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New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
AMERICAN CAPITAL IN TUCATAN.
THE MEXICAN DISTRICT SAID TO BE GOOD
PLACE TO MAKE MONEY

American capital is finding productive employ
ment in Yucatan. The opportunities for profitable
investment becoming greater every month"
said well known Broad-si. financIer yesterday.
"New-York men have nea-lv completed the North
eastern Railroad. property three hundred miles IN
length President Diaz has encouraged them in
every possible way. The company Will soon spend
in this country something like 10000 for loco
motives. cars, etc. This road will tap great forests
Of logwood which IS worth its. weight I'm gold.
cedar rubber. coffee and other products. and
millions of acres Of mineral land This wealth Will
be brought to ProErcso. the leading port Of the
State. The harbor which IS now mere shadows.
compelling ships to anchor four and one-half miles
out, will eventually be drcdged and protected. rs
has been done Vera Cruz Merida. the capital Of
Yucatan. is delightful city Of sixty thousand IN
habtants. II IS progressive. and is equipped with
electric cars. etc. Its hemp mills truly model
establishments. work company mas lately
taken the contract 10 supply the entire city with
gas. and $4,000 worth Of piping is being purchased
In this American architects designed
Meridas bull rings and theatres. Americans have
also acquired important water privileges Gov
Canton Is at the head OF affairs at present.
but likely that he Will not succeed himself next
January. Yucatan Is hot by day and cold by night,
but II is the place for pushing Yankees 10 make
money after they have been acclmated
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
y. p AGITATION IN LONDON.
QUESTION OF sETTL EMENT OF SHARES TO
BE DECIDED TO-DAY.

QUESTION OF SETTLEMENT OF SHARES TO
BE DECIDED TO-DAY.
London, May 23.-The Stock Exchange Com
mittee for General Purposes is expected to meet
to-day to decide the question whether the buy
ing in of Northern Pacific shares shall again be
was reported on the Street yesterday that the
committee was likely to recede from its action
in pOstponng the buying in of this stock AS
much as POO was offered yesterday by those
short of Northern Pacific, but it was almost
Impossible to obtain the shares.
THE Daily TeIegra PHI in its financial article,
says it underst ands that all options done with
the Morgans extending as far forward as the
end of October. have been allowed to be recalled
at once in consideration of a cash payment of
81 a share adding: his is remarkably gen
erous treatment and will assist in bringing to
light undiscovered bears
Proceeding then to discuss the present posi-
ton il says:
1t does not seem reasonable to expect the
Morgans to do moe than they already have
done 10 help the bears out The solution APP
pears to rest with Kuhn. Loeb & Co.
Tine Times in its financial article. after CON
frming the report of the Morgan arrangements,
says:
It is to be hoped that other houses will follow
the lead of the Morgans. In any event, the
allowed to exist for indefinite period,
seems to he fondIy hoped in some quarters. 1t
will probably he wise 10 grant the bears some
further delay but II ought to ne short.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
WRECK on LACKAWiNNA.

ENGINE AND -FOUR CARS THROWN FROM
THE TRACK.
A mixed freight train. drawn by Engine No. 663.
ran into open switch yesterday afternoon on the
l.ackawanna Railroad. just west of the Hacken-
sack bridge. The engine and four were
thrown from the track and damaged considerably.
Tho switch Is for In case the draw Is open
and a train is approaching at high rate Of
speed that It cannot stop before reaching the
bridge. BY mistake this switch left open
when the freight came along. The engineer g
Ceived the signal to cross the bridge. He. the fire
man and a brakeman jumped, and none were in
jured except the fireman whose foot was spratned.
The accident blocked the line for two hours during
the busiest part of the day
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
JOSEPH CORRIT

Joseph Corbit, who had been engaged in the real
estate business In this city for forty-hve years
died yesterday in his home No 483 West Tween
ty-third-st.. after suffering acutely from rheu-
matism. He born in the North of Ireland
seventy-nine years ago. and after he came this
city he served apprenticeship a machinist
He opened his real estate Office Ninth-aVe and
Twenty third-st, in 1866 and he had been identified
with that neighborhood since then. He was an
active Republican but sought public office
A widow and daughter survive him The funeral
Will be on Saturday, and the burial will be in
Greenwood Cemete ery
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
OBITUARY..
DIR. JOHN A. WELLS.

Englewood. y. J.. May p (SpeciaD.-Dr. John A.
Wells died his home here Tuesday evening.
DR.. Wells Of the leading physicians Of
Englewood and house surgeon Of the Englewood
Hospital He was an enthusiastic sportsman and
noted trout fisher He was booked 10 meet
Cory. the amateur golf player. on the Rye x. y
links tomorrow. DR. Wells won several important
competitions last year. H Of the gov
ernors Of the EnRleWood Golf club and a member
Of the executive committee. Death due TO
pneumonia. He was forty five years of age
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
ANIMAL MEETING OF THE UNION CLUB.

night Charles d. Dickey. Joseph Agostini, George
e. Clark; Henry w. de Forest, Richard n. Young
george c. de Witt, Edward Cooper and John NJ
bowers were elected members of the governing
committee TO take the places of the class which
goes OUT or office next month. Mr. Bowers was
Co.,,y Che only new member elected. He will succeed
1ortahdt d. Moss. The governing committee will
meet on the second Wednesday of June to elect the
ofhcers OF the club for the ensuing wear
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Racing Norris Park,
Park Board. II a. m.
River Bridge Commission. afternoon
Rapid Transit Commission. afternoon.
Meeting committee consider national university
plan. Columbia University, afternoon
MontcIar Teachers College Extension lecture
United Charities Building. 800 p m.
Annual dinner American Guild of Organsts. Park Ave
Hotel p. m.
Get Together Club. Gallery Brooklyn. evening
Dinner OF the Arctic Club Marlborough. evening
Actors Church Alliance. May reception At George
Parish House. 223 East SixteHnth-st p m
Republican Club meeting No. pa Bowery. evening.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
BUTT AND DYER REcONcILED.

THE GENERAL APPROVES THE ACTION OF THE
COLONEL AT cREEDmooR
Brigsdier-General Butt and Colonel Over ~ the
18TH Regiment have agreed to forget their differ
ences This decided the generals office
late Tuesday evening. The word went around
about $50 O'Clock that night among members of
the 18th that the colonel was 10 be summoned he
fore General Butt After the meeting General Butt
said:
! heartily support Colonel Dyer in all he did AT
creedmoor. I have heard from his lips the
story OF the incident and have one word os
criticism offer There is perfect accord between
The First Brigade headquarters and the colonel OF
the 18th Regiment.
Colonel Dyer al Creednoor last week summa rily
off the cheVrons OF a few non-conmissioned
officers for disorderly conduct. as told exclusively
in The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23

JOHN DE WITT WARNER so SAYS AT A GATHER
ING OF ART SOCIETIES.

Members Of the Municipal Art Society of New
York the guests of the National Arts Club No
81 West Thirty fourth-st., last night John De Witt
Warner. of the Municipal Art Society, presided
He announced that through subscriptions to the
amount of ST. from his society and a substantial
gift from the National Arts Club the debt upon the
Richard Morris Hunt Memorial had been paid
After discussion upon the mural decorations in
the new wing of the Metropolitan Museum there
was an informal talk upon the subjects of street
signs and house numbers. Mr.. Warner spoke in
part follows
signs can be so made as clearly to inform every
passerby, without d!shguring either Iandsca ne
or the house, and that this ought be done. that
lamps and police and fire alarms might as
mnders
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
NAMES NAY BE ANNOUNCED TO-DAY

Robert c. Morris. president of the Republican
County Committee. and W. H. Ten Eyck chairman
of the executive committee held q conference AZ
headquarters yesterday II expected that Mr.
Morris would announce the names of the committee
appointed 10 confer with the Citizens Union an6
other anti-Tammany organizations next TUESDAY
evening Mr. Norris said he would not be able n
make public the names of the members of this
committee before to-day tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
THE OcEANIc's MANY PASSENGERS.
THE KHEDIvE's COUSIN RETURNING FROM
HUNT IN INDIA.


The big White Star Line steamship Oceanic,
when she sailed yesterday morning for Liver
pool, carried large number Of passengers. When
the hour for sailing came there were many
board that the officers had difficulty in clearing
the ship. The main saloon was filled with flowers.
and some of the staterooms OF the cabin passen-
gers were crowded with floral gifts. The Oceanic
carried 100 cabin $40 second and 1000 secrage pas
sengers. Among the passengers was Prince Has
san. first cousin of the Khedive of Egypt who Is
returning from India TO his home in Alexandria.
The prince has been hunting big game In India
and has shipped to Egypt a number of trophies
Of the hunt. He says that he has shot three ele-
plants and some tigers well small game.
Ex-senator Edward O. Wolcott. of Colorado. oc-
cupicd the room that had been engaged by Will
lam c. Whitney. Mr. Wocott said that he was
going to England on business. and that he would
be gone month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth also passen-
gers. They will visit Norway and Sweden. return
ing this country in August. Mr.. Danforth said
that he did not care to talk politics at this time
but he did not think Tiil would be a candidate for
President. He added. however. that Hill might be
persuaded to take the nomination.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

ALBEMARLE-Davd Sears. of Boston; Pierre
Iorillard. tr., of Tuxedo; Captain G. r. MandsaY,
of London; Edward Box, of Philadelphia, and
Hnsdill Parsons. of Schenectady. FIFTH AVE
NITE-G. l.. Chase, of Hartford. GILSEY-Cltnton
Scollard, of Clinton n. Y. and Charles Wharton
Smith. of Boston. GRAND-G. c. Fullford, OF
London. HOLLAND-The Hon. A. S. Northcote'
Of London IMPERIALr-Dr. IsaO lima, of Toxic,
Japan and Captain T. Jormyn. of England MUR-
RAY HILIl-W. r. Moody, Of Northfed. Mass
and Captain o. W. Budd, L. S. A. VICTORIA
State Senator George f. Green and Judge George
F. Lyon. of Binghamton. WALDORF-Colonel
Theodore A. Dodge. L. s. A.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
JAMES ". HAWFs NOT APPOINTED

The report that James w. Hawes had been ap-
pointed Jury Commissioner under the new law was
denied yesterday by the justices OF the Anoeata
lfvision of the Supreme Court whc have the an
pointing power: II was said that the subject has
not been discussed -'''
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23

Rutland. VT. May H.-The property and franchise
OF the Rutland Street Railway in this city were
solo to-day 10 syndicate Of New-York capitalists
An extension OF the tracks into surrounding towns
Is contemplated.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
Announcements.
A Summer Shirt.
All Linen. T.. & W. All White.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
Sunrise 35 Sunset Ili Moon sets Moons age
HIGH WATER
A N-Sandy Hook - Gov. Island --IHeII ca,a ,.ez
PM-Sandy IL 57 Gov. Island % Hell Gate aIS
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
Eerfnrrs.

AJONTCIAIR Bible Teachers College Extension 10
VI uresDr Robert W. Rogers. OF Drew Senisnaay, stn
day, $50 o'clock. in United Charities blols
Avenue and 22nd ST., Early SettleuaentA U.s.
X) Open to the public
New-York tribune., 1901-05-23
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco May 22.-The official closing quo
tations for mining stocks TODAY follows:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Mr. Ben Parker left Tuesday morning
for Sharkey county.
BoRN-tn Meridian I'll Ho~. ~, a
daughter to Mr., and Mrs. H. C Rush,
Ms, Hambrick o. Bigbee Valley,
was in town one or two days this week.
Mr. and Mrs, JEFF Ridgeway Of Bnn-
vile, were shopping III town this week.
Mr.. G. 7. Heard. the always busy
man, of Brook vile. had business in
Macon Wednesday.
License was issued by the circuit clerk
last Tuesday for the marriage Of Mr. j.
r. Thompson and Miss sadie Robertson
all of South Noxubee.
Circuit court is in session in DeKalb
and the Macon lawyers who had bust.
ness there were Messts A, T Dent j.
p hiyes and ] A Tyson.
Mrs. Monk and her charming neice
Miss Carrie Smith, # Bcoossyille, did
considerable shopping in Macon last
Monday A little bird told us it was
Miss Smith S last visit to Macon
Mr.. Geo. Pagan is in New Orleans
with q carloid OF mixers he will,
PROBABLY, be back day, aud rea y to
buy all the mich cows he can get COWS
with calves or spiingels,
Capt. W. H. Scales was in Okla
homa last week He found live
country ont there Business and work
of every kind was brisk and much mon
ey was in circulation,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

This State of Mississippi. Noxubee County
Ottoway Wilson, comply
No. 1927 vs.. In Chancery'
WillianWilson, defend't
In pursuance OF a final decree rendered
In the abOye.sta.ed cause at the O'tr Term,
A,D,, 1901. of the Court aforesaid. dated
October 3lst, A. D.. 1901, the undersigned
Commissioner in said cause appointed VIII,
on Monday, the I'd day Of December.A.D., 1901
in front of the door Of the Court House in
the town of Macon IN said county, within
legal hours. proceed to sell at public out
cry to the highest and best bidder, the fol.
lowing described real estate lying and being
situated In said county and state, to-w't:
A certain lot in the town OF Macon, miss.
known as the Ottowa7 Wilson lot and Is
bounded on south by Mrs. Lot Ballards' on
west BY lots decided to Lizzie Sample, Green
williams and Hil,iard Johnson, on north by
DR., Minors, on east by d. Bucks land and
for more particular description reference
il made to the decree in book 10, page 4SO.
Terms of sale Cash.
The title to the above-described property
+, believed to be perfect. but j hall convey
onlr such title as vests in me by virtue OF
said final decree. q, r, DORROH.
Commissioner.
| Noy1-190l
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Mrs. Thompson, wife of Mr.. 7. M.
Thompson. died very suddenly last
Monday. She had only been sick a
short time. Her remains were laid to
rest Tuesday evening in Shuqualak
cemetery. To the husband and children
we extend our sympathies in this. dark
hour of grief and sorrow. --Shuqualak
New Era.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
Your Old Hat

Tom Reed can make your old hat
look as well as a new one. Notice our
chapeau, for instance. He is equally
good in renovating your old coat, pants
or vest. Try him. He is on north side
of court house,
now LIZ. I'm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Our readers would do us favor If
they would notice the date on the mar
gin of the paper or wrapper, and they
would do us a much greater favor if
they would pay up from that date. 1t
means your subscription expired at that
time and you are respectfully requested
To renew,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

In these tight money times Mr..
Klaus announcement of wholesale
cost sale. will be read with interest by
all who want to get the most fur dol
ar. He has a large stock of all quail
ties tf goods to dispose of. Get. in
early.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Mr. Chas Strong, State Secretary of
the Christian Endeatot Society was
in Columbus this week, attending the
state convention He was on the plo
gram to read a paper on social COM
mittee work,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Mr.. Geo D Russell and wife and
Mr.. r. S. Hammock passed through
Macon yesterday evening 0 attend the
Presbytery of the Cumberland Presby
terian church at Cedar Bluff in Clay
county. Rev D Mcleod will attend
rom the Brroksvile church
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Mr., n. KEYS will 60 south next week
to see his chil3ren-two sons at Hdtt'gs'
burg and Mrs. Frederickson at Wave
land on the coast, near Bay st. Louis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

All laundry work must be promptly
paid for. No credit will hereafter be
given to any one, and the cash will be
required when the work is delivered.
HARRY C.. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
Tax Notice.

The assessment roll for 1901 has been
turned over to me for the collection OF
taxes due for 1901. fhave receipts
made up. CAL and pay early and
avoid the rush. W. d, CLARK,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Tuesday Mr. Aiez Sanders was in
town, and just had time to get through
with bis business He was the best
friend we met this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

M Edwin Pace Lipscomb and Miss
FOLLY Coleman were married last Sun
day at the residence Of the brides IA
ther. Mr.. Nose Coleman, of Winston
County
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

When in need of anything for you
sewing machine call on H. W. Doss, 10
cal agent for the
SINGER MFG. Co Columbus, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

The old reliable Singer with latest i'm
provements sold for cash or on easy
monthly payments
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

The person who borrowed my book
dewey and Other Naval Heroes Will
please return same MINOR DENT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

No hunt lug or trespassing will be allow
ed on any land owned or controlled by the
undersigned. G. b. AUGUSTUS,
W.B. AUGUSTUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

At Rogers & Co.'S you will find dur
ing the holidays fresh fruit and nuts OF
al kinds
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Singer Machines are Best by Test.
Over seventeen millions made and sold.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Don't forget that Rogers & Co,
make excellent fruit cake.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
Christmas is Coming.

Go to Roger, e Co.'S. for Fruit Cake.
Cranberries, Celery, turkeys and
Mince Meat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

For cash, or | will trade for beeyes
hsgs or sheep, Brick yard one mile
north of court house, and man always
at the kiln. l.. Z. CLINE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
Bricks for Sale.

Mr.. and Mrs. so. Freeman and Mr.
Jeff De ale were in Macon this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

We are glad to learn that Mrs X. 5.
Skinner is much better.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Attorney b r. Kennedy went to Mem
phis, Tenn. this week on business,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

For new citron, raisins, curants and
nuts be sure to 20 to W, v Rogers &
Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

In pursuance OF final decree rendered
in The aboye.stated cause at the October
term, A. D.. 1901, OF the Court aforesaid.
dated October Goth, A. D.. 1901, the under
signed Commissioner in said cause sppoint-
ID, will on
Monday the second day Of Dec, D., 1901,
in front of the door Of the Courthouse In
the town of Macon, in said county, within
legal hours, proceed to sell at public out
cry to the highest and best bidder, the
following desci ibed real estate, lying and
being situated in said county and state
to-wit
The south ha I OF northwest quar-. and
one half interest in the north half OF north
west quar- in section 10. and the southwest
quar- Of northeast quar- and southeast quar-
OF northwest quar- in section 10, township
IA. range 10,
Terms OF sale-CASH,
The title to the aboye-described propert!
il believed to be perfect. but | shall onl!
convey such title as vests in me by virtu
of said final decree. u. T. DoRRoH,
Nov !. 1901 CONT
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30

Cotton sold yesterday in Macon for
seven cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
COMmIssIOyER's SALE.
In Chsnesry

The State of Mississippi, Noxubee County
William Chairman. Jr.
compPt
No 1882 VS. In Chsnesry
william Chairman, 81.
defendant
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-11-30
PERSONAL.

. 'F D" 91od Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
FLORIDA'S MANUFACTURES.
Statistics Given Out by the Gems
Office.

Statistics Given Out by the Census
Office.
According TO statistics announced by the
census bureau the manufacturing and me-
chanical industries Of Florida show a can't
tai of S34, 473 1897 invested in the 2l15 es-
Establishments. This sum represents the
value of land, buildings, machinery, tools
and implements and the live capital util-
fzed, but does not include the value of
rented property or the capital stock Of the
manufacturing corporations Of the state.
The gross value Of the products is returned
at s3s, 1s9, 1914, to produce which involved an
outlay of 81 1854 ,211 for salaries Of officials.
clerks ETC.; 81, 1896 for wages, 50, Al. $50
for miscellaneous expenses, including rent.
taxes. ETC., and SIS. TS6,526 for materials
used, mill supplies. freight and fuel
The average number of wage-earners en-
ployed in such establishments numbering
81 .O94, constitute per cent of the popula-
tion of the state. The number of cstah-
lishments shows an increase over that in
1890 Of 1853 per cent: the capital an in
crease OF 21O per cent, and the value of
products of no per cent. The value of
lands and buildings used in manufactures
is $14, $50. an increase of 317h per cent
since 1890.
ducts was SIS 1897 .495, or 49ls per cent of
the total value of the manufactured pro-
ducts in 1900. OF the 2,115 establishments
in the state, 416. or almost 20 per cent. are
located in three cities
Jacksonville has 1875 establishments I eo2
wage-earners, capital of 81, LOGS 663. the
value of products, including custom work
and repairing. being $2,312, 209; Key West.
ninety-two establishments. capital 81 $50.
1914, 1859 wage-earners, value of products
So 4os .6o7; Tampa. 129 establishments can.
ital So 935, 647, 400 wage-earners and nro-
ducts T.4s1. IA.