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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
NOT SENDING HER BEST MAN.
prtv.te John Aliens Ready ETplann-
ton of His Recent
- nefect.

gathering fpromir8nt men in WASH ASH
inet5n one night recently The conversation ,l
turned to the ups and downs OF P2ll''c -
In The party were Private John Allen OIL
Mississippi, and Senator Shoup,, Of ldahe'
both of whom had Just conc.G9deS unsu w
cessful senatorial canyasses oil lheH IL
whats the matter down in Mississippi A
and ant nf in Idaho?" some one asked Repre-
sentative Allen. chat two such briIlaht
men as You and Sboup do not seem to De De
5"Well, now" drawIed the Missssippl3tTP
of famous wit, Idaho is a long way on,
and can't tell you much about, why , H1h.oup
got left, but | can tell you ABOUT 2i M' IS y
Sppi; | know all about it" Then, u a
Confidential whisper and with an air OF IN
parting some startling secret; he added,
!Nlissssippisisn't sending her best men TO
the senate this year"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
FOR THE STEEL TRUST.
Morgan and Rockefeller Pay Fifteen MIL
lion Dollars for 10000 Acres of Coal
Land in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 24.-J. P. Nor.
gan & Co., Of New York, have pur,
chased $4,000 acres of coal land in
Greene county. 1t is said that the
Morgan syndicate paid 5000 an acre
and that the lands will be worked fol
the benefit of the steel concerns in
which Morgan and Rockefeller are in,
tereSted
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
His Conscience Was Clear.

my friends" said the condemned as he
stepped forward for a few last words be-
fore the moose was adjusted, Il amt no
,peechmaller, and | amt got much to say.
I've stole horses and drunk whisky and
played keerds and bin tuff man, and if
I'd lived year longer | should probably
hev bin sent TO congress. Thank the Lord
that I've escaped SIGH fate and kin still
look you all in the face, and now, Jim, you
kin 60 on with the hangin and be burned
to you." Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

A Canadian gentleman, named Casey,S
appointed to government place which
technically had to be occupied by lawyer,
which Mr.. Casey was not. The benchers Of
the Law society, however, undertook to
deviate the technicality, and appointed one
Of their number to examine him as to his
knowledge of the law.
"Wel, Casey" said the examiner what
do you know about the law, anyway
"We!l, to tell the truth" said Casey,
modestly, 81 don't know single thing"
81 have examined Mr. Casey as to his
IN his ad "a nf land to "H the eAT bqs Of fa
knowledge and belief he answered all the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Rockefeller's offer to Oberl,n College,,

Oberlin, O., Jan. 26.-It was an
nounced in chapel yesterday after
noon that John D. Rockefeller hat
signified, through j. w. Cowles, Of
Cleveland, trustee of Oberlin eel
lege, his willingness to give 100000
toward an endowment fund of $500
600, now being raised for the college
provided the entire amount shall b,
raised by the first of next year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

doctor, I'm bothered with a queer pain.
When l bend forward, stretch out my arms,
and make a semi-circular movement with
them, sharp sting comes in my lett shout
der"
But" asked the physician, wonderingly,
"why make such motions?
"Well, If you know any other way for a
man to get on his overcoat wish you'd let
me know, "-Philadelphia Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

A few months ago an old misel
named Christian Young, residing nea1
Prescott, Wis, died. The other day
administrators of his estate sold some
wood piles to Cornelius Meacham
Meacham discovered in the wood pile
$1,000 in gold wrapped in bundle OF
underwear. He turned the money
over to the administrators.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

La Grippe is epidemic catarrh.-It spares
no class or nationality The cultured and
the ignorant, the arstocrat and the pau
per. The masses and the classes are alike
subject to Ia grippe. None are exempt-all
are liable.
Have you the grip? Or, rather, has the
grip got you? Grip is well named. The
original French term, Ia grippe has been
shortened by the busy American to read
grip" Without intending to do so a new
word has been coined that exactly describes
the case. As if some hideous giant with
awful Grip had clutched us in its fatal clasp.
Men, women, children, whole towns and
cities are caught in the baneful grip of
terrible monster.
Pe-ru-na for Grip.
Mrs. DR.. C. D. Powell, President Of Ep-
worth League, also President Of Loyal Tenn
perance Legion, writes from Chehalis,
Wash:
Il have used several remedies in cases of
severe colds and la grippe, but none con-
slider Of more value than Peruna. Mrs. DR..
G. D. Powell.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
After-Enects of La Grippe.
Miss Emma Jouris, President Golden Rod
Sewing Circle, writes from 40 Burling street,
Chicago, H., as follows:
This spring l suffered severely from the
after-effects Of la grippe. As the doctors did
not help me bought bottle of Peruna. =
Miss Emma Jouris.
Congressman Towards Letter.
Fort Payne, Ala.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio:
dentlemen-"l have taken peruna
now for two weeks and find am very
much relieved. feel that my cure
will be permanent. have also taken
1t for la grippe and take pleasure in
recommending Peruna as an excellent
remedy to all fellow sufferers" -
NJ. W. Howard, Member of Congress.
La Grippe Leaves the System in n
Deplorable Condition.
D. L. Wallace, a charter member of the
International BARRIERS Union, writes from
Is Western Avenue, Minneapolis, Mimi:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
The best Prescription for cbllls

and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and qunine
IN tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Pretoria, Jan, 26,--A train, Will
Lord Kitchener and body of troops
proceeded toward Middleburg, an ar
mored pilot engine preceding. 1t was
derailed by dynamite near Balmoral
The Beers, who were in force, opened
fire and the British replied. Ulti.
mately the Beers were driven off
The British sustained no casualties
The invaders have done little harm in
Cape Colony. They have not been
joined by the inhabitants, with whom
they are daily becoming more unpop.
ular.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Statistics are said to show that in
the past 80 years only 271 divorces
have been granted in Canada. Par
lament passes on most divorce cases
and petitioners do not care TO face
the solemn proceedings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Wife Murderer,s Suicide.

Woodbury., Tenn, Jan. 27.--John H.
Gordon, charged with burning his
wife to death, cut his own throat to
escape arrest. Officers pursuing the
alleged murderer found his body in
Warren county, near Lucky, soon af.
ter death had resulted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
SOMEWHAT EXAGGERATED.
The Situation in the Creek Country
Has Been COlored by Cor
respondents.
10 VIOLENCE HAS YET BEEN DONE.
The Presence of United States
Troops at Henrietta Likely TO
Have Good Eject, Dispelling
Some of the Illusions Created by
Crazy Snakes Stories.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. PA staff
correspondent of the Star, sent into
the Creek country, to investigate the
trouble among the Indians, wires as
follows:
Muskogee, l. T., Jan. 26.-That the
situation regarding the Creek In
dian uprising has been somewhat eX-
aggerated by certain correspondents
there can be no doubt. 1t is true the
Indians are restless, but so far no vio-
Ience has been done and it is ques-
tionable if a shot will be fired. How
ever, the Snake band is well organ
lied, and ii whisky should get ameng
them or some deputy should become
indiscreet there might be some trou-
bel
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
HELD On by Ma,,.ed women

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 27.--Ben. lie.
vine, a farmer of Dickson county,
was held up by two masked women.
one white and the other a mulatto,
and robbed of So, which was all he
bad. The women were heavily armed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Hull, England, Jan. 2s.-Another
death from the plague has occurred
among the members of the crew Of
the British steamer Friary, which left
Alexandria, December 20, via Algiers,
December 81, for this port.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Lieut.. HobsOn COnvaIescent,

New York, Jan. 27.-Lieut. Rich.
mond Pearson Hobson has left the
Presbyterian hospital, where he has
been for several weeks ill from ty.
phoid fever. lie is still weak, but is
expected to recuperate rapidly now.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Died Suddenly.

st. Joseph, NO., Jan. 2s.-William
Coleman, a well-known railroad man,
who was for years in charge Of the
accounting department of the st. 10.
seph & Grand Island railway, died sud
denly here Yesterday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
A ComDleted Job.

Hicks-When D'Auber went to Paris
year ago he told me he was going to be-
come a finished artist. How is he getting
on?
Wicks-He's quit. The committee Of the
salon rejected his masterpiece and that fin
ished him.-Somerville Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Why She Married Him.

Cara-I wonder how Matte came to
marry Fred Somerby?
Bertha-The most natural reason in the
world. Fred had an overcoat that was
perfect match for Mattie's new gown.-Bos
ton Transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
An In,sinuation.

Biggs-I began business without cent
and to-day am worth a million.
Diggs-Yes, and know a man who had
million when you began business, and to-
day he hasn't a cent" - Chicago Daily
News
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Choice of Letters.

II think shall adopt letters as profess
sion" observed the Party with the Bulg-
ing Brow.
:. "Typewriting or sign painting" inquired
the Sardonic Person. -Baltimore American.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

The man who knows his limitations es.
capes the rude shock which usually comes
70 the man who doesn't know he has any
Puck
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

A twentieth century scientist claims that
headache is a sort Of collie caused by too
many green thoughts.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

The average man isn't willing 10 ,,dmit
that he has enough until he gets too much.
Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

IT'S, seldom that go out with my au.
tomobile without killing something, but
with my gun never. lie Rive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

fearless grief is more profound; and,
moreover, it doesn't make the nose so red.
Puck,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Some men are like telescopes; You draw
them out, see through them, and then shut
them up.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Never mention your own faults; others
Will attend to it for you.-Chicago Daily
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
Ca use for joy.

When a visitor announces that he is
only stopping over between trains, his
host at once becomes more cordial.-Atchi,
son Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

II requires no experience to dye with
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that's necessary.
Sold by all druggists,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Don't drink too much water when cycling,
Adams Tutti Futti is an excellent substi'
.l,,fn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

She-"Did you ever take part in amateur
theatrcalsT He-"0nce; but I'm all
right now. Town Topics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Don't be too free in abusing other people
for being fools; you may be one yourself
AtChison Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
No General Uprising Probable.

But a general uprising at the
present time is out of the question,
The presence of the United States
troops at Henrietta is bound to have
a good effect, not that they will nee
essarily be needed to do any actual
fighting, but by being there the In
dams who have taken Crazy Snakes
word as gospel will be convinced that
the president of the United States has
not given Snake the authority to
make Creek laws, as he has been
claiming. #Ert|
one. of Crazy Snakes Stories.
Probably the most important feat
ure of the situation this morning is
The rumor regarding William A.Jones,
commissioner of Indian affairs at
Washington. Crazy Snake is con-
tending that when he was last in
Washington he called upon Mr. Jones
md prayed to him for relief from the
unjust terms Of the Curtis act. He
says that Mr.. Jones told him to re-
| turn home and that the Creeks might
make their own laws, as heretofore.
Snake not only insists that this is
true, but that he has signed letters
from Jones to prove his assertion.
However, no one who has seen these
letters can be found.
There IN Politics In IL,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02
"AMONG THE OZARkS. y

Tho Land Of Rig Ned Apples is the title OF
an attractive and highly Interesting book recently
issued. This hook Is handsomely Illustrated with
famous Olden fruit farm OF $500 acres In Iiowell
County ltpcrtans entirely to fruit raising In that
great fruit belt Of America the southern slope OF
tho Ozarks, and will prove OF great value not only
10 fruit growers, hut 70 every farmer aud home
seeker IN other states looking for n farm and a
home. This book will he ma He'd free Address
u. Il. LOCK WOOD, Kansas city, Mo.
sgNALE THIS PAPIn u-J tin. you wnA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

When built, will prove the link between
prosperity and many people. II Will prove
a blessing to humanity in general, mproy-
ing the condition Of the nation, as Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters does that OF the inldr
yiduaI. Nothing to equal this remedy. has
ever been discovered for all ailments Of the
stomach, liver. bowels and kidneys, 1t Will
Quickly cleanse the blood and sharpen the
annette. See that our Private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Dca't talk. There is no truth IN the
world 50 apparent that some one will not
Disagree with yOu.-Atehison Globe,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggis, neutrality-suspicious. tocure 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

roiIo"Ins d severe attack Oh IA gr'pE
See gn 10 Ne alecteu o'u'y an over
, cue ol n my customers Is VINO was grea
I ny eiun as, auVlSeu NE 70 'ly IT,
! procured .5 d poI''e 'ne same Gay, NO"
E s Is Gear, my nerves are sIeGay en-
IoGu, anu RESI- "eH' :, erqu1 !, mas Is, oeen "o
49,
Mrs NJ A. SharIcE, chaplain Z. A.
w oman rs hetIel corps writes nom 1
'G ITban T l., g, ~
in this Western n' country was laid IL
whole winter, | partially lost nv bea1
and had a very bad case Of catarrh u
head and throat
Le"u % 1-. eIuuai tlteu II anu naI
not sne,l, +oo ,,.aII of Ps,.,ra NJ NJ
Sharick.
In Crime Cured in II, rir.t sd
:,
~. Lieutenant O4ar,ce hunt' oil the SAT-
Clty barracks OF the oa'Vatl0n army vi
from from ogoen' Ctah' Il
Two months ago was suffering Wl
severe severe cold tnat could hardly speak
Our captain ADVISED me to try Pe1
and procured a bottle Tue, Tor me- and try
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Mrs. NJ, A. Sharjck, chaplain G.. A. R.
Woman's Relief Corps, writes from Ere.
mont, Wash.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-02-02

Virtue is its own reward; and yet some
people feel like Suing for back pay.-Puck'
New-York tribune., 1901-02-12
"A MOLE HILL IN KANSAS =
HOW SENATOR ELECT BURTON DE-
SCRIBES MRS. NATION BRYAN
HE SAYS, is STONE DEAD.

Senator-elect Joseph r. Burton. Of Kansas
one of the scheduled speakers the Lincoln
dinner of the Republican Club. AT the Waldorf
Astoria. tonight. was attacked with nausea on
his way from Washington TO this city yesterday
afternoon, and when he reached the Waldorf
he was az once put bed. He was better later
in the evening" and told Tribune reporter that
he expected to get to the dinner.
I've been i'll nearly all the tins for the last
two weeks said he ''and the result is that I
have no prepared speech"
When asked about Mrs. Nations saloon
smashing Mr.. Burton said.
lit is a matter Of surprise to the people Of
Kansas that so much notice is paid TO Carrie
Nation by the Eastern papers She's a molehin
in Kansas and a towering peak in New-York.
We have put the badge of iIlegality the
looms in Kansas. and when the people get tired
of having them they can close them up When 1t
comes to smashing them. however Mrs. Nation
has no more legal right to attack them with an
axe than she has TO constitute herself Judge
and jury and attack anything else. 1t is quite
likely that her so-called crusade will awaken
people in many parts of the State 10 the unde-
sirableness Of the saloon as a feature of town
and country life and will close a good many or
them up"
What about Kansas politically" Mr. Burton
was asked.
kansas is Republican and national in it's
sentiment said he. We are in favor of good
harbors; we are in favor of a good Army and
good Navy, and are in favor of extending
our commerce. The word subsidy has no ter
rors TO the people Of Kansas We have subju-
gated the land. and we believe in dominating
the sea, not merely for the sake of showing
power and pulling down some one else. but be
cause IL is correct principle of business life"
rs Bryan politically dead?''
He is-stone dead" said Mr. Burton. -Four
years ago the people co lsiderately said that he
misguided. but honest. Last summer the
people TO the conclusion that not only was
he misguided, but also that he was dishonest.
No one had more TO do with convincing rhe West
that Mr.. Bryan was dishonest than Theodore
Roosevelt. He chose that for a text. and he
snote the brand of political dishonesty into
the forehead Of the man from the Platte with
such everlasting energy that il wouldn't wash
New-York tribune., 1901-02-12
GOMEZ NAY BE PRESIDENT.
HIS FRIENDS WIN AT HAvANA-CUBA
AND THE UNITED STATES.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE followers Of General
Maxine Gomez triumphed to-day in the Cuban
Constitutional Convention The clause making
him eligible TO the Presidency of the republic
was adopted by a vote of 10 TO II. There was
no discussion. Just before the question was
put to vote Senior Giberga said he did not
think the convention was called upon TO recog-
nize the revolutionary element in the constitu-
tion, hut this protest ELECTED no reply. sehor
Llorente. who is classed with the anti-Gomez
faction, was not present at to-day's session
owing to sickness. General Rivera absented
himself in consequence of his wish not TO take
part in this particular dispute. Senor Betan-
court, who voted last week with the opponents
Of General Gomez to postpone the discussion
cast his vote for Gomez. making a majority OF
in favor OF the clause.
The anti-Gomez faction took the defeat quietly
and almost good naturedly. The session will
continue tomorrow, when some changes will
be made. II is generally believed that the con
Vention will leave out the clause referring 10 the
expulsion of ''penicious foreigners" There is
also growing disposition TO eradicate all radi-
cal clauses before submitting the completed
work to the United States Congress.
The question Of the relations to be sustained
between Cuba and the United States viii be
left 10 special commission, who will draw up
proposal 10 be submitted 10 the convention.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-12
REPLY To PET DE VETS LETTER.
BoER CoMMANDANT INTIIATEs THAT
GENERALS BROTHER HAS RECEIVED
CONSIDERATIONS

The following is part OF a letter written by " d.
in this city. and given out last night by
Charles D. Dierce. the Orange Free State Consul
General:
De Wet 10 his brother. General Christian De Wet
and having been in close connection with both
men, would Ike TO make few brief comments.
notice, nrst or all that the British is very
ready to transmit this letter almost in its en-
urety, although any news favorable to the Beers
IS very rlgidly curtaied. Next, let consider the
assistant comnlandant-general of the Orange Free
State, and took part in numerous battles. 1t was
that General De Wet gave instructions for us TO
leave positions and fall back KroonstaG
When p. De Wet and rode from the General 10
carry out orders 10 start the conveys with glJns
and ammunition. / then gathered from him I1
De Wet) that he against proceeding anv fur
ther than Kroonstad and instead OF going 10 the
appoint ted place he branched off with his com
mando to his farm near IIndley, which was the
last time him.
at Roof Kopjes. and naturally p De Wet received
similar instructions. We heard rumors thar he
was communicating with Lord Roberts 10 sur
render. rumors which were reported by HIS b1,rrb
ers General De Wet then ordered his bro+bere 70
come TO front at once, and his refusal dis
missed him and appointed Commandant Rouse IN
hts place j. De Wet then, with his staff (four an
alD. went 10 Kroonstad and surrendered
We then heard that he was as prisoner 10
peace commissioner 10 Lord Kitchener. Does IN
moi seem strange that now. when Kitchener is
proposing TO send the prisoners 10 India a man
like p De Wet, who has held a high positioD
sTnon, the Beers. should be used as a reace en-
WOW 10 help the British unless consideration
has been given or promised?
adY,ise surrender considering that he was the first
10 cross into the Cape Colony and persuade the
sponsible" government which he now advocates for
the Republicans.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-12

meeting OF the committee. at which favorable
report on all the brigadier nominations before
the committee was made. and at the second
closed session of the Senate they were all re-
ported. These favorable recommendations m
Guided not only the nominations heretofore re-
ported. but also the nominations of Generals
wood. Grant and Bell. which had been pre-
vtously passed over. and also those of Generals
F1tzhugh Lee and James H. Wilson. whose
names were sent to the Senate to-day When
the nominations were reported Senator Petit
grew objected 10 favorable consideration and
they went over until tomorrow under the rule
1t is understood that there will be a change
IN the order in which the nominations were
made. which will relieve them of the criticism
that was made on account of the high relative
position the original assignments gave certain
officers.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-12
ROYALTIES LEAVING LONDON.

London, Feb. liking Charles of Portugal
and his suite started for Lisbon this evening at
10 o'clock King Edward accompanied the
Portuguese monarch 10 the railway station.
Grand Duke Michael OF Russia, the Care
witch, left two hours earlier for 81. Petersburg
Prince Charles OF Denmark seeing him or Ex-
raordinary police precautions We're taken al the
ttaJion 10 protect him He presented 70 In
spector Thorpe of Scotland Yard, who was at
tached 10 his suite while in England. a magnifi-
cent diamond. The route OF the Czarewitch be
yond Flushing is kept secret.
The King OF Greece viii cave tomorrow.