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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
If 1t Should Ever Happen

1t should be very difficult fol
the world to get along under the
domination of Germany, if that
domination should ever be
achieved, because the moral idea
of Germany is so far from being
the worlds idea. The theory of
frightfulncSs is as old as the time
of julius Caesar, but had been
abandoned for several centuries
when Germany revived it in the
treatment of Belgium and in the
sinking of the Lusitania. The
theory that the end justities the
means had long ago been dis.
missed from most of the chancel.
leries of the world, when Bis
marck did not scruple to take
refuge in it-and that theory has
become a part of Germany's estab.
lished practice. Necessity knows
no law, is what Germany says in
defying the laws and customs of
nations.
1t is so in big things and in lit.
tie ones; in the warfare made up.
on munitions plants in this coun.
try and in the destruction of Ger.
man vessels that have taken re.
tuge in our ports. Here is an
other instance. A dispatch from
Honolulu says:
When United States troops,
summoned today to cope with a
fire on board the informed German
gunboat Geier, took charge of that
ship, they discovered two things.
The first was strong evidence that
the fire had been started by mem
bers of the gunboat's crew. The
second was a cache Of machine
guns and ammunition for them hid
den on board the Geier. The COM
mander of the Geier had been or
dered W years ago, when his
ship was informed, to surrender all
his military stores and equipments.
The idea that deceit is allow
able and even praiseworty per.
vades the Prussian system; and
should that system prevail, the
world, ethically considered,
would be driven backward MANY
centuries. 1t is well said that the
Entente Allies are fighting the
battle of civil 2 ation as well as
that OF democracy,
Mobile Register.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
The Test of a Gentleman

From the Houston Post: ''The
gentleman will betray himself as
quickly at any other occupation
as when driving a car. But the
man who shows as much consid-
GRAFTON for the pedestrian on the
street, for the driver of a wagon,
or for the motorist in the other
car, as he does for the young
woman beside him, will not long
conceal the fact he is one of that
constantly lessening number who
may be called gentlemen"
"A rather long and somewhat
complicated sentence to say that
the test Of a gentleman is the
consideration shown to other
people, says the Dayton (Ohio)
News. There is no other test.
1t matters not how well educated
he may be; it matters not how
graced he is in art or literature,
If he lacks consideration for
other people-for all people-he
is not a gentleman.
80 it all resolves itself into
one word Kindness The kind,
~ man is a gentleman. The fell
low who is unkindly is not a gen.
tleman. That is all there is to it
whether one is driving a car or
sweeping a street."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
NOTICE

Bids will be received at 2 o'clock
Tuesday, the 9Th day Of March. 1917,
for the dragging of the good roads in
District No. 2 of Noxubee County, Mis-
sissippi, from the termination of the
rock road on the Cooksvil'e road to the
termination of the sand clay road
thereon.
Bids will also be received for drae.
ging the good roads from the termins.
ton of the rock road on the Macon and
Fairfield road to the intersection of
the road going toward the Harrison
place.
Contracts to be let for a team of
two mules and a team of four mules
per day. Said dragging to be done m.
der the direction Of the Commissioners
of said District No. 2.
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
This, the 10th day of February, 1917.
W. E. SKINNER,
j. F. CARR,
Commissioners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
Reelection of Judge Carroll

The action Of the Bar Of Macon
is strongly endorsing the record
of Judge Thomas B. Carroll, and
requesting him to offer for re-
election for the high place he
holds, and Judge CAROLS an
nouncement of his decision to be
a candidate will be received with
appreciation all over this circuit.
No Judge who ever graced the
bench in Mississippi ever held
the scales Of justice in a more
even hand, or brought to the
trial Of cases before him a higher
ideal of the duties Of the posi-
ton. And in addition to his
sound and thorough knowledge
of the law, he brought also the
performance Of his duties a
strong common sense and an
equally strong moral sense that
made the course Of justice in his
jurisdiction respected and be-
lieved in.
The writer heard a lawyer Of
the Memphis, Tenn, bar, whose
wide practice carried him before
courts in the states Of MISSISSIPPI
pi, Tennessee and Kentucky, say
that Judge Carroll was the best
and most capable circuit Judge
he had ever seen on the bench.
And that opinion is an opinion
shared by the best men in his
own district, lawyers or laymen.
Judge Carroll, and his char.
acter, and his characteristics as
a Judge are now so well known,
they stand out so well and clear.
ly defined, that they need NJ
enumeration or pointing out.
They are known of all, and have
made the courts over which h,
presides to have the confidence
and trust of the people at large
and the respect and fear of the
criminal element.
The selection of the judges OF
the state has been, taken from
the governor and placed in the
hands of the people. The cleo
ton of Judge Carroll three years
ago was regarded as a vindlca~
ton of the wisdom of this method
of selection. His reelection for
the coming term, after four
more years experience on the
bench, will still further show
that high ideals, strict adher-
ence to duty, faithful service
and efficient and able discharge
of the Office are observed and ap-
proved by the people,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
MEAT MARKET OUTFIT
FOR A L

The outfit of the Holberg Market
will be sold at about half price. Among
other furnishings it contains:
l Hobart Electric Sausage Mill, 22i5
horsepower, with grinding attach
ment; l refrigerator, size 6x8x11, 2
Dayton computing scales; 2 marble
slabs; l Buffalo Silent Cutter; gasoline
engine, etc. The house can be rented,
possession given Immediately. Apply
to or address ]. F. AMEs,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
Shade Trees PLANTED on School Ground,

Shade Trees PLANTED on School Grounds
Messrs. Featherston, w. E. Avery,
J. l.. McMillin and the Boy Scouts
presented shade trees to the Macon
Graded and High School a few days
ago and they have been set out on the
border of the campus in line with
other trees that have been planted
from year to year, since the grading
of the campus a few years ago.
Mr.. Featherston donated a fine
pecan tree and proposes to see that a
line of pecans are set out on the south
side of the school. He had three little
boys from the first grade room witness
the planting and these little boys,
Brooke Tyson, Harry Maury and Will
liam Harkons are to grow up with the
tree and look after it.
Mr.. Avery has given several trees to
the school before. The tree opposite
the Cole corner is called the Avery
tree. The tree he has given this year
was given in the name of Simpson and
Thomas Jackson and he expects these
two boys to grow up with the tree and
care for it.
The Boy Scouts study among other
things "Woodcraft" and it is right in
line with their work to plant and care
for shade trees. They made the
morey and bought one of the trees
snd prepared the soil for three trees.
In addition 70 this they pronM the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

Lespsdsxa Growers to Msst in New
OrlsGns
P. P. Garner, Commissioner of Agri-
culture, and H. D. Wilson, Commits
sioner Of Louisiana, cooperating, have
called a meeting Of the Lespedeza and
other hay growers, to meet at the
Monteleone Hotel, New Orleans. We'd
nesday. March 81, to discuss and en-
courage the growing and grading of
Louisiana and Mississippi hays.
All growers and those interested are
invited. The board of trade and
chamber of commerce are requested to
attend and take part in this import
ant meeting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
Notice to Public

All parties having repair work in NV
shop are notified to call and get same
before the first of February or it will
De sold to pay charges. have a Num-.
per OF guns. pistols, watches, etc. on
hand which have been ready for deliv.
cry, for several months. This is second
ana last notice, R. s, CoLEMAN,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express u appreciation
to the goad people of Prairie Point
and community for their many acts of
kindness and heartfelt sympathy
shown us in u recent sad bereave-
ment. Very respectfully,
T. R. UPTON,
FANNIE UPTON.
SALLIE UPTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
Notice Cattle Shfppers

All shippers of cattle from Macon,
Brooksville and ~Shuqualak are notified
that shippers must have sufficient help
at the pens to hold each head of cattle
for close, hand inspection. This is i'm
perative and no deviation will be made
from this rule. No permit will be is
sued unless such inspection is made.
X. S. SKINNER,
Chief Cattle Inspector.
J. W. COMBS,
Assistant Inspector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
SPILLS Silk Mohair Suits keep you
cool. Fit guaranteed.
FOR SALE OR TRADE

oN oEAAA OE MADE
One Studebaker 5-passenger' automo-
bile; good fix.
One Ford. Model T, run about; good
fix,
One bran new two seated light sur
rey.
One three-year-old saddle colt from
old Cole mare.
Four plug mules,
One plug horse.
Ten registered Jersey bulls.
Will trade for land, lumber, dairy
cattle, beef cattle or young mules.
N. SCALES, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
Judge Carroll Endorsed.

At a meeting Of the Macon Bar As
ISOLATION held in the court room Tues
day afternoon, Judge Thomas B. Car
roll, present Circuit Judge Of the six
teenth judicial district Of this state.
was asked to temporarily vacate the
chair, it being humorously stated at
the time, that the bar wished to pre-
fer charges against the judge. Judge
Carroll was of what the
nature Of the charge was, but finally
called Hon. A. T. Dent to take charge
of the court. When Mr.. Dent took
the chair, Col. George Richardson, ad-
dressing Mr.. Dent, who was acting as
Judge, presented a petition and asked
that the same be spread on the minutes
of the circuit court of Noxubee county.
The petition given below was signed
unanimously by every member of the
Macon bar, as in addition every court
official of Noxubee county, as well as
all Of the members Of the petit juries
and grand %juries.
In a short talk Judge Carroll thanked
his friends for the complimentary
things said Of him, and stated that he
had not intended to u sgain, but in
view Of the petition presented, together
with a similar one from another county
and many letters received. he now ex-
pected to offer for the place again and
would make formal announcement
about the beginning Of the campaign
next year.
The petition signed by members of
the bar and many citizens is:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

In addition to the Fiddlers' Contest
Macon's talented young ladies' will fur.
nish really live music, the kind of
music that the men enjoy, at the High
School bu Hiding Friday evening. Then
there's the box supper. Come feed
your bodies with appetizing morsels
and your souls with good music.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
For Sale or Exchange

II years of goose feathers. Will sell
or exchange for good chickens.
MRS. j. B. WATKINS, JR.,
Mashulaville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

l will have a few eggs for Matching
from select thoroughbred S. C. R. l
Red Chickens at $l.0O per Is.
J. S. MAURY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

Patient Doctor, what / need is
something TO stir me up-something to
put me in fighting trim. Did you put
anything like that in this prescriptions
Doctor-No. You will find that in
the bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
]. W. COMBS,
Assistant Inspector.

Who's your tailor 5 Bill says give
bin a shot, Rock bottom price and per-
feet H.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

To Judge Thomas B. Carroll. Judge Of the SIX.
tssnfh judicial Dishicf Of the State Of Miss.
Issippf:
We, the undersigned members Of the
Macon bar and the officers of the Court
would most respectfully petition your
Honor to stand for reelection for the
circuit judge on the completion of your
present term Of office to succeed your
self.
In this connection we state that for
the past seven years we have watched
with interest your career as a public
official and your record as a fair-minded
man and a Christian gentleman. We
do not think that your record as a judge
has been surpassed or excelled in the
State. In making this request of you
to stand for reelection to succeed
yourself, we are not unmindful of the
fact that we desire to retain in the
public service a mar who has filled the
position of Judge with so much credit
and distinction to himself and the State,
but we also feel that the needs of the
public interest demand that you give
the Bar and the people of the district to
understand that you will serve them
for another term.
While We do not know, but we feel
that in ZONE respects that it might be
a personal inconvenience for you to
make another canvass, which we trust
will be lightened considerably, but even
if this is true We hope that this perso-
nal inconvenience will be sacrificed in
order to serve us for four years more,
ard that you will feel that your first
duty is to the people to give them an
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

The ola,soung man is q bore, but the
SogDg'eh Ncmsn & D tragedy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23

!" F"N N"N"F u, T. GEORGE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-02-23
FORD
THE UNIVERSAL CAR
32O,817
32O,817
THE CAR

Have been built and actually delivered to retail buyers since
August Isl, 1916.
These figures = 32O,8l7-represents the actual number of cars
manufactured by us since August LIST, 1916, and delivered by our
agents to retail buyers.
This unusual fall and winter demand for Ford cars makes it neces-
say for u to confne the distribution of carso on. to those agents
who have orders for immediate delivery to retail customers, rather
than to permit any agent to stock cars in anticipation of later
spring sales.
We are issuing this notice to intending buyers that they may r.
tect themselves against delay or disappointment in securing Ford
cars. If, therefore, you are planning to purchase a Ford car, W e
advise you to place your order and take delivery now.
Immediate orders will have prompt attention.
Delay in buying at this time may cause you to wait several months.
Enter your order today for immediate delivery with our authorized
Ford agent listed below and don't be disappointed later on.
s s":s= &C. 6 9=;: s5 sss G s"; t3oa Motor Company
JAS. c.. HORTON,
Authorized Ford Agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-24
Who's Who in the Worlds Series
BY JACK vFIoCK,
International News sports Editor.

land would never miss the Chicken"
But Cleveland has missed Gandil, and
Comiskey has profited by having him
with the Sox, for although he has
not been busting the fences around
Ban Johnsons loop, his anaround
PLAYING has been up TO the standard
II was lucky day for Gandil when
CDniiskey made the deal that took
him hack 10 Chicago. for as a mem.
her of the White Sox he viii get
cut OF the Worlds Series melon. and
he is now a member of a team which
many critics believe viii follow in
the footsteps of the fading Red Sox
by dominating the American league
penns Mt race for at least another sea-
son
Gandtl got his first chance in the
major leagues with. the 81. Louis
Browns back in 1909, hut that was IN
the DAYS when he was a raw recruit
from Shreveport He has been play
ing professional ball for ten years, in
Guiding the present season, and al
though he Isn't ranked as The best
FIRST haseman in the mai leagues, he
manages to hold his own, and for six
years has been a regular
He was born at st. Paul. MINI.
January 70, 1882 He stands s feet
! IL inches tail and weighs close to
100 pounds in condition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-24
WHO WILL BE WINNER
IN WORLDS SERIES?
Giants Have Lot of Championship Veterans But White
Have Plenty Of Pep and May Come Out Ahead.

New, York, Sept. 23-with the
baseball season reaching that stage
where it ia only 2 case Of playing
out the schedule" the talk has now
turned to the question
who Will win the world 50 series p
Although the New York fans are
disappointed because Chica go won
The toss for the games, and will stage
contests on a SATURDAY a sunday and
holiday. closer persual of the re
cords chow that it is lucky omen
as far as the Giants are concerned
The Giants have figured in four
worlds series previous to the one
they will combat In this year, Three
times they have been beaten. The
only one in which McGraw led hi1
men to the stellar honors in the base
hall world was in 1905 when the
Giants played the first game Of the
series away from home--in Philadel-
phia against the Athletics In 1911
they again met the Athletics The
fret game was PLAYED on the Polo
grounds The Giants lost the series
The next wear they plaNed the Red
Sox The Giants won the toss Again
the first game was played in New
York Again the Giants lost. In 1913
it was the same The Giants met
the Athletics, The first game came
off in New York Connie Mack won.
Local fans are pointing to the IA CT
that NcGraw's men have always
played a great game away from home
I'm fact a much better game than
they 10 on their own hailiwick But
the local fans seem to forget that the
White Sox are also good road team
Ard the White Sox will have one
advantage that the Giants will not
have They have been playing on the
Polo grounds every year since the
Yankees took to playing their home
ed eleven games annually with the
Yankeei The grounds will not be
strange to them ON the other hand
Ncf;rawS men will go into the worlds
conflict playing on a field they have
never played on before Whatever
advantage may accrue from this in
stance will help the White Sox
The teams in this big conflict will
he led by men with two different tenn
peramentr McGraw noted for his
driving power r. a part master In
ths Arr Of Fettibg every ounce ont OF
player fke q Jockey he spurs
them on with whip and spur Sar-
casttcally he eggs on his player and
eoads them 10 do almast the imposgl-
BILE, TIe viii stand for no shirking A
PLAYER must make god or McGraw
viii relecdte him to the bench or to
minor league outfit He is a power
full leader, has brought Ave pennantsI
to New York and competed in four
worlds series. This will be his nth.
Rowland is the other extreme. he
handles his men with kid gloves ."
None ot the dynamite force Of Nc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-24

Graw is visible In this leader who has
been called a "busher" by his critics.
With gentle. even demeaner he urges
his men on. Unlike McGraw he does
not cali his men down when they
make mistakes He even smiles at
them. pats them on the back and
knows that they are trying their best
And in his handling of his men he
is ably assisted by kid" Gleason
And the latter is OF the old Baltimore
school from which McGraw gradua ted.
The one bright ray of hope among
the Giants rooters is that word from
MARYLAND saws. Charlie" Herzog, cap
tain of the National league winners
will "be there" when the big series
starts. Hereof who has been suspend
ed for failing to report has declared
he will play doctors or no doctors ,"
It was Herzog's Illness. due to a fall
when the Giants played in Philade1-
phia that caused him to desert the
team and be disciplined
In the makeup of the two teams
McGraw will have more men who
have gone through the worlds series
than Rowland will The latter will
have only one regular in the field
Eddie Collins. But he has been CLASH
ed the best player in the game by
no other than the Giant leader him
self. Rowland will also have Murphy
who was a member OF the great Mack
machine when they overcome all OBJ
position But Murphy is not expect
cd 10 be in the lineup.
If Herzog PLAYS McGraw will have
three men in his iufeld who have
played tn worlds series The other
two will he Fletcher and Zimmerman
Fletcher was with the Giants in their
former com bats, the latter with the
Cubs when they were the kings OF
their league, In the outfleld McGraw
will also have one OF the hest. If not
the greatest, "sun fielder" in the
game. He is George Burns. Not only
Is he brilliant outfelder but at the
hat he is hitting them over, 800 mark
Gibson, Tesreau, Demaree and Muir
ray on the Giants band have also
taken part in worlds series II Isl
not likely that McGraw will bank on
the two twirlers. however. on account
Of their mediocre work this wear
Gibson is only a relief catcher and
Murray pinch hitter, so they are
not likely ~ figure in the iine-np.. a.
But MeGraw. with his great btsncfs
OF worlds series players can only
send them to bat once every ninth
time, the same al Collins McGraw
viii need Herzog's pep TO make his
infield stand out like the $4,000
bunch" 1t has been called. He has
not been batting this year up to his
usual standard. but he knows base
ball Collins is there" both with the
bat and in the field. and he is as
much fixture in making the other
players around him play for all they
are worth as is Herzog to his team
mates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-24
RACING RULES READY
FOR STATE FAIR MEET
Horace r. Nurph, Formplates Them
With Approval of President
Fairfax Harrison

The race committee Of the State
Fair association has formulated the
following rules for the conduct Of the
races TO he held during fair week
They were drawn by Racing Secretary
Horace r Murphy. and approved by
President Fairfax Harrison The stew
ards are. ] r Anderson. Leigh r
Page, w Carter and T s Winston
The rules are;
The office Of the race course will he
open daily al A NJ
Entries close for fiat races at II
O'Clock A NJ day before race is run.
Scratches must be made by o A. NJ
When there are more than six en-
tries, owners have the right To des lare
free until only six remain. such right
to be determined rs lot. Below SIX.
10 per cent OF first money VIII he
charged
90 per cent 10 second and 40 per cent
10 third
Subscriptions 10 overnight races in
all cases wherein owners have no fund
to their credit with the Virginia STATE
Fair association, must he paid At the
time Of entry
Every person, subscribing to n sweep
stakes. or entering horse in "a race
10 be run under these rules. accepts
question relating TO a rare or 70 rae
ing.
At the discretion Of the stewards.
and without notice the entries OF any
person or the transfer OF any entry.
NAV be refused.
Entry blanks viii lie furnished at
the course and must he filed In with
full description, name, age. pedigree
we.ght and color
owners and trainers must be care
ful 10 claim allowances and are re-
sponssDle for the weight carried
ANY entry hy teleohag yNl he ac-
cepted as though made through the
entry box
The association reserves the right
to change or withdraw entirely. any
Enclosed race; also the right 10 start
any or ali races with or without a
machine or other starting device.
Horses must he saddied In the pad
dock, unless excused tx The stewards,
hut without exception they are % pa
rade in front Of the erandstand en-
route 10 the starting point
Permission 10 school over the stee-
plechase course after the flags are 40
must be obtained from the secretary.
Failure to comply with this rule WIN
incur a fine
IN preliminary or warming up"
canters Before a race the identity or
horse must he set forth by mum
Der cloth or arm emblem
Running races governed by rules Of
Jockey club and Virginia State Fair
association
Overweight viii be allowed when
reported 10 clerk Of scales fortv.ive
minutes before the race