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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
Pension Rolls Incomplete.

Nv. Simonton of the pension
|ment of the auditors office,
|s charge Of the pension dis
|M, makes an announcement
| greatest Importance to pen
/ who were on the roll last
Mr. Slm0nton states that the
OF the various counties, in
z out their pension rolls for
|It distribution, have, in many
f., sent in only the names of
|Fponsion applicants and have
to include in their lists
|ames of all pensioners who
pensions last year and who are
ping and eligible to draw for
|nns year The new pension
|II be made up on October /,
Ee auditors clerk is compelled
PIKE up the new roll from
FS Of pensioners sent in by the
tie cannot add to the lists,
|AeIe the lists fail to show all
Fnaoners who drew last year,
|Ao are still entitled to draw,
Ia'l year pensioners will be
F. from the roll. Mr.. Simon
|FTeiore advises that the clerks
pave failed to include the last
P5lon prisoners send in supplement
additional lists, including all
pew y. last year and are still eli
lnerc remains only a few
lays IN which these corrections
made, and Mr.. Simonton is
|lAIOOS to have on the next roll
| pensioners who are entitled
~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

T. county of Holmes boasts, and
|.a9l with clear title, to the
~ iaa' within her borders live
|pesi twins in the United
| u not in the world. They
Eg and Della Randall, col
|,oa 'oo nave recently celebrated
|e'd birthday in fitting style.
te 1--WE on a farm a few miles
N me me town Of Lexington, and
\ male and hearty and able TO
EElsa H,s' work as the average per-
m T,'lc more than half their
E iney Il were brought to Mis-
|.;9 a9out sixty years ago, and
|a. |nld that their descendants,
n E.llseF IN the hundreds, are
|9ther. ' y 'i'o ''''o
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
SULTAN EXPRESSES
REGRET TO POWERS
Declared that the Insurrection Was
Fast Drawing to Close.
"GUILTY SHALL BE PUNISHED"
While These Promises are Being
Made in COnstRntInOple the Turks
Continue so Burn, Pillage, Mas
sncre Women and Children.

Constantinople, Sept. 21.-In an audi
ence with M. Zinovieff, the Russian am
bassador, Sunday, the sultan expressed
his regret at the excesses committed
by the Turkish troops in the vilayets Of
Monastir and Adrianople He said that
orders had been sent to the authorities
concerned to prevent their repetition,
and he gave the Russian ambassador
to understand that the guilty parties
would be punished.
The German ambassador, Baron Mar
schall Won Bieberstein, also mad an
audience with the sultan, who showed
himself most optimistic. The latter
declared that the insurrection was
drawing to a close. In fact, it had al
ready been suppressed in some dis
tricts, and said the porte would, there
fore, Immediately issue proclamations,
announcing the resumption of the ap-
plication of the reform scheme,
Bulgaria Explains Note TO Powers.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept 21.-Some ap-
prehension having apparently been
created owing to a misunderstanding
regarding the precise meaning of Bull
garia's last note to the powers, ex-
plantations have been given to some
diplomatic agents here that the mem
orandum was not intended as an ulti-
matum, but was rather in the nature
of an appeal for the Intervention Of
the great powers before that interven-
ton should be too late. The Bulgarian
ministry, it was stated, was determined
to maintain its attitude of neutrality
up to the last moment, but it feels the
impossibility of standing by indefinitely
while the Turks extermnate the Bull
garian element in Macedonia,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

the governors request should be grant,
ed by the county board,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
rmn Men scrinnsIy stnhhcd.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 21--In a fight
between brickyard employees and a
Baltimore d Ohio switching crew,
Switchman NJ, Howard was stabbed
and is in a critical condition c. c.
Pool, foreman of the switching crew,
was also stabbed, and his condition is
critical.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
HISTORIC MATTERS.

Matters of historic interest are also
solicited for exhibition in the Missis.
sippi Building, which is to be a per.
feet representation of Beauvoir, the
old home of Jefferson Davis. Espe-
cially do we desire OIL paintings of
our old and distinguished citizens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
Gold Nuaaets Found at Jackson.

Scores of fine but small nuggets
OF gold have been picked up in the
branches about Jackson, but no per-
son has ever been able to find where
they came from, though a great deal
of time has been spent in The search.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
PATENTS, RELICS AND cURIos.

Patents, relics and curios are want
ed-the older and odder the better,
Almost every community has some
thing of this kind They will be care
fully preserved and returned to the
owners at end of exposition free Of
all cost.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
Mississippi State News

H.. sasd a-naol institute.
II. ns ...y. interesting ana
/ altering of Sunday school
n, yet held in North Missis-
I'm be at Winona on Septem-
\ Al and October l-2, As never
4 tbe ln people Of the State are
|, tbe need Of competent in
|ioo in the matter of Sunday
| Management and teaching.
4 who know, or have come in
1 rtb Dr. lIamill and his ex-
\ wife in their institute work,
4 tostify to the profoundness
Eo.jeridi proctlcability of their
H.. which is impaired to lis
| IN a most impressive man
/ pastor and entertainment
[atee at Winona are sparing
A, n arrange for the comfort
Lsp,ure of all who are fortu-
|poagh to be present. The pas
|n a rule, are interested, and
|er part, but cannot advance
|he superintcndents and teach
Ebo need to get in touch with
|other work beside that done by
Mixes in their own schools. 1t
| only expected, but an assured
|tht a splendid gathering of
n workers on helplul mis-
|hn1 will be in attendance.
|ql-docs your school-need
I8t If so, be present, or have
|n3cntatiye from your church
| and YOU will see more need
ERr and more intelligent ser
|ior immortal souls" Each
| is entitled to two delegates.
the railroads in the State have
Eled rates on the certificate
one and third fare). Ask
local agent for a certificate,
BIZ that You have paid full fare
10 Winona, and you will get
|rd rate returning. Pastors
please not use their permits,
\ certificates which give same
|nl helps make up the required
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
Mountain of Madneeia.

A mountain of magnesia near AS
kew, under the bluff adjacent to the
Coldwater river, has been recently
discovered by Geologist Gearon. 1t
is said by the geologist that strata
Of this material is underlying the
bluff from Beech Springs to dis
tance of seversl miles south Of As
kew, and is practically inexhausti-
Bile. Its commercial value is indis-
putable, and it is believed the find
will prove bonanza for this sec
tion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. William L.
Bacon, the first mayor of LitchReld,
died in that city, Sunday morning. aged
Sc years. He had been prominent in
business and manufacturing interests
there since 1856
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
INSURGENTS PREPARING FOR WAR.
AccumuIating stores of Provisions,
Ammunition and Dynamite.

Ammunition and Dynamite.
Sofia, Sept. 21.-The reyolutionarlsts
are now concentrating all their opera
tions in eastern Macedonia, the latest
dispatches from which locality report
that a general rising was fixed to be-
gin to-day. The insurgents to have
accumulated vast stores of provisions,
ammunition and dynamite and to be
prepared to enter upon serious cam
paign Fighting is already proceeding
at Melnik, province of Seres, which
place is beseiged by bands of insur-
gents under the leadership of Stoynaff,
Yarnkoff, DarYinhoff and Zograoff, all
of whom formerly were officers in the
Bulgarian army.
Many Turks Killed and Wounded.
Severe fighting is reported to have
taken place at 0krida. A band of rev.
olutionists are operating near Brijeni
surrounded a force of Turkish troops
and a fight ensued, which lasted
throughout an entire day. In the even
ing the insurgents, reinforced by bands
under Srafoff, attacked the Turks on
all sides and routed them. The Turks
lost 80 killed. 1t is reported that the
troops will now move only in bodies
of from 5000 to 1000
Turkish soldiers are reported to have
burned five villages in the district of
hastoria.
Turks Continue Horrible Atrocities.
A company of Turkish soldiers and
Bashi- i-Bazouks recently found the
hiding place of hundred families Of
refugees from the villages of Dupeni
and Echla, near Resen. They captured
the party, violated the women and COM
mitted other atrocities,
lie united bands of Monassieff and
Michailof have had an encounter with
the troops near Demir-Kapu, So miles
northwest of Salonica The Turks had
many killed, including two officers
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
A Wall From port Gibson.

Crop advices from Claiborne and
adjoining counties are not OF the
best. Army worms are playing
havoc. and large shipments of paris ar
green are being received daily ThG,
crops are deteriorating rapidly, and
picking is being pushed. Fearing
the consequence of the worm, farm
ers are taking steps to stamp the
dreadful destroyer out Of existence
with the deadly poison The move
ment of cotton is backward some
twenty-six days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
Cigarettes Caused His Death.

Salina, Kas,, Sept. 21.-Jesse P. Gray,
aged %, died here last night. His death
was due TO the excessive use of Gig
arettes. Prior to death the young mans
pulsation reached 100.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
Cotton Prospects RIIahted.

The fine cotton prospects of Ialo-
busha county two weeks ago have
deteriorated 20 to 40 per cent. in
the last few days, caused by blight,
rust and hot, burning winds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
MIR. Fullerton's Bond Approved.

Washington, Sept. 21.--The bond of
Mr.. Fullerton, who has been designated
to disburse the s5,Oo0,OOO appropriation
in aid of the st. Louis exposition, has
been approved, and s5OO,000 will be
placed to his credit to-day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

Gov. Longino spent most of last
week in the delta, looking after the
States cotton. 1t is understood 'haI
the governor is anxious to market
a. much cotton as possible during
fl the present month. Prices are good
and the treasury is getting low,
while the heavy fall payments are re,
coming due for school purposes; s. All
of the State schools and colleges
will open this month, and they will y
immediately ! begin to draft on the
,ressury for running funds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

It is believed that the governor
will appoint George c. Myers to
the position made vacant by the
death of Capt. Brown, Mr.. Myers
is from Holly Springs, and was a
candidate for the position against
Mr.. Brown at the late State prh
mary. The appointment will only
hold good until January Is, when
the present State officers go out. A
successor for the full term viii be
chosen by the people of the State at
the November election.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
"I reckon you don't often have such

81 reckon you don't often have such
a jolly little party as this to driver"
remarked one of rather noisy COM
pany of young fellows during days
drive in the country.
mot nowl" was the quiet response
of the driver. II amt druv such a LOT
sin | left my last job!"
What was that?"
"Coachman at a lunatic asyluml"
came TIE co0l Teply.- London Tit
Bits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
OTHER EXHIBITS.

While there will be no State ex.
hibits in the buildings set apart for
art, manufactures and machinery,
the exposition company solicits in.
dividual exhibits for these buildings,
and the commissioner will glad to
assist any firm, factory, corporation
or individual in securing space All
space is free both to States and in.
dividuals.
For additional information, or fur
tner instructions, address
r. II. HENRY,
State Commissioner Jackson, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

Washington Sept. 21.-A cablegram
was received at the navy department,
Sunday, from Rear-Admiral Cotton, at
Beirut, saying that the situation there
continued quiet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
~ wv W. College openinu.


H., na.,,Si,Sslppi A. and NJ. Col
In last week with the larg-
I,a1ce aas in its history...five
4 ,Du ! !. nifty students are pres
I,D,s|,l great many more are ex-
kaau,,ans the next few days.
|naSS,OO q, A. McClain, of Wi
I'm an eloquent address to
h NJ Til The possibilities of the
|bsSS, sSS,lsSs'sslppi : and the grand
4 "a tIa..ll Tie college is doing in
~'n along industrial lines,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26
'''e'y Of Cotton Cron

|,,.. a'lners all over the State
|J'S,IS u y apprehension for the
|on..nC me cotton crop. The
h '5,'O9e 5o cool, but not enough
NM W , lurther damage. The
n 'a .,l lor the extent of damage
\ ..a "lready been done. Some
| E"n att fearful that when the
h '%S,lfred Sa1s it will not show up
N Jall "a, crop. Others do not
NM Sr'iilage is high as this, and
H.. ',.,, believe that a three
uOp will be made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-09-26

@i'S an artesian well at
j ''s' week the contractor
\ & s,a a depth of nearly 1000
nlle a Ignite and iron ore
NJ thick, '' ven oei'is sew
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-07-17

wheat for hay. 1t is on reservation land
south of town.
Mr. George Philips and Miss Ina
Ashworth Of Dry creek, we're united in
marriage at Walla Walla on Monday,
July 5.
W. FL. Bailey, Millions leading paint
er, was in the city Monday. He was
after the contract for painting the new
M. E. church.
At the Church of Christ next Sunday,
the pastors themes will be: Morning,
"Paul as Missionary" evening, "a
Typical Cleansing
Revs. W. E. Potwine and John War
rem conducted services in All Saints
Episcopal church at Weston Tuesday.
evening Of last week.
Joe Berner, Auburn's city marshal,
who came near being murdered by
thugs, is an old time friend of our fellow
townsman, j. Fl. Hiteman.
N A. L. Swaggart recently sold to PEN
dleton butchers 80 head Of fat porkers.
The hogs were prime ones and brought
515 cents on foot, delivered.
In September G.. A. Sias will move to
his homestead in Crook county. It is
his intention to improve his place and
commute at the proper time.
d Mrs. Hardy Mansfield and her two
little girls left Wednesday for their
home in Joseph, after pleasant visit
with Athena and Milton friends.
x e. L. Barnett and wife have returned
from Bingham springs. Mr.. Barnett's
case Of rheumatism was not materially
benefited by the mineral baths.
Jess Lieuallen, Of Weston, passed
through town Tuesday with a band Of
Morrow county horses. The stock is of
good size and will be offered for sale.
". R. Taylor and wife have gone on
another trip to their stock ranch. They
will return in time for Mr.. Taylor to
attend to his harvesting interests here.
L. w. Roberts is owner of 351 cords
Of wood now being hoated down the
Walla Walla river. The wood will be
taken from the river at the Dorothy
place.
THE brick for the construction Of the
new IL. e. church at the corner Of 3rd
and Adams streets is being transported
from Weston at the rate Of 10000 per
day. The Weston yard is hustling to
keep up with orders. A kiln containing
$50, 600 viii be ready to open Monday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-07-17
Miller the Rust1er,

| X. DIR. Plamondon had splendid sport on
the river last week and brought home a
nice lot of trout.
Grandma Banks, who has been suffer
ing from paralysis for some time is re-
ported no better.
Mrs. Sam Booher and father, Mr..
He1mick, viii spend several weeks at
Bingham springs.
NAthena friends expect soon. to enter
tain Mrs. A. R. Bradley and daughter,
Grace, of Omaha.
Mrs. G.. W. King passed through
Athena on her way from Spokane to
Portland, Tuesday.
Misses Myrtle and Belle Buzan, of
Pendleton, visited their aunt, Mrs. j. E.
Froome, this week.
Clayton Luna and Bill Wells left
Wednesday morning for Elgin. They
made the trip by team.
]. W. Redington, newspaper man
well known in this section, has pur-
chased the Tacoma Sun.
Mrs: Fl. o. Worthingt6n and son En-
cry spent the week at the home Of Angus
Mcdonald on Couse creek.
|N N. A. Miller has a fine looking FLY,
which he has every evidence to believe
viii make a fine driving animal
Local educators at Weston are endea-
yoring to secure the next meeting Of the
Umatilla county teachers institute,
,Mrs. E. X. Reeder left yesterday for
her home in Tacoma, after a weeks
visit with relatives and friends here.
Charles Marsh is down from Orchard
Valley. Wash, where he and family
have been residing for several months.
Fred Williams, Weston, has a good
cook house, 2O-foot Jackson elevator
and 32-lnch Buffalo Pitts separator for
sale.
Joe Gay has returned from prospect
ing trip that took him beyond the Nal
heur country. He was gone several
weeks.
X Harvest has commenced between Mil
ton and Walla Walla, numerous heading
and threshing outfits being seen in the
fields.
Special fire insurance agents have
made their appearance. They are seek
ing grain insurance from the prosperous
farmer.
X Chas Brotherton has force Of men
engaged in putting up 200 acres Of spring
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-07-17

ing Sunday in a cab from a shoot, we're
hurled over grade and badly shaken
( up. 1t is said that Stillman, after being
lxillod outright. recovered and rescued
the others. Spence still maintains that
his neck and both legs we're broken.
Milton Eagle: A dog fight on the
Fourth between the animals owned by
William Mellor and F. j, Beale was the
cause Of considerable excitement and
came near precipitating general fight
among the bystanders. Quiet was fin
ally secured, however, before matters
got beyond control but not until several
blows had been struck.
Weston Leader: Hezekiah Key, well
known throughout the East End, is re-
ported to be in very serious condition
at his home below town. He has been
confined to the house for two months
past and is gradually growing weaker.
A dozen years ago Mr.. Key was one Of
the most extensive farmers in this local
ity, but gradually lost his possessions.
X A case of disorderly conduct gave
Marshal Gholson and several assistants
mess of trouble Wednesday morning.
A prisoner working out his fine jumped
his job and took refuge in the cellar Of
the Eagle saloon. When he was cap
tured he put up such strong fight that
rope and the dray had to be brought
into recquisition to get him to the city
bastile.
Q. r. Browne, a Milton member ef
the Umatilla Sportsmen's association,
has just received 1000 trout sent by the
Oregon Fish and Game association to
Umatilla county. These will be placed
in the Walla Walla river and other local
streams. Sixteen thousand more have
been taken to Bingham springs and
placed in pond there.
Milton Eagle: A. Miller reports
yield of is crates of cherries from one
tree on his place at Milton. At $1.25 a
crate this tree was worth to its owner as
much as the best acre of wheat that will
be harvested in Umatilla county this
year. A man who owns hundred such
trees can bid defiance to the gaunt
wolves Of poverty and hunger.
/, The cost of the new hose and cart
amounted to $780, Toward paying for
it, the 0. X. & N. gave $lOO; the W. g.
@. r., 300; Hook & Ladder Co. $50;
A. NJ Gillis, $40; H. H. Curtis, $40; G..
A. Barrett. Co., $3; David Taylor, SIS,
and the balance by the city. The o. r..
q N. Co. transported the cart and hose
free of charge from Portland to. Athena.
Adams Advance Mrs. j. f. Adams
together with her children, Misses Paul
inc and Helen, left Monday evening for
McMinnville. They will visit there a
short time and then go to the coast,
where they will stay during the hot
weather. 1t is their intention to take
up their residence in Walla Walla upon
their return, where Mrs, Adams lately
purchased one Of the neatest homes in
that city.
| Judge Fitzgerald, Of Pendleton, sus-
pended sentence in the case of Officer
Armstrong, who was arrested on a
charge Of disorderly conduct in using
profane language. The Judge said the
officer was provoked into wrath and that
from the evidence he thought it was an
even break between the defendant and
complaining witness.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-07-17
Press Paragraphs

Brewers cider vinegar at Bagley's.
Henry Adams is in Portland this week.
Miss Bertha Baker is visiting in Pen
dleton.
Mrs. Fred Koontz is on the sick list
this week.
Rev. Lamar was over from Weston
Wednesday.
Edna Taylor is visiting friends is Pen
dleton this week.
Y Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bergivin
July 10, a daughter.
X Mr.. ard Mrs. W. o. Read came up
from Adams Saturday.
Levi Trowbridge has returned to his
home in Garfield, Wash.
Ed Hendricks, Of La Fayette, Ore,
was in the city Tuesday.
Sheriff Taylor has appointed Henry
Shockley deputy sheriff.
Miss Aimee Dobson has returned to
Cold Spring to teach school.
Mrs. w. j. King, who is at McDuffy
springs, is improving in health.
N. H. Pinkerton has returned from a
trip to his Crook county ranch.
Meat is cash hereafter at Sherman Is
city market. Positively no credit
Miss Fraker and Miss Fletcher, Of
Pendleton, were in the city Friday.
st. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton
will be completed by September /.
Mrs. Clarence Whiteman has returned
from visit with Walla Walla friends.
Mrs. w. E. Armfield and children are
spending the week with Milton friends.
XThe new school house in Union dis
trict, Gerking Flat, is nearing compile
ton.
Chas. Booher and family are occupy
ing one Of Mrs. R. L. Maloney's cot
tages.
G. W. Bradley, while at Bingham
springs over Sunday, had good luck IN
fishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. j c. Proudfoot Of Wal
la Walla we're guests Sunday Of Miss
Myra Ovens.
Albert ProebsteI, Of Weston, has ac.
cepted clerical position in Silver City,
New Mexico.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-07-03
"nllIiIlp Lcnyes


Natures law being almost universal
so far rs the protection Of the weak
creatures liz concerned. it is not ut all
wonderful perhaps that she has formed
insects into perfect counterparts of
flowers. leaves, sticks, etc. Some of
the walking leaves" those which are
natives of India, China and japan in
particular, are large, grotcsuue look
ing creatures, their resemblance being
strikingly like bundle of yellow
twigs joined together with faded, mac
Grated leaves. The limbs of this spc-
cics OF insect are long, slender and
very twiglike, tho cOlOring being suited
TO that particular species Of vegetation
upon which the deceptive mimicker
subsists.
The walking stick" like the walk
ing leaf, is also very deceptive as far
as looks go. The males have small,
slender bodies. the legs or arms start
ing from it just as smaller limbs of n
tree or weed start from larger ones.
Tho walking thorn" of java belongs
to this curious order of insects. as do
also the devils horse" and the mantis.
The walking thorn looks exactly like
the large compound spine of our COM
mon honey locust tree, even in color
and general contour.