davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

endar of even for the day, was the
induction of 5, tor Fairbanks, OF
Indiana, into the Office of the vico
president Of the United States in the
senate chamber The ceremony was
brief and simple to the extent of be-
ing severe. Immediately following tho
address and oath of Vice President Fair
banks came the final adjournment of the
Fifty-eighth congress and the beginning
of the special session.
Many other events, such as the swear
ing in of almost a third membership
of the senate and various routine duties
which we're in themselves of great i'm
port were thrust into the background
by the impressive ceremonies which pre-
ceded Solemn and yet brief" is the
way the taking of the oath impressed
the spectators. 1t consisted of a prom
ise made with uplifted hand and bowed
head to perform the duties of the Of
flee and to support and defend the con-
stitution of the United States. This
was the oath of Office. and it was admin-
istered by Senator Frye as president pro
tempore of the senate. The two officials
stood confronting each other on the elo-
waited platform ON which rests the desk
of the preceding officer of the senate,
practically on the same spot on which
all the incoming vice presidents for the
past so years have stood.
Regarding the notables who were
present at the ceremony in the senate,
practically the same personages vera
seen at this event as were present about
an hour later at the inauguration Of the
president. Every niche and Granny in
the gallery was filled with people That
section which is generally used private
ly by the senator's was turned over to
the executive party and directly oppo-
site that quarter newspaper men were
busly engaged portraying the scenes
about them. Outside of these two
quarters of the gallery persons hold
ing special tickets were seated.
Shortly before 12 the special guests
began to arrive The president was
seated in a big red leather chair i'm
mediately in front of the desk of the
presiding officer and was an interesting
spectator of the ceremony In which he
himself had participated four years ago.
The induction ceremony did not con-
sume more than two minutes of time and
was administered by Mr.. Frye, presid-
ing officer Of the senate.
With the last positive thump OF the
gavel upon the desk Senator Frye re-
linquished his position as president pro
TEN. by announcing the end of that
body Taking a seat to one side Mr..
Fairbanks took his place and began his
inaugural address. This was followed
by the prayer of DR.. Edward
Everett Hale. Then the organiza-
ton of the senate was complet-
ed, the oath in each case being adj
ministered by Mr.. Fairbanks. Immedi-
ately upon the adjournment the guests
began to file out of the gallery and prep
arations were begun for the inaugurR
tion of the president.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Mississippi State News


Miss Mamie Marsh, a respectable
and well connected young lady Of
Jackson, was assaulted and outraged
in the very heart of that city few
nights ago, by a negro. A negro
named Stewart Johnson was cap
turcd and identified as the guilty
wretch by negro boy who claimed
to have witnessed the assault. The
people were in great state of ex-
element, and doubts were enter
tanned as TO the truth of the boys
statements, and the negro was spir-
tied away to prevent lynchlng.
Later another negro has been ar
rested upon strong circumstantial
evidence. Gov. Vardaman has a
Pinkerton detective from Chicago at
work on the ease, and every effort is
being put forth to ferret out the
guilty scoundrel who perpetrated
the deed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

ceremony there was no letting down
| OF the tension of interest. The passing
| of a uniformed horseman was sufficient
to call forth cheers, although in some
sections the multitude showed signs OF
| restlessness. This was true particularly
on the outskirts of the throng where.
pressed by constantly arriving recruits,
| many struggled to get nearer to the
point of interest. The effect upon the
densely packed multitude was contin-
uous surging backward and forward
turbulent sea of humanity.
The rendezvousing of the troops, COM
mittees and civic societies entertained
the crowd throughout the long wait in
cident to the schedule The various or
ganizations arriving by different routes
passed into the narrow defiles which the
police kept open, the brilliant uniforms
of the troops, the bright sashcs of the
committees and the rich caparisoning
of the horses lending themselves to
kaleidoscope, panoramic effect. Cheers
upon cheers greeted the constantly
shifting picture.
AS rapidly as the troops arrived they
took the positions assigned them. The
military escort stretched far to
the left and consisted Of all
branches of the service-horse,
foot and artillery To the right
were grouped division after division of
state troops, and in different places of
honor the other organizations took their
stand to await the signal to move
The movements of the gathering
troops and organizations were not all
the crowd had for its entertainment
Directly in its front preparations were
In progress for the Inauguration itself
The monster stand, in the form of an
open amphitheater, accommodating
1000 persons. had been erected on line
with the rotunda of the capitol and there
decorators were engaged in arranging
for the ceremony and ushers busted
themselves learning the sections to be
assigned to the various officials and dis
tinguished guests.
Notables Begin to Arrive.
Shortly after noon, just following the
Induction into Office of Vice President
Fairbanks, the monster stand, decorat-
ed with plants, flowers, flags and bunt-
ing began to fill with the people who
had just finished witnessing the cere-
monies in the senate chamber, and
scarcely half hour passed before this
coign of vantage was filled to over
flowing. Added to the color afforded by
the plants and bunting were the bril-
liant costumes of the women, and these
put on a touch of variety which rivaled
the occasion of four years ago. Every
ledge about the capitol and the win
dows were filled to the pointof overflow
ing with their human burdens and long
before the official party appeared the
streets were jammed as far as the eye
could reach.
Several minutes before one o'clock an
extra loud burst of cheers from the
multitude just in front of the main
capitol door called the attention from
the brilliant parade of uniforms in the
street to the official party, which had
just come through the main door. "Tbe
president, there he is" and similar
cries came from the assembled popu-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

President Roosevelt's manner was not
that of a man upon whose head fell the
great responsibilities of nations care.
Three years of experience as chief eA-
ecutive had changed this man as mucn
as did Lincoln's liberation of the black
man change that great statesman.
While he waited for the applause to die
out he stood in triumph, with no show
of vanity, with no evidences of political
enmity, apparently no memories of the
campaign gone by, and nothing more
disconcerting than huge gathering OF
loyal Americans.
Oath Is Administered.
Chief Justice Fuller stepped to the
front of the pavilion constructed espe-
cially for the use of the president dur
ing the ceremonies, and his clerk came
forward bearing Bible. A hush, fol-
lowed by absolute silence fell over the
crowd, which but moment before was
cheering itself hoarse. President
Roosevelt raised his right hand and took
the oath which binds him in support
ing the laws and constitution OF the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Tho Adaaa Proven.

The Gulfport News says: Every
thing works out for the good of
those who wait. Down here on the
coast some people became SO lazy
that they would absolutely do moth
ing-too lazy even to iish-and that
is getting it down pretty fine. But
during the recent cold blizzard the
report comes from Biloxi and Pas
cagoula that fish became so be-
numbed from the fearful cold that
they were left by the tide on land,
where they were picked up by the
thousands, and when returned to
the water became as active as ever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
TIE WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

Latest advices from the seat of war
say that Gen. Nogi, with his Port Ar
thur veterans, has dropped down in the
immediate vicinity of Mukden, much
to the surprise of the Russians. 1t Is
not quite clear yet whether an attack
will be made on Mukden or whether
the force will push on to cut Kuropat-
kin's line of retreat to Tie Pass.
A report from Japanese sources says
that the Japanese now hold nine miles
of ground formerly occupied by the
Russian right.
A private dispatch received in st,
Petersburg from Manchuria says that
startling events may be expected
within the next two weeks
Dispatches received from Gen Kuro-
patkin in ST. Petersburg are so rigldly
censored that little can be learned OF
actual occurrences at the front.
The already overtaxed Siberian rail
road Is now to be called upon to trans
port supplies for the interior towns,
which are running alarmingly short Of
provisions
The engagement progressing in Man
churia involves nearly all of both
armies, and is described as death
grapple, upon the result of which may
hinge the ending of the war.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

The west bound Twin Cities express
on the Northern Pacific railroad col
lided head-on with freight at Bear
Mouth Mont, resulting in the death Of
a mail clerk and fireman and the in
Jury of both engineers.
G. w. Hunt, editor of the Salix (Ia,)
Siftings, an iconoclastic publication,
and who claimed to be Iowas oldest
editor, died of pneumonia in a hospital
at Sioux City.
In the name Of the city of Seattle,
Wash, Samuel Hill. member of the
board of overseers of Harvard univer-
sity, has subscribed $4,000 to the spe-
cial fund to relieve the million dollar
deficiency of that institution.
Anthony Defries. one of the best
known newspaper publishers in In
diana, died at his home in Goshen,
aged 81 years. With the late Schuyler
Colfax he established the st. Joseph
Valley Register, in South Bend, in
1892.
Lady Curzon's return to Calcutta was
made the occasion of most effusive
and nattering welcome.
The disorders predicted for st. Pc
tersburg and Moscow as the result of
the general strike order have not yet
occurred although the situation Is
threatening.
The statements recently issued by the
banks of the Republic of Mexico show
that the chartered banks in the repub-
lie hold $22, 2,O00, 900 more specie than a
year ago.
Ambassador Powell Clayton, who
has been suffering from severe attack
of laryngitis at Mexico City, is con-
yalescent
The opinion prevails at Jefferson
City that something will be done this
week to break the Missouri senatorial
deadlock.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
dined with the duke and duchess of
Marlborough in their new home, Sun
derland house, on the night Of the Sd
inst. 1t was a house warming.
Kansas senate unanimously passed
Senator Nofzinger's bill to prevent the
operation of trusts within the state.
Executive officials of the western
railroads have decided to ignore the
order of the interstate commerce com
mission requiring them to charge no
higher rates for live stock than are
charged for transportation Of live
stock products. They will let the
courts decide.
A half crazy negro who shot and
killed Dr. William B. Oliphant at
Helm station, Miss, was taken from a
deputy sheriff at Elizabeth, by masked
men and hanged.
The western grain rate war has been
settled by an agreement to restore
normal tariffs April 1.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

United States, with great reverence and
amid deep silence. So great was the
awe of the assembled multitude that
not the semblance of a demonstration
followed. Then the president began his
inaugural address, and as soon as he hae
finished and disappeared within the
capitol the signal was flashed to tho
navy yard and the salute of Il guns
told the end of the ceremonies and tho
initial step of the presidents entrance
into his second term of office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
PRESIDENT BEGINS
HIS SECOND TERM
ROOSEVELT TAKES OATH BE-
FORE IMMENSE AUDIENCE.
SOLEMNlTY MARKS EVENT.
Multitude Awed as Chief Executive
Repeats Binding Words-Twenty-
One GUNS Boom Salute-Fair-
banks Is Inducted.

Washington, d. c., March Al do
solemnly swear that | will faithfully
execute the Office Of president Of the
United States, and, to the best of my
ability, protect, preserve and defend the
constitution of the United States '
With these words Theodore Roosevelt,
president of the United States for the
past three years, was Saturday in
augurated for another term to the high
est Office which it is the privilege of all
American citizen to attain.
Chief Justice Fuller, with all the
solemnity of the three other occasions
of like character in which he has fig
ured during his career, administered
the oath to the president. This was the
fourth and last instance in which the
chief justice is to be the second figure
of importance. Hardly had the presi
dent finished his inaugural address and
disappeared within the capitol building
than the hush which had fallen upon
the spectators when he raised his hand
preparatory to taking the oath was
broken by the deafening roar of q guns
In official salute TO the executive, just
entering upon his second term as presi-
dent.
Interest at It's Height.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
lace. but the nations chief was not to

lace. but the nations chief was not to
come for some moments.
A hush was noticeable in the crowd.
The official entrance was dramatic. All
except those who were participating in
the ceremony were seated When the
justices of the supreme court, with the
exception of Chief Justice Fuller.
emerged from between the Corinthian
pillars and marched down the sloping
carpeted aisle to their station they were
greeted with applause. The justices
wore their robes and skull-caps. Then
came the members of the diplomatic
corps, in their gorgeous uniforms, and
they evoked thunderous applause. Led
by Count Cassni, the Russian ambas-
sador and dean of the corps, and fol-
lowed by the others in order of prece-
dence, they took seats on the right OF
the stand. Strolling in after them came
members of the cabinet, senators and
representatives in congress.
Hush as President Comes.
Following on the heels of the official
party came Mrs. Roosevelt and party
of friends; then, but moment later, the
new vice president, Mr.. Fairbanks and
his escort arrived and were greeted by
tremendous bursts of applause. AS soon
as Vice President Fairbanks seated him
self the cheers ceased, the military pre-
sented arms, every hat in the commit
tees came off and the great ocean of peo-
pie set up perfect roar Of cheers, fair
ly shouting itself hoarse
Quick as flash every sound wasstilled
and President Roosevelt, quiet and com
posed of demeanor, came from between
the gigantic pillars, escorted by Chief
Justice Fuller. A random burst of
cheers came from the front of the crowd
as with measured tread in harmony
with the dignified step of the chief JUS
tice, the president advanced in state
down the long aisle of distinguished
guests. BY this time all were standing
and nothing could be heard above the
roar of thunderous welcome. lmmedi-
ately following came, arm in arm, the
members of the committee on arrange
ments. AS the president passed down
the aisle he barred his head and with
characteristic sweep of his hat bowed in
acknowledgement of the salutations
from the stand and the ovation from the
people.
The man OF the hour was before the
most representative gathering that had
ever assembled to greet the chief execu-
tive of the nation upon like occasion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Wsrts Patrons at the Mcctinqs.

State Superintendent Whitfield
has addressed letters to county su-
perintendents asking them to get
the teachers of the counties to urgo
school patrons to be present on
March %, when the County Teach
erS' Associations meet, to hear the
question of school houses discussed,
which is the principal topic in the
program.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

State Revenue Agent Writ Ad-
ans is now after the lawyers and
doctors of Mississippi who have been
dodging their privilege tax. 1t is
said that the number of men in
these professions who have escaped
paying privilege tax is quite large.
1t is figured out by the State rcve-
nue. agent that there is something
like $3.50, 900 due the State on this
score. A list of those who have not
paid is now being made up, prepar-
atorv 10 making demands on them
for this tax.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Want to Help Our Farmers.

In some parts of the State it is
said that Eastern and Western capi-
talists are offering TO advance the
farmers $25 a bale on each bale of
cotton held, but SO far there have
been few takers. Most Of the farm
ers who are compelled to realize
money on cotton held are carrying
it through local banks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
February Charter Fees.

The charter fees coming into the
office of Secretary of State Power
for the month of February amount
ed to $1,945, and this amount was
deposited in the State treasury by
tho secretary of State. The month
of February is generally a very dull
month when it comes to charter fees,
and tine showing made is regarded
as a splendid Que, proving that the
industrial outlook for the State c0s-
tinues Good.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Assessment Blanks Being Sent Out.

The assessment blanks are now
being sent out by Secretary Maxwell
Of the Railroad Commission to ev-
cry railroad, telegraph, express and
telephone company in the State.
The law requires that the various
companies should fill out these
blanks and return them to the Office
Of the Railroad Commission by
April |.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
To Preach Commencement Sermon.

President W. b. Murrah, of Mill
saps College announced last week
that the commencement sermon Of
the institution would be preached
on June 4, by Rev. James Atkins,
of Nashville, Tenn. Mr.. Atkins is
an eloquent preacher, and is in
charge of the Sunday school work
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

The Clay County Telephone Com
pany, domiciled at Montpelier, in
Clay county, probably has the small
est capital stock of any corporation
in the State. Its authorized capi-
tai is only 500, which may be in
creased to $500, and, under its char
ter, the company is authorized to be-
gin business when $75 is paid in.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11

Not long ago prize was offered to the
lady having the smallest and prettiest
foot 1t was won by a person so con-
stituted as to have to wear child's
size of shoe. That is to say that
foot abnormal in type outclassed the
shapely and natural member The size
of the foot should be in proporti ION to
the size of the whole body 1t either is
this or it is to some extent deformity.
Thus small foot might as easily be
blemigh as an adornment-W Washing
tor Times
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Work Progressing Nicely.

Work on the new Deaf and Dumb
Institute, which is being erected in
the western suburbs of Jackson, is
progressing nicely, and it is believed
that the new building will be ready
for occupancy this fall some time.
1t is going to be an up-to-date struc-
ture in every particular.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Definition cf Duty.

A small boy went to Sunday school.
When he vent home his mother asked
him what the lesson was about.
Faith, says the boy. whats that?
his mother asked. "Believin what
you've got every reason to suppose
amt So the boy replied. And then,
he afterward remarks, there was
some talk about duty. too" What's
duty?" his mother asked him. "Oh,
duty" he replied, lis any old thing
t!lat you have got to do when you
want to play baseball Chicago
Chronicle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
First Standard Gauge Train.

The first standard gauge train to
enter Blue Mountain steamed into
that place last week over the line of
the Mobile, Jackson & Kansas
City railroad, and placed the people
of the village in immediate touch
with the rest of the commercial
world, and they have since been
stepping rather higher than hereto
fore.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Supreme Court Order.

The following order, passed by
the Supreme Court, was given out
last week by Clerk George G. My
erS:
Ordered by the Court That at the
April term, A. D., 1905. of the Supreme
Court, the docket of the First (Middle)
District will be taken up on the first
Monday in April and called until the
first Monday in May, when the docket
of the Third (Northern) District will
be taken up and called until the fifth
Monday in May, when the docket of
the Second (Southern) District will be
taken up and disposed Of.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome Of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
CONGRESS- WORK IN NUTSHELL
Latest Developments In the Russo
Japanese War, Together with
Items Of Interest Cullcd From the
Important Happenings All Over
the World.
CONGRESS-.

The principal feature Of the closing
session Of the house of representatives
Of the Fifty-eighth congress was the
presentation of a massive silver loving
cup to Speaker Joseph G. Cannon by the
entire membership, and another to
John Sharp Williams, the democratic
leader, by the members of the minority
The principal matter to come before
the special session Of the senate, out
side of the appointments, will be the
San Domingo treaty, on when the
president will send a special message.
The senate adopted the joint resolu-
tlon authorizing the acceptance from
the state of California of the recession
of Yosemite valley as an addition 10
Yosemite national park.
The Joint resolution continuing IN
force the present law applicable to the
Panama canal zone was unanimously
adopted by the senate.
Before adjournment, on the night OF
the Sd inst, the last Of the big supply
bills had been disposed of. The house
was forced to recede from its extra
mileage grab, which the senate de-
clared would be national scandal.
The statehood bill died with the FIJI
ty-eighth congress. The two houses
could not get together,
The bill approprlating S25o'OOO IN
aid of the jamestown (VaD exposition
in celebration of the first permanent
settlement of English-speaking people
on the western hemisphere was passed
by both houses.
In the final agreement on the MILL
tary academy Appropriation bill, the
amendments appointing Generals Peter
J. Osterhaus and Joseph r. Hawley on
the retired list Of the army, with the
rank of brigadier general, were agreed
tO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Jackson Negroes Use Cocaine.

An investigation just made shows
that the use of coacaine among the
negroes of Jackson is largely on the
increase. 1t is stated that there are
a number of places in the city where
negroes find no trouble whatever in
getting all the cocaine they want,
provided they have the price. 1t is
probable that rigid investigation
of the matter will be ordered by the
city authorities, and that stop will
be put to the illegal sale of the drug.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-11
Mo Whitecan indictments.

The grand jury of Jefferson coun-
tv adjourned last week without re-
turning any indictments for white
Gaping. 1t seems the body utterly
ignored the charge Of the court on
this subject.