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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
SIGNED TO SAVE THEIR HAIR,
indians In Contempt of Court Ordered u
Present Themselves for En-
rOllment.

Muskogee, /. T., March 17.-Rather
than submit to a hair cut, eight full
blood Cherokee Indians, arrested
Saturday charged with being in con-
tempt of the federal court, yester-
day. enrolled before the Dawes com
mission. These Indians are members
Of the Ketoowah society, composed
of an element in the Cherokee ma
ton opposed to enrolment. Last
month Judge Raymond, Of the Unit
ed States territorial court, ordered
them to present themselves for en-
rollment under pain Of contempt
They disobeyed the order and were
arrested and placed in the federal
iail here. Saturday night the gov
ernment officials pleaded with them
to submit, but they declined to stout
lv. Red Bird Smith, their leader, max
ing an impassioned speech in defense
of their action. Their argument be-
ing of no avail, an order was issued
Yesterday that each prisoner should
have his hair cut. They lined up tc
take their turn in the BARRIERS chair
When the first Indian lost his shoch
of hair, the others broke down and
signifed their willingness to en-
roll. With sullen faces they signed
their names to the enrolment, ant
were released.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
THE CHICAGO POST OFFICE.
Charges Preferred Against POST
master Coyne with the tiYil
Service Commission.

Washington, March discharges
have been filed with the civil service
commission against Postmaster F. L.
Coyne of Chicago, alleging that he
has made numerous changes in the
Chicago postoffice for political rea-
sons. The complaint is made by ].
". Wittler, formerly superintendent
Of station of the Chicago postottice
who specifies that he was reduced
from that position. paying S2,00o per
annum, to mailing clerk at Sl,lOo,
and that in refusing TO accept the
change, be was dismissed. He says
this action was due to his being
democrat. Mr.. Wittler alleges that
Postmaster Coyne reduced nine 9th
er men in the service on political
grounds, seven of them being demo-
Gratis, the men appointed to succeed
them being republicans. The com
plaint also charges that this action
was taken in the interest of the cam
didacy of Senator Mason for re-
election.
Postmaster Coyne, in reply, alleges
the action taken against Wittler was
due to lack of harmony at the sta
ton at which he was superintendent
and that he was personally repug-
nant to the other employees, and was
4 dismissed on account Of insubordina-
ton and disobedience The commits
/ sion will investigate
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
PENSION LEGISLATION.
A Provision that WIN Make Private rem
sion Claims Much Less
Numerous.

Washington, March 17.-Senators
and members of congress are very
much interested in the fact that the
pension appropriation bill soon will
become law, because they hope to
obtain from it some relief from the
pressure on them to secure private
pension legislation. The bill con
tains a provision making it "a Grim
inal offense for attorneys, claim
agents or other persons to receive
compensation for services rendered
in connection with the passage
through congress of private pension
bills. They say there are now many
times as many bills before congress
as possibly can receive attention dur
ing the congress, and the number 'G
increasing daily. They recognize
that many of the bills represent just
claims, but they also feel that claim
attorneys have been more active than
they were called on to be. 1t is alsc
declared that claimants have been
imposed on in many cases, and pur'
suaded to pay money for the intro
duction of bills which stand no show
Of becoming laws. The bill is now
in the hands of the president.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
DRIVEN OUT IN THE COLD.
Twenty-Four Families Hustled Out
by Fire In the Catherine
Flats in Chicago.

Chicago, March 1s.--Twenty-four
families occupying the Catherine
fats at Fortieth street and Gran. d
boulevard were driven from the
building by fire early Monday morn
ing. A frigid wind was blowing, and
the firemen had to work vigorously
to confine the flames to the st. Cath
crimes. The tenants had barely time
to escape and shivered in their night
clothes until neighbors were aroused
md gave them shelter. Nearly all
household goods and personal effects
we're lost. William Scanlon, police
man. fell from q third-story window
md broke one Of his legs. George
Patton, one of the tenants, proved
himself a hero. Three women We're
oenned in on the third floor. Patton
had reached them before the fire
Blocked the stairway. He made a
zone of bed sheets and let the women
Town the elevator shaft by means OF
I. He then fastened it and attempt
d to slide down after them. The
nakeshift rope gave way, however.
md he sustained broken ankle.
Firemen rescued him. The total los
was $50, 900"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
PROMOTION FOR EVANS.
The Pension Commissioner TO he
Retired to Accept High
er Office.

Washington, March 17.-Ihere is no
longer any doubt that Pension Com
missioner Evans will, within the next
few months, at the latest, sever his
connection with the pension bureau,
to accept from the president a posi-
ton which will be a substantial pro-
motion. but which has not yet been
definitely selected. 1t is well known
that Mr.. Evans has the entire conf
dence of the president, and the latter
will not consider the question Of his
retirement until position entirely
satisfactory to the commissioner has
been provided. No decision has been
reach concerning a successor to Mr.
Evans, nor will any action be taken
until the president is thoroughly con
WINGED that he has found a man OF
the same high character and sterling
worth possessed by the present COM
missioner in so high n degree,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
BORDERING ON FAMINE.
Portions of Missouri and Arkansas sutfer'
ing the Pangs of Hunger
Seed Wanted.

Forsythe, Mo, March 17.-Hun-
dreds of farmers in the Ozark hills
of southern Missouri and northern
Arkansas, whose crops failed during
the last summers drought, are liv-
ing in a desperately poor way on
short rations. 1t is estimated that
probably ten per cent. of the popula-
ton in the district noted has felt
the bitter pangs of hunger this win
ter Offers of aid have been re-
The chief distress now comes from
a lack of seed for the spring plant
ing. This is being relieved by the
distribution of seed purchased by the
governor of Arkansas with money
personally borrowed from the banks.
A member of the Missouri state
board of charities, who has just in
yastigated the situation at the re-
quest of Coy. Dockery. will recom-
mend that the Missouri delegation in
congress send what government seed
they can,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
VENEZUELAN Insurgents.
They Are Showing a Great Deal OF
Activity in the Various
Coast Cities.
GulNTA CAPTURED AND RECApTURED'
Insurgents Take Possession OF t"ri-
aeo and Are Marching on Cuma-
na--CarupaDO Also Threadehe"-'
The Revolutionary steamer Boil
yer is Keeping Busy.

Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad,
March 18.-The Venezuelan insur-
gents commanded by Capt Monagas
captured the port Of Guanta, March
10. Six customhouse officers were
wounded. A Dutch steamer arrived
off Guanta shortly after the insur-
gents had taken possession OF that
place, and transferred to the revolu-
tionists several bags Of mail matter,
the steamers officers thinking they
were dealing with the legal authorl'
ties.
Government troops, commanded by
Gen. velutini, recaptured Guanta Sun
dav.
The insurgents have taken posses
sion of Cariaco, and are marching on
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
TOPICS OF THE DAY..
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
FIFTY.sEvENTH CONGRESS.


In the senate. on the 10th, after the
passage Of number of unobjectcd bills
on the calendar, the ship subsidy blll
was taken up, and Mr.. Vest tMo,l spoke
for two hours in opposition to tho meas
ure, commanding the most fatteringly
close attention of the senate. Despite his
evident feebleness he spoke with force
and fire, and at times became brilliantly
elequent,... In the house, the Pill 10
classify the rural free delivery service
and place the carriers under the con-
tract system was passed, but only after
the adoption of amendments when com
pletely changed the purpose for when II
was framed all the provisions placinS
carriers under the contract system beihs
stricken out.
In the senate, on the 18th, after routine
business had been disposed OF, seVeral
hours were devoted to the debate on the
ship subsidy bill. Mr., Mallory (tla.) made
an extended speech in opposition 70 the
measure, analyzing the bill carefully ana
holding that there was no good reason
for its enactment into law, and saying II
would not accomplish the results hoped
for by Its promoters.u"sln the mouse
consideration of the post office apnrnprla-
ton bill was begun, but, as usual, the
speeches took a wide range, treating or
every subject except that under consid-
Grafton and little progress was made
with the bill
In the senate, on the i2th, few bills
were passed. including one providing for
the redemption of Hawaiian silver coins,
| and the substitution therefor of American
silver coins. The ship subsidy bill was
then taken up and its discussion occu-
| pied practically the whole of the day y
! session, Mr., Cumber and Mr. DeDew de-
| liVering carefully prepared speeches in
favor OF the measure....In the house
general debate on the post office appro-
| priation bill was continued, number Of
| topics being discussed. At 4:30 p m. the
! house adjourned out Of respect to the
| memory of DOorkeeper Glenn, whose
death was announced.
| In the senate, on the 18th, after the
passage of several unobiected bills con
! slderation of the ship subsidy bill was
| resumed. Mr.. Berry fArk) spoke against
The measure, and was answered tY Mr.,
| Hanna (O). Mr., Perkins (Cal) also de-
| liYered carefnllY-prepared speech in
support OF the bill maintaining that 1t
| country. lin the house. the general de-
bate on the post office appropriation bill
was closed, and consideration of II Of the
u pages of the bill was completed. No
amendments were adopted.
In the senate, on the 18th, consideration
Of the ship subsidy bill occupied nearly
the whole session. Messrs, McLAuren
tMiss), Harrison tKas) and Foraker lOo
speaking upon the measure, the two for.
mer against and, the latter IN support Of
the hill.....In the house the post Office
appropriation bill was passed. The only
amendment of importance adopted was
one to incorporate in the bill the provi,
sions of the bill to classify the rura
free delivery service passed a few DAYS
previously, Quite a number of minol
bills were passed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Ottawa, Ont, March lS.-The agree
ment between the Dominion govern
ment and William Marconi for the
establishment of wireless telegraph
station at Cape Breton has been
brought to a satisfactory issue. The
contract win be signed in few days.
Mr.. Marconi will leave here for Cape
Breton to-day for the purpose of Sc
lecting a site for the erection of a
high power station. 1t is expected
that wireless communication viii be
established between the Dominion
and Great Britain by the beginning
of next June,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Kansas City, Mo-, March 1S.-Ihe
cold wave that started in Sunday
evening will continue for 2i hours
vet, according to the local weather
bureau. The temperature has fallen
80 degrees in this part of the south
west since Sunday night, reaching as
low as eight above zero, at Abilene
and Lawrence, Kas. 1t is feared that
much injury has been done to fruit
trees. No snow is reported.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

New Orleans, March 18,-0liver
Macveigh, Il resident of Jackson,
Miss, was killed at Kentwood, La,
Sunday evening, in an accident with
out precedent in the railroad world.
As the Chicago Limited Illinois Cen
trail train was opposite the new de-
pot on which MacVeigh was at work,
the engine struck a COW, killing it in
stantly and tossing it high in the air.
The dead COW came down on Mact
Weigh, who was not far distant from
the train. His neck was broken, his
skull and both arms and legs frac'
tured. Death was instantaneous.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Omaha, Neb., March 1S.-Reports
received at headquarters of the FIRE.
mont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley,
state that the snow IN the Hack
Hills country is the deepest Of the
winter. In the cuts the drifts reach
a depth of from ten to fifteen feet,
and blocked all trains for IL hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
The Cold wave nt chicago.

Chicago, March 18.-Chicago expert
eneed severe winter weather Monday.
Since Saturday there has been drop
in the temperature of 80 degrees. At
Q a. m, Monday the mercury regis
tered 4 degrees above zero, while a
strong wind added to the general dis
comfort, 1t is predicted that the tenn
perature will begin to rise to-mor-
row
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
The Reciprocity Treaties.

Washington, March 1s.-The senate
committee on foreign relations has
decided to again take up the reci7
procity treaties which are before the
senate, with view to securing such
amendments to them as will insure
their ratification,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
All the Miners Escaped.

Fairmont, w. Va, March ls.---An
explosion of mine dust in the new
Central mines occurred Monday
morning All the miners escaped
without injury or loss of life. The
property loss was slight.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Berlin, March 17.-With express
sions of regret the newspapers here
print dispatch from Washington to
the effect that Andrew ID. White, the
American ambassador 20 Germany
will retire next November,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Reno, New, March 17.-Reese Evans
and A. A. Smith fought q duel with
Winchesters. at eight feet distance
Saturday at Purdy station. Each re-
ceiyed injuries from which death re-
suited. The quarrel was over strip
Of almost worthless land.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
BInckmaiIer Killed.

Lincoln, Neb., March 1S,-A Journal
special from Beatrice, Neb., says;
Willard Smith, young man of 20
years, who sought to blackmail a
merchant of the town of Tillie, was
shot and killed, Sunday night, by one
Of party of four men set to entrar
him,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
tn Restore Tien Tsin to China.

Pekin, March 1s,-A conference of
ministers of the powers has decided
upon the principle of restoring the
Chinese government at Tien Tsin,
thus reversing the decision of the
military commanders. No time for
the transfer has yet been fixed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Three Italians Drowned.

Spring Valley, ILL.,, March 1s.-Four
italians, Barney Baimi, Vincent Taro,
William Lingi and Ernest Cito, at
tempted to cross the Illinois river at
his point at midnight in skiff. The
ooat capsized in midstream and all
but Cito were drowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
10 succeed Doorkeeper Glenn,

Washington, March 1s.--A republic
an caucns held last night designated
i. B. Lyons, OF Cuba, New York, as
doorkeeper Of the house, to succeed
the late Doorkeeper Glenn,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
Cholera at Hong Kong.

Manila, March flowing to the
cholera at Hong Kong quarantine
of five days will be enforced against
all vessels arriving here from that
mort
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
m. k,ne will yot DO Abroad.

London, March 1s,--It is officially
announced that King Edward will
not go abroad this year. He will
cruise in British waters on board the
roval yncht Victoria and Albert.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22
Famous Brood Mare Dead.

Lexington, KY, March 1s.--Illlia
r., the famous brood mare, was found
dead in her paddock et Thornlale
farm Sunday
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

|aeton railway Is survey
from Reading Switch to
/. Mo. The object of the
shorten the distance OF
Epn Between Kansas City
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Pancott, former financial
|uf the Marine Engineers
association, at Buffalo, N,
4 guilty, on the 18th, to an
I charging him with grand
sealing funds of the as
Its alleged he was about
and dollars short in his ac-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Henry of Prussia sailed
York for Germany oil
neutrality-suspicious. liner
IA on the 18th. His last
mefica was spent entirely
khc Deutschland, but it was
with pleasing incidents.
l-tnkings at the last were
a genuine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

+ Glenn, of the house OF
ves, died on the 18th, at
/ acute Inflammation of
Re was a resident of New
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

ed rains visited Texas,
|adian territory and Kan
1ith, in many localities
Ii time to save the wheat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

|ewspapers, commenting
lit to the United States of
hce Henry of Prussia, de-
HI will mark an epoch in
hs Between monarchies
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

|rt that Herbert Booth.
bf Gen. Booth, who was
4 Of the Salvation army in
has withdrawn from the
|nfirmed. lll-health is the
commander Booths with
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

hdward, the Peary Arctic
hmer of 1900, Capt, Samuel
lit, which has been winter
Johns, N. f., sailed, on the
New York, where she will
EXTENSIVE repairs. She will
w engines and boilers prior
ding to the Arctic regions
n Simmer for the relief of
hry, the Arctic explorer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

hcy in the office of dool'
1.-The house of representa-
kbly will be filled by the
|. b. Lyon, superintendent
ing room, who was an ac'
|nt Of the late doorkeeper,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

|nent of the treasury bal.
u General fund, exclusive
b0o,0]O gold reserve in the
redemption, issued on the
III: Available cash bal
b0,40e; gold $04,S 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Of New York has signed
Easing from ten to twen
the punishment for at
|rder.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Root, on the 10th, spe'
|nied that any commission
ksued to Bishop O'Gorman
her person looking to the
Of the friar lands in the
BY the United States gov
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

h Lead and Oil Co. an
H twill, during the COM
Feet three large lead cor
III, enc in New York, one
Ind the third in st. Louis.
are to cost Il million dol
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Hill folkething, in commit
whole and in executive ses'
ID 11th, voted, by a large
h favor of the ratification
aty providing for the sale
hish West India islands tc
States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

disclaimers Co., at Scran'
posted n notice, on The 12th
hg that a half-hoIliday on
the year round would be
ID that a five per cent, in.
wages would be allowed tc
|paid by the hour. The in
iii about make up for the
hy thai the half-holiday will
| : Il about equivalent to a
hlf-holiday with pay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

~ of Benjamin f. Stevens
can Bibliophile, who died,
at Surbiton, England, was
Kensal Green cemetery on
Mn. Choatc, the United
bassador, and the members
|ted States embassy attend
eral services.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

.UME LII.
Of New York has signed
Easing from ten to twen
the punishment for at
rder.
IA rains visited Texas.
adian territory and Kan
1ith, in many localities
III time to save the wheat
+ Glenn, of the house OF
lies, died on the 18th, at
L acute Inflammation of
Lie was q resident of New
,eton railway Is survey
from Reading Switch to
Mo. The object of the
shorten the distance of
on Between Kansas City
ewspapers, commenting
|it to the United States of
nce Henry of Prussia, de-
Iit will mark an epoch in
ns Between monarchies
Is.
nent of the treasury bal
u 9eneral fund, exclusive
b0o,0dO gold reserve in the
redemption, issued on the
.d: available cash bal
D0, ,4O2; gold $o4,S65,oOO.
b lead and Oil Co. an"
It 1t will, during the COM
.ect three large lead cor
til, enc in New York, one
nd the third in st. Louis.
are to cost Il million dol
rt that Herbert Booth
bf Gen. Booth, who was
OF fthc Salvation army il
has withdrawn from the
nfirmed. lll-health is tho
commander Booths with
hey in the Office of dool
the house of representa-
b1y will be filled by thu
b. Lyon, superintendent
ing room, who was an ac
nt Of the late doorkeeper
Root, on the 10th, spe
|nied that any commission
Issued to Bishop O'Gorma1
Her person looking to tn
Of the friar lands in tn
by the United States gov
.ish folkething, in commit
whole and in executive ses
pc 11th, voted, by a larg
ID favor of the ratiticatio
Aty providing for the sal
iish West India islands t
State.
been rumored that
the German embassy i
d was possible, the foreig
berlin has authorized tn
Dr.. Won Holleben, tn
lhassador, would be eithe
or recalled.
-
1ale, who is a leading men
Sena tie committee on al
hs and also of the repul
ring committee, eXpresse
ns on the 18th, that COZ
d be prepared to adjour
asion by June 10.
y of Benjamin f. Steven
can Bibliophile, who die.
at Surbiton, England, W;
Kensal Green cemetery c
Mr.. Choatc, the Unite
bassador, and the member
ted States embassy atten,
eral services,
Pancott, former tlnanci
Of the Marine Engineer
aSsociation, at Buffalo,
H guilty, on the 18th, to {
I charging him with graz
sealing funds of the Il
Al Is alleged he was abo,
and dollars short in his Il
Henry of Prussia sail,
York for Germany
Hamburg-American lin
nd on the 18th. Ills la
nefica was spent entire
hc Deutschland, but it w
will pleasing inciden'
-tnkings at the last we
A genuine.
hdward, the Peary Arct
aner of 1900, Capt, SAINT
tt, which has been wint,
Johns, N. f., sailed, on t
New York, where she W
Extensive repairs. She W
~ engines and boilers pri
Iding to the Arctic regio
4 Simmer for the relief
hry, the Arctic explorer.
disclaimers Co., at Scr;
posted a notice, on The 12
M that a half-hoIliday
the year round would
ID that a five per cent,
wages would be allowed
.paid by the hour, The
III about make up for (
iN that the half-holiday v
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Dick, the so-called rubber
+ died at Glasgow, Scotland,
th, bequeathed C 100000 for
Ion among his employees, and
of the balance of his fort
S to charities. His cashier
1000, his cook $4,000, ana
mestics are to receive in the
4 thousands Of pounds. The
II from C 300 to G5o0 each.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

been rumored that a
the German embassy in
b was possible, the foreign
berlin has authorized the
/ DR.. Won Holleben, the
|lhassador, would be either
on Recalled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

|eamer Providence, plying be,
cllsbnrg, Miss, and Lake Pal
|as overturned at two o'clocl
koining of the 18th, by a sud
|..... j. Lone Landing, ind 2.
|l>adSsng rs and crew weu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

hnmont, Tex, on the 18th
Bennett confessed 10 Sheriff
khat she was at the head OF
|of negro women and white
b had for months been lur'
into her house, drugglne
Feating them and rohhlne
L they died, the victims were
to the river and thrown in
|Tere only stunned, they were
|lt of the house to a remote
some street and left fol
hns or policemen to find.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-03-22

Hale, who is a leading mem.
senate committee on APP
hs and also of the repub-
Fing committee, expressed
ii, On the 18th, that con-
Id be prepared to adjourn
|ssion by June 10.