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WITHOUT A CLOUD.
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Wadesboro, n. C., May 29.-The
eclipse was viewed here without a
cloud to mar the spectacle. Obserya-
tior were made by scientists from
the smithsonian institution at Wash
ington, the English Astronomical So
ciety of London. Yerkes observatory,
Princeton university, Charleston Is.
c. Military institute, and a represen-
tatiye from the Toronto Cam Astro-
nomical society was also at work. The
eclipse furnished a beautiful sight,
Snd the observers unite in pronounc-
ing the conditions perfect.
Prof. Barnard. of Yerkcs obserya-
tory, stated that the totality period
was slightly shorter than calculated,
which proved the moon tables TO be
slightly incorrect. All the principal
work was photographed, and the pro-
gramme was completely carried out,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
From Chairman Miller.

MERIDIAN, Mlss'' may 81 lJuu'
To Editor Meridian News;
observe that am charged with Sin
decision" and maintaining a discreet
silence regarding the reconyening Of
the State Democratic executive com
mittee for the purpose of reconsidering
its recent action. In answer to this
desire to say that l am only the execu-
tive officer of the committee, and as
such | would not be warranted, nor
would | wish to dominate or in any
manner influence, the Judgment and
conscience of its members on any ques-
ton whatever. The committee is com
posed of twenty-one members, presum'
ably familiar with the sentiment and
conditions prevailing in their respective
districts, and entirely competent to re-
feet the opinions of their several con-
stituencies. At the meeting of April
80, when the resolutions providing for
primary election were passed, the
whole membership was present, either
in person or by proxy. These resolu-
tions were discussed, maturely consid-
cred and adopted, with only one dis
senting vote.
In support of these resolutions it was
urged upon the committee that such
action was obviously contemplated in
the act of the last State convention,
the largest ever held in Mississippi. In
the resolutions unanimously adopted
by that body favoring the primary cleo
tions for all officers OF whatsoever char
acter within the State, to the end that
each Democratic voter should have the
opportunity to express his choice at the
ballot-b box for any Office of dignity or
emolumeA6.
In thus giving effect to the declared
will of the people in convention assem-
bled, the committee certainly did not
trausgress any popular right, although
new precedent may have been estab-
lished | have heard some criticism
from various sources touching the ac-
ton of the committee, but no express
sion of discomfort or disapproval has
reached me from the people whose
rights to choose electors and delegates
to represent them the committee has
sought to promote and conserve.
Notwithstanding more than twenty
days have elapsed since the adjourn
ment of the committee, during which
time their action has been abundantly
discussed, only five members of that
body have requested me to reconvene
it, four by letter and one through his
proxy, in person. have had no init
nation from the majority Of the men,
bers of the committee that they desired
to reconvene for that or any other pur'
pose. In view of this fact, 1t would be
both presumptuous and useless for me
to call the committee together for the
avowed purpose of reconsidering their
action, when, in all probability, they
would reiterate and reafhrm the reso-
lutions previously adopted.
Respectfully, G. 9. MILLER
Chairman State Executive Committee.
1t deyolyed upon this writer, one ait
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

n has been discovered that $4,000
res of land in Atchison, Brown,
ckson and Marshall counties, Kan
!, and in Pawnee county, Nebraska,
Gently advertised for sale at auction
sthc courthouse in Atchison, by the
ceivers of the Central branch of the
ZION Pacific railroad, are claimed by
lrate individuals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

Resolutions expressive Of the cordial
ations between the United States
h France have been agreed upon by
II house committee on foreign at.
" in connection with the unveilinl
fhe statue of Lafayette at Paris On
N next,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

[he house committee on the Louisi.
i Purchase exposition, to be held at
Louis in 1908, voted, on the Gath, TO
ort the exposition bill to the house
(hout recommendation, favorable OF
hYnrnblc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

Many scientists are arriving at
hdrid, Spain, to observe the eclipse.
party of English astronomers has
iectcd Santa Pola, Province of Ali
pic, as an observation point. Sir
rhur Matthew Weld Downing, of the
push nautical observatory, and his
kociates have gone to Plazencia,
|oyincc of Caceres.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

lhe convention of the Western Fed
ation of Miners at Denver. Col, on
; 92d, adopted strong resolutions on
+ Ed, adopted strong resolutions on
subject of japanese immigration,
handing the strict enforcement of
Chinese exclusion act and its ex-
n'ion TO include all other Mongoliau
b Malayan peoples.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

BIC official announcement Of the re-
h of Matching was received at the
hdon war Office, on the @lst, from
Z, Lord Roberts. The town was
bually relieved on the nth, the date
sNiouSlN named.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The National Conference of Chari
IS and Corrections, at Topeka, Kas.,
lthc 22d, was devoted to the consid-
htion of the care of the mind
Hand cpleptics. y. NJ. Powell, of
enWood, Ia, gave the report of the
nnding committee on the subject,
hich was generally discussed by the
Eitors,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The closing exercises OF Belhaeen
College will take place Sunday, June s,
to Tuesday, 5, Sermon by Rev. Dr. w.
B. Murrah; senior debate Monday, 10
a. m. alumua meeting 4 pm; annual
concert, 8 pm; lass day exercises
Tuesday morning, when the annual
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

De report of the anti-canteen bill
i filed in the house on the gath. 1t
5mits the voluminous correspond
X from the war department oppos.
n the abolition of the canteen, and
|hout comment submits a favorable
ommendation on the bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

q. Dun & Co. reported on the
Failures for the week have
/ 1856 in the United States, against
last year, and 20 in Canada, against
|nst wear"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

he stats department does not ex-
81 to have any further communica-
p with the Boer delegation. Such
lerchange as has occurred was pure
unofficial, it is stated. If the Boer
legates had any credentials of an
nclal status they failed to present or
tn offer them in the course of their
'ks with ,he officials.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

min has quenched tho forest fires
M and west of Menominee, Wis,
ID most of the danger is now passed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

\ ne McLain case, in which five prom
fnt Chicago board of trade brokers
Pre- charged with using the mails to
Fry on bucketshopping scheme to
''raud their customers, was taken
pm the jury by Judge Kohlsaats in
4 United States district court, on the
4, and verdict of mot guilty" en-
ed for the defendants.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The last drawingroom of this sea
b was held, on the 25th, at Buck.
Nam palace by the princess OF
lies, in behalf of the queen. The
esentations included a number OF
ueriCanS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

sienor Giuseppe del Puente, the
|dely-known baritone, died suddenly
fhe 95th, at his home in Philadel
IL. Death was due to apoplexy. He
81 co years old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

u movement is on foot for the es.
|'lshment of an American National
utute in Paris for use of Americans
finng hat city for study. The
'ehch authorities have donated site
u given exemption from taxation to
\ building. Senator Chauncey NJ,
EPew heads the list of prominent per.
pS petitioning for the building,
Pich will require a government APP
'opriation of $25O,OOO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The Vicksburg Herald chronicles a
revival in Capitula Masonry in Vicks'
burg; which is the case at all places
visited by Grand Lecturer J. L, Spincks
and his amiable assistant, S. L, Solo
mon, who is certainly a wise man in
Masonry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The conference report on the army
bill was adopted by the
,use on the 22d.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

Die Chicago board Of trade gave no.
Il on the 25th, that on and after
he 1 the board would collect its own
rket quotations. The new rule is
he'd at the bucketshops, of which
BE are claimed to be at least $4,000
sarious parts of the United States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The State Sunday School Convention
will hold its annual session in Jackson
on June 20, 81 and %. An interesting
program has been prepared. The rail
roads will give the usual special rates
The president of the convention is
Rowan Thayer, Greenwood; c. W.
Mills, Columbus, secretary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
Lively Lexington.

The sum of 100000 has been sub
scribed for a cotton mill-all home
money. Within the last two years there
have been erected large cotton com
press, a cotton oil mill, wagon fac
tory, ice plant, a large Munger gin
plant, and telephone exchange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
Growing Greenwood.

Plans have been adopted for an up
to-date school building to cost $16,5OO.
Industries of various kinds, handsome
stores, elegant residences and costly
churches have been established or
erected within the last few years. The
population in 1890 was 900; in 1900 it
is 5000; in 1905 it will be fully 5000.
The constitutionality of the elective
judiciary amendments was fully argued
before the Supreme Court on Monday
and Tuesday last, Attorney-General
McClurg for the State and Messrs. R.
II. Thompson, E. f. Noel and Frank
Johnston maintaining the regularity
and validity of the amendments, as sub.
mitted to the people and voted upon in
November last.
The State Medical Association had an
unusually interesting session at Nerd
ian, The subjects discussed were i'm
portant and of practical value to the
profession. The local physicians ten
dered plimentary banquet. Next
session in Jackson, third week in Janu-
airy, 1901.
Meridian is expanding, All its popu-
lous suburbs have been incorporated
into the city, adding about $500 to the
population and making the total, as it
will appear in the census of 1900, about
10000.
A State dairymens convention will
be organized during commencement
week at the A. and NJ. College. The
butter question has become big one
in Mississippi. 1t is hoped there will
be large attendance.
An observation survey has been made
by the Illinois Central officials for a
branch from Vicksburg to Redwood on
the Valley road; distance, seventy-tive
miles. The Vicksburg board of trade
is moving actively in that direction.
The prospecting town of Forest was
practically wiped out by fire on night
of the 21st Twenty-eight buildings
stores bank, hotel, depot-all frame,
were destroyed in a short time. Loss,
about 100000.
The contract for sewerage in Jack
son calls for twenty miles OF sanitary
sewerage and five miles storm sewer
age. Ten miles Of the first and four
miles of the second have been COM
pleted.
The directors of the Kosciusko cottor
mill have decided to increase the capita
stock from sl25,0O0 to $4,000, which
will enable the company to put IA ten
thousand spindles.
The Deaf and Dumb Institute will
close its present session June H. The
Institute for the Blind will close few
days later.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
Tougnloo University.

Tits splenald school for colored
youth, located seven miles north OF
jackson, on the I. c. railroad, closed
one of its most successful sessions on
Thursday, the oath. There were four
graduates, to whom President Wood
worth made very appropriate address.
The annual address was delivered by
Rev. Cornelius H. Patton, d. D., of st.
Louis, his subject being Wealth" and
it was among the very best delivered on
that platform during the thirty years
of its history. Congratulatory and
complimentary remarks were made by
Governor Longino, Secretary Of State
Power, Col. c. E. Hooker, Col. r. H.
Henry, Revs. Hutton and McCue. AT
ter elegant refreshments, the visitors
inspected the industrial departments.
The university farm embraces one
thousand acres. Much attention is
given to fine cattle, and creamery
will be one of its industries hereafter.
The school buildings are numerous aud
handsome, and plans for others are
being considered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

Assessor L. F. Chiles, of Kinds coun-
ty, is making a vigorous and successful
search in Kinds and adjoining counties
that have been escaping taxation
capital of Kinds loaned in Rankin,
Madison and Copiah. He expects to
make very large addition to the tax
rolls of 1900,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

rhe admiral of the Siamese navy
4 a passenger on the steamer City
Pekin, which arrived at San Fran.
Be- on the 21st. He is A. du Plessis
Richci2u, who, for the last 26 years,
4 been in command Of the small but
|cicnt fleet that protects the it'll.
IatIc nation from foes on the sea.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

fhe Chinese ministers at Washing.
n and London have been ordered .
hin their posts for some time longer
the recommendation of III Hung
nng, who pointed out the undersira-
ity of changing the representatives
China at the posts mentioned
'ile many unsettled questions were
pding.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

An esteemed exchange is unable to
account for the Sudden change OF
'front.' of 'our senators"'who advocated
the passage of a uniform school book
law, and voted against it on the home
stretch. He will have opportunity of
explaining in the next canvass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
The Path of Totally.
Higher Attitudes sought.

Few, if any, observatory parties
were located at the large cities, for
the reason that they lacked the alti-
tude, and an unobstructed view for
any distance was not to be found.
The higher attitudes gave reasonable
assurance also of clearer atmosphere,
and at this season of the year less
clouds are generally found, especially
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The Holly Springs Pythians showed
their appreciation of the grand lodge
in electing their townsman, Morris
Blumenthal, grand chancellor, by ten
dering him royal banquet, at which
there was feast of reason and a flow
of soul. The honor and the comph-
ment were richly deserved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

ooseph Keith and son were arrested
nioerlield, Ind, on the 25th, charged
sn 'ne murder of Nora Kifer, whose
Ivy was found in the river there re.
l[n'iy' VIM. Clark, who went to
Evansville March 20, to marry the girl,
rs also arrested as a witness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

ne American jurors appointed for
L Paris exposition number 95. Sixty
'hem' now in Paris, held meet.
y, on the 23d, and discussed their
hes' They afterward attended the
fi'eral assembly of jurors of all ma
pms at the Palias du Trocadero, al
. u, $500 jurors were present. NJ
,'erand, the minister of commerce
sno presided, welcomed them, and NJ
lcara' the director general of the
ption.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
Chairman State Executive Committee.

1t devolved upon this writer, one att
ernoon last week, to place upon the Q,
& G. train for Chattanooga little girl
Of seven years, which had been com
mitted to our care to be forwarded to
II orphanage in thai city. She was
M,ely equipped for the journey, and a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
Reunion of FORESTS Cavalry.

Reunion of FORESTS Cavalry.
The survivors of Forests Cavalry
will have a great reunion or June 0, 10,
IL and ~. Rev. DR.. d, c. Kelley, OF
Nashville, who was colonel Of FORESTS
old regiment, will be on hand and give
general direction to the program. On
Saturday evening, the 9th, there will
be memorial services in special honor
of Ex-Governor Stone. Sunday will be
occupied in appropriate religious exer'
cises at Corinth or Baldwin. From
Baldwin all will proceed to the battle
field, Brice's Cross Roads, five or sir
miles west of Baldwin; on Tuesday
morning viii proceed to Tupelo, and
visit Harrisburg battlefield, ten miles
west; memorial exercises in Tupelo
that night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02
NUMBER 80.

address will be delivered by Bev Rich
ard Wilkinson, OF Aberdeen. Art re-
ception in the afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

A State dairymen's convention will
be organized during commencement
week at the A. and NJ. College. The
butter question has become big one
in Mississippi. 1t is hoped there will
be a large attendance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

An observation survey has been made
by the Illinois Central officials for
branch from Viclsburg to Redwood on
the Valley road distance, seventy-tive
miles. The Vicksburg board of trade
is moving actively in that direction.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

Meridian is expanding. All its popu-
lous suburbs have been incorporated
into the city, adding about $500 to the
population and making the total, as it
will appear in the census of 1900, about
90 900,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The Deaf and Dumb Institute will
close its present session June ls' The
Institute for the Blind viii close few
days later.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-06-02

The directors of the Kosciusko cottor
mill have decided to increase the capita
stock FROM si25,00O to $4,000, which
will enable the company to put Ia ten
thousand spindles.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03

Welcome Visitor From New York
The Belair Democrat of I'd instant says
Among the genial and welcome members at
the meeting of the Hartford Historical Society
Saturday last was Mr.. Edward C. Cockey, of
New York, who journeyed all the way from
the Empire City to attend the meeting. Mr..
Jockeys parents lived in Hartford many years
fY Saeftt dhf47RgAAe @ET
he was connected with army telegraph service
and is now superintendent of the Western
Union supply department and is the confiden-
tial friend of the Goulds. The Historical So
ciety will always welcome its New York
member"
Mr.. Cockey is a cousin of Mr.. Joshua f.
Cockey, president of the Cockeysville National
Bank, and is frequent visitor to Baltimore
county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03
killed Himselffor Love.-Joseph German

Killed Himselffor Love.-Joseph German,
aged II years, youngest son of Mr.. Henry
German, of Towson, shot and killed himself
in the woods in the rear of Shea's Hotel, near
Lutherville, on Friday morning, ID inst. The
young man worked for Mr.. J. Maurice Wat
kins. ST.. of Towson, and on Friday morning
he was much depressed. He finally left the
store and went home, where he stayed but
a short time and then left the house. Soon at.
forwards his dead body was found, as stated.
1t is stated that young German was in love
with a girl in Lutherville and it is thought
that quarrel or misunderstanding between
them prompted him to commit the act The
body was found by Mr. w. w. @. Stewart, who
was walking from Towson to take train at
Lutherville for his home.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03

Something Must be Done to Stop the
Leak.-This week the County Commissioners
received a letter from Mr.. Redmond c. Stew
art, member of the House of Delegates, regard
ing the effort that is being made to reduce the
cost of habeas corpus cases. He said that be
thought it was very difficult to regulate the
matter by legislation, as the right to secure
writ Of hsbeas corpus was constitutional
privilege of citizen. The attorneys in cases
where persons are discharged under habeas
corpus proceedings are allowed an appearance
fee of SIS To this is added the costs, which
makes the celebrated writ decidedly expen-
sive luxury.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03

Funeral of Mr.. Feulstich.-T funeral OF
Mr.. Frederick Faulstich, who died at his
home, north of Pikesville, on the 23d ult.,
took place on Thursday afternoon, 25th, and
was largely attended, showing the esteem in
which he was held by his friends and neigh
bors. The services were conducted in st.
Marks Episcopal Church by the rector, Rev
Edward T. Lawrence. The interment was in
Druid Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Faulstich was
closely allied with Mt Zion Lodge Of Odd
Fellows. Mt. Zion Encampnent and Waverly
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, all of which were
largely represented at the funeral. The pail
bearers were selected from these orders, as fol-
lows: Odd FeIlows-Nicholas H. Coe, John
Rhuman, Carroll Stansbury and VIM. A: Chen
oweth Encampment-Joh q: Bell and John
Keller: Knights of Pythias-Arthur Cheno-
weth and Frank Slade. There were many
beautiful floral designs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03
Religious services.-Attention is called to

the fOIlOWing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
St. Johns p. e. Church, Western R,tr, Hev.
r Heber Smith, priest in chdrge.-February
18th, 25th and 2Sth (Ash Wednesday, also,
st. Luke's Chapel, Harrisonville, February
4th. 18th and March 4th; each service at II AN.
Patapsco H. E Church, Betlceen FIN AOeI'ue
Extended and Weis Avenale, North Point Road
Services every Sunday at IL A. NJ. and P. NJ,
Rev w. F. Roberts.
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Gar
denville.-English services the second Sunday
of every month, at 1870 A. NJ. Rev. Karl Bun,
pastor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03

The Brides Name Slipped His Memory:
About 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon last
a very respectable looking colored man, who
said be lived at Randallstown, about 10 miles
west of Towson, applied to Equity Clerk Fen
dali. in the Clerks Office, for marriage Il
cense. When asked the prospective groom's
name he responded promptly, but for the life
of him he could not think of the name of the
bride. AS the wedding was to take place that
Messenger posted for Randallstown to gain
the information he should have brought with
him at first
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03

Circuit Court.-George N. W. Norris and
Hannah Wright; judgment extended for
plaintiffs for SlSS.60 and costs. George N. W
Norris and Florence l.. Norris VS.. John c. b.
Wright; judgment extended for plaintiffs for
S133.02 and costs. Edward Green, assault with
intent to kill guilty of common assault and
sentenced to 10 days in Jail. Eugene A. Lowe,
disorderly; not guilty. John Baker, carrying
concealed weapons guilty; not sentenced
JAS Rutherford, carrying concealed weapons;
guilty; not sentenced. John B. Miller, OBJ
tanning gelding from Joseph B. Lee by false
preteDses on trial.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-02-03

RIDER HAGGARD remarked in his history Of
the Transvaal, published several years ago:
"There is only room for one paramount power
in South Africa" The debate as to which is
to be the one is now drawing to a head.