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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
NO FREE SERVICE
BY THE RAILROADS
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITS.
SION EERRETS OUT REBATES.
HITS THE PLANT LINES HARD
Practice of Allowing Demurrage, ETC.,
for Concerns Owning Industrial
Tracks Connecting Trunk Lines
to Be Abolished in Future.

Washington.-Grea manufacturing
corporations having so-called indus
trial railroads connecting their plants
with trunk lines may no longer re-
ceive demurrage or per diem charges
and various other allowances" ac-
cording to a decision Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
1t was held that such practices are
unlawful rebates which accrue to the
benefit of the industries themselves.
Testimony in the case developed that
the so-called trusts having such rail-
roads enjoy income from such charges
running into millions of dollars each
year.
1.-THE very carriers that are aug
menting their expense accounts and
dissipating their revenues in this man
ner to the extent of many millions OF
dollars year and for the benefit OF
comparatively few shippers, are now
complaining that their present earn
ings are insufficient and, on that
ground, have asked our permission to
iudhO q ouuotdhtldi ilCl cdoc III tiOh
general rate schedules" says the de-
cision. "In that sense the proposed
advance in rates has a certain very
definite relation to this proceeding"
The commissions statement regard
ing railroad rates continues:
Before they fairly may ask the
general public to share further in car
rying their burdens, it is manifest
that the railroads themselves must
conserve properly their sources Of
revenue by making every service per-
formed contribute reasonably to their
The decision further points out that
allowances paid to and free services
performed for large Industrial plants
relieve them of heavy expense they
would otherwise have to bear.
Such allowances, the decision says,
ARE an example of the special con-
cessions and rebates in service that
shippers with large traffic are able
to wiring from the carriers in consid-
Grafton of being permitted to handle
the traffic or share with other lines in
It's carriage.
"If the allowances and free services
may, on any ground, be justified and
found to be lawful" says the decision,
they will be claimed and must in the
future be extended to all industries
similarly situated. We are, therefore,
At the parting of the ways with re-
;pect to this very heavy tax on trans
)ortation."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
HOW TO TREAT PIMPLES AND
BLACKHEADS

For pimples and blackheads the fol-
lowing is most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura ONT
ment. on the end of the finger, but
do not rub. Wash of the Cuticura
Ointment in FIVE minutes with CUT
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best on rising and retiring.
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath, to as
sist in preventing Inflammation, irri.
tation and clogging of the pores, the
common cause of pimples, blackheads.
redness and roughness, yellow, oily,
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Pastors Discuss Child Labor.

Jackson.-Like as in many other
cities, pastors of some of the churches
of Jackson spoke from their pulpits
Sunday on the evils or child labor
and of the necessity of universal edu-
cation that will lead to the absolute
abandonment of the practice. Never
before has there been shown such a
determined disposition to do away
with employment of children in fac.
tories and other fields where they are
employed instead of being sent to
school.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
ARGUE ELECTIVE JUDICIARY CASE
An Early Decision From the Supreme
Court Is Expected. -f


Court Is Expected.
Jacksonville elective judiciary tes
case was argued and submitted before
the supreme court.
Associate Justice Richard Reed re
cused himself from the hearing, and
Gov. Brewer named Hon. ]. S. Sexton
of Hazlehurst, to serve as special
| judge.
When the bill seeking to put the
elective judiciary amendment into eff
feet was before the state senate in
1912 Justice Reed was then a mem
Der of that body, and made a strong
argument against the measure, hold
ing that the amendment was not
framed in constitutional form. In view
of this fact he deemed it proper to
recuse himself.
Special Judge Sexton is one of the
recognized leaders of the state bar
and former president of the Mississip,
pi Bar Association.
There was a large gathering Of law.
yers and Legislators in the courtroom
to hear the arguments, among them
being ex-Gov. e. F. Noel of Lexington,
the original advocate of an elective ju-
dietary system in this state. It was
during Governor Noels administration
that the constitutional amendment
was submitted to the people and adopt
ed by rather small majority, thou
sands Of voters who participated in
the election failing to vote on that
question.
Exceptional interest is attached to
the case because of the fact that Gov
ernor Brewer vetoed the elective judi
ciary bill two years ago, and the legis-
lature is now awaiting the court de-
cision before enacting any further
legislation on the subject.
In event Governor Brewers conten-
ton that the amendment was improp-
erly drawn is sustained, the legisla-
ture will then have no alternative save
to frame another amendment, in prop
er form, and submit it to the voters at
the November election for adoption.
Should the amendment be declared
valid, the legislature will then pass an
act providing for an election of circuit
judges and chancellors in November.
The validity of the governors veto has
not been brought into question, and
thus far no attempt has been made by
the legislature to override the veto.
The proceeding was filed by Attor-
ney- General Collins to test the valid
ity of the appointment of Chancellor
P. 2. Jones, of this district, direct
attack being made on his right to hold
that office.
Owing to the fact that the legisla-
ture has expressed a desire to secure
an early decision, it is probable that
the opinion of the court will be hand
ed down next Monday,
Arguments against the validity of
the amendment were delivered by for
mer Chief Justice Robert Mayes and
Judge Robert Powell, of this city.
The case for the state was presented
by Attorney-General Ross Collins, AS
sistant Attorney-GeneraI Ethridge and
Ex-Governor E. F. Noel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
JACKSON WILL TAKE
OVER THE STATE FAIR
PLANS FOR CHANGE WERE DIS
CUSSED AT JOINT MEETING.
Banquet viii Be Given Members OF
the Legislature--lt Will Be Under
the Auspices of the Jackson
Board of Trace.

Jackson.-A joint meeting of the ii
rectors of the Mississippi State Fail
and the Board of Trade plans were
formulated for the city of Jackson tc
take over the State Fair, make neces
sary improvements, and conduct that
great institution as community en-
terprise.
All of the details were not worked
out, but the plan, in substance, is for
the State Fair to become the property
of the city of Jackson, and be gov.
erned by a commission named by the
municipal authorities.
Hon. H. M. Quinn, speaker of the
house, was requested to secure the
passage of bill authorizing the issu-
ance of bonds in the sum of 100000
for State Fair and park purposes.
A committee composed of State Fair
and Board of Trade officials was chos-
en- to confer with Speaker Quin and
frame the necessary enabling act per-
hitting Jackson to operate the State
Fair, and to secure long term lease
on that portion of the old capitol
grounds now being used for State Fair
purposes.
Operation of State Fairs by munic-
qualities is not an innovation. The
Texas State Fair is owned by the city
of Dallas, and the Louisiana State
Fair by the city of Shreveport, both
ranking among the greatest fairs in
America.
The legislature has always shown a
keen and enthusiastic interest in the
State Fair, and the great work it has
accomplished in the development of
Mississippi. 1t is not believed that
any objection will be offered in either
body to the proposed bond issue or
the lease.
At meeting of the Board of Trade
In December the suggestion was made
that the city of Jackson tender to the
legislature banquet during the cur
rent session. At the request of mem
bers Of the Kinds County delegation
1t was decided not to hold this event
until the session was we'll under way,
so as to not to have social events inter
fere with legislation during the early
period Of the session.
The matter was brought up at a re-
cent session, and by unanimous vote
1t was decided to invite the legislature
to attend banquet to be given at a
date to be named by committee on
arrangements. .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
EB WATKINS HAS CONFESSED
Told His Sister He had Killed Wife
and Mother. in-l avn

Told His Sister He had Killed Wife
and Mother-in-Law.
Jackson.-Eb Watkins confessed to
his sister, Rena Norman, and her hus-
band, Mack Norman, that he shot and
killed his wife, Eva Watkins, and her
mother, Lena Piazza, in the latter's
home on Pascagoula street, according
to statements they have just made to
the police. At first Norman and his
wife contended that Watkins had been
in their home, on the Blake Virgins
place, six miles from Jackson, between
here and Clinton, from last Tuesday
morning, when the bodies were found,
until Wednesday night. Chief of Po-
lice Luther Humphreys, from the first,
believed that Watkins was the guilty
man, and after bit of detective work
ascertained that instead of going into
the country Watkins went to the home
of Mack Robinson, near the fair
grounds, and remained there until
Wednesday, when he went to the
home of Norman and his wife, coming
here Thursday, at the solicitation of
Norman, to surrender to the police.
Watkins stoutly denied his guilt, say
ing he had been in the country all Of
that time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

Cleveland.-Refusal which has been
made by the Lake Shore and Big Four
railroads to grant the demands of g.
500 railroad telegraphers, telephofe
operators and station agents will prob
ably result in strike of these en-
ployes over 1000 miles of road, Off
Gals of the Order of Railway Telegra-
piers here said. Strike ballots have
been sent to the orders members. The
vote is expected to be completed in
two weeks. The men ask shorter hours
and wage increase.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
PREJUDICE SHOWN BY SPEER
Four Members of Savannah Bar Give
mony-lnvcstiqation Shifted.

Savannah, Ga.-Members of the spe-
cial congressional committee which is
investigating charges of official mis-
conduct on the part of Federal Judge
Emory Speer of the Southern District
of Georgia heard four members of the
Savannah bar testify to alleged in
stances in which they charged that the
accused jurist displayed favoritism and
prejudice in the conduct of cases be-
fore him. The investigation, which
started at Macon, Ca, was shifted to
this city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
FRISCO WRECKED
BY ITS OFFICERS
COMMERCE COMMISSION SAYS
THE ROAD WAS LOOTED.

Observation-Disclosures operations,
which included the requirement of
lines through syndicates which prof.
tied by the roads own officers, are
cited as among the underlying causes
for the insolvency of the St. Louis &
San Francisco Railroad Company, in
a report to the Senate by the Inter
state Commerce Commission on the
Frisco Lines receivership. No recon-
mendations are made by the commits
sion, e. E. Clark, the chairman, stat
ing in letter of transmittal addressed
to the president that they were not
called for in the resolution adopted by
the Senate last summer directing the
investigation.
The report shows that the funded
debt of the railroad May 81, 1918,
when the receivership was ordered,
amounted to 1888 per cent of the total
capital liability, the total capital at
that time amounting to $296, 633, 933.72,
Of which only $51, 364,100 was capital
stock and 44,269,S33.72 was funded
debt, including equipment trust notes.
That the interest bearing liabilities
Of the Frisco System exceeded the
stock liability by 375 per cent "and
were wholly disproportionate when
compared with the capitalization OF
other carriers, including those in this
territory west of the Mississippi river"
is asserted by the commission, which,
submits figures for eight selected rail.
roads, showing the average ratio of
funded debt to capital liability to be
53.65 per cent.
The report further declares that the
inability of the Frisco to meet its OBJ
legations seemed to have been appar-
ent for some time prior to the appli-
cation for a receivership that siren
uous efforts were made by it's officers
to tide over financial difficulties from
day to day; that money was borrowed
from all available sources until every
avenue of assistance was exhausted,
securities being either sold
Or pledged as collateral under the nu-
nerous loans, and that notwithstand
ng this exhausted financial condition
he Frisco sold to Speyer & Co. of New |
York 100000 of it's general lien |
per cent bonds, transaction which |
he commission declares warranted !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
'CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER; BOWELS
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bad taste or constipation
by morning.
Get a 1O-cent box.


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A Cascaret tonight will make you
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Millions of men and women take Q
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
WHITMAN TO MAKE
A CLEAN SWEEP
TO LOOK INTO BANK ACCOUNTS
FROM NORMAN MACK DOWN.

New York.-In his search for evil
dence Of graft in connection with
campaign contributions and state con-
tracts, District Attorney Whitman has
subpoenaed political leaders besides
Charles F. Murphy and James E
Gaffney.
Among the accounts now in the dis.
trict attorneys office are those of:
Norman E. Mack, national Demo
cratic committeeman and former
chairman of the Democratic state
committee.
Arthur A Mclean, treasurer of the
Democratic state committee.
Philip ]. Donahue, treasurer of Tam
many Hall.
Thomas Hassett, former confiden-
tial secretary to State Engineer Ben
sci and former secretary to the water
supply board.
John A. Bensel, state engineer and
former ex officio member of the state
highway commission and state canal
board.
c. Gordon Beel, former superintend-
ent of highways.
Duncan w. Peck, superintendent of
public works.
Charles F. Foley, former first dep.
.uty commissioner in the state high
way department.
Everett Fowler of Kingston, accred-
tied upstate "bag man" for the Dem
ocratic organization.
The deposits in these eleven ac-
counts under investigation extend
back to 1909.
The state campaign contributions,
which are being traced by the district
attorney, amount to about $2,000,000.
The alleged graft in this connection
with state contracts may run as high
or even higher than this figure.
During the coming week subpoenaes
will be served on bank officials in AL
bany, Buffalo, Kingston and other
cities throughout the state, where the
men under investigation may have de-
posits.
Later the bank accounts of contrac-
tors from whom contributions of va
rious kinds were exacted will also be
subpoenaed' These accounts will be
compared with those of the politicians
now being investigated, and in this
way the district attorney expects to
find many campaign contributions
which have not baen accounted for
and also to bring forth clear proof of
graft payments under guise of Eek
pert advice" special services" etc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
JAPs SUPPLY HUERTA ARMS
Vital Facts Concerning Foreign Re-
lations Disclosed.

Washington.-Th following start
ling facts have been disclosed: Presi-
dent Wilson has learned that Huerta,
whose government he refuses to rec
ognize, is being supplied with arms
and munitions of war by the Japanese
government. These arms are sold at
nominal figure. 1t is feared that
Japan may demand and Huerta grant
a concession for Japanese naval base
in Magdalena Bay in full payment for
war materials furnished. President
Wilson told members of the foreign re-
lations committee that he believed
Immediate action Should be taken
to permit the rebels to obtain arms in
this country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
MINERS ASK MANY CHANGES
Their Requests Would Revolutionize
Country's Government.

Indianapolis, Ind.-If all the laws
requested in resolutions adopted by
the United Mine Workers of America,
in convention here, were enacted,
there would be many changes on the
statute books of the land and also an
upset in the order Of things. The gov
eminent, for example, would be re-
quired to take over the ownership of
all the public utilities, including coal
mines. The government would pro-
hibit the collecting Of fares on passen-
ger trains and street cars from pas
sengers not provided with seats; and
there also would be federal laws pro-
viding old age and mothers pensions,
liability and compensation and gov
erning the mining industry. Immi-
grafton would be prohibited until all
laborers in the United States were
provided with employment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
KNIFE WOUND PROVED FATAL.
Jas. Ansley, Stabbed by Monroe New
man, Dies at McComb CITY,

McComb City.-Jas. M. Ansley, the
Illinois Central conductor who was
stabbed by Monroe Newman, assistant
cashier of the Summit National Bank.
at Summit, last Tuesday night, died at
the local sanitarium. Ansley was the
conductor on train No. and Newman
got on the train when it stopped at
Summit to see friend. He and Ans
ley had some words, which resulted in
Newman stabbing Ansley with a small
pocket knife in the left breast Just
over the heart. Ansley was brought to
his home here, where it was thought
he was not seriously hurt, but he de-
veloped severe hemorrhage and was
carried to the local hospital, where he
died. Newman was rearrested and
lodged in the county jail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
BRUNO ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Two Italians Were Travelling Overland
From Memphis.


Canton.-The case of the State of
Mississippi against Vincent (alias JIM
Bruno, for the alleged murder of Di-
volio Shartino, his cousin and brother
in-law, whose body was found in pool
of water at the ice plant here, was call
ed, and the jury was accepted by both
the State and defense. The jury is
composed of II farmers and shoema-
ker.
District Attorney HOWE and County
Attorney Howell are prosecuting and
T. S. Ward and E. B. Harold defend
ing. Bruno and his partner went from
Memphis to Senatobia overland with a
wagon and team, peddling bananas.
AT Senatobia they sold some of their
horses and other stuff, netting them
$240. A. l.. Mccormick of Senatobia
testified as to the horse trade and the
amount of money realized, also that
there were two men identified as
Bruno.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
COCKTAILS TO BE GOVERNOR
Panama Canal Government Will Be in
Operation April 1st.

Washington.-Or of per-
manent government for the Panama
Canal Zone, to supersede the Isthmian
Canal Commission April LIST, was au-
thorized by President Wilson, with
the announcement that the nomination
of Col. George w. Goethals to be the
first governor of the Panama Canal
would be sent to the Senate. Col.
Cocktails idea of "one-man" govern
ment is carried out in the executive
order, which was made public by Sec
rotary Garrison Immediately after a
cabinet meeting. The authority of the
governor will be supreme under the
secretary of war.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Rabbi Brill to Return.

Meridian.-At a recent meeting of
the Congregation Beth Israel, the mem
bers rendered call to Rabbi IA. Brill,
who is at present in charge of con-
gregation at Wheeling, w. Va. Sun
day the congregation received notice
from Rabbi Brill of his acceptance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
WOMAN IN
BAD CONDITION
Restored To Health by Lydis
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Montpelier, VT "We have great
faith in your remedies. was very IL.

regular and W as
tired and sleepy all
the time, would have
cold chills, and my
hands and feet would
bloat. My stomach
bothered me, / had
pain in my side and
a bad headache most
of the time. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound hae
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Lumber Trade Outlook.

Meridian. = Although no material
change has taken place in the lumber
market during the last week, a better
feeling is evident. Local lumbermen
feel encouraged over reports from
other sections of the improved situa.
ton and better tone to the market.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
AN AVALANCHE KILLS THREE
Descends From Mountain Upon Coal
Mining Camp in Utah.

Stores, Utah.-With a terrific roar,
an avalanche. sweeping down the
mountain side here, snuffed out three
lives and seriously injured three other
persons. Four houses were ground to
splinters. Every tree in the path of
the icy mass was snapped off at the
roots. The bodies of Mrs. Anna Pack
ovich and two Greek miners were re-
overed shortly after they met death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Meyer Returns Voluntarily

Houghton, Mich-Charles H Meyer,
president of the Western Federation
of Miners, and the six other union
leaders under indictments here for
conspiracy, will return voluntarily to
stand trial with the thirty-one strikers
indicted with them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Created No Surprise.

Meridian.-The closing of the Bank
of Heidelberg Monday morning Great
ed very little surprise, as it had been
known that the bank was doing very
little business and that the directors
contemplated liquidatfng its affairs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Indicted for smunnllnu.

New York.-Lucius N. and William
Littauer, brothers, the former at one
time member of Congress, have
been indicted by the federal grand
jury here, charged with smuggling into
this country a diamond necklace
valued at $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Will Hear Rate Cases

Washington - Hearings beginning
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, continuing more than
month, will reflect the attitude Of
shippers toward the five per cent in
crease in freight rates proposed by the
fifty-two Eastern railroads