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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION SPENDS MONEY
ON ROCKEFELLER INTERESTS, SAYS MANLY
BY BASIL M. MANLY

Noted Economic Investigator
My charge that the Rockefeller
foundation owes the treasury of the
United States more than S1,OOOOOO
income tax is based upon the testi-
mony of John D. Rockefeller, JT., al
ready quoted, that the foundation is
regarded by the ROckefellers as a pri-
vate interest, upon the absolute con-
troll of the foundations funds by the
personal staff and 'saIaried employees
Of Rockefeller, and upon the evil
dence which 1 present today that the
foundation is not operated eXclU-
sively for religious, charitable, sci
entiic or educational purposes" and
that thousands of dollars of its funds
have been expended for the benefit of
Rockefeller or the corporations in
which he is interested
The only clause Of the income tax
law under which the foundation can
claim exemption is Article G, sub
head (a), which provides that:
Nothing in this section shall apply
to any corporation or assO-
citation organized and operated eX-
clusively for religious, charitable, sci
entific or educational purposes, no
part of the net income Of which in
UTes to the benefit of any private
stOckhOIder or individual"
If the foundation has transgressed
this clause Of the act in any particu-
lar it thereby becomes liable for tax
alton upon the whole Of its income.
First, then, is the foundation oper-
ated exclusively for religious, char
liable, scientific and educational pur-
poses?
In 1914 $4,000 of the foundations
funds were appropriated to pay ex-
penses connected with the drafting
of the TeactiOnary New York state
constitution which was rejected at
the polls by an overwhelming vote.
At best, this expenditure was purely
political, but inasmUCh as the main
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15

ty interests, 1t does not seem unreaS-
enable to believe that this expendi-
ture was made for the benefit Of the
Rockefeller interests.
Let US next consider what may at
frstsight seem the most disinterested
of the foundations activities-the
China medical board.
In order to understand ROckefel-
ler's activities in China it is necessary
to know that the estimated value of
the Observation-Disclosures Oil hold
ings and concessions in China is even
greater than in the United States.
Now with that fact in mind the
purpose Of the ROckefelleTs becomes
clear, when we read in a memOTan-
dunn prepared by Frederick T. Gates
for the guidance Of the China med
ical board:
''The plan also Utilities to the full
through generous cooperation with
the missionary boards the whole
power of Christian sentiment in this
and other lands and enlists this SEN
timent in greater practical service.
This plan promises also the Iarg-
COZ CAOlOLl4lC duNdllLoS5Co- IL VIII
awaken enthusiasm at home; it will
command confidence abroad"
That the Rockefeller foundations
activities are not restricted to "relig-
iOUs, charitable, scientific and edu-
cational purposes" is most conclu-
sively proved by the testimony of Je-
rome D. Greene, secretary of the
foundation, before the U. S. comm on
industrial relations, in which he adj
mitted the power of the foundation to
do any of the following things:
Conduct a propaganda against r
trade uniOniSm.
Circulate literature against work
mems compensation.
Champion free trade or protection.
Champion trusts.
Promote programs Of political
parties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
ALL ACCEPT APPOINTMENTS
Secretary Lane, Judge Gray and Dr.
Mott Selected To Settle Differences
Between v. s. and Mexico.

Washington. 49, Secretary Lansing
has announced that the American
members OF the Joint commission to
undertake settlement Of differences
between the United States and Mex
leo would De Franklin X. Lane, secre'
tary of the interior; Judge George
Gray Of Wilmington, Del, and DIT.
John Il. Mott Of New York City.
All OF the commissioners have ac-
cepted their appointments, the Nexi-
can emDers were named some time
ago and arrangements for their meet
ing Will be made Immediately by Sec
Rotary Lansing and EliseO Arredondo'
Gen. Carranza's ambassador desig'
nate. Virtually the only question TO
be decided is where the sessions shall
be held. The Mexicans are under
stood TO prefer some resort on the
New Jersey coast.
Secretary Lane, who will head the
American group, was the first mem
Der selected. Associate Justice Bran
dcis was President Wilson's second
choice, but after a conference with
Chief Justice White no decided his du'
ties would not permit him to serve
Judge Gray, who is a retired federal
circuit Judge and a former United
States senator, has had much expert
ence on international bodies and since
1900 has been a member OF the inter
rational permanent court OF arbitra
ton under The Hague convention.
Or. Mott Is general secretary of the
international committee OF the Young
Mems Christian Association and au'
thor Of numerous religious works.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
GERMAN SUBMARINE
DEUTSCHLAND SAFE
REPORT THAT MAMMOTH UN.
DEReEA BOAT REACHED
HOME AUGUST %.
SAILED FROM U. S. AUGUST 2
Crosses the Atlantic With Cargo Of
Rubber and Metal-At Mouth
of Weser-All On Board Re-
ported Well.

Berlin The merchant submarine
Deutschland arrived at the mouth Of
the Weser on Aug. %, according to
the Overseas News Agency.
The agency says that the Deutsch-
land arrived on the Afternoon Of Aug.
% and anchored before the mouth Of
the river. All on board were well.
The Deutschland, a German super
submarine built for carrying merchan-
disc, arrived at Baltimore from Bre-
men on July 9 with a cargo Of dye
stuffs and mails. Her arrival was hail
ed In Germany as the beginning OF a
regular submarine merchant service
between the United States and Ger
many which would be able to defy the
British blockade. 1t was announced
that she would be followed shortly by
the Bremen, a sister ship.
The Deutschland left Baltimore on
her return journey on Aug. l, with a
cargo Of rubber and metal, and passed
out the Virginia Capes Aug. 2.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
NEW AEROPLANE APPROVED
Curtis Convertible Land and Water
Flying Machine.

Newport News, Va.-The new Cur,
tbs convertible land and water flying
machine, twir-motor model. under IN
spection of the navy %aeronautical
board, successfully met all require
ments in her initial flights at the At
lantic coast aeronautical station here.
Although atmospheric conditions were
not favorable, the big plane performed
in fine style.
To meet the navy tests, 1t was nee,
essary to ascend to a height Of 5000
feet in 10 minutes, make a maximum
speed Of IS miles an hour and a mini
mum OF as, and leave the water within
d distance of $50 yards.
The new machine was piloted by
Victor Carlstrom, who was accompa
MED on each of three flights by one
member of the inspection board, which
is composed Of Naval Constructor
Richardson, Lieut.. G.. w. Child and
Lieut.. c, X. Bronston.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
IN CONTINUOUS SESSION
Presidents Of Railway Systems Have
Not Solved Problem of 9-Hour
Day Favored by Wilson.

Observation-Disclosures OF impor.
tant railway systems, who have been
designated to draft the railroads re-
ply to President Wilson's appeal that
they accept his plan for averting a ma
tion-wide strike, yer in almost con-
tinuous session.
Although some Of the 60 or more
presidents are showing a disposition
to prolong the negotiations in the hope
that the sentiment of business men of
the country will be shown to be op-
posed to the idea Of an eight-hour
day, there was a general feeling that
a definite answer to President vii.
sons demand cannot be much longer
postponed. The president is under
stood to have indicated that he de-
sired his proposal to be fully debated
by the executives, bat their confer
ences among themselves have failed
so far to develop any concrete plar
likely to win approval.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
FACTORY BADLY DAMAGED
Eight Are Killed When Three BoiIers
Burst In Jackson (Tenn.) Wood
working Plant.

Jackson, Tenn.-Eight men we're
killed and 16 injured by an explosion
Of three boilers at the Woodworking
plant Of the Harlan Norris Manufac-
turing Company, which wrecked the
factory and damaged the stave mill Of
the concern. The cause OF the acct
dent is unknown and the owners de-
clare that the boilers had been in
spected and found In good condition.
The wrecked plant was a horrible
scene when crowds from the city rush
ed to the aid Of the dying men. Wom-
en- and children were crying for their
dead. Volunteers plunged into the
wreckage to rescue the men pinned I'M
der heavy machinery and piles of
brick. Police held back the surging
crowd Of onlookers and ambulances
and private automobiles rushed the
wounded to the hospitals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
WEATHERED ROUGH SEAS
Deutschland Travelled 4,200 Miles On
Homeward Voyage.

London-Reports of the return of
the German submarine Deutschland
from the United States are corrobo-
rated In a telegram received at Am
Sterdam from Bremen, as forwarded
by Reuters correspondent.
According to this information, the
Deutschland travelled 1920 miles on
her homeward voyage. At the begin
ming the sea was tempestuous, but
later it became more calm. The
Deutschland proved to be able to navi-
gate the stormy sea- excellently. Her
engines worked faultlessly. No ice
bergs were passed on the journey.
The American government, says the
dispatch, acted in a correct manner
as a neutral, vigorously enforcing re-
spect for its frontier from British and
French warships by the employment
Of its own men of war.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Getting What He Deserves.

Nesting In a newspaper corner next
to the Panama-hat ads we find this,
stray sunbeam of a heart throb:
"The first face the baby sees In this,
world Is full Of kindness, and the last
to bend yer him when he is old and
dying is full Of plying tenderness. 1t
Is the faces he sees In between that
cause him all his troubles.
This is a dear sweet thought, but it
,lAatlAAs ~. that the lin between" faces
are looking at him and very likely re-
flecting back to him just about what
they see, Quite often it is not either
kindness or tenderness, for, taking it
by and large, this is a fairly just world
Golfers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
VIII Meet In September.

Washington. - Secretary Lansing
and Ellseo Arredondo, Mexican am.
bassador designate tentatively agreed
that the Joint commission TO discuss
border problems should meet at some
place on tho New England coast dur
Ing the first week in September. The
arrangement was coincident with a
report from Gen. Pershing saying the
general opinion in Mexico was that
"Villa's prestige is gone and that he
can mover again become a serious fac
tor in Mexican affairs"
Word from Mexico City is awaited
at the state department and the Mexi-
can embassy before fixing a definite
date for the 1rst meeting Of the joint
American Mexican commission to dis
cuss border problems.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
TWO ARE KILLED
IN PISTOL BATTLE
PROMINENT WILCOX COUNTY CIT.
IZENS FIGHT WITH Pts
tolls IN ROAD.
FATAL QUARREL IN ALABAMA
c. W. Smlthy and Robert Hall Fire
Upon Each Other Until Both Fall
Dead-Had Previously Quar-.
reied-Cause Not Known.

Furman, Ala.-C. W. Smity and
Robert Hall, prominent farmers of
Wilcox County, Ala, fought a pistol
battle In a public road at Simpsons
MIL. several miles from here, and both
were killed, according TO reports.
The shooting is alleged TO have been
the elimination OF an alteration be
tween the men at Snow Hill, Ala, but
the difficulty which led to the tragedy
Is not known.
It IS said the men met in tho road
UNEXPECTEDLY and began firing at each
other simultaneously. Many shots
were exchanged and when the smoke
cleared away both were dead.
Hall was a merchant and plantation
owner and unmarried Smity is sur
viyed by a family, and was said to be
prosperous in his community.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
NEW HEALTH MARK RECORD
OF American Punitive Expedition In
Mexico.

Field Headquarters American Punt
tive Expedition, Mexico.-Only six
deaths from disease and a present sick
rate of 1.5 per cent for the American
punitive expedition since II entered
Mexico more than five months ago,
was the record contained In official
figures given by sanitary department.
Adding the number OF sick being
treated at tho base hospital to those
in the field the rate is increased TO
2.5 per cent. There has not been a
single case OF typhoid, the prevailing
ailment being %dysentery.
This is a remarkable record for an
expedition serving in this sort Of a
country with nothing but field equip
ment,' declared Gen. J. J. Pershing,
commander OF the expedition. ut
probably is az low a record as any
similar expedition ever has set and
shows the wonderful strides along san
itary lines and the high efficiency OF
the sanitary department"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Naval Losses OF Allies.

Berlin. The German admiralty
mas issued a statement asserting that
losses of the British and French ma.
yies in line of battleships and cruisers
10 Aug. / comprised ~ vessels, with
q total displacement Of 496,050 tons.
German losses In the same classes
during the same period were 25 war.
ships with a total OF 62.GG7 tons.
1t was stated that the list OF Brit.
fish and French warships included
only those losses which definitely had
Lsen established.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Reports Excellent Results.

That the three-fold fall campaign to
further the selection Of seed corn in
the fields, the growing Of more and
better hogs, and the planting Of winter
legumes for cover cops Is already I'M
der Roadway and is securing excellent
results is the report Of C.. A. Cobb.
who has Just returned from attending
several farmers meetings.
Mr.. Cobb states that in every meet
ing he has attended practically all the
farmers present pledge themselves to
60 into the fields this fall and select
the seed for next years corn crop.
Equally as many have stated their in
tention Of planting some kind of le-
gume as a winter cover crop. Most Of
these farmers will plant crimson clo-
yer and the acreage of this soil build
ing crop will be greatly increased.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
More Reports About Villa.

Chihuahua City.-Connicting reports
as to villa were received here by Gen.
Jacinto Trevino. One dispatch said
that the bandit chiettain, travelling in.
~cognito. is hiding with a few Of his
men In the hills e Naica, Durango,
Another said reports are current
along the Chihuahua.Durango border
that Villa was poisoned early in July
by nurses.
Little credit was given the latter re
port here, although Gen. Trovino point.
ed out that II Villa is dead his name
probably is being used by his adher
ents to inspire terror among ranch
meu of the neighborhood.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
MANY VISITORS WELCOMED
Third Convention Of Cotton Slater
Merchants Convention In Ses-
sion at Memphis.

Memphis. This city opened wide
her doors to welcome the army OF
delegates and visitors Of seven states
who came to attend the annual meet.
ing Of the Cotton States Merchants
Association.
Gov. Thomas C. Rye Of Tennessee
lent his official presence, while scores
of private citizens, leaders in their
respective communities in the Mem.
phis belt Of the south, came to get
Inspiration and ideas to carry back to
their people.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
NOT READY TO WITHDRAW
National Guard VIII Remain On the
Mexican Border.


Washington-The national guard
will be retained on the Mexican bor-
der until it can be withdrawn without
again endangering American lives and
property, Secretary Baker so declar-
cd the administrations policy in an
swering letters from many parts of the
country complaining that state troops
were being held in service after the
emergency for which they were called
out apparently had passed.
In general the c~omplainants, whose
names we're withheld, alleged that
border service was entailing financial
loss on militiamen and hardship on
their families.
BY its presence on the border, the
secretary wrote to one. the guard is
winning bloodless victories daily
He declared that American residents
along the international line we're EN-.
joying a peace and security they could
not know without military protection
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE HOLDS SESSION
IN STATE HOUSE.
SECOND PRIMARY SEPT. 5
Judge Potter and Gen. Ethridae Oppose
Each Other In Middle District
Sykes and Knox in Northern
District Run-Of.
jackson.


The Democratic state executive
committee met in the senate cham
her Of the state house, and declared
the results of the balloting for can
didates for supreme court judges in
the Democratic primary.
The committee, after compiling the
returns. adopted q resolution offered
by Secretary Jos. q. Norwood, In
which a second primary was ordered
for Tuesday. Sept. 5, when voters in
the middle district will choose be.
tween Judge Clayton D. Potter and
Assistant Attorney General Geo. H.
Ethridge, and those In the northern
district between Justice e. o. Sykes
and r. H. Knox. The committee de-
clared Justice Sidney Smith the party
nominee over ex-Gov. A. H. Longino,
for the term beginning May 10, 1918.
The meeting OF the committee was
presided over by Chairman S. W. Null
Inns Of Holly Springs. Secretary Nor
wood Of Magnolia was present. Eigh-
teen members of the committee were
represented In person or by proxy.
Among those taking part in the meet
Ing were Judge Robert Powell, Louis
Halum, J. NJ. Vardaman and Duncan
L. Thompson.
Justice Smiths majority over ex.
Gov. Longino was 1858.
Mr.. Ethridge had a plurality Of
.1,753. Justice Sykes plurality was
1,701.
The committee will meet again on
Tuesday, Sept. IL. at II am, at the
same place, to declare the results OF
the second primary, on Sept. s.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Surplus From Postal Department.

Washington.-A surplus Of $500,
900 from the postal service during the
fiscal year ending June 80. was report.
ed to President Wilson by Postmaster.
General Burleson. Tho postmaster
general announced that he had sent a
check for that amount to the treasury.
In a letter to Mr., Burleson, acknowl'
edsing receipt OF the check, Secretary
McAdoo declared this is the third tims
since 1886 that surplus postal reve'
pues have been deposited in the treas
ury. and that all three years have
been under present administration.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
DON'T LOSE ANOTHER HAIR
Treat Your Scalp With cutieura and
Prevent Hair Failing. Trial Free.

For dandruff, itching, burning scalp,
the cause Of dry, thin and falling hair,
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are most
effective. Touch spots Of dandruff and
itching with Cuticura Ointment. Then
shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot
water. No treatment more successful.
Free sample each by mall with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L.
Boston Sold everywhere.-Adv. y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Board Decides Against Banks.

The petition of the Jackson banks,
presented before the Kinds county
board OF supervisors, asking for a re-
duction Of their assessments to the
basis Of private property, which in
this county is Sc cents on the dollar.
was decided against by the board. The
board held with the opinion Of Assist
ant Attorney General Easterling which
declared that 1t would be unlawful
under the statute for county authorf-
ties to arbitrarily reduce bank assess
ments below the face value of the
banks stock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01

Newport News, Va.-Capt. George
S~tiilson, commanding the expedition OF
three tugs to recover the million dol
lar bullion cargo OF the steamer Me.
rida, sunk several years ago off the
Virginia capes, reported that the
wreck has been located. The tugs left
here to begin salvage operations.
The Merida" says Capt. Stillson
lis in 200 feet Of water. The bottom
Is hard and the hull is in good condi
ton"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Hottest Day In New York.

New York.-Aug, 90 was the hottest
day Of the summer here and the hot.
test Aug. % in the history of the New
York weather bureau. Street thermo.
meters stood at more than 100 and
the official temperature was "a.
The heat wave Is known to have
killed three persons and Frustrated
scores, On the downtown streets the
heat was almost unbearable and great
crowds tlocked TO resorts. 1t was the
hottest night in fifteen years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
WILLIAM LATURA IS KILLED
Policeman Lyons Says RE Shot Wild
Bill" In SeIf-Defense.

Memphis.-William (Wild BID La
tura, noted police figure, gunman,
diyekeeper and more or less a political
flgure, was shot and killed by Patrol
mar J. c. Lyons. Four shots were
fred by the officer at close range, all
OF which took effect, Latura dying in
the street ten minutes after he was
shot.
Lyons was detained at police head
quarters until a %coroner's jury held the
killing OF Latura to have been justi-
fable homicide and released Lyons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
GERMAN STEAMER QUITS BOSTON
Had Been In Refuge Since the Out
break Of the War.

Boston.-The North German Lloyd
liner W~illehad, which has been in
refuge here since the outbreak of the
war, slipped out Of the harbor, pre-
sumably for New London, Conn, for
which port she obtained clearance pa
pers.
Line officials asserted the change
was made to reduce docking charges,
and denied reports that there was any
connection between the Willehad's
movements and the expected arrival
of the German merchant submarine
Bremen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
AUTO BANDITS KILL OFFICER
Desert Stolen Car AS Dying Policeman
Pours Shots At Them.

Columbus.-Automobile bandits shot
and killed Patrolman John Laufhutte
here, deserted a stolen automobile
which contained n small arsenal and
escaped under a fussilade Of shots from
the revolver of the dying policeman.
The entire police system Of Central
Ohio is engaged in efforts to appre-
bend the gunner under the belief that
they may compose tho gang which re.
Gently prepetrated the hold-ups In Do
froit.
The tragery occurred when Patrol
man Laufhutte found the men repair
Ing a puncture at a quiet spot. The
man stopping over the tire immediate
ly fired when the policeman appeared.
His second shot struck the officer near
The heart. Laufhutte staggered back
and opened fire as the men took flight.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01

Mercy" exclaimed Mrs. Diggs..
1.-THE baby is chewing on your pocket:
edition of Epictetus."
Indeed" replied Professor Digs
with q proud and happy look. Let
the child alone. 1t is seldom that a
mere infant shows such a pronounced
taste for the classics"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
GERMAN BATTLE.SHIP HIT.
British Submarine Makes Attack On
Vessel in North Sea.

London.-Tho German hattleship
Westfallen was hit and slightly dam
aged by a British torpedo, 1t was ad-
mitted in a semi-official telegram from
Berlin, according to Reuters Amster.
dam correspondent The Westfallen,
however. it is declared. continued en-.
pable of m%aneuvering and will shortly
be repaired.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Fired On American Steamer.

The Hague.-It is understood that
the American steamer Owego arrived
in Rotterdam a week ago and that her
captain reported he had been fired on
by a German submarine off the Isle OF
Wight.
The steamer Owego, Capt. Barlow.
sailed from New York July 10 for Rot
terdam and arriving there Aug. Is
She Is a vessel of 2,612 tons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-01
Bank President kIlled.

Huntsville, Ala, c. Spraggins.
81, prominent mar Of North Alabama.
and president Of the Colbert County
Bank, was accidentally shot by a mem.
Der Of his hunting party, IL miles
from town, and died In q short time.