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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-10-30
Sally From the Kitchen.

The two servants met in the tram
Does this war they're talking 90
much about make much difference to
you?"
THE missus says we've got to econ
omize, SO we're to have margarine
with meals in the kitchen"
Doesn't she have 1t, them"
"Not her. She says it don't suit her
digestion. But there's nothing wrong
with her digestion. We know that
For as often as not we send her up
the margarine and have the butter
ourselves. London Tit-Bits.
You can't judge a woman's disposi-
ton by her telephone voice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-10-30
Cathedral Struck.

The cathedral was struck. only by
one shell, which entered through the
wall over the western entrance and ex-
ploded over the side chapel. The
American Express c~cmsAny's offices
on the ouai van Dyck were slightly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-10-30

This photograph Of General Won EN-.
mich was made during field opera.
tons in Belgium after his forces had
achieved the capture Of Liege, for
which he was personally thanked by
the kaiser.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-10-30
M<<~Zzz<

WaNed.
Tommy, how often must I tell you
to wash your hands?"
"You needn't at all, mother
Judge.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19

The Interstate Commerce Commission does not
grant all the increases asked for by the railroads
It excerpts such bulky freight iron and COAL
the essential to all construction work and used
in many important industries and the other entering
SO largely into the economies of the people we'll
as of manufacture The exceptions shippers and
consumers twenty millions of dollars they would have
TO pay annually if the full demands of the railroads
lad been granted by the commission.
As it is thirty millions annually are to be added to
the earnings of the railroad companies. And mani
testify in view of the commissions previous decision,
the Increase is due to the abnormal conditions that
have prevailed since the beginning of the European
war
For a much longer period railroad enterprise has
been depressed Orders for supplies and contracts
for railroad work were withheld or cancelled, many
thousands of railroad hands laid off, and the
effect of this upon large industries has been most
fortunate 1t has forced idleness upon hundreds of
thousands of workers and had lamentabe effect
upon all business, In the financial centres railroad
securities have been depressed The decision will in
the credit Of the railroads and enable them to
negotiate loans.
It would seem that the action of the commission
must necessarily have a wholesome effect bust
1t should revive and nvigorate trade and in
dustres and put money in circulation the benefits
starting with the railroads and passing through every
channel from storekeepers to the everyday laborer
No big interests can possibly be the exclusive
gamer all will profit.
With the Eastern railroads taking advantage of
the concessions the Western roads will automatically
follow suit and with the large financial concerns
starting the dollars astrring, the workingman will
in for his share, the general business man will
also participate and the public in sense will be
adversely affected.
With thirty millions annually of revenue the
railroad companies should redeem their promise
10 enterprise by giving out orders for neces
sary work, material and supplies The allowance by
the Interstate Commerce Commission is equivalent to
The annual interest at per cent. a capital of
5000 900 If the railroads devote the income
to betterments it will be worth than thirty mil
lions to the country both in the revival of business
and the improved transportation facilities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
Give Us a Definite Policy.

From the Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
The outbreak of the war brought
whatever common sense there hap
pened to be in Congress to a head. A
few of the barriers placed in the way
Of an American merchant marine were
removed. AS result, 101 ships, of
gross tonnage Of third of a million,
have come under United States regis
try. This is a gain of some signif-
canoe in itself, but ii is most i'm
portant as showing what can be &C
complished If the navigation laws are
liberalized, or, to use a better word,
moderniZed.
Our system lie obsolete. 1t is the
most standpatter thing we have. In
the matter of consular fees alone the
American ship is penalized intoler-
ably. A British vessel, it seems, pays
a gross sum annually for consular
service, but an American bottom is
mulcted by our representatives IN
-~..ry foreign port 1t visits. There are
other imposts equally as discourage
ing. We have had protective tarifts
TO protect American manufacturers,
but in shipping we have pursued ex-
actly the opposite course; that is, we
have protected our competitors
against all competition by US. The
President has diagnosed the disease
very accurately, but he suggests a
palliative, instead of remedy. de
wants to experiment.
There are men In the United states
who know something about shipping
and would not be long in deciding on
4 DEFINITE plan for the rehabilitation
OF our marine along economically
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
A REIGN OF TERROR IN NrExIco.

The chaotic conditions in Mexico at the present
time have attracted little attention in the United
States, engrossed as the American people are with
their problems and the great drama of the world
war. Mexico has gone from bad to worse the chiefs
who drove out Huerta fighting each other and
there is anarchy everywhere
And this may only be prelude of CONFUSION
the country of the character of the French Revo-
luton. It is predicted by q Mexican official that a
reign of terror is impending and that the old order of
things in his country, which has existed long will
finally be wiped out, socially, politically and
Romeay."
Mexico remains a great problem for the United
States. and much more than when troops
landed at Vera Cruz. Our Mexican policy
Quoted by Mr. Bryan proved a failure. It only helped
to create the conditions of anarchy which
disturb the country. The troops brought from Vera
Cruz have been sent to Arizona, to prevent further
killing and wounding of Americans there by Mexican
bullets fred across the border and this shows how
seriously nation will be affected by the events
aow foreshadowed in Mexico.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
Travelette
BY TEMPLE MANNING.

Did you ever stop to think that dog
kennels are an evidence of civiliza-
| ton? It is a fact, and the reason is
quite simple. Uncivilized peoples do
not take very much trouble to give
even themselves the more comfort
able things of life, even if they know
them, and, of course, they would
never think of such a plaything of
leisure as a dog kennel The dogs of
uncivilized people run almost wild,
and If any provision for them is made
at all the dogs find their chances for
shelter with their masters.
You might carry the analogy even
farther. and conclude that only the
more highly civilized nations provide
Kennels for their dogs. In some of
the oriental cities the large number
of dogs that roam the streets have
been an amazing sight to me. Now
that ! come to think Of it, I cannot
recall seeing a dog kennel In any but
| the most highly civilized lands, and
particularly in those countries under
the influence of western ideas.
The reasoning of a semi-savage
mind in the matter of dog kennels
was once amusingly brought to my
attention. / was visiting an ac-
quaintance in Rhodesia, South Africa,
became plain to me as my hosts par
ticular delight. OF course I spoke on
them admiringly, and he invited me
to visit his kennels back of the farm
house. To my establishment they were
not at all the kind of dog kennels I
had expected to see. In fact, they
were not like any other dog kennels
/ had ever known. They were minia-
ture Kaff1r huts.
An exclamation Of establishment I
inadvertently emitted drew my hosts
| attention to my surprise, and he
smilingly told me how they happened
to be built that way. In England my
host had fad for terriers, and ne
| brought four of his best dogs TO Africa
when he emigrated. Naturally he
wanted to have kennels built for
them, and so he gave the Kafflr car
| penter on the place the most careful
| instructions as to the sort OF struc-
lures that he wanted. The old man
| listened attentively and went away.
The next day the carpenter came to
my host and asked him to come and
see what he had made. There was
note OF pride in the old fellows
voice. my host said, as he pointed out
these tiny huts built after the Kafflr
model. The Kaffir, perhaps because
he was Kafflr, had not understood
what my host wanted. He could not
even comprehend the style of build
| ing. To him a house was a hat,
whether 1t was big or small, and he
made the dog kennels exactly after
| the fashion OF tho hut dwellings his
people lived in.
| The uprights were Of timber lined
with clay plaster, and the roof,
| matched with grass, was laid on Il
framework of waffle cuttings. Over
the thatch there was fancy lacing
OF twisted grasses.
ODD as these kennels looked they
were watertight, cool in the midday
sun, and warm at night. It would be
rather interesting to know what the
dogs thought Of them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
OPINIONS AND VIEWS FROM THE EXCHANGES

he takes a risk In doing so. Consti-
tptional advisers like to enjoy their
constitutional rights.
Senators seeking information about
a nominee naturally appeal to that
one Of their number best prepared to
give it to them; and it is his duty
to explain matters fully. An indorse-
ment by him carries great IL not con-
elusive weight. An adverse report by
him is of equal Importance.
TWenty-odd years ago a clash oc-
CURED between President Cleveland
and the two senator's from New
York, both Democrats, over an ap-
pointment to the Supreme Court. The
senators won. They forced Mr..
Cleveland to make an appointment
not Objectionable to them. But they
did moro than that. BY their stand
they secured for service on that bench
one of the best lawyers in New York
and one who became a useful and
eminent member of the court Of his
day Mr.. Justice Peckham was the
man.
Some cheap wit has been exercised
for years on what Is called sena.
torial courtesy, as II II were an as.
| sumption by the Senate. OF course II
is not. II the Senate we're to cease
to respect itself IL would cease to de.
serve the respect of the country. II
investigating nominations 1t does not
impugn the Presidents motives. but
merely passes upon his judgment
| which is not intallible. He may bs
misled as to candidates. He may moi
| in every case make the right selec.
ton. and when he fails Il Is the duty
of the Senate. which is his proper ad-
wiser. to give him the opportunity tc
] try again.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
The Wonderful Memories Of Some Famous Men

OF the great speakers whose verbal
memory was wonderful. have heard
William II. Seward speak without G
line of manuscript before him and
have known that he had written his
speech, and 80 facile was his mem
DRY that he was able to imprint II
upon his mind after a single reading
have been told that Grover Cleve-
land had the same faculty, and thai
explains why he was able to deliver
his first inaugural without any ref
erenoe to the manuscript which was
in his coat pocket.
Roscoe Conkling always wrote on
-sometimes with infinite care-his
addresses. At the Rochester conven-
ton Of 1877. he delivered, apparently
extemporaneously, a speech which has
become traditional. He had the per
feet art of an actor at his command
that he simulated the manner and the
hesitation which are characteristic
OF an e1temporaneous speaker. Yet.
the evening before he had recited
that speech to few friends in his
room at the Rochester Hotel. Conk.
ling, however, did not possess Sew
ards facility Of committing to mem
DRY at one reading. He sometimes
spent many days In committing his
PAoPoi GU shAiCo5 W ihCIAlOTys b.
There is another phase of mem
DRY which, have been told, Macau-
lay possessed in an extraordinary de-
gree. He could read a book through
and then repeat what he had read,
word for word. Furthermore, he read
with extraordinary swiftness His
eyes seemed to rest only for a mo
ment on a page, but in that instant
he took in everything that was there
II have been told that Charles A.
Dana possessed this gift and that he
could read long editorial with
single sweep OF the eye. Theodore
Roosevelt also has this gift, and tina
explains how it has happened thai
Roosevelt has been able to read so
many books even in the busiest days
Of his life. and to retain in his mem
DRY everything that he has read"
Copyright, 1914, by e. J. Edwards
All rights reserved)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19

incoming Legislature. if the plans of the majority
and minority carried out As the Republicans
have the whip hand in both houses and have the
responsibility for the legislation of the session. the
bills that be passed may all be expected to be
fathered by majority members.
But minority with good program for the ses-
sion do much to shape legislation. Some of the
best laws the statute books enacted largely
through the fundamentally of watchful and agrees
siye minority. Not few vicious bills in the past
were defeated by the
It Is we'll for the public when, in the of
the next legislative session, the majority and the
minority as rivals in the work of doing the
State some service"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
THE DANBURY HATTERs' CASE AGAIN.

The Danbury hatters is still far from settle
ment Most people. except those directly concerned
have forgotten it. Some those against whom iudg-
ment at the first obtained dead. This case
has dragged along for years and the final arguments
are before the United States Supreme Court. Under
| the Sherman law, hat manufacturing company of
Danbury, Conn, won suit for damages arising from
strike and boycott against the hatters' union of
that city. One hundred and eighty-six members of
the union were made individual defendants, and
against them judgment rendered for $252.1SO,
enough to easily all the property that any or all
of them possessed. The union has appealed from
court to another until at last the case is before the
Supreme Court.
The case as 1t now stands raises the question
whether the individual members of the union are
liable for damages. Counsel for the union, Judge
Alton B. Parker argued that, if each individuals
ection with the boycott must be shown. On the
side s that the union acted under
instruction from its members, who are, therefore,
liable.
This is of peculiar Importance, because it In
dieates that the labor movement in this country in
its relation to law is going the that
the labor movement in England went over some years
ago. A series of decisions aiming at money
damages arising from strikes and boycots terminated
in the Taff-Vale decision by the highest court when
q1oV,oVV damages were aWarueu Cne lau-Fale rail-
way company for losses sustained in the strike of the
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Men,
bers sued Individually and by rule of the court
were afterward formed as a corporation. The con-
sternation in labor circles led to period of discus
sion that resulted in the new unionism," the
formation of distinct labor political party In the
following campaign of 1906 this party fifty
four seats in the House of Commons. Labor found
itself in England practically enjoined from striking,
for, if damage could be claimed the result of
strike. tile treasury of union could be attacked and
thereby the union deprived of its sinews of war
In this country organized labor is opposed 10
action distinct political party. it also in
England formerly. If the Supreme Court should sus-
tain the lower courts in their decisions in the Dan
bury hatters case Will organized labor here to
distinct political party action?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
Greetings from Ger the Sea

Relatives and friends of former
Judge Gottfried Kruger and Mrs.
Kruger, who are now in Berlin, are
hearing from them in a very pleas
ant manner by way OF the latest
mails from across the seas. Enclosed
in envelopes, themselves neat in de-
sign, is this seasonable greeting:
Gesegnete
Weihnachten.
1t is signed "Mr. and Mrs. G. krue-
ger" Translated into English, the
words mean BLESSED Christmas" or
Merry Christmas"
The card is engraved and in the
upper left hand corner of the picture,
in bouquet form, of a twig of ever
green OF amaranth, caught up with
a ribbon of purple, from which a
Christmas bell, as If In ringing mo-
ton, bangles This adds to the effect
of the pretty sentiment, emboding
the ringing out Of the glad tidings.
Recipients of the tokens of remem-
brance from the former judge and
his wife, it Is needless to say, prize
them highly and affectionately.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kruger have been
abroad for more than six months,
stopping with their daughter, whose
husband Is with the German army
fighting for the kaiser and the father
land. They went to Berlin before
the outbreak of the war and conClud-
ed to remain there with their daugh-
ter until a, cessation of hostilities
Occasional letters from the we'll
known Newarkers contain the intel
ligence that all are well and ex-
trprneIV hOnPflIl
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
How Mlgraine Differs from Plain Head
BY DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG.
A. B., NJ, a., NJ D. (John Hopkins

How Mlgraine Differs from Plain Head
ache.
A bad headache is not always a
migraine. Magazines are headaches
plus something else.
The most frequent and certainly
the most unpopular sort of migraine
occurs from ten to seventy times in
every hundred young adults. Luckily
1t often disappears of its own accord
in later life, and like many maladie s
spontaneously healed, whatever po-
ton happens to be taken receives the
glory of cure not wrought by 1t.
Victims of migraine describe Gu
rious specks and scrollwork before
the eyes, numbness of the fingers
and tongue, momentary loss of mem
Dry, and fancies that roll over the
BRAIN mix the present with the past,
and perpleX the soul into a sleepy
awakening.
Migraine, if accompanied by head
ache at all, is apt to have it linn
tied to one side-called hemi-crania--
and associated with rebellious
stomach. Hence the colloquial and
picturesque name, Sick headache"
The mobilization and fighting
strength of migraine assaults may
last from few minutes to a day or
so. Though present during sleep, it
in no way interrupts it.
Dr. George Lincoln Walton, of the
Massachusetts General Hospital,
maintains that migraine, with its
headaches, stomachic reVolts and its
bizarre disturbance of the eyes, is a
malady indirectly due to the occu-
patton of the victim.
Like writer's cramp, typewriters'
ache and piano players palsy, he de-
clares that it is an occupational dis
ease.
In sooth, though heredity, eye
gall stones, defects in the di-
gestive juices and other human
play a part In this dis
temper. 1t is possible that habit
and other muscular excuses, espe.
cialy by women unable to exercise
really produces it.
Obviously, these headachy explo-
sions must be given pause. Be 1t
ever so humble, the cause should be
found.
In an absence of this discovery,
oxide and carbonate of magnesia in
grain doses before the attack
wholly asserts itself, with very small
doses of the infusion of digitalis
under physicians wstchful OBJ
servation has been known to relieve
some from this torturing trouble.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
CHRISTMAS PARCELS PROMPT DELIVERY

Successful dispatch and delivery is promised by
Postmaster-General Burleson for the holiday mail,
both for letters and parcels. The assurance thus
given is gratifying TO the public.
A year ago the postofice department had to meet
the Christmas parcel situation for the first time and
the parcel post was a experiment the depart
ment lily equipped for the service. There was
great congestion but in view of the great difficulties
encountered the work done surprisingly good.
Experience gained that led to a great improve
ment in the methods Of handling parcels, and the
facilities this year far superior to those of
year ago.
With the cheapening of the postage rate and the
increase of weight to fifty pounds there will be large
increase of mail matter year ago. but the mail
ngs of parcels began earlier this year and immense
quantities have already been disposed of in the post
offices. There be much less congestion next week
than formerly and delay in handling and deliv-
eTing
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
UPLIFT TALKS
KEEP OPEN THE AVENUES OF JOY
BY oRIsoN SWEET MARDEN.
Author of Pushing to the Front" btc.
Copyrighted 1914.

shall ever say that I am a pessimist
or a weakling, that l have 'soured on
life"
We laugh at the story of CULVER,
the giant, being hold down by an
army of Lilliputians, but most OF us
are tied down by Lilhputians so tiny
that we ignore them and are often
unconscious that we are so ham
pered. Bound hand and foot by q
multitude of little worries. anxieties,
vexations, doubts, fears, selfishness.
our avenues of Joy are so clogged that
there is no admission for the good
that is all around us and constantly
seeking to move in our direction.
There is no sunshine for those who
persist in keeping their shutters
barred" said Theodore Cuyler "Joy
is not gained by asking for it, but
only by acting for It," If we want
to be happy we must throw down the
bars that keep sunshine and cheerful
ness out OF our lives. We must keep
clear our avenues of joy, OF it cannot
enter our souls.
Most of US are practically deaf to
the marvellous beauties that are seek
ing admittance to our minds from the
commonest everyday sources. Pre-
occupation in our troubles, real or
imaginary. or dissatisfaction with our
llfes portion shuts us out from en-
ioyment of the most beautiful and
wonderful things in the universe;
things that money could never buy,
but which are free to all, prince and
peasant alike. Yet these things were
all planned for our enjoyment AS
that beautiful poet soul Lucy Larcom
says, HE who turns the world upon
its axis so as to cause the changes
of the seasons, meant us to receive
some new happiness from every one
OF them. He hath made everything
beautiful1in its time;' and IL we were
as grateful as He is good, how would
the seasons one and all ring with
hymns OF thanksgiving.
There Is no other thing In life which
pays so well to cultivate as heart sun
shine, or. in other words. a sunny
disposition, cheerful outlook upon
life, a mental attitude that keeps the
avenues of Joy always wide open. 1t
is the most wonderful OF physicians
for 1t heals all ills and affords balm
for all sorrowS and misfortunes OF
life
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-19
BAD ROADS HELP FILL AsYLuMs.

Good roads than mere dollars to the
farmer; they may the of his wife, Alien
lists agree that rural isolation due to bad roads is
serious factor in causing mental disorder among
Governor Dunno, of Illinois, in public ad-
dress puts the wildly when he pictures the
lness of the farmers wife daughter in section
where poor highways bar to social gatherings
the village stores and the halls of or in
struetion.
1t is gratifying to see our New Jersey farmers,
like those of Gloucester County going in for COM
munity cooperation in road building and contribut-
ing their teams and their own labor for work on
county roads This is intelligent rural aid for a
supervised public improvement and utterly different
from the wretched old rural system under which the
farmer worked out his taxes by hauling dirt from
hummocks spread 1t and calling it road
making