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Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Denver, Col, Jan. 2S.-Mary Fox,
heiress to $4,000 by the will of her
father, Henry Fox, of st. Louis, was
found in a wretched little hovel in
this city, where she was living as the
wife of Samuel Mitchell, gray-haired
negro. The woman eloped Is years
ago from st. Louis with lover who
left her in Nebraska. BY degrees she
sank to her present state. Her
father, on his dying bed, relented
and remembered her in his will.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Gov. Longino has appointed the fol
lowing as the State Board Of Health fol
the next four years:
For State-at-Large-Dr. j, f. Hunter
Jackson; DR., II. II. Haralson, Nicks
burg; DR.. II. A. Cant Water Valley
Dr. $. Il. Dunn, Greenyille; DR.. VIM. NJ
Payne, Aberdeen.
For Congressional Districts-First
DR.. W. S. Green, Aberdeen; second, DIR
p. w, Rowland, Oxford; third, Dir. J
n. d. Shinllel Friars Point; fourth, DIR
c. d. Mitchell, Pontotoc; fifth, DIR, IL
$. Gully, Meridian; sixth, DR.. d. b
Watkins. Natchez; seventh, DR., T. +
Jones, lermanyille.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Chicago, Jan. 2s.-Report from
many parts Of the United States sho"
that fight against smallpox is goins
on in almost every locality. 1t is fell
by those who are studying the situa
ton that steps must be taken to pre-
vent a further spread of the disease
Throughout the northwestern states
as well as in Indiana, Kentucky, ant
Illinois there are reported numerous
cases of smallpox. The difficulty il
that the disease has not been recog
nized by physicians. The mortality IL
light,
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Fatality Caused by a Fire.

Muncie, Ind, Jan 29-The home of
William Miller, four miles west of
Muncie, was destroyed by fire yester-
day evening. Frank Stevens and wife
discovered the fire while driving past
the house. Mr.. Stevens jumped from
the buggy to notify the Miller fam
lily that flames were issuing from the
roof and the team ran away. Mrs.
Stevens was thrown from the buggy
and fatally injured. A two-year-old
grandchild of Miller was asleep up
stairs and suffocated before she
could be rescued.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Gcodetic survey of Our Islands.

Washington. Jan. 3O.-ln answer to
a senate resolution, Secretary Gage
yesterday sent to the senate report
upon the coast and geodetc survey
with especial reference to the new ISL
and possessions of the United States.
He says the resources of the survey
are inadequate to complete the survey
of Hawaii and Puerto Rico. He says
the problems of the Philippines are
much larger and recommends the es-
Enlistment of a sub-oilice at Manila.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
England Buying More Than Ever.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 2S,-rhe big
gest order for mules for use in the
Transyaal yet placed in this market
by the British government, is now
under consideration here Local firms
are also said to be bidding on furnish
ing the British with 1000 horses, to
replace those sent to South Africa.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Nearly Killed over War Argument.

Chicago, Jan, 20.-As a result Of a
fight over the South African war.
Charles Glassbrook an Englishman,
received ten scalp wounds yesterday
and was rendered unconscious. His
assailant, Francis Edwards, was ar
rested and Glassbrook also was locked
up after he had spent some time az
the county hospital. Glassbrook and
Edwards met in a saloon and, during
discussion over the Boer war, soon
came to blows. Edwards seized ham,
mer and struck Glassbrook, on the
head, repeatedly knocking him down.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
WILL CONFISCATE 1T.


London. Jan. 28.-Ambassador
Choatc has been informed that some
of the American -four seized in Del
agoa bay has been found to be
actually addressed to the Transvaal
government. This flour, Choate is
further informed, will be confscated.
Apparently, this latest development
will reopen the whole contraband
uupStiOn.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Got Away with s1,iOO.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Three masked
robbers entered the factory of DR..
Peter Fahrney & Sons last night,
bound and gagged -four employees of
the concern, blew open the safe and
escaped with 1900 in currency and a
considerable amount in notes and
other valuable paper.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
VIII Rob No More safes.

Quincy, ILL.,, Jan. 29,-Quincy police
officers Saturday night killed two eX-
pert safe-blowers, supposed to be
from Chicago, and wounded another
badly. The tragedy included a run
ming fight through hotel in which
the armed burglars were pursued by
the officers. The men are believed to
be those who recently operated in
Galesburg, Freeport and other Illinois
cities, making a specially of cracking
safes in building and loan offices.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
about . 900 Schools In Cuba.

Havana, Jan. 2S.-Mr. Frye, super
intendent of public schools, is in re-
ceipt of reports showing that $40
schools have already been organized.
Reports are coming in at the rate of
IS a day, and it is expected that the
number will reach 1000, representing
100000 children.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
soldiers Remains at san Francisco.

Washington, Jan. 3O.-Gen. Shafter
yesterday telegraphed the war depart
mcn( Il complete list of remains of 1855
soldiers brought to San Francisco
from the Philippines ON the transport
City of Pekin. All of these bodies that
are not claimed by relatives or friends
for private interment will be buried in
the national cemetery at the Presidio
of San Francisco.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Rrad,ev NAV Contest the Seat.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 2S.--Gov. Tay-
lor was presented with statement
of the proceedings of the legislature
in the election of United States sem
ator. and asked for a certificate for
Blackburn as senator. Gov. Taylor has
not yet acted on the request, and it
is rumored that ex-Gov. Bradley will
contest Blackburns claim to the seat
by reason of complications arising in
the legislature growing out Of the
governors contest.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Washington, Jan. 30.-The secretary
of the navy received the following ca
blegram yesterday from Admiral
Schley, commanding the South Allan
tic squadron:
puerto Esenada, Jan. 2s.
"Bubonic plague is officially report
ed to be epidemic at Rosario. at Il dis
tante of 100 miles. Squadron sails for
Monterideo."
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
GLOOM FOR BRITAIN.
Disaster OVertsk sBuller in His Sec
ond Attempt to Relieve White.


London, Jan. 29.-Geu, Ruller's dis
patch to the war Office states that
Spionkop was abandoned on account
of lack of water, inability to bring ar
tillery there and the heavy Boer fire,
Gen. Butler gives no list Of casualties.
His whole force Withdrew south of
the Tugela river with the evident in
tention of reaching Ladysmith by an
other route.
Tue British Lose HeaviIy
London, Jan, 20.-Gcn. Butler says
Gen. Warren's troops have retreated
south OF the 'rugela river. The Beers
saw that the British lost l,5o0 killed
Wednesday. 1t is believed here that
this includes The wounded. The Beers
also claim that $50 of the English
troops surrendered at Spionkop,
Gloomy Outlook for Britons
London. Jam. 29,-Thc week has
opened with the utmost gloom for
the British pdblic and the reaction is
all the stronger because Of the high
hopes that were repoSed in Gen.
nuler's turning movement and OF his
announcement lI"' ,n'ir "'"'' w
mo turning bqck." At the very mo-
mcnt when Dr.. Leyds is being re-
reiyed as an honored guest in the
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Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Increasing the Dividends.

Akron, O., Jan. 2S.-Beginning Feb.
ruary /, the quarterly dividend of the
American Cereal company will be in
creased TO two per cent, raising ir
the annual dividend from six to eight
per cent. The capital stock is $780,,
n01
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Watson Gets a New Coallng station

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Admiral Wat
son reports that he has taken posses
sion of Isbella coaling station, and es-
tablished marine garrison there un'
der command OF Lieut.. Long. 1t is on
Basilan island and has deep harbor,
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Got $1,000 from Wisconsin Bank.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 2s.-The bank OF
Deerfield, 16 miles east, was robbed OF
about $1,000 last night. The vault
was blown open with dynamite, The
robbers escaped.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Antitrust Legislation.

The bill introduced in the house by Mr..
Cox, of Prentiss, ITO define trusts and
combines and to provide for the sup
preston thereof, and to preserve to the
people of this State the benefits arising
from competition in business is the
splendid chapter 140 of the code down
to and including paragraph O, with
with ten additional sections, clearly
defining combines and trusts, providing
penalties for same, and effective meas
ures for enforcement ANY corpora
tion, domestic or foreign, which shall
attempt to restrain the freedom of trade
or production; or which shall attempt
to monopolize the promotion, control or
sale of any comnnodity, or the prosecu-
tion, management or control of any
kind, class or description Of business;
or which shall attempr to eng' 1ss or
forestall any commodity, or which
shall attempt to prevent competition in
the manufacture or sale Of commodity
by Offering the same foi sale below the
regular market price, and also below
the normal cost of production, shall be
deemed and held trust and combine. y
"No corporation shall purchase or
own the capital stock Of any other cor
! porat0u, or in any manner acquire ,l.e
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

franchise or equipment OF any Other
corporation engaged in the same bust
ness and a competitor therein"
The indications are very decided that
this bill will pass the legislature, and
if it does not break up combines and
trusts in Mississippi it will be because
the people prefer to endure the ills they
have rather than avail themselves o.
its provisions.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Chicago, Jan. 29.-George Kennan.
Siberian explorer, writer and one OF
the best informed Americans on the
internal conditions of Russia and its
relations with the nations of the
world. when asked last night whether
the movement of Russian troops to.
ward the Indian border was an Incl
dent of it's desire to enter British ter.
ritory, said mo, hardly think that
Russia has any serious intentions il
India aud the mobilization Of troops
may mean nothing more than a wish
TO harass and worry England tol
other purposes"
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

STAMPEDE TO CAPE NOME.
Fifteen Thousand Want to Reach the Ne"
Goidtields by the First steamers from
Puget Sound aud Dawson.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. "a Spe.
cial to the Times from Tacoma, Wash.
SAYS; Estimates made by local ship
ping men show that about $4,000 men
are intending TO reach Cape Nome by
the first steamers from Puget sound
and Dawson. Two-t birds of this num-
ber will go froHl Tacoma, Seattle.
San Francisco aud the balance will
90 down the Yukon river from Daw-
son and other Yukon towns. \ great
prospective race is in sight oetween
these two contingents. First arri.
walls will secure the best part of the
beach, which will be in the greatest
demand because beach claims may he
worked without fumes or machin.
erv According to latest adyices, over
half of DawSon's population will head
for Cape Nome as fast as the Yukon
steamers wintering on the upper
river can follow the outgoing ice down
stream.
Nearly 30 steamers, each carrying
from 500 to 1000 passengers, are nov
scheduled to sail from coast ports
between May 10 and June l. Most OF
the steamers are advertised to sail in
May. otherwise they could not booh
passengers. Vet shipping men are
almost unanimously of the opinion
that all steamers sailing thus early
will be compelled to wait at Dutch
harbor two or three weeks for the ict
to move out of Eehring sea,
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

TI8TIEII " II ~
- Marshal Southern District of Mis-,

" New Orleans, 9TH February, lSol.
ION the same day 9th February, 1851
General Quitman appeared before the
United States Circuit Court, Hon. Theo II.
McCaled presiding alone, and entered into
reeognizance in the sum of 81 900, with II.
r.. W Hill as his surety, for his future mp
pearance.
"On the 9th of March, 1851, the third
trial of General Henderson having resulted
in a mistral, the jury being unable to agree
upon verdict, nolle prosequi was entered
on the 1th of March, 1851, upon motion of
Logan Hunton, United States Attorney as
to all the defendants embraced in the in
dictment, one of whom was General Quit
man"
Governor Quitman, after his arrest
endeavored to evade any sort of demon
stration from his friends. Before leav-
ing Jackson for New Orleans, he wrote
to friends in Natchez to check any
manifestation of popular feeling in his
favor. The moment, however, that he
left the courtroom in New Orleans, a
multitude pressed around him. Large
numbers attended him to his quarters,
Deputations from Mississippi, Alabama,
South Carolina and other States waited
upon him. He was serenaded, and
forced to appear on his balcony by the
acclamations of the people. The citi-
zens of Natchez were especially ju-
bilant--they fired fifteen guns for Quit
man and fifteen for the Southern States.
John Anthony Quitman was one of
the great men of Mississippi's past, and
his name and his fame will ever shine
on the brightest pages of her history.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
The Noel Amendment

Inc concurrent reSOluIlOh lOf lnSett'
ing in the constitution the amendment
providing for an elective judiciary
passed the house on Friday last by
vote OF 81 to21. 1t had already passed
the senate by a vote of Sc to T.. This
is all that is necessary for its insertion
in the constitution, but there will be
some legislation to give it effect. The
same vote that adopted the resolution
will attend to that.
The colored citizens OF Jackson held
mass-meeting on the 10Th and ten
dered their profound gratitude and
heartfelt thanks to Gov. Longino for
his broad and statesmanlike views as
set forth in his inaugural address.
They pledge themselves "to use every
honorable means and effort to promote
peace, harmony and good will among
Dor for the welfare of the State that
she may stand as an embodiment of
the highest type of Christian civiliza-
ton"
Senator Diusmore's bill for the re-
moval of the penitentiary from its
present site in Jackson to the Rankin
farm passed the Senate by nearly
unanimous vote. The board of control
is directed to effect the removal. 1t
will be a red letter day for the capital
city when the pen is pulled.
Senator Bradley, of Kinds, has offered
bill directing the penitentiary board
of control to procure, equip and operate
cotton mill for the manufacture OF
cotton thread, cloth and other goods.
Such mill was successfully operated
in the State prison before the war, but
the convicts at that time were all
white.
The State University asked S62 900 foi
repairs and improvements for l900-1o01.
The senate cut it down to S59, 900, and
the house to $4,000. This is in ad
dition to the annual interest on the
seminary fund" s39, 9,64S.67.
A bill to appropriate $4,000 for re-
pairs of State Capitol was indefinitely
postponed. There will be no more
money wasted on repairs.
Mr.. w. A. Butler of Lawrence County
is the capable assistant private secre
tary to Gov. Longino during the legis
lative session.
The last Official act of Gov McLaurir
was to pardon six men out of the peni
tentiarv; three whites and three blacks
The Cox bill providing uniform
series of text no0,Ss for the State passe
+ the 1lotse by a vote of IS TO 80.
Five bills have been introduced in tht
legislature to abolish the railroad com
mission.
There were fifty cases of measles ii
the deaf and dumb institute at jackson
on Wednesday of last week.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
By J. L. POWER.
~ lssA.es.. ..es... e.a.Aa a.Allsan.a 81 =
By J. L. POWER.

tiny, J have spared no efforts consistent
with self-respect to avert this result, So
soon as learned that attempts would be-
made, under an Act of Congress of the last
century, to remove me from this State,
formally offered to the proper authorities
any pledge of security to appear in New
Orleans and meet the charges against me
SO soon as my term of office should expire;
and | demonstrated against the indignity
thus about to be offered not to myself, but
to the State, in dragging away from his
duties her Chief Magistrate.
My proposition was not accepted, and
my remonstrance not needed.
" 1t is not for me to complain. You are
the aggrieved party. Ny course in this
matter meets the approval Of some of the
most patriotic citizens near me. l sincerely
hope, as 1t was dictated alone by my sense
of duty to the State, it may meet the ap-
probation of my fellow-citi2ens,
" In thus parting from my generous con-
stltuents it would be proper to give them
an account of my stewardship during the
short but interesting period that | have
acted as their public servant, but the off
cial connection between us has been so
Summarily and Unexpectedly severed that
must defer the grateful task to future
day.
have but to add that, during my short
but exciting period of service, have in all
things striven to be faithful and true to
the rights the interests and the honor OF
the State For this ! have been abused
and calumniated by the enemies of the
South. Treachery and faithlessness would
have secured favor and praise from the
same sources.
Fellow-citiaens, now take my leave OF
yon with gratitude for the generous sup
port you have extended to me, and Will
cheering confidence that your honor anC
your interests may be safely confded tC
the hands of the faithful and able son o.
Mississippi, who, as President of the Senate
succeeds to my place.
"JoHN A. QulrMAN.
Executive Chamber, Jackson, Monday
~ O. e'' - 'V'''
Neneral QultInan having thus ten
ucfeo ms resignation as Governor o
Mississippi proceeded to New Orleans
and as private citizen of the STATE
submitted to the further orders of Tho
Court. The official record explain,
what hannened after the arrest
uTbo Ir,i,od u4o4o,u, rob,u O,;+,o,
Tn6iotn,on+ Co.. vialotiar af tho Ma,
traIi+m - ~ ootb ~ n,,n;I tois
dictment which WINS found bv the fron,
Jury of the Tnited States District Conrt fo
the Eastern District of Tonisiona on tl
21st Of lima 1870 And an tba oeth dov q
June 1870 an motion of Logan HINTON
ESQ Irnited stotas Attorney and unde
the nrovi.iors of tho Act of Sth NJ Argnet
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

The death of DR.. Writ Johnston, on
Thursday night last, after only a few
days illness, from pneumonia, was 3
great surprise, as well as great grie'
to the people of Jackson. He was not
only progressive, public-spirited citi.
zen, but one of the most eminent ply,
sicians in the Southwest. DR., Johnston
was born in Raymond in 1913, the
Youngest child of Hon. Amos r. John.
ston and the younger brother of Capt.
Frank Johnston. He enlisted in With.
ers' Artillery at the age of Is; imme.
dately after the war studied pharmacy
and medicine, and has been in active
and lucrative practice in jackson since
in 1878. In 1876 he married Miss Mary
Barrows, daughter of Major D, N, Bar
rows, who survives him. His funeral
was the largest that has taken place in
jackson in many years, His death is
certainly great loss to the community
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Five bills have been introduced in the
legislature to abolish the railroad COM
mission.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

MIssiLJippl at the Battle OF Chlckam Luga.
General A. p Stewart, eX-chancellor
of the University of Mississippi and one
of the commissioners of Chickamauga
National Park, addressed both branches
of the Mississippi legislature on Thurs
day last, under orders of the secretary
of war The general was most cordially
received. In the house his reception
amounted to an ovation. The act of
congress creating the National Park,
he said permits any State to erect
monuments to mark the positions of its
troops, Mississippi had twenty regi'
ments and four batteries, and he com.
plimented their valor and called over
the names of their commanders. All Of
the Northern States, and several of the
Southern States had erected monu.
ments, and he asked that Mississippi no
longer delay this duty, The national
government had appropriated 81, 500O,'
600, und the States, thus far, $500, 900.
The legislature will undoubtedly make
a suitable appropriation.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

There were fifty cases of measles in
the deaf and dumb institute at jackson
on Wednesday of last week.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03
Secreinry Gage replies:
The fourth section OF the senate II
uuiry is quoted as follows:

"And the secretary of the treasury is
further directed to transmit to the senate
copies of any letters agreements, COM
mrnicatons, papers, documents or other
information in his possession, or in the
possession of the treasury department re-
specting the conference between the sec
retarS of the treasury and James Still
man, president Of the National City bank;
l. Pierpont Morgan, of New York, or any
other person or persons with whom he
conferred In Philadelphia as mentioned in
his letter to James Stillman, president OF
the National City bank of New York, of
December q, 1897; and also whether or not
understanding In regard to depositing
government moneys IN the national bank
repositories in the city of New YORK;
whether or not any record was kept In the
treasury department of telephone or
telesfaphic communications between the
secretary of the treasury or his subor-
dinato officers, and the officials of the Ma
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

A bill to appropriate $4,000 for re-
pairs of State Capitol was indefinitely
postponed. There will be no more
money wasted on repairs.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

Mr.. w. A. Butler of Lawrence County
is the capable assistant private secre-
tary to Gov. Longino during the legis,
lative session.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

The Cox bill providing uniform
series of text noo,1s for the State passc
the .iotse by vote of IS to 80.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

The last Official act of Gov. McLaurin
was to pardon six men out of the peni
tentiarv; three whites and three blacks
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

The State University asked s62, 900 foi
repairs and improvements for l900-1o01.
The senate cut it down to S52, 900, and
the house to S34, 900. This is in ad
dition to the annual interest on the
seminary fund.-" s39, ,64S.67.
Macon beacon., 1900-02-03

london, Jan, 20.-Gen. Butler says
Gen. Warrens troops have retreated
south OF the rugela river The Beers
say that the British lost l,5o0 killed
Wednesday, 1t is believed here that
this includes the wounded. The Beers
also claim that $50 of the English
trnnns smrrendered AT Spionkop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-06-07
Political Equality Fotes.

Governments derive their just
powers from the consent of the gov
erued. u. ). Constitution
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-06-07
all is Issued.

The official call for the republican
state convention. to be held in the Ex-
position building. Milwaukee. August
$, for the purpose of nominating a
state ticket, has been issued BY Chair
mal Treat Of the Republican State
Central committee.
The call explains that the conven-
ton will be opened at noon on that
day at the exposition building. and it
details the list Of nominees to be
chosen, these including the full num-
Der of elective state officers; while a
new State Central committee and
chairman will likewise be named at
this time. The basis of representa-
ton IS the same as that to the dele
gate convention few weeks ago. and
the total number of delegates will be
1907. Grant county will send TWEEN
tv-one delegates.