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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

A convention, composed of the
representative business men of the
State, numbering about $50, met at
Jackson to consider the cotton IN
suranee situation and to discuss the
adyi8ability or necessity Of an extra
session of the Legislature. After
mature deliberation, the convention
decided that the most feasible solu-
tion Of the problem was to secure i'm
mediate repeal Of the valued policy
law insofar as it relates to cotton and
personally, and to petition the COVER
nor to call an extra session of the
Legislature to repeal said law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
VALUED AT HALF A MILLION.
Gift From Frederick w. Vanderbilt
to the Sheffield Scientific school
For DormItory system.

New Haven, Conn, July s.--A gift
from Frederick w. Vanderbilt, OF
New York, to the Sheffield scientific
school, of Yale university, is an.
nounced by Prof Russell II. Chilten
den, director of the school. Mr. Van
derbilt is a graduate of the class OF
1875. His gift is for the establish
ment is a dormitory system for the
scientific school, and includes an ex
tensive and valuable tract of land in
the square bounded by Wall, Temple
College and Grove streets, and also Il
dormitory building to be erected
Real estate men estimate the money
value of the donation at fully half
million dollars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
sI1 Murder. In one Week.

Mississippi has been rather prolific
of crime during the past week, six
murders, having been committed
within the borders Of the State. The
two most notable killings were in
Attala and Holmes counties. In the
Possumneck neighborhood, Attala
county, a difficulty occurred between
Frank Davis and jim Rickles, two
neighbors, and the latter was in
stantly killed. Davis claims self-de-
tense. In the Bowling Green neigh
borhood, Holmes county, tragedy
occurred in which Joe Pritchard shot
and killed viii Armstrong and Sc
riously wounded John Truitt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

The governor has decided that it
is n aessary to give Up the encamp-
mont of the National Guard and he
has ordered the regiments into
camps separately by companies. The
amount available for each regiment
for this purpose is 1885, which
must cover all the expenses Of en-
campments, including transporta-
ton and subsistence of the men.
Transportation equippage shipped
from Jackson to encampments is not
included.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
CHEYENNES ARE ANGRY.
The Indian Agent Prohibits the Tor.
lures Usually Incident to Their
Yearly sun Dance.

Guthrie Okla. July 8.-The Chey'
enne Indians near Calumet, in Ca
madam county, are reported to be
holding a council of war, angry over
an order issued by Maj. Stouch, In
dian agent, prohibiting them from
practicing the tortures, so-ealled, in
cident to their sun dance.
The Indians are excited and the
whites near Calumet are becoming
frightened. Maj. Stouch has in,
formed the war department of the
situation.
About two thousand Indians took
part in the dance last week in cele,
bration Of their religious festival, and
the torture was to have closed the
doings. This is the first time that
the dances of the Cheyennes have
been stopped by the government au'
thOritieS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
CHOSE A DANGEROUS BED.
One Man Killed and Another Fatal
ly Injured Through Getting Tn
der a Box Cur to Sleep.

Oneida, N. Y, July s,-George
Moorman, of Syracuse, was instantly
killed on the New York Central early
Monday morning, and Norman Hill,
of Titusyille, Pa, was probably fatal
ly injured They dropped off an east
bound freight in the western part Of
the city and went to sleep on pile
of ties. When it began raining
Moorman suggested crawling under
box ear standing on a siding and
they went to sleep there. Shortly be-
fore three o'clock an eastbound
freight threw some cars into the
switch which ran over Moorman and
Hill.
Moorman was about 35 years old
and carried a cobbler's kit of repair
tools.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

Beatrice, Neb., July This sec.
tion was visited by a cloudburst this
morning. The Union Pacific, track
three miles southeast of town is un-
der water and trains are unable to
get in or out of the city. A washout
occurred on the Burlington road a
mile south of town and passengers
trains were delayed several hours.
A big washout occurred on the line
west of Dewitt, and several west
bound mail trains were sent through
this city via Wymore to-day, The
river is still rising, and fears are en-
tertained of another disastrous flood
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

The health authorities of Natchez
have just received a barrel Of phino-
tos oil, patent oil manufactured in
New York for killing mosquitoes,
and destroying their progeny. The
oil is to be used as an experiment
and will be iudiciously distributed
in the cess-pools and stagnant bodies
of water in and about the city to ox-
terminate these little disease breed
ing parasites in order to, if possible,
rid the community of them and re-
duce the spread Of malaria and other
maladies said to be carried by these
insects to a minimum.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Grent Political Pow-wow.

Great preparations are being made
by the people of Allison's Wells,
Madison county, for the entertain
ment of the big crowd expected there
on July 23. On that date there will
be a campaign opening and political
pow-wow. Senators McLaurin and
Money and the congressman repre-
senting the district will be on hand,
besides many other noted speakers.
Messrs. Lattimer and Murphy have
the arrangements in charge, and
guarantee plenty to eat and hospita-
BILE treatment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
AGUINALDo is AFRAID.
Though at Perfect Iibertx tha Eo,,.-.
Filipino ChleftaIn is Afraid to
Venture out Alone.

Manila, July Gas a result Of the
proclamation of amnesty, July 4, the
guard of American soldiers has been
withdrawn from the house ybara
Agninaldo lived in Manila. and Lieut.
johnson, Aguinaldo's custodian
brought the Filipino to-day to see
Gen. Chatfec. 1t was the first meet
ing between the general and the Fiji
pipo leader. Lieut.. E. A. McKinlay
OF the Ninth cavalry, acted as in
terpreter.
Agninaldo was told that he was
free to go anywhere he pleased, and
Gen, Chatfee asked him if he had any
complaint to make Of American
courtesy or harshness.
Aguinaldo replied that he had no
such complaint to make. He told
Gen. Chattee he was going to visit
friends at his home in Cavite Vieic.
In Cayite province, and inquired what
protection the American authorities
would afford him, He seemed to be
afraid to venture out. Gen. Chaffee
replied that Aguinaldo would get the
same protection as any other citizen.
The former Filipino leader then
asked Gen. Chafree to prevent the
courts from requiring him to testi.
fly in civil suits. Gen. Chatfee replied
that he had no authority to grant
this request and advised Aguinaldo
to make social call upon Acting
Civil Gov Wright This tgunado
said he would do, but that he would
go at night, as he was timid about
appearing on the streets in daylight
The release Of the former Filipino
leader has renewed speculation as to
possible vengeance upon him by
friends of Luna and his other enc
mics.
Luna was Filipino leader whom
Aguinaldo caused to be killed in 1899.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
WARRANTS FOR STRIKERS.
They are Wanted For Inciting to
Riot-A Critical situation.

Harrisburg, Pa, July 8.-Sheritf
Heiff has sworn out warrants for the
arrest of ten strikers at Williams
town, this county, for melting to riot
and interfering with his deputies in
protecting non-union men going to
and from work in the mines at Lyk
ems and Williamstown.
The sheriff says the situation in
the region is critical, and that if
there is another outbreak like that
Of last Wednesday, when he and his
deputies were assaulted while pro-
tecting non-union miners, he will call
1pon Gov, Stone for protection by the
militia.
Twenty of the rioters were arrest
sd on Thursday at Williamstown and
held in bail for court but this does
not seem to have improved the situ-
ltion, and the sheriff concluded to
oring suit here and compel the riot
.rs to come to Harrisburg for a hear
.ng. The sheriff came here Monday
morning to make information against
the rioters.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
The New Capital Building.

At its meeting next month the
Mississippi capitol commission will
let the contract for the grading and
landscape gardening at the new
State House site, which is estimated
to cost between $4,000 and $4,000.
Work on the million dollar structure
is progressing in excellent shape, and
the interior of the building COM
mences to present some of the APP
pearance it will have when COM
pleted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
SHOT THE INTRUDER DEAD,
Lud pritts, u Pennsylvania Noun
taineer, kills an Invader of
His Nife's Chamber.

Connellsville, Pa, July s.-During
the night an unknown man entered
house of Lud Pritts, a mountaineer
living near lockwood, Pa, and pro-
ceeded to the apartments of Pritts'
young wife, evidently supposing her
to be alone. Her screams aroused
her husband, who was in another
room, and hastily grasping his Win
chester, he shot the intruder dead
as he started to run from the house,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
MITCHELL IN NEW YORK.
The United Mine Workers President
Visits the Metropolis.

New York, July 8.-President
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers,
who arrived in New York Sunday
night, said that the purpose of his
visit was to see some friends who
are to sail for Europe Tuesday.
rs it you purpose to see certain
people with a view of settling the
strike, or for the purpose of effect
ing a compromise? ?' was asked.
u shall decline to discuss the
strike" replied Mr.. Mitchell.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

The 14-months-old child of Mr..
and Mrs. I. Z. Hunter Of Columbia
was SO fearfully burned last week
that death resulted within twenty
four hours. The mother was making
preparations for dinner, and the lit
tie boy was sitting in the kitchen
near the stove. Mrs. Hunter lifted
a kettle of boiling water from the
stove and somehow in turning round
her garments caught in something
and nearly the entire contents of the
kettle of boiling water was precipi-
tated upon the little child, the right
side and lower part of the body be-
ing 50 badly Scslded that in taking
off its clothes the skin slipped from
the flesh.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Nearing CompletIon.

The new line of the Yazoo & Mis-
sissippi Valley railroad from Tut
wiler to Blythe is rapidly approach
ing complexion. Fifty-fye miles of
track have already been laid, leaving
a gap to be completed Of only twelve
miles of the sixty-seven miles of line,
This gap is between Crenshaws and
Marks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

1t is expected that Governor Lon
gino will in the next few weeks call
a meeting of the Confederate Memo
rial Park Commission, which was
created by an act of the last Legis-
lature setting aside the Confederate
monument in the south end of the
old capitol yard and a plot of ground
around it for a Confederate Memo
rial Park.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
CHEYENNE INDIANS ANGRY.
Are Said 10 BE Holding Council of
War Because Their sun Dance
Tortures Are Barred.

Guthrie, Okla, July S.-The Chey.
enne Indians near Calumet, in Cana
dian county, are reported to be hold
ing a council of war, angry over an
order issued by Maj. Stouch, Indian
agent, prohibiting them from prac-
ticing the tortures, so-called incident
to their sun dance. The Indians are
excited and the whites near Calumet
are becoming frightened. Maj. Stouch
has apprised the war department. Of
the situation. About 1000 Indians
took part in the dance last week in
celebration of their religious fasti.
val, and the tortures were to have
closed the doings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

viii Blackburn, sentenced for life
as an accomplice of Ashley Cooke
and Tom Lauderdale in the killing
of Engineer Wray, arrived at the
Rankin farm few days ago. Peti-
tions are being circulated in the
dalta for Communication of the death
penalty sentence in the cases Of
Cooke and Lauderdale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Death of an Old Citizen.

William Thompson, one Of Ok
ford's oldest citizens, died last week.
He had beeen resident of Oxford
and intimately connected with its
business growth and development
from its earliest history. He was
Confederate and Mexican war vet
eran and one of the best known citi-
zens of the county. Mr., Thompson
had just passed his Saith birthday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

st. Louis, July SIN the case OF
julius Lehman, convicted of per.
jury in connection with the boodling
cases, Judge Ryan denied a motion
for new trial and oyerruled a mo-
ton in arrest Of judgment. He then
sentenced Lehman to two years in
the penitentiary. An appeal will now
be taken to the state supreme court.
pending which Lehman has been
placed under $4,000 bond.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
BOY ROCKED A BOAT.
Boat Capsized, One of the Occupants
Grabbed the Rocker by tho
Neck, Both Drowning.

Peoria, ILL.,, July 7.-While four boys
were boating on the river to-day
Frank Case rocked the boat to fright
en- Frank Cannon, who could not
swim,
The boat capsized, and as the boys
sprang into the water Cannon locked
his arms about Cases neck and they
both went to the bottom. When
found, three hours later, Cannon's
arms were still locked about Cases
neck.
The other boys swan to the shore.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
st, Louis Business Man Shot.

St, Louis, July S,-Charles Thuener,
president of the Charles Thuener
Planning Mill Co., was shot in the
right leg, Monday morning, while
riding on a car by the accidental dis
charge of Policeman Whites revol-
yer, which dropped to the floor of the
car. The wound is not dangerous un-
less blood poisoning should develop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
NJ, j. 8 X, c. Road.

Civil Engineer Dancy of the Mo.
lille, Jackson & Kansas City railroad
and his assistants went north from
Newton last week to do some survey
NO, A preliminary survey has been
made through the State, but the
route between Newton and Philadel-
mia is not exactly satisfactory, be-
iuq difficult to grade in some places,
and it is probable that the line may
yorv and be run five or six miles
west Of the survey made heretofore
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
SAVED THE COUNTY EXPENSE.
Theodore 0eIfeuer, the Chicago
wife Murderer, Commits Suicide
In the Police station.

Chicago, July 8.-Theodore Del
feuer, who, on sunday murdered his
wife and wounded his baby and II
year-old stepdaughter,com sui
eide in his cell at the police station
Sunday night. His body was discoy-
cred Monday morning hanging from
a rope made from his under-gar-
ments Early Sunday night the pris-
oner expressed sorrow over his
crime, and about midnight was ap-
parently doing. Oelfeuer's outer
clothing had been taken from him.
Oelfeuer's wounded baby, while still
alive, probably will not recover.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

The sentiment against public
hangings has gained strong foot
hold in Mississippi, and such events
take place only after strenuous OBJ
iections have been oyerruled. Citi-
2en8 of Claiborne county are protest
ing against public execution Of the
negro Abe Deal, which is to take
place two weeks hence, and the board
of supervisors will be requested to
have the event take place in private.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
noltn Workers, Conference.

The Delta Workers conference,
representing the Western Baptist
Association of the State, was in SEES
sion at Clarksdale four days last
week. Many of the leading minis
ters and laymen from all over the
State were in attendance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
rn GI,e AWAY MlIllons,

Waverly, la, July 7.-Aoranam oii'i,, n
mer, a resident of this town, WI, ona mno T., -
reported to be worth $lo'ooOoOo, ,,a.c IN,
tepds TO retire to his woodshed' where
1,''is he is fitting up an office, and spend
the rest of his days in giving - away va,
his his wealth. At the age OF % Mr' M
Simmer eli believes he has found the
hest method of benefcenee ana snn,p sl',..'
D,9S y. oriticises the ways Of Rockefeller
> IN tbe last few years this phllan,
tnr hospitals all over the middle wfs' ha
80, ,a rorelv does he permit it to DC
,au,n ano tbot he is the donor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Future of the Gulf Coast.

Governor Longino, who recently
returned from a trip along the gulf
coast, is very enthusiastic over the
future of that section, and predicts
that the Mississippi coast will as
sumo pre-eminent importance in the
export trade beteween this country
and South America and the Orient.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
SLEPT ON RAILROAD TRACK.
As a Result Two Brothers Arc Dead
and Another BOY Lies in
Dying Condition,

Carbondale, H., July Two sons
of Stanley Beggs, a prominent farmer
of Johnson county aged respectively
10 and Il years, and cousin, were
found to-day near the tracks of the
Illinois Central railroad, the two
former dead and the last in dying
condition. The boys ran away from
home on July A. 1t is supposed they
had gone to some Fourth of July
celebration and were returning home
and becoming weary lay down on the
railroad tracks to rest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Flag of the Claiborne Rangers.

The company flag Of the Claiborne
Rangers, which was captured in the
fight with the Union troops near
Jackson, has been located in St.
Paul, and Mrs. Sallie H, Hunnally
Of that city has given notice to the
survivors of the company that she
will arrange for its return to Mis8i8.
sippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

President Lowry, of Mississippi
College, has completed the work of
raising the $4,000 endowment
among the Baptists of the State. The
entire amount raised is $1,000, and
this enables the college to claim the
$4,000 from the general board OF
education Of the church.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

Several of the large corporations
operating lines of refrigerator cars
have devised a plan to encourage the
truck farming industry in Missi8-
sippi, and in consequence it is ex-
pected that there will be decided
increase in the fruit and vegetable
acreage in the State next year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

'u.hrle, okla, July Miss Jennie
, iisoh was gored to death in Ode
T. ! 'reer county, Sunday, the ami
I knocking her down and running
nofhs through her body.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
A Costly Strike.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July s.-Ths
eighth week of the anthracite coal
miners strike ended Sunday, and the
estimated loss to all concerned dur
ing that period is about S46,0ooooe
The situation is practically un
changed with no settlement in sight
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
To Help the Railroads.

Bloomington, H., July The rail
roads are rushing section men into
Chicago to take the places of strik-
ing freight handlers The Chicago &
Alton sent so, mostly colored, from
this city, on a special train tonight,
More are being sent for.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
s,,nd.rd,s opinion.

London, July The S'"na"I@ na"s".
commenting upon President ,,',,s,'r hn9se'
velt's speech at Pittsbnrg' rf,ur3' nitic"ni
v.,, s Il thinks it is very sisn'llVa"',
says ~ !, statement of his position and
that ina, a - s'+r futnre should think it wise
10 deliver serious warning " f
erful trusts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

Arrangements are being made for
the construction of a railroad from
Magnolia to Liberty, the county seat
of Amite county, a distance Of about
thirty miles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

P'pUuntain y View, Okla, July Mrs.
~ Yates, Of Ontario, Can, was
hea to death here Sunday while
n ,inpting to light the kitchen fire
Il kerosene. Her father-in-law was
"eo severely in trying to save
Mrs. Yates was married here
! e"Iiy' coming with her mother,
''' Wlldman, from Canada.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
A TrOublesome sultan.

Manila, July s.-The sultan of
Bacolad, Mindanao, has sent an in
sultingly-wor6ed letter to the com
mander of the American expedition
to Lake Lanao, in Mindanao, in which
he threatens to begin offensive opera.
tions in August
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Chief Justice Williams OF ohio.

Columbus. o., July s.-Chief JUS
tice Marshall j. Williams, Of the Ohio
supreme court, died, Monday morn.
ing, at his home in this city of dia
betes, aged 65 years. He was -four
times elected 10 the supreme bench
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Droyned In the Maumee.

Toledo, O., July 5.-'rwo young
men, Walter Arnold and an unknown
companion, were drowned this even
ing while swimming in the Maumcs
river. Their bodies have not been re
covered,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
nennrtnre Pnntnoned.

London, July S.-The departure OF
the colonial and East Indian troops
now in London has been indefinitely
postponed. 1t is expected they will
participate in the parade in honor OF
Lord Kitchener on his return.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Death from sunstroke,

0wensboro, Ky, July s.-Daniel II,
solomon, prominent lawyer of st.
Louis, died here Monday afternoon OF
sunstroke, His death was instantane-
GUS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
Cholera Record in Manila.

Manila July THE cholera record
yesterday for Manila was so new
cases and 30 deaths. For the prov
inces the record was 460 new casea
and S3a deaths.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12

London. July s,--The statement of
the board of trade for June shows
decreases of e1,O45,70O in imports
md 1.102. 900 in exports.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-07-12
||SOUNIEDSTAIES.
rrrcIe Sam to Use His Good
nmces With the Allied
q Powers.
M EVACUATION OF TIER-TISN.

al il Made by Minister WI
a. IN Secretary Hay, ON II
900 From Yuan shih-hn''
MA. Taken the Place of LII
chang, to a Large Extent