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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
$4,000, 600 FOR WORLDS FAIR
senate Approves Plan of the st.
Louis Exposition Authorities to
Make LOnn From Government.

Washington D. c. Feb 2.--The plan
10 allow the st, Louis Exposition au-
thorities to borrow Si,50O,0 900 from the
government has been approved by the
subcommittee of the senate appropria-
tions committee, and Senator Hale has
been designated to draft the necessary
legislation.
1t is expected that the item will be
inserted in the urgent deficiency bill,
which will come to the senate this
week.
The item will be tackled to this bill,
for the reason that the funds carried
by this measure are made Immediately
available until the beginning of the
fiscal year, in June
President Francis estimated that the
exposition would be attended by 30
100000 people, which, with an adms-
sion fee of 50 cents each would be, he
said, ample security for the loan de-
sired
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
INAuGuRATED At MANILA
Gov. Luke E. Wright and Vice-Gov.
Henry c. Ide Sworn In.
The Ceremony Accompanied By m
Imposing CiyIl and Military DEM
ODstrntion In MANILA.

Manila, Feb. 2.-Gov Luke Il.
Wright and Vice-Gov. Henry G. lde,
were inaugurated Monday. There was
an imposing demonstration, including
brilliant military pageant, about
5000 troops being in line,
After taking the oath of Office, Gov.
Wright delivered his inaugural ad-
dress. 1t was straightforward
speech. dealing with the most impor-
tant interests of the islands
Coy. Wright invited attention to the
improvements that had been made in
the Philippines under American rule.
and declared his intention of adhering
to the principles of the Taft admins
tration He urged Americans to estab'
lish cordial personal and business re-
lations with the Filiplnos, who must
constitute their chief customers.
In conclusion Gov Wright asked
for the sympathetic cooperation of all
classes to whom. he said, were assured
equal opportunities for advancement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
A Venerable Citizen.

While engaged in the discharge Of
some official work a few days since
Deputy State Revenue Agent A. d..
Galloway discovered that the first
white child born in Madison county
is still living, although now at the
Tooth milestone of his life. The
name of the venerable gentleman is
"uncle Billy Richards" who was
born at the dawn of the last century,
and is hale, hearty and vigorous, Civ
ing daily attention to the household
chores at his home i'll the Sharon
neighborhood, from which he de-
parted on only one occasion, and
that was to take up arms for the
Confederate cause during the civil
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Mississippi State News


The agricultural experiment sta
tions in this country were estab-
liShed TO help farmers by giving
them reliable information concern
ing agriculture. Every farmer must
operate his own farm and succeed
or fail according to his ability. The
only help YOU can give him Is relil-
bic information as to matters of fact
that his judgment may be good and
his practices correct. Though their
work has been retarded by many dif-
ficulties, which farmers and Others
have failed TO appreciate or under
stand in the past, but who are now
beginning 10 realize their great I'M
portance in working out the great
agricultural problems that confront
our people, still the stations have
been success from the very start.
and are fulfilling their mission in a
manner and to degree that, per-
haps, is greater than was expected.
Many States in the Union are show
ing their appreciation Of the work OF
the different experiment stations by
experimenting the appropriation
made by the United States govern
ment each year for their support.
The per cent Of our population en-
gagged in agriculture is larger than
that of any other State. and Missis-
sippi can afford to spend money lib
orally for the Development of its az
ricultural interests. The following
shows the funds given by some of
the States as a supplement to the
United States government appropri-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
PRESIDENTS FAREWELL. 10 ROOT.
Walked From white House to Say
Good Bye To Retiring Secretary.

Walked From white House to Say
Good Bye To Retiring Secretary.
Washington, Feb 2.--The president
walked from the White House to the
residence of former Secretary Root in
Jackson square, shortly before train
time Monday afternoon. personally TO
say good-by to the retiring Secretary
and Mrs. Root. AS the president came
up Executive avenue, troop T. Of the
Fifteenth cavalry was lined up In
front of the seCretary's house, ready
to escort him to the station. The pres.
dent went at once to the secretarys
study, where he was soon followed by
Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee, chief of staff, and
his assistants, Maj Gems Gillespie and
Bliss. Gov. Taft, the new secretary,
came few minutes later. After ten
minutes conversation the party
emerged from the house, the president
walking with Mrs. Root, whom he as
sisted into the carriage, He then, with
firm grip Of the hand. bade the secre-
tary feeling farewell After closing
the carriage door himself, the presi-
dent turned and, bowling to the crowd
which had gathered walked rapidly
back to the White House. The Secre-
tary and Mrs. Root drove to the sta
tion, preceded by the troop of cavalry
and followed by the new secretary OF
war the chief of staff and his assist
ants,
Mr. and Mrs. Root left Washington
for New York, where Mr.. Root will re-
sumo the practice of law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
TWENTY-THlRD DAY.

The feature of the legislative session
today was the message sent to the
senate by Gov. Vardaman regarding
the care and keeping Of the new CAPT.
tol building. The governor bases his
communication on the resolutions of
the statehouse commission. Follow.
ing is the message;
'''To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives:
"Your attention is directed to the fol-
lowing resolution adopted by the state
house commission, January 26, 1904:
Resolved, That the governor be re-
Quested to advise the legislature that
this commission had consulted all the
State officers touching their views as
way of furniture, additional to that
already furnished by the commission,
and that it will require something in
the neighborhood of one hundred
thousand dollars to purchase all Of
the furniture which in the opinion OF
said officers should be placed in the
building
W hNiNuNs wv NuIilci NbllllllloSlOu
has learned that the report made by it
and submitted TO eX-GOv. Longino for
transmission to the legislature has not
received attention,
Therefore, the governor is request
ed to advise the legislature that said
report has already been transmitted
and is in its possession, and that the
secretary of the commission is ready
to make the financial report required
by law
ITO finish the capitol, provide the
necessary furniture for the Offices
therein, and to complete the grounds
In accordance with the original plans
of the designer of the capitol build
ing, will cost approximately 100000.
It is not absolutely necessary that all
the furniture included in this estimate
should be put into the Offices at this
time, nor is it imperative that the
grounds about the capitol building
should be completed at once, but it
would be better, # il is to be done at
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
TWENTY.sEcONp DAY.

Owing to the heavy snowfall
throughout central Mississippi from
west to east--thirteen inches falling
at Jackson-the legislative trip to
Vicksburg and the national park was
postponed to some future day, and as
both houses had adjourned over TO
Friday, it was impossible to hold a
legal session, and the halls of the
capitol were almost deserted. All
hands seemed determined, however,
to make the most of the situation, and
the many pretty girls, for which the
capital city is famous, had attention
a-plenty from the younger solons Of
the State-sleighing parties being in
evidence all over the town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
alton for station work :

In addition to the Mcneil branch
experiment station that was cstab-
lishcd by the legislature in 1900 at
Mcneil, in the pine woods section,
similar stations are to be cstab-
lished in the delta and in the brown
loan section by the present legisla-
ture. The Mcneil branch station
is doing magnificent work for It's
section, and with the other two
branch stations established, Missis-
sippi will have four experiment sta
tions within her borders, each one
doing distinct piece of work for its
own section. 1t is wholly unneces-
sary to point out the necessity of
these branch stations, for every citi-
zen in the State knows that the soils
and conditions in the delta are diff
ferent from the conditions in the
pine woods section.
The Mcneil branch experiment
station has been in active operation
for less than two years, and the re-
suits have been all that could be de-
sired. There are about 600 eyper-
iments in the field. The expert
ments are planned with a view of
obtaining information concerning
the best use of fertilizers for fruits,
vegetables and staple crops; the
kinds and varieties of these crops
best suited to the conditions of that
particular section; the methods con-
ducive to the best results in the
preparation of the land; the cultiva-
ton Of the crop; and other minor
matters of interest to the farmer.
The value Of leguminors crops and
the benefits Of rotations are being
studied,
Mississippi has now made a start
in the right direction in establish
ing this station in the pine woods
section, and the people Of that see
ton are very grateful, for they know
what it means to the future prosper
ity Of South Mississippi. They have
had the greatest prosperity in their
history. but still greater will be their
prosperity when the last stick Of
timber has been cut.
With the establishment of two ad-
ditional branch stations, and a lib
eral appropriation by the legisla-
ture for farmers institutes, which
are held every summer in every
county in the State by the authori-
ties of the Mississippi Agricultural
College, Mississippi's agriculture
will advance as it has never done
before. The farmers of our State
are entitled to have brought to them
the latest agricultural truths that
will enable them TO come into sue
cessful competition with the farm
ers Of the other States, and the mat
ter is entirely in their hands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
PRINTERS DEMANOSREFUSED
Two Hundred and Fifty Are on
Strike in Boston, With ns
Many More to Quit.

Boston, Feb with the close of
the first day of the strike of the book
and job compostors in this city and
vicinity $50 men and women are out,
and indications point to as many more
leaving their work to-day while others
are expected to quit Wednesday. Some
of the smaller firms belonging to the
Typothetae accepted the new schedule
but for the most part the demands of
the union were refused.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
SEVENTEEN CENT COTTON.
July Cotton Took a Further Upward
Turn In the New York
Market Monday.

New York, Feb. July cotton sold
above II cents a pound Monday. The
market opened excited and higher,
Notwithstanding the sensational ad-
vances of Saturday, Liverpool again
cabled higher prices than expected, and
the opening here was strong at an ad-
vance of 6 to 20 points, carrying July
through the 17-cent mark, and making
new high records for the season, Fol-
lowing the call, the market ADVANCED
still further, though in somewhat ir-
regular fashion, with March before the
1856, May, 1920 and July 1880, a net
gain of AZ to AZ points on the positions
named
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
THE FIRST THEATER OPENED
Upon Complying With Mandates
McVickers Permitted to Resume.


Chicago, Feb. 2.-McVicker's theater,
complete with safeguards against fire
and loss of life, reop@ned Monday
night, being the first Of the popular
playhouses to do so since all of them
were closed following the lroluois
theater fire. one month ago. The
opening was not assured until late in
the afternoon. although the house had
been practically sold ont An alder
manic committee, Building Commits
sioner Williams and assistants, and
Fire Marshal Musham made thorough
examination OF the house, and OF the
stage in particular, 10 see that they
met the requirements of the provi-
sional ordinance designed 10 allow an
early resumption of business The ar
rangement of exits was found to be
excellent and II was agreed that If
the steel curtain worked properly the
house should open
When the audience which had se-
cured tickets for the twelfth annual
production in this theater of "ln Old
Kentucky" the sight which first met
their eyes was the corrugated surface
of the 7,500-pound iire-proofed steel
curtain. The curtain was lowered be-
tween the acts. Scarcely less obvious
were the exits, II in number, nearly
all leading directly to the alleys on
each side of the theater. Above each,
in large black letters on a white back
ground was the word Exit" Fur
ther to direct the audience, gas jet
with red globe appeared above each
door The aisles lead directly to the
exits. a reformation which cost The
theater about 300 seats, chiefly in the
balconies. McVicker's, like other the
aters. while permitted to open upon
complying with the mandates Of the
provisional ordinance. is under bond to
make further alterations by Septem-
4
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
BOURKE COCHRAN NOMINATED
To FIJI the Vacancy Caused by tho
Resignation of George II. Me-
Clcllan of New York.

New York, Feb. 2.-W Bourke Cock
ran was nominated as the democratic
candidate for congress in the Twelfth
New York district at the convention
held Monday night in the headquarters
of the Tammany Central association
The nomination is to I'll the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Mr.. Me-
Clellan, now mayor of New York Mr..
Cochran accepted the nomination.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
RETIRES FROM BUSINESS.
Daniel VI. Lord, OF Chicago, Carries
Out ~ Promise Made Twenty
Five Years Ago.

Chicago, Feb, 2.-Daniel NJ Lord, for
% years head of the advertising firm of
Lord & Thomas, locked his desk and
retired from active business life Mon
day His act in severing his connec-
ton with the business world was in
accordance with promise that he
made himself nearly a quarter of a
century ago, to enjoy life of leisure
when he reached the age of 60,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
NINETEENTH DAY,

ORGY one bill of Importance was
passed at the session of the lower
house OF the legislature this morning.
the measure being II. b. l22, which
abolshes the county boards of pension
examiners composed of five ex-Confed-
crate veterans in each county and
again places the duty OF passing on
pcpsion applications in the hands OF
the boards of supervisors Some OPP
position was manifested TO the meas
ure, but 1t went through by vote Of
81 to 16.
A good portion Of the session was
devoted to perfecting the Wells va
grancy bill offered by the junior mem
Der for Kinds The bill was consid-
cred section by section, and ordered
cngrossed for formal passage at some
future time. There Is no doubt that
the measure will 80 through in its pres
ent form.
The report Of the judiciary
committee killed quite num-
ber of bills introduced dur
ing the past ten days, amended other
measures, and reported two or three
substitutes.
Only three bills of general interest
were introduced during the day-one
by Mr. Burrus and two by Mr., Turner,
as follows;
Mr.. Burrus; II. b. 223-Prohibiting
killing of cattle running at large in
certain cases,
MIR. Turner; H. b. 225-Making 1t
Unlawful for white person to marry
any person that has negro or Mongol-
ian blood in their veins.
Mr.. Turner; II, b, 226--Exempting
from taxation $1,000 belonging to all
unfortunates who have lost or may
hereafter lose both eyes, both hands or
both feet. provided, they do not own
more than $4,000 worth Of other tax
able property.
The senate did NOS meet until 4
p. m.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session of the legis-
lature was uneventtul, the only notable
feature being the defeat In the senate
of the Alcorn bill providing that ex-
ceptions to special venires in capital
cases shall be made Immediately after
drawing the same A lengthy debate
ensued and the bill was finally defeat
ed by vote of % to Il.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

A sentiment is being formed in
the legislature in favor of eliminat-
ing all classifcations from the pen
sion law and providing for an equal
pro rata distribution of the annual
$250,0O0. In support of this prop
osition it is contended that there is
no reason why one needy veteran
should receive any more than an
other, as those who are INDECENT in
any form are unable to work and are
entitled to equal consideration
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
DEMURRER is OvERRULED.
In the Case Of Edward Butler,
Charged with Bribery In the
81. Louis Lighting DilI.

Fulton, Mo, Feb, 2.-The demurrer
of the defense in the trial of Edward
Butler, charged with bribery and pay
ing SAT, 800 to 10 members of the st.
Louis house of delegates to secure the
passage of the st. Louis lighting bill
in 1900, was overruled by Judge Graves
at i:l5 Monday afternoon, Immediately
after the arguments were finished,
The demurrer claimed that the in
dictment could not hold, since 1t united
in one count practically 10 separate
counts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Charity Hospital Report.

The biennial report of the Natche7
Charity Hospital was received last
week and distributed among the mem
bers of the legislature. This institu
tion is jointly supported by the State
county of Adams and city of Natchez
and during the past biennial period has
been greatly improved and enlarged
The report shows that 9,6l0 patients
were treated at the institution during
the past two years, and the house sur
geons give some interesting statistics
On the class of patients handled, the
nature of surgical operations, etc No
recommendations of general interest
are made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Disastrous Fire at Bonneville.

Fire broke out in the business
portion of Bonneville last week, de-
stroying eight business houses, in
cluding the Cumberland Telephone
Exchange and the Banner newspa-
per Office. Among the heaviest los
crs were the Young e. Harris Gro
Gerry Company and the L. l.. Brown
Produce Company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Tampering With Liquor Laws.

Notwithstanding the movement for
constitutional prohibition, several eff
amend the liquor and local option
laws, and it seems to be the opinion
OF the authors of these measures, near.
ly all of whom are prohibitionists, that
in case the proposed amendment
should fail to secure the required two
thirds majority that the existing laws
need sire lgthening in several re-
spects, Three bills have been offered
in the lower house making it felony
to sell liquor In Mississippi without
license, punishable by Imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Cole Insurance Bill.

The Cole insurance bill will be in.
troduced il the house in few days
by Representative Foster of Warren.
TIE bill will bring up considerable
discussion over the valued policy law.
Mr. Cole promises a compromise on
this law which has been taking gen.
orally with the members because OF
its manifest fairness to both sides, and
there is strong probability that this
amendment will pass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06

Washington, FeL, 2,-Representarive
McDermott. Of New Jersey, introduced
a bill Monday to authorize the appoint
ment, by the president, of boards of
investigation and arbitration TO nvesti-
gate and arbitrate in disputes between
employers and employees.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
After Gamblers and Blind Tigers.

The Jackson officials are after the
gamblers and tie blind tigers again,
ard have raided several of the most
notorious places. In most of them
they found quantities of whisky and
card tables and other gambling de-
vices galore. The presence of the
legislature in the city has made bus
mess frst-rate with most of the
joints the last two or three weeks,
but they could not stand prosperity
and got too bold.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
EIGHTEENTH DAY,

Only the lower house Of the legis'
lature was in session today, the SEN
ate having adjourned until Monday.
No business of general interest was
transacted. After the committee re-
ports and introduction Of bills was
concluded the calendar Of local and
private legislation was taken up and
number Of minor measures passed.
The session was listless throughout
and many of the house members left
on the afternoon trains for their homes
TO spend Sunday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
MAMIE BRYAN'S FUNERAL.
After Services NJ Lincoln. Neb., the
Remains Were started for
salem. Illinois.

Lincoln, Neb.. Feb 2.--Funeral serv-
ices for Miss Mamie Bryan were held,
Monday morning, at the home Of her
sister, Mrs 7. S. Allen Rev, 5. u. Bat
ten, of the First Baptist church, was in
charge. Al two O'Clock in the after
noon, William J, Bryan and other
members of the family left for Salem,
H., with the body where the burial
will be in the family cemetery, The
funeral services at Salem will be con
Quoted by DR.. H. O. Rowlands, of Da-
venport, Ia, formerly Lincoln pastor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
VIII Opposc PapaI Decree

New York, Feb. 2.--Archbishop Far
ley, who will sail for Rome on Thurs
day, will, it is reported, oppose at the
vatican an extension to the United
States of the papal decree revivinE
the Gregorian music and the excluding
female choir.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Worth Fighting For.

1t is estimated that the territory
which Louisiana is seeking to wresi
from Mississippi, and thereby pre-
vent oyster men from this State
from fishing therein, is worth al
least $2,OO0,OOO, and unless the de-
fense is vigorously waged at Wash
ington Mississippi runs an immi-
nent risk OF losing its title to some
of the most valuable oyster reef;
alon gthe gulf coast. The contest
will be watched with much interest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Ii. and c. Bill.

The bill for support and mainte
nance of the Industrial Institute and
College of Columbus asks for al ap
preparation of Sl5O,O0O, exclusive Of
the interest ON the land fund. This in
terest amounts to $4,000. Last year
the interest was not paid and the bill
asks an appropriation Of $38 i000 in
terest money for the two years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-06
Hanna Declines with Thanks

Frankfort, KY, Feb. I'm the SEN
ate Monday the reply Of Senator NJ. A.
Hanna to the invitation TO address the
legislature was read. The senator
thanks the legislature for the invita-
ton, but finds II impossible to accept.