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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
Oil From Water Well.

Tulsa, Okla.-A water well in the IN
austria. section Of Tulsa is giving up
sc gravity gasoline. For several days
negro tenants have been pumping the
product from the well and emptying il
into the gutter, thinking kerosene hal
been poured into the we'll. Officials Of
a local oil company were called and
pronounced the fluid gasoline, but were
unable to give an explanation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
MEXICO TO BUILD.

New York.-Mexico is done with rev
olutions and has embarked upon a pro
gram of economic political and social
development which will surprise tine
world within few years, Gen. Saliva.
dor Alvarado, publisher of Ell Heraldo.
of mexico City and secretary of the
treasury in the provisional government
told members of the Pan-American d.
vision of the Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
CORN CROP ENORMOUS.
Heavy improvement During July oft''
caIly Reported.

Heavy Improvement During July OIL
ciaIIy Reported.
Washington.-A three billion bushol
corn crop for the third time in the his
torv of the country was forecast by the
department of agriculture on the basis
of conditions existing Aug. l. lnasmucl
as August is the critical month for the
crop in the great corn belt Of the
middle west. it is uncertain whether
the promise of a crop almost equal to
the enorfous ones Of 1912 and 1917 will
be fulfilled. Improvement was report
ed during July in the important state2'
with the exception of Illinois, and as d
result a crop forecast 224OOO,OoO BUSH
els larger than that predicted July !
was issued
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
THREE DIE IN AUTO CRASH.

Troy Ala.-Jos. N. Brannen, insur
ance man; John Colquitt and his son,
Frank, A. were instantly killed near
Andalusia, Ala, when their automobile
was struck by a Central of Georgia
freight train as they were crossing
the tracks Of the road,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
Wine Tax Reduced.

LondoL-To save the feelings of
Flance and her wine growers the chan.
cellor Of Tie exchequer has knocked 50
per cent off the proposed new tax on
champagne. In spite Of this cham
payne is going to cost more.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
Some Frame Them.

"May I ask what that scrap Of paper
is you are gazing at in such melan-
choly fashion,
you may. That's diploma from
the school of experience"
"a whatY
"a Cancelled note I've just paid for
another man who came in hurriedly one
day and persuaded me to indorse It"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
ROUND UP SLAcKERS.

Chicago Begins Search For 2i2 Men
Who Failed To Register.
Chicago-A new roundup OF slackers
was launched here when United States
deputy marshals and agents of the fed
eral bureau of investigation started
combine Chicago for 212 men who are
alleged either to have failed to register
for the draft or to answer summonses
OF their local boards
The list Of the 212 alleged delin.
ouents and slackers was received from
Washington by District Attorney Clyne.
II is aid to contain the names of sew
eral professional and business men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
TOURISTS TICKETS GOOD.
Southern Railway Makes an Officia,
Announcement of Such Sale.

Washington.-Partially used round
trip or tourist ticohts sold prior to Aug
26 will be honored to destination ana
returning to original starting point in
accordance r'h tariff under which sold
without any additional charge. accord
ing to announcement made by the pas
senger traffic department of the South.
ern railway in connection with advanl.
ed fares for interstate passenger travel
and surcharse for use of sleeping OF
parlor car space, to become effective
August &c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
PAYS WITH HIS LIFE.

Wheeling W. Va.-Tony Bannock set
out to break his own record in loading
coal acrs at the Troll Coal company's
mines, Fair Point, Ohio, and paid for
the attempt with his life.
After loading six cars in less than
two hours he died of a ruptured heart.
according TO the coroner.
Banncck recently established a rec.
ord at the mines in loading 16 cars
in one day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
France in Accord With U. s.

Paris-The French government is
sending a note to the United States ex.
pressing pleasure that the French and
American views on the Russo-Polish
situation are in complete accord" 1t
was learned here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.
Fukien Troops Advance % Miles, Cap.
turinq Tapuhsien.

Annoy, China,-Hostilities have brol;
en- out between the provinces of Fuk
len and Kwantung, supporting the mil
itaristic Anfu group and the new PEEK
ing government, respectively. Severe
fighting has occurred in Eastern
Kwantung, and Fukien troops are re
ported to have advanced % miles, cap
turing Taipuhsien.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
ARCHITECT is ENVOY.
Whitns Warren Represents Fiume
Government Here.

" TTITE " dTTUT NNFI V0T'VEV 77'T'7
Government Here.
New York-Appointment Of Whitney
Warren. architect, of New York and
Boston. sthe official representative
in America of Capt Gabriel dan
nunzio and the government Of Fiume
was announced upon receipt Of cab
legram from Paris. Mr. Warren, who
has spent many years in Europe, has
been conspicuous defender Of ltaly's
aspirations in the Adriatic,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
10 Reduce Tolls.

Washington.-Suez Canal tolls will
be reduced Oct. l, the Department Of
Commerce has been advised officially
The new rates will be S.25 francs per
ton for loaded vessels and SIS francs
per ton for craft in ballast.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
Six Killed in ExpIoslon

Graham, Va-Six persons were killed
tour others are missing and three were
Injured in a premature explosion at a
limestone crushed at Pounding Mil,
near here,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
War Veteran Killed.

Paterson, n. J.-Richard j. Foren
who survived the world war with %
wounds, while a member of the 909th
machine gun battalion, was killed by
Lightning here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
Took All Precautions.

YES my house is fully covered BY
Insurance. said the proud new owner,
TITS protected against everything
imaginable, including explosions Of
home brew.'-Kansas City Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
EXPLOSION KILLS 80.

Florence. Italy.-Thirty-two persons
were killed and several wounded in the
explosion Of a munitions depot here
The explosion resulted from a fire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
MIGHT Prejudice Him.

Does your fancee know that you
are a poet?' eyes, hut I am trying to
keep it from her father"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20

sososssosessssoSsssssseSsS
Wesson THE Wessou Dairymens
Association held "a meeting at the city
hall here TO discuss the price of milk
and the high cost of its production,
Jaeksou.-After a conference with
Dr.. Hudson Chadwick chief inspector
and executive officer Of the state live
stock sanitary board, over the dyna.
hitting Of dipping watts which is so
alarminEly prevalent in some parts OF
Smith County Gov Russell issued q
proclamation denouncing this species
Of insurgency against the legal and
statutory handling Of tick eradication
The executive proclamation offers q
reward of $500 for information that
will cad to the detection. arrest and
conviction Of the dynamiters.
Mert 1iau.-The board Of supervisors
here have determined to protect the
paved highways as much as possible
in the future from ruin by lumber
trucks and other vehicles being too
heavily loaded Notices containing
the provisions Of the law governing
we les TO be hauled are to be posted
ON All roads and the penalties fixed
Cor violations are to be enforced to
tha a--. according to- an order made
by body
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20
suocumbs After 4s Days Of Fasting.

''NN' ~ IVY q " NSN''S'
Pottsville, Pa.-After having been on
hunger strike for 43 days, Charles
Wilson, a negro, died in the county
Jail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20

county
Natchez.-Two new derricks have
been added to the equipment of the
plant of the National Box Company;
the dry kiln capacity of the factory
has been increased; additional rail
road tracks are being laid and it is
announced that the pay roll Of the
enterprise is larger than at any time
since its establishment The box
factory is now bringing in its logs
by rail--it has its OWN log trains
and crews operating lin Louisiana.
Fernwood The 60 per cent increase
in the appropriation for common
schools, $67f6512, made by the last
legislature will substantially augment
the funds available for public educa-
ton in this county this year Pike
county and the five separate school
districts will receive from the state
S46.2O4 this year as compared with
S25.974 under the former distribution,
an increase for the whole county OF
s2O.22O.
s.esa
McCool One of the first settlers,
Thomas j Boswell of this town. died
recently at the advanced age Of 81.
McColl at the time Mr. Boswell ar
fl'eu was u2''''''- W.. d ~ W.
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Canton-AIter a lapse Of CT years
since the church was first organized
present members of Concord Presby
edifce of their foretajhars and recon,
secratal themselves to service The
dedication services We're conducted by
Ref. c. W. Grafton. son Of one Of
t1,a cbo,,tar 1tarnhars 0f +hp old churr1
pa,airs and irnrovamen-s TO the
b,.rJtrg ra5a rocentrv cost 81 500
.s,+
Jackson The Jackson board q
trade has turned its activities to the
development of Kinds county and
plans are under way to make it the
As encouraging the raising Of truck
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20

StarkyiIle.-August 18th presented a
novel picture to strangers through the
various beats of the county 1t was
Good Road Day" The lawyer bank
En- merchant. clerk and farmer
shouldered pick and shovel together
and put in an honest days work
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-08-20

Aberdeen Sheriff j p. Lewis, his
deputy, suas Noat; J. b Lewis, Jr.
and government repra sentative cap
tured G0-gallon copperlined still,
destroyed 500 gallons Of beer and
arrested two small negro boys
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
NO DISCRIMINATION
 AGAINST JEWS-BAKER
Sharon Seeks Only to Retain It's Beauty and
 Americanism

The translation of an article print ed in Yiddish in New York last week was sent to Robert c. Deming, state director of Americanization, con- nected with the state board of edu- cation. The article contains state ments to the effect that Hebrews are subjected to annoying discrim- ination in the town of Sharon, Lltch- field County. Director Deming sent the communication to. the school authorities in Sharon with the re- quest for an explanation.
 A representative of the News ask ed Attorney Willard Baker of Shar- on, member of the school commit tee regarding the matter. MT. Ba- ker stated that he had received a communication from Director Dem ing to which he replied that he could not see as the school commit tee had anything to do with the matter. The Jewish children in the schools were given the same treatment as others and were not discriminated against in any manner Asked the cause for such state ment, MT. Baker said it undoubtedly came about when some Jews pur- chased some property next to one of Sharon's wealthy residents for the purpose of conducting a board ing house. The Sharon Chamber of Commerce, with a view to preserv- ing Sharon's beauty and its Ameri- canism, stepped in and bought the property. This led to the article ap- bearing in a Yiddish paper in New York, eventually reaching Director Deming.
 MT. Baker said that in the major ity of instances of this kind, Russian or Polish Jews would buy property of this kind. They would not be- come naturalized, let the property deteriorate, causing sharp decline in adjacent property values. Other towns in the county and Lakeville in particular, are forced to take similar action to preserve their value as a summer residence for wealthy city people. Residents at Twin Lakes are aware of this difficult situation.
 When asked over the telephone re- garding the article. Director Dem- ing apparently attached little signi- ficance to the matter. He stated that inasmuch as it was brought to his attention, he was forced to look into the matter, but felt that Shar- on could handle the matter in a satisfactory manner.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
A LITTLE SATIRE

Have you seen the latest freaks That promenade our streets, If you haven't, you are missing
 something funny. He or she is dolled in style From their ankles to their tile But their feet, oh, they're stunning, Arctics, buckles four, Hopping to and As they wabble, duck-like, apeing
 fashion.
 And the light from out their eyes Plainly stamps their mental size Which l leave to you to do the sum-
 ming. When you meet these simp galoots In their loose, unbuckled boots Shambling, suffiing, unattended, Don't frown on them disdain For the creatures are in pain, Suffering pressure on their brain
 In their boots.-Ex.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
MAPLE SUGAR OFFERS
 A BIG OPPORTUNITY
Flow of Sap This Year Should be Very
 Large

The sugar shortage and the ap- proach of Sugar weather" lead department of agriculture experts to make the statement that many thousands of American farmers throughout a region comprising more than a score of states, in the eastern and northeastern part of the United States, are overlooking opportuni- ties to secure maple sugar and sirup for home use, as we'll as for sale, at very little cost.
 While Americans commonly think of the maple sugar industry as con- fined largely to circumscribed areas in New England and New York, there are, as matter of fact many potential Sugar bushes" in the re- zion extending as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee and west ward to northern Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota as we'll as in Washington and Oregon. In a good season a tree 15 inches in diameter will yield suffi- cient sap to make from one to six quarts of sirup, which in turn can be concentrated into two to ten pounds of sugar.
 Discovery was made by govern ment investigators of many groves of sugar naples in North Carolina, one of which is probably larger than any now to be found in New Eng land. The owners, being unaware of the value of the trees from the maple-sugar standpoint, had begun cutting them for lumber at an aver age return of less than $1.00 a tree. Last season, upon suggestion of gov ernment experts, these groves were tapped and yielded sirup that sold for $4.00 a gallon. Revelation of the potential value of the groves in duced the owners to plan more ex- tensive operations for this spring.
 This years flow of sap is expected by experts to be more satisfactory than last year. The maple sugar and sirup industry is distinctly American and offers good commercial oppor- tunites, government experts say, for those who engage in it systemati- cally, as the demand for both sirup and sugar is far beyond the supply.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
B. R. CO. REALTY
About 400 Acres of Land in Mount
 Washington, Mass, to. be Sold

About 400 acres of land in the town of Mount Washington, Mass, far removed from the railroad, and owned by the Standardization company, will be sold at the county court house in Pittsfeld, Mass, March 27, under decree from the United States district court in Bos- ton. The Standardization com pany has been in the hands of feder- al receivers and petition for the sale was made by Horace W. Davis of New York, receiver, and consent ed to by William Henry Barnum ard Robert Scoville, committee of the bondholders of the Barnum-Richard- son company.
 In the original proceedings in Con- necticut, Judge Thomas of the fed eral court ordered a sale of the Bar num-Richardson company assets in the state on Dec. IS, 1919. Eugene E. Anderson was the purchaser at the sale in Connecticut and the court orders provide that the pro- ceeds from the sale in Massachu- setts shall be turned over to him.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
MRS. MARY JAckLIN vosBURoH
Former Canaan Resident Passes
 Away in Winsted

Mrs. Mary E. Jacklin Vosburgh, 67, died at her home on Park place Thursday night of stomach trouble. She had been in poor health for about year.
 Mrs. Vosburgh was born in Gosh en and lived in Canaan before coming to Winsted. 12 years ago. She is survived by two sons, William Jacklin of Winsted and John L. Jacklin of Amityville, L. l.; two daughters, Mrs. Hattie P. Webster of Winsted and Mrs. W. G. Wyckoff of Canaan, a brother, Lyman E. Howe of Canaan; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Nichols of Falls Village, Mrs. Ed ward Merriman of Waterville, Mrs. Edward Dean of Lakeville and Mrs. Charles Tallerday of Palmer, Mass. and six grandchildren.
 The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel in Forest View cemetery, Rev. A. T. Steele officiating. The body will be placed in the vault and burial will be in Falls Village in the spring.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Miss Linda Stanton

Miss Linda A. Stanton, daughter of Jesse and Emma Stanton of 710 Main street, Winsted, died at the .Litchfield County hospital Saturday morning at 1925 of bronchial pneumonia, after an illness of three weeks. She was born in Canaan April 22, 1901, but most of her life was spent in Clayton, Mass. She went to Winsted about three years ago. G"" was a student at the Ca- naan high school for two years, but had to give up studying on account of illness. She was a member of the Winsted Methodist church. Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters and brother, Mabel of Canaan, Alice and Frank of Winsted.
 The funeral was held at the chapel in Forest View cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. R. V. K. Harris officiating.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
H. T. Barber Buys Lindell Farm

The Berkshire Eagle says: "Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Barber of Perrine avenue are to locate soon on a farm which they have purchased near Canaan, Conn. They hope to move their household goods this week if train service permits. MT. Barber, with his family, foE-ae:'v lived on the cla Barber farm in the northeast part of the city, beyond the Milton farm, adjoining the Lanesboro line, and eight years ago they moved to their present home. MT. Barber has been a general salesman for farm machinery. Their oldest daughter, Miss Eva Barber, who is employed at the Western Union telegraph office, will remain in this city for the present and the four younger chil- dren will go to the Canaan farm with their parents"
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
N. E. LIME CO. MAY
 BUILD AN ADDITION
Question Will Be Settled at Town Meeting Monday.
 March 22nd

The Peirce & Freeman branch of the New England Lime Co.,, are planning to build an addition to their plant providing the town will give permission to change the loca- tion of the highway. This action has been under consideration for some time but due to numerous difficult ties, such as lack of room, labor shortage, etc., the company has de- ferred making a move until they could be overcome.
 The reason for this enlargement is for the purpose of making hydra ted lime, which will require in addi- tion to more floor space, extensive machinery for grinding, pulverizing and bagging the lime, as we'll as more men. The machinery will be operated by electric power and a large storehouse must be available for storage purposes.
 The New Milford plant is now making hydrated lime and as its use is becoming more general the de- mand is rapidly increasing. For every purpose for which lime is used, hydrated lime will serve much more satisfactorily and especially for agricultural purposes will it be of increased value.
 The building which the company proposes to build will be about forty-two feet wide and two hun dred and fifty feet long. To erect such building it will be necessary to obtain permission from the town to move the highway west about fifty feet. This matter will be taken up at a special town meeting one week from next Monday. Many who are familiar with the land in ques- tion can see no good reason why the highway cannot be moved without damage to anyone. The selectmen have investigated the matter and are convinced that a better highway will result if the location is changed as requested by the Lime Company.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
INTERCHURCH MOVE
 MENT WANTS $336,777,572
Campaign Will Extend from t April 18th to
 May End

In connection with the publication of the figures of the general cam paign budget of the Interchurch World Movement, it is today an nounced that the financial director for the state of Connecticut is to be the Rev. Morris E. filling, who has since last fall been field director of the whole work for the state. MT. filling will start the preliminaries at once, and has already appointed some of his district directors. The state will be divided into three dis tricts for the financial campaign, the southeastern section comprising Fairfield and New Haven counties with headquarters at New Haven. Of this district the Rev. Theodore B. Lathrop of Branford will be direc- tor.
 The north central district includes Hartford, Holland, Litchfield and Middlesex counties, with headquar- ters at Hartford. The Rev. Edgar R. Hyde of the First Baptist Church of Middletown has been asked to I1hN Ohlo ulA CNOOA oillp1 bAS ico iAahS his acceptance subject to the consent of his church.
 The eastern district comprises Windham and New London coun- ties, with headquarters at Williman- tic. The Rev. c. Harley Smith of Willimantic has been asked to serve as director. There will also be four metropolitan districts, at New Ha- ven, Bridgeport, Hartford and Waterbury. Only one of the direc- tors of these has been announced, the Rev. G. Herbert Ekins at Bridgeport.
 The general financial campaign of the Interchurch World Movement is to be simultaneous all over the coun- try from April 25 to May 2, and is to be independent of the denomina- tional campaigns. Of these the one interesting the greatest number of Connecticut people is the Congre-
 Continued on page 5
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
Mrs. Maria Oles

Mrs. Maria Oles, 78 years of age, widow of the late George Oles, for mer residents of Tyringham, Mass, died last Friday at the home of her son.. Burdette Oles in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Oles left here last Decem- Der, after the death of A. A. Hub bard, for whom she had been house. keeper for a number of years. She leaves three sons, Harry who lives in Beckett and Hiram and Burdette who reside in Baltimore, and a daughter, Mrs. Marion Southern of New York.
 Mrs. Oles had many friends here who will regret to hear of her death.
Connecticut western news., 1920-03-11
$1o,ooo FOR A LIBRARY
Miss Alice Sage'S Will Provides fer
 Building in Sheffield

The sum of $10,0O0 is provided for the erection of public library in the town of Sheffield under the will of Miss Alice B. Sage, who recently died in Sheffield. The will provided that the sum be held in trust by F. H. Wright of Great Harrington and Frank Curtiss of Sheffield. The in- come from this amount was to have been divided between the town and a cousin, Eliza Sage, during the lat ter's lifetime. At her death the en- tire sum was to be turned over for the use of the town in the construe- ton of library.
 Eliza Sage, and both the trustees in the will have died since the docu- ment was drawn up, so that the full amount, $10,000, will go to the town of Sheffield for the construction of library. AS to the building the win states: 'T wish said library building to be substantially built of Sheffield marble and contain a reading room which will be open to the public daily"