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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

'iacon Lodge No. 40, A. r. & A. NJ.
The following officers of Macon
Lodge No 40, Ancient, Free and
Accepted MasOns, were elected and
installed on st. Johns Day, Deer
n, 1897
Geo. G. billiard, W. M.
L. I DOrroh, S W.
w. p. Minor, j. w.
!. l. Griggs, treasurer,
Ben Thomas secretary
w. J. Phelps, S. and r
w. o. Barnes, S ID
w. l.. Feafhc,ston, j. D.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

Judge A M Aucoin of New Or
leans is visiting his niece and NJ
phew, Mrs. Jeanne folsom and Ar
maud Phillips.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

My entire stock must be sold in ten
days. Come select what you want
nothing reseryed-and buyI itlat your
price. G. L. RUSSELL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Hay! Corn /! Hons

If you need anything in this line cal
on the undersigned. What they have
on hand is good and as cheap as INV.
where else in the county.
c. NJ. HUNTER,
hov2O I'm MINIS HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

bt. Alexander has opened a
saddlery shop in the brick
Ito the Scales livery stable.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

born of Mr.. and Mrs. Hol-
queen and she will reign Ms
ces the first. She arrived
of '97,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Bcklers' Propcsa'.

a hole ard case it with four
and furnish the same. also
|trainer, and put it in proper
furnish all tools and ma
lido said work in first. class
the depth of 700 feet. for
/ all over ECO feet and not to
\ feet, 81, so per foot, pay
made as follows: Upon the
|of the first 300 feet one half
|act price, S575 shall Ike paid
should the board stop the
feet or less, then the full
p shall be due. | will com
] on or about March 10. 1893
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Improve Your stock.

have a squirrel gray thoroughbred
male Jersey for sale. He is a fine one
ant well worth the money ask for him.
Find me at Klaus.
oct30 st. Fl. II MARTIN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

1t heals everything except a broken
heart, may be said of DR. Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles aIG rectal diseases.
cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema
and all skin IL 'rbles may be cured by it
quickly and permanently. rs. Murphey
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

BE especially invited to attend
BELLS auction of Fine Arts.
hes, Silverware, etc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

|ary and Rachel Woods. Of
Ter, returned home to-day,
visit to friends in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Don't Be a DELINQUENT.

II your taxes are not Iaid up this
month you will be published in the de.
linquent list. and in addition to the
taxes there will be damages and costs
to pay. Fay promptly and a v money.
c. HARDIN,
10, or Ct--.0
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Don't Read This.

our Account are all made ort.
Please cal in and settle promptly.
w. f. FERRIS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

Frances Washington Dent is the
name of a brand new girl baby in
the home of the Hon A L.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Seeding Peaches.

For sale--SOO choice seeding peach
trees, and 2 years old, at 10 cents each
or ST, 90 per doz.
W. E. WRITTEN,
declS C~ooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

n Sale CT S0r rs
johnson will be n. Scnles'
in Macon. on
JAN. nth,
/ drove of general purpose
PIT forget the date.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Strictly at ccst.

Having too many goods of silver plated
ware on hand, and needing the money
badly C.L. Heinrich will sell same
s4rictly at cost.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
Asst NOTICE.

lot paid before the LIST Feb.
advertised-uo exceptions.
CHAs, HARDIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

FOR SALE-An iron carry log axle
Call at Beacon office and see it. A good
bargain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
pw, Listen

next month we have an
|e with the M. & F. Bank
fwake nights. The only
any relief is o collect
small AMOUNTS scattered
p. Each individual
ags' gate is what will
&c |quent friends do
PPme hey must not be
be rail- accounts in the
contr We don't know
's.ruct confidently ex
!. us the desired
claim
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
At Cost.

ext 30 days, commencing
y, l.. Heinrich will Ill his
silver plated ware strictly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

ofonly G. L. Heinrich will
nessed ware at cost. He
the aud needs it bad so
,a'ea end come
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
r Sale Cheap

20 and 400 acres of land ly.
Puthern part of Noxubee
n; belonging to George E
oblle. Ala. Anplv to
RIVES & TYSON,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

There are many bargains being sold at
the auction sales-2:3 and 1850 D. m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

,nlaeagfrin OF Frank q za-
Fight tie entire stoct e y.
high, lately j. n. Chap,
bowed it TO the BostoN Store
Ike n mi take, IF YOU buy
ware 70 to the old reliable
rich, He will sell you for
days silver plated ware
bst.
Ie Gregg. Mrs. Murray's
her, has returned to her
binnens, Mo. The many
made here hope she will al
pleasant recollection of the
n.
goods are being slaughtered
bn is the talk Of the entire
cent afford TO miss some
hderful bargains. Come to-
ring your friends. Sales,
Do p. m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08
day. Jan. 8, 1898.

o Barnes has been over to
his mother and brother
hes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

DR.. Edwards, Of Union City. Tenn.
Is an oculist and optician of national
reputation. A young scamp came to
Macon last week pedalinc r-ctaclp and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

The new officers for the Hook and
Ladder Co. No. / are:
President, c. L Heinrich,
Secretary, w L. Mclaughlin,
.oos'ror '. Nlans.
ward,
a rr.'"
sns" ard
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

Connecting at Mobile with steamship
lines for South Florida. Havana, Cuba and
other West India poi nts. Mexico, Central
and South America. Tickets sold and bnv.
Lage checked To all points In the United
states. Canada anil Mexico.
D"nhie daily rains between u. Louis
anu mobile carrying elegant Pullmu. Pal.
ars sleeping ears with drawing room und
bnnet. Also clean easv ridisg ,lay coaches
gu al trains. making quick time and surs
connections. Fastest freight service In the
South. '"o
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-01-08

dcc1S
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23
Loso for Janitor.

F. G.. Blanchard has filed the posi-
tion of janitor at the court house for
several years with credit to himself
and to the political party to which he
owes his appointment. He will retire
from this position next month ard it
will devOlve upon the republican
board to appoint his successor. There
are number of candidates for the
place. and it 10 reported that the p. O.
corner is much exercised in mind as to
who to give it to, 1t is generally con-
ceeded that it must 60 to some old
soldier. and of these Cocker and Loso
hseem to have the call.
1t will he remembered by those of US
who have been here some years, that
S. w. Vandivert advised that the re-
firing board of commissioners could
name tho ja-itor for the new year and
under this ruling Cocker wus elected
and served abont two months before
he discovered that Vans bluff did not
work, as the man selected by the
BOARD when it organized was drawing
the salary. SO he gracefully retired.
Since this occurrence Mr.. Cookers
friends have fel. that they owed it to
him to take the first opportunity OF
putting into effect the agreement made
at that time. and the opportunity has
nov arrived.
On the other hand conditions have
changed. The man who was at the
helm at the time has left the state, and
has no friends among US TO honor his
memory, or who feel responsible 70
his promises: a new condition ex go.
The present dictator was not even in
the county at that time. aud he has his
own machine to look after.
Capt. Loso has been suggested. and
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23

future welfare, all.forbid our entering
upon q career of conquest.
Jefferson has been quoted in sup.
port of Imperialism, but our oppon-
ents must distinguish between expan-
sion in the Western hemisphere and
an expansion that inv Olives US in the
quarrels of Europe and the Orient.
They must still further distinguish
tiguous territory for future settlement,
and expansi on which secures US alien
races for future esubjugatiou.
jefferson favored the annexation of
necessary contiguous territory on the
North American continent, but he was
apposed to wars of conquest, and ex-
pressly condemned the acquiring of
the remote territory"
When asked how the colonial policy
could be prevented, Colonel Bryan
said.
''Some think the fight should be
made against ratification of tho treaty
but would prefer another plan. If
the treaty is rejected, negotiations will
be renewed and, instead of settling
the question according to our ideas,
we must settle it by diplomacy. with
the possibility of internati onal comp
locations. It will be easier, think.
to end the affair At once, by ratifying
the treaty and then deal with the SUBJ
ject in our own way. The issue can
be presented directly by . resolution
of congress, declaring the policy of
the nation upon this subject. The
president, in his message, says that
our only purpose in taking possession
of Cuba is to establish stable gov
ernment and then turn that govern
ment over to the people of Cuba.
Congress could re-affirm this purpose
in regard to the Philippine islands
and Porto Rico. Such resolution
would make clearcut issue between
the doctrine of self-govs-nment and
the doctrine of imperialism, We
should reserve a harbor and coaling
station in Porto Rico, and one in the
Philippines, in return for services
rendered, and think we would be JUS
titled in asking the same concession
from Cuba.
lin the case of Porto Rico, where
the people have as yet expressed no
desire for au independent government
we might, with propristy. annex the
island, if the citizens desire annexa-
ton; but the Philippine islands are
too far away, and their people are diff
ferent from ours, to be annexed to the
United States, even if they desired it.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23

if he actively pushes the thing he viii
be a very formidable candidate as his
political course in the past few years
has been such as to command the graft
itude OF the p. o. corner 1t will be
remembered that in '96 he took an ac-
tive part in the campaign calling him
self 'gold democrat" and working
for the success of the republican ticket.
He, in company with r. A. Andrews,
who posed as disgruntled populist,
worked industriously to defeat the
democratic and -populist candidates.
Again, in '97 accompanied by An
drews, he worked hard against the
democratic and populist candidates,
particularly our candidate for Judge
who had been regularly nominated by
both the populist and democratic con-
ventions. His activity in helping the
the republicans resulted in his being
mentioned for city marshal in the
spring, but he was not nominated.
Last fall he accepted the nominate on
for probate Judge on the republican
ticket and was defeated by large
majority although one candidate on
that ticket was elected by q majority
of over hundred. In view of these
facts, it would seem as if the p. O.
corner, not being able to secure his
election, owed him the appointment
If hard work for q party counts for
anything, he should certainly be re-
cognized, added to which he will with
out doubt fill the place satisfactorily.
We believe that the men who bear the
brunt of the battle should be recog-
nized when the opportunity offers, and
SO We are for Loso. We believe the
the p. o. corner is for him also, this
being true, the thing is settled.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23
Brvan on Inperialism.

Imay be in error, but, in my jusge'
ment, our nation is in greater danger
just now than Cuba Our people de.
Tended Cuba against foreign arms;
now they must defend themselves and
their country against a foreign idea
thescolonial idea of European nations.
Heretofore, greed has perverted the
government and used it's Instrumental
interference for private gain; but now
the very founda alton principles of our
government are assaulted.
1.-THE imperialistic ides is directly
antagonistic to the idea and ideals
which haye been cherished by the
American people since the signing OF
the Declaration of Independence. Our
nation must give up any intention OF
entering upon a colonial policy (such
as is now pursued by European count
ries or it must abandon the doctrine
that governments derive their just
.,owers from the consent of the gov
arned.
1--WE may believe that governments
come up from the people or we may
believe that governments come up to
the people from those who possess
the heaviest cannons and largest ships
but we cannot advocate both d doctrines.
ITO borrow Bible quotation. "a
house divided against ITSELF cannot.
stand. Paraphrasing Lincoln's dec
laration, may add that this nation
cannot endure half republic and half
free and half vassal.
Our form of government. even tradi-
tions. our present interests, and our
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23
EXTRA SESSION.

The regular session of the legisla-
ture passed railroad bill that was
extremely satisfactory to the rail-
road lobby and was vetoed by the
governor 1t is needless to explain
how the lobby secceeded in defeating
the enactment of bill satisfactory to
our people. further than to say that
things got so badly tangled that many
voted for the hill passed in spirit OF
desparatioi thinking that it wa b tie
20 pass poor bill than none.
The governor did not look at it that
way and so promptly vetoed the bill.
and the county conqentions OF that
wear sustained him in his action. The
governor announced at that time that
he would call the legislature together
again whenever he was satisfied that
they would pass a satisfactory bill.
The necessary assurances were re-
ceived after the late election, and 90
he issued the call as it was apparent
that no such legislation could be ex-
pected at the next regular session.
The republicans are alarmed at this
as they realize that an attack will pro-
badly be made on more than one OF
their pet corporations. To obscure
the issues which will have to be met,
they are making all sorts of wild
charges as to the reason why the call
was made, chief of which is that it was
done for the purpose of fsing things
so that lot of populists and demo
Gratis could hold on to Office. That
such is no. the issue will be proven by
the result A few combinations may
be made and some laws changed, but
this will not be drop in the bucket
compared with the results accomplish.
ed in the shape of laws that will direct
ly benefit the people of the state.
The matter of expense is also being
dwelt~npon, yet the records show that
an extra session only costs about $40
OOO. One good law taxing the prem
iums of foreign insurance companies
will wipe out that item in six months
They say that the call is unconsti
tutj Onal This sort of rot is only in
tended to fool those Of very limited in
telligence, as every we'll informed per
son knows that the governor 10 SOLE
Judge of the necessity for an extrs
session and if the republicans real J
believe their statements none OF theiI
representatives and senators will at
t Ind.
Our advice to all, regardless OF par
ties, is to keep cool and watch the re
suit. 1t will be time enough to pas!
judgement on the wisd ON of calling al
extra session of the legislature when i
has passed into state history.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23
By J M Lewis Jr

We understand that the republican
leaders of this county do not regard
party to push their way TO the pie
counter as friendly, 80 we've decided
to drop the matter aud let. them run
the machine to suit themselves.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-12-23
im.PLE nj MT
HOUSE

We Have The Largeet
Stock of implements
Ever shown, in KinsIey
Latest Designs in Vehicles.
CALL AND EXAMINE
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

RIGHTS IN SAMOA MAINTAINED
Our Government Not n Party to Any
Scheme of Germany's.

Washington, Dee. l3.-The United
States government is not aware that any
arrangement has been made for transfer
of the title of the Samoan islands to Ger
many, and being one of the parties to the
tripartite agreement under which Samoa
is now governed, it is not conceivable that
any change in the status of the islands
can be made without the knowledge of
this government.
The publication intimating Germany
has acquired sole rights in the Samoan
group is recognized as diplomatic feeler.
The Importance of the islands as port OF
call for American shipping promising to
become very great in the event of the
opening of an isthmian canal, the gov
eminent of the United States will not
consent to relinquish any of its rights.
The German ambassador, Won Holle-
ben, called at the state department today
and had an interview with Mr.. Hay.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
THE CONvICTs' TREADMILL.
Punishment Inflicted Upon the Pris-
oners In the RanEoon Jail.

In the Central jail of Rangoon the Brit
ish officials have introduced method of
making the convicts work which is a very
effective mode of punishment. 1t is a
tread mill on large scale. Big wooden
cylinders about seven feet IN diameter
are provided with keen-edged plank steps
all around. Above the cylinders at a con
venient height there is heavy iron pole.
stretching across the entire room, upon
which the chains of the convicts working
in the treadmill are fastened. When
they are all in their places the bolt hold,
ing the cylinders in one position is remov-
ed and convicts must tread without a stop
for two hours and a half. Ii one Of them
stops treading he slips down as far as
the chain permits, but the plank steps
beat against his shinbones so vigorously
that the skin is bruised and seraped.
This is exceedingly painful, and the
convict hurriedly catches up the next step
and trise to tread along with the others.
This barbarous punishment is necessity
however, for the natives are extremely
fanatical, and death has no terrors for
them. Imprisonment would be for them a
favorite method of living a life OF secluson
and meditation, with no care for food or
lodging, were it not for the compulsory
work. The large shed containing the six
tread-mll cylinders is situated next to
shops where the power is used in wood
working machinery. About 10 convicts are
at work there at one time.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
a RURAL V1DOCO,
Farmer Jason Tells About His son's
Experience as a Sleuth.

Farmer Jason Tells About His Sons
Experience as Sleuth.
81 hear your son Jabc has gone into
the detectin' business checrfully re-
marked the country storekeeper to
Farmer Jason, ms he added up the
amount Of the latter's purchases.
Yep; he has answered the farmer.
ole sees an advertisement in city pa
per where he kin jine detector agintcy
ascending on So. So he sends the five,
which, by the way, he was a sayin' up
/ spend at next years country fair. In
answer he gets tin badge an dip,
lomy which authorizes him t. roam tn
wide world an detect. The mornin'
after he becomes a detector he comes
down t breakfast late an says in Il
mysterious voice: L detects somethin',
wrong with tn way this yere bacon are
friedr His mother takes clothes
stick an shows him where he Is on
false clew. After breakfast he thinks
he detects sOmethin' under tn barn,
an allows he'll investigate. There is a
polecat under that barn, an until we
gifts tn clothes Offu tn boy an berries
them anyone in tn county could
detected him!
''Then he puts on his best clothes an
goes out t. detect tn Teller that stole
Jabe Wilson's bay mare las week. He
rides our ole roam horse and takes
extry bride to put on the bay mare
after he has caught the Teller an put
him In tn lookup. Up the pike he
meet a Teller what says he knows where
tn mare is an If my boy lends him
tn bride he will go an get her. My
boy lends him tn bride an amt seen
tn Teller since. thinks he was tn
boss thiefw
''Do tellr' said the open-mouthed
store-keeper.
"Yep. Tn boy is home now a-wear-
In that tin badge, an we've put him t
detect1n' hens nests, an he's puffectly
happy"
"Well, WE'LL" said the store-keeper,
sympathetically. Don't be too hard
on the boy neghbor. Lots + them city
detectors makes heap wuss mistakes
than he dldw-Clncinnati Enquirer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

more than two the asand feet higher
than the summit of siont Blanc. The
lowest temperature that he experienced
was between 10 and IL degrees below
zero.
In South Dakota most successful re-,
suits are being achieved with artesian
wells. Their use for supplying water
for irrigation doubles and tribes the
yield of the land. a single well over.
one thousand feet deep Is cited, which
gives sufficient water for nearly two
square miles of land. Other wells are
but one hundred feet deep. Even the
climate of region may be modified
by the surface distribution of such
quantities of water, and the conse-
quent vegetable growth covering the
otherwise almost barren areas.
Louis Robinson, in recent number
of Blackwood, gives the result of some
of his interesting Investigations. He
observed that the pupils of a fox
terrier, when leased beyond endurance.
became greatly dilated. and that the
eye chambers reflected light In exactly
the same way as that of a human being
under the dilating influence of bella
donna He discovered the same phe-
nomena extended to cats and monkeys
when enraged and meditating mischief.
but that when making an attack the
pupils became suddenly contracted.
1t is announced that the Trans Siberi-
an Railroad will be opened to the pub
lie in 1904. When completed, a period
Of thirty days will be sufficient to tray
el around the globe. Russia has deyel-
oped a giant colonization scheme for
the new regions opened up. 1t involves
the transportation of a million per.
sons, two hundred thousand families,
to the various localities selected. To
each family there will be assigned
fifty acres of land, with TOOLS seed and
the requirements for cultivation. The
government will see them safely
through the first year