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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
AMENDMENT TO
CURRENCY BILL
AGRICULTURAL PAPER CAN BE
USED AS SECURITY.
ALL FACTIONS ARE SATISFIED
Maturity of Notes Admitted to Dis
count Is Extended From Forty-tive
to Sixty Days-The Last OF
the controversy.

Washington.-An agricultural curren'
cy amendment to the administration
Currency bill was adopted by the house
Democratic caucus. After several pre-
liminary skirmishes, in which other
amendments were beaten, the caucus,
without a dissenting vote, adopted al
amendment, agreed to by both the in
s%urgent" contingent and banking and
currency committee, to put paper based
on agricultural products on the same
basis as commercial paper for banking
purposes.
1t also would extend the maturity OF
notes and bills admitted to discount I'M
der the amendment 60 days, instead Of
the originally proposed As days. This
action disposed of the last of the big
controversial issues in the administra-
ton cururency bill.
The amendment, the result of many
conferences and concurred in by admin
istration leaders and those unsuccessful-
ly seeking other amendments, reads, in
part:
Upon the Endorsement of any mem
Der bank, any federal reserve bank may
discount notes and bills of exchange
arising out of commercial transactions;
that is, notes and bills of exchange is
sued or drawn for agricultural, industrial
or commercial purposes, or the proceeds
of which have been used or may be used
for such purposes, the federal reserve
board to have the right to determine or
define the character of the paper thus
eligible for discount, within the mean
ing of this act
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
mexico Warned
TO Be GOOD
AMERICANS NOTIFIED TO GET OUT
OF COUNTRY AT ONCE.
THEY CAN'T BE MISTREATED
Circular Sent by Secretary of State
Bryan to All Consular Officers Con-
tains Extracts From Address
of President Wilson.

Washington.-The United States gov
eminent Wednesday night advised all
Americans to leave Mexico and at the
same time warned Mexican officials that
they will be held responsible for the safe
ty of Americans in that country.
This action was taken by Secretary OF
State Bryan, acting by direction of Pres
ident Wilson and in accordance with the
message which the president delivered to
congress in the afternoon.
The advice and warning are contained
in a circular Of instructions sent to Mel
son O'Shaughnessy, American charge
d'affaires at Mexico City, and all United
States consulate officials in the southern
republic.
These officers were directed to inform
all American citizens that they were ad
vised to leave Mexican soil and that they
will be furnished transportation to Mex
lean ports where ships will be provided
to take them home.
All civil and military authorities In
Mexico are warned in this note of the
president that they will be held strictly
accountable for the molestation of Amer
lean citizens and for damage to theil
property.
Extracts from the presidents message
were sent with the circular of instruc
tions.
At about 9 o'clock Wednesday night
Secretary Bryan went to the White
House and communicated such parts OF
the latest note from Huerta to Envoy
Lind as had come in up to that time
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Bryan left and went
to the state department.
Before leaving the White House, hi
said:
"A part of the message from Mr.. Line
has come in and it has been shown to the
president. The only comment to be made
on it at this time is that it is encourag
ing and that is the only word that ought
to be used as comment"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
TO lNDORSE CURRENCY BILL
Criticisms of Bankers Cause Tightening
of Lines,

Washington,-The answer of the adj
ministration forces in the house to the
criticisms of the currency bill made by
the conference of bankers at Chicago will
be a tightening up of the lines and a
more vigorous Endorsement of the bill as
il now stands. Informal conferences Of
Democratic membess of the house cur
rency committee emphasized the fact that
the active supporters of the presidents
currency plan expect to pass the meas
ure through the house without substan-
tial change. The amendments proposed
by the bankers, it was pointed out by
house leaders, all were considered in de-
tail when the bill originally was prepared
and in the long debate over its provisions
in the house committee on banking and
currency,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
cRoWlEss BOOSTERS.

According 10 a Washington news dis
patch, experts In the department OF
agriculture have set about the task OF
evolving a rooster which does not
crow. II is a commcndable under
taking. and If success should attend 1t
only so far as 10 DO away with the
Growing at ~uuseemly hours In the
morning. a grateful public will praise
and bless the department without re-
gard to political preferences or pre-
iudices. But If the dispatch il correct
as to details, the experts have gone
at work in n way which Toes not
promise permanent results. AS the
brief story Is told. The experts nave
been prompted to the quest by a cor
respondent who claims that he has al
ready solved the problem by the SIM
pie, and he says. painless process OIL
cutting one OF the vocal cords In the
birds throat. II the experts are WORK
ing on that line, they Will discover
at the end OF their experiments tina
they are as far away as ever from
producing a crowless breed or toWis'
says the Manchester Union. Doubt
less, the rooster operated upon Will
be voiceless, and he would be II one
were to cut off his head, as many a
light sleeper has longed to, but his
progeny, II he has any, will grow ana
cackle as vigorously as did his an
cestors, unless they, too. are also op-
Grated upon. The destroying or modl-
flying an organ or part in the indlvid-
ual does not produce a like change IN
the descendants. Evolution does not
work that way.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
He cAERIEp AN UMBRELLA

A dear old lady who vas very sot
IN her preiudices was asked Just why
She didn't like a certain man. Sne had
no particular reason that sne eoulo
think of at the instant, but she had Deeh
so emphatic in her expression OF dis
like that she knew she would have 70
find some excuse-at once. Just at tnat
moment she happened to glance U OF
the window and saw him passing Dy'
He carried a neatly rolled umbrella
though it hardly threatened RAIN
Quick as a flash she answered he
ouestioner, He carries an umbrella
whether it's raining or not-he Is a
'softie.'"
But" said her friend, also looking
out of the window, here comes your
son William, and he is carrying an UNI
brella."
This did not stump the old lady. But
that's another matter-I don't like him
anyhow-and besides, it all depends on
who carries the umbrella" she replied
triumphantly.
That is the position some people have
taken regarding that wholesome and
refreshing beverage Coca-Cola. They
have said a good many unkind things
about it and in each instance have had
It proved to them that their tales were
not true.
Finally they seized upon the fact that
Coca-Cola gets much Of its refreshing
~deliciousness from the small bit OF CAT
feline that it contains. They looked upon
that as a splendid argument against 1t.
Then, like the old lady who was remind
ed of son William, they were reminded
that it is the caffeine in their favorite
beverages. tea and coffee, (even more
than In Coca-Cola) that gives them
their refreshing and sustaining quail
ties.
But does that stop their criticism OF
Coca-Cola for containing caffeine? No
their answer is similar to the old
l%ady's-they say "But that's another
matter"-what they mean is Being
prejudiced against Coca-Cola and Ek-
ing tea or coffee, it all depends on
what carries the caffeine"
We think the joke Is on them-for
caffeine is caffeine, and If it Is not
harmful in one it can't be harmful In
another. We all know that 1t Is not
harmful in tea or coffee-that it Is
really helpful in whatever 1t is-this
is bound to include Coca-Cola.
OF course, the truth is, that having
started an attack on false premises and
having had what they thought were
good reasons for criticism proved to
be no reasons at all, they are grasping
at an excuse which does not exist, to
explain a prejudice. So you see, after
all, it all depends on who carries the
umbrella to people who are determined
to be unfair. Let US be fair.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
THAW WILL PROLONG FIGHT
Writ of Habeas Corpus at Sherbrooke
Withdrawn.

Sherbrooke.-Harry X. Thaw's Canad-
ian attorneys late Monday withdraw the
writ of habeas corpus obtained last week
in his behalf, and the fugitive from Mat
teawan will not be arraigned in the SUI
perior court, as had been expected. The
withdrawal of the writ may prolong the
proceedings indefinitely. Rumors had
been banAied about all day that the writ
might be WITHDRAWN, but it was not I'M
til evening that the notice was filed
with the clerk of the court. At the same
time a telegram was sent to Judge Ar
thur G'obcnskv at Montreal, who grant
ed. the writ, that such was the %counsel's
desire. The next move in the Thaw case
is now distinctly up to those desiring
his deportation. Under the present COM
mitment he might remain in the Sher'
brooke Jail indefinitely.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Same Thing.

In the early days of Arizona, an ell
derby and pompous chief Justice was
presiding at the trial Of a murder case.
An aged negro had been ruthlessly
killed, and the only eye witness to the
murder was a very small negro boy.
When he was called to give his testi-
mony, the lawyer for the defense OBJ
jected on the. ground that he was too
young to know the nature of an oath.
and in examining him asked:
What would happen to you if you
told a lie?"
de debbil 'ud git mel" the boy re-
piled.
YES, and I'd get you," sternly said
the chief justice.
Oats JUS what I said!" answered
the boy.--National Monthly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
LOSES
IN CONDITION
DETERIORATION IN OKLAHOMA
TEXAS AND ARKANSAS.
EAST AFFECTED BY DROUTH
Boil Weevil in Mississippi and Louisiana
Augmented Damage Of Dry Wealth
er-0utlook West Of the
River Poor.

Memphis, Tcnn-Ihc condition al tie
rotton crop is estimated to be 69'6 oil
normal, an even 10 points loss from the
governments figures of july .. The
figures given are based IN an average
date OF August %.
Deterioration has been heaviest west
OF the river, where the long drouth con
tinues unbroken and is making ITSELF felt
on the crop. Conditions probably have
never been worse in Oklahoma, and IN
Texas the loss has been very severe,
The plant is whitening and IS shedding
heavily and young bolls are opening pre-
maturely. In Oklahoma the grade OF
cotton brought to market is said to BE-
rather poor.
Hot, dry weather prevailed over most
of the eastern belt during the last fort
night. with Il resultant deterioration III
Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. The
loss in Mississippi and Louisiana was
greatly augmented by boil weevil, the
second Matching of which is infesting the
fields and doing much damage. In Geor
gia and the Carolinas the plant about
held It's " during the month and pros
poets are still bright in those states fol
a splendid crop.
In many places in the west it is con
tended that rains will not be of benefit
SHOULD they fall soon, but in most see
tons correspondents are OF the opinion
that good rains would greatly add to the
Yield. The extremely hot weather anc
the very dry soil tended to minimize the
benefit accruing from recent scattered
showers in Texas.
Owing to the dry, hot weather, cottor
is opening fast and picking promises soor
to become general. Farmers are placing
the lint ON the market as soon as ginned
Labor, generally speaking, is ample.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
HAIL GLYNN AS GOVERNOR
Three Messages Are Received From Him
and Accepted.

Albany, n. MARTIN H. Glynn was
officially recognized as acting governor OF
New York by the legislature when there
were received and accepted from him
three special messages.
They recommended:
First-Imposition of a direct tax of
sixteenths of a mill to make good a $10,-
900, 900 deficiency threatened at the end
of six months of Sulzer rule.
acknowledgement of $4,000 to farm
ers for cattle condemned and destroyed
by the state.
Third-An appropriation of $4,000 to
compensate legislative employees during
q special session which Sulzer called but
as governor refused to authorize recon-
pensating them until the Legislature
pledged passage of his pet bills.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

What man in the street knows or
cares anything about valency? Or
%perceives in, let us say, the allotroplc
notifications Of sulphur an analogy
to anything at practical Interest to
him? Yet these things have much
to do with our daily bread, and many
figure largely in the settlement or
some barkers' strike. THIS Professor
Katz of Amsterdam In studying the
question of what chemists call valency.
has been investigating the influence
of temperature upon chemical reac-
lions, say the New York Tribune. He
ifnds that the fresh bread which most
men prize and the stale bread which
only some dyspetics tolerate are
simply notifications Of the same sub.
stance, comparable with the afore-
said allotropic notifications or sui
phur.' But what causes the change!
Nothing but the change OF temporal
ture. II bread Is kept at a hlgn TEN
perature 1t remains unchanged. Or
II 1t Is Immediately reduced to a very
low temperature and is kept there. the
chemical changes are 30 slow and
slight as to be negligible. 1t Is there
fore proposed in Holland to utilize this
discovery through the establishment
Of large storage warehouses. either
hot or cold, in which reserves of bread
shall be accumulated and kept per-
petually fresh, for use in case OF
such emergencies as a general strike
Of bakers or n temporary scarcity O.
supplies Of grain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

National theaters-of an open ali
kind-at one time existed In England,
az Parran Round, in Cornwall, testi
fees. Here we have n vast nmphithea.
ter. tufted to seat over 1000 persons,
says the London Chronicle. The be-
ginning OF British dramatic art sprang
from these open air theaters, where
the medieval plays were produced
and forgotten. The sands of the Corn
ish coast have covered more than one
specimen of these pioneer temples o.
the dramatic art.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Plant That Catches Its Food.

The common bladderwort, an
aquatic plant, not only defends itself
against insects and animals, but
catches worms and fish for it's food.
AS it floats underneath the surface OF
the water its leafy branches spread
out in all directions. It's leaves are
covered with little oval bladders filed
with air, and at one end of each blad-
der is a cavity which leads into the
mouth below. Inside the bladder Is
a small trap door which opens when
pressure is put on it. A small worm
or a small fish can enter this door
but they a never come out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Miss Wilson Hurt.

White River Junction, Vt.-As DR..
Charles W. Worthen of White River
Junction was on his way to visit a pa
tient at Plainfeld, N. H., he came upon
a young woman lying unconscious beside
the road. 1t proved to be Miss Jessie
Wilson, daughter of President Wilson,
who, while out riding with her f~ancee,
Francis B. Sayre, had been thrown from
her horse. Mr.. Sayre had been riding
a little ahead and knew nothing of the
accident until the riderless horse dashed
past him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
JUDGE SPEER TO BE TRIED
Substance of Charges Against Him Sub
mitted to the House.

Washington.-The house passed a res
olution authorizing investigation OF
charges against Judge Emory Speer of
the federal court of Georgia. The in
vestigation will be conducted by a sub
committee of the judiciary committee,
which originates impeachment proceed
ings. In response to repeated demands
by Republican Leader Mann, Chairman
Clayton of the judiciary committee gave
the house the substance of the charges
made, against Judge Speer in a report
from Acknowledgement McReynolds,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
|. FRANK GUILTY OF MURDER
Superintendent of Atlanta Pencil Fac
tory Unmoved.

Atlanta.-Leo NJ. Frank showed no
visible signs OF emotion when informed
that he had been found guilty of the
murder of 14-yearold Mary Phagan. The
factory superintendent's wife was with
the prisoner when the message was de-
livered. More than an hour before
Frank was notified the jury's verdict cs
guilty of murder in the first degree
was received with a noisy demonstration
bv a crowd estimated at more than p
600 persons, which had assembled out
side the court house. All spectators
were excluded from the court room be-
fore the verdict was announced. By
agreement of counsel the prisoner was
permitted to remain in his cell at the
county Jail. Only lawyers, court Off
cials and newspaper men heard the YER
diet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Sion Abuse of Alcohol.

Client, Belgium.-The international
congress on neurology, at which 20 ma
tions are represented by over 100 ply
s%icians, adopted a resolution introduced
by DR.. Regis, inviting the various gov
ernmcnts, in view of the disastrous con-
sequences of alcoholism in the colonies,
to take prompt and rigorous measures
to put an end to the evil common to all
peoples. DR.. Regis read a remarkable
paper on the subject.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

Now the historic COW Of Mrs.
OLeary that was reported to have
kicked wei the lamp that started the
great Chicago fire has been exoner-
ated by the writer of the story. So
another cherished illusion Is threaten.
cd, though 1t is doubtful II any e
o~neration or proof Of innocence will
ever reinstate that injured COW
In the good opinion Of the country a
large.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
No General Strike.

Erie, PA decision not to call q
General strike of all Erie trades unions
was reached at a special meeting of the
Central Labor Union, 1t was the opinion
Of the executive committee of the body
that such a move would jeopardize the
mNlders' strike.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
JOSEPH SWAIN

Joseph Swain, the newly elected press
dent Of the National Educational Asso-
citation, is president of Swarthmore Gel
lege of Pennsylvania, and before going
the.e was connected with the University
of Indiana.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
EFFORT TO AMEND
INCOME TAX FAILS
TRY TO LEVY FIVE PER CENT ON
500, 600 IN SENATE.
DEMOCRATS VOTED sOLIDLY
Ten Republicans Come to Aid of Demo-
crats-As Usual, Senator Root
Shows Himself a Friend Of
Corporations.

Washington.-Attempts to Increase
the limit of the proposed income tax on
the larger incomes failed in the senate
when Senators Borah, Bristow and Cum
Minis led an effort to amend the income
tax section of the Democratic tariff bill.
Senator Borah offered an amendment
increasing the graduated tax on larger
incomes until it would have reached )
per cent on those above 100000 a year.
The Democrats, aided by 10 Republicans,
defeated the amendment, AZ to II.
In the pending bill the rates on larger
incomes are,
One per cent on incomes from $20,OO0
to $50 900; two per cent from S50,0UO
to 100000, and 8 per cent above $780,
900.
Senator Borah proposed the follow
ing additional tax:
One per cent on incomes from $4,000
to 100000; two per cent fronb N.Y.
to $50 5000; three per cent from $4,000
to $s0,OO0; four per cent from $780, Oo
to 800, 900, and five per cent above
100000.
The Democrats voted solidly against
the increase, and We're joined by Senators
Clarke Wyomingl, Gallinger, Lippitt,
Lodge, Oliver, Penrose, Root, Smoot,
Warren and Weeks from the Republican
side.
Senator Root said the plan to tax thu
undivided gains and profits of all cor
porations or partnerships would be i'm
possible of administration. He insisted
that these undivided profits were part OF
a stockholders capital, and not his in
come.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Markings Fall Denied.

London.-A dispatch received by the
Exchange Telegraph Company says that
the claims made by a northern general
that Marking had fallen is untrue. The
northern cavalry entered the town, but
were blown up by a mine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Snow Will Fall on Thaw.

Sherbrooke.-"The snow will lie thick
on the ground before HAIRY Hhaw leaves
Canada" predicted William A. Stone.
former governor of Pennsylvania
Thaw's leading attorney.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

Experts are now turning their In
ventive attention to the evolution Of
the crowless rooster. When that feat
II accomplished they might next try
conclusions on the back.fenceless cat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
10 Per Cent Allowed.

Washington.-Ten per cent, or S.
oO0,0 900. already has been deposited in
southern banks out of the $50, OoO,0 900
fund that the government is placing
with national banks in agricultural
states to aid in the movement of crops
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

A Stamford, Conn, mar Is hale and
hearty at the age OF one hundred and
six. There would be a fine moral In
this II 1t were not for the fact that
he IL an fnveterate cigarette smoker
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
American Released.

Douglas.-Stewart Hunt, the Amer
lean held at Fronteras, Sonora, by state
authorities, was released after requests
had been made by border ranchm n TO
Gov. Maytorena.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

Charles Sanger Mellen, for almost ten
years president of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford system of railroads,
trolleys and steamships, has submitted
his resignation. asking that it take eff.
feet not later than October l next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

It is reported that lemons are 80.
ing up. But, unfortunately, this will
not prevent them from being handed
out freely. as usual.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

A Switzerland couple committed sui
eide because they were too rich,
Money is the cause OF a lot Of foolish
notions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
New Woman,

Mrs. Knicker-Are you going to take
a course in a business college?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes; l want to find out
how to get more money out of Jack.
Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

American generally feel that
they have a better chance to get all
the votes they want if they do not
lose their tempers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

II Henry Ward Beecher were alive
now he would be mi hundred years
nId. But he probably wouldn't look It
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Pope Receives Bishop.

Rome.-The pope received in private
Audience Rt. Rev. ]. NJ. Laval, auxiliary
bishop of New Orleans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05
Two Aviators Killed.

Versailles, France.-Lieut. Sansever
or1 Sanper Iafcrgue were killed 1T
vi~llaeoublay while making an aeroplane
flight.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-09-05

Windsor, Nt.-The first Salvation
Army corps to be formed among prison.
ers east of Chicago was organized in the
state prison here by Salvation Army Of
fcials.