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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
North MlssIssippi Confcranse.

Inc North Mississippi annual confer.
ehce G OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
SOUTH VIII convene at Greenville Nov
70 and will be in session from Thursday
',.i Monday or Tuesday following
hisnop Galloway will preside. This
.o"iorehce embraces all the territory
from Tho Tennessee State line to line
running across Mississippi with the
souInern boundaries of Holmes, Wash.
ington, Attala, Winston and Noxubee
counties and SO much of Neshoba coun.
W as HOS north of Pearl river and that
part OF sumpter county, Ala, lying
north OF the Noxubee and west of the
lomblgbeo rivers. In this ,erritorv
'nere are nine presiding elders districts
shc from twelve to seventeen pastoral
charges In each of them. There are 14O
PASTORAL charges in all, come q ,or
church and sons ten or more
chufches. The membership of the
church in this territory numbers about
44'ooo' perhaps moro at the end of this
year. The conference is composed of
all the preachers in full connection and
iour la!ymen from each of the nine pre.
Siding elders districts, making thirty.
SIX laymen in all. Sixteen of the 14O
pastors have not yet graduated into full
connection. Ten of the preachers are
superannuated-that is they are too old
or 100 feeble for work. Four arc super.
humerary-that is thes may do some
work. but are not able .or full work.
Ihree are presidents of colleges, ono q
college agent, one conference colpor-
teur and two editors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
PAYNE'S PLAN
For tho Po Iitical Education OF tho People
| between Campaigns-Tarin Legislx-

For tho Po Iiticnl Education OF tho People
between. Campaigns-Tarin Legislx-
tion.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. l0.-Henry c.
Payne left for New York yesterday to
attend to private business and consult
with Chairman Hanna of the republi-
can national committee on plans for
the future campaign work of the
party, and perphaps incidentally to
help the big chieftain with his advice
relative to cabinet and other appoint
ments from the man of Canton.
Before leaving Mr. Payne said he
had plan outlined for permanent
literary bureau in Chicago to furnish
material for the party papers OF the
country, especially the country papers,
on the ..aacnev aud tariff questions, SO
that the process OF educating the peo-
pie from that point of view might be
going on necessarily between cam.
paigns and make the work less labori-
GUS when 1t comes to election year.
This bureau will have two or three
trained newspaper men employed con.
stantly in gathering material and
writing special articles for the party
press.
Mr.. Payne said that the old McKin.
ley tariff will not be revived by con.
gress. but that there will certainly be
tariff legislation as soon as possible
to protect American industries and
raise enough revenue for the expenses
of the government. tariff on WOO
will be one of its chief features.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
M'KINtEY'S POLICY.

The New York World Quotes Mark Hanna
as to the Policy that VIII Govern the
Actions of President Elect Mckinley
When He Assumes Offlces-A Great NH-
rtional Party In View.
New YORK Nc, 0.-The World says:
Mark Hanna las given the World the
following outline Of what he UNDER
stands to be President-elect McKinley's
general policy:
~ have had but comparatively brief conver-
sations with Maj Mckinley since his election.
Next week expect to meet him at Cleveland.
and, as he has had time to think over
matters, l presume he will have more
details than | am at present aware Of.
But this much / know, he feels that he
owes much to the patriotic democrats who
prefer principle to strict party ties. Indiana,
for instance, was unquestionably carried
against fusion BY democratic votes He rec
ognizes the very great services performed by
democratic and independent newspapers dur
Ing the campaign.
Mai. Mckinley will endeavor to see col
lected great national party that will give
prosperity to the country. He expects and
hopes that men of all shades OF former
political belief will be united to this end.
have talked with some OF the most influential
Of the old democratic leaders, and / am glad
to say they are in accord with Maj. Mckinley S
hopes
"The first movement he will make will be ia
obtain sufficient revenue to conduct the gov
ernment. Further Issues OF bonds would be
altogether too dangerous. Business prosperl-
ty and stability demand that as soon as possi-
bic the government should be on paying
basis. To this end an extra session Of con
gress will be necessary and President McKin-
ley will undoubtedly coll one soon after his in
auguration.
Legislation will be required to secure the
desired revenue, and Mr. Mckinley will do
everything in his power to secure it, as well as
the legal establishment OF policy which will
tend to put everybody at work. In all this he
hopes and expects TINT he will be backed by
patriotic men, regardless Of party lines,
"As for myself, am not after any office,
and will endeavor to attend to private bust-
ness affairs which need my personal super
vision"
Asked what democrats OF note he
had talked with on the subject Of the
future, Mr.. Hanna said:
II do not wish to name them all, but
| may mention Messrs. W. G Whitney
and Abraham S. Hewitt as examples. y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14

Of the Peoples Party National Commit
tee Issues an Address to the People
OF tho United States on tho Position to
be Assumed by His rarty In the Future.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Senator But
ler, chairman of the Peoples party ma
tional committee, has issued the fol-
lowing:
To THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATEs-m
the remarkable campaign just closed the peo-
pies party was the only party that supported
solidly and unitedly tho great and vital issues
represented In the candidacy Of Mr.. Bryan.
This was natural for the peoples party came
into existence to bring TO the front and to
press to victory the principles Of Lincoln
and Jefferson. alrendy long discarded
by the Two old parties. The money power,
feeling reasonably sure Of It's control
and domination Of the leaders and the
controlling influences In the republican party,
In lsp2 gave Its support to the candidacy o
Grover Cleveland for the especial purpose OF
having him, through the us9of patronage and
otherwise, crush out the shver sentiment In
the south and make the leaders In that
party as completely subservient as those 10
the republican party. To accomplish this pur-
pose four cabinet ministers were selected from
the south and an unusually large campaign
fund used on political leaders to the same end.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Cleveland de-
manded that the democratic senators and con-
eressmen give decisive vote In the interests
Of the gold standard before he would give out
the post ofl1ces.
This deep-laid plan might have succeeded
had not tho peoples party at this juncture
sprung into existence, exposed the plot, stood
In tho breach and appealed 70 the patriotic
hosts Of both parties to check the scheme OF
tho peoples despoilers and rally to the com.
mon defense. Thus the peoples party forced
The democratic organization TO repudiate
Cleyclaniism and return to correct fundamen-
tai principles. Not only this the peoples
marty then forced the republican party
to ceuse hedging and straddling for tho pur-
nose OF deceivins the people and drove thcm
To take stand on one side or the other Of
tho vital issues at stake.
The issue now being squarely Joined, IL was
evident that those influences In the domocrutic
marty which had dominated and ac-
bauched the party for quarter OF cen
tury would be driven to the support of ths
partv that took . position on the aide O
;russ-. ncnopcliss and money ramnlers
WAils, o. ~ osAss hsads Y y syses.s -!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
The vicksburg Exposition.

Vicksburg, Nov. o.-The Vicksburg
Exposition had a clear and frosty morn.
ing for its opening day, and the attend
ance was very large. All the city's pub
lie and private schools turned out in
large numbers, this being Children's
Day.
As usual on first days, the prepara,
tions wero not entirely complete, and
exhibits were still pouring in by every
train. Exhibitors were still arranging
their stocks, and carpenters were still at
work on the additional stalls and pens
required, the entries OF horses, mules
and swine especially having exceeded
all anticipations. Tho poultry oxhibi,
is also very extensive, while that OF
cattle is 80 far deficient. Stock. how.
ever, will continue to arrive Tor several
days.
The Louisiana and Mississippi expert
ment stations are making magnificent
displays of the resources of their re-
spectivo States. The art exhibit is
highly croditable, as is that OF women's
work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14

That Is What Mckinley VIII Have of the
Popular Vote
ST. LouIs, Nov. S-Thc Globe, Demo-
crat, reviewing the results Of the cleo
tion, says:
A million pluralityl When all the re-
turns for last Tuesdays election are
In and the official count in each Of the
states is completed. McKinley's popu-
lar plurality will be shown to be in
the neighborhood Of 1000 900. AS the
count now stands, his plurality is over
4 million, and complete returns are
more likely to increase than to de-
crease the present figures.
In the following table Of pluralities
by states the figures are based upon
the latest reports receivee, and will
come very close to the official returns.
Pennsylvania, OF course, heads'the list
of Mckinley states, with New York a
close second, and Massachusetts, Hi.
nois and Wisconsin following in the
order named. Colorado leads the
Bryan states, with Texas second, and
Mississippi and Missouri running a
close race for third place:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Distressing Accident.

Meridian, Nov. 6.-News Of els.
tressing accident that occurred near
bailey postoilice, nine miles west O;
Meridian, has reached the city. 1t
seems that shotgun, while being ham
died by Rams Mott, was accidentally
discharged and the contents entered the
thigh OF his son, Andrew Mott, about
i23 years old. The wound was so severe
that it was necessary to amputate the
leg, and, Notwithstanding the efforts Of
tho physicians, he died in few hours.
Young Mott was married only about 4
year ago, and in about six hours after
the death OF her husband the young
gave birth to boy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Reign of Terror.

Webb, Nov. 9-The following is
true statement OF the killing near this
place yesterday and the shooting the
night before:
w. W. Suggett somo days ago, had
trouble with two negroes, who at the
time attempted to kill him. On the fol-
lowing night he and others went to the
negroes houses to whip them, but did
not find the parties wanted, and on the
following night went to negro house
near the place visited the night before
and, through accident, shot negro
whom they did not intend to shoot. The
negroes on the following day armed
themselves to kill those they thought
to be the guilty parties, and late in the
day party OF hunters, whom the ne
groes supposed to be after them, was
fired upon. Tho hunters returned the
fire, but no one was killed. Later they
heard that a negro, Kain Saunders, was
getting party to kill them, and they
went to his house to see them. When
they reached there he and others COM
menced shooting at the party and they
opened fire on the negroes. Kain Saun-
ders was killed and the others ran. The
sheriff arrested all parties involved in
the shooting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14

The city of Natchez has gained frs,
blood in the suit instituted to have the
tax to pay interest on the New Orleans
and Northwestern railroad bonds set
aside as null and void. The suit was tn
recover SS5.75 of taxes paid on this ac
count to tho collector, and tho pre-
siding judge gave Judgment in favor of
the city. The amount on bonds in
volved is $500, 900, and the case is attract.
ing much attention.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
News From Republican Headquarters In
New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-Chairman Mark
A. Hama will return to Cleveland next
Thursday. Assistant Secretary Per.
kins of the national committee an-
nounced that the headquarters would
be kept open until the first of Janu-
ary next.
Ex-Gov. Russell A. Alger, OF Michi-
gan, is at the Fifth Avenue hotel. He
called on Mr.. Hanna and had
quite au extensive interview
with him. The ex-governor's name
is mentioned for the secretary OF war
portfolio in Maj. McKinley's cabinet.
Ex-Gov. Alger, whom asked about the
rumor that associated his name with q
cabinet appointment, said that he was
not prepared to discuss that question
now.
my visit 70 New York." said lie,
"haa nothing to do with cabinet port
| folios.
Ex.Gov. Alger WAS very happy over
the fact that Michigan went for No.
Kinley.
''The sound-moncy democrats did ex
cellsnt work all over" he said, 'and
think that President Mckinley should
show rs appreciation q Il ty spps ~
- satS 5 81. A lt1. v 81 = E II N + -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
THE SENATE A TIE,
with vics-Prcsident Hobart to Cast the
Deciding Vote on Great Question.

with e-President Hobart to Cast the
Deciding Vote on Great Question.
New York, Nov. S.-The announce.
ment from Milwaukee by friends OF
Senator John l.. Mitchell, Of Wiscon.
sin, that he will support gold meas
ures in the senate. makes tie of the
gold and silver forces in that body,
and puts upon Vice-President Hobart
the responsibility of casting the de-
Gliding vote. This, of course, upon
the assumption that no other changes
are made. Putting him among the
gold men, the senate in the next con.
gress, as at present indicated, will be
divided among the parties as follows:
Gold republicans, 81; gold democrats,
s-E. Silver democrats, ?6; silver re-
publicans, 10; populists, 9-45.
Should Messrs. Carter, of Montana,
and Shoup, of Idaho, who supported
Maj. Mckinley in the campaign, ally
themselves with the dominant faction
of the party, the gold vote in the SEN
ate after March next would be AZ
and the silver vote AZ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14

Following are tho measurements Of
some OF the articles exhibited at the re-.
cent Aberdeen fair Tallest stalk OF
corn 25 feet inches; largest pumpkin,
o5h pounds; largest sweet potato, Z
pounds 4 ounces; tallest crab grass, 7
feet "a inches; cotton stalk, 4 feet 8
inches high, with $50 bolls open; largest
pea vine covered "a square feet; great
est number of ears OF corn on stalk, a.;
largest stalk OF sorghum was surrounded
with l3 suckers; sugar cane, matured, 8
icet high; tallest Bermuda grass, 5 feet
9]4 inches; tallest and largest castor
bean stalk, IS feet inches high, IL
inches in circumference; largest 1rish
potato weighed pounds ounces.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.



Jackson, Nov. 9.-The Supreme Cou,,
today rendered decisions in the follow.
ing cases:
By Whitfield, justice. Henry vii.
l'ams vs. the State convicted in Wash.
ington Circuit Court Of murder and sen.
fenced to be hanged. Affirmed, and
Thursday, December 10th, fixed for tho
execution.
James and Charley Crawford vs.. tho
State convicted in Yazoo Circuit Court
OF burglary. Affirmed.
By Cooper, chief justice. X. C. Wright
Vs. tho State, convicted in Wilkinson
circuit Court Of manslaughter and sen.
fenced to hard labor in the penitentiary
for five years. Affirmed.
Sallie c. Shider VS.. Udoll Wood enware
Company ct al, from Madison Circuit
Court. Affirmed.
John Henry Dixon vs.. the State, con-
victed in Washington Circuit Court of
murder. There was a motion in the
court below to quash the indictment for
tne reason that the law fixing the quail
hcation OF jurors is unconstitutional al and
obnoxious to the fourteenth amendment
OF tho constitution Of tho United States,
and therefore his indictment and conyic-
tion by improper grand and petit juries
were illegal. This motion being over
ruled, motion was made to transfer
tho case to tho Federal Court. The
point relied on and urged is that the
state constitution is intended to dis
franchise the negro and discriminate
against him. This motion was also
overruled by the court below. Affirmed.
Chief Justice Cooper delivered longthy
and exhaustive opinion, which also ap-
plies to the case Of Henry Williams,
vlcted, affirmed, as above stated, who
makes the same defense as in this. case.
By Woods, justice. Elias Hughes VS..
the State, convicted in DeSoto Circuit
Court OF petit larceny. Reversed and
remanded and new trial awarded.
D. NJ. Mcdowell vs.. the State, con-
victed in Wilkinson Circuit Court OF
grand larceny. Affirmed.
Dan Harvey VS.. the State, convicted
in Harrison Circuit Court of assault and
battery with intent to kill and murder.
Reversed and remanded for new trial.
lsadore Grass VS.. John Otis OF al,
from Madison Chancery Court. The
decree on the direct appeal affirmed and
reversed on cross appeal and appellants
bill dismissed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14

Laurel, Nov. 4.-Rev. N. NJ. Clark,
pastor of the Methodist Church at Pa
chuta, died here today at DR.. J. II.
Cooks, where he was brought several
weeks ago to be treated. He leaves =
wife, one daughter and many friends to
mourn his death. His remains will be
sent to Enterprise for interment and
will be accompanied by Presiding Elder
l.. Carley, who has been with him for
the past two days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Settling Down to His Usual Methodical
Routine.

Routine.
CA NToN, O., Nov. III. President-elect
Mckinley has SO far recovered from
the fatigue incident upon the labors Of
the campaign just closed that he has
again resumed the methodical manner
of living that has characterized his
every day life for many years past.
He arose at the usual hour, disposed
OF his early mail, which was not
of an uncommonly large quantity,
and then. in company with Mr.. Clark
Tonner, Of Canton, indulged in walk
about the residence portion of the city.
The air was cool and bracing and the
pair walked at brisk gait for nearly
an hour. After calling at his moth
ers residence on Tuscarawas street
the president-elect returned to his
home on Market Hill. He an
nounced that he was feeling ex
cellent and at once plunged into his
favorite occupation Of perusing pile
of newspapers that daily come to him
through the mail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Brakeman Killed,

Archer White, brakeman on freight
train on the Mobile & Ohio railroad,
south bound, was killed few feet be-
low the depot at Macon last week and
was found about an hour later His
head was severed from the body and
found several feet away, and beth hands
were cut off. 1t is not known how the
accident happened. as no ono saw him.
The train men did not miss him until
they reached Scooba, twenty miles be-
low. lie lived at BALDWIN and the re.
mains were taken there for burial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Death of NJ. A. Van Hook.

NJ. A. Van Nook, one of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens OF jack
son, died last week. His health has
been failing for several years and his
death was no surprise to his friends.
Mr.. Van Hook was Sc years old. He
was pure Christian and upright, hon
orable citizen. lie came to jackson
from New Orleans about twenty-five
years ago, and at one time was in affluent
circumstances. He was buried from the
First Methodist Church, Rev. A. F.
Watkins officiating.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
THE ELECTORAL VOTE,
HOW It Will be CAST In the Elec-
toral College.


ST. LOUIS, Nov. s-The very latest
compilation of the results of the presi-
Dental election show that William Nc
Kinley will receive 277 votes in the
electoral college to 40 for William J.
Bryan. In arriving at this result one
vote each from. Kentucky, Delawareland nd
Wyoming are conceded to Mr.. Bryan,
errors In the ballots and other causes
-hy'nging about this distribution of the
votes of the states named. The votes
by states will be:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
BRYAN SENDS GREETING

To His Bi-Mctaliist Supporters In the
Eastern Statcs.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. &-Mr. Bryan
gave out the following telegram. sd-
dressed TO the bi-metailists OF the east
ern states:
In tho hour Of defeat send you greeting.
No words Of praise can sutliciently commend
you. When Il Il remembered that tho eastern
states sent gold delegates 70 both conventions.
and that nearly AL tho esAtsrp pApefs were
against bi-metallism, your nsht eppean ~
markable creditao!e xou hsya 5heH1 your
~ lslps .you beve sekee. 1llere ~ 1lk&
tsiseel n>!A1 ltqs11S
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
ILLINOIS, BIG HORN
To bo Carried to Canton by a Party From
Decatur, ILL.,

DECATUR, H., Nov. 10-Thc big tin
horn, 80 feet long and 6 feet in diame-
ter in the end, which was big feature
in all the republican campaign parades
in central Illinois, Is to be carried over
land from Decatur to Canton, o., and
presented to President-elect Mckinley
at noon on January 1, 1897, as New
Years gift.
Six men have been selected to carry
the horn every step of the way to Can
ton. A firm here will forfeit $1,000 if
the men fail. A citizen will give 81 900
if they succeed. The men are to start
with it this week, each without cent Of
money, and before they reach Canton
they are to earn $1,000 by the sale Of
pictures Of the horn and of themselves.
They are to report daily rs to the
progress of the trip and to send to a
bank here each day every cent they
may have realized at points visited on
the journey.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Advised to Hold Cotton Seed.

All hog products have advanced, cot
tonseed oil has followed suit and yet
the Delta planters continue to sell seed,
or rather give them away, at IS per ton.
II they decline to ship another ton o.
less than 81 there will be no trouble In
getting 1t. This will leave the mills
handsome profit. To them we com,
menn the homely sdage: Live and lei
live. "-Rosedale Democrat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Masonic Temple Dedicated.

The beautiful Masonic Temple erect
cd by McComb City Lodge No sss, at .
cost OF $4,000, was dedicated last week
with impressive ceremonies, Grand Sec
rst.rv ]. L. Power officiating. Large
DELEGATIONS from neighborlSx lodges
r.rtioipated. The ceremonies were put .,
liz and witnessed by as many as couia
rst into the building. Hon. 7. X. Stock
dsie delivered splendid oration on the
historv Of Masonry. The lodgerocm ana
adioinipr rooms are fitted up in elegant
style. costly furniture, electric iign.,S,
etc, making u the hsndsomess Masoh''
building In the Stat~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
r,t,nded tho School DIstricts.

The city council of vicksburg has
voted to extend the limits OF the public
school district mile and bali north,
south and east. This will add 5000 per.
sons to the district, 1t is believed ana
will oonsid derably increase the revenues
Of the city public schools.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Paving Their Taxes.

Reports from all the counties are to
the effect that taxpayers are paying
their taxes earlier than was ever before
known. This is due largely to the fact
that cotton opened and was marketed
earlier this year than ever before.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
Good Prize Lifted.

Columbus, Nov. 4.-Burglars entered
the residence of A. j. Storey In this
city last night, stealing 81, $50 from MS
trousers pocket. The money nsd lus.s
beon collected and Mr.. otorey had iaiieo
to bank It. The police have no ciew V
Tho robberA