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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
COMMODORE SCHLEY READY.
Has Notified the Authorities at Washing
ton that lie Can Sail at an
Hours Notice.

FoRT MONROE, Va, April 4.-Com-
modore W. s. Schley will to-day notify
the authorities at Washington that,
with the arrival of the Texas, he will
be ready to move at an hours notice.
The most formidable squadron of fast
fighters ever gotten together is com
plete with the exception of the Texas.
The cruiser Minneapolis began at
noon yesterday to change her coat, and
the painting will be finished to-day at
noon. Her bunkers are filing with
coal and, like the other vessels of the
fleet, she is fully ammunitioned.
Commodore Schley expects the bat
tieship Texas within the next twenty
four hours. Despite the enforcement
OF the Sunday observance law in New
port News, which has had the effect of
stopping Sunday work on the battle
ships Kcarsarge and Kentucky, the
divers, three in number, continued work
on the bottom Of the battleship Massa-
chusetts yesterday, and made such
progress that Capt. Higginson believes
they will be able to finish by nightfall
to-day.
The work on the Brooklyn has been
fully completed, and her eight-inch
turret guns will now throw much
greater distance. The Columbia has
finished painting and coaling, and is in
splendid condition. Commodore Schley
understands the Texas is thoroughly
completed in improvement, is painted
the prevailing lead color and is all ready
for sea as soon as she arrives here.
Varying as are the opinions as to this
assemblagc of fighting boats, it is gen
orally admitted by naval and army
men here that it is imposing
In addition to the active naval prep
aration here, Fort Monroe is being i'm
proved rapidly. The dynamos for the
big electric searchlight were adapted
Saturday night, and the light is now
in operation. The emplacements for
the rapid-fire and disappearing guns
will be finished this week, and this i'm
portant point will then be in some
what modern condition from war
standpoint.
Commodore Schley will probably take
the Brooklyn out to sea to-day to try
her turret guns.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
History of Our New Cruiser.

LONDON, April 4,--The cruiser which
Lieutenant-Commander Colwell, United
States naval attachc here, purchased
Saturday from the Thames iron works,
and over which he hoisted the Stars
and Stripes, was built by the Thames
iron works for Peru. 1t was finished
during the war between Peru and
Chill, and the British government
would not permitit to leave on account
of the neutrality law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

CLEVELAND, o., April 4.-Lieuten-
ant-Commandcr George Il. Mckay, of
the naval reserves, was in communica-
ton with Adjt.-Gen. Aline yesterday,
and received orders to recruit the
Cleveland division up to its war
strength. The Ohio brigade will be
organized at once by recruiting four
additional divisions, one at Toledo,
another ut Sandusky, third at Ashta-
bula and fourth here. Commander
Mckay was ordered to rush the work
of uniforming the men. Commander
Mckay told some of his men that he
expected orders to move at once.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
The vizcaya and Oquendo Gone to Porto
Rico.

New YORK, April 2.-The Evening
World prints copyrighted dispatch,
dated April 1, ON board the Worlds dis
patch boat Triton, via Key West, which
says;
"The Spanish warships Vizcaya and
Oquendo no longer lie like big watch
dogs across Havana harbor. They are
on their way to Porto Rico. The
Worlds dispatch boat followed them,
Friday, until this was made certain"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

WASHINGTON. April 5.-The navy de-
partment has sent telegraphic orders
to the auxiliary cruiser board at New
York to purchase Immediately ten ves-
sells for the auxiliary navy. These boats
are to be between 1000 and 10000 tons
burden, and the board is directed to
c0ncidde the purchases as soon as pos
sihie.
These vessels are much larger than
the majority of the ships purchased up
to date, it being the desire Of the de-
partment to secure vessels large enough
for use at sea in any capacity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

Every now and then there turns up
in the treasurers Office relic of recon-
struction time. During the incumbency
of Gov. Alcorn certificates of indebted
ness were issued to the amount of $780,
coo, bearing interest at per cent per
annum. Nearly all of these certificates
have been redeemed and cancelled. but
occasionally one is presented at the
trcasurers Office for redemption. When
redeemed the certificates were kept as
vouchers, and a large number of them
were never destroyed, but, after can
collation., were scattered about the
capitol. and many of these found their
way into the outside world as souvenirs
and keepsalies. They were Cancelled
by cutting a large hole in the notes.
Every now and then one is presented
with the edges of the hole burnt. as if
by accident, instead Of cancellation,
and where the hole was near the end,
the whole end is frequently torn off.
Accompanying the inclosure is letter
from the patriotic owner of the note
stating with much detail how that par
ticular hole came to be burnt or how
the end was torn off. and finally re-
questing its immediate redemption.
While there are undoubtedly few of
these notes still extant, the treasurer
manifestly, under these circumstances.
can not cash any that do not show on
their faces the fact they have not been
Cancelled, and which are unmutilated.
Not more than SIS worth of these notes
have been redeemed since the incum-
bency of the present efficient treasurer,
but many undoubtedly false certificates
have been represented, only to be
turned down.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
war Department c.ulnr i, Guns,

ST.. PAUL, Minn., April s.-Adjt. Gen.
Muhleberg has received an order from
the war department requesting him to
ship east the two new Gatling guns
and breach loader furnished the two
companies Of artillery Of this state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
The Victims Believed to be Mostly Col
orcd People.

RIDGwAY, ILL.,, April 5. According
to the best information here as to the
flood ut Shawneetown, the levee on the
north was the one that broke The
north end of Shawneetown, except the
main street near the river, was built
up mainly of one-story buildings
Of inferior construction, which were
mainly inhabited by negroes. The
colored population numbered about
seven hundred or one-third of the
total. Many of their houses were over
turned by the water, and the occupants
drowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
A Young Man Drowned.

Shepherd Pourcine, prominent
young man of Yazoo City, was drowned
a few nights since at Moons ferry, on
Big Black river, nine miles northwest
of Canton Jack Rucker and young
Pourcine were in buggy, on their way
to Canton, and as they approached the
ferry Rucker got out to inspect the
road, which was covered with water.
Pourcine attempted to drive on, and
stecred the horse into deep slough,
when both he and the horse were
drowned before Rucker could reach
them. The body was recovered next
morning and taken back to Yazoo City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
On the Alert,

KEY WEST, Fla, April "A tug en-
deavored to pass the flagship New York
too close Friday night and did not an
swer the signals Of the waships, where
upon four-pound shot was fired across
her bows. Those on board the tug re-
ceived severe fright.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

FINE announcement was made, on
he3d, upon authority of the chief arch
Pets OF the TrAnsmississippi cxposi-
|on, at Omaha, Neb., that all construc-
|on work will be finished in ample
|me for the installation of exhibits
pd the perfection of concessions by
ps opening day, June /.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

TnE secretary of state was informed,
4 the 3)th, Of the appointment of
enor Don Moralavicuna us the Chilian
Minister plenipotcntiary to the United
Fates, in place of Senor Don Domingo
|ana, transferred to another post. The
ew minister is expected to arrive in a
>w weeks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
Special Meeting of the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, April A special
meeting of the cabinet assembled at
the White House at eight o'clock to-
night Its purpose is understood to be
the discussion OF the forthcoming mes
sage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
Hoistlng Machinery for Coal stations Or
dered.

CLEVELAND, O., April 4.-The Brown
Hosting and Conveying Co., has just
received an order for hoisting macbin-
cry for four GOAL stations on the gulf
OF Mexico, two of which will be To-
Gated on thu Dry Tortugas. The con-
tract price Is Sl5l. ZOO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

|TnE administration at Washington
Pceivcd IA communication direct from
Pe Cuban insurgent government, on
Rc LIST, asking the United States gov
lnnent not to intervene with force;
Pe leaders feeling confident that they
(uld gain their independence without
Pe sacrifice of American lives.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
Naval Cadets Pcremptorlly Ordered to
Their Ships.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 3.-The naval
cadets Of the first class have received
peremptory orders to join their ships at
once. Their diplomas were given them
without the customary final examina-
ton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
A SPANISH SPY,
Considerable Excitement Occ,sioned at
Fort Monroe Ordered to Shoo..

Considerable Excitement Occ,sioned at
Fort Monroe Ordered to Shoo..
FORT MONROE, Va, April 5.--There is
q good deal of excitement here over the
alleged discovery of the presence of IA
Spanish spy. Several nights ago the
sentry at Fort Monroe, whose post was
nearest the newly arranged esplande
rapid fire and disappearing guns, no.
ticed man skullling along the grassy
side of the slope, He challenged, but
received no answer, The next night
the same thing occurred, and the sem
Cry challenged and then frel. Blank
cartridges were in use, but since the
incident Capt. llos,iins OF the fort is
authority for the statement that the
guard is armed with ball cartridges,
and with orders to shoot,
When Commodore Schley was at the
Hotel Chamberlain man of foreign
appearance watched him closely.
Friends of Commodore and Mrs Schley
noticed the man several times. He is
registered at the hotel, but has avoided
all the guests,
While the sentries at the fort can
shoot stranger intruding, there is no
law in force by which. at present, he
can be apprehended. Col. Frank, in
command of Fort Monroe, said last
night that day guard as well as n
night was being preserved about the
new gun emplacements and strangers
would not be given any information
concerning them.
An Armisticc to Save the Spanish Troops,
and Prepare for Cuban Independence.
LONDON, April 5.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
Archbishop Ireland has cabled de-
precating a formal offer of interven-
tion, and explaining that the pope
could only intervene successfully by
recognizing the Monroe doctrine, which
would be impolitie
The solution the vatican proposes is
an armistice to save the Spanish troops
during the rainy season, allay excite
ment ON both sides and prepare the
way for Cuban independence in the
autumn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

On the lst, Senator Quay offered u
|esolution in the following TERMS
|That the committee on foreign rcla-
ions be and is hereby instructed to re-
|ort, on or before the 5th inst, ii bill
pr the recognition of the republic of
|uba.' 1t went over under the rule.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
TOO busy to Go to Church.

WAsHINeToS. April 4.-The president
did not 10 to church yesterday, but
was busilg engaged. Quite number
OF executive clerks were also at work
during tb, day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

The most severe earthquake felt in
|hlifornia since 1868 occurred on the
pth at ll:43 p. IN. Considerable dam
gc was done ut many points. At Mare
6land navy yard alone it reached $780,
po. Fortunately, though there were
bany narrow escapes, no fatalities oc-
llrred.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

THERE was general rejoicing and
hecring among the Spaniards in Ha-
bna, on the 2Sth, when they read the
fnsorcd abstract of President Me
kinleys message accompanying the
Iaine report. Its mild ton, was in
Frpreted to indicate fear of Spanish
esentment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

The llying squadron is to remain il.
Hampton roads, for the present at
east. This announcement was made,
|n the lst, by Secretary Long, and
|et at rest the reports which had been
|urrcnt that movement OF the squad
|On was imminent
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

III is announced from Havana that
eut.-Col. Benedicto, who commanded
c Spanish forces which killed the in
rgent leader Aranguren, while visit
& the house of Dl'. Francisco Vidal,
Guanabacoa, has been wounded by
Revolver shot in the back. The col
ed man who fired the shot succeeded
escaping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

From all the pulpits in Madrid, on
|the Sd, the priests read letter from
the bishop of the diocese announcing
that he considered war to be imminent
|bnd ordering prayers for the success of
thc Spanish arms.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
Illinois Naval Reserves Ordered to be In
ReadineSS.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 4.-Gov. Tan
ner has been asked by the war depart
ment at Washington to have the naval
reserves in readiness, and has issued
orders to that effect.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

The official wheat returns for New
South Wales, covering the season just
ended, show that 993, 4s4 acres yielded
BIO ,54S, ,2SS bushels.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

FAILURES throughout the country, as
Feported by Dun & Co., during the
week ended April /, were 20 us com
pared with 26o for the corresponding
week last year. For Canada the fail
Tres were %, against AZ last wear.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

SPANISH column commanded by
! Escario, in the district of Man
,iiio' province of Santiago de Cuba,
!, II was announced by the Span
US on the 3Oth, destroyed, during the
'lng three days, 81 farms, IA sugar
+ null, a coffee plantation, some
racks and two hospitals. In addi-
| ool' Escario's troops captured six
lirgcnts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

DR.. A. MoNAE LESSER, surgcon-in-
ehief, and Sister Bettina, head nurse of
The Red Cross society, who went to
Cuba to assist Miss Clara Barton in
Establishing hospitals there, returned
10 New York on the 30th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

hE Spanish legation in Washington
FiVea full reports, ON the 3lst, from
T. -uen. Blanco, from the governors
Pii the provinces of Cuba and from
aicaldes and chiefs OF police of the
Pc'pai cities, as to the condition of
reconcentrados. The worst ac-
nus are not deniel, but the effort is
r. TO place the responsibility upon
insurgents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

The State Sunday school association
meets at Oxford Tuesday, May 3, and
will remain in session three days. The
good people of that hospitable place
are preparing to royalty entertain all
delegates and visitors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

the members of the graduating class
the United States naval academy
Annapolis, Nd, have been ordered
prepare for final examinations and
aduation on the 9th. Under or
nary conditions they would not grad
|te until June. They will be assigned
duty Immediately after graduation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
A Remarkable Record.

Judge Powell made a remarkable
record in holding tho Yszoo oouEs. 1nss
court adjourned after sitting f0r lees
than week. The fines impossd ~
only paid the running txpensss ~ ~
such fines after paying W. sSpensss *
the court. N, N
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

SENIOR SAGAsrA, the Spanish pre-
5hier, in an interview, on the Dist, de-
blared he would "do everything possi-
pie to maintain peace, but" he added,
FIVE cannot submit to any attack or
|he honor or integrity of the country"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

THE Portuguese government has au'
thorized the importation of 6o,0o)o00
kilogrammes OF foreign wheat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
Appointments.

The governor has appointed Leo
Lesser treasurer of Tunica county, vice
r. II. Matthews, resigned. J. c. Lloyd
was appointed coroner and ranger Of
Lauderdale county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

IT was reported on the London stock
exchange, on the 30th, that President
Kruger of the Transvaal republic had
been shot and killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

GAEAT BRITAIN has demanded a lease
Wei-llai-Wei, on the Shan-Tung pen
NN'a, after the Japanese evacuation,
a compensation for the disturbance
the balancc of power in the gulf of
Chilli. In diplomatic circles little
put is entertained that China will
pcedc the demand, which is believed
be favorably regarded by Japan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

is said that the London board of
ca'ture will take steps to prevent
aaiiny In England OF a consign-
OF Am srical applas which had
r'iussi admission into Germany,
US tas fruit Il alleged to be in
p with the San jose scale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
WENT OFF HALF Cooked.
The Spanish Torpedo Flotilla Has
Not Arrived at Porto Rico, as
Cabled From Madrid.
At CAPE VERDE ISLANDS, TAKING COAL.
The Spanish Royal Family, Fearing Car
list Uprising or Pronunciamento from
Gen. Weyler and the Military Party,
Have Everything Prepared for a Iiasty
Flight.
The Spanish Flotllla Not at Porto Rico.

The Spanish Flotllla Not at Porto Rico.
MADRID, April 3.-The statement
cabled Friday that the torpedo fiotilla
of Spain had arrived at Porto Rico was
taken from newspaper here Inves-
tigation shows the announcement to
be erroneous. The Spanish hotilla has
arrived at Cape Verde islands, and it is
said will proceed after coaling.
1t was after midnight Friday when
the news first began to circulate that
the fleet had arrived at Porto Rico, and
the people went almost wild with de-
light over the thought that the fleet
had arrived safely without damage by
storm or obstruction on the part of the
American fleet, and they are corre-
spondingly depressed over the knowl-
edge that they were deceived, and by
one of their own journals, into an
cifusiveness that indicates only too
plainly the anxiety to have heavier
naval force on the other side of the At
lantic.
AS it has taken the Spanish torpedo
fotilla nine days to make the Cape
Verde islands from the Canary islands,
which they left March "a, it should,
figuring on the the same rate of speed,
take the hotilla about 26 days from
now to reach Porto Rico from the Cape
Verde islands, supposing the fotilla
was able to coal and start again at
once, which is unlikely.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09
Spanish Royal Family Prepared for Flight.

BERLIN, April The German am
bassador at Madrid, Herr Won Rado-
WITT, reports to the foreign Office here
that the Spanish royal family fears an
outbreak unless the differences between
the United States and Spain are soon
settled. The Carlist movement is as
snming more active form, and the royal
family fears especially pronuncia-
mento from Gen. Weyler and the mill
tary party
Everything is prepared in the royal
castles for flight. The boy king, AL
fonso, will be taken to San Lucar de
Barameda, an Andalusian port, where
n yacht is kept ready for sailing.
The replies to the queen regents let
ters asking for the intervention of the
European powers have been wholly un-
satisfactory.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-09

'iE comparative statement OF the
Irhment receipts and expenditures
hs Mlrel shows that the total re-
|.s were S3s,05j,75), loss of about
P'ooo as compared with March,
/ Inc expenditures during the
\ moath Aggregated S}l,ss.,4ii, an
Ease OF Early 5j,0)),0)) over March,
Las iaersls, is largely due to
eIpsaiiturei ailer the recent ap-
'r"tioa for tia national defense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
Advance on Manila.

Hong Kong. April 26 Mail advices
which reached mere to-day from Manila.
dated Saturday last, say the insurgents
were then gathering 10 masses around
Manila aod that a massacre of the
Spaniards at that port was apprehended.
II is also announced ia the dispatches
that the Spaoiards have laid mines
about Manila The United States
Squadron leaves Mirs Bay to-mosrow
to watch the Philippine ports. The
insurgept leader AguiOaldo is Cd board
the United States cruiser Olympia.
London, April 27-According to
special dispatch from Pekin it is
pointed out there that Spain cannot
send war ships to Manila by way of
the Suez Canal, because the coaling
stations at Alden. Colombia and Singa.
pore are 10 British hands. # her
ships coal at Alden, then both Colon
bia and Singapore will be closed to
them. The British neutrality pro-
clamation therefore places Spain at
great disadvantage in the Far East.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-04
TT is SMALLPOX.

There is smallpox 10 Columbia. but
10 very, very mild form. So says
Dr.. c P. Wertenbaker, of the United
States Marine Hospital service, the ex.
pert Who came to Columbia by request
to examine the stricken people in the
pest house.
Dr.. Wertepbaker is the same expert
who last winter made diagnosis OF
the disease at SparsauDurg aud pro-
pounced it chickeupox.
Although committee Of five promi-
nent local physicians had unanimously
pronounced the disease smallpox, there
was still decided belief to the contrary
10 the public mind, aud it was thoughs
best to have a specialist make an ex-
animation
Dr.. We1senbaker yesterday made a
thorough inspection Of the Inmates Of
the pest house and rendered . report
to the city council, 10 extra session,
last night at 6 o'clock. He said that
the disease was smallpox, but 10 very,
very mild form. There is absolutely
no more danger than before Dc.
Wertenbaker rendered his decision, in
fac. the prospect is very much better,
for be outlined q plan for controlling
the disease aud the council acted there
upon, grating foil power to the Board
of Health, aud appropriatiog $4,000
for the use of the board in stamping out
the disease 1t ia related that Dr.
Wersenbaker stated that there is small
pox 10 the United States at all times,
and that it is one of the easiest diseases
of all to stamp out.-Columbia Regis
ter.