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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
Lieut., Churchill Captured.

Lorenzo Marques, Dec. lit is
rumored that Winston Churchill, the
newspaper correspondent who recent
~ escaped from Pretoria, has been
captured at Watcrfalboyen, about half
way between Pretoria and Portuguese
territory.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

The colored regulars in the Philip
pines appear to be as qucllat repartee
as they are prompt to obey orders. A
black sergeant who was hailed by q
breezy western volunteer: well, mig
what are you going to do here?' re-
piled: "We're going to take up the
white mans burden, | suppose" and
the conversation drifted into other
channels
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Cleveland o., Dee. 1S.-A passenger
train collidcd with a pony engine on
the Cleveland, Akron q Columbus
road Saturday night opposite the Ohio
state hospital. Alonzo Sherman and
Charles II. OILERS, engineer and fire
man on the pony engine, were killed
The brakes of the train failed to work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Toledo, O., Dec. 17,--Mayor Jones, at
his personal expense, it is alleged, has
employed six Pinkerton detectives to
shadow members of the city council
lie is satisfied that bribery has been
reSorted to by applicants for munici-
pal rlyors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Mozambique, Portuguese East Af-
RIGA. Dee. 1S.rhe island was swept
yesterday by Il terrific cyclone, which
did immense damage, destroying
many houses in Mozambique.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
Fastest Roadster In the World Dead.

Memphis, Tenn, Dee, 1s.-Gumps,
the fastest roadster in the world, the
property of c. X. G, Billings, of Chi
cago, died here of lung fever. Bill
ings paid $1,000 for him about a year
ago, and held him above the purchase
nripp
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
Fire Mt nm Orphan ASYLUM.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. 1S.-,Fire com
pletely destroyed the school annex
building of st. Michael's Orphan
ASYLUM on Plus street, south side,
last night, Loss 100000; insurance
$4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Washington, Dec lS.-lieutenant
Thomas NJ Brumby, flag lieutenant to
Admiral Dewey during the Manila
tcampaign, died at Garfield hospital
shortly after o'clock last evening.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Guthrie, Ok, Dee. 1S.-At Perry
Saturday evening Sheriff Rutter, of
Pawuee county, who recently was sus-
pended by Judge IIainer fer accepting
brides from cattlemen, was convicted,
and his suspension made permanent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
ScaSonnbIe.

Teacher lin Sunday school class
Now. boys, see if you can remember
what | taught you last time. What
does Il. C. stand for?
"Refnre Cm.stmns."--Judgc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

The biennial report of the trustees
and superintendent of the Institution
Tor the Blind shows an attendance of
rs pupils and Is more expected this
week. This is surprisingly small at
tendance, considering the number of
blind children in the State who should
be receiving its benefits, This small
attendance makes the expense for each
pupil s9O6.5i. The asylum is under
lirst-class management, but special
effort should be made to increase the
number of benefciaries,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
Movement 10 Substantially Aid the Beer

ST. Louis. Dec. lS.--At meeting of
the county board of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernans yesterday after
noon the Boer-British war was dis
cussed at length and the members
decided to put on foot movement
to raise $1,00o.OOO for the purpose Of
equipping and transporting troops
TO South Africa, TO aid the Beers and
Free Staters in their fighting for in
dependence. State President 0Con-.
nor, when seen after the meeting.
stated that there was no doubt that
the national directory of the society
would take up the matter at once.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

"Diclie, did you get anything on
Christmas besides skatcs?
"Yes'mi got til erouP,'-Chieagc
Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Mrs. Goodman-It was very lovely o
Aunt Laura to send you such nice ant
expensive present. A house jacket il
just what you needed.
Mr.. Goodman-rhat's all right, per
haps; but it makes me feel like eheaT
affair when Iremember | sent her only
a measly box of toilet soap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
WILLIAM"

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 26-Dear Brothers:
The secret is out! ! suspected It all the
time, 1t is needless for you to offer denial,
Sometimes whet you have acted the cync
have almost believed that you were sim
core until l have observed in you some
thing which told me that underneath your
assumed indiffe lenCe there was genial
current of the romantic sentiment Of the
youth and the lover. How can l be in
doubt after receiving your little book-a
love story?
81 knew, Sidney dear, that you would re-
member me ut Christmas, You have all
ways been the soul Of thoughtfulness, es-
pecally to those Of us who understood you,
must confess, however, that | expected
you to do the deadly conventional thing
and send me'somethinT hc0vy and serious
knew 1t would be a beck, All of my
friends send me books, That comes Of
being president Of liteiury club. But
you are tho only one, Sldnfy who had the
rare and kindly judgment 10 appeal u the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23
LETTERS RECEIVED BY MR.. SID
NEN PAYSON IN NOWLEDGMENT
OF HIS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS;

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 27,-Dear Brother:
Pardon NE for not having acknowledged
the receipt of your Christmas present The
fact is that since the.skates came | have
been devoting so'much Of my time to the
reacquiring ofone of my early accomplish
ments that have not had much time for
writing | wish | could express to you the
delight | felt when | opened the box and
saw that you had sent me pair Of skates
II was lust as il You had said to me. win,
my boy, some people may think that you
are getting on In years, but | know that
you're Just the same as ever l suddenly
remembered that the presents which | had
been receiving for several Christmescs
were Intended for an old man. | have re-
ceived easy-chGirs, slippers, nrufilers,
smoking jackets and tie like When re-
ceived the pair Of skates from you I felt
that 20 years had been lifted of Of my
shoulders How in the world did you ever
happen to think Of them? Did you really
believe that my skating days We're not
over? Well they're not. went to The
pond in Washington park on Christmas
day and had more fun for two hours than
Two had in six months. My ankles were
rather weak and fell down twice, fortun-
'ntely. without any serious damage to my
self of-the ice, but managed to get around
and before ! left l skated with a smashing
pretty girl. Wen, Sid, have you to thank,
| never would have ventured on skates
again if It had not been for the beautiful
pair which you sent me. / was a little
stiff yesterday. but this morning / went
out again and had a dandy time. | owe the
'fSbewsl of my youth to you, Thank you
many times, and believe me to be, as e1er,
your affectionate brother,
"NITJNAMn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

ANVIL 0oI'7 ia" II
S| reared to Christ
rrirg. and every payson knew that
|, W.. . G.I ,,.. + +, ,, -. from
Of fiji tie 20. other raysons, and so here
Mr. Sidney payson bachelor, mis-
Zone and cymtcl Glowing his way
State street with the other shop
payson would have been utterly
liable had It NOT been for the fact
be found a selfish Joy in knowing
The Christmas season brought
r peace nor good will.
|had reached tla stage of soul
h. cxocp, D., the discovery Of
/ in othu, Mr. Sidney Payson
|hc Mind Of man. who loved TO tell
THAT they we're not looking as
| uspal. .no fr.abtcrrd yo n |r
|a5sby predicting hat they would
| HAVING married.. He made it a
Newer NM. r' '.. ,a, ~ y, an,,ra y,
| human ur.rr,.Ltro and il was
Ten of pride with him that he
|fnd a Sinister motive for eyery
|ich other roooIcapplaudcd. lie
| sarcasm. n,ral,ngI'y y' bord5
| gat have los. interest in life
not been that heraund a contin-
Ffstactiou IN making himself
and hated. Some Of his Mons
Used 10 .., .T5, V sa ',S '' Sa5
bers ahoimatrG '.' ,6,t IT mont 'i-gl
|
| d humiliation with - which Ii,'I Mr. ,I'y
pa,soa Sc, .l% MIN hi. T Cbri,,n D,,'
g, In the first place 70 '' 90
conventional rrin ,',' ,bot . WAS
dd do. and Nh. p,yson b.tsd
i I. om c,..%.. present pr 2nt, car
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

The only surviving members of the
Provisional Confederate Congress are
DR., j. l.. NJ. Curry, now residing in
Washington City, and Judge j, A.. p.
Campbell, of jackson, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

On the day that Judge Longino is in
augurated as Governor, Mississippi Col
lege, at Clinton, will suspend its eNer-
cises, and the two college military com
panics, the Rifles and Inwncibles, will
participate in the parade of the National
Guards on that occasion. The Governor
elect is one of the numerous young men
the college has trained for usefulness
and emineucc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

The agent of the Methodist Orphan
age at Water Valley makes the surpris-
ing statement that there are more
children of Mississippi Methodists in
Catholic asylums than there were con-
verts in all the churches of the Confer
ence during the year, This is very
creditable to the Catholics, who have
always been distinguished for their
care of the destitute. Their good eX-
ample is bearing fruit in the establish
ment of orphanages by the other de.
nominations. 1t is that kind of work
that Paul styles 'pure religion and
undealed "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

The Jackson council sat down very
heavily on The proposition to buy $40,
GOO livery stable and convert it into a
public market and auditorium. The
average citizen prefers to have meats
and country produce delivered at the
door But jackson should provide an
auditorium or an operahouse equal to
her requirements, and in keeping with
her progress in other directions. As a
place of public resort, the present cX.
cuse for a showhouse should be con
demned and stunned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Governor McLaurin has paid over to
the State Treasurer the $500 handed to
Private Secretary Conan by Charles o..
Summers, the noted express robber.
when he surrendered in September, to
reimburse the State for expenses in.
cured in efforts to capture him Some
sticklers contended that because there
was no law for so peculiar q case, the
treasurer couldn't receive it, but Capt
May don't see things that way twill
pay the mileage of several members
next month.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Representative McLain has intro
duccd bill to compensate the Na.chez
Protestant Orphan Asylum for use OF
and damage to property by the Federal
troops during the war Amount $4,000.
1t is a Just claim that should long since
have been paid.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

[' h stay. Poyson went into the first
|ourter. 'ound himself at
i for ~, work which would be
S hal an elderly gentleman
ne asked.
/ l is, The works of r,ov,u.
pan A. Volumes" replied the
sa to !. take them" he said.
s,t or ny ! nephew Fred lie
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Rev D. J. II. Alexander Of kosciusko
has been treasurer Of the Synod of Mis-
sissippi for thirty-siX years. At the
recent meeting Of that body he ten
dered his resignation, because of the
increasing inhrmities Of age and it was
reluctantly accepted, The life Of this
consecrated servant of the Master has
been a demolition to Central Mississippi
for the last two-score years, and when
he shall have passed away his memory
will be preserved in immortal green
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

The jackson hacllmen will get 3
higher passenger rate hereafter, but
thew will have fewer passengers to ride
There is no other town in Mississippi
that charges over % cents for daylight
rides. They made a mistake in asNlns
for such rate and the council made 4
worse mistake in granting it. 1t VIII
hurt Jackson more than IL will bened
them,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-23

Mayor Todd, of jackson, vety prop
erly vetoed an ordinance of the city
council giving the sexton the exclusive
right to erect brick vaults {or lot
owners.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29
q IlIa IltLiIHM
Only Little Girl.n

a.' My little girl" began the man with
a fondly fatherly manner.
Two, men among the listeners got
up and went out sFtJa|4f lNl ElsSl
my little girl" repeated the man, as
he waited for the others 10 settle down
again. when three arose and went out
softly.
Only one man remained by the stove.
and he had a lame foot.
My little girl" said the man for
the third time. in hurt tone, but with
a fine determination. lis so cute and
says such unexpected things that we
sometimes wonder If 1t is good for her
to be so bright. | don't think we, are
at all prejudiced because she is our
child. but. really. she is the smartest
child for her age i ever saw" i.sfa, sfsa.
The man with the lame foot nodded.
as IL the statement were similar to
others he had heard. .s ~ 1870
why, do you know continued the
man. '"that only this morning as she
was studying her lessons. which she
is slow about learning. as all bright
children are. she laid aside her book
with an air OF having had enough OF
il. and, turning to her mother, she
said: Say, mamma. why isn't chill
dren born educated?' Now, what do
YOU think OF that?" and the man with
q lame foot laughed right out and
asked how old the child was.-The De-
troit Free Press. u
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29
Improving the Mirror.

4 4
Let not her to whom nature has been
nigard OF her charms despair. If she
would see herself in the deceptive mir
ror ms others see her with the eye, or
as nearly as possible, let her hasten to
shop and buy quantity of soft, pure
white material garze. If possible, II
not. Swiss or Indian muslin viii an
swer very well. t0i 7f8 4te' +aH
Be sure and have II pure white. ana
after polishing the surface of the mir
ror, gather the material at the centre
of the top, and bring 1t down softly at
either side, framing the glass of folds
of pure white.
When this Is done to artistic salts
faction, peep ia and see what~a trans
formation. ~ ~
The true tlnts of the complexion, the
expression Z of the coiintenancela and
eyes, the correct color of the hair, will
Z be very accurately reflected. Ih
4 This is one of the milliner's oldest
secrets. Many of the most artful OF
them drape the glasses in the softest
drapery OF pure white. 1t IL done with
the view OF giving the fair patronesses
the best view of themselves possible,
administering in this way little sub
Tie fiattery, thereby disposing easily of
a greater amount OF goods, Toilettes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29
when Warm and Weary.

Atomic bath. very grateful after a
days shopping an town. or Il days
hunting for summer quarters lin the
country. is prepared by allowing sew
eral sliced lemons or lines to soak IN
the bath water for an hour, until all the
Juice Is extracted, Then add a hand
full or two of bran and delightful
bath is In store for one. Bath bags of
oatmeal and-orr'iS: or shaved soap ami
almond -four and other sweet and
cleansing things are more suitable for
the face than for the feet The lemon
hath has inyigorafing qualities which
can Only leAaplmeciated by the svea h.
one has tried ITS reviving properties.
As ..Dodo.s". friend who loved lottle
of eau-de- cologne I'm her tub said: SIT
makes you feel like goddess
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29

The latest novelties In the small toy
shops are large playhouses 10 be Set
upon the lawn for the use OF the little
girls of the family. These come in
very pretty designs, counterparts of
the Queen Anne cottages in which the
little mothers. really i've They are
large enough to accommodate three or
four little girls and their dolly families.
The interior consists. of one !, large
room. which il furnished with small
chairs. tables, eouchess beds bureaus.
bookcases and so on, all of which artl-
Giles of furniture come In very. attrac-
tive forms and can be purchased al
any of the large shops dealing in chill
dren's toys and games. 9ae HA @Air4nis
III These houses will be welcomed glad
w by the little misses, for they open
out n vista of afternoon teas. parties
and reception, at which, tie hostess can
play at being a-real like mammal and
social leader. Placed in shaded cor.
ncr OF the lawn, or out in the orchard,
the girls OF the family will pass many
a happy hour when the sun is too hot
for outdoor exercise. 49,.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29
Bird Missionaries.

An interesting account is given By
a traveller of the moralizing effect on
French boys of the company OF song
birds. says the Chicago Recor~. The
traveller was shown over the Industrial
school of Mettray, near Tours, by its
founder. man of most subae penetra-
ton His idea was to moralize the
Juvenile malefactors of towns by en-
ploying them at farm labor. Connec-
ted with the industrial school was q
chalet in an inclosed garden. This
was reserved for boys belonging to rich
families who had been handed over 10
the founder for penal discipline. 10
was the only perseR at the -ohalas who
knew their names. ,.s--,.....-t
The chalet was fun. and all the cases
were very bad The FIRST stasa OF dis
cipline was solitary confinement and
lasted six months. 'The whole course
lasted eighteen months. and after the
solitary period recIeations, such as
riding. gymnastics. boating and skat-
ing weres allowed. The ylsito. was
taken into the cells of these q ded"
prisoners. Noticing In some of them
birds in cages. be asked what they
meant.
They meant that when boy gave
signs of deep repentance he was al
lowed the companionship of bird.
If he relapsed the bird was taker away,
and a fearful punishment it was. But
II he improved he WAY given drawing
materials and allowed to sketch the
bird. He was also given a flute and
musical warbler was sen. every day
to play that instrument beside an open
sliding panel in the door The bird
picked up the airs. The captive tried
to pick them up. too, ard tniis had an
innocent amusement Presently now
ers and water eolors were given to
the boy. The final stage of The soli7
tary period was gardehiuS. 1t was
always found salutary. l"Nt ssofel tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29

coRwIN DISCONNECTED
Impression Is That He Was Nevel
Bested lSy AN AntagOnist.s

Bested l3y AN Antagonist 4
1.-THE general impression Isl said the
Professor that Corwin was never dis
concerted by any antagonist. But
there was an old story current in Gen.
trail Ohio thirty five or forty years ago.
showing the contrary. Soon after An
tioch College. at Yellow Springs. began
to achieve a reputation under Horace
Mann, there was anzoutDreak among
the students In attempting to quiet
the disturbance one OF the professors
was rou ghly handled. The professor
| insisted that the ring-leader in the
hazing frolic threatened him with q
heavy cane. and finally struck him.
The student was arrested on complaint
OF the officers of the college. who were
represented In court by Tom Cor
win.
"Corwin's great reputation and his
manner took nearly all the fight out
|. OF the students. who werez standing
by the parties under arrest. Corwin
was carrying all before him. making
witnesses say almost what he wanted
them to say, when one of the principal
offenders took the stand. This young
fellow admitted that the professor was
threatened with canes, but denied that
he was struck by any one. He said, in
fact, the boys only wanted to scare the
professor, and had no thought of-hurt.
ing him. The witness was quiet.
athletic fellow, and as he made this
explanation he smiled at the exagger-
ated look OF amazement on Corwins
face. r.s~, ~4s-. - ~ s
"Corwin made the witness show how
the canes were fiourished about the
professors head, and questioned him
persistently as~to, how close the canes
went to the professors nose. He began
with five inches and forced the witness
to say that the distance was not great
err than three inches, two inches, one
inch. Then, triumphant he took the
cane from the hand of the witness,
and tpurishing il about the young fell
lows head, so close as to make him
dodge, thundered: III man should
flourish a heavy cane about your head
like this, and this, and this, within an
inch of your nose or ear or hair, what
would you think, what would you do,
sir?' The student. who had been dodg-
ing this way and that. much to the
amusement OF the spectators, suddenly
sprang to his feet, and initiating Cor
wins intense, dramatic manner, and
his humorous voice. said:lT would
welcome him. sir. with bloody hands to
a hospitable grave This. application
of the famous sentence in Corwins
speech on, the Mexican War brought
down the house and threw the great
orator Off his base. Chicago Inter
Ocean. ~ M
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-29

----sa-~4~- "a
NIAGARA gFLAME
The Scething Torrent TO be Lighted
by Electricity.

Ruffaia'S big exDosition-and if only
nne-half Of the promises OF the man.
neginent are realized II will be in every
respect big affair-will be the oeca-
sion of what will doubtless he a most
brilliant and startling electrical illum-
nation.
Niagara Falls viii he transformed in
b. n food of fire. The seething. roaring
forreut will he ablase with all the hues
of Che spectrum. The superlatiye nat.
ural grandeur of the scene will be so
enhanced that the projectors of the
striking novel enterprise contend that
Its success will make the exposition an
event in history.
The idea Is TO erect series of tall
towers on both the American and Can
ntlian sides Of the river. ON the top
of these lofty spires. huge electric lights
will I've placed I'm such manner that
they amy lie played ON any part Of
the falls The lima gination may lpic,
ture the dazzling effect that will be
produced when score Of these power.
full Instruments of illumination are
brought to hear upon. the rushing wa
ters as they tumble irresisllbly over the
rocky ledge into the depths beneath. \
constant change OF colors viii he used
I'm the manipulation OF the search
lights. 50 that now the falls viii be
IAe molten silver, again n flood OF
crimson again as green as cid ocean
Itself. and so on through tie whale
eamat Of the painters palette. The
a. tonishing fact viii he still further
heightened 10y the Use of electro arc
lclIts In the Cave Of The Winds. Which
=, ;tf .,i,.af. tn Tho sNsaf.r aS IL falls I'm
Il ont of II n weird. phosphorescent
CLAW. The power for this record max
Ing Illumination will hr ali Nitain
bessy reach. as Niagara will 'tSclf be
made to do all the necessary work.
This Is expected 20 largely a spec
ular arrangement, hnt scientists hope
to discover something new about the
effect OF light in water This has heen
done 10 SOME extent with electrical
fountains. but Niagara will offer an
entirely new field