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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Ashland, Ore. June 19.-The qnaran-
tine against San Francisco on account
of the bubonic plague az the state line
has been declared of by the federal
authorities,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Miss May Sheard, aged Is, was
kicked in the stomach by wild mule,
while participating in church festi-
val at Mount Nebo, Tex; may die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Senator Thomas Staples Martin, of
Virginia, has never yet made a set
speech in the senate, though he has
been member for six years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23
Capitol Plans Adopted.

The State Capitol Commission, on
Thursday last, adopted the plans OF
Theodore c. Linck, of ST. Louis, and
he will be employed to superintend the
erection of the building, The fourteen
competing plans were thoroughly ex-
amined by the consulting architect,
Prof. Barnard Green, of Washington,
and he recommended those bearing the
number on the register corresponding
to Mr.. Linck's, The capitol will be on
the classic style of architecture, S75
feet front, 90 feet deep, three stories,
with central dome, and smaller domes
on end. The building and furnishing
will be completed within the appro'
priation of one million dollars
Several county superintendent OF
education having notified State Super
intendent Whitfield of their purpose
not to bold teachers institutes, as re
ouired by section 406l of the code, the
State board of education has resolved
to suspend such superintendent If they
persist n their refusal to obey the law
Section s166 confers this power on the
board.
The recent death of Hon David
johnson, of Fulton, ltawamba county
removed one Of the old asd honorable
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

until the enumeration four years hence.
The total distributors in June, 1899,
was sol, 492. The enumeration for 1900
shows remarkable increase in the
number Of educable children, or special
industry on the part of assessors in
hunting them up, as the following
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

The Texas Women's Press associa-
ton Travelled 500 miles to hold the an
nual meeting at Eureka Springs, Ark.
They had II pleasant time,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23
CnInred Cnl.c walkers.

An amusing feature of the parade
and, by the way, an innovation, was
an interlarded cakewall< in the col
umn. The characters were colored
men, women and children attired in
costume made the more attractive by
torches of red fire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23
An Educator Gone.

DR., John Braden, president of Cen
tral (Tcnn.) university, died at Nash
vile. Dr. nradeG was Unc Of the
founders of the institution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Henson Williams and his son, Will
lam, negroes, were shot dead from am
bush in Rrazos county, Tez, while
f'ayaiR.g iap ahbl GGiee.4 us search
ing for a white man who IS believed TO
have shot them The elder Williams
fought through thc civil war as a CON
fcderatc soldiers and made such a good
record that he was a full member of
the Confederate Veterans camp at
MilIillin. The old white confederate
soldiers are enraged at the assassina-
ticn, and threaten vengeance on the
assassin when caught.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

landmarks of Northeast Mississippi.
He had served as member Of the Leg
islature, as superintendent of the peni-
tentiary, and in other positions Of honor
and trust. lie was specially Jealous as
a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23
NIorldn,s orange Crop.

The orange expert estimates Flori-
da's orange crop for the season Of
1900 1901 at 100000 uoAes,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
By ]. L. POWER.

JoTEs OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS

/ purpose OF the statute to secure the
J highest practicable skill in that pro-
'fession.
Not Incompatible.
j Is. The offices of county health of
beer under State law and Of examining
surgeon under the pension laws Of the
fUnited States are not necessarily in
compatible, but do not come within the
exceptions named in section 266 of our
state constitution, therefore cannot be
held by the same person at the same
lime.
IS. The same is true as to health Of
aoers appointed by tha, State board of
health holding at the SgNe time posi-.
on under the United States marine
aospitai SERVICE e
joint Township schoolhouse.
II. Under sections 4152 and 4,153 OF
the code, township trustees in adjoin-
ing townships may unite in building a
schoolhouse near the line to be used by
both, each touse its own funds for the
exclusive benefit of its own children
sent to school.
Caring For County Poor
Is. The board of supervisors have
power under section 1852 of the consti,
tuition and section 3,143 Of the code to
arrange by contract with the Kings
Daughters charitable institution, tc
aid in caring for the poor Of the county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23
SOUTHERN GLEANlNGs.



RI. Rev. Richard Hooker Wilmer,
Episcopal bishop Of the diocese of Ala
bama, died at Mobile, aged S4. bishop
Wilmer was born in Alexandria, Va,
March IL, 1916. lie is remembered ra-
tionally for his recommendation to tine
clergy of his diocese to omit the
prayer, For the President of the
United States and all the Others in atl-
thority," on the ground that only n
military government existed in .Ala-
bama. This was in the reconstruction
times For this he was suspended by
Cen George IL. Thomas, and forbidden
to exercise the functions of his of1ice,
but was afterwards reinstated by Pres
ident Johnson. Bishop Wilmer was
the author of "The Recent Past From
Southern Standpoint" and "Reminis-
censcs of a Grandfather"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

IncFfase 7for the Tour counties, 4,576.
At this rate, the total faerease will be
about $4,000. @The distribution per
capita will be proportionately reduced.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Capt. W. II. Hardy of Hattiesburg,
proposes that Mississippi shall be repre-.
sented at the Pan-Americau Exposition
in Buffalo next year. He ought to
succeed in so laudable resolve.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Hon, L. +. Noel has announced that
"the question Of election of all judges
by districts, will be submitted to the
people again in form to defy the most
critical criticisms. Delay does not
mean defeat, nor a temporary reverse
an ultimate failure.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

The Masonic lodge at Laurel will
ce2ebFate St. Johns Day in great style.
Pasw znand Master j. L. Spinks will be
orsta VI tbs, day, and the grand secre-
tar ticipates the pleasure OF
minH H11zNithshis brethren on that oc-
cas'sHp
senator III Money delivered the
animal adj aeks.at MiIlsaps college com
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Judge Pat Henry is the Democratic
nominee in the Third congressional dis
trict succeeding Mr.. Catchings So
thatif the Seventh district should re-
turn its present capable and faithful
representative, Mississippi will have
two representatives Of a most honoroble
name in the next congress.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

The sixth annual session of the Mis-
sissippi Chautauqua Assembly will open
at Crystal Springs July 10, and will
continue till the 91st. vew hand.
some catalogue gives all details. The
Illinois Central win give one fare round
trip tickets during the entire session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Tic press excursion has been post
poned to Thursday, June u, leaving
Jackson at 2;30 on the afternoon Of that
day. Two Pullmans have been char
tered and all details arranged for a
most delightful trip to the great North
vast
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

The charter fees collected by thesec.
retary OF State during the month of
Nay amounted to si,177, considerably
more than was collected during the en-
tire year lSga
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

The State Sunday School Convention
promises to be very largely attended.
Jackson is the place, and June 90 to 20
the time. A brilliant program has
been arranged. The railroads will
give the usual rate, on the certificate
plan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Rev. Dir. Logan has resigned charge
of Holy Trinity Church, Port Gibson,
and will return to Pass Christian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

The people of Simpson county, by a
vote of 626 to 26o, decided to remove the
county seat from Westyille to Edna, on
the Gulf & Ship Island railroad,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-23

Prof E. L. Bailey, of the faculty of
Millsaps college, succeeds Prof j. c.
Hardy as superintendent of the public
schools Of Jackson. There were nearly
forty applicants The selection is
frst.class.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
SANTA FE


From the New Mexican.
JuliuS H0ffmayer and niece. left san
"a Re This morning for Espenoia, to
take possession % the Twitchell fruit
ranch, recently purchased by Mr. Hon
mayer
Mrs. 8. @. Cartwright ana daughter
Miriam returned home from Los An
gelcs last night both very much Inn
proved Ia health hy their sojonrn In
scout IN California.
Sir. Lucas samora wife and daugh-
Ter from Manzano, Valencia county,
are in the city wishing relatives. Mr.
Samura "a well known and respected
citizen ~ eastern Valencia county. who
possesses some fine ranches Ia that Sec
ton
Charles Hanscl who arrived Ia this
city from California about four weeks
ago 10 ihe last stages ~ consumption,
Sled az the Palace hotel last night
about II O'Clock. lie was about 80
years ola
Parke. aruoe and H1ael Hyde. chill
dren OF Rev. A. A, hyde. pastor Of the
local Methodist church lefl for Santa
Ana. Cal. this afternoon 90 Join their
mother. who is there Tor the beneht %
her health
J. W. Akcrs alderman elect from the
third ward ~ the city 50 santa re. re-
turned from a business trlp 10 Bland
last evening BE reports that pend
inE the erection ~ the projected cya-
hide plant ~ the Navajo Gold Mining
company, Bland 10 comparatively duh
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14

Afsslco The peon system does not a..
ist IN either New Mexico or Arizona
The Mexican Inhabitants Of New Mex
leo are about one-half Of che total pop
ulation. Arizona has very small
Mexican population. In New Mexico
the majority OF the Mexicans can speak
and read and write the spanish lam
guagc. and large percentage can
speak. read and write the English Ian
guage The native people Of this terri
tory are conservative and law abiding
they are more capable Of self-govcrn-
ment than the big foreign population
OF Chicago. The Record should send
Mr. Curtis 10 New Mexico ana author
ize him to thoroughly Investigate and
report u ~ not IN accord with the
usual fairness OF the Record, which ~
one Of the great newspapers 81 the
United states. 20 recklossly denounce
the people OF two territories. who are
striving to reach a higher plane Of de-
velopment By securing statehood
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
INDIAN LANDS ron AlLorMrNr
ueseairro Apache Reservation Ia New
Mexico 10 be- OFcned.

usscai-ro Apache Reservation In New
Mexico 10 be- Opened.
The house committee on Indian AZ.
fairs has made favorable report upon
the Joint resolution which provides Tor
the allotment Of lands In the Mesoalero
Apache Indian reservation In New
Mosico for the use Of the Indians on
the reservation. and providing Tor the
sale of IA eresidue OF the lands IN the
reservation for the use of the Indians
The committee states IN its report that
there are only go Mercalero Indians on
the reservation. which II situated In
pona Ana county. New Mexico. aRf
that the reservation contains i7i $40
acres Of land. After giving each in
dlvidual Indian an allotment 81 100
acres OF land. aggregatlng 400 acres.
there woul& be surplus Of io3
800 acres of land 10 be thrown open TO
the public for sale ana settlement.
The sl Paso a. Northeastern railroad
has recently been built 10 this reaerva-
ton and this large body OF land IL In
demand FOR settlement and IL abso-
lutely necessary for Che development OF
that part Of New Mexico The noun
iaIns on the reservation contain val
liable timber and minerals. and the
other lands are valuable grazing lands
The committee also reports that the
Indians are sufficiently advanced In
civilization &C. have their lands allotted
20 them. out OF this tribe Of 90 In
dams there are enrolled In the schools
los children, with an average attend
ance ~ ~, there are NC houses on the
reservation occupied by these Indians
one hundred and forty-two members
~ the tribe speak the English Ian
suage. They own i.0S0 horses. mules
and burros. 90 cattle. 1900 sheep and
300 goats.
The resolution provides that the Sec
Rotary of the Interior shall order an in
spect0r sent O. the agency 20 allot the
lands among the Indians and 20 nego-
iiate with the tribe for the rcllnquish-
ment ~ all interest 81 It's members
Ia the unallotted portion OF the reper-
walton. a proviso 20 the resolution
recites that the United states shall
make no payment for the relinquish-
ment OF title by the Indians until the
receipt OF unds from the sale OF the
laVds, ard az fast ~ the lands opened
Tor settlement are sold. the money re-
lcelved from such lands shall be cover
ed into the United States treasury and
placed 10 the credit Of the Indians.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
Hp.LsBono MINES
From the Advocate.

From the Advocate
Happy Jack minera are working upon
a big chute of $3.50 ore.
The Opportunity leaserB are turning
out twelve tons 81 nrst-class ore per
day.
The Frlclge miners are now drifting
on the main vein and Will soon begin
hosting
The Mary c extension Of the nlch-
mond Is already producing 5000 worth
Of ore per week
The Golden Era company - making
preparations 10 renew mining opera
lions on a big scale
Lcasers on Webster a parker's "a.
nous Lookout mine earned ss1b 10 the
man during the month 81 March
The average daiiy earnings of the
leasers on the Snake and Richmond
mines during March was t5g3h 20 tho
man.
II Is rumored that G. 7. Barr has sold
his Carpenter district lead and zinc
mines 10 a Chicago syndicate f1r $50.
600
Barney Marney continues 90 employ
quite large force IN development
work OH his Blaine and Mckinley
mines
We are willing 90 go on record as
saying that the Hilsborn camp can
produce 100000 tons N smelling ore per
day on weeks notice.
A pariy.of Cleveland. Ohio men haIs
bought group 90 four silver lead
claims 10 the Tanks district and proc
pose 10 sink b. The second contact
Foreman Trossell has thc Wlcka mine
IN splendid productive shape. and a 10
estimated that 20 tons q day viii soon
be going out FROM the milne.
The lime heli on tte southern portion
~ the Hillaboro range 10 again receive
INK the attention OF several 81 our big
companies and extensive development
work o. going on there.
A visitor going through the vast un-
foreground workings Of the Irippo mine
the other day remarked that they re-
minded him 81 the description of the
cataoombs of Home, In these workings
OF the mino there are nearly $500 toms
OF ore blocked out and ready to be
mined
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
vICronIAs vIsrr ~ InNIAND.

After an interval Of ~ years Qaeea
Victoria reyisits ireland this week =
IL her fourth visit since her accession
10 the throne, 90 years ago. ireland has
been sighted by the royal family mole
than any other part Of the united
kingdom. Scotland has. on the otter
hand. been specially favored by the
queens presence. Much Of her time has
been spent each year at Balmoral Alb
senteo royalty. like absentee landlord
ism. has thus done much to Keep sec
tionai bitterness alive In Ireland and so
modify Irish loyalty
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14

The announcement that contracts
have been made in Delaware for the
bodies OF s0.000 birds that are 10 b.
killed for millinery use in New York 10
a bad piece u news. Tho slaughter 81
the birds Tor THIS purpose 10 continued,
Notwithstanding the protest against IL
Tor the reason 81 lts cruelty and on ac-
count Of the material injury done BY
the reckless removal % the most cffec-
tive agents In the destruction OF iu-
scots that prey upon vegetables The
Delaware contract for this bird sacr.-
Zee, that IL to serve no other end than
the profit Of the millners, ana the
qualification OF female vanity, IL made
to appear the more abh1rrent by its
including In its ruthless and bloody
stipulation such members ~ the fealh-
cred tribe as blue birds ana meadow
laks besides other birds iess charming
bu, equally entitled 10 protection ar
their insoCtlvorous usefulness
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
BLAND AND AI.DnMARLE.

The people OF Bland and Albomarle
are olamorlng for a poatoiiice. and shey
are entitled 10 some consideration from
the authorities a. Washington.
A rich strike has been made IN the
w J. n. mine. The property belongs
to Mesars. Abbott a Buck.
With the turning on the electric
power al the Albemarie, that company
win commence % sink 90 the eighth
level
The dime social which was held at
she residence OF Mrs John Hart by the
Ladies' Ala society the other evening,
proved a big success.
Capt. a. H. Haylow. the new teie-
graph operator IL proving very accept
able 10 the Hand people. lie IL all
right.
Dcatacher a Co. have disposed OF
their saloon, the Albemarle club, 10
Jack Creighton.
Mrs, r. 3. Abbott received tele-
gram announcing the death Of her
father, John shannon, al Joliet, III
The deceased was IS years old
Dr. W y. Macbeth, the handsome
Albuquerque dentist II holding forth
az Bland for short time.
Harry Cooper. whose barn was dca-
troyed by hre recently, has commenced
90 rebuild.
The Benham Lumber company has
Just completed contract for the Al
bemarle company Of $4,000 feet Of lum-
Der.
George oreff. a brother Of Mrs David
Norman OF Alhemarle, died az Thorn
ton the other day.
A. Simpler and his little daughter,
OF Albuquerque, visited Bland the other
day. o. p. Farley has charge OF Mr.
slmpier'a undertaking interests az
Bland.
Dr. Benham has removed his family
from Bland a. his sawmill IN Media
Dia canyon.
II IL rumored al AibeDarle that Har-
vey Miles died OF pneumonia az Cripple
Creek a short time ago. lie was for
merly shift boss In the Aibemerie
mill
Telephones are being put In mum
Der Of houses In Bland and Aibemarle.
| II troubled by a weak digestion. loss
OF appetite. or constipation, try few
doses OF ChamberlainB stomach and
Liver Tablets. Every box warranted.
Fur sale by all druggists.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
ITEMS FROM GALLUP.
Small Vote Cast at Recent Election Aztec
Nine on Fire.

Nine on Fire.
Special Correspondence.
Gallup, n. NJ. April "A small vote
was cast On the .. No politics In the
election. Five trustees. one treasurer
and ono school director we're elected.
Eight men nominated Tor trustees.
RisdQn and kotner had no opposition
for che other two Ciices. Three hun
bred votes were registered and lSs cast
az follows. Spears. 80, simpson. 81
kinney, ii; lsains. l07 kuchenbookef,
iOi; Boiten. 81; Murphy. 5i' Henderson.
iUi. kotner, treasurer, ltS. kisdon.
school board. a. IA
sncnn Hubbei arrested ormOnetto
and Giaeamio under indictment for
gambling without license and took
them la to-day.
IA. schald u wcl-known miner az the
Rocky cha. was nJured yesterday by "a
fail .of coal He viii be out la about
three weeks,
H. H. Fox. the jowoler is Ia town to-
day
Grunafcld. the travelling man. spent
several days here and did good
business with the Indian traders.
County or no county for Gallup viii
be decided In the house OK representa-
tiyes next Monday
The old Aztec mine has been ON ERE
FOR the past few days. II - like q
volcano to approach the entrance.
Frank secrist. conductor on the San
"a Re Pacific. has resigned his posi-
ton.
The transfer OF the Crescent property
10 the Colorado Fuel a iron company
has been completed. All OF the
old employees have been retaind. Mr.
Pratt, however. will be- engaged for
few months in closing up tho busi-
M s0f the old company. II h a source
Of qualification 60 everybody here 10
know that no material changes will be
made among the employees.
Sam Suplee has removed 70 Alou-
auerque and will be- found hereafter
with Scott knight
YEf.T4AMs
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14

From she sun.
The residence Of Jos Fisher. three
miles north Of town, was burned on
Monday.
TIE school election on Saturday last
was lively contested. There were as4
votes cast NJ. J. Rlordan received i65
and Dr. w. s. Robinson 2ie
The pipe line from the Anderson
well 10 the reservoir was finished
Thursday. and water waa pumped az
the rate OF $4,000 SALONS per day.
Last year % this itme there was
about $4,000 IN certificates Of indebt-
edncss aRaingt the county. Now the
county has all certificates paid and
money In the treasury.
A party OF Santa Ne Pacific railroad
engineers are making a survey be-
tween this place and oak Greek 10 de-
termlne the cost OF pipe Tine between
those points " the cost 10 not TOO
great the railroad VIII construct the
lire within the next threJ months.
DR. Waiter Fewkcs ana wife came
In froa8 tld4 Moaui reservation Tues
dag. They have been at the reaerva-
tlon since October last making cxca-
vationn In the prehistoric burial ground
Tor relics OF the former raos and they
have been amply rewarded for their
labor.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-04-14
OFFICKns nLECrED.
WomaR's Christian temperance Union
Held Annual McetiRg.

womaR's Christian yempersace Union
Held Annual MeetiRg.
Al the annual meeting ~ tho W. C..
r. a. OF the Lead avenue a. Il church.
Friday afternoon. for the purpose %
electing officers. Mrs. Harding was UNI
unanimously and by reclamation re-
elected president Miss Townsend was
reelected corresponding and recording
secretary: Mrs. Vaughn. treasurer
and vice presidents were chosen. one
from each OF the churchce. az follows.
Presbyterian church, Mrs Ross,
South Methodist church. Mrs Hodgaon;
Lead avenue M. y. church. Mrs. Circuit.
Episcopal church. Mrs.. Burke; Con
gregatOnai church. Mrs Dunbar A.
NJ. y. church. Mrs Watson.
Excellent reports from All the SUI
perintehdcnts Of the various depart
ments were submitted The secretary =
report showed an Increase 81 twenty
eight members and a general activity
Ia all departments. Mention was m dc
In this report % a recent circulation
OF a petition asking congrsss 90 ahoi-
lsh the army saloon. % which severed
hundred names were attached and tbs
petition was promptly forwarded %
Delegate Perea al Washington.
Mrs. Wright, superintendent % sail
work. submitted a gicrloua report. Pos
slbly never In the histroy ~ this organ
isatlon has this work been blessed
with such practical returns Her Ee-
port showed that the phy steal wants ~
the prisoners were alno attended 10. as
two Immersion Thanksgiving and
Christmas served 10 the pris-
oners.
Mrs. Palmer. superintendent OF liter
allure. reported that the Voice was do
mated 10 eihht ministerr of this city
and the Union signal and Vo.~e both
placed In the public library
Superintendent Of flower missions
Mrs. Nets. reported many messages
% good cheer sent TO the sick and all
ing
The next meeting. a parlor one, VIII
be az the home OF Mrs. Nets. Motive
" which will appear later az. AT VIII, b
time the election Of superntend nj will
take place A special program VII
take place and ali are invited 20 at
tend.
Miss Tucker and Mrs Rhodes were
hoonred guests az the last meeting All
visitors Ia the city are cordially IN
vited 10 come out 20 these meetings.