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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
JaiIbreaker Shot.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov, 1.-During an
attempt to break Jail at Chiokasha, l.
T., Jim Boswell under five years
sentence for horse stealing, was fatally
shot by Deputy Jailer Ellis, Boswell'S
fellow conspirators concluded to re-
main.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Is regarded as the most unjust yet
made against the South and the con-
stitutions of its States. The para
graph in the Hay speech that created
the stir, reads.
as it not sight for man and an
gels to see the solid South, which eX.
lists by virtue Of its notification OF
the constitution, which promises
Judge Parker the bulk OF his elect
ors through suppression of a vast
majority Of its voters, attacking The
odore Roosevelt in the name of an en-
dangered constitution"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Oklahoma Cotton Adyencinp

Guthrie, Okla, Nov, buyers are
paying on an average Of SO per hun
dred for cotton in the seed here, and
$8.75 in the lint Prices are going up
continually, and 1t now looks as II
Oklahoma farmers we're going to get
nine rentS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Danger Of ContagIon Past.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. lit is au-
thoritatively. stated that all danger Of
contagion for this year is past, and
that the national government and the
state of Texas will have no cause to
again quarantine against Mexico.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Russian LOan Signed.

London, Nov. IA dispatch from
Brussels to the Standard says that a
Russian loan of S270,000,000 was
signed on Saturday. The correspond
ent adds that the Rothschilds guaran-
tee the success of the whole loan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Contest Settled,

The Meadville school trusteeship
controversy, which was before the
board of education several days since
for decision, has been satisfactorily
adjusted. Word has been received
by Superintendent Whitfield of the
unanimous election of DR.. A. NJ.
Newman to fill the trusteeship va
cancy, Mr.. Bradley not being con-
testant in the second election Or
dered by the board.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
An Old Settler Dead .

Pennington, Mo-, Nov. ALFRED P,
Doss, 80 years old, is dead at his
home, four miles from here He set
tied at an early date in Ste. Genevieve
county, and afterward removed to this
(St. Francois) county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

As a result Of a shotgun duel be-
tween two farmers living on the
Peterson plantation, four mile,
north of Jackson on the Rankin side
of Pearl river, which occurred a few
days ago, Charles Lynton, one of the
participants, is probably mortally
wounded, while Louis Matthews il,
in jail with his face full of squirrel
shot and waiting developments
Both of the participants are white
men and bad blood has existed be
tween them for some time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Steam Gin Burned.

The steam gin of ]. f. Savage,
six miles south of Alderman, in
Winston county, was burned a few
days ago, together with about forty
bales of cotton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Illinois Mine Victim Dead.

Harrisburg, ILL.,, Oct. 3l.-CastlS
Curumins, a veteran of the mine dis
aster here last Friday, died Sunday
Four of the Others who were burned
arc in a critical condition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05

Ex-Gov. A. II. Longino and wife
have returned from ST. Louis, where
they spent several days visiting the
Worlds Fair and studying the va
rious exhibits. When asked what he
thought Of the exposition as COM
pared with similar events Of recent
years, Gov. Longiro said:
have attended most Of the exposi-
tlons In this country since the Cen
tenalal at Philadelphia and this one
far cxcels any | have ever seen. sur
passing them In almost every feature.
Owing to the great number OF coun-
tries represented al St Louis, by
their people and products, one can
get comprehensive idea Of the world
as II Is progressing today and the
wonderful achievements OF civiliza-
ton. This one Is not only the largest
and best exposition have ever seen,
but the great perfection OF the ere
ative skill OF man which Is there
shown, the wonderful triumphs OF
art. education and science, the varied
natural products of the earth there
displayed. all combine to make one
feel grateful TO his Creator for having
,sani,n,,o 80 h, ~" e I,',,s uuls s'as, .n.9
] may say in this connection, without
invidous comparison. that was made
each day to feel proudcr Of being an
American citizen because Of the great
"'s Vi o"' "''p'"''
Gov. Longlno was asked for an
expression of his opinion regarding
Tho N;esiee;nn; d;snlo,, ord in On
~ 7''''PP' N''P'"0' anu III an
s"cr saio'
| was greatly pleased with the Mis-
sisslppl EXHIBITS throughout. met
man. Mississlppians there and heard
the most favorable comments on all
sides. Our exhibits show. in a just
and practical way, the principal pro
ducts or the state and serves In
most comprehensive manner the pur-
pose Intended by pointing out to tho
immigrant and investor the magnifi-
cent possibilities In all of our various
felds of enterprise and industry.
Our fruit exhibit Is most creditablc,
ranking with the best there, and has
been awarded gold medal. Our fish
and game display excelled anything |
saw and 1t was awarded bronze med.
al Our agricultural exhibit ranks
with the very best in that large build
ing IN the substantial points of excel
lenco, though not shown Off with the
costly filigree and tapestry decora-
tlons employed by many of the States
TO render their exhibits attractive. A
medal was also awarded to that eX-
hlbit.
The State display OF cotton, cotton
seed products, etc, and forestry are
by far the best in that great competi-
tive display and the grand prizes
awarded to Mississippi on these two
products OF world wide industry is
distinction which gives the State a
commercial pre-eminence in every
market and country represented at
the Worlds Fair. II the state should
derive no other benefit than this SUI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-11-05
Present Wnr No Bar.

"These resolutions we're presented to
the president by a numerous deega-
tion Of the Interparliamentary union
The president announced that he
would, at an early day, invite the 9TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
Rural Death Traps.

This year is likely to be marked in the
records for the unusually large number OF
collisions between automobiles and rail-
road trains at suburban grade crossings.
There have already been three such in the
neighborhood of New York this season. the
third occurring Thursday, with probably
fatal results. In this latest instance the
crossing is absolutely unguarded by gates
or fiagman. 1t Is in fact trolley line.
but occasionally used by the Long Island
| railroad for the transmission OF freight by
steam. Thus 1t is virtually steam ROAD
crossing 1t was one of these occasional
freight trains that smashed an automobile
and inflicted serious Injuries upon its occu-
pants.
There is no longer the least doubt Of
the absolute necessity for the prompt eiimi-
nation of every grade crossing within the
limits Of cities or towns. They are dead
ly menace at all hours. Even in the lesser
communities the annual cost in terms or
human life of these death traps is heavy.
Thursday at Long Branch. N. j.. a loco
motive struck an ice wagon and killed
man and dangerously injured boy. solely
In consequence of the fault Of the gate
man. who failed to notice the engines ap-
proach after raising the gates when an ex-
press had passed.
In addition to the public belief that city
and town grade crossings are an abomina-
ton there Is rapidly growing the cOnvic-
ton that rapid-transit lines should never
be crossed at grade by the highways. at
any point, even in the open country, where
the road traffic is relatively infrequent
The remarkable increase in the use of au-
tomobiles in this country and the develop
ment of country running in both sport and
business have seriously increased the dan
ger outside of urban limits.
These recent accidents, which have to
date cost fully ten lives. have directed at
tention once more pointedly to the fact that
no grade crossing Is even approximately
safe. however 1t is guarded by gates
or fiaeman. Especially are the suburban
and rural crossings dangerous. Many Of
them are screened by trees. The trains run
across them at their higher speeds and
whistles are an unreliable method of warn
ing approaching riders or drivers or pc
destrians. In the city the man in the
street. whether walking. in a vehicle. is
on guard at all such places. There is at
least gate or a bell to remind him of
the near presence of possible danger. But
out In the country he may be unaware
even of the existence of the tracks until
he has driven upon them. perhaps to find
that a train is on top of him.
These late accidents will be a criminal
waste of human life If they are not utilized
to concentrate public sentiment upon i'm
perative demand for the prompt abolition of
grade crossings throughout the more thick
ly populated sections Of the United States.
in both city and country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23

lately been made of the whereabouts of Adj
miral Kammura. whose duty has been to
keep an eye on the Russian ships at Vlad-
ivostok.
The Malacca incident is in fair way OF
settlement. but Immediately comes news
of the capture of two more British vessels
by the Russians and of vessel of the
Hamburg-American line flying the German
flag. These ships. 1t is reported will be
disposed of similarly to the Malacca-that
Is. they will be examined at a neutral port.
and IL not laden with contraband Will be
released. If this course becomes estab-
lished England will stand committed. short
of further protests. to the Righteousness OF
Russia's position with regard to the pres
ence of her auxiliaries in the Red sea- 1t
Is significant that the London newspapers
far from being Modified by the action Of
Russia In the Malacca case. are demanding
that the British ministry address itself
pointedly and at once to the question OF
Russia's right to pass vessels through the
Dardanelles as merchantmen and then
equip them cruisers. The word pirate
Is being heard with significant frequency
The ministry has apparently failed to mol
lily the public by its Malacca note. Thus
the Red sea seizures continue to absorb the
attention of the world. which is perhaps
Russia's chief object in entering upon so
questionable a course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23

a game that has taken men out OF doors
who otherwise would never stir BEYOND
their homes. offices. cars. carriages or &C.
casional perfunctory walks. 1t has induced
them to tramp across country. to exercise
muscles never before called upon for work
to breathe deeply of the fresh air. to forget
business cares completely for an hour or
more a day. to shift the mind from It's
routine, to notice the details of country
life. to appreciate the fair days when goit-
ing Is possible. ard above all to acquire an
interest In a healthful exhilarating sport
with just the touch Of personal competition
to make it whoesomely interesting Doubt
less eventually golf would have come 10
America by another means than Mr.. Lock
harris introduction. 1t merely awaited ex-
portation from the old country. Lockhart
proved to be the man of the hour In that
he foresaw the decadence of tennis and the
need of a substitute game. Being Scotch
man he had golf in hts blood. and he was
fortunate in being surrounded by neigh
bors who were susceptible to the inocuia-
ton of the same germ.
A monument to Lockhart would be a de-
served tribute to his sagacity and enter
prise and to the honor in which he Is held
by grateful community of golfers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
DIR. Herran.

The election OF General Reyes to the
presidency of Colombia is followed by the
appointment of DR.. Herran as minister from
that country to the United States. This ac-
ton has been expected for several months
When it was first suggested The Star ex-
pressed pleasure, and sincerely repeats the
sentiment now. 1t is happy solution of
the difficulty which grew out Of the rejec-
ton by the Bogota government of the Pana-
ma canal treaty negotiated by DR.. Herran.
and it will make for good relations between
the two countries in the new conditions that
have arisen. With SO capable and expert
enced man at so important capital. Co
lombia can but get and keep in touch with
the influences destined to do 50 much for
Central and South America through the
agency of the isthmian canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
The War News.

The latest lighting in Manchuria gives the
japanese an advanced position just east
OF Iiio Yang. the Russian headquarters
and seriously menuces General Kuropat-
kin's establishment at that point. The Jap
anesc assumed the aggressive. and after
severe fighting drove the Russians from
at fully 2co. the Japanese forces losing
only about one-third many, Meanwhile
there is no confirmed report of any i'm
portant fighting at or near Tachcchiao.
where 1t was expected the two armies would
collide several days ago. There scenes to
have Teen skirmshins on the .Dth. which
resulted in the retirement of the Russian
advance forces Heavy rains however. in
terfcred with the further operations.
At Port Arthur the situation seems to be
just about the same 1t was before the
unveritied rumor of tremendous japanese
losses were spread. \ Shanghai report
states that the Japanese have captured the
western fort and are now within a mile of
the main defenses. Ii this is true-Shan-
ghai reports being always subject to sus-
plcion-there has probably been steady
Tightening OF the japanese lines without
any grand assault This same rumor car
rles word that the Russian strength within
the bele1guered place has been reduced by
nghtng and sickness to 5000 men. There
appears TO be definite news regarding
the movements of the Vladivostok squad
ron. which was recently reported to have
started out on another raid on japanese
shipping. 1t actually did sink a steamer.
according to one report No mention has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
The Father Of Golf in America

There died in Scotland the other day.
while on business trip Il New York mer-
chant who. regardless OF his pronounced
success In business, will be long remem-
bered chiefly for being known as the
father of golf in America" This was
Robert Lockhart, a native of Scotland and
a boyhood player of the game in the land
of its antiquity. Mr.. Lockhart an ardent
lover of outdoor exercise. had become a
skilled tennis player during his middle life
but when. in the eighties, the intense inter-
est in that sport begain to show signs of
waning, he bethought him of his native
sport of golf. and on his next business trip
to Scotland he visited the grand old man.
OF Scottish golf, Tom Morris. and secured
from him two sets of clubs, which he
brought to America. He invited his neigh
bors to an informal luncheon and set forth
to them the glorious qualities of the game.
Then all hands took turns at swinging at
the little white bal. with varying success.
Slowly the fever spread among the MEM
bers of this little group. and additional sets
of clubs were imported from Scotland.
That was in 1SST-s, and marked the very
beginning of golf in America.
Mr.. i.ockhart did great service to his
fe.low-oountrymen. He introduced to them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
New York State.

Something has revived the talk of Elihu
Root for governor Of New York. 1t may
have been the nomination of Judge Parker
for President. The democrats are protesting
confidence now. and the republicans may
realize the necessity for calling their strong
est man to head their state ticket. Mr.. Root
is easily the strongest. He is strong both up
state and in the city. Business men and
farmers alike admire and trust him. Nor
does he owe his prestige solely to his con-
spicuously successful services in the War
Department. He was a popular leader In
New York before Mr.. Mckinley called him
to assist in what was then very difficult
work here. But of course the work he per-
formed here added much to his reputation.
until now he is regarded as an invaluable
man to his party.
And this talk of Mr.. Root may in turn
react on the democrats. If he is to head the
republican state ticket they must bestir
themselves about the composition of their
ticket Current report represents their
gubernatorial nomination as being dangled
before Tammany for Tammany's support Of
Parker In other words. II Tammany will
give assurances of bringing out a heavy
vote for the national ticket Mr.. Hill. who
holds the prize in the hollow of his hand.
will bestow it upon the man of Leader
Murohys choice
Has TGmmany anybody available who
may be set down a match for Mr.. Root ?
Mr.. Mcclellan proved popular last year In
the race against Mr.. Low and has proved
acceptable in the mayors chair. But this
years questions are different and many of
the conditions different Would he
spread out we'll over the state? He does
not Of course. compare with Mr.. Root in
point Of ability. and he might not repeat at
Albany any part of the success he has
achieved in the city hall.
Mr.. Jerome owes his prominence to his
attacks on Tammany and his present office
to his promise To put Tammany out of
business in many of its lines of activity.
He has been vigilant and reasonably sue
cessfu as a prosecutor. and while this
might excuse "A Willingness on Leader
Murphys part To get him out of the way
by kicking him upstairs. it might not in
sure him a large vote from the rank and
file Of the organization. But. anyhow,
Jerome against Root would afford no race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
Mr.. Germans Defamation.

We may expect to hear Mr.. Germans
refusal to accept the management or
his p.rty's campaign variously interpreted:
% His age and health advised against so
strenuous a commission; GU as in 1883 and
1892. he was disposed to rest on the laurels
ne won in 1884: CD his relations with David
B. Hill and the complicated condition In
New York forbade the hope of his doing
good work there: az he has hope Of
victory.
Whatever the reason or reasons con-
trolling him In this matter. Mr.. German
has probably decided wisely. He under
stands organization thoroughly. His ac-
quaintance among public men is wide. He
Is popular in corporatio circles. One of the
arguments used in support of his presi-
Dental boom was that as the candidate he
would he able to command all the money
necessary to conduct the campaign. He is
shrewd secretive Industrious and diplo-
matte. But the present campaign calls for
more than all that.
Mr.. German. it has several times been
shown. lacks, in pinch. decision and ag-
gressiveness The latest exhibition of this
fact greatly mortified his warmest admir-
ers. He wanted the st. Louis nomination.
and might have developed strength in the
IdCe II MS lTltnUS udu Deen aDle To T1lihe ii
fght for him. But now they saw him and
now they didn't; now they had hopes and
now they had none: until. when the con-
yention time arrived. their favorite fiunked
absolutely. and left them in a position bOr-
dering on the ridiculous. He cut off tele-
graphic and telephone connection with
them and disappeared from view.
Judge Parker cannot be elected by pussy
footed tactics. 1t Is going to be stand-up
fight Fine work. as in every campaign.
will play it's part, but not the principal
part. The republicans, with a platform
which means something. and candidates
who stand on it with both feet, will have
to be tackled in the open and with vigor
That Mr. German will give aid In the way
of advice Is easily believed. He likes the
game and. within his limitations. plays 1t
well. and the presence of Mr.. Davis on the
ticket insures his friendly interest in the
result At the same time. he doesn't be-
lieve that protection is robbery. and as
firmly he believes in the gold standard
he would probably not have sent the Par
ker telegram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
A Foe Without Disguise.

From the New York Times
We approve and applaud Mr.. Bryan
resolve to make this campaign upon an
individual platform of his own. We wish
he would get UP a new platform every
week and print 1t in the Commoner. We
should rejoice If he would make each sue
ceeding platform a little wilder and more
socialistic and dangerous than those that
had gone before. For Mr. Bryan's support
of Judge Parker will be harmful to the
cause only in proportion as men believe 1t
to be sincere. The personal platform which
he publishes in this week Ks issue of the
Commoner is so stuffed with Stiffness and
lunacy that the real purpose of its maker
is instantly disclosed. Mr.. Bryan hopes by
this declaration to brighten eastern demo-
Gratis away from the ticket of their party
and to hold together the remnant of Bryan
ties in the west and south as an independ-
ent organization equally hostile to the dem
ocrats and to the republicans. He seeks
the defeat of Judge Parker in order that
he himself may be able to get living in
coming years a leader of faction and a
maker of trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
HeIoism in Persistence.
|, the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The teachings of recent years by certain
eloquent and clear-sighted speakers and
writers to the effect that heroism does not
consist alone in war. that the sublimest
heroism may be practiced in the humblest
paths of life in the hardest and most for
bidding circumstances, and that the ordi-
nary vocat1ons-the mere support of a fam
lily and the performance of simple duties in
n quiet way-may be in truth under some
conditions. the height of heroisni, are very
heartening and salutary in their results
HerOiSm does not require for it's exercise a
striking field or unusual conditions. but may
be displayed anywhere We have our he
roes of peace" and If any one quality is
conspicuous the mark of this kind of
heroism 1t is the resolution and the per-
sistence which. in the pursuit of high and
worthy objects. cannot be checked. Great
works are performed. 1t has been said not
by strength but by perseverance,: but this
very perseverance is kind of strength
which distinguishes the weak from the
strong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
An Optimism.

There's just one thing to wait for
The time is surely due.
This life will be round of glee
When all the ads come true.
Well have no more bad servants
To make the housewife rue;
Wen have a pill for every i'll
When all the ads come true
No more ill-treated viands
At summer boards we'll view
Our food will keep and will be cheap
When all the ads come true
If one thing doesn't fit your case
Another's certain to,
And bargain day will last for aye
When all the ads come true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
Vacation Schools.
From the Springfield Republican.

Happily New York makes some prov s on
for her children in summer. if by no means
doing enough. The rush to vacation schools
has been great as to exceed by nearly a
third the capacity of the forty buildings
opened. At the Fairgrounds. too, the
crowds are great. On one day recently
there We're 1871 children at the fifty
eight Fairgrounds. This exceeds last years
average attendance by more than 1900
in spite of the fact that there are four less
Fairgrounds this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
Unappreciative.

did you ever read a paper at our literary
society," asked the young woman with a
frowning brow.
NO" answered the matter-of-f fact ma
iron. But I've seen times when l would
have enjoyed reading a paper or maya
zine instead of listening to what was going
on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-23
De Rainbow.

When de rainbow is a-gleanin' and a-look-
In mighty fine
I like to stan below an watch dem colors
dey shine;
It's bout the purties' picture dat could ever
meet de eye
great big slice O. watermillion shinin' In
de sky.