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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Chicago, Feb. 1G.~-St Francis
Roman Catholic church, which has a
convent adjacent, was attacked by fire
Monday afternoon The flames gained
such headway that double alarm
was sent in,
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Threatened Miners, Strike

Pottsvile, Pa, Feb 16--Organizer5
and stump speakers are being rushed
by the United Mine Workers from
the anthracite region to the btumin-
Gus coal fields The miners officials
say that strike is practically ineyi-
table.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
rrom scIf-Innirtcd Wounds

Washington, Feb. 16.--First Lielt
Geo. D. Garrett, second infantry, died
A. Fort Logan, Gel, Monday from
wounds sclf-innicted while suffering
from a temporary attack Of tementia
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
To Attend Worlds Fair.

The First battalion, Second regi-
ment, Mississippi National Guard,
have voted to attend the Worlds
Fair and are planning to raise ncces-
sary funds. 1t is hoped the State
will aid.
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Presidential Nominations.

Washington, Feb. l6.-The president
Monday sent to the senate the fol-
lowing nominations: Postmas ers:
California-George Brown, Corona. IL
linois-M. d. Brown, Brighton Ne
A.-aska-Dayis s. Brynon, Burwell,
Also number of army promotions
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RUSSIANS ARE NOT
GOOD WARRIORS
They Cannot Refrain From NAL
treating Non-Combatants.
JAPANESE REFUGEES BEATEN
United states Consul Miller, NJ New
Chwang, Interposes In Their be-
half, and IL Himself
Menacsd.

New Chwang, Sunday. Feb. IA
About 80 japanese men, on their way
to Tien Tsin, were arrested at Tai Ill
Chou February II with their women
and arrived here in custody. The
American consul. Henry T. Miller. pro-
cured the release of the women, but
Viceroy Alexieff ordered their rearrest
and transportation. together with all
the Japanese in Manchuria, to Port
Arthur.
Basis of Mr.. NiIier's Action.
Mr.. Miller based his action on assur-
ances the Russians gave the Japanese
consul that all Japanese subjects would
be protected and permitted to leave
when they desired,
There are numerous complaints OF
Russian i'll treatment. 1t is said that
400 Japanese refugees from Harbin and
| elsewhere, who arrived at Mukden,
February 10, were arrested, and that
many of them were severely beaten
until they purchased their release.
When they were liberated the japanese
we're sent in open trucks to Tai Hal
Chou, where they were again NAL
treated and sent on to Port Arthur,
Some of their women were sent to New
Chwang. Consul Miller took the wom-
en- under his protection and sent them
to Shan Hal Kwan.
Lodged u Protest.
Mr.. Miller protested to the civil adj
ministrator against the cruel treatment
of the japanese refugees by Russian
soldiers, and requested census of all
Japanese transported to Port Arthur.
Consul Himself Menaced.
The consul himself was menaced by
Cossack, without provocation, and
the officer commanding at New Chwane
expressed his regrets and promised to
severely punish the Cossack. The civil
administrator promised to AFFORD better
protection to the refugees.
Independent naval officers say the
Czarevitch, Retyizan, Pallada and No
vik, damaged in the naval battle of
Port Arthur can not be repaired in
time to decide the command of the sea
They also say the Russian land forces
are demoralized They are trying tc
watch the entire coast.
Prepared TO Destroy Their ship.
The officers of the Russian gunboat
Sivoutch, at New Chwang, declared
they are prepared to blow up their
vessel in case Of danger. They are
employing a searchlight all night long
over the surrounding plains.
The constant telegraphic Interrupt
tions threaten TO complete the isola-
ton of the war zone, except by dis
patch boats. Admiral AleXieff has for.
bidden all ships to enter any Of the
ports of the Lao Tung peninsula. II
is understood that his object is tc
carry out the defenses of the harbors
which hitherto have been neglected
Foreigners are not permitted to move
without military permits,
sending Missionaries Away.
The foreign missions at Mukden, ap-
pretending Chinese outbreak, are
sending the missionaries with families
away.
The reports that Japanese ships have
been using searchlights off New
Chwang and off the coast near Mir
Chou are fictitious.
There are about 1000 Russian troops
now at New Chwang.
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nenntY shcrlR KIIIcd.

Missoula, Mont, Feb 16-Edward
Trudeau, deputy sheriff, was shot
dead, Monday by drunken character
named Herman Parsons, a posse ia
in pursuit oL the murderer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

Five weeks Of the legislative session
OF 1904 have now passed into history.
For some reason not easy to deiile, or
for some numerous reasons, the two
houses have been unusually slow up
to this line in transactlng business.
Only seven bills have been passed and
one OF these is the bill providing for
The salary and mileage Of members.
None of the regular appropriation
bills have been acted upon. The time
for the distribution Of the common
school fund has passed and the bill
making the appropriation Is tied up
In the senate and may have to go to a
conference committee. In the mean
time the teachers must discount their
warrants None of the State officials
none OF the judges and chanccllors
and district attorneys have drawn
their January salaries, the general ap-
propriation bill not having been re-
ported This bill is doubtless being
held to await action on the question
OF raising the salaries of the State
officials and the judges. The general
revenue bill has not been reported
? This is n very important measure in
more ways than that of merely raising
revenues for the State government,
for It carries the tax on privileges
b and the proper adjustment of this
tax Is essential to the continued pros.
perity and progress of the State. 1t
Is more than probable that the com
mittee on ways and means will find
that the revenue bill can be framed so
es TO prevent the necessity of any
increase in the tax levy, though a spe-
cial levy will doubtless have TO be
made to meet the interest on the bond
issue which seems In he inevitable
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
THIRTlETH DAY.


Local and private legislation was
the order of the day in the lower
house Of the legislature this morn
Ing, and a large number of bills OF
this character were passed One
measure of general interest was that
dividing Marion county into two coun
ties, and naming the new county
Lamar" in honor of The distinguished
jurlst and statesman of that name.
The house committee on education
reported committee substitute for
the uniform school book bills iltro.
duced, and It now remains to be seen
which body will pass measure OF
this kind first.
In the senate several committees
made unfavorable reports on bills in
troduced during the past few days
The Glover bill, changing the time OF
holding Supreme Court terms, was
passed. Authority was given the lieu
tenant governor to appoint commit.
tee OF five to report on plan for a
new codification of the laws of the
State. The bill amending the fellow.
sNt 'oiN lhlt was luoStu. ~ lew lOCdl
and private bills were passed.
Wells vagrancy Bill.
The Wells VACANCY bill, passed by
the house several days ago. and favor
ably reported in the senate last week
from the judiciary committee, will be
made the special order in the latter
body for some day this week.
Tho mon cn1a ic raturnaJ IN tho COW
ate With number of committee
amendments, the most important of
which is to give Circuit Courts con.
current jurisdiction to try vagrancy
cases, preceded by grand jury prose
cution. The original bill confers jur.
isdiction exclusively on justices of the
peace and mayors courts, The maxi.
mum punishment by fine is raised
from $l00 to $3.50.
Confidence is felt that the senate
will pass the bill, and the house will
doubtless concur In the amendments,
as none Of them are framed to render
the law less drastic than In its orig.
inal form. These amendments were
framed by Senator Dunn, acting chair.
MAI Of the judiciary committee.
Salary Increase Proposed.
A highly important bill was intro.
duced in the senate by Mr.. Groom, Of
Kinds, which seeks to raise the salar.
les Of all State officers. The changes
proposed are as follows:
Governor and supreme judges, from
$4,000 to $1,000 per year.
Circuit judges and chancellors, from
$3.50 to $4,000 per year
Attorney general, from $4,000 to s4,.
900 per year,
Assistant attorney general, from ST..
600 TO 5000 per year
All State officers now drawing $2..
500 per year to $4,000 per year, a1d all
officers drawing $4,000 a year to ST..
500 year.
Chief clerks In auditors office and
uoasurer's office, from $3.50 to ST..
500 per year.
All department clerks drawing ST..
900 to $1,000 per year
Changes are proposed in the salary
OF every State official except the in.
surance commissioner and State rev.
enue agent. who draw their pay on the
fee system.
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Bonl,n Opencd I'oe nusir qss.

Baltimore, Md, SEQ 1G-All III?
savings banks ope"cd for bgsino
Monday, rotwithsi. .idiLe the loaa
holiday, The Withdrawals were am3.l
end deposit were mad. ~ 81! Of the lr
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Restraining District Attornsys.

A bill has been passed by the senate
prohibiting district attorneys from
forming law partnerships for civil
practice in their districts. Only one
vote was cast in opposition, Mr.. Nc.
Laurln. of the Twentieth. voting
against it, The bill will affect at least
FIVE district attorneys In the State.
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A Rather Drastic Bill.

The senate passed rather drastic
bill providing that land owners may re-
cover penalties of $3.50 in each in.
stance where railroad fails to build
stock gap, recovery to be had with.
out notice first being given the rail
road Of the necessity of such gap.
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MethodicaI Mobilization.

The mobilization of the japanese
army has been carried out methodical-
ly, 1t is estimated that 100000 troops
are now ready to be placed in the
field, without impairing the national
defenses. The movements of the troops
are shrouded in secrecy. They are
being moved at night toward their base
at Sasebo, kure Moii and Yokusuka,
and the lights of ordinary trains are
extinguished when in the ncighborhood
Of troop trains.
Members of the reserve force In-
mediately step into the places Of the
outgoing regulars. Their organization
is perfect and full equipment is
ready for each one of the reserves.
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JAPANESE ARE RETICENT.
They Are Making Every Move Count
with Method and Secrecy.

WIN Methpu Hhu SecTSct'
Shanghai, Feb 16.-Advices from Ma
gasaki, dated Friday, February Il,
state that absolute reticence is main
tanned by the government. An intense
war feeling prevails among all classes,
although there is an apparent absence
of excitement. Among the striking
features of the situation are the strict
censorship which Is exercised over all
cablegrams and the close concealment
Of military and naval movements.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
WANT A FIRE BOX.
South End of the City Deliberately
 Ignored by Board of Safety.

The committee of the board of pub lie works who investigated the peti- tions for new lights is of the opinion that the south end of the city is the best lighted district in Waterbury. h. deed one of them thought that some streets in that part of the town have more than they need. The committee claims to have made a thorough inves- tigation of almost all the dark spots and ought to know something about this question, so that after all proba- bly that, part of the town received more attention in the past than some folks supposed To be candid about this matter, it is but fair to state that the department of public works, the board of education and the aldermen always showed a disposition to do the right thing with all sections of the city, but the board of public safety has practically ignored the south end and as a result it is at the mercy of fire. Probably that was what MT Goss had in mind last evening when he remarked, humorously, that the north end got fire house from the last administration and the south end was treated to box-in the jaw the commissioner should have added.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
ITALIANS CELEBRATING
 FEAST OF MARIA s. s.

The Italians of Waterbury started in to celebrate today what they call the day of Maria s. S., of Montever- zine, known to all Roman Catholics as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. They have gone to considerable ex- pense in making preparations for the big event which will last for three days, the lot on Bank street near the electric light station is beautifully dec orated with all kinds of bunting and many American and Italian flags. A large grand stand which will be bril- liantly illuminated with electric lights, has also been erected on the grounds. Three parades was the program for to-day. This evening there will be a mammoth f1rework exhibition by Car mine Morano of Hoboken, N. J., who holds several prize medals for the ex- cellence of his frework displays. Tn addition to the fireworks this evening the Ortone Marine band will render a band concert from to II D. m. The following will be the musical program Marc1a sCTGdLOTe Medstofele Bo1to
 Intermezzo.
 Polka Cirimeo ................. Hatti Solisti G. Biancordt-Gaetano Gentle Mazuka Ortone
 Intermezzo.
 LOmDaru1 0TC1
 Solista G. Gentle.
 TutH in Fiesta .Pezzo Characteristics
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Huge Billovv. Ro1l,nw In.

!. LOS ANGELES, Sept. g. - From many points along the southern coast come reports of damage by great bil- lows which are rolling in from the sea, occasioned by some peculiar phenome- non, possibly volcanic disturbances far out in the ocean. While there Is scarcely cupful of wind, enormous waves, in some instances forty feet high, roll ceaselessly against the shores. Word comes that the wharf at Hue meme is doomed to total destruction At Terminal island the sea has wrought considerable havoc, and hun dreds of men are at work piling up sacks to form breakwaters. At Long Beach and at Ocean Park the pleasure wharves have been much damaged The heavy seas have been running for several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
LIVERYMEN WARNED.
Must Not Allow Hacks to Stand on
 Street Near Their Premises.

Thomas F. Lunny and George Partree, liverymen, the former on Grand street and the latter at the corner Of East Main and Brook streets, have been ordered by the chief \of police that henceforth they will be obliged to observe the ordin- ance regulating hacks, which for bids owners of hacks from standing in any part of the city beyond giv- en time except at the regular hack stand at the green. MT Lunny called at the police station to-day to ascer- tain the full extent of the order and the chief simply read the ordinance to him and also informed him that complaints had been received of him and MT Partree keeping their hacks standing on the streets in front Of their stables. MT Lunny said that he was not aware of any objection to the management of his business, ex- cept what came from the mayor, who felt cut because somebody was in- quiring for his house and somebody told the party that he lived near where there was a string of hacks standing in the street. "I was In the way" continued MT Lunny, ''when I was in the center, and to avoid confusion got out of the crowded district and built myself q nice place where I had no reason to believe anybody would find fault about my hacks, but it seems that so far as that was concerned I might just as well have remained where I was. I'm not blocking the way in my present quarters, nor is there any nuisance about my place."
 Tn answer to query by report CT as to what he intended to do in the premises, MT Lunny replied that he didn't know until after he had consulted his attorney. Whatever the outcome of the order may be, it is certain that no hacks are standing outside either stable to-day. The matter came up some time ago at a meeting of the board of public works and it went over for fnvesti- gation as to the legal aspect of the case. The ordinance covers it fully, but 1t makes no reference to other vehicles and this Is what makes the hackmen real mad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
TIMELY TOPICS

No matter what kind of house you want, F. B. O'Neill can secure it for you.
 shoes. Boston Family Shoe store has them.
 Read Browns Quickfre charcoal ads. Not confined strictly to charcoal.
 The latest arrival at Holzer's Shoe store is a velour calf butcher, bronx toe, at $3.
 The New York Grain & Feed store would like to give you trial of their stock feed
 J. E. Watts sells buttermilk, by the glass, quart or gallon, at his cafe.
 Jones, Morgan & Go sell the "Bea- con" hat at $3, made by Knox work men.
 The Union Supply Go wants to have you come in and exchange your green stamps.
 Miller &@Peck are selling ladies' covert touring coats at $4.0S. Turkish towels 7c.
 Fancy jardiniers for 25c and 50c at Turnbulps, have been $1, $1.50 and $2.
 Reid & Hughes have fine line of children's school hose. Campaign ties for men.
 Household range sold by Langley Furniture Go saves time, coal and pa nence.
 K. Dougherty is selling ladies' out ing flannel skirts at 29c and 49c. School aprons 25c.
 New line of ladies' underskirts at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands Some good ones for $1.
 Solid school shoes with long vamps and double toes at Connecticut Boot & Shoe store.
 J. B. Nullings & Son say they have the largest suit stock in Connecticut Every size black suit.
 J. G. Twining can sell carpets, mat tings and rugs cheap on account 0! small expenses.
 The New York Tailoring Go at A. Center street makes suits fom $15.5( up. Guaranteed.
 Currans begin tomorrow to sell off their furniture. You only pay about half price now.
 The old reliable GlenWood range is one of the best selling articles at Hampson-S -SeIlew Furniture Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
A Gsrec0-Lewfah Rfnf.

LYNN, Mass, Sept S.--A body of 300 Hebrew strikers and sympathizers attacked forty Greek stTin1 breakers on their return from work at leather factory, with the result that a riot en- sued, which the police had great diff1- culty in quelling. Three men, one Greek and two Hebrews, were arrest ed. The strikers waited for the Greeks some distance from their work, as a large force of policemen had been sta tioned at the factory owing to an ear Her outbreak. The Greeks when the Hebrews rushed upon them drew files and clubs and not only beat off their assailants, but drove them down side street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
watterson Assai1s Roosevelt.

NEW YORK, Sept. 8.-Bitterly as. sailing President Roosevelt and his ad7 ministration and predicting sweeping victory for the Democratic party, which he described as the expounder of the constitution, Henry Watterson, ed. itor of the Louisville Courier-Journal last night aroused 8 wild storm of ap- plause from 250 Democratic editors and as many more other Democrats whom he addressed in the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria at the banquet of Democratic editors held here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
TO DOWN THE HORIZONS.
Arrangements Under Way to Form
 Anti Mormon Political Party.

Salt Lake City, Sept. S.-Definite steps were taken last night toward the organization of an anti-Mormon polltl- cal party. A committee was organl1e, to call second meeting Tn a few days when a complete state ticket will be nominated except presidential elect ors. The platform adopted decIares that the promises made by the Iead- CTS of the Mormon church at the time Of the Woodruff manifesto, fourteen years ago, were crafty and insincere. ; that both party organizations nave been dominated and used for the doube purpose of maintaining an ec- clesiastfcal control which had no re- gard for either'' and that repeated experiences have proved that this reec- clesiastica1 dominance is all-powerful and persistent, and that 1t cannot be shaken off as long as those who oppose it are divided into hostile camps"
 The platform further charges that "every pledge of the ecclesiastical power to refrain from direction in the political affairs of the people has been shamelesly violated; every pretense of letting politics alone a shameful and hollow mockery."
 Among the leaders in the movement Is United States Senator Kearns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
McCue Denies Crime.

CHARLoTTESvILLE, Va, Sept. 8.
 -Ex-Mayor J. Samuel McCue was ar- rested here last night, charged with the murder of his wife, Mrs Fannie NJ. McCue, at her home on Sunday even Ing. The arrest was made in the bed chamber where the woman was killed. Before leaving for the jail the prisoner descended to the sitting room and said to his children, who were grouped there: Do not be uneasy. am not afraid of the consequences, if get jus hce. I have committed no crime"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
w. W. 4...a4ln.

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-William Wal dorf Astor, Englishman, has returned for brief visit to the lan1 5f his birth ito the city that supplies him with his vast income. Although almost nine years have passed since Mir. Astor left the United States and swore allegiance 10 the British flag, he did not seem glad to get back to New York. It is report cd that his visit here Is to arrange for A marriage settlement for his daughter, Pauline, who Is to be married to Cap tain Spender Clay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
THINKS TT DOES.

Editor Democrat:
 On recent Sunday afternoon the writer saw, within an hour, dogs, 13 children, women, two of them with babes in arms, and 6 men drink from the, fountain at the corner of North Elm and Cherry streets. And yet an article in last nights Democrat says that "the fountain serves no purpose P Surely our civilization can maintain and protect poor little blessing in the shape of drinking fountain without increasing the police force again !
 PROGRESS"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
rratn struck Hax waron.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept 8.--A Wheel ing and Lake Erie freight train struck a loaded hay wagon, killing Conductor Gregory of Canton and Henry Porter, a farmer, who were in the caboose. Two brakemen, D. D. Snyder of Can ton and w. H. Mcdonald of Middle Beach, were caught in the wreckage, but not seriously hurt. James Mckay boy, who was driving the hay wagon, had his collar bone broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
Pole suddenly Became Insane.

SALAMANCA, N. 1., Sept. s.-M1- chael Michszak, Polander employed in a canning factory at South Dayton, has shot his wife and two children, the latter aged four and five years, and then shot himself through the heart, dying instantly. The children will die The wife was taken to Buffalo hospi- tai and may recover. It is the general belief that Michszak suddenly became insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
BEDLOE STATUE
 TO BE REPAIRED

New York, Sept S.-The statue Of Liberty, erected on Bedloe's Island in 1886, is to be repaired. It has begun to show the effects of the weather, which detracted much from its ap pearance. The war department, which now has control of the island, will have the statue thoroughly cleaned, the bronze tablets repaired, the mason ry renovated and an electric passenger elevator installed to replace the wood stairway running to the observation tower
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-08
NEW YORK UNION
 VOTES TO REJECT IT

New York, Sept S.-Local unions of the Bricklayers and Masons' Interna- tional union have voted to eject Q proposition to join the Np'
 eration of Labor. It is stated that the proposition also has been lost by the vote of other cities and has been final ly defeated. This is the second vote cast on the question, the first having been taken nine months ago.