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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Notifications Made by the Senate to the
Original House Measure.

M0dlncations Mado by the Senate to the
Original House Measure.
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The sundrv
civil bill was reported to the senate
yesterday. Among the public build
ing items added by the senate COM
mittee were the following.
Continuation of building at Boise
City, Ia, $50, 900, and increase of limit
of cost by that amount.
Continuing public building at Chey-
enne, Wyo., $4,000, and increasing
limit OF cost from $50, 900 to $3.50. 900.
Establishment of an assay Office at
Deadwood, S. D., $4,000
Continuing public building at Hele-
ma, Mont, $4,000. and increasing limit
of cost from $3.50, 900 to 100000.
Alterations to Los Angeles, Cal. I,
courthouse, $4,000.
Martinsburg, w. Va, $1,000, and
continuing work on st. Paul building,
increased from 100000, as provided in
the house bill, to $i25,00O
Under the lighthouse boards work
the following items have been added:
Two range-light stations, Sandusly
Bay, O., $40, 900; fog signal, Menominee
light station, Lake Michigan, S., 900;
constructing light vessel for San
Francisco harbor, $4,000.
The construction OF a revenue cut
ter of the first class, at cost of $500,
600, for use on the great lakes is au-
thorized.
A new appropriation of 100000 is
made for the continuance of the con-
struction of buildings at Fort Harri-
son, military post In Montana, and
$4,000 TO extend the barracks and
make the necessary sanitary improve
ments at Fort d. A. Russell, Wyo
Under the engineer department is
an item increasing the appropriation
for the continuance of the improve
ment of the harbor and bay at Hum
boldt, CAL, S15a, 900 to Ss95, 900.
The amount of appropriated by the
house for the payment of salaries fees,
etc, of United States mnrshals, depu-
ties, etc, has been increased from
Ss17, 200 to 81, 900, 900; Of district attor-
neys, increased $205,00 to $780, 900;
regular assistants to district attor-
neys, increased from s65,00 to $780,
600; fees OF clerks, increased from $685.
900 to $500, 900; fees of witnesses in
creased from S750,0O0 to 81, 400, 900; sup
port of United States prisoners in
creased from S320,000 to 100000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The week ending April 10 gave fina
farming weather over tho entire State,
Timely showers at the end Of the week
produced sufficient moisture for the rapid
termination Of seed and plant growth,
Corn is nearly all planted and some is up
and receiving ihe FIRST working. Cotton
planting Is becoming general and pro
crossing rapidly; some cotton coming up.
Oats are still promising and some wheat
In the northern portion of the State Is
looking fine. Fruits, vegetables and all
garden truck are doing well. Some few
complaints Of worms in corn. cabbage and
tomatoes Heavy rainfall In the Missia.
sipp and It's tributaries is causing anxiety
for crops In the lovlands unprotected by
ievees from overflow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
pe,sn 81 Judge David shelton.

Judge David Shelton, one of the Oldest
and most highly respected citizens o.
jackson, died last week. He has been ii
i'll health for a number of years. Judge
Shelton was one of the ablcst and most
prosperous lawyers of this city. He en-
joyed when in the practice large bust.
ness, especially in the chancery line, and
was considered one Of the ablest chan
Gerry lawyers in this section. He was
born at Lebanon, Tenn, February -,
1913, and was a few weeks over 81 years
old. He graduated at the University OF
Tennessee Nashville, when only 10 years
old, and came to this city, where he has
since been an honorcd citizen, in 1890.
When Henry Clay visited Jackson in the
spring of 1874 Judge Shelton was mp.
pointed committee of one by the citizens
to meet him at vicksburg and escort him
hither. His burial took place this after
noon, and was largely attended. Rev,
III. II. Sproles conducted the services.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
STATISTICS FROM MANY LANDS.

The mortgages on the estates OF Rus
sian noblemen are said to root up $685.
100000.
1t is estimated that OF the 10000
paupers in London, two-thirds are able
bodied and capable OF working.
Italy's deficit Is about $12,b00, 900 u
year, and Greece, Turkey, Portugal and
Spain are also running behind In rev.
enuc.
Guys hospital in London is In flnan-
cial straits. The prince Of Wales has
undertaken " to raise by subscription the
$4,000, 900 10 needs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Refused to PAY tho Commission.

CHICAGO, April el.--A jury in Judge
Tuthill's court yesterday agreed that
Ernest Buz, who came here from
British Columbia two years ago, must
pay 5000 as commission to VIM.
Fruin, real estate agent, for getting
Buz wife. Fruin introduceda a woman
worth $1,000 or $4,000 TO Buz and they
were married, but the husband paid
only $40 on account Of the 81, 900 which
he had promised TO pay for suitable
wife. The defendant entered formal
plea, but did not defend his case In
court Truin said II was only side
deal with him,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

LINCOLN, Neb., April 27.--Gov. Hol-
comb announced Yesterday that he
would on Thursday next begin an in
vcstigation Of the charges fled against
Superintendent Mackny, OF the hos
pital for the insane at Norfolk. These
charges are sensational in character,
declaring Maclsay guilty Of cruelty to
inmates, OF undue familiarity with fe-
male employees and of other conduct
wholly unbecoming and unfit. They
are signed and sworn to by employees
and ex-employes OF the hospital. Gov.
Holcomb will go to Norfolk Wednes-
dny
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
SPAIN is WILLING

To Accord Many Reform Measures 10 the
Cubans nut Upon an Impossible Condi-
tion--Must First Lay Down Their Arms
and .Plnce Themselves at tho Mercy OF
Their Oppressor--They Have Tried that
Experiment Once.
WASHINGTON, April Elm the oral
discussions of Cuban affairs which
have taken place between the Spanish
minister and Secretary Olney during
the past few weeks an informal men,
orandum Of some fifty or sixty reform
measures which, under certain con-
tingencies, the Spanish government is
willing to accord to Cuba, is under
stood to have played an important
part.
These new proposals of reform which
have been informally brought under
discussion by the Spanish minister and
Secretary Olney are broader and more
liberal than the decree of March Is,
1895, and approach more nearly the
practical autonomy but are accom-
panied by conditions which apparently
render their adoption or even their
consideration by the insurgents, a
matter of impossibility.
A. ~ oaae the sen years war,
spain insists, Us q preliminary nego-
tiation, that the insurgents shall first
lay down their arms, .as it is against
the dignity of the Spanish crown to
treat with armed rebels. The Cuban
leaders assert that when they COM
piled with similar conditions in 1878,
In order to secure the reforms
pledged to them by Martinez
Campos, the pledges then mad Q
were chiefly left unfulfilled; and they
emphatically decline to be again de-
ceived in like manner. Consequently
the proffered measure of reform is
likely to fall to the ground as far as
Cuba is concerned, though some SINH
larprovisions may probably be rendered
to Puerto Rico, where no rebellion ex-
lists. Nothing in the suggested plan
as it now stands, holds out any pros
pect of a speedy termination of this
desolating war.
Private advioes received here from
Havana indicate that the hopes which
were at first expressed that the ap-
pointment of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee as
consul-general to Havana might open
up some way of adjustment have died
away. 1t is doubted whether Gen.
Lee will be able to take up his new
duties for months to come. This is
the beginning of the most deadly
sickly season In Cuba. The cares and
worries of responsibilities of the Off ce
of consul-general at Havana to an un-
acclimated man of Gen. Lees portly
physiqu e, it is said, would be likely to
bring on an attack OF yellow fever,
the chances of recovery from which
might be doubtful.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
SWEPT BY A CYCLONE.

Sandusky County, Ohio. the Scene of Dis
aster--A Terrible View of Ruin and In
jury-Many Persons Dead and Mangled,
While Stock, Barns, Fences, Orchards,
Etc, were Everywhere Raced to the
Ground.
FREMONT, O., April 21.-About three
o'clock yesterday afternoon terrific
wind storm, accompanied by heavy
downpouring of rain was seen ap-
proaching this city from south
westerly direction. Just as it APP
peared to be ready to strike this city,
the cyclone swerved around to the
west then north in semi-circular di-
rection, carrying all before it. The
path traversed was about one-half
mile wide and about three miles north
west of this city. The tail end struck
here but did no particular damage.
But in the main path Of the storm,
disaster resulted.
Shortly after the passage of the
storm, news was brought to town of a
terrible calamity by those who had
been sent to gain aid and succor.
When the party Of physicians, report
ers and others reached the scene,
horrible view of ruin and injury was
presented. Valuable timber lands
were laid low, here and there solitary
tree remained standing as a mute wit
ness of the catastrophe. Farm resi-
dences, out-buildings, etc, were demol-
ished, fences scattered, livestock killed
and worst of all, dead and injured peo-
pie were scattered about the strip of
wasted land, giving to the whole re.
semblance to a battlefield.
The home of w. L. Greene, a we'll
to-do farmer, was crushed like an egg
shell. Greene was found lying man
gled and dead some distance from the
house. His son James, residing near
by, met like fate. Mrs. james
Greene was seriously and perhaps ia
tally injured by flying timber.
In the oil fields, west of Fremont,
the windstorm also made itself felt,
though not SO heavily.
The loss occasioned by the cyclone
in Sanduslky county is very heavy, and
exceeds anything ever known before.
1t is feared that more damage and in
jury may yet have to be added.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
meridian ofnclal. crltlc..ed.

The grand jury at Meridian, to which
Judge Newell delivered charge last
week, caused profound sensation. The
body returned into court sixty-six srue
bills, quite number Of which were for
gambling and illicit sales of whisky. In
their report the grand jury criticises rery
severely the justices of the peace and
the constables of Meridian, charging saAt
the offices are not administered for the
public good and asking the court to mll
the special attention Of the grand jury TO
the evils complained Of. The report, tsh-
en- altogether, is one of the ablest docs-
ments that has yet emanated FROM n
grand Jury Of Lauderdale county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
The Flag that Was Hauled Down.

CHICAGO, April e1.-A Washington
special says: Lucien Young, United
States navy, has recently declined the
offer OF $4,000 for an interesting
souvenir in his possession.
1t is the American flag which was
hauled down in Honolulu under orders
from paramount Commissioner Blount.
The fact that this flag was in posses
sion of Lieut.. Young, who Is detailed
at the navy department, came to the
knowledge OF members of the repub-
lican national committee, and he was
offered S10,od0 to turn the flag over to
the committee TO be foated over the
republican convention hall at st.
Louis June 10. Lieut.. Young is a
Kentucky democrat and declined the
offer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Fifteen People Drowned.

LONDON, April 2l.--The British bark
Firth, Of Solway, for Dunedin, was
sunk by collision with the British
steamer Marsden, Of Greenocl, near
Kirsh lightship, on the coast Of Ire
land. The bark went down almost inn
mediately, and the captains wife and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The District of Columbia court of
appeals, on the 18th, granted the writ
of error asked for in the case Of Broker
Elverton X. Chapman, the recalcitrant
sugar trust witness, and admitted the
defendant to bail in the sum of $1,000,
until the supreme court takes action
on the matter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

HAVANA, April 2l.--Gen. Weyler's
resignation is again looked for. He is
disappointed over events In Cuba, and
feels hurt at the remark made by
Premier Canovas; II thought we had
sent captain general to Cuba, he
proves to be war correspondent"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
In tho Hands of Uncle Sam.

A post office detective arrested man
in Dallas county, Ala, who robbed the
post office at Pine Apple some time
ago. He refused to give his name. On
being searched $3.50 and five registered
packages belonging to the government
were found. He also had several hun
dred dollars more money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
A Twonty.Year sentence.

jeff Hooper was sentenced to 20 years
in the penitentiary at Dover, Tenn,
for numbering Henry Parker. He was
first tried and sentenced to 90 years,
but the state supreme court remanded
the case. Hooper escaped from jail
after his first trial, but returned and
surrendered to the jailer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The first election in New Jersey TO
vote on an appropriation for the con-
struction of a cycle path took place in
Asbury Park, on the 14th, and the
wheelmen carried the day by vote of
21a to 81. The path will be six feet
wide, and will extend from Asbury
Park to Trenton, distance of so
miles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

VIcToR OSCAR TILeNER, the celebra-
ted Austrian sculptor, died in Vienna,
on the 10th, from stroke of apoplexy,
only few days before the time fixed
for the unveiling of his masterpiece,
monument to Mozart. He was in his
fifty-second year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

THE school census of Chicago, now
practically completed, shows the city
to have a population of, approximate
ly, 1,77O,00O. This is an increase of 2OO,
900 over the school census of two years
ago. The directory estimate for 1895
was ,605. 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The president, on the 18th, sent to
the senate 400 typewriter pages of
correspondence in reference to affairs
in Cuba, from November, 1878, to 1878
in regard to the attempts Of the United
States to offer mediation or interven-
ton in the first Cuban rebellion, which
was called for by resolution adopted
March "a last.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The belief is growing in Washington
that while Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will be
formally consul at Havana, he will be
really special commissioner for the
president to make a careful report as
military expert upon the condition OF
affairs, and report upon the progress OF
the insurgents, the strength and equip.
ment Of the armies commanded by Go
mez and Maceo, and such other infor'
nation as may be Of service to the gov
ernment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

On the 10th the president issued his
annual Behring sea proclamation,
warning sealers from plying their vo-
cation during the closed season from
May to August 1. The proclamation
is similar to the others issued in past
years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The Massachusetts, legislature, on
the nth, side-traclSed, after hot fight,
the bill to erect statue of the late
Benjamin +. Butler on the e.atehouse
grounds. The committee on ways and
means, in giving its reasons, objected
toincurring the expense at present, land
said: I'VE believe that true regard
for art and economy requires further
deliberation."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The house committee on public lands,
on the 18th, unanimously agreed to
providing relief for the settlers in
Greer county, Okla, in giving to set
tiers of March 10, 1896, the privilege Of
the free homestead laws.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

The ways and means committee, on
the 18th, ordered favorable report on
the bill of Mr. G. w. Stone, of Penn
sylvania, repeating outright and un-
conditionally clause 81 of the Wilson
tariff law, providing for free alcohol
in the arts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

Hon. e. +. Noel, senator from Holmes
county, says he favors an extra session
for the purpose OF building a new capi-
tol. and thinks the best time to convene
would be in August. lie favors tho
senate bill, which appropriated sl,ooo,-
900 or so much thereof as might be me-
cessary. He says while no prefers tho
pcnitentiary grounds as tho site, that
II necessary in order to secure the build
ing no would waive that. He believes
yearly all the Holmes county delega-
lion favors the extra session and new
capitol.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

MoNsIeNoR CREToNI, papal nuncio to
Madrid, has been instructed to pro-
pose to the Spanish government that
Spain accept the mediation of tie
pope; or, failing that, to endeavor 10
secure the acceptance by Spain of the
mediation of the United States to the
end of obtaining the pacifcation Of
Cuba.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
A JOINT RESOLUTION

To Invite Commercial Nations TO Join In
nm international Monetary Conference.
WASHINGTON, April FL. Mr.. Willis
rep, Dell yesterday offered in The
house a joint resolution authorizing
and directing the president to invite
commercial nations Of the world to
join in an international monetary con-
ference to be held at as early date as
practicable for the purpose OF estab-
fishing an international standard of
ratio between gold and silver as
money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

TX Banker W. A. Spur, who was
president of the Commsrcial national
bank at Nashville, Tenn was found
guilty Of falsely certifying ,clxs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

FAILURES throughout the United
States for the week ended on the 18th,
as reported by r. G. Dun & Co., were
223, against PAL for the corresponding
week last year. For Canada the fail
ures were SO, against "A last year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Took Laudanuni.

William Mullen died at Georgetown,
KY, the other day from the effects of a
dose of laudanum taken with suicidal
intent. Mullen had recently separated
from his wife, and since had been
drinking heavily. He was on a spree
when he swallowed the contents of
small phial of the poison. He was 25
years of age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Took His Conn Along.

SAN Francisco, April 2i.-Edward
Evans, of Shanghai, China, who was
among the passengers on the steamer
Gaelic, says that Ii Hung Chang, the
eminent viceroy, now on his way to
Moscow to attend the coronation of
the czar, took with him his coffin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Foil From a Porch and wa. killed.

Mrs. Anon Hale, living northwest Of
Bentonville, Ark, was accidentally
killed the other night by making
misstep. She fell from her porch to
the ground, breaking her neck. She
was 80 years old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Valuable Horses Killed.

Some unknown person went to the
stable of Capt Harry Shafer, pro-
prietor of the celebrated Peytonia
stock farm, at Gallatin, Tenn, and
killed one of his valuable brood mares,
Lucy Prince, which was worth $40, 900.
ALI of her colts were winners last fall.
The stable in which Bishop, worth
$4,000, was kept, was burned, and the
horse perished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

Z THE Greater New York bill was
passed by the New York senate, on the
18th, over the vetocs of the mayors of
New York and Brooklyn. The vote
was "a ayes to IA noes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

Joseph Dyer, bank boss for the
Knoxville (Tenn.) Iron Co., was killed
at Coal Creek the other morning. He
was entering shaft when the coal
fell on him, causing instant death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

COMMISSIONER EVA BoorH, who is o
sister OF Ballington Booth, and who
was recently sent from England to the
United States by Gen. Booth on mis-
sion OF peace, has been officially ap
pointed commandant Of the Salvation
army In Canada.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

CHARLES II. vooRnIs, an cx-mcmber
of congress, committed suicide in his
law Office, in the Davidson building,
Jersey City, N. j., on the 18th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

! HENRY G. FRIcK, chairman of the
Carnegie Steel Co., will build a mag
nificent hospital for children on 40
acre lot at Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh,
Pa, within the next year, at cost OF
$500. 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

| A DEcBEAsE beyond all precedent in
the Australian wool clip for 1898 has
been reported to the state department
by Daniel w. Marratta, United States
consul general at Melbourne.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

THERE is a probability that Gen. O..
o. Howard may be named as n member
of the board of managers of so,diers
homes, to succeed Gen. Franklin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

MARSHAL YAMAGATA of Japan, on
the eve of his departure from New
York city for Europe, ON the 18th, is
sued statement thanking the Amer
lean people for the friendly reception
he met all over the country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
The Railroad Commission.

The railroad commission met in regu-
lar session at Jackson few days ago.
The order made in March relative to
the change of schedule on tho Lexing-
ton branch of the Illinois Central rail-
road, and which on petition of citizens
was temporarily suspended, was put
into effect. This order makes the train
now running from Tchula to Durant
connect with the 4:25 north-bound linn
itad
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

On the 18th the committee on post
Offices and post roads ordered favor
able report on an amendment to the
the sundry civil bill throwing open to
competition the contract for printing
postage stamps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
Tho Patrons. Union.

The directors OF the Patrons Union
we're in session here last week making
arrangements for the approaching meet
Ing which will occur on July 81 to Au-
gust 6. The directors are all good
Grangers and live union men and are
determined to make the next meeting
of the union the best one yet hold. All
ought to make their arrangements to go
and put in the entire week. These
meetings will benefit anybody who has
the spirit of right and progress in them.
Let each one begin now to prepare some
kind of exhibits for the meeting. BY
this means you will contribute your
share toward making it helpful and
beneficial. Index.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25
propped pead In Court,

Jos. R. Sampson, aged ~, prosccut-
ing witness in a perjury case at Jones'
boro, Tenn, dropped dead while Civ
ing his testimony in the case.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

Meridian, April 2O.-An old man, aged
about 80 years, who lives 10 miles north
west of Meridian, was in the city today
with tale Of woe. He says that he
was visited on Saturday night at late
hour by body of masked men and
taken from his house and numerically
whipped. 1t is charged that Torrance,
whose wife died some years ago, was
living with negro woman, and it is
said he had beon warned to leave the
country. The life he was leading,
which was offensive to his neighbors,
is supposed to have induced the visit
of the Whitecaps, among whom, it is
charged, were two Of Torrance's sons.
The identity of the men who admin
istered the flogging to the old man is
not known.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-25

! THE Daughters of the Revolution
are raising funds to erect monument
to the memory of Francis Scott Key,
author of 'The Star Spangled Ban.
ner.