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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
COULD DO WITHOUT UNIFORM
Youthful FiJlan Proved Anew That
Necessity 10 the Fertile Mother
Of Invention.

A traveller from FIJI In the old days
reports that at times in the past
when the game was first introduced
there the Fijians used to get waves
Of cricket madness, and In some out
lying villages-where IL was not so
readily quelled by lava match would
be kept up for weeks. on end. In
cidentally, they wore their pads
strapped on their naked, boOtless legs
with a very ludicrous effect. But EVIL
IDENTIFY the Fijians have no sense Of
the ludicrous, for Il traveller further
reports: Another distinguishing
mark that rather amused me once up
country was when my house boy
Esau, came In one day with his hair
cut away from one side of his head.
looking like a somewhat weird part
ing for the remainder stood up ms
usual like n bass broom with bristles
five inches long. | asked him what on
earth he had been doing and he re-
Piled "Sir, | am now n member OF the
Lonaloma "A" team, and we have
agreed to cut our hair like this. MS the
store cannot get II sashes all the
same color "-London Tit-Bits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
Relief Is Found
From Stomach
Trouble

Hope for the millions Of unfortunate
men and women who r victims Of
stomach trouble Is sounded by VIII
liam Hoylen. Of Is Spring ST.. Bristol,
Conn, Mr.. Hoylen was a victim Of
stomach trouble In Its worst form, hut
was completely restored to health by
taking Tanlac. He says:
"For fifteen years l had attacks Of
stomach trouble, and had been in he'd
for three weeks when I got Tanlac.
but three bottles built me up fifteen
pounds, and made a well man Of me.
I an now eating steak and onions,
and feel Just fine In every way"
Undigested food ferments In the
stomach and loon the entire system is
filled with poisons. Tanlac was de-
signed TO restore the stomach to a
healthy condition and build up the
whole body. Millions everywhere have
acclaimed Its wonderful power. Get a
bottle today.
Tanlac is sold by all good druggists,
Advertisement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
AT LEAST GUILTY OF LYING
Truly Clergyman Had Refralned From
Blasphemy, but He Had Sinned
In Another Direction.

A clergyman who years ago settled
In Massachusetts once reproved II
workman for swearing while he was
blowing n new field.
Swear said the man. II guess
you'd swear"
Whereupon the preacher took the
pillow and hurried after It, Indignantly
denying the charge. Then, as the
field became more impossible, he be-
gan painting:
~ never saw the llkel never saw
the Ike" When he had gone one
round the field he stopped, GREATNESS,
and added:
"There. you see I didn't find 1t neces.
sary to swear"
"No," said the other, "but you've
told mOre'n 80 lies. You said you
never did see the like, and you saw
II all the time | IA plowin'."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

with one red button in front, six red
buttons down the front and one under
collar fastened with the loop. The
becoming hood Is knitted in fine
stitch, with two colorful stripes and
white tassel on short cord matched
to the stripes.
A very clever idea also is the plait-
ed knit cape for little girls. Another
article obtainable in the Junior de-
partment Is q knitted tam o. shanter
with its top of white wool in finger
stitch.
A very handsome four-piece set Is
knitted In a striped stitch effect and
Il has a brush lining. SILK braid binds
the leggings. The brushed lining mp
pears In the reverse Of the cap, the
collar and the top Of the mittens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

are long-lived and serve their wearers
for several years, so that they pay for
themselves in the end.
Two handsome coats, as shown In
the picture, are typical Of the seasons
offerings. Both of them employ a
soft, lustrous pile-fabric for the body
of the garment, both Of them are
straight-hanging and each has a strap
girdle Of self material. They have a
look Of warmth and luxurious soft
ness, which appears to be the aim Of
every coat designer this year. The
coat at the left Is a lovely wood-brown
color, with collar and cuffs of silky,
dark brown fox fur. Long silk cords,
ending in t~assels, fall from ornaments
Of silk at the left side.
A rich and glossy black, in the coat
at the right, measures up to the
beauty Of the black caracul fur that
adorns 1t. 1t has wide cuffs and full
collar Of the fur and squares of 1t make
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

Nov that the big stores and chill
- dren's speciality Quitting shops
carry q vast assortment Of comfy"
knitted wooden toys for infants and
wee tots, the problem OF going "a
huntin' to get q rabbit akin to wrap
the baby In" has been reduced to q
minimum.
In this day and generation mother
seeks the infant or Junior department
Of her nearest dealer" where 10
spread before her an array Of knitted
outergarments suited to every require
ment Of every child. Already the fall
Ing leaves hint Of cool days to come
and the subject Of providing the chill
dren with protective outdoor garments
10 a timely one.
From the standpoint Of appearance
or Of practicability there is nothing to
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

compare with knitted goods for chill.
dren. Consider, for instance, the lit
tie white wool infant set shown in the
illustration. It is adjustable to every
change Of the thermometer. Consist
ing as 1t does Of four pieces 1t may
be worn in part or entirely. The
snug-ftting leggings have a ~slip-c0rd
at waist with tassels; the sweater
coat is supplied with a protecting col
lar, four white buttons down the
front, n at neck; pockets 1.-THE pride
Of childhood) cap with flap each side
and white pearl button pair Of NIT
tens.
For the child who spends most Of
its time outdoors the sweater Is in
~dispensable, and let 1t be of the sturdy
sort, knit substantially, to withstand
wear and tear. The happy looking lit
tie girl in the picture Is wearing just
such a n e. It Is a scarlet sweater
coat with collar and belt fastened
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
Hometown
!AtlglpsA4
NOT A NATION OF RENTERS
People Of Country Have by Ne Means
Lost Ambition to Own Their
Own Homes

Is home owning q lost ambitionf
Are we becoming a nation Of cliff
jewellers and reptersl Not II We put
faith in the figures compiled by the
lately established bureau Of housing
Of the Department of Commerce.
OF the 6S cities of than 100000
population but 20 show a loss In per
centage Of homes owned between 1910
and 1920 (tAe figures are from the
census burcau) and the losses are
more than offset by the gains Of the
other 4S. OF the 20 where losses were
recorded, four-Detrolt, Cleveland, st.
Louis and Los Angels are in the
first ten cities of population.
Although in New York saore homes
are owned than in any other city the
percentage is the lowest, but 1871, yet
even here the percentage has grown
from III in 1910 and 12.1 in 1900.
Manhattan presents the most striking
situation. With more than a half a
million homes, less than 1000 were
owned, little more than 2 per cent.
If home owning be a form of civic
virtue. then Des Moines may gather
her chaste skirts about her as painted
Manhattan passes, for the Iowa para
gon amOnx cities shows a percentage
of home ownership Of SIP, a growth
from 45.6 per cent in 1910 and 2S.5 in
1900. In only me other commu-
nifty of more than 100000 inhabitants
are half TIE homes owned, and that is
Grand Rapids, Mich.-The Nations
Business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
CUTE KNITTED OUTERWEAR;
FUR TRIMMED FALL COATS
hVnHVhVn6VnVh \ YhhYnghynh B VhYnYnvhVhHh HnynVnnnAS

The question Of the coat is upper
most In many q fair head, for the
time has come to buy one. A feast is
spread for the benefit Of every wOman
who must make a choice this fall but
the melancholy days are come when
many a coat asplres to associate with
beautiful, s%umptuous furs; they are
higher priced and far more becoming
than they would be otherwise. Wom-
en- are finding them irresistible and
there are several good reasons for buy
ing as fine a garment as the purse al
lows.
The soft-faced cloths are rich and
lustrous and they invite the use Of furs
in their trimmings. There seems to
be an abundance Of skins, but the han
ding Of furs takes much time and this
is what runs into money. Most furs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

"Fine Sabbath day" remarked the
optimist.
Don't | know IT." growled the vii.
lage crouch.
"And you do not rejoice, my broth.
err"
II do not. haven't been up nor
than an hour and n dozen automobile
parties have already whirled through
our town, raising a dust, making II
racket and spreading terror among the
pigs and poultry. That sort Of thing
will be going on al day long. Gosh
ding it! | wish It would rain pitch.
forks !'-BIrmingham Age-Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

Oaks are considered by the United
States Department Of Agriculture to
be the best trees for street planting.
It is probable that oaks have not been
more widely planted because of the
prevalent belief that they are slow
growers, and because in the North
they are rather difficult to transplant
A white oak, however, which is mi Of
the slOw-growing varieties, will reach
The same height as a sugar maple in
the same period Of time, and naples
have been used much more widely
than oaks for street ornamentation,
despite many unsatisfactory character
ieticS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
Wouldn't Be Wasted.

During n snowstorm early In spring
Jack with his shnggy-haired dog.
Turk, came upon our porch to shovel
of the snow.
Hearing the noise | opened the doop
to find Turk sitting up begging for
something. SO | asked Jack what h0
wanted.
"He wants bread and butter"
| said. "Do you think he would eat
II II | got II for him2"
well, II he don't | WILL" was the
answer.-Exchange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
Henry Hadn't Changed.

Mr.. DulvertOn was feeling rather
pleased with himself.
$50 you heard me make my speech,
last night, Maria"
yes" answered his wife. ~ was
up In the gallery"
"Well, you haven't told me what.you
thought OF IT, snid Henry, expecting
to be highly praised.
"Oh, It reminded mo so much o.
your counting me, HenryT"
"Rcally2 How wns that2"
why Henry. I thought you would
never come to the point"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
NOTHING WORSE IN PROSPECT
Traveller Satisfied He Had Got Over
the Mort Uncomfortable Part Of
His Journey.

W. s, 1lglls, the ~well-knOwn coal OPP
orator, It'd n railroad story Mt a rail-
road mems banquet in Scranton.
"There used to he n little line he
said, "a branch line about II miles
long, that was notorious for Its bumps.
general discomfort and dirt.
"A train on this line pulled Into
town II morning. late half an hour,
as usual, and n man said rs he rose
and brushed himself on:
"'Well thank goodness, the worst
part OF my journey Is over
"'Goin' far7' said another n
"Hong Kong, China said the irgt
chap"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
plan for Growth Of Town.

The crooked streets Of Boston grew
ND along old-time COW paths. Cities,
more recently founded, took note Of
the inconvenience and laid their
streets out In a straight line, though
that was about all they did by way Of
advancement.
Cities now discover that traffic con
eestion is due mainly to narrow
streets. Yet they 60 ahead laying out
more narrow streets, II is a foolish
policy, especially foolish In small
towns that may some day be giant
cities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

A young nan who had heard that
radium was going to cure the world Of
all its Ills entered n chemists shop
and asked:
"How much is rad.um nm ounce?"
The chemist smiled and named n
figure which made the young man
blink. Really observed the Gus
toner. "Then give me an ounce OF
cough lozenges."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

To remove plmples and blackheads
smear them witt, Cuticurn Ointment.
Wash off In five minutes with Cutl-
cura Soap and hot yater. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to In
clude Cuticura Tnlcum. Advertisement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
When Commander Maury Died.

WIFI NOHVTEdTV0F ""UTy CTCUs
NJ, w. Maury (the great marine au-
thorityl died In 1878, n Of the most
loved and honored men In the state
Of Virginia.
1t is recorded that, near the end,
he asked his son: "Am l dragging my
archorsT"
And when the latter replied In the
affirmative, the father gave a brave
sailors answer:
"All's we'll" he said.-Julian
Street, in american Adventures"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
Papa's Chief ObIectjon

Fay-Do you Ike winter sports7
May-Yes, but father objects to theiS
staying 81 lnte.-LOew's Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

20 Happy Day" sang the ~laundress
as she hung the snowy wash OF the
line. 1t was a happy day" because
she used Red Cross Ball Blue.-Adver.
tiSement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
In Saves Need Buying a New Skirt
Putnam FadeIess Dyes-dyes or tints as you wish
Too LONG.

Alice-Did Gladys ever succeed In
breaking into the gay social set2
Virginla-No. She couldn't live
down the fnct that abe and Jack have
been married II Sears.-Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
On to Him.

81 promised to make n call tonight"
said her husband as he started off.
Every well, dear said his wife.
"But don't call unless you have the
cards"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

There are many splinters on the lad
der Of life which nobody notices until
he begins to slide down.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22
Out OF the Fryinu Pan.

"Has your second wife a more even
temper than your first?"
"MOre even? No, even more"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

II n little knowledge Is dangerous.
where is the man who has so much as
to be out Of danger?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

There are some deeds so grand thar
their mighty doors stand ennobled, In
a moment, more than kings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-22

a checkerboard design that almost cov-
ers the skirt portion Of the garment.
Crepe de chine is a favorite material
for lining coats Of this kind.
Usually Innings are In plain colors,
and there is a fad for using two or
v three colors, set together with
a soft, fancy braid. A light color. at
the top Of the garment, will never
"crack" or darken a light dress, and
a dark color on the lower half of the
coat does not show soil which Is apt
to gether there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
COLORED MEMORIAL
SERVICES SUNDAY

The community forum Of the James
NJ Townsend branch of the Richmond
Community Service will observe me-
mortal services Sunday in honor Of the
late Col. Charles Young. March IL has
been set aside as national memorial
day. The service will be held at the
Mt. Moriah Baptist church, South
Ninth and B street, at o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
The program will be in charge of
the James Moore Post of the Ameri-
can Legion and will be as follows:
Music-Orchestra.
Invocation.
Community Singing Hymn
of the Republic"
Reminiscences-Jose L. Booth.
Solo.
Grafton "Col Young the Ameri-
can," Rev. Perry!
Community Singins-"America the
Beautiful"
Poem-"Taps" Geon Harris), Mrs.
Pauline Managan Hayes.
Taps-Bugler George Faucet
AS the bugler blows taps, the audi
ence is requested to face the east in
silent prayer. At the conclusion of
taps, all will file silently out of the
church.
Colored service men of the city will
meet in uniform to attend the serv-
| ices, according to notice issued By
| the officials of James Moore Post No.
| 304, American Legion. The men will
meet at 2:S0 o'clock Sunday afternoon
at the Masonic hall on South Sixth
street, marching thence 10 the church
Col. Young was the ranking colored
officer in the army, a graduate of
West Point and a personal acquaint
ance of General Pershing, with whom
he graduated. He died in Africa re
Gently, where he had been sent by the
United States government to act as
military adviser to the republic of Lii
beria
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
New Madison Juniors
To PLAY "A Prairie Rose

NEW MADISON, Ohio, March H.
The junior class play, "A Prairie
Rose" is to be given at the New Madi-
son X. of P. hall, Thursday, March 16,
at 1880 o'clock. The play is comedy
drama Of the Kansas prairies in four
acts. Tickets are now on sale at
Tricks music store. Admission, 20
cents. plus 5 cents for reserved seats.
Following is the cast of characters:
Silas Wilder, deaf old ranchman,
....... Forest Timmons
DR.. Robert Raymond, a young Chi
cago physician 49,. Lloyd Barton
Philip Bryant, wealthy young Chi
cago lawyer $500. Gerald Hileman
Archie Featherhead, young Chi
cago dude ............ John Mills
Bill Briggs, Kansas cowboy.
..... Raymond Thomas
Nose, Phillip Bryants SERVANT.
...........F Fred Alexander
Ralph Wilder, younger brother of
Silas ... Donald Bookwaltel
Lily Jane Slocum, Silas' house
keeper later his wife. Mary FLAG
Dorothy Deane, Phirs sweetheart.
later his wife. 80. .Beulah Simon.
Agnes Raymond, Roberts divorced
wife .......... Mabel Puterbaugf
Rose Wilder, A Prairie Rose"
daughter of Ralph. Ethel Martir
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
To Boost Poland China
Exhibit at State Fair

A statewide campaign to make the
Spotted Poland China exhibit at the
state fair this fall the biggest in the
history of the breed was started at
the annual meeting of the Indiana
Spotted Breeders held IN Indianapo-
lis. The officers of the association
announced that prizes amounting to
$1,000 will be paid to those entering
their herds in the big state contest.
The prizes include $1,000 for the
big show herds and the award of state
championships in all classes, $3.50 for
pig club prizes and s25 for the county
making the best showing in pig club
contests. Under the program an eff
fort will be made to organize pig
clubs in every county in the state.
The prize money is the largest in the
history of the breed, and breeders all
over the state are planning to make
the show this year the best in lndi
ana's history.
Lindley Baker, of Cambridge City
and John C. Moore, of Winchester, a
director in the association, are the
best known local Spotted Poland
breeders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
Wood Alcohol Leaves
Colored Man Sadder

Willie Hawkins, colored, was fined
81 and costs Saturday morning on his
plea of guilty to a charge Of intoxica-
ton. Hawkins, when arrested, had In
his possession bottle of denatured
alcohol labeled with skull and cross
bones.
"Were you drinking that poisonous
stuff? Don't you know it will eat out
the lining of your stomach?" he was
asked.
81 don't know. 1 suppose l was.
don't know what made me do 1t" he
answered.
He said later to police officers: ~
was drunk yesterday, but l am paying
for it today My. but l feel bad"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
CHURCH MEMBERS
REMINDED OF MASS
MEETING TOMORROW

All members of the Is churches CO.
operating in the Billy Sunday cam
paign are, requested by Fred w. Rapp,
Sundays business manager, not to for
get the mass meeting to be held in
the First Presbyterian church Sunday
night.
Church services in the Is churches
Will not be held in the evening, all
dismissing to permit members oppor-
tunity to attend the joint meeting.
Following are the names of the
churches, members of which are to
take part in the Sunday night cam
paign meeting:
First Baptist.
First Christian.
East Main Street Friends.
West Richmond Friends.
South Eighth Street Friends.
Whitewater Friends.
First English Lutheran.
Second English Lutheran.
First Methodist.
Grace Methodist.
Third Methodist.
First Presbyterian.
Second Presbyterian.
Reid Memorial United Presbyterian.
United Brethren.
The Rev. ]. ]. Rae, pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church, Sin whose
church the meeting is to be held, will
preside. Talks will be made by Dr.
Rae, the Rev. A. H. Backus and Fred
w. Rapp. 1.-THE Pastors Responsible
ity," 'The Church's Responsibility, !"
and "The Layman's Responsibility,
are to be subjects of the evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
Mills Giuen Surprise
By Company Employees

Joseph H. Mills, president of the
Richmond Casket company, was pleas
antly surprised Friday night by the
employees of the company in honor of
his birthday Employees of the firm
met in the assembly room of the fac
tory. A special entertainment was
given.
Mr.. Mills was kept away from the
assembly room until after the whistle
had blown Friday night and then
taken into the room. He was greeted
by a chorus of IL small girls who sang
Happy Birthday" The little girls
were daughters Of employees of the
plant.
Community singing was enjoyed fol
lowing the big basket supper, under
the direction of p. H. Slocum, of the
Community Service, and Ora Stegall.
Martha Thomas sang THAT Wonder
full Mother of Mine" This selection
was very appropriate inasmuch as the
mother of Mr.. Mills, who is 81 years
old, was present.
Leora Fay Bullerdick entertained
the go persons present with several
fancy dances.
The Reddington trio gave several
numbers. The trio is composed of
piano, violin and cornet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-11
Short News Of City

Charges Cruel Treatment-Cruel
and inhuman treatment is charged in
the complaint for divorce filed Satur-
day afternoon by Mary Schaeffer
against Van Schaeffer.
Discuss Building Bids - Discussion
of bids on the contract for erecting a
custodial building at the poor farm,
occupied the time of the county COM
missioners at their meeting Saturday.
Beckett Files Intentions-Prosecut
or Beckett said Saturday he had filed
with the secretary of state at Indian
apolis declaration of his intention to
be a candidate for a second term in
office
Explains Retirement Law-Features
of the teachers retirement law were
explained before the city teachers in
stitute Saturday morning by Estes
Duncan, of indianapolis, executive Sec
rotary of the state retirement board.
Parrish is Improving-The condition
Of William N. Parrish, 231 North
Twentieth street, who was operated
upon by DR.. Bowers at Miami Valley
hospital of Dayton, Ohio, recently, is
reported to be satisfactory.
To Exhibit Pictures-Mrs. Allen
Hole is to exhibit the Famous Pictures
contest pictures at Joseph Moore
school Monday night, frcm 1880 to
o'clock, it was announced Saturday.
Revenue Collectors Hours. - The
office of George Mathews, deputy in
ternal revenue collector, in the Ode
Fellows hall, will be open from now
until the fifteenth of March, according
| to a statement made by Mr.. Mathews
J The office will open each morning a
| s o'clock, and will close at 5 O'Clock
! in the afternoon. The office will bt
open each night until March 10, excep
Monday, from the hours of to 9.