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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

The Post.oflice Department at Wash
ington has made decision which has
been adopted by the Postmaster General
and will be enforced, prohibiting the
mailing of letters to lottery companies
or their agents; also forbidding the send
ing of money tn lottery companies by
postal order or registered letter This
decision has created good deal of in
digHation among lottery agents there,
and they say it cannot stand. 1t is said
that lottery companies will take the case
to the courts, and maintain their right
to the use of the mails. The authorities
base their decision upon the postal laws
and regulations of 1879, which forbid
the use of the mails to swindle the pub.
lic and they claim that lotteries come
under this head.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
strange Devotion.

Fred. B. Ferriman, of Albion, H.,
died at Cincinnati on the 4th inst. He
was twenty-six years DID,. On the fol-
lowing day, at her boarding,ho in
the same city, Miss Lulu Georgia, a
petite blonde of nineteen, whose home
is at Bonaparte, Iowa, committed sui.
eide. She was attending the college. of
music, and was to have been married to
Ferriman In December. She was at
Ferriman's bed side when he died, in a
paroxysm of grief. Afterward, she
wandered away, her eyes dry and bear
ing an expressionless stare. Her reason
had flown, and in her insanity, she shot
herself through the lung.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

J. Fred Will, resident OF Indian.
apolis, Indiana, has killed his divorced
wife, and then taken his own miserable
life. Last winter, because Of his cruelty,
his wife obtained divorce from him.
Ever since, it is said. he has been dog
ging her steps, endeavoring to persuade
her to return and live with him. This
she peremtorially refused to do. Grow.
ing desperate, he took large tanners
knife and inflicted fifteen or twenty
wounds on her, horrible pashes, literally
cutting the poor defenseless woman 10
pieces-almostd issmboweling her by the
first plunge of the knife. She di' d in
stantly. Viewing his iendish VIC * and
apparently satisfied with its hellishness,
he drew large Colt revolver from his
pocket and blew his brains out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

A correspondent at Logansport, Ind,
says that the chain of evidence against
Jack McMillen and Andy MonYihan,
charged with the murder OF John Ray
mond, has been clinched by their own
statement. McMilen expressing de-
sire to make statement, he was per.
mitted to do so, and this statement, re.
duced to writing in the presence of the
sheriff and two deputies, is to the effect
that McMillen and Monyihan committed
the assault on Raymond on the even
ing of September "a The plot was con-
cocted on the afternoon of that day by
the two. They knew that Raymond had
money. They ascertained that he was
at Patty's hou.e in the evening and laid
in wait for him close by. As Raymond
came out he was soon met by the two
and Andy asked to be directed to the
Pa ty ranch. AS Raymond was about
to direct them Andy struck him with a
stone in the forehead, telling him to the
ground. The blow was quickly followed
by others, which reduced Raymond to a
state of utter helpessness. He could
only beg for his life. The nan was then
riHed OF his valuables, and left lying
where he fell, whence he soon after
dragged himself until he found assist
ance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

A prodigious sensation was proluce
in London the other dav by personal
encounter between Mr.. Henry La
bouchere; editor and proprietor of the
London society journal called Truth
and Mr.. Edward Levy Lawson, the
editor and proprietor Of the London
Daily Telegraph. lawson made the
attack at 10 o'clock at night as La
bouchere was about entering his cab.
Tue parties fought little while, and
we're finally separated. The attack was
made on account of some insult Lawson
fancied he had received through the
Truth. When l. bouchere was asked if
he was hurt, he said, ave couldn't
hurt each other. We were not pugilists
enough for that" London society is
wild with excitement over the affair.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
No ria,nr- From Prof Ml.c.

Professor Wise. accompanied by
Young mar, teller in bank, made a bal
loon ascension from st. Louis on Sun
day, the 20 ult Vt 3 o'clock in the even
ing, in the balloon Pathfinder. Their
purpose was to remain up but a short
time They took rations sufficient to
last them only forty hours, A telegram
from ST. Louis, dated the q inst, says
"No tidings of either the safety or loss
of the balloon Pathfinder, which as
cended from Lindell Park Sunday after
noon, have yet reached the city, Pro.
lessor Wise, the aeronaut, was seventy
two years OF age, had made four hundred
and sixty-thIee voyageP, having had
forty-tw- years experience in the bust
ness. Mr. George Burr, the gentle
man who accompanied him, is the re-
ceiving teller at the First
National Bank, is thirty-two, a
bachelor, and industrious and always
punctual at his post Of duty. He has q
mother living at Galveston. Texas, and
every effort Is being made to keep the
terrible suspicion from her, William E.
Burr, brother of George, and President
of the bank, arrived in the city last
night, in answer to Geographic sum
mons. Several kilograms have been 10
ceived from towns IN Illinois, stating
that circulars had been found on two OF
three farms answering in description u
those taken up In the balloon to be scat
tered about. Great interest Is taken IN
every rumor that IL current pertaining
10 the neronAuta,h
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

An Eastern correspondent, in writing
up n the prospect Of general strike
among laboring men throughout the
country, says that IL is confidently
expected that the movement will be
carried into effect by the middle OF the
present month, and he says that the day
that is fixed upon the union delegation
in Piltsburg, Columbus, Cleveland, Ft.
Wayne, CIestlihe, indianapolis, Cincin-
natl, q icsgo, st. Louis, and other
places, will be thoroughly prepared and
ready TO take an active part in the
greatest labor denomination America
has yet witnessed. The prevailing
strikes in Weatern cities are considered
merely side issues, and, it is stated, will
in no way interfere with the campaign
that is mapped out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

the newly erected grand stand to wit;
ness The races. The center of the grand
stand gave away with crash. The
front part fell outward, and the back
fell into the river, precipitatipg mass
Of people among the ruins. WORK was ss
at once commenced to extricate the
dead and wounded, and the Opera
House was opened, and many of the
dead and wounded, as fast as extricated,
were conveyed there. The following is
a list Of the killed: M. NJ. Merck,
Adrian; Mrs. John Hubbard, Jasper,
Mich; two boys about twelve years Of
age, named HYDE and Mosherr; David
eighteen: William Mullen, Adrian.
The wounded number not less than one
hundred persons, many Of whom will
die.
Later dispatches say that the mum
Der of the wounded will reach 224.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
A Remarkable CrIme.-.Its Penalty.

A trial for one of the most remarkable
crimes on record has just closed at Ash
vile, North Carolina. The accused
VIM Lydia, was arrested several months
since, charged jointly with another man
with the castration of Charles Morris, a
young man of twenty-one. of respectable
connection. Morris and the accused had
been paying attention to the same lady
but few months prior to the
occurrence for which the accused
was tried, his rival got the better
of him in the affec ions of the young
lady, and they became engaged to be
married. Upon being informed of this
state of things, Lydia became terribly
enraged. A few weeks later, it is
alleged, he met Morris in the woods
aud, with the assistance of companion
threw him down by tree to the trunk Of
which they bound him. Lidia took'his
knife and coolly proceeded to unsez
him, which, it is charged, he did
Whether this was done to prevent
Morris marriage with the young lady
of their joint affections, is not, of course
knowo. Lydia was convicted and sen
fenced to sixty years in the Stat
| Prison,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

During the summer it is authoritively
stated that IL 1854 prisoners were incar-
cerated in the Central Prison at Moscow,
of whom 10,477 were condemned to
exile in Siberia. Descriptions of the
terrors of the prison dens of Siberia here.
fore published would seem to render
death more preferable than the tortures
of that fate. Our worst prison pens in
this country are said to be palaces OF
luxury as compared to them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
Nine Miner. Fall 500 Fee, in Wine.

A Bodie (Caiifornia) dispatch says
that as the o'clock shift was being
lowered in Tioga mine, with nine men
on board, the engine escaped control OF
the engineer, and the cage went down to
the 500 foot level: One man is now
dead, and all are injured in such a man.
ner as to warrant the belief that they
will not recover. The men injured by
the accident at Tioea are John Cassidy,
both legs broken Pat. Bannon, dying,
mashed to pieces; Sam. Marsten, both
legs broken; Manuel Alvars, injured
internally; Harry Richards, killed Joe
Roderick, Injured seriously; Pete Plnff,
one leg broken; French, both legs
broken. 1t is the opinion of the ply
stefan In charge thata injured will die.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

CINCINNATI.-Fo family, IS 20Q
81 fancy, IS 65@6 40 patent % 5O@7 io spring, 81
as Is extra, 81 63e5; suupcrfne, 81 1904 A., Rye
-four 81 756t4 90. GRAIN Wheat Choice white 81 129
49, Choice red 81 12la on track and at the river,
and 81 II in sacks Red and amber 81 NJ, and choice
amber 81 10 on track. No. amber is quotable at
81 p, and No. 2 red ,si oS@i 10. Good red 81 o.
No . mixed shelled Ale. Pure while shelled
45c. Mixed ear Is quoable at H@42c., and yellow at
42@43c. Rye.-No. 2 is held in elevator at 6S@70c.
29@alc. and rejected are quoted at 2e@27c.
No 9 held at zoe. Good TO choice white
are held at 3ic Barlcy.-No. Is quoted at
92c,i extra No. at ss@92c;;, and No; ? at SEC.
mixed $40 50@i3 80 per ton. Mess pork, SO 37L5.
Lard prime steam, 6.iOc. Cotton, S7S@l1N
NEW YORK. --flour--Superfne State and West
ern, 81 B5Cd5 81 common 10 good extra Western and
State, IS i0@5 good 10 choice Western and State,
s. 350l6 rs; common 10 choice white wheat Western
extra, s. 1905 80; common to good Ohio extra
family, s5@6 50j common to choice st. Louis extra
family, S5J6 75 Minnesota patent process, good to
prime and choice to double extra, So 25cts 90 GRAM
Wheat--No. 3 spring, 81 II; No. Northwest
ern spring, 81 rs; ungIaded spring, 81 i6@i 2ih;
winter red Western, 81 1901 20; No . winter
red Western, 81 279%9i 2sl5j ungraded amber, 81 %
al IS; No. amber, 81 27@i 27h; No. amber
% 81 Ss We,s Sc q No
Western and State, 7Sc. Barley common Western
69c Corn; ungraded Western, 52IS@541zc.; No. Z
white 53c. Oats, 35653I1ac. Lard, prime
steam, 6.50c. Cotton, 11h@llLc.
observation-disclosures extra fam.
lily, medium, s. 10; and choice to fancy 50 90; Ohio
extra family, new wheat, Sc 90; winter wheat, Min
nesota patent process, 81 so. Rye -four, 81 20
Grain-Whent rejected Western red, 81 49, No
2 Western red, on track, 81 -. Corn, steamer West
ern. on track, 5S@59hc.; Western mixed, ON track
5l@52c. yellow Western, on trick. 5S@GOc. Oats
musty and stained Western, 349341 &c. white West
ern, 35036c. Lard, Western fierce, 6@6hc
LOUISvILLE.-F lour--Extra, IS; extra family, "a
A No. L. So; fancy, IS 1906 50 patent, So 5O@7 80
Grain.-W beat new red and amber, inferior to choice
81 OF. Corn white and yellow, I6c; mixed, SOC
Oats, white. 30c; mixed 2gc. Rye, new, CSC
Hay, common tochoice, siS@i5 5oper ton, Mess pork
old, 81 25 Lard choice leaf, in tierce &c.; choice Il
kegs, BIC. Cotton, 11l1c.
iNDIANAPOLIS.--tfr Wheat No 9 red win
ter, new, 81 08al TO- Corn, new Western mixed
3S63Dc. Oats, No. 2 white Western. 27@2st
Bulk Meats-Green shoulder, SH@3I9o.; clear ri
sides 5.s0c. Lard, prime steam, current make, &c
Sweet picked hams, 7@775c' per ID. Hogs, good I
choice, S3613 80
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

Does not infect the systems oil tnoso VIZ
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as Pi'sa n,sdv
.,'";nst 4 Nor Il Il less useful as remedy
sTbsro intermittent and remittent fever mas
fuIIv established itself, in consequence Oh .
nasIsct If preventive measures. II checks the
paroxysms with astonishing certainty, anu M,
eradcates this type of disease, even IN us
most inyeterate form. This medicine Is an
especial boon to the emigrant population 2.
are nartieularly prevalent, but the recognition
ofits merits is 50 far from being limited, tnas
it is known and appraised at It's true value
throughout the length and breath Of America na co.
Travellers by land and sea, miners ana 80 Z,
iourners in unhealthy localities, esteem
highly. and are its most constant purchasers,
and in many a rural household far and wide II
is the chosen family specific.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

In the following named states elections
are to be held this year.
Iowa, October 14-Governor, Legis-
lature, state and county officers.
Ohio, October l4-Governor, State
officers and Legislature.
Maryland, November 4-Governor and
Legislature.
Massachusetts. November 4-Gov-
ernor and Legislature.
Mississippi, November 3--County Of
ficers and Legislature.
Virginia, November 5-Legislature.
New Jersey, November 5-Legislature.
New York, November Ex-Governor
and Legislature.
Wisconsin, November ESTATE officers
and Legislature.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

Rev. Mr.. Allen, colored man who
has been preaching to church at Rus
sellville, KY, for some time, and a
young, very handsome. and elegantly
dressed white woman, whose residence
is Nashville, Tenn, but who, a few
weeks ago. met the colored preacher
while on visit to Russellville, eloped
from that place on Saturday, and was
married in Jacksonville, Ky, it is said,
Sunday, taking the train Immediately
after for Indianapolis. The preacher is
a fine looking specimen of his race, and
the woman gave evidence of accomplish
ments.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

Charles +. Tiffany, recently found
guilty of bigamy in Il e courts at Law
renceburg, Indiana, upon being mott
fed by his jailor to prepare himself for
a trip to Jacksonville prison where he
had been sentenced to Term of three
years, set about to hanging himself
During the jailor's absence-a period Of
fifteen minutes he made good work Of
it by suspending himself by towel to
one of the cell bars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

A dispatch from Capetown announces
that King Cetywayo has arrived there.
His Majesty was dressed in neat suit
of European clothes, which it was evil
dent from his actions he found much
less comfortable than his native dress.
He was accompanied by four of bis
wives, four of his followers, and one lit
tie girl, all of whom regarded with
great establishment the novel and strange
scenes about them. TIE captive King
was Immediately imprisoned under
guard in the castle, but not under con-
ditions of servitude.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

A gentleman from Trinidad, Col,
,tates that man named Reyes, while
on spree, went to Mexican village
near Tuscoso, and commenced emptying
his pistol at mule. He missed the
mule, but killed two little children play.
ing in the street. Their father, an old
Mexican, then opened up on Reyes with
navy, and the fire was returned.
Many shots were fred, until the Mexi-
can fell dead and Reyes was so badly
damaged that he died the next day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
A Decision Against Mormon women.


An interesting decision has just been
made by Acting Secretary Bell, of the
Interior Department at Washington in
the case of Hugh Lyons againt Rachel
Stevens, of Salt Lake City, involving
the question of the right of these partie
to a section of land in the Salt Lake
City Land District
The claim of Ly ons is rejected on th'
ground that the tract was not subject t.
presumption of settlement by him.
Rachel Stevens, it appears, is one O.
several wives of John,G. Holman, whC nj
she recognizes as her husband, and h
to all intents and purposes governs ant
controls her acts. The decision holds il
view of this polygamous condition
that if the first polygamous wife, while
voluntarily retaining that illegal re
lation to a man, may in her own nam,
obtain the title of 100 acres of public
land, the second or twentieth wife
may do the same and, the so-callec
husband would thus obtain, in fac,
for his own Use and comfort
the control of that number of tracts o
public land. This will not be per
mitted under the homestead or pre-em
ton laws" eff the so. called wife,
the decision continues, should repudi
ate the illegal relation and cease to vic
late the positive laws of her countr.
and Of the civilized world, the fact tina
she had at one time been called the wife
of man and had maintained that re
laton to him would not operate as ba
to her right" "No woman, however
Who voluntarily maintains and &C
knowledges her position to be that of
plural or polygamous wife, should n
permitted TO make homestead or pre-
emption entry of public land, as tn
very fact that she retains such relation
is conclusive evidence that the entr
is not made in good faith for her exclu
sive use and benefit"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

The concessions of the furniture
manufacturers of Louisville TO the de.
nands of the cabinet-makers, and also
of tie l.. Il N. r. R. to shop hands, has
worked up general feeling among
tradesmen for higher wages. All the
l.. e. N. laboring hands have held q
meeting petitioning the management
for more salary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

Since the attack on Thornburg com
mand no tidings have been received
from the front, and grave fears are now
entertained for the safety of Captain
Payne and his command. Troops and
supplies are being semitic the front with
remarkable dispatch, the total number
already gone being about six hundred.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

AT Marks Gap, Texas, Joe Pentz had
set his wedding-dsy last week, when a
rival sent word that if he attempted to
wed the girl he would kill him during
the ceremony. Joe, however, took his
girl on his arm and his shotgun on his
shoulder, and marched to church. He
walked up the aisle carrying his gun,
was married with ii in his hand, and
then escorted his blushing bride home
at "right-shoulder shift" The rival
has not been heard from,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

THE PROVISIONAL ENDORSEMENT which has
been accorded by leading medical men In vari-
Gus parts Of tho country 10 Dir. WIN. Halls
BALsAN FOR THE LUSGs, is sufficient guaranty
Of It's efficacy in oradloatng diseases Of tho
breathing organs. These gentlemen have
thoroughly tested the remedy, and their con-
current testimony IL to the effect that II Is a
positive specific for lung, bronchial and throat
affections Of every description, and a most re-
i,sbls preventive Of that dFeadfais sourHs,
sonsumptlsn, Druggists lciilL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
Moody ard sanky and Joseph Cook

These three men, for the present
month, are concentrating their forces at
Cleveland, Ohio. in the Ontario Street
Tabernacle. The dispatch says that
Fifteen minutes after the doors were
thrown open there was not standing
room left y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

A portion Of the striking cabinet
makers at Cincinnati have been success
ful in their demand for an advance Of
IS per cent. on their present wage II
is a notable fact that this strike was an
injudicious move, in that, while the best
wages to be made in some shops VISA $40
ard s12, men with an EQUAL capacity in
others, we're making from Sl8 to 81 :.
While there paying the $40 and Sl2 per
" IL could afford 10 Rccede 10 the
demand Of the strikers, those paying
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

Tbornburg's command has just been
attacked near Mill River, Colorado,
while on their march from that place
to the Agency. Thornburg and Lieut..
Cherry were instantly killed. Wagon
master McKinstry and sixteen men
were killed and about forty wounded.
Three fourths of their horses and mules
were killed. Many of their wagons
were burned
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
Dcses. Observation-Disclosures Trials

A special from ST. Petersburg says
" Advices from the expedition against
Merv confirm the news Of a severe bat
lie, in which so 600 Turcomans were en-
gagged. The battle lasted six hours, and,
while it is claimed that several thousand
Of the enemy we're slain, the Rus, ians
lost many men and seven ofIic RS, and
the affair is regarded as severe check
to the expedition.
Some very important political trials
are to take place here shortly. Twenty
five persons, many OF them occupying
high social positions, and some officials
under the government, are to be tried
for various political ofenses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

News from London says that revolt
ing details of sufferings of famine
stricken people still come from Cash
mere. There is reason to hope that the
worst is over, but undoubtedly relief
measures have been miserahly mis-
managed hy the Maharsjah and his ad-
visers, and the loss of life has been ter
ribe,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

New York has another pedestrian
match, this time for the OLeary belt.
The contestants number thirty-fve men,
whose start on the 9Th was witnessed
by nine thousand PEOPLE. The start was
made at midnight.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

Thos. o. Woodruff, Of West Orange,
N. j., few days since shot and killed
his father-in-law, Anthony Krunich
and then killed himself because Krunich
refused TO give him $50.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

The following is a late special from
Milwaukee: "rhere was renewed ex-
ctement in the wheat market to-day
Saturdays close of No 2 November, ut
$l.l0} opened at $l.l03, and advanced
to $l.13l on the foreign news at noon"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

To ALL persons residing in paludal districts,
DR.. r. wilhoit's Anti Periodic or fever anu an
Ague Tonic, can not be too highly recomlher SS
II has been for years SPECIFIC IN ma, ARA u
eases, but now that the proprietors, heu,vvo'
Finlay & Co., of New Orleans, give its compo-
sition to the public, it should be preferred 70
sny other proprietary medicine. All druggists
keep il for sale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

There have been no advices from
Capt. Payne's command, and general
disappointment is felt at the War De-
partment. However, the troops, are
provided with an abundance of provis-
ions, and will not suffer from hunger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

better could not. Tradesmen should
establish uniform rate for work before
entering upon universal strike II they
desire u make the matter success.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11
Meius Of Me Wseh.


A Jealous husband in New York,
named John Sheenan, shot and killed
his wife's paramour, and then shot him
self, the past week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-10-11

During the past week at Memphis
there have been sixty-eight cases OF
fever, and twenty deaths. This makes
the total number of deaths to date from
that disease, 400. Number of cases,
1.347.