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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
An Innocent Boys Narrow Escape from
Fatal Results of Il Very Poor Joke.

An Innocent Boys Narrow Escape from
Fatal Results Of n Very Poor Joke.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Sarah Hig.
gins, of Baldwin, st. Louis county, for
the alleged attempted assault upon
whom the colored boy, Horace John.
son, came near suffering death at the
hands of mob last week, declares
that there is no truth in the story. She
adds that some St Louis men met
johnson in saloon at Baldwin and
thought it would be good joke to get
Johnson intoxicated. They purchased
the liquor and he drank freely. AS he
put the liquor down his courage came
up Then one of the St. Louis white
men told him woman had called him
vile creature. He Immediately went
out to search for the woman.
"Just then was coming along the
street" Mrs Higgins says
Ibid you call me so and SOP he
asked, looking at me in very funny
way.
Certainly not, said. seeing at
once the boys condition.
"'les, you did, he said.
'"'You are very much mistaken. I
never use language OF that character.
"'Scuse me, said Johnson, 'scuse
me. 1t must have been some one else
Now, suppose he met Lucy Davies,
the colored woman he is accused of as
saulting and put similar questions to
her. She came along after me, She had
him arrested, and the excitement over
Valley Park affair did the rest. hut
I'm certain there is nothing more in
the affair ! had st. Louis relative
call on johnson in Jail. shall no
prosecute him. blame the st. Louis
white men who got him intoxicated
more than do him. think the boy
has been done an injustice"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Miscellaneous,

THE grand stand OF the Mississip pi
Fair at jackson was burned last week
by an incendiary. 1t was covered by a
small insurance.
A MEETING OF the fruit growers was
held at Meridian last week at which
there was full attendance. DIR. H. L.
Mckay and Mr.. j. B. Yellowly both
gave the meeting eloquent talks on
fruit growing 1t was resolved that
there be permanent organization
formed, known as the Madison Horti-
cultural Society.
A VERY serious accident happened to
Mr.. Talley, of Red Banks. While
driving with Miss Eva Boone, OF Holly
Springs, to an entertainment, near Red
Banks, his horse became fright tened and
threw them out of the cart. Mr.. Talley
had both thighs broken.
JESSE W. Ivy, for the last forty-fve
years one of the leading and most esti-
mable citizens Of the northern part Of
Marshall County died last week.
Hon. JonN II. MILLER died last week
near Waterford. Mr.. Miller was ore Of
the most prominent aud largest planters
in North Mississippi, and has u large
circle Of frieds who Will be panied to
hear Of his death His health has been
feeble for the past three years, but his
death was sudden, hsart failure being
the immediate cause. Mr.. Miller leaves
wife and large family Of sons, who are
we'll known. promiuent citizeps Of that
section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary of Important Events.
FlFTY-rH.RD CONGRESS.

In tho senate. on the l6t!, an executive ses.
sion 10 consider resolution TO suspend the In
junction OF secrecy In the matter OF the nom.
nation OF collector Of internal revenue for the
state OF Florida was held during tho morning
nour MIR, Gallinger spoke TO his resolution
declaring II as the sense OF the senate that II
Is unwise 10 attempt any change In the tariff
laws during the present administration . . In
the house there was little routine business
transacted when the Wilson bill was again
taken up for amendments.
In the senate, on the nth. the civil-service
law and the way II Is administered was dis
cussed for time, after which the federal elec-
tions law repeal bill was taken UP and occupied
the most OF the session. Senator Gray's at.
tempt to get the republicans TO name day for
final action met with failure 80 . In the house
the discussion Of the Wilson tariff bill was con.
tinued without noticeable incident.
In the senate, on the 18th, Senator Walthall,
OF Mississippi gave notice that he had ton
dored his resignation to the governor OF his
state. Resolutions calling in question the au.
thority OF Secretary Carlisle to issue an inter
est-bearlng loan were offered, but their consid-
Grafton was postponed. After some further
business the senate resumed consideration Of
the elections repeal bill ..... In the house af-
ter very little preliminary business the VII.
son tarin bill was taken up In committee OF the
whole, and occupied the remainder OF the scs-
sion.
OTHE senate was not in session on the 10th .
The house went into committee OF the whole
at )l:lO clock, 10 consider the Wilson tariff
bill. An agreement was entered into whereby
three hours, Immediately after the house goes
into committee OF the whole on the odd, shall
be given to debate on the sugar schedule, the
vote then to bo taken on any amendments
which might be offered The entire day was
devoted to consideration Of the tariff bill.
THR senate was not In session on the 10th o.,
In the house number OF amendments to the
Wilson tariff bill were offered but only one
defining more explicitly classes of iron taxa.
BILE under the bill--was passed The presl
dents veto OF the New York and New Jersey
bridge bill and his message transmitting the
latest correspondence on the Hawaiian qucs.
,ion were the two events VI interest for the
nu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

In the Japanese capital there is q
gigantic image of a woman, made Of
wood and plaster, and dedicated to
Hachiman, the god of war. In height
it measures fifty-four feet, the head
alone, which is reached by winding
stairway in the interior of the figure,
being large enough to comfortably hold
twenty persons The figure holds n
huge wooden sword in one hand, the
blade of the weapon being twenty
seven feet long, and ball twelve feet
in diameter in the other. Internally
the model is fitted up with an extraor-
dinary anotomical arrangement, which
is supposed to represent the different
portions of the brain. A fine view OF
the country is obtained by looking
through one of the eyes of the figure.
The admission to all parts of the struc.
ture is two cents.--N. Y. Sun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

From Eden. Iazoo county. comes re
markable story of how some thirsty deni.
zens of prohibition town worked slick
scheme TO procure robust quality of ar
dent spirits.
A barrel of liquor was shipped to parties
at Eden by a Memphis wholesale liquor
house, The brand is said TO be first-class,
though the persons who sampled this par.
ticular barrel cannot be induced to say
whether ii was up to the standard
The barrel reached Eden and was left
In the depot over night. When the depot
was opened next morning the barrel was
found to be empty, though it had not been
moved, nor was there any indication that
any person had entered the room during
the night
The disappearance of the liquor was no
less mysterious than lamentable. But
the secret was soon discovered.
The depot is built some seven feet above
the ground. During the night some per-
sons had bored up through the floor with
an auger They made four holes before
the auger entered the barrel, and when at
last they tapped the liquor they ran a
piece of cane up through the floor and into
the barrel, by which means they drew of
the liquor. Much of the coveted sub
stance was lost in the process, but evil
dently sufficient was saved to wet good
many whistles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
MEMORIAL WINDOW
To the Officers and Men Who Lost Their
Lives in the Great Samoan Hurricane.

To the Officers and Men Who Lost Their
Lives in the Great Samoan Hurricane.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan, 2O.-There will
be unveiled at the chapel of the United
States naval academy next Sunday
morning a memorial window, con-
tributed by officers of the navy and
others through the Naval Graduates
association, in memory of officers and
men who lost their lives at Apia,
Samoa, some years ago, when two ves-
sells were wrecked and several officers,
including Capt. Schoonmaker and Pay
master Arms of the Vandalia, were
drowned.
Capt. II. II. Clark, of the naval
academy, will preach the sermon. Tho
window, of stained glass, was made in
Munich, Germany, at Il cost of $1,000.
The steamers Trenton and Vandalia,
the two unfortunate vessels lost in the
hurricane, are pictured at anchor dur
ing the calm and then again after the
wreck In the center of the glass is q
biblical illustration.
The Apian scenes are faithfully por-
trayed from photographs, Relatives of
the officers who perished in the disas-
ter have been invited to be present at
the ceremonies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
A MAN OF NERVE.


a General jail Delivery Ut Omaha, Nsb.,
Prevented by q Turkeys Goodness
The Foolish Move OF United States Con-
vict Dc France, Who Has Minimized
His Chances for Ciemency.
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 20.--A thrilling
scene occurred Thursday night at the
county Jail. S. G. Earnest, the assist
ant jailer, heard two prisoners quarrel
ing, who occupy one cage. One of the
prisoners was De France, who was re-
Gently sentenced to prison for life for
robbing the United States mail of one
cent, and Christensen, sent up for bur-
glary. Earnest went up into the cage to
separate them and bring De France
into another cage. AS he opened the
door to do SO De France seized him by
the throat and Christensen wrenched
from his hands the key to the cell and
pulled the lever which unlocked all
the cages, permitting all the nineteen
prisoners to escape from their cells
into the corridors. Earnest was thrown
upon his back and kicked in the
stomach and head while they were
searching him to find the keys TO the
door leading outside the Jail. Luck
lily the key fell upon the floor as
Earnest fell, and he was lying on it
while they searched him. Finding
they could not get out SO easily, the
men became ratified and ran hither and
thither attempting to escape. This
permitted Earnest to arise and, with
his revolver in his hand to escaped into
the corridor, drove the men back into
their cells and locked them in their
cages Earnests nerve and presence
of mind are wonderful
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Col, Crocker Explains.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 19.-Col. c. 4.
Crocker, of the Northern Pacific rail-
road, referring to the alleged withhold
ing by c. p. Huntington of securities
belonging to the Stanford estate, says;
1.-The blocks of securities referred to
resulted from transactions with the
Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern road.
They are in the New York office, and
are held jointly. They were mentioned
in the inventory of the Sanford estate
merely because certain legal forms had
to be followed. There will be no legal
suit. An accounting can be had when
ever desired"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

Jackson. Jan. 1G-The report of the
joint committee of the two Houses to
investigate the schools and colleges sup.
ported in whole and in part by the State
was submitted to the Legislature yester-
day, The committee finds the institutions
well managed, and the charges that nepot.
ism had been practiced in some of them
is without foundation. The following il
what the committee says concerning the
University of Mississippi:
AT this Institution there are in attend
ance los students, the list of whom il
herewith filed, marked exhibit A. We
find that there is nothing to arouse A sus.
pcon that the spirit or practice Of nepot.
ism prevails in this institution. We be.
lieve that it is we'll manged, that a very
high standard of education is maintained
and most excellent work is being accom-
plished. 1t is an institution which ranks
with the best in the land, and one which
should be fostered and patronized by the
State and its citizens. We most heartily
commend it to the favorable considera-
ton of your honorable body and recon-
mend liberal appropriation therefor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
LOOKING BRIGHTER.

Many Of the Factories at Newark, n. j..
Resuming Operations on Full or Part
Time. and Manufacturers Saw the Ouf-
look IL Growing Brighter-The Building
Trades Showing tho Most Depression.
Sixty Per Cent. OF Carpenters and Masons
Belug Idle.
NEWARK. n. j., Jan. ga large
number of the factories of this city
have resumed operations on full or part
time and the manufacturers say that
the outlook is much better than it has
been. The hat trade is picking up and
most of the shops have "a full compile
ment Of hands at work. The fires have
been started in the large furnaces in
the melting department Of the Atha
Il Hing works These works have
been closed down since July 3 Of
last year. The employees of the Gen
eral Electric Co. are working in sew
eral departments until 7:3O in the
evening. The Wat.s-Campbell Co.
machine and engine manufacturers,
start up on full time to-day. The Boy
den Shoe Co. began work on full time
few days ago and the proprietors say
there is every indication of a good
spring trade The other leading shoe
factories are also open. The Clark o. n.
T. and Marshall thread mills are rum
ming on nearly full time. The Sergeant
Manufacturing Co., makers of sad
dlery hardware, are running on three
quarters time. At the Balbbach re-
tineries as many men are employed
now as ever before. The r. Z. Howell
Leather Co. began work to-day on
full time after many weeks of idle
ness. Hugh Smiths patent leather
factory is also working on full time.
Heller & Mcrz ultramarine blue works
are going on full time with full
force of men. Lissa & Co., trunk
manufacturers, began work on three
quarters time last week, after pro-
tracted idleness. The building trade
is dead, and so per cent. of the masons
and carpenters in city are idle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

DANBuRy, Conn, Jan. a0.-Thurs-
days conference in the long.drawn-
out fight between the hat makers and
the bosses lasted from o'clock in the
afternoon until shortly after midnight
and then the manufacturers commit.
tee withdrew in disgust 1t is said the
were in fair way Of
reaching settlement when the men
rejected proposition made by the
manufacturers that the men submit to
reduction for short time This
proposition was rejected WI tn great iu-
dignation. 1t is thought there will be
no more conferences,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
INDIGNANT DOCTORS.
The HomSopaths Of Missouri Aftor Gov.
Stone with u Sharp Stick.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2a.-The Homeo-
pathic society met Saturday night in
the Board of Education building, with
DIR. W. Il. Morgan presiding.
The question OF having homeopa tn
appointed on the state board of health
was taken up and discussed. The SEQ
retary, L. ID. Garfield, reported that
he had written to Gov. Stone on the
subject some time ago, but had re-
ceived no reply.
1t was intimated that the governor
had been influenced in his appoint
ments by some of his medical relatives
who were allopaths.
A heated discussion followed. in
which some of the members claimed
that the failure of the governor to ap-
point at least one homeopath on the
state board was an insult to the pro
fession at large, AMI unless he did 50
in the near future they were in favor
of carrying the matter into the courts.
The secretary was requested to write
to the Homeopathic society of Kansas
City and ask it's cooperation in obtain
ing proper recognition of the homeo'
paths of the state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
CORBETT-MlTCHELL.
The Sheriff VIII do His best to Prevent
the Fight at jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 20.-SheriR
Broward has returned from Tallahas-
see. lie went to get full and detailed
instructions as his duty. He says Gov.
Mitchell is highly indignant over the
defiant attitude of the Duval club, and
says that the fight will be stopped at
all hazards If possible to do so. The
sheriff says the fight will not come of
here in this county if he can prevent
it, and he thinks he can. Arumor that
the city chief OF police had sworn 400
special deputies to arrest the militia II
they interfered in the contest, as the
city has given license for it, has
caused some commotion, but while not
denying it, city officials laughed at it
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

A TRAIN load OF negroes, numbering
200 or more from the vicinity Of Leigh
ton and Barton. Ala, departed on the
23d for Texas.
MRs. ANNIE LINDGREN was crushed to
death by ahungry mob that was battling
for food at the county agents office at
Chicago on the Esd. She had called to
obtain bread for her starving children.
JOHN S. JOHNSON, the Minneapolis
skater, covered quarter of mile on
the cad in 3l1{ seconds with a flying
start
A MOVEMENT is on foot in Mexico to
annex portion OF what is commonly
considered to be Southern California to
that republic.
THE Chickasaw Legislature, in special
session, have appointed delegates to
confer with the Dawes commission.
The delegates are instructed to use
every legitimate means to prevent state
hood.
THE National Migration Society has
been incorporated at Birmingham, Ala.
The company proposes to send negroes
from the Southern States to Africa.
1t will operate line Of steamers be.
tween America and Monrovia, Liberia.
A uniform fare Of $a5 head is charged.
The most disastrous railroad accident
in the history Of Southern Arkansas oc-
Cured near Camden, in which three
men were killed outright and nearly a
score Of others injured. The accident
occurred on narrow-gauge railroad, ten
miles from Camden.
The citizens of Normandy, suburb Of
st. Louis, held mass meeting on the
2lst and effected protective society to
make war against footpsds, burglars
and other evil-doers who have been ter
rorizing that community.
THERE is revival OF the story that
President Cleveland will nominate Sec.
retary Carlisle for the vacancy on the
Supreme Court bench.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
ESCAPED CONvlCTS
xiii One of a Pursuing Posse, aud Con-
Wet Fatally Wounded.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan, 9O.--Seven
desperate convicts escaped from the
Pratt mines Thursday night by blow
ing open an iron grating with dynamite.
Guard John Patton was blown up and
seriously hurt. A posse of officers led
by Deputy Sheriff Frank Dexter came
up with four of the escaped convicts
near Gorthite. Dexter called on the
convicts to surrender, when battle
followed, the convicts having secured
guns. Dexter was instantly killed,
one of the convicts being fatal hurt
The others escaped, but officers with
dogs are in pursuit. The convicts are
led by Jim Morrison, the noted Bibb
county desperate. Further bloodshed
is expected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
ENDED HIS CAREER.
Suicide OF Judge Thompson of. the Mas
sachusetts Superior Court.

sdchuSetts superior SouTt
BosToN, Jan. 2O-A dispatch from
Gloucester states that Judge Charles
y. Thompson, of the superior court,
shot himself in the temple while sit
ting in his library at 1915 a. IN
The members of the family the
dispatch says, decline to talk of the
matter, but the report of the suicide is
verified by a neighbor who was called
in at the time. Judge Thompson was
born in Braintree, Mass, July 90, 1927.
In 1874 he was chosen congressman
from the Gloucester district, defeating
Gen. benjamin +. Butler.
In 1876 he was chosen chairman Of
the committee to investigate the Flori-
da election case and brought in a
minority report thereon. lie was twice
candidate for governor upon the
democratic ticket. He was appointed
judge of the superior court by Gov.
Robinson, and was one of the ablest
jurists ON the bench.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Judge William H. Calklns Dying.

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. e2.-Judge
William II, Calkins, ex.congressman
from Indiana, who was defeated for
governor of Indiana by Isaac P. Gray,
in 1884, is reported to be dying at his
home in this city OF a complication of
diseases. He has been i'll for a num-
Der of weeks. Ills daughter, now in
Rome, Italy, has been cabled to return
at once. Judge Calkins was defeated
for United States senator by Watson
{. Squire three years ago. He has
been practicing law since coming here
FIVE years ago. He is regarded ss one
OF the best lawyers in the state,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Prominent Members of Congress. Sick.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Chairman
Wilson. of the ways and means CON-
mittee, and several other prominent
members of the house of representa-
tives are on the sick list, and it is
feared that at least. one of them, Col.
David Il. Henderson. of Iowa, is in
very serious condition. Mr.. Wilson
has overworked himself in the prepar-
alton of the tariff bill, and in writing
the committees report and his accom-
panying speech, his friends fear he has
done too much. For several weeks
past he has been sufferer from in
somnia and he is threatened with ner-
vous prostration. Representative Cliff
ton X. b, Breckenridge, Of Arkansas.
who is also member of the committee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
French Forces Ambushed by Pirates and
Twenty Bite the Dust.

PARIS. Jan. 2a.-Advices from Hanoi,
capital of Tonquin, state that the
French forces under Capt. Delaney
suffered n severe reverse on December
8, near Caihuih. Delaney and his
men were pursuing large party Of
pirates into the bush, when suddenly
they were attacked by other pirates in
ambush. The surprise was complete.
Before the French could return the
heavy fire Delauney was killed and u
lieutenant was wounded severely. The
number of killed and wounded on the
French side is given as twenty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Great Opportunity.

General John B. Gordon will, on the
evening Of the 3lst Of January, deliver
his matchless lecture on "The Last
Days Of the Confederacy," in the Audi.
torium Of Memphis, Tenn. No speech
in many years has created such sensa.
tion in the North and East Round trip
rates on all railroads from distance OF
100 miles will 10 given on that day. II
you do not hear this lecture you will
miss one Of the greatest treats that ever
came in reach. Admission rs, so and
c5 cents,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

kE was unveiled at the chapel of
)ited States naval academy at
pills, Md, on the 2lst, a memorial
in memory of officers and men
|st their lives at Apia, Samoa. a
bars ago, when two American
fesscls were wrecked and several
including Capt. Schoonmaker
ymaster Arms of the Vandalia
fowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

|ANTERSE publishes a letter from
pix which states that the Siamcsc
lcuating the left bank Of the
i river, in accordance with the
(ent entered into with France.
lages on that side of the river
ecn pillaged and burned by the
B troops engaged in clearing the
! for French possession.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

H. LEONARD, manager OF the
Id Santa Clara bank at San
Cal., has been arrested, at the In
of the grand jury, charged with
kling 5000. Leonard and the
!, Haywood, now dead, managed
ert to themselves 100000 of the
funds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

ATcHEs from the Congo state
Strong force of Arabs recently
ID the Belgians under Capt. Pom
kho were intrenched at Kasson-
(he Congo. Pmthier was killed,
|ny of his men were killed or
fd. The latest news received at
|ast showed that the Belgian
|as in a precarious position.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

FMous and inflammatory pla-
I'VE recently been posted in the
Vilin, China, which state that
as everything she needs and
missionaries are teaching no
trines to the people. The mis-
are therefore not wanted. and
hl is made calling upon patriots
Y on a designated day to "kill
troy."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

statement Of the associated
pf New York city for the week
pn the Goth shows the following
IS: Reserve. increase, $lO,170.7
increase, sl,500, 500; specie, in
1896, 400; legal tenders, in
ss,4i2,5oO; deposits, increase,
$500; circulation, decrease, $685.