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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
By J. L. POWER.
BY J. L. POWER.


mediately, and the building is to be
completed and equipped by October l.
1t will have a front Of 1877 feet, - feet
deep, two stories, and so constructed
that 100 feet can hereafter be added tc
the front.
la addition to the textile school for
which $4O was appropriated, there
viii be $50, 900 expended in the erection
OF other buildings during this summer,
The present chapel, which is wholly in.
sufficient, will be converted into offices
and section rooms, and chapel build,
ing twice the size, win be erected. In
addition to great audience, it will
have a library, museum, dormitories for
one hundred additional students, and,
III the basement, the heating plant,
closets, baths, etc. The present hos.
pital will be greatly improved, and dur.
ing the summer, brick will be burned
for good walks on the campus 1t is
also in contemplation to have Il hotel
on the grounds for the accommodation
of bachelor members Of the faculty,
the trustees at their annual meetings,
patrons and visitors during commence,
ment week and at other times.
The trustees gave President Hardy
leave of absence for several months Sc
as to visit the Paris Exposition and take
observations of industrial progress
there and elsewhere in Europe, but he
has decided that the interests of the
college would be better promoted by
his personal supervision of the extensive
and expensive Improvements to be
made during the summer. There will
be a very large increase of students
next session. The textile school
promises to have full enrolment from
the start.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Washington, July 3.-Cable adyices
from Admiral kempff fully confirms
previous reports of the murder of
Baron Won Ketteler, the German min
lister at Pekin.
The admiral also represents the situ-
alton Of the ministers rs most desper-
ate. The shortage Of their food sup
ply reported by Admiral Kempff gives
rise to the grayest apprehension. iIay-
ing been brought to Taku by runner,
the dispatch represented the ministers
condition at least five days ago, and
there is reason TO fear that the worst
has happened in the interim.
Admiral Kempif's favorable report
Of the condition of the Oregon is be-
lieved by Secretary Long to be based
upon the report Of the commander of
the japanese vessel which generously
offered assistance.
No further reinforcements have been
ordered to China, either military or
naval.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
THE CIRCULATING MEDIUM.
Monthly Statement of the Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency.

Washington, July 3.-Ihc monthly
statement of the comptroller of the
currency shows that the total circula-
tiGn Of national bank notes 1t th' close
Of business Luna %. 1900, was $500, jj9,-
1lg, an increase for The year of So, ,29l,-
or; and an increase for th1 month of
5000, $50.
The circulation based on United
states bonds was $27411i.j52, IN in
crease for the year of $6S,SI,4jS. and
an increase for the month of Sll,@0G,-
4j5.
Tie circulation secured by lawful
money was $35,lld,16J, decrease for
tLc year of $3.50, ,43S, and decrease for
the month of S1,15j,G05.
The amount of United states regis
tered bonds on deposit to secure circu-
lating notes was T254,3o5,jiO, and TO Sc
cure public deposits S03, ,1&04o0.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
STRIKE is DECLARED OFF.
agreement Betwe cen tho st. Iouls rr,n.t,
Co. and Its Former Employee
Strike Is on.

II. Louis, July 5.-The great St.
Louis strike is settled.
An agreement between the St. Louis
Transit Co. and its former employes
was signed last night by representa-.
tlEe OF the Transit company and by
the executive committee
The agreement follows:
!. The provisions of the agreement
OF March 10, 1900, as to rates of nav
and hours of service, will be continued
IN force by the company.
:. Every employe of the company to
be free to join or not to Join any or
ganlzation, and no discrimination to
be made for or against him because of
the manner in which he exercises his
freedom.
j. Any attempt on the part of any
employe to induce any other employc,
by intimidation or threats, TO join or
not to join any union shall be cause for
the immediate discharge of the person
guilty of such attempt
4. Any attempt 10 influence any en-
ploye by any official of the company to
join or not to join any union shall be
cause for discharge of such official.
s. The company will meet any en-
ploJc or committee of employees,
regarding any matter of mutual inter
est.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
WILD RUMORS SET AT REST.
oairiuI Adviccs From Hayti DisprOVe
the Recent DisGuicting Re
ports From the Island.

Washington, July 3.--Olfcial advices
received here from Hayti set at rest
the rumors that have been current re-
Gently of disquieting conditions in
that island, 1t appears that the pres
ent government of lIayti is busying it.
self with a settlement of tie existing
financial crisis, and there is no other
foundation for the reports Of political
ir1Iihlpg
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NEWS by WAY OF BERLIN.
Official Report of Baron Won ket-
teIer's Murder Received at Berlin.


Icrlin, July 3.-Pliyy Councillor Ha-
mann informed a press correspondent
that the official dispatch announcing
Baron Ven Ketteler's assassination had
beer received here. 1t was based upon
q direct and written message conveyed
from Pekin and signed by Non Ber-
gou, member Of the German lega-
tion at Peldn, and Sir Robert Hart, the
inspector general Of customs. It was
addressed TO the commander of the
European forces at Tien Tsiu. and was
forwarded June p by Consul thinner
man to the German consul at Che Foo.
The message contained a number of in
tercsting details, Baron Won Kettelcr,
while riding on horseback to the
tsrg-li-yamcn Foreign ofIice), was at
tackled by large numbers of Chinese,
who PULLED him oil his horse and beat
him TO death, An interpreter, who was
With him. was seriously injured, but
escaped, and subsequently reached the
German legation.
The condition Of the whites in Pekin
was desperate, and aid was imperative
ly needed 1t was also announced that
the ammunition of The legation guards
was almost exhausted
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

The Democratic State executive com,
mittee met in Jackson on the eth, and
canyassed the returns Of the recent
plurality primary election for delegates
to the national convention. Following
is the vote by districts for delegates for
the State at large.
First District-Longino, go; Money,
$50; Cameron, 6l5; Henry, Az; Sullivan,
1868.
Second-Longino, LILY; Money, 99l;
Cameron, 10; Henry, SIT; Sullivan, 731.
Third-Longino, 1855; Money, 1,519i
Cameron, 2,23S; Henry, 622; Sullivan,
>, 1893.
Fourth--Longino, sos; Money, 1 ,73l;
Cameron, l,512; Henry, 1,431; Sullivan,
So.
Fifth-Longino, 2,41G; Money, 2,41O
Cameron, 2,545; Henry, 1,93S; Sullivan,
1921.
Sixth - Longino, 9GO Money, $50
Cameron, Coz; Henry, 792; Sullivan, 649
Seyenth-Longino, 1,S4l; Money, l.,
$50; Cameron, 1,1OS; Henry, 1,4Sl; Sui.
liyan, SOS.
Recapitulation-Noney, 1O,O93; Lon
gino, 11196; Cameron, 0,45O; Henry
7,529; Sullivan, LO!l, Longino, Money
Cameron and Henry elected
Since the foregoing was tabulated,
the following counties have been heard
from:
Cllhoun-For Henry, IS; Sullivan, Il
Jasper-lIenry, 13i; Sullivan, 93,
Marion-Ilcnry, 80; Sullivan, 8,
Jacbson-IIenry, 0S; Sullivan, 40,
For Henry, 800; Sullivan, 15S.
The alternatcs delegates for State a
large received;
Dr. B. +. Ward, of Montgomery, 10,
Coz.
John D. McInnis, Laudcrdale, 1911
G. r. Page, Claiborne, 11,176
Van i. BodGie, Washington, 1911.
DISTRICT DELEGATES ELECTED.
First District-D, W. Houston, j. I
Sentcr
Secondly. p. Still, II. Z, Blallcslce
Third-A. +, Gardner, J. II, Wynn.
Fourth-T c, Kimbrough, Jas. Som
eryille.
Fifth-A j. Russell, W. p. Tacllett
Sixth-E. J. Bowers, j. II. Jones.
| Spvpntb-O II novrn A y HIN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
ynin struggle for Life.

Chicago, July with a bullet
wound over his heart and his skull
crushed the dead body of John Solty-
siali, southside grocer was found by
the police here yesterday. The grass
and turf near the spot were the corpse
vas discovered Showed evidences of q
terrible struggle, Two hats found on
the scene, the officers say show that
the murder was committed by two
men. They also declare chat the mo
tive was not robbery, as the dead
mans watch and $is,15 were found on
his person.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
A C,t,zon Used Ills Pistol.

st. Louis, July 3.-Two men indulg'
ing in the practice of yelling "scab'
at passengers on Transit company
lines. were shot, Sunday night by
Thomas Il. Waters, of 900 Salisbury
street, secretary of the llofner-Loth'
mon Manufacturing Co., whom they
had approached in threatening man
ner as he left a Transit car with ms
wife. The wounded men are julius hu'
lagc, so years old, shot in the right
brepst, very seriously, and Alexander
stofiregen, Is years old, wounded II
the thigh.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
woo, E,re nj Miles city, Mont.

Miles City, Mont, July 3.-lhe Gus
ter county wool warehouse, two dWeli'
ings, u barn and eight cars were de
stroyed by fire here. There was 9oo'
600 pounds of wool in the warehouse
partially insuredi loss. $25o,ooo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
JOHN WOODWARD PHILIP.
'-e Gallant Commander of thcTcxas
in the Battle on Santiago,
IL No Mnrp-Iis Career

~ No Morr-ilts Career,
New York, July 2.-The national
colors and the admiral's flag hanging
at balf-mast at the Brooklyn navy
yard, continues as a reminder thr lugh
all the scenes of excitement conse-
quent upon the lIob1ken fire and holo-
caust, that the gallant and well be-
loved John Woodward Philip, rear-ad-
miral L. s. ~, who was in command
OF that station, is no more. the end
having come suddenly Saturday
Secretary Long, on being notified Of
his death sent the following dispatch:
"lneNpressibly shocked to hear OF
the death of Admiral Philip A faith
full servant of God and Of his country.
he was one Of the true heroes of the
American navy. See that every honor
is done him. Convey my profound
sympathy to Mrs. Philip, to whom |
have written
John w Philip was born in New York
city August 26 1910. He was appointed TO
the naval academy on September 2O 1855.
On January !, 1861 he became a midship-
man and saw his iirst service on tha CON
sututlon and the Santee. He served aur-
ing two years Of the rebellion on valious
vessels of the gulf blOckading squadron
During the siege of Charleston he was
wounded in the leg. After the war he was
assigned to the Wachusett, of the Asiatic
squadron, and from that time on his rec
ord shows him serving in every quarter
OF the globe. lie was commissioned a
captain on March -, 1889, and in S90-gl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
perricious Fever In rnnnmn'

Kingston, Jamaica, July 3s-Pcrni.
cious fever is prevailing on the 18TH
mus of Panama, among the victims re-
Iorted being the son of United States
Consul Cobb and the prima donna OF
nm Italian operu company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

We, c. c. Miller, chairman, and
Lemnel ?. Conner, secretary of the
Democratic executive committee of the
State of Mississippi, do hereby certify
that at primary election of the Demo.
cratic party of said State, duly and
legally ordered and held throughout
the State on the 2lst day of June, 1900,
the following named persons were at
and by said primary election duly and
legally elected and nominated for the
position of presidential electors from
the State at large and from and for the
sevcrel congressional districts thereof,
as the Democratic candidates for said
positions, to be voted for at the general
election to be held in said State in the
month of November, 1900, viz:
Presidential Electors From the State
at Large. f. McCool, Attala county;
T, L. Sisson, Montgomery county.
First District--z, =, Landrum, Jr,,
Lowndes.
Second-C. NJ. Thurmond, Tippah.
Third. T. Lowe, Tuuica.
Fourth-E. d. Stone, Yalobusha.
Fifth-Pressly Groves, Leake.
SiXth-E. NJ. Barber, Harrison.
Seventh-Edward Mayes, Kinds.
Witness our hands, At jackson, Miss,
this 27th day of June, 1900.
c. c. MILLER,
Chairman Democratic State Ex. Com.
LEMUEL 7. CoNNEE,
Secretary Democratsc State Elk. Com.
The State Sunday school convention
had very pleasant and profitable ses'
sion of three days in jackson, The at.
tendance was not large, but the in
terest vas sustained from beginning to
close. The next meeting will be held in
Meridian.
Hon. +, +, Larllin has been appointed
circuit judge of the Fourth district, in
place of Judge "a. Montgomery, whose
term expired June 2S,
The registered vote of Mississippi for
1900 will be fully 15O,O0o-say 1SO, ,O0C
white and 10000 colored When the
registrars complete their work the
total, BY counties, win appear in these
columns.
Flour is risng--in price as well as ip
cooking.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
DECIDED N0r rORATuY.
The United states Government Wnn
Not Tie Its own Hands.

Washington, July 3.-After As hours
consideration. and probably after con-
sulting The president at Canton by
wire, the cabinet officers here have de-
cidcd not to ratiiy the agreement of
riuc articles proyiiug for the ueutrali-
laticn of Shanghai and the southern
Chinese treaty ports submittedhy Min
lister WI There were some things in
the agreement which the government
could not accept. Such, for instance,
as the absoIution proposed 10 be eX-
tsudcd to the Chinese government in
advance for any outrages that might
occur in the treaty ports,
The government has, however, no OBJ
jecticn to the principles embodied in
the arrangement, and has, therefore,
told Consul General Goodnow, by ca
bic, that he might pledge the United
States government 10 commit no act
of hostility so long as the viceroy of
the province is able TO keep the peace
ana win protect foreigners. This de-
termination has been made known to
the other powers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
LATE CHINA DISPATCHES.
Confirmation of the Report of the
Murder of the German Min
lister, Won Ketteler.
SITUATION OF MINISTERS DESPERATE.

So Cables Admiral kempfl to the
Navy Department, and the Ger
man Foreign OfiIce Has Received
ConhrHtntory News 10 the Same
General Eject.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Washington, July Bad news came
this morning from Admiral kemptf
confirming the worst stories which
have emanated from China relative to
the conditions at pekin, and a feeling
of disquiet was noticeable among ad-
ministration officials and diplomats.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Cards of invitation are out to the
marriage of John Crumpton Hardy,
(president A. and NJ. College, to Miss
Kate, daughter of Judge and Mrs. AL
bert II. Whitfield. This interesting
event is to take place at First Baptist
Church, Jackson, on Wednesday after
noon July IL, at 1 o'clock pm. Our
congratulations are rendered in ad.
vance. When our friend was elected
president Of the A. and NJ. College, we
took occasion to observe that he was
deficient in only one particular, and we
are more than pleased to note that this
long felt want is soon to be so hap
PLY supplied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Governor Longino, Auditor Cole, At
torney.General McClurg and Chief JUS
tice Whitfield will not be in hurry for
another fishing experience on the coast.
They encountered a severe storm, and
it seemed for time as if there would
be several vacancies in high stations to
fill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

The sewerage contractors in their
excavations in Jackson last week came
upon the bones of some twenty Con.
federate soldiers who were buried in
what was then an old field in war time.
Col. Harding, commander of Robert A.
Smith Camp, had them cotiined and re-
inferred in the Confederate plat in the
city cemetery. There are many others
buried in the same field but only those
were removed as were in the sewerage
trench.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07
viii Give Japan u Free Hand.

II was said this afternoon at the
state department that the only news
was that there seemed to be an unan-
imous agreement on the part OF the
powers to welcome with the utmost
cordiality Japan's offer to furnish rein
forcements for the forces now operat-
ing along the Pei Ho river in the effort
to reach Pekin, as Japan alone, of the
powers, is prepared to throw INTO
China whatever number of troops may
be needed The news to that effect
had come to the state department
from all directions and particularly
from England, Russia and France.
ministers In Conference.
A gathering in Secretary Hays office
late in the afternoon of Secretary
Root and Secretary Hitchcock, taken
in connection with the fact that Sec.
retary Long had been in conference
earlier in the day with the secretary
of state led to the circulation of ru'
mors that important developments
were to be expected, connected with
the strengthening of the United States
forces now in China. These rumors,
however, were speedily set at rest by
the statement from one of the partiei'
pants that the conference had nothing
70 do with Chinese affairs,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Auditor Cole has recommended to
boards of supervisors that assessors be
allowed thirty days extension in pre-
paration of assessment rolls, because of
the delay in receiving them from the
printer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

The many friends of Hon. John NJ.
Allen will regret to learn that he was
stricken with paralysis right side--at
his home in Tupelo on the Esd ult 1t
is hoped that he viii soon be himself
again
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

i. i. EDWARDS,
Chairman of Committee.
The strike is hereby declared OH.
Y. b. EDWARDS,
Chairman Committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Flour is rising-iu price as well rs iu
cooking
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

Hon. +, L, Larkin has been appointed
circuit Judge of the Fourth district, il
place of Judge EA. Montgomery, whos'
term expired June 23.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-07

The registered vote of Mississippi for
1900 will be fully 15O,O0o-say 1SO, O,O0C
white and 10000 colored, When the
registrars complete their work the
total, BY counties, win appear in these
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-01-02
Reflections of a Bachelor

A man has to like girl mighty
little to enjoy hearing her swear.
A mau Kisses his best girl to
sleep about as often as he kisses
her awake after they get married.
1t was probably some woman
that wrote about matches being
made in heaven" when she first
got engaged.
You can generally tell how often
a woman combs her hair by the
number of combs she doesn't wear
stuck in it.
If the average woman could only
have her own way about every
thing, she would probably never.
want anything else. New York
Press
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-01-02
BAND OF HEROIC MEN /.

Capetown, Jan. Ia force under
Captain Goldworthy today success
fully encountered the Beers, reliev-
ing small party of British who
were cut off and hemmed in during
yesterdays engagement at Lafus-
changers Mex. The engagement
lasted six hours when the Boer
relnforcements arrived, compelling
Montmorency to retire into Dor
derecht. When the signal to retire
was ordered some men refused to
desert Lieut.. Warren, who was
wounded, and left behind. The
little force under Lieutenant Mil
ford kept the Beers at bay all
night. All their horses were shot
and several men wounded, Gold
worthy's relief arrived in the nick
of time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-01-02
SITUATION In SOUTH AFRICA.
READY no RELrEvE LADYsmrrH

London, Jan. Bennett Bur-
leigh the war correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph. cables that the
situation in Natal'is more hopeful
than ever. His telegram indicates
that another forward movement by
Gen. Butler is imminent, and hints
at an early release of the Lady
smith garrison. He says that the
battle to be fought soon with the
twenty thousand Beers between
Tugela and Ladysmith will be the
biggest of the war. The English
officers and soldiers are in high
spirits and are ready to engage in
a forward movement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-01-02
CAPTURE OF CoLEsBURG.

London, Jan. 2.-The Daily
Mail has the following dispatch
dated Jan. l from Rensburg:
Yesterday afternoon a big force
Of cavalry and infantry, with ten
guns, under the personal command
of Gen. French, moving by detour,
occupied some hills three miles
from Colesburg, where the Beers
were in strength, confident in the
natural aid afforded them by the
hills around.
1.-THE enemy's position extended
six miles around the entire village.
At daybreak our artillery opened
the battle. The Beers were taken
by surprise, but replied vigorously.
The Boer guns were withdrawn to
the northward, whittier we are
harassing the Boer retreat by a
damaging she'll FIRE.
''Colesburg is in our hands and
the few remaining loyalists are ju-
bilant. We have captured many
wagons and considerable quanti-
ty of stores.
"Our.losses were quite slight.
bnt the Beers must have suffered
heavily. We may stop at Ach-
erlang or cross the river altogeth-
er at NorvaPs Point. where the
bridge Is still intact
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-01-02

Special from Denison states that
Saturday afternoon the boatmen
at Bloomfield Ferry, seven miles
east of the city, caught two
boxes drifting down the river with
the current. The boxes were got
out of the. water, and their con-
tents were found to be dry and in
good shape. The boxes were fill
ed with bacon, lard, meal, -four,
tobacco, ammunition and every
thing that a travelling party or
hunting party in the Territory
would want. There was nothing
abont the articles found that would
serve to identify them, and it is
not known from whence they
came. 1t is supposed that a hunt
ing party or party of travellers in
attempting to cross the river in a
ferryboat, lost their property in
some manner.
A farmer from east of the city,
who was here today. reported that
two men went to j. E. Massey's
farmhouse and asked for some
thing to eat and shelter yesterday.
Their clothing was all wet. and
they were in a bad plight. They
stated that they lived in Texas be-
low Dallas, that they attempted to
cross the river in a boat on one of
the ferries, and in midstream the
bottom came ont of the boat and
they lost their property and sup
plies,s and came near losing their
lives. 1t is believed that these
parties lost the boxes recovered at
Bloomfield.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-01-02
and office are "their proportionate

land office are "their proportionate
share"
This authority for renting lands
selected under the preference right
is not confined to grazing lands in
the Greek nation. 1t covers agri-
cultural lands also in all the FIVE
nations.
Therefore, the reports are equally
groundless as to the general exodus
or eviction tomorrow of settlers on
agricultural lands in the Indian
Territory.
Judge Vandeventer, attorney gen.
eral for the interior departme mt, said
to the Republic correspondent this
evening:
1.-THE department is taking no ac-
ton in the matter of terminating
leases in the Indian Territory, either
of grazing or agricultural lands. The
law of 1898 provided for placing in
control of the individual allottee tho
leasing of bis proportionate share,
and no more. For some months past
only such leases have been valid.
There is no change in the conditions.
Leases made with individuals will
run for the term named in them.
This applies to agricultural as well
grazing lands. In so far rs there is
to be an exodus tomorrow, it is only
of those who have not secured a re-
newal of leases expiring tomorrow.
The department is informed that
many renewals have been made and
has no knowledge of a general exo-
dus."