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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
Horton's Challenge

strange how persistent some mo- tions are" said E. C. Horton, local weather observer. Probably none is more so than the one that we are in- debted to ocean currents for practical ly all the mildness, real or imagined. or our climate.
 How often has one heard it grave ly stated as an axiom that the mild climate. of our southeast is attributable to the gulf stream? Considering the latitude, is the climate really mild? If so, why cannot oranges be grown in the Carolinas as well as in California? The latitude is the same. Why is Charles tons winter climate 4s degrees and San Diego's 55 degrees, while their annual averages are very nearly the same Let the champions of the gulf stream tell us.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
A MORNING PRAYER

My failures, Lord, may be him drances on my journey. or they may be guide posts along the way. Grant me to Iearn from them that may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
Woodrow Wilson to
 Become Private Citizen.

Become Private Citizen.
 IT T has fallen to the lot of few men ll to be the victims of more unjust censure and villification than Wood Woodrow Wilson, who retires to pri- vate life today.
 Many of our Presidents have been misunderstood, and some have gone out of office followed by the execra- tion of a host of enemies, but time has given them their true place in history, just as Woodrow Wilson will be appraised when the tongue of slan- der has been hushed and he is viewed without malice or prejudice, as truly great American.
 It has been the fashion, particu- larly since the League of Nations con- troversy came up, to speak of Wash ington. With all due respect to the Father of His Country, the problems which Washington had to face, which were tremendous in his day, seem small in comparison with the burdens imposed on Woodrow Wilson,, What America was then and what America is now tells the story.
 No other President has ever had to play so important role in the world s affairs as MT. Wilson. Being human, he made mistakes, but what other man could have done better, if as well? Put to such severe test, is there an American citizen who could have accomplished more than Presi- dent Wilson in the trying days of the war and afterward! A survey of the talent and ability available for our highest public office does not justify the belief that republican leader, or any other democratic leader, would have surpassed, or equaled, the achievements of the broken man who sacrificed his health for his country, and very nearly laid down his life.
 Much of the criticism directed against MT. Wilson has been based on what his detractors claimed was usur- patton of power. He became during the war virtual dictator, but that was just what the American people needed, and these sweeping powers were conferred on him for the pur- pose of winning the war. We were victorious, along with our allies, and our boasted democracy has not been seriously impaired.
 Reports from Washington that some of the bitterness has abated which was shown toward Mr. Wilson when the nation should have stood squarely behind him and partisan politics should have been abandoned, are perhaps significant of changed at titude which is already being felt. As time goes on enmity will be forgotten 
 and gratitude will take it's place. w. owe much to MT. Wilson, more thar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
Zoning Is Not a Matter
 of the Esthetic Only

of the Esthetic Only I'D IRMINGHAM should have a zon- ID ing system. That is far better than neighborhood disputes after the invasion of a residence section. Men should know where territory has been restricted to dwellings and where it is not.
 The matter of zoning is not one of taste only. It is one of dollars and cents. A residence thoroughfare may be greatly injured by the sandwich ing in of business establishments. On the other hand, the purchaser of real estate with view to erecting busi- ness house should know beforehand whether he can utilize his purchase for business purposes.
 The police power of city exercises itself in many ways. Paper littering streets and sidewalks is not a men, ace to health, yet the law says one must not scatter it about. The odor from stable is not deleterious to health, but the law says men and women are not to be annoyed in that way.
 Residence zones should be declared now as . starter. From time to time, as the business of a growing city reaches out in it's demands, the zones could be reviewed and business al- lowed to enter where it's entrance will serve rather than harm.
 A start should be made and no time is better for making it than right now, on the eve of a remarkable ex- pansion oflbuilding.
 ' ] ~
 Governor kiIby Assured
 of Getting Fair Report NN7ILLIAM T. STEPHAN, John wv w. Durr and Richard M. Hob bic, appointed by Governor Kilby to investigate the controversy between operators and miners in the Birming- ham district, have been hard at work.
 These gentlemen came to Birming- ham to get the facts. They are strictly nonpartisan. At the time of their unexpected appointment they had only general idea of conditions here and had formed no definite con clusions one way or the other.
 The governor wisely chose citizens of Montgomery for the delicate and arduons task of making an investiga- ton of the recent coal strike and placing the information at his dis posal. The public has confidence in them, and they have not been sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
Want the Number

Managers and owners of stores all ever the city could help the police de- pertinent a great deal if they would write their name, home addresse and phone number on piece of paper and post 1t in the show windows in front of their stores so that if anything hap pened the officer on that beat could communicate with them at once," said Chief T. .J. Shirley of the police de- partment yesterday.
 "The other night store on Second avenue was robbed. The thief broke out small piece of glass in one of the show windows. There was no way in which we could fasten the hole up. and the store managers name was not in the city directory, so we had to place a special officer at the store to watch through the remainder of the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
Should Be Enforced.

Everyone is interested in the new traffic code. I believe,' said c. w. Ru- bush, "and am particularly glad that pedestrians will be required to obey the rules the same as drivers of auto mobiles and other vehicles. am sure the people of Birmingham wilLsoon get into the habit of waiting until the sign is marked go to cross the street. and I hope the traffic officers will at least allow you time to get over be- fore turning the sign on you.
 Tt seems to me that every time l try to cross the street or avenue, as the case may be, as the traffic does. the officers always turn the sign on me just as reach the center of the street. Of course, it takes pedestrians longer to walk over than it does to drive, but some consideration should be given them, in my opinion, as well as driv- ers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
Killing Dogs

Killing of dogs which run at .arge through the streets of the city will continue until theq menace which en- dangers the children is absolutely wiped out" declared John R. Hornady, city commissioner.
 If the persons who oppose the dras- tic measures we are taking would only visit the laboratory during the admin istration of the Pasteur treatment to some of the children who have been bittens they would change, feel sure.
 We have placed expert lnarksmen in charge of the work. I understand that one officer killed 5 dogs with 50 shots. There is nothing brutal in this, compared to the brutality of consent ing to allow children to be frightened and to suffer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
AN EXPERT

AN EXPERT Who's the editor of your advice to Lovers column?''
 "The fat man over there at the cor ner desk, who is smoking a pipe" "Umphl What does he know about heart affairs?p
 "A great deal He was divorce lawyer before he entered the profes- sion of journalism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Genuine Art

Genuine Art
 T have never seen Tony Sarg world renowned Marionettes," says J. W. Donnelly but letter from my sis ter, who lives in Boston, has given me a keen desire to witness the two plays to be given here Friday and Saturday for the Linly Heflin unit for the oene- fit of the Alabama Children's Aid so- ciety.
 My sister wrote that at the per formance of Rip Van Winkle' that she was crying softly, and rather ashamed that Marionettes could have such an ef- feet on her. She furtively looked and discovered that many others were' similarly affected. It does seem pass ing strange that Marionettes have the power of being pathetic as well as comic. am sure Tony Sarg and ms puppeteers are going to give BIT mfngham theatregoers real pleasure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04

Come, gentle spring. with glad ada
 vance,
 Thy presence fair we seek; To tell the truth. our winter pants Won't last another week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04

He has walked the way of nature.
 --Henr yIv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04

SHE WANTS ONE. The first cloud has appeared on the matrimonial horizon of the young Bntbys."
 What kind of cloud?" It's, shaped like an electric coupe.
 AVERAGE CITIZEN Let's go over to Clippings house. What has he on the premises?' "oh, 9 pretty wife baoy, grapho- phone and few decks of cards Anything else?'
 Yes, and if you don't mind hearing him brag about his skill as a home brewer, he'll let you sample it.''
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
Missionary Society Meet.

The Methodist Adult Missionary
Society No. , was most charmingly
entertained on Monday afternoon,
February y, by Mrs J. R. McNlch-
OILS at her lovely country nome.
Twenty-Five members enjoyed her
hospitality. Mesdames Richmond.
Harris and Withers added greatly to
the pleasure of the afternoon by
their delightful musical selections
and humorous reading given by
Mrs. Love was thoroughly enjoyed
An interesting cake romance
tested our knowledge of the culinary
art.
A membership campaign whien
PROMISES great enthusiasm, was M
aupurated under the abe leadership
of Mesdames Leon Dent and Ches-
low Featherston. Assisted by Mes
dames Love and Ed. Hardin our hos
toes served most delicious plaVe
lunch. Our regular business meet
;rc will he with Mrs. Love on March
my "" MEMBER.
7th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
DEATHS.

Col. ]. E. Hibbler, after an illness
Of several months, died at the Ivy
hospital in West Point last Friday
evening about eight o'clock. He had
been taken to West Point about a
week previous, after having been i'll
at home near Cooksville for several
months. His remains were brought
to Macon and after funeral services
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W..
NJ. Jones, conducted by Rev. Lundy
Sykes of the Episcopal church, the
interment took place at the grave
yard at Cooksville, where his pa
rents are buried.
Col. Hibbler was a native of Sum
ter county, Ala, but came TO this
county with his parents at an early
age and has since made this his
home. His father, the late J. L.
Hiobler, was one Of the pioneer set
tiers Of the county. and was one of
its largest land owners. When the
war between the States broke out,
Col Hibbler was twelve years Of age
yet in 1864, in company with Mr.. A.
.. Binion and two other young men
Of the Cooksville neighborhood, he
rode across Alabama and Georgia
and joined Hoods army soon after
it evacuated Atlanta, and became
members of Co. g., LIST Miss Cavalry.
They were first with Gen. Wheeler,
but after going into Tennessee, join
ed Gen. Forests cavalry, and We're
with them until the end Of the war.
Besides his widow, ne leaves eight
children: Mr.. Robert Hibbler Of
Chattanooga, Mr.. j. L. Hibbler of
Macon; Mrs. Wyatt Jones, Mrs. j.,
N. Couric of Brunswick, Ga, Mrs.
W. G.. Clark of Ashville, Mrs. Joe
Grove Of Pamela, Ala, and Mrs. d..
B. Griffin of New Augusta, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
Claude Chamberlain.

Claude, the Oldest son Of the late
S. D. and Mrs. e. w. Chamberlain
died at the home of his mother in
Shuqualak, last Saturday afternoon
after an illness of several months.
Mr.. Chamberlain has been employed
in the ptstoffite in New Orleans
for a number Of years and was
taken ii in that city about the first
Of the year and has since been in 9
hospital in that cts lie W 5
brought home about two week be-
fore his death The interment TOOK
place ia Shuqualak last Sunday af-
ternoon, the funeral services beng
conducted by Rev. Fataer Yoeree.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
Death of VIM. c. Shumaker

Friends Of Mr.. VIII Shunaker will
regret TO learn Of his death, which
occurred recently at the Touro mfr
mary, New Orleans. He had been in
bad health for several years. Mr..
Shumaker, in his younger days was
an expert bookkeeper, and was en-
ployed at different times by the lead
ing mercantile establishments in
Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
Personal and Local Items

Mrs. Hickman has been on the
s.eA list this week.
Miss Inez George, Of Meridian. is
the house-guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
In George.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Shannon have
rooms with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart
Hill
Mr.. S. J. Feibleman, who has been
in New York for the past month, is
expected home Saturday.
Miss Bessie Norwood, and Mrs.
". E, Dee and daughter, were Wis
itors 10 the city today
Mr.. and Mrs. Osborn Kirby are
the happy parents of fine son, who
arrived March 4th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo Morgan are
pleasantly domiciled with Mr.. and
Mrs Vernon Adams.
Mrs. Geo. Hairston was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Patty last
weekend.
Mr.. W. H. Hubbard and family of
Columbus, spent a day in Macon
this week with Mrs. J. H. Hubbard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Harkins are
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. S. W. Harkins.
Mr.. and Mrs Gene Murphey and
son of West Point spent Sunday in
Macon with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Carleton visit
ed their daughter in Columbus this
week.
Miss Irene Hubbard, who is teach
ing in Rankin County Agricultural
High School, is spending the week
end st home.
Mrs. Lottie Yates came to Macon
last Saturday from Hattiesburg, to
stterd the funeral Of hSr brother-p-
law, Col W. HiSbler. r" \
Mr.. and, Mrs, Cheatham are now
domiciled with Mrs. L. c. Tucker.
Mr.. Chestham is superintendent of
TIE Grenada Compress Co.
eus~
Mise Inez George Of Meridian is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T.
George. She came to attend the an
! niysrsary dinner that Mr.. and Mrs.
George will give tomorrow evening
Mr.. j. L. Hibbler returned this
week to Chattanooga. and will re-
sumo his place with the Hbbler-
Barnes Co., which he had to give up
some time ago on account of i'll
health.
Mr.. Joe Lee Hill, well known
young man, formerly of this county
but who has been for the past three
years with the j. H Anderson Co.,
Fearn Springs. has accepted posi-
ton az manager for Fair & Co. at
Highpiint, Winston county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
TO THE PEOPLE OF MACON:

Allow me to thank you for the
prompt and whole-hearted response
you so cheerfully made to the appeal
of the good ladies who have charge
Of the cleanup campaign.
The splendid spirit Of cooperation
YOU manifested increases the pride |
feel in being Macon's mayor.
Respectfully,
f. B. BOYD, Mayor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
JERSEYS WANTED.

Wanted to buy a few high-erade
Jersey COWS to freshen in March Or
April. I want nothing but good
mixers. Parties having them to
sell write me stating price and l will
come and inspect them.
JNO. E. WINDHAM.
Cochrane, Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

First Presbyterian
Sabbath School at GAS am.
Preaching at II IN. and 7. p. m.
The increased numbers and inter
est in the Sabbath School is crafty.
ing indeed. Why may we not have
the same in the evening service?
Preaching at Center Point 8 p. m.
The public is cordially invited to
attend all these services.
r. L. CAMPBELL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

TAKEN uP-By HezeIiah Walk
or. living six miles west if Macon a
black mare mule. about IA hands
hands high. Ea5 been on the place
since last fall
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
NOTICE. PLEASE!

When in need Of plumbing, pipe
fitting sanitary sewer work, screen
door and window work, see
j. S. McDAVID.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

s Bill says if you don't think he
can sell you Tailor-Made clothing
cheaper than anybody in the world.
just give him a chance.
S-Bill- Sargent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

The ladies of Ex-Prairle enufer
,,in sell cakes, pies, candy ham,
witches and hot coffee at 'he Dun
,+ore on Saturday, March 9Th f"-
tronize a good cause
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
WANNAMAKE Err .GL EVELAND

" INN IN. IN LIt.N'IlLF LLN-NU
COTTON SEED.
/ have for sale 20 sacks Of VIC,
Big Boil cotton seed, 100fbs to sack
at ST. per hack. K. T. MCLEOD,
Mcleod. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
A Home Nursery by Home People,

We grow the best in peach, apple
pear grape, Strawberries, etc. We
are close by. No danger of trees
drying out out on way. Trees free
from disease. Inspected by State.
W. C. ROGERS 4 SON,
Toomsuba, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
Seed Corn !

Tennessee Red Cob at $3.50 per
bushel. J. F. EDWARDS,
R. F. D. /, Brooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
RARREn ROCKS

have the Thompson strain Of
Barred Rocks, Egss at $125 per
setting. MRS. J @. HALL,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

STRAYED-Ones brown mare not
broken, branded on left hind leg.
Thought to be in foal.
NELSON STEVENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

POSTED-No hunting allowed on
land owned or controlled by me.
trespassers will be prosecuted.
j w. ROGERS,
Route 8, Macon. Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

Butler Kirk was sentenced TO I'm, tne
.nitentiar-- fer three years ana NM
p.L''5 Fv Judge Carroll this morn
Il'"'-N
mo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
J. Fl. Williams

Never weary of well dog is an
old maxim. But in these days of
blue-sky stock a lot Of folks are
tired of being well done.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04

WANTED-A few cars of Ber-
muda Hay. +. T. GEORGE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-03-04
CHURCHES

Hethsaist--
sunday School at 10 q. m, ". n.
Henderson, superintendent. a
Preaching at II q. M. and Z p. m.
Prayer Meeting Wed day at 7;l5
YOU are cordially invited.
OLlN RAY, Pastor.
Episcopal
Sunday School at the church at
10 q. m.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-17
whats in a Name?"
By MILDRED MARSHALL
Facts about your name; It's history; mean.
ing; whence it was derived; significance;
your lucky day and lucky Jewel.
REBECCA.

~ GOOD old Biblical stock Is Re.
~ becca, which is translated
"noOsed cord" 1t Is said to come
from the Hebrew word rabak-at least
that was the origin of the first Re-
becca, name which seems to have
been coined especially to be bestowed
upon the wife of Isaac, of Biblical
fame.
The Rebeccas of the world should
make excellent wives, since the word
Ribka, later rendition of rabak.
which means cord with moose, is
given to convey the firmness of the
marriage cord. The Septuagint and
the Latin both give evidence of the
name Rebecca in very early times. An
other version, said to be the author
lied one, makes her Rebekah. This
latter form seems to be the one af-
fected today by every young miss who
is called by the name of the good old
Biblical heroine.
Despite the religious significance
which history has given to the name,
Rebecca has been a great favorite
with writer's, who have employed her
in more or less frivolous romances.
Two Rebeccas who will never be for
gotten by present-day readers are the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-17
SOMETHING TO
THINK ABOUT

BYE. A. Walker

as Il row is settled offhand. without
waiting for the sheriff with his star
everybody is very careful not to start
anything"
III man may be insOlent, selfish
or unchivalrOus without running any
personal risk, there is chance that
ne may 20 through life like a bull in
a china shop.
But when everybody attended 10 his
own quarrels, it was Overdone, and
false standards of "hOnor" were set
up as In the case of dueling customs
OF certain European armies.
1t is probably better to rely on the
policeman and the law when We suf-
fer an injury.
On the other hand, 1t is pointed out
by MIR. Franhcu and the Ike that the
law Is cannon that Ii takes many
months to load.
Besides, the law does not bother
about trifies, such as somebody's feel
!ngs. Actual injnry must be shown.
Good manners Say be g trife. But
they have lot to do with happiness.
And happiness Is no t~ifle.
(Copyright)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-09-17
GOOD MANNERS.

A WISE Italian says that you can
| n tell how civilized people are by
the way that they behave in the
street. He adds that if a man is con-
siderate of his neighbor it shows. that
he has proper respect for himself.
If French peasant brushes against
stranger in the street or OH the
road, he touches his hat in apology.
This Sensitiveness to the rights of 9TH
ers is not found everywhere else i'll
the world.
In fact, the tendency to hustle and
hustle, to push others out of the way,
has been growing of late nearly every
where.
Gilbert Franhcu, the novelist, is so
irritated by what he calls the bad
manners of the day that he regrets
the good old days when everybody
carried some sort of weapon and was
ready 10 use it. if offended.
Undoubtedly man with a sword
who was not inclined 10 fight would
De careful about knocking against an
other who was similarly armed.
The Chinese have a proverb that
"The fear of death is the beginning
of discipline"
If this is true. there must be some
thing in the theory that when people
gave up wearing rapiers and pistols,
they become undisciplined and care
less.
In the same way, though the use of
arms tended TO cheaper human life and
10 encourage Dragging and bullying.
dueling and brawling, it also had an
effect on manners.
In the wild Western movies"
politeness and gums" 20 together and