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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
IN HANDS OF KlDNAPERS.
A Hundred Thousand Dollars Said to
Have been Demanded For Pro-
ductiOn of Young WentE.

Bristol, Tenn, Nov. 2.-Robert l..
Brown says that a day or two ago the
Wentz family received tidings of Ed
ward L. Wentz, the missing young
Philadelphia millionaire A shrewd-
looking young man appeared at the
Wentz mansion at Big Stone Gap, Va,
and requested a conference with the
father of the missing youth.
He told DIR. Wentz his son was alive
and had been authorized to say that
for 100000 young Wentz, who was
then in handouts in the Cumberland
mountains, would be delivered to the
family unharmcd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Mississippi State News
Flsh and Game Exhibit.

The State commissioner TO the
Worlds Fair has closed a contract
with a celebrated taxidermist to pre-
pare for the Mississippi exhibit in
the fish and game department at the
st. Louis exposition, specimens Of
all kinds of birds, fish and wild an
imals Of the State.
The fish, which will embrace both
the salt and fresh water varieties,
will be elegantly mounted and
shown in aquariums made especially
for the purpose.
The game and birds will be
mounted in the finest style Of the
taxidermic art, and will be exhib-
tied in large glass cases seven feet
high, made of native Mississippi
wood.
For the fish collection one Of the
largest tarpons ever taken on the
seacoast has been secured, and there
will be several smaller fish Of this
variety. There will be Spanish
mackereI, pompano, specklcd trout,
red snapper, founder, croaker, null
let, shcephead, red fish, black fish,
drum fish, blue fish, blanket fish,
shark, ETC., from the salt water, and
the Dream, perch, trout, jack, cat
fish, drum, buffalo, etc, from the
fresh water streams Of the State, in
Guiding the largest channel cat that
can be caught.
For the bird exhibit the commits
sioner will want every variety Of
wild bird known to exist in Missis-
sippi-the partridge, dove, hawk,
owl, crow, thrush, woodpecker, red
bird, blue bird, black bird, jays,
ducks, turkeys, eagles, etc.
For the game display every va
riety Of wild game will be wanted
squirrels, rabbits, foxes, opossums,
COOus, IuLuhsj VIII Cdts, uctI, DtdI,
etc.
The collection will also include
alligators, turtles, terrapins, snakes,
etc.
The State commissioner desires to
be placed in touch with the hunting
and fishing clubs of the State, and
hunters and fishers generally, as he
wants two or more varieties Of every
kind Of fish, bird and wild animal
known to exist within the borders Of
Mississippi.
Contributions for this collection
are solicited from hunters and fish
ermen generally, to whom instruc-
tions for handling and shipping will
be furnished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Want lnterurban Lines.

The excellent prospects for an in
terurban electric line, with Green
wood as central point, have
aroused the citizens Of Clarksdale to
action, and plan is now being dis
cussed for an interurban line con-
Meeting Clarksdale with Lyon,
Jamestown, Stovall and Friars
Point. A strong effort will be
made to induce capital to take hold
Of the enterprise. The interurban
line for Copiah county is assured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
NEW YORK EVACUATED.
The Dovic "RestOrntiOn Host" De-
part From New York With
out Demonstration.

New York, Nov. 2.-Without parade
or demonstration more than 1000 mem
bers of John Alex Dowie's Zion host"
left for home, Monday, on trains via
the New York Central & Hudson river,
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Le-
high Valley, New York Ontario &
Western, West Shore and Pennsylvania
roads The largest party numbering
800, went over the New York Central
road, leaving at 1850, and occupying
seven day coaches and one sleeper
Only about a hundred of Dowies fol-
lowers are left in New York, and they
include members of the choir, elders
and sub-OyerSeers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
The Geological Survey.

The press Of the State spoke in
most complimentary terms last week
of the good work accomplished by
Worlds Fair Commissioner R. II.
Henry and Chancellor Fulton OF the
University of Mississippi in secur-
ing from President Roosevelt the
promise Of a geological survey for
the State. There has been a strong
demand for a work Of this kind for
several years, and it is believed that
the result will be of much impor-
tance in many Of the counties where
mineral deposits are supposed to ex-
iSt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Attacked by a Cow.

Mrs. Alex Little, a well known
lady living in the Magee neighbor-
hood, Simpson county, had a mar
row escape from death day or two
since in a battle with a mad COW.
The infuriated animal knocked Mrs.
Little down and she was kicked,
hooked and stamped by the beast
until almost dead. The physicians
believe, however, she will recover.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED.

During the consideration of the
resolutions many able speeches were
delivered by distinguished men from
all up and down the great river and ats
different tributarIes-most of them
for the resolutions as they came from
the committee, but one or two against
the idea of governmental control. The
overwhelming sentiment Of the con-
yention, however, favored this idea,
and the resolutions were finally adopt.
ed as read, and the convention ad-
tOurned sine die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
MARIE LAYTON SENTENCED'
The Woman who Robbed the United
states Playing Card Co. Given
an Indcterminatc Sentence.

New York, Nov, 2,-Marie Layton,
who pleaded guilty to two indictments
Of larceny from the local Office Of the
United States Playing Card Co, Of
Cincinnati, was given an indeterminate
sentence of not more than five years
and not less than ono year in the state
prison at Albany, She tainted when
sentence was pronounced. The total
loss to the company is said to have
been in the neighborhood Of $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
improving Public Property.

improvement of public property
continues to be the order Of the day
in quite a number of counties in
Mississippi. At its regular meeting
in November the board Of superyis-
ors Of Madison county will sell a
$4,000 issue Of bonds to be used in
repairing the court house and Jail.
Jefferson county is spending several
thousand dollars on Jail improve
ments, and in several counties the
people are clamoring for new court
house buildings. It is estimated
that the counties Of the State have
spent about one and one-half mil
lion dollars in improvements Of this
character within the past two years,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Negro Mysterlously Killed.

Calvin Morgan, a 19-year-old ne
gro youth, met mysterious death
near his home at Poplarville, Pearl
River county, day or so since. He
left his cabin to go hunting, and
when his horse returned riderless on
the following day searching party
was sent out and the body was
found in clump Of woods three
miles from town. The aoroners
jury came to the conclusion that he
vas killed by au unknown party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
A Tragic Death.

H. C. Harris, a prosperous farm
er living near Eastport, in Iisho-
mingo county, met with a tragic
death last week while driving home
from town in a buggy, The horse
attached to the vehicle became
frightened at the rustling Of leaves
by the roadside and darted down the
hill at full speed. Mr.. Harris was
thrown from his seat, his head
struck a tree and he was killed in
stantly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
REOCCUPATION OF MUKDEN.
Conference On the Matter Between
Empress DOwager An and
High Chinese OmciuIs.

Pekin, Nov "A conference Of high
officials with the dowager empress,
concerning the reoccupaton of Muk-
den by Russian troops, was held at the
summer palace, Monday Yuan Ski
Kai, governor-general of Chilli pro-
ince, was summoned hastily from Tsin
Tien, and proceeded directly to the
palace.
The Russians have the Tartar gener-
al Of Mukden province in custody in his
yamen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
THE RESOLUTIONS

After Years Of actual observa-
M experience, and supported by
ilIonS Of all engineers. whether
Ie engineer corps of the army,
10 civil life, who have been di-
connected with the work Of
instruction, We desire to affirm
'e have the most absolute conf.
10 the sufIiCiency Of levees. when
acording to correct standards.
Nc' the Mississippi valley from
support Of this declaration. we
ave to submit the following
'alcn have been fully establish.
a4 elaborate and careful inyesti-
made under the direction Of
mississippi River Commission.
Qlsproyes the notion, which
|re'alIs to a considerable extent,
ne immediate effect Of levee
|pon cNlIon Is to cause the bed of
,.sslssippi river to rise. II this
spy' II would necessarily follow
W. W Ieyees would need to be con.
N. N! strengthened and elevated,
,aS y. all hope Of protection would
y De abndoned.
W .e years 1881, 1882 and 1883 an
~ ,ae survey was made OF the river
'osl !. caro- to the Passes, a dis
!. " , l,Vo5 miles, Four cross.sec-
N. 'uu mile were made. and sew
N SOundings were made to each
sd, lae result of this survey was
n plotted, recorded and pre-
,Se ,Se years 1894, 1895 and 1895,
Iapse OF a period of thirteen
NJ. sun more elaborate survey
i, e :, Vi mat part Of the river bed
srina a ,ue Arkansas river and Don
'' La a distance of Az
4. ,s., Ocai changes in the river bed
a,oo oo'arily constantly happening
,,,s a Vi the gradual movement
\, seall Eau OF the bends, and accom-.
: ,i,,, Dars and pools, they of them
!, %sn,ly ssiy nothing, Yet a com
,,o au1h as that which has been
b Val a the result OF the two ex-
,,,l,.. surveys mentioned would
riS. s furnish proof that the bed
mn Aver was rising If such were
,5io,,,S @ 80 far from the compari.
,pstng ,pa'lng such result from levee
/, j,,on !. it was discovered that
bna.ts general tendency to the es-
NJ M ot a more uniform chan
!, ne uepth and width and with
! Capacity.
ma soOatparison y also brought to
M, ,act that the crests of the
Ista, a oars, as well as those of the
! az, b,.I oars, have been lowered.
,'''e y. Afforded by the Records
tba aunerous ~ gauges established
Ib I' .lVer, which have also been
n, M !, ,a,ecorded and preserved, we
n NJ me low waters now are sew.
M p,sooS,e ,oger than they were in the
sco.euihg active levee construc.
sr srupanied ~ by an equal volume
Ibis' 'nu ~ an equal depth OF chan
H., unquestionably shows that
D S,,s ol levee construction has
,Sai SSling about a gradual depres-
DroS, e rlVer bed. This effect has
'iiOsOced n. within The past few
b W prior TO that time there
'ss'raint Of the food waters
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
ODDS AND ENDS.
In Boston there are one and a half elec-

In Boston there are one and a half elec-
trio lights for each person.
The lower branch of the Baltimore
councils has passed an ordinance appro-
priating S15 900 for the determination OF
mosquitoes.
In order to advertise its goods Ger
man firm is inclosing bank note Of the
value of ten shillings in one Of every
500 balls of wool sent out,
The compass first used by William
Penn In his survey of the site of Phila-
delphia is In the possession Of q farmer
OF Camden county, Missouri.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Bill MeAlpln Killed.

Rill McAlpin. n uuInri'"'~ r'IarH'--
ter in Coyington county, met his
death in a mysterious manner at the
town Of Mize, a few miles from
Mount Olive, last week. His body
was found in the woods perforated
by several bullets. He had commit
ted no recent offense, but is suspect
ed of having killed a boy some years
ago in a row over a pony. There
was not enough evidence to convict,
but he was generally believed to
have been guilty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
FoodstuGs at Liverpool.

Liverpool, Nov 2,-Following are
the stocks of breadstuffs and provisions
in Liverpool: Flour, $4,000 sacks;
wheat, 1,562,OO0 centals; com, 42S,6OO
centals; bacon, $500 boxes; hams,
1900 boxes; shoulders, 1900 boxes;
butter, 1900 cwt; cheese, 100, 500 boxes;
lard, $500 tierces of prime western
steam and 500 tons of other kinds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Alleged Forscr Brought Bncls.

New York, Nov. 2.-Charles H. Leon
ard, Of East Orange, n j., charged with
obtaining $1O,O76 on two forged checks
passed on New York banks, has been
brought back from Vancouver, B, c.,
where he was arrested while on his
honeymoon, and has been lodged in
iail
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Birdie Wilkes jury Hung.

After being out forty hours the
jury in the Wilkes case, at Water
Valley last week, failed to find a
verdict and were discharged. This
is the second mistrial of the case.
The jury this time stood eight to
four for acquittal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07

...ombled and adjourned In
as last week the greatest
Y. 1.'' of Ms kind ever gathered to-
similar purpose In the his
.sI. ar any other nation-the
VI u the Interstate Mississippi
tu~oroyement and Leyee Asso-
! 'DTly Tse occasion at the begin.
! J, made notable on account OF
" y ann announcement by the presi-
\, ,as United states OF his sym
I'M NJ he movement which the
.,'n a,r proposed to inaugurate,
y" m,pIy and patriotic letter OF
/ a.ant which was read to the
3sDn 3sI,I by Chairman Parker OF
] grnlttee | of Arrangements.
IN ibe delegates to the very
n hitch Of enthusiasm
4 islegstes represented niteen
i hmm the Mississippi and Ohio
and included governors, SEN
nsmbers Of congress, high rail
,TsIals and representatives OF
.,,Isl exchanges and leyee
h President Fish of the Illinois
/ nIlroad, ViCe-President Thorn
/, ra,ss Pacific, lesser officials OF
| inDk lines entering New Or
/ nSecretary Of the Treasury
Il Fslrchlld, Secretary Of Agri-
/, wilson. Judge Robert s, Tay'
| the Mississippi river commits
M LOnglno Of Mississippi and
|gsd Of Louisiana, Senator Ber-
Arkansas, Senator's McEnery
|rstpr Of louisiana, H. M, Ed
ditor Of the Manufacturers
and hundreds Of Others were
Et
believed many good and last
v1lts will come from this con.
N The whole subject was more
ratly discussed than ever be-
ma It was the verdict Of the
body that the time had come
|, NE natlona government should
hold Of the leyee system and
laIn It
Inn bond Of unity was formed
sa the Ohio and Mississippi val
N the unanimous passage Of the
.lDn introduced by the Ohio val.
aegates on the committee, plac.
asr interests on the same foot
lib the lower Mississippi valley.
Ohio Valley Improvement Asso-
b which has already secured
t!00O.0l0 Federal aid, and the
sappI River improvement and
Association will now work hand
I'D and will 30 to Washington
9id front and one purpose In
GsI control and the new alliance
iae Ohio valley were two Of the
3psllts Of the convention.
9lGtl0ns were adopted asking the
d government to take charge
he Ieyee systems of the eoun-
%, agreeble to this, a commit,
ID 20 before the national con.
bearing the resolutions of the
nslng for ultimate Federal con.
1.-The leyee systems and river i'm
afniS of the Ohio and Mlssis-
nIIeys and urging immediate
iger appropriations for the per
ld the leyee system.
gams We're read from twenty
ioS aud l25 United States CON
lel not only indorsing the work
convention but also pledging
sble support in Washington.
1cl almost insures favorable re-
men the committee goes to the
d capital
resolutions follow:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07

John Henderson, newly employed
at Meridian as a switchman in the
Mobile & Ohio yards, fell under a
moving train last week and had an
arm so badly crushed that it had to
be amputated just below the elbow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Wife Murder and Suicide,

Washington, Nov, Lewis North
field shot and instantly killed his wife,
Sophie, and then committed suicide at
their lodgings, 210 New jersey avenue.
northwest, early Monday He is sup
posed to have been in&ane
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
When The Air L. CIenr-

The cearness Of the air at Horn Sound,
Spitzbergen, is such that it is possible
to make out objects on the horizon at a
distance of so miles
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
A statesman's Remuneration.

Doesn't it sometimes pain you to
disappoint so many of the people who
expect you to get them offices?"
NO. answered Senator Sorghum;
"a man is bound to get disappointed
sooner or later, AS soon as a man
gets an office he wants a better one,
and so on. Sometimes think that the
fellow that never gets anything at all,
but just stands around and hopes, is
the one who does the best election
work. ."-Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
After Jasper County pelInquents.

State Revenue Agent Adams has
brought suit in Jasper county for
delinquent taxes on S1,O00,000
worth of property. The delinquent
assessment is from 1888.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Historical Museum.

The department Of archives and
history Is receiving many offers Of
donations to its historical museum
and library from patriotic citizens
Of the State, and in order that the
public may be advised relative to
the donations which are most ac-
ceptable and which have the most
historical value, the following sug-
gestiye list has been outlined and
given out by Director Rowland;
LIBRARY.
l. All books and pamphlets what
ever relating TO Mississippi, its peo-
pie, or any part Of its history,
2. All Mississippi publications
and legislative documents and pam
phlets, official reports, executive
messages, etc.
3. All writings Of Mississippi
authors.
a. All Mississippi educational
and religious literature, such as
journals Of conferences, conventions
and associations, and announce
ments Of educational institutions.
). All old and current files or sin
gle copies of Mississippi newspapers
and othec periodical publications.
6. All maps of Mississippi or its
counties, towns or localities.
Z. Manuscripts and documents,
old private letters and correspond
ence, letter books, weather notes, old
account books, muster rolls Of mill
tary organizations, diaries, journals,
Scrapbooks, letters written by partic-
ipants in Indian and other wars.
MUSEUM.
/. Relics of pioneers and pioneer
life, such as articles Of dress, i'm
plements Of labor, implements of
war and Of the chase and household
furnishings Of antique type.
?. Relics Of personal belongings
of eminent Mississippians, as desks
and tables, chairs, knives, dirks,
dueling pistols or other firearms,
books and articles Of personal adorn-
ment and wearing apparel.
3. War relics, as uniforms,
swords, arms and equipment, which
should include all wrs Of the
United States in which NIississip-
plans were engaged, This collec-
ton should be made as full as pos
sible, for it is known that there are
a great many relics in Mississippi of
the Indian wars, Mexican war and
the war between the United States
and Confederate States.
f. Indian relics, as pottery,
weapons of all kinds, personal orna-
ment.
The people Of the State are urged
to assist in making a splendid col
lection Of the foregoing interesting
and valuable historical relics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Useful Product.

The fiber of tAe Mexico pineapple leaf
can be made into fabric as soft and
beautiful as silk, as well as into ropes,
threads, twine. mats, and paper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Has Recome a Catholic.

We have seen 1t reported that ex.
President Steyn OF the Orange Free
State has become Catholic. The
Southern Messenger, of San Antonio
states that this report hes been cor
hrmsd,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
Proves Her skin.

A Siberian bride on,going to her hus-
bands house is required to forthwith
prepare dinner as a proof Of her skill
IN houeswifery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07

James L. Dolan, of Syracuse presl'
dent Of the Ancient Order of Hiber'
mans, says that in the late Spanish
American war nine full American reg
iments we're composed entirely o.
members of the order (all Cathollcs),
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07

"This book began the agent
"Ain't got no use fur it," interrupted
the busy merchant Judging from
your remark. sir, you are not aware
that this encyclopedia devotes at least
twelve pages to Grammar, "-Phlla.
delnhia Press
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-11-07
PEAT LEVEE CONVENTION
ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION

=, Gathering, Representing the Worlds Richest var,v
WIZ, Clear the Value Of the Levee System = Ohio Va,
= linked to the Mssissipp Appeal Protection Of Tbs..
v,t,ys National DuY, and Immediate and LARGE, A.
'.,;,tioo National Necessity \ 4 =
The Taney County republican., 1903-09-03

state ~ Missouri. ;. H. ne Clrcuii Cgut',
l.. e. Walker, plaintiff ~. Emma J.. lind.ay
defendant
~ tn. diy romr, III" plaintin herein. b., Nj.
attorney p, Gfupn y NrCuHkyi. uuI L.r, biz prti.
iiun nnd AFFIDAVIT alleging nmou. u'hrr ihiug-.
that defendant Emma T.. Lind-uy B. upi u ret.
drut uf Tie stat" ~ Missouri
Mhrrpulun, u T. nr'lrri by The clrr, IN NHrl.
tiur that said defendant b. notified hy Iuhlica
ton that piliniir hns commenced u suit against
h'r IN hi. Court, u" phirc' uui general nI'ur'
uf which T. tu quiet the title tu lot u northwest
quarter. section .. aud lut northeast quarter
section 3 township -, range - aul southwest
quarter southwest quarter, section -. township
~ range ~ situate ~ Ianuy cuustN, Missouri.
aud that unless the ,ai lniun l.. LINDSAY b'
aud appear az thi, Court 81 the uuNt term thereof
'ul- begun and holden ut The court huu-" iu 40.
tpWu ut iufsNih. IN siil county, uu TIE OH ul'
oi Ocioh'r next. uul uu ur ieior' The 1T da, ul
.ad term. unless further time %" given hy tl,'
court, answer ~ plead tn tie IHtii,uu iu .H,u
cause ilir .liu' viii T." taken 20, ruufn..,, and
Judgment Will he pui, trd accordingly.
Aul " i. farther urlrr'd ihii trHp' hereof l"
Published. according tu inv. IN 'lr Tlrrl Count
Republican. newspaper puhil.hri BOO .HIH
county uf lHurl. Tor tour WovS. .urruS,iirl,. ili'
lat insertion Z" l' at lua.t trur Urh- lr."r ih'
hr,t da, ut said ur\t October term Of tui. rputt
". T. Muogr Cirruit t'rrh
ly " H. BLNNErr. prpuiy ti'rh.
4 true copy irum the t'rurd
Wiinc., NY hnud. aud thr seal u! 'h' rit,'ui
ruuft NJ fancy county. ili. 18th day uf Ausus'
4 u. llu " NuuHt. Circuit 1,Ik.
I.LAL, liy " u. BlNNtrr p.priy
The Taney County republican., 1903-09-03
Dewitt IL tho Name.

When you 20 10 buy Witch Hazel
Salyc look for the name DcWlTTon cv.
cry box. The pure, unadultcratcd
Witch Hazel is used IN making DoWitts
witch Hazel Snlve, which If the best
snlyc in the world forcuts, burns, bruis'
cs, boils, eczema and piles. The popu.
larily Of DcWitl's Witch Hazel Sulyc,
due to It's many cures, las caused nu'
mcrous WORTHLESS, counterfeit, Ia bc
placed on the market The genuine
hears the name Of T.. {. Dewitt ~ Co.,
Chicago. Sold by city drug store.