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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

Paris. July 31.-When be was noti-
fled of the death of King Humbert,
President Lcubet sent a military officer
of his household To express his condo
lence to the Italian ambassador, Count
Tcrnieli-Brusati Iii Nergano. Later in
tbe afternoon the ambassador visited
tie palace of the EIysee and officially
announced the death of his sovereign.
President Loubet sent to the new king
Of Italy the following:
81 place before your majesty the eX-
preston of the unanimous indignation
Of my country against the odious act
which has taken from Italy IFS gen
crous chief. / beg yorr majesty to ac-
cept this expression of my deepest
sympathy, and / place at the feet of
ler majesty Queen Marguerite, my
respectful homage and my sincere con-
dolences."
All official fetes have been aban-
doned until after the obseuuies. The
flags of all public buildings are
draped. The italian embassy and the
Italian building at the exposition is
in heavy mourning. ..
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THE NEW REGIME.
To Take the Oath of Fidelity to Victor
Emanuel III.

Rome, July 31.-All the military and
naval force throughout the country
viii to-day CTuesday) take the oath Of
fidelity to the new king.
All the deputies cf the extreme lett
now in session in Rome net together
yesterday afternoon, and adopted a
resolution expressing adherence of
the crime.
Tie cardinals met at the residence
Of Mgl. Rampolla tc discuss the line
of conduct TO be followed in eonnec-
ton with the obsequies.
Last evening the students paraded
the streets cheering for the House Of
Savoy No disturbance Of public or
der has been reported at any point.
A proclamation from the queen re-
gent has arrived, announcing the as
ccnsion of the new king, and stating
that parliament will be conyoked after
the funeral.
Several war ships have started to
meet King Victor.
The socialists AMI anarchists have is
sued a formal condemnation of the
cIimt The police have made sevcra,
arrests of suspected persons on the
theory that a conspiracy exists.
The socialist organ Ayanta, accused
the government OF being the indirect
assassin of the king. because Of a nus
taken policy of dealing with socialists.
In consequence of this TRADE, the po-
| lice seized the Avanta.
The pope's grief was unmistakable.
| Assurances have been conveyed to the
government that vatican will discour-
age any attempt to cmbarrss the nin-
istry. This is the outcome of rumor
that dangerous coalition exists be-
tween the extreme papal party and the
republicans for the overthrow of the
monarchy.
Queen Marguerite has received an
rnorm Gus number Of kilograms of
sympathy from all parts Of the world,
and from the heads Of all states.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
by ASSASS|N'S BULLET.
King Humbert, the Popular Sow
erign of Italy, the Victim
of q Regicide.
THE KINGDOM THROWN INTO MOURNING.
The Dead Kings SON, NittOrlo Imam
ueIn, Succeeds to the Throne
Condolences from Various Gov
ernmcnts Forwarded tothe Young
King and widowed Queen.

Monza, Italy, July 31.-King Hum
bert has been assassinated.
lie was shot here Sunday evening
by man named Angelo Bressi and
died within short time. One bullet
pierced the heart of his majesty.
The assassin was Immediately ar
rested and was with some difficulty
saved from the fury of the populaee'
He gave the name OF Angelo Bressi,
declaring himself Of Prato, in Tus-
cany.
King Humbert was shot at 1o:45
o'clock in the evening and died at
1890. The murderer cynically ayowed
his guilt of the crime.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
MOURNING At ROME.
The Eternal City Putting ON Habiii-
ments Of Mourning.

Rome, July 3l.-Signs of mourning
are rapidly appearing throughout the
city. Crepe is displayed upon many
residences and public buildings. Por-
traits of the murdered monarch occu-
py points of vantage, draped in black,
and flags are flying at half-mast every
where. King Humberts remains will
be brought to Rome and laid TO rest
in the Pantheon.
1t is stated that the name of the as
sassin does not appear in the list OF
dangerous anarchists known to the po-
lice.
A few newspapers publish short
tributes to the noble qualities of King
Humbert declaring that it is due Il
his love for the working classes tina
he has fallen a victim of assassination
The papers add few words of sym
pathy aud respect for the new king.
The Giorono states that if the alb
sence of the new king is prolonged be
yond IS hours, a brief regency will bt
established in accordance with tn,
constitution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

Rev. L. S. Foster, who established,
and who with his good wife, is so sue
cessfully conducting the Baptist Or
phanage at Jackson, thus indicates the
basis of its support in the annual edi-
tion Of the orphanage Gem:
We have entered upon this work in entire
dependence upon voluntary contributions.
We have no invested fund as an endow-
ment to yield an income for expenses, and
do not wish such an endowment. We have
nothing to say against an endowment. 1t
is a good thing to- have an endowment for
our colleges, mission boards and such things.
But we prefer, in the orphanage work, to
be entirely and directly dependent upon
God for all supplies Of every sort For His
promises are our endowment, and they are
infinitely better than the promises of man.
Pure religion and undefled before God
and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless
and widows in their affliction, and to keep
himself unspotted from the world.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth
unto the Lord; and that which he hath
gwen he WIZ pay MN again
"a father OF the fatherless is God in his
holy habitation."
Leave thy fatherless children, l will
preserve them alive; let thy widows trust
in me-"
BLESSED is be that considereth the poor,
the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
The Lord will preserve and keep him alive;
and he shall be blessed upon the earth, and
thou will not deliver him unto his enemies. "
"The silver and gold is mine, saith the
Lord of hosts"
| Our endowment is found in these divine
promises, and we do not wish any endow-
| ment which would prevent us from relying
! directly and implicitly upon Gods Word.
Relying upon these, have entered upon
this work for the Lord, and | have found
! it to be true that, THE Lord is not slack
concerning His promises as some men count
slackness." have always and everywhere
given full information in reference to our
work, but have never made direct appeal
for help
In addition to the promises quoted
Brother Foster has for his encourage
ment the successful experience of sew
eral orphanages established and sus
tanned on the same principle Muller''
Orphanage at Bristol, England, shell
tered and prepared for useful live
thousands of children. 1t has nevel
made direct appeal for help. Thorn
well Orphanage at Clinton, S. c., com
menced its work without dollar. Tn,
Protestant Orphan Asylum at Natchez
has been in operation more than fou
score years, 1t has never had an en-
dowment fund, but its doors hav
never been closed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
ENGLAND LOSES A FRIEND.
News Received with Deep sympathy
and Great Horror.

London, July 3l.-Pcrhaps in no
country was the news of King lfum-
hert's assassination received with
deeper sympathy and greater horror
than in Great Britain. For the last
few years, and more especially for the
last few months, during the South AT
rican war, the Italian ministers, re-
fectng the attitude of the throne,
have shown answering friendship for
Great Britain, even when the rest of
Europe was inyeighing against En-
gland and her policy.
Queen Victoria, naturally, was hor-
rifed at the receipt of the news. She
Immediately telegraphed her condo
lences to Queen Margherita.
1t is stated in official circles that the
recent release of Sipido, the assailant
of The prince of Wales, as he was
passing through Belgium, has been
followed by an enormous circulation
of anarchist literature advocating
rcgicide. 1t is thought exceedingly
likely that the assassination of King
Humbert is directly traceable TO mis-
placed leniency.
Diplomatists and officials generally
visited the Italian embassy in great
numbers. Among the early callers was
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AMERICAN CONDOLENCES.
Messages From President Mckinley
and Secretary Hay.

Washington, July 3l.-The following
message of coincidence upon the death
of King lIumbert has been sent from
this country to Italy:
Department of State, Washington
July 30.--His Majesty Nittorio Eman-
uela, Rome: In my name and on be.
half of the American people, l offer
your majesty and the Italian nation
sincere condolences in this hour of
deep bereavement.
"WILLTAM MCKINLEY. -
The following message has been
sent to Baron Faya, the italian am
bassador to this country:
department of State, Washington.
July 3O.-His EXcellency, Italian Am
bassador, The Octagon, Seabright, n
j.: The tidings of the kings assassi-
nation has profoundly shocked public
sentiment. Tile president has tele.
graphed to his majesty Nittoric
Emanuela, offering in his name and on
behalf of the American people sincere
condolences in this hour of deep be,
reavement. Permit me to add the as
surances of my personal sympathy.
"JOHH HAYS"
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ANNOUNCEMENT IN PARIS.
II Had the Eject of stopping social
Functions.

Paris, July 31.-The announcement
of the assassination of King Humbert
has created profound sorrow in Off
cial circles here. All Official events
have been cancelled for the time being.
NJ. Delcassc, the minister of foreign
affairs, abandoned fete announced
for Monday night
President Loubet, who intended to
be present, Monday afternoon, at
gymnastic exercises, and later 10 open
The International Press congress at
the Sorbonne, withdrew from both oc-
casions. The reception announced in
honor of the shah Of Persia has been
Toned.
Only one morning paper, L'Eclair,
had TIE news, and this very briefly.
lis sale was tremendous, and everyone
on the boulevards was eagerly scan
ning The insufficient news.
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CAUSED BY BAD LOANS.
Warrant for the Arrest of n Heavy
Cattle DeRlcr-An Alleged
second GIIIctt.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 30.-A war
rant has been issued for the arrest of
Edward l., Swazey, charged with in
tent to dcfraud by selling to the Third |
national bank of Springfield, Mass, n
mortgage of $3.50 on 261 heed of cat |
tie owned by j. If, Kenney, of Hemp
hill county, Texas. 1t is alleged that |
SWazcy represented that the mortgage
was first lien, whereas it WIS a sec
ond lien. If true, the operation is
identical with those pursued by Grant
Gillett, the Kansas plunger, who mort
gagged cattle to the amount of over
million dollars. Gillett crossed to old
Mexico, where be has since resided.
According to report from the of
fee of the Bankers and Cattlcmcn's
Protective association the Swazey's ir-
resuarities approximate $4,000. I'm
til the time ct its financial collapse,
three months ago, Mr.. SwaZey was a
| member of the local commission firm
of Ladd, Penny & Swazey. The firm
did a general cattle commission bust
ness at the stock yards.
The loss is said to be generally dis
| trlbuted amor 9 banks, some of them
in the east SC that it is not heavy on
any one person or concern.
Swa2ey is well known in Kansas City
and through the cattle country west
of here, having been in the business
for many years. lie is said to be on
hoard the steamship lIermase, sailing
for Buenos Ayres, South America, hay-
ing gone on board July 3, Just two
| hours ahead of Detective Kirk, who
followed hiu from Kansas City to New
York, armed with a warrant which
was issued by the authorities here.
At the time of the failure of the
cattle firm of Ladd, Penny e SwaZey,
it was impossible tc discover the
amount involved, especially as the
company did business over such n
wide range Of country. Three days af-
terWard inquiries began TO come in,
and simultaneous reports Of the men
tai, as well as the physical collapse OF
the junior member of the firm.
Thomas l.. Lfdd, senior member OF
the firm, makes the following state
ment:
81 do not know the present where
abouts of Mr.. Swazey, but have beeV
informed,upon what seems to be rella-
bic authority, that he las left Tor
South America. If it is true, can not
account for his departure. do not
believe Mr.. Swa2oy has done anything
criminal. AS lar as we hlcW at l1reS-
ent his books are all straight and we
have no reason to suspect that he has
been in any way dishonest with the
firm.
"Mr, Swazcy was the financial man
cf the firm. He handled all the paper
and had exclusive control OF that de-
partment of the firms business In
the latter part of June we discovered
that we had become overloaded with
paper, and it was then that Mr., Swazey
informed us of certain big leans made
in Oklahoma which proved to be bad
This was short time before MS MN,
roIlarsCd which ! believed was cauSet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
A Serious Charge.

The Friars Point Coahomian having
charged that there was no election held
in Coahoma county, atany precinct, for
the election of delegates to the Demo
cratic national convention, the State
executive was called upon for an eX-
planation, and he very promptly certi.
fed as below. Explanations are not
only in order, but should be given as
speedily and as explicitly as possible;
To the Honorable State Executive Committee OF
the Democratic Party;
beg to submit herewith the returns,
certified to, of the election held in this,
Coahoma county, pursuant to an order
of your honorable body on the 2lst day
of this month. The complete and tabu-
lated returns, as canvassed by the eX-
ecutive committee of the Democratic
party of the county shows that there
were cast for president of the United
States w, j. Bryan, 427 votes,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
Italian Embassy In London OfficiaIIy
Notified.

London, July 90, 1880 a. m.-The
Italian embassy here has received the
following official announcement of the
death of King Humbert:
1--WE have the sad news to announce
to you that his majesty King Humbert
died last evening Sunday, at Monza,
being the victim of an infamous as
sassination, Kindly inform the En-
glish government of this sad news.
His majesty King Victor Emman-
ual III. who is off the coast of Greece,
is on his way back to the kingdom"
"ISigned.l VISCONTI NENOSTA."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

Rome, July 31.-As Victor Emanuel
III, who married in 1896, is childless,
the heir TO the throne is the king 5
cousin, the duke of Aosta. The
duchess of Aosta was Princess Helen
Of Orleans, daughter Of the late count
of Paris, and she and the duke are
generally considered the handsomest
royal connie in Europe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
Long Live the King.

Rome, July 3t.-Vittorio En-
manuelo Fernandino Maria Gennaro,
who succeeds his father to the throne
of Italy, is the only son of King Hum
bert. lie was born on November II,
1869, and has the reputation of being
a liberal, scholarly and soldierly man
He is a general in the Italian army
and a patron Of art and literature.
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p.oth of a Prominent LAWYER

Detroit, Mich, July 80 Ex-Judge
r;,yw;lliam II. Chambers, one OF the
most prominent members OF the De-
troit bar, died yesterday OF paralysis
aged e7 years,
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,n,,or,cd breeding stock.

New York, July 3l.--0n the steamer
Royic. which arrived last night from
Liverpool. we're &c stations and iot
sheep. They will be shipped to a stock
farm la Illinois, where they nre IL
tended for breeding purposes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
,nnrncd WIN Loss Of Life.

For, Worth, Tex, July S0.-The Ex-
ch,noe hotel, frame structure, was
burned Yesterday morning. Tom Glib
hons turned over lamp, setting the
house on fire, and was burned to DEATH
puhv Wentdling and an unknown man
were badly burned. Loss, $4,000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

Bombay, July 30,-The rainfall in
G,Izerat is good and general prospects
have greatly improved. The crops al
rcodv sown will be saved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

4 letter has been received by Capt.
heloy, at Tacoma, Wash, from Adj
]oont-Gencral Willer, of the Spanish
American Veterans association head
quarters at Chattanooga, Tenn, ask.
l0g how many of the First Washing
Ion regiment will volunteer in case of
declaration of war with China. Capt,
NcCoy reports that individual express
SONS are that all will go if the regi-
mcnt goes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
By J. L. POWER.
By J. L. POWER.
a,saeA,e,A,a3 e. e. ga A'AAiA9

Assessed Valuation in 1860. 1s7Oand 500
"ill wi. IOWeT DO hlnu euOuBh " siNV
the realty and personalty valuation Of Mis-
elooipp' from looo 10 uaCe' anu the ahnuai
'"A ioFS 'nereon' IL wiz DO sPeei"i ia'oi
'oDA'4 - ~
nay Icaos IKE iloues' requeS'' ou'
W s''0 'he oesi'eu o"'a oiui' CO iiio'
~ -, A.,
now we Will give inc NdludtlOHS lor
ioO'' i0'V "iiu lo''' anu ohiPiiN O0"i
plete table at more convenient season;
,ooo
looo.
Number OF acres assessed ..,....,'...: %. ls2 600
S .dto tax on same 2SG0 900
State tax on personalty . 45427G
Total State tax 740,27G
nv al,,a.;a - .o14,, .ah
ulated it is difficult to ascertain the
-, NIL ....; IT,
ptecISc Iotdl' 1icoc lhNeioo'ihH i'SHin
appear:
Number OF free white polls, between
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

At Managua, Nicaragua, on the 27th,
President Ielaya presented to Gen. f.
T. Alexander, of Savannah, Ga, arbi-
traitor in the boundary dispute be-
tween Nicaragua and Costa Rica, a
gold medal, in recognition of his sery-
lees in connection with the arbitra-
too The presentation was accom-
panied by an expression of the hearty
thanks Of the government of Mica
Tguuu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04
Mississippi Banking.

Auditor Cole has prepared for the
comptroller of the currency at Wash
ington an elaborate comparative state
ment of banking in Mississippi, show
ing the condition of State banks on
June 80, 1899, and June 80, 1900. We
have space only for some Of the totals;
Total resources s9)...............Sl5 S0T ,578 %
Total resources, 1900. O............. 1855, $40 81
increase '.',','.,''' 'S5, 70 los V1
Cash on hand. .... ,GC9 i9J 20
Sight exchange. nge...,,....,.....,.,,.... 2702O52 81
Among the liabilities" are such in
teresting items as
Capital paid n 1900. ......,..,S 4279,495 S8
Individual deposits, subject to ....-
check. ..... ...................... II 506,015 O7
Being an increase of s., ,474 O8l. 70 over 1899.
Surplus, undivided profits, time GER
tifcateS. bills payable, etc........ So, 269 &c
OF the cash on hand June 80, 1900, 93
banks reported separately the kinds Of
money on hand and show gold on hand,
Sl03, 33S,0O; silver on hand, s2GO, 7G450,
Eight banks did not separate the cash
on hand; rs banks reported dividends
paid last fiscal year" and the average
paid was 1l1S-1OO per cent. % banks
gave no report Of dividends paid.
Nearly twelve million dollars in
bank, subject to check, is a very good
showing for Mississippi; but it would
be a much better showing if oue'hali
the sum was invested in cotton and
woolen mills, and other industries that
would employ labor and make good
dividends for the stockholders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

The streets of San Juan de Porto
AGO. ON the 2jth, were Il labyrinth of
Eo''ering Spanish flags in honor of st,
'ago the patron saint of Spain. Ban
n'IS and bunting, suspended from
D'NSc to house. covered the thorough
i'fes, aad everywhere the balconies
we've richly dressed. There was no at
tempt whatever to display the Ameri'
can colors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

h'gording the suit brought against
~" ~" NlmbaIl, quartermaster at New
'orE IT was stated by Secretary Root
ana ether officials ut the war depart
"'n'' on the Goth, that Col. Kimba'l,
'Ur'Ag his entire service, had been Il
most capable and mJstwolthy official,
ana in making his shipping contracts,
Ne ,,ad acted for the best possible good
o the service.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

/ s,,i,,ics published regarding Ger
~ toreian trade last month show
I ,6o imports reached 4,o5o'oo3 TONS
\ ", .ase Of lo5,7l5 tons, and the eN-
-oocbcd ? 900, O,js7 tons, decrease
|,,uns tOu9,
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the prince of Wales, who expressed
keen regret at the loss Of personal
friend.
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W. V. Sullivan received. ......4l9 votes
w. D. Cameron received, ..597 votes
II. d, Money received d.........ls3 votes
A. II. Longino received ...... 369 votes
Il. II. Henry received ......... votes
FOR ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE
B. f. Ward received. .297 votes
}. d. MeInnis received ,.......3 3O3 votes
G. Il. Page received. d.,.,"...42S votes
Van H. Boddic received .....2G7 votes
FOR DISTRICT DELEGATES,
A. +. Gardner received ..,....37S votes
j. II. Wynn received. d...".....4O7 votes
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AT LARGE,
j. f. McCool received d.........2l3 votes
r. L. Sssous received .......2 .2O9 votes
FOR DISTRICT PRESIDENTIAL ELECT0R.
j. r. Lowe received ...........42 votes
S. d. Neill received ........... votes
The executive committee of the Dem
ocratic party met pursuant to order at
Clarksdale, on the Esd of June, at l
o'clock pm, and canvassed the returns
of said election and declared the fore.
going result, Respectfully submitted,
J. B. SANFORD,
Secretary Democratic Executive Com
mittee Coahoma County.
certify the above true copy OF re.
turns as received by State Democratic
executive committee.
LEMUEL /. CONNER, Secretary.
July l6 1900
The capitol bond issue may be delay.
ed year. The governor and auditor
have about figured it out that the pres.
ent balance in the treasury, say S61G,-
| 600, and the estimated revenue from all
sources for the next twelve months,
will be ample to run the government
and meet all demands for capitol con.
struction during that time. This would
save the State good sum in the way OF
interest
Lieut.. Ira c. Welborn was among the
wounded of the Ninth United States
infantry at the battle of Tien Tsin,
China, July IS, The lieutenant is a
gallant son Of Jones county.
The organized military strength of
the United States is l06, $50 in which
Mississippi figures at 1898 The unor-
ganized, but available for military duty,
for the United States, is l0,34S, l52. OF
this number Mississippi is charged with
26S, $50 The military age is Is to 45,
regardless of race, color or previous
condition of servitude."
The State board of examiners will
meet in Jackson August 30 for the pur.
pose of grading the papers sent from
the normals. There are large mum.
Der of applications for license.
Washington county reports 1854
educable children, ls2 white, 1852
black
Jackson is now in direct telegraphic
communication with Gulfport by the
Gulf 4 Ship Island wires.
Yazoo City's loss is Tchulas gain.
The latter place will be the district
terminal OF the Y & NJ. V. RailroSd
and the shops will be located there.
Superintendent Dunn explains that the
construction of some additional lines
in the delta makes it necessary to place
the shops at point north OF fazoo
City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-04

NoI NilIcocks, the commander of the
hrll'sh relief column in Ashanti, de-
tVlIoeS his entrance into Kumassi as
presenting a scene of horror and desc
,'uon' turned houses and putrid bodies
yong visible on all sides, He adds that
"''Ne soldiers were too weak to stand,
|0u mat the British officers thanked
"oo lcr the relief, as few more days,
"'S declared, would have seen the