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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

!, If thc pupils Of a young
|ily y.,sooI II, in near Count Tolstoi's res
'' %ag yosnaia, Russia, who, with
To- ,.".,er a., andotheryoung persons
/ :, ''', '.'oipbborhood al calIedon him and
pc I ny''t tbo count with flowers,
|sa,Su a,sn arrested, and their teacher
4, E.mig.rd,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21
GERMAN SYMPATHY.
of sympathy From the
German Emperor and EN-
press.

Dantzc, Sept. 14.-Emperor Will
lam sent the following dispatch;
"To Mrs. Mckinley, Buffalo: Her
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

/. srst violence of the great steel
|.s,,, strike at McKecsport, Pa
[D Mace. on the night Of the 10TH
N three workmen we're set upon
s,ger, or strike sympathizers
|, I,Jly beaten. twenty-five extra
[smen were sworn in, and numer'
| arrests were made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21
FOR MOURNING AND PRAYER.
ont of Full Hearts Let All the Peo-
pie Pay Their homage OF Love
and Reverence.

Milburn House, Buffalo, N 1" oep"
15-President Roosevelt last night Is
ued the following proclamation:
"By the President of the United
States,
A PROCLAMATION.
"a terrible bereavement has befal'
len our people. The president OF the
United States has been struck down.
a crime committed not only against
tbe chief magistrate, but against ev-
ery law-abiding and liberty-loving eit'-
zen. ,.-
"President Mckinley crowned lIe
of largest love for his fellow-men' OF
most earnest endeavor for their Wel-
fare, by a death of Christian forti-
ude: and both the way in which ne
lived his life and the way in when,
in the supreme hour of trial he met
his death, will remain forever
precious heritage of our people.
at is meet that we, as nation eX
press our abiding love and reverence
for his life, our deep sorrow Tor MI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

hmm, Goldman, the anarchist agl'
M under whose red banner Leon
[rma claims he stands and whose
Ii. he says fired his heart and his
IN 10 attempt the assassination OF
nrssijcpr. was arrested in Chica'
on the 10th, charged with con
|,r TO murder the president.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

| o.,...e government has pos, I,
b Ia'n,ss sestored the honors OF
|p'1'.! d. lIpon. rFn,n. the former Chinese
| lin y, tin'I' ,bs United States aud ,1l",, spe,
|bt'f 70 4stiye ,4e of China at Queen
ah'lee. eli,Is, who was exiled and
FL IN Turkestan'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

NaSpar, Nyo., on the nth, Hans
rnal,' aa'l' who is said to hass expressed
M dta'ny with Czolgosz, was tarred
| N .a,hered and ridden out of town
rail, The citizens who did thii
tn W. wagner that if he shopld re
: Ae would be lynched.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

majesty the empress and myself beg
YOU to accept the expression OF our
most sincere sorrow in the loss which
Won have suffered by the death OF
vour beloved husband, fcllcd by the
ruthless hand of a murderer May
the Lord who granted you so many
years of happiness at the side OF the
deceased, grant you strength to bear
the heavy blow with which he has
visited you.
reirred1 civilian, I. r."
Tmneror William also sent the 1ol-
lowing dispatch to Secretary hay'
81 am deeply affected by the news
Of tbc untimeIy death of President
Mckinley. l hasten to express the
docncst and most heartfelt sympathy
of tbe German people to the great
,mcrican nation. Germany mournS
With America for her noble son, VINO
lost his life whilst he was fuIhlIlnS
his duty to his country and people.
rciored1 CIVILIAN, !. II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

| Al Wichita, Kas., on the nth, the
f'nd jury brought in a reindictment
Ehst Mr. William Martindale,
|iging him with wrecking the En-
PA national bank, which failed
e than two years ago. The presi-
tof the bank, Mr., Cross, commit
suicide at The time of the failure.
Nartinjalc was yice-president of
bank,
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Hiu Home Life.


II President McKinley's public activl.
tles and achievements have been typical
OF the best Americanism. his home has
neen equally a typical American home.
MS visit to his sister, at Canton, Just
alter the war, decided the vocation he
should pursue. For another reason II was
a memorable and momentOus visit. Dur.
ing II he met one OF his sisters friends a
pretty schoolgirl, named Ida SaxtOn, the
daughter Of James SaxtOn well-to dc
banker Of Canton A mere acquaintance
snip was formed and when he went to
Albany to study law and she to a scmn-
ary at Media, Pa, to complete her eduCa.
tion, they temporarily lost sight Of each
other But few years later, when he re.
| turned to Canton to open his little Law
office, and she came home from school
they met again. Acquaintance ripeneC
INTO friendship, and friendship into love
| 1t was ambitious for struggling lawyer
to seek the hand OF one of the prctties
and richest girls in the town, who wai
| already besieged by an army Of suitors
| But Mckinley was not daunted by rival
| ry, and presently won his suit-the best
as he has often said he ever won In al
/ his life
They were married on January %, 1871
/ and their domestic life has ever sine
been singularly happy despite the afflic
tiOns that have come upon them TW
daughters were born to them, both O
whom died in infancy Since that tim
Mrs. Mckinley has been an invalid, an
her husbands devotion to her has bee
as deeply affectionate as it has been un
| firing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

ne British Medical journal, of the
says The details in the Nc.
|uty bulletins are sufficient to iusti'
lae assertion that the treatment
.ne ease in promptitudc and com
VeIaclency, will rank as one of the
||"eSt achievements of abdominal
[geFy recorded" The Journal com
apO's highly the skill and courage
The attending surgeons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

ne ground plans of the Louisiana
Shase Centennial exposition are in
shape now that it will be possible
deermne, within a very short
ne by them the exact amount of
ice which each department can be
U7ed AS soon as the allotments
made the committees will com
'lee the actual work of getting to.
FIAer their exhibits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

Ut schIey court of inquiry began
sessions at The Washington navy
on the l2th, Admiral Dewey pre-
Ds' hear-Admirai Ilowison's quail
'uoh as member of the court
'otmolIy challenged by Reor-Ad.
'' 'culey ana the challenge sus'
,l The court then adjourned
lung the selection of another
Nutr by the navy denart1nent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

~ Nrst rea. day of the grand
ehcampment at Cleveland, o.,
,'' on the 10th, with nearly two
n "Vu thousand visitors in the city.
u'' was the eighty-seventh an
,'''| OF Commodore Perry's great
wy on Lake Erie, and that memor.
|,n. and decisive triumph of young
h ,Ea .l naval prowess was fitting
"o'0'ed by a great naval parade
h.. s2ueht Mckinley, who was shot
], y AZ The Pan-American exposition
,puualo' y, Y, by the avowed an.
M. ls' Aolgosz, ON the 9th, and who
h., 'he Sklllful treatment of hi.
|NJo "' surgeons and physicians, hat
|m,s9 sum apparently rapid progress
M ~ recovery, began, unaccounta
|sn |" sink ON the afternoon of tn,
|An, me alarm spread rapid,
N ms anoot the country and constant
ID ~, ~" IN intensity until 2:15 a. N
|on :" li'h, when he died. His las
|ht.1 'Ous words, spoken to his be
|,o,s "'le' after chanting part of tn
Ia n VI 'he hymn, Nearer, My Goo
IN 4te' were, "Good-by. All goot
im. II is Gods way. Ills will b
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

Four years later, June H. 1900 In Phila.
delphia, President William Mckinley wat
tenomnated by the republican party and
the nomination resulted In his recollection.
ne was renstalled in the position OF
T.iei ,d6, executive Of the nation March T.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21
,..,.,. aged IL, once a wen. vel
b CoI15-. Ila1Ial,t. w. died in New f0FA
/" .bs 18th.

| - IIonoa, solicitor OF thG
Ei'.n ..n,ot. i. has been detailed Ito to
/ apartment ,5,ocate Lemly in the
| ndss s.,r' ~ Mr.. Hanna combines
inquiry. I...., Of a good civil lawyer yer
qualities ,,1oe y, of maritime and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-09-21

Speaking of diversified crops re-
minds us of the great time some farm
ers will have this Thanksgiving, Those
who planted only cotton may have
big time, but for those who planted
Irish potatoes and such crops there
is no uncertainty about it. Their
thanksgiving will be a feast, indeed
because, with the profit from their
Irish potato crop they can buy all the
luxuries (dear to the heart Of Epicu'
rus himself) and then have a pretty
respectable nest egg with which to be-
gin the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
The Tax Reform Bill Will Be the
Issue,
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY OF THE KING
Diplomats Present Credentials to
King Edward.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS

COPENHAGEN, March 1s.-AIthough the
tax reform bill. which occasioned such po-
litical bitterness as almost to wreck the
ministry, has been referred to a conference
committee of the rigsdag it is not likely
the measure will reach final vote at the
present session. The cabinet has aban-
doned the idea of dissolution, as the term
of the rigsdag expires early in April and
new elections will be held for the folke-
thing, or lower house. These will be fought
the tax reform bill issue. Both parties
are making strong efforts to secure the
agrarian vote.
Dowager Empress Alexander of Russia
will arrive here tomorrow and will remain
until after the celebration of the eighty
third anniversary of the birth Of her
father. King Christian TX.
The King and Queen of England We're
expected to be present at the celebration,
but have postponed their visit until later
in the year.
King Christian will go to Wiesbaden in
April.
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands ard
her consort are expected here shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
LEASING OF THE C., B. AND O.

The Hill Combination Able to Meet
Canadian Pacific Competition
CHICAGO, March 18.-The Tribune saws:
The reported arrangement for leasing
the Chicago Burlington and Quincy sys-
tenn to the Great Northern and Northern
Pacific railroad companies places the Hill
combination In a position to compete in
oriental freights with the Canadian Pacific
railroad. When their new fast steamers
between Seattle and Yokohama and Hong
Kong are placed in commission the Great
Northern will have facilities entirely SIM
liar to those of the Canadian road.
President George B. Harris of the Bur-
lington Is making a trip over the road
through Iowa, but a prominent railroad Of
fetal, speaking Of the rumored combina-
ton, said:
mo changes may be expected in the Of
f1cers Of the road. The Burlington and the
Pennsylvania lines both use the Union de-
pot, so the time may be said to be near
when through sleeping cars will be run
from New York city on regular trains
over these combined lines direct to Seattle
and Tacoma. Except by special arrange
ment all passengers now change cars going
east or west at Chicago"
According to present advices James ].
Hill will operate the Burlington on a sepa-
rate and Independent basis, hut as a part
Of a continuous link system from Chicago
to the Pacific ocean In the northwest, with
New York connection over the Pennsylva-
Mas lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
A GREAT ACQUISITION,
ROckefel1er's Iron Interests to Ent
the New Steel COrnOratiOn

Rockefeller Iron Interests to Enter
the New Steel Corporation.
NEW YORK, March Isl. P. Morgan &
Co. confirm the statement that the lake
iron mines, railways and lake transporta-
ton lines owned by John d. Rockefeller
are to be taken in by the United States
steel corporation. These interests include
the Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines,
which concern has a capital stock of $780,
600, OOO of which $29, ,SS7, ,44S 81 is outstand-
ing. 1t was Incorporated under the laws
Of New Jersey In 1898 to acquire and op-
crate iron mines in the Mesaba range, Min
nesota. The company owns extensive prop
critics in this region and leases some of its
mines to the Carnegie Steel Company and
other large steel manufacturers. 1t owns
the Duluth, Missabe and Northern railway,
extending from Duluth to Iron mountain,
Mimi, and embracing about 13O miles of
road.
The Lake Superior Consolidated Iron
Mines has no direct mortgage indebtedness
Of it's own, but the Duluth, Missabe and
Northern railway has a bonded debt con-
sisting of $1,1O0OOO first mortgage per
cent bonds, due in 1922; 81 ,251 600 consoli-
dated mortgage per cent bonds, due in
1928, and $2,644,0O0 second mortgage S per
cent bonds. due in 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
A VIGOROUS PROTEST.
Minister LOOmfs Instructed in the
Case of Mr.. BiaZ.

The Department Of State, through Min
lister Loomis. has already lodged a most
vigorous protest to the Venezuelan govern
ment against further interference with Mr.
Baiz, the United States consular agent at
Barcelona, Venezuela. 1t knows nothing
of the last reported infringement of his
liberty, but it is presumed that the affair
is connected directly with the troubles
which led to the first protest. Ignatio M.
Baiz is not a citizen of the United States
fact that might add to the difficulty
which our government may experience in
protecting him, but 1t is nevertheless de-
termined to do So He was born in St
Thomas, and is Danish citizen, so far as
is known here, but, having an exequatur
issued by the Venezuelan government
recognizing him as a United States con-
sular agent, the State Department has de-
cided that he is entitled to the protection
of the United States government 1t ap-
pears that he is engaged in business and
became involved In trouble with the Vene-
zuelan military by resisting an attempt to
collect forced loan from him. More than
month ago the State Department for
warded it's instruction to Minister Loomis
to represent to the Venezuelan government
that these annoying interferences with our
officials must cease, but so far no results
have appeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
THE OBSERVATORY TROUBLE
CAPT. DAVIS HAS NOT APPLIED FOR
SEA DUTY.
The Difficulty Involves the Old Cues
tiOn of the SUPPLEMENTARY
of the Institution.

The report that Capt. Charles II. Davis,
superintendent of the naval observatory,
who recently filed charges against Prof.
Brown, director of the Nautical Almanac,
had applied for sea duty is denied by Sec
retary Long. 1t is nevertheless considered
not improbable that he will be assigned to
the command of ship during the coming
summer. Such an assignment, however,
would have no connection with the con-
troversy with Prof Brown. Captain Da-
Wis, at the close of the Spanish war, dur
ing which he was in command of the Dixie
was appointed superintendent of the OBJ
servatory and has had shore duty for
about two years and a half The answer
of Prof. Brown to the charges made
against him had not been received at the
Navy Department this morning Captain
Davis is brother-in-law of Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts.
Not n Merely Personal Affair.
1t appears that the trouble at the naval
observatory is not altogether of a merely
personal nature. 1t involves the old ques-
tion whether the observatory should be
under the superintendency of a line officer
of the navy or of professional astrono-
mer The latter view has been held by the
astronomical profession at large and also
by such Secretaries as Secretary Tracy
and Secretary Long. This view is ground
ed not much upon any impossibility Of
finding qualifications in the line of the
navy or upon any dissatisfaction with the
incumbent, as upon the fact that the fire.
quent changes of duty to which naval Of
1cers are subject at short intervals pre-
vent continuity of administration, and also
upon the general principle that the ap-
pointment of superintendent should be
made from persons in or out of the naval
service without restriction to any class
and should secure the most accomplished
and competent astronomer that can be
found anywhere.
Undoubtedly the well-known views of the
present Secretary have led the astronomers
at the observatory to regard the superin-
tendency as possibility for some of their
number. Among them 1t appears that
Prof Brown has been an aspirant for the
place, although 1t is equally well known
that the Secretary has not regarded him
as having such qualifications for 1t as
would commend his appointment to the as
Economical profession. 1t further appears
that Captain Davis. the present superin-
tendent, has not objected to this ambition
on the part of Prof. Brown, but has stren-
uousy objected to the manner in which he
has conducted his campaign, and now
charges him with intrigue and misrepre-
sentation and neglect of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
To Settle the Fowk. Claim.

United States Minister Dudley Of Lima,
Peru, cabled the State Department this
morning that the government of Peru has
offered to settle for the sum Of 5000 soles
the Fowks claim, and he was Immediately
instructed to close with the offer. The
claim originated in 1894 William Fowks
was an American merchant living at Tum-
bez, and the military authorities subjected
him to a forced loan. and imprisoned him
for twenty-four hours. A claim was pre-
ferred against Peru for 5000 on his ac-
count, but that government having prof
fered 5000 soles "a sole being equivalent to
about 46 cents), and the claimant express
ing his willingness to accept that sum, Min
lister Dudley has been authorized to accept
the proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
MUST LIVE IN THE TOWNS
ORDER REGARDING NATIVES OF
MARINDUQUE.
New Province to BE organized, of
Which Major johnson VIII
BE Governor.

ROMBLON ISLAND March IS, by mail
from Boac Island of Martinique, March
1G-Major Smith, commanding the Ameri-
can garrisons on this island, has issued an
order requiring all natives to live in the
five principal towns where American troops
are stationed. Those natives who continue
to live in the country will be considered in
surgents.
A few insurgents have recently been kill
ed or wounded near these towns and their
supplies have been destroyed.
The inhabitants Of this island favor
drastic policy toward insurgents
The American Philippine commission will
soon prepare recommendation to Presi-
dent Mckinley on the character and form
of the general civil government to be es-
tablished in the archipelago. The matter
has yet received but informal considera-
tion.
The question Of attaching this Island OF
Marinduaue to the province of Tayabas
discussed by the American Philippines COM
mission since their arrival here, has been
decided in the negative. The sentiment of
the people was wholly in favor of forming
a separate province. A population Of 5O,0O
was represented during the discussions,
ana the commission has met intelligent
delegations from all the towns on the is
land.
There are 300 insurgents still in the
mountains OF Marinduque, but otherwise
the Inhabitants are anxious for the paci-
fication Of the island, and to accept Amer
fcan sovereignty.
Judge Taft has announced Captain Band
holtz to be chairman OF the commit
tee OF natives formed to organize mu-
nicipal law in the towns or Marinduque
Judge Taft has promised taat the COM
mission will return and organize the prov
ince of Marinduque. This port WIN be the
ku1 ,R hn yy~v
posed Of adjacent islands ! 1t is situated
at the mouth Of a deep valley and has a
splendid harbor. The people are thrifty
and prosperous, and there arg no Insurgents
here.
Major Evan M. johnson, f., Of the 29th
Volunteer Infantry, wn be- xoveraor, and
Captain Albert 8. Williams OF the same
province.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
Trustees Will Sell the Building to
the Government.
PRICE NOT UP TO IT'S VALUE
Money to Be Added to the Insti-
tution's Fund.
PROPERTY DES CRIB E ID

1t is understood that the trustees of the
Corcoran Gallery of Art have decided to sell
their property at the northeast corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street to the
government for 100000, which was the
amount appropriated for it's purchase in
the sundry civil appropriation bill, al
though that is far below its value, in the
estimation of competent judges. The trus-
tees offered the property to the government
for $35OOOO, but as the bill was finally
passed the amount was cut down to $780,,
600 There was some difference of opin-
ion among the trustees as to the advis-
ability of parting with the property for
the amount offered by Congress, as the
price they had originally placed upon it
was regarded as an extremely reasonable
one. 1t was, however, finally decided to
accept it, and July 1 the title will
doubtless be passed to the government and
the 100000 will be added to the invested
fund of the institution.
Result OF the Sale.
The sale of the old Corcoran Gallery Of
Art property will not result in any immedi-
ate unusual additions to the art treasures
of the institution. The income to be de-
rived from the 100000 will doubtlessly be
greater than that which has been received
from renting the prOperty-SlUUU per an
mum, less the charge for taxes. In the fu-
ture, as in the past, only the income from
this fund will be used for the purchase Of
works of art.
The act authorizing the purchase of the
property provides that it shall be used by
the Court of Claims, or for such other pur-
poses as may be determined.
The property which will go into the pos
session of the government on July ! con-
tans II, 1913 square feet of ground, having a
frontage of JOG feet on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and depth of 16O feet on 17th street.
The old gallery was, 1t will be remember
ed, opened to the public in January, 1874.
The building has frontage of 95 feet by
depth of 40 feet, and is most substantial
in construction. The basement outside
walls are thirty-eight inches thick, while
those of the first story are thirty-twO
inches and the second story twenty-seven
inches. The cost Of constructing the build
ings alone was S225,0O0, and the land has
been valued by experienced real estate
dealers as worth SIS a foot or $3.50 600,
making in all valuation of S575, 900.
Reluctantly Determined Upon.
The final sale of the property to the gov
ernment at little more than half of this
valuation was determined upon very re-
luctantly by the trustees. While the price
was regarded as low one 1T was accepted
because the sale will tend to place the In
vested fund of the institution on an i'm
proved basis, SO far the immediate re-
turn from 1t is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-18
No Damage to Dfxfe'a Hull.

A telegram was received at the Navy
Department this morning from the com.
mandant Of the Norfolk navy yard. stating
that the cruiser Dixie which has just been
placed in dry dock has been examined and
found to have sustained no damage TO her
hull through her recent grounding near
Maryland Point, in the Potomac river,
while endeavoring to reach Washington
March last The pilot who was in charge
when the vessel grounded called at the
Navy Department this morning and COL.
lected his fees as a witness before the
court of inquiry which met Saturday at
the Norfolk navy yard to fix the response
bility for the grounding.