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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Ii La Not q Law.

A peculiar case has come to light at
Jackson of bill which was enrolled in
the usual way and approved by the
governor without ever having passed
the senate. The bill in question is en-
titled "An act to confer on the board OF
mayor and aldermen and the mayor and
coincilmen of the several cities, towns
and villages of the State power to pass
ordinances providing for the punish
ment of all acts which are offenses
against the laws of this State and pun.
;shnble Hereunder, when committed
within the corporate limits OF such
cities. towns and villages.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
BUILDING HIS DEFENSE.
Blanco Preparing for the storm Await
ing Him at Home.

MADRID, Aug, 16.-According to El
TEMPO, the organ of the dissident Con-
servatives. Senior Silvela. the leader OF
that party. intends to block the govern
ments policy.
The queen regent has personally
thanked the French government for its
good offices in obtaining peace, and
has charged Senor Leon y Castillo, the
Spanish ambassador at Paris, to inform
NJ. Delcasse, the French minister of
foreign affairs, that her majesty has
conferred upon him the grand cross OF
the order of Carlos III. A similar dis
tincton is bestowed upon NJ. Patcno-
tire, the French ambassador at Madrid.
FL lmparcial publishes II letter from
Havana, whose writer asserts that Gen.
Blanco had succeeded in hoodwinking
the Americans as to Admiral Cervera' 5
whereabouts, but that the Madrid gov
ernment frustrated his plans by an
nouncing the arrival of the squadron at
Santiago de Cuba"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
THAT FRANKLIN FEVER.

No New Case or Suspicious Illness, ant
Doctors Are Maintaining Rigid Guard.
IIoUsroN, Tex, Aug li.-State Health
Officer Blunt tonight gave out the fol
lowing telegram;
"FRANKLIN, La, Aug. l4.-No new cast
and no suspected cases. Town never il
healthier condition. win report promptly
any suspected cases.
(Signed) sc. NJ. SMITH,
Health Officer"
DR.. Carter, government yellow fever
EXPERT. also wired Dr. Blunt to the
same effect. Both Dr. Carter and DR.
Smith, who are on the ground, arc
satisfied that the case was purely q
local one, and that there Will be nc
serious results,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Cali Ii OFF for the preaent-

After two days and nights of fruit
less searching, Ed Grandson, the negro
who committed the double murder in
1azoo county, has been abandoned
The dogs failed to strike the trail, and
the negro is at large. A message has
been received that he intends to return
and kill Sheriff w. J. Johnston and
Silas llackett, negro, who he says is
his enemy. Grandison's description is
as follows: Dark ginger cake color;
five feet nine inches tall: weighs $50
pounds; sloping forehead; big mouth
and eyes; 80 years of age; left arm about
four inches shorter than the right; very
polite in manner. A reward of $500 iE
offered for his capture.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
AUGUSTI TELLS THE NEWS.
Seems lie Was There, and the Onicious
Germans Saved Him.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Thc state de-
partment has just issued the following:
"The following dispatch was received
at the department of state at ll:l5 pm.
August Is, from Consul Wildman, Hong
Kong:
August says Dewey bombarded
Manila Saturday. City surrendered un-
conditionally. Augusti was taken by
Germans in launch to Kaiserin Augustin
and brought to Hong Kong. credit
report"
The information contained in Consul
Wildman's brief message aroused in
tense interest, but created no surprise
among those officials who received it.
For two or three days news of the
fall of Manila has been expected. The
last dispatches received from Admiral
Dewey and Gen. Merritt indicated that
it was their purpose to force a sur
render of the city as soon as possible.
While no further information than
that contained in Consul Wildman's dis
patch has been received by the admins
tration, it is in measure confirmed by
a brief dispatch tonight from Madii.
As soon as the protocol was signed,
last Friday afternoon, dispatches were
sent to both Admiral Dewey and Gen.
Merritt, via Hong Kong. On Saturday
the British steamer Australian left for
Hong Kong. bearing the dispatches
from this government. 1t was expected
they would hardly reach Manila be-
fore decisive measures against the city
had been taken by the American com
manders, but every possible effort was
made to insure their speedy delivery.
If the report of Gen. Augusti be
true-and its accuracy is not questioned
here-the probabilities are that official
dispatches will be received by the gov
ernment in a day or two, at the latest.
The flight of Gen. Augusti from Ma
Mia created some amusing comment
here tonight. As one official expressed
! it. Had he maintained his position.
hard as it was, until the arrival Of the
news of peace, he would have been a
hero: but he fed, and he will now be
| branded as coward.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Negro Baptlsts In Session.

The Sardis Baptist Association met
In its twenty-ninth annual session with
the Lake Cormorant church last week.
The association was called to order bv
Rev. u. p. Smith of Scnatobia modera
tor, There are about seventy churches,
represented by more than one hundred
messengers, representing about 5000
Baptiss, From present indications the
work of the association this year will
be an increase over that of last.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
CONFERENCE WITH CUBAN LEADERS
The Cuban Army to Disband, Soldiers
Being Paid by America.

btihS 4 d'u ny h"Ni""
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. ia secret
meeting was held tonight at the palace
between the commanding officers of
the American army and the Cuban
leaders. The strictest secrecy was
maintained, but it can be said with
good authority that Gen. Garcia was
present. The meeting lasted an hour
and a half.
The information obtained IS TO the
effect that the Cuban situation was
thoroughly reviewed, and that it was
resolved to di5band the Cuban army
and that the United States should pay
the men off. This involves the cx-
penditure of SIS, 900, 900, but it is most
important to the prosperity of the
island, whose wealth is entirely agri'
cultural no body, planter or farmer,
daring to cultivate his lands while in
surgent bands are in the field, raiding
and burning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
pertbs Go Alleging.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-President NC
Kinley is not finding the task OF select
ing the five American commissioners ~ y,
meet the men to be appointed by Spain
an easy one. Some of them nc woui'
,;ke TO appoint are reluctant to serve
II is realized that the disposition OF 'he
philippines, no matter what Is uonc
with them, will probably become a
leading political issue, and men IN po,
,;tical life are reluctant to make 'he''
individual records so definite on M .n'
question in advance Of the great poi''r
cal parties lining up on It,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Gut Ills Throat.

At Atlanta, Ga, William Balm, II
years of age, father of Mrs Scaffe,
whose husband has not been heard
from in nine years, cut the throat of
James Phillips, young man charge d
with wronging Mrs. Scaffe. The
cutting took place in Judge Landrum' S
court, when that official granted Phil
lips an extension of time. The cut eX,
tended from the center of the throat to
the right ear. The old man cried be.
cause he had not killed Phillips. 1t is
.clairea~ tll.s., as Mse- Ssafo Is legally
free, Phillips courted her and deceived
her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Weather and Crops.

During the past week the tempera-
ture was nearly normal and the rain
fall was above the average over the
State. Cotton was seriously injured
bv continued wet weather, boil and
army worms, shedding, rust, grass and
overgrowth. Some very favorably re-
ports were received, however, mostly
from the northern counties, where the
rainfall was moderate in many places.
Corn is a very fine crop. Gardens, fruit,
hay. fodder and minor crops progress
inc, but injured locally by heavy rain
fall. which also delayed fodder pulling.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Ginpers Organize.

Fifty-two prominent ginners from diff
ferent parts of the State met at jack
son last week and organized the Mis-
sissippi Ginners' Association. A reso-
lution was passed recommending that q
stimulated price be charged per pound
for ginning. A committee was ap-
pointed to attempt to get a lower trans
ror,,tion rate from railroads, condi-
toned upon the adoption of uniform
nress box. A committee was also ap-
nointed to arrange for machinery de-
hot AZ Jackson, where the manufac'
turers OF rims can keep repair parts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
TROOPS FOR MERRITT.
Transport to BE Held in Readiness to Sail
with Them.


SAN Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE fol-
lowing dispatch has been received by
Mai Gen. Merriam in response to his
inquiries as to the prcpriety of permit
ting the departure of the transports
Arizona and Scandia pending the peace
negotiations
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE secre-
tary of war has caused inquiry to be
made of Gen. Merritt as to his needs
for further forces. You will hold the
Arizona and Gen, Kings troops in
readiness to sail at once should it be so
desired. | will advise you as soon as
possible. BY order of the secretary OF
war. 49,. ~,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Gen, Lee at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l5.-Gcn. Fitz-
hugh Lee, in command Of the Seventh
Army Corps at Jacksonville, arrived in
Washington tonight in response to tele-
graphic orders from the secretary ol
war to whom he will report in the
morning. The general was accom-
panied by his son, who is member of
l,;,. vfoff
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

Mrs. c. c. Boyd, an aged lady of ante
bellum days, and the reliet of Judge
Boyd, who was one of Mississippi's
ablest jurist in early days, died in
Natchez. Mrs Boyd had i'll been for n
long time, and her death was not un-
expected
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
'hhRAsKA'S OLDEST WOMAN.

"" 10 lie 100 Years OF Are, and
Wasn't Far Wrong.
''eoLN' Feb, Aug. 14.-Mrs. Delilah
DN'il' the oldest woman in Ne
''' is dead, at her home near Table
| one was a small girl when
'l"g'on was president, and insisted
sa, iae was born in l77s. Neighbors
~" "a'e known her for thirty years
,o,,' to sne was about 40 years old.
|,on "urth husband died Of old age a
UT OF a century ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
ONLY A MYTH.

Remington Dispelied Tha' s's't
over a spanish Privateer'
SAN Francisco, Aug. 14.-The uni.eo
States gunbost Bennington wn'on
sa;,sd from here nearly a month ago
returned to port today. She iei' ne..
- search for an alleged Spanish prisa
teer, now believed to have oeen ,,as.sr my W.
acting captain of the BENNINGTON, nn, =,
sn;ssd s0ss orders to relieve Lieutenant
r0uomander Curds, of the i6t. Ai6atrosss, IS,
which sailed from here on fr'u'
San lose de Guatemala
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
MAY NOT ACCEPT THEM.
Blanco and Augusti Not Out of Harness
Yet.

MADRID. Aug. l5.-The Cuban auton-
omist government has resigned.
1t is believed that the Spanish gov
ernment will decline to accept the
designations of Governors-Gens. Blanco
and Augusti.
Havana kilograms report the Spanish
element in that colony as favoring
American annexation as the best means
to insure prosperity and avert anarchy.
NJ. Cambon, the French ambassador
to the United States, who represented
Spain in the peace negotiations a,
Washington, has been decorated with
the grand cross of the order of Charles
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
The Coming Cotton Crop.

Reports up to the middle of August
showed that the cotton crop will ex-
ceed that of last year by 1000, ,00Obales,
and the price will be very low.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Shot by n Bookkeeper.

William Coughlan, an employe of
the Southern railway shops at Bir-
mingham, Ala, was shot and fatally
wounded by W. Cahoon, bookkeeper.
The shooting occurred at dance over
supposed insult to young woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
italy ConpratuI.,..ur. n.

'NdfoN, Aug. l4.--The United
government today received the
generalization from a foreign
Il wp.. wpoh the successful termination
ms "ar va :. with Spain. The congratu.
an amy amh from Italy, through the
un;oat.assador, Baron Fava. He
rDrps1ed rd.ed to the state department
'aIv ,ss,ol .. OF the cordial satisfaction
3minaa q, r;a .ne prompt signature Of the
wish ~ ~ OF peace, together with
! the y, , .ne Italian government that
hons war, war, conducted with such con,
SS ns,sallantry by the United States
kace. might enjoy the benefits
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

Rev. r. D. Wear, who resigned as
chaplain Of an immune regiment just
as it was starting for Cuba, was hanged
in eiiigy at Birmingham, Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Gave $500 to Conscience Fund

The secretary of the treasury at
Washington, few days ago, received
a conscience contribution of $500 in an
envelope postmarked Louisville, Ky.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Charged with Counterfelting,

W. L. Huffman, a well-to-do young
farmer from the lower end of Garrard
county, Ky was arrested on a charge
of passing counterfeit money. lie
waived an examination trial, and was
held to the circuit court under a $500
bond. which he gave.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
New OIL Mill for VIcksburg.

Another oil mill will be erected at
Vicksburg, Miss, and will be in opera
ton by the first of December 1t is in
corporated with a capital stock of $50 :
900, with Capt f. c. Carroll, I. NJ.
Smedes and Z. Martin as the principal
ockholders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Stole "A Melon and Died.

Mrs. Dora Pugh, who lived near Cot.
ton Hill, Ala, went into the water
me lon patch of neighbor, Tom Bow
lin, pulled melon, and ate some of it.
She became very sick, and in a short
time died in great agony. symptoms
showed poison.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Philip Sanguinettl.

Philip Sanguinetti, retired mer-
chant and one of the oldest citizens of
Natchez, Miss, died recently, lie was
past sixty years of age and native of
Italy. He located in Natchez when
quite young and engaged in business
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Violent Family AFFAIR,

James Swan shot and probably ia
tally wounded his wife's son-in-law,
John Gossett at Holly Springs last
week. After Gossett was shot he
knocked Swan down with IA brick. A
family quarrel was the cause of the
shooting. Swan is in iail
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

The withdrawal of Col. Richardson
gives Gen. Joe Wheeler a free field for
congress in Alabama. II is now stated
that movement is on foot to send him
to the senate to succeed Morgan in
1000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

Jessie Nesbitt, II young woman en-
ployed in family at Admission, Ala. :,
was fatally burned by an explosion of
kerosene while washing clothing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
A SEAT IN THE SENATE.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee win Seek That Honor
From Virginia.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Thc Post to.
morrow will say: Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
will enter the senatorial race in Vir-
ginia. This announcement can be made
without any qualification. 1t author
lied by Gen. Lee himself, who last night
dictated tho statement to representa-
tive of the Post. Upon being asked the
question as to his future intcnticns,
and appreciating the interest felt in the
matter, Gen. Lee said. 81 shall be u
candidate for United States senator"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
The Report to Madrid.

MADRID, Aug. l6.-The government
has been notified by the Spanish consul
at Hong Kong of the surrender of Ma
nila. 1t is not yet aware of the manner
in which the surrender was effected"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

Charles Evans has been taken to jai'
at Decatur, Ala, on requsition from
Marion, Ark. Evans is charged with
murdering Samuel Robinson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

At b. Ulricll's saw mill at Evansville
last week, Joe Read colored. fell on
the saw and cut his arm off at the
elbow. He rode horseback six miles
and had it dressed. lie seems to be
doing very well.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

Mullock Walker, colored, charged
with sandbagging Mr.. Charles Dazell,
was taken from the Jail at Corinth,
Miss, and hanged to telegraph pole.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
HARD POSITION TO TAKE.
\ Made Good Fight Before Gen.
wilson.

wilson.
N GEN. WILSON'S COLUMN, five
|beyond Coamo, Porto Rico, Aug.
Eep, Wilson moved the Lancaster
" ont to the front this afternoon,
| > nurposc of shelling the Spanish
an IN the crest of the mountain
head of the pass through which
had runs. The enemy occupied Il
Ian of great natsral strength, pro-
! bv seven lines of intrenchments
battery of two howitzers. The
Iards were eager for the fray, and
n in the day had fred upon Col.
| b of the engineer corps, who, with
koou of Troop c, of New York, was
|noitering ON their right flank.
bur battery rounded a curve in the
] 900 yards away, the enemy open
artillery and infantry fire. -Four
Enies of the Third Wisconsin,
\ were posted on the bluffs to the
Of the road, were not permitted
spond to the infantry fire. The
advanced at a gallop in the face
terrific fire, were unlimbered and
hurting common shell and shrap-
/ the enemy at a lively rate, strik-
the emplaccments, batteries and
Sediments with the rvthnic rcgu-
! Of a trap.hammcr. The enemy
abandoned one gun, but continued
I've the other at intervals for over
|our. They had our range, and
shrapneI burst repeatedly over
ben. One she'll burst in fragments,
bg Corporal Swanson of Company
bd seriously wounding Corporal
ke and Priyatcs Buncc and Vought.
b. Padgct, the British army officer,
tswith the American forces for the
bse Of observing the operations in
)cd, distinguished himself by aid
Pr Woodbury..
b. Capt. Lee and Private Sizer, OF
(any T, were wounded by Mauser
|tS In about two hours the enemy
|lOncd the other gun, and the men
b 10 fee from the intrenchments
|rd banana grove in the gorge.
gums shelled them as they ran.
Place Was Too Warm.
Il gun was now ordered to proceed
position a aquarter of a mile further
| It had just reached the new posi-
|wheu Spanish infantry reinforce
filed into the trenches and tired
deadly fire upon our men, com
fg the battery to retire at a gallop,
both the enemy's howitzers re-
FED and shrapnel screamed and
ferS sang. Another gun galloped
the rear, but our ammunition was
busted.
Put llaipeS was shot in the body
/ Mauser just before his gun re
the ball following Il rib.
+ orders issued for two companies
|Iyance were countcrmanded, and
frng soon ceased.
Bliss, OF Gen. Wilson's staff, wen,
|ard to the cnemy's line with a flag
|ucc' and explained that peace ne
ftlons were almost concluded, and
lhelr position was untenable anG
Fhded their surrender.
e Spanish have no communication
the outside world, and the com
Ter asked until tomorrow morning
Eder that he might communicat,
uoy.-Gen. Macias at San Juan.
|h' wilson and his staff viewed to
action from a hill at the right o.
|Oa'tery. The enemy's guns were
from high elevation with low
FlW The Spaniards had the ranges
(curately as they had at Santiago
position from the front is almost
[yBnaoIe, but it can be turned.
ina'es of the strength of the en-
range from 800 to 1000. Their po
Is 1--WE miles from Aibonita.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
DON CARLOS REAL GOOD.
Doing His Utmost to Hold Down ellis Tt
Devoted Followers"

Devoted Followers"
LONDON, Aug. ia special dispat III
from Lucerne, Switzerland, says the
following inspired statement has been
made there:
Notwithstanding his disapproval OF
the course the government at Madrid is
taking. Don Carlos maintains his firm
intention to discourage any actual ris.
ing in Spain, and is using all his infiu
cnce to quell insurrectionary tendencies
and attempted uprisings among and OF
the part Of his too devoted followers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Ice IN PORTO RICO.
Maolas a Hard One to Reach,
However.
L,,.,r strikes IA Hard Spanish Post
nd Had Not Demolished 1t
when Called on by the
Wars End.

Dp,p. Aug. Il, a p,m.)-The gov
General of Cuba and Porto Rico
receipt of the news
susnension Of hostilities between
|rited States and Spain, and an
bod The carrying out of the orders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
HE CARRIED CLIPPINGS.
erS Knew John Jasper Was I
Bad Man.

Bad Man.
\. |oAV,LLE, Tenn, Aug. 14.-Johr
'",laS Jones, alias James D. Bal.
r. a'las Ernest Norwood Jones,
n d''es'ed in this city for passing
'neeks on two local houses.
~ paper clippings found in his pos.
~ :, 'eao the officers to belive he ia
|sv;,,i' a III San Francisco, st. Louis,
n 'nie' ai,. cincinnati and number oi
Gals ,,teS w Tor similar jobs. The
N oa VI ,he cities have been advised
his iS'p'nre' p,, The aliases are taken
MS collection Of clippinps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
SAN JUAN ENTERED.
American Officers There, and War Vessels
Wait Outside.

ST. THOMAS, d. w. l., Aug. To-
American officers have entered San
Juan, Porto Rico. Vessels of the
American fleet are waiting outside the
harbor. They will enter as soon as the
mines have been removed. The Span
ish flag still flies over the Notifications.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
"A'LiNG OF MANZANILLO.
Engagement In Cuba as Reported
From Madrid.

From Madrid.
foR'b' Ang, l4,-Reports from Ha-
STATE that the bombardment Of
|ahllIo lasted from 3 o'clock until
0e evening, and that attacks were
| oy the insurgents at various
f. During the engagement fifteen
FlaroS were killed. The American
|ndnoer summoned the town to sur
II giving the authorities three
Il III which to capitulate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
DON'T NEED TO.
Americans Already Have tho Island,
Through Force.

Through Force.
Hone KONG, Aug. 15.-The Spanish
consul here has not sent to Manila the
news that the protocol has been signed,
and probably the Spaniards at Manila
will discredit the account to be brought
them by the British steamer Australian,
ms she was chartered by the Americans.
The opinion here is that the Germans
have arranged matters with Capt. Gen.
August. The insurgents now at Hong
Kong are not satisfied with the terms
of peace proposed by the Americans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
A Fatal Family Quarrel

James Swan shot and probably ia
tally wounded John Gossett, his son-in-
law, at Holly Springs, Miss. A family
quarrel was the cause.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

The three most important railroad
systems in the State filed their quarter
" reports with the commission last
week. The figures show large in
crease in each case over the net earn
ings of last quarter, although payment
of taxes and interest on bonded ndebt-
edness reduces the net revenue to a
small deficit in each case. Particularly
has the increase in the net earnings of
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley been
phenomenal Last quarter there was a
deficit even in the net earnings, but the
report shows an increase over that
showing of over 100000. tbs interest
ing to note that the lawyers have gar
nered their share of the spoils. The
Illinois Central has paid out in claims
and damages for the quarter ended
June 80, 81, ,025.32. The Yazoo & Mis-
sissippi Valley has paid s37, ,3l9.ss also
on the same account.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Madison County Is Wet.

At the local option election held in
Madison county last week majority OF
ninety-five was given in favor of saloons.