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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23


financial way, she will either have to
reduce the appropriations upon this
score or deyise some practicable means
Of augmenting her revenue. How this
can be done without imposing too heavy
burden upon the people. Will we fear
be found problem hard of solution.
The present rate of state taxation, six
mills upon the dollar, is rather bur
densome. and nearly equal to the
amount of the levy of several counties
for current county expenses, and we do
not see how the state can very well in.
crease it, without bringing out very
strong protest from those whe are called
upon to bear the direct burden of taxa
ton.
1.-THE conditions seem to call for the
early holding of an extra session of the
Legislature for the purpose of devising
the ways and means of getting our state
out OF the financial hole in which she
now finds herself. either by creating a
revenue greater than that now enjoyed,
or by reducing her expenses so that they
will come within the limits of the public
receipts. The mere matter of tiding
over the present difficulty should not be
regarded as all that is to be considered,
but some permanent methods should be
discovered, or attempted to be discov-
cred, that will be calculated to give per-
manent relief in the premises. 1t is not
at all creditable to our state that she
should have an empty treasury, and her
poorly paid officials be compelled to
wait for their small salaries. and stiS
ponds until the money can be bp wt
from outside capitalist, Of nikil THE
tax collectors shall have paid in the
treasury their collections, which are
absorbed almost before they have time
to settle in the safety vaults. There
should always be sufficient money in the
treasury to not only pay the salaries of
the officials and employees, but also to
meet all other pressing obligations that
the state has to incur.
1.-The question of the erection of new
capitol building is regarded as one Of
prime importance-admitted to be SO by
representative people all over the state
who have any pride in their grand old
commonwealth the matter of the
state financial condition certainlyover
shadows 1t to such an extent that Gov.
ernor McLaurin should as soon as posi-
BILE convene the legislature in extra SEES
sion to give it attention, even to the ex
clusion of the state capitol proposition
The settlements now being made by the
tax collectors of the several counties of
the state will help to tide affairs over,
but the results will be only temporary,
three months hence the public treasury
will be as bare as was Mother Hub
hard s. proverbial cupboard, when she
went to get her poor dog bone. The
necessity, for immediate action in this
matter is not only great and apparent,
but the results may be disastrous to the
credit and integrity Of the state if there
is any undue delay
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
A Cure for Lamo Back.

my daughter, when rccos ering
FROM an attack of fever, was a great
sufferer from pain in the back and
hips." writes I,outlen Grover. of Sar-
dis. Ky. "Aittrusing quitcH nuMs,cr
of remedies without any benefit She
tried onoiboitle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. and it has given entire relief"
Chambcrlain's Pain Balm is also ccr-
tain cure for rheumatism. Sold by r.
S. Murphey, Macon; o. 7. Hamilton,
Shuqulak. ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

In Mississippi they farm out the con-
victs on an eight thousand acre farm
and the process has proved profitable
In the operation. This manner of ma
king the conviots earn their living and
something to boot has aroused the pro
fessional farmer, who are opposing this
sensible plan on the ground that II
creates unjust competition with hon
est farmers. The alternative OF tax
ing the farmers to support the convicts
in idleness would not be relished by the
sensible farmers Of Mississippi or any
other state, The professional dema-
gogues of that state advocate shifting
convict competition to some other in :
dustry than farming, and it will be in
teresting to watch what the Mississippi
Legislature will do about it.--Philadel
phia Times. sif
If there Is i word Of truth In the above,
after the first line. the Clarion Ledger
fails to find it. It is true Mississippi
does farm out the convicts, = but it Is
on dozen or more farms containing
about 30, 900 acres, the major portion of
it being lands that rival in productive
ness those famed as the VALLEY Of the
Nile, and the net profits last year were
SIS, 900 greater than stated by the Times.
I. The idea that any one should try to
create the impression that the farmers
Of Mississippi are jealous of the work
being done by the convicts and that they
ra Inol,ad ~, :, L., tba Jie,t,t ~
rivals is so perfectly ridiculous as to be
unwort thy Of notice. Not even the pro-
fessional demagogue is agitating shift
ing convict competition to some other
industry than farming for the very good
and sufficient reason that no competition
is being experienced. What difference
to the Mississippi farmer does 1t make If
the State does raise few thousand bales
of cotton2 The convicts cannot posi-
bly, produce enough cotton to glut the
market OF control the price in one way
or another, aud not one single protest
has ever been heard against cotton rails
ing by prison labor.
The Times Is most assuredly welcome
to all the fun and interest that ia to be
derived from watching what the Miss
issippi Legislature will do about IT, -
In the course Of time this State may
purchase another farm or two 80 deligh.
ted are we with the present humane and
profitable system o. dealing with the
4 cnvicts Clarion Ledger
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23


Him 7 D. Graham. rIsp nvclorsof tls
district, died at hfs residence Ia por,i.
Jan. eis,. Of heart trouble. resulting fyuu,
mi attack ~ grip contractcd about four
days since. f.asrsunday morning he len
home to hold term OF court ut Winonh,
and on Monday morning copyone,. hutnot
feeling well he immediately adjourned
court and rvturned home. He was soon
prostrated with the disease mentioned.
lie died In the sixty-tfth year of his age.
At the outbreak Of the civil war Judge
Graham enlisted, was chosen captain Of a
company of volunteers. was soon promo ted
20 the command Of the Twentieth Mississ-
ippi Infantry. and At the close of the war
was bereit Brigadicr General. He wac a
Mason and member Of the Rights Of
Honor. His record as civilian. soldier and
jurist is without tarnish.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve In the world fol
Cuts, Bruisfs, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rhrnm. Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Ernptions, and positively cures Piles
or NO pay.rcqnircd. It Is guaranteed
10 give perfect satisfaction or none,
refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For Aale by all druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

The friends of ex- Gov. W. D. Hoard
In Wisconsin and other States, are press
ing his mamie for Commissioner of Agri
culture. Being a practical farmer and
experienced stockman. Gov. Hoard IL
thoroughly equipped for the place, and
Ills many Democratic friends in Mississ
ippi, who know him peronally and ap-
preciate his worth, would be glad tc
see him honored with seat in the cab
met. Xxx.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

Persons who arc troubled with in.
digestion will tie Interested Ia tho OK
perionce of VIM. II. Penn, chief clerk
IN tho railway mail service at Des
MOiDes, Iowa, who writes: 1T gives
me pleasure 10 iostifv to tho merits Of
Chambcrain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy. For two years |
have suffered from indigestion, and
am subject 70 frequent severe attacks
OF pain IN tho stomach and bownls.
One or two doses Of this rlmedy never
fails 10 give perfect relief. Price %
and 90 GEMS, aoId by 7. s. Murphey,
Macon; o. i. Hamilton, Shuqulak.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

T. Southern iron and coal are fast coming
to the front in It's competition with the
northern product. The Tenn. Coal, Iron
and Railroad Co. recently sold 5000 tons
of iron TO Antwerp Bremen, Genoa and
Rotterdam
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

A correspondent of the East Miss.
Times remarks; ''What is the matter
with changing the name Of this State to
McLauriniana? That family seems to
own the State anyhow-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
letter, sal..nheum and Eczema.

letter. Salt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by IL. II
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples
chapped hands,. chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

In the suit recently decided between
E TO joiner OF TIE Post Dispatch, and
Jo'. Pulitzer OF The World, the latter
came out second best.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders. are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best In use to put q
horse in prime condition. Price ~
cents per package
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

Lost Receipts.

All parties are warned not to trade OF
negotiate for the following receipts, is
sued from S. L. Hollis Cotton yard to
A. H. Bush, Jr. Nos. 10, 442, 10. 445,
10, 446, 10, AT, as the originals have
been lost and duplicates will be applied
for.
A. H. BUSH, JR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

The trial of Wallace Smith for the
murder of j. T. Jemison in Meridian
has been in progress all this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
Fine Millinery
Fancy Goods.
MISS ANNE lou HERnAH

MISS ANNIE LOU HERMAN
I'd door south Of postoffice, respectfully
solicits call from the ladies'. Her
stock has been selected with great care
and good workmanship, taste and
style are guaranteed
Miss Wergensted. Of st. Louis, trim.
mer oct3- I'm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

J.. O. Hemmingway, a grandson Of
Senator George, is editor in chief Of the
Kosciusky Star. Luck to him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
VIM ward i'm East Miss Times.
X Little grains Of quinine,
Little drops Of rye

Makes the grip that s got you.
Loose its hold and fly
peA.But don It forget the quinine,
When you take the rye.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

Tin notable fact that the State Of
Indiana has an fnvcterate habit Of CIV
ing its electoral vote first to the Repub-
Etmns and then = IL newocrats, in
strictly impatf In 1872
Grant carried - it was
1N nj $50 16rfield, n 1881 cieye-
had, in 1888 Harrison, and in 1892
Cleveland again, in 1896 for Mckinley.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
A. H. BUSH, JR

One doonorth the bank Mr W. H. Scales long building
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25
A TERRIFIC NORTHEASTERN
Worst Storm that Has Struck the Jersey Coast
for Years.


Cape May, N. j., oct. 2b.-The north
easter which prevailed along the coast
for five days, developed in the night
into the worst storm which has struck
Cape May in nineteen years The
| tide covers over third of the terri
tory of the town and surrounds the
mammoth Stockton hotel and all the
section northeast OF It, The wind
reached velocity of forty-hve miles
an hour and 10 still blowing a gale.
The board walk is slightly damaged.
Four miles of trolley on the beach is
entirely broken.
An unknown two-masted schooner,
sailless, is at the mercy of the ele-
ments, two miles off shore.
Sightseers say that one vessel went
down or shore about $3.50 this morn
ing. RMS statement cannot be veri-
fed. Trains over the South Jersey
railroad cannot get across the Meadow.
south Cape Is also badly Hooded,
many cottage porches and fences being
washed away. The train service to ali
beach resorts is suspended. Tele-
phone service between the life-saying
stations is interrupted.
UNSAFE FOR VESSELS TO LEAVE.
" hoiAihNpilt Ntls -p,-lne report of
the weather bureau today:
The tropical storm continues central
of the Virginia coast, where the baro-
meter has fallen rapidly during the
night. This storm is apparently mov.
ing slowly to the north and is at
tended by wind Of hurricane velocity
on the Virginia, Delaware and North
Carolina coasts. 1t viii probably CON
tinue Its movement to the northward,
causing dangerous northeastern
gales on the New England and New
Jersey coast tonight. 1t is unsafe for
any vessel to leave port from Norfolk
northwnrd.
Delaware Brakewater, Del, Oct. &c.
The northeast gale which reached a
velocity of nearly fifty miles an hour
last night is still blowing forty miles
an hour The schooner II. w. Laws.
which went ashore near the factory
Yesterday is still pounding away on the
beach. The schooners Lizzie Falken-
berg and Sarah j. Vaughn came
ashore last night at West Mauks and
barge No. II. and a dredge are aground
near the life saving station.
The schooner Ponder for New York IL
ashore three miles north of Mauks pier.
No word has been received from down
the coast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25
SALE OF THE UNION PACIFIC.
Whichever Way 1t Goes, New Western
Road Is Likely to be Built.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 25.-Speculation in
local railway circles is very animated
at present over the Union Pacific sale
which Will occur one week from tomor-
row. One element asserts that there
is surprise In store for the reorganiza-
ton committee and that II will come
In the form Of strong opposition when
the time for bidding comes. It is
said that the competition viii come
from the Russell Sage syndicate which
is believed to be really the Huntington
crowd, who are anxious to get the road
to run In connection with the Southern
Pacific, It is further said that the
bidding Will probably be so spirited
that the price brought will be much In
excess OF what is expected. It Is de-
clared that IL the Sage people get the
road they Will probably build a new
line to Chicago and thus control the
situation from the city through to the
coast. IT Is further said that It the
Nanderbllts fail to get the line II will
mean the inevitable extension Of tho
western line Of the Northwestern. which
now reaches far into Wyoming through
to the coast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25
A CoNSUMPTlvEs SUICIDE.
Hugh Mclean Gives Up All Hopes Of Recoy-
cry and Kills Himself.

Hugh Mclean, a transient consump-
tive. who came to Salt Lake about
three months ago with the hope OF
Kidding himself OF the dreaded disease
that had taken such II strong hold OF
him, ended his sufferlngs on Saturday
night shortly before IL o'clock at the
Columbia house at 24i west South
Temple street, by firing n bullet into
his brain. The discovery was not made
until O'Clock yesterday morning when
Mr.. Davis. proprietor of the house,
went TO his room, although other
guests recall having heard an explo-
sioE resembling the report OF pistol,
the evening before.
The deceased was about 40 years OF
age and SO far as known was unmar-
rico. He came here from Colorado,
but prior TO that lived IN North Da-
Kota. where II is thought he had
property interests Of value. lie hns Il
brother living at Innerykop, oxford
county, Ontario. Canada.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25

Lavigne and Wolcott-Ed Smith Wants to
Fight Peter Jaoskon.

San Francisco. Oct. 25.-Both Geo.
Lavigne and Joe walcott are down to
weight and in fine condition for their
fight on next Friday night. wolcott
has had no trouble in reducing to 1856
pounds, and will let up in his work
within a few days The men will
weigh at o'clock Friday evening and
must be within 1856 pounds. walcott
is the favorite in the betting at odds
of 10 to and 10 to Z. The demand
for seats for this fight is something UNI
precedented in local ring history. Many
orders have been booked from Nevada
or from Oregon and Arizona, Nearly
every city In the state has applied for
tickets.
Denver Ed Smith, who is manager of
hotel at Victoria, Il, c., has written
to sporting man here asking him to
match him with Peter Jackson, the
fight to take place in this city. II
Smith is unable to get a fight with
Peter, he stands ready to meet the
winner of the Goddard Sharkey match.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25
VERDICT NOT GUILTY.
Rcquittal Of Mrs. Lou Hamilton of the Charge
Of Killing Her Husband.
JURY WERE OUT OVER FOURTEEN HOURS


The fury In the Hamilton nurlor
trial after fourteen hours and three
quarters elaboration came into court
at IL o'clock yesterday Sunday morn
ing with n verdict Of not guilty. and
In less than thirty minutes afterwards
Lou Hamilton left the court room with
her father, sister and friends a free
woman. Thus fell the curtain on the
last act OF one of the most noted MUIR
uer TRIALS in the history OF Utah.
When the words Of mot guilty" as
they came from the lips Of Clerk Little
iell upon the ears of Mrs. Hamilton
she tainted away. and the rush of
friends TO her side endeavoring to re-
we her mingled with the demonstra-
tons Of the crowd, made a scene
Intensely dramatic and realistic.
After the News" report closed
Saturday Mr.. Van Colt continued his
argument before the jury, taking I'M
I'll O'Clock, at which hour court took
recess. At o'clock court recon-
Vened and Attorney Van Colt resumed
MS argument. concluding at $40, when
Judge Norrell charged the jury, and at
room by Deputy Sheriffs Nick Gull
bransen and ID. l.. Levy.
Mr.. Van Colts address was forcIble.
logical and eloquent Every point OF
the case was fully gone Into. He de-
nhed murder In the first and second
degrees, and said that this was muir
der In the first degree because II had
been premedltated Murder in the first
degree Is punishable by death unless
when the jury recommends mercy. and
IN this case ask you, said Mr.. Van
Sott' 10 bring in murder in the first
degree with recommendation to mercy
because / do not want a woman to be
put TO death, even If she has commit
ted murder. / want you to do Justice
to Mrs. Hamilton, but | want you to
do justice to the dead man. to his
sister and TO the public Concluding he
said:
If you believe as Judge Powers would
have you do that Johnnie Hamilton
played with his wife as a tiger plays
with It's prey, If you believe he led her
to believe he wouldrorgive her If he
treated her kindly, tried to cheer her
and tighten her heart. for the Internal
pleasure of torturing her and then fln-
ally killing her, and that he did try
to kill her, you should acquit her in an
instant, and then go to the cemetery
where lies the body of John II. Hamll-
ton and erect on his grave black
monument and write on It, here lies the
vilest murderer, the cruelest wretch,
the greatest william and the most des-
picable man that God ever allowed to
live.
At II O'Clock Saturday night word
was received that the jury had ar
rived at n verdict, but the rumor
proved to be false. At 1850 o'clock
Judge Norrell adjourned court until
$3.50 Sunday morning. At 11:45 yester-
day morning they came into court
with verdict of not guilty. A hearty
round OF applause greeted the reading
Of the verdict. Two men named Steve
Davis and Fred Jackson were seen to
clap their hands, and were fined $40
each by Judge Norrell.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25
TELEGRAPHlC BREWTIEs.

John Snrtnin, the eminent artist and
enrravcr died this morning ut the
home OF his daughter in philadelphia.
He was SO years Of age.
Thirteen seamen Of the crew OF tho
steamer Caspar were drowned or
Point Arena. Cal, by the wrecking of
the vessel on Saturday.
Miss May seovers was badly rorod
by n pct cow at Jewell CITY Kans.
on Saturday night. She wouid have
been Killed, hut her cries brought a
man to her rescue.
AZ PHILADELPHIA, on Sunday. the
daughter Of Mrs, Mary A. Mcdonald
foll sCnselcss beside the cuslJot Of hcr
mother. whose funeral was being held
and died within an hour.
Mrs. BENJAMIN Sapp created a SEN
suion in SLOAN springs. Ark. Satur-
day night, by severely lashing Cashier
II. S. Morrls.of the town bank, for hav-
Ing spoken harshly to her about bust
ness matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-25
IT DEPENDS ON GEN. BLANCO.
If He Shows Good Progress, President Mcl<in-
ley viii Advise Patience.
tnieBs Good Indications Come in Thirty
Days Congress May Not be Restrained
Spain WIN Not he Aggressive.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Developments
In Cuba within the next thirty DAYS
Will determine President dcKinley's
attitude on the Spanish question, but
he expects no trouble. The administra-
ton looks with much favor on SPANS
change of policy and believes that the
new ministry is sincere in its endeayor
to bring about a speedy termination
of the strife i'll Cuba by granting sub
stantlal reforms,
While not fully advised as to SPANS
reply to Secretary shermun's note
presented by Minister Woodford. in
September. its general character Is
SHOWN TO the authorities here, and IL
IS not anticipated by the President
tnat any friction will arise between the
change OF notes. There r. the author
lty or cabinet officer for this state
ment.
The prime object the President had
IN view when Gen. Woodford went 10
MADRID was to bring about an i'm
proved condition of affairs in the
island of Cuba before Congress reas-
sembled. SPANS reply and her In
struetions TO the new captain general
OF cuba Will show an advanced stem i'm
that direction.
But the administration is more con-
cerned about the reported change OF
pnHCy that II is about the character OF
Spain's reply to Minister Woodford's
representations. They have no reason
to fear that Spain will make an az
gressive stand against the United
states. on the contrary they arr
sure OF note friendly and conciliatory
In tone. The President realizes. how
ever. the danger Of further agitation
by Congress and a further dist urbnnce
OF our interests If something more sub.
stantial than the mere promises of
Spain to grant genuine autonomy cam
not be furnished when the new session
begins.
1t can hardly be expected that Gen.
Blanco, within month inter his ar
rival, Will be able 10 end the war, but
II 1t can he shown that an advanced
step has been taken In that direction.
President Mckinley may. by forward
ing the correspondence which has
passed between the two countries, and
calling attention to an improved con-
dition of Affairs in Cuba, be able to
pacify Congress long enough to give
Spain chance to thoroughly test her
new reforms.
Hence 1t appears that the wording of
the Presidents forthcoming message
depends mainly upon the immediate
effect Of Gen. Blancos arrival in
Havana, the PRONUNCIATION of an am
nesty proclamation of new autonomIst
reforms, and the abandonment OF the
reconcentrado policy.