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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
shed HilI's successor.

Delegations from Holmes and Car
roll counties we're in Jackson last
week to call upon the governor and
to confer over the appointment of a
district attorney to succeed Hon
Shed Hill, congressman-elect. The
Carroll delegation urged the claims
of J. NJ. Flowers of Walden and the
Holmes delegation those of W. ?.
Tackett of Lexington. The place
will become vacant on March 4,
when District Attorney Hills resig-
nation will take effect.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
To Raise the Fund.

DR.. A. F. Watkins, agent of the
supcrannuatcd preachers fund Of
the general conference of the Meth
odist church, left Jackson last week
for Nashville to confer with lead
ing churchmen regarding the plans
for raising the endowment fund Of
$j,OO0,OO0. lie will be absent sew
crol davs. The work Of raising the
fund will be actively pushed during
the present year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
cAsrRn.s Tnnnrs nErEATEn.
The Venezuelan RcVolutionists Gain
an Important Battle.

New YORK, Jan, 21.-President Cas-
tro's troops have been defeated by
the Venezuelan revolutionists in an
important battle about 40 miles west
of Puerto Cabello, says a dispatch
to the Herald from Willemstad, Island
of Curacao. Scattered bodies of the
defeated government soldiers arrived
in Perto Cabello. Their command
ing general was captured by the rev.
olutionists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS.
Fort san Carlos Reported Blown Up
and the Panther Disabled.

New York, Jan. 27-Pcrsons in
close touch with the blockadng
forces say, according to the Herald's
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, corre-
sponlent, that Fort San Carlos, which
commands the entrance to Lake Mar
acaibo has been captured by the
Germans and blown up. They
also report that the German guuboat
Panther has been disabled and is be-
ing towed by the German cruiser
Fake to Winemstad, Curacao.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Old gomhshelI Exploded.

An Old bombshell taken from a
Warren county gravel pit, supposed
to have been buried since the war,
was put in fire last week, and being
taken from the fire and rolled down
a hill by an old negro, the shell ex-
ploded, making a fearful noise. The
shell is supposed to have been buried
for thirty years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Union, Mo. Jan 27-Eyidenco
which fastens the crime Of the Union
bank robbery upon William Rudolph
and Fred Lewis, beyond doubt, and
which incriminates the entire Ru-
dolph family, has been discovered
here.
1t was the disclosure Of small MI
tro-glycerine plant in the Rudolph
home. Monday
Rudolph and Lewis, however, are
safe for the time at least in the fast
nesses around Buford, Mo, and
though the posse is keeping up its
search, it is striking DO trails.
Assistant superintendent Charles
worth, of the pinkertoas, is at tho
head of the poeee near Buford.
Deputy on thc Trnil'
Deputy Sheriff Bruchs, armed with
Winchester, left here Monday morn
ing. single handed, to hasten to Shot
well. where he hopes to get a trail
as TO the fleeing men.
Lewis is wounded He may be un-
able to keep up with Rudolph, and
Rudolph is too desperate a man to
let Lewis fall into the posses hands
alone
Dead men tell no tales" is his
motto, and it is believed he will GER
tainly kill his confederate if the
emergency arises.
Deputy Sheriff Nedder and Ptnker-
tons meantime are sweating the Ru-
dolph family, father, mother, daugh-
ter, and a neighbor, George Harmes,
who are in Jail here.
The Developments Of Mondays
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
n,oc,s Tragedy in bloomington.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Jan. 27'-Mrs' Jo-
seph Brown, colored, was killed, sun
day night, in a fight with revolvers
among negroes. 1t is said that 9th
ers were wounded by the fusilade'
which awolie all the people within
rour bIppkS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Shot and Killed uis Father.

Enid, Okla, Jan, 27-Frederick
Walker, aged 90 years, shot and killed
his father. Smith Walker, a farmer
and politician, while the latter was at
dinner at his home near Jefferson,
Monday. Young Walker became in
furiated because his father classified
him. The dead man was l5 years old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Harrison on the Ferce.

Gen. james 7. Harrison of Co.
lumbus was in Jackson last week.
Mr.. Harrison has been all along
spoken of as a candidate for gov
ernor. lie states that he will make
a formal declaration of his inten.
tions about March next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

The Isham Harris Camp, Daugh-
tcrs of the Confederacy, had elabor-
ate and beautiful ceremonies at the
court house in Columbus last week,
when crosses of honor were be-
slowed upon the veterans. A large
audience was present and speeches
were made by Judge j. A. Orr and
Iieut.-Gov. James T. Harrison.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Discharged from custody.

Bloomington, Ill, Jan, 27.-Judge
Moffitt, Monday, discharged from
custody Miss Winnie Green, of Glib
son City, H., whose detention on a
charge of larceny of diamonds was
sought by a jewelry firm in Denver,
Col
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Hon. T. r. Maxwell, Of DcSoto
county, a prominent candidate for
auditor, was in Jackson last week.
Mr.. Maxwell and Deputy Auditor
T. NJ. Henry are the only two candi-
dates announced for the position of
auditor, and both will make a Wig
orous canvass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Reward For the Wanderers.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 27,-Gov.
Dockery has issued a proclamation
Offering a reward of $500 for the ar
rest and conviction of the men who
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Two OYSTER Men Drowned,

Last week at Cat island, near BIZ
loXi, the oyster schooner Rhodes
sprung a leak and Jim Glass and
Charlie Dugan, who were sleeping in
the cabin, were drowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
sRSONAL AND GENERAL.

Eomc dispatch Of the 25th says
Rr1ty ha. announced to the Roy
kicmy of sciences ;he discovery
Fm TO oombgt pneumonia.
Errat fire broke ont at Armagh,
p, on tho 25th, which the local
Rrgadc Wo- unable to cope with,
slstanco had to be sent from
r. Ten Of the large shops in
Feoier of town were destroyed,
Rnmagc being estimated at $780,
4
u management Of the Dallas
\ opera house refused to open
'ors OF lhr ihea'rr for Rev. Sam
4 to l.l his engagement to de-
prohibition speech on the 18th.
'res''d a crowd in the streets,
nIeaicnod TO return to the city
'I,' P'"U'oIiion night
4 39''''' " .Iftct descendant or
''on' o'cd at his home at
aa'o''o' NO. ON the 26th,
4 '''"''''o dealers, ON the 25th'
''' price 'i hour 20 cents a
4
''''' N"'l oI u 'nlcaRo mn
4 ''', ",, s'' WIN a murder com
. gl H. >'''"so IN l'7I, was arrest
4 wv, r"'','' oN'a.' on the 10Th
'''''' "'eeh' whose eNtradl-
" c.5 '5"'' '| a J'Welry nrm at
ut unison 'l'N I'LL, on the
H.,
oira,, ,,,'N , ''ePhant oelongln8
4 ana '' le'rS o'u ana "elgh,
PUu'''S' dIed from natural
'"'','' wy MO" ON 'ne
N
pm thomas, negro, who shot
pa 1u the sheriff of st. Charles
Hsn was h''led by mob, on
4 o"0 nus body burned,
Mt OF temporary insanity,
Ian 'Pa! of Roanoke, Va, shot
S'IIed his l6-year-old daughter
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Washington, Jan. 27,-The senate
committee on inter-oceanic canals,
Monday, authorized a favorable re
port on the bill prohibiting the grant
ing of contracts in relation to the
proposed Panama canal to any but
American citizens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
F.. Prick Elephant Dead.

Kansas City Mo-, Jan. 27-AIbert' a
trick elephant belonging to Lemen L
Bros' circus, now in winter quarters
at ARGENTINE. a suburb, died MONDAY
Death was due to natural causes. al, :
bert was 80 years old, and welgheo
5000 pounds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Rome Jan. 27.-Ambassador Meyer
and Foreign Minister Pmetti nave
becn invited to join the royal shoot
ing party at Castle Pordano' Inc ne
ling travelled to Castle Porziano IN
Mr.. Meyers motor car.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Col. Arthur Iynch's Sentence,

London, Jan. 27,--lt is now gem
orally conceded that the death sem
tence passed upon Col Lynch win be
committed to penal seryitude for life.
subject to further consideration after
a term of years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Now Bnnk for Jncksnn.

Another new banking institution
was established in Jackson last week.
1t is to be known as the Mississippi
Bank and Trust Company. The
capital stock is fixed at 100000,
and it is capitalized by the most sub
stantial business men of the city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Attorney GenernI of maMnii.

Honolulu, Jan. 27,-(By Pacific ca
ble.) )-Lorrin Andrews has been APP
pointed attorney general Of Hawaii
by Gov. Dole to succeed T.. 2. Dole,
resigned. Mr.. Andrews is a native Of
New York, and is a grandson of one
of the earliest Hawaiian missionaries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Rev. Arthur S Lloyd, of Virginia
general secretary of the board of mis-
sions, with headquarters in New York,
has been elected bishop of Mississippi
for the Protestant Episcopal church
to succeed the late Bishop Thompson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Died From His Wounds.

Henry Williams died at Paducah,
Ky. from a gmshot wound inflicted
by Henry Mcdonald who escaped.
They quarrelcd about feeling teams.
The coroner's jury brought in a yer-
diet of manslaughter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
II rIenses The Lnmaicnns.

Kingston, Jamaica,Jan. 27--The Ja-
maicon newspapers express delight at
the signing Of the treaty between the
United States and Colombia providing
for the completion Of the Panama ca
nal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Accidentally shot.

Police Officer Wyley Dick was shot
at Mobile, Ala, with a didn't-know-it,
was-loaded pistol in the hands of Mrs.
John Sinnter
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
.A SATISFACTORY BASIS.
German and British Representatives
in Washington Satisfied With
Bowen's Proposals.
HAVE NOTIFIED THEIR GOVERNMENTS.
They Are Said to Consider Minister
HoWcn's Proposals Regarding
Nenczueln's Guarantees to Form
satisfactory Basis for Further
Negotiations.

London, Jan. 2T.-It was learned by
n press representative, Monday, that
Great Britain and Germany have
been informed by their representa-
tives at Washington that they con-
slider Minister Bowcn's proposals re-
garding yenczueIn's guarantees to
form n satisfactory basis for further
negotiations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
THE CUsTo,Is RECEIPTS.
Germany Troubled About How They
Are 10 lie Divided.

Berlin, Jan. 27,-A question which
is being considered is whether the
allies shall establish an international
commission for receiving the Gus
toms. or whether some neutral agent
shall be appointed receiver. Ii the
latter course is decided upon it is be
lieved that some American authority
would be chosen, perhaps Mr., Bowen
The proposal contemplates dividing
the allies claims into three grades
and that each be treated separately,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Senator McLaurin's bill to quiet
certain land titles in Mississippi was
fayorably reported from the COM
mittee on public lands last week and
passesd by the senate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

The Great Southern Oil & Develop
ment Co., with a capital stock of 81
100000, has been incorporated to de-
yelop 100000 acres Of oil lands in the
Tennessee valley.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Us AND NOTES.
R,nnary Of Important Events
l.. SEVENTH CONGRESS.

TCfrUUu othSloll''
nm fine 2lst, Mr. Burnham
ID selI1.' npposition to the .omhl-
II spoht ,,iii Ifter which Mr Cullom
&teho9ou '''' 'n rat an executive session
4n e.'yl ~ ~ rarlprucity treaty. MI
b uOI" and me matter was pun 10
Il Jn..Hh The result that me se se''%tV, into
Z N',ft n to a. refused 10 bp li'o
~ sossi1u. This is ,reGafueq az "a
~ n The statehood blil; III w llie
PC gD came " remarks Mr.. Hoar TOOK
oil sun" else the president ior eNs
~ " "a ~ approyal or disapproV4il oi
~ .ll' ,obgrcss had acted on lhtlll'
n loie nessad amending an act ere
Nas Iivision In the western 9ls-
q NV vi In the house mo uay
a MlsSU" debate on the Philippine
AfRtn substitute was olLereu
n 0I'i; Var tbe Introduction or ihe
fng lU,rrerrv system into the ISL
f1n Gu, ,r,s asserted that this prop
Ifhu5 ,bs support Of Secretary shaw
kbTer T high officials oi 'ho '''''0'
4nent oo, .,o ,tatohood
~ a'iI a.I alr,ngt the entire day, some
\ llig,Tt l.,,tors ms were disposed Of, ana inc
y n a'l' 'eyecutye and judicial appro-
Nv, ugs sent to conference,
N r,,iinn oi Warren and Cockrell be-
d lY'lg' as ror fqrpps. After an eXecu-
alIgo t,5r "' tbe senate adjourned :;;,,"ln
s,'t Tho Philippine coinage Dill was
r. of yf busIntss, and the report OF
smmlttee ON insular aiLalrs was .Ea
and the substitute QHefe1 py Wy
H. FOR the introduction OF AileIl-
gTrsncy and the American c9lliTEe co TEe
1ty rapor''I p'iI ,,I. /" ,n5 VI'I t0 autb6Tize
ari in the Isi'llua ,,,sms' ",s"' of ala Grains
onaEe ~ I,'''nder at Tho rate Of two
plde I'bo' ~ 'JinIiar The substitute
.for enc SI,,n iawfnl money of the
r. lhal ,u i"gu In iarai tender in the
4 states SuiI, uiI,clarae 1he coinage laws
Blaess d,'y yg,".t,s IN fulI force there.
umle' ''''' o,, ~ ,t,tobood
h senate. on INC tou, w "nd nn-
b. again uhuti u'9l,I,',' '..,,,,,nrs an both
most OF lllr "t liz liz ohst,uct-
charging ll' U,ug, Ntr Fairhanlts
Dporlanl Irhl7, llTg'',, ~ cnnsidora-
san lneItgt tu.! !i,...',ttSn ,,.'Vi MI The
IDf the NY li.l'"i1 t,,ato ",tU" ransion hills
pasSrI -' l,', ~ tbo widow of
B then, pT'l55 ,,aa , month the Wild
frMaSlB'' w F'4h,, h,,',in, S5n a month
'Gen Jhli'1 IpaarH r. jniraI p,rlrnp,
p WldgM WI ,Insi,. dnirrafe bin was
q 'A,.. ,'..i Gar thr representa-
IL 'o,,,..g,. ~ hiasisa I'm CON
bi lHr l'Iii''A M a. Into,,,ta
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Cleyclnnd Eulogi,es Hewitt,

New York. Jan. 27,--The late Abram
S. Hewitt was eulogized by former
President Grover Cleveland, Monday
night, at a memorial meeting held at
the City club.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Gov. Longino last week appointed
J. B. Chinn a member of the board
of oyster commissioners, vice J. A,
Halstead, resigned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

p. A. Ruhl, a newspaper editor at
Gainesville, Fla, was assaulted and
dangerously wounded by printer in
his employ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
..1.rt of PANEL Boone.

New Cambria, No.. Jan. Fay
poone an old.time Mississippi river
oantain. and direct descendant OF
Daniel Boone, died at his home here'
Monday. aged 50 years
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Thomas Pickering, aged 50, was
killed by an Illinois Central train
near Princeton, Ky, while walking on
the track with his 1o-ycar-old daugh-
ter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31

Preparations are being made for an
elaborate programme at Nicksburg,
Miss, upon the formal opening of the
NaNOn Cnnnl ON IanunrN rs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
United states Naval stores Co.

The United States Naval Stores CO.
has filed articles of incorporation at
Tallahassee, Fla, with capital Of
S1O.0OOOOO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
AN AMAZED COMMITTEE.
A Witness In the LrssIer AII.pc1
Bribery Case Hetracts Evidence
lie HRd SoIemnIy Given,

day that he had approached Repre-
sentative Lessler, Of New York. with
an offer Of money to influence Mr..
Lessler's vote on the submarine boat
bill, and who made the further state
ment that he had been told there
might be $1,000 in it for him. made
the astounding statement before the
committee, Monday, that he mnde
statements on Saturday which we're
not true, and that he wanted to re-
tract his statement that Mr.. Quigg
had rendered "A bribe TO him.
The statement came without anv
previous warning that Dobin intend
ed making any such retraction. Mem
bers of the committee looked at one
another in amazement as Doblin went
on with his statement
Gustayus Rogers, an attorney. arose
in the committee room after the first
witness had left the stand Monday
morning and soid he appeared for
Mr., Doblin, who l~d stated to him
lilat he lDoplh) mad made some
statements Saturday which were true
and some that were false That he
held in his hand a statement to which
Mr., Doblin had sworn, The commit
tee was unanimous in agreeing that
DobIin appear in person forthwith.
lie was called, and made specific de
''''l u an S'a'emehts ne mad pre'l-
"usIN made wherein ne alleged at
tempts at bribery. He was rigidIy
cross-eNumined by practically every
IilcilDer "l lne commItireand pressed
octio, l,,4 .nor.i.t,l u.,..,....,,..... ..,,
inc tbc trutb oud adLcrcJ 70 NE 40.
malls.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Lees birthday Observed.

The birthday of Gen. Robert L. Lee
was generally observed throughout
the southern states.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
Sues a Railroad.

p. S. Griffith has entered suit at
Beaumont, Tex, against the Texas q
New Orleans railroad for refusal to
supply him with oil-tani cars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-01-31
ON THE ROBBERS TRAIL.
Evidence that Rudolph Family Had
a Part in the Union Bank
Robbery.
NITRO LYCERlHE PLANT FOUND IN HOUSE

Detective and Deputy Shcrias, Aided
by PcopIe of the Scighb0rhood,
Keeping on the Trail of the Out
laws, and the Prospects for ES-
cape Are Small.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
ATLANTIC CITY
HOTEL cOLUM BlA

Directly on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J.
Every room ocean view. Unexcelled in APP
continents Elevator, etc. Reduced Spring
rates. Booklet. R. R. JOHNSON.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15

could be sounded in the ears of all who I'M
thinkingly buy and use such receptions and
frauds.
Fortunately honest druggists despise such
worthless remedies and refuse to sell them
They will tell you with candor that Paine's
Celery Compound is the spring medicine they
can recommend. They know its composition,
are acquainted with the facts of marvellous
cures effected by it, and have seen its happy
results amongst their personal friends.
Can you, dear sufferer hesitate to try this
diseasecuring medicine 1t has restored to
health and the full enjoyment of life tens of
thousands whom doctors were unable to cure
Mrs. Fl. A. Welcher, of Kingston, Tenn, says
1t gives me great pleasure to tell the world
what Paine's Celery Compound has done for
me. For twenty-three years 1 have suffered
chronic fux ulcers of the bowels l have
had eight or nine Of the best physicians of the
State at different times to wait on me, but
never had any relief. l was treated by several
of Knoxville's best doctors, and after seeing so
many testimonials and SO many that knew
] was induced by my son to try BOTTLE and
before had used the first bottle could feel
quite difference-that was getting stronger,
and enjoyed my food more, and after taking
four bottles was entirely cured. 1 only wish
that the medicine could be placed in the reach
of all suffering humanity"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15
PoMPToN PLAINS.

Mrs Henry Junge, spent a few days
with friends at Arlington, N. j.
Among the sick of the Plains, IS James
Voorhees,, Mrs. Alfred Gilland and daugh.
ter Clara, Mrs. Samuel De Mott, Mrs.
Watson Sanders, Mrs. S. w. Van Ness.
Sunday was a remarkably fine day and
brought many visitors to the Plains
Among them were, Mr.. and Mrs George
kuetts of Paterson; j. V. B. Rome, Jr !,
New York city, who paid visit to the old
homestead. Mr.. Goldthwait, of New
York came up to see his son, who is
boarding at the home of Henry Roome.
Among the many familiar faces could be
seen those of Harry Van Ness, Dixon Van
Ness, Holly Townley, Fred Townley,
Henry Gilland and F w. Poyne.
The Northern New Jersey Society of
Christian Endeavor had their annual
meeting at the Pompton Plains Reformed
Church on Monday evening, May IL, and
was the most interesting meeting of its
kind ever held at this place. The earnest
address of Rev. Joseph Sullivan, of
Paterson, who had for his subject, "The
Old Sword and the Young Soldier" was
very interesting and enjoyed by oil pres
emit. After the presidents of the many
local societies had made their reports,
accompanied by few we'll chosen re-
marks, the counting of noses was In
order and the result of the count showed
that Pompton Plains retains the banner,
as they had the largest number of mem
Ders present. After number of solos
rendered by quartet composed of the
Rev, j. S. Hogan, Frank Cornelius Will
Jams and Thomas Ryerson. the conRre
CATION went to the chapel where a goodly
supply of refreshments awaited them
having been provided by the ladies of the
compton Plains Society,"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-05-15

Burnett the committee had received bids
for the work, and on motion 1t was re-
solved that the committee should have
power to proceed with the work. The mat
ter of fire extinguishers for the stction
was also referred to the light committee
with power.
Mr. John A. Dewey, of the Buffalo Pitts
Steam Roller Works, being present, was
invited to address the council, and at some
length described the use and necessity of
a steam road roller In making and repair
ing macadamized reads No action in the
matter was taken by the council.
On motion of Dr. Anderson the Board
of Health was empowered to enforce the
ordinance requiring the licensing of all
dogs.
The mayor then presented list of bills
which was on motion passed and war
rants were drawn for same.
Two ordinances presented at the last
meeting were laid over to the next meet
ing. On motion the meeting adjourned.
On Monday evening the annual meeting
of the Madison Athletic Association was
held in the James building, at which
time the election of officers and trustees
was held. The following are the names
of those elected to office: President. DR..
S. H. Reed vice president, j. A. Whit
taker; treasurer, Il. L. Jones; secretary,
l. w. Williams; trustees for three years,
Louis A. Sayre and James II Baker.