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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
Moonshiners Caught.

Revenue officers made another raid ON
the "wildcatters" last week, and % >
result there are two less illicit stills IN
operation In Monroe county, Wednes'
dsy night they located and captured an
exceptionally large still near Quincy
operated BY . man BY the name OF Car
ter. and on Thursday night they went
up in the northeastern portion OF tn.
county and captured another 0peratet
| by two men by the name OF White ant IN,
Keys. The parties running these stu
were also arreated and taken to Apei
deep, where they viii await = term 9
the federal court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
GERMAN RHINE WINE.

Only HALF ~ Average Crop Of Only
Moderate Quality.
WAsuINoToN, Dec. lA-The German
Rhius crop for this year 10 all In and
will bs only ons.third to ons-halt sn
average crop. The quality, however,
is better than was expected in Ssptsm.
ber, when It was feared that the
inclemeut weather mad utterly ruined
the grapes. The stale department. has
received y long report Oh the subject
from Consul Schumann at Mama il
which he s.atea the eoaditioas " escl
| province and distriok
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25

Mr,. Benham--lisnry. what shall ss'
vou for Chriutmas!
vi oipsnbam-Nothing; I've got to scone
Mica tbis year. Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
Sheriff's Office Looted.

The sheritfs office of kemper county,
at DeKalb, was broken into last Sun
day night and about $4,000 was taken
by the robbers. As yet there is no clew
to the perpetrators. The sheriff resides
about four miles from the courthouse,
and is usually at home on Sunday
nights, which gave the robbers better
opportunity. Every effort will be made
to apprehend the offenders and bring
them to Justice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.

Great Damage by Sleet In Mississippi.
Clayton, Dec. 20.--The storm of Sat
1rday night and Sunday has caused
almost incalculable damage in this Sec
ton, both in the loss of human lives,
live stock and crops. In the loss OF life
the levee contractors are the sufferers,
especially those of them who had
pitched their camps in the woods.
At McClelland's campa limb fell on
one of the tents, striking one of the occu.
pants on the head, which scattered his
brains over those near him. At Adder.
holt's camp limb struck woman near
the shoulder, passing through and
coming out on the other side. She will
die. A white man was struck by limb,
it passing through his body. He will
die.
At Griffin's Il Cotes camp Mr.. Griffin
was struck on the back of the head. II
is thought his skull is broken and that
he will die.
Bobo's camp was demolished by falling
limbs, but no one was hurt. Mr.. Moselys
camp also suffered. The contractor
have also lost some eight or ten heat
of mules.
There can be no estimate made of TIN
loss of cattle and stock running a
large, but reports say the roads ar
lined with carcasses of cattle.
In the woods the ground is covere
with fallen limbs.
| Farmers say the loss of cotton re
naming in the field will be from 40 t
80 per cent. One prominent planter
this neighborhood says he has lao bale
in the field, and he will be satisfied
he can pick fifty. This is heavy bio
to this section. 1t is estimated there
from 80 to 40 per cent of the cotton sti
in the fields. Greater part of the cotto
is broken and lying on the ground. I'll
heavy ice on the pods of cotton will,
, is feared, pull it out before it thaw
, Should there come heavy rain VIII
+. cotton is in the ground will be beatt
/. in SO it will be valueless. Miles of wi
2 fencing have been broken down
: falling limbs, which will have to be I
d paired at once,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
PARTITION OF CHINA.

The Latest Alleged Move Among the
European Powers-RussIa Has Occupied
Port Arthur-That 10 the Chiusss Naval
Station Captured By Japan. and Which
Russia Wouldn't Allow Her to Keep, as
Russia Wanted 1t Herself.
LONDON. Dec. 19.-A dispatch to the
Standard from Vienna says 1t is ru-
mored that the Russians have occupied
Port Arthur.
Port Arthur, which is situated at the
extremity Of the Lao Tung peninsula,
has been practically in the hands OF
Russia for some time past. After the
japanese evacuated the port at the
close OF the war with China, Russian
engineers began supervising the recon-
struction Of the docks and forts. which
had been destroyed by the Japanese
previous to leaving the place.
Previous to the war between China
and Japan Port Arthur was the largest
naval station possessed by the Chinese,
and was strongly fortified. There was
u naval dock yard, large refitStng
basin, spacious wharves and quays,
two docks, one 400 feet long. and facil-
tiles for repairing ships OF all sizes.
The foundries and workshops were
constructed on the most improved
models, and contained the best modern
machinery. japan was very anxious
to hold Port Arthur permanently, but
Russia strongly objected. and would
have backed up her objections by
force. Russia's great anxiety to pos
sess Port Arthur is due to the fact thai
the harbor is free from ice all winter
which is not the case with Vladivo
stock. the present headquarters OF thu
Russian feet. 1t is proposed to con
meet Port Arthur with the Russian rail
road being built through Manehuris
(which, in turn, will connect with thu
. great Trans Siberan railway
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
Homochitto River Improvement.

Congressman Henry and Love had a
conference last week with Gen. Wilson,
chief of engineers, relative to the pro-
posed improvement of the Homochitto
river from its mouth to the Yazoo q
Mississippi Valley Railroad, and they
are encouraged to believe that the
proiect will receive such support from
the engineer department as will insure
a provision for the improvement being
incorporated in the river and harbol
hill
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
College President Resigns.

DR.. Robert Frazer, who has been
president Of the Industrial Institute
and College at Columbus since 1891, has
rendered his resignation, to take effect
January /, and has accepted the pres!l
dency of the Farmville Female lnsti
tute at Farmville, Va.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25

But am am fairly fixed in my opin-
ot somehow or other, in the
hi providence of the Lord, he will
the golden streets OF the New
lem, wearing a crown OF eternal
ind | will tell you one reason why
k SO:
tas almost noon on Christmas day
the through express pulled into
Rton Junction six hours late.
ate and dreary as the station ap-
b, the travel-worn and hungry
pgers were glad to see it, as they
zen informed they could procure
hments on their arrival, as no
opportunity had presented itself
isfy their hunger since the pre-
day.
storm which began in the night
eyeloped into the unmistakable
|rd so much hated and feared by
DO travel by rail. The engine had
all that iron and steam could do
st its inyeterate foe, but in spite of
I efforts the blizzard seemed to be
g the best of the battle, and for
time before the train pulled up at
(aton the iron lungs of the engine
ID to labor with painful effort as
Pwed its way through the drifts.
station was equipped with the
lunch counter, upon which was
Pyed the uninyiting and meager
which generally greets the travel
public at such institutions. There
sandwiches for those who could
\ to pay ten cents for the small
cion of the fag end Of some old
Jan. Of fat mercifully hidden be-
P two slices of stale bread. There
beans-bakcd beans, hard, dry
mnsty, which could be had for 9.
ten cents for two indigestib!t
ing gdoughnuts; five cents apiece fol
boiled eggs, boiled hard, boilei
they were black and blue, boilet
pc consistency Of an india-rubbel
Nobody could tell how long thos'
have been boiled. | say have, be
+ probably most of them are doinl
yet on that lunch counter. An,
there was pie--at least somethin.
went by that title-and coffee
that would be recognized only b,
name.
often happens under circumstance
Dis nature that there are some wh'
not started on their journey witt
expectation of being put TO ex
expense, and are consequently no
Pared for the exorbitant charges D
railway lunch counter, and ar
|e,ore placed in a very unpleasan
|ation.
mong the crowd of hungry mortal
gathered in the dipgy station wer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
New Road for Columbus.

A meeting Tor the purpose OF COM
pleting the organization is to be held at
Columbus by the incorporators OF the
Columbus, Fulton & Northern railroad.
II is the intention to build the road
from that place to some Northern ter
minal, not yet decided upon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
SPANISH VESSELS SEIZED.
They Were Caught Fishing In American
Waters.

PusrA GoRDA, Fla, Dec. The
United States revenue cutter McLane,
Capt Reynolds arrived here Friday
with seven Spanish fishing smacks,
which had been seized for violation
Of the navigation laws The smacks
have been turned over to the customs
authorities. The officers of the cut
ter report that while cruising along
the west coast in the vicinity Of Char
lotte harbor they discovered the ves-
sells fishing in American waters. On
the approach Of the cutter the Spani-
ards made an effort to escape. but were
apprehen nded, and, under the escort OF
the McLane, were brought into port
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
IN BRITISH WATERS.


German Cruisers En- Route to China Ar
rive off Spithead.
LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The German cruis-
ers Deutschland and Geifon arrived off
Spithead Inst night during a heavy
fog. Salutes will! be exchanged.
The Deutschland and Geifon left kiel
on Thursday morning last, and are
bound for Kiao-Chau bay, China, as
part OF the German cruiser division in
those waters. Prince Henry, OF Prns-
sia, The brother Of Emperor William,
who is in command of the division, is
on board the Deutschland. his faghip'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
ley STOOD BESIDE THE STOVE.

als STOOD BESIDE THE STOVE.
s.lan N. and a little boy. These two
~ no effort to secure place with
.ager crowd at the lunch counter,
$1,000 unnoticed and alone beside
''o'e' 1t was ensy to see that they
r,.,', NV oe'ony to the opulent class of
n, Nv, Y, lor' though scrupulously neat,
ulothes were Of cheap material,
M .everal skillful patches on the gar
~ .. q, the boy indicated careful econ
a ! mere was a weary and anxious
Sn " ,ne woman's face as she bent
m NJ ana ~, whispered something to the
Y" !. VINO was whimpering and tug
n. y ner dress, casting longing
i" n =. the lunch counter.
Close observer the situatlon VA,
MY plain, for there was 90 tloub'
- ooy was pleading for 1 chance
y ~ suioles, and the mother, with
.l,S ~ u, means Of relief, was trying 4
am. o. course. In I selfish nnt
Il, world II Ia no uncommon thin(
Y, 'ne ' to so hungry, fcr when 4
m. M aIe actually starving to death |
Ena.,a aaafdly worth whlle 10 vast
esm.S ems.S on ihoae who ars only taal
''a''''' and VI: asa; /; as; ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
THE MELBOURNE FIRE.
1t Was Far More Destructive Than Gable
Reports Indicated.

Reports Indicated.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 10. The great
Ere in Melbourne, on the morning OF
November %. was far more destructive
than ut first indicated.
Mail advices state that the entire
district bounded by Elizabeth. Film
ders aud Swanton streets and Flinders
lane, comprising the great warehous.
emporium Of Victoria. was gutted and
reduced to mass OF tottering ruins
The total amount OF dariage done il
estimated at 81, SOC, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25

The celebration Of Christmas is said By
~. church historians to have been formally
instituted Ina by Pope TeIesphorus. who died
A II. l90.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25
Neal way 10 Tsll.

qhs best way to tell whether present Y
shss,, one Il 10 observe whether tlIepSle1
~ 80 yubbsd at.-N. =. Nuth
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-25

vll) ~ husban', says
! ,lp't fash'apls these tnSs: daysi @'cau.e
~ R,,sys s"si in santa Claus"
.,os the noise and fuss.
he lima ha'as 'aasgrayate an cuss; SG
Da n,'u wby ma keeps him. no
M ~ ,,se at cas see.
w,s him an him was me-
;, TuT have a chris mus tree, -
naNe ,,es an says. too bad"
III makes me awiui '"'u'
little boys has pas
hs,,eves In Santa Claus.
msan u pas-I'll tell him so
4 soon as can grow
ma lock him out tonight
hs M comes, 'lst serve him right;
4 him hi stay out there, an then
Elins an bogie men
h him fore the mornin' come
Kan then Id have a drum.
I whistle at ia blow,
(iber he don't like er no.
kt-vby, here's pa, an | see
he's bought Christmas tree.
1 he thought he'd fool the kid
list what ma S husban' did!
Baltimore News.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
CAUSE OF THE GREEK WAR.
The London Truth Says I<inG George
Tried to Run II RiuT on
the Car.

London. Dec. lS.-iienry I.abouchere is
the author of a sensational article in
Truth. the authority for which is a we'll
known foreign diplomat. The article says:
Greece was involved in the war with Tur-
key owing TO the eudeavor Of King George
to bluff the car into hurryins the mar
riage of Princess Marie.
h car declined to interfere and King
George. knowing that Russia WAS most de-
sirous that there should be no disturbances
In the south of Europe. played Witt the
war party until it got beyond his central.
The ear then warned King George that
Turkey would occupy Athens and that
his dynasty would ceas-. to reign. King
George finally entered into an arrangement
with Russia. the latter promising the
Turks should not go beyond Thessalia,
providing no real stand was made against
them. that the Greek forces in t.piruS
would not necessarily operate against jan
ira. and that the Greek feet would remain
inactive.
".All these arrangements wer. carried out.
the crown prince, Prince George. and COL
onei Vtssos all having secret orders from
tn. king
The Daily Chronicle. which continues to
champion the cause ef tie Greek royal
family. processes to know that.thc story IS
untrue. but it is generally believed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
What Money Is Controlled.
RICH BACHELOR JOHN BEAN.
VILE. o.. Has for Part
of His Estate.

R. 7. Herrick, an attorney of Topeka.
Has, is in GAINESVILLE. o.. taking deposi-
tions before Frank Reed. the well known
Ohio attorney, in Il suit involving the de
scent of 2J.0tO acres of land valued ut be-
tween $3.50, 900 and $500, 600. GAINESVILLE par
ties are interested in the suit. and one or
the other side may reap substantial ben
etits.
Five or six years ago the announcement
was made that Wesley j. Flemming. l.. A..
Moore and others residing in GAINESVILLE. o.,
were distant relatives and heirs of John
O.. Bean, who died in Texas Il number of
years before.
Bean was an old bachelor and it was
supposed for some time that he was with
| out heirs. Finally an old colored lady was
found who said that she had been owned
by Beans father in Virginia and had
| nursed the Younger Bean when he was Il
| boy. Her deposition was AIKEN. Other
aiman arose and a long suit occurred
| in the district court in Grayson county.
| Tex, resulting in the pa%rtitioning of the
| estate between the Dove and Howard heirs
in the suit of Sarah y. Dove and others
against H.. p. Howard and others.
William Culbertson says that he knew
Bean and that he left GAINESVILLE in 1885,.
| Bean was Il carpenter by occupation. and
labored about the boats Il great deal. He
had a shop there and lived with his broth
| er. He was about - years of age. just
in the prime of manhood when he left
GAINESVILLE for the West.
Samuel Ashmore and others are now in
| tervenors. They have secured the reopen
, ing of the case and they propose to prove
that Thomas c. Bean was not a native of
Virginia and that he did not wander
through various states of the South. final
ly landing in the Lone Star state, but that
he was born in Washington, Pa. and that
he waa at one time Il resident of this city.
In fact they expect to prove that lie is an
entirely different person from the man Of
that name who was Graded in the state
known as the Mother of Presidents.
Among those who claim under the sec
ond John Bean are Mrs. y. y. liitchinS.
Mrs. Sarah Ford. Mrs. Elizabeth Petit.
Mrs. Elizabeth Saer and other GAINESVILLE
residents.
The litigation resulting in a compromise
among the heirs of the first John Bean
was Il very costly one. but the heirs of the
second John Bean hold that the costs Will
not come from the estate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
WANTS HIS SONS EFFECTS.
Considerable Speculation Aroused by
the Actions of Theodore Dur
rants Father.

San Francisco, Dec. IS.-William A. Dur
rant. the father of the condemned muir
derer OF Blanche Lamont. called at the dis
triCt attorneys Office to-day and said that.
now that til. Blanche Lamont murder trial
was over. judgment affirmed. with no pos
sibility of its ever again finding its way
into the courts. he supposed the police de-
partment had no further use for the pris-
on-r's personal effects. which have been in
the keeping Of the property clerk since
April II. 1895.
His reason for the request, he said. WAS
the fact that he needed money and could
turn the effects 10 some account. Nr. Blair
assured him that the district attorney
would certainly not sign such Il request ui-
Ill the cases Were finally disposed of-by
the execution Of the prisoner or otherwise.
The real motive fer Durrant's request
Was the topic of discussion in the district
attorneys office for az hour afterward.
The consensus of opinion appeared 10 be-
that Durrant was actuated by one of two
motives: one TO trust 10 luck in the Blanche
Lamont case and remove from sight the
dangerous exhibits Ia ease the Minnie Will
Inns case should go to trial; the other, 10
act on the dime museum principle aud real
iZe considerable money by auCtioning Oft
the Young mlirderer's effects as Curios.
Mr.. DurT.Int came TO me about the
clothes" said Judge Bahrs. but l would
not sign his order"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
Mr.. GOMPERS REELECTED.
mt the Head Of the A.. +. L.
Convention Nearly Done With
Its Work.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec. 1S.-At to-dav's
session of the American Federation of La
Dor the committee on presidents report
recommended that the president issue an
appeal to the unions of the country for
contributions of Il fund for the aid of the
striking engineers of England. 1t WIS ad-
vised that the federation appropriate 500
for this purpose. Concerning restriction of
immigration. the m
that the convention pronounce for u rea-
sonable measure of restriction on the lines
of the educational test as contained in. the
Lodge bill that failed OF enactment at the
last session of congress-
The election of officers was then entered
upon. Martin Floss being in the chair. G..
j. Bennett nominated Samuel Gompers for
president. John f. Tobin nominated
Ernest Kraft, of Philadelphia: j. j. O'Dea
that he did SO that the lines of the move
ment might be expanded. George F. Me
Neil seconded the nomination of Gompers:
and referred 10 what had been achieved
under his administration The vote re-
suited: Gomp.rs. 1876: Kraft. 400.
p. ]. McGuir and James Duncan were
placed in nomination for first vice presi-
dent and second vice president. and unan-
imousiy elected.
Robert Ask"y was elected third vice
president without opposition, and NJ. NJ.
Garland became fourth vice president ~
| unanimous vote. George II. Lennon was
| chosen treasurer, and Frank Morrison Sec
rotary, without opposition.
| Furseth. of San Francisco. was chosen
| The choice OF the next place of meeting
| was II contest between Kansas City and
Detroit. the vote resulting:
Kansas City. 1906: Detroit. S06i2.
The federation adjourned until Monday.
| Most of the business has been transacted,
and Tuesday. at the latest. should bring
the sessions to a close.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
MADRID IMPARCIAL RANTS.
Objects 10 the United states Sending n
Squadron TO the Gulf of
Mexico.

Madrid. Dee. ls.-The Imparcia! III an
article on the United States congress, says:
After the insults ami calumnies against
Spain. our most excellent protector. Pres
ident Mckinley. as compensation, - going
to send u squadron TO the Gulf Of Mexico,
a measure never SO unnecessary AS now.
since Cuba has a captain general whose
policy is just and humane. Spain has just
made great concessions to cuba. This Is
because. The Yankees are seeking to JUSTIFY
the policy of the insurgents. who base their
hopes on the Intervention of their friends.
The sending OF this squadron will re-
vivify their hopes and cause II continuation
of The struggle. The intervention OF the
United States will he =; monstrous act OF
cynicism. Those who kept silence in the
presence of the German cruisers in Hayu
do not dare 10 risk the disapprobation of
Europe.
wv. know the means which will foil the
tricks of the Yankees" continues the I'M
parcial. These means are the great WIS
dom of Spain. the great loyalty OF the
island. the grand activity in our arsenals
and the great energy OF the government,
1t is unnecessary TO mention the patriot
ism of Spain
An official note issued to-day says that
the dispatch Of an American squadron TO
the Gulf of Mexico has not made Il bad
impression here, as the government Is
aware that. III the present season. the
Gulf OF Mexico is the only sea where naval
man-uvers are possible, and that these
winter m~aueuv-rs have not occurred for
Two years past on account of a desire TO
avoid wounding Spanish susceptibilities.
The government. the note says, intends TO
leave to Marshal Blanco the task of organ
iZing the first Cuban government. 1t will
hold entirely aloof on local questions, hay
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
ADJOURNS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Congress Did lis Last Work for the
Year Observation-Disclosures
Relief Bill.

Washington, Dec. lS.-Thfs being the last
day OF the session before the holidays the
chaplain of the house took occasion in his
opening prayer 10 refer To the approach
!nS season of peace and good Will. and 10
pay q tribute 10 the late Representative
Cooke, Of illinois. whose e~uloEi-s were set
Tor To-day.
The cnUforeHy" report on The emergency
relief measure for the kluudike country was
presented and agreed TO. II colnlr0miSt~
the amount of relief at S2nA.nnJ, provides for
securing the consent of Canada To eN-
tc:dInE the relief 10 the Canadian side and
authorizes the use of the army 10 carry
on. the relief measure. II also provides
that III" supplies must be purchased. in
stead of being donated.
Ar. Eoulrile. Of Illinois. offered %resoiu-
tons az profound regret on the death of
Nj. Cook, OF Illinois. and e%ulogieS We're
begun. II was the Iirsi time Mr.. HUut-llr.
who succeeds Nh. Cooke. had spoken IA the
house.
Those who paid tribute to the deceased
rrmUnr w.ro NcS>r-. hou,"lle. FoS~. Hen
dor~Cu. Erlkuap Royce. Mann. BrosiuS.
Hopkins. BiusTor.. Graf. Moody, Prince
and Peters.
Al 2l". Tile c~UlnEies being concluded. the
house adjourned 10 January :.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-19
UP FOR HIS "RIGHTS.'
Mobile Postmaster still Refuses to
Give Way to His Republican
SucceSsor.

Mobile. Ala. Dec. lS.-Second Assistant
Postmaster General Shallenbarger arrived
here to-day. The object of his visit was
to persuade Postmaster Rapier TO surren-
der his office TO the new appOintee. Mr.
Barker. Mr.. Rapicr WAS very obdurate,
and answered the official visitor that he
was landing as an American citizen for
the enforcement of the law of the land.
and il Mr.. Barker has any rights in the
premises the courts should so decide. Mr..
Rapier contends that. under the law. Mr..
Barker is not postmaster until confirmed
bv the senate, his IRapier's, removal not
having been effected in due form. as pro-
,i,Isd for in the United States statutes.