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The herald., 1897-01-24
RETURN OF AN OLD FAvoRITE.
Amethysts Have Once More Become
Popular in Fashionable Society.

One of the newest of fashionable ca
prices DEGREES that the amethyst shall
be restored to the favor from which it
has fallen during the past three de-
cades.
Good taste will rejoice that the wear
ing of the stone Is sanctioned by fash
ion, for few more beautiful jewels ex-
list.
From the most ancient times, save for
the period of neglect above mentioned
the amethyst has been favorite orna-
ment. Nor has its value been based
upon its ornamental properties alone.
Pliny Is authority for the statement
that the name of the stone Is derived
from the Greek amestheistos"-powe
to prevent drunkenness. In this connec-
The herald., 1897-01-24
THE DEEP BREATH.

Exercise should not make us breathe
much more rapidly than we do normally
but deeper. Most of us are too lazy with
our lungs, not knowing how to fill them
evenly, fully and smoothly. Most peo-
pie have hollows above their collar
bones, which Is wrong. The apex of the
c.-ld LIZ, 49, O.
The herald., 1897-01-24

and loyal academician, and an earnest
and painstaking painter.-Strand Mag
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
FASHION No1Es.
Some OF the L 4tcst A1a:tions to Fem-
inine Apparel.

tnine Apparel.
There is a perfect furore for accor-
dion-plaited rufiles for the neck, bodice
and sleeves, and also for the entire deco
ration of evening toilets.
Very stylish and becoming gowns OF
gray and white wool are shown by vari-
Gus leading importers of the city. They
are made variousiy Of serge, mohair,
double-warp cashmere, canvas goods,
camers hair, ladies' cloth, basket-pat-
termed grenadine and Sultana cloth, and
all are made.over silk foundations, slips
Oh Innings.
Great favor Is shown the double-warp
cashmeres that SO closely resemble drab
d'ete. In ncolored goods the broken checks
with several dyes handsomely blended
seem 20 predominant, and these prove
more serviceable than plain colors for
general wear on any fabric but serge,
which has proved itself to be the peer
of any utility material known.
Some of the most attractive toilets Of
flowered silk, grenadine. French orr
candle, India muslin, etc, are made witks
an eiasorately trimmed round waistf
and gored skirt, finished with very;
deep Spa nish fiounce much wider on the.
sides than in front or at the back. The
top of the founce is finished with tiny
standing frill produced by the shirrinss
The bottom of the founce is either laid
in small tucks or is finished with very
deep hem.
Belts, girdles, very wide centuries,
empire sashcs, chatelaines and every
sort OF Eton, Zouave, bolero and Figaro
jacket will maintain their vogue during
the summer season. There is no diminu-
ton whatever in these dressy items OF
the fashionable gown, and they are as
varied in their smart little guises as the
tops of dress sleeves with their butter
fly draperies, rows of accordon-plaited
frlls, points, puffs, slashed effects,
epa ulets, reyers and innumerable. other
means of imparting moderate width to
the shoulders, and so much more be.
coming to the figure than the plain fiat
unadorned coat-sleeve outlining the
al lhculuul, VI oCNCaC,
uncompromising fashion.
The hardy Scotch cheviots hold very
favored place this season among popular
dress fabrics to be used for cycling, tray.
cling and walking-costumes The pat
terms just opened are very handsome,
some in cream and green, almond and
brown, etc., others showing a mixture
of fine heather colors, the surface look
ing one faint hue at distance, but
showing from three to five colors on
| close inspection. This pretty indis-
tinct mixture gives the purchaser an
opportunity to select favorite color
with which to make up her mostume.
The wear of a genuine Scotch cheviot is
almost endless, and for general utility
costumes it has only one very strong
rival-English serge-and it ranks well
with cravenette, which, of course, finds
many purchasers on account of its at
tractiye weave and colorings. and its
most valuable additional merit of be.
ing absolutely waterproof Y. Post,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17

during Mr.. Cleveland's first term; Harvey D.
scott, who served in congress from the Terre
Haute district and others OF less renown As
acrlminal lawyer he won fame before the war
and on the stump he was regarded as tn, rival
OF Morton and Lane.
When the war broke out he was at looked
upon as Union man, or rather that he
would follow the Douglas wing OF the democrat
&c party To one OF the first regiments leaving
rerre Haute for the front Voorhees, presented o
pattlefiag Not long after that event two meet
lngs were held on the same evening In Terre
haute, and some Of Mr. Voorhees, friends in-
duccd him to attend the one at which words
were uttered that were In those days OF turmoil
regarded as bordering on disloyalty From
that night on Voorhees, was looked upo, as op-
posed to Oliver p. Morton, the war governor
although 1t is asserted that Gov Morton relied
on Mr. voorhees, to restrain the turbulent wing
ol the Indiana democracy in war times He was
charged with being member OF the Golden
Circle" an alleged disloyal organization. He
also charged with making speeches in and
outof congress breathing defiance to the ad-
ministration Of Mr.. Lincoln.
After the war, as a congressman. Voorhees,
supported nearly all the popular measures to
pension the soldiers, and much of the bitterness
engendered against him during the war was
iorgpttcn. No Indiana soldier ever wrote d. W.
VoFhees without receiving courteous reply,
anda word of advice how to proceed In regard
TO securing pension. He was appointed to the
senate by Gov. williams to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the death Of Oliver p. Morton In
1871, and from that time till the fourth OF last
March sat in the highest legislative body OF the
land.
1t Will be many days before Indiana will pro-
duce more gifted speaker. He was known far
and near as the "silver-tongucd orator OF the
wabash" He had the power to swing his
audience this way and then that-from tears of
sorrow to shouts OF Joy; from death like silence
to laundering applause. He could make Jurors
weep or curl their lips with indignation. Court
room audiences would cheer despite warnings
from the sheriff or judge, and would fight for
positions to hear the silvery words.
Democracy worshippcd his name more than
Hendricks. They looked to the Tall Syca-
more for guidance. He was their Plumcd
knight, their Navarro, their Richard the Lion
Hearted, their idol. At home he knew the labor
ing people, took their hand, inquired about
their families; to the rich he simply
bowed. He earned thousands and thou
sands OF dollars, but died poor for Voor-
hees would spend his last dollor or give 1t away.
lie knew almost every man in his home town,
and in the country round about. He would talk
with them on the street, at their gate in their
stores. He was Dan Voorhees, plain Dan with
no frlls and when election time came he was
q hard man to down.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
MEN, TOO, MAKE MISTAKES.
Women Are Not the Only Ones Who
Lose Their HenIa

The annual witticism about the con-
duct generally of women in crowded
places seems to have lost none of its
popularity with the masculine public.
Every year, with unfailng regularity,
the same jokes are repeated and are
read and laughed over with renewed
relish, but who ever presumes to say
that the lords of creation betray the
same weaknesses as their wives and
their sisters, or that it is the popularity
OF an individual not of sex?
Do men never block up an entrance
nor have nervous fidgets nor do silly
things? Do they never hail the wrong
car nor board the express instead of the
local train, get into argument with the
conductor nor forget to pay their
fares? In short, is an absent-mindcd
or fussy woman in any way different
from an absent-mnded, fussy man:
And is not the latter equally funny?
Let me off! Let me off, shouted
fat old gentleman the other evening,
when he realized too late that he had
boarded the express. Struggling wildly
to the entrance, he cried again: "Let
me off"
"Too late" said the guard, as ha
slammed the gate of the suburban"
"Do you mean said the old gentle
man, Indignantly, shat l must remain
on this car whether want to or not? l
never heard anything so outrageous!
will report you. Twill bring an action
against the company" he continued,
growing more and more excited as the
train began to move.
The bystanders laughed at his plight
and that was the end of it.
But if it had been woman, for ex-
ample! She would undoubtedly have
furnished an item for the funny man"
If the press.
"Why, how dye do, dear chappie?'
said a tall man with bagful of golf
clubs to a friend who was equally big.
The greeting was natural enough. but
it took place at the entrance to the plat
form and completely blocked the way
at the busiest time of the day.
"Good gracious!" said nervous-look-
ing man to his wife. II have dropped n
j0-cent piece in the ticket-receiver in
stead of buying tickets with it as ! in
tended Can you get 1t out for me?"
he asked the gateman, anxiously.
"You will have to make an applica-
ton and state your case at the ter
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
Echoes from the Civil War.

AS Decoration Day comes and goes it
may be interesting to mention some
memoranda of the deaths on both sides
in the civil war. The figures are au-
thoritative as to the casualties of the
northern armies. In the south there
are no complete and accurate data.
The losses by death in the northern
armies were 800, ,222, of whom $1,000
killed in action, while $4,000 died OF
wounds received in battle, and 225, 900
died of disease. On the southern side
the total deaths from all causes were
put at 270, 900 men.
The aggregate of men who perishcd
in that terrible war was nearly $50, 900.
The total of soldiers and sailors en-.
listed in the northern armies in the
period of 1S61-65 was airs, 304. On the
southern side there were probably l.
900, 600, although the records show for
the confederate forces on the 1st of
January, 1864, total of 472,7S1, the
largest number ever reported. Add to
that 25O, 900 dead up to that date, gives
an aggregate of something over 7OO,-
900, which was probably the whole of
the confederate forces.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
VOORHEES, REMAINS.
The Body Removed From Washington to
His Late Home In Terrc Haute,

The BODY Removed From Washington to
His Late Home In Terrc Haute.
WASHINGTON, April l2.-The remains of
ex-senator Voorhees, were transferred
from this city to his native state of In
diana to-day. Before being taken to
Terre Haute the body will lie in state
at the capitol at indianapolis, at the
suggestion of Gov. Mount
Funeral services were held here
at noon to-day in st. Johns Episco-
pal church, after which the remains
were removed to the Pennsylvania
railroad station, and, accompanied by
the family and Senator Wilson, left
on the Chesapeake'& Ohio at $50.
The honorary pallbearers selected
were: Senators Morrill,, Turpie, J. X.
Jones, Wilson and 'Cullom; ex-senator
Butler, Judge Lawrence Weldon and
Hon. Richard J. Bright.
The original intention was to take
the body direct to Terre IIaute and
have funeral services there Wednesday
or Thursday, contingent on the arrival
of the ex-senator's eldest son from
Spokane, Wash, but the plans were
changed last night by the receipt of
the following telegram from the private
secretary to Gov. Mount.
Gov. Mount tenders his sincere sym
pnthy in the aflliction you are called
upon to endure in consequence of the
death of your distinguished father,
and begs to be informed if it will be
agreeable to the family to have the re-
mains lie in state in the Indiana capi-
tOl en- route to Tcrrc IIautc.'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17

The plan OF the ways and means com.
mittee contemplates that the June dis
tributon OF the common school fund
shall be pretermitted, and that this
money shall be applied to meet ting the
other current expenses or obligations Of
the commonwealth. In our judgment
this would bo most unjust, inequitable
and outrageous proceeding. As matters
now stand the teachers are Pc orly paid,
and they are tho least able of all the pub.
lie servants to come to the rescue OF the
State in its financial dilemma at this
tima IL the payment OF any salaries
are to be deferred there should be q
commencement with some OF the higher
public officials, whose remuneration Is
more commensurate with the services
they render, and who could better afford
to go without their pay for five or six
months than could the hundreds Of mon
and women who are now giving all their
time and attention to the education Of
tho youth OF the State, and whose emol-
uments are paltry as compared with
those OF not few officials who do not
render one-half the service that the
teachers do and the abilities OF whom
arc not creator than nino-tenths of tie
teachers of the State. We mean the
advanced white teachers, Of COURSE
Natchez Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Meridian, April 6.-The April term OF
the Circuit Court, which convened at the
courthouse yesterday with Judge Hud.
dleston on the bench and District At.
torney Jones looking after the Interests
OF the State. is now fairly at work, and
the lawless element OF the community
are trembling in their boots. The able
charge Of Judge Huddleston, delivered
to the grand jury yesterday, carried
CONSERVATION into tho ranks of tho gam.
blers, blind tigers and other transgres.
sors of the law. The jail now holds one
man under sentence Of death, two others
charged with murder, and quite num-
ber who are committed by the lower
court in default OF bond on charges oil
selling whisky. 1t is understood that
the maximum penalty will be meted
out to those convicted OF this species OF
lawlessness, and the new men who are
now behind the bars think they can sea
before them an extended term In the
service OF tho county on the public
roads. j. II. Ellerbec, charged with
the murder OF James p Steele in Febru-
airy last, was arranged today. A special
venire will be drawn on Thursday and
made returnable for Monday noxt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary Of Important Events.
FlFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Especial SESSION.

IN the senate, on the 9th the morning hour
was devoted to heated discussion of the Gu
pan question, the subject being Mr. Morgan $
resolution declaring that a state of war exists
In CuDa ana recognizing both parties as bel
llgerents, which lost its place on the calendar.
Most OF the day was given to consideration of
the bankruptcy bill .... The house was not in
session.
IN the senate, on the 7th, consideration of the
Cuban question and the measure for relief OF
flood sufferers divided the time of the session.
The reading of the presidents message urging
relief was followed by the passage of a Joint
resolution appropriating $l5OOO) to be immedi-
ately available. Later this action was rcscind-
ed, and house resolution appr0prating $2OOOOO
was passed unanimously. The senate then
went into executive session ... In the house the
presidents message was promptly acted upon,
and o joint resolution authorizing the secretary
OF war to expcnd 100000 for the relief OF the
food sufferers OF the Mississippi valley was
adopted. The house adjourned until the 10th
IN the senate, on the Sth Mr. Morgan dem,
Ala.) spoke for the third successive day on his
resolution declaring that n state OF war exists
in Cuba. Mr.. Nelson (Minn) spoke for two
hours on the bankruptcy bill, opposing the
pending Torrey bill. Mr. Chandler offered a
icnoiutipH' WuicH WAS URTtcu 70, lHuI Int COM
mittce on Interstate commerce be directed to
investigate the payments made or agreed to be
made by the Interstate commerce commission
for attorneys fees, etc. Mr., Thurston rep,
Neb) gave notice that on the 18th he would
address the senate on the subject Of the Pacific
railroad debt settlement .,.,.The house was
not In session.
THE senate was not In session on the 10Th ....
In the house there being nothing else to do, a
political debate was INDUCED in, embracing a
variety OF subjects, in the course OF which
there was n short passage between Mr.. Boutelle
(Me.) and Mr.. Hopkins Qll). Mr. Boutcle de-
sired to have read to the house Secretary Long S
letter regarding bids for armor-plate, but
Mr. Hopkins objected. Mr. Boutelle appealed
to the speaker to know If there was no method
by which a subject OF great Importance could
be brought before the house. Printing in the
Record was suggested, but Mr. Hopkins OBJ
jectcd to this also, and at l;l0 p, m. the house
adjourned until the l4th
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
E..ent,nls Of n Good Dinner.

There are essentials for a good din
ner that money cannot buy. Good hu-
NOR garnishes, good will beauties afrd
good feeling gladdens more effectualIy
than flowers, handsome china or eA-
pensive silver. The finest of viands
pail when the diner is out OF sorts with
the world, and the simplest of fare be-
comes feast ohen content waits on
appetite. A LONELY meal is dyspepsia
breeder. A mosi eaten when anger stirs
the heart is but the anteroom to apo
plexy, and all the costly plenishment OF
the nillionaire's table will not save him
anguish of body If he defies the laws OF
nature.-Philadelphia Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
EXCITEMENT AT FRANKFORT
Caused by Charges Of Bribery Made In the
Kentucky Senatorial Contest.

Caused by Charges Of Bribery Made In the
Kentucky Senatorial Contest.
CINCINNATI, April II. = The Com
mercial Tribune's special from Frank
fort. KY, says:
This has been day Of excitement in
Legislative circles on account of the
charges of bribery made in the scna-
torial contest yesterday. Hunters man
ayers say tonight that the next few
days will lay bare plot to ruin him
and that high and low politicians will
go up in the explosion.
The story of Gaines is almost uni
versally discredited here. IL is be-
lieved by some that Gaines had several
meetings with Wilson and Franks, but
sentiment is divided as to their mo
tives., Gaines friends admit that he
has exploited himself in an unenviable
manner.
DIR. Hunter said tonight:
~ am not ready yet to say what my
plans are in regard to exposing the
outrageous and unfoundcd assault on
me. The matter, however, is full of
unpleasant sensations yet to come for
some people,"
"As to Gaines, say, as Ihavc TO meet
an immaculate God, never saw him in
my life and was nevcron the inside his
house.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
SOUTHERN 0LEANiNGS.
Cotton Movement.

The statements furnished to Me
United States department CT agricul-
;ure by all the railway and water trans
oortation companies show that from
September 1, 1896, to February /, 1897,
The total actual movement of cotton
from the states of production to ports,
northern and western mills, Canada,
Mexico and to other destinations
amounted toe, 6,157, 725 commercial bales.
Reports from officials OF the mills show actual
purchases during the same period amounting TO
$50, ,367 bales.
The departments township and precinct
agents show that on February /, 1897 there re-
NAMED on plantations .26s bales; in ware
houses, 598,7T bales; at public gins, lol,569
bales; at congresses, 24l, ,3H bales. and at de-
pots and yards, l30,42l bales. Total, l49i,329
oales, not including stocks held at ports.
The crop by states Is as follows:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
Must Stop at Gu,fDort.

Tho railroad commission last week
made an order requiring through trains
on the Louisville & Nashville railroad
to stop at Gulfport. Relative to the
now depot ordered at Tuscumbia on the
Southern railroad the clerk was in
structed to write and ascertain II the
same had been built. The question Of
closing the depot at Warsaw on the
Southern railroad was continued TIL
next meeting. The depot at Ditchley
was reported open and tho case dis
missed. The case OF tho State revenue
agent against the Yazoo & Mississippi
Valley railroad for failure to sssess
municipal property along said line was
continued.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
SENSATIONAL AND SHOCKING
Developments Coming to Light In the Kan
sas Bribery Investigation.


TOPEKA, Kas., April 12.-Members
Of the legislative bribery investigating
committee say if the revelations of the
past week have been sensational, the
developments this week will be shock
ing. 1t is said that big stories will
come out in the testimony relative to
alleged bribery in railroad, stockyards
and oeomargarinc legislation.
William Butler will be put on the
stand to-day to tell story of PROPOSE
tions made to him that he could have
sl,5oo spot cash if he would produce
ten members of the house of rcprescn-
tatives not already pledged, to vote for
the Wichita normal school bill.
Among others Lot Ravenscroft, of
Clark county, member of the COM
mittee, will doubtless take the stand.
Ravenscroft is believed to be the pos
SCISSOR of sensational secrets which
will be made public when he testities.
lie was approached by the man Boyd,
who lobbicd in the interests of the
textbook trust and whose improper
proposition to Senator Titus led to the
appointment of this committee
Gov. Leedy has had detectives look
ing for Boyd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17
CONDENSED TFhEGRAMS

THE postofllco depar tment is making \
vigorous crusade Of the so-called bucket
shops" OF New York, and number of
concerns operating there are under in
vestigation.
A SHOOTING ARRAY occurred at Altman,
COL, on the 1lth, in which Jack Cox in
stantly killed Bob Daily and wounded
Harry Miner and Sam Losby, and was
then shot fatally.
Ina wreck on tho Southern road near
Harrisburg, N. c., on tho 1lth' three
men were killed.
Two judgments were entered at Chi
cago on the 10th against tho American
Waterworks Company-one for $"42, 79o'
ard the other for $6, 1873.
FALL RIVER Mass, manufacturers
sold 1876, 900 pieces OF cloth during ths
week ending the 10th at 9-16c, and the
production amounted to $4,000 pieces.
EX-SENATOR DAN w. VOORHEES,, OF
Indiana, died in Washington on the 10th.
BUSINESS failures tho past week were
232 in the United States, compared with
212 last week. 2S1 in tho week year
ago, 225 two years ago, and 2l1 three
wears ago, and 80 in Canada, against 80
last week, 30 in the week year ago and
20 two years ago.
THIEVES broke into Robbins Bros.'
store and the postoffice At Pryorsburg,
Ky.. on the 9th. Robbins Bros safe
was opened and some old coins and over
Sl0O OF jewelry stolen.
THE Greater New York charter was
returned to the Legislature on the 9th
with the disapproval OF Mayor Strosg OF
New York.
CONGRESS- acted promptly on the pres
ident's message and on the 7th passed
ioiut resolution authorizing the sscre.
tarv of war to expend 100000 for the
relief of the food sufferers OF the Mis-
sissippi valley.
The pudding furnaces at A. M. Byers
A. Co.'S. rolling mill, Pittsburg, which
have been closed down by strike OF
the puddlers as ,inst reduction OF 30
cents per ton in the pudding rate, were
started up on the 7th with non-union
mon.
DrspATcuEs from Pretoria and Della
Goa Bay say that the whole OF Gaz ala
land is in open revolt Twenty-Five
thousand natives have rcbelled against
the Portuguese government
MRS. LELAND STANDARD has insured
her life for 1900, 900. This is probably
the largest policy ever written
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-17

The Mississippi board Of dental ex-
aminers met in Jackson last week.
After preliminary meeting the doors
were thrown open to applicants for sx-
animation. There were twenty-five ap.
plicants for license to practice dentistry
in the State, and OF that number sixteen
stood . creditablo examination and
were granted license.