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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
GERMAN WINS CUP.
Figures Show ErbsIoeh Defeats Ls'
blanc by Six Mics.

Washington. d. c. The United
States Geological Survey figured that
the distance from Forest Park, St
Louis, to Asbury Park, n, j., at Brad
ley Beach is s7S4 miles.
The distance to lIerbertsville, n. j.,
Is figured at SOFA miles. This makes
the German the winner by six miles,
The computation was made by spher'
ical trlgonometry from the latitude
and longitude Of the points involved.
How Balloons Landed.
Pommem German, Erbsloeh)-As-
bury Park, n. j.; SS2 miles; 50 hours
Sc minutes.
Isle de France (French, Leblanc)-
Herhertsville, y. j.; 81? miles; A
hours.
Dusseldorf German, Won Abercron)
Dover, Del; 795 miles, 3S hours 50
minutes
America american, McCoy)-Pa.
tuxent Nd; 725 miles; IS hours 30
minutes
st. Louis (American. Hawley)--
Westminster, Md; 700 miles; 81
hours.
Abercron German MeckeD
nassas, Va; GSG miles; 3S hours Is
minutes.
Anjou French, Gasnier)-Mineral,
Va; G72 miles; IS hours Is minutes
United tSates (American Hersey)--
Caledonia, Ontario; Gal miles; 90
hours 10 minutes.
Lotus II English, Brewer)-Mem.
phis. O.; 500 miles; "a hours 30 min
utes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
TRAIN IN LAKE; MANY DEAD.
Nearly All Of Fifty Italian Laborers
Reported Drowned.

Miilnocket, Mane.-A work train
of fiat cars. on which were forty
or fifty Italian laborers, engaged in
the construction Of an artificial lake
for the Great Northern Paper Co at
East Millinocket, tumbled into the
lake through the sinking of the track.
A messenger who says he saw the
accident reported that nearly all the
workmen had been drowned.
The company officials, however,
while admitting the accident, denied
there had been great loss OF life
The lake is five miles long and a
mile wide. The railroad track Is on
the side Of the lake, and, according
to the messenger the track settled.
throwing every one on the train into
the water,
The messenger said that he drove
to the scene and saw the trainmen
reach a place of safety, but few of the
Worlymen escaped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
WILL RETURN SOON
FLEET WILL NOT STAY IN PA.
ClFIc WATERS LONG.
NO FEAR OF JAPANESE WAR
Government Agents Say the Japs Are
Not in the Market for Large
Amount OF War Goods.

Washington, d. Cit was learned
here that President Roosevelt has no
idea Of leaving Admiral Evans feet
In the Pacific, but intends to order
its return within 80 days Of It's ar.
rival on the California coast.
One important conclusion is 10 be
drawn from this now established fact
that tho feet f. TO return almost az
soon as the great ships can be cleaned
up, replenished with supplies OF coal
and provisions and be otherwise made
completely ready for the l4,000-mila
return cruise. The conclusion is that
the executive feels absolutely no sp.
prehension respecting the possibility
of a war with Japan, and the short
stop at the turning point will amply
demonstrate the truth of the state.
ment heretofore made from an author.
lied source that the cruise Is to test
the possibilities of a modern battle
ship under conditions almost as try
ing IN the point or endurance al Iedst
as might be expected to arise in actual
warfare.
1t was pointed out in an authorita-
tive quarter that an erroneous impress
sion has obtained as to the enormous
activity OF tho Japanese in the matter
Of war preparations
1t is learned from reliable govern
ment agents after an investigation
that Japan is not in the market as
a large purchaser Of war material, but
on the contrary appears to be diligent,
ly pursuing the ways OF peace and
struggling to recuperate from the late
war with Russia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
STATES RIGHTS DENOUNCED
Omaha Man Turns Loose Upon
Modern Tendencies.

Lincoln, Neb---An honorary monu
ment to the memory Of the late Brig.
Gen. John NJ Thayer, erected by tht
State Of Nebraska, was dedicated al
Wyuka cemetery this afternoon in the
presence of large audience.
John G. Gown cf Omaha, who doliy
cred an address, said in part;
But another cloud has appeared above
the horizon. There has has come forth
from the land Il voice that is Il menace
to our national welfare, preaching again
that sermon of States rights that
brought forth the tragedy of the nation
State conventions and State lcgisla-
lures have adopted resolutions proposing
to abridgc and limit the power of the
general government. warn you that
this tendency, 80 far as it imprcgnotcs
the public mind, is dangerously near the
sentiment for States rights that resulted
in the ordinances of secession in the
early '6Os.
Limit this power OF national govern
ment and the hope of the liberty of
mankind is gone. Limit the power OF
the government, given through the wis
dom of our forefathers, supported and
maintained since by the blood of mil.
lions, and you will loosen the cords that
bind these State entities into one,
sheaves reaped and bound together in
the harvest of death. Limit the ma.
tional power and the permancncy OF the
Union will have departed forever"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
GRAVE DANGER OF MONARCHY
English Parliamentarian Gives His
Views of America.

London. The Right Hon. Henry La
Bouchcrc, for forty years member OF
parliament and now member OF the
kings priyy council, is one of the keen.
est observers of American political af-
fairs. In the current Truth La Bouchere
says:
The conflict between Roosevelt and
tho great financial magnates is not over.
1t seems contrary to human nature that,
taking him for what he is, Roosevelt
is not desirous OF fighting TO a finish.
Moreover, he will send an American
fleet to the Pacific, and although he may
not be desirous OF war with Japan,
nobody doubts that the feet will be
sent there with an eye to a contingency
that might culminate in war. He may
be his own successor, but were | an
American | should be against him on
general principles.
mo matter what the mans abilitien
may be, it is idle to suppose there can
be only ono man in the United States
who is fit to be its president History
has shown that the best kings are more
dangerous TO self government than the
worst, and what is true of kings is
equally applicable to presidents, prob
ably even more so, for. they have more
power than most constitutional kings.
"Aog ghiOufun did M ,rienr or ,,n trir4 In
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
BLOODHOuNDS IN PURSUIT
Of Negro Murderer of Mississippi
Sheriff.

Canollton, Miss.-With a pack Of
bloodhounds and their numbers aug
mented by the addition of score or
more of wc,l.mounted men, the mob that
is pursuing Bob Myers the negro who
killed Sheriff McDougle in this county
yesterday, is nearing the fugitive, and
may capture him before daylight Most
of the pursuers have been in the sad
die continuously for more than thirty
hours, and have run the negro from the
scene OF his crime to the hill country
near Duck Hill Miss, which is inhabi-
ted almost altogether by negroes, who
will protect Myers il he has reached
them.
A brother of Myers was arrested this
morning and ordered to lead his captor5
to the hiding place of the murderer.
Starting for the woods ahead Of them
he broke and ran, and in the excitement
horse was killed and the negro NOR,
tally wounded and his body lett there.
Several members of the mob had narrow.
escapes from being shot while the firing
was going on,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
LYNCHED; BODY CREMATED
Negro Who Robbed White Boys and
Resisted Arrest.

Macon, Ga,-News reached here (,
day from Byron, Ca, OF the lynching [
negro named John Wilkes at that
place last night
The negro, it is said, had robbed two
small boys of 10 cents, and had at.
tempted TO rob man of another small
amount Of cash when Marshal Tom
Johnson was notified and made an eff.
fort to arrest him. The negro drew a
revolver and attempted to shoot the of
ficer. Quick work prevented this, how.
ever, and a general mix-up followed. Sew.
eral persons became involved. but within
short time the negro was arrested and
locked up in the barracks.
AT late hour unknown persons
forced nm entrance, dragged the negro
from his cell, and after carrying him q
short distance the body was riddied with
bullets. 1t was then burned upon Il
log fire, prepared for the occasion. The
charred remains were removed this morn.
ing and We're viewed by a large crowd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
TRAINS TO BE RUN FASTER.
Two Roads Revise Schedule; From
Chicago to Denver in 36 Hours.

Chicago, III. - The Chicago.Kan-
sas City and the Chicago,Denver pas.
sengcr train schedules are to be cut.
Announcement of this was made by
the Alton and Burlington officials, and
while the other roads have not an
nounced their intentions, they prob
ably will be forced to adopt the same
schedules. The present schedule to
Kansas City is IA hours and to Den.
yer is 90 hours.
The new schedule will be 1S hours
to Kansas City and so hours to Den
yer, Both the Alton and the Bur.
lington officials assert their roads
have lost business since the longer
schedule was adopted, the principle
competition being from the California
trains of the Santa Fe and Rock
Island
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
HELEN GOULD AT LEhvENwoRTH
Attends Dedication Services Of Army
Y. M. c. A. Building.

Leavenworth, Kas.--Mlss Helen NJ.
Gould was present Wednesday az the
dedicatory services OF the new army
Y. NJ. c. A. building at Fort Leayen-
worth given to the soldiers by Miss
Gould
Addresses we're delivered By Brig,
Gen. c, Z. Hall, u. S. A. command.
ant OF the service schools at the post;
Rev, Charles NJ. Sheldon of Topeka,
Kas.. William r. Miller, International
secretary Of the Army and Navy Y. NJ.
c. A. and others. Wednesday night
Miss Gould held reception for tho
enlisted men Of the garrison This
morning there was brigade review Of
all the troops stationed here in honor
Of Miss Gould, and she will visit the
city Y. NJ. c. a. in the afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Distinguished Visitors.

The Kings Daughters OF Jackson are
expecting a decided and pleasurable
treat about the middle Of November,
when they will have among them,
either just after or just prior to the
general convention at Vicksburg, two
such noble workers in the ranks OF the
Kings army as Miss Sophie B Wright
OF New Orleans and Judge Lindsay OF
Denver, both of whom are to be on
hand by special invitation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
THANKSGIVING DAY
PRESIDENT NAMES NOV. % AS
DATE Or OBSERVANCE.
REVERSES ARE INEVITABLE
But He Would Have Us Take Heart
in the Face of Great Danger
Expects Much of Us.

Washington, D. C.-Presldent Roose.
welt, in the annual Thanksgiving
proclamation, warns the American
people against falling into love OF
ease and Of luxury" He sets apart
Nov, 2S as a day when all shall give
praise and thanks to God for the pros.
perity the country enjoys. The procla.
nation follows;
Once again the season OF the year
has come when, in accordance with
the custom OF our forefathers for gen.
erations past the president appoints a
day as tho especial occasion for all our
people to give praise and thanksgiving
to God
During the past year we have been
free from famine, from pestilenco from
war, we are at peace with all man
kind. Our natural resources are a.
least as great as those Of any other
nation. We believe that in abilf. 90
develop and take advantage of these
resources the average man of this ma
tion stands at least as high as the
average man Of any other. Nowhere
else in the world is there such an op.
portunity for people to develop to the
fullest extent all its powers of body
Of Tjnd, and Of that which stands
above both body and minG--character.
Much has been given from on high
and much will be greatly expected Of
us in return, Into our care the ten
talents have been intrusted, and we
are TO be pardoned neither ii We
squander and waste them, nor yet if
we hide them in a napkin; for they
must be fruitful in our hands.
Even throughout the ages st all
times and among all peoples, pros
perity has been fraught with danger
and it behooyes us TO beseech the
Giyer of all things that we may moi
fall into love of ease and of luxury
and we may not lose our sense Of
moral responsibility; that we may not
forget our duty 10 God and to our
neighbors.
"A great democracy like ours, a
democracy based upon the principles
OF orderly liberty. can be perpetuated
only il in the heart OF ordinary citi-
zens there dwells a keen sense Of
righteousness and iUstice, We should
earnestly pray that this spirit OF
righteousness and justice may grow
ever greater in the hearts of oil OF
us and that our souls may be inclined
ever more both towards the virtues
that tell for gentleness and tender.
ness for loving kindness and forbear-
ance one with another, and toward
those no less necessary virtues tha,
make for manliness and rugged hard.
ihood--for without these qualities
neither nation nor individual can
rise to the level OF greatness,
Now, therefore, |, Theodore Roose.
welt, president of the United States,
do set apart Thursday, the twenty.
eighth day of November, as a day of
general Thanksgiving and prayer, and
on that day recommend that the peo-
pie shall censo from thS\r daily work
and, in their homes or In their
churches, meet devoutly to thank the
Almighty for the many and great
blessings they have received in the
past, and to pray that they may be
given the strength so to order their
lives as to deserve continuation OF
these blessings in the future"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Disaster Widespread.

Paris, France.-According to a dis
patch received here the earthquake
reported in Italy appears to be much
worse than was at first reported.
Many of the villages that were de-
stroyed by the earthquake Of 1908
have been destroyed second time
and a number.of persons buried in the
ruins. The shock was felt throughout
Calabria province The most violent
earthquake lasted four seconds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02


Boston, Mass.-The fishing school.
or Clara G. Silva, which arrived here
Thursday night, reported that twelve
Of her crew had strayed away during
storm and that probably ten Of them
had perished. The twelve were ont
in dories on Monday, when squalL
accompanied by thick mist struck the
schooner and almost capsized her.
Four dories. belonging TO the Silva,
and all bottom uD, were afterwards
sighted. Each Of the dories had been
manned by two fishermen, Another
fishing schooner picked ZIP two men in
fifth dory, but no trace of the other
ten was found.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
French Rout Moors

Casa Blanca, via Tangier.-The
timely arrival OF Gen: Drude with
reiniorccments alone saved Col De
Fretay's accommodating column from
annihilation near Taddert. The troops
which We're sent out to search for the
body OF a Frenchman named Kuntzer,
who had wandered from the camp and
was murdered, consisted of a detach-
ment OF cavalry, two companies of in
fantry and section of artillery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Rioters Mutilate Jews.

Berlin, Germany.-Leading Hebrews
here have received news Of a fresh
outbreak against Jews at Odessa.
Thirty men and women have been mu.
tilated by the rioters in an attempt,
it is said, to make them give up treas.
ure they were supposed to have hid
den. One Jewish boys eyes were
gouged out before his mother, 10 force
her to bring concealed wealth to light.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Armed Youth Drops from Trsnsom
Into Officials Arms.

Haskell, |. T.--Standing beside the
front door and inside the International
bank of Haskell, r. o. Hayes, mayor
of the town, and ylce-president of the
institution, threw his arms around
Waiter Rogers. IS years old, as he
dropped from the transom to the floor.
Rogers was armed, but made no re.
sistance. He was taken to the federal
jail at Muskogeo.
Mr.. Hayes sleeps in a room at tho
rear OF the bank building, and was
awakened by the noise of the youth
climbing to the top OF the door,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Caucus of Legislators Elect.

A movement Is on foot among MEM
bers.elect Of the legislature from south
Mississippi to hold a caucus in Jackson
some time prior to the assembly in
January for the purpose Of organizing
80 secure new legislative apportion-
ment that will accord the southern
counties larger representation iu .ae
aw-making body.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Roosevelt at Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn. -- For the first
time since Theodore Roosevelt was
elected president Nashville had
him as her guest of honor Tuesday
and the nations chief executive was
given an ovation that was as sincere
as it was splendid 1t seemed as If
Middle Tennessee had congregated
here to greet the president, the crowd
being probably the greatest in the his.
tory of the city. Hundreds also came
from kentucky and Alabama,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
CANADA TO RESTRICT JAPs.
immigration Treaty May Be Patterned
After United States.

Ottawa, Canada.-if Japan will not
grant the restriction of immigration
Canada wants, an arrangement like
that now in vogue in the United
States will be adopted by an amend
ment TO the present Canadian-Jap-
anese treaty.
The Honorable Mr.. Lemleux, min.
lister OF labor, has changed his mint
and, instead Of sailing direct for Jap
an, will next Friday leave Montreal
for London, to get credentials from
the British government, so as to
strengthen his hand when he sees the
Mikado
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Stability Is Assured.

New York.--Thc feeling among bank
ing authorities tonight is that united
action and wise counsels have already
accomplished much in providing a solu.
ton for the financial problem, and that
with remedial plans further perfected
the promise is strong for the mainte-
nance Of financial stability. Today was
marked by the usual Sunday calm,
which gave The financial leaders oppor.
tunity to case the tension of over.
wrought nerves experienced during the
week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
PASTOR REFUSES TO TREAT.
chariVar Party Damages Home-Pros.
ecutions May FOLLOW.

Medora, lll.-The noisy attack
made on the residence of Frank s.
Watson Saturday night by reyelers de.
termined that the Rev. j. W. Harnly,
pastor OF the First Baptist church, re-
Gently married. should treat them to
cigars, may be followed by prosecu.
ions.
Dish pans, horns and cannon crack.
ers were used unfortunately by the
chariyaring party, and the residence
was damaged, Members of the party
were identified.
Mrs, Harnly was formerly Miss FL
sic Watson. The couple returned Fri.
day night from a brief visit in ST.
Louis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Imprisoned in Wrecked Gas Plant.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-ln an explo-
sion at the Chattanooga Gas Co.'S
plant, one man was killed and several
were caught under the debris follow
ing the collapse of the building.
The wrecked building Immediately
caught fire, and 1t is believed the
men incarcerated will be cremated be-
fore they can be gotten out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Hustling for Members.

The Mississippi branch Of the Farm
ers' Union nov has membership Of
$1,000 and is steadily growing. a
corps of fifteen lecturers is kept con-
stantly employed organizing new locals
and giving instructions in local organi-
zatIoDs heretofore formed. 1t is ex-
pected that the $1,000 mark will bo
reached before the end Of the year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
plethora of Pardon Petitions

Pardon petitions by the dozens con-
tinue to arrive at the governors Office,
and it is estimated that the chief ex-
ecutive has at least 100 documents of
this character, representing more than
one.tenth Of the prison population, on
file for action.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Divorce STATISTICS.

Washington--A report being prepared
at the census bureau will show an ag-
gregate of 100000 divorce cases during
the last twenty years, A total of 1900
clerks and special agents have been at
work for months gathering this data,
and about 14O are still engaged in the
task. There are about 10000 remaining
cases to be investigated out OF the mum.
ber stated before the field work is fin.
ished and the work of compilation proper
can begin. 1t is estimated that two
thirds of tho persops seeking divorce
have been successful in their suits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Gas Explosion Injuries Nine.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-One man was
fatally hurt and eight Others were
more or less seriously injured by
an explosion of gas, which destroyed
the purifying plant Of the Chattanooga
Gas Co Thursday afternoon. The
loss to the gas company win reach
100000,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
| IaNissis5ippi
| News
Lands Subject to Entry.

Owing to the cancellation of a num-
Der of homestead entries at the general
land Office at Washington, there will be
a number Of tracts in various parts Of
the State, though mostly in the south
ern portion, that vii! be subjec: % re-
entry under the homestead ana tnber
laws Of the land. Ii is suggested that
parties who are interested in the mat
ter might commsuicate with the land
Office at jackson u pny visit and ex-
anime the records, as there may be
opportunities to make some valuable
investments.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
New Lumber Mill.

The Wausau Southern Lumber Com
pany, Of Wausau, Wis, has decided to
erect a plant at Laurel and begin cut.
ting its timber holdings. More than a
billion feet of yellow pine timber is the
claimed holdings of this firm, and the
mill TO be built at Laurel will have a
capacity OF 100000 TO 6j000,0o0 per
annum,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
llrnss Parcels post Extension.

Washington, D. C.-n important
feature Of the joint convention OF
postmasters of the second, third and
fourth classes was the address deIiv.
cred by Postmaster General Meyer.
He urged the extension OF the par
cells post and the establishment OF
postal savings banks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Neuro Charoed with sioanv

ST. Louis--Claiborne Crumels. a
negro, is held at Clayton for big
amy. He 10 charged with marrying
Julia Crumels in East ST. Louis in
1898. His second wife, Bessie Seiby
Crumels, he is charged with marrying
at Clayton In 1908 He was arrestsd
in ST. Louis Sunday
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Crushed Under EALING Tres.

Bridgeton, \. IA tree waich Ed.
ward Willis of Roadstown was chop
ping down in a swamp fell over him,
crushing several ribs, breaking his
shoulder blade and causing other in
juries,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Fighting the Boil Weevil.

Prof. Glenn W. Herrck, State ento-
molist, is preparing o special bulletin
TO be sent out among the farmers Of
Mississippi, giving instructions how to
wage the fight against the Mexican
boil weevil, which has made its appear
ance in this State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Widows and Orphans' Home.

The work on the building OF the new
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home
at Jackson has beeD accepted on behalf
OF the Mssons Of the State. The N.
nouncement of the opening OF the in'
stitution will be made in the near
future.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02

Austin, Texas. - According TO a
statement issued by the railroad
commission, there are 40,621 freight
cars IN regular service on the Texas
railroads. The number of locomo-
tives in service is 1888 and passen-
ger coaches 1,072
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-02
Kinq Sent Congratulations.

London, England - Sunday being
President Rooseyelts birthday, King
Edward sent his master of ceremonies
to Wrest park TO express his majesty's
congratulations to President Roose.
welt through Ambassador Reid.