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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
PREPARATION
Will Be Made By Chill in the Bal
timore Affair.
A Protest From a Denver Paper Against
War With Chili-It Wants Colorado
to Lead the Van in Movement for
Arbitration of the Matter.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The Worlds
Washington special correspondent tele-
graphs: There is the highest authority
for the statement that the department
of state has received from official
sources, though informally assurances
that the Chilian government will make
proper reparation for the assault upon
the sailors of the Baltimore in Val
paraiso. This knowledge has been
communicated to the navy department,
and as a result Secretary Tracy and
Assistant Secretary Solely spent the
day at the department, notwithstand-
ing that it was Christmas, in preparing
fresh orders to U. S. war vessels in
Valparaiso harbor or American ports.
DENVER, Col, Dec. 2S. The Rocky
Mgahtain News editoriallv, Saturday
morning says: President Harrison is a
Christian not only in the sense that
whose birth and residence are in a
Christian land are Christians, but
through open affiliation with one of the
orthodox churches whose creed is
based upon the life teachings of the
Divine Master The country is notified
that the president is preparing mes
sage to congress touching on Chilian
troubles in which he will ask authority
to use the army and navy in war upon
Chilli to force it to apologize to the
United States and make money COM
pensation to a numb ber of American
citizens.
The demand has already been made
and the sending of the message only
awaits formal refusal of the demand
by the Chilian authorities. The moral
right to enforce this demand through
the war department depends upon the
truth of the assertion made by Ameri.
can sailors touching an assault upon
them in Valparaiso. The story of the
fight is firmly denied by citizens Of
Chill and Chilian participants in it.
However satisfied the American au-
thories may be that the American side
of the story is the true one, the Chilian
authorities, after what seems patient
investigation, appear equally satisfied
that their story should be believed.
At such stage and under such con-
ditions it will be unchristian and unciv-
iized to declare war against our sister
republic without further efforts to
avert it. Before Chilian and American
seaports should be closed before cities
shall be BON barded, before armies shall
clash in deadly conflict and the walls of
widows and orphans shall fill the land
before millions of wealth shall be de-
stroycd and millions of money be spent
on soldiers and armaments, no ave-
nue. that may lead to the preservation
OF an honorable peace should be
stunned. Why should not Colorado
lead the van in the movement for arbi-
tration of these troubles? Why may
not its ministers and Christian societies,
its peace-loving men. and women, with
out regard to sect or creed, by resolu-
tion, petitions and public utterances,
make known their feelings upon this, a
question vital to all humanity and for
all time?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
ANOTHER CRANK.

He Calls at Geo. W. Childs' Ofice
and Inquiries for Him. and Being Asked
His Business Declares He Intends to
Kill Him.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S "A crank,
who gave his name as ]. Bonaparte,
entered the private Office of Geo. W.
Childs in the Ledger building on Sat
urday afternoon, and told the clerk at
the door he must see the publisher.
When asked to state the nature of his
business, the man simply said: 81 in
tend to kill him
The clerk intercepted the fellow,
whereupon he drew nurderous look
ing knife. Several other clerks hur.
ried in at this moment and the man
made his escape The occurrence was
reported to police headquarters, and
late in the afternoon they arrested the
man at the Red Lion hotel and took
him to the city hall, where an examina-
tion satisfied DR. Andrews that the man
was insane. lie was sent to the Phila-
delphia hospital
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
A DISPUTED BOUNDARY.
Maryland Lays Claim to IA Large Tract %
West Xirrinin Territory.

West Virginia Territory.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec 26.-The
attorney general of Maryland has filed,
IN the supreme court of the United
States bill against the state of West
Virginia, the object of which is to set
tie the disputed boundary line between
the two states. 1t is claimed in the bill
that the South Branch instead of the
North Branch, of the Potomac is the
true boundary,
Should the claims of Maryland be
sustained, and the South Branch be
held to be the line, it will take from
West Virginia IA large extent of terri.
tory, and almost separate the eastern
panhandle from the rest of the state.
Virginia and West Virginia together
have held to the North Branch. and
have been in possession of the disputed
lands for more than one hundred years.
No fears are entertained here of the
ultimate success of the suit.
Copies of the bill have been procured
by Gov. Fleming, and, under joint reso-
luton of the legislature, he has ap-
pointed ex-State Senators Price and
Flournay, of this city, to assist the at
torney general of West Virginia in re-.
sisting Maryland's claims.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
FIFTY-SECOND CONGRESS-.



wAsHtNGrox Dec. r. sENArE-Thc nomi-
nations we're confirmed of 3. B. Ekns TO be
secretary OF war and Enos II. Nebeker as u. s.
treasurer and w. + Simons commissioner Of
patents Senator Stanford introduced his bill
OF last session. pproprlating 10000 for the en-
tension OF the executive mansion, In accord.
ance with plans prepared by Mr. Harrison;
Senator Turpie introduced a bill appropriatina
81 so OO) for the erection OF a puolio building
at Indianapolis Senator Gibson. OF Lou
isiana r,introduced With a slight amend
ment his bill, introduced carly in the pres
ent session, appropriating sl0,0o0oO) to i'm
prove the navigation and afford safety
to the commerce on the Mississippi river and 10
prevent destructive floods. Postmasters were
confirmed MS follows: Ohio-J W Grisler. Port
Clinton; W. NJ Eckhart. Monroeville; o. P.
Brown Canton; l. B. Jones, Hudson: T. b.
Jobe, Yellow Springs; Mary J. Huntington,
Delta; J. L. Wtliiey, Delaware II N. Taylor.
New Carlisle; Edward Spencer. Waverly, T. B.
Smith, Bellevue; M. r. Sharp Willorghby;
c cment Russell. Masson: Roger Richards,
Shawnee; X. NJ. Rile. Manchester; Henry Nix
on, Salineville: =. W winanis, Brook ynville.
Tennessee-John Clinton, Brownsville; G.
Creekmore, Jcllico; J. p. Edmondson, Mary
| Vile West Virginia-J w. Holt Grafton: ].
M MILAN, Lannngton: a. J Hart BlueheldA
| NhShlNbIONs DeC. z0.-SENATB. -bHtS
| troduced: BY Mr.. misunderstanding the
/ privileges Of forwarding duti;sbie merchandise
through to Sandusky in bond without apprais-
meni; to amend the Nicaragua canal act. BY
| Mr. Morrell-For the relief of telegraph opera.
| tors during the war OF the rebellion. The bill
| provides that ali persons engaged in the opera
tion and construction Of military telegraph lines
| during war OF the rebellion are thereby de-
| clared TO have been part OF the army OF tho
| United States, and the secretary OF war Is
| hereby directed 10 prepare roll OF such per-
| sons, and issue TO each, npon application, un'
| less it appears that his services was
not credtIbly performed suitable
| certificate and honorable discharge re-
| citing the character OF his services;
| prov ced that tn ac shall not be construed TO
| EMIT G the persons herein mentioned 10 any
| pay bounty or pension other than that hereto
| fore received By them By Mr.. Hansbrough-
Authorzi ng the postmaster general to extend,
when practicable, the free delivery system
to rural or farming communities. The
bill also authorizes the postmaster gen.
eral 10 extend such portion OF the
amount that may be hereafter appro-
priated for compensation Of postmas
as may be necessary to carry out the provisions
OF the act BY Mr. Gibson-Approprating
500 600 for the improvement OF the harbor Of
New Orleans to be in accordance with the
plans of the Mississippi river commission. Ad.
,ourned until january
HOUsE-Little business was transacted be-
sides the announcement OF the committees by
the speaker. Adjourned until January5
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
CANADIAN TRADE.
Exports to the United states Increase
Despite the Mckinley Tariff

Despite the Mckinley Tariff.
OTTAWA, Dec 2s.--A summary of the
Dominion trade returns for the last
fiscal year, which has just been pub
lished, shows the exports to be sos, 50o,-
600. imports Sl2O, 600, 900, the balance of
trade against the Dominion being near
ly S22, 000 600 The exports show an in-
crease of Sl,5OO 0OO while the imports
decrease S2,OO0O00 compared with the
returns of the preceding year. Trade
with the United States has increased
$1,000, 900 notwithstanding the McKin-
ley tariff. Exports to the United States
increased to $3.50, 000 to Britain nearly
$1,000, 600, Of'the total exports $40, 900, 900
went to Great Britain and SS 600 600 to
other countries. The fact that the ex-
ports to the United States have in
creased almost us much as the exports
to Great Britain tend to refute the as
scrtion of n new market being found
for Canadian products excluded from the
United States by the Mckinley tariff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
SAWTELLE'S BODY.

No Cemetery VIII Have 1.-THE Murder
er's Body Carted Everywhere without a
Final Resting Place.
DOVER, n. H., Dec. 29.-The body Of
Isaac Sawtelle, the famous murderer,
who died of apoplexy in his cell on the
eve of his execution, like Mahornie's S
coffin, is suspended between heaven
and earth as regards resting place,
for all cemetery corporations approach
ed have refused to permit the assassins
remains to rest in their land. The dead
mans lawyer, to whom was left the
body for interment, is in a quandery.
He has carted the body all over the
state. Sawtelle left word that he
wanted his body buried beside that of
his victim and brother Hiram, but Mt.
Hope cemetery officials refuse it. In
five New Hampshire towns the people
declared their intention to disinter the
remains if buried there and hang them
to a tree. The body is in an undertake
er's place here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
NIGHT AND DAY.
The Government Iiustling the Completion
of War Ships.

of War ships.
NORFOLK, Dec. %. Especial orders
have been received at the navy yard to
rush the United States steamer New
ark, and men are working night and
day on her. She is to get away by De-
cember 81 or 2S at the furthcst, and
will go south. The government has
just completed contract with the
Thomson-Ilouston Co. to erect an elec-
trio light plant at the yard, and work
will begin at once upon it. The yards,
shops and officers quarters will be
lighted by the plant
SAN Francisco. Dec. 20. The cruiser
San Francisco will sail for Chill Satur-
day, as sealed orders were received by
Admiral Brown. Several officers ex-
pressed the opinion that Admiral Brown
would not go in command of the San
Francisco, as it would be a mistake for
the government to return him to place
where the prejudice against him is so
bitter The steamer Monowai is ex-
pected to-day from Honolulu with full
details of the movements of the Charles.
ton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
STARTLING NEWS.
Minister Montt Cables the Gillian Govern-
That the United States is Ready to Fight
Our Navy Being Placed on War Foot


That the United States Is Ready to Fight
Our Navy Being Placed on n War Foot
ing.
NEW YORK, Dec 29-rhe Washing
ton correspondent of the New York
Herald telegraphs that paper as fol-
lows: / have obtained the most valua-
BILE information that has yet been made
public regarding the Chilian affair.
There is no question that the admin.
istration fully expects a refusal of Chilli
to comply with the demand for an apol-
ogy and indemnity and is ready to ask
congress to declare war, for which
preparations have been and are still be-
ing made. Chilli, feeling that she is in
the right, is determined not to apollo.
| gize, even at the cannon's mouth. Such
is the situation upon the diplomatic
chess board.
Chilli has not yet asked for arbitra-
ton, but it is known to the cabinet and
to your correspondent that she is likely
to do SO. Minister Montt, the Chilian
minister here has all along seriously
doubted the intention of this govern.
ment to declare war in event of Chili's
refusal 10 accede 70 our demands.
Monday, however, he realized his
mistake, and the result was that he
cabled to President Montt that the stu.
alton here was very serious; that this
government meant fight, and that the
navy was rapidly being placed on &
war footing. This in itself is startling
news, and here is more of the SAME
sort Not only has the navy beer
but great activity has taken place in
the army, and both departments are
now ready to act in concert at a mo
ment's notice.
have it that Admiral Gerhardt will
be placed in command of the naval
forces. 1t is also pretty definitely
settled that Gen. Miles will have com
mand of the land force. The plans
have already been made to promptly
move 10, 900 troops. The men have been
selected, the transports provided, and
all is ready to place this force on
Gillian soil very soon after war is for
mally declared.
1t is proposed to take the troops from
the regular service. The western forts
which they will leave will be garri-
soned by militia and volunteer 'front.'
iersmen. New York and other large
cities where troops are not needed will
also be drawn on. These troops, as
planned, will leave the United States
at several different points. Some will
embark at San Francisco. others at
Galveston, New Orleans, Key West and
other southern points.
Of course proposition to arbitrate
would seriously interfere with all this.
Minister Montt, who is an exceedingly
cautious man, and who knows the diff
culties of advising the home govern
ment when it is not believed that this
government means war, has at last sug-
gested to President Montt the propri-
ETY. and advisability of asking this gov
ernment to lay all the facts in connec-
ton with the Baltimore case before a
board of arbitration.
am told that there is cCnsidera bic
doubt as to just how this suggestion
will be received.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 20. Papers
are being served in ejectment suit at
West Superior against all of the Con-
nor's Point squatters by parties who
claim to hold the fee to the land. The
plaintiffs claim record title, and the
suits are the elimination of long
standing quarrel with the squatter resi-
dents of the disputed lands, and will be
the test cases in litigation, involving
more than one thousand persons and
their homes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
Corner in Indiana Lin estone.

NoBIEsvILLE, Ind, Dec. PA syn
dicate has been trying to get control of
the limestone output of Indiana, but
has so far been unsuccessful. llowev-
er the owners of quarries have recently
organized an association for the purpose
of raising the price of stone, which
has been sold very low heretofore.
The strikes over the country, which
hindered building projects, and the
craze for iron and brick blocks in Chi
cago, has lowered the demand for Indi-
ana limestone during the past year or
two The best buildings being erected
in New York, and Vanderbilt's 81, OO0,-
600 palace in North Carolina, are being
constructed of Indiana limestone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
THE HURLEY BANK ROBBERY.
suit Against Leonard Perrin For $50, 200
by the L nit el States Exnress Co

suit Against Leonard Perrin For $50, 900
by the uuited States Express Co.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Thos c. Platt and
Chauncey p, Crosby, as representatives
of the United States Express Co., have
begun suit against Leonard Perrin for
$50, 900. Perrin is the father Of
Phelps Perrin, and it is alleged
in the complaint that he re-
ceived from his son and 4. W.
Baker, tn, two men convicted of the
Hurley wis bank robbery, the $50 100
of the express coInpany's money taken
from the bank In the complaint the
details of the sensational lank robbery
are recounted with minuteness. The
claim OF So 00) is made to cover the
express compauy's loss, and also the
cost of the detective work. and the pros
ecution OF the perpetrat RS of the rob.
harry
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
WIDOW TAKEN IN.
she Gives Up q Lucrative business and
MarrIes a Stranyer-Robbed and DESERT
cd on the Honeymoon Trip.

cd on the Honeymoon Trip.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 26.-A disconso-
late bride was lodged at the Forest City
house Friday, while her handsome hus-
band of two days is on his way east to
catch European steamer, with the
greater part Of her wardrobe and all
her cash, amounting to the tidy sum of
81. 200 1t is the old story of mans per-
fidy and woman's trustfulness, though
the woman in this case is about fifty
years old, and has sold butter, molasses
and coal oil to St. Louis constituency
for several years.
Mrs. Ellen Purcell, Irish, widow,
buxom and fair, kept grocery store
In st. Louis until last Wednesday, She
| lived at No. 1928 Montrose street, in that
Icity. About three weeks ago she made
the acquaintance of Dane, broad
black mustached and hand.
some, with a not unpleasant accent in
ehis English. He said he was John An
lerson, wealthy ranchman, with fine
, n1ssle at San Miguel, Cal. He saw that
Mrs. Pnsl~lss AasSs lls.;;ly reau mistress ct
a profitable business and he wooed her
with ardor. She eoyly promised to drop
the molasses and coal oil and become
the mistress of his mansion among the
palms and orange blossoms and last
Wednesday they were married. Mrs.
Purcell gave her store to her sister,
sewed $1,000 in cash in one of
her understands and bade good-by to her
friends. Anderson proposed to take
her at once to San Miguel, but said
it would be cheaper to go first to Cleve-
land rather than take the direct route,
as there was very cheap excursion
rate to California from this city.
Thursday they reached Cleveland and
went to the Forest City house. At
breakfast, Friday morning, Ander-
son hurried his meal and left the
table before his bride had sats-
fled the cravings of hunger. Half
an hour later she went to their room
precious skirt lying on the floor. The
pouch that had contained the money
was cut open and the roll of bills gone.
SO was Anderson. After some little
delay she notified the hotel clerk and
the police We're called in. They hur-
ried to the depots but found that
Anderson had gone east on fast
train with the baggage. He had pur-
chased a ticket for Boston. The police
authorities in several eastern cities
were requested by telegraph to watch
for the fugitive, and Mrs. Anderson is
being care for by the hotel people, as
little doubt is felt that the rascally im-
postor will be caught before he can
take a steamer for Europe, and the
stolen money and trunks rescued.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
Was Pope P.us TX. a Mason?

New YORK, Dec "a The Times says,
Masons in this city are mildly interest
ed in the cable reports of the commo-
ton in the French chamber of deputies
on Friday over the statement by Presi-
dent Floquet that Pope Plus was free
mason. A worn copy of the Voice of
Masonry, published in July, 1874, has
been found in which the story of the
was published
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
A Murderer's Uncle Lynched

NATCHEz, Miss, Dec. 29.-From
Blackwater, La, the place where ].
Hart was murdered Christmas evening,
comes the news that an uncle of the
murderer was hanged Monday night by
the searching party. Developments 90
to show that there was plot to muir
der Hart.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
Where Ara tho whits caps1

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec 30. -Chas.
Kimbell probably fatally whipped his
three-year-old child Sunday night. The
child was disrobed and put in tub Of
ice cold water and allowed TO remain
some time, and the inhuman father took
II ont and severely thrnshed II with q
heavy leather strap. cutting it badly in
Q horrible manner
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
Ex-U. s. Senator Hereford Dead.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Dec. 24-Ex-
United States Senator Frank Hereford
died at his home in Union. w. Va. lie
had reached the age of s. lie was
elected to congress from the Third
West Virginia district in 1871, and was
twice reelected, serving three full
terms, At the expiration of the third
term he was elected n member of tho
United States senate and served one
full term
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
At Canton, O., John Moerlin's three.

At Canton, O., John Moeglin's three
year-old child drank full bottle Of
cough syrup containing opium. De-
spite medical aid the child soon died
Superintendent Murray, of New
York, Saturday morning announced
that the police will not allow the
Mitchell-Corbett and Mahr- Dempsy
contest to take place.
Sunday morning young man named
E. H. King, who came from Milton, Ia,
committed suicide at Paris, Tenn, by
shooting himself through the head He
was in bed at the time.
The London Chronicles correspond
ent at Rome says that the U. 5. govern
ment has agreed TO pay the Indemnity
Italy deinands on account OF the New
Orleans affair, IN order " sHttlc tho
dispute,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
An Ertraordinary Robbery.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 2s.-Advices
from Bristol give an account Of one OF
the most daring highway robberies
ever committed in that section
of the state. Capt Bruce Cart.
wright, prominent citizen of Bristol,
was returning to his homeChristmas eve.
On Main street some one stuffed a
Handkerchief In his mouth, another
fastened his arms around him, and still
another went through his pockets, Sc
curing 81, 700 in bank notes and small
amount of change. Three arrests were
made, but the persons were released
there being no evidence against them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
No Pardon for the Fidelity Wrecker.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-President
Harrison has refused to pardon E. L.
Harper sent to the Ohio penitentiary
three years ago for wrecking the Fidel-
ity bank OF Cincinnati Harper will
be a comparatively young man when
his term expires, as he gains three
years on his ten years sentence by the
time of its expiration, by good be-
havior.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
BlACKENED CORPSES.
Prominent Southerner and His Family
Cremated-Suspicion That They Were
Murdered and the Bodies Burned.


GoLDsBoRo, n. c., Dec. 2S-Thurs-
day night the country residence of Col
VIM Pearsall, a prosperous farmer,
who lived six miles from here was
burned to the ground. The neighbors
discovered when they reached
the burning building that all
the lower doors and windows
were closed Screams for help
were heard from the second story and
the figure of Col Pearsall, nearly OBJ.
seured by smoke and flames, was seen
but for moment Tire roof fell in
and his cries were forever hashed
Friday morning the ruins OF tho build-
ing were searched and a ghastiy dis
covery was made. In the debris wore
found the charred skeletons of Pearsall,
his wife and two children. The general
belief here is that the house was set on
fire by some enemy of the Pearsall,
who was known to have in his house a
considerable sum of money, and it is
believed that he and his family were
murdered and that the murderer, to
conceal the crime, set fire to the house.
Several of Pearsall's tenants are miss
inc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02
Ouadruple Tragedy.

LAKE LINDEN, Mich, Dec. 29.-While
two Finlanders were brandishing their
knives in the streets, Marshal Mayette
and Justice Brule attempted to arrest
them. The Fins stabbed both the Of
ficers, when the marshal shot and in
stantly killed Alexander Perola.
Michael Kotila, his companion, was
also shot in the back and will probably
A.,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-01-02

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Dec. 24-The
inquiry into the sanity of Edward NJ
Field began Wednesday morning be-
fore Judge Robertson and crowded
court room After testimony>the jury
retired, and after being out ten min.
utes they returned with verdict stat
ing that Edward NJ. Field was lunatic
and pot responsible for his actions.