Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-02-19
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Beihaven College Burned
Jackson, Feb. Z-Belbaven Collcgt
was totally destroyed by fire this morn
ing. 1t was discovered at O'Clock
while the pupils and teachers were
eating breakfast, and is believed to have
caught from the furnace door, left open
by careless servant.
The college opened its doors for the
nrst time last fall, under bright auspices,
having an enrolment of about 100 pu pills.
ALI the pupils succeeded in leaving
she building without any casualty. A
great many Of them saved their personal
effects, and much OF the furniture OF the
college was also saved. Owing to the
insuficiency OF water, the nremen soon
saw they could do nothing toward saving
the buildings, consisting of three in
number, and devoted themselves to re-
moving the contents.
| Prof. Fitzhugh estimated his loss at
$4,000. which is covered by s19.5oo In
surance, $1,000 being on tho furniture
and the balance on the building in the
following companies: Royal and Lam
cashire Of Manchester, each $4,000;
| Norwich, Union and Greenwich, 81, 500
each; Sun Mutual of New Orleans and
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, $3.50. and
the German American of New York,
$1,000.
The college was built by Prof. Fitz-
hugh from his own means, the city not
| being asked to contribute q cent. Strong
efforts will be made to induce him to
rebuild at once. The town will sub
scribe literally toward assisting.
Religious Revival
Clarksdale, Feb. 8.-The town is Just
now in the midst of a most interesting
and largely-attended religious revival.
The Rev. w. M. Mcintosh, an evangel-
ist of considerable note, has been con-
Quoting series of revival meetings at
the courthouse here, the Methodist
church being too small to hold the at
tending worshippers. Mr.. Mcintosh
has been here week, and in this time
has succeeded in stirring up the COM
munity to an unprecedented religious
fervor. Eloquent, earnest and pains
taking, he is admired by all who 60 to
hear him. Not since this town has been
settled has there been such a general
interest taken in matters religious
Stores close for an hour at noon and at Q
O'Clock in the evening, and everybody y
turns out in the direction Of the court
house, in order to attend the meeting.
Some remarkable conversions have
taken place SO far. Among the number
Is one, prominent citizen, who, up to
the advent of Rev. Mcintosh, was known
to be of q skeptical turn of mind. Much
credit is due Rev. Wyatt, the resident
Methodist minister, and the ladies OF
Clarksdale for the zeal displayed in
bringing back sliding members and
doubling men and women back to the
fold. The sermons are masterpieces u
eloquence, and the singing, conducted
and led by j. d. Patton, an accom-.
plished singer who travels with the
evangelist, is sweet and inspiring.
Report Of Kinds County Grand Jury.
jackson. Feb. s.-The grand jury made
its report to Judge Chisman and ad-
| journed. The report states that from
all evidence before 1t, the jury is COM
pelled to believe there is no gambling
in this city. 1t recommends that the
board OF supervisors more carefully
scrutinize the pension rolls, for the
purpose of excluding the unworthy.
The sleeping apartments of the peni.
tentiary were found in good condition,
but the jury suggests that the warden,
M. L. Jenkins, give more attention to
the preparation of foods. Several din.
ners were examined, and were found to
consist of bread made from unsifted
meal, potatoes and cabbage, stringy and
half cooked. No meat in any form was
found in the dinners examined.
Numerous complaints were made BY
prisoners Of not having enough to eat,
and that they have had no tobacco for
six weeks. The jury states the reason
given is that the prisoners are not at
| work.
:. In an interview Warden Jenkens de-
nies all the principal part of the report.
Sue1 ~ Making Illegal Allowances.
Districs Attorney Hudson has brought
suit against the board of supervisors OF
Madison County and their bondsmen, in
the name OF the county. for illegal al.
lowances running back for several years,
embracing such items as coal for jail
and court officials, Jail guard, board OF
prisoners, medical attention and board
OF prisoners, medical attention and
board of paupers outside the poorhouse,
etc. The amount involved in thishuit
aggregates $1,000. Many Of these al.
lowances, embracing court fees. per-
quisites and other expenses. have been
passed upon by the judge and district
= >kkoruav and hv tha haard ~ amman.