Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-03
Scenes in the Old Capitol.

On July 4th the teachers assembled
within the historic walls Of the old
capitol, and there listened to reminis-
cences Of stirring events that have
taken place beneath its dome They
came with a living interest from the
lips Of Colonel Power, who has lived
through a half century of Mississippi
history. And as he told of epoch-mak'
ing scenes he bad witnessed within
that chamber, as he quoted eloquent
words to which those old walls long
ago had echoed, and pointed out there
and then the desks from which those
speakers rose, he seemed to call from
the dust of the grave, from the shad-
ows OF the past, some Of those noble
sons of Mississippi, and they moved
He was followed by Or. Jordan,
who paid a reyerent tribute to this
patriarch of Mississippi" and con-
graduated the teachers on the priyi-
lege they had just enjoyed. DR.. Jordan
Iuel ludue an app Opt4dIC anu 9tAOAS
address on the educatiye value of the
Declaration of Independence, and its
influence upon the present as well as
the past.-Mississippi School Journal
for July.
The Gulfport Chautauqua (open for
the. first time July "a, and extending
through August y, has made elaborate
preparations for a delightful fortnight
down by the sounding sea- The
days and nights are full and overflow
ing with entertainment of varied
forms, and some of the States lead
ing men will address the visitors dur.
ing their stay. Among the speakers
are Gov. Longino, President j. C.
Hardy President W. B. Lowrey, Prof.
Chas. Hillman Brough, Lon J. Beau
champ, Dr. J. S. Johnson, Capt w. H.
Hardy Prof. A. H. Elicit, Dr. r. A.
Venable, DIR. Ira Boswell, r. B. Camp
bell, Edward Vance Cooke, H. w.
Haw, Luther Manshlp, Hon. John
Sharpe Williams, DR.. L. R. Hamberin.
DR.. Oscar Haygood and others. Con-
certs will be given by the pupils Of
Blue Mountain Female College, Hill
man College and the local talent of
Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Col
lege boys (Clinton) will have an ora
torical contest. A glance over the
list of speakers and colleges set down
on the program will probably explain
Ito those familiar with their church
affiliations) why this special Chautau-
qua was located so close to deep
water"
The Tombigbee River improvement
convention in session in Columbus, on
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week,
had in view most important mat
ter in the development of the Tombig-
bee valley in securing needful aid from
congress to make this stream naviga.
BILE. A number of prominent men from
Mississippi and Alabama are working
together and great results are expected
from their united efforts in this mat
ter. The benefits that would accrue to
the counties in both States (touching
this stream) should congress lend its
aid to navigate the Tombigbee, are
uncalculable, and we nope the men who
have their States interest so much at
heart will meet with the success they
merit
The nineteenth annual session of the
Patrons Union and Midsummer Fair
is in session at the beautiful and
familiar camp ground at Lake, this
week from July 20 to August 2. AS
usual this gathering Of the best peo-
pie OF that section, with entertain
ments of high grade for them, and
friendly rivalry In farm products,
needle.work and housekeeper's special.
ties is thoroughly pleasant and
successful one.
Mr.. Philip st. George Cooke, of
Columbus, has been offered the posi-.
ton of treasurer of the splendid new
$250,000 cotton mill at Laurel. This
is an excellent choice for this import.
ant position and mutual congratula-
tions are in order.
Mrs. w. A. Percy, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. C. B. Galloway of Memphis,
Tenn. and wife of Col. Percy's eldest
son, William, died last week NJ Keno
sha, Wis, and was laid to rest In
the Percy burial ground in Greenville.
The bereaved husband has the sympa.
thy Of his friends in his native State