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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Miller and Farley.

Ivo Miller, who killed j. $. McDon-
aid, president of the Delta Bank of
Greenwood, pleaded guilty to man
slaughter and was given life sentence
in the penitentiary. Walter Farley,
who shot and killed c. A. Heard at Le-
land, last year, was tried at Green
wood on change Of venue. lie plead
guilty to manslaughter and was SEN
fenced to ten years in the penitentirry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Weather and Crops.

During the past week the tempera-
turc was above the normal and the rain
fall was unequally distributed over the
State. Cotton has grown too rapidly
and the plant is not fruiting well, owing
20 the excess of moisture IN many Sec
tions, which has also /tcvented its
proper cultivation and development.
Too much grass, we'd and shedding
have been reported, causing the aban-
donment of the crop in some cases.
There are many favorable reports, how
ever, where the seasons" have been
about right for all crops, and the out
look is very promising. Corn has con-
tinued to improve and manySeport the
best crop for number OF years. Fruit,
garden truck, hay cane. oats and all
minor crops are doing well, although
fruit is reported as rotting in few
localities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
PLACING OF OUR TROOPS.



Iards Have No Chance.
CAMP DEWEY, Julv27 via Hong Kong,
Aug. 1.-The Astor Battery landed at
Tambo today, the troops carrying their
belongings ashore through a heavy surf
and erecting their tents during a tropi-
cal downpour. The men arc healthy
and contentcd.
The captain on the March told me
they had pleasant voyage from San
Francisco, but were glad to discmbarli,
despite the discomfort of landing in the
rain.
The battery has been posted upon the
right of the camp, which is thrown well
forward toward the insurgent trenches,
and within easy shooting distance of
the Spanish lines.
The Spaniards are little inclined to
provoke American action, and Gen.
Greene is strong enough to hold his po-
sition in the improbable event of a
sortie breaking through the insurgent
lines.
There has been no fighting between
the Spaniards and the rebels for four
days past, neither side caring to fight
in the rain.
There has been shortage of fircwood
at the camp on several occasions. The
natives have driven off with knives sol
diers sent to cut down trees, and CLASHES
have been imminent at several times,
but the officers have been able to re-
strain the soldiers.
Maj. Bell, Of the bureau of military
information, accompanied by Lieut..
Connor, of the engineers, and Kear
Engelsk jon, a Norwegian and Il former
resident of Manila, have returned tC
Cavitc from the most daring rcconnois
ance yet accomplished. They were
landed by the Petrol north OF Manila
and Travelled three days through tho
rain and in water sometimes waist
deep. Near the Spanish trenches al
Dinondo Santol they were fired ON
and again at Cemetery. They acquired
valuable typographical information
The party completed the circuit of the
city.
Swiss suspects at Dinondo have beer
released. and also six Spanish prisoners
four of whom were doctors and two o
whom were sick
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
CONTINUE TO SURRENDER
Another Porto Rico Town Extends
Welcome.
Juan Diaz Easily Takcn-Popuiacc Has Its
stars and Stripes Ready-Spaniards
Ealiying ut acknowledgements
Army Advancing Cautiously.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Aug. 1.-The
opinion is becoming stronger here daily
That the best course for the Spanish
government to adopt would be to ar
range for peace.
This city continues to be quiet al.
though all of the batteries are kept
manned constantly in expectation of
an attack.
Communication between San Juan
and all other portions of the island has
been stopped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Death of Mrs. Romero.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July 3l'-'Mrs
Romero, wife of the Mexican minister
a. Washington, died here at liadaoI
Hall Friday night. She was orough.
to Atlantic City in June. Three week,
ago she developed an acute case o.
Bright's disease, which baffied meofc"
science
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 1.-State Health
Officer Swcarinsen has received posi-
tive Information that there is yellow
fever in epidemic form at Tampico
Mex, and he has notified all quaran'
tine officers TO rigidly enforce quaran
tine against the infected point.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Relief for the Soldiers.

The Ladies' War Relief Association of
jackson one day last week sent S25 in
cash to the First Regiment and a box
of provisions and supplies and IS in
cash to the Second This is by no
means the first remittance of this kind
made by the ladies of Jackson, nor will
II be thp last
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Yazoo City's Progress.

Yazoo City is getting so large that
her present corporate limits do not suf-
fee to inclose her expanding business.
An amendment to the city charter has
just been filed with the secretary of
state cnlarging the boundaries of the
town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
THE USUAL ACCLAIM.
Popuiacc Turned Out for Royal Wei
come OF Americans.

JUAN DIAz, Sunday Afternoon, viz
Ponce, 81, Sp,m., via Galveston, Tex
Aug. L. Col. Hastings occupied thl'
town at dusk yesterday Saturday
evening. amid the acclaim of the peo
pie, who paraded the streets with al
American flag made for the occasion
The Stars and Stripes were hoistcd OF
the town hall, amid the vivas of thu
populace.
Col. Hastings issued proclamation
saying that personal rights and prop
erty would be respected.
Deserters fion the Spanish volun
teers are coming in constantly,
II is reported that Gen. Opeka is OF
the way with force of Spanish regn
lar, to concentrate on Aibonito, north
east of Juan Diaz, on the road to SAL
Juan. There may be some sharp iigh1
ing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
PREPARING TO ATTACK.
state OF Affairs at Manila Revealed by
Recent Letters.

"
Recent Letters.
HoNG Kong, Aug. l.-Letters re
ceived here from Cavite, dated July 30,
say Gen Merritt is completing his prep
arations to attack Manila, and that
otherwise there is nothing doing. The
blockade is strictly maintained, and nc
date has been fixed for the attack,
though it probably will be made as
soon as the remaining American troops
arrive.e The troops from San Francisco
continue to enjoy good health.
The Spaniards, it is further an
nounccd, have determined to hold out
until peace is proclaimed.
Philippine insurgents who are doml.
ciled here say that the inhabitants OF
the islands are confident that repub
lie will be established there.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Juan DIas Occupied.

PONCE. Porto Rico, July 81, 1890 p. m,
via st. Thomas, d. W. l., Aug. l.-Col.
Hastings, with ten companies of the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania, has occupied
Juan Diaz, about eight miles northeas,
of Ponce, on the road to San Juan. The
American flag was raised and greeted
with great enthusiasm by the populace.
The protected cruiser Columbia went
ashore while attempting to enter the
harbor OF Ponce, but ii is expected sh,
will be fioated tomorrow.
Gen. Brooke arrived this evening
During the afternoon several companies
of tho Nineteenth tregulnrl infantry
arrived on the Cherokee
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
|NCE BISMARCK DEAD.
nany's Master Mind, the Man
of Blood and Iron, Has
Passed Away.
EMPEROR WAS DEEPLY AFFECTED.
|rot,r. Family Of the Illustrious Teu-
,,s mt His Bedside When the Fina
,mons Came, and Watched His
t,u,ur Into the Endles. Slcep Pro-
A,nJ sorrow In Berlin.

lypoy, Aug. IA special announc'
prinre Bismarcl1's death reached
in at a late hour, and was only gen
known Sunday morning. A mum
Il pap.rs, including the Post, the
voert and the Deutsche Zeitung,
,ot contain the news of the princes
ise The Kreuz Ieitung and some
RS had only II brief notice.
Il Tageblatt issued Bismarck
Element.
he Lokal Anaeiger printed the full
Betais from its special corresponds
/, Friedrichsruhe, but the other pa
mislcd by DR.. Schwneinger's and
family's statement regarding the
ce's condition, made no provision
,tain news of his death. A ma
ly of the provincial papers did not
ain the news.
he Hamburg Correspondent md
hrichtcn appear with mourning
ers and publish long obituary no.
he Nachrichtcn gives the fullest dc
of the last days and death of Bis
ELK. 1t says;
bn Thursday evening an improve
set in in the princes condition
Which repeated changes for the
he had occurred since October last
he was able to appear at the table
take part in the conversation,
king champagne and afterward,
king several pipes, which he hat
done lately.
his condition was so satisfactory
Dr. Schwelngcr, after the prime,
zone 10 bed, left with the inten
of returning on Saturday. lli'
lton was comparatively satisfac
throughout Friday and Saturday
hing. lie read the NachrichteI
converscd on politics, particularly
rring to Russian affairs In the
moon he took luncheon, grumblins
plarly at the small proportion ot
Its in his drinking water.
rhen sudden change for the worst
Snred, in consequence of an acut,
ck of pulmonary oedema, and in
course of the afternoon he fre
|htly became unconscious.
Recently between periods OF unu
mental clcarnoss, the prince had
intervals Of drowsiness, falling
} long, sound and beneficial sleep
pwalicning from which he would bt
pletely refreshed.
|n Saturday evening grave symptom,
|eared Death came easily ant
he'sly, Dr. Schweninger was abl'
ONE extent to tighten the last mo
bts, wiping the mucuous from the
tents mouth and enabling him tC
|ath more freely.
|Ihe last words Prince Bismarck ut
fd were addressed To his daughter
Pntess Won Rantasau, who wiped The
SEPARATION from his forehead. They
e: Thanks, my child.
The whole family were assembled
he bedside at the time of his death
DR., Schwcninger, DR.. Chrysande
Baron and baroness Mcrlt wer,
bpresent. As no breathing move
PIT or pulse WAS perceptiblc for thre
hutes, DR.. Schweninger declare
|etly and simply that the prince wa
ID.
Dr. Schwcninger telegraphed th
Ts to Emperor William, in Norway
In accordance with Prince Bis
rck's wish he will be buried on tn,
opposite the castle in the vicinit.
llirschgruppe,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Iadx Ynrde- Ruller Released,

SAN FRANCISCO, July Silt IS ro'
ported that Lady Yarde-Bnller' recent
fy the inmate of Paris insane "ss '1m, a,,
has been released, and is now on ne'
way TO California.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Titles Sustained.

The largest lawsuit ever tried in Bol.
war county was decided last week.
This suit was brought by the Mississippi
levee board against the Iazoo & Missis-
sippi Valley Railroad Company, directly
involving the title to 100000 acres of
fine land in Bolivar county, and ind:.
rectly involving the titles to double that
number of acres in bolivar and other
counties of the vazoo delta. Judge
Longino handed down decision in
favor of the railroad company. There
are many farmers holding titles from
the railroad company, rendering 1t a
matter of general interest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06

The appearance OF the volunteers
aroused in the breasts of the natives,
who had suffered at their hands in the
past, especially the political prisoners
who were released when we took the
city, n desire for revenge, and they be-
gan to ferret out all the Spaniards in
the city who had ever been in the vol
nntecr service and dragged them to
the plaza. Bloodhornds could not have
been more savage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Tho Dodge City Cowboy Band.

PUEBLO, Col, July al.-Jack SIN
clair, leader of the famous Dodge
CITY cowboy band" has received no
tice from Col. Torrey OF the Rough
Riders that the band will be enlisted
next Sunday,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
PRESERVING PHILIPPINES.
spanish Conservatives Believe the Cost
Too Great.

Too Great.
LONDON, August IA special dispatch
from Madrid says: Some of the leading
members of the Conservative party
question the utility Of preserving the
Philippines, because of the enormous
expense that suppression of the in.
surrection would entail. Ell Nacional
urges their sale. All the Carlist news.
papers have been suspended since Fri.
day. 1t is asserted, however. that all
reports Of serious Carlist movements
are quite unfouuded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
weekly Report OF tho Bank OF spa,r

MADRID, Aug. 1.-The bank OF Spain
report for the week ended Saturday,
shows the following changes. Cold in
hand. increase, 1860 pesetas; silver
in hand, increase, 4,i7j,OJO; notes In
circulation, Increase, 2,2s6,OO).
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Which He'll Never Get.

MADRID, July Sl.-The govcrnor-gen-
eral of Manila, telegraphing under date
of July 25th, says that aid is isindspensa-
Bile to resist the imminent attacks of
the American forces under Gen. Merritt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Acting Secretary.
o Ehl.
eago Merry makers Drowned |,
'"e Desplaincs River.

~ ""hers DFOWneu III
the Desplalncs River.
bdina dio, Aug l.-live persons at
bnl,ms. 'ne picnic of the Chicago
kterda' t~'rs union at Columbia. park,
Rinos is.y, y; We're drowned in the Des,
Rkoss s river Thirteen of the merry.
kee hs "ere rowing about the river in
&eam 'Va's' ~, In the center of the
bolc -. .ne boats collided and the
wates ''y was soon struggling in
bre ~ ~ hescucrs hurried from the
fore ,I aaafter Of mile distant, bu,
lsons 'es !, could reach the boats live
be, H40 gone down for the last
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}w. Her Bcreavement.
H. ha'niNdroN' Aug. by direction
,"V president the following dispatch
scht to Hon. Andrew ID. White,
oni'ed States ambassador TO Ger
Eu,vr "AshiNGroN, ID. c., July 81, 1893.
1t rb,rca nanASsADoR, BERLIN: The presl-
! our,o. you u express in the proper offi-
IN ,.et na % the bcreavci German nation,
sorsa 'ahiiy OF the deceased statesman,
She pW IrD,,o, which the government and people
vrea, ,pu oh'l states feel at the passing away OF
3latcI v',ancei ,r', or whose memory is ever as
pire '"0 greatness OF the German
ADEE
Acting Secretary
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
NJ eamship Line Between San Diego ana
Japan.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, July 3l.--W. A. Bis
sell says that the contract for the pro-
posed steamship line between TINS city
and Japan has been signed, and tn.
steamers will begin their trips about
| December |.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
Not Pleased with Their Camp.

Various officials of the State are in
receipt of communications from the
Mississippians at Chickamauga giving
very pessimistic statements us to the
health and general sanitary conditions
of the camp. Various jackson boys
have been brought back from there
suffering with maladies which usually
arise from neglect Of sanitary plecau.
tions. II has been suggested that Gov.
McLsurin take = trip over 10 the camp
so MS to inform hiYsself accurately Of
the Immediate. nccfs Of the Mississippi
toys, so that mones can DO raised f0T
the purpose Of relieving theln. "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
GATHERING UP STRiGGLERS.
Some of Them Held as Spies--Don't Want
Peace Too Quick.

CAvITE, July 2S via Hong Kong, Aug
D.-Eight non-combatants, including
four priests and a reporter of the
Oceana Espagnol, have, at their own
request, been sent to Manila. These
prisoners were aboard the Leyte, a
gunboat. when it surrendered to Rear
Admiral Dewey.
Two Swiss, from Manila, Nolls and
Schaub, of Messrs. Kucnzile & Striif.
were arrested in the American line at
Tambo by Maj Moses, of the Colorado
troops, on July ,, and are now confined
in Fort San Felipe. 1t is suspected
they are spies They carried passports
from Capt. Gen. August, check books,
letters of credit and passes from the
German and Swiss consuls. The sus'
poets state that they came over to buy
Spanish bank notes at discount.
A German named Lchnor has been
arrested in Cavite, but on giving what
was considered a satisfactory explana
ton, he was allowed to return tC
Manila.
The reception of the news of the sur
render of Santiago was most enthu
siastic.
The disappointment would be gen
eral here if peace should be concluded
before the capture of Manila, and alsC
if the Philippines should be returned
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
WILL ACCEPT THE TERMS.


ment's Peace Action.
OPARIs, Aug. lit is announced this
afternoon in dispatch from Madrid to
the Temps, that the Spanish cabinet is
to meet this afternoon and draw up
Spain's reply to the United States an
swer to the peace proposals. The dis
patch adds that it is believed the Span
ish government will accept the terms
Immediately after official assent is given
to them, and that hostilities will be sus'
pended in the Antilles. In conclusion,
the Madrid dispatch says it is the gen
eral belief that peace will be an accom-.
plished fact before August l5.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
senator Hanna Says the ihppincs 10 Big
Question.

Question.
CLEVELAND, o., July Ex-senator M.
A. Hanna, in response to an inquiry as
to what, in his judgment, should be
done with the Philippines, said:
"rhat is big question, and we
must 30 slowly. We at least want q
footing on those islands Although
there may be setime,t against keep
inc them, there is a bigger sentimen,
against giving them back to spain
We are confronted with new condl'
lions, and we intend to work out thu
problems in manner which WA p'
f,r the best OF the country"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06
HE VAR N PORTO RICO.
Gen. Miles Quietly Awaiting the
&Arrival of the Remainder
of His Forces.
SPANISH TROOPS IN FULL RETREAT.
-Four Cities Surrender to an Insignificant
Force OF Americans Wild and Disquict-
Ing Rumors that Proved To BE I'm
founded-spanish Volunteers Desert =
Natives Joining Our Army.

Ponce, Aug. mo forward move
ment OF the army is expected for Sew
eral days, The transports with Gen.
swoohe'sarny corps, and the rem in
Ger of the first corps, are arriving slow
~. Our troops will probably remain
here quietly until the bulk Of the army
has disembarSed Three transports
arrived yesterday.
Gen. Miles will retain his hcadquar-
ters at the customhouse at the port of
Ponce, while Gen. Wilson will be in
immediate command of the troops in
the city. Gen. Wilson pushed Gcl.
Ernests brigade, consisting of the Sec
ond and Third Wisconsin and the Six
teenth Pennsylvania regiments, on. n
mile and half on the military road,
after dusk Saturday night retaining
two companies of the Sixteenth TO act
as provost guard in the city.
All Sorts of Wild Numors Brought In.
Capt. Allison has been appointed
provost marshal, and with Che aid of
the local constabulary has preserved
excellent order, although almost the
entire population Of the city remained
in the streets celebrating the arrival
of their American liberators until long
after midnight. During the night all
| sorts of wild rumors were brought in
to Gen. Wilson. The first was that the
Spanish were to attack the city in
force. In view of this strong line of
outpost was maintained by Gen.
Ernest and the men slept on their
arms.
Another Dlsqrleting Rumor.
This report, however, soon gave way
to rumors that the Spanish were re-
treating, putting entire villages ant.
plantations to the torch and numbering
and ravlshing as they went. Some of
the wealthy plantation owners of the
vicinity became terrorstricken and
appealed wildly to Gen. Wilson to dis
patch troops to the rescue, but it was
manifestly impossible TO divide 50
small Il force
Tho Spaniards In Full Retreat.
None of the reports were confirmed
when daylight came, except that the
Spaniards were in full retreat. That
they INDUCED in excesses of Il cruel,
vindictivc character is doubtless true,
but the town of Juana Diaz, which
was reported to have been burned, is
known to be standing this morning.
spanish Volunteers Desert.
-:s.ss,5 Jose Garcia, who is in immedi
ate command of the Spanish regulars
not believed to number more than SOC
was deserted by most of the Spanisl
volunteers in his command during the
night, and they began struggling back
to the city with the dawn. They i'm
mediately presented themselves to th,
provost marshal and surrendered thcil
arms.
Natives Thirsting for Revenge Upon tn,
Cruel Sp,niards
The appearance of the volunteers
aroused in the breasts of the natives
who had suffered at their hands in tn,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-06

Swiss suspects at Dnondo have been
released, and also six Spanish prisoners,
four of whom were doctors and two o.
whom were sick.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-05-13
NorfolR NeWs.

A strawberry festival given last Tuesday
night for the benefit of the Bethel Synagogue, and
very well patronized. Some beautiful articles
were ratified off The cake table presided over
by Mesdames M Umstadter and ]. w. Spagat; ice
cream, Mrs. Harris Pincus; treasurer and secretary
Mrs. Charles Myers; Messrs. NJ. Unstadter and NJ
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-05-13
THE JEWISH SOUTH.

lier of the Legion Of Honor Of France, who gratui-
tously rendered very important services to King John
VI. Of Portugal in his differences with the Bey Of
Tunis and the Dey of Agers In 1896, King Pedro
proclaimed complete religious equality, whereupon
some families from Mogador joined those already
settled in the country. Two small synagogues
established in private houses and the number of Jews
rose to about so, among them being members of
several important commercial firms. In 1859 steps
were taken to build synagogue which would be
worthy OF the community, and an appeal for funds
issued. AS the amount collected was not suff-
cient for the building Of the synagogue it decd
ed to solicit the help Of Jews abroad.
In the cemetery at Lisbon, the earliest grave of
Jew appears to bethat of Jose Amzalak The tomb
stone bears the date Goth February, 18O4-5564
This grave in the portion of the Protestant Gene
tary reserved for Jews. distinctly Jewish burial
ground the first, opened in 1888.
To-day the Jewish population at Lisbon is estimat-
ed at 45O. The two synagogues already mentioned
the only ones in existance, but committee has
been formed with the view to their amalgamation
and to the carrying out of the project Of 1S59-the
building Of real synagogue. There three well
organized charitable Institutions I. Society Guem-
Tut Hassadim, which performs the same duties as the
Lavadores and Hebra Of the Spanish and Portu-
guese Congregation in London, viz, attendance on
the sick and dying, care and burial of the dead. 2.
Society Somej Nophm, which grants aid to the poor,
and also provides secular and religious education for
INDECENT members of the community. g. Society
Ozer Dalim which distributes food and aims among
the poor.
Besides Lisbon considerable number of Jews
to be found in the town of Faro in the Algarve,
where they possess two small synagogues The Jews
in Portugal are the whole well treated, and enjoy
as much liberty OF worship, etc, as is accorded to
any religion other than that of the state.
she'd and Still in The lead