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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
INSPECTING COAL INDUSTRY.
A Party Of Austro-Hunearians Making
a Tour of United States.

Washington, D. C.-President Roose-
welt received a party OF Austro-
Hungarians, who are making 'our of
the United States, looking particula".
" into the coal industry. The visitors
told the president they had enjoyed
their trip very much and were amazed
as well as greatly instructed by th9
sights they had seen,
The people of this country. l feel
sure have little idea of the masni-
tude of Illinois and Missouri coal
fields" said G. Petsehek, OF Aussig,
Bohemia, one of the party I've were
simply astounded."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

New York, n Y.-The Central
Federated Union Sunday appointed &
committee to visit Washington and, If
possible. to secure an interview with
President Roosevelt. The committee
was instructed 10 request the president
to make public withdrawal of his
reported reference TO Meyer and Hay
wood in connection with the recent
Hartman letter incident
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Nantes, France.--The sardine can
Ders of thir city, in congress Wednes'
day. adopted a resolution asking the
goyernmen+ to undertake spoh steps
oe may b. necessary to bring about
the discon-inuance of the orders, IS
sued by lle American government
that the labels on sardines be printed
in Englihh.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
CHARGE POLICE CAPTAIN.
Says Police Commissioners We're Ap.
pointed for a Purpose.

San Francisco, Cal.-Charges were
filed with the police commission
ers against Police Captain Mooney
by Chief Dinan, who says that on
April 70 Capt. Mooney stated that to
his positive knowledge the police conf
missioners, as they at present stand,
were appointed for a purpose; that
the department is reeking with cor
ruption, and that in his own com
pany he knew that fully half of his
men were corrupt. The rules of the
police department forbid any police Of
ficer making structures on any member
of the department until the charges
are passed upon by the police commits
sioners,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Found in Ashes Of Home.

Marion, Ohio.-The charred body
of Charles Huersery aged 80 years.
who lives in the outskirts of the city,
was found in the ruins Of his home
which had been burned to the ground
Coroner Brady said that Huersery un,
doubtedly was murdered an the house
set on fire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Narrow Escape.

James Switzer of New Albany saved
his life by minutes time when he
hurriedly jerked the harness from his
horse and ran into his house from
shower OF rain. He had barely reached
the door when a flash OF lightning
struck and instantly killed his horse.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
X of P. Grand Lodge.

The grand lodge Knights Of Pythias
will meet in Hattiesburg in May.
There was az increase of ten new
lodges and about 1,00S new members
in the State during the grand lodge
year. The growth Of the order in Mis-
sissippi during the past few years has
been wonderful, the increase having
been fully one hundred per cent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
NUMBER rs.
9elississippt
N0
Aews
First Monument to confederates.

Several Southern States have claimed
the honor Of having erected the first
monument to the soldiers Of the Con-
federacy, but this distinction apparent
ly belongs to Mississippi. The first
Confederate monument in Mississippi,
and thought TO be the first in the South,
was erected at Liberty, Amite county.
The movement to raise funds for the
Amite county memorial was launched
on June /, 1866, little more than one
year after the war closed, and the dedi-
cation ceremony took place on April /,
1871.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Richmond, Va.--The new bronze
statue of Jefferson Davis for the
Davis monument to be unveiled
here June 8. was drawn through the
streets of the city to the monument
site by nearly three thousand chill
dren. They drew the statue by means
of a double rope three blocks long
The children were led by Lee and
Pickett camps OF the confederate vet
erans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Big Sham Battle.

A reunion of Lafayette County Camp
U. c. ", will be held on the university
grounds at Oxford on April u, atwhich
time a sham battle will be given, with
veterans opposing veterans, composed
of infantry, cavalry and artillery form
ations. The plan Of battle will as near
as possible follow that of one OF the
great battles of the civil war.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Killed bv Lightning.

G. A. Newsop, who lived near Brook
haven, was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. He was saddling bis
horse when death came. Five years
ago, when q cyclone swept over his
home be was injured and was thought
to be dead for several hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

The supreme court handed down an
opinion sustaining the right OF the
railroad commission to formulate and
enforce reciprocal demurrage rules and
regulations. The commission adopted
a regulation providing that the railroad
companies have the right to charge
parties holding cars after the regula-
ton time limit a fee Of 81 per day, and
providing for reciprocal fee in the
same amount If the railroad is at fault
This regulation the court sustains.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
viol,ta Anti.eambIino Law.

FL Paso, TeXas-Four prominent
Young men of this city were ar
rested FOR gambling. This is the first
arrests here under the new drastic
anti.gambling law, which makes gam
bling felony punishable by fine and
imprisonment in the penitentiary for
from two to four years
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
New General Agent.

st. Paul, Minn.-General Passenger
Agent A. NJ. Cleland of the North
ern Pacific railroad announced the
appointment OF G. A. Mitchell, now
general agent at Spokane, and John
c. Poore, formerly chief CLERK at st.
Paul. to be assistant general passen.
ger agents. with headquarters in St.
Paul.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Judge Bullard dismissed the grand
and trial juries impaneled for the cir
clit session at Raleigh, Smith county,
and refused to hold court because he
was convinced that the jury box had
been tampered with,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Eied at Ace of "a.

Dunkirk, n Y.-Mrs, Esther Nc.
Neil. founder of the Womens Chris
tian Temperance Union, and the
first president of the organization,
died at her home in fredonia. she
was born at Carlisle, n. " % years
ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Desnerata Encounter.

Walter Kelly, deputy sheriff, had
desperate encounter with negro bur-
glar named jeff Foote in the county
jail at New Albany, in which the negro
attempted to assassinate him, and would
have accomplished his purpose but for
the timely assistance Of Jim Dalton and
Tully Barbee, two other negro prisoners
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Peoria, Ill.--Harvey B, Hutchinson,
formerly money order clerk at
tho Peoria postoffice, convicted
Of embczzlement was sentenced py
Iudge Otis Humphrey to two years
imprisonment at Leavenworth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Damaged by Hailstorm.

Ellisville and vicinity was visited by
hailstorm that lasted eight minutes.
The stones were one and half inches
in diameter, which did much damage.
to gardens and fruit. The Oldest in
habitants declare it surpassed anything
ever seen in that section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Gibraltar-The japanese cruisers
Tsuluba and Chitese, after a warm
welcome here, left for England on
their way to jamestown where they
win represent the japanese govern
ment at the jamestown exposition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

A large number of men and teams
and other adjuncts to railway construc-
ton are busily engaged in closing up
the gap in the New Orleans and Great
Northern railway, and small army is
at work all along the line, either at
grading and clearing or track-laying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Omaha, Neb, The case OF
Thomas NJ. Huntington, Fred Hoyt
and Ami b. Todd charged with con
spiracy to defraud the government by
means of illegal land entries, was given
to the jury
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Havana, Cuba Prayers for rain
were offered in churches throughout
the island. No rain has fallen in six
months. The country Is parched.
many cattle are dying and forest iires
arc devastating various secticps,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
little QuestionabIe.

Havana, Cuba.-Jose MigueN Go.
mez, the liberal leader in q state
ment protests against the purchase of
church properties by the government
for S2,OO0000 He gives as his reason
that the church titles are questionable
and the price far in excess of the
value of the property.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
No Serious DAMAGE Done

Moi. Japan-The Pacific mail steam
er Mongolia. which went ashore in
Hayatomo strait, near here, was as
sisted into deep water at high tide
and proceeded on her way, She ap-
parently sustained no serious damage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Many Convictions.

At the term OF court just closed at
Indianola there were fifteen cases OF
homicide on the docket. One was con-
timed and thirteen were convicted and
sentenced to the penitentiary for terms
from life to one year. There was but
one acouittal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Gone tn Her Reward.

Mrs. Mary Letitia, wife of J. c. Mar
tin, editor OF the Corinthian, died at
Corinth, aged 80 years. Many beaut-
full graees adorned the character of this
devoted wife and mother.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Force Of Beers.

London--It is declared that Gen,
Botha, premier of the Transvaal, will,
through the imperial conference, seek
the consent of the government for the
establishment OF a volunteer force of
Beers In the Transvaal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Their Ma lestles at Naples.

Naples-The royal yacht Victoria
and Albert, with the king anu queen
of England on board, arrived here,
Their majestles, who are preserving
the strictest incognito, were received
by the duke and duchess ot Aosta.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
ae.,,re on limited States.

Narseilles. France Archibald
cary Coolidge of Harvard university
who has been lecturing in France un-
der the auspices of the Alliance Fran
caise delivered lecture here on the
Omitted States as World Power"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Wreck In Minnesota.

Winora, Nina, April 17,-Three
persons we're injured when Great
Northern passenger train No, 200 was
wrecked here. When the train was
running 80 miles an bour two cags
plunged down an cmbanAmclL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
snlliuan,s Mlkado Forbidden.

London-The admiralty has issued
orders forbidding any naval band to
play selections from Sulliyan's Mikado
during the coming visit to England of
Prince Sadueru Fushimi, cousin of
the emperor of Japan
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Renew Demand for Short pay.

San Francisco-The street car men
OF San Francisco have been for some
days formulating a renewed demand
for al eight-hour day, with So per
day TO be submitted some time before
the first OF next month.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

London, Eng g-Joseph Chamberlain
.ormerlv colonial secretary, IN ac-
knowledging the receipt OF tele'
gram Of sympathy, said
Il am promised complete restora'
ton ia health and hope speedily TO
resume public work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Mav Be Released.

New York, n. Y.-Enrico Alfano,
wanted in Italy for many crimes, may
be released today, unless requisition
papers arrive from Italy, or strong rep
reservations are made at the state de-
partment in Washington.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

New York, N. Y.-The body OF
William Sander, 10 years old, of this
city. student of Columbia university,
was recovered from the swimming
pool in the gymnasium after having
been in the water since Friday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Madison, Wis, April 17.-Three bal
lots were taken in. the republican
caucus to choose candidate for Unit
ed States senator to succeed Senator
Spooner, but no change in the existing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Washington, D. C.-second Assist
mt Secretary OF state Adee mas
started for Europe, with the intention
Of making q 9,va2-mile bicycle tour OF
France,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Fine Stock Destroyed.

a stock barn on the Tippah farm OF
Paul Rainey, the Cleveland millionaire
and turfman, near New Albany was
burned, destroying 10 COWS, mules,
mares and colt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Or. Walker Dead.

DR.. p. T. Walker, one Of the bcss
known dentists in the state, and 0
meriber Of the State beard of dental
axamlaers, died Of I'Faadon,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
se7o.75o for Effects.

London. Eng.-The sale of the
artistic effecte OF the late Mrs. Sam
Lewis-Eill came to an end Saturday
The collection brought S67O150.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Railroad Man Dead.

New Haven, Conn,-Edward l..
Somers, freight traffic manager of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
here, is dead.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

In reply to query, "What shall /
teach my child?" some one has snswer-
ed. "Teach him that it is better to die
than TO lie; that it is better to starve
than to steal; that it is better to be a
scavenger or woodchopper than an
idler and a deadbeat; that it is just as
criminal and reprehensiblo to waste
Monday as 1t is to desecrate Sunday,
that labor is the price Of all honest
possession And there is truth in
every prd of what the unknown writer
saws
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
Peabodv Reelected.

New York. Charles A. Peabody was
reelected president Of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company by the trustees.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Kafir corn will attract more atten-
ton at the hanss Of Mississippi people
in the future. 1t is profitable crop
and grows we'll here, One manufac-
turer OF poultry food at Aberdeen is
compelled to import several car loads
every year to use in the preparation of
his feed. Why not raise at least what
we consume in the State?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
U. D. C. Convention.

The State division OF the United
Daughters of tSe Confederacy will meet
at jackson on May 7, 5 and 8,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

Stand for strict compliance with the
laws of the land. Lethargy is danger
Gus. A small infraction unheeded en-
courages a more serious one next time.
This is u sacred duty of good citizen
ship.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

There are more ways than one by
which woman can get even with a
man. One way is 10 marry him and
another I Is not 10,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27
It'll taught by pain.

Men really know not what good waters
worth;
II you had been in Turkey or in Spain,
Or with famished boats crew had your
berth
Or in the desert heard the csmel's bell,
You'd visa yourself where Truth is--in
WE'LL
byron.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-04-27

The live business men of Guntown,
in Lee county, are raising a fund for
the location of a union cotton ware
house. A considerable amount has
been subscribed and more will be forth
coming. The union proposes to build
one or more warehouses in Lee, and
Bonneville is after one of them. The
warehouse plan is appealing to busi-
ness people everywhere be they plans-
ers, merchants, mechanics or pro'es-
sional men, and encouragement is to be
found on every hand. 1t is sensible
plan and appeals to sensible people,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-27
IN SOCIAL REALM
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Oerllnger, Jr.,
Entertain Friends at Five
Hundred Party.

An enjoyable Five Hundred party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Gerlinger, Jr., last Friday evening,
in honor Of Miss May Anderson. Of
Minneapolis, their guest for the sum-
mer. The spacious parlors were
prettily decorated with sweet peas and
brilliantly lighted. Music, a social
hour and several hands Of Five
Hundred made up a most delightful
evening. Mr.. r. E. Williams and
Miss Emma Dempsey we're the lucky
ones in getting the highest scores,
while the consolation prizes went to
Mr.. E. jacobson and Mrs. George
Gerlinger. Delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gerlingcr. Mr.. and Mrs. Otho
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Taylor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gerlinger, DR..
and Mrs. Mark Hayter. Mr. and Mrs.
I. N. Woods, Mr.. and Mrs. L. ID.
Brown, Miss Media Holman, Miss May
Anderson, Miss Emma Dempsey, Mr..
g. jacobson, Mr.. R. Z. Williams, Mr..
J. G. Hayter and DR.. A. B. Starbuck.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-27
HANDLE FACTORY RESUMES
Eastern Man VIII Operate Plant ON
Larger Scale Than Ever
Before.

Charles A. Hoff, an experienced
hardwood manufacturer, recently
from the East, has leased the Western
Handle Manufacturing Company's
factory in Dallas for a term of years.
and will at once put the plant in oper.
alton on more extensive scale than
IL has ever been operated before.
Mr. Hoff will personally manage
the factory and will make everything
In the handle line. He has purchased
zoo acres Of oak timber, which will
run three cords to the acre, and will
run bolter in the woods. A large
force OF men will be employed all next
winter and will keep the factory we'll
supplied with oak bolts.
The factory is already we'll equipped
with machinery. but Mr.. Hoff will add
a new 5000 handle machine that will
Increase the output to $500 handles in
ten hours. A force of men are put.
ting the machinery in order and get
ting the plant ready for operation.
Mr.. Hoff will make his home in
Dallas, and may be seen at the factory
office from this time on. This renewed
industry will give Dallas monthly
payroll of several hundred dollars,
and 1t should be given the hearty sup
port of the Polk county merchants, as
it is home institution.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-27
Summer Has Been Cool.

This is an unusual summer, even
for Oregon, in the mild and often
cloudy days which have predominated
SO far. The rain which has fallen
recently has not damaged crops to any
great extent, however. Some grain
may have been injured, but potatoes,
hops, late vegetables, and most fruit
will not be affected. The abundant
rains and bad weather at this time OF
year presages fair weather in the fall,
according to many prophets. When a
summer is unusually cool, they say, it
means that Old Sol will have his day
later on, and fair weather may be
expected for the fall. This will be
great news to the thousands OF people
who will be in the hop fields during
September, and the thousands more
who will attend the Greater Oregon
State Fair at Salem Sept. 16-2D. The
fair is the big annual event for every
body all over the Northwest.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-27
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES DAMAGE
Hop Vines and Orchard Trees Go
Down Under Heavy Weight
of Water.

The heavy rainstorm Saturday,
although by no means so destructive
in this locality as in places farther
south, caused considerable damage in
hop yards and orchards. In many of
the trellised yards, the weight Of the
raindrops on the vines was so great
that it broke the wires and let them
down in the mud. In Howe's peach
orchard, considerable damage was
caused by the breaking Of the heavily
burdened limbs under the added
weight Of water, and several trees
were injured in other orchards. Yet,
comparing this with the destructive
storms in other localities, the fruit
and hop raisers of this vicinity may
consider themselves fortunate.
A sustained period of wet weather
may cause vermin on the hops, but
aside from this, no serious damage is
anticipated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-27
CANNERIES ARE NEEDED
Oregon Pears Bring Better Price Ia
Washington Than at Home.

The need for fruit canneries in Port
land and other parts Of Oregon was
never felt so much felt as it Is this
year. Although the fruit crop Is short,
growers are finding better markets
for their fruit outside Of Portland
than they have here, says the Port
land Journal 1t Is said Seattle fruit
canneries are paying $50 per ton for
pears laid down at Taylor street dock,
while Portland canneries are not pay
ing that price.
A large part OF the pears produced
in this territory are as consequence
going to Seattle, which is the natural
result Of lack OF pear production In
the vicinity Of the Sound. Il appears
that while one locality lacks the pears,
but has the canneries, another region
produces the pears, but is without
enough canneries.
It is believed the cannery industry
would be one Of the most profitable
that could be developed In Oregon,
where the vast increase OF fruit pro-
ducing area every year has been a
subject Of much comment at every
annual meeting Of the state horti-
cultural society. It will be but few
years until Oregon's fruit production
will multiply many times over the
present tonnage.
A certain percentage Of this fruit
will be below the standard required
for export, and the local demand will
not consume the lower grades quickly
enough to absorb the ripe fruit on the
stand OF the fruit tdealer. The surplus
will have to be canned or lost, and
canneries will become a necessity.