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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Notwith standing the fact that Preai'
dent Leo officially announced month
ago thatno more students would bead
mitted at the Mississippi Agricultural
and Mechanical College. they continue
to arrive, armed with certificates OF ap-
pointment from their county superIn.
tendents Of education and insist upon
being admitted as they had stood the
required examination and had boon to
considerable expense for travelling OK
penses. etc.
The dormitory. building containing
1o4 rooms, is now furnishing quarters
for 200 boys. The building Is inndo-
.quate for the domands made upon 1t.
still nothing can DO done at present. It
is the wish OF the board OF trustees and
the president to give every possible nd
vantage to the class Of boys who como
to tho college seeking an education.
Statistics show that 81 per cent OF all
students In attendance arc from the
agricultural and industrial classes. y
1t is not only the mission Of thiacol-
legc to educate Mississippi boys. but to
impress upon them tho Importance Of
scientific agriculture. horti,ulture and
mechanic arts, and to turn out men
from class OF people who have no means
to give their boys start, who can hold
their own in all tho walks of life and
impress upon all with whom they come
in contact the cnnobling influence Of
honest toll.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
SOUTHERN oLEAnINos.

The county Jail at Paulding, Miss,
was burned the other night, and two
prisoners were cremated. The prison
ers were e. A. Strickland, charged with
forgery, and Mollie Daniels, crazy
negro woman. 1t was between II
and 10 o'clock when the crazy wom-
an commenced yelling and screaming
through the upper window that the
Jail was on fire. A dense black smoke
was issuing from every opening, and a
dull red glare could be seen in the
dungeon where Strickland was incar-
cerated. The news of the fire quickly
spread. and in a short time several
hundred people were on the scene.
The outer and inner cage doors
were unlocked and thrown open,
but 1t was utterly impossible
to open the door between the
two rooms. Men fought their way to
the door through the suffocating
smoke, but were unable to endure it
long enough to break down the fasten-
ings. A few evenings before Strick-
land dropped note out of the jail win
dow in which he stated that unless
opium was brought to him he would
burn the Jail, and that he longed for
the time to come when he would sleep
his last sleep.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

Tho cool wave which prevailed over
the State at the time OF last report Ues
Immediately followed by warmer wealth.
er, and the past week has been an ideal
one for harvesting. No rainfall OF con-
sequence has occurred in the State since
last report and planters have taken adj
vantage of the opportunity to push har-
vesting rapidly to close. Anumber Of
correspondents state that the cotton
crop will be gathered within the next
week, while all agree that the season
will close at an unusually early date.
Prospects, for second crop OF cotton
seems to be very favorable in many To-
calities, though the outcome Of this
second growth is very precarious. Corn
has nearly all been housed and planters
express themselves as being we'll pleased
with the quality of the grain. Peas,
potatoes and all garden truck have gem
orally been failure owing to the long
continued drouth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Murdered BY Negroes.

Randolph Falls, a farmer near Toad
vine, Jefferson county, Ala, was killed
by two unknown negroes while camp
ing ovt in the woods on his return
home from the city. Falls went to
birmingham and sold a load OF
cotton. lie set out for home and took
two negroes with him. About 25 miles
below Birmingham the three camped
for the night. Robert Vines, liv-
ing at Tcadvine. happened to pass
the place the next morning, and
saw Falls lying on pallet with
his head crushed in. A bloody AK told
how the murder was committed. Falls
was still breathing, but he died. Sixty
six dollars were found in an inside
pocket, but his trousers pockets were
turned inside out and an empty pistol
scabbard was left by the negroes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
COERCION OF employees.
Intimidation Employed by Goidbus En-.


,,ovor. -
Tba axnlona+;on 90 ths Ham, rnons
that thers ;s no oo.ro;or IN ,ho g.
naign being conducted among The em-
nJoyes Of cornorations and Other lorce
concerns does moi exnloin
These dreams recognizing the d,,nag.
inc effect Of Hanna,s methods nnxions-
Iv assert that there is no intention Of in
timidating the worlingmcn hut Tint
tLe camna;gn is nureIy e1,cat;onai
Tho onIy ohiect tbev ot,;r,, 4, a. -
4be mon y;th oro,msnts IN faror az
GOLD standard
II this Is ali WIN aro N. mo, osL.d
a. rer;star tho;, D.,aes ~ ~. " IT,
,,Icd Linz th.rnsaIvas 60 go tar 49, .
20 Ii..na.,,no 49, " ,o.. ~. Me.A,'
- ~ 4po sA ~ $500. "n'ons 'no
'HS" "'iN MY N"ai w ih'ieSN " hcut
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Joseph Dudley Acquitted.

The case of the State VS.. Joseph Dud-
ley was concluded at Selma, Ala, after
an hours deliberation. The jury re-
turned verdict of not guilty. 1t was
proved that when the defendant fred
the shots which killed Richard H.
Browning, Browning, although des-
perately wounded and weak from
the loss of blood, was supporting him
self against the wall and firing
from two pistols into the PROSTATE
form of Edward Dudley, defendants
nephew. Joseph Dudley testified that
when he rushed into the store where
the tragedy was enacted he could not
tell, so thick was the smoke, who the
man was who was shooting his nephew,
and that he did not recognize him un-
til after he fell. The defense offered
no testimony except the defendants
and character witnesses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
M'KINLEy.s SECRET FRIENDS.
shailowness of tho Gold Democrat Pro

@*~f"H ~"N@%%KN@s~
tense.
What hollow mockery is this third
ticket movement to he sure. VIII any
one assert seriously that the men cnll-
ing themselves democrats and shouting
against Bryan will try to elect the third
ticket? Such a thing IL preposterous.
They nre Mckinley men, every one, and
advocacy of third candidates Is the
means by which they hope to retain
the name Of democrats, SO as to par
ticipate in party affairs hereafter,
should they, instead Of the people. Se in
position of party control.
If they were disintcrested, II they DO
lieved In what they preached, II they
were patriots, as they say they are,
why should they refrain from doing
openly and honestly what they are
doing by stealth and deceit? In the
name of democracy they are seeking
to vitinte the will and defeat the pur-
pose OF vast majority of the party as
represented in both the state and ma
tional conventions.
They say they are democrats, that
TupPoitSt Va ii Jau wv NV ucAhoSAatSs
Who is the judge Of that which consti-
tutes democracy? Does the possession
of enormous wealth impart a superior
intelligence? Is the man worth a mil
lion more patriot than he who re-
ceives $3.50 day? Is Russell Sage,
the miser, better man than an hon
est, charitable farmer?
If, as the third ticket men say, they
are the real demociuts, why didn't
they elect delegates to the regular
democratic state convention? They
did not elect single delegate to the
convention, although they attempted
to do so. Why didn't they? Because
they are small minority. They don't
represent popular feeling. They are
class. They form a coterie of dis
satisfied and disgruntled democrats
whose personal interests would be af-
fected by expansion Of the present close
listed currency medium. They s6cri-
fee the substance OF democracy by
repudiating its principles, but they wor-
ship the shadow of democracy by
falsely retaining its name.
They should do openly what they
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
municipal Bank Tar Case.

At jackson last week Chancellor Conn
decided the case Of the State Revenue
Agent vs.. the Capital Bank, in which
the constitutionality Of the law Of 1894,
providing that the municipal tax on
banks should not be greater than the
State tax, was involved. Tho chancel-
Tor decided that the law was unconsti-
tutional, but that as the city OF jackson
failed to assess the banks at greater
rate than the State tax, which was Q
and mills respectively for the years
1894 and 1895, that the excess could not
be collected. The case will be appealed
to the supreme court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

forms II Mr.. carlisle. VINO came into power Of
gold s and silver ss the standard money q the
ana reversed Secretary Fosters RspuS
iican policy and made haste 70 notify the world
that no would use this standard money inninef.
emily in his discretion In the redemption OF all
obligations that could DO so redeemed by law
who doubts that Il would have stopped AZ RAIDS
upon tho gold reserve and converted the enemies
champions, because silver represented tia value
OF their BecuritosY
After elaborating this point the speaker con-
tinued,
The people watched intently the workings OF
the unconditional repeal law. passed In 1893,
from which SO much was promised, only 70 meet
disappointment and dscouragemcnt. Instead
OF the.promsed parity" they found that gold
nnd snd w tSc dstSnce erowns every day and
that In 1895, when the legislation Of 1888 had
been fairly tried, over Si17.00o000 OF coin obii-
CAUTIONS . were ,sS s9sss s gs sS a mSss
than even In 1858 when the president told us the
condition was most deplorable. They found
further that since the legislation o. isss, s2oz.
OF them away below their value In the open
market. while tho metals day after day went
treasury went steadily ahead. They have found
no man among them who has made or saved a
dollar. or whose condition has been otherwise
chasing clause OF the Sherman law. and have
seen their very interest suffering more even than
before, since Il was done. They have seen cotton
and wheat fall lower than ever In the past, and
the country going from bad to worse, and all
dine, as they believe, to the faults In our imam
cial system and practices. What marvel Is 1t
that they demand change. radical. sweeping
change, In the financial laws and policies OF the
government which they support?
This Is what the Chicago platform means and
proposes and this is what Bryans election In
November will surely accomplish, II those who
clamorf or this change will but be true to them
selves and put him into power.
The speaker discussed the financial question
in Its various aspects, dealing with the objec-
lions raised to what the silver men propose, and
especially the matter OF independent action by
this government. His speech occupied about
two hours in its delivery, and was heartily APP
plauded throughout.
The occasion was rare intellectual treat to
all who heard the General, and served to give
him much deeper place in the hearts Of al our
people than he ever occupied before.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Penltentlnry Board of Control.

After considering the claims of many
persons having lands to lease to the
State the penitentiary board of control
adjourned last week without announc-
ing the result The awards will be
made on November 0. Much of the most
valuable land in the Delta is at the dis
posal of the board and itdesires to take
ample time to make the selections.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Aberdeen 8 Tennessee Rlver r. r.,

Alta meeting held at Aberdeen last
week the following officers and directors
of the Aberdeen 6 Tennessee Railroad
were elected: w. G. Fitzgerald, presi.
dent and general manager; Robert e.
Houston, vice-president; John G. Wicks,
secretary and treasurer. Directors--J.
M. Walker, David johnson, H. J. d.
Lam. The line is located to Burns
vile. Miss, and will soon be completed
to the terminus, on the Tennessee river.
The right of way has been secured in
Aberdeen, and the shops OF the road
are to be located there.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

The United States court for tho East.
ern division Of the Northern district Of
Mississippi convened at Aberdeen last
week for the fall term. Judge Miles bra.
siding. The judges charge TO tho grand
jury was an ahlo one, and covered all
tho gtounds OF the violations 81 the
United Station laws. A. o. Noah Of Al.
sella ooln.y waa nppQIuied lg0mnn pi
lha RIAnd Wy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Through southern Ports.

That the southern ports of New Or.
leans and Galveston are securing q
goodly portion of export business that
formerly went from the eastern sea.
ports is beyond dispute. Jacob Dold,
the big Kansas City packer, has con-
tracted to have all his export ship
ments go via New Orleans. He is q
very heavy shipper, and has heretofore
always shipped via Chicago and the
eastern seaports. 1t is said he gets
much lower rate via the southern port
than could be obtained via New York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Tho Rallrond commia.lon.

The railroad commission met at jack
son last week. and after hearing officials
Of the various railroads relative to the
now freight schedule adjourned till No
vember 10, whom the question will be
further considered. The railroads were
given till November to file papers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Religious RevlvaI.

A series Of religious meetings con-
Quoted by Rev. g. A. Reynolds, the cell
ebrated evangelist of the Christian
Church of Florence, Ala, is being held
at Water Valley in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Prof. J. ID. Pat
ton, OF Dalton, Ga, has charge Of the
music.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

In week or ten days contract will
be let to the lowest bidder for the build
ing of a telephone line from Meridian
to Hattiesburg, distance of nearly 100
miles. The shares are valued at $3.50
each, and twelve shares have been sub
scribed for The shareholders think
the amount subscribed is sufficient to
put the line in operation. Parties in
the following towns will have q 'phone
Hattiesburg, Eastabuchie, Melrose, Ell
lisville, Laurel, Heidelberg. Vosburg,
Pachuta, Enterprise and Meridian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
state Board of Health.

The State board Of health met at
jackson last week for the purpose Of
examining applicants for the practice OF
medicine and attending to other detail
work. DR.. II. II. HARRISON made long
and interesting report of the quarantine
station at Ship Island, where he has
been in charge for the last few months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
jail and TWO Prisoners burned.

The Jasper county jail at Paulding
was burned last week, and two prisoners
incarcerated therein were cremated.
The prisoners were E. A. Strickland,
charged with forgery, and Mollie Dam
iels, crazy negro woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
swedish Colony in Tennessee.

A deal had been effected for the es-
Establishment of Swedish colony near
Bristol, Tenn. A representative of
the Swedes has purchased 5,O00-acre
tract of land, to be divided into $50
farms of 20 acres each. Each of these
small farms will be taken up by
family Of Swedes and colony will be
formed, with churches, schools and all
conveniences required to make the en-
terprise complete. The colony will
have upwards of 1000 population.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
WIN EconomIze,

On account Of scarcity of business
and desire to be economical, the board
of supervisors Of Harrison county last
week decided to pretermit its regular
November meeting and ordered that the
first Monday in December should DO its
next meeting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

Lucien Miley arrived at his fathers
home, six miles above Hahira, Ga,
gagged and his hands tied behind him.
He stated that he remembered nothing
that had happened for several nights,
nor does he know where he had been,
what he had been doingor how he was
gagged and tied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
rarar KIlIInc cattIa

Afever is killing many OF tho cattle
Of Coahoma county. 1t has been sug-
gested that the board OF supervisors
semploy a government expert to investi-
gate the matter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

The board OF supervisors OF Kinds
county last'week counted the cash on
hand, finding the same to amount to
S4b, 1905 90. 77'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

The steamer John +. Allen, owned
by the Yazoo & Tallahatchie line, was
burned to the waters edge early the
other morning, and was total loss.
The Allen was bound up the Yazoo
river. but had light freight, owing
to the low stage of the river. She was
at Largent, rs miles up the Yazoo.
The boat had recently been overhauled
and was in good condition. She was
valued at $4,000. Only partially in
Isured. No lives lost
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life

II YOU want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
euro. Booklet and sample mailed Free Ad
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

Rev. John @. Ray, OF Bransford,
Tonn one OF the oldest ministers OF
the N. u. church south, died recently.
10 waa ", and 8 native Of Williamson
|peuutN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
FILLED Him with Load.

The posse which was formed to catch
the murderers of Randolph Falls, the
farmer who was murdsred near Toad
vine, Ala, while camping in the woods
on his return home from Birmingham,
after selling load Of cotton, caught
a strange negro ten miles from the
scene Of the murder, secured confess
sion and then filed his body with lead.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

MOTHER Ito her boy sliding down the
bnnisters)-"Fritz, what are you doing
therea' Fritz -"Mnking trousers for or
phan BOYS. n-Flicgende Blaetter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

'HAvINa tried DR.. Carlstedt German
Liver Powder in my family, l do not hest
tate to pronounce it most excellent rem.
edy." II. II. GRAY, Nashville, Tenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

De pussons what sets on de ngs OBJ Dor
rered trouble will ut las succeed in hatchin'
de generwine chickens.-Texas Sitter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

THE man who sells what he docs not owr
cannot cheat tho man who never phys him
forit. Agrcat deal of business is done on
thRt basis.--1exas Sitter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

THE MINisTER-"I suppose, these times, a
man has got to keep his eyes openlo The
Deacon-''Ycs, indeed exception Sundays"
-Yonkers Statesman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

A DIRTY fellow who was selling n ma
chine for driving nails was advised to get
one for cleaning them.-Texas Sitter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

JUST try a 10, box Of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
important Contract.

Readers Of this paper will be interested
In learning That a large contract for advci
Using No-ro-Ijac and Cascare;s, the famous
preparations manufactured by the Sterling
Remedy Co. Of Chicago aud New York, Eus
been given. The Sterling Remedy Co. ap-
preciate the value OF this Taper as an nd
vcrtising medium, and the compliment is
the more marked, US tile company is a con-
Ecrvativo concern which sels its products
under an absolute guarantee to euro OF
money refunded. Every retail druggist is
authorized to sell No-To-Bac, guaranteed
tobacco habit cure, and Cnscarcts, pualTn.
tecd constipation cure, under this absolute
guarantee, and readers need not hesituto tC
buy these preparations, az 1t involves nc
risk whatever, either physical or tinanciul.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

PIso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as Cough medicines. M ABBOTT, 1853
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May 9, 1894.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

To CURE woman OF stammering ask her
what she thinks Of the girl her husband
came near getting engaged to couple OF
years before she married him.-Texas
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

WHEN bilious or costive, eat Cascaret,
canoy cathartc, cure guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

SuE-'It is wonderful how much wom-
an can go through He-"Yes, especially
in the way of pockets or fortunes. Truth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

Jon maintained that he was tried in
every possible way. But then Job lived
and died before the fountain pen was in
vented -Tcxas Sitter,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

IT is quite the thing lately for an old girl
to marry young fellow, and bring him up
the way she wants him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

IMPOSSIBLE -He-"They say there is q
skeleton in tho Hamiltons' closet.n She
"Bosh They 1.-Two in fiat. Brooklyn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
Tired. Gould Not Sleep at Night.

''From overwork became nervous, tired
/ finally took DR.. 0. A. Carlstedt German
Liver Syrup and now sleep soundly." E. A.
CRAWFORD, Amo, Kan. At all druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

81 DON'T quito SEQ why you call Mr.
Biggs lantern awedi' "Why, because Iii
face lights up so when he talks. "-Drooklyn
Life
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

are doing secretly. They should de-
clare for Mckinley and not try further
to hoodwink the people.-Buffalo IN.
" Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

He who would be a great soul in the
future must be a great soul now.--R. w.
Emerson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

THE next time you are tempted to buy an
rrticle on credit, remember the impudent
collector VINO will call on you.-Atchisop
Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

SOME men become bald quite early in
life, while others die and have their wills
offered for probate before their heirs fall
out.-Texas SITTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17
ASININE ABUSE.
only Answer of Coidites to Bryan's
Arguments.

only Answer of Goidites to Bryan's
Arguments.
The goldbugs have reached the acme
of asininity. The renegade prcssgave
much space the other day to an account
OF a meeting held by republican club
where certain Mr. Wise, OF West Vir-
ginia, took occasion to express himself.
1t is evident that his name is mis-
homer, for this peculiar gentleman said
that the only way to answer Mr.. Bryan's
argument was to throw back ones head
and shout: you're liarl you're liarl
you're liarl"
Precisely. That Is the only way Mr..
Bryan's arguments can be answered by
the friends and supporters of plu-
tocracy, and it Is VIGOROUSLY the only
way in which they have attempted to
answer them. We have had occasion
SO frequently to remind these gentle
men that abuse is not argument, and
vituperntion is always unconvincing,
that It seems superhuous to do so now.
But that is the truth OF the matter, and
It would be well for them to heed 1t.
Since they cannot advance any sane
argument in support of their position,
they should take refuge In silence.
Their only sensible attitude is that Of
the Hanna automatcn. To Mckinley
silence is golden, indeed. --Tammany
Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-10-17

Chorus Of Capitalists and Employers Quoting from Sound Money Pamphlet
silver deliberately
o accept fora hes namely,
The like
who pay his wage Why not let it and?'