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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

Mrs. L. T. Eggleston, one Of the
Mothers OF tho Confcderacy, died at
Vicksburg last week in her Goth year.
She was the grandmother Of Thomas r.
Roach, the eminent banker, and was
universally revered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Won by His Negro Children

Two years ago George Die, bach
elor, died in Ebert county, Ca, leav-
ing an estate of Sl25,000 to seven il
legitimate negro children. A big con-
test followed, and the third trial of
the case ended the other day in de-
cision in favor of the negro legatees.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Awful Fate of Mrs. Amelia Schwsb, Who
Jumped from q Five-StOry Window.

New YORK, March lS.-Mrs. Amelia
Schwab, of No. S62 First avenue, while
suffering from temporary fit Of mel
ancholia yesterday leaped from rear
window of her apartments on the fifth
floor to the ground below. She struck
on the right side of her head, smash
ing the frontal bone and crushing the
skull to a pancake. In addition half
the bones in the woman's body were
broken. In company with her hus-
band she was to have sailed on the
steamer Saalo for her home in Germany
on Tuesday,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
NUMBER 1S.
SOUTHERN GLEANINGS.
Heirs Claim Mount vernon Barrac

Heirs Claim Mount yernon Barracks.
At the request of the Alabama legis-
lature the congress which recently adj
journed granted to the state of Ala
bama the handsome property near
Mobile known as Mount Vernon bar.
racks, for use as a reformatory for
youthful criminals. Until recently
the barracks was the abiding place OF
the government troops and the Apache
Indian prisoners of war, among them
Geronimo. The government having
no further present nor prospective
use for the property, congress
unanimously passed the grant to Ala
bama. Now comes the Brues, an old
and aristocratic creole family, who
reside at Creola, in south Alabama, and
lay claim to the property on the ground
that when their ancestors decided it to
the government it was stipulated that
it must be used for barrack purposes,
and when 1t ceased to be so occupied it
should revert, with all the improve
ments that might be on it, to the heirs
of the transformers. The buildings
alone are worth $3.50, 900, and there is
some $50 acres of good land about
them. The Brues are said to have q
strong case.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Killed In u Bridge Accident.

An accident occurred last week at a
bridge about three miles north of Vicks-
burg, which caused the instant death Of
County Superintendent Edwin McGinty
and the mortal injury of Mr. William
Henry, who died fow minutes after
the casualty happened. The accident
was caused by the sudden and unexpected
collapse Of the bridge, which sank into
the chasm, carrying the two men down
to death. The bridge was being demol-
ished when the accident occurred.
McGinty leaves a wife and five children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

Bland Watson, colored, was found
murdered in bed at Aiken, S. C. A
bloody apron in the possession of Jane
Prince and her husband. Tom Prince,
led to their arrest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Died from a Flogginc.

Willie Enrigbt, bright lad of IA
years, died at Louisville, Ky., as the
result of flogging administered to
him by three companions, who tied
him to stake in an old blacksmith
shop and practiced their cruelty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Cool Work OF "A Robber.

A nervy and successful robbery oc-
Cured near Francisco, Ala, the other
night j. G. Brcdon and his clerk,
Mark Kennedy, had just closed the
store doors and the former was reclin-
ing on the bed in the rear Of the store
while Kennedy was standing at mir
ror near window. A gruff voice at
the window suddenly demanded that
the safe be opened and its contents
delivered over. The clerk turned and
gazed into the muzzle of a double-bar-
relied gun. Without any discussion he
opened the safe and delivered the
money, $500. He then handed over his
watch and his employers and the high
wayman, after thanking him, departed.
Breden witnessed it all from his couch,
and says his clerk did the sensible
thing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Killed bv n Falling Tree,

The 6-year-old son. of Fay j. Smith,
of Celina, Tenn, was killed by fall
ing tree, which his father was telling.
The boys body was badly mangled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

W'HtcU 70 SreoP ~ HHoHeT anu WUVntf
The last request of John Horan, a
stonecutter from st. Louis, who died
at Atlanta, Ca, was that his body be
sent to his old home for interment BY
the side of his mother and father. The
request was complied with.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

Meridian, March 15.-The Moody AMI
Sankey meeting in this city is
now under full headway, and largo
numbers of people arc coming into the
city over tho several railroads to hear
the eyangelists. Selma, Ala. on the
east, and Jackson, Miss, on the west
and the intermediate towns are well
represented. Each train that reaches
the citI now adds largely to the num-
Der OF Ieople already here. Much in
terest manifested in the meeting by
the peeplo of Meridian, and it promises
the mpst notable religious gathering
ever seen in Mississippi. The music,
whichlp furnished by choir of 800
voices, accompanied by two pianos, two
organslAnd four cornets, is very inter-
esting feature Of tho meeting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Miss Mary DRncy,

Miss Mary Dancy, of Holly Springs,
Miss, died in New Orleans, after e
short illness. She was one of the most
noted bellies of Mississippi, famed for
her beauty all over the south.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
ELEVATOR BUR NED
Together with Large Amount of Wheat,
Cotton, Hay and Salt.

Cotton, Hay and Salt.
ST. LOUIS, March 1s.-The elevator
and general warehouse of Hugh
Rodgers & Co., on the river front at
the foot of Salisbury street burned to
the ground yesterday morning. 'he
building contained 100000 bushels of
wheat and large amount of salt, hay
and cotton. Nothing was saved. The
loss is $4,000 fully covered by in
surance. The fire is reported to have
caught in the engine room from an un-
known cause,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Will Suffer the Penalty.

Thornton Parker, a negro, who at
tempted to criminally assault white
woman near Winchester, Va, will be
executed April IS. Militia guarded
him during the trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

Postmaster ROckmore, of Lawrence
vile, Ca, was found dead the other
morning from the effects of morphine.
He probably committed suicide.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Heir 70 > saO.Oo0 Estate.

W.. NJ. Taft, pharmacist Of Meridian,
Miss, has been notified that he has
fallen heir to an estate valued at S20,-
OOOsat Worcester, Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Murdered and Robbed.

A murderer and robber killed Pleas
Merriweather, grocer near Birming-
ham, Ala, cutting his head nearly off.
lie then robbed the place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

L., reported from Washington,
" lltb, that Secretary Gresham
|Sstermined to give the Spanish
|nmout the alternative Of apollo
1 or fighting for the insult to our
/. firing upon the steamer Alli-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Col. Charles Pnlae.

Col. Charles Paine, a veteran Of the
Mexican and the late war, and one Of
the oldest citizens of vicksburR. Miss-.
died y few days ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
An Old Landmark Conc.

J. j. Hill died at Holly Springs re-
Gently after short illness. Ho was
one of the old landmarks of Marshall
County. He became deputy sheriff
under Sheriff McCarroll long before the
war, and served under every sheriff
since, Republican, Independent, and
Democratic. None could dispense with
his services. His knowledge of men
and events in Marshall County was
wonderful, and he was constantly APP
pealed to for information in regard to
both.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Shoe House Closed.

The retail shoe house Of Mckenzie &
Reilly, Atlanta, Ca, was closed recent
ly on mortgages aggregating $4,000,
and receiver appointed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

EoGcial returns of imports into
Ne for the months of January and
barry show the value of COZ, ,3l5,000
kas against 500, 535, 900 francs for
buspouding period of 1894. The
Us iorthe periods mentioned were
stiyely 52O,OST 600 and AGO, 1921, 200
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23


The following are the names of the
parties convicted and sentenced in tho
Fcdcrsl Court at Meridian last week:
Sam Mckinney, Illicit distilling, 500
and costs and thirty days Imprisonment
in Laudcrdalo County jail; Jim Sharp,
selling liquor, 800 and costs and sixty
days in Laudcrdale County Jail; Harm
Powe, timber depredations, $50 and costs
and two hours in Lauderdalo County
jail; Jordan Wood, timber doprcdations,
$50 and costs and two hours in Lauder
dale County Jail; Dave Dunn, retailing
liquor, 500 and costs and sixty days in
Jail; George Taft, Illicit sale of whisky,
500 and costs; Bill Carver, timber
depredations, two hours in Lauderdalo
County Jail; I. Ii. Meyer, charged with
selling whisky, was convicted on tho
second count in the Indictment, ho
having failed to post his revenue license
as the law directs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

weekly statement of the asso-
banks of New York city, issued on
fh, showed the following changes:
Ne, decrease, S., ,ls0,s5O; loans. de-
S95,5OO; specie, increase, $780,
legal tenders, decrease, S7,907, 500;
|ls, decrease, S9,473,000; circnla.
increase, SlS2, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

|. steamship olivette, arrived at
Ma. on the l4th, from Ha.
,s.rinr intelligence OF the
l,i0n Of a provisional government
4. ~, with Gen. Marti as president
n s,s, as reneral-in-chief.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

l,,,,GrycE from Cuba, via Key
Via. on the 18th, state that from
(;.oloted bands Of marauders, the
| have crystallized well-armcd
(oi6OOO men. All reports of gov
lsnt victories are declared to be
Ii
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

\ body of Victor Hugo was on
Esh, deposited in n sarcophagus
Ially constructed for it in the
keOu at Paris. The only members
|he family present were two of
h grandchildren, Leopold Hugo
Paul Merice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

HuSDRED employees of the Cleve-
0) Ship Building Co. went out
fke on the 5th. The company
hed to pay the old hands S2.37
ksw men S., % per day. The strike
G a $3.50 per day rate. The
En were employed in the boiler
bg department.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

.rv kilograms from Cuba re-
!. Madrid, on the 14th, failed to
y ,he official statement that the
y. bad been crushed, but dc.
y, ,hat the insurgents were gain
.onnth daily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

| KATHERINE TODD CRITTENDEN,
n Of the late Maj. Gen. Thomas
Ejvenden, of Kentucky, died, on
Eh, at the home of her nephew,
|nd II. Taylor, of Buena Park,
county, Ill.,, after an illness of
lrneks
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

EIlyGEysMIrn, of Blairsvil lie,
b the 18th, pronounced as con-
snt and out Of danger from diph-
! four patients whom he had
I'd with anti-toxine, making the.
recovery in Blairsville of persons
kdwlth this remedy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

kS.s.ulIh oLNry will ap.
M ss..ot Of the government in
On 'sses ss' supreme court in the
eprt iNp isppeal from the United
"a ISr ~. the northern district
Ami, rse case is set for the first
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Senator George VIII Not Ask Re-Electio

Senator George VIII Not Ask Re-Election.
1t is announced that Senator George
will not be a candidate for reelection,
having determined to retro from the
Senate at tho expiration Of his present
term in March, 1899.
Under Mississippi's new constitution
Legislators are elected only every four
gears, and the only regular session Of
the legislature to convene before the
expiration of Senator Georges term in
1899 will be tho body composed of MEM
bers elected in November next and to
convene on the first Monday in January,
1896, which body will elect q successor
TO Senator George.
Therefore this public announcement
OF the determination of Senator George
to retire will prove little short OF q
political sensation. and several promi-
nent sons of the State will at an carly
date enter the contest for his seat.
There Is no reason so far given for the
determination OF Senator George to re-
tire from Congress at the close OF his
present term, except that after nearly
thirty successive years in public life,
eighteen Of which havo been served in
the Senate, he desires to rest from such
exaCting duties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

.sorns arrived at Key West
y ,he 10th. reported the sinking,
Or .oa ' st of Cuba, of an American
y. v' Dv a Spanish gunboat and
|n'' ,bc entire crew of sixteen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

\ y VROsSMAN of the American
asalner ',. Allianca, which arrived at
/ |Fallne' N. T., on the l2th, from
E reported that, on the sth, when
/ C'sl was off the east coast of the
|,,,. Vuoa' she was fred upon by a
[,"u,e,lrlgged man-of-war flying
su'Sn ' nag, and chased for 25
'nen She distanced her pur-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

Bd to the refusal of the owners
egreat manufactures at Pantin
Rabervillicrs to accede to the de-
Of their employees for increased
ETC., the labor union to which
Pen belong, on the 18th, ordered
|nployes of all the match facto-
p France TO cease work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

p.,,rIrRI, commander of the
.,"ons p" in Italy's east African
l,ans "U occupied Adigrat, on the
,v ,.%o,t encountering opposition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

M of the late Prof. John
%% %,,acl,ie leaves $4,000 for a
! i Creek library in Edinburgh
!.u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

v'flclAL newspapers OF Rome
sety ilattering comments upon
amplitude with which President
su ss ana Secretary Gresham have
ssp TO bring to justice the
|rs' y" OF the Italians in Walsen-
nj and say that Americas con-
s %s case has been as honor
N l.s . aS 1t is tiattering to Italian
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

eRlors, in which white men were
sgressors, and negroes, as a rule,
|e'lmS, occurred in New Orleans
sl9lh' Six men were killed and
seriously and many slightly in
/, Among the dangerously
kaed was Purser James A. Balm, of
flglsh steamship Engineer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Moody and sanksy.

The Moody and Sankey meetinC st-
tracted great crowds IN Me3lijan.
Miss, and Mr., Moody prssShed toSery
large audiences,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

N so, ulspatch to the American
Ii Rpa'hlss'oners Rn.,a of foreign mis-
ke dss,s d,,on announced. on the
\ A. t',n %,.'! ot Rev. George Cushing
klsh,an an,.'ls' ~ eastern Turkey,
hs.,ss sS ,,ved nv as a missionary for
k,sd +, Mr. Knapp's death was
nm A. sy any violence, but his last
g,na ,so ~ with anxiety for the
hpsS,' 'ne people to which he
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

information received by the Sec
E0l state that Baron Fava, the
~ y ambassador, had addressed
|aein'yre ~ of Colorado directly on
4, |a'lec' Of the Walsenbcrg affair,
n somewhat of a surprise at the
department, on the 18th, as being
|'On'rary to diplomatic usage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Young Mems Christian Association.

jackson, March l5.-The convention
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion of Mississippi today was quito a
pleasant meeting Besides great deal
of routine work, reports Of committees,
ETC., bishop Galloway appeared before
the meeting and made most interest
ing talk on his trip around the world
+. S. Brockman, of New York College,
secretary Of the international commit
tee, made an interesting address, tell
ing of the Y. NJ. G. A. work being done
by the college boys. A number OF in
teresting papers were read.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
a neputy sherle Dead,

Lcwls Shabby, deputy sheriff OF Nor
ubee County died st Macon last week
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

Canton, March l5.--Col. Calvin Man
ming. cashier Of the Iowa National Bank
at Ottumws, Iowa, reached Canton last
night on tour Of inspection Of the
country. Col. Manning is gentleman
Of culture, said to be worth half mil
lion dollars, and possesses rare qualifi-
cations as an orator. He says this Is
the finest country he he's seen in the
South. He Ia not hore for the purchase
Of lands, but wishes to see the country
and become acquainted with the people,
and thinks Of returning in September,
and may then invest in real estate here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23

h.s as y, received, = on the 18th, of
kaads. su + ruerto, Colombia, by the
sho, ,, ~ uol' Castillo. All Of the
~ y, Me customhouse were made
~ wa ae rebels retreated toward
=, "orea hour desperate battle last
n,.Suu Surs was fought. Nearly
lhs .s .s. Oh the town was burned,
IN D..a Sue barracks and church,
~'sons were killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Kenper County Circuit Court.

In the Circuit Court for Kemper
County last week the convictions and
sentences were as follows: Jim Spinks,
colored, attempt to commit rape, five
years in the penitentiary; Jim Hilliard,
burglary, three years in the peniten-
tiary; Fanny Jack, colored, horse steal
ing, two years in the penitentiary;
Charles Wallace, burglary and larceny,
three years in the penitentiary; Milton
Cole, charged with the murder of Hardy
Cephus, was convicted and sentenced to
the penitentiary for life; q. 7. Baugh-
man, charged with killing White San
ford, was found guilty of manslaughter
and sentenced to five years in the peni-
tentiary. Great excitement was mani
tested in this case, and while tho jury
could not have rendered different
decision under the law and the evidence,
there seems to be an almost general
wish that the governor grant him a
pardon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Returned to the Penltentiary.

A negro who gives his name as John
Wesley was arrested at Meridian last
week on charge of forgery. A negro
appeared at the grocery store of j. j.
Blanks and presented an order for gro
ccrics which purported to como from
w. c. Brookshirc, stating that he had
been sent to the store by another man
who was then waiting for his return
only few blocks away. A messenger
was at once dispatched to Brookshires
house and Blanks suspicious that the
order was a forgery were at once con-
tirmed. The goods, however, were given
to the negro but he was followed closely
by Officer Dunbar, and when he reached
the man who was waiting and delivered
the goods to him both of them were
arrested. The negro who carried tho
order to the store and received the goods
protested his innocence, declaring that
he knew nothing OF the crime that had
been committed, and as his statement
appeared straightforward and honest he
was released. 1t was afterward learned
that Wesley was an escaped convict
from the State penitent.ary, SO he was
carried back to that institution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-03-23
Transferred to the Interior Department..

Transferred to the Interior Departments.
In accordance with an act passed by
the last Congress, tho secretary of the
navy has turned over to the interior
department number of small reserva-
tions lying on the coast of Alabama and
Mississippi which were set apart early
in the century for the purpose of main
tanning an adequate supply of live oak
and Pine timber for the building Of
naval vessels. Since the abandonment
of all wooden naval ships there has been
no demand of this kind to meet, and, in
deed, if there had been, the reservation
could not have met it, for they had long
been denuded of their valuable timber
by "squatters," so tho navy department
recommended that the lands be trans
ferrcd to the interior department in or
der that they might be disposed of under
the law to private persons. Tho extent
OF the reservation in Mississippi is about
25. 600 acres
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, ILL. Dec. 1T was one
set Of local traders arrayed against the
other. with the advantage shifting at
intervals. the bears having slightly .he
better of the argument at the close.
Outside business was small, but the
home principals succeeded in furnishing
enough to keep the market fairly active
during the half session. Because Liver
pool failed 10 respond TO yesterdays adj
vance in American markets. IT was con-
sidcrcd reasonable that we should recede
from the position attained. The OPEN
ing was, therefore. at q loss from yes
terdays closing. but several prominent
traders were thought 10 nave changed
front. and their following also became
buyess, Il moderate rally resulting The
offerings of long wheat. however. very
shortly became heavy, and the support
having been withdrawn, "a drop 20 The
opening figures took place May wheat
opened from Gli2c. TO else, advanced
TO G2iNo, closing al 6lssa6l4c., 1snAc.
under YESTERDAY Cash wheat was hrnl,
with little If any change in prices.
Corn-The market for corn, as meas
urcd by the volume of business. was or
a decidedly undressing kind. The range
was restricted to narrow limits ana
changes were guided solely by the action
OF wheat Believers in corn argue that
although the crop was large. the con-
sumption will, for that reason. be cor
The bull hopes are based on that con-
dition MAY corn opened at 2Jbsc., sold
between 29i.c and nc, closing at 23sSc.,
shade under yesterday. Cash corn was
quiet and steady.
Oats-In line with the usual courie
and action of this market, il was SYM
pathetic with wheat and corn, whilst
ruling duh and almost lifeless. MAY
oats closed a shade under Yesterday.
Cash oats were quiet and STEADY.
ProVisions-Incident or feature were
unknown in product to-day. The nos
market being weak. gave excuse for a
similar tone N the opening of the pro-
duct. Later a steady, dull feeling pre-
vailed. with a selling disposition taking
possession OF the trade. Al the close
Nav pork was 5d1i?c. lower and May
lar. and ribs each 2i2N5c. lower. Do
nestle and foreign markets were quiet
ana easy.