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Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY
Arrest of T.. \. Pcckiam, n New
York Hrokcr, in Connection with
the Cotton Report Leakage.

Washington, Aug. 24.-F A. Peck
ham, the New York broker arrested in
Saratoga, has been one of the most
conspicuous figures in the investigation
Of the cotton report leakage in the de
partment Of agriculture. His indict-
moEt is the first which has become
known in connection with the sensa-
tional developments growing out of the
charges against the integrity of the
government cotton statistics. 1t is un-
derstood that his arrest was made on a
bench warrant issued by Chief Justice
Clabaugh, of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia for alleged con
spiracy to deiraud the government in
connection with the cotton crop report
of the department Of agriculture, The
fact of the issuance Of the indictment
had been carefully kept secret in this
city
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
HERO MEETS DEATH BY FIRE
Capt. McNnbon. Awarded Medal by
Congress for NcroiSnl, Is
Fire Victim.

Eric, Pa, Aug. 2S.-Capt Patrick J
McMahon, commander of the yacht
Mystic owned by II. c. Strong of this
city, was burned to death in his apart
ments. The entire floor of the build
ing was burned. and it was evident the
sleeping man did not know the build
ing was on fire until it had reached
him and all means of escape was cut
Off Exploding gas caused the fire.
Capt Mcmahon had attained fame
for his many heroic deeds in saving
lives in the bay, congress having re-
Gently awarded him silver medal for
life saving.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
ON QUESTION OF INDEMNITY
Japan Makes Surrender Prospects
of Peace Brighter Than for
Some Time.

Portsmouth. n. H., Aug. 2s. To
morrow morning Baron Komua, acting
upon instructions received from Toxic
as a result Of today's meeting OF the
Cabinet and 'elder statesmen" under
direct presidency Of the Emperor OF
Japan, will submit to Mr.. Witte new
basis Of compromise, and that compro-
mise, it is firmly believed tonight, will in
sure peace.
The revelations contained in the AS
sociated Press exclusive announcement
today that Japan had already informed
Emperor Nicholas, through Ambassador
Meyer, that Japan was ready to waive
the question Of indemnity and submit the
price to be paid for the northern halfof
Sakhalin to the judgment of mixed
commission, but prepared the way for
Japan's backdown upon the main issue.
The announcement has been the sensa-
ton of the day.
1t had met denals high and low. II
was decided to be impossible, incredible.
The japanese declined to admit it, and
the Russians said they had no colirma-
tion. Mr.. Witte intimated strongly
that St. Petersburg had not apprised
him Of any such action by the Prcsi-
dent. There was even II disposition 10
ridiculc the idea OF arbtrating the
price of half Of the island Neverthe-
less on all bands it was admitted il
Japan took this position, the ground
was cut out from under Emperor Nicho-
las.
Mr.. Witte by consummatc skill in
conceding all the demands Of his adver-
saries into position where, unless they
abandon the claim for an indemnity
they could he held responsible for con
tinuing the war for money The
japanese, by now foregoing the demand
for an indemnity, practically turn tbs
tables upon Russia and shift the burden
back to her shoulders If she does not
consent 10 submit Il minor issue to the
impartial Judgment of a tribunal.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
LOOMS MAY GO TO BRAZIL
His Enemies Make n Kick, However,
al Threaten to Bring up
Old Scandal.

Washington, Aug, 2S.-tevival Of the
report that President Roosevelt Is con-
sidering sending Francis b. Loomi3,
assistant secretary of state, as ambas-
Thompson, who Is to be transferred to
Mexico has aroused sharp criticism
here. Such an appointment must re-
and II is said that if LOOMS name
ever comes before the senate the old
Venezuelan scandal will be threshej
out again. with evidence against
Loomis never yet presented.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
FOR A FULL INVESTIGATION
The Equitable Life Assurance SO-
ciety Joins the state of New York
In Asking Full Investigations.

New York, Aug. 26.-Tho Equitable
Life Assurance society has joined with
the state of New York in asking for a
full investigation in court Of its direc-
tors and officers aud their alleged
wrongdoings in managing the moneys
of the society. The document which
announces this determination was the
answer of The 40 Equitable directors to
charges made against them in connec
ton with suit against the Equitable
Life Assurance society by the state
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
CHOLERA APPEARS IN MANILA
Two Soldiers Dead at Camp Me-
kinley and Several Deaths
in the CITY.

Manila, Aug. 26,-An outbreak OF
cholera in Manila has been reported.
1t is thought that it is due to green
vegetables from Hong Kong. Two SOL
diers have died at Camp Mckinley,
which is quarantined. In the city sew.
eral natives and one American woman
have died The surgeons of the board
of health state that the outbreak is not
serious.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
TACKLED THE THIRTEENTH
The Mysterious Assniiant of Girls IN
Cincinnati Attacks Mrs. Bruns
and is Iieaten on.

Cincinnati Aug. 26.--While the po-
lice were still searching the territory
surrounding Spring Grove cemetery for
the mysterious assalant of Elsie Nc
Grath, who already numbers five dead
among his many girl victims. another.
Mrs. John Bruins %. was attacked at
almost the same spot. Though in fee
bic health. Mrs. Bruins summoned all
her strength, and managed to escape by
an almost superhuman effort, even af-
Ter grasped by the throat
This is the thirteenth assault all be-
lieved to have been made by this man.
Mrs. Bruins related narrowing tale
Of her encounter. She gives the same
description of the man that all others
attacked have given. He is short,
heavy set and rough looking
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
GUESTS OF THE PRESIDENT
Maj.-Gcn. Leonard wood and Mrs.
Wood the Guests of the ROOse-
>clts at SnGnmOre mn.

Oyster Bay. N, Y, Aug. 24.-Gen, and
from Washington, are guests Of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt.
The president had not seen Gen
Wood since his arrival in this country
from the Philippines, where he is the
commander of the American forces in
the Moro archipelago, His return was
induced by the necessity of undergoing
surgical operation, An operation was
performed in Boston, and Gen, Wood
practically has recovered from its ef-
fects. lie expects to return to the Phil
lppines as soon as he shall have com
pletely regained his normal condition
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
BIRTHPLACE OF LINCOLN
In Kentucky Is Sold at Public
Auction.

Hodgcnville, Ky Aug. %. -Abra-
ham Lincon's birthplace, ll0.acre
farm, was today sold at auction to X. j.
Collier, of New York, represented by
f. j McDermott, Louisville lawyer,
who probably bought it rs an invest
mcnt. The price paid for ii, $1,000. is
not more than it would bring for farm
ing purposes
The property was sold by order OF
court in the bankruptcy case Of A. w.
Denneite of New York, who had pur-
chased it fifteen years ago from the
Creal family. into whose hands it came
at the time the Lincoln family removed
from the State.
Besides Mr.. McDermott, John f.. Bur-
ton of Philadelphia and w. y. Frost of
Chicago were bidders.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
A SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
4 Man Thought to Have Been W.
ROwen. of Subicttc, H.. Kills
Himself in Minneapolis Church.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 2S.--But a
few minutes after the close of Rev. w.
b. Riley's address at the First Baptist
church, a man who is thought to be w.
Rowen, Of Sublette, H.. got up in a
pow and fired a bullet through his
heart, dying instantly. On search OF
his clothes, draft for 500 was found
On his person, made out in the name of
W. Rowen, Sublette, H. Some small
change was found in another pocket.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
THE CHICAGO POLICE AT SEA
ccy Thcy Have No C1ew 10 the
Murderer of Mrs. Mizc.

Chicago, Aug. 25-The murder of
Mrs. Il. +, Mi2e is still unsolved by the
police, and all former clews. including
that centering around William Bracey,
the negro who was arrested on suspi-
eion, have been abandoned. Bracey
was released after he had satisfactorily
explained his whereabouts on the night
Of the murder. No additional arrests
have been made, and the police arr
without evidence that may lead to any.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
KEPT UNDER SURVEILLANCE
j, A. hin, President OF the Defunct
Denver Savings Bank. Arrested
ut South McAlestcr, I. Il.

South McAester, l. r., Aug PA. A.
Hi, president of the detunct Denver
savings bank, was arrested here by
Chief of Police Collier, on information
from the Denver authorities, who asked
that Hill be held until their arrival.
When arrested Mr., Hill stated that he
would return without protest or requi-
sition papers. Pending the arrival OF
ihr Denver officer, Hill is being kept
under surveillance lie is not confined
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
REACH OLONGAPO.
Taft Party Touches Upon Basic Point
of the Philippines.

Manila, Aug 28 A dispatch received
here this morning reported the arrival
of the transport Logan at Olongapo,
with Secretary Taft and party on
board. The Logan was scheduled TO
arrive at this port this morning and
came in on time Oongapo is a har-
bor in Subig Bay, on the southeast
coast of LuHon, within short sail Of
Manila. 1t is the naval base of the
American Philippine squadron.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A Shin Laden with Case oil and
Nnptha Destroyed In New
York IiarbOr.

New York, Aug, 25--Struck by
lightning during terrific storm which
swept over Staten Island and the low
er part of the upper bay at midnight,
the ship Mulberry Hill, laden with case
oil and naptha, lying in the stream
midway between Tompkinsville and
Stapleton, was burning early this morn
ing, lighting up the bay from the Bat
terry to Sandy Hook.
The crew of "A men escaped.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
AN EXCEPTIONAL SHOWING
Everything In n Business Line. Ac-
cording to Dradstreet's, Is In
a Prosperous Condition.

New York, Aug. -Bradstreets s
weekly review says:
August, a period of exceptional ac.
tivty in all lines of trade and in.
dustry, draws TO a close with buying
showing further expansion, cereal crop
railway tonnage increasing, collec-
tions in the west, north and east re-
ported generally better, money excep-
tionally easy for this season, notwith-
standing increased crop moving re-
quirements and confidence on all
hands of a large and prospectively
profitable fall and winter trade.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
THIRTEEN PROVED A HOODOO
Men of st. Joseph, Mo-, who Went
Swimming. Lost Their Lives.

ST, Joseph, Mo, Aug. 24.-Two mem-
bers of party of 10 young men, who
went swimming in the Missouri river,
lost their lives.
Dewey d. Darrow was walking down
The railroad tracks to join the others,
and in avoiding train stepped in front
Of another on parallel track and was
instantly !illed, About the same time
Carl Johnson got beyond his depth in
the river and was drowned
The boys had ioked about there be-
ing l3 in the party. and Johnson vol
unteered TO carry back any bad news
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Manila Aug. 24.-What appears to
be well-authenticated instance OF the
euro Of leprosy by the X-ray treatment
has been found here. Dr.. u. p. WilSin-
sou, the physician who treated the pa
iiout, is a graduate Of the University Of
Eirginia, class Of 1894.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
hhscluhe Destitntion.

Washington, Aug. 2S. American
Consul Naso1, at Grenoble, France, has
cabled Acting Secretary Loomis that OF
the original party included in the Amer
lean circus stranded there, sixty-ive
members remain in state Of great dis
tres, and destit' N5n. The department
does net know how TO deal with this
case, having no funds available to re-
Iieve the sufferers, but it is possible
that the President may direct soms
money to be advanced from the Emer-
rencv Fund. trusting 10 congress to
sanction that action
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

New York, Aug. pa loss of more
than half a million dollars was caused
by fire in stores Nos. SO, 40 and A Of
the extensive plant of the Bush Term
inal Warehouse Co., at the foot of For
ty-fourth street, Brooklyn Started by
lightning during terrific storm, just
before midnight.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
NEGRO TROOPS ARE USELESS
In the State of Alabama Petitions to
Have Them Mustered Out

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 2S Birm-
ingham and Selma are getting up a
petition along with Montgomery to
have the negro company here the Cap
ital City Guards, mustered out. They
are charged with playing through the
streets of the city Hang jeff Davis to
Sour Apple Tree" by the band, and
committing other acts djslastcful to the
people, The company will very likely
be mustered out because of Ineffective
ness. They could not be used even i'll
a riot of negroes. and are an expense
that i, useless to the State They have
never been allowed ball cartridges.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Thc Hny Estate.

Washington Aug 26--A petition by
lrs. Clara 5. Hay wilcw OF the late
Secretary Jotn hay for the probate of
IT, Hays viii. has Lsen flied IN the
rebate court Tha petition states that
ir Hay left prorer1@ real and parson-
Al to tbs value Of mors than s35900o.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
cities Debts Exceed Nations.

Washington, Aug. 24-According to
A bulletin issued by the census bureau,
he aggregate financial transactions OF
The l7j cities of the United States hav-
ing a population of over $4,000 equal in
magnitude those Of the national gov
ernment excluding the postal service.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

London Aug. IS When passing Liz
ard Head, on her voyage from Boston to
London, the Atlantic transport line
steamer Maryland signalled that she
had on board the crew of the Nor
tcgian bark f, c. Sieben, which she
rescued i'm mid-OCean.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
InMnn Asleep over se,en Meeks.

Marsbaltown, Ia, Aug 25.--For over
seven weeks w. f. Burkes, aged 81, of
Mason City, has been asleep, not awak-
ening at any time to recognize any of
the friends about him. Although he ap-
pears to be in health and sleeping
natural sleep, he is slowly approaching
what seems almost certain DEATH
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
pI,pute over candy Causes Murder.

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 2S.-A dis
pute over the division Of candy led to
the murder of Willie Porter, white,
aged II, by Arthur Palmer, negro the
same age, Palmer plunged pocket
knife into the heart of Porter, killing
him Instantly.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 26.-Capt. W. Il.
Jones Of Company Il, Seventy-first reg
iment. Virginia volunteers, killed Maud
Robinson at her home, almost severing
her head from her shoulders with a
razor. He then attempted suicide by
cutting his own throat. Jones is nov
in st. Nncents hospital,
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Priest Sues For Damages.

st. Louis, Aug 2S.--Rey. r. X. Guiel-
inski. pastor of St. Casimir's Polish
Catholic church, fled suit in the cir
cult court against the Polish Publish
ing Co. for $500 for alleged defama-
ton Of Character.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Veterans Keunite

Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. 26.-Veterans
from many states attended the annual
reunion here of the Ninety-fourth Hi
nois volunteer infantry, commanded by
Gen. John McNulta, and which was one
o. the famous commands of the civil
war
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Capt j. +. Merry, of the Illinois
Central railway, with Headquarters at
Manchester, Iowa, desires experiences
of successful farmers for use In a
publication on Mississippi If you
have been successful. write it out and
send to him. The writer Of this de.
partment also desires such expert
ences and will be glad to get as many
as possible.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
New York Bnn1s yIctiml,ed.

New York. Aug 25.-Througb for
geries said TO have been committed ty
trusted cmployo in the o9ice of The
estate of d = Morgan New ycrb
HANKS have hesn yicunl1ed Re thf
amount Of about $4,000
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

The many friends OF Justice S. s.
Calhoon, Of the Mississippi Supreme
Court, will be happy to learn that he
Is reported in better health than he
has been in months. Some time ago
Judge Calhoon was forced to retire
from the bench, and Hon. w NJ. Cox,
of Prentiss county, was put in hi3
pace pending his recovery. Judge
Calhoon went first TO the gulf coast,
but be got 10 better. and went on to
Chicago, where he is now, and reports
from there are to the effect that he Is
himself again.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
PRINCE CARL.
Son Of King Oscar Who May Assume
Throne OF Norway)

by Bernadotte prince to the Nor
wesian throne has undergone COM
rlete change. King Oscar no longer
opposes the acceptance of the crown
by his son Carl AS soon as the union
between Norway and Sweden is dis
solved his answer will he given, and it
probably will be affirmative.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
v.cd Fists on Husband,

st. Louis, Aug. 2S.-John j. Miller
has entered suit for divorce in the cir
cult court against his wife. Charlotte,
alleging that she frequently beat him
with her fists and that she neglected
her household duties.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

st. Louis, Aug, 25.--Lawrence Walsh,
"a. was found dead at foot of stair
way. A son says his father had stroke
of apoplexy and fell down stairs.
Walshs wife died few weeks ago.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Cntu. Killed dIua wreck.

bloomington, Ill., Aug, pa full.
train on the Katy was wrecked at the
entrance of the yards. Forty head OF
cattle were killed,
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

West Point reports horse with al
most human intelligence, almost more
intelligence than some human beings,
This horse will turn the hydrant and
insists upon drinking nothing but
water.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Methodist Conference Changed.

Fredericktown. Mo, Aug. 24,-The
81 Louis conference of the AI Il.
,hurch, south, has been changed from
meeting at Caruthersyille to Frederick
own. September 90. on account of yell
low fever conditions
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
A sprerkio. ship Seized.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The state de-
partment has received cable dispatch
from Yokohama saying that the ship
Australia owned by Speckles had
been seized The dispatch gives no
details.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Bonneville recently voted $4,000
bonds for graveling the principal
streets Of the town This will be a
great improvement over the old way
of continually working the streets, and
will eventually amount to the saving
OF many dollars to the citizens.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Brookhaven is experiencing a sub
startal building activity during these
stringent quarantine times. Two
large bank buildings and several mer.
camille establishments are going NJ
besides d handsome qaota If resi-
dencce. Hrooi haven Is acting prop
erlv
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Lnnshed nj .Ioke and Brokc jaw.

Philadelphia, Aug. 2S-Morris Gold
berg is in a hospital, suffering from a
fractured jaw, which he sustained
while laughing al joke.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Friend Robertson, of the Wesson
Enterprise. in response to about 150
letters from Northern people asking
for printed matter descriptive of his
section. issued an edition Of his paper
last week filed with information that
will prove valuable and mailed to
these interested parties 1t was an
especially interesting paper and will
no doubt prove TO be worth many dol
lars to Wosson and vicinity.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

The little city of Marks. in Quit
man county. is partaking of large
slice Of prosperity. It is in the rich
delta country and already has large
trade. The business houses have
been more than doubled in a short
time and now Eugene Clarke has
started newspaper to keep things
humming. There is great future
before Marks and the people up there
are of the kind that will likely get all
that is coming to them
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Indianola will have concrete walks
of uniform dimensions in the princi
pal parts of the town. The city board
will pay half the cost and the abutting
property owner the other half. This
is a good scheme that other towns
might adopt with profit, Money spent
in good roads and walks is judiciously
expended and regret will not follow
such action.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

The first train on the NJ, ]. G. X. C
came into Philadelphia recently, and
from tho published reports the event
was made ono Of jollifcatian and
good cheer The town is eNperierc
ing a,period Of great prosperity since
fhe location Of tho road through it and
many new buildings. enterprises, etc.
are being erected. It is in a splendid
section Of tho State end will no doubt
he an important commercial center
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Grenada's new brick factory has
proven all right in that the product is
as good as can be manufactured any.
where. II will prove a great benefit
to that city, as well as profitable to
the owners
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

Recent reports state that only four
mole miles of road are to be con.
structod before the NJ, J. & K. c. will
be able to operate trains through from
Mobile to Middleton, Tenn, the north
ern terminus at present. The work
has been delayed somewhat by rains
but is progressing fairly well,
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

The Liberty-White Railroad Com.
papy notifies the commission that II
has discontinued its trains Nos. II and
46, because Of the quarantines, but
that It will keep 9ll other trains run
ming as usu2l
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
KING WILL BE A BERkAD0TTE
King Oscar of sweden No Longer
Opposes Acceptance of Throne
Uf Norway by His Son.

stockholm. Aug. 25.-Accordng tc
good authority tie following in gov
ernment circles regarding the accession
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

largely attended mass meeting
was held at Gloster last week in the
interest of the proposed new county
to be formed of portions of Amite,
Franklin and Wilkinson counties.
Delegates we're present from these
three sections. and much interest was
manifested
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02
Greater Mississippi

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and
Agricultural Development of the States In.
comparable Resources y Items of Interest
Picked Up Here and There j \ j 4 j
Macon beacon., 1905-09-02

The State Board Of Education has
examined the papers of those teachers
who stood the examination at Koscius-
ko some time ago, and the following
made marks which entitle them to
three-year licenses, viz: r. A Ard
and f. H. Brown. Of Kosciusko; Miss
Hattie Guledge, Durant, two years.
The others who passed we're Misses
Olley Sultan, of Durant, Georgia Ed
wards. of Kosciusllo, and Clara Boyd,
of Sails. Seventeen others stood a
successful examination on agriculture,
the new study that has been added to
the public school curriculum.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-12-21
Notice.!

Notice is hereby given
that bids will be received by
w. A. Knight for so Cord OF
Rock to be delivered at Pump.
ing Plant, Head of Jordan,
and distributed along the south
side Of the pump house, under
direction of superintendent.
Said rock must be Of following
sizes: Smallest of not less
than 20 lbs :, largest not more
than 100 lbs.
Right is reserved to rejec,
any or all bids.
All bids must be in by Dec
a7th.
Board Of Canal Presidents.
By W. A. KNIGHT
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-12-21

Iron wagons, best quality, at Lehl
Nero. Co. Z
Make yourself happy by giving those
who are in need.
Mrs. W. w. ingalls, spent Saturday
In Salt Lake.
Bernard Webb is expected home from
the Northern States Mission on satur-
day.
Finest assortment of Ladies' and
Gents IIandkerchieis, III the City, at
the Lehi Mere. Co.
WANTED 10 men IN each state 10
travel, post signs. advertise and leave
samples Of our goods. Salary $40 90 per
month. $500 per day for expenses
ROYAL SUPPLY Co, Dept w. y
Effen Speer has secured position ~
the ). Il. l.. A. & :. l.. Dspo. at Gar
field, Utah. We hope lie will have
success in his new undertaking, altlUugli
we are sorry to lose him from OUT midi.
Pres German +. Ellsworth Of the
Northern States Mission, was in Lehi
Monday for few hours tie reports
Lehps elders well and doing fine. John
Russon. II. Woflindin and q. +. Smith
are now at headquarters in Chicago.
Joseph Sabey aud wife vent over Ia
, Provo Saturday to see her father, who
is in the hospital ;here suffering with
appendicitis No operation was per
formed and there is chance Of hin
pulling through without an operation.