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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
.EXTRADITION
OF CHAS, KRATZ
Necessary Papers Signed by Gov.
DOckery Of Missouri.
TWO OFFICERS WILL Be SENT
If the Fugitive Is Returned II VIII
BE an Act of Comfy on the
Part of Mexico Calling
For Reciprocity.

St Louis, Oct 24-Detective Richard
ard Mcdonnell returned, Friday morn
ing, from night journey to Jefferson
City, and delivered to Circuit Attorney
Folk the extraditlon papers, signed by
Gov. Dockery at midnight, for the re-
turn Of Charles Kratz from Mexico.
Mr. Folk has not announced the
names Of the men who will be sent to
Gaudalaiara for Kratz It is under
stood, however, that Deputy Sheriff
Charles r. Horan, who IS attached to
the circuit attorneys office, will be one
of the men to go, and Assistant Chief
of Detectives Keeley the other,
1t is considered necessary that at
least two men go, in order that the
chance Of the prisoners escape en- route
may be reduced to minimum.
1t is stated that the messengers will
start within a very few days, as the
extradition papers must be served
within 30 days according to InfOrma-
tion from the Mexican government.
The understanding, from information
so far received from Mexico, is that
Kratz will be turned over to the Mis-
souri, officers Immediately upon their
presentation Of proper papers and
credentials, and that safe conduct for
the officers and their prisoner will be
provided by the Mexican government.
While Kratz, according to the re-
ports from Ambassador Clayton, is
merely held under provisional deten-
ton in the Guadalajara penitentiary,
Mr.. Folk has no doubt Of his being
surrendered to the Missouri officers. He
is held ncommunicado, without money
or the privilege of receiving his friends,
His lawyer, Senior Fernando Castanos,
was notified of the arrest, but has so
far no encouragement to expect his re-
lease.
1t is supposed that Kratz, with his
friend and business partner Charles
Carroll and his attorney, will make
every effort for his release on a writ
of habeas corpus, known in Mexican
law as a writ Of impero,
But while Kratz and Carroll have
grown wealthy in Mexico, doubt is ex-
pressed as to their ability to secure
bond for the prisoners release, even if
the Mexican authorities were inclined
to consider such a course The two
men have few friends among the Ameri-
can residents of Guadalajara, as evil
denCed by their recent DIaCKDalnng by
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
BLACKMAILING OFFICERS.
indictments Returned Against Mems
bers OF the Dcs MOincs ua)
Police Force.

Des Moines, la, Oct. 25.-The grand
jury has returned 16 indictments
against local officials charged with
having Systematically blackmailed
keepers of gambling houses, drug
stores. saloons and resorts. In addi-
tion, 60 subpenas have been issued for
the purpose of investigating similar
charges affecting the entire police de-
partment. Those indicted are; L. j,
Livingston, justice of the peace, re-
ceiving bribe.
John Daley, constable, receiving
bribes, threats to eXtort and conspira-
cy,
John Vickers, constable, receiving
bribe, conspiring to oxtort.
d. r. Roe, special assistant consta,
bic, receiving brlbe, threats to ex-
tort
John Eggerman, special assistant
constable, receiving brbes, consplrlng
10 extOrt
A. M. Clary, ex-policemau, conspirins
to extort.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Activity In Delta Lands.

There seems to be great activity
in Delta lands just now. The gov.
ernor last week approved a batch OF
charters, and among them were
three charters for land companies
domiciled in Bolivar county. Each
charter called for capital stock to
the amount of 100000, and all were
incorporated by the same persons
Judging from this, transactions IN
Bolivar county real estate must GER
iainlv be on q boom.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
FARMER BUYS A GOLD BRICK.


Topeka, Kas., Oct. 26-Robert
Forbes. a wealthy citizen Of Carbon
dale Kas., found Saturday that a sup
posed sold brick purchased by him
three weeks ago in this city for $1,000
is composition metal worth probably
80 cents. A faker induced him to be-
lieye that he was a long-lost nephew,
a nine owner in New Mexico. A con-
ftderate, posing as a chemist, helped
carry ont the deception, and Forbes
came to this city and drew the money
from the bank The pair have disap-
peared
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
FORMER CASHIER INDICTED
Philip u. Davis, at Charleston, ILL.,,
Charged with Larceny in Two
indictments by Grand Jury.

Charleston, H., Oct. 26-The grand
Jury adjourned Saturday morning after
returning 46 indictments Among them
were two against Philip B. Davis,
charging larceny Davis was assistant
cashier of the First national bank He
confessed to having taken S43O from
the Second national and State banks,
Davis whereabouts is unknown to To-
cal officers. His uncle, V. X. Curd, is
making good all his shortages.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
ILLINOISAN APPOINTED.
Oliver r.. Pngin Made Assistant At
torney In the Department of
Justice ut Washington.

Chicago, Oct. 26.-Oliyer E. Pagin,
who has been assistant United States
district attorney for the northern dis
trict of Illinois for the last 16 years,
Saturday received from Attorney-Gen-
eral Knox an appointment as assist
ant attorney in the department Of JUS
tice at Washington at a salary Of $4,50O
per year. Mr.. Pagin will have charge
of pleadings and of criminal cases in
which the department is specially in
terested,
This is a new Office in the depart
ment of justice. which the attorney
general created after a conference with
President Roosevelt The need of such
an assistant was felt recently while
the post Office frauds were being in
yestigated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
As AN ACT OF Comfy.
The Surrender of kratz VIII Call
For Reciprocity ON Our Part.


Washington, Oct. 24.-The state de-
partment has arranged for the return
from Mexico to St Louis for trial Of
the alleged boodler, Chas. G. Kratz.
The constitution of MeXiXco making it
impossible to surrender fugitiyes from
this country charged with bribery com
mitter prior TO the negotiation of the
new eXtradition treaty, the state de-
partment has called on the Mexican
government to surrender Kratz as an
act of comfy, a very unusual proceed
ing on the part of the United States
government. Mexico has law allow
ing fugitiyes to be surrendered under
such call, even when their alleged
crimes are not eXtraditable under
treaty. The only requirement is that
the nation seeking the surrender Of
such a fugitive shall engage to grant
any similar request coming from Mex
leo. The state department is waiting
to hear further from Gov Dockery of
Missouri before issuing the final pa
pers accrediting Misssouris agents
with authority TO receive kratz.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
General Frost Reported.

l
The weather bureau mIIot;p ~,
ports that the mean daily tempero-
ture ranged slightly above normal
the fore part Of the week and muc6
below normal the last two days
Light to heavy frost was general
over the central and northern conn.
ties on the 10Th. Light to modcr-
ate rainfall occurred in the central
and southern portions of the State.
Under exceptionally favorable
weather conditions cotton PICKING
has generally made very rapid prod7
ress and is nearing completion in
many central and southern coun-
ties. Notwithstanding the latcness
OF the crop, picking is well advanced
IN the delta and northern counties.
There has been a slight improve
ment in the crop as reported from
Attala and 0ktibbeha counties.
where the yield is better than ey-
pected, while in some localities the
yield appears to grow lighter as
picking advances. On the whole
there has been slight change in the
yield outlook. Owing to the abb
sence of heavy rains the staDlo is No.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Tnlsin Exnccts Mnr.

Toxic, Oct, 2G.-There is persistent
belief throughout the country that war
with Russia is now inevitable. Even
prominent officials who have all along
looked for a friendly solution in the
Corea and Manchuria questions ad-
mitted that the hope Of pacific settle
ment was slight, 1t is reported that
all the steamship and railroad lines
have been ordered to prepare for the
transportation Of troops
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

O. 0. Moxey, a popular citizen Of
Union county, lately nominated for
county treasurer, died at his home
in New Albany last week. Mr.. Moz-
ey had been in failing health for a
number of years, and had been a res
ident of New Albany only a month,
A petition was soon circulated Tor
names to be placed on the ticket to
elect his successor, thus saving the
the county the expense of a special
election.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
sebnol Formulation Increasing.

The rapid growth of the s1 schoo,
population of Jackson has forced
school buildings for white children
and one eommodious building for
the negro children. Now It mas IR
been found necessary to enlarge the
Robt. L. Lee School, in the Second
ward, and plans are being drawn,
after which the work will be done at
once. From all indications Jackson
seems 10 be stepping to the front
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Blow Estate Matter.

According to Roberts story, Her
bert Wadsworth, husband of Mrs. Mar
tha Blow Wadsworth, one of the bene-
ficiaries of the Blow trust estate, hur-
ried across the country from New York
in response to message that it was
suspected that Mr. Blair, as co-trustee
of the estate, had dissipated securities
amounting to more than $4,000.
Mr. Wadsworth, too, is said to have
confronted MIR. Blair with accusations
that he had abused the trust imposed
in him, and again, it is said, Mr. Blair
admitted the facts and pleaded for a
chance to repay the amount of the al
legged embezzlement.
In telling the story, Attorney Roberts
omitted none of the details, He un-
earthed the evidence it is claimed, that
resulted in Mr.. Blair being dropped as
the agent here for Dick Bros. & Co,
and which forced him to resign as CO.
trustee of the Blow trust estate the lat
ter shortage, it is said, being made up
by friends.
Mr., Roberts was the only witness
yesterday in the Blair case before the
grand jury.
"As the alleged forgeries and other
misdeeds were committed more than
three years ago the statute of limita-
tions will apply to the case and pro-
hibit prosecution.
what Becamc of Money.
"The people are probably interested
in knowing what became of the vast
sums of money that MIR. Blair Is ac-
cused of having got away with during
the last few years MIR Blair is cur
rently reported as carrying life insur-
ance that costs him $4,000 annually.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

Last week a serious wreck oc,
cured at Wheelers, on the Mobile
& Ohio, in which three men lost
their lives. 1t was a head-on col
Hsion. in which Tom Perry, engi-
neer, and his fireman, Smith, were
killed; also another fireman named
Blackwell. A double-header run,
ming north, which was on the side
track. the south bound freight train
and three engines were demolished
and sixteen cars were wrecked.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Funeral of Editor MorsS.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Oct. 26.-The re-
mains of the late Hon. Samuel E.
Morss, editor of the indianapolis Senu-
mel, was brought here Saturday for
burial. The body was taken direct
from the station to Underwood ceme-
terry. Former Mayor Taggert and
Mayor C. A. Bookwalter and many
other well-kown men, including sew
eral newspaper men, accompanied the
funeral party. Brief services were
conducted at the grave.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Killed by huntington Train

Edgar, Neb., Oct. 24.-Mr. and Mrs
G. w Turner, Of Edgar, were both in
stantly killed Friday afternoon while
attempting to cross the track ahead
of a Burlington passenger train. The
woman's head was cut off, the horse
killed and the carriage smashed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
DURAND AS AMBASSADOR.
British representative at Madrid
VIII Succeed Sir Michael Her
bert at Washington.

London, Oct. 2G-Sir Henry Morti-
mer Durand, the British ambassador
at Madrid, has been appointed as Brit
ish ambassador tG the United States
10 succeed the lafa Sir Michael Her
bert Official announcement Of the ap-
pointment will be made to-day, when
the king will formally sign his COM
mission.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Lively Bidding for Seed.

The deterioration of cotton CROP
prospects in Mississippi has caused
a lively competition among the oil
mills for the seed supply, and the
purchasing agents of the various
mills are invading territory hereto
fore conceded to local crushing con
Germs. In consequence the price Of
seed is quite stiff and some of the
mill managers claim they fear the
finish of the season will show a yery
small margin Of profit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
A YEARS GRACE FOR BUTLER
Former Secretary of State Says SUI
preme Court Can rot Reach hut
Ier's Case Before Fall of 1904.

St Louis, Oct 24.-M. X. McGrath,
former secretary of state says of the
Butler and other cases before the su-
preme court;
In the present congested condition
of division No. ,, before which are the
cases Of Butler and others, the Butler
case can not be reached in its order
before the middle or after the October
call of the court in 1901.
This division has Jail cases enough
before it demanding immediate con-
sideration to keep it occupied between
this and the next April term"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Sentenced For EmbezzIement

Cleveland O., Oct. 26-Judge Wing
Saturday sentenced Albert W. Deibel,
former paying teller of the City ma
tional bank of Canton, to serve five
years at hard labor in the state peni-
tentiary on the charge of embezzling
$22, 900 of the banks funds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Rnsnin Dctermined.

Berlin, Oct. 2G.-An American who
had spent some months at Dalny, the
new Russian seaport on the Lao TunS
peninsula, arrived in Berlin. He was in
formed that the Russian troops are
apparently arranging to stay in Man
churia permanently Russia had 200
600 troops there, and barracks are be-
ing erected at Dalny for two additional
regiments. Russia is also strengthen
ing her position on the west bank Of
the Yalu river
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
stood High in Society.

John X. Brown first went to New
Holland from Cincinnati Is years ago
He stood high in society and business
circles, was treasurer of the Masonic
Temple association, master of the local
Masonic lodge, a member Of several
prominent organization. clerk of the
school board and of the democratic
county executive committee, and a
member of the church choir.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Caught by Falling slate.

Centralia, H., Oct 25.-William
Keyit was badly injured by an eXplo-
sion Of powder while at work in the
South mine Friday afternoon One arm
was broken and his body was badly
cut and bruised by the fall of slate,
His condition is serious.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

Denison, Tex, Oct. ga special
train with yellow fever refugees from
San Antonio passed through Denison
Saturday afternoon. There were about
200 yellow fever refugees, who reside
in st. Louis, Chicago and other east
ern cities
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

He also had to pay the interest. as ii
leil due, on the bogus loans, otherwise
his crime would have been discovered
long ago. With the amount of the
Blow estate, SG3,3OO. and that Of the
Dick matter, $4,000, the total em-
bezzlement would reach S4O3,O 600. Five
per cent. on this would amount to $20-
OO0 annually. Add TO this family ex-
pendlures of about $25,OOO a year, and
you have a total annual outlay Of
about SG5,O0O, 1t is hardly believed
that running over a period of seven
years, his income from his law prac-
tlce was averaging more than $4,000
year, That would make the net de-
hcit every year about $45,000, or, in the
last seven years, about S2l5,000. He
bought his country home from Mrs.
Georgia Myers Coppell, in 1898, giving
$4,000 for the place, and expending
like amount in improvements. The
furnishings of the house, which are ee-
giant and are in splendid taste, are said
to have cost him $4,000 This would
-f count for almost 100000 Of the de-
faIcation, to say nothing of his losses
on the stock market, which, It is al
legged, were considerable"
Denies Roberts Statements.
James L. Blair denounces Mr.. Rob
ers statements, as outlined above, as a
tissue Of falsehood woven about few
grains Of fact. He denounees Roberts
as an migrate, whom he, for years, sup
ported out of pure charity, and asks
that the public suspend judgment pend
ing judicial determination as to their
truth or falsity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
nunamlters at Pittsboro.

The outside door of the treasur-
er's safe of Calhoun county was
blown off last week by burglars.
They failed to get inside the vault
but secured some small change that
was left outside the vault,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

| |,,.3 sc3pmuIation of cotton on
||4a.oOla market is almost as
l., was a year ago. About 400
b. f., !inng on the ground and
\ uI, Ihe railroad seems un-
\ \ handle the cotton. The
|, 4. 'Io ne making preparation to
n wagon train at once.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

E'su Eas he has a very limited
\ assistants, Maj. r. A. Dean,
||'Poi Of the capitol, is manag-
|5'epp 5SSDp the ,, big building in very
/ 'pr' 'ita. , lie has only five por-
\ l,,Gnd 4n.;, to the work, when a
|r;nT Tlce the size is needed. An
|nr |~ oe o,.1 made, however, to wor-
NJ, with Y, existing conditions
n tVt 81, Ine legislature meets. A
pal;, rt,een hands are employed
aadlng work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Mnsh,ngton won rlensed.

Washington, Oct. 2G-In response to
an inquiry from the British govern
ment, the secretary Of state has said
that the president will be glad to re-
ceiye Sh Henry Mortimer Durand, now
British ambassador at Madrid. as am.
bassador of King Edward TO the United
States. TO succeed the late Sir Michael
H. Herbert.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

Peoria, H., Oct, 26.-Paul Tustian
of San Francisco, high diver was in
sanity killed in his tent Saturday night
by coming in contact with live wire
He was dead before he could be taken
TO a hospital.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Denies Roberts Statements.
DEFAULTER RUN TO EARTH.
DefauItiDg Cashier John X. Brown,
of New Holland, Ohio, Under
Arrest in SAN Francisco.

San Francisco, Oct. 25.--John x.
Brown, for 10 years past cashier of the
Union bank, of New Holland, o., is
under arrest here for embezzlement.
He disappeared from the bank on Au-
gust s last, and upon investigation of
his accounts, was found he was $193,-
600 short in his cash. He was subse-
quently indicted upon four charges Of
felony and embezzlement and a close
search has been made for him in all
directions, until finally he was located
here and arrested.
Has Had n Hard Time.
According to his own account, Brown
has had a hard time of it in his wan
derings to and fro in an effort to eyade
justice. He went to Mexico, but failed
to find work there, and started for
Honolulu by way Of this city, but had
no better fortune there on his arrival
in his attempt to get employment. He
Travelled under an assumed name all
the time, but professed to have for
gotten the numerous aliases he used.
Since his arrival here he tried to OBJ
tain work at anything, even as a day
laborer, but the fates were against
him, and even that could not be Sc
cured
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

Paris, H., Oct 24,-The reunion OF
Illinois ex-prisoners of war closed at
Kansas. Thursday, officers being elect
ed as follows: President, Col. John B.
Reid, Greenyille; secretary and treas
urer, DR.. John Little, Bloomington.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Americn,s Position

Cologne Oct pa dispatch from
St. Petersburg to the Cologne Gazette
says the United States has notified
Rueeia that the latters request to
China that the date Of her evacuation
of Manchuria be postponed is no con-
Germ Of the American government.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Declared InsoINent.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 24-The Trad
ers Mutual Life Insurance Co, ol
Springfield, has been declared insolvent
by Judge Owen p Thompson, and w
]. Butler. of this city, named as re-
ceiver. There was evidence of mis-.
management
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Stationery Company Closes.

The Mississippi Stationery Com
pany of Yazoo City closed its doors
last week. The company's assets
will be sufficient to meet liabilities.
A general printing business was car
ried on by the company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 26.-Fred NJ
Hans, formerly a railroad detective,
we'll known in the west, has been found
guilty of the murder of David Luse,
April Q, 1901, and at Ainsworth, Neb.,
Saturday, was sentenced to life impris-
Onment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31

Quincy, ILL.,, Oct 26,-William Os-
born a prominent business man, aged
90 years, and resident of Quincy since
1S4S. dropped dead from heart disease
in his grocery store Sunday morning
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Child Burned TO Death.

Marion, Ill.,, Oct. ga little child
of Marion Borum, at Crab Orchard, in
this county, was burned to death last
evening. The parents were out of the
house when the little fellow came in
contact with the fire
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
Next MectinR in st. Joscph.

St, Joseph, Mo, Oct 26,-The exec
utive board of the Northwest Missouri
Press association met here Saturday
and decided to hold the winter meet
Ing in this city November 90 and 81.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
."'endent Whitfield BUSY.

IpD,,i superintendent Whitfield
IP,,"I,y I%'.y at work on the statis-
\ 'd,es tSs Of his biennial report.
\ s1le 'ne reports from county SUI
/ r'i'S an5 nave not yet been sub
htoau' t,,u It will be fully two
sV'' 'he figures can be tabu-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
lssissippi State News


NV Capltol NN
" ',.oored set Of rules and
m,erning the new
s,rs . promulgated last
IN every effort will be
y that they are properly
7 The capitol commission
f.,ar in this effort to secure
,,,tion NJ and assistance of
En- Of the statehouse and
n y, a, we'll. The rules post
n bIIl US: ~. H.
n must be no marking,
1, Or writing Of any kind
ItFe walls, columns, doors,
! Of floors mt.
N must be no splitting or
|, nbacco quids or cigar
/ me- floor or in any out-of-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
GnId From Rombay.

Plymouth, Eng, Oct 24.-The sum
of $5,OO0,0OO in gold was landed here
to-day from Bombay. This is the larg-
est shipment ever brought to England
on one steamer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-31
ft.ItaI Survey of MississippI.

D. Henry, Of the Clarion
and Chancellor Fulton, of
Ne University, returned last
hnn Washington, where they
rthe purpose Of seeing if it
possible to have a thorough
Fa survey of the State made
United States government.
'Tnment has made a partial
~ the State but it is by no
anpIctc, They called on the
I Of the geological depart
'liIe N Washington and laid
guest before him. While they
ven , no absolute promise in
" 'He matter, the officials
E@ give the matter a fayora-
s1ideFahon, and acknowledged
q a survey should have been
|. a9le now. They are hope
y. '1e ne senator's and congress
Ia [anj9 Ils State will take up the
|'.. 'no n.eIp get it through. The
|..lI'e. |.Ie Of |. the State some years
|aoTaIIzod congress to make
V''ey, but it was never done.