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whlch precIuded the charge OF having SAD
the same things before, In simple truth il
was the same things, but clcycrIy has Mr.
Bryan interviewer current events and new
illustrations looking to the same end, and
rom the moment he took his stand at the
font OF the stage until he had done, hi,
audience was attentive and decidedly re
sponSlVc'
Inc stage was decorated iittmgly fol
The occasion, and more than hundred OF
The visiting Democrats who had been ap
pointed wee presidents OF the meeting had
seats thereon and just barely enough
room was left to give the speaker com.
handing position from which to make hi
address Col Bryan introduced his re
ma'NS WIN the eNp!antlon that he had
.sseniee SUBJECTS Whlch he wanted to discuss
T'iia"C'' trusts ana imperialism. these
Nr,e taken up III thc order named.
81 ne speaker opinion was that the Dem
o.'"''c party was IN better hghllng con
ui'ioh today IMAM IN 1876 tor the reason
tnat many VINO were alarmed at the claim
VI Tue hepuollcahs mat ms election meant
.u'n 10 'he country had, since Mckinley :
MauguldIloll, an opportunity to study the
luesI'oh' "ll'ch ne had discussed and
snlnN over 'he policies winch he repre-.
seh.eo' ne ralled attention to the fact
.haV III 'o'f hePuD'lcahS mad celebrated
the p,ruhuay OF Jefferson but they dared
NY 'o H"ch u lhlhS To-Day lhey had
siaEtu away rom lhe ola way OF think
my ne Saia hePuoIcanS formerly be-
,e,e" III tIle U'"l ilI'' ana lheh the dollar,
, NY nv" ,he case II reversed ana they be
IVY II" t'e uoliar hrSt ana the man next.
NY nc Chained that TINS was true despite
~ ~ i"'uouS message TO congress from Mr.
'n'o'" N"'h'hg 'he people OF the coun'
aSh.n9C reaching such point
N oio"lhs monarchy Idea
ne took the position that there was a
growing sentiment IN this country favor.
ape TO a monarchy, and pointed to the in
tefSieW with Mark Hanna which was
printed snort y after that Republican mas
Mrs return IRON Europe, in which he said
that 'he English government was good
one, as good as the government of the
United States, II not better. He said the
ulnerence between the republican form OF
Sgoyernment and the monarchial form of
government was no more positive than the
dlfifrence between the light and darkness,
Vne meant the divine right of family to
n rule men, and the other meant the divine
right of men to rule themselves; yet such
leaders of the Republican party thought
tnet English government was as good,
probably better, than that of our country.
Col Bryan then took up the South Afri-
can troubles, and pointed out that the Re.
publican party had not, ami its leaders
dared not, have word of sympathy to
sayfor the poor struggling Beers. They
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
I}Oprg AssPnlblIu

London, Feb, q, 4;2O a. m.--Tht
Beers are assembling an army neal
Blocmfontcin, with which to dispute
the invasion Of Lord Roberts. This in.
telligence comes from Pretoria, by
way of Lourenco Marques. The CON.
mandos are described as "hastenin2
from all quarters of the two repuD.
1;nt. -
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One Inference.

Sunday School Teacher-When ths
bad children called the old man bald
head" the bears came out of the woods
and ate them up! What does that teach
us2
Seholar-To always climb a tree be
fore calling names.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Death of n weu-Known Sea Captain

San Francisco, Feb, 2S.-Capt. j. f
Higgins, one of the best-known sea
captains on this coast, died suddenly
Monday, from a stroke of apopleXy
Capt. Higgins commanded the steamer
Excelsior, which took into st, MichaelS
The first contingent of gold seekers tc
leave this country after the news Of
the wonderful richness of the Klon,
dixie region had been brought down by
1t lmning pioneers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Horses are easily broken to drive by
a western mans apparatus comprising
a number of arms attached to a central
pivoted base, the animal being har-
messed and tied to one of the arms, with
the traces attached to AN arm at the
rear to revolve the trainer as the horse
travels around the circle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

No estimate is made of their mum
bers, but the withdrawal of the Roers
from most of the places where they
have been in contact with the British
except the district near Ladysmith
may raise the resisting force to 30,ool
men. This figure assumes that the
Beers have between 10000 and ;O,0Ct
men in the tiCld.
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GEN. CRONJE

"Thc strength of his force will be
communicated later. | hope that her
majesty's government will consider
this event satisfactory, occurring ASH
does on the anniversary of Maiuba."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

There was a big row in river circle,
al New Orleans because the comman
der of the battleship Texas, during
Mardi Gras, gave one captain the eN
elusive right to carry passengers tC
and from the warship.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Confederate pensions Granted

The Tennessee board of pension ex.
aminers granted third-clasS pensions
Of 500 per annum TO S. confederate
soldiers nj its recent meeting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Fire at Dccntur. Ala

Fire destroyed the greater portion
of one of the main business blocks, al
Decatur Ala, causing loss of $780,.
600, insurance about $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
AcridcntuIIy shot Himself

DreWey NJ Long, who went to Co.
lGabuS Miss, from Picktnsville, Ala
some months since, to accept a position
witt, u drug firm, accidentally shot
himself and will probably die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Scarcity of Forage.

Gen. French has to wagon forage fol
his horses, and even the infantry finds
the long marches harder than before
as forage for the transport animals
must be carried. This requires the
formation of garrisoned depots.
The ordinary campaigning season is
over, and the sickly season for both
men and animals has set in. Technical
military writer's take these things into
consideration in forCcasting events.
To ARM the Dutch COIOnIsts.
The Daily Chronicle says it learn.
from private letters that British rifles
and ammunition have been landed IN
the southern coast of Cape Colony
presumably for the Dutch colonists.
More Big Guns for Roberts.
Lord Roberts has recently received
~ additional pieces of artillery.
Whether all have been sent to Paarde.
berg is not known.
Probably the Eighth division will
'eave England next Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

London, Feb. EFT is officially an
nourced that eGn. Cronje surrendeS
with his whole force unconditionaRy
at dawn this morning.
The war office has received the III
lowing dispatch from Lord Roberts;
'paardeberg, Feb. 27.-(7:45 a. m,
Gen. Cronie and all of his fore,
capituIatcd Internationally at day
light and is now a prisoner in my
samD
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
WINS President of a Railroad

President II, NJ. Conner of the Cen.
trail Railroad of Georgia, died AZ
Savannah, Ga, a few days ago. lie
had been i'll for some time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Grand Lodge.


This grand body met in its eighty
first annual communication at II o'clock
on Tuesday, the 2lst, in the city hall
Mayor Dial delivered an eloquent adj
dress of welcome, which was responded
to, for the grand master and the grand
lodge, by Brother H. c. Yawn, of Lum.
| berton.
The address of Deputy and Acting
/ Grand Master Folk, for the six months
covered by his administration, was lis
tened to with closest attention. He
paid his special attention to the grand
lodge of Washington because of its
recognition of claudestine MaSons and
other departures from the ancient
landmarks. The grand lodge of Wash
ington undertook to apologize, or ex.
plain its heresies, but the explanation
only aggravated the offense. The
grand lodge of Mississippi declared
non-intercourse.
There were 23t of the $50 lodges rep
resented, and go made reports for 1899.
The grand secretarys report showed a
net gain in membership of more than
200 for last year. The total member
ship in the State is about $3.50.
The grand lodge decided that it
would not undertake to locate. the pro-
posed Masonic Home until sufficient
fund is accumulated to erect buildings
and insure support. The Home fund
now amounts to about SIS, 900, invested
in gilt-edge securities, mostly in gov
eminent and state bonds. In the
meantime the grand lodge will con-
tinue to appropriate $500 year to the
Natchez Protestant orphan asylum.
The grand secretary made feeling
reference to the death of Mrs. Mary r.
Fleming, who had been treasurer Of
the asylum for more than quarter of
century.
The grand officers for the ensuing
year were chosen on the afternoon of
the first day,
Five new lodges that had been work.
ing under dispensation were granted
charters.
Many eminent citizens OF the State
were present, among them the follow
ing past grand masters: Rev. A. H..
Barkley, DR.. John Y. hurry, Hon.
Frank Burkitt, Judge Frederic Speed,
Mai P. NJ. Slavery, Col. E. Geo. DeLap,
John Riley, James F. MeCool, Hon. W.
A, Roane, Rev. Irwin Miller, J. L.
Spinks, Lieut.. Gov. James I. Harrison,
Ex-Gov. ]. NJ. Sto>s.
The lodges doing the greatest amount
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Nothing has been heard from Mafe
king since February L.. The movement
on the veldt away from the railway il
becoming increasingly difficult foI
large bodies of troops, as the grass Is
burned up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Eish cam he securely hooked when

Fish can be securely hooked when
they take the bait on newly patented
fishhook, short hook projecting out
of small cylinder, with a larger hook
attached to coiled spring inside the
cylinder, The bait hook acting ms n
trigger to release the large hook and
allow It to spring upward
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Gen. Buffers Advance.

Gen. Butler, on Saturday, faced tho
last and strongest positions of the
Beers who bar his way to Ladysmith
The strenuous fighting indicates Il
battle between armies rather than
rear guard actions protecting Il re.
treat
On Thursday and Friday he lost A.
officers killed and wounded, represent
ing probably a total loss of from 400 &c
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
VIEWS OF A CANADIAN.
lie Has just Returned from n Trip
to the Island.

Montreal, Feb. 2S.-Sir William Van
Horn, until recently president of tie
Canadian Pacific railroad, has just ra-
turned from Cuba. Speaking of the
islands political future, he said;
Annexation Would he Voted Down.
81 don't know, nobody knows. !
travelled a thousand miles or more
through the country, and met and con.
yersed with the people, high and low,
and my conclusion is that annexation
to the United States, if proposed now.
would be voted down. The prominent
Spaniards want it because they are,
needIessly, / think afraid the Cuhaus
will punish them for the wrongs OF
Spanish rule.
some Cubans Want II.
"Some of the Cubans want it because
of the material advantages it would
bring to the island. Some privately
favored it, but they would 90 with
the majority of their compatriots, and
this majority is as yet undoubtedly
against it. The United States govern.
ment would, in the absence Of the
clearly expressed desire of Cuba foi
annexation, find it difficult to gel
around its pledges and continue per
manently to exercise sovereignty.
VIII Soon be Accorded Home Rule.
81 believe that Cuba will soon be az
corded Self-goyernment, but that tie
United States government, in view ot
its responsibility as well as of its
interests will reserve veto power in
all matters of foreign politics and an
matters of legislation affecting til,
public debt.
"'rhc United States can not say they
will annex Cuba, and continue their
tariffs against her, and if they admit
her products free of duty the tobao'
co and sugar interests in the southern
states must suffer"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS
s By J. L. POWER.
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MASONIC GRAND BODIES.

The Masonic grand bodies held their
annual meetings in Meridian on the
10Th, Goth, 2lst and 22d instants. Each
was largely attended Each branch Of
| the order showed considerable increase
in mem bership. The following are the
officers chosen for the next Masonic
year:
| Grand Council.
Frederic Speed, yicksburg, grand
master -.
James Watts, Meridian, deputy grand
master.
A. A. Posey, Aberdeen, grand con-
ductor of work.
s. l. Solomon, Meridian, grand cap
tain of guard.
J. ). Brooks, Robinsonville, grand
conductor Of council.
q. j. Bahin, Natchez, grand treasurer.
j. l.. Power, jackson, grand recorder.
Nolan Stewart, jackson, grand stew
ard
Henry Strauss, Jackson, grand senti-
mel.
Grand Chapter.
Nolan Stewart, Jackson, grand high
priest.
John S. Cobb, Verona, deputy grand
high priest.
Geo. G. Myers, Holly Springs, grand
king
o. L. Mckay, Aberdeen, grand scribe,
Rev. J. w. Paper, Montpelier, grand
chaplain.
ID. Balm, Natchez, grand treasurer.
j. L. Power, jackson, grand secretary.
J. L. Spinks, Meridian, grand lee
turer.
J. f. Dixon, Natchez, grand captain
of host
Z. Z. Clement, Biloxi, grand princ-
pal sojourner.
A. A. Posey, Aberdeen, grand master
third vail. ......
j. S. Brooks, Robinsonville, grand
master second vail.
W. b. Taylor, Jackson, grand master
first vail.
Henry Strauss, jackson, grand senti-
mel.
The presence of Companions Frederic
Speed and P. NJ. Savery, after pro-
tracted illness, elected many express
sons of prayer and thanksgiving, and
these distinguished craftsmen feelingly
expressed their thanks for all the in
terest that had been manifested in
their recovery.
When the newly-elected grand high
priest was installed into Office he was
invested with the signet ring worn by
his predecessor, Thos. b. Franklin,
during the past year.
Grand Commandery Knights Templar
Rev. John A. b. Jones, Rrandou
grand commander.
o. l.. Mckay, Aberdeen, deputy
grand commander.
Harry T. Howard, Biloxi grand gen
eralissimO.
Frank Burktt, Okolona, grand cap
tain-general,
Il. II. Henry, Jackson, grand senior
warden.
J, f. Dixon, Natchez, grand junior
warden.
Rev. d. B. Waddell, Meridian, grand
prelate.
G, J. Balm, Natchez, grand treasurer.
j, L. Power, Jackson, grand recorder.
Geo c. Myers, Holly Springs, grand
standard bearer,
Nolan Stewart, Jackson, grand sword
bearer.
Geo. C. Hoslsins, Broolthaven, grand
warden.
The offices Of devotion were observed
on Tuesday night at the Episcopal
church, when very appropriate dis
course was preached by Grand Prelate
Waddell. The annual collection for
the Natchez Protestant orphan asylum,
taken up during these exercises,
amounted to s72.2l.
(sran obi
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GEN. CR(NIE A PRISONER.
Surrendered, With All His Force
Internationally to Field Mar
shall Lord Roberts.
WELCOME NEWS TO WAITING BRITISH

II Must Have Been Peculiarly Gratifying
Coming, ms 1t Did, on the Morning OF
the Anniversary OF MajubR.Hll-TommJ
Atkins Wipes something on tlN
Slate"
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GETTING TIRED OF THE WAR.
pressure from All Sides on Kruger
10 Sue tor Pence.

London, Feb, asa dispatch to the
Daily News from Lourenco MARQUES,
dated Friday, February 90, says:
1T is reported here that 5000 burgh.
ers have left Ladysmith for the Free
State. The Beers are concentrating
their forces 80 miles outside of Bloom.
3ontein, and the Free State govern.
mcnt in moving to Winburg.
'Reinlorcements from ali parts are
passing through Bloemfontein hourly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

the kind was possible beneath its folds in
this country. Some imperialists' contend,
ed that what they wanted was the flag to
be feared; what Col. Bryan wanted was
the flag to be loved Some expansionists
were favorable to this war of conquest
because of the claim that 1T will pay"
He did not feel that it was possible to put
a money value on the life of single
American soldier, and while "they have
said that we will get new trade, Col.
Bryan was not willing to sell coffns and
shrouds in order to make the acquisition
of the Philinnines ..nar"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

The gathering of this army acros,
the path of Lord Roberts gives sign.
fcance 10 Gen. Cronje's stcadfast de-
Tense lie has engaged the corps OF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
DIR. shaIer CRANKY HiIiyer.
Not for Mife-ncnter..

The Virginia house rejected by a
large majority the bin to send wife
heaterS to the whipping post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
An Editors Death.

Col. William {. Elan. editor-in-chet
of tn. Nirginian Pilot, published al
Norfolk, Va, died the other day Of his
home in Louisa county.
DIR. shaIer Granny HiIlyer.
DR. Shaler CRANKY Hillyer, one OF
the best-known Baptist ministers ia
Georgia, died at Atlanta, aged 81. He
pref ched 81 years
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Jackson gave the National Editorial
Association royal greeting. Welcome
addresses by Gov Longino, Mayor
Todd, Bishop Thompson and Bishop
Galloway, reception at the Stag Club
and banquet at Masonic hall were the
leading features of an elaborate pro-
gram. The editors were greeted, on
arrival, with an artillery salute, and
music by Prof Leake's band. From
Jackson they wentto Vicksburg, thence
to New Orleans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

A prominent Cuban, who declined to
have his name used in connection with
the statement, said, Monday:
within a short time the members
of the society of veterans will almos.
unanimously join what is left Of the
national party, while the opposing
party will consist, under some name
OF other, of Cuban-Americans and uu-
tonomsts.
"The organization, made up of tho
veterans and the nationals, will favor
absolute independence, and a large
army and navy, ever ready to rercI
foreign aggression. Its leaders will
not advocate any control, commercial
or otherwise, except Cuban control.
In Touch with Uncle sam.
"The other organization, while fav-
oring independence, will advocate th2
assistance of the United States, rec
procity treaties, only such naval deyyj-
opmcnt as may be necessary to pro
tect the coasts against smugglerS, and
only such military preparations rs
would be involved in a slight increase
of the rural guard. trusting implicitly
to the United States to protect Cuba
against foreign interference"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

The new capitol bill was approved on
the 2lst. The bill to issue bonds for
one million dollars, to pay for same,
has passed both houses. The bonds
are non-taxable, 4 per cent. interest,
and run thirty years, with option by
the State to take them up in fifteen
years.
Gen. S. d. Lee has been appointed
and confined trustee of the A. and NJ.
college, vice Gen. }. II. Sharp, whose
term had expired.
Both houses of the legislature have
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Both houses of the Legislature have
agreed to pdiourn on Friday, March Q.
This is the date we figured out in our
notes of last week,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-03-28
CHAPTER MI.

l
Out in the open he saw David stand
ing before the horses and trap of the
fishing party, holding his gun across
the back of his brawny neck, like the
| yoke Of water-carrier.
swell, I'll be dumswiveled," he said,
as Ronald approached, "an' may make
the biggest cracklin' in eternal fire, ef
ever I'd a believed a brother O. mine
could be seen in confidential confab
with daughter of old Hasbrooke. II
I'd a-had bottle along, I'd a-swore 1t
was q delusion, but hain't fetched q
drop sence ten o'clock this mornin'."
Ronald hated himself for being
obliged to make excuses for her.
She simply happened along where
was fishing, Dave. hope you won't
talk about it, and cause any miscon-
struction to be put on It,"
You don't mean you an her could
git acquainted like that, in .ech a short
time" remarked David, as they walked
along the sandy road side by side.
II have met her once Lefore-a year
ago. She was in Regan's meadow, and
got frightened at his bull. drove the
bull away, and she-she stopped to
speak to me again to-day. That was
ALL"
But David's fancy for the novelty of
the situation from his standpoint was
not easily cooled. 1t was plain to Rom
aid that he was still turning it over in
his mind by the low grunts and ex-
CARNATIONS of wonder that seemed Jolt
ed from his lips by his heavy strides.
We'll, I'm shore glad of one thing"
he said, finally, "and that is that the
colonel didn't happen along just like
1 did"
His brother knew what was coming,
and yet he asked: "Why, Dave?"
Because the old codger'd "a raised
more sand n Texas tornado, that's
all. Why, Ron, are you blamed fool,
with no more sense than last yeer's
bird nest? Don't you know nobody by
the name O. Fanshaw never stood on a
level with them sort o. folks? Eff
went up thar on business, or ma, or ma
or either of the gals went to sell 'em
eggs or socks, wouldn't we go to the
back door, like all the rest of our sort?
Why, Ron, jest now you was a settin'
cross-legged on the colonels piazza a.
smokin' one of his seegars like priv
LEGGED character. Ha, ha, don't know
how it knocked the wind out of mel"
Ronald, his face dark and his brow
lowering, found himself reduced to say
ing:
Il hope you won't mention it at home,
Dave"
His brother stared at him curiously.
You know I can hold my tongue"
ne said. Il wouldn't go round shootin'
OF my mouth about a thing like that
for anything. The colonel would shoot
the top e'my head Of; hs's aHhs.l hoss.