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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9l.--Secretary La.
mont, while declining to dignity what
he termed the absurd and impossible
story Of the calling out Of the Florids
militia by any formal denial, sug'
gested that an easy way TO get at the
facts would be to. send around tele'
grams to the governors Of the differ
ent states, This plan being adopted
resulted in replies being received from
the governors Of Louisiana, Texas,
Virginia and Alabama that no request
had been received from federal author
ities regarding militia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

"WITHIN five days you may look for
some very important action by this
government respecting Cuba said a
gentleman who was at the White
House, on the 18th. He added that the
president and Secretary Olney were
giving consideration to this matter,
and that both felt the time for recog-
milton of the revolutionists was close
ut hand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25
the bot1v-contested fipht beforc

In the hotly-contested fight before
the Democratic national committee in
Washington, on the 10th, Chicago won
the prize Of the national convention,
which II was decided to hold in that
city on July next. The decision was
reached on the twenty-ninth ballot,
which resulted: Chicago, 20; st. Louis,
"a, and Cincinnati, 1.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

THE Honorable Artillery company
of London is preparing for the recep-
tion of the Ancient and Honorable Ar
tillery company of Boston, which will
visit that country next July. Excur-
sions will be arranged for them in the
country, and they will be given gen
eral welcome.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

WHILE deciding against Lord Dun
raven in his charges of unfairness
practiced by the crew Of the Defender
in the last contest for the Americas
cup, the committee of the New York
Yacht club found that Lord Dunraven
had grounds upon which to base his
belief, and thus relieved him of the
suspicion that he brought the accu-
sations in malice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

FRANCIS MARION DRAKE was inaugu-
rated governor of Iowa in the rotunda
of the capitol building in Des Moines,
on the 10th, in the presence of thou
sands of spectators and both branches
of the general assembly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

The Salvation Army in New York is
angry over the recall to England of
Commander Ballington Booth, who for
nine years has been in supreme com
mand of the Salvation Army in the
United States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

In the joint session of the Ohio leg
islature, on the 18th, the minutes of
the two houses were read showing
that ex-Gov. Foraker had received q
majority of the votes in each branch,
and he was declared elected United
States senator to succeed Calvin s.
Brice. His term begins March 4, 1897.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

A DISPATCH from Havana to Madrid,
on the 10th, said that the rebels had
shut off all means of communication
with the interior. except by the short
railroad from Havana to Tarianas.
The telegraph wires were all cut and
the railway tracks torn up, and the
only means of official communication
with the outlying provinces was by
means Of steamship.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

The Mexican government is to be-
gin thescrcation Of naval force, and
othat end will purchase two special
ships appropriate for naval instruc-
fion
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

GEN. VALERINo WEYLER has accepted
the appointment of the governorship
of Cuba, and is slated to sail for the
island on the oath. Gen. Suarez Val
dez has been appointed second in COM
mand. Gen. Weyler, it is said, will
adopt a severe policy with the insur-
gents,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

TIE London Times says that the ad-
miralty has invited the principal pri-
vate ship-building firms to tender bids
for ten third-class cruisers, to be COM
pleted in one year, the armament to be
wholly of qniclk-firing guns.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

THE twenty-fifth anniversary Of the
proclamation Of the German empire
was observed as an absolute holiday in
Berlin and other German cities on tho
18th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

A DISPATCH from Washington says
the government Of Great Britain has
presented an ultimatum to China de-
manding the opening of the West
river.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

THE leading Russian newspapers are
unanimous in protesting against the
establishment of an entente between
England and Russia, in regard to the
Transvaal or any other question.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

A CAPE Town dispatch says that
President Kruger will demand $1,000
indemnity on behalf of the relatives of
each Boer killed in the recent fight
with DR.. Jamieson's raiders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

" WHILE "a party Of young ladies We're
skating on the river near Decatur,
Ind, on the 14th, the ice gave way and
Miss Elva Rex went under. A tramp
plunged in and rescued her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

WHEN Chaplain Couden of the house
of representatives in his opening
prayer, on the 18th, asked for the sue
cess of the Cubans in their struggle
for liberty, there was lively outburst
of handclapping all over the ioor-an
unusual if not unprecedented occur
renee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

FAILURES for the week ended on the
nth, as reported by r. G. Dun & Co.,
were: For the United States, 395, as
against 373 for the corresponding week
last year; and for Canada, 81. against
60 last year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25
A BOY CONVICT,

Charged with Murder, Hangs iimscif in
His Cell.
JEFFERSON Cray, Mo-, Jan. 9t.-The
state of Missouri is saved the expense
of a trial of George Arnold, the twenty
year-old convict who killed George
Murray, fellow convict, with shoe
knife, in the penitentiary December 81.
Sunday morning Arnold's body was
found hanging in his cell. He had
made rope out Of his bedding, with
which he ended his existence. He was
sentenced from st. Louis on conviction
for burglary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

M. EMILE LouBEr, formerly prime
minister of France, minister of the in
terror and minister of public works,
was, on the 10th, elected president Of
the French senate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

THE Pail Mall Gazette is authority
Tor the statement that Cecil J. Rhodes,
ex-prcmier Of Cape Colony, sailed from
Cape Town for England on the 18th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

The Brazilian government has con-
cluded u cz1afract for the immigration
of 100000 Foreigners, Italians being
eScludedkxBin the provisions Of the
contract az
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

On the charge that he travelled on a
pass and collected mileage from the
territory, Gov. Thornton of New Mex
ico, on the 14th, summarily removed
Col Richard Hudson, of Silver City, as
a member of the pcnitentiarY board.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

A few nights since posse of armed
men with masks on the lower portion of
their faces rode up to the house Of a
whito man named Maugone, who
lives about two miles northwest OF
Meridian, took him from the house, car
ried him to the woods near by, tied him
to tree, and administered good,
sound thrashing upon his nude body.
He was released and carried back to tho
house, where two other mon were, and
they were also taken out and chastised
because they commented too freely
upon tho chastisement Of Maugone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

AT the polls, on the 18th, the electors
of Manitoba declared almost unani-
mously against interference by the
Dominion with her school laws, and
ex-Premier Greenway's administration
was indorsed by good majority.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25
THE COTTON CONVENTION.
The Cost of lingo War Talk to the Plant
ers of the South.

ers OF the south.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 2i.--There is u
large attendance of cotton planters
from all over the entire south at tho
cotton convention being held IN this
city to-day. The question to bc con-
sidered is the reduction of acreage for
the coming year. Hector d. Lane,
president OF the Cotton Growers asso-
cition, is here. He says that the crop
this year is not over d,50o,oo0 bales,
and but for the war scare and financial
trouble, cotton would be worth ten
cents a pound.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

THE Panama Star and Herald con
firms the statement that Cen. Alfaro,
supreme chief of the Republicof iScua.
dor, has written u letter to the Span
ish government begging Spain to roc
ognize the independence Of the Gu
bans,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25
Ililled by a railing Tree.

Belen, Jan. 1s.--Mr 0. Alston's little
son, about 10 years old, was accidentally
killed Thursday OF this week, near his
home on the Streitz place. The little
boy was cutting tree down, which, in
falling, caught him under it in some
way, killing him instantly. He was q
bright, promising little lad, and the es-
pocial fayorite and pet OF his parents
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25
BANQuETED ON STALE OYSTERS

which Furnished Lively job for the
Doctors.
BERLIN, Jan. 81. 1T has transpired
that after the imperial banquet given
Saturday night in the White hall Of
the schloss, on the occasion Of the
celebration of the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the proclamation of the Ger
man empire, number of the guests
showed symptoms Of poisoning. They
received medical attention and subse-
quently recovered 1t is supposed that
their illness was caused by eating oys'
ters which were not fresh.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

The Moslowslxi viedemoste (SIcscow
Gasette) urges Germany to curb Great
Britain's aggressive policy in Africa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25

To this communication Secretary
Olney replied, stating that he had
communicated the suggestions Of the
commission TO Sir Julian Pauncefote,
the British ambassador, and to Min
lister Andradc, the Venezuelan repre-
sentative, for transmission to their re-
spective governments.
The commission then adjourned till
Friday next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-25
'rELEGISI.ATURE


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opze'*. tf"'heac'ai Appeal
1qqls a< 3 An' w = Alter nearly an
noh - 20 anN qilatory motions
'ne eR:' M z nnaiiy aaloiarned Win
2sls 4 ~ = j uRil9I he nvst motion'
* 4. Y. !' n 2,'Eass " W ueieated w vote
~ |,i4 Il. Mopey y'ss irlends voting
}Rt 1fh tnent :, wniie those q tho
r. = 4; n s}'i'csss5votfa ior ". Aiter
~ .n9 the pction was again
y 7, 4Ina sy yote "a ~ to!u
Wq1 :nlEht oalloting Will pc
resQiIie A Vi s \. VI
Y ~ i The senate.
Prave,' "a xQas offcredshv Rev Trvin Mil
lar. Pr6si,Ient Zones snalre 1 few words
~ tha n {, AlH lsa I N (, sthat Ia would AN
thn sen, IN IN bi,ar with him II All his
irnnSnfooi ii0n6 III sr,,liprs and thnt he
MI ff{ fo'0ct t.tlwavs with the almost
e. AjifYy 1'he Tctiring nrosident.
"A 4 IN lf lf.sA{e the followinr naper read:
s<l3,a Z 4. " Il Ianor.,bl q Sannte ~ tha state
az Il M 4 ~ |63 : .q'bn timr haa now ar
Il Nh 6 N ~, ~ y ,a Inleasaf,t re-
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sf.lf Al. t.-f'ki n }tgs officer ~ vonr honor
IT,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

Dies MONIES, Sept 1.-THE Iowa
Historical Illustrative Co., of Des
Moines, has beer granted copyright
for publication entitled illustrated
Fort Dodge" An artistic souvenir of
that place may therefore be expected,
similar to the illustrated Souvenir of
Des Moines,' the creditabl work of
the Wilcox brothers, Charles and
Henry. A patent has been allowed to
j. j. Waddel, of Des Moines, for a
signal lantern adapted to facilitate the
removal and handling of the oil
reservoir, burner and globe as required
to keep the lantern in order. to heat
air and admit it to the burner. to pro-
mote combustion and to admit heated
air at the top Of the globe. to aid in
producing draft and to direct air as
required to prevent smoke, fiickering
and extinguishing when the lantern is
swung or exposed to wind Valuable
information about obtaining, valuing
and selling patents sent free TO any
address.
THOMAS G. AND j. RALPH ORTIG,
Solicitors of Patepta
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
AN EXTRA SESSION.
Eelie: that Congress VIII Have to Con
slider the Increasing Deficit.


washington, Sept. Let is said at
the treasury department that recent
POLITICAL events have not impaired
the conviction held by finance Of
hclais that an extra session of con-
Sress must be called to provide
additional revenue to wipe out the
dencit. The treasury showing has been
very bad since July /, and during the
two months and half deficit nearly
equal to that of the last fiscal year has
accumulated. This is Sl0,000,000 worse
than the showing for the same period
IN 1895. The receipts for the ten
weeks ending Sept. y, 1895, were $780,
Oo5,967, and the expenditures were $685.
l54,14S. The receipts for the same
period this year have been S64 sos, 262,
and the expenditures havae been $685..
602,144.
The increase of expenditures has
been chiefly due to the payment of
S5,OOO,0e0 for the sugar bounty, whose
constitutionality was upheld by the
Supreme court, against the ruling of
Controller Bowler. The falling off in
receipts has been entirely in customs,
which paid s35,699,6 for the first ten
weeks of 1896, and have paid only $685.
649,113 for the corresponding weeks Of
the fiscal year 1897. The internal
revenue receipts advanced from $685.
7O7,211 last year to $30,S16,0 6S this
year. and they are not likely to fall
back. The general treasury balance is
now S61 100000 more than year ago
and stands at s242 ,S54,7 This SOL
100000 is all that remains of the SILL
100000 realized from the last bond
sale. The difference has gone to bridge
the deficit for last year. and to cover
the redemption of some Pacific railroad
bonds. The month of September SHOW
ed a surplus last year, and may do so
this year, but the receipts for twelve
days are already nearly 81 900, 900 less
than year ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
FIREMEN IN CONVENTION
Biennial Meeting of the Brotherhood
Opeus at Galveston.


Galveston, Texas, Sept. 15.-The BIZ
ennial convention of the Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Firemen opened here
Monday with Grand Master f. p.
Sargent presiding and full attendance
of delegates from the various districts.
Among the important matters to be
considered is the erection of build
ing at Peoria, ILL.,, at a cost Of 10000,
to serve as permanent headquarters OF
the organization.
The biennial report of Grand Sec
rotary and Treasurer F. w. Arnold was
one Of the most satisfactory nature. 1t
states that during the last two years
forty-nine new lodges have been organ
ized There are now upward of $4,000
members in the organization. Its mem
bers are permitted to carry insurance
in the amounts of $500, $1,000 or 81 800,
but no member can carry more than
the last named amount. The records
show that there are 20,076 carrying ST.
500 certificates S44 carrying $1,000 GER
titcates and LOAF carrying $500 certiI-
Gates. The report also shows that since
the last biennial convention the bene-
hclary fund has paid out nearly two
thirds of a million dollars to the wi
dows snd heirs of 5000 of its members,
and to 145 members totally and per-
manently disabled from labor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
DECIDE ON FUSION.
IOWA DEMOCRATS AND POPU-
LISTS UNITE.
Electoral Ticket Nominated 81 Ot.umwa
WIN BE Supported,

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 1.-THE
populist state convention, in session
here Thursday, unanimously Endorsed
the state and electoral ticket nominated
by the democratic state convention at
Ottumwa Aug. II, which made Gen. j.
B. Weaver and Horace Roies candi-
dates for electors-at-large. The fusion
was complete in every respect. Not
voice was against it. The Ottumwa
ticket was made part of the resolution
and adopted on motion of Gen. Weaver.
One of the resolutions was as follows:
Resolved, that the populists of Iowa
In state convention assembled reaffirm
ally indorse the platform of principles
for which we have contended through
twenty years of struggle and we cordi-
ally indorse the platfor moi principles
adopted by our national convention on
July %, 1896, at ST. Louis, and pledge
to the nominees of that convention our
hearty support"
AT meeting of the democratic state
committee it was practically agreed to
make John Foley of the Fourth district
candidate for state treasurer in place
OF Chas. RuegnitZ of Earlham, who re-
signed after being nominated by the
ottumwa convention. There was a con-
test for the place, among the names
mentioned being E. F. Knepper of Ma
rengo, ii. j. Ostdrick of Ottumwa, J. A.
Stamm of West Union. If Foley re-
signs, Stamm or Ostdrick is likely to
get it. The full ticket is as follows:
Eiectors-at-large, Horace Boies, Jas.
B. Weaver.
For secretary of state, Fl. l.. Carr;
for state auditor, George w. Davis; for
attorney-general, William ID. Boies; for
state treasurer, John Foley; for Su-
preme judge, Lemuel r. Bolter; for
railroad commissioners, long term,
Amos Steckel; short term, T. ]. Dem
niSOn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
Isusy DAYS for Mail McKinley.

Canton, o.. Sept. 11.-Nine delega-
lions are booked to call on Maj. Nc
I,inley Friday and Saturday next. Tho
Vermont delegation is en- route. The
other delegations for Friday are work.
ingmen from Lorraine, o.; Pennsylvania
republican league, Gov. Bushnell and
staff. Saturday delegation from Nc
Keespcrt, Pa, another from Home
stead, Pa: the Chicago Commercial
Mems Democratic Mckinley club; life
insurance agents from Cleveland and
Pennsylvania travelling men from thu
eastern division. Mr.. Mckinley is OK
cected to make nine RESPONSES.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
Judge Harmon Replies to BRYAN.

Washington, Sept. Hudson Har-
mon, attorney general of the United
States, has issued an open letter in
answer to that portion of William ].
Bryan's letter of acceptance relating to
federal interference in local affairs.
Mr.. Harmon in this letter quotes the
authority under which President Cleve-
land acted in ordering the federal
troops to Chicago during the railroad
riots of 1894, claiming that the action
was taken not to enforce the laws of
the commonwealth of Illinois, but to
enforce the laws of the United States
alone. which the president has full pow
er to do without waiting for the re-
quest of the executive or any other Of
fetal of the individual state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
Home for Feeble Minded Rurus,

frankfort, KY, Sept. 14.-The tenn
porary buildings and workshops of the
institute for the feeble-minded chill
dren, in which were housed 12O feeble
minded children, burned to the ground
at O'Clock Friday night. The fire was
evidently of ircendiary origin and is
believed to have been the work Of
some OF the boys who were confined
there, and who have la:aly made sew
eral Intellectual attempts to escape. Sew
eral children were seriously injured
in being removed from the burning
building, but 1t is believed none was
lost The buildings destroyed we're
erected at a cost Of $4,000 and wero
insured for $1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22

New York, Sept. 15.-The steamer
0rizaba, from Havana, brought $500, 900
in gold Monday. .Heidelbach, Ickel-
heimer & Co. have an additional $780,
600 in gold on the Campania. The
total engagements, including arrivals,
aggregate s29,3S5,000 Further decline
is noted in the price Of bar silver, sales
of 10000 ounces taking place at ESQ
64A, as against 6S short time ago.
The closing was at 65@651a. The weak
ness is attributed to depression in the
eastern markets, entailing a lighter d..
cand for bullion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
Two BoOkkeepers Arrested.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 14.-The rot
tenness in the Union National bank
was made known Friday when United
States Bank Examiner Johnson swore
out two affidavits against the two prin-
cipal bookkeepers charging them with
embezzling the entire amount of the
defalcation. The firsN affidavit charged
Bookkeeper Frank B. Leefe with en-
bezzling $1S5,55S.79. The second
charged Bookkeeper L. La Combe with
the embezzlement of the remainder, in
round figures, 100000. The amount of
the embezzlement, so far as can be as
certained. is $500 000
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
Emperor sustains Won Hahn,,e.

Berlin, Sept 16.-After the parade on
the Tempelhof field Emperor William
made speec,. to the superior officers
present, in which he declared that he
was DESTROYS of showing his unim-
paired confidence in his loyal and val
ued servant, General Won Hahnke, in
face of the insinuations and attacks
made upon him in connection with the
resignation of General Bronsart Won
Schellendorf as secretary of war. The
emperor continued that he had there
fore appointed General Won Hahnke to
the coionelcy Of the Prinz Carl Preus-
sen grenadiers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22

San Francisco, Sept. 1.-THE an
swer of Theresa A. Oelrich and Virginia
Fair to the fourth amended opposi-
ton of the minor heirs in the Fair
estate has been filed. In their answer
they again declare that Van r. Pattcr-
son was not appointed by the court for
the purpose Of contesting the will Of
James G. Fair. They also made gen.
cral denial of the allegation that the
will of Sept "a, 1894, is not in the hand
writing of the deceased and signed by
him. They allege that the only inter-
est the minor heirs have in the estate
Is under the will of Sept 81, and deny
that the minors will receive more un-
Ger the terms of the will of Sept. "a.
1894, if that be admitted to probate
In conclusion, they ask the court frs!
to pass on the issue IS to whether the
minor heirs have any right TO make
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-22
STRIKES EXCUSE DELAY,
Important Decision of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals.

Circuit Court of Appeals.
st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 16.-That de-
lay is excusable when caused by
strikers intimidating those who would
take their places is the conclusion of
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals in the case of the Empire Trans
portation company, appellants, VS.. the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron company. A shipment of coal
could not be unloaded within the time
specified in the charter and damages
were asked, but the court holds the
delay caused by the strike of the en-
ployes of the charterer without griev-
ance or warning and an organ
lied and successful effort on their
part 70 prevent, by threats, in
timidataion and violence, other la
borers who are willing to do SO from
discharging ressels, is excusable and
the charterer is not liable for damages