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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
DISAPPEARING FAST.
AMERICAN INDIAN WILL SOON BE
BUT A NAME IN HISTORY.
OSACES WILL BE THE FIRST TO co.
But 1900 Of This Once Powerful and
Wealthy Tribe ROW Left-The Coal
Lands of the Chootaws and Chicka-
saws to Be Sold at Auction by the
Government.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Commissioner
of Indian Affairs Jones, who has en-
joyed unsupected immunity from the
bad repute into which the govern
ment's business with the red men has
fallen of late, points out the reckless
ness with which some newspapers
make charges, the fact being that
some of them had stated that 100000
Indians were involved in the scandals
Of the interior department
AS matter of fact, there are only
270,278 Indians in the United States,
according to the latest enumeration
The five civilized tribes, embracing
the Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws,
Creeks and Seminoles, number about
$4,000. Commissioner Jones has col
lected some interesting information OF
a general character about the rest OF
the Indians.
The extent to which civilized meth.
ods have been adopted will be appre-
ciated when it is known that OF the
1875 Indians under the general
charge Of the commissioner, 1000
have adopted the dress of American
citizens and Al 600 have adopted it in
part, leaving but $4,000 Indians who
still cling to genuine Indian toggery.
One-fourth of the whole can read,
while $1,000 can use English enough
for ordinary purposes,
Much has been written about the
wealth of the Usage Indians. There
are only about 1900 members Of this
tribe, and their per capita holding is
said 10 be far greater than that OF any
other nation. The government pays
to these 1900 Osages over 100000 a
year as interest on trust funds in the
United States treasury In addition
to this, the tribe owns about 100000
acres of as fine agricultural land as
can be found anywhere in the United
! States.
The full-blooded Usage appears
loomed to extinction, as his class is be-
ing gradually reduced, while the mixed
bloods are increasing, as is the case
with other tribes. The men are SO
rich that they are prone to a life OF
ease and Incidence, conducive to ODE
sity and Indifference to the ordinary
rules OF health. They are quite sub
ject to consumption, that disease hay
ing taken off great many OF them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
WHY HE WENT AWAY.
sToREY's WIFE WAS SICK AND
HE HAD TO SEE HER.
CONES BACK AGAIN AND SURRENDERS
The Noted Mississippi Convict, Who
Took French Leave of the Rankin
County Farm Few Days
Since, Returns, and Gives
the Reason for His
Going.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. tt heard
that my wife was sick and just ran
down for few days to see her" apol-
ogized Brooks Storey the noted ex.
press robber, who took French leave
of the guards on the Rankin convict
farm several days ago, and who has
given himself up.
He went Immediately to GOV. Lon
gino and surrendered last night, Civ
ing the above explanation Of his alb
sence without leave from the dull rou
tine Of prison life
He stated that he wanted to "apolo-
gize' to the State authorities for rs,
Gaping and solemnly declared that he
had no intention of remaining away
from the prison, but that he had re-
ceiyed word of the sickness of his wife
at Kosciusko, and, feeling confident
that leave of absence would not be
granted him if requested, he decided
to take temporary leave without ask
ing his guardians,
Storey further stated that he made
the trip to Kosciusko and, after see
ing his wife, came on back to Jack
son He told a straight story Of the
affair and the governor ordered him
to return to the prison Office,
At the session of the prison board
of control this morning the Storey
matter was brought up and Sergeant
David Pickett was called upon to eX-
plain how the noted convict had es-
capped from the Rankin farm. Mr..
Puckett stated that Storey was kept
under the gun, but occasionally was
made a "half-trusty' being allowed to
go out Of sight of the guards, and he
took advantage of one of these oppor-
| tunities and escaped.
The members of the board instruct
ed Sergeant Pickett to administer a
reprimand to the guards, and the Opin-
ion was expressed that Storey had civ.
en- the prison entirely too much noto-
riety with his numerous escapes, as II
seems that he takes his departure
whenever a notion strikes him to dc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Killed by His son.ln.Law.

John A. Warren, a well known
and weIl-to-do farmer, who has re.
sided lor many years about twenty
miles from hoSciusko, was shot and
instantly killed by his son-in-law.
James Ferguaon, last week, a dou,
ble-barrelcd shotgun being the weap.
on used. The killing is said to have
been caused by Warrcn's remarriage.
lie was a wlodwer and the female
head Of his house was a single
daughter, about grown. He left
home last week to get married, and
instructed his daughter to prepare a
reception dinner for her stepmother
who, instead, went to her brother-in-
law. The old man came home with
his bride, found the house empty,
went to Ferguson's in search of his
daughter as mad as hornet, carry
ing a shotgun with him, tried to
shoot his son-in-law, but wasn't
quick enough, and was himself
killed. 1t is said that Warren was
under the influence of liquor when
killed. Ferguson is at home await.
ing arrest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
ANOTHER CRANK ARRESTED,
Charged With Making Threats against
the President.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept John Mil
Ter, a German, was arrested this after.
noon at his home, and is charged with
having threatened to shoot President
Roosevelt during his stay in Syracuse.
He denies that he made threats against
the Presidents life, and says a woman
through whom the police learned of
him. is lying. When questioned at po.
lice headquarters he was unable to
give a clear explanation of his where
abouts since Sunday morning. He Is
helw pending investigation,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
CRUM SAVED HIM.
Neqro Mitchell Denounced Roosevelt
for Appointment.

Thomasyille, Ga, Sept IS. p.
Mitchell, the negro arrested here ac-
cused of swindling negroes by induc-
ing them to contribute money to push
the passage of Senator Hannas bill
to pension eX-slayes, was released to.
day because he had made speech de-
nouncing Dr. Crum, collector at
Charleston.
Several negroes swore that Mitch
ell had gotten money from them by
representing himself as Senator Han
mas agent
Mitchell denied the charges, and
said to Judge Culpepper;
Judge, l am being prosecuted,
Why, don't like Roosevelt. ! de-
nounced him for putting Crum on the
white folks.
Mitchell then showed Judge Culpep'
per a copy of the speech denounclng
| Roosevelt
After reading it Judge Culpepper
dismissed the case, saying
The negro who denounced Roose'
welt for appointing Crum can't he very
| bad"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
MOODY TO RESIGN.
May Soon RelInquish the Naval
Portfolio.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The resigng
tlon of Secretary Of the Navy w. H..
Moody is expected within the near fu-
ture by those here conyersant with
official secrets. The assertion that he
will soon relinquish the naval port
folio comes from such reliable sources
as to merit consideration.
During the past few months Secre-
tary Moody's prospective retirement
has frequently been intimated. He
has made no secret Of desire to re
sumo the practice Of law. The resig'
nation of Secretary Root gives an op.
portunity for Mr. Moody to pursue a
similar course. 1t ia limited here that
Secretary Moody may be much dis
pleased at the action Of President
Roosevelt in granting three years
leave Of absence to Commander Peary
for Arctic explorations after Secretary
Moody had refused his request anc
compelled him to resume his duties
in the navy department
The president went directly over Mr.
Moodys head and through Acting Sec
retary Darling commended Command
er Peary and approved Of his desir'
to go north again.
The probable successor Of Mr
Moody is uncertain, Former Gov WI
liam Murray Crane of Massachusetts
is regarded as sure Of first choice, thu
president having long sought to pro
cure the services Of Gov. Crane as
| cabinet officer He was offered th'
treasury portfolio but declined.
Next to Gov Crane the presiden
would like to have Senator George c
Perkins at the head of the navy de
partment. Senator Perkins was OF
fered the place when Mr., Long re
signed, but would not relinquish hi
seat in the senate.
Mr.. Darling, the present assistan
secretary, is regarded as a strong pof
! eibility
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
morked a Skin Game

W, Z. johnson is lodged in jail a, at
vicksburg for trying to work with
some degree of success a skin game,
by which he obtained over S,QO
from three business ). men Mr.. IT,
Johnson worked his rabbit foot by
representing himself to be the e,,- bus
mess agent of the Cotton States State.
Bridge Company Of Atlanta, which
has Several bridge contracts in the
National Ma Park, and his dupes, be,
iioving his story, advanced n,t rdhnl nm
son is only local gang foreman
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Rarbecne md PICNIC.

Alton, H., Sept 6.-The ninety,
fourth birthday anniversary of MRS.
Aurora Foster Woods, of Woodburn
was celebrated at her home in Alton
Saturday, with a barbecue and picnic
All the members of her family wer
present, including Micah Foster, {
brother, who was missing As years, ang
recently returned wealthy and over
joyed to find his brothers and sister
still alive Mrs. Woods father was on
Of the earliest settlers of Madisoi
county She was born in Alton 8
years ago, The birthday party was tn
occasion of a general reunion,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
RUNNING SOME.
New Long Distance Record for Pas.
senger Train.

Chicago, Sept Ga new worlds
record for long distance running was
made by a passenger train on the Bal
timore G. Ohio Railroad early this
morning. A stretch Of 128 miles was
covered in 125 minutes No stops
were made. The distance trayersed
is between Chicago Junction, o., and
Garrett, Ind. During the run a speed
of eighty.fve miles an hour was reach
ed. This was the maximum.
The train was made up Of five cars,
and was pulled by locomotive No. l460,
in charge Of Engineer William Dun
ton. From Garrett into Chicago an
other locomotive Of the same type
took the train On this run a speed
Of seventy-six miles an hour was
reached.
The performance between Chicago
Junction and Garrett could have been
duplicated had the train not been
blocked by a train ahead The dis.
tance of l31 miles between Garrett
Ind, and South Chicago was, however
covered in 153 minutes making the
whole run OF 259 miles in 278 minutes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
RUSSIA AND CHINA
Have Executed Their Much Mooted
Secret Convention,

Toxic, Aug. 22-Via Victoria, B. G.,
Sept. "a Special from Pekln today
states that the much mooted secret
convention between China and Russia
has been executed, but this is not Off.
cially confirmed.
The Pekin correspondent of the jill
wires that concerning the opening OF
Manchuria, the United States minis
ter, Mr.. Conger, has made a strong ar.
gument, to which Prince Ching has re-
piled in a note. The princes mes,
sage says that if China assents to the
opening at this time Russia will make
that action a pretext to continue the
occupation of Manchuria after October
10, the date stipulated in the treaty for
the final evacuation. The correspon5'
ent adds that the Japanese minister
has also received similar answer
| from Prince Ching.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Owed to His Death.

Patterson, N j., Sept. 6.-Filled
with a desire to emulate the profes.
sional high divers and swimmers who
are to give exhibitions daily during
the carnival this week. Richard Muir
ply, aged 81, tinsmith, jumped from
the Passaic Falls chasm bridge today
!ato the river below, distance of 125
feet. He sustained internal injuries
and although he came TO the surface
he was unable to swim to shore and
was drowned in sight Of hundreds oi
spectators. His body was not recoy
erSu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Pardons by Roosevelt.

Washington, Sept Cd. e. Smith,
pardon attorney Of the department Of
Justice, has made his annual report OF
pardons acted upon by President
Roosevelt during the fiscal year end
ed June 80, 1908.
A total of PCS cases were acted upon
by the president, and there were left
on hand at the close Of the year total
Of SO. OF the cases acted upon the
president denied 131 and exercised
clemency in some form in 1874, of
which 35 were for the purpose Of re-
storing citizenship.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Mississippi State News


c,,to Soperinicndcnt of Educa-
s' Whitfield last week sent out
Y li,enor TO the boards of super
y, ,,,' Of Of all the counties in the
] [,,+e ,g,' urging upon them the add,
H. o'' tax levy for the purpose of
[radng EN- the school ., terms; n rs;
! SsnneriDtcndent Whitfield has just
..5e5 'IE A thorough campaign of the
Iofe. made for the purpose of
ENDING the sentiment of the peo-
an the subject of school exten-
by additional taxation. He
/, had an able corps of educators
| t5e field with him for several
[mtbs. and the question has been
|@oasbly discussed in all Of its
H. in nearly every county.
|Snv counties have acted by order
N he additional levy necessary to
[S'rtoin the schools for a longer
|r. and Mr.. Whitfield hopes to
|re all Of the white counties, at
[,a, follow this example.
|n his circular to the boards of su-
|rusors just sent out, SuPerin-
[n1ept Whitfield sets forth in brief,
[rinct paragraphs the reasons
|poD which he bases his appeal for
N additional school levy.
That the people are in favor of
H. movement, in his judgment. He
|asos this opinion upon the splendid
|rc4ss of his recent campaign, in
|bicb he says a vote was taken in
|py audience on the question and
N one single vote was cast against,
|bIlp over 10000 votes were cast for
Be levy
2 Schools are of supreme impor-
EDce and should have precedence
Ken roads, bridges and other county
movements. History shows that
|e development of a State is the de-
|eIOpment Of Its schools.
g. The movement Is In general ia
|r all over the South. Last year
genty.four counties in Mississippi
|aed to levy school taxes, and fifteen
Ehers will fall into line this year.
En counties submitted the matter to
be people and it was carried by a
|ote Of 7 to 1 In all of them. COun-
les having the longer terms will at
hact the best teachers, and the 9th
Is will suffer accordingly,
l. The records show that the aver.
lie attendance is better in counties
Fith long terms than in those that
lave short terms
.5 The longer term does not inter
ere with farm work. If the larger
loys have to stop in the plowing sea
rn, they should have a better school
Thie they can attend All the girls
Hd smaller boys have a full term,
nd they have more education when
hey have to stop to go to work.
i. The negroes do not get one cent
tthis tax paid by white people, If the
iegOes be given credit for the taxes
hey pay plus their share of the taxes
aid by corporations, it will more
ban pay for their schools on the
resent basis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Hearing Postponed.

The State board of education ha.
postponed the hearing of the charge:
against Prof. j. A. Kennedy super.
lntendent of education Of Simpson
county, until September 10. Su.
perlntendent Kennedy is charged
with several forms of misconduct in
office and a vigorous effort is being
made by those who are conducting
the prosecution to oust him from Of
flee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
DANVILLE ERIOTERS CONVICTED
Eleven Men and One Woman De-
ciarcd Guilty of attacking Jatl
with Intent to Murder"

Danyille, ILL.,, Sept. 7.-Verdicts of.
guilty were returned, Saturday, against
u rioters who assaulted the Danville,
Jail on July %. The following were'
found guilty. Bessie Dodge, Winfield
Baker, Jack Alton, William Redwine,
Mince Mobaker, John Isam. Isaac New
ton Slade, John Robertson, Thomas
Bell, Horace Murphy, Adam Merry, D.
l.. Menifee
Richard Roberts and John Keess
were found not guilty The charge was
"assaulting the Danville Jail with in.
to commit murder"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
RECONCILIATION
Will Be Brought About Between Ser
Wan Army Factions

Belgrade, Servia, Sept. 6.-king
Peter and his family have returned
here after an absence of twelve days
at Nish. The papers report that a
reconciliation between the opposing
army factions is probable through the
friendly influence of Prince Arsene
Karageorgevitch, King Peters brother,
1t is officially announced that an in.
vestigation is proceeding, but any pun.
ishments inflicted on the regicides
and their co.cperators in their con
spiracy will be slight,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
1T DROVE HER MAD,
Contemplation Of Marrying MIR. The
odore Roosevelt,

New York, Sept. 6.--Louisa Pickett,
a negress, was arrested in the act OF
setting fire to her apartments in East
One Hundredth and Twenty-seyenth
street this afternoon She is evident
ly demented.
According to the slip containing the
womans statement given to Dr. Greg.
ory Of Bellevue Hospital, she says she
is to be married shortly to President
Roosevelt and that living with the
president in the White House will
change her color to white She de-
clares that she knew the president
when he was the governor Of this
State, and that he has the power OF
making her face white.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Railroads Angry.

Dallas Tex, Sept. IA report
reached Dallas from Houston this af-
ternoon of a movement started there
for all the trunk line companies of
Texas to unite in legal challenge OF
authority of the State railroad commits,
sion over traffic agreements, such as
that between the Rock Island and the
Southern Pacific, which the commits.
sion vetoed.
The Rock Island is being urged to
defy the commission and bring on a
crisis. If the railroads conclude to
lock horns with the commission it is
said the attack will come through the
Federal courts within the next 80 days
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Weekly Crop Outlook.

The Mississippi department of the
|imate and crop service has issued
BE following general summary for
BE week ended August 81;
The temperature throughout the
Peek was somewhat above normal
|nd the weather was very favorable
|a all growing crops. Local show
lH occurred the first and last of the
''ok, being rather heavy in the
ioutacm part but light elsewhere.
Ihe following table gives the rain
all for the week in inches and hun
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
WAITING FOR ADVICE.
Administration Anxious to Hear From
Leishman and Cotton.

Washington, Sept 6.--The admin.
istration is waiting with some inter.
est reports from United States Minis
ter Leishman at Constantinople, and
Admiral Cotton, commanding the Eu.
ropean squadron in Turkish waters,
and whose cruisers, the Brooklyn and
San Francisco, are now at Beirut, as
to the condition of affairs in their re.
speetiye localities. Nothing came
from either OF them today On their
advices will depend the disposition Of
Admiral Cotton's ships,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Assessment Rolls,

Personal assessment rolls from the
various counties continue to come in
and the figures all show a decided in.
crease in the aggregate Of personal
property over the preceding year
The last roll to arrive is that of Co.
plah county, which shows an in.
crease Of $4,000. The number Of
polls increased l27
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
FINE BIT or IRONY.
Mrs. Belmont Offers House to Mrs.
Vanderbilt

Newport, r, l., Sept 6.--Mrs. Oliver
H p. Belmont, formerly Mrs William
X. Vanderbilt, Sr, has rendered her
$2,000,000 marble house, gift from
her first husband to the present Mrs.
William X Vanderbilt, Sra who was
formerly Mrs Lewis NJ. Rutherford.
The reason given on the part OF
Mrs. Belmont, who is known to harbor
enmity against the new Mrs. Wander
bilt, is that she never expects to have
any use for the house.
This action by Mrs, Belmont is re-
garded as a fine piece of irony, but it
is not thought that Mrs Vanderbilt
will accept the proftered gift. The
matter Of the offer and the possibility
of its refusal is the principal topic
Of discussion here today.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
McCaa's Murderer.

Birmingham. Ala, Sept. Twill Da-
Wis, colored, who killed w, G. McCaa,
paymaster at the Seaboard Air Line
construction camp, near Trussville,
last week, has since been run down
and shot to death by citizens. Davis
was laborer at the camp and became
very impudent to McCaa. A fight fol
lowed, during which the negro
knocked McCaa down and Drained him
with an ak. McCaa's brother shot and
wounded Davis as the latter was flee
In, and this wound it is said, enabled
The posse to oyertake the negro,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
fernando Depot BurgIarlzed.

Last week the depot at Hernandc
was entered, the safe blown open and
$40 in money and several express
packages taken. The railroad com
pany lost nothing, as the money be-
ionged to the agent, Mr.. Sims. The
thief succeeded in getting away un'
discovered. aided in his flight by a
horse stolen from Mr., Hudson. 1t
is supposed that he made his way
into Memphis, as Mr. Hudson''
horse was found the next morning
at his brothers. gate, and this broth,
cr lived only a few miles south OF
Memphis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Mar nm Cotton Worms.

Mr.. Platt of the Cassell Drug
Company, of yicksburg, stated last
week that his firm had sold within
the past few weeks over 10000
pounds of paris green for sprink-
ling worms in the cotton at Leland,
Nitta Yuma, Smede's Station and
to planters in North Louisiana.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Finally Extinguished.

Peoria H., Sept. THE fire whie
threatened the total destruction q
the little town of Roanoke last nigt'
was finally extinguished, after the two
story building, owned and occupied b
A. Roseneck, as general merchandis,
store, had been burned to the grount,
and the one-story brick occupied b
George Parkins, as hotel and boar
ing house. had been damaged TO II
extent Of $1,000. The loss on Il
Roseneck building and stock is est
mated at $4,000, with $4,000 insul
anee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
New Insurance Law.

The new insurance law Of Missis-
sippi has been found to work so sat
isfactory through the efficient man
agement of Hon. W, Q. Cole, the
State insurance commissioner, that
new companies are constantly COM
ing into the State for business. The
Niagara Insurance Company of New
York, has already made arrange
ments and will begin at once eau
vassing the State for business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
West Point Fire.

rbe exact loss in last weeks Mo Mo-
hila & & Ohio fire at West Point can, !,
not be correctly ascertalned' asa as an
hooks I'o, and way bills were destroyed. !,
lis. Il IS roughly estimated, however, AZ
from $1,000 to $500.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-12
Three Men Killed in a Row.

Somerset, KY, Sept. 7.-Three men
were killed and several wounded in a
battle in which Winchesters and re
volyers we're used at camp meeting
at Mount Victory, Pulaski county
twelve miles east of Somerset. Sery
ices were in progress when William
Bolton. constable, attempted to ar
rest two men named Richmond. a
fight followed in which Bolton, though
wounded, killed both Of the Richmond!
and was himself killed by Columbus
Garrison. Several persons wert
wounded by stray shots, officers arr
searching for Garrison,