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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF THE
INSURANCE SITUATION.

-he Vicksburg Herald says: There
are certain features of the much dis
cussec insurance situation that will
not be soon forgotten. They have
received little consideration by Rev
enue Agent Stokes V. Robertson and
his official hackers. The matter of
reference which deserves the thought
and consideration of the public has
been thus discussed by President
Maurice Bergman, of the insurance
agency. Any Governor with a true
regard for the public interest would
u hesil latingly call the legislature
to avert the situation that impends
ever the insurance field Though
under such Governor no such con-
dition would have arisen:
President Bergman's statement fol-
lows.
In the discussion Of the various
phases of the insurance litigation
that is causing the citizens of the
State So much concern, there is one
outstanding feature which, to a great
extent, has been overshadowed in the
Confusion Of the rapidly occurring
deYelopns nts. Attention has been
repeatedly called to the fact that
property owners, in the next fifteen
days, will see the greater volume Of
insurance protection expire without
the opportunity for renewal. Bank
ers viii be without protection for
loans on properties and cotton on
storage. Credit will be destroyed
and investments barred.
But there is another situation that
comes closer home-the destrucS,tl
Of the business that approximately
six hundred loyal Mississippians have
built up as local agents. These men
are Of the blood ana bone of Mississ-
ippi They have helped to make their
communities, their towns and their
state These men are citizens of Mis-
siss.ppi, even before they were insur
ance agents.
These citizens Of our common
wealth have seen their business swept
away from them, leaving them desti-
tute OF their former revenue and their
former occupation for the means of a
livelihood. The average valuation Of
each local insurance agency in Miss
issippi was pproXimately $4,000, a
aumoer were worth from $4,000 to
$50 GOO. There are approximately
six hundred Mississippi agents and
on 1. e average value Of $4,000 for each
agency the total valuation Of S3,000,-
900 is most conservative. In the
event Of the death of a Mississippi
agent his agency, which would have
been an asset for his family in the
former days would be absolutely
worthless now.
ut is almost impossible for this
class of our citizenship to recoup
Most Of them have given the greater
part C1 their lives to the upbuilding
and developing Of their agencies.
They cannot turn quickly to other
professions. Their funds and their in
yestments are not at their command
It is q situation tha is mos deplorable.
Until some method can be applied
by which properly conducted insur-
ance interests can conduct their busi-
ness without fear of persecution, the
mississippi local agent must stand as
a profound example of the present
most unfortunate situation"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
Dairy Experts Visit Macon,

Prof. VI. Mortensen, who is profes-
soI Of Dairy Manufacturing at the
State Agricultural College at Ames
Iowa, and is recognized as one OF
the worlds greatest authorities on
GARY manufacturing, accompanied
by J. Il, McLain, who until recently
had charge of the Dai& Extension
work throughout the South; w. l.,
Clevenger, dairy manufacturing spec
ialist for the Dairy Extension work
in Tennessee and Nirth Carolina. L.
s. Edwards, dairy manufacturing
specialist for Mississippi and L. A.
Higgins, dairy specialist connected
with the A. & NJ. College, were in
Macon yesterday looking over the
new plant of the Macon Creamery
Co., and some Of the dairy herds and
farms in the surrounding country.
Prof. Mortensen expressed himself
as being much surprised at finding
the creamery business on such a high
plane il Mississippi and was much
pleased al finding such plant as is
niw being operated by the Macon
Creamery Co. He further stated
that this plant would compare fav-
orably with the best plants in the
North, weber they have been in the
creamery business for half a century.
He also stated at the creamery
meeting held in Starkville this week
that be was surprised at the quality
Of the butter manufactured in the
creameries in Mississippi and that
the butter here would average better
than the butter throughout the North,
although ther was a different flavor
and body to it, He further stated
that this body and flavor could be
made a distinct asset TO the indus
try in the South and that if we would
put forth a little effort in advertis-
ing ard educating the people to ap-
preciate this quality in our butter
that it would prove a great asset to
the dairy and creamery business in
the South. Prof Mortensen said
the Macon plant was credit to
Noxubee county, the State of Miss
issippi, and ID fact, the entire South.
IN regard to the local product
Prof. Mortensen stated that the but
ter fresh from the churn at the Ma
con creamery which he sampled
would be classed ON the New York
and Chicago markets las extras" :"
There is every reason" Prof. Nor
tensen stated, "why this prairie sec
ton Of Mississippi should be a
great dairy country. as you have
many advantages for dairying that
are lacking in some of the older and
best daiIyiug sections of the North"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08

Mr. Bcale Cookrel is he new Nash
owne this week, having purchased a
Nash-S,x from W L, Shannon, local
Nash dealer,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
Eireless Cooker for Sale.

Caioric Fireless Cooker, practically
new; oak case with compartments.
Price. $1,000. Also oil stove; Boss
oven, four burners. $3.50.
MRS. Z. Q. WITHERS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
ATTENTION .PLFASEi

For benefit of teachers, pupils and
All visitors to the Field Day, to be
hstd in Macon on Friday, April 10th,
the ladies Of X-Prairie church will
ssrve lunch O. school ground. Help
a worthy cause,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
LANE BANK LOANS.

AN desiring loans through thu
Liss ard Allsvial National Farm
Loan Association viii please come
'n ts See me as soon as possible. ~
Ift GRAS. STRONG,
Secretary Treasurer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
Red Eampshire Pigs

For sale at SO each, while they
last. Phone 2504.
GURLER e. MEEKS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
NOI'ICE PLEASE

If you owe rae an account
which is past due, please cali.
and settle it, or, at least paw
half of it and the other half
later. SO far a monthly ae.
counts are concerned, these
are made payable first of each
month, and a great many of
them are nearly a year old
50 will have to ask you to set.
tie, as | cannot carry yours
any more than | can the Other
fellows. If you prefer, ! wils
send a collector aro4rd with
your account hut a not vll
expect attention to it when
you get il by mail.
Respectfully,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08
Trespass Notice.

My land in district five is posted
hunt or otherwise trespass on it.
and all parties are warned not to
". Is, DOYLE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-04-08

! A splendid l6 months old bull from
, $40e Register of Merit COW.
Plenty of red ink in his pedigree.
4. d. SCALES,
Brooksville, Miss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-03

Right-"'ULLO EZRYBUDDYn' "Baby
Nike" an enthusiastic rooter for "The
Neighborhood House Review" and one
of the 100000 youngsters for the benefit
OF whom this interesting performance
Will be staged tomorrow night atop the
Hote! Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-03

MARGUERITE SYl.-
VA, Of the Chicago
Opera, who will sing
1t a private showing
Of Dream Street"
d. w. Griffith s screen
q r a m a tization Of
Linnehouse Nights
at the home of Mrs.
Vincent Aston on
Wednesday evening
next. The Belgian so.
prano who was intro
duced 10 American
opera by Oscar Ham
merstein is now act
lively engaged in or
ganizing a benefit for
the late impresario's
Wllc. Cnderuood
Leyt and belptc-A
N 0 S Y NESTING
SITE. Two nervy
Cincinnati robins pick
out the caves of a
busy steam shovel as
the ideal place to
build their nest and
raise a brood Of
youngsters. The ar
row in the photo on
the left points to the
location of the nest,
while below is a close
up Of the fiedglings in
their nest. These red
breasts ought to visit
New York they'd
find all the comforts
of home up under
the II "
International
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-03

LIKE BEGETS LIKE. Miss Alice Lord,
the Brooklyn mermaid and one of Am
erca's Olympic swimming champions,
Yale, and winner of the high jump at
the Olympic games, has recently been
announced. Paul Thomr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-03

ROBERT A. GREEN
FIELD, of Mt. Yer
non, Grand Command
er of the Knights
Templar of New York
State. who will lead
the grand march of
his order at their big
charity ball in the
list Regiment Armo-
ry next Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Green
field recently partici-
pated in the Ohio
ceremonies that made
President Harding a
Knight Templar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-03

BY IT'S HOOD MAY
YOU RECOGNIZE
LIZ. Otherwise this
tlivver is pretty well
disguised. 1t is being
used as a travelling
peanut stand some
where in California.
Kddei e Herbtrt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-03

Lejt-THE ENTIRE
NAVY OF HAYTI in
one picture. The "su-
perdreadeverythi in 9"
independence (for-
merly the Admiral.
owned by Irving +.
Bush Of New York;,
now doing duty rs the
armed naval force Of
H;,yti. Beloac circle
Wilbur Forrest, New
York Tribune CORE
spondent. b e S d e
Independence one
FOUNDER, the COM
plete armament Of
the little islands
nQVV
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
PROTEST GAS RATES n
AT EVANSVILLE

Governor Richie, who is spending
practically every day now at the exc
cutive offices here busily engaged in
getting the State budget in shape for
submission to the forthcoming session
of the Legislature. was waited upon
late yesterday afternoon by commit
tee of taxpayers of Hyattsville, who
sought his interest i'll securing an
early hearing before the Public Serv-
ice Commission of the gas rate ques-
ton of the Prince Georges county
town
The Governor informed the delega-
ton this is not matter under his
jurisdiction. but rests entirely with
the Service Commission. Ii has been
much agitated for the last several
months. and it is expected the Serv-
ice Commission will take it up for
consideration at an early date. 5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
OYSTER SUPPERS AT
WEST ANNAPOLIS AND
EASTPORT BIG SUCCESS

Volunteer fremen OF West Annapo-
lis ,were much pleased with the sue
cess that attended the oyster supper
given By them in their hall last night
as a benefit of the company. Besides
people of the immediate community
and Wardour. a number of folks made
the trip to the village across the way
for the evening meal Clam chowder
OF the better sort furnished tempt
ing and appetizing dish for the sup
per OF we'll fried oysters. cold ham
and beef, slaw, potato salad. pickles.
chow chow. etc
The Eastport volunteer firemen, as
sisted by their lady friends, also gave
a supper in the firemen's hall, Fifth
street. last night. and this. too. was
marked by many patrons and was a
Delicious saltwater oysters
formed a big item of the menu that
was served The supper will be re-
heated tonight
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
TO SHOOT FOR TURKEYS
AT ST. MARGARET'S

Unless. bad conditions of weather
again but in, as was the case on
Thanksgiving Day. which caused a
postponement. many local sportsmen
Will gather at ST. Margaret's. in the
Third district. tomorrow afternoon to
participate in the shooting competi-
tons at clay targets sprung from the
traps. Turkeys will be the prizes
awarded the winners in the several
events. Entrance fees will be based
upon the number of entrants in the
different events. The shoot has been
arranged under the auspices of the St
Margaret's Community Club, and the
proceeds derived therefrom will be de-
voted to the fund for payment of the
community hall erected in the village
last summer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
PROGRAM GIVEN LAST
NIGHT BY LADIES' AID

A fair-sized audience attended the
entertainment given last night by the
Ladies' Aid Society of Calvary NJ E.
Church.
The chief entertainer of the even
ing. Miss Mabel E Mullins. gave three
selections. all of them of a humorous
nature: her third one. burlesque on
the "Pollyanna- motive. being par
ticularly clever
a quartette OF male voices was
composed Of W. Morris Feldmeyer.
Joseph Wilson. Walter F. Shenton,
and Mr. SNYDER. The other musical
number on the program was the piano
solo nv Professor Charles H. RawIins.
The musical numbers were we'll rem
dered and thoroughly appreciated by
the audience.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
SEASON TO
GET START TONIGHT

The lid of the local basketball sea-
son will be pried OF tonight when the
quints OF the Vagabond Club. or this
city, aud Company "M." the local unit
OF the First Infantry. Maryland Ma
tional Guard. will clash on the court
of the State armory The game will
get under way at 1880 O'Clock. Both
teams have been engaged i'm active
practice for the last two weeks, and
Tor a season-opener the game should
be good one. Indications are that
the teams, the yagabonds particular
ly. will have ambitious schedules TO
mark the fall and winter season.
An admission of 10 cents will be
charged TO tonight's game, which will
be followed by dance. the admission
to which win be 80 cents.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
THREE MUSKETEERS"
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE
At CIRCLE PLAYHOUSE

THE Three Musketeers" shown last
night at the Circle Playhouse proved
to be a thoroughly satisfying picture.
The great old story of youth and
gallant adventure is perfect stun for
the film artist and Doug" Fairbanks
was never letter east than as the ir-
resistible D'Artagnan. His vigorous
grace, energy and high spirits never
failed him for second throughout
the role. and he made a great look
ing musketeer.
0:e,s only possible criticism OF the
characterization would e that the lad
who lsde farewell 10 his old father
amid such picturesque surroundings
in Gascony looked just trihe-say
seasoned-for his extreme youth. Once
in Paris with the rich plumed hat
topping off the famous smile all was
we'll with his appearance.
Tie story has been well handled ny
the dramdtist. and il is not enough
OF classic for the spectator to lie
offended by the changes made in
adapting it to the screen. 1t is so rich
in incident and teens with so many
thrilling adventures that had il Teen
less well done the. plot might easily
have been obscured. instead of which
il is clear and thoroughly understand
able throughout.
The photography and stage settings
are of the high order one has learned
to expect in all first class films, and
the chara cterzation, are good. partic
ularly those of the King and Richie
lieu.
One disappointment awaited the
audience at the sight of Buckingham,
The handsomest man of his time,
and one of the most romantic figures
of history, certainly was by no means
the handsomest man in last nights
picture. With all these good looking
boys whose face is their fortune,
hanging around the studios eager tc
be filmed, it seems as thouh The direc
tors might have picked one better
qualified for this particular role.
1t was a good picture though, and
these are minor criticisms. The larg,
audience last night thoroughly enjoyed
every hair-breadth escape and glori-
Gus adventure. and'clapped enthusiasts
tically at the Queens final triumph
over the crafty Richeliou.
All who love romance ard youth
and who does not?-can not fail to
get real pleasure out of this picture.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
ADHERING TO PLEDGE NOT
TO LEAVE STATE. GOV. OF ARK.
NOT TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Dec. "A
pledge to himself that he would not
leave the State during his incumbency
has caused Governor Thomas C. Nc
Rae. of Arkansas. to decline urgent
invitations that he attend the annual
conference of State governors at
Charleston. S. c.. in December
Governor McRae's opinion that a
chief executive of a State should not
leave the State during his tenure in
Office was expressed freely during his
campaign for governor. and although
he did not make it a campaign pledge.
he endeayored to leave the impress
sion, he said. that only matters OF
sravests importance would cause him
to 60 outside of Arkansas, if elected
Thus far ne has not done SO.
Three invitations TO attend the gov
ernors' conference in Charleston have
been received by Governor McRae
and rejected.
Another pledge made by the COVER
nor before his election was that he
would not permit himself TO become
liable to criticism directed at other
governors for the number of pardons
issued. In almost year as governor.
he has issued only two pardons-
to a man who had finished his term
and one to a woman whose health de-
manded freedom.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
ANNAPOLIS ELKS TO
HONOR DEAD BROTHERS


Special electrical effects and a floral
display OF beauty will feature the an
nual memorial services OF Annapolis
Lodge No. 6e2, b. F. o. Elks. TO be
held in the Circle Playhouse on Sun
day afternoon. 1t has always been
custom for the Elks to hold their me-
mortal exercises on the first Sunday
in December.
The ritualistic ceremonies for de-
parted members will be conducted by
officers OF the lodge who. with mem
bers, Will occupy seats on the stage
and there will be program of music
both instrumental and vocal. as usual
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
BEGIN THOROUGH PROBE
OF FLOGGING MINISTER
tBy The Associated Pr~s.J

MIAMI, FLA, Dec. 2-Acting under
Geographic instructions from the
British embassy at Washington, A. Fl.
Hubbard British vice-consul here. to-
day began an investigation into the
flogging and tarring and feathering
here last August of the Rev. Philip r..
Irwin, ArchdeaCon OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church, and British sub
ject, who was engaged in religious
work among the negroes OF Miami.
Mr. hubbard said the investigation
would also include an investigation of
similar treatment OF George Doty, d
negro blacksmith. in a small town of
Gaze county. Doty also is British
subject Both left the country after
their unpleasant experience.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
Eggs Bought At 12e.; Sold 10 To soc.
Uyv The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. Eggs
bought from farmers of Michigan last
spring at prices as low as II cents a
dozen are now being sold by one OF
the big Five" meat packers in the
same locality at 40 TO 30 cents dozen.
John J. Clark. wholesale grocer of
Bad Axe testified today before the
commission considering the advis-
ability OF modifying the decree. which
on becoming effective next February
will prohibit the big Five" meat
packers from handling side-line prod
ucts.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
TYPHUS Is SWEEPING RUSSIA
WITH INCREASING VIOLENCE

MOSCOW, Dec. 2-Typhus fever is
sweeping Russia with increasing vio-
lence. especially in the Odessa. Baku
Turkestan and volga regions, where
the famine is especially severe. There
are more than 1900 typhus cases in
the hospitals of Moscow.
Walter L. Bell, member of the
American Relief Administration in
Ufa district is ILL., DR.. Henry Beeuw-
kef. medical director for the Admins
tration. declares the death rate from
the epidemic will be very high. due 70
the weakened condition of the starv-
ing peasants
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
MRS. MOSS RECEIVERS
FROM RECENT ILLNESS

Mrs Robert Moss. who has been
confined to the house since her re-
turn from New York, ten days ago, by
serious indisposition, is now con-
valescing and expects shortly to re-
sumo her usual round of activities.
Mrs. Moss, who is prominently con-
nected with most of the women's or
CARNATIONS of the town, has been
forced by her recent illness to break
a number OF important engagements
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
PRESBYTERIAN FAIR
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

A highly successful sale was con
Quoted yesterday afternoon by the
ladies of the Presbyterian Church and
was followed by church supper In
the evening. The whole affair was
under the craftsmanship of Mrs. j. Il.
White. who had numerous well-or-
ganized committees working under
her
Mrs. Charles Styer had charge of a
table at which prize home made jel-
lies and preserves were sold. The
cake table was managed by Mrs.
Harry Brewer and Mrs. George Rob-
bins. ard the candy table, where there
was an unusually fine assortment of
sweets. was under Mrs. W. H. Thomas,
her daughter, Miss Lucille Thomas,
and Mrs Sullivan. Mrs. Arthure
Langfeld, Mrs Foster and Mrs Ar
thur Jones had charge OF the fancy
work table, while the aprons and like
things were sold by Miss Margaret
Iseman. Mrs John Levy. and Mrs. w.
b. Gardiner. and the ice cream by
Calvin Robbins
A committee of the following nine
ladies' managed the arrangements for
the delicious supper served later:
Mrs. Frank Kries. Mrs. Nettie Phillips,
Mrs Merrick, Mrs. Robert Redmond.
Mrs. Gessner. Mrs. George Heintz,
Mrs. Deininger. Mrs. Brooks. and Mrs.
Ross
A few aprons and articles of fancy
work that were not sold will be dis
posed of tomorrow afternoon at the
church after O'Clock
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
To Preach At Calvary Church

The Rev. Harry c. Wilson. DID,,
head of the Department of Institutes
for the Board of Sunday Schools of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, will
be the preacher at Calvary Methodist
Episcopal Church next Sunday morn
ing
The regular monthly communion
service will be held at night instead
of in the morning
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
ASKS CONTINUANCE OF
PRESENT PHONE RATES

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company yesterday filed with
the public Service Commission petit
ton for the continuation of the com
pany's existing rates after December
81, when the present. order of the
Commission expires. The Utilities
Board has set December Is as the
date for the hearing.
The company says in its petition
that while it is true that the past
return from said rates has been in
adequate and in fact unreasona bly,
low so far as your petitioner is CON
cerned, your petitioner is we'll aware
of the Inconvenience both to the pub
lie and itself of frequent changes in
telephone rates and for that reason i
not inclined at this time to ask au-
thority TO increase the same. but will
be satisfied to continue such rates
that by the exercise of further econ
omies and increased efficiency. it may
yet be able to make such rates more
remunerative, or until such time as
changed conditions may warrant their
modification in whole or in part -
In statement filed with the petit
ton the company estimates the fair
value OF its property as of August 81
at $40 ,10S.534. The company submits
that its earnings in the future "un-
der the rates and charges" prescribed
by the Commissions existing order
will not exceed a rate of more than
5.526 per cent" of the fair value OF
its property
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-02
EXHIBITION MED|C|
PR|NTSAT Y. ". CA.

A most interesting exhibit. to be
held at the V w. c. A. rooms on Sun
day afternoon next. is that of the
Medici and Copley Prints that have
been loaned for the occasion. The
Copley prints have been very we'll
known and popular in this country
for a number of years, but it is be-
lieved that the Medici ones have
never before been shown in Annapo-
lis. Printed in colors and published
by the Medici Society, OF London, they
are considered by art connoisseurs as
the finest reproductions of paintings
that it is possible to obtain in this
medium.