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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
HAVE STANDING IN COURT.
Confederate Records Knock Out
Claim for Damages Against
the United states.

Washington, May 23.-ln deciding
the claim of Sarah A. Oakes, agains
the United States for vessel taken by
the confederate government during tn,
war of the rebellion, the supreme
court of the United States yesterday
held that the archives of the confeder
ate government constitute competent
testimony. These archives showed thai
the vessel in question was purchaset
by the confederates.
These archives" said Justice Gray
in deciding the ease, ARE not the high
est authority. but they are records
made by men of high standing and de
serve credcnce.' --'------'---
The decision was, accordingly
against the claim.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
How the Fliipinos Got Away.

I.awton's turning in his march to
the north and proceeding down the
Rio Grandc is the natural result of mis-
failure to get in behind the insurgents
at San lsidro and crush them at Il
blow according to programme.
In the movement north Lawton trav-
cle,i IN line east of the Rio Grande
and parallel to 1t. His march was
through a rough and little-trayeled
country. toward the foot of the eastern
mountain ranges. 1t was a hard jour
ncy, and the Insurgents slipped away
before they could be hemmed in.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Kear Admiral Schlcy Mt Omaha.

Omaha, Neb.. May 22.-Rear-Admiral
w. S. Schley and Mrs. Schley passed a
quiet Sunday. In company with Gen.
and Mrs. Henderson they attended
morning services at Trinity cathedral,
which was crowded with people, who
came not alone to worship, but to inn
prove an opportunity to see omahas
distinguished guest.
After the services they were driven
back TO the Henderson residence, and
thence to Happy Hollow. where they
were entertained at dinner by Mr.. and
Mrs, j. Ii. n. Patrick.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
FIGHTING AT BLUEFIELDS.
Reported arrangement Between
nicarnEUun GunbOat and the
Cruiser Detroit.

Washington, May 22.--There was a
rumor here last night that there had
been a hostile meeting at Bluetields
between the Nicaraguan gunboat San
Jacinto and the United States cruiser
Detroit, which is looking after the in
terests of Americans in that vicinity
The report lacks confirmation SO fur
as official advices are obtainable, the
statement being made in responsible
quarters that up to II o'clock ther,
had been no information received ii
regard to it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Cleveland, o., May 23.-An automo-
bile started from Cleveland for New
York yesterday in an attempt to break
the horseless carriage time record be-
tween the two cities. The run is made
under the auspicies of the Plaindealer
The machine carried Mr., Alexander
Winton, the horseless carriage manu-
facturer. and Plandealer represent,
ativc, The latter takes with him u
message from Mayor Farley of CleNe'
land to Mayor Van Wyck of New York
The route selected is about 500 miles
In length.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
iguinn!do's Demand PrepOsteroGs,
OrER ATIONS CONTINUE.
No Abatement ON Account of Pence
NegOtintions-FiIipin Surprised.

Manila, May %, 2:ls p. m.--In spite
of the presence of the Filipino com
mssioners in Manila, the military OPP
rrations continCe with unabated yigor
The visitors were apparently igno-
rant of the true condition of affairs
here. Upon their arrival they were
Immediately inundated with invita-
tions covering both day and night, and
express surprise at the condition of af-
fairs within our lines. They had been
led 10 believe that everything was
chaotic, and are delighted at the re,
ception accorded them.
Reports from the Interior.
Reports received from persons who
have arrived from the interior show
that no troops are left in the northern
provinces. They were all drafted
south after the outbreak of the war.
The villages on the west coast are al
most deserted, and the llocanos espe-
cially are desirous of joining the
Americans. if only for the purpose of
crushing the Tagals. Many natives of
Benguot and Ilocos say that If the
Americans had not arrived, civil war
would necessarily have ensued.
Filipino Army Dwindling.
1t is added that the only Filipino
troops now left are 1000 men under
Gen. Luna, at Tarlac. and about 1000
under Gen. Pic del Pillar. Even these
are about demoralized, and short of
arms and supplies. Many of their
rifles are disabled. and the Filipinos
are unable to repair them, owing to
the lack of mechanics and materials
| for so doing.
The ZamboRnGa Garrison.
A coasting steamer which has ar
rived here reports that the Spanish
garrison at Zamboanga, island of Min
nandoa. is held by the rebels in much
the same manner the Americans held
them while they were in the vicinity
of Manila.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Ashore an Cnue Nudge,

Victoria, Il. G., May a3.--The steam
er Danube, the finest steamer of the
fleet in the northern trade, is ashore
On Cape Nudge, on the northeasterr
coast of Vancouver island. News
reached Union yesterday, and the tug
Maude has left to render all possible
assistance to the disabled vessel. The
steamer Tees left last night tn con,
tribute to pulling the vessel if her as
sistunce is needed.
The Danube is resting easily. She
will tioat with the tide, and eentina'
to skaguay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
WRITTEN PROPOSITIONS.
The Purposes of the United States
Government Made Known
to the Filipinos.
The FORM OF GOVERNMENT PROPOSED.
PRESIDENT GOyaga of the Filipino
Commission Admitted that the
Proposal was Liberal, and TINT
Nothing Could be Worse than the
Late spanish Rule.

Manila, May %, 3:15 p. m. Prof.
Schurman, head of the United States
| Philippine commission, has submit
ted the following written propositions
10 the Filipinos:
While the final decision as to the
form of government is in the hands of
the congress, the president, under his
military powers, pending the action
of congress, stands ready to offer the
| following form of governments:
Form of Government Outlined.
\ governor general, to be appointed
by the president; cabinet to be ap-
pointed by the governor general; all
the judges to be appointed by the
president; the heads of departments
and judges to be either Americans or
Filipnos, or both; and also a general
advisory council, its members to be
chosen by the people by a form Of suf-
Irage to be hereafter carefully deter
mined upon.
Desire that BIOodshed Cease.
"The president earnestly desires that
| hleodshed cease, and that the people
of the Philippines, at an early date,
enjoy the largest measure of self-gov-
ernment compatible with peace and
ORDER
The United States commission pre-
pared the scheme. and the president
cabIed his approval of the form of the
document.
The Filipinos have made no definite
proposition except for cessation OF
hostilities until they can present the
question of peace to the people.
4 FniIacy shown TIP.
Prof. Schurman told the Filipinos
they had no means Of gathering the
people together. as the Americans con.
troll most of the ports. He also re-
minded them that liberal form OF
government was offered them, and
pointed out that il was better than the
conditions existing under Spanish rule
Gozaga, president of the Filipino
commission. replied that nothing co,lI,
be worse that Spanish rule, and ad
mitted that the form of government
proposed was liberal.
iguinaldo's Demand PrepOsterous
The civilian members of the Filipino
commission have declined to coop
crate with the other members of tina
comnissioa, as the former consider
AguinaIdo's latest demand to be pre-
postcrous, after Maj i.-Gen. Otis refusa
Of an armisticc. referring to his wsl
for time in order to consult the Fill
pinO congress.
VIII Luncl, thc Commissioners.
After ii conference tomorrow witt
the United States commissioners til,
Filipino commissioners will lunch Will
: Prof. Schurman, and will afterwards
visit the vessels composing the Amcri
can fleet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
rn. ,n,rimrnnt nate 0uestion

Chicago, May ga call has been
issued for another meeting of'western
lines TO resume the consideration of
the immigrant question and the pro
posed revision Of the Western Passen-
ger association agreement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Grent Anxiety in London,

London May 22-The news of the
disaster to the Paris spread rapidly
in London, and great excitement and
alarm was felt until the arrival of the
information that all on board were
safe. The company's Offices were be-
sieged with inquirers, anXiously asking
for news regarding friends or relatives
on board the steamer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

New York, May s3.--AiI the patent
and enamel leather concerns of New
ark will probably be consolidated
within month. and the new company
will be capitalized at sum estimated
At from ss,0oo,000 to sl5,ooo,0oQ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
A Hanging at Grcenvill,

Joe Robinson colored, was hanged Mt
(,reenville last week. He was cool.
going to the gallows with cigar in his
mouth. lie declared his Innocence To
the last, asserting that the killing was
an accident. just before the black cap
was placed over his head he said TO
Dick Grant, an old negro whom he ha,t
known fos years, "Goodbye, enclc
Dick" and then the black cap was
placed over his head. The crime fot
which Robinson was hanged was the
murder of Lizzie Smith, colored
woman, oD May u. 1873,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Honor for salisbury.

London, May 2l.-~lt is rumored that
the queen, in connection with her
birthday, will again offer the mar
quis of Salisbury a dukedom, which
he refused at the time of her majesty's
jubilee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Chicago, May 21.-Dispatches from
New York announce the engagement
OF Gladys Wallis. the actress, wha has
Just closed an engagement with W. II.
Crane, to Samuel insult, a millionaire.
and president of the Edison Electric
Co. of this CITY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Hong Kong, May 2l.--ihe Eiiipinc
junta here contends that Aguinaido
is now pretending to treat for peace
merely to gain time for an expedition
with arms and nmTunition to arrive
. from Japan. yia Formosa,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Replanting Cotton.

The plan ters of the delta have learned
since the rains that the cotton seed
planted previously, and not up, would
not germinate, and competent Judges
estimate that fully 80 per cent of the
cotton lands of that section will have
to be replanted in order to secure a
stand of cotton. The work of replant.
ing will be pushed as rapidly as posi-.
ble Where stands of cotton have been
secured the plant looks well.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
MISSISSIPPI STATE NEWS

The auditor is preparing to make the
regular June distribution of the COM
mon school fund. The total amount to
DC distributed is s2lG,Gl6,0 Go. This is
divided among the counties and sep.
afate school districts, according to the
number of educable children. Follow.
ing is list of the counties and school
aistricts with the amount prorated to
each for the June distribution. From
these figures, however, the poll tax col
lected in each county and separate
school district must be deducted:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

At the solicitation of county health
officers and members of the bar, Judge
Stephens has pretermitted the May
term of the circuit court for Holmes
county, which should have regularly
convened the fourth Monday, May -.
This action was because of the appear.
ance of an cruptive disease of some kind
in two different portions of the county,
thought to be very mild form of small
pox. The judge will order a special
term later in the summer, due notice OF
which will be given.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Costly Fire In Brooklyn

New York. May 23.-Fire of unknown
origin started in building in Ere
mont street, brooklyn, used by Wells
Bros. as planning mill, and spread
rapidly until nearly an entire block
was destroyed. The total loss is esti
mated at S35000o. The flames extend
ed to Eagle and Kent streets, destroy
ing a number of dwellings.
The property destroyed included
four factories. Il planning mill. Il black
smith shop and II dwellings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
George sullivan Assassinated.

News from Bunker Hill, Smith coun.
ty. says George Sullivan, n prominent
citizen of that section, was shot and
mortally wounded by unknown parties.
Sullivan and II. Beavers were in boat
fishing when the shot was fred Sulli-
van only lived few hours. He had no
known enemies, and the shot, it is
thought was intended for another
marty,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Wore OunrreIing.

4 servant who left the Austin home
Saturday night says the two men and
their mother were then quarrelnS
over the propcrty, the mother declar-
inc that she would on Monday, apply
| to the courts for settlement, and
Ernest had declared that he would
| never permit that.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
The Zambosnga Garrison.
As VIEWED IN WASHINGTON.
The Present Movements of the Arm.
Believed to Mark the End of
the Active CamuaiEu,

Washington, May 23.--While it is not
so affirmed at the department, the
present movement is generally be-
lieved to mark the end of the active
campaign before the wet weather sets
in. Macarthur is at San Fernando,
south of -Arayat, where Kobbe and
Lawton are now joined. This is the
point that has previously been spoken
OF as a possible summer base for the
American northern outposts,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
snow In England.

London. May 23.--The weather to-
day is much colder in England. Snow
has fallen in the north at Yorkshire.
and the Westmoreland hills are Gov
cred with snow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Vessels Sent to the Rescue.

Plymouth, May 22.-The admiralty
has sent several fast government ves-
sells from Davenport to assist the
Paris.
Among the vessels sent to the as
sistance of the stranded steamer is a
gunboat, and Admiral Sir Edmund
Robert Fremantle, commander-in-
chief at Plymouth, has ordered a num-
ber of torpedoboat destroyers to hold
themselves in readiness to proceed to
the scene of the wrecl. at moments 5
notice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Found Dead in Bed.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 2l,-Rev. II,
NJ. Robertson, ID. d., of the Preshy-
terry of Des Moines, Ia, was found
dead in bed at the home of his son-in-
| law. I, +. Tenny.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
The Relna Mercedes.

Cape Henry, Va, May 22.-The re-
claimed Spanish naval cruiser, the
Reina Mercedes, in tow OF the tugs
Merritt and Rescue, passed in the capes
at lo:3o yesterday morning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
Fight For a PostoIice.

There is a row over the Meridian
postoflice. Mrs. George c. Mckee, Of
jackson, left for Washington last week
with long petition and a gripsack full
of Endorsements from Republicans from
other sections of the State urging the
president to give her the Meridian
postoflice. The departure of Mrs. Nc
kee stirred up the Republicans and
Democrats at Meridian, who are bonn
harding the postmaster-gf gfaaral, pro.
testing against Mrs. Mckee's appoint
ment, on the ground that she is not Il
citizen of Meridian, but resident OF
jackson. The Republicans are kicking
because they don't want the juicy plum
to go to a rank outsider, and the Demo
Gratis are aiding the Republicans be-
cause they want Postmaster Martin, a
Democrat, to hold until his term ex.
pires, in February, 1901. The Demo.
Gratis, if they cannot keep Postmaster
Martin in Office, will cooperate with
the local Republicans and secure the
Office for a home man if possible.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Killed and Injured Near Dublin.

One man was killed and three in
jurcd near Dublin. 1t is reported that
several were killed six miles southeast
Of Stephenville. Trees and crops in the
wake of the storm are reported to be
totally destroyed, but authentic de
tails of the disaster have not been re-
cpived.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
TEXAS VISITED BY ATORNADO.
Wrecked-kiiled and Injured
Trees and Crops Destroyed.

Houston, Tex, May 23.--One of the
worst tornadocs that has visited Texas
since the storm which destroyed the
town of Cisco, three years ;.go, and in
which some 80 people We're killed,
passed over the northwestern portion
of Erath county, Sunday noon, the
facts OF which were received here yes
terday. The storm came from the
northwest and passed over strip of
country about 200 yards wide in a
sonthcasterly direction. The tornado
was accompanied by vivid lightning
and heavy halstorm.
Houses and Churches Wrecked.
Many homes and church buildings
were wrecked in several localities, the
most seriolis being at Mount Pleasant,
! g.s;;Sns county. The noon services bad
iust cfAsetl. and the people were leav,
| lug when the wind struck the build
| ing.
A bolt of lightning and the wind de-
scendcd upon the house Simultaneous
ly. wrecking it and scattering the
debris in all directions.
VIM. Kaufman was instantly killed
and some IS other persons were more
or less injured, some fatally. Three
are in ii dying condition according to
reports. a woman with babe in her
arms was struck by lightning, but
miraculously escaped death. A little
girl was stripped of her clothing, but
only slightly hurt.
The storm nt Stcphenville.
The tornado struck Stepbenyille. and
| did considerable damage, wreclling
many houses. but no one was killed
| The Cumberland Presbyterian church
was unroofed and badly damaged
Many buildings in Stephenville were
leveled. among them the Methodist
church.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

W. p. Holt of Tup elo last week shot
and killed Jess Ridings at IIolt's mill,
in the southern part of ltawamba coun-
ty. The killing was the result of a
quarrel over the location of a cabin
which Holt was erecting on II tract of
land from which he was cutting timber
for his sawmill. Ridings objected for
some reason to the cabin being placed
where Holt had located it, and appeared
at the mill and cursed and abused Holt,
and drew a pistol on him. Holt was at
the time unarmed, though on the advice
of neighbors prepared himself for de-
fense, and the next morning when Rid
ing returned the difficulty was re-
newed, resulting in Ridings' death
from pistol shot fired by Holt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
NUMBER %.
THE STEAMER PARIS AGROUND
Hard and Fast on L0wiand's Point
The Passengers Safely Landed
in the Life Boats.

Falmouth, May 22.-Thc American
line steamer Paris, Capt. Watkins,
from Southampton, May 20, via Cher
bourg, for New York, is hard and fast
aground just off Lowlands Point, two
miles east of Coverack. The vessel
went aground in dense fog. The
passengers We're landed safely at Fail
mouth. 1t is not yet known to what
extent the vessel is damaged
Capt. Watkins reports that she lies
in a comfortable position in smooth
sta. 1t is thought she may be foated
at the next high tide.
When the vessel struck, assistance
was summoned by means of rockets.
AS soon as the signals of distress were
seen at Coyerack, the rocket appurten-
arce was made ready, and a crcw of
four men put out in a lifeboat,S and
proceeded to the stranded vessel
They report that when they reached
the Paris they found not the slightest
sign of excitement aboard the ship.
All the passengers were below at the
| time. As there was evidently no inn
mediate danger, the lifeboat crew left
the Paris and came to Falmouth to
summon assistance.
| The first intimation of the vessels
striking the rocks was slight graf
ing sound, which was followed by a
second and more pronounced shock.
The lookout gave warning shout, but
before the engines could be reversed
the ship had gone on the rocks.
a majority of the passengers were
not aware that an accident had hap
pened until they were summoned on
deck, when they found the boats ready
to receive them. The sea was calm at
the time, and the passengers were
safely got aboard the lifeboats with
out difficulty. From the boats they
were transferred to tugs, which had
gone 10 the assistance Of the distressed
vessel, and brought to Falmouth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
By J. L. POWER.

lived since creation dawned, be it yorrs
to see that there shall be no imped,.
ments in her onward march oi progress
and prosperity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
oil Mill for Greenwood.

Birmingham capitalists have bought
grounds to establish large oil mill
manufacturing plant in Greenwood.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27
MISSISSIPPI RIVER, May 10, l9A

The Mississippi Press Association was
royalty entertained at Vicksburg, en-
route to New Orleans, per steamer
Natchez. They were gwen trolley
ride over the six miles of track recently
constructed, and escorted to the Ma
tional Cemetery. A complimentary din
ner at Hotel Carroll by the board of
trade, preceded by welcome addresses
by Mayor TrowDridgc and Hon. Murray
f. Smith, were features of the very de-
lghtful visit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

The Secretary of State has given the
public notice required by section s7S OF
the constitution, that the proposed
constitutional amendments adopted by
the Legislature of 1878, providing for
an elective Judiciary, will be submitted
for ratification or rejection at the cleo
ton in November next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

vicksburgers are considering the
matter of fair next fall. 1t should be
considered settled there will be no
yellow fever in Mississippi this year
The severe winter settled that. So get
ready for the fair, and run your electric
car to the grounds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

The Confederate Veteran" for May is
star number 1t is profusely illu .
ttatcd with portraits Of participants in
the great reunion at Charleston Mis-,
sissippi is represented by Miss May
Lucie Hamer of Brarheld, sponsor for
the State, Miss Emma George llemng
way, of Carrollton, sponsor for the
Army of Tennessee departments; Miss
Nellie Wilson Carroll, Vicksburg, maid
of honor for the Mississippi division.
Every Confederate veteran should have
this excellent monthly in his family.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Jefferson county encouraged the es-
tablisument of high school at fdyette
by the levy, last year, of an extra 2-mill
tax; and the school has been such a
success, the tax was renewed at last
meeting of supervisors. The public
school system will not be complete un-
Til there is one or more high schools IN
each county in the State. The gap be-
tween the common school and the uni
versity is too great.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

Bishop Galloway in a stirring card
says that outside the city of Jackson
there are very few citizens of IIinds
who favor the open saloon and
''should the election be ordered there
will be a vigorous campaign, which is
certain to be attended with some rare
reyelatiOnS,n "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-27

A commandery of Knights Templar
has been organized at Corinth, and it
bears the name of MARY Savery," in
honor of the daughter of Mayor p. NJ.
Savcry, of Tupclo. No higher or more
deserved tribute could be paid to the
memory of any person. Miss savery
was young woman of rare gifts, and
intensely patriotic in all that relates to
the South.