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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
A SPANISH FIASCC.

An Attempt to Capture tho Cuban Gov
ernment Falls Of Jts Object-The Col
umn Constantly Harriissed by Insurgent
Bonds and and Forced to Retrace Its
Steps Empty-Handed.
HAVANA, March 15.-Gen. Jiminez
Castellanos learning that the members
OF the revolutionary government were
at San Geranimo, started, on the 4th,
from Puerto Principe with strong
column, with the intention of making
an attempt to capture them. The Off
cial report Of the government has Just
been issued. 1T states that during the
march of the troops, which occupied
five days, the column was constantly
attacked by insurgent bands.
Several lively fights occurred, in all
of which the rebels were beaten and
dispersed with many losses. Not
withstanding these continual defeats
and dispersions the rebels hung on to
the fanks of the column and prevented
1t from reaching its intended destina-
ton.
The sufferings of the troops were
augmented by scarcity of water.
While on the road Gen. Castellanos
ordered the construction Of a fort in
which to leave his wounded. After il
was completed 40 soldiers were left
10 protect it and the column moved on.
Later force of rebels attacked the
fort but were 'repulsed with heavy
losses"
The official report says in the differ
ent encounters the rebels left Al dead
on the field. The troops lost two lieu
tenants and six privates killed and
three lieutenants and 30 privates
| wounded.
Sylvester Scovel, the American news
paper correspondent, who was re-
leased from Jail at Sancti Spiritus on
Thursday last, arrived here yesterday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

S,ooba, March 13,-At sos o'clock this
morning Mobile & Ohio freight train
No. 80 was dcrailed 100 yards north of
the depot at this place. Four cars loaded
with lumber and the caboose turned
completely over and clear of the track,
two Of which rolled into ditch. Other
cars were derailed, but did not turn
over, One hundred yards Of track was
torn up, ties split to splinters and rails
bent and broken.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
-The first stem toward the crafty

The first step toward the crafty
ing of Hanna's ambition was taken
when John Sherman was forced to re-
sign; the second, when the president.
elect laid aside his dignity and asked
the Ohio governor to appoint his mort
gagee; the third. when terms were made
with Foraker and Bushnell-Bushncll
to have a denomination for governor
and Foraker's share as yet undisclosed
After all, what right has anyone to OBJ.
ject? II the principal actors in the
fraud Of '7e were rewarded by lucrative
federal places; If Harrison made Woods
a Judge, and Wanamsker his postmas.
ter general, why should not Hanna be
made United States senator, in consld.
GRAFTON Of his skill in buying delegates
and states for Mckinley ALBANY Ar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
PARAGRAPHIC POINTERS.

The hardest task confronting the
republican party is to find out what it
believes on the money question.-St.
Louis Republic.
The difference between the pres
ent cost of trust products and the press
ent cost of products OF free competition,
with regard to former cost, can be ac'
eurately measured. 1t is precisely the
amount Of nine-tenths OF the private
fortunes of Messrs. Rockefeller, Have
meyer ct al,-N. y. Journal
The most curious thing about the
proposed new tariff bin is that on near
ly all articles il restores the rates of the
Mckinley law, and still the Mckinley
law was entitled ian act to reduce tho
revenues" whereas the excuse for tha
coming bill is that the revenues must
Re ncreased.-Kansas City Star.
Good times have not yet come
back. The republican party is doing
its best to defer their coming by enter
ing upon general revision of the tariff,
the most upsetting and business-de'
stroying occupation in which 1t could
have engaged. The fall elections will
give the people an opportunity to pass
upon this policy.-N. Y. Times.
MIR. Hanna is going TO give our in'
dustries tariff stimulus" What that
is we all know. They have been dosed
with stimuli for IS years until most Of
them, like confirmed old topers, really
believe that they cannot get along with
out it. The last debauch resulted from,
the stimulus given in 1890, and most OF
the precious infants have been aching
with katzenjammer ever since. Now
MIR. Hanna is going 10 give them an
other dose.-St. Faul Globe.
American labor, although 1t IL the
best paid labor in the world, 10 also In
the end the cheapest, at least In many
lines of manufacture, because It ID the
most productive. It's high time there
fore for our republican friends to drop
| The claim that the skilled labor Of the
! United States ussls ~ y iasiE ios iss
own protection. II the republican
statesmen at Washington insist upon In
creasing duties. let them candidiy sd-
vance the true reason for this polIcy
: namely, the demand of protected
manufacturers for q large share Of ths
governments bounty h, Rochesser ~
~ QegolA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
Mineral In Wayne County.

The people OF Wayne county seem ex
ercises over the discovery of what they
believe are valuable deposits OF minor
ais. In addition to gold mine miner
named Wilson thinks he has discovered
copper and lead mine. Somo of the
supposed gold ore has been sent to an
assay Office for examination.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
MoonshIners Captured.

Revenue officers last week made a
raid into the moonshino district Of
Chickasaw county, capturing one still
and two moonshiners. Tho still was
located on the Bill Thomas plac, in
Chickasaw and was owned and operated
by Clay Caldwell, who was made pris-
oner His negro assistant was also cap
tured. The still, a 125-gallon one, and
about 1,5OO gallons Of beer were de.
stroyed. The prisoners were taken be-
foro the United States commissioner at
Vicksburg for examination.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
state Unanimous for Factories.

II the newspapers of Mississippi re-
fleet the sentiment Of the people on tho
factory business, then this State is
almost If not quite unanimous on this
important subject, and every town OF
any size appreciates tho benefits to be
derived from manufacturing enterprises.
Tho more factories we have the more
people wo can support, the more money
in circulation, and the better the times
generally. Mississippi is the second
largest cotton producing State tn the
Union-what Is tho reason she is not
the second largest cotton goods producer?
--Canton Citizen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
SPANISH OPERATIONS
In the Philippines Paralyzcd for Want OF
Reinforcements.

MADRID, March ia dispatch to
the impartial from Manila does not
bear out the rosy-hued statements is
sued by the government respecting the
Situation in the Philippine islands. In.
stead of Spanish troops winning sue
cessive victories over the insurgents,
the lmparciars correspondent declares
chat the campaign is almost paralyzed
)wing to the lack of reinforcements.
Owing to the scarcity of troops it is i'm
possible for the Spaniards to carry on
an offensive campaign.
Capt.-Gen. Polavieja, who, it was re.
ported, was about to resign because OF
ill-health, has cabled that he will re
tain his command in the islands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
SCOvElL'S RELEASE,
De LONE Consented to 1t with Very Bad
Grace.

New York, March 14.-It is learned
that Senior de LONE, the Spanish min
lster, had stormy interview with Sec
retary Sherman before he agreed TO
the release of Sylvester Scovel, the
newspaper man imprisoned in Cuba.
Mr.. Sherman sent for Senor de Lone
to present to him the desire OF Presi-
dent Mckinley that Mr.. Scovel, having
been in confinement for more than 30
days without being brought to trial, be
set free. Mr.. de LONE told Mr.. Sher-
man bluntly that he would not adyo-
cate the release.
Mr.. Sherman replied that it was
necessary that he should comply with
the official demand of the United States,
to which the Spanish minister said bit
terly:
81 suppose, since the United States
has adopted coercive measures, there is
nothing for Spain to do in her present
situation but to be coerced."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
Sighted the Columbia with Monitor In
Tow.

New YORK, March 1.-THE Ocean
steamship company's steamer Kansas
City, which arrived late lastnight from
Savannah, reports that Mt II o'clock
yesterday morning, when off Winter
Quarter lightship she passed the United
States steamship Columbia with a
United States monitor in tow. 1t is
supposed the monitor is the Puritan,
before reported disabled off Hatteras.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

A short but destructive tornado WIS.,
tied Coffeevillo last week, accompanied
by a severe hail storm. Farm buildings
and barns cut in tho country were
wrecked by the wind and large quanti-
ties of farm produce were destroyed.
In Coifceville several business houses
were unroofed, with some damage 10
stocks Of goods, and livery stable was
partially blown down. All early plow-
ing and planting will be made useless
by the heavy rains.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
THE KENTUCKY SENATORSHiP.
Death of Senator Salyer, Gold Democrat
The Situation Unchanged.

The Situation Unchanged.
FRANKFORT, KY, March 14.-State
Senator j. p. Salyer, gold democrat,
of Monroe county, died at West Lib
erty at three o'clock this morning of
heart failure. This leaves the demo-
Gratis with GO votes on joint ballot, as
Senator Ogilvie is too i'll to attend the
extra session. There are two popu
lists and 20 republicans, but the in
dications are that all the republicans
will not vote for DIR. w. e. Hunter for
senator; SO Salyer's death does not
change the situation. A committee of
Hunters friends had consultation
with Lieut. Gov. Worthington and At
torney-General Taylor yesterday about
the formers ruling that no bailo:
would be taken for senator until Tues
day, March 2s, and it was decided to
abide by the lieutenant-governor's de-
cision.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
NEWS AND NOTES,
A Summary Of Important Events.
t'FTY.FOURTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.

IN .he senate, on the 10th, the credentials of
ni'urew l. Wood, as senator from Kentucky. bv
sppoihtment OF Gov. Bradley, were presented
lnu referred without discussion Notice of two
por'ant amendments to the rules, one "To
s"s' 'e t'le senate to act on legislation when Il
ns'ies aiter reasonable debate" and the other
~ prevent the interruption Of husiness by nm
necessary calling OF the roll, was given hv
," SENATOR Hoan A memorial from the leRIsa-
.uee OF Idaho asking for the annexation of a
poF'ion OF Wyoming to that state was present
W. oa me senate then went into executive sos-
'ioi' ana at l2;4o p. m. adjourned sine die,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
AWFUL SUICIDE.
The Son of u Wealthy Miller OF King
City, Mo Takes Poison.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March 15.-Frank
Lewis the son of wealthy miller OF
King City, Mo-, arrived in the city Sat
urday night. Yesterday afternoon he
purchased bottle of carbolic acid, and
going into n saloon ordered a round of
drinks for himself and companions.
He had no money and the bartender
asked him to give him his hat, which
he did. Then, stepping to the center
of the room, Lewis held up the bottle
and shouted:
"Give me my hat or l will drink this. y
The bartender sprang upon him; but
Lewis turned the principal part of the
acid down his throat In the struggle
some of the acid was spilled on the bar
tenders hands burning them fright.
fully.
Lewiswas carried to the police station
where he died ten mintes later in awful
agony. He was 20 years of age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
Dead at S5 Years,

Gerson Strauss, aged 81 years, died at
Greenville last week. Ho was seized
with fit of coughing and died in few
minutes, without any other apparent
cause. Mr.. Strauss was quiet, gener-
GUS old gentleman, loved by all who
knew him,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
Belief That the Beers Would Win In a War
With England.

LONDON, March IA dispatch from
Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange
Free State, says that President Kruger
of the South African Republic, who is
visiting the Free State, expressed in
the course of speech Friday his con.
viction that in the event of war be.
tween the Transvaal republic and En-.
gland, the Beers would be victorious.
He himself had fred gun in the wal
for Boer independence. His bullets
sometimes missed their mark, but in
other cases they very neatly shot En-.
glishmen through the head.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

Capt. John C. Holmes, after long
illness, died at his homo in Fern Springs,
last week of cancer OF the mouth. lie
was one Of the oldest citizens of the
county and had enjoyed an enviablc
business life, first rs a merchant in tho
firm of Holmes & Re d, then as prnsi
dent of Hashuqua factory, then with
Hon. W. j. Hubbard as Holmes & Hub
bard. He was captain in the Conicd
crate army and was very popular as {
citizen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

An Ohio shoe factory has received
mn order from England for $4,000 pairs
Of shoes. And yet they tell us that, on
account Of the difference In wages.
American labor cannot compete with
English labor.--llochester IN. ~ Her
I'D,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
SUICIDE OF A MELANCHoLlC.

Couldn't Stand the Death of Her Children
In Rapid Succession.
CLEVELAND, o., March 15.-Mrs. j.
st. Clair Bradford, of IS Vienna street,
in the fashionable East end, was found
in dying condition yesterday morn
ing and she admitted that she haa
swallowed dose of laudanum and
aconite. Everything possible YVES done
to save her life, but in vain.
Mrs. Bradford, who was 30 years Of
age, suffered from melancholia be.
cause of the death Of her three chill
dreu. one after the other.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

r.urREs throughout the United
c.atas during the week ended the 18th,
as ~ reported by R. &. Dun 4 Co., were
oso apainst 800 for the corresponding
week. we, o. last year. For Canada the fail
...,s wore CT, against 60 last year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

ON the night of the sth the legisla-
pre- of Oklahoma passed n drastic anti.
Just measure with heavy penalties, an
EDUCATIONAL qualification law and a
w preventing the incoming republi-
ex-governor from removing democratic
Ppointive officers unless by charges
uven in court.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
Fresh Atrocities Threatened In Asia Minor
A Denial.

WASHINGTON, March l5.-The Turk
lsh legation yesterday gave out the fol-
lowing:
There has been published a telegram
dated Constantinople, the 1sth instant
saying that fresh atrocities are threat.
ened in Asia Minor, that Christians
there are In deplorable condition,
and asserting that the situation In Pa
vas is extremely critical and bloodshed
has occurred at Evock. The Turkish
minister is authorized by bis govern
nent to officially declare u,csc reports
= sbsolutely telae apd unfuonded."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY is emphasizing
s;s earnest desire for the ratification Of
the geacral arbitration with Great
pritain by personal appeals to his
+r;ends in the senate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

Tus first regular cabinet meeting of
Ehe new administration was held, on
khe 9th, at II a. m. President Mckin-
bey intends to keep up the practice of
holding conferences with his official
hdrisers twice week, on Tuesdays and
Eyidays. at the hour named,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
nonkex boiler Exrlodes.

The boiler of the donkey engine Of
the dredgeboat Jumbo exploded at
Scranton last week, killing John Alex
ander OF Mobile. Several others were
injured, but not fatally.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

| 1o,ys to the amount of $4,OOo,OoC
,aro been obtainei from New York
nanks n recently to pay duties on goods
nald in bond in anticipation OF higher
.. ,',,;sy under the new tariff. One loan
s,oo oo0 was secured on the llth,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

CARrlsr agitation is spreading rap
;d,v IN the northern part of Spain.
Armed bands of Carlists are being pur
sned by troops in the province of Te'
ry;c!.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

NJ. SKoUzEs, Greek minister of for
fgn affairs, sent message to Washing
Fn, on the llth, thanking the senate
pr the resolution of sympathy for
eece adopted few days before by
hat body, The publication of the SEN
|tes resolution in Athens caused much
ktsfaction
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

A. A. Mckenzie, white man, was
placed in Jail some time since, charged
with passing counterfeit money. He was
tried at McComb City few days ago on
the charge of having made the money
and was acquitted. The money is silver
dollars, and is good representation OF
the genuine article.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

THE sugar schedule was considered
nv the republican members of the
housevays and means committee, on tho
.Otb, ard ii was decided to increase the
rste of duty so as to provide for addi-
,;ooal revenues to the amount of s20,-
|nGa 000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

5Aasa ~, 4, Is current in London so,
[xill sa sae young duke of Manches
Il, eventually ~ n, marry the eldest
[lhs A. a Mr. William Waldorf As
4 vaa saks : was born in 1877. His
4 n "as Mo formerly Miss cOnspel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

The admirals commanding the Eu,
Ppean squadrons in Cretan waters have
fggested to their respective govern
ehts the advisability of each power
ntrlbuting 1000 soldiers to be EN-
Dyed in occupying the towns in the
Pr'hern part of Crete for the purpose
preserving order.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

The senate committee on foreign re-
|ations, on the l2th. considered the ar
titraticn treaty with Great Britain.
he committee, owing to the retire
uent Of Senators Sherman and Came
on, now consists of but nine members.
n these MesSrs. Gray and Mills were
Xhspnt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

oxr hundred and fifty men went out
- thc Ohio & Pennsylvania Coal Co.'S
W '";ne Mt Salineville, o., on the 18th, be-
nause of the failure of the company to
secure proper ventilation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

lHE Madrid lmparcial asserts that
ae cabinet council, which was held
!, ne lith' the queen regent refused
|Asn a decree submitted by the min
fN recalling Gen. Polaviejo from
position as captain-general of the
luppne islands, and there were
ssqueht rumors Of a ministerial
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

UMTED STATES AMBASSADOR BAYARD
rave dinner, on the night of the 10th,
b which, among other guests, Hon.
George Faudel-Phillips, lord mayor of
London Sir Frank Lockwood, NJ. p,
b c; Mr.. W. II, Lecky, NJ. p, the his
(orian and others were present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

y understood that at the cabinet
'lns' on the l2th, the Cuban situa-
was discussed and that the discus
ended with the understanding
sne policy of strict neutrality and
..lileht of our neutrality laws,
nl'o pursued, would be adhered to
us as The conditions remained as
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

MESSAGE received at the state de-
or,ment from Consul-General Lee at
Tararo ON the 9th, stated that he was
intormcd that Sylvester Scovel, the
american newspaper correspondent,
-ron,d be released from prison on the
-nth
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

TrE health authorities of Bombay re-
,port that up to the nth there had been
oOsg eases of bubonic plague, 7,446 of
which had resulted fatally, in that city.
The returns for the entire presidency
showed A. $50 cases of plague and 49,
oO, deaths from the disease.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

a BILL was introduced in the New
PIX assembly, on the 11th, which
l'Orzes the city of New York to
f9ropriate 100000 for the equipment
maintenance of a farm colony near
W York city, where habitual drunk
sand otherundesirable citizens may
sent to be drilled into decency.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

WILLIAM HARcouRT, the leader of
11 opposition in the British house of
nuns y, moderated the pessimistic
~ MS utterances, on the 10th,
.MaS M supposed that his change Of
"aS uae to his having learned
uegonations between England
|, ,@u.e aaD.s IN regard to Egypt were
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

SrAfolI from Manila confirms
.ls Rur' OF the capture Of the town
MI t''so' an in the Philippine islam ds,
tss spanish troops, Gen. Zabala,
n ~ attacking forces, was killed
r,.s.., uaeing the assault upon the
kSIsi Ss position. The Spanish lost
,n,' s ana 80 wounded, and the in
'as had IS killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

" soai. ,,lh the University of Cam.
J HOn Hn'errcd III the degree of LII. D.
|ssmh.ih thomas F. Bayard, United
H. ,SUassador ,Ss to England. In be-
Se Ss honor, the public orator,
n n. Ssndys' referred to Mr.. Bay.
kh,sr !, aole representative Of q na.
y ~. ~ US BY ties Of blood and Ian.
salrv ne students cheered Mr.. Bay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Supreme Court Decisions.

Jackson, March 15.-The State III
preme court today handed down the fol
lowing decisions: S.
Writ Adams, State Revenue Age{t I
vs. Bolivar county, from Bolivar circ
court Reversed, demurrer overrul5l
and cause demanded.
Henry Stovall OF al. VS.. John n
Judah; from first district Chick kas{n
chancery court. Reversed and B
manded.
>. IL. Aust ct sl vs.. c. Rosenbaum
from Noxubee chancory court. Reverstt
and remanded on direct appeal, viii
leave to respondents to answer With
thirty. days after man late filed, an
with leave to Both parties to take III
ther evidence, II desired. Tho decr6
on cross-appeal is affirmed. y
Pitts q Showers vs.. w. V. Sullivan
trustee, ctc.; from Lafayette chancerJ
court. Dacree reversed, the iriunetib.
OF the action at law Of appellee per
petuated, and all costs iii this court ant
tho chancery court taxed upon the ab
pellees.
Norwood, Butternold g. Co. VS.. Ivy
Thompson; from Lincoln circuit court
Affirmed.
Epidemic of Misfortune to Well Borers.
An epidemic Of misfortunes have come
to the gentlemen engaged in sinking
tho Macon artesian well, but they have
stood up under them with meoknes
and fortitudo wonderful under the cir
cumstances. Their first mishap wal
that of lodging an auger which neces
STATED the taking out of about $50 fee
OF p' ping which last week was lowered
with so much difficulty. The we'll ha
attained depth Of GOO feet, and if tn,
auger is gotten out the 700 f,et origi
nally contracted for will be reached
within the next ten or fifteen days
provided there arc no more thishaps
II there is no water at the depth men
toned then the contract is for 81 foo
for every foot over 700. After reaching
600 feet, thoy had to abandon tho pres
ent hole on account Of its being crooked
causing the too frequent loss of augers
Macon Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-03-20

positively stated in Italian
|mrs.a s.ai quarters, on the l4th, that
eno 's mad virtually decided to
Aoto reply to Greece's answer to
G,ss,. demanding ! the withdrawal Of
ID ~ uroa meet and troops from Crete,
k,s voeea v at once to take such
h wv would compel Greece to &C,
VIC demands made upon her.