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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
iDRIVIrJd IN SPANIAROS.
Purpose OF Campaign In Porto Rico
Americans Adva ncinE In -Four
Solid Columns,

PoScE Porto Rioo, Aug. 7, via st.
Tlpmas, D. W. l., Aug, Tn four col.
unns tho American forces are nov
moving forward, intending to drive all
Of the Spanish forces on the island into
San Juan and to bottle them up there.
Gen. Schwan has started for Maya.
gpcz, by way Of Yuaco and San Ger.
nah, while Gen. Henry is proceeding
direct to Arecibo, where his forces will
be joined by those under Gen. Schwan.
Gen. Wilson Is advancing upon Coamo,
whiic Gen Brooke is pushing forward
towArd Cayey from Arroyo.
fhe period Of inaction for the Ameri-
con troops has ended. Our men are
breaking camp, and all are preparing
FOR the march to San Juan.
lAlfof the vessels In the feet are pre-
,.ArinL to shift the naval base to the
nost. side Of the island, where they
will be ready to cooperate in the at
tack upon San Juan when Gen. Miles
and his troops arrive before the city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
SPANISH sYMPATHIZERs.
They Arc Beginning to Turn Upon to
Cayey.

GUAMo, Porto Rico, Saturday, via st.
Thomas, D. w. l., Aug. brig. Gen.
Hams, with the Fourth Ohio and Third
Illinois, is securely holding the town Of
Guayamo.
1t turns out that the enthusiasm dis
played by many residents when the
Americans entered the town did not ex-
tend to all part of the populace
show strong Spanish proclivities Many
have been arrested and released on
parole.
Our outposts have nov advanced to q
point three miles beyond Guayamo on
the road to Cayey. The Ohio troops
comprise the right flank and the Hi
nois regiment the left. When the cav.
airy arrives all will be ready to fully
develop the strength of the Spaniards,
who are reported to occupy positions
all along the way to Cayey. 1t is also
reported that the roads from Guayamo
to Cayey have been mined by the Span.
iards, but our troops are determined to
advance, regardless of this report.
A question as to the relations be-
tween church and state has arisen here.
The padre of Guayamo has notified Gen.
Hams that the church always had re-
ccived support from the state, and he
asked whether this custom would be
continued. Gen. Hams replied that
that was matter to be settled later,
and advising the padre to proceed with
his work as usual
Herman Huffman, a private in Com.
pany c, Third Artillery was shot while
doing picket duty at Arroyo last night.
II is feared that the injury may prove
fatal. 1t is not known whether Private
Huffman was struck by the enemy or
by one of he American piclSets by mis-
| take
The commander of the Leyden has
ousted the Spanish officials who were
serving in Fajardo, and intends to put
reputable citizens of the village in their
places. The Americans found the bat
terry there abandoned.
The New Orleans, which has been at
st. Thomas awaiting orders to be sent
to SPAN with the fleet, has been or
deyed back to San Juan as result OF
peace negotiations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
TYPHOID FEVER.
Surgeon Generals Opinion as to Why 1t
Is Raging in Camp.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Thc epidemic
of typhoid fever which prevails in so
many of the army camps is giving the
war departments great deal of concern,
and steps are being taken to check the
fever and prevent a further spread of
the disease. Surgeon-General Stern
berg today issued circular, calling at
tention to Il former circular issued by
the medical department April %.
The former circular was devoted to
recommendations for the health of the
troops, and minutely pointed out what
to avoid and how camps should be con-
Quoted from sanitary point of view,
and there were suggestions as to food
and clothing of the soldiers, 1t is the
opinion of the surgeon-general that
these conditions have not been carried
out, and in his circular today he says:
"The extensive prevalence of typhoid
fever in camps of instruction indicates
that the sanitary recommendations
made in this circular have not been
carried out"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
A PUNGENT POINTER.
Our Problem in Cuba and War Once MIS-
management.

LoNpoN, Aug. THE Times says,
cditorially this morning: 1T is a hard
nut the negotiators have to crack re.
garding Cuba The Americans can not
garrison the entire island, and it would
be rather absurd to be compelled to ask
the Spanish to remain to keep order
there. There is such thing as victory
SO complete and easy as to be more en-
barrassing than a struggle upon some'
thing like equal terms.
Had the Spanish army in Cuba been
beaten in the field the situation would
have been much less complicated, as
the administration of the island would
simply be taken over by the victorious
army.
The American war Office is the sub.
ieet of severe criticism from men from
all parties, and Secretary Alger, as our
New York correspondent caustically
observes, is regarded seriously as a
candidate for retirement into private
life. There undoubtedly has been most
serious management in connection with
the Santiago forces, and had not public
opinion inte,vened upon the manifesto
of the generals, it is not improbable
that the war Office would have gone or
covering up its own mistakes until the
Santiago force had succumbed entirely
to disease and privation. Now the
troops arc being deported from the
island as rapidly as possible, but will
them goes every trace of American
power to deal with possession o.
which Spain is to be deprived
No native government is possible, nc
American government is ready or likely
to be ready for long time to come. lr
the meantime, the Spanish army il
starving, with the city population
Events seem to have moved SO quickly
as to leave the American war Office alb
solutcly unpreparcd to deal with prob
lens much greater than the provision
ing of the field force at Santiago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Ewes on tho Const,tut,on.

LONDON, Aug. 0. The Madrid CORE.
spondent of the Times says: "rhe
promptness with which the Spanish
cabinet accepted the terms on receipt of
the American explanations show that
It does not desire to waste time in dila-
tory procedure. The question when
direct negotiations will begin is rather
doubtful, because the cabinet IS resolved
to act scrupulously in accordance with
the letter and spirit of the constitution,
and tho best authorities disagree in the
Interpretation of the constitutional
law.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
NUMBER 80.
HALF CENTURY HENCE.
Mysterious Box, Left by the Late Jesse p
Prescott, to BE Opened In 1946.

There is on exhibition at the
city hall in Memphis an oblong
box. 1t is of black walnut, highly
polished, with number Of mys-
teriSus screws fastening the lid firmly
down. The box is about two and
half feet long, two feet wide and about
the same number of feet in depth,
weighing in all not over fifty pounds.
The box has an air of mystery about it,
and will serve as the subject of an in.
.eresting story at some remote day in
the future.
Judge Hadden is its present custodon
and will be so long as he lives, and will
have fatherly eye upon it. At one
time it was the property OF Jesse p.
Prescott, who departed this life March
II, 1896. He was one Of the landmarks
Of Memphis. lie knew everybody and
| nearly everything about them. Whom
any event of historical Importance
transpired it was he who was called
upon to contribute interesting data
which might be associated with it in
other days. He was at one time presi-
dent of the Old Folks Society and had
many interesting historical records in
his possession.
Only a short while prior to his death
he drove up. one day, to Joseph Specht,
Sr., and with very mysterious air de-
posted the box above mentioned 1t
was his wish, and he told his old friend,
that he desired the box sealed and kept
in safety, and not to be opened until
fifty years after his death. lie refused
to divulge its contents and briefly
stated that the walnut box simply
inclosed an iron chest, which was
locked and sealed and was alright.
The box, he said, must be locked for
fifty years after his death, and he
wanted Mr.. Specht to guard it.
A few months passed and old man
Prescott left his old home for another
and higher world and the chest re-
mained behind as reminder of the in
teresting character who had SO care
| fully prepared it.
A card was tackled upon the surface:
81. 2. Prescott died March 2l, 1896.
To be opened in 80 years, 1946.'
Over two years have passed since the
box was labeled, and Mr.. Specht. feel
ing himself becoming old and worried
over the safety of his trust, telephoncd
Vice Mayor Hadden to come to see him
| The result was that the box was trans
| ferrcd.
1t was taken to the city hall, where
it will very likely remain until the day
comes upon which it will be opened.
The vice-mayor will make mention
of the box on the city minutes, and
place upon itsan indcstructablc label.
His object is to have the trust pass
down from council to council until 1916,
when the mayor at that time will open
it in the presence of the city board.
The year Of 1876 will be an interest
ing one for another reason. In thai
year the old Bicl1ford lease on the city
hall property will expire and the lo'
and buildings will return to the city.
Thus the posterity of Memphis will
have two interesting things to look for
! ward to.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
A SUREwD camfAIGs.
The Spaniards In Porto Rico Arc Kept
Guessing.

Ponce, Porto Rico, Sunday via st.
Thomas, d. W. l., Aug. S,)--Gen. Miles
invasion Of the island of Porto Rico is
progressing in a highly satisfactory
manner. Nothing has taken place to
interfere with the plans finally decided
upon by Gen. Mics, and the American
troops are gaining advanced ground
every day.
This plan Of having the army march
upon San Juan from four directions is
regarded here as one of Gen. Miles
shrewdcst movements. IIo has the
Spaniards in complete doujt, and has
assigned a large enough force under
each general to insure successful re-
sstance against Spanish attacks.
At the same time, by this plan, Gen.
Miles speedily will have several thou
sand Spanish troops Shut up in the
vicinity of Aibonito, unless the enemy
suddenly changes plans and hastens to
San Juan over the military road.
There will be formidable American
force ready to advance upon the Porto
Rican capital when the troops under
Cen Henry form a junction with those
under Gen. Schwan at Arccibo.
1t is probable that much of the artil-
lcry to be used in the siege of San Juan
will be sent to Arccibo, and taken from
there to San Juan by rail. This work
will be easily accomplished, and Gen.
Henry and Gen. Schwan will undoubted-
ly be able to form a junction with the
other troops as soon as they can march
to the capital. No opposition is ex.
pccted by the American troops in the
execution of this plan.
All of our men arc light-hearted and
.herc is plenty of good food for all. The
forage for the horses is superb.
Gen. Miles is giving his personal at
tcntion to the management of the de-
tails of the campaign. He intends to
press forward to San Juan, regardless
of the peace negotiations, until orders
come from Washington for hostilities to
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
CAPTURE OF ADJUNTiS.
Uow 1t Was Accomplished by Il Mssissip.
plan, Through Nerve and Bluff.

plan, Through Nerve and Blun.
WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Tho man who
fooled the Spanards and captured Ad-
jutas last Monday and thus distin.
guished himself is from Mississippi and
is we'll known here He is Capt. Wm.
II. Lamar of the signal service, and is
related to the late United States Justice
l.. Q. G. Lamar.
The story is that Capt. Lamar de-
ceivcd the Spaniards with typical
American "blufT" lie was in command
OF a scouting party under Gen. Stone,
and advanced close upon Adjuntas. As
told in this mornings dispatches. the
Spanish regulars fled at his approach,
but number of volunteers determined
TO resist the small signal service band.
Capt. Lamar, with much outward
show of confidence. summoned Lieut..
Lenoir and dispatched him to the rear
to bring up the main body. This con
sisted of only two men,, who were act.
ing as rear guards The Spanish vol
unteers were frightened at the thought
of more Americans, ard surrendered
before the arrival of the American re.
Inducements.
Capt. Lamar came to this city in 1856
during the first Cleveland administers
ton, and WAS, prior to his joining the
signal service, n clerk in the postofiicC
department
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


D"rihg the rast wecl, tn, tcmpera.
.ure was nearly normal and the rain.
Il lai' was local and unequally distributed.
.o''oh continued to deterioratc owing
10 excessive local rains, which seriously
injured the plant, causing too rapid
sroWth OF stalk, scarcity of bolls, shed.
Jung and grassy condition. On low.
iahds the crop is too much oyergrowr
win grass aud weeds to admit of fur
'"cr cultivation. Corn is about made
ana the crop is excellent. A large yield
Is indicated in all sections. Gardens
cane fruit and other minor crops are in
good condition generally, but garden.
are too grassy in places, and peache,
are rottlng locally where rainfall was
excessive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13

Eugene Stribbling, postmaster of
Free Trade, Lcallc county, is charged
with being short about $50 in his ac-
counts. Stribbling is an innocent-looli-
ing farmer His books were checked
up some time ago by Postofiice lnspec-
tor Warren who found the shortage
above stated On being advised of this
Stribbling at once plid up, but it
doesn't seem to have barred a prosecu-
ton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Judge Orlando Davis Dead,

Judge Orlando Davis, orfe of the old
est citizens Of North Mississippi, died
AT Holly Springs lastweeissZ lie was a
native of Virginia, and was about So
years old at the time of his death. At
AN early age he moved to Ripley, Tip
pan county, where he soon rose as a
lawyer, practicing successfully for over
thirty years in the courts of Mississippi.
During the civil war he took great in
terest III the Southern soldier, CARRYING
TO the distant camps clothing and other
comforts. lie had a large acquaintance
in North Mississippi, especially among
the older settlers, who speak of him
with great kindness and affection.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13

A Eumbcr of capitalists of Meridian
have taken the initiative in the organi-
zation of the East Mississippi and West
Alabama Stock Breeders and Fair
Association. The stock company is to
be an extensive one, and large sum
OF money will be expended to make the
venture one of success. The fair, which
will be held during the month of Oc-
tober, will eclipse anything of the kind
ever held in this State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
The Blue and Gray.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug, 7.-Confederate
veterans, survivors of Piclett's division,
and invited guests, numbering in all
100, arrived in this city early today to
attend an, encampment of Union and
Confederate soldiers, which is 10 take
place this week at resort on the New
Jersey side Of the Delaware river. Mrs.
Pickett. the widow OF Gen. Pickett, ae-
companied the Southern soldiers The
entire party attended the morning.
services at the Cathedral OF st. PeteI
and st, Panl, and in the afternoon via
tied the scene Of the encanpment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13

The railroad commission has ordered
the c., A. & n. Railroad to make assess
ments for taxes from 1856 to 1897, and
the Yazoo & Missis ippl Valley Rail-
road tthe Natchcz, jackson & Columbus
division), to make theirs from 1856 to
1892. These roads have been claiming
exemption, but the commission is act
ing in accordance with the recent Su
prcme Court decision.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
win Not Pay Them.

CoNsrANrrNorLE Aug. THE porte
on Friday replied to the American de-
mand for compensation for losses sus.
taincd by American subjects during the
Armenian massacres. The reply is the
same as that given to other powers, re.
pudiating responsibility for the losses.
In the course of Che farewell audience
of Dr. James Is. Angel, the retiring
minister to Turkey, the sultan referred
to the war between the United States
and Spain. He said he was much i'm.
pressed with the naval operations and
the execution Of American guns.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
A Cry From the Bank Of Spain.

The Bank of Spain has informed the
minister of finance that, while willing
to furnish as much money as may be
necessary for the expenses of the war,
it would be wise to try to obtain from
other sources. Up oJuly 20 the money
lent by the Bank of Spain to the Spanish
treasury for war purposes was sl5s,6oo,-
600, distributed as follows; Fifty-nine
million four hundred thousand dollars
on 5 per cent. Cuban bonds, $4S. 500, 900.
ON custom house certificates. Sss, ,oOO,-
| 600 on the stamped paper, tobacco and
other taxes and sf9, 0o0, 900 on 4 per
kcent. internal bonds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
The Passing Of Joseph Letter.

The late connection of Joseph Letter
with the wheat pit was severed a few
days ago, when the late Napoleon of
the pit gave up the office in the Board
of Trade building which he occupied
during the campaign that resulted in
his financial rout and almost in the ruin
of his father. A placard on the panel
of the door announced that Letter
would be found hereafter at 81 Clark
street, his old Office. Young Letter
rented the Office in the Board of Trade
building last spring, when he became a
member of the board.-New York
Evening Sun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Nvaiorship rendered.

The governor has rendered the posi-
ton of major of the second battalion,
Third Regiment, to W, d. Gibbs, Jr., of
Yazoo county. Mr., Gibbs occupied the
position of first lieutenant of the Yazoo
Rifles. stationed at Panama Park, at
the time of his promotion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13

There are now fifteen soldiers in the
hospital at jackson, but none of them
are seriously i'll. The Ladies' Relief
Association has leased a nice cottage in
the vicinity of the camp and fitted it up
to be used as a hospital. These same
ladies are now providing the sick sol.
diers with such delicacies as they need
and crave, and are doing everything
that is possible to alleviate their suffer.
ings, and their relatives and friends
need not be uneasy about them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Mai. Startling Out.

The )eyee board met at Greenville
Ia st week and elected the following Of
6cers: ]. NJ. Jayne, president; W. h'
Montgomery, secretary and treasurer'
walter Sillers, attorney; L. c. Dulaney
cotton tax collector; Charles II. West
chief engineer; Robert somervilie' as
s;stant engineer. There is no change
in the officials save that OF chief en-
cineer. Mai. Startling has been iaitn
srl and capable official. His successor
has M had extensive experience as an en-
,,;neer ,S, in the service of the Fedora
Enrornmeut, E,ns and was highly recon
swended by government officials
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13

The abstract of the condition OF tho
national banks of Mississippi at the
close of business July II, as reported to
the comptroller of currency, shows
the average reserve to have been 3l'oS
per cent. against 1904 per cent on May
4 last. Loans and discounts increased
from s., ,OS6, no to 1925; stocks and
.ocur;tics from $4l3, ,14O to SAL 500; gold
coin from $50, ,s9i to s6S, 1877; total specie
from sl54, ,96s to sls4, 1862; lawful money
roserve decrease from 1888, ,96O to $780,
Yso. individuals deposits from ss'sos'sl'
to 81, 1862.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
DONS ONLY ARE LEFT.
Non-Combatants of San Juan Take to the
WOods-Spaniards Declare For Fight.

Woods-Spaniards Declare For Fight
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Aug s.-The
troops are busily engaged constructing
defenses, although the local papers
largely publish rumors of peace. The
greater part of the population of the
city has left for the country, fearing
bombardmcnt.
] am unable to obtain reliable infor.
nation concerning the supply of pro-
visions, but there is oapparent scarcity
of food in the city. In the country dis
tricts there is some distress.
The English consul on his country
estate. is feeding 200 persons. A new
consul will replace Crawford next week.
The captain-general declines to grant
an interview, because of his important
position and his delicate mission, which
prevents him from making any kind OF
a declaration.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
AWAITING OUR REPLY.
sagasta Sanguine Ills Answer VIII Satisfy
Washington.

MADRID, Aug, SIT is said that as
soon as the American reply is received
Senor Sagasta will nominate peace COM
missioners.
FL Liberal says: "The government re-
ceived an offer from England to medi-
ate. The offer was favorably regarded,
but was not accepted" FL Liberal says
further; "The presence of large Brit
ish squadron near Gibraltar is evidence
of an understanding, II not an alliance,
between England and the United States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
FLEET Is WAITING.

Evident That No Important Business fol
the Navy Is on Hand.
PLAYA DEL ESTE, Guantanamo Bay,
Aug. THE feet is still here intact
awaiting word from Washington.
The collier Lebanon, towing a coal
schooner, arrived today. The schooner
Admiral Sampson, with provisions fol
sale, also arrived. Both schooners are
from Key West.
The st. Louis is still here, awaiting
decision of the question of her enter
ing Santiago harbor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Third Regiment Mustered In.

The Third Regiment of Mississippi
Volunteers, Col. Banks in command,
was formally mustered into the service
at Jackson last week. 1t is fully
equipped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Railroad Company Organized,

The charter of the Pontotoc e. Stark
vile railroad, new company just
formed. with capital of 100000, to
build a road between the points named,
has been filed with the secretary OF
state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
THE CRISTOBAL COLON.
wrcckers Say They Fear She Cannot Be
Saved.

PLAYA Del. ESTE, Aug. S.-The Mer'
rift & Chapman wrecking steamer Po'
tomac has arrived at the scene of the
battle of July 8, and has visited the
Cristobal Colon. The wreclsers report
her TO he in very bad situation, and
they fear it is impossible to save her
The auxiliary gunboat Vixen has re-
turned to Guantanamo Bay from San
tiago. Otherwise there has been nc
movement of the vessels comprising
the American feet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
Confederate Reunion.

Albert Sydney johnson Camp, Con-
fedcrate Veterans, held their annual
meeting near Cornth last week. An
interesting program was carried out,
much to the enjoyment of all present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13

L. NJ. Seal, a prominent citizen of
Union county, living near New Albany,
was shot last week by the accidental
discharge of a gun in the hands of his
son. The full load of shot entered his
thiph.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-13
THE RAID FAILED.
Futile Attempt to Liberate Negro Soldiers

Futile Attempt to Liberate Negro Soldiers
at Tampa.
TAMPA, Fla, Aug. s.-Early this
morning mob tried to rescue three
negro teamstcrs of the regular army in
carccrated in the Jail here. An armed
guard ordered them to desist, but the
mob opened fire on the Jail. A volley
was poured into the crowd from the
upper story of the building and several
shots took effect. The wounded were
carried away by their comrades and the
raid was unsuccessful.