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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
A Drunken Demon.

Will Rutlan last week met Tom ELL
Eey and his 14-year-old son, who were
returning home from Wesson, after
having sold load of wood, and, pull
ing his pistol, told Ellzey he intended
to kill him. Ellzey begged for his life.
Rutlan then turned on the boy, one
shot killing him instantly. He then
fred several shots at tree near by,
seeming not To realize the crime Just
committed, as he was drunk. The kill
ing took place about three miles east,
near the home OF Ellzey, and just
within Lincoln county. Rutlan is Is.
years old and lives with his parents
about four miles southeast of Wesson,
in Lincoln county Rutlan made no
effort to escape, but surrendered to the
sheriff, and is now confined in the Lin
coin county Jail at Brookhaven.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10

"The next act In the war thrilled not
alone the hearts OF our countrymen, but
the world, by its exceptional heroism. On
the night OF June Lieut.. Hobson, aided
from Santiago harbor by sinking the
collier Merrimac in the channel under a
fierce fire from the shore batteries, escap-
ing with their lives as by miracle. but
falling into the hands of the Spaniards.
II is a most gratifying incident of the war
that the bravery Of this little band of he
roes was cordially appreciated by the
Spanish admiral"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-12-10
THE SANTIAGO CAMPAIGN.

The campaign OF Santiago, resulting
IN the Investment and capture of that
city, Is referred to as brilliant achieve
ment. a brief review is then presented
of the decisive naval combat of the war
on July 3. resulting In the complete de-
struction OF Admiral Crevera's fleet. Con-
cerning 1t the president says: Where all
so conspicuously distinguished them
selves, from the commanders to the gum
ners, and the unnamed heroes in the
towards the achievement of this astound.
ing victory. for which neither ancient nor
modern history. affords parallel In the
completeness Of the event, and the mar
velous disproportion Of casualties, it
would be invidious to single out any one
for special honor"
PRAISE FOR OUR sHIPBUILDERS.
In this connection the president says:
Nor can we be unmindful of the achieve
ments OF onr builders. mechanics and ar
tisans for sneir part in the construction
OF our warskips."
The times., 1898-08-19

due TO hardships. but to the restless
ness that induced the soldiers to enlist
The5on hundred thousand or more
young men who would be enlisted by
Bishop Perrick to plow and dig and
hoe for a living, subject to a call to
light in event of a war, might better
remain in private life as far as their
own interests are concerned, and Go
the same work for themselves. They
would gain positively nothing and
would lose their freedom of movement
and the exercise of their own judgment
by their contract with the Government
To do the same work, as private citi-
zens. would be to gather riches for
themselves and to eventually cwn the
soil they till. 1t is a one-sided arrange
ment as suggested. and the side is that
of the Government. 1t is not worth
while to discuss the proposition that
the farmer life is quite as effective
preparation for fighting as the ordinary
drilling of troops in peace. for the same
reason that it is because they want to
be soldiers and nothing e.se, that
young men join the army.
The times., 1898-08-19
The Anti-Exrnnsionfsts.

In placing all opposition to the per-
manent retention of the Philippines
on the shoulders of ''the Democratic
Mugwumps," the Chicago Tribune dis
plays either a spirit of petty partisan
ship or surprising ignorance of the
source of whatever objections there are
to entering On the new era that Is
opened up to the republic. Il is rash
too, in it's classification, unless it has
private advices as to the attitude of
very eminent Republicans. II is still
to be made clear TO the public how the
President himself stands on the partic-
ular expansion issue of the moment.
His final opinion is not revealed in the
words of the note to Spain which is the
basis of the protocol. That he was not,
at the time the note was written, as
positive about the retention of the Phil
ippines as of Porto Rico, will not be
denied. Otherwise he would have mad :
the same conditions in each case.
1t is true that a larger proportion of
Democrats than of Republicans in Con-
gress voted against the annexation Of
Hawaii, but their action has been con-
demned by all. while the Democrats CT
the Tribune's own State spoke very
clearly in favor of the logical destiny
of the nation. There have been no
more ardent. sincere, and eloquent
pleas for the mailing of the flag to ITS
staff in the Philippines than have hean
made by Democrats. The most influ-
entiaf of the public men who az re-
buked by the Tribune are Republicans.
such as Senator Hoar. who hiss nzver
before been suspected of being either
a Democrat or a Mugwump.
In a friendly way we would suggest
to the Chicago Tribune to wait until
its own party has taken a decided
stand on the Phlipp ne question before
indulging in epithets. They may be a
relief to its feelings. but at this time
they are unsafe. If the present tend
ency continues, the Democratic party
may be the more vigorous champion
of territorial and commercial expan-
sion, with direct reference to the Dewey
Islands.
The times., 1898-08-19
THE FIRST NEW YORK.
1t WIFI Sail for Honolulu From Sal
Fancfsco Today.

San Francisco, Aug IS. Three companies
of the First New York Regiment broke
camp this morning and marched aboard
the transport Alliance, on which the SOL
diers will sail for Honolulu. The start
from the Presidio was made at o'clock
and by noon the last man was aboard
ship at the Saltwater Street pier. This
evening the vessel pulled out into the
stream and will sail for the islands to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock The troops
are a portion of Col. BARRIERS command
and consist of Companies +, C, and H
The greater portion of the regiment has
been in Honolulu for some time past and
there is still left at the Preside about
two and one-haH companies and the regI-
mental band The companies left behind
hope to take passage on the Scandia
when that vessel sails for Manila.
The departure OF the troopship Arizona
has been postponed one day, owing to the
delay of a large shipment of ammunition
in reaching this city from the East 1t
was first supposed the vessel would de-
part next Saturday. but the anchor Will
not be weighed until Sunday morning
Maj. Gen. Merriam has directed the
troops to be In readiness to embark no
later than 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The full complement includes twenty-six
officers, LII enlisted men and nine civ
Hans.
With respect to the departure of the
Scandia. nothing definite is known The
vessel is being fitted out as a hospital
ship. as we'll as for carrying troops
The times., 1898-08-19
MAGu1RE FOR GOVERNOR.
CniffOrn1a Democrats Name Him OI
n Fusion Rasfa

sacramento, Cal, Aug. 1S.-The Demo-
cratic State convention today nominated
Congressman Mcguire for governor by
acclamation. Congressman Barlow and
Castle, Populists, We're indorsed in the
sixth and seventh districts and James P.
Barry and Wiiliams NJ. Craig were nomi-
mated for Congress in the fourth and fifth
districts respectively.
The platform reaffirms the national
platform of 1896, favors delay in final
action so far as the acquisition of the
Philippine Islands are concerned until the
desirabiiity:Sof such an acquisition shall
have been fully investigated.
The Silver Republicans are to have the
justice and clerk of the supreme court.
the Populists, to have the lieutenant gov
ernor, controller, superintendent of pub
ic instruction, railroad commissioner OF
the third district, member of the board
or equalization in the third district and
congressman in the first, sixth and sew
enth districts.
F'uslon was, recommended on the legis-
iative and county ticket throughout the
State to the end that there may be a
strong force for Bryan and silver in 1900
The times., 1898-08-19
The snnitarian,s Opportunity

The sanitarian is now on trial. In
virtually all the camps of the volunteer
army in the States. typhoid fever pre-
walls In an epidemic form. The re-
| n.oval of several Thousand men from
Camp Alger may check the ravag5s of
the disease among them, but that Is
still to be determined. In other camps
the sick who are able to travel can
have furloughs on application, and the
city of Philadelphia Will remove from
their present surroundings all invalid
soldiers who are citizens of that town
| These things, however. are not en1ugh
TO stamp out the fever. That must BE-
done by the medical men in charge of
! the sanitary affairs of the camps.
1t is the constant affirmation of the
medical profession that an epidemic of
typhoid fever or any other zymottc dis
ease is a crime. The doctors, especially
those who are regarded as sanitary ex-
perts, maintain that while no one may
be accountable for a single case, some
body is responsible for all that ar Sc
from the presence of the first cne. TIL "
say that by preventing the seeds of the
| disease from finding their way into the
common sewers, and by protecting the
water supply from pollution and keep
| ing the patient severely isolated, no
| epidemic is possible. The usual diff
I Guilty is in effecting the necessary safe
| ty conditions because in private prac-
tice the physician can cnly exercise a
doubtful control over the patient and
his surroundings.
In the case of military camp there
are no obstacles in the way of the
Doctors absolute rule. 1t is in his
power to establish his own laws and
enforce them by ali the authority Of
the commanding officer. The surgeon
general has directed the medical staff
in every camp to abolish typhoid fever
and back of him is all the power of the
War Department. Now is the oppor-
tunity of the santarian to prove the
truth of what he has so long and so
positively maintained. If the epidemic
is not stopped at once, except where
men have already been exposed to the
infection, he must admit that he has
been negligent or Incompetent, or that
his doctrines are wrong.
The times., 1898-08-19
CERVERA WILL NOT GO.
Report That He Asked Leave to Re-
turn TO SDafn.

Report That He Asked Leave to Re-
turn to Spain.
The report that Admiral Ceryera has
applied to the Navy Department for per-
mission to leave for Spain was officially
denied yesterday. 1t is said that the ad-
miral feels it his duty, as the highest
Spanish officer in this country, to remain
here until all of his imprisoned country
men shall have left for their homes.
. The Navy Department has not yet de-
eided what to do with the Spanish prison
ers until the treaty of peace is signed. In
two cases prisoners have been given pa
roles to return to Spain. The aged and
debilitated DIR. Jurada was given the per-
mission upon the advice of physicians,
who recommended the change. Capt.
Moreau. who is also a member of the
Spanish Parliament, was allowed to go
in order that he may use his good Offices
in helping to bring about peace. On the
strength of a promise to return to the
United States when requested to do so.
he was given his parole. The passport
given to Capt. Moreau, it is said, brought
about the report that his superior, Admir-
al Cervera, was about to leave
The times., 1898-08-19
FRIDAY. AUGUST 10, 1898.
Porto Rico and the Phirippine.


When Admiral Dewey sent his shells
over a distance OF two miles into Ma
Mia, some of the pieces flew into this
country and smashed the one argument
against the holding of the Philippines
How can you hold and keep and re-
tain what you never got and haven't ?"
urged the timid advocates OF an impos-
sible isolation policy, frightened by the
bugaboO created by interested conspir-
ators. That we could easily take pos
session of Manila and confirm our
claim to the entire archipelago they re-
fused to accept as a valid proposition.
Dewey and Merritt took Manila and
effected the surrender of the Philip
pines in their entirety.
Now, the situation there is in no es-
sential different from that of Porto
Rico. If we have any claim TO that
island, we have exactly the same claim
TO the Philippine Islands. The differ
ence is entirely one of location. Porto
Rico is in this hemisphere and the
Philippines are more remote. Nobody,
however, has suggested that il is more
difficult to administer the affairs of one
than the others because of the greater
distance. The only objection to the
keeping of the Pacific islands is that
we might have trouble with the pres
ent insurgents. No pat lot who has
fair understanding of the intelligence
and capacity for administration of the
American people certainly not Presi-
dent McHinIey-would give moments
thought TO such an idea.
There is positively no reason of the
least force, none that We can imagine
as having any influence with the Presi-
dent, against retaining the territory
conquered by our navy and army, while
there are any number of reasons, all
such as an American of courage and
foresight could surely weigh, in favor
Of policy on which the great body of
the people have fixed their hopes. 1t
will require arguments such as we are
powerless to conceive TO persuade the
people that il is any less our duty to
keep what American lives have paid
for in the Philippines than in Porto
Rico.
The times., 1898-08-19
THE MACHINE IEFEATED.
Wisconsin Republicans Nominate a
State Ticket.

Milwaukee. Wis. Aug. 1S.-The Wiscon-
sin Republican State convention completed
its work today and adjourned. The COM
pIete ticket nominated is as follows:
For governor. Edward Scoield: lieuten-
ant governor, Jesse Stone; secretary OF
State. w. II. Frolich; State treasurer, J.
r.. Rice; State superintendent. L. D. Har-
vey; insurance commissioner, Emil Gill
johann.
This is a complete victory over the ma
chine element of the party. ]. B. Treat,
of Monroe, was elected chairman Of the
Republican central committee. Beyond
general Endorsement of the national Ad-
ministration, recent issues growing out
OF the war were not touched.
The times., 1898-08-19
TEXAS REPUBLICANS.
ihey Are Free to Vote for "a Demo-
crnt or a POpuIisf.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 1S-After three days
and nights of factional turmoil. the State
Republican convention at Fort Worth ad-
journed tonight without nominating a
ticket About nine-tenths of the dele
gates. both white and black, were eager
to put out a straight Republican ticket,
but the leaders were solid against 1t.
The members OF the party are turned
loose and advised to vote their personal
preferences between Sayers DemocraD.
and Gibbs (Populis). for governor The
election of Sayers is almost universally
conceded by an overwhelming majority.
Much friction was shown all through
the sessions of the convention between
State Chairman Z. III. r. Green and Con-
gresham h. b. Hawley and their respec-
tive followers.
Green had to give way at every test
of strength in order to avoid being crush
ed by the Hawleyites. Green was re-elect-
ed State executive committee chairman
for the next two years by reclamation.
The platform Is strong in its express
sions for territorial expansion and fayors
keeping the Philippines.
The times., 1898-08-19

The city of Philadelphia is fully deter
mined that the soldiers belonging within
her boundaries shall not suffer the pains
OF so many who have been sent from the
camps sick and without attendance. The
common council has voted the necessary
funds and appointed committee TO char
ter special train of nine cars TO go to
every camp where her soldier sons are
and bring home such as are on the sick
list. The seats have been removed from
the cars and two local hospitals have con-
tributed cots and nurses, so that the jour
ney of the heroes will be free possi-
BILE from suffering, The same thing was
done in the Civil War by Philadelphia
only
The times., 1898-08-19

1t is becoming more and more of puz-
zle TO the American public what the
qualifications of Spanish editors can be-.
1t seems as If they must be totally differ
ent from those required in ordinary coun-
tries. AS general thing. In Europe and
America the managing editor gives some
paper. Occasionally, among artists in
experienced in military affairs, mistake
viii be made in the drawing of a uni
form. but II is detected by other papers If
not by the one in which it appears A
collection of reproductions of Spanish car
toons. however. shows not only total
The times., 1898-08-19
A BishCn,s Army

Bishop c. Clifton Perrick. of Rich
nOnd, is opposed to the keeping of
large standing army in time of peace,
but he has a mind fertile in expedients
and sees a way TO have all the benefits
of large army without its evils. He
suggests the enlistment of a sufficient
number of able-bodied young men and
their employment, not in drills, but in
the cultivation of the soil. He would
make them seif-supporting by sett ng
apart enough of the public domain for
agricultural purposes.
1t is hardly necessary to raise objec-
tions to such a scheme on economic
grounds and as a question of public
policy, because the fact that il would
be impossible to enlist a large army on
such terms is objection enough. The
young men who enter the regular army
do IL to escape the kind of life Bishop
Perrick would have them live. Only a
comparatively few of these athletic
fellows go into the service of the Cow
ernment for lack of other employment
They could all make quite as good a
living as they enjoy now in private
pursuits. They do not like an indus
trial or agricultural career, and they
do like to be soldiers. They fancy the
discipline Of frequent drills and the
martial pomp. the freedom from mer-
cenary toll, the neat uniform, the
march. and the very hardships of
campaign. It strikes the romantic
note In their often-intractable souls,
and though the labor Is sometimes more
severe than would serve to keep them
well in priyats life. they rarely COM
plain and more rarely desert. Such
6ssertions as the records show are not
The times., 1898-08-19

The sooner General Lee reaches Cuba
with several thousand men the sooner
the menace of the Cubans in arms at
Santiago viii be dissipated. They out
number the Americans now and might
cause some trouble, although they would
find an enemy worthy OF their steel in
General Iaawton, who has fought Indians
and is tremendous fighter in any cir
cumstances. 1t is for the sake of the
Crbans themselves that American re-en-
forcements should be sent as early as
practicable.
The times., 1898-08-19
"Just Like Devyey.u

From the New York Commercial Advertiser }
We have grown so accustomed to pleasant sur
prises in the career and conduct of Admiral
Dewey that scarcely anything now from that
his eyebrows or rub his eyes. sThat's lust
like Dewey" We would say and dismiss the
incident as matter of fact. He has done much
already to win the gratitude of his countrymen.
but the distinct beauty of all he has done is
the direct, self-forgetful, modest and thoroughly
scientific manner in which he has accomplished
the work. Each act has only made him reader
and apter for each successive act
The times., 1898-08-19
For President of Cuba.

IffUH IIc OIICaBo NeWs,J
DR.. Betances is the man the Cuban insur-
gents would like to the first President Of
republican Cuba. For some. years past he has
led a retired life in Paris. where he is now,
says the London Sketch, but he appears to DOS
sess the fullest confidence Of the Cuban 'rebels''
and is expected to sail for Cuba immediately
the Spaniards got rid of and the republic
of Cuba declared. He is reported to be a very
honest man and a very hard worker in addi-
tion to which il is said he is fully conscious
OF the weak traits in the Cuban character and
it is claimed, that. his rule, once established.
is likely to be both iudicious and firm
The times., 1898-08-19
RHODES FIGHTS DOM PAUL
Two Important Progressfves Re-
placed by TransvaaI Supporters.

Cape Town. Aug. 1S.-The political duel
between Cecil Rhodes and President Kru-
ger. of the Transvaal, is becoming fiercer.
The latest results of their fight is that
the candidates of the Afrikander Bund
have defeated such importan pro-
gressives as Sir Peter Faure and Sir
Henry Juta. the latter having been
speaker of the house of assembly Both
have been replaced by strong supporters
of the Transvaal.
In a recent speech at Port Elizabeth.
Mr.. Rhodes said that if the Bund was
supreme, Krugerism would be dominant.
He implored the voters to prefer the great
program of progressive legislation, which
included the development of the country
and the construction of a railway to
Lake Tanganyika. Federation. he said
was sure 10 come. but if the other colo
MES felt that Cape Colony was not loyal
1t would not be necessary to the northern
territories.
The times., 1898-08-19
Bound to Keep Them.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

CFrOm the PhlIadeIphia InQuirer.)
eve must keep what we have fought for and
ing it up? The Island OF Luzon Is as fertile as
Java, Borneo, and sumatra, and its climate is
more salubrious. 1t is rich in natural resources
1t has been grossly mismanaged and kept in
Ignorance of its hidden wealth. American en-
terprise will civiize and develop, and bring a
free government in its wake If this is really
a war of humanity, then it is duty we owe to
humanity to take the Philippines and govern
them. Not to do would be inconsistent
The times., 1898-08-19
A WOMAN ON THE TICKET.
Idaho Republicans Nominate Cnndi-
dateE for Sfnte Offices

Boise, Idaho. Aug. B,5The Republican
State convention completed its work this
afternoon BY nominating a full State
ticket.
1t was the first State convention in
which women have taken part. and one
woman is placed on the ticket-Miss Lucy
Dean-whd is nominated for State super
intendent OF public instruction.
W. B. Hepburn was nominated for Con-
gress, d. w, Standrod, for justice of the
supreme court. and A. B. Moss for gov
ernor.
The times., 1898-08-19
COL. HAYS APPOINTMENT.

German Paper Says lit Indicates
Americans Future Foreign Policy.
Berlin, Aug. 1S.-The Hamburgische cor
respondent says that the appointment of
Ambassador Hay as American Secretary
of State is of far-reach:ng Importance.
He not only promoted the Anglo-Ameri-
can entente in London TO a high degree,
but he witnessed the whole development
of the Chinese question
His appointment is, therefore. reg glried
as a characteristic symptom of the direc-
ton the foreign policy of the United
States will take, now the war is ended.
The times., 1898-08-19
1t VIII he Gov. EIrerbe.

Senator John L. McLaurin, of South
Carolina, Is at the Metropolitan Hotel
He said last night that the excitement of
the campaign for STATE and county Off
GERS was over. The chief interest. he said.
centered in the selection of the head of
the State ticket. but there 1t no doubt.
he said. that Gov. Ellerbe, the present
incumbent will be reelected.
The times., 1898-08-19
On the EAGLE side

From the Fort Wayne Gazette.)
When volunteers Hike Capt English, Theodore
Roosevelt and John Jacob Astor leave business
terson had reason for saying the time has come
when people look more at the eagle on the
shield than the brand on the dollar.
The times., 1898-08-19
Colonial Government.

To the Editor of The Times:
When complains Of the local government
q the District of Columbia the usual response
of the intelligent disiranchised citizen is, 1--WE
couldn't haye a better one" Assuming this to
be true, l suggest that the same kind of govern
ment be imposed on all OF newly acquired
colonies And further, that the governing COM
missioners be nominated by Senators Hale. Han
ma and Wellington. w. H. BURR
The times., 1898-08-19
.Heporters and the Prince.

tFrom the Chicago News)
good story is told by Sir Edward Arnold
about the Prince of Wales ''Once when / was
attending an important function at MARLBOROUGH
house, says Sir Edwin, 'Sir Francis Knoliys
came up to the Prince of Wales and remarked
Some gentlemen OF the press wish admission.
your royal highness.' Oh said the prince
show them in. II they don't come in at the
door they'll come in at the ventilatcr' 4" Clearly
the prince appreciated the perseverirg spirit Of
the press. His kindness and consideration TO.
reporters is well known and greatly valued.