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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.


Importance OF Its Now Being Defnitel,
Flxed-The Southeastern Line Question:
How Shall the Term"Ten Marine Leagues
be Construed? - Canada. OF Course,
Wants the Best of 1t, and There's tn,
Hitch.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.--It is believed
here that in view of the great promi.
nence Alaska has achieved owing t
the recent gold discoveries. and the i'm
portance Of definitely fixing the boun,
Diary line between our territory anc
that OF the Dominion of Canada, that
the senate, when it assemblies in De.
cember, will take early action upon the
treaty pending between Great Britain
and the United States for the survey
and marking of the 14lst meridian.
This treaty was sent to the senate al
most Two years ago.
The 13lst meridian marks the east
efn boundary Of Alaska down to with
in ten marine leagues of the southern
coast, where the line trends to the
soutlteaSts keeping that distance from
the coast Concerning the lilst me.
ridian there is, of course, no contro
versy between the United States
and Great Britain, but no basis of set.
tlement of the southeastern line has
yet been reached by the two coun-
tries. The original treaty as sent to
the senate, lis understood was amend
ed, or proposed to be amended, by Sen.
ator Stewart, so as to include the settle
mcnt of the dispute relating to the
southeastern line. If such an amend
ment were insisted upon 10y the senate,
as appears not unlikely will be the
case, it is not at all certain that Great
Britain will at present agree to the
modification.
The work of adjusting the differ
cnces between the two countries re.
ga"ding the southeastern line has not
progressed for two years. In 1893 each
| government appointed commissioner
to survey the territory through which
this line runs, and each made
Typographical maps of the country,
which were submitted to the
respective governments on Dcccm
ber 81, 1895. The commissioners
however, had no power to propose {
| settlement, as their work was confined
strictly TO furnishing information up
on which subsequent negotiations
could proceed. AS no range of noun
tains rams along the coast, as was as
sumed to be the case when the bound
ary line between Russia and Can
ada was fixed in terms, the al
Tentative proposition of line
ten marine leagues from the
coast must mark the limit of our terri
tory. But in the determination many
intricate questions are involved;
whether the coast line shall be assumed
to follow the sinuosities of the shore
or run from headland to headland
or whether the line shall be con
sidered to run ten marine leagues
from the outer shore of the
islands which form sort of archipela
60 along the coast. The government
officials who have studied the question
are confident that our little includes
the islands and ten marine leagues OF
territory from the coast line with all
its sinuosties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
ENGlAND'S PRIOR CLAIM.


LONDON, Oct. 25.-Capt Frederick
Lugard, British officer in command in
the Kalahari desert, south central
Africa, who was for some time in com
mand of British east Africa and later
was connected with the Royal Niger
company, has just returned to London
from central Africa. In the course OF
an interview as to the difficulties be.
tween the British and the French in
the Hinterland of Lagos, in west
Africa, Capt. Lugard said to the CORE.
spondent:
beyond the fact that the govern
ment has geographically summoned me
for special service in east Africa,
know nothing as to my future move
ments. With regard to the French
claims, however, the case is quite
clear. Borgu, Of Nikkiis, the capital,
indisputably belongs to England, by
virtue of treaty concluded with the
king prior to any so-called treatie.
with France or any European nation
We have also treaties with Ilesha and
Kama, the only two other important
chiefs in Borgu.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

BY order of the authorities an accu
rate census of Greenwood has just been
completed, which gives it a population
of sos whites, | 1888 blacks and 3 China
men. Greenwood under the statutes of
the State is now entitled to be termed
city Her population has been more
than doubled within the past five years,
and she has good prospects of reaching
the 5000 mark in the next three years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

At Tupelo last week the cornerstone
Of the new Masonic temple being erected
there, was laid with appropriate cere-
monies, Grand Master Cobb officiating,
assisted by Past Grand Master Savery.
The ceremonies were appropriate and
impressive, After the laying of the
cornerstone Grand Warden w. B.
Walker of Aberdeen, delivered an elc
quent address at the opera house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
Farmers should Combine.

II is said, and is now getting to be
pretty generally accepted, that specu-
lators control the cotton market. If
that is true, then there should be COM
binc on the part of the farmers to pro-
tect themselves. While this looks like
a stupendous undertaking when the
size of the cotton-producing district is
considered, yet where there is will
there is way, and the cotton planters
could, If they would. They might not
accomplish it in one season, or even
two, but they could do something
West Point Leader
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
Killed Him on the spot.

For some time an unpleasantness ex-
listed between Solomon Gilmore and
Henry Hampton, both colored, who
lived seven miles east Of Aberdeen, on
account of Hampton despoiling the
home of Gilmore and winning the affec-
tions Of his wife. Gilmore had warned
Hampton to stay away from his wife and
his home, but Hampton did not heed.
Gilmore met Hampton in the road and
emptied both barrels of his gun into
him, killing him instantly. Gilmore
came 10 town and surrendered himself
to Sheriff Basham.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
VIII Probably Recover.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 25.-H. II. Co
mer, fireman on the Atlanta & WeS
Point railroad, who came here as ref
ugee from Montgomery about Ave days
ago, and who is ill with yellow fever,
will probably recover. There was a
heavy frost here which precludes any
possibili tY OF a spread Of the disease.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
The Bubonic Plague.

BOMBAY, Oct. 26.-It is officially an.
nounced that an outbreak OF the bu
bonic plague has occurred in the ia
landhar district of the Punjab.
In the hospitals of Poonah 294 cases
Of the plague are being treated, snd
physicians are attending to lis cases
Of the plague in the Bombay hospitals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Under instructions from the State
board of health, Viclsburg last week
began to receive shipments of cotton
products from non-infected points in
that territory. The movemen, will
be heavy and will give employment to
al least 500 men now idle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
None Of the Crew of the Wrecked Caspsr
Were Rescued.

POINT ARENA, Cal, Oct. 25.-The lit.
tie steamer Alcazar, which was dis
patched to the rescue Of the crew of
the wrecked steam schooner
Caspar from Greenwood Saturday.
has returned to her moorings,
and reported having seenpnothing
Of the supposed survivors of the disaS-
ter. 1t was reported that she had been
seen to pick up two OF the crew Of the
illfated Caspar, but it transpires that
she only picked up some OF the wreck
age. 1t is now known that 13 men
perished on Saunders reef.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
Makes No Denial.

CHICAGO, Oct. "a. Capt. Lowering,
who was before the court of inquiry at
Fort Sheridan, Chicago, Friday, made
no attempt to deny any of the allega-
tions OF brutal treatment made by pri-
vate Hammond, but justified his con-
duct on the score of maintaining dis
cipline.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
An Eve on Them,

The Hattiesburg Progress gives the
legislators warning as follows; The
school book trust ought to be kicked
out of the State and every legislator
who favors its presence ought to be
kicked out with it. Legislators and
school book trusts are going to be
watched during the next session of the
legislature,n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
A FEMALE GOVERNOR.

For Ten Days Miss Margaret Reeve Was
Governor OF Idaho.
Boise, Idaho, Oct. 24-For ten day,
as the result of an election, but gov
ernor, nevertheless, empowered with
executive authority and exercising it.
This woman is Miss Margaret Reeve,
private secretary to Secretary of
State Lewis. She acted during
the temporary absence of the
governor and most of the state officials
who had left signed documents in
blank for her to use,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
A Phenomenal Mineral Strike.

DENVER, COL, Oct. 25-News of n
phenomenal mineral strike, which has
set the community wild with excite.
ment comes from Georgetown, this
state. In the East Argentine district
an ore body was encountered which, it
is claimed, averages as high as SIS, 900
to the ton, through vein 3 to A feet
wide.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
4 Severe Accident.

Ayoung son of Justice Joe Fitzgerald,
of Jackson, last week received a load
from shotgun in the foot, so badly
mangling it that amputation was neces-
sary. He, in company with com
panion. were out shooting doves. The
companion was getting the gun ready
to fire when it went off with the above
result.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
RETURN OF WHITE SQUADRON
An Extended Cruise In tho Waters OF the
Eastern Coast.

New YORK, Oct. 25.-The white
squadron, consisting of the cruisers
New York and Brooklyn and battle
ships Massachusetts, Texas and Iowa,
arrived here yesterday from an ex-
tended visit in eastern waters. The
New York proceeded up the bay to the
navy yard, while the three big battle
ships and the cruiser Brooklyn an
chored off Tompkinsville, s.. |.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
A Conductor Hurt.

In wreck of Il freight train on the
Southern railway near Maben, last
week, Conductor w. s, Crawford was
seriously injured. He was taken to his
home in Columbus, where he is reoeiv.
ing eyeyy possible attention,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

New York, Oct. 24,-rhe Herald
special from Madrid says the ministry
anticipates nothing but implici. ohedi-
snce to its orders On shc part Of Gen
Wsyler,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

.hite squadron, consisting OF
~Scrs New York and Brooklyn
|0"s aseShips Massachusetts, Texas
,.o "% arrived at New York, on the
''u ah extended visit in eastern
N. Inc New York proceeded up
'" 'he navy yard, while the
w. oattleships and the cruiser
= Island. NApA'D''lllo'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
A Soyereiga Remedy.

SYDNEY, N $. W., Oct. 20. The
steamer Marlposa, Capt. Hayward.
which sailed from this port yesterday
for San Francisco took 275,ooo sover
eigus 10 tha limited States
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
Drowned While Hunting.

MANDAN, N. d., Oct. aa.-Two young
men named Andrew johnson and Oscar
Peterson were drowned in the NJ issouri
Sunday while hunting. The boat cap
Sissd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Robert Wilson, one of the oldest cdi-
zcns of Tppah county, died last week.
Mr.. Wilson was 81 years old and was
well known and esteemed by the older
citizens of the county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

statement of the associated
VI New York city for the week
VI lhe 23d, showed the follow
[|'nanges' Surplus reserve, in
\ w's'o,sOO; loans, decrease, S6,-
\ specie, increase, So, $50, 600; le.
|'IuefS' Increase, So, 767, 900; de-
[ increase, 81, 1885, 600; circulation
fSe, SlO4, 200.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

important question which has
be subject of debate in the So
Friends of America for many
fthe question of comforting leg
1 authority on the conference
factically settled in favor of tho
Plon ut the conference in In
PoliS Ind, on the I'D. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

since 1892 has the potato crop
United States proved so nearly
F'e' says the American Agricul.
~ ,lo us llnal report of the yield of
compared with the liberal crop
year. there is an apparent fall
wi nearly 20 per cent. in tom
aua the quality Of the whole is
Y DEFICIENT
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

ST service of Christians and
lat indianapolis, Ind, on the
seagerly entered into by both
Fnations, The Friends spoke or
as the spirit moved them, and
Fistians Disciples were equally
Fous to say a word OF greeting
istian union.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

MILES, commanding general o.
by, made his annual report tG
kelary of war on the 2ad. lie
bids the efficiency of the army,
beaks Of the progress that has
|ale on both the Atlantic and
| coasts in the matter Of fortifca-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Ar as the officials at the state de.
Ens know, there is no prospect
fanSe III the Spanish legation at
|nSIon, certainly not in the near
the experience of Senior Dupuy
|ne making his services as
|tr extremely necessary to his
tnent IN its transition stages.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
PINGREE ON THE WAR PATH.
After the scalps OF Two Railroads Which
Refuse to Obey the Law.

DETROIT, Mich, Oct 26. Gov. Pin
gree will begin u mandamus suit to
compel the Michigan Central and the
Lake Shore roads to sell mileage tick.
cts, good for the purchaser and family
for two years, at so, according to the
terms of the law recently declared
valid by the state supreme court. The
Michigan Central sells mileage tickets
for $50, but with many restrictions.
The Lake Shore refuses to sell mile
age tickets of any kind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Eerkes telescope was formally
kel to science at Lake Geneva,
b the 2lst. At the end of tho
Ceremony Charles L. Yerlses
: the deed to the board Of trus-
bd the splendid instrument be
le property of the University OF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Lso,ss,a,e me honors conferred by
.sls Vpvla ~" In connection with the
bestomse,T aueTnational exposition was
sdSt'",saa' = OF a decoration upon
|sass ss"s Commissioner Gore, who
kIso.as,v, Commander /, Of the order Of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

,on'n, D,Sl' The nephew of the duke
/ Azure, AZURE, who with a companion,
klDan%u has been exploring
s;asa east Africa, at the head
Sod Sui'lon s.' composed of W Asca-
~ "ao, with his party, was re.
Ia. h.s aaVe been massacred by the
zsas,a 100 arrived safely in London
! ,hs ,haualoar, via Kikuyu, which
slas, expedition reached on Au.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

o. southampton special sessions,
sist' seaman named Neal was
WV 70 a months Imprisonment
Bars ss',ously ~ wounding u shipmate
ssn, nv 'ie C., American line steamshi p
p1 % Inc English recorder, in
NO. ',0n'ence, remarked that, ac-
Nj ~ " 'he evidence, the ship
Boiun nave been a perfect pan
''un every night"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Us reported, on the Goth, that the
earnings of the Burlington road
month of October will be some
over 1000, 900, or an increase of
vOVer the same month last year.
III tAe history of the Burlington
FSit mad on hand so much money
"FnIngs as at the present time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
CANNES FOR KlONDlkERS.


CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Exactly $50 dogs
of high and low degree, mostly the
latter, the property of w. IL. Lewis, a
Seattle lawyer are on their way to the
Pacific coast from Chicago and will be
sold to klondilse miners. Lawyer
Lewis hopes to get from SIS to $50 a
piece for the CANNES, and should his
fond hopes be realized, he will take
two more carloads of the product Of
the Chicago dog pound. Dog are pre-
cious animals in Seattle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

Iowa supreme court, on the 23d,
ID an important decision affect
|lega.ity of contracts between
beculators. 1t says,in substance,
[tracts for grain when noactual
\ is intended or expected, are
i void, being gambling con-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
REPORT TO SECRETARY LONG.
The Construction OF Four Dry Docks Rec-
Ommended.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Admiral Mat.
thews, chief of the bureau Of yards and
docks, in his annual report TO Secre.
tary Long recommends the construc
tion Of four new dry docks of the best
type. lie recommends that concrete
docks be built at Boston, Norfolk and
Marc island. and that u steel floating
dock be placed at either Key West,
Tortugas or Algiers, La. lie also
gives figures to the Dimensions Of the
conegstS doeks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

| [.u ~ former Senator John r.
an Of New Jersey, was filed in
|,r,, IN the Goth. The estate
(F ,n several million dollars, and
A 10 the widow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

bresident has appointed Medical
1 ". Il. Van Reypen to be sur
! (neral Of the navy, to succeed
b.General Bates, deceased. DR..
|ypen is at present Il member OF
Ed Of inspection and survey,
Iiice he has held since 1894.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30


MADRID, Oct. 25.-There is no doubt
that the governments reply will repre-
sent the deep feeling of the nation.
The note dwells at length on iilibus-
tering and "other material and moral
assistance which has chiefly contribu-
ted to the rise and duration of the re-
bellion and which in turn has dam.
aged American interests"
1t clearly intimates that Spain can
not continue the 'forbearance shown
by Senor Cauovas del Castillo and the
duke of Tetuau during the past two
years" and that she now calls upon
the American government ito fulfil
moro strictly in the future the rule:
and duties of international law be
cause the success of the new home
rule tolicy and the speedy pacificatio1
of Cuba chiefly depend upon the con
duct Of the United States.
Ell Impartial publishes cablegram
from Key West asserting that there il
Il strong party in Cuba, "hercely op
posed to Marshal Blanco, and the new
regime" and that it is feared his tasl
will be very difficult.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30
A CRITICAL STAGE

States - Opinions sf spanish Minis
ters-Spaln's Right, After Tremendous
Sacrifices In Cuba, to Demand Iuterna-
tional raiity-Forbearnce Ceases to
bea Virtue.
LONDON, Oct. 2j-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
1.-The Spanish press unanimously
support the attitude of the govern
ment, which it calls eminently sober
and dignitied, but the impression is
that the controversy with the United
States has reached u critical stage
which may be the prelude to rupture.
l spoke with three members of the
cabinet to-day Sunday, who, in al
most identical words, contended that
Spain has the right, after her tremen-
dous sacrifices in Cuba, to demand the
observance of international neutrality
by other nations. One OF them added:
THE gordian knot is the United
States, without whose help the rebel
lion would long ago have been sup
pressed. We do not want war, but
every European nation will approve
Of our defense Of our international
rights"
THE Spanish naval forces in the
Caribbean sea will be strengthened on
the preteyt of a necessity for increased
vigilance on the Cuban coast. Gen.
| Weyler has cabled denial of the re-
port that Mr.. Hughes, the correspond
ent of Black and White was robbed.
lie said Hughes died of syncope and
appeals to the testimony of the British
consul at Havana for proof of his state
ment."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

|oO,b James X. Taylorof Penn
was appointed supervising
E Of the treasury, Mr., Taylor
cerly been the chief draughts-
|be architects office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

|Do,s fights being made to pre-
Palisades of the Hudson from
ldhv inscriptions quarrymen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

bwer house of the Austria-llun-
| on the 2lst, passed the bill
[inc for a year the compact en-
I,o in 1861 between Austria and
h, and which was renewed in
| AGAIN in 1857, and which was
n point Of expiring.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

rrs throughout the United
trinr the week ended the 22d,
A bv R. G. Dun & Co., were
INIT s14for the corresponding
\ ,sor. For Canada the fail
|, "a n ogainst 60 last year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

issi,sippi state board of health,
fcial statement, on the Gath, re.
Icht new cases of yellow fever
| Louis and one at Edwards
[nt New Albany. No new cases
l,or,ed from Clinton, Nittn Yu-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

[,,,ys are laying waste Soma
|rnur preat Somali tribes have
La ont or dispersed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-30

An Outrage Committed Upon an Ameri-
can Citizen by the Authorities OF Nicara-
gua-A Former Consul OF tho United
States at Blucfields, MoIquito Territory.
Imprisoned In the Penitentary at Mana
y-uA WIihnut Trial
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-05
FREE CURE FOR MEN.
Claims to no . Benefsctor Ito weakened
Mankind.

There II always moro or less supicion at
tached to anything that 10 offered free, but
sometimes man 80 overf1ows with gem
erosity that he cannot rest until his dis
covery 10 known to the world, In order
that his fellow men may profit by what
he has discovered. 1t il upon this princi-
pal that resident of Kalamazoo, Mich.,
desires to send free TO mankind Prescrip..
tion which will cure them OF any form OF
nervous debility; relieves them OF all the
doubt and uncertainty which such men
are peculiarly liable to and restores the
organs to natural size and viRor. As 1t
costs nothing to try the experiment tt
would seem that any man, suffering with
the nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize what
might be the dnal result, ought to be
deeply interested In q remedy which will
restore them to health, strength and vigor,
without which they continue to live an
existence of untold misery. As the remedy
In question was the result OF many years.
research az to what combination would be
peculiarly effective In restoring to men
the strength they need, 1t would seem that
all men suffering with any form OF nerv-
remedy at once. A request to III. Q. Olds,
Box 1,625, Kalamazoo, Mich., stating that
you are not sending for the prescription
out of Idle curiosity, but that you wish to
make use OF the medicine by giving 1t q
trial, will be answered promptly and with
out evidence as to where evidence came
from.
The prescription is sent free and al al
though some may wonder how Mr.. Olds
can AFFORD to give away his discovery,
there is no doubt about the offer being
genuine.ACut this out and send to Mr.
Olds 80 that he may know how you came
TO write to him.