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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS.


Tur rremier of South Australia re-
ports financial matters all right ana
harvest prospects excellent.
FIRE at Starbuck. Wash. destroyed
the Union Pacific ear and machine
shops, nineteen locomotives and all
other railroad property except the eoai
bunkers Loss, $500, 900,
THE failure of the First Nauonal
bank at Cedar Falls, Ia, shows peculiar
transactions.
The National bank of Evanston
failed, causing great excitement IN tha'
suburb of Chicago
LAWSON RrNyoN, prominent 'hero-
Kee. was shot and killed by ex-Deputy
limited States Marshal Creckmoor,
| A BRAKEMAN and three workmen
were killed by n runaway tram a' l'"-
bois. Pa.
BrropE the Crescent City club at New
Orleans Billy Mccarthy, the Australian
knocked out La Blanche, the mar'he'
in sixteen rounds.
| A FIRE at Trondhjcm, Norway re-
suited in the loss of number OF hVes
Four pcrsons were killed while jump
inc from n burning building and three
women and two children were purheo
to death in the flames. :,
Ar Ilmenau, Saxe-Weimar, the boiler
of locomotive exploded killing nVe
nersous instantly and injuring mum
ber If others SO seriously that eight OF
them were dying. -.
CLEARING house returns for the week
ended May IS showed an average de-
crease of liz compared with the CORE,
spending week of last year. IN NC"
York the decrease was 6'4 -,
T. A. r. ELLIOTT, of Kansas CITY, NO.
, captured the Missouri state trophy a.
, the champion wing shot in the sta..
! tournament. lie killed thirty stralgm
r birds u -,
,Jupsr RIcKs, at Cleveland, o., ap
, no;nted a receiver for the Glover Lear,
the Toledo Kansas City 4 ST. hou'
< railway. -...a !. I.
From indisputable sources ~ II
y learned that Erastus Wiman's total la
= bilities will aggregate about SOL ,'o'v'
! little more or less, according to "fe'''e'
certain contingent debts are co"h'e'
h Bro,plS, the strong man with Cole
l. circus, undertook to hold poweri.',,
+ team of horses together at Lake rla.," ~,
G. N. Y. Several blood-vcssels IN 'n
IS mans head and chest were rnpt"re'
= and he died. ~,,
h THERE is great excitement in norma
!. ILL.,. over the failure of the ESehahs
$ bank of that city, and the president iia u.
+ been arrested for receiving oeposi.
IS after he knew the bank was insoiven'
e THE plate glass trust is an assure
lie fact. ,,, hoo
70 made bv the interior department IN :
"a ferr,np back to the Cherokees the ma,
Ia ter Of to whom the seventy alio'ineh'
% shall be made in the strip III,
A COMPANY is being formed TO ou,lu ~.
railway from Bowie, Tex, to the w
,g OF Mexico. , warp,
nr IT is conceded that Collector "e',"'
Of ker. Of st. Louis, will be dismissed s !, ,
!, = snan @ rs his successor can be decided OF OF
a, Tur Russian cruiser Vitias Is tou
ve loss on the coast OF corea' D, 'eP'
" states that all hands were saved'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Miscellaneous.

JAMES S. MORGAN, a son OF the late
x-Congressman Morgan, died at his
home in fernando last week
THE railroad commission has reduced
the sleeping car fare inside the State to
81 for 100 miles or less and Sl.5o Tor
greater distances.
Ar its meeting in Jackson on May
18th, the railroad commission reduced
the rate on live stock on the Illinois
Central railroad from twenty-five to
thirty per cent.
HoN. j. S. MCNEILLy, who will shortly
take charge of the office Of Marshal OF
the Southern district has appointed
Hon. j. X. McNeilly, of Raymond, his
first deputy.
DR.. W. J. MHooN, a very estimable
gentleman and prominent physician OF
Madison County, died last week. lie
leaves helpless family of daughter
and three sons, whose mother died only
about two months since.
ApJUTANT-GENERAL HENRY has issued
an order complimenting the military
companies OF Hazelhurst and Crystal
Springs for brave and soldierly conduct
during the Whitecap troubles at Brook.
| haven.
A NUMBER OF the highest officials OF
tho Georgia Pacific Railroad, among
them W. b. Ryder, general superin-
tendent; Haiden Miller, general freight
agent, and Capt E. J. Martin, soliciting
agent, arrived at Greenwood last week,
and boarded the steamer Abbott for
trip up the Tallahatchie river. There
is rumor that connection between
the Ittabena branch and the Iazoo VAL
ley branch, that runs up to Parsons from
Greenwood, is contemplated. There is
also a rumor that, beginning. Sunday,
the accommodation train running be-
tween Winona and Greenville will be
taken of and only one train be run each
way. This will be great inconvenience,
not only to the travelling public, but to
those all along the line. 1t is reported
that petition for its return will be
sent to headquarters.
Dr. c. W. HEIrsMAN has been APP
pointed by Grand Master McClurg as
deputy grand master for the Eighth !.
100 f. District, which includes the
lodges from Canton to Hazlehurst, Jack
son to Meridian and Jackson to Yazoo
CITY. 1t will be his purpose to work up
increased zeal in the organization in
his district.
THE sale OF Bellehaven, the palatial
residence OF Col. J. S. Hamilton, at
Jackson, has been consummated. Prof.
l.. T. Fitzhugh, president of Whitworth
Female College, is the purchaser, He
will at once begin remodeling the build
: inp for a college for the higher educa-
tion of young ladies.
THOMAS TAYLOR, probably the Oldest
negro in the State, died in Meridian on
, the nth instant. He could not remem-
, ber his exact age, but distinctly recol-
lected when the stars fell in 1888. hav-
ing large family at the time. 1t is be-
lieyed he was over 100 years old. Sew
eral years ago Taylor fell under
the wheels OF locomotive, and both
legs were crushed above the knees.
Amputation saved his life, and he has
been familiar figure in Meridian ever
i since, hobbling around on leather
d stumps, earning living by selling
: vssputs and blacking shoes,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Watching the Cinnamon.

PIEDRAs NEeRAs, Mex, May ga
party, of Chinese, numbering $50, ar
rived here last night from the interior
of Mexico, and this morning they di-
vided into squads and left for points up
and down the river. 1t Is believed that
il is their intention to smuggle them
selves into the United States, and that
they were brought here by an agent
for that purpose. The United States
authorities will keep close guard OF
the river, and, while a few OF the
Chinese may be successful in getting
into the United States, the majority OF
them will be captured If they attempt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


The frequent recurrence OF overhoWs
in the unprotected lowlands OF Warren
County has had the effect OF ronsing
those directly interested in the terri'
tory to action. Something must bc done'
1t is evident, il these lands are to be
continued in cultivation, and, as their
area is amply large enough to justify
the construction Of levees. ways and
means to build them are being dis
cussed. Vicksburg Is very deeply af-
fected by such disasters, and, as mat
ter of course, Vicksburgs business men
are taking an active interest in the very
practical plan of operations to be sub
mitted during the summer to conven.
tion of planters in the lowlands east OF
the river between the mouth Of the Big
Black and the levees OF the Greenville
District. This territory is wholly un-
protected, except a small portion OF
Warren County, and comprises very
large and fertile section.
1t is proposed to memorialize the
Legislature to incorporate 1T into new
and independent levee district, includ-
ing also the lower end Of Issequena
County, and possibly portion OF
Sharkey. The district is to be orga n
ICED on the plan Of existing levee dis
tricts, adopting their best features ana
methods. As preliminary step money
| will bo raa;sad tn make a survey of the
district proposed, with the object OK
giving the Legislature a definite IDEA
of its extent and the Importance OF tho
work, as we'll as for future use.
Exact statistics as to the area OF the
district, its cultivated and uncultlvated
land, and the value OF its products are
not obtainable Immediately, but VIII
be laid before the convention. In
Warren County alone it will equal or
exceed 1875 square miles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
NortI, CarOIiua Wants Immigrants.

RALEIGH, n. G., May 22.-North Oaro-
lima took new step in the way OF at
tracing immigration. Representative
officials of the chief railways met IN
conference with Gov. Carr and dis
cussed the immigration question and
the best means of attracting desirable
immigrants, it being decided that inn
migrants from the northwest are want
ed. A committee was appointed to for
mulate the best methods OF obtaining
these and report to the governor at a
meeting to be held next month. Inc
plan will be to operate through the
worlds fair. For years this state has
made no effort 10 attract immigrants,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Failure In Tennessee.

NEW YORK, May 22.--The Worlds
special from johnson City, Tenn, says
the Citizens bank of that city closed
its doors Saturday because OF poor
business and the withdrawal of depos-
It's. Liabilities, sss,ooOi assets, s7S,oeo;
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Wreck on the Pennsylvania.

LANCASTER, Pa, May ga broken
truck or axle wrecked seven cars on the
Pennsylvania railroad near Thorndale
last night An east-bound train ran
into them and twenty cars in all were
wrecked. Engineer Mann and Fireman
McCann, of Harrisburg, were badly in
iurcd, the former diving.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 90 Mark
simms, alias Whitney, and John Har'
ris were arrested in Jeffersonville this
afternoon and brought to the Jail in
Louisville, where the charge OF wire
tapping was registered opposite their
pumeS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Sfeamships Warned on.

PANAMA, May 22.-The government
of Nicaragua notified the Pacific Mail
Steamship Co. that their vessels must
not stop at San Juan while that port is
in the hands of the revolutionists, but
it may land passengers, mail and
freight at Corinto. No movements OF
importance are being attempted by the
revolutionists, as they are waiting for
more arms and ammunition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL,

THE president has appointed Robert
Il. IIough, of Ohio, to be solicitor of
internal revenue and John Daggett, of
California, to be superintendent of the
mint at San Francisco.
CONGRESSMAN WILSON, of West Vir.
ginia, who is to be chairman of the
committee on ways and means, is busily
engaged in framing new tariff bill.
In the bohemian diet there was col
lission between the Germans and Czcchs
which ended in scene of riot and dis
srdcI.
The most important happenings in
Honolulu, recently is the appointment
of Thurston to succeed J. Mott Smith
as minister to Washington.
THE Presbyterian beard of missions
vigorously dcnounces the Geary act.
The Methodist Foreign Missionary So
ciety has decided to make final appeal
TO the president.
EX-SENATOR VAN WycH, of Nebraska,
suffered stroke of paralysis which
may result fatally.
CHARLES II. JONES, editor OF the st.
Louis Republic, has resigned his Office
to Charles W, Knapp, president and
publisher though still retaining his in
terest in the paper.
AT the unyciling Of tho monument to
William !. at Gocrlitz the emperor of
Germany insisted that the army bin
was of vital import.
JAMES Il. MURDOCH the well known
tragedan and teacher of elocution,
died at Cincinnati on the 10th He was
SO years of age.
UNOFFICIAL advices from Nicaragua
say that the government and the revo-
lutionsts have agreed upon an armis-
ticc
A CABINET council at Vienna decided
upon Supprcssing the anti-Scmetic and
Czech cXccsScS.
REv. WILLIS &. CRAIG, of Chicago,
| was chosen moderator to succeed Rev.
Mr.. Young at the general assembly of
| the Presbyterian church of Washington,
| CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER RoosE-
WELT is going to Terre llautc, Ind, to
investigate the recent post Office trouble
| there.
THE Cumberland Presbyterians in
general assembly at Little Rock, elect
ed Rev. W. $. Ferguson, of Petersburg,
H., as moderator
| REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE I. HAM
BERT, of Lewis county, Kentucky in a
speech at Nanceburg accused the city
of Louisville with buying up the
members of the senate to pass
its charter stating that members
of the legislature had been offered as
high as $4,000 for their votes, and
insinuated that quite a number took
bribcs.
| WALTER WILLIAMS, of Columbia, Mo-.
was honored by election as president o.
the National Editorial association al
Chicago,
| lT is reliably reported that Marie New
ins Blaine will soon wed DR., William
Bull, her physician.
| AFTER n conference with the Chinese
minister Secretary Gresham stated tha
there was no reason to fear violence ol
retaliation.
A New YORK morning paper says
United States Treasurer Il. II, Nebekel
hopes to retire on June /. lie is now
in this city, He came here to elos'
up his official business Mr.. Nebeke1
s1id he did not think the financial stu
alton alarming.
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY liERBfR
as announced a number OF lmportah
changes in the navy
TuE national executive committee
the woman suffragists has arrange
for thorough campaign in Kansas an
other states within the next year
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
A Horrible Death.

A man who, from papers found In the
pockets of his clothing, was Robert
Kearville, of St Louis, met frightful
death on the Louisville & Nashville
road near Greenville, Ala. His man
gled body was strewn along the road
for a distance of miles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
PERlSHED.


Sad Fate Of Party Of Prospectors In Mexi-
co-SufTering in Desert.
MANELLoA, Mexico, May 22.-Francis
Banada, prominent rancher who lives
north of here near San Juan Sablnas,
has arrived at Manelloa and brings the
first news of the terrible fate of party
of five mining prospectors, who lett
here four weeks ago for the Sierra
San Vicente mountains in the north
western part of this state near the
Texas boundary. There have been
many reports circulated In this part OF
Mexico for several months past OF the
famous mineral wealth to be found in
those mountains, and a party of
Young men, consisting of c. II. Lorian,
b. W. Knapp, both Americans, Cecilia
Martinez. Eustacio I,ojada and Jesus
Guerrero organized themselves into a
band to try their luck in the reported
Eldorado
The course of their journey lay
through desert for $50 miles and on
the third day after leaving Santa Rosa
their water supply gave out and their
team of horses was left behind to its
fate. For six days the men lived on
the juice of the maguey plant On the
seventh day two of the Mexicans We're
driven crazy by the heat and thirst,
broke away from their companions and
soon became lost in the desert. Other
members of the party gradually lost
their strength and were left behind
to die. The only man that came out OF
the terrible ordeal alive was Mr..
Knapp, who on the tenth day reached
the San Jose Piedras ranch, where he
received water and kind treatment
On regaining his strength he was es
corted to San Juan Sabinas by differ
ent route than the one which hae
proved fatal to his companions. lie II
now resting at the ranch of Mr.
Banada and will soon take his depart
ure for his old home in the United
l
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Go, the Bene6t OF the Doubt.

Gov. Tillman Of South Carolina com
muted the sentence of Lavelle, the
Charleston wife-murderer, to imprison-
ment for life. the commission appointed
to pass upon his sanity having disa-
greed. The governor gave the prisoner
the benefit of the doubt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Killed by a Burglar.

ST LOUIS, May 22.-At Woodstock,
suburb of this city, just before dawn
this morning. Benjamin Mccullough,
paving teller of the State bank OF st.
Louis, was shot and killed bya burglar.
He had heard the burglar and arising to
protect his property, secured a shotgun.
The burglar left the house and McCul-
Tough followed him to the yard, where
a scuffle followed in which the length
of the shotgun prevented its use, while
the burglars revolver came into play
md a bullet was sent crashing into Nc
Cullough's brain. The murderer es-
capped, but the police are on his trail
and hope to capture him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Dropped Dead While Lifting Money.

Charles Milburn, negro driver, fell
dead in the street at Richmond, Va.
He had bag OF $4,000 in coin and notes
He was taking the money from the bank to the
pay wagon OF the Chesapeake Ohio Railroad
Co. He had just lifted 10000, most of it in sill
yer and the eXertion ruptured the heart.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

Henry Hood, aged Sc, prominent
citizen of Livingston Parish. La, was
assaulted by three men, the other
nirht and robbed of IS, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Killed His Brother.

In Casey county, KY. the other day,
Logan Brown shot and killed his
brother Lacy. Lacy fired first, A
warrant was issued for the arrest of
the killer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Texas Bankers.

The Texas Bankers association In
dorsed the national banking system
declared against state banks of issue,
opposed the free and unlimited coinage
of silver, opposed the Sherman law and
declared in favor of the establishment
of sub-treasurv at Galveston.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

Geo. A. Smythe, prominent drum
mer of jackson, Miss, was found in a
diving condition and expired before n
physician could be summoned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Nh str,p openinr for Months.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Secretary
Smith said to-day that he would do his
utmost to expedite all Arrangements
for the opening OF the Cherokee strip
but he fears that the work will reQulrr
months
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

ciety for the Prevention Of
Animals has investigated the
collection in Central park,
X and has reported TO the
d that sweeping reforms are
y The keepers are utterly
'heanimal> are neglected, the
|nust be attended to, and the
'hich the city comptroller
|hc erection of new buildings
used at once, as the quarters
~ crowded. More than 1000
have been given to the menag-
ma year and only one is now
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Eaten BY Alligators.

Mrs. Angelo, aged sOyears, resident
of Port Eads, was eaten by alligators
in the Louisiana swamps, where she
had wandered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

The father of Miss Stella Laird, post
mistress at La Grange, Ca, who acted
as her assistant, has stolen $4,000 and
skipped the town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Hanged Himself.

Clay Dabuy, prominent citizen OF
Marshall county, Tenn, committrd sui
eide by hanging. He was found hang
ing to peach tree.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

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|as W.T. oand of desperadoes which
,veued the Daltons will en-
E.eat difficulty in robbing ex-
y. on the Missouri, Kansas &
\ 'road in future. The safes
a On ~ these lines are burglar
u the only manner in which
| ba v' a'l opened en- route is by dyna-
" ,e outer doors of these safes
|,". W key in the possession of
ttuser' ~, but the inner door is
N.Y.. " combination lock. The
|, el'n u, is only known by the
~ - hannibal, Sedalia, Parsons,
\, ana Denison. and even If the
Ahew the combination he
'open p, n the safe for the dial |.
,hs mn,'e !, the car is passing
'"e dangerous territory.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
West virginia Tin Mines.

Assays completed in Cincinnati prove
that the tin ore found in inexhaustible
quantities near Kenova, W. Va, runs
20 per cent. tin to the ton, A company
is being formed to open an extensive
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

North Carolina has taken new step
in the way of attracting immigration.
Representative officials of the chief railways
met In conference with Gov. Carr and dis
Gus sed the immigration question and the best
means of attracting desirable immigrants,
1t being decided that immigrants from
the northwest are particularly wanted.
committee was appointed to for
mulate the best methods Of obtaining these,
and report to the governor at 4 meeting held
at an early date. The plan will be to operate
through the Worlds fair. For years this state
has made no effort to attract immigrants The
meeting was the outcome OF the late conference
OF southern governors at Richmond
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Caused by Spontaneous Combustion.

The elevator, Touring and woolen
mills of the Peachers Mills Co., at
Peachers Mills, Tenn, were burned.
Spontaneous combustion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
What n Minister Claims.

An ey-Methodist minister named
Conn, at Memphis, Tenn, claims to
have discovered stigmata while saving
on pile of wood. An intense religious
fervor has been worked up by the al
leped miracle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

= = MILLER and her sister,
"a farwell' of Alpine, Tex,
arrested at Spotford, Tex,
were passing through that
F,eu |. IN mems clothing. Mrs.
',S mat a few nights ago she
oa'i at Alpine in company
"'s man. Her husband got
W. =, taking their child, left for
sle and her l7-year-old sister
a.. 'oys, rs clothing and started
H.. ~, They tramped to Hay.
"s'ahce ~, of 100 miles, and took
y 'ut were put off at Dryden
!. money They got on the
u and paid their way to Sar
|pos W., We're arrested at spofforf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

trial part of the episcopal pal
Bishops court, near Douglas,
n, the seat Of the Anglican
SOdor and Man, has been de-
fire, Bishops court was Il
Structarc. much reSortcd to
to the island. The conha-
|roEe cut SO suddenly and
swiftly that the servants
escaped with their lives. In
0 the serious loss by damage
pee building books and docu-
|riceleSS value were consumed
hes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

E.0y known as the Manitoba
/ has mysteridusly disap-
| nearly as can be got at he
[suls about $50, 600, pretty
Eby chattcl mo tgages' 'He
\ local people, including en-
ENO and $4,000 to $4,000 to
bile. including English and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
Burned to Death.

During fire at Savannah, Ga, c. c.
Hartfelder's planning mill was de-
stroyed, and John c. Hartfelder, aged
"a, was burned to death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

y a,xck in the United States
|urt AZ Milwaukee on the har-
Will he made through the
by Il section in the antitrust
\ dealer handling articles
!, trust is open to prosecution.
D. Nhipple, representative of
pa company not in the trust,
e'lerS declining to handle the
| narrowS, many of them ex-
nat they could not afford to
/ trust Many of these let
De offered in evidence. The
alliance will assist in the
hn,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

E',Ie' E'n,II.'a''ons with Spain looking
\" ,".hent of claims made for
7 no /" the representatives of
IN" V'',e' who died Of ill-treat-
h % w., ,afoline islands several
Eis,a., /, a,'a other missionaries, have
's"e'orily adjusted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27

lrican Newark and the Brit
th are mates, 1t has hap
whenever the American
|nto a port She has always
Australia by her side, The
lhc two vessels have become
BY and have helped one an
[ugh difficulties in foreign
J than once. They met again
hi parade and the sailors of
|k gave a big reception to the
Me Australia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-05-27
A Philanthropist's Sudden Death.

A. v. Dupont, wealthy and philan-
tropic citizen of Louisville. KY, died
suddenly a few days ago from heart
failure,