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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
A Dreadful Undertaking.

J. H. Clery, of the signal service, sta
toned at Kansas City, has started for
California under orders from headquar-
ters, lie is directed to proceed tc
Death Valley" in the southwestern
part of the California desert and to ther,
make a minute study of the atmospheric
conditions and phenomena. The sigma
service has long been endeavoring tc
collect statistics regarding Death Val
lev" but on account of the danger OF
residence there it has never ordered any
one TO make the investigation. MIR
Clcry volunteered and his services were
ncccptcd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
SMUGGLING CHINAMEN.
Mongolians Testify That They Paid Fifty
Dollars Apiece To BE Placed Inside the
United States BDrtlpt,

Mongolians Testify That They Paid Fifty
United States Bordrt,
The trial Of James Mhldoon, alias
Miller, was continued in the United
States district court at Utica, n. Y,
Friday morning. The defendant is in.
dictcd for Smuggling Cinnamon into
this country at Lewiston, and the case
is the first of It's kind ever tried in that
district. The Cinnamon were sworn by
the government and testified through an
interpreter. They failed to connect
Muldooh with smuggling until
after they reached Buffalo,
and swore they paid $50 to
be placed on United States territory.
At the close of the governments ease
the defendants counsel moved for the
dismissal of the prisoner on the grounds
that the law prohibiting the landing OF
Chihamcn in this country was unconsti'
tutional; that the indictment charged
Mat the Cinnamon came by land, where.
rs they crossed the Niagara river into
this country III II row-boat Assistant
District Attorney Smith opposed the
motion, and the court denied the mo-
ton. The case was given TO the jury
in the afternoon,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

tHoNS ortilVN l''tuiN WIFI oSiCN uuiiS'
a inch to foot. We are using it
with three-inch opening and we find
that through this hay, straw, cut corn
fodder, or ensilage will readily descend.
Other special features are the grain
trough (B, Figs. and p and the square
casing in the bottom corner &c, Figs.
and y. The latter is of great assist
ance to the sheep, enabling them to get
at the fodder better, especially when
the feed is cut. The bottom of the
grain trough is one foot wide. have
found in using the separate grain
troughs that the sheep, especially fat
tening wethers, oftentimes get into the
trough with their feet in scrambling
for their food. In this rack, however,
the front of the rack, projecting as it
does, prevents them from doing this.
The rack we are using is made solely
of inch boards, 1t is seven feet long.
One of that length will accommodate
four large Shropshire ewes or six
merinos. The opening at the top is
two feet wide and the rack is two feet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
SOW AND PIG.
Origin of the Hatiield-McCoy Feud Which
Cost Over One ii undred Lives.

Origin of the Hatfield Mccoy Feud Which
Cost Over One ii undred Lives.
The Hatfield-McCoy fcud between the
residents of Logan county, W. Va, and
Pike county, Ky, which has just been
endedby Devil Anse's" proclamation of
peace. has been in existence since 1878.
1t started over sow and pig, and has
been kept up relentlessly ever since.
The feud has been the subject of hun
dreds of newspaper articles, and at
least two novels, lone the "Ameri.
can Vendetta") have been writ
ten about it. The feud has
been the cause of no less than
100 deaths among the participants dur
ing the past thirty years, and men have
grown up from childhood with feud in
stilled into them, and even the women
have been fighters. Tho letter from
Devil Ansc" Hatfield will. serve to
quell all disturbances as far as his side
is concerned. The state of affairs is
the result of the marriage of one OF the
Hatfields to Miss Mccoy, and a truce
aud peace congress held shortly after.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Justice Mt Last,

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, March 2l.-Near-
ly twenty years ago Warren Clough
left Iowa, removing to Nebraska.
While keeping hotel at Stewart, Neb,
his brother was found dead in his barn
and Clough was charged with the mur-
der. Although maintaining his inno-
cencc, Clough was convicted and SEN
fenced to be hanged, but the sentence
was commuted TO life imprisonment.
Recently the real murderer died and
on his dcathbcd made a confession,
leaving no doubt as to Clough's inno-
ccnce. After fourteen years imprison-
ment he has been pardoncd. His wife
had procured divorce aud married
again.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

While attempting to cross Valley
creek, near birmingham, Ala, Ike Bur-
ford and three children were drowned
They were in two-horse wagon. The
stream was fordablc, but one OF the
mules pulled the wagon INTO deep water
and upset H. His wife was with him
and iloated down the stream for some
distance with the youngest child in her
arms. She caught limb and saved her
life, but the baby was washed from her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Liquor Crusade.

The sheriff Sunday raided Shibley's
saloon, Bismarck, n. d., arrested the
proprietor, and seized five cases of beer
and several jugs of wine. This is the
first effort in the direction of enforcing
the prohibition laws since the adjourn
ment of the legislature. A strong or
ganization has been formed there and
in other towns for wiping out the sa-
looms The place raidcd Sunday was
the scene of the shooting affray week
rr so 2UO,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
NEEDS Or THE WEST.


states -eommerciaf Congress.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 2l.--Prepa-
rations for holding the western states
commercial congress April IA to April
Is in this city have been about COM
pleted The railways will give reduced
rates and arrangements have been COM
pleted for the entertainment of
about 1000 guests. The idea of
holding such congress originated in
the Kansas legislature, and invitations
to other states were authoriz I'd by Z
concurrent resolution. The original
idea was to have the congress composed
of the eighteen great agricultural states
of the Mississippi valley, but at the So
licitation of Mississippi and Alabama
these two states were authorized to send
delegates.
The legislatures of nine states ap-
pointed delegates and the governors of
the others are expected to send repre-
scntatives. Invitations to be present
and address the convention have
been accepted by Senators Stew
art and Ingalls,, congressman
Mills and Dockery and Mcssrs. Warner
of Ohio, and Donnelly of Minnesota.
Invitations have been sent to President
Harrison, ex-Presidents Hayes and
Cleveland, Henry Watterson, the gov
crnors of the states to be represented
and many other prominent men,
The object of the congress is to con
slider the needs of the west, and some
of the topics for consideration will
be: General business and agri'
cultural depression, cause and rem
edy; legislation as affecting com
mcrce, transportation and finance
transportation and improvement OF
waterways, gulf and Pacific ports; free
coinage, metallic money and paper cur,
rency: uniform commercial laws; cause
and effects of business combinations
and trusts; reciprocity and internation'
al trade extension.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

SHERIDAN, Pa, March 20.-A sad case
of poverty and neglect has just been
disclosed in an old dilapidated house
near Stricklerstown, Lebanon county,
near here. The house was occu-
pied by William Norgen and family,
and 1t is found that they have been
afflicted with measles and that the sick
have received no medical attention
whatever, Three children were found
dead in the house and the fourth child
was in dying condition when the fam
lily was visited. Everything about the
house gave evidence of the most abject
poverty and want.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
PLAN OF HORSE BARN,

with double door in gable of the same
end, so as to freely admit the hay in
unloading. 4, double railroad door in
front; B, water tank, with pipe to con-
duct water into the tank; aside from
this is another pipe through the bottom,
reaching near top of the tank, to con-
duct surplus water back to eistern, SO
as not to overflow the tank; c, large
cistern with force pump and SWAY cock
to throw water into tank or from the
discharge spout, with feet of rubber
hose; d, managers and feed boxes; u,
windows; +, doors, and G., the stairs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Lawrence Barrett Dead.

Lawrence Barrett, the distinguished
tragedian and actor, died Friday nigh
in New York city of pneumonia liz
took i'll the night before during the per
formancc of ''Richelieu" at the Broad
way theater, and was unable to tinisl
his part. His right name was Lawrence
Patrick Brannigan, and was born a
Paterson, n. j., April, 1888.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
HEADING OE CABBAGE.



Than Deep Planting.
Nearly all gardeners suppose that
deep setting of cabbage plants is essen
tial to success. The plants are set in
the ground up to the lowest leaves when
transplanted from the seed-bed. Tests
were made upon this point at the Cor
nell experiment station, in 1880, with
thirteen varieties, and the results
showed no appreciable difference be-
tween the deep set plants and those set
at the natural depth. The test was re.
peated last year upon early Jersey
Wakefield. Over 200 plants, for which
the seeds were sown under glass April
IA, were set in the field May 80. They
were set in six parallel rows, every
other row containing plants set at the
same depth as they stood in the seed
| bed, and the alternate ones containing
those set down to the first leaves. The
soil was heavy clay loan, unfertilized.
The crop was harvested August and
August 2S, resulting as follows:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Lynched For Robbery.

A Hungarian miner named Bella was
found hanging to tree, near Flat Top
w. Va, Saturday. He had been lyncheo
by his fellow comtrymen for breaking
open trunk of one of their number
and robbing II of several hundred dol
lars Numerous arrests have been
made, and it is thought all the lynchers
will be in custody this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Back From the Arctics.

Washburton Pike. an English OK
plorer, has returned to Winnipeg from
the Arctic circle, where he has been the
last two years IN search of musll-oxen
and buffalo. His party underwent ter,
rible suffering in their journey, being
lost at one time for fourteen days with.
out any food. The weather was fear.
fully cold, and they were painfully
aware that in those regions for six
months in the year the sun never shines
Pike was fairly successful in hunting,
bringing home skins of over fifty musk
Oypn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
FRONT VIEW Scale 4 inch to foot

deep. Inch boards four inches wide
are used to fix the bottom corner as
shown in the sketch. The grain
trough is one foot wide, with strip
three inches wide along the front. The
bottom of the trough stands about one
foot off the ground A rack like the
one shown would be suitable for plac-
ing against the wall of the shed, but for
ordinary use in flock of common size
it would be better to construct it SC
that the sheep could feed from both
sides. John A. Craig, Wisconsin Agri'
cultural Experiment Station, in Breed
ers Gazette.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Money for Miners.

BosToN, March 2i.--A call signed by
Samuel Gompers, ex-presidcnt OF the
American Federation of Labor, is pub
lished here. 1t is addressed to the trade
and labor unions of America, and urges
the necessity for immediate action in
the collection aud distribution of funds
for the 10000 coal miners whose strug-
gle for an s-hour day is to begin May l..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
italian Nesting Bombarded,

While $50 Italians were holding n
meeting in Troy, N. Y, Sunday night,
to protest against the mob's action at
New Orleans, the building was bonn
barded with cobblestones and the meet
ing broken up by mob outside, Pts
tol shots were fred but no one was In
jured. The reserve police force dis
persed the large crowd which had gath
ared
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Lawrence Barrett's Funeral.

Lawrence Barrett's funeral services
were conducted Monday morning in
one of the parlors of the Windsor hotel
New York, by Rev. Thomas Sherman
and were of the simplest character, con
sisting only of the prayers for the dead
The casket was of rosewood, covered
with black cloth. On its lid lay two
floral gifts-one cross of white lilies
from Mary Anderson, and the other {
wreath of roses from Gen. W. W
Blackmar, of Boston. About fifty peo
pie were present during the services.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
A yatsran,s Fatal Mistaka.

Six weeks ago Jesse Hunt arrived in
Bloomington, H., from the soldiers
home, Dayton, o., of which he was a
member. Last Saturday he took by
mistake a dose of carholic acid, which
proved fatal Monday night. lie was
aged sixty-nine, and will be inferred at
Dayton. He was the guest, at Normal,
Of his sister, Mrs. Col. Plummcr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
rr,nr,nr Privileges Of congressman.

Postmaster General Wanamaker FRI
day issued general circular to al post,
masters and employees calling attention
to the provisions of the act of congress
Of lsol. extending the franking privi'
lege so that the members ana memners,
elect of congress shall have the privilege,
Of sending free through the mails and
under their frank letters to any officer
of the government when addressed of'
ficially.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
.n war. American citizens.

It Is reported from Washington 'na'
all the Italians slain by the New or'
leans mob were naturalized Americans
which disposes of the protest oi 'h'
Italian government
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Another ASYLUM Horror.

Fire Sunday afternoon damaged the
Tongue Pointc lunatic asylum near
Montreal, to the extent of $4,000.
-Four men in the fourth story leaped
from the windows, and one of them,
J. b. Lachapelle, was almost instantly
killed. The others were seriously in
,praI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Poisoned by Eating parsnips,

Henry Conrad, Nicholas Miller, and
David Tliggs, three young men of VIII
kesbarre, Pa, were poisoned Monday
afternoon by eating kind of parsnips
whicl they found while hunting. Con-
rad and Miller both died within short
time, and Higgs, though suffering much,
NAV recover.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

following states:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Prince Napoleon's VIII.

The Bonapartist leaders in series OF
interviews published Thursday nave
concurred in determination to disre'
gard Prince Napolcon's will and 10
recognize Prince Victor as the legii'
mate heir to the throne of France.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

Shallow planting gave better results
than deep planting, both in the percent
age of good heads and in the weight OF
heads. In 1889, in a larger experiment,
the comparative results Of the two
methods were Indifferent That deep
transplanting is not essential to success
In cabbage growing is evident orango
Judd Farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Indictments at New Orleans.

At New Orleans the grand jury re-
turned two indictments in blank Mon.
day. They are for attempting to bribc
Jurors, and are supposed to be against
McChrystal and Cooney, the two men
previously indicted, The only new
feature Is the indictment of.D. c. 0'Mal.
ley as an accessory before the fact in
the above case,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
HANDY HORSE BARN.
Plans of One Recently Constructed on q
Michigan Farm.

Michigan Farm.
This diagram illustration from the
Orange Judd Farmer shows the plan of
horse barn recently constructed by 5.
B. Smith, on his farm near Grand Rap
ids, Mich. For its size and cost he says
that he knows of none better. The
frame is without inside posts, has q
good stone wall under-pinning; stable,
planked floor and walls ceiled. Ex-
terror is painted three coats of light
stone color; blinds and cupola Stats
green. Drop doors above the manger
in hall, wire door with the south hall
door to admit air and keep out poul-
try in moderate weather All the room
above is for hay, and the south end OF
roof extends out far enough at the ridge
for the carrier of horse fork to hang;
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Missouri Antitrust Bill.

The Missouri Legislature has passed
an antitrust bill, making it misde'
meanor, punishable by fine of 500 a
day for each day that a company or
corporation is a member OF trust
which has in view the raising of prices.
The bill now goes to the governor with
fair prospects of becoming law,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
c,rr,ba,,sm In Samoa.

From Samoa the steamer Mar'posa
brings news that a Samoan enlei . "mo nn'
was recently blown out to sea IN q Gu, Gu.
noo landed ON One Island, and was
killcd by some plantation boys and cav. :
an The chief tribe at latest accounts
was preparing to wipe out all inc '"0''
are o,, the island.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Gen. Johnston's Remains.

The body of the late Gen. Joseph Z.
Johnston who died in Washington Satur'
day night, has been prepared for burial.
II was attircd in nn ordinary civilian
suit of plain black on the 23d, and placed
in a casket devoid of ornaments, at
tempts at military display being studi'
ously avoided.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
THE FAITH CURE
Numbers Three More Victims, Children oi
Family whose Father Wouldn't Have

Doctor.
Intelligence was received at Dubuque,
Ia, Friday night, of an atrocious per
formance at Springville, Lynn county,
Ia. A gentleman named John Doan,
with his wife ard three children, wen,
there ON a visit One of the children
was taken sick with diphtheria. Ply
sicians were summoned, but the father
would not let them IN, az he believed
only In faith cure as practieed by two
old women of Anamosa. The names
Of the faith-cure women have not been
learned. They commenced their prac'
tice, which is said to have been most in
human, but the child grew steadily
worse and died. Subsequently the two
other children were taken sick, and
treated in a similar manner. Both died,
Public excitement was intense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
s,..,,.snaahla Enterprise.

The Commercial club OF iankton' D
D., has decided to make vigorous
effort to unite all the prlncipa, cues Oh
south Dakota in project to have the
state represented at the World % ialr III ~
,sos The legislature having fa'led u
make an appropriation, the progressive
men ~ the state will make the matter
, ,r;v,.e enterprise.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

The grip seems to be more prevalent
in Chicago even than it was at any time
last year. 1t strikes all classes OF So
ciety. The residents of the fashionable
avenues and the dcnizcns in the tcne-
ments of the poor alike suffer from us
ravages. 1t is felt in every line OF husi-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Robbing the State.

II is charged that the state OF Penn.
svlvania has been robbed of Sl,OS5,ooO
by the management of soldiers orphans
schools, and eight men are named as
having accumulated fortunes from such
stealings ranging from 100000 to $780,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
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Col. King Pleads Not Guilty.

Col. II. Clay King, the slayer OF Law.
yer David Poston, was arraigned in the
criminal court at Memphis, Tenn, Mon
day morning. The indictment was read
and Col. King responded mot guilty.
Judge Dubolse set the case for April 6,
and the noted prisoner was returned to
iail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
,.,,h.rdn and the Navy.

A life convict in the Wisconsin PEN, en-
.cntiary suggests to the secretary OF .,,s .he
navy that the deficiency Of men in tho :,
navy bc made up from sps "''' v
penitcptlarirN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
A Lengthy Service.

Lewis Purdy, postmaster AT scru'
Oak, N. Y, who was appointed during
the administration of President "iiilah
Henry Harrison, and has held the Office
continuously since, is dead.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Asphvxiated bv Gas.

Mrs. Russell, Of Kansas City, and II.
8. Hatton were found dead in the same
bed In hotel in Des Moines, H., hay.
Ing been asphyxiated BY gas
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
THE FARMING WORLD.
ANOTHER FEEDING RACK.

Prof. Craig Describes One I'm Use ut the
Wisconsin Station.
well constructed sheep rack Is q
very desirable part of the shepherds out
fit, for it saves not only much labor and
food. but It also keeps the wool free
from dirt and chaff, thereby making the
shearing less troublesome and the clip
more valuable.
The peculiar features of this rack
will be readily understood with the aid
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Line Of Electric Cars Seized.

The sheriff took possession of the
Vine street line of electric cars in Kan.
sas City to satisfy Judgment, and all
cars are stopped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Costly Vengeance for a Sisters Wrongs,

Costly Vengeance for a Sisters Wrongs.
Barnum and William Brown were
sentenced to thirty years in the peniten-
tiary, at Oquawka, H., for the muir
der of their brothcr-in-law, George
Holley, at Harpcr's Mills, Henderson
county, December 1, 1890. Ilolley had
ill-treated his wife.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
A p,,,oas,ph,a Rank Closes.

The keystone bank, of Philadelphia
closed its doors Friday morning
The capital of the institution is $780,
600. Its New York correspondents arc
the Chase national and the Tradesmen
NATIONAL banks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

WHEN fowl has canker, and tho
mouth and throat are sore or liberated,
wrap soft rag around a lead pencil,
dip It into chlorate Of potash after
dampening slightly and swab out the
mouth and throat as thoroughly as pos
eihla
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
Engllshmen Buy a big Ranch,

HANroRp. Cal, March 20. The sale OF
the famous Laguna De'rache ranch OF
$4,000 acres, in Tulare county, to an
English syndicate for sl'0oo,OoQ Is re-
ported
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

The Louisiana Lottery Co. will test
the constitutionality of the anti-lottery
law, and carry the matter to the U. 5.
supreme court.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

The grip is thoroughly epidemic il
Pittsburgh and fully 1900 cases are
reported. Several of the most proml'
nent physicians are afflicted, and almoN
every business firm numbers at leas
,ne down with the disease.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
A Fatal .Joka.

Hannah Dennis, of Suspension, Ala,
shot and killed Manuel Dennis, her
brother-in-law, while he YVES playing
mosSed burglar In joke,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

Thu Wisconsin Senate Thursday pass
ed bill requiring telephone companies les
ko nav an annual license fee OF "a per
cent. on their gross earnings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

OF tnp IUCIOSfU
sketch. A use
ful feature of it
is that the out
lo+ for tba fodder
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28

THE wide-awake farmer visits other
farms than his own. When he finds
conveniences, methods and crops better
than at home it inspires him 10 greater
effort.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-28
,,-u.,, Mortgage on Record.

The Union Pacific Railroad Co. VIII
put Oh mortgage of ssoo'Voo'ooV' inc
largest ever recorded.