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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
TroubIc. nj ra.oo.

The political troubles at Yazoo City, Mis-
sissippi, continue undated. An associated dis
patch from jackson, dated on the Goth, has the
following to say regarding the killing Of Dixon,
Independent, by Darksdale, Democrat
Yesterday at Yazoo City a dificulty occurred
between Barksdsle and Henry M. Dixon, re-
sulting in the death Of the latter. Dixon,
while passing down the west side Of Main
street, Was hailed by Barksdale, from the east
side, who at the same time advanced to the
middle Of the street, armed with a double bar
relied shot gun. Dixon halted, and immedi-
atsly placed his hand on his pistol, drawing it.
Barksdals raised his gun to his shoulder.
Dixon seeing this, moved toward the stairway
when Barksdale Cred, four buckshot taking
effect In Dixon's back. Dixon then fred sew
eral times at Bsrksdals without effect. Barks.
dale missed the second shot. Dixon bled In
tsrnally and died.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

TI,e TroubIc An snn Frnncisco

The two elements in San Francisco known as
Honorable Bilks and Workingmen, who are
natural born enemies, have at last caused the
enactment Of a terrible tragedy. The difficulty
leading 70 the tragedy arose between the De
Young brothers, who publish the San Fran
cisco Chromicl.--an organ Of the Honorable
Blk elsment-and Rev. J. S. Kalloch,
an exponent Of the W~orkingmcn's cause.
The trouble began, or dates its founda-
ton several years back to a time when a paper
known "a the Sun published an article deroga-
tory 70 the character Of tho mother Of the Do
Young brothers.. Kalloch, who is the Working
mems candidate for Mayor, from the beginning
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

Commissioner LIE Due is collecting s~tatisticu
for his next annual report concerning the ratio
Of wages and the cost Of living among farm
iaborers throughout the United States. Within
the last year he has ascsrtained the cost Of liv-
ing and the average rate Of wages paid have de-
creased about fifteen percent. in allbnrts Of the
country, with tho exception perhaps,
Of Minnesota, Colorado, California, Oregon and
Washington Territory. In Colorado and New
Mexico there has been an increase in tho rate
Of wages paid, and a corresponding increase in
the cost Of living, owing to the demand for
labor resulting from the large mining opera
tons that have developed within the list
twelve months. In Minnesota, and in the
other states and Territories namsd, the rate Of
wages paid and the expense Of living are about
the same as they were a year are.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The San Francisco Cali publishes IN inter-
view with Adirondack Murray. He says he
came 10 the coast 10 introduce blackboard and
soc the State. Whom he left home he thought
his business affairs in q snug condition. This
trouble was caused BY . personal friend suing
on . small debt and attaching the property,
when, as usual, there was = rush Of creditors
The entire indebtedness does not exceed : 5000,
and the property, II sold under the hammer to-
morrow, would pay them on and leave hand
roms surplus. He intends 10 return East in .
few days and put his affairs in shape.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The murder Of Joseph r. Frye, in Boston, At
his residence, so mysteriously, a few days ago,
has turned out TO DO the work Of ono Of Frye's
particular friends, named Nicolo Infantum, q
sieilian, and three others, Antonio Arditc,
Larry o'Neil and Joseph Donate. Nieolo In
fantum, Of his own accord, gave himself up,
and made a full confession. He says the mo-
tive was robbery. They planned, and BY
virtue Of his acquaintancsship, spent the even
ing with Frye. Upon request, Frye was show
ing them his cellar whom they sprang upon him
like tigers, and stabbed him to death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

At Toledo, Ohio, Police Sergeant Jacob Nohl
arrested a man named Ross Salisbury, an old
offender, who has served in various %peniten-
tiaries for BURGLARY, etc., on the charge Of
being a suspicious person. Salisbury in re-
turn came out in a card abusing Nohl and re-
hscting on his character and. qualifications as
an officer. The next day Nohl called on sauls-
bury and demanded a retraction, which being
refused, Nohl shot Salisbury twice, and then
shot himself. Both died in a short time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

At Sullivan, Indiana, the other day, a self
appointed detective named Leach attempted to
arrest a man whom he ~adjudgsd was a horse thief.
The man, watching his opportunity, started to
run away. The Office pulled his pistol and be-
gan shooting recklessly after him, firing three
shots, one killing the retreating prisoner and
the other killing his best friend. The street
was crowded with people at the time. II is
pronounced a cold blooded murder, and the sx-
eitement over tho affair is intense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

An immense sensation has been caused in 81.
Petersburg by the simultaneous publication Of
articles in the Hohoo, the Mustoa Vremje and
the GoiOs bitterly denouncing Germany, and
accusing Prince Bismarck Of giving a moral
support to Count AndrasSy, with the view Of
providing a basis for a future Central European
e~oslision against Russia. General Todleben,
who has recently been sent to Poland and en-
trusted with the chief military command there,
has been instructed to take all possible prscau-
tions for strengthening the fortresses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

A special from Washington says that the total
receipts from internal revenue taxation during
the past year were $113, 44S $3.50. This revenue
came from six different sources, namely, the
tax upon whisky, high wines and all distilled
liquors; on manufactured tobacco, beer and
fermented liquors on the capital and deposits
of banks from the sale Of adhesive stamps to
be placed upon bank checks; perfumery,
matches, patent medicines and other things,
and from a few other smaller sources. The
following table will show the exact amount
obtained from each.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The International Grain Fair has opened in
Vienna. The official report states the Austro-
Hungarian wheat crop for the present year is
nine million metric %centrals less than that Of
tho crop of 1873, but owing to accumulated
stocks of 1878 only two million centrals will
have to be imported. An importation of four
million metric %centrals of rye will be necessary
but the oat crop is sufficient to allow a margin
for erport.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
arrnnired -Ine.ndinrle..

Columbus, Ohio, for tho past six months, has
been inflicted by the presence Of what appears
to be an organized band <f incendiaros. Last
winter a paper of that city received anonymous
postal cards threatening the destruction Of
property by fire, the faces of which bore upon
them spots of blood. Immediately thereafter
four fires occurred, one Of thcm being the Neil
Stock yards, which the writer had mentioned
on the postal card as one Of the premeditated
incendiaries. Other communications are now
being received to the same effect, in the same
hand writing--the writer declaring that he is
not a tramp, but desires to give work to IIpem-
ployed workingmen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Greeks Preparing for war

A dispatch from London declares that the
Greek Government has called out eight thou
sand men belonging to the second class Of the
Territorial army. This step is regarded in
Athens as an indication of the determination Of
the Cabinet to prepare for the enforcement Of
its demands upon Turkey respecting a readjust-
ment of the frontier betweed Grecian and Turk.
ish provinces.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
PoIItlcaIrTrouhIe in MaytI.

The Northern Provinces Of Hsyti are dis
turbsd. The North 10 under control Of the Lib
erals under BsIslaus and the South under the
Nationals. The Provisional Government dis
patched the war steamer called the " 1904"
with troops, against the Liberals, but the vessel
returned unable to land the troops at Cape
Haytien or Gonaives. On the 9Th the 1904 y
blew up in Port au Prince harbor and became a
total wreck. Several person were killed and
wounded. Tho catastrophe deprived the country
of its only war steamer. The explosion ID. sup-
posed TO have been the result of party spirit
among the officers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The negroes of these three States are making
extensive preparations for a general exodus,
the objective point being Kansas. In Georgia
the negroes have a State appropriation of 5000
for educational purposes, ana own property
to the amount of So, ooo, 900, and that they
should leave these possessions for a new and
strange country is one of the singular things Of
the times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

THH cordial reception that DR.. F. Wilhoft's
Anti Periodic or Fever and Ague Tonic has
received at the hands Of the medical profess
sion in Louisiana certainly proves that It is
an excellent remedy, and that the composition
Of II, as published by its proprietors, Wheelock,
Finlay 4 Co., Of New Orleans, Is Endorsed BY
them. Against Chills, and Fever, Dumb
Chills and enlarged spleen there Is no betts-
remedy in the world. For sale by all drug
gists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

1t is alleged that Diasis having a bill Of i'm
parchment prepared against Senior vallartc,
President of the Supreme Court and Vice Prssi-
dent of the Republic. Senior vsllarte, accord
ing to the present law, will hold the Office two
years after the expiration Of the present Presi-
dental term. His impeachment would favor
the candidacy Of Justo Benitez.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

ONLY one American Cabinet or Parlor Organ
maker has ever succeeded in bearing of the
highest honors at any Worlds Exposition,
whore they came in competition with the best
European makers, and this Is the Mason 4
Hamlin Organ Co., who have taken first medal,
or highest honors at every such Exposition for
twelve years, ending with the Paris Exposition
this year, whore they were awarded the highest
gold medal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Diplomntic Relntien,.

Diplomatic relations between Austrian and
Russian Cabinets are less cordial than between
any two Cabinets in Europe, and the friendly
intercourse which existed between the two
courts for many years has also entirely ceased.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
The Incren.e NJ crime.

The daily papers are teeming with the details
Of all manner of crime. Two or three murders
and outrages a day is getting to be a usual
thing, and the details usually are too disgusting
and nauseating to be related in the public
minis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

A telegram dated At Panama says that the
latest news from the South Pacific confirm the
capture Of the Gillian transport Runao with her
valuable cargo by the Peruvian steamers Union
and Huascar. Besides . cavalry regiment Of
two hundred and forty mon, there were found
on board two hundred and fifteen horses and
three hundred rifles, with an abundance Of am
munition and military stores. Runac, when at
tackled by tho Union, fred only one or two
shots, and then suddenly the white nag was
hoisted and the commander surrendered
An Infamous Den Discoveries I'm Boston.
The Journal says: Gan agent Of the Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty TO Children "
this morning secured the arrest Of several per-
sons at South walpole, charged with keeping
an infamous den, whore infanticids, and II 10
said abortion, has boon several times COM
mitted. The bodies Of two infants, supposed
TO have been murdered, were found. A family
known BY the name of Tiffany kept the place
for a long time, and reports Of dark deeds com
mitted in the establishment have been cir
culated on several occasions. They expect to
recover the bodies Of three or four this aft
ernoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

To DEVELOP HEALTHY AND HARMONIOUS Ao-
TIoN among the organs Of secretion, digestion,
md evacuation, take DR.. Morris VEGETABLE
LIVER PILLS, which BEAUTIFULLY stimulate the
liver, give tone and regularity to the liver,
counteract q tendency to costiveness and purify
the blood. Their cathartic action is unaccom-
panied by gripping and is never violent and
abrupt but always gradual and natural. These
pills arc Of the greatest assistance in overcom.
ing scrofulous twmors and cruptive maladies,
All Druggists sell IL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

Indian outrages are reported on Jim River
$50 miles above Yankton, perpetrated by tn,
Yanktonnias Sioux. Their plan is to crafty
their own brutal lust and subsequently inhic,
human torture on the poor women and children
who are at their mercy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The distillsrs Of Western States met in con.
~vention at Peoria, ILL.,, last week. The meet
ing was large and the deliberations were har-
monious and resulted in tho formation Of q
national association for the purpose Of encourag
ing the foreign trade in alcohol, collect.
ing statistics, ascertaining The consumption
and the needs Of the domestic markets
The production Of spirits has been greater than
the trade demanded, and the associated interests
agreed to a proposition limiting the production
by superintendent, ms fixed by a COMMITTEES ap-
pointed for the purpose. The reduction OIL
work will take effect on the LIST Of September.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

CANoERous DISEASES AND TuMoRs and thcii
Successful Treatment, edited and published by
o. Il. Newton, M. D., Cincinnati, Ohio, is jus,
issued. The author Of this work has attempted
to give the true Origin, Progress and Symptoms
of Canccrous Diseases together with the proper
treatment. He claims that these Diseases, il
properly treated, are durable. To prove which
proposition he introduces over 70 letters written
to him by his former Patients who were af-
fected with Cancerous Diseases and Tumors
who have acknowledged that they remained
permanently cured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Making an increase N one year Of :. SIS, U.s., so

Making an increase IN one year Of. -. SIS, 7s9, 800
The amount Of distilled spirits remaining in
warehouse at the close Of the fiscal year Of 1878
was valued at $l4, o0s, 773, while the amount
remaining at the close of the fiscal year Of 1879
was $40, 20s, 603, an increase of $5,l19,s3o.
The increase in the expectation of liquors
from this country during the last few years
has been very remarkable, and from a mere
trihe, 1--WE years ago, it has grown to be one Of
tho largest branches of expectation. We are
sending liquors to the countries from which We
imported them FIVE years ago. The following
shows the value of liquors exported during the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Eaten by wolves.

The body Of Capt. secrcst, the mail c~ontrac-
tor who was murdered in Indian Territory, has
been found nearly eaton up by wolves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

A Washington dispatch says; Unsettled
accounts of banks on subscription to the four
per cent. loan amount TO 1872, 900, 900. This
amount is due from the First National Bank Of
New York and Bank of Commerce of New
York
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

M~EHenry = n Erie, and Other Creditors.
The McHenry failure in London is creating
much newspaper talk on both sides Of the
water. The Erie Railway Company is one Of
McHenry's heaviest creditors who now say they
have been deceived regarding Mr.. McHenry's
liabilities. f .Mt
Besides Eris's claim Of f2oo, 900 and about
f400 900 due to q firm Of London bankers,
shout f30o 900 are owing to the estate Of the
sx-Qucen Christina, Of Spain.
McHenry is reported as saying that he was
never the Eris's enemy. He docs not owe the
Erie a dollar, but the Erie owes him f10o, 900.
Jay Gould told him the other day that whom he
(Gould) left, the roads bonded debt was $685.
ooo, 900, now it was about $40, 600, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
soIdiers Reunion.

At the soldiers reunion at Madison, Indiana,
on the goth, II is said there were fully 10 1000 Of
the old veterans present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
The Ten.Douar Certificates.

A Washington special says that tho daily
transactions Of the Treasury Department with
the $40 rcfunding certificates prove conclu-
sivsly the utter failure of the good intentions
Of Congress in providing a low bond, which
would be of use to persons Of small means as an
investment of their savings. OF $40 ,000, 900
issued, $35, 1923 900 have already been returned
to the Treasury for conversion into 4 per cent.
bonds, and, although the amount outstanding
is now less than S., o0O, 900, the certificates
continue to be returned at the rate Of nearly
5000 a day. 1t is also evident that these GER
tifcates are not returned by persons holding
them in small amounts, since the average
of the separate sums received is about s. 5000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

TKsrKD 1T TIME.--For Throat Diseases, Colds
and Coughs, "BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs"
have proved their efficacy by a tsst Of many
years. % cents a box.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
uu,ed ,be Omcer

While attempting to arrest a desperate
named Walter Malone, at waldron, Arkansas,
Sheriff Samuel Lorning was instantly killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

George B. Durfee, Of Fall River, Is under
arrest, charged with embsszling $4,000 Of the
funds Of Mechanic Mill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
Is,vs n n4 MssA.


The coal mining companies Of Psnnsylvani
are arranging to suspend operation for one
month.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The cotton operatives Of London are pro-
testing against a reduction Of wages, and .
general strike is imminent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

" I6uvy INlu mas luiiou ~ NV foW 1h6ieAN
and Middle Atlantic States. Newburyport ex-
perienced the storm, and IL was the sevcrest in
ten years. The wind blew o hurricane, wreck
ing four yachts, badly wrenching steamers and
schooners In the harbor, and scattering about
twenty small boats. Fruit trees we're stripped,
and tents on the beach were leveled or blown
down.
At Newport between twenty and thirty sail
boats arc sunk or damaged. Tho Wanderer
and Murriil, Of New York, and the yacht
Squadron parted chains and went ashore.
Three yachts sank at tho wharf, while others
dragged anchors, fouled, and were damaged.
A crew Of a schooner came ashore at Cape May.
They deserted the vessel in the evening.
Their boat was capsized, and the men went
ashore in an exhausted condition. The Cap
tain remained on board and the lifesaving crew
got a line out and remained on duty all night.
At Atlantic City the storm has been terribly
severe. From the lighthouse on the beach
along the entire city front is one complete
wreck. Some houses have been lifted from
stheir foundations, and others blown down.
Tho maximum velocity Of the wind was sixty
miles, from the northeast. Amount Of rainfall
nearly ten inches. All the yachts are damagsd,
and four sank and one was carried to sea.
Norfolk had the severest rainstorm and tor
nado ever experienced. Many buildings are
unroofed and T ,odod, trees uprooted and ship
ping damaged. Many vessels are dragging
ashore. The handsome spire Of Freeman Street
Baptist Church was blown down. The stating
Of tho Christ Episcopal Church, and the cornic'
and steepls ornaments of st. Mary's Catholic
Church, were torn of, while the beautiful
grounds ofold st. Paul's are badly wrecked.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The London Times has the following to say
upon the subject "Ths desirability ofhaving
this long standing dispute between England
and America settled IL - psa, now asin 1871
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The increase in the production Of distilled
spirits within the last year has been greater
than in any year sincea record was kept, being
moro than thirty per cent.
In the fiscal year 1879 the production was.s ,so2, s5a
While In 1873 IL was but .,.......-..... Sc, l03, 053
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

The pride Of silks has advanced 10
per cent, because OF the partial failure
Of the silk crop abroad. This will make
hard times for husbands again.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

Lemaire Latremoville was hanged At Albany,
New York, on the goth inst, for the murder in
April last of Catharins Dunsbach.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30
women. Hand. Lying Around.

A correspondent at Dayton, Ohio, says some
children, while playing in an alley in the
western part Of the city, discovered a woman's
hand among some rubbish in the alley. 1t was
in a hslf-dccayed condition, but the fingers
and nails (long and slender) showed it to
bo the hand Of a woman. IL was the
left hand. The children placed it on
q frc-shovel and carried it to their mother,
and Information was sent to the police. 1t was
feared at first that this was a clue to ZONE vio-
lence that had been committed in the neighbor-
hood, but the mystery was ~dispelled by the fact
thata young physician who is studying medi-
cine at a Cincinnati college had brought this
home TO study at leisure. lie had been called
away for a moment, and during his absence q
dog carried off the hsnd and left it where 1t wal
found.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-08-30

CINCINNATI Flour-winter family, y oVE
8; fancy, IS 20@5 rs; patent. Is 1906 90; spring, y
as So; extra, e4@4 20; superfne, sos 90. ~
hour, % i5g3 as. Grain-Wheat,e 3@eoc. Cofn, "a
@44c. Rye, 54@55c. oats, 24g2sc' bsI,ey 81 no ton =,
Mess pork, IS soes IS. Lard, prime steam, 5-eoc.
Cotton, iOas~ioNc.
NEW YORK.-Flour-Superhne State and West,
ern, O. 1904 90; common 10 good extra western anu
State, 81 1904 40; good to choice Western ana ota.e,
a 50B6 rs common to choice white wheat WeslsIn
extra, 81 7515 rs; common to good ONO e1Is
family, 81 25@5 rs; common to choice st. Louis extra
family, "a 50@6 rs; Minnesota patent process, gooa 70
prime and choice 10 double extra, s. T597o0. Grain-
Wheat, SIC. dSi 0s%. Rye, No. 2 Western and Sta,e,
&c. Barley, common Western, s5c. Corn, sSg
Cotton, 11s<@i1%c.
PHILADELPHIA.--Fl Flour innesota extra 1ani-
iy, medium, s5@5 20; and choice to fancy IS 5oi ONO
extra family, new wheat, IS Is; winter wheat,
Minnesota patent process, So SO; spring wheat MN
| nesota patent process, Sc 1896 rs. Rye hour, " 20.
Grain-Wheat, rejected Western RED, ooc. gsi ~, ~.
2 Western red, on track, 81 90. Corn, steamer
| Western, on track, 47L2c.; Western mixed, on track,
| xl@4shc. yellow Western, on track, 4sc. Oats, mnsty
and stained Western, 3414c.; white western, Si@
| s7Xc. Lard, Western fierce, 6@6Nc.
LOUISvILLE.-Flour-Extra s.; extra family,
81; A No. /, IS; fancy, s. 25@6i patent, 70 soYI oo
| Grain-wheat, new red and amber. inferior to choice
e6c. Corn, white and yellow, 4Lac. mixed, SS15c'
Oats, white, 26c mixed, Csc. Rye, new, 63c. hay
| common to choice, $i4C9l6 per ton. Mess pork, old
| $40. Lard, choice leaf, in tierce, nc; choice in kegs
SIC. Cotton, 11hc.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wheat, No. 2 red win.
ter new, 92h@gsc. Corn, new Western , mi1eo'
Bulk Meats--Green shoulders, $500. clear RIB sidee
<.S0c. Lard, prime steam, current make, 5;4Og
$500. Sweet picked hams, 71a@sc. per Id. Hogs
good to choice, 1893 80.