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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
LAWMAKERS At WORK.
Unusual Interest Manifested in the
Opening of the Winter Ses-
sion of Congress.
HOUSES ReSsMBLED FLOWER GARDENS.
Many Notable Percentages Among Those
Present ON the Floor and in the Gall
leries Presidents Message Re-
celyed and Read After the Usual Pre-
llmlnary Proceedings.
SENATE.


Washington, Dec. 6.-When the SEN
ate convened yesterday TO begin the
closing session of the Fifty-fifth con
gress the chamber presented u nota-
bic and beautiful appearance. BY IL
O'Clock the public and private CALLER
les were filed almost to their capacity
with a distinguished aSSemblage, in
GLIDING many ladies in brilliant attire.
On the floor of the senate the display
OF flowers was unusually beautiful,
even for the opening day Of Il session
of congress. The odor of the flowers
filled the chambers.
The memorable scenes enacted in
the chamber during the last session
and the momentous events that have
occurred since congress last adj
%journed, created a feeling of intense
expectancy on the part of both the
| spectators and the members of the
senate. This was made manifest by
the long lines of people in the cor
ridors anxious to gain admission TO
the galleries and by the early arrival
of senators on the floor.
Through the courtesy of the vice
president the members of the joint
high commission were admitted to
the floor of the senate. and were the
recipients Of much attention.
Just before the senate was called to
order several well-known members of
the diplomatic corps appeared in the
diplomatic gallery. Among them were
Sir Julian P~auncefote, ambassador Of
Great Britain TO the United States,
and dean Of the corps. with a party
from the British embassy; Mr.. WI
Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, and
party. and Mr.. le Pun Chin, the
| Ccrean minister. All were interested
spectators of the opening scenes of
the session and attentive listeners to
the reading of the presidents mes,
sage.
During a recess of three-quarters OF
au hour, while the senate was await,
ing the presentation of the message
from the president, the members OF
the joint high commission held an in.
formal %levee, greeting personally
nearly all the members of the Ameri
can senate.
The reading of the presidents mes
sage, which occupied two hours ant
eighteen minutes. was received witt
very careful attention for an hour
but after that the senators drifted Il
the cloak rooms or to the committe,
rooms, where they could peruse th'
message at their leisure in the printed
copies with which they had beer
furnished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
DOLLS OF FAMOUS WOMEN,

George Eliot's story of Maggie Tul.
liver's doll, Fetish, into the body OF
which nails were driven for poor Mag.
gle's childish faults, was the true ac.
count Of the writer's own early days.
Anne Thackeray's dolls were taken
when injured to her father, who pre.
tended to carry them to the family doc.
tor, but in reality took them to a toy
shop for repairs-just what one can i'm.
agine Thackeray doing.
George Sand, at IA, locked all he,
dolls into a closet, with farewell tears
and hugs; then would sit outside the
door every day, whispering words Of
comfort to the poor exiles. She ken,
her VOW, however, of having no more ia
do with them.
Florence Nightingale's many doll.
were always sick and in need of close Mt.
tehtion. She would frequently insis,
on sitting up all night with them, only
dissuaded by promises of her mothe,
and her nurse to take her place a.
watcher.
Charlotte and Emily Bronte dressed
up ugly wooden images as men, ant
called their favorites the duke of Well
ington and Napoleon, had sham battles
and wrote plays for the dolls to act or
q tiny stage. Charlotte also composed
long poems in "Wellington's" honor, Il
which she compelled him to listen witt
his wooden ears.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
THEY ARE A LEGAL TENDER.
The State OF Virginia Must Accept Its
Coupons OF 1871 In Payment
OF State Taxes.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Justice Brewer
handed down an opinion in the United
States supreme court yesterday re-
versing the opinion OF the court of APP
peals of Virginia in the case Of \. \.
Mccullough VS.. the Commonwealth OF
Virginia.
The case involved the validity OF the
state laws concerning coupons issued
under the act of 1871. Mccullough
rendered some of these coupons in
payment of his taxes. They were not
accepted by the state authorities, and
the state supreme court sustained
their refusal. Yesterdays decision re-
verses this decision OF the state court.
holding that the coupons We're a legal
tender for taxes in the state. Justice
Peckham rendered a dissenting opin-
ion on the ground OF want of iuris-
diction.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
SCIENTIFIC CONSCIENCE.
An Interesting Tale of Two Geolo-
gists and an Exceedingly
Beautiful Fossil.

Happening TO know two men who were
deeply interested in geology and who did not
know each other q Detroit man brought the
two scientists together recently at the house
OF one OF them and then left them to enjoy
the occasion. A day or two later he met the
host in the case and heard this strange story
from him:
We'll, Mr.. Cooper, that was a fine man you
brought out TO see Tie the other night-a line
man. Why, he's as crazy about geology as |
am, ii not a triAe c~razier. We sat up TO.
gether until after midnight, looking over my
specimens and talking about them, and In
gong down to see his cases. He tells me he
has almost bankrupted himself INDUCING
his taste for rare and beautiful fossils. A
funny thing happened the other night, too;
he's a great one-that man. On my library
table | had one remarkably beautiful fossil
too choice to be hidden away in a case and
yet too valuable to be lett lying around. ]
needn't tell you what it was, for you don't
know one from another. Your friend does,
however, and he returned again and again
to admire this particular specimen. o.
course, ! enjoyed his enthusiastic apprecia
ton oft, and when he was about to go | said
Mr.. Badger, you admired this fossil so much
I'm going 10 give myself the pleasure of part
ing with it to you. Please add it to your col
lection So saying, | extended my hand fol-
the fossil, and behold it wasn't there
On the table and under the table | looked
behind the lamp, and under papers-no los
sil-a mysterious disappearance. felt non
plussed and looked at my guest. He looked
sheepish, fumbled in the inside of his sacqu,
coat and said: Well, I'm glad you are goinI
to give me that fossil. l already had it il
my pocket"
"As | had often done the same trick my
SELF ! couldn't utter a word of protest.
well, WELL | said, take it along an,
heartily welcome
Eve annexed fossils myself. Art has n
conscience, detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
AGAIN BEFORE THE BAR.
Senator Kenny Once More Arraigned fOs
Alleged Connection with the LOot'
Ing Of the Dover Rank.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. Omitted
| States Senator Richard 4. Kenny. OF
Delaware, was yesterday placed on
trial in the United States circuit court
for the second time on charges grow
ing out of the looting of the First ma
tional bank of Dover by its cashier,
William y. Boggs.
Senator Kenny was last arraigned
on the charge of aiding and abetting
Boggs in misapplying the banks
funds in lest July. and. after a trial
lasting over one week, the jury dis
agreed, Since then the charge of con
spiracy has been joined TO the first
charge.
The discovery of a shortage in the
bank came in May, 1897, when Cashier
Boggs very suddenly left Dover. The
bank was found TO have been looted
in III. sum of Si07. 900. or n little over
its capital stock. President Richard
and saved the institution from failure.
Boggs subsequently gave himself
up and admitted his defalcation, at the
same time making statements which
led to the arrest OF Senator Kenny
and several other citizens of Dover.
Two of the latter have been convicted
and are now serving terms in the
Trenton penitentiary. Boggs pleaded
guilty and is awaiting sentence. The
evidence against Senator Kenny deals
largely with numerous stock trans
actions in which he and Boggs were
interested.
During the last trial, Senator Kenny
was represented by Senator Gray. his
colleague in the senate. and Levi c.
Bird. Senator Gray is in Paris
with the peace commission, and eN-
Acknowledgement John Biggs is as
sisting Mr., Bird. District Attorney
Nandergrift represents the govern
ment in the prosecution.
Court did not open until nearly
noon, and the accused senator was on
hand early. After the usual prelimi-
nariesthe jury was quickly selected. 1t
is said to be composed Of seven demo
Gratis and five republicans. The court
took IA recess until 2:3O p. M. when
the examination of witnesses began
before a court room that was crowded
to the doors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
Pay of Special Judges.

Special judges in Mississippi will get
no pay at least until the legislature
makes some other provision for them.
The act of the last Legislature requiring
the auditor to pay special Judges ont OF
salary OF the presiding judge was de-
clared unconstitutional a few DAYS ago
by the supreme court. The decision
was on a mandamus proceeding brought
by Judge +. o. Sykes, of Aberdeen.
against Auditor Holder to compel him
to issue warrant for Judge Sykes salary
in full. The court holds that the act
of the legislature is in violation of the
constitutional provision which declares
that the salaries of judges shall not
be increased or diminished during
the time for which the Judge is ap.
pointed. The act, declared ~unconstitu.
tional, was a measure of economy passed
by the last Legislature. The decision
Of the court leaves the special Judges
without any compensation for the pres.
ent ard they will have to present theiy
claims TO the mex. legislature.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
His Peculiar Phase of Lunncy Was
Developed During u Trial
in Court.

''That calls to mind a queer experience OF
my own" said a lawyer who had listened to
the story. Some years ago ! defended a
fellow for murder in a little southern town.
and the worst witness we had against US was
an old German who was a stakeholder, by
trade. A stack, by the way, is merely another
name for a big chimney. The old fellow was
perfectly honest. and gave his evidence IN
such a clear, straightforward manner that |
felt my client was doomed unless | could
think OF some way to break him down. While
! was cudgeling my brains a friend whispered
to me to ask him how high he could build a
stack. What do you mean? asked, in sur
prise. Never mind said my friend, Just
Slip in that question and see So at the tail
end Of the cross.eIamination ! paused, as
il struck by an aiterthought. and said: You
are a stakeholder, | believer Yes, sir, re-
piled the witness. Well, SIR | continued,
about how high could you build never
got any further. A swift, inscrutable change
flashed over the Germans face, and he rose
excitedly from his chair. AS high as der
sky he roared. so high dose angels come
around it like birds!' In five seconds he was
raving. You see, the man was a mono.
m~aniac-sane on every subject but one, and
my friend happened to know his weak spot.
1t is hardly necessary TO say that his evl-
dence in regard to the homicide was prompt.
~ ruled out by the Judge, and as there was nc
other witness OF Importance my man was
cleared. The rascal should have been hanged,
and would have been but for the lucky ref.
erence to the stack N. 0. Times-Demo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10

He was a fragile youth and didn't dance
all the dances.
Lets sit i, out" he said to his pretty part
ner.
"Where" she asked.
"On the stairs"
So they went up a little way and sat down.
"Wh.why, what's the matter, Mr.. Stack.
pole" cried the fair young girl. For the
young man had hastily risen and was gasp.
ing Tor breath. He could not reply. His face
was livid, his eyes were rolled up, and with
one shaking hand he clawed feebly at the
skirts Of his Tuxedo.
What kind OF an attack is it," she gasped
At this question his voice came back to
him.
What difference does that make" he
hsrshly growled. Then, without a word OF
apology he dashed up the stairs and flung
himself into the gentlemen's courtroom.
And how was she 10 know that it was an
ordinary carpet tack that the man who can
vassed the stairs had carelessly left stanc
ing on its head?-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
TIE KANSAS CATTLE PLUNGER
Grant G. GnIett Located In chihuahua.
Mex, But His Whereabouts Tn
known-His Late Movements.

Kansas City. No. Dec. a dis
patch to the Journal from Chihuahua,
Mex, says;
Grant Il. Gillett, the missing Kansas
cattle plunger, whose sudden disap-
pearance 50 startled the financial
world, arrived in chihuahua. Noyem-
Der % and left on the morning of the
cath for Durango, where it is stated
that he deposited a large sum OF
money in the bank.
He remained only a short time in
Durango, when he bought a return
ticket 10 chihuahua.
Two prominent business men of this
city came up from Durango on the
same train with him, and stated that
he bought a first class ticket and rode
in a second class coach as far as Tor
reon. where he took the Pullman.
The gentlemen entered into a con
versation with him. and he said he
had made considerable money in Colo
RADIO in the general merchandise bust
ness, and that he was in Mexico with
the view 10 investing in ranch or
mining property. He conversed quite
freely upon various topics, referring
occasionally TO the cattle business.
He was well dressed and sore several
beautiful diamonds.
At Jiminez he was met by his at
torney, c. Il. TroXel, and the two en-
tered into low conversation and re-
manned together until they reached
chihuahua, They arrived here last
Monday and went to the leading hotel,
where they registered. The man was
undoubtedly Gillett. as his signature
corresponds with his signature in a
document held in this city.
TroXel left Tuesday on the stage for
the west, presumably to the mining
camps in the Sierra Madre mountains.
Gillett is still in the city, but his
whereabouts are unknown, except TO
the detectives,
The report that Gillett had been ar
rested and held in custody here is I'M
true. The Jefe Politico says that
the Mexican authorities have not seen
him and know nothing of his where
abouts.
He will be arrested Immediately
upon the arrival of the authorities
rom the states, who are expected to
arrive from FL Paso. Their baggage
is all in this city, and on one of the
trunks is Il tag with the name c. Il,
TroXel. Three letters which have ar.
rived at the hotel for G.. G. Gillett
have m%yteriously disappeared.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
IOlSE

The opening sessionof thehouse was
brilliant. There were more than the
usual number of distinguished per-
sonages in the thronged galleries, in
Guiding many representatives of for
eign governments. high officials. ladie.
and gentlemen conspicuous in social
and political life. The greetings of the
members were most cordial, and there
was no ~ontcropping of partisan
rance to mar the occasion. One of
the most striking incidents was the
cordial meeting between the floor
leaders Of the respective sides, Messrs.
Dingley and Bailey. In view of the
gossip about the possibility OF Mr.
Bailey being deposed as the minority
leader it is signiticantthat the speaker
named Mr.. Bailey as the minority
member of the committee to wait
upon the president, an honor Away
bestowed upon the recognized leadel
OF the minority.
Speaker Reed received a warm wei
come from both sides of the hous,
when he assembled the rostrum to cal
the house to order, but perhaps III,
greatest personal ovation 10 any mem
Der was that given Maj.-Gen. Wheeler
OF Alabama, who has not been seen b,
many of his colleagues since he wen
to the front at the head of the cayalr,
division of Gen. Skaters army.
Mr.. W. A.. Stone, of Pennsylvania
Mr.. Mcmillan, of Tennessee. and Mr.
Savers, of Texas. who have bee
elected governors of their respectiv,
states since congress adjourned, wer
also overwhelmed with congratula
tionS.
The floral tributes were UNUSUAL.
numerous, and made the hall Il vcrita
bic bower of beautiful flowers. TIL
proceedings themselves were dull. al
interest %centering in the reading o
the presidents message. For owe
two hours the clerk droned through
the long document. but the interest o
the members and spectators neve
tagged. With rapt attention they fol
lowed the presidents recital of tn
war, and listened eagerlyto every sue
gestion or recommendation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO

There was not a public library in the
United States.
Almost all the furniture was I'M
ported from England.
An old copper mine in Connecticut
was used as a prison.
There was only one hat factory, and
that made cooked hats.
Every gentleman wore a queue and
powdered his hair.
Crockery plates we're objected TO be
cause they dulled the knives.
Virginia contained a fifth OF the
whole population of the country.
A mar who jeered at the preacher OF
criticised the sermon was fined.
A gentleman bowling to a lady always
scraped his foot on the ground.
Two ,tage coaches bore all the traveI
between New York and Boston.
A day laborer considered himself
well paid with two shillings a day.
When a man had enough tea, he
placed his spoon acros5 his cup TO indi'
cate that he wanted no more.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10

H. C. Morehead, presiding elder. Grenada, I.
". Dye; Grenada circuit, W. VI. Young; Water
Valley, Ward street, W. 5. Lagrone; Water
Valley, Main street, II. p. Gibbs; Water Valley
circuit, L. II. Rock Colleeyille. o. L. Savage
oxford, Il. NJ. Standiter; Toccapolo, d. NJ.
Geidle; Paris, R. P. Goari State Spring, c. H.
Pi.tman; Minter City, J. A. Leech; Chapel Hill.
R. c Galloway; Tatum, h. 5, Lawson; Pitts
boro, J. NJ. Hlegin; EIzey, j. II. Rogers Banner,
II. 1. Estes; Charleston. W. w. Williams; At
lanta, ". l.. Ward; Grenada College, j. W. Ma.
lone, PRESIDENT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
a..s Asainst Fire.

Ahsr a ten DAYS light to avoid death, the
crew Of 4 steamer from Spain recently ar
rived In Baltimore. In mid ocean It vas Gus
Covered that flames were raging IN TIC yes
ssl,s hold For ten long days the crew brave
II fought the flames; II men would hght q
n.rsistently against disorders OF the stomach
md digestive organs, there would be fewe,I
premature deaths. The best weapon for such
= light is Hostetter's Stomach bitters- 1T
The greatest of )tonics,. and the best Of Isme
lies Tor kidney, liver, bladder and blood DIS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10


Washington, Dec. C.-Gen. Wheeler,
of Alabama, yesterday introduced in
the house, through Representative
Stallings, a resolution providing that
in recognition of the patriotic devo-
ton and bounteous ~benevolence of
Miss Helen Miller Gould to the SOL
diers of the army of the United States
during the war with Spain, the thanks
of congress are hereby rendered her.
and congress hereby authorizes and
directs that n gold medal with appro-
pirate designs be prepared by the di-
rector of the mint, and that said
medal be presented to her by the pres
ident at such time and in such man
e as he may determine
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10

bv local applications, as they cannot reach
III. diseased portion of the ear. There -
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused By an inflsmed condition OF the mu,
cous lining Of the Eusfa ,an har uaoe r,m TGeS
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it II,
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con
dition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases of OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intlamed condition
| of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars Tor any
case of Deafness caused oy cataIrh sma'
| Send for circulars. free.
F. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
Gen. Garcia and STAFF Visit the War De.
partment.

Washington, Dec. 6.-ten. Garcia.
with his staff. called at the war de-
partment yesterday to pay respects to
Acting Secretary Meikeljohn. Mr..
Meikeljohn chatted for a few minutes
with his callers, but not on matters of
business. The Cubans had previously
seen Secretary Gage, and conferred
with him upon the economic questions
relating to the administration Of af-
fairs in Cuba. They professed them
selves very well satisfied with the re-
ception accorded them by Mr.. Gage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10

Lebanon, Pa, Dec. 6.-Harry $. Ir-
vine, of Glen Rock, York county, Pa,
preparatory student at Albright col.
lege. this county, and a son of Rev. A,
II. Irvine, presiding elder Of the Balti.
more district of THE United Evangelical
church, committed suicide yesterday
by taking strychnine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
Maj-Gen. Wheeler In the House OF Repre-
sentatives.

Washington, Der. 6.--Mai..Gen
Wheeler was a center of attraction
and congratulation when he appeared
in the house yesterday to resume his
congressional duties. He arrived Sun
day night from the camp in Alabama,
where his troops are stationed. Gen
Wheeler said he probably would re-
sign from the army, bat his plans
were not yet definitely fixed.
IF there is to be any more fighting
| want to stay in the army" said the
general, but if the fighting is over !
| prefer to return to civil life
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10

A SeYentY.Mlle Gnle of Wind.

Cape May, n. j., Dec. 6.-The severe
southeast gale of wind, incessant rain
and high tides, which began Sunday,
ended before daylight yesterday
About $40 o'clock yesterday morning
a hurricane, lasting FIVE minutes,
passed over Cape May. The wind We.
locity in its path was 70miles an hour,
The weather station on its edge re.
cords 60 miles. The damage was to
trees and outhouses only, no damage
to vessels having been reported. Tele.
graph communication was interrupted
Tor several hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
A DAMAGING BLOW.
A Wine Causes One Hundred thousand
Dollars Damage to the Enterprise
C~olliery at Shamokln, Pa.

Shamokin, Pa, Dec. 6.-During q
fierce wind and now storm last night
the breaker of the Enterprise colliery
was blown down, causing $780, O0
damage. The loss is partly covered
by insurance. Congressman w. Con-
nell and his son. eX-Mayor Cornell, OF
Scranton, are the principal stockhold-
ers. The breaker likely will be re-
built.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
Had Wreck Caused by = Landslide.

New York, Dec. 5.-A Landslide,
brought on by the train and melting
snow, caused a bad wreck on the New
York, Susquehanna & Western rail.
road near Swertwood, y. j., early yes.
terday. Three trainmen were badly
injured and the road was blocked to
traffic. Engineer Herbert Wayne was
thrown down the hill and sustained
internal injuries, and Fireman jerome
Poster was badly scalded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
Tried to Commit Suicide by Jumping
Overheard.

New York, Dec. 5.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived yesterday on the
Ward Line steamer Seneca from the
south side Cuban ports were Surgeons
Byrnes, of the United States steam
ship Cincinnati, and II. V. Barclay, of
the United States ship Glacier, having
in charge W. w. Seymour, engineer of
the Glacier, who is suffering from in
sanity. He will be taken TO the naval
hospital at Washington. During the
voyage he jumped overheard in an at
tempt to commit suicide, but was res
cued. Among the other passengers