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TRADE COMMISSION
BILL MADE PUBLIC
MEASURE APPROVED BY WILSON
and mcreynolds is made
PUBLIC.
SUPREMEIN PUBLIC MATTERS
Measure Approved by Republican as
Weil as Democratic Members of
the Committee-
Wash Ington.—The interstate trade
commission bill, bearing the approval
of President Wilson and Attorney
General Mcßeynlolds was made pub
lic, following many conferences among
the members of the house interstate
commerce committee. Democrats ex
pect this measure to command sub
stantial Republican support, and an
effort probably will be made soon to
bring about concerted action between
the senate and house on this phase of
the administration program of com
merce regulation and anti-trust legis
lation.
The new bill was unanimously
agreed on by its framers, a subd&mmit
tee of Democrats and* Republicans,
headed by Representative Covington of
Maryland, and it is approved by vir
tually the full committee.
“The whole theory of the creation of
the commission," said Mr. Covington,
"has been to make it an efficient, in
dependent body. In most of the mat
ters of publicity it has entire control
of the facts gathered. Publicity is left
to its discretion, and the bill contains
ample authority for it to prevent the
disclosure of those necessary trade se
crets valueless to the public in pro
moting lawful competitive business,
but which when disclosed simply af
ford opportunity for injurious use by
competitors. Powers of investigation,
safeguarded by proper constitutional
limitations against unlawful searches
and seizures, are taken under the con
trol of the executive and given to this
non-partisan body.”
The bill would transfer all the pow
ers and duties of the bureau of cor
porations and the commissioner of cor
porations to the proposed commission
of three members, presidential appoin
tees subject to confirmation, whose
salaries would be SIO,OOO annually
each. Only two of the commissioners
could be from the same political par
ty.
TEXAS RANGERS ON GUARD
Conlqiutt’s “Army” Consists of Only
Fifteen Men.
Austin, Texas. —The entire force of
Texas Rangers, totaling at present fif
teen mounted men, was assigned to
duty on the 800 miles of Texas-Mexi
can border with the arrival of two
rangers at Raymondville, Texas, in
response to an appeal from fifty-three
persons there for protection against
cattle thieves andd esperadoes.
Along with news of the rangers' dis
position, Gov. O. B. Colquitt made pub
lic a lengthy list of the Texas border
troubles on which his appeals for more
power to protect the boundary have
been based and which explain the na
ture of the rangers’ activities.
These incidents show the rangers
as peace officers; not as an armed
power which might cause the United
States government embarrassment.
The timely arrest of a cattle or a
horse thief before he has time to es
cape into Mexico has warded off more
serious consequences, such as the kill
ing of Clemente, Vergara, the Ameri
can, which grew out of horse stealing.
The records indicate also that while
many of the lawbreakers have come
across the border in raids from Mex
ico, some mischief-makers have been
residents of American territory in sec
tions where the Mexican population
is large and have used Mexico as a
refuge.
World’s Record by Coast Artillery.
Tampa, Fla. —Announcement was
made here of what is believed to be
a new world's record in night target
practice. The Eleventh company of
the Coast Artillery guard at night lived
seven shots at a range of 4,000 yards
in one minute and fifty seconds, each
shot taking effect. Captain Borebeck
claims that the time consumed in mak
ing the seven effective shots is the
shortest known in army practice.
Wave Whelms 1,000 Persons.
Ekaterinodar, Russia. —More than
one thousand persons perished in the
inundation of the towns of Stanitza
and Achtyrskaja by a tidal wave from
the sea of Azov. The wave struck the
towns during a violent hurricane, that
swept the province of Kuban. More
than one hundred and fifty persons
also were drowned in floods in Yasen
kaja. A dam collapsed in the town
of Temryuk on the Taman peninsula,
98 miles northwest of this city, flood
ing the greater part of the city and
drowning many persons.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
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Mr. Phillips has been selected to
succeed Dudley Field Malone as third
assistant secretary of state, a position
he has filled before. In 1912 he re
signed to become secretary of the Har
vard university corporation. He has
had considerable experience in the
diplomatic service.
TROOP ORDERED TO BORDER
TROOPS WILL RELIEVE CAVALRY
AT EL PASO AND AT
LAREDO.
Seventeenth Infantry at Fort McPher.
son and Ninth Infantry Ordered
in Readiness.
Washington.—Two regiments of in
fantry were ordered by the war de
partment to the Mexican border. The
seventeenth, now stationed at Fort Mc-
Pherson at Atlanta, and the ninth, sta
tioned at Fort Logan 11. Root, Arkan
sas, will go to El Paso and Laredo,
and relieve the cavalry now there.
Col. John T. Van Orsdale is eligi
ble for retirement and his successor
has not yet been named.
Lieut. Col. Henry D. Styer will be
temporarily in command of the regi
ment. Colonel Van Orsdale’s number
will fall to Col. George W. Mclver,
now stationed at Manila, P. I.
The explanations given for the trans
fer of the seventeenth and ninth regi
ments to the Mexican border are said
to be these:
To prevent Mexican marauders from
crossing over into Texas; to prevent
Texans crossing over into Mexico; to
repay Senator Morris Sheppard of
Texas for his support of the Wilson
administration in opposition to Gov
ernor Colquitt.
Senator Sheppard wanted the addi
tional troops sent to patrol the bor
der. Since the dash of the Texas
rangers across the international bor
der to recover the body of Clemente
Vergara, the American ranchman,
there has been uneasiness in admin
istration circles. Serious conse
quences might follow a dash by Texas
into Mexico or Mexicans into Texas,
Secretary Garrison issued this state
ment:
"To allay as far as possible the
fears of the people on the border, the
president took up with me the question
of sending some additional troops
there. As a result, I have ordered that
the seventeenth infantry and the ninth
infantry be sent there. The seven
teenth infantry is now at Fort Mc-
Pherson, Georgia, and the ninth in
fantry is now at Fort Logan H. Root,
Arkansas, and Fort Thomas. Kentucky.
They will be stationed at present at
Eagle Pass and Laredo, and the caval
ry now at those places will be relieved
for more extended border work."
The orders for the dispatch of two
more regiments to Texas will result
in the assembly in that state of nearly
18,000 troops, more by 3,000 than the
entire force of the regular army that
Shafter led into Cuba. Nearly 11.000
soldiers are in camp at Texas City,
under command of Brigadier General
Funston of Philippine fame. The oth
ers are scattered along the border from
Brownsville, Texas, to Nogales, Ariz.,
Flying Kite Makes Atlanta Dark.
Atlanta. —Boys flying a big cord kite
with a long tail and cutters on the
end of it, put Atlanta in darkness for
more than forty minutes and threaten
ed to tie up traffic. It was between
3:30 and 4.30 o’clock when the lights
went out. Investigation by inspectors
of the Georgia Railway and Power
company showed that the switches at
the Ashby street station were burned
out, possibly because of the extra
heavy load thrown on them when the
kite pulled down wires in the neigh
borhood of the Davis street school.
WHEELER COUNTY EAGLE, ALAMO. GEORGIA.
REMARKS IN JEST,
SAYS AMBASSADOR
ASKED BY SECRETARY OF STATE
BRYAN FOR AN EXPLANA-
TION OF SPEECH.
CLAIMS HE WAS MISQUOTED
Declares Condensed Report Caused
Americans to Misterpret
Meaning.
London. —Ambassador Walter Ilines
Page received from Secretary of State
Bryan notification of the resolution of
the United States senate in regard to
his speech on the Panama canal and
the Monroe doctrine delivered before
the Association of the Chamber of
Commerce.
The secretary of state requested the
ambassador to cable an explanation of
the speech, and Mr. Page immediate
ly began the preparation of his re
ply.
After reading fuller accounts of the
proceedings in the senate. Ambassador
Page came to the conclusion that the
senators had been misled by the ex
cessive condensation of his remarks
In regard to his interpretation of the
Monroe doctrine.
ELEANOR WILSON TO WED
President’s Youngest Daughter and the
Secretary of Treasury to Marry.
Washington.—“ The president and
Mrs. Wilson announce the engagement
of their youngest daughter, Eleanor
Randolph, to Hon. William Gibbs Mc-
MISS ELEANOR WILSON.
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Che Will Be a June Bride.
Adoo. This announcement was issued
at the white house by Secretary Tu
multy after a day of speculation in
capital, official and society circles over
the prospects for another white house
wedding in June.
The youngest of the family. Miss
Eleanor, is said to be her father’s pet,
For weeks there have been rumors
that the president’s daughter and the
secretary of the treasury would be
married soon, and there has been no
denial that an announcement could be
expected. The exact date of the wed
ding is not known, but it is generally
believed it will be in June.
Hunt for Pirate Gold.
New Orleans.—Hunt for the treasure
the pirate. Jean IzaFitte, is supposed
to have buried in the swamp lands of
Louisiana during his successful oper
ation on the gulf coast has been re
newed and this time by two parties of
gold seekers. Charles Tenney Jack
son. a novelist, and Frederick W. Mc-
Kenzie form one party which left for
the swamps where they said they
would try to find the treasure. A sto
ry accredited to Jackson is that in
1911 he met an old man who gave
him a rude map showing the location
LEONE GEORGES REBOUX
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Mme. Reboux, the most beautiful
woman in France, la now making a
tour of the United States and ex
presses herself as being delighted with
the country.
WANTS MORE TRADE FIR U.S.
MARITIME TRADE IS NEEDED BY
THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
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Secretary Redfield Pleads for More
Liberal Laws in Regards to -
Transports.
New York. —Secretary of Commerce
Redfield, In an address before the
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sci
ences, urged the enactment of more
liberal laws to permit the United
States to regain its maritime trade.
“The success of American-owned
vessels on the Great Lakes has been
remarkable," he said. "It is a fact that
more vessels pass through the river
and canal whicli unites Lake Huron
and Superior than through the Suez
canal.
"In all that has been said about the
Panama canal, one great factor has
been forgotten. The canal will make
it possible for vessels to make profit
able a continuous journey around the
world. In other words, precisely as a
train which may empty and refill it
self several times en route, operates
at a special profit, so vessels that may
circumnavigate the globe, loading and
reloading, may find special profits in
the process.
“The carrying of our exports had
provided golden harvests for the for
eign ship owners. If we can apply
to ocean transport the same American
ideas in specialized ships which have
been such a brilliant success on the
Great Lakes, there is little doubt of
our doing as well on the sea
FUTURE CONTRACTS LEGAL
New York Cotton Brokers Win Suit
for $16,000.
New Orleans. —The United States
court of appeals at New Orleans hand
ed down a decision in the case of Ha
ven & Clement, brokers on the New
York cotton exchange, against D. W.
James of Blakely, Ga.
This suit was brought by the New
York brokers in the United States dis
trict court at Columbus, Ga., some ten
years ago, and has ever since been
stubbornly litigated through the vari
ous United States courts, reaching,
finally, the circuit court of appeals in
New Orleans.
The opinion is of general interest for
the reason that it sustains, in effect,
the validity of the New York cotton
exchange contract system. The plain
tiffs obtained a verdict for $16,000 in
the court below, which was taken up
to the higher court for reversal by the
defendant, Mr. James, on the proposi
tion chiefly that it was a New York
futures deal transaction, and there
fore void. The decision in favor of
the plaintiff therefore in effect sustains
the validity of the future contract sys
tem of the New York cotton ex
change.
Linters to Be Barred.
Washington.—Future annual re
ports of the census bureau on the
quantity of cotton ginned will not
as heretofore, include the quantity of
linters in the total production of cot
ton for the crop, but will relate only to
lint cotton. This change in the meth
od of publishing the statistics of cot
ton was announced by Director Har
ris of the census bureau, and will be
effective beginning with the next re
port on March 20. Information as to
the production of linters will be given
in a foot-note.
ft Takes the Fire Out.
To take the fire out of a burn or
scald quickly use Hanford's Balsam of
Myrrh. Apply it lightly at once and
the inflamed skin should be quickly
cooled. Be prepared for accidents by
always having a bottle on hand. Adv.
Literal.
"Does your new dress button in the
back?"
"No; somebody has to button It.”
CHILLS AND FEVER AND AGI'E
Are Promptly Cured by Elixir Habek.
“I recommend ‘Elixir Babak’ to all
sufferers of Malaria and Chills. Have
suffered for several years have tried
everything, but failed, until I came
across your wonderful medicine. Can
truly say It has cured me.”—George In
scoe, Company G. 4th Batalllon.
Elixir Babek 50 cents, all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew
skl & Co.. Washington, D. C.
Good Understanding.
Mrs. Swoops—Dear, would you ob
ject if I wore a slit skirt?
Mr. Swoops—No, indeed; I'm proud
of ’em.
Only One “BROMO QUININE”
To get the genuine, call for full name. LAXA
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of
E. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. 2S®.
Its Kind.
“My boy, are you studying profane
history?”
“Oh, in a cursory way.”
Dr. Pierce’s Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig
orate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation. Adv.
Aluminum-soled shoes are made for
laborers compelled to work on damp
ground or wet floors. They have
leather tops.
For inflamed sore eyes apply Han
ford's Balsam lightly to the closed
lids. It should relieve in five minutes.
Adv.
If a man had all the money he has
spent foolishly he would probably find
a more foolish way of spending it.
THE JOY OF DANCING EXERCISE.
Is assured to those who use Alien s Foot-Kase,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes.
It prevents soreness and aching. 3U.000 testimonials.
Mold everywhere, 26c. Refuse substitutes For
FRKH trial package address Allen 8. Olmsted.
Le Roy, N Y.—Adv.
The chap who goes around with a
chip on his shoulder may be an ex
pert poker player, but not necessarily,
Fer weak joints apply Hanford’s
Balsam thoroughly and well rubbed in.
Adv.
There are two kinds of men —the
self-made ones and those who have
to listen.
Made since 1846 —Hanford s Balsam.
Adv.
Life would be mighty monotonous if
it were all sunshine.
For bruises use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
Feminine curiosity makes liars of
many an otherwise truthful man.
SPECIAL TO WOMEN
The most economical, cleansing and
germicidal of all antiseptics is
A soluble Antiseptic Powder to
be dissolved in water as needed.
As a medicinal antiseptic for douches
in treating catarrh, inflammation or
ulceration of nose, throat, and that
caused by feminine ills it has no equal.
For ten years the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co. has recommended Paxtine
in their private correspondence with
women, which proves its superiority.
Women who have been cured say
it is “worth its weight in gold.” At
druggists. 60c. large box, or by mail.
The Paxton Toilet Co,, Boston, Mass.
Why Scratch?
“Hunt’sCure”isguar
anteed to stop and
permanently cure that
terrible itching. It is
compounded for that
P ur P ose and ymsr money
VS ‘ J/Bn b e promptly refunded
Oo WITHOUT QUESTION
’ if Hunt’s Cure fails to cure
M Itch, Eczema, Tetter, Kmg
wKSkUMWI W Worm or any other Skin
Disease. 50c at your druggist’s, or by mail
direct if he hasn’t it. Manufactured only by
A. B. RICHARDS MEDICINE CO.. Sherman. Texas
Tutt’s Pills
enable the dyspeptic to eat whatever ba
wishes. They cause the food to assimilateaod
nourish the body, give appetite, and
DEVELOP FLESH.^^-
Dr. Tutt Manufacturing Co. New York.
FOR ALL
EYE PAINS ■ aa-M*T'ISA-1
Beet Cough Syrup. TaMec Good. Um £3
in tuna. Boid by Dmrziets.