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Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
LIFE INSURANCE A SACRED
TRUST.
Responsibilities of officers and DI.
rectors.

Evidently President Kingsley of the
New York Life Insurance company
has learned the great lesson of the
times with respect to the responsible
ity and duty of directors of corpora
tions. Speaking to the new board Of
trustees, on the occasion of his elec-
ton to the presidency, he emphasized
the fact that life insurance is more
than a private business, that life in
surance trustees are public servants,
charged at once with the obligations
of public service and with the respon-
sibilities that attach to going busi-
ness which at the same time must be
administered as a trust"
He also realizes that similar respon-
sibilities rest upon the officers of the
company, Il understand" he says,
your anxiety in selecting the men
who are day by day to carry this bur
den for you, who are to discharge this
trust in your behalf who are to ad-
minister for the benefit of the people
involved the multitudinous and exact
ing details to which it is impossible
for you to give personal attention. My
long connection with the New York
Life-coyering nearly twenty years
my service in about every branch Of
the company's working organization,
gives me, as I believe, a profound ap-
probation, not merely of the heavy
burden you have placed on my shoul-
ders, but of the standards of efficiency,
the standards of faith the standards
of integrity, which must be main
tanned at all times by the man who
serves you and the policyholders in
this high Office"
Best of all, perhaps, he feels that
words are cheap, and that the public
will be satisfied with nothing short Of
performance. My thanks, therefore" 3"
he continues, for an honor which out
ranks any distinction within the reach
of my ambition, cannot be expressed
in words; they must be read out Of
the record make day by day"
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
PHILIPPINE eoTs IL MEET.
VIII Hold Their National Enesmp.
ment at Kansas city Aug. 1916.

Kansas City, Mo.-The annual
national encampment Of the army
Of the Philippines will be held
in Kansas City, August 1916. Dele
gates from 125 camps of the society.
most of them in the middle west, will
be present and the attendance is ex-
pected to be larger than ever.
Lieutenant General Arthur MacAr-
thur, U. s. A., commander in chief of
the society, will attend the encamp.
ment and on the second day VIII re-
view the military parade, a feature Of
each years encampment. Among oth-
ers who will be present are Brigadier
General Frederick c. Funston, Col
Wilder S. Metcalf Of the famous Twen-
tieth Kansas, Brig Irving Hale Of
Denver and Brig Gen. Charles King.
The annual reunion Of the Twen.
tieth Kansas regiment which, under
command Of Funston and Metcalf did
valiant service in ,the Philippines dur
ing the Spanish war, will be held in
connection with the encampment,
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
OPERATORS SPLIT
SMALL AND COMMITTEE HAVE
OPPOSING PLANS.
NATIONAL STRIKE IS FEARED
The Commercial TeIegraphers' Union
ls Doing All Possible to Prevent
1t From Spreading.

New York, N. Y.-The National
Executive Committee of the CONNER
cial Telegraphers' Union of America
are doing all possible to avert ma
tional strike of telegraphers and pre-
vent the strike from spreading out
side Of San Francisco.
President Clowry Of the Western
Union, in order to make his position
clear sent the following statement to
the general superintendents Of the
company:
There is no truth in the rumors be-
ing circulated throughout the country
that the Western Union Telegraph Co.
has receded from the position in my
letter of June 20 to the Hon. Charles
P. Neill, commissioner of labor. had
another meeting with Commissioner
Neill last Monday afternoon, and as
sured him that Notwithstanding t5e
unwarranted action in calling a strike
in San Francisco the company would
carry out the conditions set forth in
that statement in good faith
Situation Is Very Critical.
This statement was made by dead
ing member of the telegraphers' un-
ion:
THE situation is very critical. One
faction of the union wants a strike in
Chicago to be followed by national
strike, while another faction wants to
confine the trouble to San Francisco,
President Small believes in the exten-
sion of the strike, while the national
executive committee is opposed. NJ, J.
Riedy of Boston and ]. NJ Sullivan
have left New York for Chicago to
prevent, if possible, a strike from TAX
ing place there
Commissioner Neill has urged the
members of the executive committee
to accept the terms of President
Clowry and settle the differences by
arbitration, leaving San Francisco to
fight out its own battle.
"The men do not want national
strike"
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Chicago, Ill.-The managers OF
the Chicago Southern railway syndi-
cate, John r. Walsh, John n. Fait-
horn and Orville E. Babcock, an
nounce that orders have been given
to commence the completion of the
road to Chicago on July s. 1t is ex-
pected by the syndicate that the road
will be running trains into Chicago
by Oct. l. The northern terminus OF
the road is now at Chicago Heights,
81 miles from Chicago.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Christiana, Norway. British
minister, Sir Arthur James Herbert,
was injured in a carriage accident
at Fielefield, between here and Bergen.
The minister was travelling overland
from Bergen to the capital in company
with his wife, who was a Miss Helen
l.. Gammel, of Providence, r. l. The
carriage was overturned on a steep
embankment as a result of the horses
becoming frightened, The minister
had some ribs broken and 1t is feared
that he suffered internal injuries. His
wife was not hurt
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Chicago, Illinois.-Commissioner OF
Labor Charles P. Neill arrived Thurs.
day night and will endeavor to avert
strike of the telegraph operators of
this city The members of the execu-
tive committee of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union also reached Chi
cago to look over the situation there.
Commissioner Neill's tack is, if pos,
sible, to open negotiations between
tie employees and the telegraph com
panies managers of this district. The
telegraph officials declare they will
not treat with representatives of the
union, while on the other hand the
union officials declare a spread of the
California strike cannot be averted un-
less they are recognized by the tele-
graph companies.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Sioux City Ia,--Nicholas Deid-
erich, a laborer shot and serious.
ly wounded Mrs, Chris Johannsen. a
widow, who had refused to marry him.
Deiderich fed along the river bank
pursued by policeman, who had
heared the shot The fugitive refusing
to halt, was fired upon by tho officer
Seeing he was about to tured
Deiderich shot himself IT, in the
head and leaped into the river.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
NUMBER 81.
Missi55ippi
Arws
County Fairs.

There will be the usual number Of
local and neighborhood fairs in addition
to the State Fair and Exposition, which
will very appropriately wind up the
seriOs in the fall, and quite a number
of the county and local fairs will oc-
eur between the nominating primary
and regular election days But there
viii be also a number of midsummer
and dog day events, as usual, and
among them the historic Neshoba Fair,
which the people Of Neshoba county and
the country around Philadelphia have
made famous over the state. This fair
will be held about week earlier this
wear than last,
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

El Paso, Texas.-Jesus Garza, an
alleged revolutionist, was arrested
here charged with carrying concealed
weapons Mexican Consul Mallen Of
fared to secure his release if he would
return to Mexico and waited at the Jail
with a carriage and with an American
officer to rush him to Mexico, but
Garza refused the offer. Revolution
airy sympathizers declare it was a plot
to kidnap Cara.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Bible Conference.

The second annual session of the Mis-
sissinpi b. Y. p, t. encampment and
Bible conference which began at Blue
Mountain. closed last week. The at
tendance and interest during the ses'
sion have been gratifying to the Off
GERS of the encampmcnt, and the direct
ors are planning to make that OF next
summer the greatest in the history OF
the state. Blue Mountain has been
chosen as the permanent place OF
meeting, but the exact date OF the CON
veution win be given out later by the
executive committee,
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
KILLED BY GAS EXPLOSION.
Nebraska Merchants Were Hunting
for Leak With Lighted Candle.

Plattsmouth, Neb.-S. Grassman
was instantly killed and E. 0,
Wur seriously injured by an ex-
posion of gas in the basement in the
building occupied by them as a gro
Gerry store. The floods of the last day
or two had caused a leak in the gas
pipes and the two men with Fred
McCauley were searching for the leak
with a lighted candle. The explosion
set fire to the building and before the
fire department could extinguish the
flames two other explosions practical
ly demolished the structure. The
body of Grassman has not yet been re-
covered The loss is about $4,000.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
CHEATED the Gallows.

With a remark to Sheriff Owen Of Tu'
MICA county that he was not going to
accompany him back to that county
for the purpose Of being hung, George
jenkins, the noted negro globe-trottet
desperado, deliberately cut his throat
with a ragged and almost harmless
looking razor blade. This took place
in the cell in the Kinds county Jail
and was prompted by the entry into
the cell Of Sheriff Owen and Jailer J.
W. Cain for the purpose of starting on
the trip to Tunica.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Capt. Titus, of near West Point, has
possibly the largest and best equipped
dog farm in the State, He makes a spe-
cialty of pme-bred dogs and finds the
business pleasant and profitable. A
kitchen has been specially built for pre-
pairing the food for his valuable CANNES
and is kept as neat and clean as that of
a modern home. Large quantities of
meat and bread are required to feed the
large number of dogs on hand and the
farm is unique and highly interesting
to visitors.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Portraits for Hall of Fame.

DR.. Dunbar Rowland, director of the
department of archives and history, has
Just placed in position in the hall of
fame, three portraits of men whose
names are interviewer with the history
of past DAYS of Mississippi, and whose
days of activity were a decade prior
to the war between the states. They
are the portraits of Cows John J. Pet
tus and Joseph W. Matthews and OF
Judge William Nergcr.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
BRICK BUILDINGS COLLAPSE.
Two Three-story Business Blocks Fall
From Unknown Cause.

indianapolis, Ind.-Two brick bulld,
ings, three stories high, located
near the northwestern corner Of
Meridian and Maryland street., in
the center of the wholesale district,
collapsed from some unknown cause,
causing a loss Of 100000.
Had the collapse occurred during
business hours a large loss Of life
would certainly have occurred. As the
buildings were among the oldest In
the city it is thought this was the
main reason for the collapse The
principal losses are;
Daniel Stewart Drug and Glass
Company, 100000; Martha Stewart,
on building, $4,000; the Brunswick,
Bake, Collender Company, $4,000;
Henry c. Balls Estate building, $4,000.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Prison Expenses.

Secretary Brown Of the penitentiary
board Of trustees, reports that tho
monthly expense accounts are being
gradually reduced. The total allowed
for June, which includes salaries and
subsistence and other expenses, was
80, ,4OS.2S, as compared with $4,000 for
the month previous, and the expecta'
ton is that it will be still further
reduced. or down to basis Of abou'
$4,000 a month
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Careful Public Guardian.

One of the pillars of the city ordi-
nances is a traffic policeman stationed
at Fourth avenue and Twenty-third
street. He loses no opportunity Of
making war on persons who drop
banana peels in the street. He
pounces upon an offender and orders
him to pick up the slippery menace
TO life and limb and TO carry IL to a
receptacle for waste on the sidewalks.
New York Herald.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Refused to Act as Arbitrator,

Havana, Cuba.-Goy, Magoon re-
plying to a letter of the Independent
Cigar Manufacturers Association re.
questing him to act as arbitrator in
the settlement of the cigarma&ers'
Strike, says that in view of the fact
the workmen do not request arbitra.
ton, are ready to resume work at
the old wages and have not commit
ted any act Of disorder he can not in.
terfere
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

A crowd estimated at anywhere from
10000 to $1,000 loyal sons and daugh-
ter8 of Mississippi gathered at Merid-
ian on the Fourth to hear Vardaman and
Williams lay their claims before the
people of the State. From the time
the first speaker was introduced until
the last orator finished his reioinder
the two were recipients of great ap
plause.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
JAMS SWarminu In.

Victoria, b. Cit Is expect.
ed over 5000 Japanese will arrive in
British Columbia this month from ia
pan and Honolulu and as many, if not
more, are expected in August The
steamer Kumeric will bring the first
contingent Of Japanese from Honolulu
to be followed by o!her British steam.
crs bringing a similar number. The
numbers being brought across the Pa
cifc are constantly increasing Five
steamers due during the next two
weeks from Japan have total of over
900 on board.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

At Cape Brston there are immense
colleries being worked under the
ocean. These submarine mines cover
a thousand acres, and are being in.
creased steadily. The mines are en-.
tered at the shore. and the operators
follow the vein beneath the water for
more than a mile, 1t might be eI.
pected that the weight of the water
would force its way into the mine
The bed of the ocean is as tight az
cement cistern. A sort of fireclay
lines the submarine roof Of the mine
and the sediment above is held in
place and packed down by the water
pressure until there is not a crevice
nor drop Of water from overhead.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
State Normal at Ripley.

The state normal for teachers is now
in session at Ripley The attendance
is much better than was expected and
it is confidently expected that the en-
rollment viii reach the one hundred
mark by the end of next week, Prof,
A. II. Elicit, Prof. J. Z. Brown and
Mrs. Jennie Hardy compose the facul-
tv. The normal win continue until the
goth day of July.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
To Reclaim Oklahoma Land

Englewood, Kas.-A corps of engi-
neers under Professor C. S. Schlic-
ter government engineer of the recla-
nation department, established per-
manent offices here preparatory to the
work of reclaiming by irrigation 10000
acres of land in the Cimarron valley in
Oklahoma 1t will require more than
a year to complete the pumping plant
and bitches and the estimated cost is
$1.OOOOOO.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Tie Thirty-sixth senatorial district,
composed of the five counties Of BEN
ton, Tate, Union, Marshall and Tippah,
with a total in 1905 of something over
$4,000 polls has three senators, and
gives in a total assessment OF s12,243,-
600. The Second senatorial district,
composed of four counties, Perry, Jones,
Wayne and Green, shows over 1900
polls and an assessment roll of SPA
100000 and over, has but one sena-
torial representative.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
PAYS $500 for One Dollar.

Philadelphia-For one silver dollar
sold at the auction of the Matthew
Stickney collection of coins the sum
of $4,000 was paid by Henry Chap
man for collector known as Her
cues." The same person paid $4,000
for the Brasher New York doubloon,
race value SIG. The dollar sold was
one of he six silver dollars remaining
of the mintage of 1904.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Much Money Redeemed,

The amount of money which the
government is called upon to redeem
in the course of the year reaches an
almost fabulous amount In 1904, for
instance, it totaled s912,00OOOO. This
redemption is either for the purpose
of securing clean, fresh notes or to
get change of some other demnomins.
ton.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

The state agricultural college of Mis-
sissippi has received from the secretary
of the treasury check tov $4,000, the
annual appropriation provided for at
the last session OF congress This mo-
ney is to promote experimental enter
prises in connection with the college
work and is part of the proceeds de-
rived from the sale of public lands.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Springtown, Ark.-W. d. Wasson
died as the result of fall from a lad
der. Mr., Wasson was a merchant, 81
years old, and leaves a widow and
several chcildren He was demo.
cratic worker.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
JUDGE SWAYNE DEAD.
United States Jurist Expires In
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Penn.-Judge Charles
Swayne Of the U. S. court for the
northern district of Florida died at a
hospital here Friday of kidney trou-
bic.
An unsuccessful attempt to imSeach
Judge Swayne was based on the
charges that he did not reside in his
district; that his expense account was
excessive; and that he used his posi-
tion to eXtort railroad fayors.
He was acquitted by the United
States senate of the 59th congress.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Caroline Islands Hurricane swep..

Sydney, New South Wales,--The
German steamer Germanic, which ar
rived here, reports hurricane, ac,
companied by immense waves, which
swept the Caroline group. Many
islands were devastated and 1t Is es-
timated that at least 200 natives per-
ished.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Fire Breaks Out in Steamer.

New York, n. Y.-Fire broke out
in the forward hatch of the steamer
Monterey of the New York and Cuba
mail steamship line Havana to New
York, just as the ship was being
cleared from quarantine. Capt, Smith
beached the craft while the crew was
fighting the fire. The ia passengers
stayed aboard for some time, but later
were taken ashore on tugboats.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
s2,ooo,ooo for Timber Land.

Seattle, Wash.-The Northwestern
Lumber Company, che principal stock
holders in which are Barley Brothers
and NJ. +. Quinn Of Pennsylvania pur-
chased ten thousand acres of timber
land in Western Washington. Consd-
GRAFTON S2,OO0,O00
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Fatalities at St. Joseph, Mo.

St Joseph, Slissouri - Theresa
Goodman, aged T. died from shock due
to fright received by explosion Of a
giant fire cracker at her home.
Mrs. Laura Kendall, aged "A, while
suffering nervous prostration, aggra-
waited by noise of the explosion Of
giant powder committed suicide by
drinking carboic acid.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Secretary ". J. Brown of the peni-
tentiary board has been notified OF the
apprehension at Covngton, La, of Sid
ney Craig. an escaped convict. Craig
himself wrote, notifying the penitcnti-
arv authorities as to his whereabouts,
and asking TO be sent for.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Emmett Dalton Is ParoIed.

Topeka, Kas,-Gov Hoch grant
ed parole of four months to
Emmet Dalton, the former bandit, now
in the Kansas penitentiary Dalton
is suffering from an old wound in the
shoulder, received in the famous bat
tie at Coffeyville, Kas., and it will be
necessary for him to undergo an op.
Grafton to save his arm.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Tackett Appointed.

DR.. John r. Tackett of Meridian has
received appointment as surgeon upon
the staff of Mai-Gen. kesslcr, COM
manding the Mississippi national guard,
Capt. Tackctt has been chief surgeon
of the First artillery until the break
ing up of that organization some time
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
aussia lssues s25 oo0 ooo.

st, Petersburg. Russia-An i'm
perlal ukase issued directs NJ. Kok-
ovsoff, the finance minister, to issue
$25,O00,0 900 in per cent rentes for
purposes set forth in the budget, in
cuding famine relief. The council of
ministers has invested the command
ants of all imperial palaces with ex.
ceptional powers.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
soulptor's Home for Museum.

Paris, France.-The widow Of NJ.
Bartholdi, sculptor has willed to tie
city of Colmar the house which he
possessed there 1t will be transformed
into a museum, containing works and
marble from the sculptor's studio in
Paris.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Mexico City, Mexico --Advices have
been received here that in the con.
gress of Guatemala on June two can.
didates were named for the presidency
of that republic in case Of the retire.
ment of Cabrera, These two candi-
dates are Gen Marianao Sessano and
Gen. Juan Barrios The latter is now
the minister OF foreign relations.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Kiel, ermany.-Emperor William,
the Empress, Prince Adelbert and
large party sailed for Copenhagen on
the imperial yacht Hohenzollern, to
visit the Danish court, after which the
emperor will take his annual cruise
in Scandinavian waters.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Peaceful in Honduras.

Puerto Cortez,-The Nicaraguan
forces have sailed for Bluefelds. Pres.
ident Cavila, who recently was ap.
pointed temporarily to that office, says
that the government is peacefully es-
tablished throughout the country.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Late Chinese Minister Leaves.

San Francisco, Cal-Su Chentung
Liang Cheng, late Chinese minister to
Washington, arrived here en- route to
China. He will sail an the steamship
Korea Tuesday.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
A New Bicycle Record Made.

Paris, France.--The 100 kilOmeters
bicycle race for the professional cham.
pionship of the world was won by the
Frenchman, d'Arrac0n in one hour, IS
minutes and 32 seconds, which is
new record for the distance.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Arkansas Governor Pardons.

Little Rock, Ark-Gov Pndall par.
doned f, o. Butt, formerly state SEN
ator from Carroll county, convicted of
the bribery Of Senator X. R. Adams of
Grant county. and sentenced to the
state prison for two years. Butt be-
gan his sentence Jan. /. 1907.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Officers Arrested for Treason

Cettinje, Montenegro sensation
was caused here by the arrest of fif-
teen officers of the Montenegrin army
on charges of treason. 1t is declared
in explanation that the officers have
discovered a military plot against the
Tomanovics government.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Charlottesville, Iowa.-While drlv.
ing a reaper John A. Williams, a
well-to-do farmer, living two miles
from here, was killed by lightning
Both his horses were knocked sense
less.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Politicians Keen up Excitement

Tokio.--Public excitement over the
American question nas almost passed
away, but the agitation is still going
on. 1t is mostly the work of politicians
OF the opposition who are employing
the question of q weapon.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Davenport, Ia.-Frieda Meier aged
four years, burned to death when her
clothing ignited from a firecracker
which was exploded in a bonfire start
ed by older children in the neighbor
hood of her home.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
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Time Extended for Bids,

Misunderstanding Secretary New
berry announced that the time allowed
for the presentation of bids for torpedo
boat boat destroyers will be extended
to September 3 next.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Professor Aaasslz,s Wife Dead. -.

Boston, Mass. = Mrs. Elizabeth
Cabot Cary Agassiz, widow of the ia
nous Harvard professor of zoology,
Louis ."Agassiz, died in Arlington
Heights. Mrs. Agassiz was born in
Boston S5 years ago
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Boonville, lnd-Taylor McAfee, So
years old, was killed by Southern
train while he was walking along the
track in the eastern part of the city.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Croker Challenges for a Race.

Dublin-Richard Croker sent chal
lenge TO Captain J. II. Greer, owner
of the black colt Sieve GALLON, for G
match race with Mr.. Croker's orby a.
any distance from five furlongs to
three miles.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13

Madrid, Spain.-The Spanish gov.
.arnment has decided to follow the ex-
ample of France in the matter of spe-
cial legislation for the control of for
eign insurance companies doing bust
ness in the country.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Bromide of Radium Substitute

Rocheport. France.-Andrew Ian
cion, a student in the medical col
lege here, has given a demonstration
of new substance called 'molybdott"
possessing the properties of bromide
of radium.
Macon beacon., 1907-07-13
Daisy pax Adludaed Insane

Peoria, Il--Henry !. Day, a veteran
newspaper man, and better known as
Daisy Day" was adjudged insane and
has been taken to the Bartonyille asy-
lum,