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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12

lair that the assent Of Venezuela tbereto m. N
oonnuentiy be anticipated. 'Ae'
,,ds ,Neeotiatlons for treaty of general arbItra:
sn1 sVa tor az dinerences between Great Britain
nrom;so eno United States are far advanced and
ptsonilse 70 reach successful consummation nj
an early date. a'
examination of Consular Asplrants.
IN Inc IL Seneme OF examining applicants for cer-
.aln consular positions to test the, GONNA.
.t .etncy and htness was adopted under an exec,,.
,are ,1re qruer issued on the 10th Of Septemher
,e' ,eso' NUS FULLY demonstrated the usefulhess of
VI .nls innovation. In connection with this nlan
IeserSin examination, promotions and transfers OF
eeseIving lncumbents have been quite ex
'ensiyely made, with excellent results,
Durihg the year thlrty-five appointments
, ,nse peen made In the consular service.
twenty seven OF which were made to fli
su1T nrahSies caused by death resignation or to
supply newly-created posts, two to succeed
lncumbents removed for cause, two for tse
purpose OF displacing allen consular officinls
~ american citizens, and four merely chang
ing the Official title Of incumbent from com.
nn,i,i. neroiai ogent to consul Twelve OF these
from other positions under the department. NJ
sstale, -FOUR OF those appointed had rem
uereu previous service under the de
partment, eight were made of per-
Suns VINO passed satisfactory examination.
seven were appointed to places not includea in
the order OF September eO 1895. nnd fonr n n. n.
polhtments, as above stated, involved no
change OF incumbency. "0
Inspection of Consular Offlces,
The inspection of consular off,nes. provided
ior py an appropriation for that purpose at the
iast session OF the cvIgrcss, has heen produc.
1--WE or much wholesome effects, that hone
THIS important work will IN the future he cor.
tlnueu know Of nothing that can be done
with the same slight expense 50 improving 10
the service. desire TO repeat tho recommen-
oatlon contained In my Inst annual message
III lavor OF providing at public expense, ofIicial
residences for our ambassadors and ministers
at foreign capitals,
The reasons supporting this recommenda-
tion are strongly stated in the report of the
secretary OF state, and the subject seems of
such Importance that hope 1t may receive the
early attention Of the congress.
Seal Lifo In BehrIng Sea
we have during the last year labored faith
1ully, and against unfavorable conditions, to
secure better preservation OF seal life in the
behrlng sea Both tho United States and
GREAT Britain have lately dispatched commits
slohefs TO these waters to study the habits and
condition Of the seal herd and the causes OF
their rapid decrease. Upon the reports OF
lhese commissioners, soon to be submitted,
ana with the exercise OF patience and good
sense on the part OF oil interested parties II Is
earnestly hoped that hearty cooperation may
be secured for the protection against the
threatened extinction Of seal life in the NORTH
ern Pacific and Bchring sea.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

The report OF the secretary OF war exhibits
satisfactory conditions In the several branches
OF the public service intrusted to his charge.
The limit Of our military force, ns fixed BY
law, is constantly and readily maintained. The
present ts,,e-rirn and morale OF our army are
excellent and marked pro9ress ard efielpooy
IN. npatent throughout It's entire ofkanfRz-
With In, ..srptioa Of delicate duties In the
spr pressIon OF ss., hit Indian disturbances,
elnne our southwestern i,s.,isl;srys 2. which
thsela Elear troops lo-rl< ltted, Nnd the ccsn-
pulsory but peaceful return, with the consent
Of Great Britain. OF band OF Cree Indians
from Montana to the British possessions, no
active operations have been required Of the
army during the year past
Changes In methods Of administration, the
abandonment OF unnecessary posts aud conse-
outnt concentration Of troops, md the exer-
ssIse Of care and vigilance by the various ON
cers charged with the responsibility In the OK
penditure OF the appropriations have resulted
m reducing to o minimum the cost Of mainte-
lnuce OF our military establishment. During
Ia past year the work Of construction OF per-
nanent infantry and cavalry posts has been
continued at the places heretofore designated,
M secretary OF war repeats bis rocomincnda-
| til that appropriation for barracks and quar-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Interstate comm.rcs.

The inter state commerce commission has,
during the last year. supplied abundant eyi-
denee Of Its usefulness and the Importance Of
the work committed 10 Its charge Public
transportation Is u universal necessity, and
the question Of Just and reasonable charges
therefor has become OF vital importance. not
only to shippers and carriers, but also to tho
vast multitude Of producers and consumers.
The Justice and equity Ct the principles en-
bodied In the existing law passed for the pur-
pose Of regulating these charges are every
where conceded, and there appears TO be no
question that the policy, thus entered upon,
has permanent place In our legislation. As
the present statute when enacted, was, In the
nature OF the case, more or less tentative and
experimental. 1t was hardly expected to apply
complete and adequate system. While Its
wholesome effects are manifest, and having
amply justified Its enactment, 1t is evident
that all desired reforms In transportation
methods have not been fully accomplished -.
In view Of the judicial Interpretation which
some provisions Of this statute have received
and the defects disclosed by the efforts made
for its enforcement, Its revision and amend
ment appear 10 be essential. 70 the end that 1t
may more effectually reach the evils designed
TO be corrected. l hope the recommendations
OF the commission upon this subject will be
promptly and fayorably considered by the con-
QreSS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Shot by Burglars.

Six burglars broke into the station
house at Brooksville, and also into the
storehouse OF Gaines, McMorris & st.
John, but did not succeed in getting the
safes open. The night watchman, Mr..
j. II. Ingram, an old Confederate SOL
der. discovered them and was shot and
died from the wounds. The burglars
were not captured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12

.
sers snouid more strictly conform to the needs
" sne service US lndged by the department
tunities OF localities.
v,dod i,niperasse ,n ina. much OF the money pro-
aio,tad ~ - ss suen eous.rusuohs snoulo now po
snr ,h w. .ne erection OF necessary quarters
tenses o h xhhaslsoms assigned 70 the coast oe-
nroner,v cnra nuny men VIII DO needed 70
r. e essant,aI -, ior hna operaLe modern guns. ~
20 20 r., eSSa,, .oo' that early provision DO maze
res, NJ st,pPas snc necessary force OF artillery TO
fha .nV ar,ts, ua,nanus @ oI tnis servlce' .a
b.,r ,nonassa ainy nas noM peeh equipped witb
tbot n,p Ea.ne =, ns. ana wise poilcy dcmanos
shouid ha a'alau,e sa puonc ana private resources
Spasnnah,s ~ FIN up,oyea ~ 70 proV,de, witnIn
tho sto,o ,,,ti,I' sis' sucieht humper 10 supply
and nrn,,dn ~ ., VIII .nose houern weapons
rancy yo''o ." an'Pie reserve ior any emer-
e'A0''
The Organized Militia.
The organized militia numbers lta s7p men,
The appropriations for its support by the sew.
eral states approximate AZ. .stkj 0CO annuaIIy.
and s40O, 600 is contributed by the general row.
ernment. Investigation shows these tr,onx
TO be usually well drilled and tnsplred with
much military interest, but in many Instances
they are SO deficient In proper arms and e0uip-
ment that sudden call to active duty would
find them inadequately prepared for neld
service therefore recommend that prompt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Judge Cooper,s Successor.

Hon. Thomas r. Stockdale is now one
of the associate justices Of the supreme
court, having been appointed to fill out
the uncxpired term Of Judge Cooper,
resigned. Judge Woods has been long.
est continuously on the bench and
therefore becomes chief justice. This
is the second time he has filled tha,
seat,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Death OF Col. s. p. Pool,

Col. S. P. Pool, one OF the Oldest
planters In Clay county, died at his
homo two miles east Of West Point last
week. lie began business life when
quite young man at tho very bottom
Of the ladder. At his death he owned
more land and city property than any
other citizenin Clay county. His life
has been uneventful, but as business
man he has been eminently successful.
He has no immediate family to inherit
his estate. His remains were laid to
rest in Church Hill cemetery, q large
concourse attending the funeral.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Railroad Hands Wanted.

1t is announced that 1000 hands arc
wanted to work on the Mobile, jackson
& Kansas City railroad. The construc-
tion Of this road has commenced near
Mobile, and 1t is given out that it will
be steadily pushed till tho line is COM
pleted to jackson. The road will pass
through an undeveloped country, sew.
eral counties along the proposed route
having no railroad. Along the line will
be found the finest pine timber In tho
State, and much OF the soil Is rich and
fertile. 1t is thought large quantities
Of land on this road will 10 settled up
as soon Is the road is completed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Orphans Home Agent Chosen.

Water Valley. Dec. THE Orphans
Home directors Of the North Mississippi
and Mississippi conferences have elected
Mrs. L. B. Clifford as agent OF the
Mississippi Orphans Home, in this city.
Mrs. Clifford is the wife Of Rev. T. h
Clifford and one OF tho most highly edu-
Gated and a very consecrated Christian
lady, and is regarded as most accept
able agent. The lumber and other ma
terials are arriving for the homo, and
work will be commenced right away.
II is expected that the homo will be
completed BY the first Of April.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
withdra walls Of Gold Obligations.

Because We may be enjoying temporary re-
lief from its depressing Influence, this should
not lull us into false security, nor lead US to
forget the suddenness Of past visitations nm
more convinced than ever TINT we can have
no assured financial peace and safety until tho
government currency obligations upon which
gold may be demanded FROM the treasury are
withdrawn from circulation and cancelled
recommended, by their exchange for long.
term bonds bearing low rate of interest or
by their redemption with the proceeds Of such
bonds.
| redemption certainly appears to be the most
effective and direct path to the needed REFORM
In default OF this, however, 1t would be a step
In the right direction II currency obligations
redeemable In gold whenever SO redeemed
should be cancelled instead OF reissued. This
operation would be slow remedy, but it would
improve present conditions.
National Bank Notes.
National banks should redeem their own
notes. They should be allowed to issue circu-
lation TO the par value of bonds deposited as
security for redemption, and the tax on their
circulation should be reduced to one-fourth Of
one per cent.
In considering projects for the retirement Of
the United States notes and treasury notes Is
sued under the new law Of 1890, l am of the
opinion we have placed too much stress upon
the danger Of contracting the currency and
have calculated too little upon the gold that
would be added to our circulation II invited TO
us by betterand safer financial methods. 1t Is
not SO much contraction OF our currency that
should be avoided as It's unequal distribution.
The entire case may be presented by the
statement that the day OF sensible and sound
financial methods Will not dawn upon us until
our government abandons the banking busi-
ness and the accumulation Of funds, and con.
fines Its monetary operations to the receipt OF
the money contributed by the people for Its
support and the expenditure Of such money
for the peoples benettsOur business interests
and oil good citizens long for rest from fever.
ish agitation, and the Inauguration by tho
government Of reformed financial policy
which will encourage enterprise and make
certain the rewards OF labor and industry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Construction of Our New Nav,

The work Of the navy department and its
present conditions are fully exhibited In the
report Of the secretary. The construction OF
vessels for our new navy has been energetic
ully prosecuted by the present administration
upon the general lines previously adopted, the
department having seen no necessity for radi-
cal changes in prior methods under which the
work was found to be progressing in manner
highly satisfactory 1t has been decided, how
ever, to provide In every ship building con-
tract that the builder should pay all trial ex-
perscs, and 1t has also been determined to pay
no speed premiums in future contracts.
The premiums recently earned AZ AZ" contrats sSe Se.
to BE- decided are ieaturss was rescbed rem
On March 4, 1893, there were In commission
but two armOred vessels, the double-turreted
monitors Miantonomoh and Monterey Since
that date. OF vessels ,theretofore authorized,
there have been placed in their first commis-
sion three frst-class and two second class bat
Is%ssiss,sS s,,o,. ram ;S sna iyo dopble-
Eight new unarmored cruisers ard two new
gunboats have also been commissioned. The
Iowa. another battleship, will be completed
about March l, and at least four more gunboats
Will De ready Tor sea In the early spring.
Tho War College. x.
The war college has developed into an insti-
tuition which 1t is believed will be OF great
NoiuS w euo navy III tcuCulHR lDC SCltute OI
war as well as In stimulating professional zeal
In the navy, and 1t Will be especially useful In
the devising Of plans for the utilization, In
cose Of necessity, OF all the naval resources OF
the United States. The secretary has per-
sistently adhered to the plan he found in oper-
alton for securing labor ut navy yards, through
boards OF labor employment and has done
much to make 1t more complete aad efficient
Discipline In the Service.
Discipline among the officers and men OF tho
navy has been maintained TO high standard,
and the percentage OF American citizens en-
listed has been very much increased.
The secretary is considering and will formu-
late during the coming winter. plan for lay
Ing up ships In reserve thereby largely reduu-
ing the cost Of maintaining our vessels afioat
The Naval Militi#.
The naval militia. which was authorized
few years ago, as an experiment, has now de-
yeloped into body or enterprisng young
y naH. .ct!se M 49, fnsFx2tje q the dlsehargeo of|
ness. This establishment has nearly the soi;S
relation to our navy ns The national guard N 4
ihc lliadfcnt states rtTfs 10 6lir III 3s & Y |
constitutes a source cs supply for our nave{I
forces. the importance Of which Is imnie1l1ltss
Iy apDnr6nt - .-l-t't'I l7l9i 777I''lI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Death Of Md. Hendricks.

Maj bernard G. Hendricks, an old
and respected citizen Of Lowndes county,
died at his home one mile north Of
Columbus, last week. Maj Hendricks
was an officer in the late civil war and
made gallant Confederate soldier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Ennrmous llIahurseman q.

The report OF the secretary oi the intekxor
hibit Of the numerous und important alI1if.
committed to his supervision. Ii Is imp0eiihM
In this communication TO more than bflo1S
refer to. a fcw Of the -
1ects concerning which the secrot6fY
gives full and instructive intorm1tIok
Tho money appropriated on account 81 ~
department, and for its disbursement for}fEa|
fiscal year ended June 10. 1890, annountol n
more tnAn el(7VQ9!oW, or greater sum INA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Tho Benefit Of Artesian Wells.

The city OF Greenwood has just COM
pleted another magnificent artesian
we'll. The water from these wells hos
transformed what has heretofore been
considered an unhealthy section into
one Of perfect healthfulness, and 1t will
not be many years until the Mississippi
delta will be as free from fevers and
ague as any section Of the country, out
side Of our mountain ranges.-Water
Valley Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
An Old Citizen Conc.

William II. Walker, aged 76 years,
died last week at Lauderdale. The de-
ceased was one OF Lauderdale county's
Oldest citizens. He moved to Mississippi
from North Carolina In 1888.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Some More FIas rzoss.

Dr.. J. A. Fox killed two that weighed
sS4 and S54 pounds, net; B. r. FArist,
one that weighed as6; A. 7. Humphries
one that weighed $40; butJ.l E. Ssuudsts
slaughtered one that weighed, groas.
Si4. These we're all fine, large piss.--
Louisville Signal. \.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Appointments By the Governor.

Gov. McLaurin has appointed the fol-
lowing delegates to attend meeting in
Washington on the 18th instant, in be-
half Of the improvement of the passage
at the mouth OF the Mississippi river:
Hon. Charles Z. Wright, Hon. W. c.
Pegram, Capt J. w. Lambert, Hon.
Charles Scott, Hon. Murray F. Smith,
Hon. L. w. Magruder, Hon. Hugh c.
Watson and Hon. w. C. Martin. These
are all we'll known gentlemen who feel
the deepest interest in everything per-
tanning to the navigation Of the Missis.
sippi river.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12

Irving SopheF was arrested at Colum-
bus last week on the charge Of retailing
liquor without license. Sopher runs .
dairy about twemiles north Of Columbus,
and haa heretofore been regarded 40 an
haasss and respectable citizen,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
A Swintiler Caught.

Some time in September man named
w. r. Flanagan, swindled several peo-
pie in this city in a slick manner and
made his escape. Through the untir-
ing efforts of Detective John Horne he
was finally located in Nashville, Tenn.
where he was under arrest for stealing,
an account OF which appeared in these
columns at the time, and for which
offense he was "sent-up." Chief of
Police Nelson is now in receipt of a
letter from Chief Clack, of Nashville,
stating that Flannagin's time will ex-
pire on the 18th OF this month and that
II he wanted him he had better have an
officer there that day. Detective John
ii. Horne will be on the spot when
Flannagin is released and will bring
him back to this city for trial.-Meri-
dian Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


There are many people in Mississippi
who do not know that their State is
making any advancement at all upon
the lines OF progress and prosperity, but
think that she is standing entirely sHll,
and perhaps, such individuals are not
bettering their fortunes to any appre-
ciable extent. While they are stand
ing still in material way, possibly
from lack OF energy or something else.
their State is forging her way to the
front ahead of most Of her sister States
Of the Union, and unless something oc-
ours to retard her onward march she
will soon become one Of the leading
States in the grand Southern galaxy, In
which she has not heretofore-at least
since the war-been very bright mem
ber in tho matter Of enterprise and
progress.
In summing up Of the recent report
of the postmaster general it is found
that the whole southern section OF the
Union Is advancing in much greater
ratio than is either the North, East or
West. II ia to be observed that there
has been no great net increase In 40
number OF posto iiiccs established IA 1876,
the additional offices created being 800,
but OF these more than 25 per cent.
were in the Ave Southern States, Missis-
sippi, Arkansas, Texas, Georgia and
Kentucky. 1t is significant that in the
States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Penn
sylvania and New York all taken to-
gcther only little more than third
as many new postoffices were estab-
lishcd-enough to satisfy all but those
who want to be postmasters. 1t Is sur
prising to find that more new Offices
were established in the one State Of
Mississippi than in the four Northwest
orn States of Montana, Washington and
the two Dakotas. Those facts point
unmistakably to the direction in which
capital and population are travelling.
With this trend In our direction, our
people should encourage the coming of
both money and immigrants, and do
nothing whatever to obstruct or divert
the tide.-Natchez Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
ANNUAL MESSAGE
If the President of the United
States to Congress.
The Late Elections.

WASHINGTON Dec. 7-Following is
b synopsis of the presidents annual
message to congress-
The Late ElectlOns.
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED SrAqls-
| IAs representatives OF the people in the egis-
Iatiye branch of their government you have as
eambled at time when the strength and ex
csllence Of our free institutions and the fitness
| of our citizens to enjoy popular rule have been
again made manifest. political contest In
yolying momentous consequences fraupht with
seyerish apprehension and creating aggressiye-
ness so Intense us to approach bitterness and
nasson, has been waged throughout our land
And determined by the decree OF free ana In
{1spondent suffrage. without disturbanc OF our
tranquility or the least sign of weakness In
our national structure.
obedience to Constitutional Requirements
In obedience to u constitutional rsulire.
ment, herein submit to the congreGs pertain
Information concerning national hfa[rs, with
the suggestion Of such leglsIDt,on as In NV
Judgment is necessary and yxpedient. 10 a..
cure breyity and avoid tlresome narration I
shall emit many deta.is concerning matters
within federal c9r.rol, which, though by no
means unmportrnt, are more prottably dis
cussed in departmental reports.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
MONOPOLY.
Trusts and Other AGGREGATION. of cs

trusts ana Other Aggregations OF Ca pftal.
Another topic in which our people rightfully
take deep interest may be here briefly con-
sidered. lrefer to the existence Of trusts and
other huge aggregatlons of capital, the object
OF which Is to secure the monopoly of some
particular branch Of trade industry or COM
merce, and to stife wholesome competition.
When these arc defended 1t is usually on the
ground that, though they increase prices they
also reduce prices, and thus may benefit the
public. 1t must be remembered, however, that
reduction OF prices to the people is not one Of
the real objects OF these organizations, nor is
their tendency necessarily in that direction.
II II occurs In a particular case it is only be-
cause 1t accords with the purposes or interests
Of those managing the scheme.
Though congress has ATTEMPTED to deal with
this matter by legislation, the laws passed for
that purpose thus far have proved ineffective,
not because OF any lack Of disposition or at
tempt to enforce them, but simply because the
laws themselves, as interpreted by the courts,
40 not reach the difficulty. II the insufhciencies
OF existing laws can be remedied by further
legislation, 1t should be done.
An Appeal for ECONOMY.
I In concluding this communication, its last
words shall be an appeal TO the congress for
the most rigid economy In the expenditure Of
the money 1t holds In trust for the people.
The way to perplexing extravaganza Is easy,
but return to frugsllty is dificult. When,
however. II Is considered that those who bear
the burdens OF taxation have guaranty Of
honest care save In the fidelity Of their pub
lic servants, the duty Of all possible retrench-
ment Is plainly manifest
When our differences are forgotten, and our
contests OF political opinion arc no longer re-
membered, nothing In tho retrospect Of our
public service will be as fortunate and COM
toreins as the recollection OF of1cial duty well
performed and the memory OF o constant de-
votton 70 the interests Of orr conddinR fellow
eoan1eylAen. GROVER oLEvEIANp.
Gxeoutive MAnsion, pecembeF I IN