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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
COTTON LOST HEAVILY.
Market Was Demoralized Values
Lost $3.50 to $4 Per Bale.

Memphis, Tenn.-The cotton trade
was rudely shaken yesterday by the
governments estimate of crop of
2,546, 900 bales, and values received a
blow from which they may be slow to
recover until it is demonstrated beyond
any question that the crop is not SO
large as present ideas based on the gov
enment figures. The total loss in
prices was almost 81 per bale from the
opening figures Of the mornings mar
ket, and while there was small rally
from the worst Of the break the senti-
ment at the conclusion Of the day was
so well unsettled that time alone will
clear the atmosphere aud allow the
trade to take an inventory of their
stock and repair the damage. The
loss to spectators in the game was
great, but fortunately there were few
in, and though the report may be
classed as catastrophe the mortality
is perhaps as small as for any like event
in history. For once the wise South,
with a load of spot cotton which it
finds difficult to get out Of the way and
realize on even after it has been sold,
would have none Of the paper contracts,
and those who bought them were in
other sections of this great country,
where, perhaps, little of the loss will
be felt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
MRS. BIRDSONG FOUND GUILTY
Fathetlc Scene in Court When Yer
dict Was Returned.

Ao'nedc ocene IN Court When Yer
diet Was Returned.
Hazlehurst, Miss-In one Of t,,o .oa-
dest courtroom scores ~, ..,.,.,,1,s.,',.
State ,rn. A., III III 'i''
g., ','0SonR was today
'''U Eul'y o' inahsIaughter for kill
ius Df' lhomas Butler, and was recon-
mended by her jurors to the mercy of
the court.
After tbe verdict ,vbi1, a,.
daforaont on. '''' Jung
ohu5t, ''5' "''n young
1 IL '''i ''ii'' uePu1y approached
" Jake ner 10 IalI. When he lifted the
child from its mother the little one
sobbed in fear, "Mamma, don't let him
have me.n
Anoro, ,lo,o ,,,,,,-. a., ,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Cash from Convicts.

The report Of Warden Herry OF the
penitentiary for the month Of Noyem-
Der shows the receipts for cotton, cot
tonseed and other articles and products
sold for the month. There we're TAB
bales Of cotton sold, which neJted the
sum of $55, ,l00.50 but exclusive Of the
last sale Of 1,255 bales, which was not
consummated in time to be included in
the November report. The sale Of seed,
cattle and wood brought further sum
OF $40 093.24, and the sum total for the
month was s65 ,59374, which compares
favorably with any November previous.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
ON oAPE FLATTERYs ROCKS.
Unknown Vessel Reported Wrecked
on That Dangerous Coast.

Portland, Ore,--A special message
has been received here from Seattle,
stating that an unknown vessel has
been wrecked off Cape Flattery
(Cape Flattery is the extreme end
of the coast Of oregon, where the
strait Of Juan de Fuca, the body OF
water that separates Oregon from
Vancouver island, joins the Pacific
ocean. It is wild rocky coast and
many vessels have been wrecked
there.)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

Gov. Vardaman has appointed J, c.
Crosby of Monroe, Howard Jones Of
Kinds and C. c. Smith of Claiborne as
A board of trustees to assume manage
ment Of the penitentiary on January l..
All three are successful and well-known
planters. The appointee for the more
important and exaeting position Of SUI
perintendent is Charles 5. Neyland OF
wilkinson county, who is also aplanter
of known ability and success.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
MARKETING TEA CROP.
Twelve Thousand Pounds Grown in
South Carolina.

Charleston, S. C,-Marketing G, was be-
Gun today Of the first crop Of tea ever
grown in the United States on a com
mercial scale. Twelve thousand pounds
have been raised ON plantation in
Colleton county, this State. Forseveral
wears tea has been raised at Pinehurst,
the government experimental garden a
suumeryille. The output next yeal
promises to be very large.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Bad Elrs In Mnntreal.

Montreal, Canada.-Fire burned out
three buildings in the wholesale dry
goods section Of this city. The total
loss is 100000. The losses were dis'
tributed among nine firms totally
burned out and half a-dozen with par.
tial loss. The heaviest losers were:
Canadian Underwear Co, S75)oo;
Matthews, Tower & Co,.$95 1000; York
shire importing Co, $4,000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
EIreman Killed at CROSSING.

Pittsburg, Kan.-In collision here
between a Missouri Pacific passen-
ger train, northbound, and Frisco
special stock train at the crossing
OF the two roads, Thomas Freeman,
of Nevada, Ma, fireman Of the pas
senger train, was killed. Engineer Al
bert J. Page Of the passenger train
also Of Nevada, and Mrs, Anna Steele
of Erie, Col, were injured
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

Secretary Woods of the Mississippi
division of the Southern Cotton Asso.
citation has issued a summary OF Mis-
sissippi's crop condition up to Dec. l.,
which is based on reports from almost
every cotton-growing county in the
State. The estimated amountof cotton
remaining unpicked in the fields up to
Dec. l, in the State, is 1922 bates;
that estimated as in sight, l,l7I306,
and the total estimated yield for the
crop of 1906 is ], 1,325, 1858 bales.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Murder Mystery.

The lifeless body Of John Brown,
well-known brick mason, was found
living across a log in vacant lot IN the
restricted district of Hattiesburg.
Following so closely upon the murder
of Alex Malone and P. c. Lydell, both
of whom are thought to have been put
out of the way by persons who make
their headquarters in the restricted ter
ritory, there is some talk Of a concert
ed movement on the part Of the public
to wipe out this district.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Ethel Byrd Acquitted.

The trial of Ethel Byrd, nephew OF
Congressman Byrd, for the killing OF
J. H. Rideout in Philadelphia, Neshoba
county, resulted in a verdict Of acquit-
tai. The case awakened wide interest
on account OF the prominence of the
parties involved and the array Of legal
talent on both sides, Senator MeLaurin
and Congressman Byrd being among
the LAWYERS for the defense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Italian Colony Coming.

The first colony Of Italian immigrants
to make Brookhayen their home have
been located and will arrive early in
the summer, fully fifty strong, and set
tie on the 100 acres of land purchased
by Pareti Bros. OF New Orleans. They
will commence truck farming, shipping
their entire crop to New Orleans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
FILES ADDITIONAL DATA.
Gilchrist Stewart Gives Information
About Negro Troops.

Washington. Gilchrist Stewart, rep
resenting the Constitutional League,
has filed with the president a mass of
additional evidence regarding the
Brownsville affair, which resulted in
the discharge without honor of a bat
talon of the Twenty-ffth Infantry, me-
oroes. The president has before him
the onplication for re-enlistment of one
the discharged soldiers, which, it is ex-
nected, will serve as a basis for action
on his part and indicate what must be
done by the discharged soldiers to So
cure re-enlistment
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
New York Dry Goods Market.

New York, n. Y.-The dry goods
market strong, with the demand ac-
tive for greasy goods for converters
and printers. Brown sheeungs and
drills are firmer. Plaids firmer, with
no advancing tendency in staple lines.
Mems wear goods, more active.
Fleeced hosiery for 1907 held freely.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
IN THE HOUSE,

Representative Kahn, of California,
introduced a bill appropriating $4,000
600 for the construction of torpedo
boats, to be used in the defense Of
the Pacific coast
Representative Livingston, Of Geor,
gia, stated in the course of a speech
in the House that he understood the
President would send a special mes
sage to Congress in a few days recon-
mending a 20 per cent increase in the
salaries of all Government employees.
The House began consideration Of
the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill. No effort was
made to limit the time for general de
bate on the bill, the desire Of the
republican leaders being TO keep the
bill before the House until adjourn
ment for the Christmas holidays.
Simplifled spelling held the atten
ton Of the House for an hour or more
The paragraph in the bill fixing the
photographic standard in some recog
nized authority furnished Mr. Clark
of Missouri, Mr. Gillette Of Massachu
sets and Mr. Livingston of Georgia
an opportunity to express themselves
on the merits of the Presidents order
to the public printer relative to the
modified spelling of 800 words in com
mon use.
Under the wide latitude of debate
Mr., Macon, Of Arkansas, delivered ;
speech on bucket shops and in fayo
of his bill prohibiting gambling in ag
ricultural commodities, and Mr.. Shep
pard, of Texas, criticised the name
in which appropriation bills are pre-
pared.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Ger
eral DeGraw recommends new postag
rate of &c on books
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Great TreadweII Mine Closed.

Douglas Alaska-For the first time
in twenty years, the great Tread
well mine is closed. Douglas and
Juneau are suffering from coal famine
and lack of fuel has resulted in the
closing of the mines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
State Immigration League.

A call has been issued for confer
ence to be held at jackson on Dec. Il
and Is, when q carefully prepared plan
will be submitted, outlining the steps
to be taken to secure immigration and
proposing the formation of state I'm
migration League on business lines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
OrnanIzinn a Revolution
STRANGE WOMAN TAKES POISON
SAYS She Is a Writer and Relative
of the President.

New York, N. Y.-Lulu B. Grover
45 years of age, and who describes
herself as a magazine writer, was re-
moved to a hospital early this morn
ing, suffering from chloroform poison
ing. Her condition was said to be
critical.
When the police visited the house
they found on a table in the parlor two
letters. one sealed and the other open.
The sealed letter read as follows;
Saturday Night, Dec. 8, 19OG,-To
the coroner or the first police officer
who finds my body here; | beg Of
YOU to telephone to President Roose-
welt. He will have my body cremated.
I have written to him, have made my
will, and all I have is his He will
have everything attended to Just as
wish it to be right, He knows where
to find everything. Please find in
closed S., and a thousand thanks for
YOUR kindness. Please do not let my
poor kittens be frightened or an
noyed. President Roosevelt will take
them as soon as he receives my letter
mailed to him Please let them stay
here until then. My heart Is broken,
so l take my O 4 life in the familiar
way I know by drinking chloroform.
M one is IN blame but myself. | trust
my spirit and future life to a merciful
and loving God, who knows and judges
our sorrow. Lulu b. Grover,
"2OS9 Lexington Avenue"
When asked as to who should be
notified in the event of her death, she
replied:
There is only one person, and that
/ t ,,,,, ralotiva President Roosevelt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
UPON NAMING GOD.
Constitutional Convention of Okla
homa Develops Split.

Guthrie, Okla.-The constitutional
convention today entered into heated
discussion over the question whether
the Supreme Being should be desig-
mated as the Supreme Ruler of the uni-
verse or God Almighty. Petitions from
different religious sects, including one
from the atheists, were presented ask
inc that there be no religious discrim
nation in the constitution
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
cnnninr Factorv at Durant.

A canning factory has been organ
i2ed at Durant with O capital of $4,000.
This will be q great boon for Durant,
as there are many truck, fruit and
strawberry growers around the place
and many car loads of this stun rot in
the field On account of low prices.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
rwo.cent.a.Mlle Books

Washington, D. C.-House commit
tee on interstate and foreign COM
merce will consider the Sherman bill
providing for the sale Of mileage
books at &c mile Hearings will
probably be granted on this measure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

Washington. D. C,-Strtement of
the treasury balance in the general
fund, exclusive of the S150,000,000 gold
reserve, shows available cash balance
S232,SG2S11; gold coin and bullion,
$1O9,4S6,SSO; gold certificates, Sl,4S6,-
AL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

The average of estimates OF this
years cotton crop by forty-six members
Of the Yazoo City Cotton Exchange i7
II 100000 bales. This is the lowest
average of any southern or other cot
ton exchange yet given out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

President Walter Clark of the Mis-
sissippi Cotton Association, addressed
a representative assembly Of farmers
and business men, in which be spoke OF
the origin and aims Of the association
and its past accomplishments,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Three Boys Drowned.

Albany, N. William Lauster,
Matthew Moss and George Brayton,
boys about IS years old, broke through
the ice and were drowned while skat.
ing on the Hudson river opposite this
city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Influential cIeraynan Dead

Holland. Mich.-Dr E. Winter one
of the most influential clergymen
in the Dutch Reformed church,
died here at the age of 70. He was
n professor in the Western Theolosi.
cal seminary of Holland for several
,raaVe
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
witte Received by the Emperor

St. Petersburg, Russia. Count
Witte, the former premier of Russia,
Who recently retired from abroad, was
,eceiyed in audience by the emperor
rriday. The counts reception has been
delayed CD sccount Of his III health,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Indians m Verde O, Starvation.

Grand Marais, Mimi, Dec. MANY
OF the Chippewa Indians at the Port
age reservation are on the verge of
starvation. The customary allowance
of flour and pork from the govern,
ment has not been received.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Ennllsh Educational Bill.

London, Eng.-The education bill
passed its third reading in the house
Of lords by 1O5 votes to 2S. The tone
,f the speeches indicated that a set
.lement is still not impossible
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

London, Eng.-The Times Toxic
correspondent cables he understands
the coming Japanese budget will in
clude $97500,0 600 to be spread over
seven years, for the purpose of in
ereasing the navy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
SECOND GLASS MAIL MAT TER
The National Editorial Association
Resents Madden's Recommends.
tions for Increased Rate,

St. Louis, Mo.-At a joint meet
Ing Of the transportation and postal
regulation committees Of the Nation
al Editorial association, it was de-
clded to communicate with all Of the
state press associations and have the
various organizations seek aid from
their respective congressman in an
endeavor to defeat the proposed plans
OF the third assistant postmaster gen.
eral to increase the rate on second
class postal matter. The association
has decided 10 hold It's next conven-
tion at Norfolk, Va, on June /. The
committees spent the greater
part Of the day mapping out plans to
head off Assistant Postmaster General
Madden and took shot at the inter-
state commerce commission for ita
ruling on transportation. The debates
which followed the introduction Of .he
two subjects were heated
r. f. Dowdell, Of Artesian, S. D.,
moved to recommend TO President
Roosevelt the dismissal Of "thls
chuckle-head, Madden, and get some
fellow with noodle who was not
prejudiced against the newspapers 70
succeed him"
Resolutions.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, 1t is for the benefit Of free
/ government that intelligence with regard
to all public affairs and all other matters
affecting the welfare Of the people should
be made to penetrate the whole mass Of
and
Whereas This can only be accomplished
through free and Independent news
paper and periodical press and whereas,
newspapers and periodicals are Of a char
acter to be handled rather as express than
first class matter, and can be 80 handled
with little added cost m connection with
other postage matter in general, and no
added cost a all on rural routes, and,
Whereas. The present postal laws and
rates have been entirely satisfactory 10
the publishers and to the people served
who as citizens constitute the govern
ment; and
Whereas, There does not now exist any
real deficit in the United States postal
service, II the departments and officers
Of the government are properly charged
for postal service rendered, but is an ac-
tual profit used by the government in the
payment for the transportation and the
handling Of Its own mail matter; there
fore, be 1t
Resolved That we as members Of thu
executive committee Of the National Edi-
toriaI association, in annual session, rep
, resenting 10 900 newspapers and periOdi-
Gals, protest against any change in the
postal laws Of the United States that will
Loot bal FaF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Mnre Money FOR WeIIs.Earqo Men.

Houston, Texas. - AS the result
Of a conference in Kansas City os
the officials of the Wells-Fargo ES-
press Co. it has been decided to ad-
vance salaries of employees, but the
advance not to be on a stated per
,entage basis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Eaunrahle Impresslon In london.

London, Eng.-The action of the
Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw in re-
lieving the American money market,
as we'll as the suggestions in his re
port regarding ourrencyreform, made
a favorable impression here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
seaboard Air Line Bond Issue

Baltimore. Md-Holders Of stock
and voting trust certificates of the
Seaboard Air Line railway have re-
ceived official notification, Of the plan
of the company to Issue $1S,OOO,0OO of
s per cent bonds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
nled of Heart Disease.

New York, N, Y.-Raar Admiral
Peter Asserson, U. S, NJ retired, died
suddenly at his home in Brooklyn.
His death was due to heart disease
de was &C years Of age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
A kansas AM penlared Vold.

Kansas City, Mo.-The Kansas
grain inspection and weighing law
has been declared void by Judge R.
S. Peters, special master appointed
by Judge Pollacl, of the United States
circuit court. ,.r-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Sale of State Cotton.

The uenitentlary authorities sold last
week go bales of the States cotton,
receiving therefor the sum of S90,43L
So far there have been sold total OF
/ SOP bales, which netted the State the
sua, of Sl3l ,2S0
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
New Bank.

A new bank and trust company has
been organized at Brookhayen with q
capital OF 100000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
1n,nrnuemanta N ReauYoir.

Work on the improvements at Beau
voir is progressing nicely. The new
hospital is model Of present day COM
pleteness, is thoroughly sanitary, and
when fully equipped will be as complete
as any building of its class in the
country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
SUGAR Maid. 20 to I.

San Francisco Cal-Three favor.
ties won at Emeryville, The last
race of the day furnished a surprise
in Sugar Maid, at 20 to /.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Rirhs Of Way Through Campus.

The board of trustees of the A. and
NJ. College granted to the staFkville
Street Railway Company right Of way
through the campus, bu. refused to
furnish power for same.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
SERIOUS IN VENEZUELA
PRESIDENT CASTRO BELIEVED TO
BE NEAR DEATHS DOOR.
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT
Gen. Paredes, Now in Exile, Declares
He viii Take the Field with
$4,000 Rifles.

Fort De France. Island Martinique.
Reliable adyices received here from
Venezuela set forth that President
Castro was moved down to the little
seacoast village of Macuto, near La
Guayra, last Monday. The president
is described as being very i'll, He
made the trip from Caracas in a bed.
When he arrived at Macuto he ap-
peared to be absolutely unconscious.
1t is generally believed that he has
no chance Of recovery.
VioIentIy-Worded Posters,
Violently-worded posters have been
circulated in Caracas declaring that
no one is today deceived regarding the
gravity Of President Castros illness,
and insisting that the exercise of the
executive power be assured through
vice president, as is provided for
in the constitution. For a long time
past, the poster continued, only rou-
tine government matters have been
attended to- and important questions
are being h0d in abeyance.
Organizing a Revolution.
Gen. Paroles, an cX-reyolutionist,
now in exile, is organizing serious
insurrectionary movement, and de-
clares that he will soon take the field,
He claims to have $1,000 rifles at his
disposition,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15
Demand for Cash Wheat.

Chicago, Ill.-An improved demand
Tor cash wheat and an increase in
iour shipments from New York
caused strength in the wheat market.
rhe purchase of wheat for milling
purposes at the principal grain cen
.ers Is OF an urgent character
Torpedo Cruisers for Black Sea.
Odess, Russia.-orders have been
placed with the Nikolaieff shipbuild-
ng yards for the construction Of four
modern torpedo cruisers for the Black
sea fleet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

Ibd deie N IS still an effort being made to
been " I'm "a Mississippi. A company has
hen rh armed in Clay county by reliable
|sns,ts sno with the assistance of an oil
Reaath Rahs !, Will bore to see what is under.
fone :. .,'e surface. Some work has been
|nints :. M nMagee, Enterprise and other
h tha Wiehout success, but then it may
|ncessss as haIndredth effort that will be a
fpat;ses.. In Kinds county there are in
Reaumo,o,ss.s sa'd to be as good as those at
omea Oa' W., and q company has been
b M, mt a with A. II. Longind as president,
shat so. uo@n hole. Who dares to say
Fid ,g,,,e soa,,. DAY We may not eproducc the
lq, ''nes Of Sour Lake Ind Spindle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-15

Mississippi offers large dividends i0'
tho expenditure OF energy
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-06-09
Yin oaS Ymblttnnl.

Die .Jreie Breiie fir Teras" miro
an iiber 450 Boitofficen perianbt, unb
bat cine groRe @erbreitung in Der
Wadbar' Republit Weritp. i'm Snbia.
ner'9 9erriturium uno Stlaboma.
Sbr @irtulatiuns<@ @ebiet in 9eras
erftredt fib BON @alpeitun Bis binauf
nab Dention, bonn dU6erlten Often
bis nod 81 Balo i'm fernen @eiten;
es iblieBt ielbitueritdnbliH nit be.
ionhers 5ablrelben 2eiern bas oi1ts
befieoelte WittelrT rTeras unb ben Giibs
meiten elm. Nub in Werifo bat Ite
cine aroSe 8erbreituna.
8tset Neifenbe ilnb beitdnbiq,
iabrein. iabraus i'm Snterefie bes
1lattes untermeas uno fiibren benls
ielben i'm 8erein nit unleren riibri.
gen 2otal Naenten fertuabrenb
neue Seller au.
Sn Gnbetradt bieier Ebatfaden iit
bic nJreie Rreiie", uo es fidb barum
banoelt, bic oeutibe 8epblferuna su
errei6ea. bas bette sgaseige NE,
btnm ~ Gtaate Eeras.