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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
WooDFoRo IN MADRID.


The Arrival of the Minister Creates Sem
sation-The Programme OF the United
States Does Not Contemplate q Declara-
tion OF War, But Proclamation of Dis
approvai-The Bitterness of the Press
and Public Opinion n Surprise.
MADRID, Sept. 27.-The arrival OF
Minister Woodford from San Sebastian
has made sensation. The programme
of the United States has been ascer-
tanned. This does not contemplate a
declaration of war if Spain rejects
mediation, but, according to report an
"ostentatious proclamation to the
world of disapproval of the Cuban
regime by susperding diplomatic rela-
tons with Spain and Withdrawing the
United States mi lister."
Gen. Woodford has declined to be
interviewed on tie subject further than
to say that his conference with the duke
of Tetuan, the foreign minister, was OF
the most satisfactory character. The
unexpected bitternass Of the press ind
of public opinion has painfully i'm
pressed him, but he hopes this will soon
be allayed, as he believes his mis-
sion favorable to Spanish interests and
cannot comprehend that Spain could
reject mediation designed to end an i'm
poverishing war. lie has not named a
time at which the war must be termi-
mated, but he hopes, as the result Of
his tenders that it will be ended quick
ly. He believes the war is intlicting
incalculable loss upon the United
States, and that it is impossible to pre-.
vent the organization of tilibustering
expeditions.
Unusual measures were taken to pro-
tect Minister Woodford on his journey
from San Sebastian to this city, but
the trip was quite uneventful. A
party of gendarmes, command ded by a
sub-lieutenant, guarded the Southern
express, on which he was a passenger
Secret police were posted at the sta
ton, and the prefect Of police was in
waiting to escort him to his hotel
The drive through the streets was
marked by no special incident, though
several persons saluted him, receiving
bow in return.
| Some comment has been caused by
the fact that Minister Woolforl's fam
lily has not accompanied him, but re
mains behind the French frontier
Minister Woodford explains that hi
party is a large one, requiring com
modious home, and prefer spending /
pleasant October at Biarritz until
suitable residence can be secured here
The legation cannot be used as a resi-
dence. Gen. Woodford has alread,
engaged a box at the Royal operi
house and has purchased horses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Two companies Of United States cav
airy from the Boise Barracks were sent
to the Fort Hall Indian agency, at Ross
Ford, Ida, on the 2Sth, to quell the
anti-school riots there. About 100 OF
the young bucks have determined that
the girls shall not go to school.
IT Is probable that Joseph Z. Ventre,
the anarchist recently expelled from
France. will be sent back to that coun-
try.
THE crop reports from Arkansas show
that the cotton crop is constantly de-
teriorating.
AT least nine men received fatal in
juries and possibly two score Others
were more or less seriously wounded in
a bloody riot at Girardville, Pa, on the
eth. The battle was the outcome of
quarrel over the Hazleton troubles.
Thirty-s men are known to have been
wounded and about fifty more are be-
ing secreted by their friends, who fear
they will be sent to Jail.
The treasury statement on the 27th
shows: Available cash balance, ssl5,-
O4s, ,54s: gold reserve, sl47,275,ss7.
A POWERFUL explosion occurred at the
powder magazine of Krebs Brothers at
South McAlester, l. T., on the eth,
killing one man.
Ex-SEcRErARY of the Navy George NJ.
Robson died on the 27th at his home in
Trenton, N. j.
GEORGE CHILDREss, a rope walker
fell among fighters at Gurley, Ala, on
the Gth, and was probably fatally
stabbed.
w. 4. WORTHY of Paragould, Ark,
shot and killed A. c. Hopkins on the
seth. Domestic affairs brought about
the tragedy.
THOMAS N. Lowe, one of the Calera
ALA train robbers, on the 25th received
sentence of ten years in the peniten-
tiary. NJ
THE Greek populace prefers war to
the terms Of the treaty of peace with
Turkey.
MINISTER WooDFoRD reports that his
interview With Tetuan was most salts
factory, bui the Spanish press IS ex-
tremely offensive.
w. +. KARRoN, now imprisoned in the
county Jail lat San Francisco, charged
with embezslement, has fallen heir to o
ouarter of Il million dollars
! BANCROFT, the well-known magician,
died at Charle.ton, S. c., on the sSth, OF
Typhoid fever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


The Itawamba Review is engaged in
a fight against the "blnd tigers" which
infest it's locality. The other day its
editor was warned by them to either
leave the county or cease his opposition,
and he breathes defiance as follows:
I'VE are determined that the wild cat
liquor dealers of this county shall be
punished, and if we can not induce our
better citizens to aid us, we will con-
tinue the war alone. If the internal
towards who are at present engaged in
corrupting the youths of our vicinity
and tcrrorizing decent, law-abiding
people think they can continue un-
molested, the day is fast approaching
when they shall sorrowfully realize
their mistake. The dirty, lowdown,
thieving rascal who sells wild cat liquor
|Iiaithis county may as well take warn
ing that his nefarious business must
come to an end, even though it may re-
quire our blood to end it,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
Ihe.riscai Statement for September shows
material Decrease In the Defecit-R RE-
ceipts OF intenal Revenue on the Increase,
but the Customs Revenues show No Ma
teriaI Guin.


The.fiscai Statement for September shows
Material Decrease In the Defeeit-Re-
ceipts OF intenal Revenue on the Increase,
Dut the Customs Revenues show No Ma
terial enin.
WASHINGTON, Sept 2s. The Sep
tember monthly statement of govern
ment receipts and expenditures will
show a material decrease in the deficit,
as compared with August. The iu-
crease that will be shown in the re-
ceipts from internal revenue sources
seems to justify the expectation of the
treasury officials that by January
nextthe deficit will have been reduced
70 nominal amount
Ihe excess of expenditures over re-
celpts so far this month amounts to
something over 81, 25O, 600, but it is ex-
pected that by October 1 this excess
will have been reduced to IS, 900, 900 or
less, making the deficit for the first
Guaris.r of the fiscal year about S2S,-
600, 0j0.
internal revenue officials call atten-
ton TO the fact that already the re-
ceipts from internal revenue exceed
those OF last year by about So, 900, 600,
and confidently predict that by Janu-
airy l this increase will have reached
u, 600, 600 and possibly IS, 900, 0O9. The
receipts from customs so far show no
material gains, nor is it expected that
any substantial improvement will be
shown until after the first of the year.
sugar is then expected to figure prom
nently in the receipts, and before the
close of the calendar year much is ex-
pected from wool imports.
The expenditures on account of the
Pacific railroads at the beginning of
the year will be exceptionally heavy.
On January there will be due ma
tured bonds of the Central Pacific to
the amount of $l0,6li, l2o; Union Pa
citic, $l5,9l0, 5l2; Kansas Pacific, ST.
493, 900; central branch of the Union
Pacific, $3.50, 900; Sioux City & Pacific.
81 l,62S, 800, making Il total of $40, G04,-
9j2. In addition to this amount the
interest payments on January will
aggregate approximately S7OOO,OOO.
If, however, the offer of the reor-
ganization committee of the Union
Pacific is accepted, about so, 900
would be added to the available cash
in the treasury and would reduce the
January payment on account of the
Pacific roads by about SIT, 600 900.
Estimating the deficit for the next
three months at $4,000, 900, exclusive
of payments on account of the Pacific
railroad, the available cash balance in
the treasury at the close of the first
half of the fiscal year would be about
$4,000, 0JO in excess of the present fig
ures, or S225, 900 600. This would be a
net los, for the six months of SIS 600,
900. Summing up the situation, the
treasury officials confidently predict
that before the close of the calendar
year the receipts will fully equal or ex-
coed the needs of the government
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
THE WEST INDIA HURRICANE.
The Katie j. Ireland Sent to the Bottom
Timely Rescue of the Crew.

The Katie j. Ireland Sent to the Bottom
Timely Rescue of the Crew.
New YORK. Sept. 27.-The four.
masted schooner Goodwin Stoddard
arrived yesterday from Fernandina,
Fla, and reported severe experience
during the hurricane which prevailed
off the southern coast during the past
week. On September IS Niles Svend.
son, one of the crew, Il Norwegian, fell
from the spanker masthead to the deck
and was instantly killed. On the ED
the schooner Katie ]. Ireland was
sighted, flying distress signal. She
was sinking aud had lost all her boats.
The Stoddard took off the crew of the
Ireland, consisting of Capt. Crockett
and seven men, and the Ireland sank
one hour and forty minutes later.
None of the men saved anything.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Deadly Duel In Georgia.

f. d. Guthrie, colored, who had prcvi-
ously threatened to kill Andrew Kent,
a white man, went to Kent's dwelling
in the northwestern part Of Walton
county Ca, between Logansville and
Walnut Grove, and attempted to exc
cute the threat by shooting Kent
through the neck with pistol. Kent
returned the fire with shotgun, the
load taking effect in the negro's
stomach. While the negro was falling
he shot again at Kent, and the bullet
went through Kenss neck. The parties
were at close quarters, and when Kent
fell the negro fell across him. The
negro died almost instantly, and Kent's
wounds are serious.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
ROustabouts Strike.

Natchez, Sept. 25.-The roustabouts
on the local Mississippi river packet
Liberty went on strike today and left
the boat at the Vidalia, La. landing,
but We're promptly surrounded by the
quarantine guards, who threatened to
shoot the first and all who attempted to
enter the town. In the meantime the
boat came over to Natchez and was
telephoned to go and take the roust-
abouts away. On returning the cap
tain refused to take the strikers aboard
until they had loaded 3, 600 sacks of seed
on the levee there. After this was
done they were brought to Natchez,
from which point they shipped. 1t is
reported tonight the Liberty is offer
ing 500 per month for rousta bouts, on
account of the Importance of her traffic
at this time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

The special election held at Grenada
few days ago on thequestion of issuing
$4,000 additional bonds for the pur-
pose of completing and extending the
water works, electric lights and sewer
age, resulted in victory for the issue,
the vote being 96 to 81. The small vote
is accounted for by the fact that the
result was conceded, and voters con-
sequently did not turn ont.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
AN AWFUL DISASTER.
A Russian Ship Catches Fire While Every
body is Asleep Many Lives Lost.


Sr. PETERSBURG, Sept. 2T.-A dis
patch from ufa, capital of the depart
ment Of Ufa, on the Ufa and the Belaia,
in southern Russia, says that the
steamer Admiral Gervais with 200 pas
sengers while lying off the town, took
fire while all were asleep. A terrible
panic ensued, owing to the fact that
before the passengers could disembarli
the steamer was moved into midstream
in order not to endanger neigh boring
vessels.
Many passengers jumped overheard
to escape the flames. Some were res
cued, but many were drowned.
Two were burned to crisp, and
several others seriously. The total
number of victims has not yet been as
certained.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Victims Of pOisoned Whisky.

A shipment of an original package"
of whisky was made from Smithfeld,
n. C., to Tatum, Marlborough county,
5. G., recently. Samuel Parker, mid.
dle-aged, and Lawrence Parish, young
man, and member of one of the best
families in Tatum, drank moderately
of the whisky. They were seized with
terrible abdominal pains and both died
almost simultaneously. The liquor is
believed to have been poisoned and
will be analyZed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
The Great Delta.

A stalk of cotton is on exhibition at
Stone 4 Cannon's office, the seed pro-
ducing which was planted May so on
the plantation of Il. T. Worthington.
The stalk contains 175 grown cotton
bolls aud was still making new forms
and blooms when cut down on Monday.
The delta is great country.-Green-
vile Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

A special election was held at Hous-
ton few days ago to vote bonds to the
Gulf II Chicago Railroad Company for
the purpose of buying right-of-way and
depot grounds. The proposition was
carried by unanimous vote, and the
people now confidently expect to see the
Gulf Il Chicago Railroad running to
Houston within the next twelve months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
SOUTHERN GLEANiNGS.
Negro's VIII Contested.

Robert Howard, colored. died at
Chattanooga, Tenn. short time ago,
leaving considerable property to his
wife Sallie. The other day one Henry
Howard, claiming to be son Of the
said Robert Howard, born in slavery,
filed bill in which he says that his
father went into the war from Column
bia, Tenn, leaving wife, his
(Henry's) mother, from whom he had
never been divorced; that after the war
he never came back, but settled in
Chattanooga, and there pretended to
marry one Sallie Jones, to whom he at
tempts to leave his property as his
wife. Henry asks the court to declare
this marriage to the Jones woman null
and void. and TO give him the property
as the only surviving heir.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
The Stock Law.

The Prentiss County News says:
1--WE think the stock law ought to be
observed by everybody. Why have a
stock law and then turn out the stock ?
We notice hogs running at large in all
parts of town. A good number of citi-
zens have potato patches exposed. The
fences have been neglected because of
the stock law. A few hogs at large on
thebusiness streets will probably do no.
badly any damage, but people who have
bad fences should be protected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Guilty Of Murder Under the Law.

Anegro woman named Duncan locked
her three small children in her dwell
ing, near Cusada, Ala, at night,
and went to party. Fire broke out
at midnight and burned the house to
the ground, The children were roast
ed under the bed, where they had
crawled seeking protection. The wom-
an is guilty of murder under the laws
of Alabama.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
MormOns' Assailants Acq uitted.

The six men indicted for whipping,
prosecuting and conspiring against
Mormons in Fairfield county, S. c.
were acquitted after the jury had been
out "a hours. There is much bitter
feeling in the county, as many Of the
natives have become Mormons, and a
colony has been established.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

PARIS, Sept. 26.-The Politiqre Col
oniale publishes dispatch from ST
Petersburg saying that asa result OF
an exchange of views between the
chancellories Of St. Petersburg, Paris,
Berlin, Vienna Rome and Con
stantinople, the sultan of Turkey will
address the powers shortly on the sub
ject Of Great Britain's evacuation OF
Egypt, and Russia, supporting the sui.
tan, will invite a conference at Con
stantin ,ple or St. Petersburg, with tn,
object If settling the question on the
basis df the autonomy Of Egypt undsi
The suzerainty Of the sultan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Woman Convicted Of Murder.

Susie Lane, colored, charged with
the murder of her husband, Moses
Lane, was found guilty of murder in
the first degree, with mitigating cir
cumstances, at Chattanooga, Tenn. Su-
sic Lane is one of the leaders Of colored
society and a very handsome mulatto.
The evidence showed that Susie had
cut her husbands throat from ear to
ear, almost severing the head from the
body. The defense showed that Moses
had been very disagreeable husband,
and that he frequently dragged Susie
around the room by the hair.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
A Bad Negro Killed.

Ed Neazey, farmer who lives few
miles out from Senatobia, was forced TO
XIII a worthless and vicious negro few
days ago near his home. The negro.
who lived in Pamela county, was caught
on his place breaking open a house,
when Mr.. Veazey had some words with
HIM and ordered him to leave and stay
away, but the negro was not satisfied
and returned, defying MIR. veazey, the
result of which We're five shots from a
pistol, three of which took effect, and
dead negro. Mr.. Veazey immedi-
ately sent for an officer, reported the
facts and surrendered himself. From
all accounts Mr.. Veazey was entirely
iuStifiabl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Prominent citizen of Nashville.

DR.. Vim. p. Jones, one of the most
prominent citizens of Nashville, Tenn,
died recently. He was native of Adair
county, Ky, and had been resident
of Tennessee for nearly so years. Dr.
Jones had served as superintendent of
the Central hospital for the insane,
postmaster at Nashville and president
of the Nashville medical college.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Two Men Dead.

At Muldoon few nights ago, two
brothers named Thomas had quarrel
with Stephen Moore, about rs cents he
owed. The Thomases attacked Moore
Moore pulled his pistol and began firing
He killed one of the brothers and was
in turn killed by the other, who was
not hurt. The Thomas brothers were
twins.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

ST. Louis, Sept. 2S.-The body of
benjamin +. Lamar was found in the
hallway Of "a south Fourth street nj
s;.5 a. m, and indications were that
he had pcn dead several hours.
His skull was crushed in
o horrible manner. The building is
u part OF the Gaiety theater one OF the
low resorts OF the city, and it Is us
sumed that he was robbed and muir
dcred by some of the hatitues of the
place. Lamar was a prominent citizen
OF tairl and, l. T., and was last seen
with one Of the women Of the tlieater.
Several arrests have been male.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Fine Barn and Contents Dpstroycd

The fine new barn belonging to
Wilder a Simpson, about six miles south
OF Grenada, was totally destroyed by
tire last week, together with its con-
tents, consisting of seventy-fve tons of
hay, $50 bushels of oats, two wagons, a
corn planter, lot of tools and a good
mule. The barn was the finest in the
county and was not insured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

Fire few davS ago destroyed the liv-
cry stable of II. b. Gullett. the store
house and stock of goods and postotfice
of j. l.. Bonner, the storehouse of c. C..
Thatch, and the livery stable belonging
to John Overstreet, at Eastabucbie.
Losses and insurance not known.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

Lawrence Austin and Jim Reaves,
brothers-iu-law, met in the road, near
Henderson, Tenn. Reaves shot and in
stantly killed Austin with double
barrel shotgun, the charge entering
Austins head.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
A Steam Gin burned.

The steam cotton gin of w. A.
Broughton, four miles northwest Of
Iuka. was destroyed by fire last week,
together with four bales Of seed cotton.
The fire is supposed to have ignitea
from a flying spark. This is the second
steam gin Mr.. Broughton has lost Ia
the last three years
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Confesses to Another Murder,

viii Cato, now in Princeton (Ky.)
Jail, charged with the murder and rob
berry at Dave Aslew, confesses that he
killed negro near Birmingham, Mar
shall county, KY, few months ago
and robbed him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

In the broad open glare of Sunday
sun. in the midst of protrac ted
revival, not masl; to be seen. in the
presence of 500 infuriated people, Ray
mond Bushrod, a negro, was made to
pay the penalty of his assault upon a
l4-year-old girl at Hawesville, Ky.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

The Cumberland Presbyterian church
at'Jackson, Tenn, has decided unani-
mously to call Rev. II. w. Sears, of
Sherman, Tex, to the pastorate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
ASSAULTED BY A LUNATlc.
A Catholic Priest Attacked While Eleyat.
Ing the Host.

PlrTsBUReH, Pa, Sept. %. "A sensa-
tion was caused in ST. Philomenas Ro-
man Catholic church By IN assault
upon Rev. Father Wernet. at the mo-
ment when he was elevating the host,
by Manic Grezerson, a Frenchnan, 81
years OF age, who had attacked Father
Wernet three times before, giving us II
reason that the priest was not doing
right. II Is believed Crezerson Is in.
sane. Father Wernet 10 not seriously
hurt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Making Himself Scarce.

Harry 4. Cassin, under indictment
for embezzling $4,000 of the funds OF
the Georgia Loan, Savings and Bank
ing Co., OF which he was cashier, has
disappeared from Atlanta, Ga, and his
whereabouts is a mystery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Fell From a Hammock.

j. E. Bozeman, superintendent of the
State cotton mill at Springers, Ala,
died from the effects of fall from o
hammock swing, only Is inches frop
the ground. His home was in Selma,
Ala
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Death of j. NJ. Cochran.

J. NJ Cochran, of Macon, died sud-
denly few days ago. He was 81 years
old and was one of the Oldest settlers
of Noxubee county. He was well known
in this State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Shot by q Policeman.

At Decatur, Ala, Will Stewart was
shot by Policeman Forstman. The ball,
of heavy caliber, struck Stewart in the
left leg, completely shattering both
bones. Stewart is of good family.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

COMPARE THE RESULTS.
Gladstone Replies to Accusations OF Incon-
slstency.

LONDON, Sept. 2s.-Replying to the
accusation of Inconsistency made
against him for condemning the con-
cert or so.callod concert of the powers,
Mr. Gladstone writes:
"In 1880 we tried to make the concert
act, and we failed, and went on with
out it. We thus procured enlarged ter
ritory for Montenegro and Thessally
for Greece. This is exactly what have
desired for mode OF action in the east
in these two disgraceful years. Com
pare the results"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
Frost at Meridian.

The record of the Meridian weather
bureau shows that light frost occur
red there on the ED, and as result
the people are feeling much better.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

1 > statement e Of the associate d
au, VI New York city for the
,aueu on the 25th showed the
%s s,a o. changes; Surplus reserve,
so''s7' '675; loans, decrease, sa,,
\, specie increase, sse, NO; legal
|,,s Increase ere So,el4,7oO; deposits,
I s,0s slO' n oos'5OO; circulation, In
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
To Do Literary Work.

Milton A. Young, who had been post
master OF Anniston, Ala, since Sep
tember 10, 1898, has resigned to pursue
literary work in Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02
The Bottoms Were White.

Reports from the country along the
upper Tallahatchic river show that
there was a sharp frost on the ed The
bottoms are said to have been white.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-02

was asserted in Washington, on
II, that the United States ambas-
b had asccrtained that all the
|pean countries, except Austria,
enlze that the interests of the
Fd States justify the latter's inter
Zee in Cuba.