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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
j. S. AWAITS
JAPAN'S MOVE
STATEMENT FROM TOXIC ON GOV.
JoHNSON'S ACTION EXPECTED
UNREST THERE is APPARAN1
Mr. Bryan Thinks Mission Of American
Charge Of Foreign Minister at Toxic
Will Have Effect of Measuring
the Japanese.

ashington.-Interes in negotiations
between the United States and Japan
over the California land legislation has
shifted from Washington to Toxic. The
American government, having declared
its reply to the japanese protest, is
awaiting the next step of Japan and
the situation was not even mentioned at
Tuesdays cabinet meeting.
In official circles it is regarded as sig
nificant of the desire of the administers
ton to convince the japanese govern
ment of its purpose to do everything
possible to maintain it's best relations
that American Charge Bailly Blanchard
has called upon the foreign minister at
Toxic to assure hEn of the determine
ton Of the United States to find a
friendly and satisfactory solution of the
issues. Secretary Bryan already has
verbally given such assurance to Wis
count Chinda.
1t is believed here that the visit to
California Of the Japanese statesmen,
Ebara and Hattori, representing both of
the great political parties of Japan, will
be of benefit, as they will be able to
enlighten their people at home as to con-
ditions in California.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
HENRY NJ. FLAGLER is DEAD
Railway Magnate and Capitalist Sue.
cuynbs at SO.

West Palm Beach, Fla-Henry NJ.
Flagler, aged SO, the noted capitalist and
railroad magnate, died at his winter
home here Tuesday, after an illness of
several weeks. The octogenarian sus.
tanned fall from the steps in his home
and because of his advanced age his re-
covery had not been anticipated.
Henry NJ. Flagler was born at Capan.
daigua, N. Y, in 1880. Little is known
of his early life except that he was a
clerk in a country grocery in Orleans
county, Michigan, when he was in his
teens Later he removed to Saginaw,
Mich, where he engaged in the manu-
facture of salt.
Becoming interested in the possibilities
OF the petroleum industry, he removed
to Cleveland, Ohio, where he organized
the company of Rockefeller, Andrews &
Flagler, engaging in the refining of oil.
The Standard Oil Company was but the
outgrowth of this venture, and Mr..
Flagler has remained actively concerned
with the management of the great cor
poration since its inception.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
IS MINERS KILLED
IN OHIO DISASTER
BURNED BODIES REMOVED FROM
PIT SUNDAY.
EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP
ALI of the Miners, Who Were Mile and
q Half Within the Mine, Were Killed
by First Explosion-Gas Filled
Mine, Blocking Rescucrs.

Belle Valley, Ohio.-Burned and black,
ened, the bodies of fifteen miners who
lost their lives early last evening when
an explosion of fire damp partially
wrecked the Imperial mine, were brought
to the surface Sunday by rescuers work.
ing under the direction of Deputy State
Mine Inspector Abel Ellwood.
Several attempts were made by rescue
parties to enter the mine, but the gas
had not vanished sufficiently to allow
the rescuers to reach the bodies until
early this morning. As each body was
brought to the surface, it was identified
by weeping relatives and taken into the
engine room of the mine, where it wat
prepared for burial
Nearly all of the 1000 inhabitants OF
Belle Valley gathered at the mine en-.
trance soon after the explosion and
stood for hours watching the work OF
the rescuers.
The bodies we're found mile and
quarter from the mouth of the mine
lying face down and badly burned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
GOV. JOHNSON SIGNS BILL.
Referendum May Delay Its Effective
ness Until November. 1914.

Sacramento, Cal.-California's alien
land bill became the law of the state
Monday. Against protests of Japan
and representations of President Will
son and his personal envoy, Secretary
of State Bryan, Gov. johnson signed
the bill, and ninety days after the add
journment of the legislature, or on Az
gust 10, the act becomes operative.
While the governor was signing the
bill the steamship Korea was passing
in through the Golden Gate, bearing
two distinguished japanese, one fro
mer pupil of President Wilson, on Il
mission of investigation.
Meanwhile complications, national
and sectional, beset the bill. Over
shadowing all is the outcome of the
negotiations now in progress between
this country and Japan, which has in
terpreted the act as discriminatory and
offensive.
Within California itself the act has
encountered triple hostility, which may
delay its operation until November /,
1914.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
Can Garry Only U. S. Flag.

Boston, Mass.-The carrying of any
flags other than the national or state
emblems or the flags of friendly foreign
nations and their dependencies in any
parade in this commonwealth is prohib-
tied in bill which received the approval
of Gov. Foss Tuesday.
The measure further provides that no
sign bearing an inscription opposed to or
ganized government or which is sacri
legious or derogatory to public morals
shall be carried in parades.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
DYNAMITE USED
FOR MILL MEN
JOHN ]. BREEN WILL NOT IN
voLvE HEAD OF WOODEN co.
SAYS He REFUSED $7,OO'
Breen Declared That He Did Not Know
Damage Suits Could Be Settled
for Less When He Asked
for Sum Of $4,000.

Notwithstanding of what went
OH behind the scenes in the city OF
Lawrnece during the great textile
strike of 1912 was revealed at the dy'
Mantle conspiracy trial of President
William NJ. Wood of the American
Wooden Company. Frederick L. Atteaux
and Dennis j. Collins, by John j.
Breen, convicted and confessed plant
er" of dynamite.
Breens story OF his activity on be-
half both of strikers and mill owners
eliminated in declaration that he
had refused to accept $1,000 from At
teaux's attorney, Daniel II. Coakley, the
lawyer who was cross-eXamining him.
Testimony previously introduced was
that eight persons who had been ar
rested when dynamite was found in
buildings occupied by them at Law
renee had later brought damage suits
against Breen, who had "planted" the
explosive.
Breen testified that he had gone to
Atteaux to get $l3. 600 after his own
counsel had told him that all the suits
could be settled for $4,000. He de-
MED he knew the damage suits could
be settled at lower figure when he
was endeavoring to induce Atteaux to
pay him $4,000.
Breen finally said that he had refused
an offer of 81 900 from Coakley HIM
self because he would not agree to the
terms. Asked by Coakley what the
terms were, Breen replied:
"You told me to put most of it in
my pocket and settled with the poor
slobs as cheap as l could. didn't
want that kind of money and rejected
the Offer"
Breen said Atteaux had engaged him
to plant the dynamite and had ar
ranged with Ernest r. Pitman, the An.
dover builder, who committed suicide
when the grand jury began investigat-
ing the alleged conspiracy, to furnish
the explosive.
Mr.. Woods name was mentioned
only once and that was when Breen
said he asked Atteaux if the mill
president knew anything about the mat
ter and Atteaux replied that he did
not
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
BlAMES NAVY DEPARTMENT
Daniels Promises Reform in Armor
Plate Cases.

Washington.-The responsibility for
price agreements among manufacturers
furnishing armor plate for American
warships was placed directly upon the
navy department itself by Secretary
Daniels. In a statement following his
announcement of his intention to sub
nit a plan for government armor
plant, the secretary declared the policy
of the department in dividing plate
contracts among all bidders at the
lowest figure offered 'makes all pre-
tense of competitive bidding to get the
lowest market price farce that cam
not possibly deceive any one acquaint-
ed with the facts" Mr.. Daniels said he
was glad the resolution for an inves-
tigation of this matter, introduced re-
Gently by Senator Ashurst, was before
congress.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
Sound Reasoning.

"Sambo," said the owner of coun-
try place to his gardener, concerning
that tree wanted you to cut down,
my wife thinks it had better be al
lowed to stand"
well, All think it ought ter come
down, Massa Brown" was the reply.
What are you reasons for thinking
so, Sambo?"
We'll, sab, de first reason am dat
de tree done keep de light off de green
house; de secon' reason am dat it's
gettin' old, and de third reason am dat
cut 1t down las night"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
CINCINNATI STRIKE is OVER
Unions Are Recognized, but "Opep
Shop Will Prevail.

Cincinnati, O.-The most serious
street car strike this city has ever
known was ended Monday night, when
representatives of the Cincinnati Trac-
ton Company and Of the Street Car
mems Union came to an agreement
whereby car service will be resumed to
morrow.
The men won recognition of their re-
Gently formed union, but in return con.
coded the open shop principle. III.
company also pledges itself to an in
crease of wages to all union and non
union employees without discrimination.
The amount of increase is subject tc
arbitration.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
TO GUARD CABINET MEMBERS
Suffragettes Threaten the Life of the
Home Secretary,

Cardiff, Wales.-The British cabinet
ministers are exposed to such risks Of
being mauled by militants at pubic
meetings that hereafter they are likely
to refuse to attend unless those in
charge of the meetings are prepared 10
guarantee their PERSONAL safety. Be-
cause such assurance would not be
given him, the home secretary, Right
Hon. Reginald McKenna, did not APP
pear at the Walsh disestablishment
and free church conference, although he
was announced as one of the speakers
1t is understood that the authorities
learned of a suffragette plot to attack
the home secretary at the conference
by a method which would not only
jeopardze his life. but the lives of the
delegates as well,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
FINED FOR CUSTOM FRAUD.
Woman Who Didn't Put Proper Value
on Goods Must Pay $4,000.

Tretnon, N. IA fine of $4,000 was
imposed on Mrs. Agnes Mangels of San
Francisco, who is alleged to have land
ed on May 10 from the steamer Ameri-
ka at Hoboken without declaring a
proper value of goods brought by her
from abroad. Mrs. Mangels entered
plea of non vult. Her counsel pleaded
with the court to extend mercy aus
not impose prison sentence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
MILITANTS BROKE"
Alleged Sinking Fund of 100000 Is
bluff"

l4ondon.-The Standard asserts that
the militant suffragette cause is prac.
tically bankrupt. 1t claims to know that
the alleged huge war chest of the suf
fragettes of more than 100000 is "a
gigantic bluff" that the alleged $751;
600 subscribed at the last Albert Hall
meeting consisted of dummy checks.
there being only $4,000 in cash, and that
the resources from the sale of militant
papers and public subscriptions are
dwindling.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
MUST GIVE UP TRAFFIC
Roads Cannot Charge Higher Rates 70,
Lack of Facilities.

Westinghouse railroad is not war
ranted in exacting increased rates mere
ly because it has not direct facilities
for delivering shipments, the interstate
commerce commission Monday held, in
effect, in contested case involving
freight rates on ice from Wisconsin
points to Chicago. The 800" line has
no terminal facilities in Chicago.
"If it cannot afford to pay for ter
minal services" the commission an
nounced, sit will doubtless have to re-
tire from competitive traffic. 1t may
not either by itself or in conjunction
with other carriers maintain I'M
reasonable or unjustly discriminatory
charges"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
EMMA GOLDMAN IS CHASED
San Diego Mayor Met Her at the City
Limits.

San Diego, Cal-Emma Goldman and
Ben Reitman, anarchists, We're arrested
Tuesday on their arrival from Los An.
geles and taken to the city limits. They
boarded a train for Los Angeles.
The programme was arranged by the
police and agreed to by the prisoners.
Mrs. Goldman said, it is alleged, that she
would never again attempt to speak in
San Diego. Her purpose in coming was
to deliver a lecture.
AS soon as it became known that Mrs.
Goldman and Reitman, who was tarred
and 1eathered and run out of town last
year by 'vigilantes," were in the CITY
jail, crowd gathered, but no violence
was attempted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
John A. Scudder Dead.

st. Louis.-John A. Scudder, a retired
capitlist, died suddenly at his home
here of apoplexy. He was SO years Of
age. In the golden days of river traf-
fc on the Mississippi Mr.. Scudder was
a steamboat captain. He was an or
ganizer of the Memphis and st. Louis
line known as the Anchor Line.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
UNREST AT TOXIC.
Government Unable to Restrain Public
Sentiment.

Tokio.-News that the California alien
land ownership bill had been signed by
Gov. johnson was received here with re-
greet, although it had been discounted in
official and non-official circles. 1t was
hoped up to the last moment, however,
that Washington's intervention would
prove successful. The newspapers pub
lished extra editions with the announce
ment that the bill had been signed.
Efforts of the japanese government
are concentrated at present on pacifying
public opinion, but the task is regarded
in many quarters as a more difficult one
than at the time of the California school
controversy, or even year ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
TRUST AGREES TO DISSOLVE.
Coaster Brake" Combination Meets
Government.

Washington.-The so-called COASTER
brake trust" with headquarters at Buff.
falo, N. Y, will be dissolved without a
fight in the courts, to meet the demands
OF Attorney-General McReynolds, and
the pending criminal cases against the
combination and its officers will be set.
tied in the near future, it is expected,
by an agreement which practically has
been concluded between the government
und the interests involved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
WOMEN SCORE BIG VICTORY
Suffrage Bill Is Favored by the Illinois
Assembly.

Springfield, III. The woman suffrage
bill, granting votes to women for all
statutory offices in Illinois, which was
reported favorably to the Illinois
house of representatives, was advanced
to second reading. The measure al
ready has passed the senate. Its ai-
vocates believe it will have equal sue
cess in the house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
Militants Explode Bomb.

Edinburgh, Scotland.--A bomb ex.
ploded in the west dome of the royal
observatory here. The astronomical In
struments were badly deranged but the
building itself escaped serious damage.
The police declare that militant suf
fragettes committed the outrage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A Los Angeles Judge Just granted a
wife divorce because her husband
spanked her. Probably he should
have used a club and have been given
q nne for assault and battery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Somebody remarks that the guitar
may be musical instrument but 1t
was never known to pay any divi-
dends. Still; its notes of hand are
usually accepted ct full value.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A sofled greenback is restored to
Its original pristine glory by washing
and ironing at the cost Of 1-i0 cent.
But the average man worries not at
all whether his greenbacks be dirty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

One statistician estimates that
there are 100000 tunes In existence.
but the composers of modern musical
comedies do not seem to know of
more than two or three.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
Daily Thouuht.

Whether you he man or woman you
will never do anything in the world
without courage 1t is the greatest
quality of the mind next to honor
James Lane Allen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

The price Of artificial ice, 1t is an
nounced. will go up next summer. It
must be the artificial ponds were not
on the job during the winter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Some women have taken to wearing
watches on their ankles while others
are merely retaining their common
sense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

That business man who was arrest
cd and jailed for being too full, was
dealt with in a natural way. His
friend bailed him out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
JOHNSON SIGNS BILL.
REPLyHANDEDJAPAN|
SECRETARY BRYAN AND vISCOUNT
CHINDA TALK FOR HOUR.
REPLY is CABLED TO TOKYO
Referendum Is Likely-Two Japanese
Leaders Arrive at San Francisco
to Investigate Opposition
of California. =.

ngton.-Secretary Bryan late
Monday handed Ambassador Chinda the
reply of the United States government
to the Japanese protest against the
California alien land legislation. The
ambassador Immediately cabled it TO
Tokyo. No intimation as to the ma
ture of the reply was given out
Upon learning through press dis
patches that Gov. johnson had signed
the Webb land act, Secretary Bryan
telephoned Viscount Chinda and in
vited him to come to the state depart
ment and receive the reply, which he
had been anxiously awaiting since the
presentation of his own note of May 9.
When the answer had been delivered
the secretary and the ambassador con-
ferred earnestly for an hour regarding
the general aspect of the problem. Of
course, the opinions expressed were
tentative; as for his part, the ambas-
sador felt that he must be guided en-
tirely by the directions of thg1fpreign
office at Tokyo, and he d only
surmise what might be the e OF
the officials at home. Mel le, It
was understood that both the Anese
protest and the state departmdts an
swer would be withheld from publica-
ton, for the present at least, on the
ground that it would be injudicious to
submit the delicate questions at issue
to heated discussion in the newspapers
and at possible mass meetings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Western man who thought he saw
snakes while on a spree and ran into
a train and was seriously injured.
Must have been ratified.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A Chicago barber gives fresh egg
with every shave. Now II that action
10 in lieu of conversation our appro
baton is manifest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

You may think when you buy lamb
chops you get the butchers goat. but
when his bill comes in you realize that
he gets yours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A Boston man writes: "If had a
million dollars, would go home and
kiss my wife" His wife's kisses must
come high.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Fashion book says that women OF
America like tight gowns. Well, a
tight gown does seem to be little
full when 1t encloses fat woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

} Still. 1t seems like taking an unfair
advantage Of hard working microbe
when human being saturates himself
with onions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Eastern police who arrested cheese
dealers for selling over ripe product.
claim to have strong evidence against
those arrested. Strange!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
LIES TearfuIness.

Did you ever cause your wife any
tears?" 81 don't think so. Certainly
not as many as leading actors and
actresses at matinees have caused
her"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

The owner Of stubborn auto
chopped 1t up and sold the junk. The
same amount Of energy might have
moved the car.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

The season approaches when many
will leave comfortable homes and HE
away to some mosquito infested water
ing place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
Wife Ill. Kills Self

Montgomery, Ala.-While his wife
lay desperately i'll in an adjoining room,
John I. Forniss, retired capitalist, COM
mitted suicide in his apartments 1T a
local hotel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

According to an insurance statisti-
clan, 1t costs $4,000 to kill man. Oh,
well, the poor have no show In this
country. We can't afford It!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Chances for the small boy to become
president some day are far better in
Mexico than In Uncle Sans domain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

In Paris a hotel is to be opened
without servants. One excellent way
In which to get rid of tipping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A Welsh rarebit was employed to
put out fire. being impressed into
service as a fail, perhaps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Things that are hidden from the
wise and prudent are still being re-
vealed to babes and stockings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

1t is said that Cleopatra danced the
tango and the turkey trot. Now let's
see, what became Of Cleopatra?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Experts tell us how to achieve ripe
old age, when what one wants IL to
retain ones verdant youth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

The New York Sun says the only
place where person can live cheaply
ID Utopia And 1t is not on the map
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

II New York cant find new sensa-
don 1t stirs up an old one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

No sooner are we through with the
coal man than the ice AN becomes
our daily horror.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A new street dress for women has
side pockets in the skirt which can
be found by man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

When 1t comes to work, in the spring
almost anybody is willing to pose as a
total abstainer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Milwaukee paper headline says a
horse was bitten on the north side by
q bulldog. Figure It out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Not from an artists brush. but wom-
ans hat, do we get the full force Of
springs variegated beauty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
The Difference.

I'm the old times of torture. they
used to mangle prisoners"
Yes. Now we merely iron them"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

At the same time, don't walt for
Jour neighbor to swat the flies. Get
busy yourself.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Why not expand the anti-noise cru
sade 10 as to include the checker
board suit?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

A New York woman lost $440 which
she carried in her stocking. How. 10
not explained.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

It is up to the police to make safe
allowing unsafe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30
THE LATEST FASHION NOTE

Says: "It is n wise precaution against getting
holes in delicate hosiery TO powder the shoes
before putting them on" Many people sprinkle
the famous antiseptic powder, Aliens Foot Ease.
Into the shoes. and md that 1t Its cost ten
times over in keeping holes from hosiery as we'll
rs lessening friction and consequent smartinE
and aching of the feet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-05-30

Eggs are cents per dozen In China.
and no china eggs at that