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PEOPLE OF FOREIGN NOTE.


Paul Loubet, eldest son Of the presi-
dent of the French republic has just ac-
cepted a $500 year clrrkship In the Bank
of France
Senor Antonio Maura the Spanish pre-
mier who escaped assassination tie 9th
er cay is one of tho most enlightened Of
Spanish statesmen
DR., Carl Schmidt, or Heidelberg Ger
many, has placed together, after seven
years Of hard work. 2,0c0 small rag
men,5 cfpanyrus and translated tho con.
tents from TIE Coptic,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The Pascagoua Commercial Club,
of Scranton, Ia making vigorous
campaign for the betterment of con
ditions in that already lively citJ'.
Hon. NJ A. Dees, the secretary, has
been in ST. Louis for some time dis.
trbuting advertising matter relative
to that section of country, and inter.
esting possible settlers. That Is tho
proper way to 20 after 1t, and we will
hear much moro that Is good from
this wide.awake organization
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
weather Mars Chicago Ceremonies.

Chicago, May 30.-In spite of chilly
wind which swept across Lake Michi-
gan and made the weather decidedly
uncomfortable the ceremonies in
which Chicago honored its dead heroes
of the civil war were carried out
faithfully The morning hours were
set apart for the decoration of graves
by the posts of veterans, aided by their
wives and daughters. This has fol-
lowed by the annual parade Of the SOL
diers of 81.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
SECRETARY TAFT Ar TOrEKA.
Patriotic Address By the
ScrretaTr Of War.

Topeka, Kas,, May 31.--Tcpeka was
decorated in holiday attire Monday in
honor of her semi-centennial, and
there were great crowds here, Secrc
tary of War Taft was the orator of the
day. He arrived in the city from the
east at one o'clock, and after riding
at the head of a parade in a carriage
with Gov Bailey, was driven to the
Auditorium. There Secretary Taft was
greeted by crowd of 5000 people, and
delivered a patriotic address,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
MISS M'GEE ACTS AS QUEEN
Receivers Sufficiently From Alleged
Assault to Preside at Iop-
lin Carnival.

Joplin, Mo, May 3l.-Monday night
was the beginning of gala week in
Joplin. Contrary to expectations, Miss
Maude McGee, queen of the carnival OF
King Jack and Rex Plumbum, recov-
cred sufficiently from her assault by
Mrs. J. r. Weyland, and took part in
the grand opening parade.
The parade eclipsed anything in Its
line ever seen in southwest Missouri,
The carnival is the first annual event
calculated to extol the greatness of the
mining metropolis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

st. Louis May 2S-Reports from all
over the country indicate that about
10000 teachers will attend the conven-
tion of the National Educational as
sociation to be held here the latter
part Of June.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

On the first ballot, Robert II. Patton,
of Springfield, H., was nominated for
governor ny the state prohibition con-
yention on the 2Gth Other nominations
were Lieut. enan,- governor Marion Gal
lup; secretary Of state, George w.
WoOlsey.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
Accused Of cromatlne Woman.

Poplar Bluff, Mo, May 2S-The wife
of NJ. j. Jefferson, negro was ar
rested charged with the murder Of
Nicic Simpson, another negro woman,
by setting fire to the bed in which the
victim was sleeping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Three bands of Shamba Tunisians
raided the Tripolitan oasis of Sinann
May q, killing a number of the inhab-
itants. Tripolitans pursued the raid
ers and overlook them at Ders. In the
fighting which followed, 80 Shambas
were killed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
Eioned with mn Indian Girl.

Sedalia, Mo, May 2S.-George r.
Smith, a stenographor for the Dawes
commission in Tahlequah, l. r., and
Miss Beulah Lipc, of Ooagah. l. IT,,
daughter of the late chief of the Cher
okee nation, eloped and were married.
They arrived here on visit to Mr..
Smiths parents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Kansas City, Mo-. May 2S,-The
white residents in and around Cen
tropolis have decided that the little ne
gro settlement of Frog Town will
have to be broken up and the negroes
themselves be made to leave the coun-
trV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
worlds. REGARD BroI,en.

Pueblo, Col, May 9l.-What Is be-
lieved to be worlds record was made
Monday at race matinee of the
Pueblo Driving club, when Harriska,
a ye1rling colt, owned by ]. Sandkuhl,
paced quarter of mile in 35A Sec
pnds
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
N1etbodlsts uonor ToneI,n Man.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 2S.-E. M.
Randall Of Tacoma, was elected secre-
tary of the Epworth league, and J. T.
Mcfarland of Topeka, Kan, secretary
of the Sunday school union, at Friday
mornings session of the Methodist con-
ference.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
German Quits National Committee.

Baltimore, Md, May Ex-senator
German has resigned as member of
the national committee and threw his
cloak upon the shoulders of Gen.
Baughman, who, it is understood, will
be formally elected by the Maryland
delegation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

On the Goth a cloudburst in the vi
cinity of Enid, okla. did much dam
age. A portion Of the Denver, Enid &
Gulf track between there and Guthrie
was washed away. All streams were
swollen and country roads were rem
dered impossible
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Annapolis, Md, May 2S.-Robert W.
Sporford, of Kansas, has been elected
captain of the Naval Cadets baseball
team for next year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

London, May 2S.-A cruiser now ap-
preaching completion at private yard
in England has been sold to a French
agent, representing Russia, Russia al
So recently purchased in England a
number of fast cargo vessels.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
Eirc ut MuIhcrry. Ark.

Van Buren, Ark, May }l.-The town
OF Mulberry, 20 miles cast of here, was
visited by fire Sunday Before the
flames were checked tnere was loss
OF $4,000, The origin Of the ire is uu
known.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Sapulpa, |. r., May 3l,-A cloudburst
near Okmulree, 30 miles south of here,
resulted in nearly one-quarter of a
mile of the Frisco track being washed
out. The Frisco Meteor, north bound,
was ditchod by the washout. The en-
gine and two cars were badly wrecked.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The body q Miss Sophie Klorckler
was found in the water works pond at
Lakewood. a suburb Of Atlanta, Ga.
Tho yoIrg Lady left her home, on the
18Th, presumably to go to her work,
pnd since that time has not been seen
aii;c so far as known.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
The president Of Aflanta univcrfIty

The president Of Ailanta Unworthy
announces thepurpos OF that institution
to study crime among the southern ne
groes during the present year At first
the work will be confined to Georgia, and
the purpose will be to collect acurate
information as to lawbreakirg AMI to
discover ways Of effecting cure. A con-
terence on the subject will be held at At
lanta on the Gath
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The fruit growers of the Santa Clara
valley, in California, suffered an almost
incalculablc loss from a high wind on
the 25th More than onc-half of the
rlpening cherry crop is destroyed, and
from 10000, 600 to 10000, 900 pounds of
prunes are on the ground.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04
Lightning KILLS Arkansas Girls

Memphis, Tenn, May 3l,-Bertha
Belle Granger, aged II, and Mary Jane
Williams, aged g. were struck by light
ming and killed near Edmonston, Ark.
Saturday The little girls were enjoy-
ing a picnic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Kills Wisc and Himself.

Caanan, Conn, May 81, Sherman
Deman, aged "a, shot and Killed his
wife Monday, and afterward attempted
to commit suicide by shooting, but
will probably survive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Four Thousand Barrels OF Flour Burned.
New York, May 2S.--The building Of
the New York City Milling company
was wrecked by fire last night and
1000 barrels of noJU were destroyed.
The loss is $1,000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

II every citizen could he induced to
writc q letter once a month to soma
friend out Of the State and tell OF
the inducements offered settlers, what
would be the result in five years? 1t
is impossible to even contemplate the
advantage that would be derived. We
need more people to help In the work
Of developing our resources, and this
plan, If generally adopted. would be
colossal immigration bureau that
would work wonders. Suppose you try
try it for few months at least. The
cost would only amount to the stamps,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

A dispatch 10 the London Central
News from Harbin says the Japanese
losses during the fighting at Kin Chou
are said to be $4,000 men killed. II is
said that these figures have been con-
1rmed by an official dispatch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Capt Tom Garrison, who piloied the
torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence from
81, Louis TO New Orleans, has returned.
lie reported that the destroyer broke
every river record for speed made by a
steamer on the Mississippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Mrs Laura Joyce Bell, the comic
opera singer, and wife of Digby Bell
died at her home in New York, on the
29lh, aged 4G Mrs Bell was born in
England, her parents being named
Maskell, and received her musical ed
ucation at the Royal academy of mu-
sic London.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

President ard Mrs Roosevelt, on the
2Gth, entertained at luncheon Count
Cassini, the Russian ambassador; NJ
Jusr2rand, the French ambassador, and
Senor Don Emilio de Ojeda, the Span
ish minister, and ladies'. The luncheon
was purely social function.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Miss Marie Chids. of England left
$4,000 in her will TO the Royal Academy
Of Music to found an open scholarship
to be given singers between II and %
born in England or the United States,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The st. Petersburg correspondent Of
thu Petit Parsien telegraphs that, ac-
cordlng to private dlipatch from Liao
Yang, Gen Kuroki's army has begun
nm attack on the Russian position on
the Lao Yang road, and that it is be-
lieved what will prove to be decisive
battle Is progressing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Seventy Kansas City (Kaa) Joints"
have been closed by the proprietors for
the reason, they allege, that they can't
afford to pay fine Of 800 month on
each 'jolnt,' under the recent order
of MayOr Gilbert
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

City Building Commissioner Williams
Of Chicago has formally refused to
grant a permit for the reconstruction
OF the Iroquos theater, in which hun
freds Of people perished by fire. At
torney Levy Mayor, counsel for the
owners of the theater building, de-
clares that the city will be forced by
legal steps to issue the permit
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

fire in New Orleans, caused by
crossed electric wires, did about $780,
coo damage on the Goth. The Louis II.
Rice saddlery factory at Common and
Magazine streets, the Simmons Man
rlacWr!ng Co,an1 the Meig, prady and
were destroyed, and half dozen others
damaged. The fire was in the heart of
tho Wholesale district
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Mayor Robert NJ, McLanc OF Balu-
more, Md, shot and killed himself, on
the S0th, in his bedroom at his resi-
Gence, No. 30 West Preston street, His
lr,de OF less than two weeks was, at the
time CT the tragedy, asleep il an ad-
joining room, and was awakened by
the discharge of the revolver, which
Mr.. McLane evidently fired while stand
ing before the mirror of the dressing
case
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

In tornado at Pleasant Grove, Kas.,
David Felllngham was killed and his
wife badly injured The Fellingham
house was demolished Heavy rains fol-
lowed the storm, and all the streams
are bankful
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The increase in land values In tho
State during the past few years has
been phenomenal. Tho demand IS
growing stronger, there being tend
ency by all to own piece Of land
whether they cultivate 1t or not. Law
yers, merchants, doctors and every
body seem to want some land to fall
back upon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Hattiesburg will not let the candle
burn low without an effort to rake
up an oil spot Work will be renewed
on the Rawls well that has been aban-
doned for some time, and there stlll
fingers a hope that something valu-
able may be struck. Those people
have pluck, anyway, and deserve
something good for the expense OF
their energies
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

After Icing out three and a half
hours, the jury in the trial of James
Mcdonald, charged with the murder Of
Mics Sarah Schafer at Bedford, Ind,
returned verdict Of not guilty. 1t was
decided beforehand that the courthouse
lell would not be rung when the YER
act was returned, fearing that a mob
might pe formed Mcdonald was
brought into the court room in round
about way.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Twelve persons were plunged into
the Arkansas river at Salida, Col. on
the 30th, by the breaking of foot
hridge, on which a crowd had gathered
TO witness the ceremony of casting
towers upon the water in memory of
the countrys naval heroes, and the
wife of Rev Warren Thompson was
drowned. Some of the Others were un-
conscious when rescued, and were re-
vived with difficulty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

On the 2Gth the towboat Fred Wilson
Nos torn to flinders, ten men were
blown to bits and Is Others injured by
a tremendous explosion Of the boats
boilers. Of the 80 persons aboard the
boat only seven escaped unhurt, OF the
injured, one will probably die. The
force of the explosion was so great that
it shattered windows and awakened
the occupants of houses in Louisville,
Ky, four miles from the scene.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The Illinois Central Railroad offers
to import Italians to work the cotton
fields of Mississippi. Several large
delta farmers have been trying them
and find that they work well and are
little trouble. At the same time, it is
change in conditions that our people
will be slow to accept. There Is moth
ing like the negro and the mule to
raise cotton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

John J. Donohue, charged with for
gerry at Sioux City, la, arrested in Kill
larney, Ireland, has been held for ex-
tradition on arraignment in the Bow
street police court in London.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Arthur w Pulyer, general attorney
for the Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way Co, died on the 2Sth Mr. Pulver
caught a severe cold while attending
the republican state convention in
Springfield The ailmeDt developed
into pneumonia
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The Newton Record makes reference
to the necessary qualifications Of
supervisor. The Records article is
well taken. And, too, it might be
made to include the qualifications OF
n legislator That the Lest Of men
should be selected for boih places Is
imperative. They are the men to make
our laws and only the ablest should
be selected
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The finest of arteslan water Is to
be found in almost every section OF
the State by boring from one to five
hundred feet. A large portion OF the
country is supplied with clear, bold
springs that never so dry, and there
is plenty of rainfall to keep any sized
cistern full. There Is no cause for
complaint by those who are on the
water wagon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

AS an evidence that Mississippi Is
now engaged in putting up good and
substantial buildings, 1t Is noted that
four large brick manufactures were
chartered last week Hardly 4 week
passes but that one or more like instl-
tutiohs are chartered. The improve
ments being made are of nature that
forebodes good for coming generations
as well as the present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The streets are being numbered In
Greenwood and name plates erected
on the corners in preparation for free
mail delivery. There Is no practical
way to keep I'm With the rapid ad-
vaneemert Of that little city on the
banks Of The Yszoo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

The First National Bank OF Laurel
took $4,000 worth of city bonds is
sued for water works purposes a few
DAYS since. It begins to look better
when our Mississippi banks can take
such large bond issues against the
competition of the Northern money
eenters,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Senatobia turned on the light few
days since and the citizens can now
get around at night with some degree
of comfort and safety. And, by the
wav, that is not all that Senatobia Is
doing by any means. The contract
for several buildings have been let
and other improvements are noted.
The town is experiencing a healthy
growth
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Mississippi never was more prosper
ous in base ball way. Some amuse.
ment as we 90 along Is necessary, and
a clean. snappy game of ball offers
much to lovers of the sport and they
arc legion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

New Chwang, May 2S,The Japanese
estimate the strength of the Russians
about Port Arthur at 10000 men. The
former have $4,000 men at Kin-Chou
Chinese continue to escape from Port
Arthur but little reliance is placed on
their statements,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

1his is the time OF the year for col
lege commencements, and the sweet
girl graduates and male cyclopaedias
ere turned loose on the country. The
slerner duties of life are before therl
and .rom now on all time will be en-
Tloyed by problems more difficult tha1
thos4 s,telQant upon college days
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

One Biloxi oyster canning concern
has sold 10000 cases so far this sea
son. Figs are being canned now and
then comes something else. Great is
our gulf coast, and brighter still the
fltnrn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-06-04

Sam r. Weems, the hustling secre.
tary of the Greenwood Business
League. is working for the location Of
a large wood working plant and has
fine prospects of landing the pIze, 1t
will make cross arms from ordinary
lumber aad will employ q large
force of hlnds The league is doing
a splendid work for Greenwood.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-15

the same. Nothing new OF Importance
was brought out. with the possible ex-
ception that the books and papers tax
en- in the Mckee raid were displayed
to view. He said he was satisfied that
several officers had been transferred
and others appointed for political rea-
sons, or because they had been active
in favor of or against the UIlman fac
ton. He mentioned several instances
and gave the names Of the officers. He
sroke in particular of Officer Doody,
who was, as he stated. transferred
from station i to station 2 because he
had been too active in pulling saloons
run BY men favorable to the Ullmans.
After being transferred Officer Doody
went to Superintendent Rattlesdorfer
and said that he had been in favor of
the Ullman faction, and he was shortly
after re-transferred to station l. Com
missioner Kinney at that time went to
Chef Wrinn. and asked him concern
ing this matter and the chiefs alleged
reply was that "he didn't propose to
butt his head against a stone WALL
Other names were given and occur
rences related which caused Attorney
Webb to be of the opinion that politics
entered largely into the government of
the police department.
He concluded by stating that he
would gladly go to Hartford at any
time and urge the passage Of a law
which would remove the appointment
of the judges and all other officers of
the city court from the hands of the
politicians.
Ex-Alderman William Trueman was
the only other witness of the evening.
He read a very lengthy statement of
his opinion of the entire matter and
made several suggestions relative TO
the carrying of clubs by officers. He
considered it a relic of barbarism and
a thing which should be eliminated as
Ia menace to public safety. He related
several things which caused him to be-
lieFe that politics had hand in the
game OF the police commission and
their dealings with the officers of the
force and others connected with the de-
partment. He told Of instances of what
he termed discrimination and he stated
that he believed that officers changed
their political affiliations because of the
promises being held out to them that
they would be advanced. Mr.. True
mans paper was lengthy one and
was submitted in its entirety to the
commission.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-15
IN Honor OF .. P. PITMAN.

a new camp Of the Order Of Modern
Woodmen of America, was instituted in
Thompsonville Tuesday evening. The
name adopted was Camp Pitman, No.
ii, 694, called after E. P. Pitman of New
Haven, who is the head state physician
of the order The new court was insti-
tuted by District Deputy P. a. Cado-
vet of Hartford. who has charge of the
French department of the order in
this state. The charter members num-
Der fifty-one. composed entirely of
French speaking people, and is the sec
ond largest of any French camp or
ganized in Connecticut.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-07-15

central power stations, with costly,
wasteful and slow underground cables,
as on many of our own streets. An
auto service would also surpass the
electric tram or cables car In mobility.
1t is conceivable that it would, at
length, be found practicable to take the
passenger to his precise destination, not
to a point from half block to several
blocks away, as does the street car.
Where the cable car can never exceed
a certain very moderate speed, it is pos
sible for the motor car to manoeuvre
slowly through crowded streets and to
60 very rapidly through unfrequented
ones. Furthermore, the tendency to
monopoly. with its attendant public
dangers frequently observable in the
case Of street railways in cities, would
not be possible in the case of an auto
system, since, obviously. anyone rich
enough to buy and skilled enough to
run an auto could engage In COM
petition. With streets all asphalted,
and roads either asphalted or made
otherwise, hard and smooth expendi-
ture Of energy in driving an auto over
them would probably be no greater
than required to drive street ear Of
similar capacity over iron rails-con-
sidering the waste Of energy in the lat
ter case in transmission of power from
the central station. In brief there is
much to be said for the auto as COM
petitor Of the electric or cable car San
Francisco Argonaut.