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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
THE SENATE.

Mr. DRYDEN today presented to the Senate
the credentials of his colleague, Mr.. kean.
for the term beginning March next.
Mr.. Lodge presented petitions from 1.642
Christian Endeavor societies, representing
ali the states and territories of the Union,
asking that the President be authorized to
invite the governments Of the world to ap-
point delegates to an international congress
to meet at stated intervals to deliberate
upon questions of cor II interest to the
nations interested.
Mr.. Hale, from the committee on appro-
priations. presented the report Of that COM
mittee on the diplomatic and consular ap-
preparations bill and gave notice that ne
would ask it's early consideration. me
bill carries appropriations aggregating
81, 15S,017, an increase of $50,910 over the
bill as passed by tie House. The Dill n
cludes provision for now consulates at
Hermansillo and Jalapa, Mexico; Colonia,
Uruguay and Port Dietrich. Nicaragua:
Provision is made also for the creation or
the position of minister to Morocco.
Mr.. Warren, from the committee on mill
tary affairs, reported the Military Academy
appropriation bill, which carries appropria.
tons aggregating $677,97S, as compared
with the House bill. aggregating 1858. 233
The agricultural appropriation bill was
then taken up, and on a point of order by
Mr.. Teller the amendment authorizing the
Secretary of Agriculture to accept gifts OF
land for forest reserve purposes was
stricken out.
An amendment providing for the classifi-
cation as clerks of certain persons, pro-
vided for in the bill, who were originally
appointed as laborers, was disagreed to.
When the hour of 2 o'clock arrived Mr..
Hepburn moved to make the pure food bill
the unfinished business, and the motion
prevailed without division.
The bill had, however, no sooner been
given its place than it gave way to the
agricultural bill, the consideration of which
was proceeded with
Reported to Senate.
A Senate joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary of War to deliver to the quarter
master general of the Grand Army of the
Republic one condemned cannon. for the
purpose OF furnishing official badges for
the Grand Army, was reported favorably
by the committee on military affairs.
The committee on commerce reported ad-
versely the House bill authorizing the Cen
trail Railroad and Bridge Company of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa, to construct a. toll rail-
road and wagon bridge across the Missouri
river at Council Bluffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
AN HISTORIC SITE.
William Duane Prominent Here in the
Early Years.

In connection with the undertaking by
the inaugural committee to mark the loca-
ton Of historic places in this city for the
benefit Of inaugural visitors. 1t is interest
ing to note that one Of the earliest OF the
large printing offices and book stores es-
tabiished here is at the northwest corner OF
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and 9th street north
west This was the business place of VIII
liam Duane one Of the most famous Of the
editors Of the jefferson period and also
prominent figure in the political life of the
times
Some account of Mr.. Duane and his
achieve rnents as the leader of the editorial
supporters of Thomas jefferson Will be
given IN A paper to be read by Mr.. Allen
c. Clark nj 4 meeting of the Columbia His
torical Society to be held Monday evening
In the banquet hall of the Shoreham Hotel
This meeting, like all similar gatherings OF
this society, Will be open to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09

bill was an administration measure, nor
was any bill that he knew of an admin
fstration bill AS finally offered he SAID
that what was known as the Hepburn
bill was with the exception of but two
words the product of the brain of the AT
torney General. He had yielded. however.
to his colleagues on the committee In the
matter of the Townsend-Eseh BIZ, not
that he did not have confidence in his bill.
but because he did not want the commit
tee "to be the target of every scfipoier
who wanted sensational headlines.
Mr. Hepburn rehearsed the original M
terstate commerce act and declared 1t was
a republican brain that devised that meas
ure and republican votes that passed II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09

public comfort demanded cushions. and
consequently Mr. Weller ought to see to It,
There are applications from alleged sol
diers'' who demand double beds and hair
mattresses for sleeping purposes, and be-
come indignant when it is suggested they
will have to roll their blankets down on the
apor if they accept the proffer of the gov
eminent for free quarters. Some fndivid-
uals want 10 sleep two In room. In the
best hotel for 40 cents a day, and so on.
Mr. Weller. however, manages to keep
every one I'm good humor and almost all
his callers go away, apparently happy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Edward G. Niles Leaves All His Prop
erty to His Wife.

The will of the, late Edward G. Niles
dated July %, 1901. has been filed for pro-
bate. His wife. Mary Meredith Niles, is
named sole beneficiary and executrix.
BY the terms Of the will of Thomas Kim
ney, dated June 10, 1903. and filed today
with the register, sub lot a, square $780, is
bequeathed to his niece. Mary Bernadette
Foley, and the remainder OF his estate to
his wife, Ellen Isabel Kinney The latter
is named executrtx.
The will of the late Julius J. Schlueter.
dated April IA. 1904. has also been fled for
probate. Five dollars each Is left to his
two daughters, and the remainder Of the
estate to his wife, Anna e. Schlueter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Personal Mention.

Capt c. F. Hutchinson. commanding he
battle ship Maine, now at New York is at
the Grafton in this city. on leave OF alb
sence for few days.
Acting upon the advice of his physician,
MIR. Sidney Bieber. the District fire mar
shall. left Washington yesterday for an ex-
tended trip TO Florida. New Mexico and
Arizona with the purpose of benefiting his
health.
Col T. A. Randle of Congress Heights,
who has been i'll at his apartments ar the
Hotel Gordon, is about recovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Dry Dock Contract Signed.

Mr.. George w. Spearin of New York,
who was recently awarded the contract
for the construction of a dry dock at the
New York navy yard at his bid of s773,-
"92, has signed the contract and his bond
having been approved by the legal Off
GERS of the department. it is expected that
he will begin work on the structure with
out further delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Separation of Church and State.

PARIS. February 9.-The governments
new bill providing for the separation of
church and state was presented in the
chamber or deputies today amid applause
and was referred to committee. This bill
does not differ materially from the project
or former Premier Combes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
The Boston Sails From Panama.

The Navy Department is informed that
the U. S. S. Boston left Panama yesterday
for Acapulco. Lieut. William d. Leahy
and Paymaster F. P. Sackett of that yes
sci. who are now recovering from an at
tack of yellow fellow, were left in the hos
pital at Ancon to complete their con-
Valescence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
SENATORIAL CONTESTS.
Republicans in Delaware Are Still al
LoggerheadS.

DOVER, Del, February 9.-In the ballot
ing tor United States senator at the joint
session of the general assembly Of Della
ware today the resus~~ss practically the
same as yesterday. Today's ballot resulted
as follows:
j. Edward AddicEs, union republican. IS;
Col Henry A. Dupont, regular republican,
o; Willard salisbury. democrat. II. Abb
sent ard paired, s; total vote. A: necessary
10 a choice. %; election. The joint as
sembly then separated until noon tomor-
row.
No Choice in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, February o.
The senatorial deadlock is unbroken. To-
days ballot:
Cockrell, 20: Niedringhaus 81; Kerens,
Il: Pettijohn, .; Finkelburg. /: Stewart,
l. Necessary to a choice, 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
To Wear Distinctive Badge.

The House committee on military affairs
today ordered favorable report on joint
resolution authorizing the organization now
known as the army and navy union to wear
the distinctive badge adopted by 1t. This
organization was formerly known as the
National Corps, Army and Navy Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Senate District Committee.

The Senate committee on the District of
Columbia held hearing this afternoon a.
o'clock on Senate bill 6423. to establish rail-
road storage yard for the District of CO.
lumbia. and Senate bills $500 and 1859, to
amend the act to provide for a union sta
ton giving additional baggage facilities for
the terminal company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
TRAGEDY IN INDIANA.
Hotel Man Shot at Wife and Then
u1 Himself

LA GRANGE, Ind, February 9.-Frank
NJ. Koon, proprietor of the Commercial
Hotel at Wolcotvilie. died today after
shooting himself in the breast and taking
a large quantity of morphine.
He made an effort to kill his wife, but
though he fired twice at her neither shot
took effect. u y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
United Effort to End War.

RICHMOND. Ind. February 9.-Prof.
Cyrus w. Hodgin Of this city, president Of
the Peace Association Of Friends in Amer
lea. today promulgated the appeal sent out
by the peace unions of Norway. Sweden
and Denmark for united effort to bring
the war In the far east to close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany closed contracts today for 5000 tons
Of steel rails to meet requirements for 1906.
About 400 tons will be 100 pounds to the
yard, and the remainder 85-pound rails.
The cost Of the rails viii aggregate about
81 $50 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
J. Henson Beachley Dead.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN. Md. February 81.
Henson Beaciley retired business man,
died at his home in Hagerstown this after
noon from paralysis. aged sixty-seyen
years. He was formerly a member of the
board of school commissioners and was a
leading member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. His surviving children include
City Tax Collector Harry K. Beachley and
DIR William Beachley OF Hagerstown,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
MRS. CHApWICK's TRIAL,
Set for Monday, March 8, at Confer
ence Today.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 9.--The
trial of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick in the
United States district court has been set
for Monday, March 6. She will be tried be-
fore Judge r. w. Tayler. The date for be-
ginning Mrs. Chadwick's trial was agreed
upon at a conference today between Judge
Tayler and District Attorney Sullivan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Mr.. Armstrong; Successor Named

The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
To be assistant secretary of the treas
ury. James b. Reynolds of Massachu-
settS.
ostmasters-Yirginia,T Thomas L. Ros-
ser, at Charlottesville.
Hawaii, Joseph G. Pratt. Honolulu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
New Secretary of the Red Cross

AT yesterdays meeting of the incorpora-
tors OF the American National Red Cross,
Mr.. Charles L. Magee. formerly of the Navy
Department, was elected secretary of the
organization, and not Miss Anita MCGEE, as
was enormously stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
The Argentine Revolt Suppressed.

The Secretary Of State has received a
cable message from United States Minister
Beaupre at Buenos Ayres. dated yesterday
saying that the insurrection IN the Argen-
tine republic has been completely sup
pressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
The Time Ball Blocked

Owing TO the accumulation of ice on the
pole on top of the Navy Department to-
day 1t was impossible to hoist the time
ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
District Appropriation Bill.

The District appropriation bill was not
considered in the Senate today on account
of the pending agricultural bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Senator Gallinger's Bills,

Senator Gallinger today introduced bills
to provide for the payment of sealer and
an assistant sealer of weights and meas
ures; 10 amend the act Incorporating CO.
lumbia College and a bill to regulate rail-
road and steamboat ticket brokerage and
to require such brokers to take out a IL
cense i'll the District of Columbia costing
So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09

creamery. soasf. fancy ladle les2o: store packed.
16ai7
EGGS-Easy. ~
CHEESE-Firm; large. fe,.af2ts; medium, f2'.s
l2is small, t3a13h.
SUGAR Strong; graduated. e-2s; hne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
The Gloucester Out of Commission

The converted cruiser Gloucester has been
put out of commission at the navy yard,
Pensacola, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
House Republican Caucus.

A caucus Of House republicans on the
statehood bill has been called tor tomorrow
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09

National bank notes received today for
$1.27O 1877; government receipts
from internal revenue. $3.50, 222; customs
S871 458: miscellaneous. 500. 572; expendi-
lures. 81, 400, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Two Killed in Collision.

MARSHALLTOWN. Iowa. February g.
Conductor Burgdell and Brakeman Penn
were killed today in collision between
freight trains on the Iowa Central railway,
near New Sharon. Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Decree OF Divorce siened

Justice Stafford. In Equity Court No. 2.
today signed a decree granting William A.
Larkin a divorce from Lima Larkin be-
cause Of the infidelity OF the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09
Today's Government Receipts,

Three 100-share lots of Lanston brought
1881. The stock was to be had at 1874.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-09

But little interest was taken in Mergen-
thaler and at the close the bid and asking
price were only separated by eighth of
a point. A couple of ten-share lots sold
for 1851 and 195as
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-07-01
Poindexter-M Mullins,

A beautiful wedding, attended by
many school friends of the bride, took
place al what is probably the.handsom'
est country home in the county at RAJ
vine on Thursday evening, June Goth,
at $50 o'clock, when Miss Ethel Poin-
dexter, daughter Of Hon. j, Q. Poin-
dexter, was united in marriage to Mr..
William Sylvester Mullins. 1t was an
alfresco wedding on account Of the
season, the ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr., Wyatt, the Methodist
minister at Brooksville, taking place on
the gallery, which was decorated in
pink roses and evergreen. The bridal
party came out and formed in a circle
in the following order; Miss Willie
Mullins and Jim Patty, the groom and
Mr.. Harry Patty, who were followed by
the little flower girls, Misses Mary Kin
cannon and Ida Mullins Long, then the
bride, who was accompanied by her
sister, Miss Matte P~oindexter.
!. large number of friends and rela-
tives were present, those from out Of
the county being the groom's father,
Mr.. Sylvanus Mullins and his family, of
Columbus, Mrs Dougherty of Verona,
Miss Powers Of jackson, Miss George
Of Hattiesburg, and Mrs. Gundy and
Mrs, Clelland of Lebanon, Ky.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-07-01
NOTICE.

In pursuance of the power vested in
me by virture of the orders and ordi
nances of the Mayor and Board Of Alder
men of the City of Macon. Mississippi,
| will receive sealed bids for the pur-
chase of Fifteen Thousand Dollars Of
Waterwork and Electric Light Bonds Of
the City Of Macon, Mississippi payable
One Hundred Dollars per year, and the
remainder at the expiration of twenty
years, said Bonds being dated June 10Th
1905, and bearing interest at the rate Of
five per cent per annum; interest pay
able semi, annually. on the fifteenth day
Of June and fifteenth day of December,
of each year. Said sealed bids to be
filed in my Office on or before the seven
teenth day of July. 1905.
Each Bidder required to file with bid
a certified check in the sum of one thous-
and dollars.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
reserviDg the right to reject any and all
bids.
This, the eth day of June, 1905.
j. o. FAsER,
Mayor of the City of Macon, Mississippi
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-07-01
To Teachers and Farmers.

State Superintendent of Ed
ucation, Whitfield has called a
meeting of Institute Conductors
at the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College in connection with
the Normal, ON July Bird, and
will have for two weeks the au-
thors of the different text books
which have been adopted for use
in the public schools of this state,
who will explain the merits and
strong points Of each text book
adopted. This will be a rare
opportunity for every one who
expects to teach school in the
State of Mississippi during the
next five years to become thor
oughly acquainted with the in
tent and purpose of the authors
of these books, and how best to
use the text of each book, to fix
the principle intended to be
taught.
No teacher who has the inter
est of the work at heart can af-
ford to miss this opportunity.
And any teacher who willfully
neglects this opportunity ought
to seek other means for a liveli-
hood. On the IL, 10 and II of
July, there will be held at the
College, a State Farmers Insti-
tute. There will be in atten-
dance at this meeting the lead
ing men of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture at Washington,
and the besl practical men from
this State. a opportunity for
our farmers to learn from the ex-
p~erience of others, and to obtain
advance ideas on agriculture,
dairying, hog raising, poultry
raising, producing beef cattle,
farm drainage and many other
subjects which ought to be inter
esting to the people of Noxubee
county
This Institution will be the
strongest agricultural program
ever presented to the people Of
Mississippi.
Meals furnished at tho mess
hall of the college at rs cents
each; room; bedstead and mat
tress furnished free in dormitory,
each person will provide their
own cover, sheets and pillows.
College and Experiment Station
will make a fine exhibit of pure
bred cattle. Round trip tickets
on railroad one fare plus 25 cents,
An opportunity for all to see this
great Institution, and some of
its workings, and meet men from
different points of this state and
other states. A few days off and
return with more extensive views
and a fund of information which
will not be received at any other
time or place, Can you afford
to miss it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-07-01
WEDDING BELLS.
EDw

At high noon on Wednesday,
June 2Sth, in achapel decorated
with roses and filled with friends
who had one wish and that for
the happiness Of the young
couple. William Van FAINT and
Miss Mary Alice Edwards
pledged their marriage VOWS.
Miss Edwards wore a gown
of green silk and carried white
carnations. Miss Bessie Ed
wards sister of the bride and
maid of honor was dressed in
white. Her bouquet was pink
carnations. The groom came
in with his brother and met the
bride at the altar. After the
ceremony they went to the sta
ton where a special coach car
ried them off amid showers of
rice and blessings.
Mr.. FAINT was reared in Macon
but is now a prosperous business
man of Newton. Miss Edwards
has won many friends in the
State for her womanly grace.
In appreciation of her fine work
at college she was last given a
position as instructor in the I.
/ & c.
Quite a number Of guests were
from Macon. Mrs, Ann FAINT.
Miss FAINT, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
FAINT, Miss Pruit, Mr.. Emmett
Cavett. Mr.. Weir, Mrs. Roberts
Mr.. John Cavett, Misses Cavett
and Mr.. Iva Dorroh, Mr.. and
Mrs. ], c. FAINT, of Meridian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-07-01
University Mississippi Summer Term.

Editor of The Beacon
1t may be of interest to your readers
to know something of the University
Summer Term now in progress here
which opened on the l4th inst, with
good attendance New members have
been added every week. Teachers and
students have here an opportunity to
improve their proficiency in any subject;
the former can pursue studies leading
to State or Professional Licens, as well
as those that would improve scholar
ship and teaching ability, while the lat
ter a take work preparing them to
enter the University next session or
make .up some deficiency in regular
work.
Mhe instructors are well qualified for
their several department Of work, Be-
sides the University Faculty, the follow
ing is the list of instructors, with sub
jects taught.
DR.. Martin, Yale University, Educa-
c%ational Psychology
Miss Winchester, Memphis, Tenn,
School Music.
Mr.. Walker, City Schools, Moss Point,
Miss. Mental Arithmetic and latin.
Mr.. Scott City Schools Brokhaven,
Miss, Paracticle Arithmetic and Geom-
ctry.
Prof. Smith, Georgia State Normal
College, Institute Grammar.
DR.. Lloyd, Miss. A, & NJ. College,
Agriculture. \.
Prof Jordon, institute for Blind, Jack
son, Miss, Drawing.
In attendance from Noxubee County
are the following:
Mr.. Walker, Macon. Misses Lois
Jackson, Matte Combs, Irene Smith
and Mr.. Walker, Shuqualak. Misses
Minerva Farmer Laura Ruff and Fan
ME Ware, Brooksville,
The regular course OF study is relieved
Ply lectures from eminent educators, and
entertainments are given of social ma
ture, so that the entire range Of human
faculties is brought into play.
a more earnest body Of teachers and
students have never assembled, and the
work done is Of the highest type.
TEACHER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-07-01
TRUSTEE s SALE.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

NOXUBEE COUNTY.
By virtue OF the trust deed. Of record In
the Chancery Clerks Office of said county,
at page 3IS, in Trust Deed Book 66, eXecut-
ed by William n. Haynes and Mrs. Emma
Haynes, on April lth, 1902. to y. r. Clark,
trustee, to secure to "The Union Central
Life Insurace company the indebtedness
therein mentioned; and default having been
made by the said William N Haynes and
Mrs. Emma Haynes, and the said compa-
ny having declared the entire indebted.
ness to be at once due and payable. and
having, as per instrument dated May 26,
1905. recorded at page j37 Of said book 0G,
appointed the undersigned. as substitute |
trustee. by reason of the absence Of said
j. II. CLARK from the State of Mississippi,
and having requested me to foreclose said
trust deed, I. as such substituted trustee,
will, within legal hours, on
Monday, the 3rd Day Of July, 1905,
at the front door of the court house OF said
County OF Noxubee. proceed to ,scll, by
auction at public sale. to the highest bid
der for cash, the following described realty,
situated in said County OF Noxubee, viz:
The east half OF the northeast quarter of
Section Eleven (l1). and the northwest
quarter and the east half of the southwest
quarter of Section Twelve az. all in
Township Fourteen (l4) North. Range
Seventeen 90 East, containing Three
Hundred and Tv enty (320) acres
Said sale to be made to satisfy said In
d%ebtedness. with accrued interest, and the
costs and expenses of said trust.
This June 3rd, 1908.
ia TYSON,
Substituted Trustee.