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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
CAPTURED AND BURNED.
Gallant Attack Of Cubans Upon spanish
Gunboat.

0HlhhU Atthck OF CuDene upon spanish
Gunboat
KEY WEST, Fla, Jan. 24.-Havans
advices received In Key West are to
the effect that the Spanish gunbeat
Cometa has been captured and burned
by the insurgents.
The COmeta was one of the most
powerful Of the Span ish vessels id
Cuban waters, and had been cruising
near Cardenas to prevent the landing
OF tilibustering expeditions. For some
time she had been accustomed to an.
chor at night off Sierra Nora, IA
vorable place for an attack from the
shore, and the insurgents determined
to capture her.
Last Tuesday night they opened FIRE
on the vessel with l2-pound Hotch
kiss gun. The vessel was struck sew
eral times and badly damaged. While
the crew were In confusion, boat.
loaded with insurgents left the shore
and the Cometa was boarded. A des
perate hand-to-hand fight took place
on the deck Of the gun boat, the Gu banl
using the machete with deadly effect
Finally, after the Spanish com
mander and half his men had beer
killed, the survivors surrendered. The
vessel WAS then burned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
FOR UNIFORMITY.
A Request From Comptroller Eokels {:
Governors Of States.

A Request From Comptroller Eckels ia
Governors of States.
WASHINGTON. Jan. "a. James H.
Eckels, comptroller Of the currency,
has sent letter to the governors Of
the states requesting them to recom-
mend legislation to secure uniformity
in the collection Of banking statistics
for use in the annual report of the
comptroller, In order that uniformi-
ty In time and manner of reporting
may be secured, Comptroller Eek.
els has suggested In his letter
to the governors that the attention Of
state legislatures be called to the sub
ject, and that each legislative body be
requested to enact such legislation as
will result in the submission to des-
ignated public official Of the state, re-
ports of the condition of all banks,
banking institutions and private banks
doing business in the state at the same
dates on which national banks are re.
quired to make their reports to the
comptroller of the currency.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Jail Delivery at Snrdis.

Sardis, Jan. 24.-Three prisoners es-
capped from the county Jail at this place
last night by breaking open the door Of
the Jail with an iron crowbar, furnished
them by some friend. One of these
prisoners, negro by the name of Cephas
Hammond was convicted at the last
term OF court of murder, and was sem
fenced to the penitentiary for life and
the Supreme Court had lately affirmed
the decision. The other two were await
ing their trial on charge OF horse steal
ing. The sheriff and posse started in
pursuit as soon as the fact became known,
but up to this time have not been able
to recapture them. There were seven
prisoners in all in the Jail. but four re-
fused to escape and gave the alarm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
CONDENSED THLEGRAMS.

Two men were instantly killed and q
third fatally wounded in an accident in
the woods near Huron Bay, Mich, on
the 95th. Tho mon were returning to
their lumber camp in binding snow
and tree fell on the party.
ALL the prisoners confined in the jail
At Camden, Ark, six in number, made
their escape on the night OF the 95th by
cutting through the floor.
THE monthly report Of the collector
OF Internal revenue shows that during
December the collections from all
sources amounted to Sl3,266, 1852, and for
the six months Of the present fiscal year
S7TO37, ,624.
MRS. NJ. E. McCANE of Bentouville.
Ark, who has been totally blind for
twenty-seven years, has suddenly recov-
cred her sight, and abe attributes her
great fortune to the efficiency Of prayer.
FIRE at Plattsmouth, Neb., on the
s5th did $3.50, 900 damage to the Burling-
ton & Missouri River Railroad shops.
Mrs. HuNaERFoRD, (Ths Duchess),
tho Irish novelist, whose books have de-
lirhted the novel readers on both con-
tiuents, died in Dublin, Ireland, on the
cath.
Reports from Teheran, Persia, state
that fourteen hundred bodies have been
recovered from the ruins whith resulted
from the recent earthq on the Island
Of Kishm, in the Persian Gull.
MAYOR SWIFT has decided to issue =
call to the charitable citizens OF Chicago
to come to the aid Of the suffering poor
THE delights Of dance near Atkins,
Ark, on the cath, were heightened by .
shooting affray, but no one was injured
LITTLE PETE, the most noted China
man in San Francisco, was murdered BY
his countrymen in Chinatown on the
cath.
SENATOR GEORGE of Mississippi 10
dangerously Ill in Washington. MS
children have been summond to his bed
side.
EARTHQUAKES continue in the State
OF Oaxaca, Mexico, and that city q"
be.n shaken severely by the trcpidatory
shock.
FALL RIVER cotton manuisc'urers
have decided to curtail production Tor
thirteen weeks.
ABAReE with 5000 bales OF cotton on
board reached Boston on the wa from
Galveston.
THREE brothers are under arrest IN
Little Rock on charge Of passing ccur.
tsrisit money,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

The stock law has been extended by
the boGTd g supervisors Of Yalobusha
county 70 large torritoey cast Of the
Illinois Central Railroad. That portion
of the county west OF the railroad has
had the law since 1888, and the action
Of the board has practically established
1t all over the county. Since the pass
age Of the no-fence law by the legisla.
ture 81 1883 great many Of the coun-
ties Of the State have taken advantage
Of it, provisions and passed laws for
bidd g the running of stock at large.
Yal Gsha county was one of the first
to y the advantages to be derived
fro& The law. and it has proved . last.
in&benefft to farmers. Public fences
are kept to by the county, and all stock
n gniny at large In the county can be
Y zen pp and fixed legal charges col
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Rural Mail Delivery = Success.

The free rural mail delivery expert.
ment in Lee county, Ala, has been
extended to run until July /. This is
the only county in Alabama having
the benefit of this new departure In
the mail service. The experiment is
proving great success and an Inn
mense amount of mail matter is being
handled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
A FRlGHTFUL HOLOCAUST.

Three Hundred Men, Women and Chill :
dren Burned to Death.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24.-Advices
from the orient. per steamer Gaelic.
tell Of terrible panic In temple at
Kwong Tow. China, in which 800 men,
women and children perished. Dur.
ing theatrical performances lamp
was broken, which set the temple on
fire. The main entrance was closed,
aud the two smaller exits were also
choked. OF the 40 actors in the per.
fortnnnce four escaped from the terri
bls holooAusk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
CAST UP BY THE SEA.

Consy Island Beach Combsrs Take Cham
paign for Theirn.
New YORK, Jan. 2A-Thc sunken
steamer Alyenn IN the lower bay car
ried considerable wine In her cargo,
This could not be saved and the bot
ties foated into the sea, unbroken,
and were cast by the tide on Coney
Island beach.
An old-timer at the beach, who has
never failed In his daily patrol Of the
sands. made the discovery, and sent
the news far and wide All busircsi
sngaesmenh HaIl danlazsd o6.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Charles johnson, who forged
preachers Endorsement ON a check,
was given ten years at Somerville,
Tenn. He got the preachers sigma.
ture on promise to join his church,
and then copied it on the check. Dur.
ing his trial it developed that he had
done the same thing in four Oregon
cities, at Denver and at Sacramento.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Stran gled by a Forked Limb.

Willie Jessup, a 16-year-old boy, was
killed near Appalachicola, Fla, in
remarkable manner. While he was
riding horse through the woods, the
animal began to run. As the horse
dashed under large tree, with
branches near the ground. the boy
was thrown out of the saddle, into the
limbs. As he came down his neck was
caught on forked limb and he hung
there until found dead by searching
party. Death resulted from strangu.
lation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Aberdeen, Jan. 1o.-Late yesterday
afternoon the sad intelligence was re-.
ceived, Judge Houston is dead" which
has cast gloom over the town. He was
an old landmark Of this place, known
and liked by all, and was one of Aber.
deems most prominent and highly re.
spected citizens. Judge Houston had
filled many important public positions
before-and since the war, was member
of the legislature. chairman Of the State
and county Democratic executive com.
mittees for number Of years, and later
circuit judge of this judicial district
which important place he filled as a
firm, able and impartial jurist. On ac-
count of i'll health he was forced to re-
sign his position on the bench and re-
tired to private life and lived quietly at
his private home, where every attention
was given him by his devoted children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Suing for $4,000 Damages.

]. R. s. Pitts, in Wayne county, is
suing the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Com
pany for $4,000 for the killing OF his
father, claiming that the old man had
that sum hid and but for his untimely
death caused by the defendants en-
ployes, he would have made known the
whereabouts of his hidden treasure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

EITs marking the spot where
Pm Lincoln was nominated for
fadcncy in 1861; the spot where
sat fire of 1871 burned itself
pd where the old Sauganash
stood in pioneer days, will be
BY the Chicago Historical soci-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Now They Have Bloodhounds.

Cotfeeville, Jan. 25.-The board Of su-
pervisors OF this county made an appro-
priation for the purchase Of two blood
hounds for the use Of tho county jailor
and tho contractor having convicts at
work at its last meeting. 1t was found
to be difficult to find hounds trained to
track escaped prisoners, but two were
finally foundof the purest Hungarian
breed and purchased for the use Of the
county. The pair arrived yesterday and
Sheriff Cock is very proud Of his pur-
chase. The price paid for the pair was
$500. 1t is proposed to make practical
test OF their ability to trail human
being. The dogs arc not fierco or dan
gerous, as it is generally supposed; they
are amiable in disposition, and the only
object to be attained by their purchase
is to locate escaped convicts and fugi-
tives from justice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Supreme Court Decisions.

Jackson, Jan. 5.-The Supreme Court
met this morning with Justices Whit
field and Stockdale on the bench, Chief
Justice Woods being absent on account
OF sickness. There were no opinions
rendered. Justice Whitfield stated from
the bench that Chief Justice Woods
having been sick during the past week,
there had been no conference OF the
court and hence no decisions. P. E.
Quinn, ESQ.,, Of Pike county, was sworn
in as an attorney and counselor OF this
cnnrk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

'rlde more than three years ID
have been convicted in New
Ply and sentenced to an aggre-
Pprlsonment term of 279 years.
gangs, organized for ruthless
Y have been broken up. and yet
eendiafy fires have not been
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

A large and well-equipped moon.
shine distillery, located in cave on
Carpenters fork, near Farmersburg,
KY, was rsided by federal officers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

remains Of the late United
Minister Willis arrived at San
sco from Honolulu on the steam.
|tralia, on the Goth, accompanied
Willis and her son, Albert =.
we're taken to the home Of the
at Louisville, Ky.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Grenada on the Advance.

Grenada, Jan. 25.-The question Of
issuing $40, 500 worth OF bonds for the
purpose of establishing fine system Of
waterworks. electric lights and sewerage
for Grenada, was voted on by our citi-
zens today and was carried in the affirm-
ative by an overwhelming majority, the
vote standing almost four to one in "a
vor Of the issuance. A light vote was
cast, owing to the extreme cold weather,
but the victory is signal one for the
progressive element. who are feeling
iubilant over the result.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Florida School Census.

The school census of Florida shows
that in thestste there are s6, l63 white
and t6,O35 colored children; 73,3O1
males and 6s,ss6 females; 5,132 Of the
males are white and 2S,l69 colored;
41,020 of the females are white and
81, $50 colored. In the state are 81
white and AZ colored deaf-mute chill.
dren and l6 white and "a colored blind
children. The number of children
over 10 years of age who can not read
are: White, 2,lO6; colored, 5,67S. Total
number over 10 years who can not
write are: White, S,22s; colored, 5,o35.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Says dispatch from Boston, Mass,
The steamer Shawmut, Capt. Fuller,
with the big four-masted barge Atlas
In tow, dropped anchor in Boston har-
Dor. having arrived safely from Gal
weston, Tex, with the largest consign-
ment of baled cotton ever brought to
this port. This feat of long-distance
towing esta blishes the fact that ocean
towing, with proper safeguards, is en-.
tirely feasible. The two logged along
the entire distance Of 1880 miles at an
average rate Of about $50 miles q day.
The steamer was obliged to stop at
Newport News in order to replenish
her coal bunkers, reaching this port
in the remarkably quick time Of 10
days. Had it not been necessary to
put in for coal, the tow would have
reached here in IL days. The cargo
on both steamer and barge is in az
good condition as it was on the day
it was shipped. 1t is destined for tho
mills at Lawrence, Lowell and Man.
chester.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

ke 92d State Insurance Commits.
Matthews of Ohio announced
would not relicense'the Lloyd's
bce concerns of New York to do
i in Ohio, because they were
N organizations under the laws
state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
An old and Wealthy M.rohan,

John f. Couts, the oldest merchant
of Clarksville, Tenn, according to &C.
tive business career, and wealthy
citizen, aged 70, died of grip.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Wife Of Senator Harris.

Mrs. Isham G. Harris, wife Of Sena.
tor Harris, died at Paris, Tenn. Sen.
ator Harris, himself sick, reached her
the day before she died.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Husband of n b4O.Pound Woman.

John Mullins, husband of Betsy Mul.
Inns, the notorious woman of the Cum.
berland mountains, died at his home
in Hancock county, Tenn, recently.
Mullins was "a years old, and was an
invalid, weighing SO pounds. His
spouse, who survives him, weighs $40
pounds, and has not left her bed for
several years. She sells moonshine
whisky, and has often been arrested
by revenue officers, but can not bo
taken from the house. she is so large.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Farmers in Good Condition.

The Carroll County Democrat says
that notwithstanding the hard times,
the farmers Of Mississippi are in bet
ter fix, Financially, than for years.
They have at last learned the import.
ant lesson OF economy, and are raising
more meat, corn, horses, mules and cat
tie than they have raised since the war.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

ARD K, TAYLOR, alias A. w.
|Sho is under arrest in London,
warrant charging him with the
Fol Jesse Tyrec, in Kentucky,
was on the 2lst, for the fifth
'ialgned in the Bow Street po.
Pfl and again remanded for fur
karlng.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

monthly crop report of the
tural department, usually is
the 10th of each month, was
this month on account of the
Of a number Of the corresponds
send their data in time. II
kued on the 2jth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

| b to the shooting of four farm
The game keepers of the Tolles-
| b club, in Lake county, Ind,
! Of organizing to "clean out"
be keepers, sack the property
bw up the dam of the gun club
! infrequent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
Death of an Enterprlsing Citizen.

D. D. Antes died at his home in Mon
roe county last week. Mr.. Antes and
his brother, w. L. Antes, came from the
North and cast his lot as a citizen OF
Monroe county about twenty-five years
ago. In addition to the usual crops, he
had large pepperment mill, and did
quite q successful business in the man.
ufacture and sale of the oil OF pepper
mint He was quiet. industrious man,
genial and kind to all, and was much
liked. Monroe county loses good cit.
izen in his death,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
SMALL SILVER NOTES.

The Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
Being Spurred Up.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26-The secretary
OF the treasury has informed the senate
that unless immediate steps be taken
to increase the daily delivery Of silver
certificates Of small denominations by
the bureau Of engraving and printing
the treasury will be SO depleted as te
prevent the redemption Of the demon
nations usually called for by the
banks. He recommends IN sppropria
ton Of $4,000 for increasing the force
to keep up with the demand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

The Illinois Central recently loaded
in one car 100 bales Of cotton q Jack
SON, Tenn, weight, oAeS6 spcunds.
This broke the record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

tsEs throughout the United
,or the week ended on the 22d,
|rted by Il. G. Dun & Co., were
kinst 313 for tho corresponding
81 wear. For Canada the fail
ere O5, against 6l last year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
stronger jail Needed.

Lafayette Keene. white. charged
with bigamy, and = negro confined -
Brookhaveu, Miss, picked hole In the
Jail wall and crswed out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

| renorts say that the three
[, ,sr earthquake which occurred
n C.,snd ' Of Kishm, in the Persian
,he 18th, destroyed thousands
L. and killed $500 persons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

.As J. U PLArT was, on the goth,
United States senator from
Pork 10 succeed David B. Hill
Hrm beginning March 4 next.
'ases OF the state legislature
IN Joint convention voted us
Y riatt, ia; David b. Hill, ~;
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Ilsts Ilsss sss cabinet gossip in Canton,
ths ~, Una. man who Is to be secre'
klsy !. treasury under President
lne = - lyman J. Gage, Of Chi
IssIis,.aaam .amor is we'll founded, and
1sss' sAe choice has bssn
! x
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
A. NJ. Petty Pleads Guilty.

Jackson, Jan. 25.-A. M. Petty, the
all.round crook, who has such long
career Of crime, covering several States
OF the Union, was arraigned in the Cir
cult Court this morning, charged with
deirauding Deputy Sheriff Chiles out OF
$i5. He pleaded guilty and was given
the outside sentence. His crime, under
the code was only petty larceny. Judge
Powell sentenced him to three months
imprisonment and to pay fne Of 500.
The whole will amount to at least ono
years Imprisonment, as Petty has no
money and will have to work out his
fine. Other States are clamoring for
him when he serves his sentence here.
New Board OF Appraisers Appointed.
The penitentiary board Of control has
appointed another committee to take
the appraisement and an inventory OF
the penitentiary property w. L. Din.
k.nE of Canton. ]. J. Henry OF Stark.
VILE and Walter McLaurin, the warden,
compose the new committee. The COM
mittee which took the frst appraise-
mont appeared before the board and was
exonerAted from all blame. That COM
mittee only appraised the property.
while the board also desires On inven-
tory taken. II is believed the flrst
valuations were too high on some Of the
pzOp1{sI. ~, 49,. i. =. ..l
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Governor McLaurin has issued .
proclamation calling an election In
Scott county on February 0 to elect .
successor to the chancery clerk, N. 7.
Lille, who recently died.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Washington, Jan. 25.-Dr. Isador
Bernmann, chief attending physician
upon Senator George, who lies CRITICAL y
i'll at the Garfield Hospital, gave out the
following statement tonight:
Senator Georges pulse tonight lie
more favorable, his respiration is i'm.
proved and his appetite is slightly bet
ter than last evening. His pulse, which
is now so, is 16 lower than has been the
case at any previous time during his
present illness. There is no doubt tn at
the senator's condition has improved
within the past twenty-four hours, but
my opinion is that the improvement
will not be permanent have very lit.
tie hope Of his recovery. His rest last
night was good, but was the result Of
opiates."
The senator had comparatively good
day, with stronger pulse and better
respiration. Tonight he is sleeping
easily, with prospects Of good nights
rest His condition now gives hope Of
at least temporary recovery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30
BISMARCK lNCeNSED'

At the Indignity Put Upon His SOMA
Social Event.
BERLIN, Jan. 24.-The Zukunft as
serts that Prince Bismarck is greatly
enraged at the indignity put upon his
son, Count Herbert, at the recent mar
riage Of the daughter Of Minister Won
Weidel to Prince Bismarck Bohlen,
which the kaiser would only consent
to attend upon condition that Count
Herbert Bismack, cousin Of the
bridegroom, should not be present at
the wedding, despite the fact that he
had been invited.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

.,s committee on finance, OF
ua. ".Iered a favorable report t.
4 on Or the nomination of VIM. )
" " illinois, to be commissioner
,al revenue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

|s.i1'. |stsue in Bombay is growing
|s,. |s,ay' and the flight OF the in.
~ ~, is Increasing. 1t Is esti.
|,,a0 %a' nearly, if not actually,
u ~ oi The population Of tho
1. ,i.' asa TO the country towns, or
.,.'' ..'ies' and in many instances
''ea the contagion with
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

ss decided at the cabinet
on the ED, to begin foreclos-
|oceedings against the Pacific
h at once. The line Of proceed.
be as indicated by the attor-
Ipral in his annual report.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

aet'nan savings bank, the larg-
E.m the city Of Des Moines,
/. punt VI OF deposits, closed its
\. \. 'ae sist' A notice posted on
\, stated that the bank was in
E... 1uS OF the assignee, Harry
tain' who, only two weeks be.
scame its cashier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

|, woons. OF tho United States
tourt, sitting at indianapolis,
IT, ordered the entire Monon
['rstsm sold unless the over
III, and interest are paid by
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

| .o,h the Indiana legislature.
,sss session, elected Charles W.
r. 49, ronublican, United States
No. y succeed Dan W. Voorhees,,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

Steamers are doing = lively trade o.
the Alabama and Tomblgbee rivez1
from Mobile. Hsavy lssds of eol>Qo
sss isias .&sespsA = sss...'.s .s.,'.s..l..ss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-30

GENERAL LEE telegraphed
(sdepartment, on the Goth, that
nelrado, correspondent Of the
brk Mail and Express, who had
|nrisoner, died at tho hospital
ma on the 10Th.