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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-07-22
CHAPTER |.
The Body on the Beach.

The Body on the Beach.
z ONESOME COVE is one of the
least frequented stretches on
- the New England seaboard
From the land side the sheer
hundred foot drop Of Hawkil cliffs
shuts it off. There is no settlement
near the cove. The somber repute
suggested by its name has served to
keep cottagers from building on the
wildly beautiful uplands that over
brood the beach. The struggling path
ways along the edge afford the only
suggestion of human traffic within
half a mile Of the spot. A sharp cut
1avine leads down to the sea by a
rather treacherous descent.
Near the mouth of this opening
considerable gathering of folk speck-
led the usually deserted beach at
noon Of July 6. They centered on a
dark object few yards within the
flood tide limit Some secuted about
peering at the sand. Others pointed
first to the sea. then to the cliffs.
From some distance away a lone
L
the others observed them with an eX-
preston of dispIeasure. One of the
group presently detached himself and
ambled over to the newcomer.
''SWanny," be calculated, IF it amt
Perfessor Kent! Didn't know you at
member me, don't you? | used to
drive you around when you was here
before"
I've just come out Of the woods
Jarvis. And as you have some very
interesting sea currents just here.
thought I'd have a look at them. No.
body really knows anything about
coast currents. you know. Now my
opportunity is spoiled"
''Spoilt? l guess not. You couldn't
have come at better time.' said the
local man eagerly.
"Ah. but you see. had planned to
swim out to the eddy and make some
personal observations"
"Yo4I was going to swim into Dead
Mans eddy?" asked the other, aghast.
why. perfessor. you must have turn
ed foolish. They amt man on this
coast would take a chance like that"
superstition" retorted the other
curtly.' Ion a still day such as this
there would be no danger to an ex-
ierienced swimmer. The conditions
are ideal except for this crowd. What
is it? Has the village gone picnick-
ingT'
Not sca'cely: Amt you heard? An
other ones come in through the eddy.
Lies over yonder."
Professor Kent's eyebrows went up
as be glanced toward the indicated
spot; then gathered in a frown.
Not washed up there. surely?' he
said.
Some time early this morning."
Fshaw." said the other. turning to
look at the curving bulwark of rocks
over which the soft slow swell was
barely brea king. IF it were the other
end OF the cove. now. could under
stand it,
Yes. agreed Jarvis they mostly
come In at the other end ON this tide
Mostly? Always" The professors
tone was positive. Unless. my charts
are wrong. But this-well. it spells al
least one phase of my theory"
'Theery!" exclaimed the liveryman
dis pale eyes alight. You got a
theery: But | thought you didn't
know anything about the body till
told you Just now"
| "Oi. nv ruined theory has reference
TO the currents" sighed the other III
has nothing to do with dead men as
srci1"
This is dead woman. Come and
see for yourself
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-07-22
Z SIGNALS OF DISTRESS
Barton People Should Know How to
Read and Heed Them.

Read ana Heed hem.
Disordered kidneys give many sig
nails of distress.
The secretions may be dark, con-
tain sediment.
Passages are sometimes frequent,
scanty, painful. SO
Backache is often present day and
night. 1T: 49, sss
Hea daches and dizzy spells may
occur. PIE PTS sNss~&
Weakened kidneys should receive
quick help. s s9La
Don't delay! Use special kidney
remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys, backache and urinary disor-
ders.
Barton evidence proves their
worth.
Mrs. Homer Rushford, Lake st.,
Barton, says: "During the past win
ter was annoyed by dull, nagging
backaches, headaches and other
symptoms of kidney complaint.
Hearing of Doan's Kidney Pills,
began using them and the results
were removed and my system was
toned up" xss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Detective Loan 10 Approved.

A legislative feature was. the pass
age by the senate, with a vote of dis
sent, Of the somewhat noted measure
which has brought on a controversial
and factional war in the legislature.
This was the bill to take up and pay
a loan negotiated by the governor to
meet the expenses of conducting his
p%enitentiary department investigation,
carrying over SIG, 300, principal and in
terest, the note for which was due at
the Capital National Bank, this city,
in January, 1914.
1t was this same account which
brought forth two caustic messages
from the governor, in which he scored
the leaders who had brought about the
delay. During the consideration Of the
bill Lieut.-Gov Bilbo took the floor and
criticised the executive in no uncer-
tain terms, going so far rs to declare
that his charging up Of the delay in
acting on the bill to himself (Bilbo)
was absolutely untrue"
Lieut-Gov. Bilbo delivered his ad-
dress before a packed senate chamber,
into which a majority of the house
members crowded, while the galleries
were packed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
TAKE ACTION ON CANAL BILL
Congress Makes Move Toward Repeal
of Tolls Exemption Clause
in Measure.

Observation-Disclosures steps to repeal
the tolls exemption clause of the Pana.
ma canal act as requested by Presi'
dent Wilson were taken in congress
when the house committee on inter
state commerce reported f~avorably a
bill to strike out the provision. In the
senate the committee on inter-oceanic
canals decided to consider at an early
date the appeal Of the president for a
reversal of policy in the controversy
which involves the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty and in the opinion Of the presi-
dent, the general foreign relations pol
icy of the administration.
While the house is debating the IS.
u next week, the senate committee
will consider what course to pursue;
whether to recommend a flat repeal
bill or to urge the compromise bill
offered by Senator Chiffon Of West
Virginia, a member Of the committee,
which would authorize the president
to regulate tolls and assess charges at
his discretion, where exemption is pro-
vided in the canal act.
In the house there was quick re-
spouse to the presidents address, the
committee voting 10 to 3 to favorably
report the Sims repeal bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
GRADING OF COTTON ASKED
Bills Before Congress Give Agricul'
tural Control Of investigation and
Interstate Shipments.

Washington.-Bills to authorize the
secretary of agriculture to investigate
handling, grading and transportation
of grain and cotton and to establish
standards of grade, quality and condi-
ton have been introduced by Chair
man Lever of the house agriculture
committee.
They would prohibit interstate ship
ment of grain or cotton unless its sale
grade is fixed by the secretary Of ag,
riculture and conforms to standards
he prescribes, but variations from Off
cial standards may be permitted un-
der his rules.
The bills would forbid shipment OF
grain or cotton under misleading de-
scriptions, would make subject to the
agricultural departments inspection
any grain entering into interstate COM
MERGE which has been represented to
conform to a given standard and
would authorize the secretary to set
tie any disputes as to proper grading
of shipments. Violations would be
punishable by fines Of from 5000 to
$1,000
The bills, which carry a%ppropria-
tons of $780, 900 for the first year,
have the approval of the department
of agriculture and representatives of
farmers organizations, who attended
the recent hearings on the inyestiga-
ton of grain exchanges.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
TOBACCO TRUST UNDER FIRE
Attorney-GeneraI McReynoIds Prepar-
ing Suit Against Distributing Com.
pany for Discrimination.

Washington. Nc.
Reynolds decided to prepare suit
against the Metropolitan Tobacco COM
pany of New York under the Sherman
antitrust act The decision was based
on evidence of alleged restraint of
trade.
The principal complaint against the
Metropolitan Tobacco company Is al
legged discrimination against independ.
ent dealers. The Metropolitan acts as
distributing agent for producing com
panies that made up the old tobacco
trust, and while it would be principal
defendant, producing companies neces,
sarily would be parties to the action.
The Metropolitan company has been
under investigation for several months.
Independent dealers have charged that
they are in worse condition than be-
fore the dissolution of the old Ameri.
can Tobacco company. Investigation
has shown that the Metropolitan sells
to independent jobbers at the same
rates it sells to retailers, so that job
bers handle Metropolitan goods at no
profit Mt all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
CALUMET STRIKE
NOT DECLARED OFF
VOTE ON PROPOSITION is NOT TO
BE TAKEN FOR PRESENT,
AT LEAST.
STRIKERS PAY is STOPPED
Manager Of One Copper Mine De
clares Strikers Are Being Urged
to Turn in Federation Cards
and Resume Work.

Calumet, Mich.-"The strike has no
been called off and will not be, nov
at any rate declared President VII
liam Richard of the Calumet local OF
the Western Federation of Miners.
This statement was made following
report that the men might return to
work, regardless Of the Western Fed.
GRAFTON and treat either individually
or collectively with the mining com
panies, although he Suggested" they
take a referendum vote on the propo.
sitiOn.
Richard said the matter Of declaring
off the strike will not be put to a
vote before the men now, at least, and
probably mot until further orders are
received from President Meyer"
General Manager Denton of the Cop.
per Range Consolidated declared that
the companies had all along urged
the men to turn in their federation
cards and return to work.
The federation has ceased paying
salaries here to strikers TWO thou
sand men are still out in the district.
1t is claimed here that the companies
are willing to take back to work the
strikers who have not engaged in VIC
lence, but none Of the imported strike
breakers will be discharged in order
to make vacancies for former EN-
ployes desiring to return to work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
wild West" Movies Hit.

Senator Bond has introduced a bill
to prohibit the showing and exhibiting
Of indecent, u~nbecoming and democrat
izing pictures by moving picture
shows. The measure places a specific
ban on pictures of the wild West
type ~portraying crimes, pictures BELT
thing or degrading wedlock, scenes of
so-called vulgar dances-like the tan
60 and turkey trot-or exhibitions of
drunkenness, gambling or cigarette
smoking. A penalty Of $40 to 500
fine, or six months Imprisonment, is
provided.
Under the provisions of a bill favor
ably reported by the senate judiciary
committee, motion picture shows will
be allowed to open on Sunday, provid-
ing the films exhibited are of religious
or educational nature. A minority re-
port was made on this measure, and 1t
will have opposition on the senate
floor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
"%CASCARETS" FOR
A BILIOUS LIVER
For sick headache, bad BREATH
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get q 10-cent box now.

Get Q 10-cent box now.
No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation, indiges.
ton. biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour. gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi-
ness and a clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
II you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little In
sides need G cleansing. too. Auv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
MORE TROOPS GO TO BORDER
Additional Soldiers viii Make the
Force Mobilized In Texas
Nearly $4,000.

Observation-Disclosures OF two addi-
tional regiments of American infantry
to Eagle Pass and Laredo, Texas, to
allay fears Of Mexican raids has been
made by the war department upon de-
cision Of the president and cabinet.
The troops-the Ninth and Seven
teenth regiments-were ordered to the
border at the request of Senator Shep-
pard and Representative Garner. The
latter told the president there was a
good deal of cash in border banks and
Americans wanted to be protected
against any sudden raid or invasion.
Mr.. Garner also said much cattle had
disappeared recently and residents be.
lieved MeXicans were responsible.
The dispatch of these two regiments
to Texas will result in the assembly
in that state of nearly $4,000 troops,
more by 1000 than the entire force
of the regular army that Gen. Shafter
led into Cuba.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA
TO DARKEN HER GRAY HAIR
She Made Up a Mixture Of Sage les
and Sulphur to Bring Back Color,
Gloss, Thickness.

Almost everyone knows that 81
Tea and Sulphur, properly compoufN
ed, brings back the natural color ann
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make it at home, which IL
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays.
by asking at any store for "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get a large bottle of this famous
old recipe for about so cents.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as 1t does 1t so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning the gray
hair disappears, and after another ap-
plication or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark, thick and glossy. ADV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Prison Recommendation Made.

The joint committee on p~enitentiary
has prepared another partial report
and recommendations arising out of
their Investigations and observations,
which were presented to the house by
Mr.. Majors, of the house section of
the committee. The committee would
make the office of superintendent
elective, abolish the position of trav-
cling sergeant and enact a law requir-
ing the county sheriffs to deliver con-
victs to the p~enitentiary, and provide
for their compensation, which, in the
opinion of the committee, would be
an economical change.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20

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This famous remedy, the medicinal
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and held in strict confidence. \
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
PRESS PREPARATION De AND
America viii Insist on Punishment
OF Huerta's Soldiers for the
Staying Of Veraga.

Laredo, Texas.-Evidence as to the
execution Of Clemente Veraga after
he a arrested by Mexican fderals
commanded by Capt Apolonio Rodri'
guez, Is being gathered from many
sources here for presentation to the
mans death has been confirmed and
the return Of the body from Mexico
explained. Satisfaction is felt by his
family and along the border as a re-
eating that demand for reparation
would be pressed and Huerta asked
to redeem his promise to punish the
men guilty.
1t was Mrs. Clemente Veraga, widow
OF the American lured to Mexico and
assassinated by alleged federals. who
paid the $500 for recovery of her hus.
bands body from its unmarked grave
In Hildago. J. S. Hill, Veraga's
brother-in-law, employed the men who
comprised the expedition, acting, 1t is
said, as the widows agent. These
facts were admitted here upon receipt
OF news that official dispatches had
reached Washington and Hills con
nection with the affair had been made
public there.
The names of the men comprising
the party which crossed the river and
brought the body of Veraga back to
Texas are being kept secret for fear
some Of them might be killed if their
names became public in connection
with the case.
Reports that Clemente Veraga had
been tortured were exploded when an
examination Of his body by state Of.
ficials disclosed that his left hand was
not burned, as had been officially re-
ported by Ranger Capt J. j. Sanders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
oovernor slans LIquor BiII.

Governor Signs Liquor Bill.
Notwithstanding his frank opinion
that some clauses OF the measure are
unconstitutional, Gov. Brewer has
signed the senate substitute for the
May-MOtt-Lewi one-gallon-at-a-time
a%nti-liquor bill. and it will go into
effect on April Z. IF any features of
the bill are unconstitutional, the Ques-
tion can be threshed out in the
courts" explained Gov Brewer.
The measure which encountered
much rough going after its passage
through the house like a whirlwind
during the first week of the session.
The trainers of the bill are satisfied
with its provisions, though they would
have preferred it tighter. AS it is,
the e law will very much restrict
the traffic in in~toxicants, restricting
shipments of alcoholic liquors to not
more than n gallon at a time to any
n consignee, for personal use only,
and will also, it is believed, lead to
the breaking up Of locker clubs The
enforcing clause provides that it shall
become effective thirty days after its
passage and approval.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
FINISHING TOUCHES GIVEN WHEN
SENATE ADOPTS HOUSE
AMENDMENTS
EVENTS IN STATE CAPITAL
0oings in the Various Departments Of
the Government of the Common
wealth Reported for Ben
eft of Our Headers. \
Jackson.

The finishing touches were given
the Norwood judicial election bill
when the senate adopted without d.
vision the house amendments which
had been inserted for the purpose Of
perfecting the bill. The bill is now
In the process of enrolment, will be
duly signed during the next legislative
day and then sent to the governor.
The bill makes the office Of circuit
and chancery court judges elective in
stead of appointive, and directs that
on "the first Monday in November,
1914, there shall be an election held
for office of circuit and chancery
court judges throughout the state, and.
every four years thereafter" The
terms of office shall be uniform
throughout the state, beginning Jan.
/, 1915.
The house amendment simply pro-
vided that any vacancy which may &C.
cur in the office of circuit or chancery
judge prior to Jan. 1, 1915, shall be
filled by appointment Of the governor.
This obviates the necessity for hold
ing sundry judicial elections during
the remaining nine months of 1914.
The house committee on constitu-
tion favorably reported the six concur
rent resolutions passed by the senate
last week, proposing to enlarge the
supreme court and to make the six
judges elective, making their terms
eight years, creating two divisions of
three members each and repeating the
sections of the constitutions in con-
flict with the proposed new amend
ments.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
A Clue.

Thornton had been taught never to
tell tales, and he intended to live up to
his teaching. but sometimes it was
hard work.
Thornton" said his mother one eve
ming, II left a dish of chocolate pep
permints on my table this afternoon
and there isn't one there now. Have
you and Gerald eaten them?"
Il haven't eaten one," replied the
boy stoutly, "but"-then he rememr
bered he must not be a talebearer.
We'll, mother" he continued, per.
haps, if--you'd better Just smell Ger
aid, and I guess then you'll know all
about it!"-Illustrated Sunday Maya
zine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
IRREGULAR BOOKS ALLEGED
Chicago, Milwaukee g. St. Paul Rail
road Charged With ManipuIations
to Boost Its Securities.

observation-disclosures that the book
accounts Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway company, and of its
subsidiary, the Chicago, Milwaukee G.
Puget Sound railway company, have
been so manipulated as to mislead the
public and tend to create a more IA
vorable market for the securities Of
the roads, were contained In a report
made public by the interstate COM
merce commission after an exhaust
i've investigation CT the financial af-
fairs of the roads Various instances
Of unlawful overstatement of income
were cited.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Dr.. s. w. Glass on Health Board.

DR.. S. w. Glass of Lyon, a former
member of the house of representa-
tives, has been appointed by Gov.
Brewer to succeed DR.. M. J. Alexander,
who was elected president of the board
of health at the last meeting, to sue
coed DR.. Bryan, of Amory, resigned G.
few days ago in a letter to Secretary
E. H. Galloway, giving as his reasons
the pressure Of private practice The
appointment of DR.. Glass goes to the
senate for confirmation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Charles S. Mellen Esonerated.

Bridgeport, Conn.-The demurrer Of
counsel for former President Charles
S. Mellen Of the New Haven railroad,
charged with manslaughter as the re.
suit of a train wreck in October, 1912,
was sustained by Judge futile in the
superior court here. The demurred al
legged that the complaint did not show
wherein MIR, Mellen was actually re.
sponsible for the wreck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Bio Naval Gun ExpIodes.

New York.-A new 12-inch gun
being tested at the proving grounds
at Sandy Hook burst and scattered
pieces of the 1000 pound breech
block all over the reservation. Lieut..
Charles Pendleton was struck by one
of the smaller fragments and badly
injured. Col. Babbitt and a crew Of
eighteen men who were officiating at
the try-out of the big gun narrowly
escaped death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Would Restore Smiths Franchise.

Bills have been in, 'oduced in both
branches Of the legislature to restore
the right Of suffrage to C. c. Smith,
former chairman of the state prison
board, whose five-year penal sentence
was committed by Gov. Brewer. The
plan of Smiths friends is to make
him eligible for office in order that
he may go before the people and seek
v%indication in the next state oam-
paign.
Col. w. A. Montgomery, a member
of the board Of prison trustees, whose
appeal from the circuit court, where
he was convicted of malfeasance in
office and fined $100, is pending in
the supreme court, has written Gov.
Brewer a letter expressing his graft
tude and appreciation Of the action
of the chief executive in committing
the sentence of Smith. They governo'
refused to make the letter public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
Geo. WESTINGHOUSE Dead.

New York.-George Westinghouse, a
foremost figure in the engineering
world and inventor of the air brake
that bears his name, is dead. Heart
disease manifested itself about fifteen
months ago and the end came a few
hours after it became publicly known
that Mr., Westinghouse was seriously
i'll. He vas in his s~ixty-eighth year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-03-20
S4nn.O0n Fire AZ Buffalo

Buffalo.-The connecting terminal,
a 1000, 000-bushel elevator owned by
the Connecting Terminal railroad, was
destroyed by fire. The loss was put
at about $500, 900 by officials of the
company