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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
Oil Mill For Canton.

Ground has been broken for the erec-
ton of an independent cotton seed oil
mill at Canton, which will be ready to
work up the crop Of next seasons seed.
Carroll Smith, one of Canton's most
progressive and prosperous business
men, is the protector, The mill will be
constructed of brick and corrugated
iron, with the latest improved ma
chinery, with capacity of fifty tons
ner dav
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

Lafayette county holds the pennant
this year for the largest number of con-
victs sent to the State penitentiary at
one time. Last week eight delegates
were lodged within the walls of the
States prison. Pike and Monroe coun-
ties are both close seconds, with six
apiece to their credit. For the month
ending March 25th forty-eight convicts
were gotten in from the various coun-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
Drowned at Dutch Harbor.

SEATTLE, Wash, March ss.-The
steamer Bertha brought news that on
March @, G. A. Andrews, second en-
gineer of the steamer j. G. Barr; I. II.
Tracey, riveter and filter; ]. c. Dorr
and Peter Dorr, father and son, of St.
Louis, were drowned at Dutch harbor.
They were crossing in small boat from
Unalaska to Dutch harbor, and in a
squall their boat capsized. The boat
with hat was found the next day by
the cutter Bear.
The Bertha brought down $1,000 in
gold bullion from the Aollo mine on
Vnga Island
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

GREENcAsTLE, Ind, March 2S.-Clar.
encc Snyder. aged 2s years, a son of ex-
Councilman Lewis Snyder, an old and
wcll-known citizen of this city, is in
Jail, charged with the larceny of mail
sack from the Big Four depot and the
burglary of Piercy's drug store and
Allen Bros, dry goods store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
An italian View -Garibaidrs Sympathy for
Cuba.

BERLIN, March 2S S--Thc Rome corre-
spondent of the Berliner Tageblatt tel
CRAPS:
The Marquis Visconti Venosta, the
Italian foreign minister, says the Gu
ban situation has grown worse, but
that outside of Austria, which morally
supports Spain for dynastic reasons, no
European power is inclined to show
practical sympathy for Spain
"Riccotti Garibaldi says that il the
United States will defray their ey
penses, he will engage to send 10000
Garibaldians to Cuba"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

the Holly Springs gasworks blew up
last week with terrible explosion that
brought the people out of doorsi in great
alarm. Fortunately no one was hurt
A workman was making some repairs
ON pipe connecting with the holder,
and in melting some solder in the pipe
ignited the gas. The holder was blown
clear out of the pit, and the burning
tar and oil belched forth tremendous
volumes of fame and smoke. The
town is plunged in darkness, and it will
be some time before the damage can be
repaired.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
Capt. slgsbee Starts Northward.

TAMPA, Fla, March 2S.-The steam.
er Olivettc brought from Havana, Sun
dav, the remaining officers of the bat
tleship Maine, including Capt c. D, 5.
Sigsbec, his clerk, j. II. S. Holden;
Lieut.. W. Tyler Cheverius, executive
officer; Lieut.. Ray, paymaster, and
Surgeon L. H. Henneberg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
Relieved by Death.

Stevie May Pauky, S-year-old daugh-
ter of Mrs. Bette Flora Panlly, died at
ShuqualalS last week after "A long sea-
son of the most excrucating pain, hav-
ing been severely burned on the 30th of
| last Nnvnn hnr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

lical board, which sat on the
|ew York, at Key West, Fla.
f the retirement of Rear-Ad-
lrd, completed its work on
II was impossible to learn the
u which the board arrived,
(elieved that it recommended
nent,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

Polo, the Spanish minister,
he 22d, that the report from
lat he had notified his govern
the American naval court of
report was that the explosion
Eternal origin was an error.
(ad no means of ascertaining
nd had made no report to his
Int.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

|nagers OF the Joint Traffic as
on the 23d, approved the an
fermentation of the General
/ association, granting special
fares Of IL per capita for
returning home for the spring
Special passenger rates
proved also for the grand en-
y of the Knights of pythias to
|at Indianapolis, August 1920
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

Pian chamber of deputies, on
ldopted, by a vote of 2O7 to z,
pittee's report recommending
censure" against former Pre-
|pi, who had been accused of
! in the Bank of Naples scan
|hlso of trafiicking in decora-
} will not be prosecuted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

fcH from Havana, on the 2ith,
is most probable, indeed it is
Ain, that if the United States
ht claims indemnity for the
Maine, Spain will put in IL
|aim for hundreds of millions
flor damages through tilibus-
editions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

Trade Review, of Cleve-
hnounces it's consolidation
|dustrial World, of Chicago.
] have represented the iron
nd machinery trades of the
western states for the past
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

nington Methodist Epis,,o-
ence, at Lewes, Del, on the
FED, by a vote of 1872 to ), the
of the Rock River (Ill,) con
toring the equal representa-
Eand ministerial delegates in
] conference.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

! that Japan has requested
|evacuate Port Arthur finds
h the Japanese press of Yoko-
|ch regard the recall of NJ.
|e Russian customs agent at
|sign that Russia has changed
lin regard to Corea.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

Der H. DEvELL, of Chicago,
through the industrial art
of the Central art school of
prize of $3.50 for "a color
ch shall present the most
hggestions for the decorating
\ school room.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

hs sign that the strained re-
fcen the United States and
result in war is furnished
Ship owners, who have ca
lr agents in this country
rters must contain the "war
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

was done at Lloyds, in Lon
path, in war risks to cover
|acts, ten guineas per CEN
paid against war being de-
|ecn Spain and the United
10 the next six months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

tcu from Madrid says:
espondent finds that the
Nv to the United States will
hing like what the sanguine
Expected, and the outlook i,
", is decidedly serious"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

led States has purchased, in
Pom the firm of Vickers, Son
1875, 900 worth of rapid-tire
+ navy. The United States
times as many as this, but
bid not supply them in time
lble.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

Kings county IN. W criminal
Brooklyn, on the 25th, l4or Is
hts were handed down by the
" against former city officials
actors of Brooklyn. Itissaid
indictments charged a con-
\ which the city was defraud-
$4,000 BY means of fraudu-
Facts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

kre issued, on the eth, de-
!. Sigsbee and other OIL
L battleship Maine at lIa-
Fdering them to proceed
Eait orders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

appropriation bill, as re-
b house, on the 22d, carries
Is, ,Gs3, ,0jS, an increase over
b, ia, 432 and over the cur
kes of $2,5l4,S24.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

'sident and cabinet, having
7 of the board of inquiry into
le disaster under considera-
he 95th, gave out an advance
7, which declared that the
Showed that the vessel was
by u submarine mine, but
findings failed to fix the re-
|ty for the explosion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02
Ashlex Cookie surrenders.

Ashley Cooke, who killed Sheriff Bray
and severely wounded Deputy Gilmore
at Senatobia recently, has surrendered
to the authorities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

rATIvE JOHN STMPKINs, of
nth district of Massachu-
bn the night of the 26th, at
&c in Washington city, of
|e induced by gastric com
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

nous vote of the executive
bf the Society of the Army
berland Gen. David s. STAN
, designated to act as presi-
E society, vice Gen. Rose
Iscd, until the next annual
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

loBLEY D. EVANS, better known
hting Bob" Evans, reached
|ton, on the Saith, and was i'm.
n ordered TO take command o.
y, vice sampson, who rslives
Ia co nntalofths dsst
VIII b The flagships
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-02

IT. COMMANDER MARK and
npanions, bearing the re-
Maine court of inquiry,
shington on the night of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.

paintjnRs OF Pope Milton Ariosto. kaDeia's' a'u
OF Mr.. Bells four children, three poys nnu !"
girl Below these are inches wh'cn ~, ~ 80
contained statuary. The ceilings In tne en I
rooms are decorated in an equally elaborate ana
handsome manner ,-....a..
The floor below contains the bedchanpers'
These rooms are decorated In suitable manner.
The first floor is in some respects ,iie .'VS
beautiful OF all. II was USED as u n'usIe ' NJ,
In a large alcove was installed an organ ms
alcove separated from the other ioo"s ~
four massive pillars Of Scagola marble. their
yellow and white polished surfaces piehuins
with the white marble bases ana hanusoi,'e,s
carved capitals. Two OF these piliars are Spua'c
and two round.
The floors in this suite Of elaborately IN
laid wood. and cost several thousand dollars.
But II Is in the mural decorations OF the rooms
that the artist has shown his greatest Skill
The designs garlands OF flowers, inclosine
figure scenes symbollcal Of music. the art IS so
sklful that several designs painted IN wnl.e
look as If carved in relief from Ivory, yeIiowed
with age. The deception Is almost complete
and can he detected only on close scrutiny. Inc
organ was removed with the other thihgs wh,ch
could be taken out and is now In the possession
Of the Brooklyn Institute In days gone by
these rooms were the scene OF many excellent
concerts. Mr.. Bell used to invite well-KhoWn
musicians to come and play and sing Tor him
For years he hal an organist live In the mousse
with him.
The mural decorations and paintings In the
house were done by corps Of skilled artists
who came from Europe and spent hve or SIX
years In completing their task THIS fact VIII
perhaps give some slight idea Of the minuteness
Of the detail and the high character OF the
work. which was done during the civil war.
One would think naturally that Mr.. Bell would
look with some regret 1t breaking up MS nome
of parting with his treasures and OF seeing the
house upon the identifying Of which he has
lavished SO much care and money pass into the
hands Of vandals For the house can never I've
used again as a homo for those who would
appreciate IFS beauty. and IL is destined in
short time to be devoted to plain business or
turned into a lodging house and ultimately torn
down. But Mr. Bell exhibits a philosophical
disposition in speaking Of the parting:
Il have had my happiness he said the other
day. land these things have all served my pur-
pose well. There must be an end to all things.
and feel no regret that II Is so In this case
This has been the ideal home Of scholar. the
literary retreat OF recluse. l have been cheer
full. because I have idealized the things about
me. 1t will be more. Everything
OF value that ! could take from this house has
been given TO the institutions where 1t VIII do
the most good. These rooms look bare and
empty. but I glad Of what | have done.
Now am only anxious to part with the house,
and then I shall leave these surroundings for
ever"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
NAY HAVE KILLED HERSELF.
MRS SARAH BROWN FOUND DEAD UNDER
A WINDOW OF THE KINGS
COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs Sarah Brown. sixty-fve years old. was
found dead on Friday afternoon on the pavement
under the window OF the sewlng-room OF the hings
County Hospital. In Flatbush The coroner
office did not report the death until yesterday NJ
ternoon The woman evidently killed instantly
by fall
Mrs B.c7.-- went to the hospital last June Ior
treatment for "A broken leg. Her husband WIN
was older than herself. greatly devoteu 10
her and up 10 three weeks ago had called hear'y
every day TO see her. About three weeks ago MI
Brown was taken sick and died. hs funeral oe'ng
held on Monday OF last week.
Before Mr. Browns death he was Informed that
his wife well enough to be taken TO her hone'
but he told DR.. Duryea. the superintendent tha'
he was on; Of work and money. and II Mrs. brown
could be taken care OF for few weeks 1t would
be n great accommodation. Mrs Brown was then
employed I'm the sewing room. When her husDand q
was taken III she wanted to go TO him, Out ne uIeu
before she could make the necessary arranse,
meuts. II Is said that her husband was dead anu
buried b. fore she knew anything about H. pu,
this may not be correct. When she finally learned
of his death last week she became melancnoiy;
on Friday she alone In the sewing-rooW' anu
II is thought that she threw herself from the VIII
dow The sewing room IL In the third story OF
could hardly believe Mrs. Brown had wilfully COM
nit ted suicide but at the same time ne coud nor
understand how such accident could have nap
pened Before her removal to the hospital MIS-
Brown and her husband lived In Albany-ave, rat
hl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
RLI CLOSING.
From The Brooklyn Times

From The BROOKLYN Times.
A movement has been foot since early In the
year seeking 10 urge business men In all lines Of
trade ia the Eastern District wards especially. to
close their stores at 6 D. m. with the exception
OF saturday and Monday evenings. This movement
has been gotten up naturally by the employees 1t
has met with encouragement from some of the
heads OF the firms and has been opposed b. other
nd bn has others i%GgfFd s s s"%n
made all effect within the disiric; in which it
The question Of early closing will not admit of
any arguments In sorne localities For the argu-
or oen 20 work longer than stated perod sa
twelve hours IL beyond the natural duration when
in the morning until 8 at night is to ask some.
thing that the physical strength of man.
Therefore judged by bare facts early Losing Is
a necessity for the good OF the human race. With
come a grinding mill. into which his body is thrown
there are at times ex;enuaing crcumstances ''
There are districts In Brooklyn which. by Judi
created centres of trade. To these centres buyers
are attracted In large numbers from great dis
the great shopping centres OF Manhattan. They are
metropolitan One Of them is on Ful,on-st.. be-
Is at and about the junction OF Broadway and
Flushing-ave. Business within The radii of these
broad plan laid down for business In such places
But there are In Br0ok,yn many sections whicn
complevio They exist because much OF Broos.
Crowded II the daytime With the natural how &c" OF
business on the streets They are quiet In "A meas.
to do their daily work large percentage OF them
travel to Manhattan Borough and Others go into
the distant manufacturing centres OF Brooklyn.
Now. In such places these In Brooklyn II Is
often found TO be beneficial for stores OF ali kinds
to remain open in the early evening all the week
for in that way only can they attract the custom
OF these people who spend their daytime elsewhere
II il TO be blamed upon the suburban nature OF
the borough more than upon anything else
The Brooklyn Times believes that there are
stores which. cannot safely close early: BY .
doing hcy dr,vs large Of Their bust
cause OF stress OF circumstances. The clerk force
can and should be organized. and has In many In
stances been so organized that the extra evening
time surrendered II made good by additional morn
Ing and afternoon time being given back to the
hands. In this way many sections OF BROOKLYN
can be made paying trade centres. and only In this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
A READING BY MISS FIELD.

SELECTIONS FROM HER FATHERS WORKS GIVEN
IN ASSOCIATION HALL.
There was a big audience in Association Hall. at
Bond and Fulton SITS. last evening to hear Miss
Mary French Field read selections from the writ
ings Of her father. the late Eugene Field. The
occasion was one Of the series OF Saturday
ing dramatic readings under the auspices OF the
Brooklyn Institute Of Arts and Sciences In last
nights entertainment Miss Field was assisted by
Charles Stuart Phillips Brooklyn tenor. and H.
T. H. Benedict. Brooklyn organist, who played
Mr. Phillips's piano accompaniment. This was
the programme:
with Trumpet and Drum"
"Chid and Mother"
In the Firelight'
Just fore Christmas"
LITE Roy n NJ s. new. Arthur Melvin Taylor
20 Haste Ihee' Mr. philips
THE Lyttel Boy"
sAt Door
.Goodby-God Bless You"
The Dead ISaOe. AL r,.,.
Tbe Skylark" Schneider
20 Tha, We TWO Were Maying i...............Ne vin
"A Childs song ~. p.u,,,.
9Th. Little Yaller Baby prose-.
.The Conver.azzhyong
Christmas Eve
"Our Two Opinions
Long Ago. u,~. r,s,d
..rbs Rose and the Nightingale
s"rhe Message xaoh =,
''En'rea'y Mr. philips
when I Was Boy"
1.-The Wanderer.
The Passing Saint
Irwin Things At. v,.,A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
PORT JEFFERSON.

AS result OF the Introduction Of waterworks IN
Port Jefferson the Suburban Underwriters Associa.
ton has Informed all property owners In the village
that the rates OF insurance have been reduced rs
per cent. The notice says that property under In.
surance must not be more than a mile from a
steam fire engine or hose company's headduarters
hydrant The rate has been reduced from "A cents
year. or 10 cents for three years. TO 10 cents a
year. or % cents for three years, on brick dwell
ngs. while the reduction frame buildings IL
~ cents for year 30 cents for three years
from 60 cents for one wear or 81 ~ FOR three YEA ~
10 30 cents for year. 7s cents for three years
Several OF wreckng companys tugs have been
In the harbor raising the yachts and schoonsrs
that were sunk I'm the storm Of week before last
Some of the boats be repaired with little ex.
hardly worth raising.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
TROOP C'S REORGANIZATION.

From The Brooklyn Times.
Elsewhere in The Brooklyn Times line Of today
tant facts connected with the war experience OF
our gallant cavalrymen Troop c. 1t Will there,
the claim which that examination has upon the
patriotic gratitude OF Brooklyn or Of the sntre
reosonable limits should unhssta tingly be done.
not only by the local Administrations but by the
today the eyes of the city are focused upon
Troop G There is natural interest throHsh9ut
~ the Two troops. and &C. will take. VIII there
be squadron or VIII there be single troop as OF
WSo are directly interested. 1t is one TO which
numerous ansTers are 6sns given not al Of
that can be laid down az a foundation upon which
build and that Il so mat ihe ,rG Hoops arm
small for a squadron. composed OF two troops. The
ring in the Portland,ave srnory VIII not comfort
There are more than one hundred In the troop. Be-
sides there Is not stable room for one hundred
horses in that armory: In view OF these facts. It
Would be very unwise for a squadron to be created
10 occupy space which troop already oycrcrowds.
ment seems to favor a troop. and 1t is well that
since. therefore. the present armory is too small
for a squadron. II s not amiss TO see what pros
ppiways been generous 10 her soldiers. She has
within the last few years newly housed nearly all
Or % regiments all occupy new armorles The Attn
Regiment has only just completed an extensive ad-
Tt,on' while the 81 Battery has fallen heir to the
!, paa armory which was refurnished by II
In view OF these vast expenditures. It may seem as
,hough Troop would have easy time gaining
n new armory. But at the present time the city IL
close 20 her debt limit. The local administration is
testy and previous large expenditures for the SOL
diers Of other organizations may suggest to active
Yninds the necessity of now calling a halt. The
chances for a new armory. since the schools as
overcrowlel as Is Cs armory. not very good.
Did IL lie In the hahds OF this paper such building
would be started tomorrow on the park lands.
that drills In the park could be feature. but In
snite of that leaning toward Troop C. the facts
es they appear to this paper must be stated. THE
Timesi' therefore concludes that troop will he
,h limit OF the reorganization. and that that will
remain permanent for some time.
THE manner OF determining the membership OF
the new troop the veterans claim. Is theirs. As
they stood the ordeal OF election TO the troop 80
they feel that the members Of &C should be passed
unon nv them before membership In the new troop
is allowed There Will not necessarily be many
men rejected for from the old troop many have
EXPRESSED a determination retire. and In &C
there are also many who not anxious to con-
tlnue as members Therefore. the applicants for
the new troop will not overcrowd the desired num-
Der very much.
brooklyn may therefore expect In the near future
TO see reorganized old Troop G. yargely as II was
before the war and housed In its present armory
III such time property near Prospect Park
will be too valuable for the city to purchase for
armory purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-11
HIS TESTIMONY DECLARED FALSE.

JUsEICE GAYNoR SAYS he IS TIRED OF "PuT-rP
CASES"
These put-up cases are brought into court 10
consume the time OF the Court. and they must be
stopped THIS man McDonad's statement Is abb
solutely false That ,olld be from the first
time ne went the witness-stand. We ought to
get after the people who behind these cases
This the remark Of Justice Gaynor yesterday
IN refusing a new trial in the damage suit OF
Joseph Jackson. eighteen year-old colored boy,
against the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company.
Reference was made 10 John Mcdonald. dis
charged motorman OF the company, who was the
notorman in charge when the boy was thrown
off the car and received Injuries. Mcdonald swore
that the motor box out OF order. and that the
accident caused in that way number or
witnesses gave testimony that fatty contradcted
that OF the discharged motorman.
Arthur J. Harrison. one Of the BOYS lawyers.
arose saying that the Judges remark would seem
TO refer to him. Justice Gaynor cut him short
with the remark:
Il have no, said anything about you. Take your
seat; am sick and tired OF these cases"
The verdict was for the defence. The lawyer FOR
the Heights Company said that he would Apply
for a warrant for McDonald's arrest.