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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
NATURALIZATION
IN NEW YORK CITY
Many Policemen Alleged to Be
Holding Bogus Papers.
U. S. AUTHORITIES TO INQUIRE
Alleged AaturaliZcd Policemen To lie
Examined to Ascertain when,
Where and How They Got
Their Papers.

New York, May l0.-In the course
of sweeping investigation into nat
uraliazton frauds which has been in
progress here during the past 10
months, the authorities have been in
formed that many members of the po-
lice force hold papers said to have been
secured by methods not in accord with
the law Most of the men under sus-
picion are said to have been on the
force some years. 1t is likely the nat
uralized policemen in Greater New
York vii be examined.
Prosecutions May Follow
Assistant United States District At
torney Marx, appointed some time ago
by AttOrney-General Knox, at the re-
quest of United States District Attor-
ney Burnct., to prosecute those who
hold ana traffic in spurious citizenship
papers, said in regard to the matter:
Arrangements have just been COM
pleted between the department of JUS
tice and State superintendent of Eec-
tions Morgan that he bureau of cleo
tiOns anu the United States district
attorneys cfice shall cooperate. We
are Informed that a considerable num-
Der of the police force hold papers OBJ
tanned by fraud, or have never been
naturalaei,
CO-Opcration Of Governments.
The co. operation Of the government
with the bureau of elections will enable
the district attorney to have witnesses
subpoenac1.
''lt is our plan to subpoena. if nee
essary, and raturalized policeman and
examine him as to his naturalization,
date Of arrival in this country. and so
on II would he useless for any OF
them TO tell anything but the truth, be-
cause the government has in its pos
session evidence with regard to their
landing"
Convictions Already Secured.
Since the Inauguration of the work,
more than a year ago, about $50 men
have been convicted in completely in
securing fraudulent papers Most OF
them were Italians. One hundred cases
are still pending.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Report Is Uufoundcd.

St Petersburg, May 1O,--It is semi
officially stated that the report that
Viceroy Alexieff will be recalled at the
instance of Gen. Kuropatkin and Vice
Admiral Skrydloff is absolutely un-
founded
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Cincinnati, May 1O.--Fire in the
building occupied by the Poupds-F Ford
Stationery Co, caused loss estimated
at 100000. Joseph Vahling and family
of three, who lived on the third floor,
had narrow escape from suffocation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Talked to His Brother in Montana.

The use of the long distance tele-
phone was well illustrated in jack
son last week, when a business man
called up his brother, who is a resi-
dent of Helena, Mont, and talked
to him about a business proposition
The distance is nearly 5000 miles,
and the gentleman said he could
hear distinctly what was said.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
New Registration Ordered.

In many counties of the State an
entirely new registration has been
ordered by the boards of supervisors,
while in Others a supplemental reg
jstration is taking place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
RUSSIANS ARE RETIRING.
Bandits Have Cut the Railroad ut
Several Points.

London May 1O,-The Toxic CORE
spondcnt of the Daily Chronicle says
that $1,000 Russians are retiring from
New Chwang to Lao Yang.
The correspondent says that Chinese
bandits have destroyed the road to
Taski CHA and to Hal Cheng. (Taski
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Detroit Mich, May fo-Edward A.
Gott, q well-known lawyer OF This city,
formerly connected with the Wabash
legal staff here, committed suicide at
his home in this cily
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Mexico City. May 10-Thp formal
official proclamation and promulgation
OF tho new constitutional amendment
creating the Office Of vice-president os
Mexico will take place in a few days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

st. Petersburg, May l0-The de-
tails Of the Russian foreign loan are
expected to be announced here official
ly May II, Prices on the boerse, which
have been very weak since the Yalu
battle, had further fall Monday, Rus
sian imperial As declining l per cent.
TO 80
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

Becoming firmly convinced that
the Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City
road, now in course of construction
through Mississippi, has violated its
charter rights in several instances,
Commissioner kincannon, OF the
railroad commission, has determined
to take steps to have the charter can
celed. This surprising announce
ment was made by Commissioner
Kincannon last week. He has con-
ferred with the governor on the sub
ject, setting forth to the chief ex-
ccutiye the instances III which ne
believes the charter Of the road has
been violated, and at the next reg
ular meeting of the railroad COM
mission will introduce a resolution
asking the governor and attorney
general to institute quo warranto
proceedings to abrogate the charter,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
JAPANESE CASUALTIES.


Official Report of Japanese LosSeh
in the Fighting ON Nay I.
Toxic, May 9.-5 D. m,-The official
report of the Japanese casualties al tn
Lattle OF the Yalu, May |, shows tha
the guards lost one officer and 20 men
killed, and had seven officers and 122
men wounded.
The second division lost one officer
and 81 men killed aud 13 officers and
305 men wounded
The twelfth division had three ON
GERS and 16 men killed and five officers
and 2G3 men wounded
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
cnnsed ~ scnsntinn.

KharkoH, Russia, Sunday, May g.
The order for the mobilization Of the
reserves. which is to take place to-
morrow, has caused a sensation here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Mississippi State News


The Weekly crop bulletin, issued
May 3, says:
While conditions have continued
very favorable for farm work, which
is generally well advanced, the I'M
seasonably cold weather has not only
retarded termination and growth,
but in some localities has materially
injured stands of cotton and corn.
Planting is generally about com
pleted and in nearly all sections
there has been more or less replant-
ing. Cotton is much in need of
warmer weather and in the Delta
and northern counties it needs a
good rain. Early cotton is being
chopped over the southern portion
of the State. Corn has been dam
aged by cut worms in a few coun-
ties, but on the whole it looks fair
ly well, although growing very
slowly; it is in a good state of cult
yation and with favorable weather
will grow rapidly. Early oats are
heading out south and promise a
fine yield, while over the northern
counties they are in fair condition.
Cane is generally up to good stands
9nd sorghum is bing planted.
Sweet potatoes are being set out.
Pastures are good. As a rule tree
fruits are quite promising, espe-
ciAllY peaches.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
New Courthouse for Prentiss.

The board of supervisors of Prem
tiss county adopted plans last week
for a $34, 900 courthouse and S6o,oo
iail. which will be built right away,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
New BUILDINGS for Jackson.

Architects are now at work on the
plans for two handsome Office build
ings which are TO be erected IN
jackson, one by the Merchants
Bank and one by the Capital Ma
tional. 1t is expected that both con-
tracts will be let some time during
the coming month. Both buildings
are to be five stories high.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
Pike and Smith Settle.

Pike and Smith counties arc the
two first counties to settle with tho
auditor for privilege licenses sold
from January ] to May |. Pixies
report was $3,885 and Smith county
paid into the treasury $545.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14
SECOND PACIFIC SQUADRON.
Russin Preparing a Second squad
drOn for Service In the Pacific

drOn Tor SERVICE In the Pacific.
New York. May 10,-Renewed energy
is being expended on the preparations
of the second Pacific squadron, which
will consist of II ironclads and II
cruisers, says Herald dispatch from
st, Petersburg,
Orders are out for the commanders
of the Sisso Veliki and the Navarir
and Admiral Nachimhoff immeditely to
take aboard armaments and prepare to
start for the far east.
According to the last announcement
however, the fleet Is not expected to
sail until some time in July, going by
the outside route.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-05-14

ST. Petersburg, May 10-The rein
forcements prepared for Gen. Kuropat-
kin are being hurried. The last stage
Of the mobilization of the tenth and
seventeenth army corps has been sig
nali2ed by the calling out of the re.
serves in the Moscow and Kharkoif
provinces, They will go to the front
thus placing another 100000 men nj
Kuropatkin's disposal,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30
MAGNOLIA NEWS NOTES.

Magnolia, March &c. LeForest
Wood, impersonator, entertained an
appreciative audience in the graded
school building in this place, for an
hour or more, on the evening of the
23rd inst. No one was disappointed,
or begrudged what was paid for ad-
mission, but all were delighted.
Miss Mittie Boyle, one of Magnolia S
most popular young ladies, and near
relative of Mr.. W. B. Boyle, of Sum-
ter, and Mr.. johnson, of Greeleyville,
were made man and wife on the even
ing of the 23rd inst, Rev. T. NJ. Dent
officiating.
The number of handsome presents
of which the bride was the recipient,
proved her popularity
Mrs. J. W. Butler, of Charleston
has been visiting reltives in this place
for several days.
Mr.. J. F. Mathews has been con-
fined to lis bed for several days, but
is much better.
Mr.. Herbert Hickson, is walking out
on the streets after severe attack of
pneumonia.
Our farmers have been making good
use of the fine weather for preparing
their lands for planting, and are fully
up with their farm work, although
three or four weeks ago they were
pretty blue.
Gardens are in advance of what they
were last year, with few exceptions.
The average planter in this section
! is just catching on to high fertilizine
and cultivation, whether it really
pays, all things considered. or not
Hon. E. d. Smith is still buying
cotton in small lots
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30
A CARD.

Mr.. Editor: [ beg that you allow me
space to express my heartfelt apprecia-
tion for the attention shown me by
both the town authorities and by diff
ferent individuals during my illness
in the city Of Sumter. First. | want
to thank Mrs. M. M. Powell for her
kindness to allow me to remain in her
home after the disease was pronounced
small poy. and for the motherly way
in which she cared for me; my own
mother could not have been more at
tentive nor have looked afser my needs
and comforts with more care. Second.
I want to say in behalf Of the town
authorities that they, through their
health ohcer, Mr.. E. l. Reardon, did
a noble part by me which thank you
for. And | would like to speak just
here of Mr.. Reardon personally, that
he certainly cared for and looked after
my needs and comforts nobly. / can
not compliment him too highly for the
interest that he took in and the care
and attention he has shown me. l
personally recommend him as man
worthy of his position, and cheerfully
say that Sumter or any other town is
fortunate to secure the services of
snch man as Mr. Reardon to fill the
Office which he holds.
Third. want to thank especially
my Baptist brethren and sisters who
so nobly stood by me with willing
hands and hearts. From them | re-
ceived inquiry after inquiry to know
Of my needs and they stood ready to
render unto me any assistance needed.
From Brothers G. G. Brown, ". M.
Graham, E. /. Reardon, and possibly
others that I know not the names Of
to mention kept me supplied with
reading matter which ] appreciate
very much and / want to thank you
all, my dearly beloved, for your kind
ness shown me and interest taken in
me while in your midst. And above
all / want to praise my Heavenly
Father that He stood by me all the
while, and that back of all the kind
ness shown me by visible personal
ties, could by the eye of faith see
Him. Beloved, it pays in sickness
and in health to be on the Lords side.
In His name, A. Ross Blakely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLYN
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge
Whereas, Robt. H. Green made suit
to me to grant him Letters of Admins
tration of the Estate Of and effects of
B. B. Tomlinson, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said B. B. Tomlinson,
late of said county ard state, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Sumter G. H.. on
April 7th, 1904, next, after publication
thereof, at il o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this 23d day of
March, A. D., 1904.
THOS. V. WALSH,
March 23-ot Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30

There was no liquor in evidence
around and about the polls yesterday.
but it is safe to guess that few drinks
we're taken within mile of the polls
during election hours, notwithstand-
ing the new law forbidding liquor
drinking within that distance OF
polling places.
Mr.. August Schelling, of Charles
ton, who will on April 1st succeed Mr..
Fl. L. Scarborough as Superintendent
of the Sumter Water Co.. is in the
city and is familiarfzing himself with
the duties of his position, preparatory
to taking charge. Mr.. ScbelliDg has
been connected with the Charleston
Water Co., for twenty-four years and
is thoroughly posted on the water bust
ness.
Sumter Union, No. 10, Bricklayers
and Plasterers, received its charter
and was duly installed on Tuesday
night last, all members being present
except two. The following are the
officers of the Union: President, j..
T. Hatfield, Sr: Vice President, ".
T. Roberts; r. S., j. Nj. Jones: F..
S., G. W. Compton c. S., ": D.
Hatfield; Treasurer. j. T. Hatfield,
Jr; Deputy, j. a. Howell.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll established house in few
counties, calling on retail merchants
aud agents. Local territory. Salary
$4,000 per week with expenses addi-
tional, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and
rushing. Standard House, $50 Dear
born street. Chicago. Nov. II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30
Hurry! Hurry!i Hurry!!!

If you want TO get ahead of the
"Litsie Workers." for on Tuesday
evening, April the 18th, at the Opera
House, beginning at s O'Clock, they
are going to give the entertainment OF
the season.
Twenty-one beautiful scenes, sixteen
sacred songs, hearty welcome to all.
Admission, Adults, IS cents. Chill
dren under II, 20 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30

WANTED-Poplar, Cypress aud
Walnut Logs. The Sumter Telephone
Mfg. Co. Mch 16-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30

FURNISHED HOUSE in Asheville,
N. c., property of Mr.. Robert Broun,
near Victoria Inn, will be rented fol-
summer months. Apply to Robt.
Broun, Wedgefeld, S. G.
March 9-2m*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30

LOST-In Sumter or on the road
from Sumter to Goodwill on Feb. q
a small account book for which a
suitable rweard will be paid if re-
turned to J. B Warren, or left at this
Office. Mch 23-2tx
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-30

of population. Taking that as unit or
basis of calculation, We find that there
should be in the Southern States
1852 routes. But for some reason,
because of some lack of something
that some other States seem to have,
We have only 2,899. In other words,
We have gotten just one-fourth Of what
We are entitled to under a fair and
indiscriminste distribution. Again l
ask, why this discrimination
But the proposition may be ad-
vanced, and in former debate on
this proposition it was intimated, that
the South had not been diligent in
demanding the service, that ber peo-
Pie we're Indifferent to it and were
slow to take hold Of it. and that
Southern Congressman have been
negligent Of the interest of their dis
tricts and have lacked energy in the
following up Of petitions filed.
shall not answer this with denial,
but shall content myself to let the
figures gathered from the official re-
cords explode the misconception.
From the two States Of Iowa and In
diana A. 1856 petitions for rural service
have been filed. From the Southern
States named 6,3l7 petitions have been
iled-2,000 more than from those two
Republican States. Has the South
been Indifferent to this service? Do
the figures show it?? And yet, with
2,0C0 more petitions fled by the South
ern States than by Iowa and Indiana,
still these two States have 322 more
routes in operation.
Again, let Us pursue another line OF
inquiry and learn how the department
has treated the petitions filed, and
again we are brought to the conclu-
sion that we have not been treated
equitably.
Of the petitions filed from the South,
only Is per cent. have receivd favorable
consideration at the hands of the
department, or 55 per cent of the
petitions filed and examined have beer
regarded by the department as lack
ing merit.
On the other hand, of the petition:
| fled from the States of Iowa and In
diana, rs per cent. have been favor
ably acted upon and only 25 per cent
! have been regarded as without merit
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-08-03

seven pounds, which was ninety
per cent pure silver and would
make six thousand six hundred
thirty silver dollars. Wouldn't
mind if had a few Of them. Saw
o es from independence and
Smuggle Union mines in the Tel
lurl1e district, these were rich in
gold and silver. Colorado also
furnishes beautiful spars and gem
stones, She has mineral palace
in miniature, made of different
minerals and decorated with var
ious precious stones. But must
pass on to the Government build
ing, This we entered in the
midst of a terrific electric storm,
and when | came out a few hours
later the sun was shining, the
streets were dry and everything
was as if the storm had never been.
Such things are common in that
section Of the country The first
things | saw in the Government
building were the swords of Wash
ington and General Jackson and
letters by A. Lincoln Here aslo
is fine exhibit of work done by
prisoners. Here we saw the silk
worms and moths at work. The
naval exhibit in this building is
excellent. Went through war
boat and saw how the big war
guns are manipulated, was also
entertained by a naval moving
picture show free. Saw the Unit
ed States mint in operation, and
watched the process of making
twenty dollar gold pieces from
start to finish. Listened to a lee
ture on Radium and it's action;
saw the metal from which radium
| is obtained, and also had the
pleasure of seeing the radium ray
through three thicknesses- glass,
brass and rubber. Very wonder
full indeed.
The Horticultural building has
a fine display Of fruits, but the
growing plants are not so varied
nor beautiful as in Chicago, nor
have they made any attempt at
the scenic effects in this exhibit
as in 1903.
At different times | visited the
various state buildings and must
say they present beautiful city
in themselves. Lack Of time pre-
vents description ofeach ore, so
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-08-03
IN the District Court of Iowa Fo.
Crawford Comfy.

Thomas Flemming, Plaintiff VS. George n.
Powers: John I'll Powers and the Iowa Wes-
leyan University, Defendants.
To the above named defendants: George v
Powers. John II. Powers and the Wesleyan
University:
You are hereby notified that there is now
on tile in the office of the Clerk of the District
Court OF rawiord County Iowa Il petition by
the plaintiff, Thomas Flamming. claiming Of
you that he is absolute and unqualified owner
OF the Northwest quarter of the Southwest
quarter section lhrty-siX t55). Township
Eighty Two, ls2l Nor Range Thirty Nine {30
West of the First Principal Meridian Craw-
ford ounty Iowa. and further praying ,hat
his title to. said property may be quoted in
him us against each of said defendants: and
further praying that certain mortgage
given by Thomas Flemming' and wife to
susan g. Weston on January ID, 1884 in Book
County Iowa, for Six Hundred and Fifty
Dollars W300O). upon SAID land and after
wards assigned by said Susan g. Weston to
George n. Powers, which assignments found
on page AL of Mortgage Record Six of said
county, has been fully paid and discharged
For particulars see petition now on file.
Now, unless you appear thereto aud defend
before noon OF the second day of the next
term of court, commencing on the 18th day of
September, 1904, default VIII be entered
against you, and Judgment and decree
rendered rs prayed.
29-4t CONNER & LALLY
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-08-03
COMPLETES VISIT.
Worlds Fair as Seen by craw-
ford County Woman.
GOVERNMENT BUILDING FINE.
In Her Final Letter She Tells of Mary
Interesting Exhibits to De Seen in
the Magnificent Buildings.

BUCK GROVE, IA, July 27, o4
EDIro& REvlEW::-
Asreaders have expressed them
selves interested. in my Fair
letters to your paper, thought l
would finish the series b a hasty
sketch of the last week spent in
St. Louis. Was disappointed in
the exhibits in the Fine Arts
building. The sculpture does not
compare with that III Chicago,
neither in the number Of pisces,
nor beauty of design, and the
same can be said Of the paintings
Of course, there is some beauti-
full work displayed, and will men
ton The Scourging at the Pill
lar" by one Of our American art
lists, as magnificent production.
Mexico has Z room devoted to
portraits of our presidents, and
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-08-03

will simply say that I felt proud
of Iowa and felt pleased sensa-
ton of ownership as passed into
the stately portals and placed my
name OH the register as visitor
from the Hawkeye state. While
resting in one Of tie beautiful par
lors [ listened to recital on the
| FIVE thousand dollar organ recent
ly installed. The Iowa building
is perfect in its appointments for
the comfort and entertainment Of
its visitors, and that is more than
| can say of some of the hand
somer buildings. So much for the
fair. Before l close this article |
must speak of one Of the attrac
tions OF St. Louis outside the main
one, viz: Louisiana. This is a
musical extravaganza given at
Delmar Gardens and should be
seen by every Worlds Fair visit
or. 1t is historicaland deals with
the purchase Of that fine tract of
land from the French. One scene
represents the court Of Napolean
in all its granduer and beauty and
is so gorgeous in its stage setting
that it alone is worth the price of
admission. I left St. Louis July
%, at 9 p. M, and the last | saw
Of the beautif al white city was its
brilliant Examinations and the
wavering arm Of the gigantic
search light which stands as sen
tinel outside its borders
Mrs FANNIE BoNNEY.