter gloves. six handkerchiefs, four chemises, three nightgowns, three suits of underclothing. three petit coats and four pairs stockings.
 Both men and women are limited to three pairs of shoes. one pair of house slippers, three pillow cases. two sheets, two blankets, one eiderdown, three towels, two kitchen towels and three dusting towels. Both men and women are limited to three and a quarter yards of material for a suit or dress Trousers must not be made turned up" and overcoats must not have pleats O. belts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
COUNTRY LIFE FOR TOWN
 BRED CHILDREN OF PRUSSIA
To Relieve Mothers-Chiidren May Be
 Used for Light Field Work.

The Hague, Netherlands, May G. The town bred children of Prussia are to emigrate to the country this sum mer not in parties but in veritabie the patronage of German Empress Augusta Victoria is successful. From the back streets of grim, Warbecloud ed Berlin and other big cities, they are to be transferred for two months to the smiling meadows, farms and vil- the gnawing want of the SNwns to the secures of Germany's food \'oduction
 The Prussian ministers of the Inter for, of Education and of Agriculture have jointly addressed a proclamation to the population. wherein they de- clare that much greater efforts than last year must be made this summer to accommodate such children They sum up the advantages which the pub lie interest derives therefrom. Fathers at the front and mothers at home are elieved of a crushing burden of care if they know their children are well cared for, and their own strength is thereby reinforced. The mothers and sisters of the youngsters get more op- portunity to undertake work in the interests of the fatheriand. The laFEc towns are relieved of the care of feed ing the children, so that there is more food for adults, particularly in the in dustrial regions. These are some of the benefits enumerated.
 A society has been established at Berlin, under the presidency of the Burgonaster of Charlottenburg, with branches throughout the country The Empress is to be it's patroness. Lists are being drawn up for persons either free of charge or on payment of twelve cents day, for about six weeks. The children may be used for light field work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
SMITH COLLEGE CLUB ANNUAL
WiIantic Women Elected President of Eastern Connecticut
 A,1mnae Meeting in Slater Hall Members Heard Proposition Provide Fellowship for Smith Graduate

The second annual meeting of the Smith College Club of Eastern Con- Inecticut was held at Slater hall Satur- day afternoon.
 Representatives were present from Colchester, Willimantic. New London and Norwich.
 Song practice in the audience room under the direction of Mrs. c. H. Has kelI was followed by the regular rou- tine of business of the year.
 Mrs. C. Hadlai Hull of New London gave report as committee on Stu dents Aid. asking for increase Of memberships: Miss Louise E. Staebner of Willimantic. reported the work of the press Committee; Mrs. Arthur B. Calkins of New London that of the membership. and Mrs. Edward $. Wor- cester and Miss Florence A. Grant of Willimantic, that of the fund com mittee. They related that the New London and Willimantic members have raised this year money for the fnfirm- ary and graduate fund. and the Nor wich members plan to do something for the same objects by 8 recital on May twelfth at the home Of mem Der.
 There was read 6 proposition that
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
DIED.

PRESCOTT-In Rockville, Conn. May g. 1917. Francis Keeney Prescott. Providence R. l.. May 3, 1917. Thomas Grammar, aged v years.
 SHEA-In this city. Mary O. Sullivan. widow Of Michael Shea. Funeral from her late home, 4I2 Bos- 8.15. Requiem mass in St. Mary 8 church at 9 o'clock.
 MURTHA-In Norwich. May ,. 1917. Mary Gilroy, widow of Charles F. Funerai from her late home. IS Dun o'clock. Requiem. mass at St. Pat ricks church at g.
 HERSKELI-In New London. May B. 1917, Clifford Herskell son of Charles A. and Lizzie Hedden Herskell, aged WHEELER-In Worcester. Mass. May 4, 1917. Caroline F. Story, wife of the Funeral services will be held in her late home. No. Robbins court. In Norwich. on Tuesday, May 8. at 23O D. m. Burial In the cemetery at Brewster's Neck.
 JOHNSON-In New Haven. May S, 1917 Lena Hosmer King. wife of Samuel Johnson, aged IS years.
 street New Haven, at 9.30 a. m. Tues dav May 8. Burial in Yantic ceme- tery. Norwich, on the same day upon the arrival of the 1226 train al the N Y, N. H. & H. station. Preston. May 3, 1917. Lillian Wilkinson. aged 37 years. Funeral service will be held at the Son Co. sS Main street, Tuesday af- ternoon, May 8. at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
MILITARY REGISTRATION.
General Outline of the Plan Made
 Public By the Government.

Washington, May 6.-An official out line of the method by which military registration is to be carried out under the selective conscription bill was made public yesterday, with an appeal from the War Department for the voluntary services of state election and other officials in order that there will be no delay in enrolling and class flying millions of men for army duty Careful preparation has been made to place the whole task in tbe hands of civilian officials of tErr states and to remove every suggestion of military force in putting the measure into eff feet. The only function of the Fed eral government will be supervision shal general. The departments state ment follows:
 There was a time in the country's history when military enumerators backed by bayonets, went out among the people to take a compulsory ser vice census. Today under the princi- pie of universal liability to service the execution of the law is put into the hands of the people.
 The approval of the new national army bill and the Presidents procla- nation hereunder will be coincident. All persons within the age limits pre- scribed will be required to present themselves for resistra ton at the customary voting places in the voting precincts in which they have their permanent homes. on a day which the President will announce. The prob ability is, that from ten te fifteen days will elapse between approval of the bill and registration day.
 The governor of each state will be the chief of registration therein. The machinery of registration in each county is to be in charge of the sher- if. the county clerk, and the county physician. acting ex off1cio, unless different board shall be announced by the governor. In cities containing pop ulations of more than 30.,0 the reg fstration will be under the control of the mayor and selected boards of reg istration. In order that the designated pie generally, can get a clear under standing of the census methods the following brief outline is given.
 The sheriffs or other designated of fcials, immediately upon receiving mo- tice from the governor, shall appoint registrars for each voting precinct.
 The Appointment Of Registrars.
 The proportion of registrars shall be one for each ITO persons to be regis tered. Each age to be registered will comprise about 1 per cent. of the pop ulatfon.
 If, for instance, all men between 19 and 25 years of age, inclusive, are to be registered, the registrar would have to enroll about ' per cent of the pre- cinct population.
 It is desirable to accept the ser vices of competent volunteer registrars to serve without compensation. All registrars must be sworn.
 The voting place in each precinct
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
HAWAII WORRIED OVER
 THE FOOD SITUATION.
Less Than a Weeks Supply on Hand
 Prices Advanced Greatly.

Honolulu, T. H., May 6.-War has brought upon Hawaii what is pro- nounced by federal, territorial and business authorities as a serious sit uation as regards the food supply. Fears are openly expressed that in the event of the appearance of a hostile raider in the Pacific, or any other oc currence that might shut off or curtail trans-Pacific traffic, the islands would be in bad way for food, as there is, it is stated, less than a weeks supply on hand.
 Governor l.. E. Pinkham has issued a proclamation in which he calls at tention to the serious food situation that. he says, eonfronts Hawaii and urges land owners and others immedi- ately to increase the resources of the territory.
 The situation is greatly complicated by the restrictions imposed by the censorship. All use of wireless is pro- hibited by the military and naval au- thorities. This hampers the move ments of the fleet of steamships which bring produce to Honolulu from the other islands of the group.
 There is a disposition shown on the part of a certain element of the com munity to collect and hoard supplies Warnings have been issued unoff1cially by the authorities against this prac- tice, but thus far without evident re- suit.
 Prices of the most necessary com modities. such as flour rice. potatoes and onions, have advanced greatly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
FAREWELL MESSAGE TO
 GERMANS IN CHINA
Widely Commented on by Both Chinese
 and Foreign Newspapers.

Picking, May 6.-Before leaving Pe- king with the German legation staff the German minister, Admiral von Hintze, issued a farewell message to the Germans in China which has been widely commented upon by both Chi nese and foreign newspapers.
 Admiral von Hintze came to the Ori- ent shortly after the beginning of the war on a Norwegian ship, unheralded and unannounced After his arrival in Peking, he made himself known to the foreign office and the story of his trip to China became known. He was Ger man minister in Mexico previous to assuming the Chinese post. In his fare we'll message he said:
 May the Almighty God, on whose altar we place the laureIs of our vic tories, and from whose bosom we cre- ate new strength and perseverance, take all the Germans in China under his protection"
 Baron Maltzen, the councillor of the German legation. his wife, Baroness Maltzen, M. Krebs. the Chinese secre- tary of the legation, and his wife and daughters are accompanying the min- ister. Only minor members of the legation staff are permitted to remain to assist the Dutch minister in ham ding German affairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07

has been sent to all aiunanae branch es by The College Settlement associa- ton offering to provide fellowship, either in New York or in Boston to a Smith graduate of more than years tanding.
 Miss Abby G. Willard of Colchester, who has lately been a substitute dele gate to a meeting of the Alumnae Council at Northampton, reviewed her personal impressions, ranging from the experience listening to a phono- gaph record of President Seeley's s wonderful voice to the consideration of making Smith college into a univer- sitys
 The annual election of the officers of the club resulted as follows: Pres ident, Mrs. Helen Boss Cummings, of Willimantic; secretary and treasurer, Miss Eunice H. GulIiver. of Norwich: councillor, Mrs. Charles H. Haskell. of Norwich; electors. Miss Florence A. Grant, of Willimantic. Miss Sarah H. Leavens Norwich. Miss Helen K. Whitorl, New London.
 At the close of the business meet ing tea was served by Miss Sarah H. Leavens of Broadway. and a social hour was passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-07
COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM
 LIST IS REVISED
Important Changes Made at Meeting
 Of Executive Committee.

At meeting Of the executive com mittee of the New London County Ag- ricultural Society in the rooms of Sec retary Gilbert S. Raymond in the Thayer Building on Saturday after noon at 1:3o o'clock the premium list for the fair was revised, a number of important changes being made. A to- tai of three thousand dollars has been voted for purses this year and 1t has been decided to hold eight horse races. The classes and purses will be an nounced later. The matter of adver- tising was discussed and an amount sufficient to cover the advertising was voted.
 The general charge of the track and grounds and the details concerning the fair were left with the secretary and treasurer. There will be the usual bal loon ascension and parachute drops but the night fair will be dispensed with this year. The fair will be held on Labor Day, Sept, third and on the following two days.
 Those present at the meeting were President James B. Palmer, of Lisbon; Treasurer Charles D. Greenman, Sec retary Gilbert S. Raymond. and NJ. B. Ring of Norwich, George H. Morgan of Salem, Simon Brewster of Griswold; ; George c. Avery of New London and George A. Kahn of Franklin.