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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Mystery About McDermott.

David McDermott, superintendent OF
bridges and building on the Mobile
jackson and Kansas railroad, died af
Newton, aged - years. There was evi
dently something mysterious connected
with the life Of McDermott, as he re-
fused to tell anything of his family
connections. He was rational up tc
within two hours of his death, knew
that his end was near, and talked free.
ly, but would remain silent when asked
certain questions about his kinsmen.
He said he had brother and sister
near Springfield, Mo, but would not
give their address Or tell their full
names. He stated shortly before he
died that he had no family, as he had
never married, but he informed a mem
Der of the family at whose house he
died that he had a grown daughter in
Missouri and wife somewhere.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Will Not Be Accepted.

There is no likelihood of any action
being taken on the bill to accept from
the municipal authorities of Vicksburg
the Vicksburg Charity Hospital prop
erty. The majority OF the house com
mittee on humane and benevolent insti-
tutions was in favor of it, but that ma
jority was not large enough to Justify
reporting it to the house, and so the
measure died in committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

Panama, Another authentic case OF
yellow fever having developed at Bocas
del Toro, H. d. Reed, executive secre-
tary in the department of government
and sanitation on the canal zone, will
confer with Foreign Secretary Guardia
regarding the most efficient means of
eXterminating the fever there.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
HAS SEEN HER BEST DAYS
Reported Structural Weakness of
the Bnttleship Oregon Caused
by Heavy Gun Fire.

HonoluIu.-The renowned battleship
Oregon, which is returning to San
Francisco for repairs, has arrived here
from the orient, 1t is reported struc-
tural weakness developed under the use
of heavy guns. For some time it is
understood, there has been an order
not to use the 13-inch guns.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
State Teachers Association.

All arrangements have been made
for the State Teachers Association
meeting to take place at Jackson on
May 3, and 5 next. Prof. 7. p.
Scott, Of Brookhaven, secretary, states
that all the railroads in the State will
give the usual reduced rate Of a single
fare, plus p cents to defray the cost of
preparing the round trip slip and Of
registering the same, It is estimated
that there will be /, 800 teachers in al.
tendance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Accidental Killing

Leaving the breakfast table to show
his l4-year-old son that his shells we're
good, Robert L. Bridge, 60 years old
at Natchcz, dropped the boys shotgun,
which struck the step, exploding the
cartridge and the charge of shot en-
tered his abdomen, producing almost
instant death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

Austin, TeX.-Prospector e. Oscar
Hart, a New Yorker, on his way home
after a 70O-mile wagon trip through
Death Valley, Cal, says that he discov-
cred large vein Of gold ore of fabu-
lous richness not far from "Scotty's"
wonderful mine, and that he will re-
turn and develop it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
nnnno Won Fined 81 900.

Evansville, lnd,-Upon plain evil
dence that they had buncoed a Ken
lucky farmer out of $500 in a game of
seven-up, John Miller, Harry Butler
and Edward Smith were fined by Po-
lice Judge Winfrey sums aggregating
s.. 900. with the costs added.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
KilIcd In anncI,ing., SNOW nrlft.

Rochester, N. Y.--At least one
man was killed one fatally hurt and
scores of passengers endangered in a
wreck on the Lehigh Valley railroad
near Lima Thursday, The wreck
resulted from efforts to buck through
a snow drift.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
A DouhIe TrnuPuy

New York.-Tuesday night Jas. By
land, bartender. and his wife, Mary,
were found dead In their apartments
Byland had been shot twice and re-
volver lay by his side, and finger
marks were on the woman's throat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Love-Lorn Man Kills Self.

Hopkinsvlle, Ky.-A young man
named Alexander is dead from NOR
phine. He had procured a license to
marry Miss Hendricks, neighbor's s
daughter and when she refused to
marry MIN ne took the fatal dose
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
THANKED BY PRESIDENT
President Roosevelt Thanks the
GIFTS to Jap Famine Fund.

Washington.-Wednesday the presi-
dent sent the following telegram to Dr,
Louis Klopsch editor Of the Christian
Herald, New York.
Let me heartily thank YOU and
through YOU the Christian Herald, for
the admirable work done in connection
with the famine sufferers in Japan.
You have now raised 100000, and you
have rendered a very real service to
humanity and to the cause of interna,
tiOnal good will
nrLIEnAnD1r nAn-E,A-I,I II, L.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
One killed In Freight wrec,,

Beardstown, Ill-Friday an ex.
ira freight train on the Chicago, Bur.
lington & Quincy collided with the
rear end of another freight at Brown
ing. Claude McGill, fireman, was
burned to death by Goals from the fire.
box.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

Port Huron Mich.-Thursday two
Grand Trunk railroad trains colided
head on near Sarnia. One train was
passenger, the other a freight. Fire
man Crapp and Fireman Hughes of
the freight were killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

The recent cold weather damaged the
fruit and vegetable crops of the State
largely but the growers, with will and
foresight, began at once to arrange for
something to make good the loss. In a
country of such q diyersiication Of
crops as Mississippi, the grover has
a dozen chances to succeed against few
in colder and more Northern sections.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Yonkum Rallies After Operation.

New York,-Benjamin f. Yoall-
um, chairman of the executive com
mittee of the Rock Island and Frisco
systems, who was operated on for ap-
pendicitis Tuesday evening, is recov-
ering rapidly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Rig Gns Theft ALLEGED.

Milwaukee.-On Wednesday Charles
Ross, a retired hardware dealer, was
arrested, charged with stealing S26,-
900 worth of gas in the past seven
years by tapping the Milwaukee Gas
light Co.'S MAINS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Penitentiary Investigation.

The final report of the legislative in
yestigating committee on penitentiary
affairs will not be submitted for two
years, as the committee viii not be able
to get through its work in time to sub
NIT their findings to this legislative
body
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Trade with Canada.

Washington-The trade Of the
United States with Canada in the fiscal
year 1905 aggregated $2O2 ,999, ,2l3
against $S9, ,429, ,O96 in 1895, accceding to
bulletin issued by the department OF
commerce and labor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Missoari's Dnvy Crocke,t ueaa

Denver, ACol Saturday, DR.. Jessis
Grath aged 7S, died at his residence
here. McGrath was known in mining
circles as "Missouri's Davy Crockett. :"
He was one of the pioneers who crossed
the desert to the gold fields in 1919.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
He Saved the Ok.

Lawrence I. Russell jumped into the
Strong river near Mendenhall to save
an OK that was drowning and earn re-
ward of $40. He was drowned but
saved the animal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

There is great deal of discussion of
legislation in the interest of and against
the trusts and corporations, but the
plain farmer does not seem to be tas
subject of much attention these days
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Wrecked Colorado Mill BurpS

Ouray, Col.-Fire suddenly broke
out in the ruins of the Camp Bird rill,
which was wrecked on Sunday by a
snowslide, completing the destruction
Of the plant. The mill was erected in
1888 at cost OF 100000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Race Riot In Louisisp,

Shreveport. La.-William Henry
Smith, a white man, and two negro
women, were shot in race clash near
Allen bridge, Bossier parish. Smiths
wounds will result fatally
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Insanity plea Saves woman

Roswell, N M,-Saturday, Mrs Mary
Aiken, who confessed to having buried
her child alive on January I, was found
not guilty by the jury at Carlsbad. In
sanity was the defense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

Ed Turner, Coots May and Bob
McGrew, all negroes, convicted of mur-
der, were all sentenced by Judge Kim
brough at Indianola, to be hanged
Anril ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

Baseball will soon divide attention
with other matters of great interest in
our Safe,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Youth Hangs SELF On y;,i,

Blackfoot, ldaho.-Thursday, Fred
L. Glessing, aged II, of Ell Paso. Ill.,.
hanged himself in the cellar of his
brothers house. He came mere for his
health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

The limit on corporate holdings in
Mississippi has very wisely been held
down to reasonable limit. We can
not allow this to become one-man
country. as others have become under
class legislation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
/; MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
RAILROAD RUMoRs.
The Southern Said to Be Behind
Number Of New Lines.

IL Is stated that back OF the New Oh
leans and Great Northern railway
which is being constructed from
point near Covington, La, to jackson
Miss, IS the power of the Southerl
railway, which road is seeking lin
from New Orleans to Memphis. In adj
dition to this it is given out as fac
that the Southern is now constructor!
line from Greenville to Yazoo Git
and that it might enter Natchez.
The line from Greenville has alread,
been started and iron is laid over one
third Of the distance. At the sam
time the New Orleans and Great North
ern is pushing its road as rapidly a.
workmen can do it, The entire rout,
has been surveyed and the grading i
more than half completed.
1t is the intention of the Southern
not to build any farther south thai
Jackson. Here it will tap the Grea
Northern, and trains will be run int[
New Orleans over that road and tht
New Orleans and Northeastern.
The Southern already has line from,
Birmingham to Greenville, with {;
branch from Itta Bena to Webb, Miss
The present Yaaoo City line will extenl
from Percy, Miss, in southeastern
direction to Yazoo City From the
latter city, it is understood. anothe'.
line will be built that will connect will
the branch from Itta Bena to Webb
This part Of the road will eventuallJ
be extended to Memphis, running di /
rectly between the Illinois Central anc
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley routes
by this move the Southern will have
direct line from New Orleans to Mem
phis, and penetrating some of the rich
est cotton country in the South.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

This is the proper time to begin ar
rangements for county fairs for the COM
ing fall Announcements made now will
enable the farmers to prepare exhibits
during the year that will prove prize
winners. The writer hopes that n larger
number of counties than ever will hold
fairs this year, believing them to be the
greatest developers that can be pro-
NOTED.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
wealthy Farmer Kills Himself.

Bloomington, lll.-At his home, Fred
erick Rupel, aged rs, wealthy farmer
of Normal while despondent over his
long sickness, shot and killed himself.
He was well known through central Illi-
rOis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Will Not Seek Reappointment.

Chancellor Julian G. Wilson of the
Oxford district states that when his
present term expires he will not be an
applicant for reappointment, because
of the small salary paid.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

The Legislature will soon conclude its
labors and the members 90 home to re-
ceivc the plaudits of their constituency,
or the reverse.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

The National Farmers Union, which
organization is gaining strength in Mis-
sissippi very fast, proposes to erect
warehouses at central places Tor storing
cotton and preventing dumping all on
the market at one time 1t is believed
that the price can be handled in this
manner, and why not? The banks are
anxious and willing to cooperate and
If the crop could be marketed as needed
the farmer would he able to make the
price instead of the speculator and spin
ner. The plan is undoubtedly feast.
bic one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31
Greater Mississippi

DeVoted to the Industrial, Commercial and
agricultural Development of the States In.
comparable Resources - Items of Interest
Flcked Up Here and There j = y i =
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-03-31

Experience has proven that hog raising
is one of Mississippis most profitable
industries. A pound of pork can he
made here cheaper than any place in
the world, and it is sensible suggcs-
ton that our people should at least
raise what is used for home consump
tion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

erOus charges OF graft and extortion
were made. Citizens were liable to be
held up anywhere and at any time by
policemen and made TO put uD varying
sums on penalty of arrest II he refused.
Several charges Of this kind Of eXtor-
ton were brought against Brown. II"
was tried on the strongest charge and
convicted. He was sentenced To pay
n fine of $40 or $50. This, of course,
lost him his civil rights, and ever since
that time he has been trying to have
them restored. Even the Legislature
has interviewed aud tried 10 get the Gov
ernor to pardon the man, but Governor
Carter refused. Browns brother WAS
at that time member OF the Legisla-
ture, and Brown is himself a politician
OF considerable prominence, which pos
sibly accounts for the fact OF his being
able osecure the signatures OF the
most prominent men of HiIo to his PEE
tition.
Governor Carter states that in his
opinion a man who has been convicted
of crime like that of b. H. Browns
Is not the kind of man who should be
allowed to vote. Brown degraded his
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19
MAI. REID HARDLY
KNOWN in AMERICA

While talking with DR.. Moore, of the
Marine Hospital Service this morning
the subject u yellow fever was touched
ON and In this connection the name OF
the late Major Walter Reed u. 3. A,
was mentioned and Dr. Moore spoke
Interestingly ON the subject OF his great
discovery, probably the most import
ant ever made in medical science by a.
American. lie said:
The difference between the way ia
which other countries reward their
really great men and the way in which
II Is done In this country. forms an in
teresting contrast. In the case Of Major
Reed he made discovery after years
of research and dangerous work which
has been and will be of the greatest
benefit, not only to this country but to-
all mankind. He discovered and proved
that yellow fever Is transmitted
through the Stegomyia Fasciata, tn"
same mosquito which we have here In
Honolulu and call the day mosquito,
and through his discovery II has been
possible to make the Panama Canal
zone habitable for white men and to
reduce the deaths from the yellow jack
TO minimum.
Yet what return has he received?
When II was proposed TO erect mo
mortal to his memory q short time ago
It was found that the South. which
benefited UNNECESSARILY by his discoy-
prN contributed only "A few hundred
dollars to the fund He was man
who was almost unknown to the great
mass OF the public VINO are generally
to be- interested In such plans as the
one for memorial to his name.
THE government has taken one stcI,
To perpetuate Maj. Reeds name, how
ever. The memorial which he has been
( given Is to have one of the new mil
! itary hospitals named after him.
Contrast with this the way IN which
the German people recognize their
great men of science. A short time ago
a popular vote was taken In Germany
to ascertain the twelve greatest men IN
the latherland. In the list the name Oi
Robert Koch. the great bacteriOlogist
was given the third place. There, the
work of such men Is appreciated. Here
1t Is done and that Is all that there /;
10 1t. Sometimes one hears OF II for 4
little while after but not often"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19
TRIBUTE 70 pAUAH|
At THE MAUSO[EUM

Continuing their memorial service
Of last evening In honor of Bernice
Pauahi Bishop, the boys and girls Of
the Kamehameha Schools, headed by
the Royal Hawaiian Band. rode on the
trolley cars this morning to the Royal
Mausoleum, where their benefactress
Is ut rest. Upon their arrival there.
Captain NahOla Hipa, to the tune OF
the music of the band which was sta.
toned at the gate, marched the school
battalion In with. of course, the young
ladies In the lead.
There were present Mt the manso'
leum, besides the members of the fac.
ulty, IA number OF our well known PEG.
c. NJ. Cooke, Theo. Richards, Rev. and
Mrs. Lono, Hon. and Mrs. +. W. Beck
ley, Rev. W. X. Poai, Governor Cleg'
horn, Hon. S. Keliinoi. Senator David
Kanuha, Mrs. Judge Frear, Miss Pea
body. Mrs. Kinney, Mrs. Emma Naku'
ina, Richard Reuter- Sam Paulo, Mrs.
Emma Defries and Principals =. L..
Horne, Ida NJ. Pope and Miss Knapp.
When Captain Berger struck up the
famous solemn tune OF Nearer, My
God, to Thee" and safe in the Arms
of Jesus" and the crowd stood bare
headed. the girls divided themselves
and stood surrounding the grave OF
their chief The boys stood at attention
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19
OratOrical Contest
IN HONOR OF
WashingtOn's Birthday

President John Eninger. Secretary
Lyle Dickey and Jared q. Smith and
w. x. Harrington of the BOARD of Gov
errors of the Hawaiian Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution met
al their headquarters this noon to dis.
cuss a proper patriotic program for the
celebration of Washington's birthday.
The following resolution was adopted
which fully sets forth their plan. which
II Is hoped will he taken up by the
pupils OF the schools named:
: = = = = = y = y ~
= Resolved. that the Hawaiian =
Society Of the Sons of the Amer =
' lean Revolution observe Wash =
= iugtOn's Birthday, February 20, y
= 1907, by n meeting In the evening =
= ut which there he held an orator =
= zeal contest by representatives OF =
= different schools, and that the sec =
rotary be instructed to issue inyi- =
= tations to Oahu College. the High y
= School, the Kamehameha Schools =
= and st. Louis College. to each fur y
nish one contestant, who shall =
= write AN original Grafton on the =
. topic "Patriotism." The Grafton =
= shall not exceed ten minutes In y
lengthe, and be delivered at the y
' public meeting OF the Society ON y
= said OCCASION and that four prizes =
of $4,000, $1,000, $1,000 and $500 =
y be- awarded 10 the contestants and =
= that $4,000 be appropriated for =
= that purpose.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

with their regimental color In the cen.
ter while Chester G. Livingston, the
musical director, approached and led
the school children in singing "Pauahi
Ike Alii," a song dear to the hearts of
kamehamehans. At the close OF the
singing six boys stepped forward and
presented the bouquets of flowers to
the girls, who scattered them appro-
priately over the grave. II was indeed
II moment of silence, and nothing but
the singing of the birds could be
heard.
The school next, under the direction
of Mr.. Livingston. sang only Remem.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19
BROWN OF HILO
CONVICTED
WANTS A PARDON

A petition was received this morning
by Governor Carter asking for the res
toration to civil rights Of b. II. Brown
oi Hilo. 1t is hardly probable that u.
II. Brown will be restored TO civil
rights by Governor Carter.
This petition is only one of several
to the same effect that have been re-
ceived by the Governor during the past
Two years. He has before stated de-
asively that he will not pardon Brown,
but this declaration does not seem IL
deter Brown and his friends from Hood
ing the executive chamber with petit
lions.
Brown was u Hilo policeman, who
some time after annexation was con
yicted OF eXtortion. II appears that
the Hilo police force AT that time was
the subject oi much criticism, and mum
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

ber", and the echo which returned
from the adjacent hills, brought many
to tears. Following this the recitation
of Scriptures by all was listened to
and ended with the singing of "Pauahi
Ike ALL" under the direction Of Miss
s, Lillian Byington. The school will
wind up the celebration of the day
with Hawaiian dinner this evening
at the boys dining room, the affair
being strictly invitatiOnal
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

Normal Inspector II, NJ. Wells, who
fell over pail on Maui some time
since and was very seriously injured,
will arrive on the Claudine tomorrow.
lie will go to the Queens hospital for
treatment by Dr., Warehouse, Strong
hopes II is stated. are entertained OF
his recovery. though whether or not he
will be able to resume his duties as In
spector on Maui, where much riding Is
necessary, Is considered doubtful
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

The ship Babcock will probably sal
for Astoria this afternoon. She will
pay her old crew on today and will
take on "A new crew which will be com
posed OF Japanese and Porto RicanS
who were signed ON this morning by
shipping Commissioner Almy. She
will also have new mates.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

4 new road Is to be opened up, run
ming from the Eva end Of Wyllie street
TO the OIewa lands. district OF Honolu'
lu. High Sheriff Henry has selected n
jury OF six TO pass on the proposed
road, and work will probably be begun
as soon as they shall have done so.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

Office ana shamed his fellow country
men by his act, and he should suffer for
II as n nexample TO others who may be
tempted to do as he did
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

The ST. Frances hauled over to the
Sorensom wharf this morning To dis
charge her cargo OF coal
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

Treat your iron roof % n coat Of
arabic" There is no better presery-
alive made. California Feed Co.,
agents.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-12-19

1863 KING STREET.