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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
JAPS RENEW FIGHT
At PORT ARTHUR
Dispatches Indicate Kuropatkin May
Resume the Offensive.
ARMIES SEEM MOTlONLESS
Accounts Lead TO the Belief That
kuropatkin May strike the
Next Blow at Oyama's
East Flank.

Che-Foo, Oct. 24.-The Japanese, on
the afternoon of October 10, resumed
their attack on the Russian outer
works at RihIung mountain. After
four hours fighting, they succeeded
In capturing II number of the Rus
sian trenches and one small hill. 1t
is the belief at Dalny that n general
assault on Port Arthur Will be made
soon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Fifteen Earthquakes at baltimore.

Baltimore, Nd, Oct. 23.-Fifteen
earthquakes have been registered on
the seismograph or earthquake ma
chine at the Johns Hopkins university
since April last. On August 27 last
there was recorded an earthquake that
begun at p. m. and lasted three hours
and one-half. The shock moved the
register beam two-thirds of an inch
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29

Waterloo, H., Oct. 23.-Development'
In the supposed murder case Of Elean
or Woodcock, the pretty daughter Of {
wealthy farmer, whose burned body
was found near her brothers home
Thursday, throw grave doubt or thu
theory of murder advanced by the
girls family.
Thomas Kennedy, who was held fol
short time as suspect in the case
has been released, 1t being shown thai
he was in no way concerned and was
elsewhere at tho time the supposed
tragedy occurred.
Sheriff Bruch and other authorities
after examining into the circumstances
surrounding the finding Of the body
believe that the girl came to her death
by accident while burning rubbish IN
the yard, and that the marks found on
her. we're caused in her frantic efforts
to rid herself of the burning clothing
which was soaring her.
There Is strong circumstantial evi.
dence in supporting both the theory oi
accidental death and That of murder.
Sheriff Ruch late Friday afternoon
exhausted from the search. returned to
the Woodcock home, and made discov-
ooveries, which, he declares, leave nc
doubt that the girls death was due Ia
an accident. Near the aImful of straw
upon which the body was supposed to
have been thrown by the murderer he
found half dozen black sulphur
matches, duplicates of the matches
used in the Woodcock home. He rea-
soned that man using matches to
light fire would hardly be likely to
throw matches on the ground. He ex-
amined the ground thoroughly, and
found no male footprints anywhere
near the body or the straw pile The
only footprints were apparently made
by woman's shoe, and these fitted the
girls shoes.
Questioning Mrs. Woodcock, he
learned that the mark upon the girls
head was an old one, due to an acct.
dent In childhood. He also found some
rubbish In the smoldering straw, and
reasoned that the girl had come from
the house with the intention Of burn.
ing the rubbish, carrying the matches
from the house, and in trying to ignite
the straw the wind blew the flame
upon her flimsy dress, which caught
fire, and that the finger marks on her
throat were due to her frantic efforts
to tear the burning dress from her
person.
The mother explains that the girl
had been slightly sick the past few
days, and was subject to hemor-
rhages, and this would explain the
presence of the blood near the straw
pile. Sheriff Ruch and his posse have
returned to Waterloo, and unless
some further developments warrant
the search for the murderer will prob
ably be abandoned.
The funeral of Miss Woodstock took
place Saturday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Belzoni's Burning Shame.

The appearance of two little
drunken boys on the streets Of Belzo-
nj last week has thrown that town
into fever of excitement against
the saloon keepers of the place. The
boys were hardly II years Of age, yet
they were rccling in drunkenness.
They belonged to the best families
Of the town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Educational Bulletin.

Prof. H. L. Whitfield, State su.
perintendent Of education, is prepar.
ing the second of his series of edu.
cational bulletins for publication,
and expects to have it in readiness
for distribution within the next few
weeks. The bulletin will contain a
number of valuable contribution,
from foremost educators, and will
deal especially with the country
school system of the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Want Paved Streets

With characteristic thrift and en-.
terprise, the citizens of Hattiesburg
are planning to pave the principal
thoroughfares of that city with
vitrifed brick, and it is quite likely
that a contract for the work will bt
swarded within short time. The
growth of Hatticsburg from a strag
Cling country village TO the proper.
tions of frst-claSs young city with
in few years is one of the indus.
trial marvels of Mississippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
State Bank Showing.

The splendid showing of the bank.
ing institutions of Mississippi is at.
tracing general attention through
out the country, and many favorable
comments are being made thereon
by the leading financial journals
State Auditor Henry now has in
course of preparation a tabulation oI
the statements from the State bank,
for the period ended on the 18th ol
October, which will doubtless con.
tain the best showing yet made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
FIERCE FIRE AT MEXICO, MO,
One Man Lost His Life and Another
Was Fatally Burned-PrOp-
erty Loss Was Great.

Mexico, Mo-, Oct, 24.-Tn fire
that destroyed property valued at $40,'
900 here, Sunday, q negro employe OF
a livery barn lost his life, and w. r.
Kendall, a veterinary surgeon, vas
fatally burned. Among the buildings
destroyed were the First Methodist
church and Lee Brothers livery barn;
35 high class horses were lost.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Rural Delivery Routes.

Congressman Il. S. Gambler, Jr.,
of the First Mississippi District, who
has achieved the distinction Of
securing more rural free delivery
routes for his constituents than ell
other members of the State delega-
ton combined, has made another
raid on the postoffice department
and captured a free delivery route
from Aberdeen to Central Grove, in
Monroe county, making a total Of
seven routes now going from Aber-
Gopn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Suit to Collect Tax Claims.

State Revenue Agent Adams has
instituted suit against the Delta De-
vclopment Company for back taxes
amounting to nearly 100000. He
alleges that the company has not
been returning liens on land sold to
the assessors of the counties wherein
the lands are located and calls for a
settlement
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29

Acknowledgement Williams spen
all of last week in the delta maxim,
careful inspection of the conyic
farms. Owing to the pressure 0
his official duties he has not had tn
opportunity to keep so closely il
touch with prison matters as som
other members Of the board Of con
troll, but he managed to keep famil
lar with what was going on, ar
gained many valuable points
knoRledge during the trip.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Gulfport Harbor Improvement.

s. D. Boylston, general freight
and passenger agent of the Gulf &
Ship Island system states that the
work of preparing the plans and
specifications for the $500,000 i'm
provement work on the Gulfport
harbor will be commenced as soon
as the preliminary steps are COM
pleted. The important feature Of
the contemplated work is a new pier
over 5000 feet in length, the con-
struction of which is made abso-
lutely necessary by the growing busi-
ness of the harbor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Election OF penitentiary ofieera

Two weeks hence the board of con-
troll of the penitentiary will elect the
officers for the ensuing two years,
and it is stated that there will be a
number of applicants for warden
and travelling sergeant, the two best
offices at the disposal of the board.
The several camp sergeants are not
elected till the December meeting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
SEVERAL ALLEGED FORGERIES
Mementoes Left by l.. n. Stuntx, Who
Has disappeared From Coul-
terville, Ill.

Coultervllle, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-Two years
ago L. D. Stuntz came here, married
into one of the best families in st.
Clair county and organized the L. D.
Stuntz Ice Cream Manufacturing Co.
He also connected himself with one
of the leading churches. A few days
ago he left here, and, 1t is said, his
destination is unknown. Since leaving,
banks in various parts OF this COM
munity have notified number of cit
liens that they hold notes on Stuntz
on which the names of several citizens
appear. They have been pronounced
forgeries. They will aggregate $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Wrong Department.

A prominent physician tells this
story at the expense of the modern
craze for specialization In the medical
profession. A poor woman went to a
dispensary to ask for aid for her little
son. who had had one Of his fingers
smashed. At the first room where she
applied she was told by curt attend
ant that the boy could not be treated
there.
Wrong place." he explained, "thiI
ia the eye and ear department
"Vere is der thumb and finger do
partment?" inquired the woman, sim
ply.-Tit-Bits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Pardon Granted.

The governor has granted a par
don to J. A. Ware, a white man, sent
up from Lauderdale county to serve
a life term for murder. A numer-
ously signed petition was presented,
asking for clemency and the COVER
nor found extenuating circumstances
in the case.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Favors Chinese Servants.

Maj. Robert w. Dowdy, of the
United States regular army, now
stationed on duty with the Missis-
Sippi National Guard, after residing
for nearly year in Jackson, is con-
vinced from observation and expert
ence that the negro is a failure as
q servant. and that the only solu-
ton Of this problem in the South is
the repeal Of the Chinese exclusion
act and the importation of MongO-
Gans to work as servants.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
------------------.-
Nate Loft nv CuuuinRh hi m /,

Bloomington, H., Oct 23.-That
County Recorder Cunningham con-
templated suicide is demonstrated by
the announcement that he left a note
addressed to Chief Deputy Fletcher
giving direction concerning the opera
tions of his office after he was gone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Tragedy AT EIrin, Ill.

Elgin, ILL.,, Oct 24-Dragging his
wife from the carriage In which they
were riding, at midnight, Saturday
Frank Loes, teamster Of this city
shot and instantly killed the woman
md shot himself through the head.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
For Contempt Of Court.

Huntington, w. Va, Oct, 23.-Wal-
ter Bragg, a prominent young man,
was given a severe beating by Squire
Belville, who took this method of pun
lshing the young man for contempt
Of court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
More Mexicans Imported.

J. N. Sandidgc and T. R. Smith
returned to Ruleville last week from
Ban Antonio, Tex. These gentle
men brought with them about 100
Mexican poems for the cotton fields
about Ruleville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Victim of Live Wire.

Greenville, ILL.,, Oct. 23,-Loren
Frank, aged 10 years, son of David
Frank, was killed by live electric
wire, The boy was found clutching the
wire, which had fallen to the ground.
Neighbors released the boys grip from
the wire, but he was dead when found.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
viii Receive Journals.

Secretary of State Power expects
to receive the house and senate jour-
nails and the department reports in
printed form from the public
printers at Nashville within the next
few days, word having been received
that shipment will be made this
week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
building and Loan Associations

st. Louis, Oct. 23.-At the final ses-
sion Of the twenty-flfth annual conven-
tion of the Building Association
League of Illinois, at the Worlds fair,
papers were read showing that the as
sets of the building and loan associa-
tion of America amounted to $60O,000,-
900 with a total membership Of over
1000, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Killed Nv HIrhMnymen.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-While resisting
an attempt to rob his as he sat in his
place of business Sunday night, Will
lam H. Kneiering, a saloonkeeper at
5000 Princeton avenue, was shot in the
abdomen by one of four highwaymen,
and died in a few minutes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Could Not stand Adversely.

st. Louis, Oct. 23.-The dead body
Of Henry ]. Panzer, aged GA, was found
in east grotto in Benton park. He had
killed himself by swallowing carbolic
acid, having selected for his deathbed
spot just beyond pond of lilies. He
could not bear the idea of being PEN
niless.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
wounded soldiers Arrive.

Harbin, Oct. 24.-More than 10000
wounded soldiers have arrived here,
and are being tended with the greatest
care Every available hand has been
set to work in the making Of 10000
shirts for the wounded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
To Be- Built at Once.

The material for the new railroad
station to be erected at Yazoo City is
on the ground, Plans are in the
hands of the contractors and the
building will be commenced at once.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Frost Hurts Texas Crops.

Houston, Tex, Oct, 23,-Frost reports
have been received from number OF
points, and it is shown that the sweet
potato crop has been hurt considerably,
while cotton will sustain some loss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Died From Injuries,

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 24-Henry
O'Connell, trainer for NJ. Boasberg
at the Elm Ridge race track, died Sun
day from the effects of knife wounds
received while engaged in fight at
the race track.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Capture Russian Trenches.

Che.Foo, Oct. 24.-The Japanese, on
the afternoon of October 16, resumed
their attack on the Russian outer
works at Rhlung mountain After
four hours fighting, they succeeded In
capturing a number of the Russian
trenches and one small hill,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Sons Of Veterans.

Hon. T. NJ. Henry has received
word from Gen. 0. i. Mckay, COM
manding the Mississippi division,
United Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, that the annual reunion of
the organization will be called to
meet in Jackson about November
18th, the exact date to be announced
within the next day or so. There
are about fifty camps in the State,
and a large attendance is expected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
p.oS,or5 post ONCE robbed.

Princeton, ILL.,, Oct 23.-The post Of
fice at Bradford was robbed Friday
morning. The burglars broke open the
safe and secured s45. Several persons
saw the men driving away In spring
wagon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
strnwstack Her Funeral Pyre,

Lacrosse Wis, Oct. 23.-Miss Carrie
Wohlford, who lived on farm near
Dows, Ia, set fire to strawstack,
climbed into the center Of it and shot
herself in the head with a target rife
which she bought for the purpose
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Sold Them at Home.

FoAore county did not have to 60
away from home to float the $4,000
of bonds for the new courthouse.
The Lchore County Bank took the
iccuo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29

Mukden, Oct, 24.-Sharp fighting
continues along the front The Rus
SLAMS are entrenching ground recently
occupied by them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Runs Blockade at VIadivostok.

Shanghai, Oct. 24.-News has been
received that the steamer Canton,
which sailed from this port, has sue
3essfully run the blockade at Vladivo
Jtok. .a4-.--
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29

Mrs. Weeds suppose .he law in this
state gives the widow her third
Lawyer-Oh! yes; but you've got to
get rid Of your second drst-Chicsge
Journal
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Nine After One Office.

John H. McBee, late Circuit Court
clerk of Holmes county, died last
week. There are now nine aspirants
for the Office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
4 COMPLICATED TRAGEDY
Another Chapter of the Higgins
Thomasson Tragedy in Illinois.
II Now Appears as Though the KILL
ing of Detective Murphy Was
FOrerunner.

Peoria, Ill, Oct. 23.-It now would
seem that perhaps two deaths have
grown out of the complicated Higgins
Thomasson intrigue, fer th2 t-agic
death of Detective Murphy last June is
connected by many with the affair
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29

NorE.-The following article has
been widely published and is one Of
the most remarkable illustrations OF the
value Of careful marshalling and analy-
sis Of facts in presenting a subject to the
public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29
Combination Concern al lexinaton.

A gin, warehouse and compress
company, with capital of $4,000,
has been organized in Lexington by
local capitalists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-10-29

Gaylord, Mich, Oct. 24.-There is
our inches of snow here 1t has bee,
nowinR foF 20 hourR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-03-16
A street Fight.

The first street fight for some time
past occurred last night at about
$50 o'clock at the corner Of Illinois
avenue and Wilson street. The par
Elephants were George Patrick, known
as Big George and Clay little; and
John Britt. deputy city marshal, also
"butted'' into the affair and proved
his efficiency as a peace officer by ar
resting both beligerants. 1t seems that
little and Patrick were strangers to
each other, and Patrick thought
that he was the best man in town.
little disagreed with him,and it took
Britt about ten minutes to settle the
dispute Patrick became very OBJ
streperous after being arrested and
Officer Britt was compelled to use
persuasive methods In order to sub
due him.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-03-16
panrers Of Pnenmonia

A cold at this time If neglected Is
liable to cause pneumonia which is 50
often fatal, and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened,
making them peculiarly susceptible TO
the development Of consumption. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar win stop the
cough heal and strengthen the lungs
and prevent pneumonia. For sale at
Peoples drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-03-16
Cures soiatie Rheumatism

Mrs. A. e. Simpson, 500 Craig st.,
Knoxville, Tenn, writes, June 10th,
1899; Il have been trying the baths
of Hot Springs, Ark, for sciatic rheu-
matism, but / get more relief from
Billiards. Snow Liniment than any
medicine Or anything ! have ever tried.
Enclosid find postoiiice order for 81. co.
Send me large bottle by Southern
Sold by Peoples drugstore DIV
Candies and nuts at Weir Bros. l29
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-03-16

The above parties delinquent, in adj
dition 10 the tax dues, win also be
due penalty Of 25 per cent Of the
amount Of these taxes and unless the
amount Of taxes are paid at once, to-
gether with the penalty Of 25 per cent.
Sufficient amount Of each deiinquents
property win be advertised and sold
to pay the taxes, l,eualty and costs Of
sale. This 18th day Of March. 1904
BIG. CHANDLER,
Tax collector Of the city
Of Vinita, T. r.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-03-16

andes and nuts at Weir Bros. l29
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-06-17

In memory of j, t., M. s. and G. w.
Fletchall.
AS l stood and gazed on the many thou
sand graves In the beautiful cemetery at
Arlington on the 30th of May, 1904, time
recalled to my mind and memory that just
one year ago that day our dear mothers
soul winged Its way TO home where angels
met her. And we know and feel In our sad
hearts 1--WE have no mother now"
Forget her." these are bitter words,
Perhaps forget another,
As long as life and memory last
Well always remember mother.
On the l4th day of April, just six weeks
previous, our oldest and dearest brothers
soul took It's flight TO better world, where
there Is no pain, which he suffered In this life.
l almost Imagine l can hear him say, "No
pain there"
You are not forgotten brother,
We miss you everywhere,
Each tree and shrub reminds us
Ofyou and mother dear.
Dear father, ten long years and still we miss
you,
But we know that thou art safe,
God alone knows the sorrows
That lie within our hearts embrace.
Their well.remembered footsteps,
We listen for them In vain,
And our eyes grow dim with watching,
Time tells us we'll never hear them again
By loving daughter and sister.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-06-17
Nervous Dyspepsia Cured by Rydale's
Stomach Tablets.

Mr.. X. Il. Jones, buyer for Parker 4 Brid-
get, whose large department stores are To-
Gated at 9th and Penn. Ave, Washington, d..
O., writes, under date Of April "a, 'O4, as
follows Last February, one year, while 10
New York on business for my house, ! coaght
a severe cold, which laid me up for several
weeks and left me weak and nervous. had
little or no appetite, and my digestion was
very poor. Ny physicians could not get At
the cause Of my trouble, as my digestion
seemed so much impaired. decided TO try
Rydales Stomach Tablets, being assured by
a friend, they were good dyspepsia medi.
cine. After using them for few days, !
began to realize that | was getting better.
gave up the Doctors prescription and have
gained 40 pc Inds while using two boxes OF
these tablets. never felt better Ia my life,
and Accredlt Rydale's Stomach Tablets with
having cured mo- can recommend them,
most heartily, TO sufferers from nervous In
digestion and general rundown condition Of
the system. K. W. Vinson, Rockville; q.
W. Etchison, Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-06-17

Jim Grow Cars The various railroad
and steamboat companies with lines running
through Maryland are completing prepare.
tions to comply with the "Jim Crow" law
that was passed at the last session Of the
Legislature and which will become effective
July l. The statute requires separate com.
partments for colored passengers, and Ia ac-
cordingy by no means popular with officials
Of the transportation companies or the ne
groes OF the State.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny is preparing TO use some Of its old smok-
ing coaches on the trains 10 which the law
will apply. 10 most cases about one half Of
the coach will be partitloned of for use Of
colored passengers and the other half will
be used as smoking compartment for the
other travellers. On the few local trains
largely pstronIzed by colored people an en-.
tire smoking car will be reserved for them.
They will be deprived Of privilege they
have heretofore enjoyed together with white
people-that Of smoking on the trains, as no
smoking compartment will be provided on
the Jim Crow" cars.