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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
Gov. Tsyior's Visit to New York.

New York, April 24,-Senaior Plat
said. Monday. that he had no knowl-
edge as to the cause of GOV. raylor's
,isit to New York. II himself had
not seen him; he added that Gov
Taylor had had talk with Gcr,
Roosevelt Sunday, but he did not
know what the subject Of il was. u
was learned on good authority that
tiov Taylor's visit to John 6. Carlisle
on Saturday was purely social. Tbs
governor. II was said, had already re
questod Mr. Carlisle TO appear for BIN,
but the latter had dcclintd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
IL. & Z. Commencement

The closing exercises Of the Institute
and College will take place earlier than
usual, so as not to conflict with the
dates of the University and the A. *
NJ. College, and to enable contractors
for the new intirmary building, and for
general repairs, to begin work so as to
have everything in readiness for next
session. Here is the program:
Saturday, May 12--Address before
literary societies, BY Attorney General
Monroe McClurg.
Sunday, Commencement sermon,
by Rev DR., Eager, Montgomery.
Monday, l4-Corner stone of intirm-
airy building will be laid by Masonic
grand lodge, Grand Master b. V. White
and grand officers officiating. Grafton
by Hon. James d. Thames, Vicksburg.
Tuesday, 15-Graduating exercises.
Address by Hon. IL. d, Money.
A very large attendance of patrons
and friends of the college is expected
on all these interesting exercises.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28

The Biloxi Review of the l4th an
nounces the death of Hon. John f.
Mccormick, at his home in that city, on
Tuesday, April 10, and makes appro-
pirate mention of his worth as a citizen
and his eminence as Mason. Mr.,
Mccormick was grand master of Masons
in 1881. lie had been district deputy
grand master for several years; and at
the time OF his death, and for several
years previous, he was one of the Gus
todians of the work. In 1876 he repre-.
sented the counties of Wayne and
Greene in the representative branch of
the legislature. He was a native OF
Mississippi and one of her best citizens.
'He had occupied high places in the
church and Masonry, and died in the
faith that had been his guide in life"
An act for the erection of a public
building at Natchez, having passed the
United States senate, is now before the
house appropriations committee, and il
will not be the fault of Representative
McLain if the committee does no,
recommend that it do pass.
The total population of McComb City
Is 4.940-3,4 5s white, 1S2 colored.
Magnolia wants a cotton factory, and
Editor Huff is engaged in the good
work of getting up the stock. As
rule editors cannot invest much in sucf
enterprises, but none are better quail
lied to Judge of their benefits to the
community that secures them.
Grand Master Il. V. White has tlleC
the vacancy in the committee on Ma
sonic law and Jurisprudence, caused by
the death of Past Grand Master j. NJ
Stone by the appointment of W. II
Howard of Meridian Lodge, No S0s,
Several correspondents are hereby
Informed that the capitol bonds for on'
million dollars will bear I per cent in
terest, payable semi-annually. The,
are exempt from taxation and loca
assessments" They will be issued in In
stallments--the first installment to b'
100000. They cannot be sold at les
than par, and the indications are tina
they will command a good premium
1t is hoped that the entire issue can b.
sold to Mississippi bidders. This woul'
be good card for the State.
new and very promising Masonl
lodge has recently been organized .
Crystal Springs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
By J. L. POWER.


Here is an extract from the general
order of Gen. J. y. Gordon, U. c. ",
announcing the death of Ex-Governor
John NJ. Stone:
The battle ended he laid aside the sword
aud gathered up the thread of life with
klngly majesty and republican simplicity,
and so conducted himself that in every
station to which he was called he merited
and received the plaudits of his admiring
countrYmen and it is written, and can be
proudly claimed for him, that there is not
single act as soldier, Official or private
citizen, which leaves the shadow of stain
upon his finwless name Mississippi has
been prolific Of great men, and the pages
of her history are luminous with their
illustrious names, but she will bear none
upon her shield purer, Drawer or more rn-
splendent than that of John Marshall
Stone.
Ladies Employed in State Capitol
The Jackson News recently made
pleasant mention of the increasing
number of ladies who find employment
in the State capitol, and it paid a neat
and well-dtserved tribute TO their pro-
ticiency- Matte Plunkett as State
librarian; Miss Florence Wagner, gen.
eral bookkeeper in the auditors office;
Miss Nettic Moffat, stenographer and
typewriter in office of the attorney.
general; Miss Camille Cutrer, recording
clerk in Office of the secretary of State
Mrs. Helen D. Bell, clerk and stenog.
rapher supreme court; Miss Lynn Hem,
| ingWay, clerk of the State board of ex
aminers. The News might have men
toned that much of the clerical work
of the legislature was done by young
ladies in the offices of secretary Of the
senate and clerk of the house, and they
were many times complimented by
those officials. Miss Nettie Ratllff, a,
stenographer and typewriter, Mis-.
Matte Cavitt and Miss Clara Field.
were indispensable to Secretary hurry
and Clerk Smith thinks that Mis-
McCardle cannot be eXcelled in the en-
rOllment of bills,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
outaankcd the Bocr Positions,

Maseru, Basutoland, Monday, April
93.-Gen. Brabants force outtianked
the Boer position at Bushman's kop
Yesterday, but the movement had not
been completed when darkness fell,
At dusk British forces, apparently
infantry, were seen approaching from
two directions, with view of sur
roundinp the kop
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
New Pillow Fnctory.

At birmingham, Ala, a deal has
Leen closed with eastern parties, for
the erection of a 100000 pillow factory.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28

City Clerk Clifton has issued cir.
cular giving the following interesting
facts about the Capital City: The total
bonded debt of the city is sl76,SO of
which s4s, 900 is for schools; SIS, 400 for
bridges and streets; 500, 500 for sew
erage. The realty valuation is s2,446,-
40; personality valuation Sl,41S,S0S;
railroad, sll9,9l9, making total OF
S4,O44, 46I, The real valuation he esti.
mates at s6,OOO,O 900 and the population
at $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
Yazoo City has spent upward of $751;
900 in stamping out smallpox.

We are frequently asked what
changes were made in the registration
and election laws by the legislature
at its recent session. None whatever.
A lengthy senate bill on the subject
was laid on the table, subject to call,
but it didn't get called There are
some amendments that should DC made,
and doubtless will be at the special
session in 1901.
vicksburg wants the State Demo
cratic convention, and the Dispatch
SAYS that sufficient inducements can be
offered TO get it. The time and place
viii be determined by the State com
mittee when II meets April so.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
the committee says:

While the findings of the committee
are justified by the foregoing admitted
and undisputed facts, with their attendant
circumstances standing alone. these facts
are strengthened by additional facts in
Guiding various unsuccessful attempts to
secure votes by offers of money which al
though denied, are found by the majority
of the committee, to be sustained By the
pr pcnderance of the testimony.
The committee also dwells quite Sc
verely on those republicans who final
Is voted for Clark, thus breaking the
deadlock and making his election pos
sible.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28
poer Defense Was Contemplate,

London, April 24.-The Bloemfon-
TEN correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph says;
"The resistance OF the Beers ut
Leeuw kop was contemplate, censid-
cring the strength of their position.
They escaped in an easterly direction,
the guards failing to get quite round
,,a,, -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28

The capitol commission has concluded
that the old brick in the peniteutiary
buildings and walls are unfit for use in
the new capitol. The board of trustees
of the State insane hospital say they
are no good for the proposed colored
annex; and the penitentiary board of
control has figured it out that they
could not be taken down and removed
with advantage to any point likely to
be selected for the new prison. The
older buildings were erected in 1889.
The commission is very much in the fix
of the man who had the bear by the
tail, when he halloed to friend,
please help me let got
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28

Hon. L. $, Gambler, Jr., has an
nounced as candidate for congress for
the First district, He is amply equip
ped for the position. As the Tupelo
journal so well expresses it, should
he receive the nomination at the hands
of the people, the district will find in
him a representative loyal to the best
interests of her people
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-04-28

A new and very promising Masonic
lodge has recently been organized at
Crystal Springs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16

be laid on the table This brough,
Cook to his feet in a jlfty and after
a long and impasSoned speech, he
offered an amendment TO Goddard's
motion moving that the matter be Ne
rerred 10 the city attorney The
chair proceeded 70 put the amendment
in regular order but some one thought
that the original motion should first
be put and a prolonged unparllamen-
tary debate on the ethics OF parliamen-
tary law followed, In the mele ths
amendment was put and voted upon
and when the motion as amended
struggled along matters assumed a
worse shape than ever Councilman
Cook capped the climax by voting
against his own resolution. Goddard
then pulled himself together and sug-
gested that the whole business be
wiped on the slate and a new start
made, This plan impressed Mayor
Bergman with favor and the matter
was finally cleaned up by turning Il
over 10 the city attorney.
The meeting then adjourned tin next
Monday night at 1850. when the tax
levy win be brought up and dis
posed Of,
Councilmen svensen and Sehernec-
kau were absent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16

as has drlbbled In fIom South Africa
during the last As hours, indicates
the. a combined forward movemant OF
q comprehensive character Is pro-
ceeding, II is not necessary to be-
lleVe the unconfrmed stories OF the
Beers being In full retreat from Coz
lenso because II has been learned that
a column Is proceeding via weenen to
helpmaaker to cut on their NtNlc
but at the same time. credible infor-
nation from many sourys ndlsputa.
bly, point TO momentous changes In
the disposition Of the republican
forces.
Adviees from PletermarltEhurg dat.
cd January IL say that since their
defeat on January the Beers have
been removing their guns from posi-.
tions south OF Ladysmlth, The same
dispatch confirms the report that the
Thirteenth Nussars re0chei Grobel-
erskloot without meeting the BoogS.
As the trenches az Grobelerskloof
were practically the strongos, posi-.
ton held by the burghegs, their va
cation has considerably asbonished
The British. Merchants at Pietcrmar-
ltEburk have received messages from
Ladysmlth saying; Bring up Jam,
etc." indicating that the Ladysmlth
agents anticipated the immediate
opening OF communlcatlors, while
Ladysmlth also photographed the be-
lief prevalent there m January 10.
that the Beers were moving and con-
centI0tlng their forces elsewhere.
AS oorroberotive of British activity
In the direction OF tie relief OF Lady
smith, dispatch has been received In
London from Butler 10 the effect that
he expected all dispositions for
synchronous movement OF the various
columns against the besieged garrison
would be completed this morning.
Under these circumstances It Is con-
sldered quite probable the advance on
the beleaguered town has commenced,
and that lighting is In progress. OPP
timists go so far as 10 say that II Isl
expected Ladysmith will be relieved
tonight, II all goes well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
THE CITY DADS
DO BUSINESS
MANY REsOUTIONSACTEDON ON
The AstOrian Declared the City OFF,
cial Paper-Parliamentary Con-
fusion That Mas Funny.

The city council met in regular ses-
sion last night, and broke the record
by transacting a big wallet Of mis-
cellaneous business in considerably
less than an hour. There was a
little seasoning, too, in the way Of a
couple Of debates which were of more
than passing interest.
They began by granting retail liquol
licenses to c. A. Campbell and John L
Carlson. Next they granted the petit
ton OF Peter Durrell for a transfer Of
his license to the northwest corner OF
Sixth and Astor streets, and then got
down to good hard business. II. P
Olsen had complaint against o. V.
Haven because Of the location Of a
dwelling on the public highway di-
rectly in front Of his (olsens) lot in
suburban Alderbrook. This was re-
ferTed without comment.
An official communication from
County Clerk Wherity stated that
the aggregate valuation Of the assess
able property in the City Of Astoria
had been determined to be s1,572,5s1.
The street superintendent. asked
that he be granted 1000 feet of lumber
for the purpose Of improving a sec
ton of the street at the junction Of
Harrison avenue and Thlrty-fourth
street.
Claims against the city were then
submitted as follows: Daily News,
75c; Prael Transfer Company, $3.50;
F. ". Furgeson, s15O; Fisher Bros,
4Oc; Astoria Transfer Company, ss:S5;
F. W. Ferguson, SIS. These were or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
"THE MILW AUKEB,"

A familiar name for the Chicago. Nil.
waukee & st. Paul Railway, known all
over the Union as the Great Railway
running the Pioneer Limited" trains
every day and night between st Paul
and Chicago. and Omaha ana Chicago.
"The only perfect trains in the world"
Understand: Connections are made with
all Transcontinental Lines. assuring to
passegenrs the best service known. Lux
urious coaches, electric light, steam heat,
OF verify equaled by no other line.
See that your ticket reads via "The
Milwaukee" when going 10 any point in
the United States or Canada. All ticket
agents sell them.
For, rates, pamphlets, or other informa-
ton, iaddress,
J. W. CASEY, @. !. EDDY,
Trav. Pass. Agt, General Agent,
Portland. Or. Portland, Or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
ELM BRANCH LIBELED.

SEATTLE, Jan. l5.-The Puget
Sound Tug Boat Company today filed
claim for salvage against the
steamship Elm Branch in the federal
court The company asks $4,000 for
services rendered In towing the Elm
Branch into port after the latter YES.
sci broke her propeller. of Cape Flat
terry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
A FEW
INTERESTING
FACTS

When people are oontsmplAtins . trip,
whpIher on busiReas or pisAsnra. they
naturally want eD best service OBJ
tahA6le 20 FAR a. spead. comfort And
safety ID eonoemed. hmploxap Of the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LiNpl are
uaid to servo tho pubHc and our trains
arc operated 20 a. 10 mako Noae con-
nections with diverging frnes q, ell
juncvsion points
Pullman Palace sisep,ng and ahair Cars
on through trairs
Dining Car seryhs unexceiicd. Meals
served q Ia carte.
In order 10 obtain this fifst ciaaa service,
ask the ticket agent TO sell you a ticket
The Wisconsin Central Lines.
and you will make direct connections at
81. Paul for Chicago. Milwaukee aud
all points osaL
FOR any further Information call on aav
ticket agent. or correspond with
JAS. G. POND. Gen. PAaA Agent,
or Jas A CLOCK. Milwaukee. Wis.
General Agent
ts STARK 81. rorttnd ore
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16

constantly for ton years, the disease had .
nrmer hold than ever. tried . number u
bleod remedies, bat their ninoral fnged,ents
settled IN my bones and gave ne Thsumatisn.
Twas in 1nenssbls condition. and altar sE-
hausttng all treatment, wss dselaEsdf dfbsnrsbh.
Seeing 9. 8. o. sdvsEttssd ~ . suTs for blood
diseases, dsoidsd 70 ~ It. AZ soon ~ my
system IVES under the effect Of the msdieiae,
began 70 improve, and after taking % TOT
Two months ! was CURED eemDis,Al1, Ehe
dreadful disease wss sssdieatsd from ny yH
ism, ana have bad 10 fstayn en-
Many have been taking local tceet-
ment for years, and find themselves
worse now Than ever. A trial Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16

From the day that young man starts
but to seek his first position to the end of
bis business life, his health has world to
do with his success. When a young man
applies to business man for a position, his
personal appearance has deal to do with
the outcome. Personal appearance" does
not mean dress alone. II does not mean
exterior cleanliness alone A young man
may be clean, SO far as soap and water will
make him, but be disfgured by unsightly
pimples, eruptions and ulcerations on the
skin. These are due to impurities in the
blood. The blood becomes impure because
1t is improperly nourished. Instead of
receiving the life-giving elements Of the
food, it receives the foul emanations Of
indigestion, bilousness and costveness.
The reason that DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery Is the best remedy for
disorders of this description is that II goes
right to first causes II gives man an
appetite like horse" II facilitates the
flow of digestive juices 1t corects all
disorders Of the digestion, and makes the
assimilation Of the life giving elements
Of the food perfect. It invigorates the
liver. II purihes and enriches the blood.
II makes the muscles strong and active.
II tones and steadies the nerves. II makes
young man look as he should-strong of
body, alert Of brain and clean and whole.
some of skin. Medicine dealers sell it,
and have nothing Just as good"
"a ! had eczema in its worst FORM" writes
Austin Ramsey. ESQ., Of Saltillo, Huntingdon
lief ! thought Il would set me wild. 1t itched
and burned 50 badly. The neighbors thought
would never be cured. took your Golden
Medical Discovery and am now well"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
DIDN'T RETURN TO PORTLAND

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l5.-Two
United States transports, the olym-
pia and Pennsylvania, arrived here
today from Manila. on board the
olympia was Colonel viele, OF the
Fourth cavalry. who Is to be retired
as brlgadler general.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
BRYAN NOT COMING.

NORTH YAKIMA. Wash, Jan. i5
j. d. Medill, Of this city. is in receipt
OF a letter from William j. Bryan,
who says It is not now certain whether
he can visit this state in February
as he had intended.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
Catarrh is
Not Incurable

But it can not be cured by sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures which
reach only the surface. The disease is
in the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood. s. y. 8. Is the only
remedy which can have any etfecs upon
Catalrh; it cures the disease perma-
nently and forever rids the system Of
every trace Of the vile complaint
Miss Josie Owen, OF Montooller. Ohio
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16

VI nlpHbit-1tNif Nnoi
writes: 81 was az
Aicted from infancy
with OatATrh, and no
one can know the
suffering u producsS
better than I. The
sprays and wash 90
prescribed by the doe.
tors relieved me only
tsmpOTaTily, and
thoukh I usad thNEn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-16
BoERs LEAVING LADYsMITH.
Indications That Important Changes
in the Situation Have Transpired.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-Up to the pres.
est, the reported crossing Of the Tu-
gela river by General Warren's dl.
vision remains but rumor. Never.
theIess, the whole tenor Of euch news
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-11
SOME SURE THINGS.
Bets to BE Avoided by Those whe
Never Tried the Fe.ts.

Never Tried the Feats.
Bets to be avoided by those who are
coeksure they can do all things are
those relating to athletic feats. 1t
would seem that a good runner could
easily give a start of 80 yards In 100
to a man who was doing the so yards
by hopping on one beg. But few run
ners, if any. can afford to give that
amount of start to any man who is
at all strong on his legs. For the first
five yards or SO they go at practically
the same pace, so that to run IS yards
while bis opponent is hopping 40 he
has to go more than twice as fast, and
it is a weak man indeed who cannot
hop 80 yards in ten seconds.
An ordinary wooden match is easily
broken in the fingers, but, although
there are many who will bet they can
do it, none succeed IN accomplishing
the task If the match is laid across the
nail of the middle finger of either hand
and pressed upon by the first and third
fingers of that hand, despite its seem
ing so easy at first sight.
No one can crush an egg placed
lengthwise between his clasped hands
that is, if the egg be sound and has
the ordinary shell of hens egg.
1t is safe to bet man that he cannot
get out of chair without bending
his body forward or putting his fee
under it, if he is sitting on it, not a
the edge of it.
Another equally certain wager is
that a man cannot stand at the sidt
of room with both of his feet touch
ing the wainseoting iengthwise.
1t is safe to bet any man, save one
who is blind, that he cannot stand
for five minutes without moving Il
he is blindfolded.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-11
Gettlng A1ong without nar.


We believe that it is possible with a
good crop of corn to get along with but
very little hay and to successfully car
ry all classes of stock through the win
ter in first class condition, says The
Prairie Farmer. 1t is necessary of
course to accomplish this to have the
corn product put up In the very best
condition. This means that it be har-
vested at the proper time and after it
is harvested to be prepared In such a
way as to render 1t palatable, easily
fed and easily handled. With the
many modern machines now offered
our readers for accomplishing this
work we do not know of single ex-
cuse that any farmer or feeder can Of
fer for permitting his stock to go into
winter quarters this year with a short
age Of good feed. Ensilage cutters.
fodder shredders and huskers and like
lines of machines will go long way
toward helping farmers TO take care of
their corn crop in such way as to save
and utilize nearly every part of it. This
is a particularly good year to look after
these things, and If it Is done In the
right way we believe our readers will
be more than pleased with the out
come. We solicit the practical expert
ence of those of our readers who have
worked along these lines and particu-
larry in handling and feeding ensilage.
handling and feeding fodder aud what
machines have proven the best adapted
to this line of work.