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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
A PLEA FOR FREE SHIPS
The Burden OF the Report Of tfp Com
missioner OF Navigation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The annual
report of the commissioner of naviga-
tion is mainly an argument for free
ships, based on maritime facts of the
United States and other nations. Only
six American steamships, including
the New York and Paris, crossed the
Atlantic, and only seven the Pat itic
last year, while from New York and
Philadelphia alone thirty-three steam
ships, mainly new steel vessels, owned
by Americans, crossed regularly to
Europe under foreign flags. American
enterprise, he says, is century in ad-
vance of the law, for Americans own
more steamships forbidden by the
registry law to wear American colors
than they own steamships in foreign
trade under the Stars and Stripes.
The admission of such vessels to Amer
lean registry is desirable to enhance
our maritime rank.
The report reviews government aid
to shipping by Great Britain, France,
| Italy and other nations. showing that
only 8 per cent. of the British mer-
chant marine receives any government
compensation and giving statistics con-
cerning other countries.
Discriminating flag taxes have been
abandoned by maritime nations, as
they invite retaliation which nullities
any prospective benefits. Cost of con-
struction and of operation are exam
ined with full figures on comparative
wages, and foreign and state taxes are
compared. Amendments to the net
tonnage and tonnage tax laws, the
abolition of registry bonds, and an ex'
tension of the power of the secretary
of the treasury to mitigate or refund
penalties on sailing vessels are recon.
mended
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
OWL SERVICE RULES.


Notwithstanding the Falsehoods OF the
Spoilsmen. are Working Wonders.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The eleventh
annual report of the civil service CONF
missioners states that the folly Of the
misstatements indulged in as to the
questions asked in the examinations has
been SO patent that they are now
rarely repeated. One Of the favorite
untruths Of the spoilsrnen (says the
report) is that the questions are lvreirg
evant, or impractical, bnt.the questions.
asked are practical and relevant 70 fl.<
auties Of the positions sought.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
Wanted in Texas.

New YORK, Dec. 1,-Sheritf SaXton
received communications yesterday
from Sheriff Burke, of Lennon county,
Texas, dated November s5, that on that
date he mailed requisition papers to
Gov. Flower for John d. Rockefeller,
William Rockefeller, Henry NJ. Flag
Ter, John d. Archibald, Benjamin
Brewster, Henry S. Rogers and Wesley
II. Tilford, of this city, and saying:
when you receive the governors war
rant please execute at once, and wire
me if / will come at once. These Off
cials were indicted in Texas for viola.
ton of Texas land trust laws"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
CHRISTIAN SOCIOLOGY.
Prof. George D. Heron Reads a Paper on
the "Transfiguration of Society"

Prof. George D. Heron Reads a Paper on
the TRANSPORTATION of Society,"
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. "a last even
ing's session of the American Institute
of Christian Sociology, Prof. George
D. Heron read his last paper 1t was
on the TRANSPORTATION of Society"
The professor said that we speak Of
ours as an intensely practical age.
We confess God, but we live as though
God were dead. He thought that what
ever is not done in the name of Christ,
whether buying or selling, or eating
and drinking, is wrongly done. He
believed his grace was sufficient to
manage railroads, cook dinners, build
houses, conduct law suits, till farms
and administer the finances of state.
Either Christ is sufficient for every
thing or he is sufficient for nothing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


jackson, Nov. 2S.-The Confederate
pensioners show decrease of about 90
per cent. this year as compared with
last year. This is owing largely to the
stringent regulations made by the audi
tor, and to the law passed by the last
legislature requiring chancery clerks to
submit to the grand juries OF the vari-
Gus counties full lists of all the PEN
sioners that they might properly inves-
tigate all shadowy claimants. Under
certain conditions applicants who make
false claims are liable to Indictment
therefor, Several indictments have
followed the passage of this law, and 1t
has made those desiring the benefits OF
the kind careful as to their representa-
tons.
This year marks an epoch in the dfass
tribution of the fund, as it is the fir5x
one in which decrease has been shows
The pensioners commenced at an every
thousand, and have steadily. pptwitha
standing stringent regulations, con-
tinued to increase until last year, when
the grand total showed nearly three
thousand. This would have been all
right but for the well-known fact scores
of unworthy applicants were getting
themselves on the rolls, greatly to the
detriment of those who needed the
funds. The amount is distributed pro
rata, and of course the more pensioners
the smaller the amount each receives.
The amount appropriated now is sos, 500
When this was equally divided between
the three thousand on the rolls last
year it was found that the portion OF
each only amounted to S20.75.
This year the number is only $500,
and it will rejoice those who succeeded
in being recognized to know that the
portion of each will amount to ser. or
S6.75 more than they got last year. This
sum, while small to the average man,
is quite an item to the class OF people
drawing this fund, as they are all very
poor, having to swear and prove that
they are unable to earn support and
have no visible means OF existence.
Efforts will continue until the rolls are
purgcd of most of the unworthy PEN
sioners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
SOLD AT A SACRIFICE.
A Relic of Kansas City's Boom Days In
der the Hammer.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 1.-The Au-
ditorium theater, formerly known as
the Warder Grand, and built during
Kansas City's boom days at a cost of
$3.50, 900, was sold at . o'clock yester-
day afternoon under foreclosure of
mortgage to the National Bank of Com
merce for $4,000. w. A. Wilson, one
of the directors of the bank, said that
negotiations were pending with David
Henderson, of Chicago, for the pur-
chase of the house. Several persons
had wanted to lease the property, but
the bank had not considered any of
these, as it did not wish to cucumber
itself with lease, but wanted to sell
the property outright.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
THE MARCH ON PEklN


May be Abandoned-Five Hundred Japan.
ese Captured and Probably Killed.
LONDON, Dec. 3.-The Che-Foo CORE
spondent of the Central News says:
1.-The prevalent impression is that the
Japanese will abandon the march on
Pekin. Part of the Japanese fleet has
been seen in the gulf off Wei-Hai-Wei,
but it has made no attack. 1t is re-
ported that an army of 25O,OOO Chinese
expect to intercept the Japanese on
their march toward New Chwang.
The Chinese surrounded detachment
of 500 japanese in town recently and
captured them. Probably all the cap
tives were killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
Two More Victims.

DORCHESTER. Mass, Dec. LIN addis
tion to Charles Gauthier and Joseph
Cook, John Street and Victor Nilsson
died Thursday night from injuries re-
ceived in the accident at Southridge
Thursday, when passenger train
struck barge containing the Y. NJ. G.
A. football eleven.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
HERE'S A STATE OF THINGS.


Citizens are In Danger in China-The Ma
val Authorities Chargined.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The report
that Minister DENLY had appealed for
help in cablegram to the department
OF state is now confirmed, but the dis
patch, instead of coming Friday, was re-
ceived, as stated in these dispatches,
several days ago. 1t was last Monday
that Secretary Gresham learned from
the American minister that protection
was required, and the navy depart
ment Immediately cabled to Admiral
Carpenter, directing him to deliver
draft of fifty marines to the Monocacy
at Tien-Tsin. AS the old Monocacy
could not furnish accommodations for
such an increase to her crew, it is to
be presumed that the men were to be
landed.
Admiral Carpenter, however, must
have failed 10 receive the order, for
early ii the morning Of the o1th =
leablegrain was received from him assr
InouDciug the departure Of the Baitir
more fer &agasaki. we're her arrival
was reported two days later.
To say that the authorities of the
navy department are very much cha
grined over Admiral Carpenters ac-
ton in this matter only mildly
expresses the state of feeling.
While it is we'll known here that
no foreigner is safe on Chinese
territory to-day, the flagship is
leisurely coaling at the pleasant port
of Nagasaki, and the second important
ship of the the fleet, the Charleston,
has been over month at Chemulpo,
Corea, where there is not a vestige OF
danger to American interests, the
strong japanese force there maintain
ing the best of order.
1t is known that some sharp mes
sages have been sent TO the admiral in
the past few days, and that he has
been directed to send the Charleston
at once to the Chinese coast. 1t is
also understood, though in the present
irritated condition it is impossible tc
confirm it, that Minister DENLY was
authorized several days ago to trans
fer the legation to Tien-Tsin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
The Navy Department.


Attention is called to the report OF the secre-
,arv of the navy, which shows very. gratifying
nrorress In the construction or Shlps Ior our
Now navy All the vessels now building, IN
Guiding the three torpedo boats aulhorl1eu uV
nj the last session of congress- ana exccpt tne
tirst-class battleship owa, VIII prooaoiy DC
completed during the coming hseai year.
A PLEA FOR MORE BATrLEsHIps.
r,o SECRETARY presents, with much earnest
ness, n piea forthe authorization OF three ad-
ditionaf ba,tleships and ten or Twelve torpedo
boats While the unarmoreu Vessels hereeo-
fore authorized, including those now nearing
comnletion, win constitute teet whlcn IL Is
hoiieved is sufficient for ordinary cruising pur-
noses In time Of peace. we have now completeu
And in process Of construction but four FIRST
class battleships and hut lew torpeuo
boats II we are TO navS navy Az.
sensiye, we certainly ought TO increase Doth
ihe number of battleships, and torpedo boats
recommend that provision pc made 1or the
Construction of additional battle-ships ana tor
ACTIVE WORK FOR THE NAVY.
n,r;n, tho mast fiscal wear there has been aL
,nvsuaI and pressing demand in many quarters
of the world for the presence OF vessels 70 guard
American interests. In January last, during
the Brazilian insurrectlon, large meet was
onncantrated In the harbor of Rio dc Janelro.
1hs virorous action of Rear Admiral Benham
IN - nrofecting the personal and commercial
~ 1,bts cf o,,r citizens during the disturbed con-
a3s,inns Afforded results which. will 1t is be-
n,sv iieved, have r-resching and wholesome in
se Huence whenever In like circumstances II may
become necessary for our naval commanders 70
tntcrfnre on behalf OF our people In foreign
,,ar,s Tbe war now In progress between China
ppna pni inrnn has rendered it necessary or ex-
nedient to dispatch eight vessels 70 those wa
ters.
PERSONNEL AND PRoMATIoNs.
feel It nv imperative duty to call attention
In the recommendation OF the secretary IN r.
gard to the personnel OF the int " Inc navy
iCtalhiNutd on Fourth Page.l
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
A LONG TALK.
satisfactory Test OF Erickson's LOng-Dis-
tance Telephone Transmitter.


MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 3.-Between
Birmingham, Ala, and Memphis to-
day, was made the first test in this
country of the long-distance telephone
transmitter patented by Erickson, of
Sweden. The distance of this test is
2s5 miles. The test was made over the
Commercial Cable Co. S wires under un-
rable,weather conditions. and were
conducted by Albert Klein, local mar
ager of the Postal Telegraph Co. The
test was perfectly satisfactory, the
voice coming more distinctly over this
distance than it usually is transmitted
by local service. BY an arrangement
of instruments in the Office, a circuit
representing the resistance of l,50O
miles of wire was formed and the re-
suit was equally satisfactory, and ad-
ditional distance apparently making
no difference.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
Cottnn Compress burned.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 1.-The
Birmingham cotton compress, owned
by lnman & Co., was burned Thursday
night, with 600 bales of cotton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
neta,,.,, 10 lawrence university.

WASHINGTON, Dee. First Lieut.
James o. Green, Twenty-tifth infantry,
has been detailed as professor of milf.
tary science and tactics ut Lawrence
uniyc ,sity, Appleton, Wis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
Department of Justice.
ATroRNEY-GENERAL's REPORT


The report Of the attorney-general notes the
gratifying progress made by the supreme court
in overcoming the arrears Of its business and
in reaching condition in which it will be able
to dispose OF cases as they arise without any
unreasonable delay, This result is. of course.
very largely due to the successful working Of
the plan nauguruting circuit courts of appeals.
In respect to these tribunals the suggestion Is
made, in quarters entitled to the highest con-
sderation, that an additional circuit
judge for each circuit would greatly
strengthen these courts and the
confidence reposed in their adjudications,
and that such an addition would not create
greater force of judges than the increasing
business of such courts requires. commend
the suggestion to the careful consideration OF
the congress Other important topics are ad-
verted to, accompanied by recommendations
many OF which have been treated at large in
previous messages ana al TINS time, therefore,
need only be named refer to the abolition OF
the fee system as q measure OF compensation
to federal officers tho enlargement of the pow
ers OF United States commissioners at least in
the territories the allowance OF writs
of error in criminal cases on behalf
of the United States aud the establishment OF
degrees in the crime of murder
JUSTICE IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY.
A topic dealt with by the attorney-geueral OF
much importance is the condition OF the adj
ministration Of justice in the Indian territory,
The permanent solution of what Is called the
indian problem Is PROBABLY not TO be tAptcltu
at once but meanwhile such amcliorations of
present conditions as the existing system will
admit ought not be neglected | am satisfied
there should be federal court established for
the territory, with sufficient judges, and that
this court should sit within the territory and
have the same jurisdiction as to territorial af-
fairs as is now vested In the federal courts
sitting in Arkansas ANA Texas.
UNITED STATES PRISONS.
Eight years ago in my annual message
urged upon the congress as strongly as could
the location and construction OF two prisons
for the confinement of United States prisoners
A similar recommendation has been made
from time to time since, and a few years ago q
law was passed providing for the selection OF
| sites for three such institutions. No appro'
priation has however. been made to carry tht
act into effect and the old and discredltabit
| condition still exists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
NATIONAL BANKS.
Figures Showing the Amount OF Natl
Bank Circulation.

Figures Showing the Amount of National
Bank Circulation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.--The decrease
in national bank note circulation dur
ing November was Ss7s,493 leaving
the aggregate circulation stand on
November 80 at saO6, 1894, ITO. The cir
culation based on United States bonds
decreased during the month S2,32s,Oo5,
showing that the banks are withdraw
ing their bonds almost to the limit al
lowed by law during any one month.
which limit of reduced national bank
note circulation is S3,0O0,0U0
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08

REVENUE AND OUTLAY.
The report OF the postmaster-general pre-
Sents a comprehensive statement of the opera
tons of the post Office department for the last
fiscal year The receipts of the department
during the wear amounted to S15,0sO4g0i ana
the expenditures to SSi pa 4l4l5: Ihe transac'
tons of the postal service indicate WIN
barometrlc certainty the fluctuations of
the business of the country.
INCREASED EXPENDITURES.
The expenditures increase steadily and nee
rssnrily with the growth and needs of the coun-
try so that that deficiency is greater or less In
any year depending upon the volume OF re-
ceipts. !.
The postmaSter-general states that THIS de,
acieney is unnecessary, and might be obVlate0
nj once if the law regulating rates upon mall
matter of the second class was modified
DISTRIBUTION OF THE MAILS.
The total number of post offices in the United
States on the 30h day of June, 1874, was 6s'soo,
an increase of 1903 over the preceding year.
on these 3,i2s were presidential, an increase
in that class of 6s over the preceding year. SIX
hundred and ten cities and towns are PROVIDED
with free delivery, Ninety-three other cities
and towns entitled to this service under the
law have not been accorded II on account
of insufficient funds. The expense OF iree &C.
livery for the current fiscal year VIII be more
thnn Sl2 800 600 and under existing Legislation
this item of expenditure is subject to constant
increase The estimated cost OF rural Tree ue-
livery generally is so very large tnat ~ oueht
not to be considered in the present eohdltloh oi
affairs
THE POSTAL UNION.
Tho renort also contains valuable contrlbu-
,ion to the history of the universal postai
union. an arrangement which amounts prac-
tically to the establishment OF one postai sys-
TEN for the entire civilized world. Speclai az
tention is directed to this subject at this time
in view of the fact that the next congress OF
NO nnion will meet in washington in 1897, and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
CANADIAN REPRlSALS.
only Canadian Contractors for Dominion |
Public Works.

Public Works.
WARRINGTON, Dec L. Because the
United States government makes ex-
prcss stipulation that its contracts for
public works shall only be given to
United States citizens, it is proposed
that the Dominion government pass
legislation at the next session making
it compulsory that all contractors ior
Canadian public works must be British
subjects; this restriction to be opera
tive nj long as the United States dis
lximinates against British contractors
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
THE DEPOSIT OF GOLD
On United States Bond Purchases Nearly
Completed.

New York, Dec. 3.-Thc deposit OF
gold by the Stewart syndicate in pay
ment for the new United States bonds
is nearly completed. The subtreasury
on Saturday received $l,339, S6s.75,
making total of S4e,110,sS0.77 gold
deposited on account. 1t is estimated
that all but $1,250.000 gold has been
paid in at the subtreasuries OF the
country, of which about $500 will
be deposited in New York and $500,o0O
at the San Francisco subtreasury.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
An Unfortunate Tragedy.

yarrollton, Nov. 25.-An unfortunate
tragedy occurred near here today that
has stirred with intense excitement the
usual quietude of this city. Ben F.
Chatham, marshal of Carrollton, and d.
c. Brewer, deputy sheriff, went to Enon
Church to arrest one Claud Moss, who is
charged with murder at Monticello, Ark
The officers learning that Moss would
probably attend church at Enon, left for
that point and reached the church just
as Rev. King was beginning the SER
vices. Moss and his companions were
standing near the church when Chatham
and Brewer approached. They shook
hands with them, when John Catron,
who was with Moss, remarked, "Well,
Claude, we had better CO."
Marshal Chatham then told Moss that
he was his prisoner, and not to go. Moss
threw his hand to his hip pocket as II
to draw a pistol, when Chatham grabbed
his hand and Brewer also took hold o1
him. Moss, boing powerful young
man, stoutly resisted the officers, wher
both officers pulled their pistols.
They scuflled with Moss until they
reached the church door, thirty feet
away, when Moss succeeded in almos
wrcnching Brewers pistol from hi
hand and fired it one time at Chatham
but Brewer knocked the pistol up ant
caught the ball in his left hand, inflict
ing painful wound. Moss then rammet
Brewers pistol into Chatham's breast
and pulled the trigger again and again
Brewers hand caught the hammer ant
the pistol only snapped.
BY this time Chatham had freed hi
pistol from Moss grip and fired 81!
bullets into him. They immediatei.
returned to town and surrendered.
Intense excitement prevailed at thu
church, and several women tainted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08
AN UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDER
On the Little Rock Army Post buildings
f,nmnifs Suicidp,

On the Little Rock Army Post Buildings
Commits Suicide.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. Is. +.
Howie, who came here with Lipcott
& Gregg, contractors of Sault Ste.
Marie, Mich, and unsuccessful bidders
on the new army post, committed sui
eide this morning. He went to rub
bish pile in the rear of the Odd Fell
lows building and shot himself
through the heart. He left a letter
stating that his wife lived at Cheboy.
gan, Mich; that he was unable to OBJ
tain work and had better be dead.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-12-08

The Mississippi State warrant case
has been opened by the government in
Chicago. Clarence c, Cheney, presi-
dent of the Western Banknote and En-
craving Company, was last week held
to the grand jury in bonds of $4,000
The complaint was sued out by Special
Agent Byrne, Of the treasury depart
ment, upon charges that the engraving
company had engraved certain auditors
warrants for the use OF the State OF
Mississippi, in violation of the law
which prohibits the engraving and
printing, without authority from the
secretary of the treasury, Of anything
which is in similtude to government
notes.
On the 27th OF November the dead
body of John J. jenkins, prosperous
farmer of Bolivar county, was found,
filled with buckshot, near Lulu. Sus-
picion rested on two boys, known as the
Holland boys, and man by the name
of Bretsel. These three were arrested
last week, and are now in the custody
of the State. The cause OF the killing
seems to have been disagreement con.
cerning stock. Jenkins complained
that his stock were shot and killed by
the Holland boys, and the Holland boys
contended that Jenkins should confine
their stock whenever he found them
trespassing on his crop, and demand pay
.or the same, as the law directs.
The firm OF Switzer, Newwitter e. Co.,
of Vicksburg, one OF the largest dry
goods houses in the State, made an as
signment last week and closed its doors.
Liabilities, cl4S,000. The assets are
considerably in excess Of liabilities
Capt. Dan. O. McWhorter, a prom
inent and wcll-known citizen, aresident
of Lauderdale county for near half q
century, died at Meridian last week.
S. NJ. Merchant, prominent planter,
living near Bovina. Warren county. WAS
assassinated one night last week, being
shot from ambush by unknown par
ties.
The vickshurg Cotton Seed Oil Mill
has been purchased by F. Strenby for
Lever Bros. Qimited), London, Eng
land, and the mill, which has been idle
for some time, will be started up in a
few days.
One night last week burglars broke
into the American Express Company's
office at Holly Springs, entering through
back window by breaking down the
shutters and priaing apart two iron bars
SO as 10 let them pass through. They
carried off $25 in money and five pack
ages sent c. O. d. No clew has been
discovered as to the identity Of the rob-
bers,