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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
JUST A SAMPLE HAIlSTONE
Man from "Dakoty' Was Not to Be
Downed by Any Ordinary
Visitation.

You take man from Dakoty and you
can't surprise him with any play o the
elements wind or storm or what not
said Mr.. Boggs, reminiscently relates
Youths Companion, "and there's other
things a man raised out in Dakoty takes
mighty calm, too.
such as what?' demanded the post
master, with whom Mr. Boggs was Will
ing away a hot afternoon.
Well" said Mr. Bosgs slowly i
could tell ye plenty of incidents, but III
Jest select one that occurred in tEe
streets O New York city when my cousin
Joshua from Dakoty was on, and We
were seeing the sights together
we were walking along street one
day on our way to the Battery, and
stopped to look into window. A woman
that was investigating the contents OF
tin pail that she was trying 10 freeze
some ice cream in lost her holt on II, and
it fell off the window ledge three stories
up. and lit plumb on Cousin Joshua's
back as he was stopped, looking in at the
shop. heard it coming, but too late to
warn him.
well, the pail, ice cream and all, slid
off his back, and skeetered out acrost the
sidewalk into the gutter. Joshua
Strengthened up and looked at me- He
didn't see it 60 but he heard it. He never
turned round at all, but just began to
rub his back with both hands.
I'VE have EN- as large about as
large and hefty as that-our hailstoncs-
in Dakoty, he said to me as he was rub
Ding, but don't recollect their ever com
ing single that way; not more than once
OF twice, at any rate
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
FATE OF THE RUSSIANS.
St, Petersburg officials Fear Another
Turning Movement.

st. Petersburg, March 20.-Anxiety
regarding the fate Of Gen. Linevitch
forces continues, the main danger to
them being the Japanese columns
which are hurryng northward along
the great trade route, twenty miles
west of parallel with the line OF re-
treat The heads Of these columns
were officially reported to be passing
Fakoman, thirty miles northwest o.
Tie Pass. on Friday Their appear
ance doubtless fastened the Russian
retirement which may now have be-
come literally a race northward, as
once the Russians are headed 1t would
be easy for the japanese, by short
cut, to throw themselves across the
line of retreat.
After leaving Kaiyuan, Gen Line
witch is believed to have divided his
army, the main portion clinging to
the railroad and the other falling
back along the Mandarin road, which
runs to Kurn. it being impossible to
leave the latter open to the Japanese
lest they then be able to creep up on
the left flank. At the same time 1t
is recognized that a separation OF
forces is always attended with the
danger of giving the enemy an oppor'
tunity to concentrate and fight the
army in detail. Some military men
here believe that Linevitch Will Try
to hold the line from Hrin to Chah
goun, 120 miles north Of Tie Pass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
RUSSIANS STILL RETREATING,
Last Two Days Devoid Of Any Re-
markabIe Incidents.

Gunshu Pass, March 20.-The last
two days have been utterly without
incident except for the removal OF the
censor to KudZihu Pass. The Russian
rear guard is retreating slowly and en-
gazing in occasional slIirmishes. 1t
has now reached a position twenty
seven miles north of Tie Pass. The
Japanese are slowly advancing with
out pressing the Russians. In the
course of the retreat the Russians are
destroying bridges, the railroad road
bed and highways, and carrying OH
stores and demolshing buildings and
everything not portable. Reports OF
wide turning movement by the Jap
anese are no longer being received
The troops parted with sadness
with Gen. Kuropatkin, whose labors
in shaping the army are recognized
and who was ever attentive to th1
wants of the soldiers in the matter
of food, clothing and shelter, Re
gardless of the fact that he had been
commander-in- chief, Gen kuropatkin
offered to remain here as a subordi-
nate of Gen. Lneyitch and as com
mander of a corps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
A "FEELER" FOR PEACE.
How the ST. Petersburg Interview Is
REGARDED in WASHINGTON.

Washington, March 20,-Govern-
ment officials whose constant hope is
for peace are much encouraged by dis
patches from st. Petersburg quoting
a minister on the terms on which the
war might bo ended. His suggestions
of Russias complete withdrawal from
ManChuria except for the line of the
Siberian railroad to Vladivostok, of
the cessation to Japan as indemnity
of the Chinese Eastern railroad, and
its subsequent administration under
an international agreement, together
with japanese control of Corea and
japanese interests on the Lao Tung
peninsula, are regarded here as rea-
sonable.
The most encouraging thing TO Of
fcias here is that the terms above
referred to are in line with the de-
sires of the powers. 1t is realized
that there will be a strong party in
Japan which will urge the gaining OF
as much as possible of the spoils OF
war, but it is hoped that wiser coun
sells in direction of permanent peace
will prevail, just as it is hoped peace
| full influences will overcome the wal
party at St Petersburg. BY one mar
familiar with the diplomacy of the sit
uation, the belief is expressed that
| the dispatch of this morning was
"feeler" for peace, soon to be followed
| by something more definite.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH
latest Developments In the Russo
Japnrese Nnr, Together with
ItcS,s of Interest CulIed From the
smportnnt Happenings All over
tbc World.
TIE WAR IN THE FAR EAST.


While the czar still declines to aban-
don the prosecution of the war, there
are said to be powerful influences at
work at the Russian capital with the
idea that now is the time for Russia
10 make a dignfed peace-without
glory, 70 be sure, but lot without hon
OF.
The japanese army under Gen. Ku-
Toki is hanging on to the flank of the
retreatng Russians, harrassing them
at every step. Their artillery can be
seen off to the right, and their fire Is
constantly felt.
In every quarter in Russia the ap-
parent hopelessness Of the struggle
with Japan is recognized. According
TO the Noyoe Vremyas HarbIn CORE
spondent, the belief exists there that
the Japanese will take the city in
three weeks.
It would seem that Gen. Lineyitch S
selection as commander-in-chief Of the
Russian army in Manchuria was a last
resort. all the generals the ear con
suited. including the Grand Duke
Nicholas. declined to assume the heavy
burden.
Russia hasn't done investigating the
surrender of Port Arthur. A commits
sion. headed by Gen. Roop will try TO
fix the responsibility
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
FOOT RACE ON
IN THE FAR EAST
PRESENT STATUS OF THE TWO
ARMIES IN MANcHURlA.
A NEW TURNING MOVEMENT FEARED
Main Body Of the Japanese Army
Hurry Northward Along the Great
Trade Route, Twenty Miles West Of
Line Of the Russian Retreat

st. Petersburg. March 21.-The
latest dispatches from Manchuria in
dicate that the retreat of the Russian
army is being conducted uneyentfully.
The last few days were unmarked by
any fighting of a serious nature.
Bot the Russians and Japanese at
this sta. are probably considering
that marching is more important than
fighting The Russians. however, are
neglecting no precautions to impede
pursuit and hamper the constructions
of permanent lines of supply.
A dispatch received yesterday an
nouncing that a cannonade has been
heard south of Tie Pass Is apparently
an error either as to direction or To-
cation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
prooressinq Satisfactorily.

Chief Justice A. II. Whitfield OF
the Annotated Code Commission,
states that the work of compiling
the new codifcation of the State
laws is making satisfactory prog
rc.s, and the manuscript will be in
tangible form whcr the meeting is
held in Jackson for the purpose OF
receiving bids on the 400 copies to
be printed for distribution. The
manuscript is being looked after by
Mai. James r. Mcdowell.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
laps OCCUPY KAIYUAN.
Russians Attempted Counter Attack,
But Were Repulsed.

Washington, March 20-The Japa-
nese legation today received the fol
lowing telegram from Toxic:
"At am on March 10 our detach-
ment occupied Kaiyuan, twenty miles
north of Tie Pass. The enemy after
wards attempted counter attack, Du,
were repulsed. The enemy burned
bridges on the main road south OF
Kaiyuan and also destroyed part ol
a railroad bridge A number OF Rus
sian guns were found by the japanese
buried near Mukden'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS


The local committee having in
charge the arrangements for the
meeting of the State Teachers AS
sociation, which is to convene IN
Jackson on May 2, 3 and 4, is doing
considerable work and getting ey-
erything in readiness for this large
meeting. From correspondence the
committee has had with teachers
from all over the State the commit
tee has no hestitancy in stating that
this is going to be one OF the larg-
est meetings in the history of the
association. 1t is expected that
there will be at least 800 teachers
from all over the State in attend
an6a The meeting is to be held IN
sections. The hall of representa-
tiyes in the new capitol has been Sc
cured for the main meeting place.
The now courthouse has been ten
dcred and accepted as another meet
ing place, and it is probable that
the Century Thcater will be rented
for another. The local committee
will leave nothing undone to make
the forthcoming meeting a great
| .uooncs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
The pursnt,Lexinqton Interurban,

Ii is stated that work on the troll
lev line between Durant and Lex
ington is to begin on April |. The
survey has been made and the en-
gineers are getting up the probable
cost of construction and the esti-
mated earning power of the road
II is believed that the road is going
10 be very successful and that it will
earn a much larger profit than a
stnnm rnad
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
viii Fight the Trusts.

The Independent oil millmen Of
Mississippi met at jackson and per-
manenhy organized. The associa-
ton pledges cooperation with gov
crnment and State officials in fight
ing trusts and combines. A COM
pany will be organized to carry the
insurance of the association.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
To stop the Illicit Sale Of Whisky

In number Of communities III
the State strenuous efforts are being
made to break up the illicit sale Of
whisky. In Hattiesburg the officers
are particularly active, and during
the last week have raided number
Of places where liquor was dis
pensed. The Mississippi Club a
social organization of Hatticsburg'
was raided two times during the
week at the direction Of the Beard
of Mayor and Aldermen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
Will Not Ask Sheriff's Removal.

The executive committee OF the
Franklin County Law and Order
League denies that it intends ask
inc for the removal of Sheriff New
man. of that county. The commit
tee states that its only intention is
to bring lawbrcakcrs TO justice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
After a Public Teat.

A number of petitions are in cir
culation at Greenwood by different
parties who are candidates for the
Greenwood postoIlicc, which is now
held BY Mrs. Mclean, whose term
expired some time ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
Street Improvement for Newton.

An order has been passed by the
Newton Board of Mayor and Alder
men announcing the intention to is
sue bonds in the sum Of $4,000 for
the purpose of street improvement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25

1t is expected that the Mississip-
pi Military Park Commission will
submit TO Gov. Vardaman a memo
rial before the next legislature
meets asking him to recommend an
appropriation for Mississippi mon
uments at the Vicksburg National
Park. All the Confederate leaders
are in favor of such an approprla-
lion. and if the state of the treasury
permits. it is believed that the ap-
propriation will be made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
Gives Out Part of His Report.

Detective Hoyt, who has for some
time been investigating the alleged
whitacap cases in Franklin county,
gave out part of his report last
week. detailing the plan of organi-
zation and operation of the lawless
hnlN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
His Way of Finding Fault.

Customer-Haye you any more Or
anges like the last ones that you sent
me?
Groceries. sir.
well, give me something different, -
Someryille journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
Gradinq Contract Awarded.

The contract for grading twenty
eight miles of The Mississippi Cen
trail Railroad, between Brookhaven
and Silver Creek, has been awarded
TO the Worthington Construction
Company, of Birmingham, Ala.
The grading crew, teams and equip
mcnt Of this company, which a few
months ago completed the work of
grading fifty miles on the Mobile,
jackson & Kansas City line, have
been in camp at Newton during the
winter months, and will be trans
fcrrcd at once from that place to
Silver Creek, where headquarters
will he made for the present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
viii Be tired in May.

Circuit Court meets the second
Monday in May at Meadvillc'
Franklin county, when it is expect
ed that the alleged whitccap cases
u,;ll hn siftod
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25

The county school superintendent OF
Union county has arranged to have
schoolhouses throughout his county
uniformly seated with good, comfort
able seats, which is a great improve
meat over the old stool with three legs
in vogue several years ogo. Missis-
sippi is ahead of any State in this sec
tion on the subject Of education, and
equal to almost any in the United
States. Our school system is excel
lent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25

A specimen Of lead orc that assayed
70 per cent pure has been found in
Jones county near Laurel 1t is
matter Of conjecture as to where it
came from. whether brought by In
dians in the past, or detached from
some ledge where large quantities are
to be found Investigation Of the find
will be taken up and prosecuted. Jones
county would be very much in it If
lead and oil were both to be found
in her limits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25
Winono Is still doing things and say

WinOna Is sui DONG thlngs and say
ing but little about it. The new
sewerage system has about been com
pleted, the courthouse will soon be
ready for occupancy, number OF busl-
ness buildings and residences are un-
der construction besides improve
ments of a general character which
are noted on every hAnd. Winona has
not been discouraged by the disastrous
fires of last year. but it steadily and
persistently engaged in rebuilding and
enargng the town in various ways
1t is a good citizenship that makes
these things possible
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25

The board of supervisors of Tippah
county have taken up the matter OF
better public roads, and will make an
honest effort to find o remedy for
present conditions. No country can
be prosperous in the full sense of the
word with public roads that are well
nigh impossible for five months in the
year and poor all the balance. Good
roads are an absolute necessity, and
the sooner cur people realize this the
sooner will they begin to live in the
full enjoyment of what comes to a
progressive and energetic citizenship
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25

Bill Nye said several years ago,
when speaking of the South: IF the
land is not worth d., the climate is
surely cheap at 500 per acre" Bill
was about right in his conjecture,
Why will people insist on trying to
live and keep comfortable in a climate
where zero weather is the rule, and a
dozen or so below common, when they
can come to Mississippi and enjoy
life with half the work necessary to
make comfortable living? The best
answer to this querry is, that they
know SO little about Mississippi. When
the world is made acquainted with our
advantages thcre will be a wild
scramble Of men and money to come
here and locate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-03-25

One honest and conscientious white
man in Mississippi is just as good as
another. There are no imaginary lines
that partition the people off into
classes according to wealth or pre-
vious conditions The man who la
bors for his daily bread, pays his just
debts and is honorable in his dealings,
is Just as much respected as the man
who owns a million, Let us be thank
ful that it is so, and hope that there
will be no change Of present salts
factory conditions,
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-12-27

New York, Dec. 27.-The annual
meeting of the New York State
Teachers Association. which will
open at the high school, this evening,
marks the sixtieth anniversary of the
organization. The attendance prom
ises to be unusually large. At the
opening meeting tonight, Superin-
tendent j. NJ. Thompson, president of
the Academic Principals Association,
will preside. Chancellor James r.
Day of Syracuse University will de-
liver the address of welcome. Other
welcoming addresses will be delivered
by superintendent A. b. Blodgett of
the Syracuse Public Schools, and
others. Superintendent f. ID. Boyn-
ton, president of the New York
Teachers Association, will deliver his
annual address. and will speak on
Needed Educational Legislation II.
j. Rogers. first assistant commission
er of education, will also deliver an
address. The meeting of the associa-
tion will last three days and in that
time there will be daily union meet
ings, as well as educational and de-
partmental sessions, devoted to the
consideration OF various educational
branches.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-12-27
TWO PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCHES UNITE

ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 27.--At a meet
ing to be held at the Southern Hotel
this evening, two committees of five
members each, representing the Pres
byterian and the Cumberland Pres
byterian churches, the final arrange
ments will be considered for COM
pleting the organic union of the two
churches on the basis which, has been
approved by a majority of the pres
byteries of the two churches in the
spring of the year. After the two
committees have completed their task
the entire committee appointed for
the purpose by the two churches, Will
hold their first joint session, which
will concluds with a banquet. To-
morrow and on the following days
the Joint committee will hold a mum
ber of meetings, until every detail OF
the merger, so far as the union OF
boards, colleges, presbyter!es and
synods OF the two churches is con-
cerned, shall have been settled. The
plan of the corporate union Is to be
submitted to the two general assem-
blles next May, when the Presbyterian
assembly will meet at Des Moines,
and that of the Cumberland church In
Decatur, Ill.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-12-27
FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT
OF DISABLED TEACHERS.

Atlantic City N. j., Dec. 27.-The
New Jersey State School Teachers
Association met at the high school
this morning for a three days ses-
sion. The evening sessions Of the
association will be held at the St.
Paul's Methodist church. This ses-
sion is of considerable Importance, as
matters of great interest will come up
for consideration. The question of the
management of the Teachers Retire.
ment Fund is expected to cause a
heated debate in the meeting, as there
is considerable dissatisfaction in re-
gard to the management of the fund
among the teachers. 1t is even con-
sidered possible that this matter may
cause a split in the association.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-12-27
MEMPHIS BANKS
SUFFER FAILURE
Merchants Trust Company
Of That City Closes
Its Doors.
TWO SMALLER GO WITH 1T
Same Old Story Of Over Loans on
Discounts and Small Cash
in Vaults.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 27-The Mer-
chants Trust company has closed its
doors and a receiver has been APP
pointed. The institution has a cap
ital of 100000. The American Bank
& Trust company and the Mechanics
Savings bank have suspended bust.
ness. These are small institutions,
allied with the Merchants Trust COM
pany.
The cause of the failure of the Mer-
chants Trust company is said TO nave
been overloans on discounts The
Merchants Trust company recently
absorbed the Memphis National BANK,
and 1t Is stated, owns a controlling in
terest in the American Savings Bank
& Trust company. The latter institu-
tion has practically absorbed the Me-
chanics' Savings bank The suspen-
sion of the three institutions caused
but little excitement in financial cir.
cles.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-12-27
CHINA NEEDS
DISCIPLINING
Jap Victories and Recent
Maneuvers Have Made
Fools Of People.
MEN EDUCATED IN EUROPE
Are Now Publishing Papers
to Create Deadly Feeling
For Foreigners.
WOULD SCARE Us With BOYCOTT

Peliin, Dec. 27.-The most conser-
vative and best informed foreigners
agree in expressing apprehension at
the constantly growing irritation OF
the Chinese against foreigners, which
FOR nine months has been gradually
spreading through the country.
China for the Chinese" summarizes
the objects of the movement, among
the chief promoters of which are male
students, educated abroad, and new
newspapers conducted by Chinese
who have been educated in Europe and
America.
These papers are beginning to gain
great influence among the people. The
anti-American boycott has been fol-
lowed by discussion of China's
wrongs at the hands of foreigners
generally, and a determination to re-
adopted the policy of Chinese control
of railroads, mines and similar enter
prises, refuses to grant new conces-
sions, and is trying to annul several
concessions previously granted.
There is no doubt that the agrees
sive spirit of the Chinese has been
decidedly increased by the late war
and the successful maneuvers of the
Chinese northern army in October
Japan's victory has encouraged the
Chinese to believe that they could be
equally successful.
Foreigners living in tho cities where
the government is strong are assured
of pHptection, but there is danger II
the present situation in the provinces
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-12-27
BAD FIRE NARROWLY
AvERTED THIS MORNING
JhM1ToR ENTERED GUILD HALL
OF ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, IN NICK OF TIME.

At about 1890 O'Clock this morn
ing an alarm Of fire called the depart
ment 10 the Guild hall of st. Johns
Episcopal church. on South Fourth
street
A blaze. which started in the rafters
between the walls OF the kitchen and
front room, would have resulted dis
astrously, had ii not been for lts op-
perfume discovery by Janitor Parish.
VINO entered the building 10 clean up.
only 10 be nearly suffocated by the
dense smoke which completely filed
the place An alarm was immedi-
ately turned in.
The fremen encountered coii !d-
cradle difficulty in locating the blaze.
but finally succeeded in tracing the
fire 10 a point directly behind the
kitchen range Some chemical ex-
tinguished II. Il is not known for a
certainty how the fire started, but the
suppOsitiOn Is that it was ignited from
an overheated stove during a party
held in the hall last night by Miss
ROdey There were some plumbers
al work IN the kitchen early last ey-
ening, the Evening Citizen reporter
was informed by Janitor Parish, and
1t is possible that while they were
engaged I'm thawing out the water
pipes near where the fire was, the
woodwork was accidentally set on
FIRE Considerable damage was done
by cutting holes In the walls and
floors, which will be fully covered by
insurance.