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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

Two months before the COMPRESSION
al election on November 7, the board
of election commissioners, composed OF
the governor, attorney general and
secretary of state, must appoint three
election commissioners for each Of the
50 counties of Mississippi. Word reach.
es the capital that in the recommends
tiOns that are coming in from various
counties the names OF many women
will be included. A large number OF
women have been appointed by county
executive committees throughout the
state as judges and clerks to hold pri'
many elections.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
AND VIEWS FROM
THE STATE CAPITAL
~ 2. r. Birdsall

Visitors from almost every county
who nave business with the State
Highway Department, bring the re-
port that the people are becoming
thoroughly aroused to the necessity OF
voting for the constitutional amend,
meut, putting trunk highway lines
under the supervision OF the Highway
Commission, in order that Mississippi
may not lose the millions Of dollars
appropriated for road building by the
federal government, Unless this
amendment should he adopted and be-
come a part of the constitution, the
state will not only lose all federal aid.
but will continue TO contribute its pre-
rata for federal aid for other states,
by taxation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Son Held for Killing.

Louisville. Ky.-Eyan II. Evans, so
years old, guard at the Rugby Distil.
lery here, was shot and killed at his
home after, it is alleged. he had
threatened to STAY members of his
family during a temporary attack Of
insanity. His son, w. H. Evans, 81,
was held to the grand jury without
bond in connection with the killing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

Washington-A total of sS47,733,9Oo
of Liberty Bonds and Victory notes
was retired during the last fiscal
wear bv the treasury at a cost OF
sS3S.S49,8 99 out OF re-payments as
principal by foreign governments and
through the operations Of the sink
ing fund, it has been reported by
Secretary Mellon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Waterman Shoots Negro.

BiloXi-H Thompson, u night watch
man OF the D~antazler Lumber com.
pany six miles north OF here, while de-
tending himself shot and dangerously
wounded n negro desperate. The
wounded negro and several others at.
tempted to wGylay Thompson with
shotguns when he got the drop on
them and fired.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

People who have attended the free
picture show under the auspices of the
Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Red
Cross Chapter, and the educational de.
partment, with Dennis Murphee, Direc-
tor, state that wonderful information
is being graphically impaired and
great good is being accomplished.
These pictures have been shown to
over 400 different audiences In the
various counties In Mississippi. The en-
tire month Of August will be devoted
to lectures at different places in AL
corn county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
German Republic Anthem,

Berlin.-The German republic has
now adopted an official hymn, much
to the general surprise, is pre-war
Germany's old anthem, Deutschland,
Deutschland, Ueber Allies" This was
the principal surprise of the impress.
sive ceremonial in the Reichstag cele.
brating the third anniversary of the
creating OF the republican constitu.
ton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Another School for Bolivar.

Tho citizens OF the Litton and ia
cobs district school OF Bolivar County
on ;he "Bogue," seven miles west Of
Shaw, have organized the Litton con.
solidatcd school district, composed Of
II sections of land, and sold $4,000
WORTH Of bonds. which will be invest
ed in tour or five acres of land near
l.!tton's Chapel and a modern, upto-
date frame building.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Get Kentucky Coal,

Louisville, Ky,-The first order for
priority shipment Of coal cut of the
Kentucky fields under federal fuel
distribution authorization has been
executed with a view to relieving the
shortage of bunker coal for lake
steamers operating out OF Cleveland,
Ohio.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

Prescott, Ar!z.-Brakemen, firemen
and ensinemen in district No. 4 OF
the Albuquerque and Arizona divi.
sions of the Atchison, Topeka 4 San.
Ia Fe Railroad have quit work. Fifty
brotherhood members in Prescott
were affected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Bassfield Is Busy Town.

Bassfield.-F. Carraway has just
completed a large warehouse addition
to his store. The Cotton Gin Com.
pany OF Bassfield, composed OF HOOK
or Garraway and other farmers, are
putting lumber on the ground in a
rush, contemplating building a large
gin right away.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
BlELAsKI ABsoLvEp
IN KIDNAPPING CASE
Mexico Gives Him Full Clearance
After Inquiry.

Cuernevaca, Mexico.-A. Bruce Bic
laski, former American department OF
justice official, was formally absolved
of all guilt in the recent kidnapping
episode in which he was the central
figure when Judge Quircs, who has
been conducting the examination into
the affair, issued full clearance papers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
J. G. Wooiey Dies.

Granada, Spain.-John G. Wooley.
OF Madison, Wis. former prohibition
candidate for president Of the United
States, died here after an illness Of
some days, due to a cerebral attack.
Mr.. Wooley passed away before the
arrival in Granada Of members Of
his family.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

Seattle. Wash.-Cat-tail down is a
new export to Japan, where it is used
for the stuffing and padding of cloth
ing and winter sleeping blankets. For
the kimono wrap used so widely in
the orient this material is said to be
preferred to cotton or kopok.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
LEAVE
TRAINS IN DESERT
SANTA FE PASSENGERS ARE
STRANDED WHEN THE
WORKERS QUIT.
SITUATION GROWING WORSE
% Bombs Exploded at Santa Fe
Roundhouse in Caiifornia-Pres-
ident Of C. & 4. ATTACKS
Hoper's stand.

Evansville, Ind. Louisville &
Nashville engineers on the Hender-
son-St. Louis division voted here to
remain off duty until equipment is
put into good condition and armed
guards removed from railroad prop
erty. This decision was reached after
a four-hour meeting which ended
this afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
SlaNs Jews.

Budapest-Forty Jews sentenced
for various political Offenses b. the
Roumanian military authorities, de-
spite the recent amnesty decree by
the king, says a report to the local
Magyarorszag.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Governor Greets DENLY,

Guam, Ladron misunderstanding
DENLY and his party. who were greet
continued by the curate, but he died
ed by the governor. naval officials
and natives in a great demonstration
of welcome on their arrival.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Church Orpanist Shot.

Dallas, Texas.-H. T. Johnston, or
ganist at a theater, was shot and
wounded seriously w. E. Hamilton and
C. I. Harp surrendered and were
charged with assault. Their bonds
wers fixed at $1,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Ban Gland HOSPITALS.

West Dennis, Massey a vote Of
70 to Z, this town decided to ban gland
hospitals within its borders. The pc.
tition OF DR.. ]. Leon Hanson that his
gland farm be allowed to continue in
operation was denied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Has Vast Radio Plans.

London.-The government will erect
in England a wireless station powerful
enough to provide direct commercial
communication with India, South Al.
RIGA and Australia, Postmaster Gen.
ersl Kellaway Announces.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Power Plant Burns.

Pine Bluff, Ark.-Fire destroyed
the plant of the Tillar Light and
Power Company at Tillar, near here.
The loss is estimated at $500. and
was confined to one OF the two build.
ings owned by the company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
KIM Renominated.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-Senator Will
liam H. King CT Utah was renominat.
ed as the ISrty candidate fol- the
November election at the Democratic
state convention here. He won on
the first ballot
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
WenNll on Increase.

Aherdeen.-Boll weevil in the past
few days have Increased in numbers.
One some places where none could be
found last week there are thousands.
Some Of them fly like June bugs. ana
other sail. Some planters are using
poison %
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Served Under Cleveland

Boston-Maior Thomas h. Fergu.
son. who served as United States
minister to Norway and Sweden for
eight years, after his appointment by
President Cleveland, died here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

In those districts where judges and
chancellors have opposition, 1t is
stated that one of the main isues is
trusts and combines. The people are
said to be aroused on the subject and
are eagerly investigating the corporate
antecedents or affiliations OF all al
didates for circuit judge and chancel-
lor, as well as for supreme court Judge
in the southern district, where there is
a campaign on.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

An attractive program containing a
liberal premium list Us been issued
by the State Fair Management for the
Jackson Fair. These state fairs have
proved great agricultural successes,
and the live stock and poultry exhibit
have been exceedingly fine. During
the Fair the centennial of the capital
city will be celebrated, and much in
terest Is being manifested both in the
fair and the centennial celebration.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

Reports from all parts of MISSISSIPPI
pi are reaching Jackson, that an un,
usually large number of candidates for
county, Legislative, and beat offices,
are in prospect for next year. The pri.
mary for 1923 does not take place un-
til August Of that year. at which time
all state, county legislative and beat
officers as we'll as II district attorneys
! will be nominated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Prepare For Bio Fall Business.

Tupelo.-The wholesale joboing
business Of this city is decidedly On
the increase, and the local wholesal-
ers are preparing for the biggest fall
business they have had in years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

II is reported that men and women
who contemplate being absent from
their voting precincts on August l5,
in many places in the state, are going
to the circuit clerks office and avail
ing themselves of the opportunity to
vote under tho absent-voter law. This
is true here al the capital, where many
persons have voted before leaving on
vacation or business trips.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18
Souvenir Hunters Costly.

London.-One Cunard liner had O
net loss of $4,000 worth Of silver for
the year ending May l. Passengers
stole il for souvenirs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

Steps are being taken to make a
Observation-Disclosures lake on the Coun-
Try Club grounds, which is three and
a half miles from Tupelo. The pro
posed lake will lie southeast OF the
club house and along the Bankhead
Highway. 1t will be from 6 to u
feet deep and will be well stocked
Hith fish.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-08-18

]. ]. Conan, secretary OF the state
board Of penitentiary trustees, has re-
ceived from the office of Gov, Lee Nj,
Russell certified copies OF notifica'
tiens sent to the respective sheriifs
granting reprieves and stays of exc
eutiou to three men whose executions
have been ordered by the courts fol
crimes for which they we're convict
ed. The reprieves affect the cases OF
lin Lang. sent from Wayne County
Cor murder. and of Will Gray and Ami
Knight, Jointly indicted, but tried anc
convicted separately, OF murder. AL
rhree we're sentenced to be hanged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23
JONES ON
FAR EAST MISSION
He Will Start Next Wednesday
for India In Interest OF
Textile Plant.

Edward Jones. son OF Rev. and Mrs
George p. Jones. formerly Of Will
mington. but now OF Townsend. will
start next Wednesday for india.
where ne will remain for three years.
purchasing raw materials for the
Ludlow Manufacturing Co., which has
a textile plant near Springfield. Mass.
He has been employed by tho company
since 1920. when he was graduated
from Wesleyan University.
Mr.. Jones will sail on the steamer
France from New York to Southamp-
ton, Eng. and Havre and Mar rseIlles.
France to Port Said. Egypt and Bonn
bay. India and proceed by train from
Bombay TO Calcutta. India, which will
be his headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23

ANY woman's club can make q
safety diagnosis OF Its own town. and
cure the accident evil. Make a map.
OF the city. Place white pin at every
point where a child accident occurred
during the past year. and blue pin
for every adult accident on the high
ways. There you have a basis for
determining accident causes.
Are there many pins concentrated
at certain points? Perhaps better
lighting. moro signs. and more police
are needed there. Are most Of the
pins In the middle Of blocks rather
than at intersections? Then a cam
paisn TO urge crossing at the cross
ings Is needed. Are the child pins
prevalent? Then more attention Is
needed in school instruction. in home
training, in local Fairgrounds.
Following this anatomy study.
which should reveal the worst OF the
sore spots, should come a study of
the police records on accident cases.
At what time of day and year did
these occur? Special traffic police re-
lief at peak periods might help
What was the apparent immediate
cause of the accident? II speeding
and carelessness are coming more In
evidence, a campaign on public opinion
on the part of the mother would be OF
great assistance in law enforcement.
This diagnosis OF the anatomy and
the records is but the beginning OF
the task. but 1t is a beginning which
has been largely overlooked.
For the remedies one may turn tc
Detroit which has large Fairgrounds
and elaborate safety instruction in
the schools: to Cleveland which ha:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23

junior patrols to aid tho young and
tho helpless In crossing the street, to
Buffalo, to Indianapolis. and to other
cities on the Safety Honor Roll Of
1921. where the local schools and as
sociations will be ablc to tell what
methods are being used to make their
highways more safe.
Among tho other leading cities
which recorded fewer traffic fatalities
In 1921 than In 1920 are: Akron,
Ohio; Atlanta. Ca; Bayonne, N. j.;
Berkeley, Calf. Bridgeport, Conn:
Cincinnati. Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Grand
Rapids, Mich: Lansing, Mich: MIL
waukee Wis; Minneapolis. MINI;
Newark. N. j.; New Rochelle. N. Y;
Norfolk. Va; Ogden. Utah; Paterson,
n. j.; Peoria, ILL.,: Pittsburg. Pa; ;
Pittsfleld, Mass; Providence. r, L.;
Richmond. Calf: Trenton. N. j.; and
Youngstown. Ohio"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23
URGES ALL CLUBWOMEN.
1OBE SAFETY DOCTORS
Federation Members Told How
to Diminish Causes for
Accidents.
Il A.eoc,at.d Prc.s to Every Even,ns.

y Associated Press TO Every EveninG
chautauQua, y. ", Juno 23.-"n
hvery club woman In the United States
would confer on herself tn. degree OF
Doctor OF Safety trafac accidents
would soon be virtually done away
WITH" eAid John c. Long. OF the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber OF Com
nasrce. speaking before the General
FEDERATION OF Womcn's Clubs here to-
day.
"Most accidents on our highways
are needless" said the speaker. The
conditions which cause them are pre-
vsutable. Twenty-eight cities lowered
their traffio fatality records In 1921.
Detroit and st. Louis nearly halved
their previous highway mortality
figures. Credit for this decrease be-
lonss TO local Doctors of Safety who
diagncsed the trouble and then ap-
plisd strong remedies to bring about
convalescence.
"The increase OF motor vehicles to
the number OF lo.ooo.o0o in use today
has come about 80 rapidly that we
have been staggered by the traffic
problem. and have often been led TO
handle in a panicky manner a con-
dition which Will yield TO normal
treatment.
We have passed stringent laws.
cried for punishment OF the speeder.
and demanded that trafic rule viola
tors be put in Jail. This is all we'll
enough. but 1t is not fundamental.
Persons who spread disease should be
Quarantined. but that does not neces-
sar1ly stamp out the source Of the
malady.
Among the causes Of traffic acci-
dents are careless driving, children
playing in the streets, poor parking
accommodations. insufficient play
grounds. bad street lighting, lack OF
signs narrow street limits. inadequate
police force. unintelligent traffic regu-
lauons.
III boy or girl in your community
Is taken Ill. the doctor is called in and
makes his diagnosis. He decide:
whether the trouble is Group, or scar
lot fever. or what. before attempting
70 prescribe a remedy. II child has
typhoid fever the whole water supply
system of the town may need investi-
Cation.
IF q child is injured in an automo-
bile accident. however, someone may
be arrested. the police may insist or
all motorists carrying special cards
few more ordinances may be passed
but in most communities there will be
no exhaustive examination Of why
that accident occurred.
"lf the club women Of the United
States would confer on themselves
the degree Of Doctor OF Safety acci.
dents would soon be virtually don,
away with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23

ed. 1t was pronounced a success in
every respect by those in charge. The
committee OF arrangements included
IT. J. Collins, c. A. Higgins, Edward
OConnor, Thomas Mulrooney. James
Mccain,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23
Holy Name Lawn Fete.

On the lawn about the Cathedral at
Sixth and West streets last night the
Holy Name Society OF that parish held
lawn fAtc which was larRely attend
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-23
Second NJ. p. Church CROWNS.

Second M. P. Church, Fifth avenue
and Anchorage street. Is rapidly forg-
ing to the front as ono OF the most
progressive congregations In the city.
The attendance at tho services II in
creaing every week and the members
have been contributing literally OF
their money to the expenses OF the
church. Extensive preparations are
being made for the evangelistic SER
vices which begin Sunday. Rev
James L. Nichols will be in charge.
II you telephone your ad. ask about
the discount you can get on the price
quoted you.--Ady.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-18
,P0STMASTERS GET { SALARY INCREASED First Glass Officials Receive Sub-
 ,N Stantial Raises

Washington, Aug. 1s.-(By the As sociated Press)-Salaries of many first class postmasters have been increased as a result of the computation of postal receipts for the year ended December 31, 1921, just completed by First Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett Under the Postal Laws and Regulations first class postmaster salaries are fixed upon the receipts of the individual offices of the previous calendar year going into effect at the beginning of the regular fiscal year in July. These salary increases there fore, are effective from the first of July and continue during the fiscal year of 1923 until the next computa- ton of receipts Is made.
 31,0OO Increase Given
 Fort Wayne, Ind, scored the record during the war. the salary of its post master being raised from $5,0oo to s6,ooo as a result of increases in post office receipts amounting to over 1000. Long Island, N. T., came second with a jump of $500 in the postmaster's salary from s4,20o to U. gains in receipts that the postmaster was rewarded an increase of salary from $4,5oo and $5,ooo beginning last month.
 Postmasters in Lansing, Mich Charleston, w. Va, Camden, N. J. Fresno, Calf, and Lancaster, Pa. will receive salaries of s4,5oo instead of $4,200. Pasadena, Calf, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Lynchburg, Va, post masters were increased from s4oo0 to s4,20o while the post office at Jan1ai- ca, N. Y, made such a gain in its postal receipts that the salary of the postmaster went up from s3,9oo to $4,2oo. Increases in postmasters' sal aries from $3,90o to $4,0O0 were or dered at Springfield, Mo-, Longbeach, Calf, Decatur, H., Greensboro N. C., Pueblo, Colo, Orange, N. J., Bangor Maine, Manchester, N, H., Elizabeth, N. J, York, Pa, Bay City, Mich, Lex ington, Ky, and Hammond, Ind; from $3,Soo to $500 at Jamestown, N. Y, San Juan. P. R., Ashville, N. $3,700 to s3,300 at Birmingham, Mass, East St. LOUIS, H., Wlnona, Minn., Champaign, III. and Parkers- burg, w, Va.
 Other Raises
 Other increases in postmaster salar- les include Mishawaka, Ind, and New ark, N. J., from s3,4oo to s3,600; Casper, Wyo., Columbia, Mo, and Rochester, Minn., from s3,5o0 to s3,eoo. Manitowoc, Wis, increased the salary of its postmaster from $500 to $3,7o0 while raises from s3,6o0 to $3,7oo occurred in Hagerstown, Md,
New Britain herald., 1922-08-18
COUPLE ARE BURNED.
Motor Boat Catches Fire and Middle.
 town Man and Wife Injured.

Middle town, Aug. 1S.-John F Jacoles of this city is in serious con- dition and his wife is suffering frgm minor burns as the result of fire on u motor boat in which they were cruising on the Connecticut sriver yes terday Both gre in the Middlesex hospital here.
 The couple were on their way down the river when there Was an explo- sion in he gasoline tank which set fire to the vessel. Mrs. Jacokes' clothing caught fire and in trying to extineuish the flames Jacokes was burned about the face, arms and neck. Other vessels came to the res- cue and after ex.inguishing the flames the couple were taken ashore and rushed to the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-18

1 Somebody telephoned to Coroner Ed. ward F. Fitzgerald here yesterday that a body of a murdered man had been found near Armonk, about mile from the spot where Clarence Peters was shot by Walter s. Ward. The coroner, accompanied by Deputy sheriffs Fred Ruscoe and Charles F. Lent and several reporters, made a fast motor run to Armonk- When they reached the hotel of William St. John on the state highway they learned that the find was only straw dummy.
 St. John said that George Nord- man, employed in the city water works department had rushed in and told him that a dead man was lyns near a fence not far from the hotel. St. John hurried out and found dummy fixed up in clever style, with streaks of red paint on the shirt front
New Britain herald., 1922-08-18

dress to thirty American teachers who arrived recently.
 No matter what the political fu- ture of the Philippines will be, the Filipinos will need educational ex- perts and American teachers, there fore, have an excellent opportunity to render service here and mak their calling career" said Vice Governor Gilmore. They ought to come with the feeling that they can make a place for themselves, not to take q peep into the Orient and then go back home.
 T wish also to bring out. the fact that American teachers coming to the islands must be prepared to adjust themselves to their environment and give their work a fair trial instead of becoming dissatisfied at the outset They can not all work in Manila and must, therefore, go to the provinces where their services are pressingly needed. The department of public in-