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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-12

inr foIIuviu-i- q lis Of unclaimed letters
at tie rpztoaicr, Cape Girari"au. No. for the
week ending. August s., lisa,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-12

The local freight train on the South
ern Missouri X Arkan~a- killed 4
horse and mule that belonged 70 Mr..
Tucker on the College farm last w,r;,.
The lain ha> been adjusted and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
A DISPATCH FROM GEN. OTIS.
Evidently Contained Important Imiorma-
tioD, But the OficlaIs Refused
to Give 1t Out.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The war de-
partment received another dispatch
yesterday from aj.-Gen. Otis, com
handing the United States troops in
the Philippines. The officials observe
unusual reticence with respect to its
contents, but it is understood that
the information contained is not of an
unfavorable character or such as to
give undue concern to the administra-
tion. So far as the officials are will
ing to admit the dispatch shows no
material change in the conditions ex-
listing at the time of the previous ad-
vices.
One cabinet officer last night said #
contained nothing of character
alarming, serious or exciting. There
had been no collision with the insur-
gents, he added, and not shot had
been fired. The dispatch, however, is
believed to have been of sufficient i'm
portance to bring the matter to the
immediate attention of the president,
and Secretary Alger and Adjt.-Gen.
Corbin were in conference some time
during the afternoon, presumably on
the matter. The presidents procla-
nation to the Filipinos had been pub
lished in Manila, but Gen. Otis did not
say TO what extent it had been made
known to the inhabitants in the other
parts of the group of islands, nor
whether it had been published at
lloilo. At the latter place Gen. Miller
has been directed to land troops un-
der his command now on the trans
ports there, but the dispatch from
Gen. Otis did not Indicate whether
this had been done or not.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
FATAL FLAMES.
Three Lives Lost and Many Injured in the
Burning of Pittsburgh Hotel
Heroic Rescues.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. "a fire,
at 3:i5 o'clock yesterday morning, re-
suited in property loss of only about
$4,000, but three lives were sacrificed
and five people were badly hurt.
The fire originated on the second
floor from an explosion of gas, and
within few moments the building
was mass of flames and binding
smoke. The noise of the explosion
awakened most of the guests, about
twenty in number, and frantic fight
for life ensued.
Robert n. Thompson, OF Kalaski,
Mich, salesman for the Cadillac
Lumber Co., was the means of saving
at least six lives. In the first moments
after the explosion, he rushed into the
hallway of the second floor and STUN
bled over the unconscious form of a
woman, whom he dragged into the re-
ception room. Five others, three men
and two women, who had been turned
back from the stairway by the flames,
We're shrieking and fighting for some
exit Thompson forced them all into
the big room and locked the door.
knowing that it meant death to go
into the hall, he fought the desperate
men back until the arrival of the fire.
men. when all were rescued.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
EXCITEMENT AT SANTIAGO.
still Dissatisfied With the Concentration
Poiicy-Turned Bandits and MUIR
dere RS and We're Captured.

Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 9.-Senor
Bacardi, the mayor of Santiago, is ca
bling to Havana each day regarding
the situation, explaining that the local
excitement growing out of the pro-
posal of the United States authorities
to concentrate the customs receipts at
Havana, is not allayed and that the
people want provincial and municipal
autonomy.
1t is understood that Gen. Wood,
governor of Santiago, with Gen. Cas-
tillo, will reach the United States on
or before Tuesday next, and arrange
ments have been made for special
cable service to inform the people here
as to developments after Gen. Woods
arrival in Washington.
Lieut.. Col. Ray reports from Guam
tanamo that Cuban major n short
time ago took to the woods with sew
eral of his men, became bandit and
Killed five men. The entire band has
been captured, and will be put on
trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
An Internal Machine,

An internal machine exploded at tn,
depot at New Albany last week, and a
a result five men were seriously wound
ed. The bomb was sent to Jesse SwaiI
and was encased in a wooden box witt
hinged cover, and so arranged to fire
a percussion cap when the lid wa.
raised. 1t was made of an old thimblt
skein for a wagon, loaded with powder
buckshot, etc. Near the base a hole
had been drilled and an ordinary CUR
tube inserted, on which was placed a
percussion cap. Over the cap was ar
ranged a hammer. much the same as
gun hammer. The box containing the
deadly machine was sent from Holly
Springs. The persons hurt were grouped
around table watching the box being
opened, looking upon it as Christina.
so..e OF some kind, when tlic explosion
came.
After an investigation by the officer
a negro named Anderson and two whit,
men, NJ. NJ. Nolen and his son, c. NJ
Aolen, are in Jail charged with sending
the box. The negro says NJ NJ. Nolen
gave him the box to take to the expires,
Office with instructions to ship it. No
len is the father Of the young mar
Killed some time ago by Mr.. Swain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
SEEN AT THE JEWELERS..

Silver puff boxes are larger than for
merly.
Silver stems and flagons are shown
in miniature.
The tendency in solitaire diamond
rings is toward very plain settings.
Smoking sets of silver on carved oak
tables are shown. BY pressing a button
music box attachment is set in mo.
ton.
Among useful presents are desk
stands Of solid brass or silver, with cut
glass bottles. A pen holder is included
in the set.
Opera glasses with ivory sides orna-
mented with miniature paintings are
in demand. The handle is sometimes OF
fine porcelain delicately painted.
A pretty umbrella handle, detachable
and to be used as well on cane, is in
lively demand. The handle is generally
ivory or ebony decorated with silver.
Briar root pipes decorated with silver
and silver pipes ornamented with gold
are among the favorites for presents to
smokers. The fashionable briar pipe
has an inner bowl OF silver, easily
rlcaned.-Jcweler's Weekly,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
THE COUNTRY'S TRADE.
Retail business Shows a Ouieting Dow
After the Hoiidays-Ex port Trade
In Cereals Good.
New York, Jan. 7.-BradStreet's con
mercial report to-day says:

New York, Jan. 7.-Bradstreet's com
mercial report to-day says:
The situation is ono OF quiet, sustained
strength. In wholesale d stributive trade an
| lual inventories have occupied attention and
distribution In this branch Is. therefore, OF
,ny seasonable proportions, Retail trade re-
iects the quieting down of the eager demand
ruling before the holidays but it Is significant
that majl ity OF the reports received since
January | in this and In the wholesale branch
refer to collections as almost uniformly good.
Export trade, particularly in cerea's, con-
tinuss well up to maximum figures. while ra
ports frcdl ,fc aeW great industries uf ,lia
country nre favorable The cruder forms u:
iron and steel have been In rather less demand
this week at leading centerS and large orders
are few In number, heavy consumers having
pretty well covered themselves for some
months to come by their liberal buying In De-
cember
Aside from the aggressive strength Of steel
prices quotations are little changed from a
week ago Good trade reports. both at home
and abroad and small receipts, coupled with
more outside specu ative interest, have made
for steadiness in raw cotton prices, while in
manufactured goods oil the old strength is
maintained in print cloths and some other
makes of cotton goods have been slightly ad-
vanced. Re urns as to 1903 trade In most lines
have been favorable and the opening Of s'rng
trade is awaited with moro than usual con-
tidence. this feeling being particularly marked
In the lines above enumerated and in lumber
and AGRICULTURAL implements
Business failures are exceptionally small for
the opening week Of the new year. numbering
only 237, aiainst 2lS last week. 35s In this week
year ago iSS in 1897 40 in 1895 and iJ5 In lSe5.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

George Escol Sellers died at his
home near Chattanooga, Tenn. recent
ly, in the ninety-tirst year of his age.
He was born in Philadelphia, in No
vember, 1908, located at Cincinnati in
1874 and embarked in coal mining and
coal land specializing with Samuel ],
Tilden. He was an engineer by pro-
fession and was one of the early build.
ers of locomotives. He made the first
preliminary surveys for railroads in
Georgia and Tennessee in 1S4o He was
said 10 be the original of Mark Twains S
Mulberry Sellers" but this he al
ways Indignantly denied. He was a
brother of Coleman Sellers, the Phila-
delphia engineer, and grandson of
the great artist Charles w. Peale. Col.
Sellers had the largest individual col
lection of Indian and other relics OF
the American continent in this coun-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
y. u. LEE, IItSIuVL
w. II. BARR, Secretary.
Mississippi Bankrupts.

I The following petitions in bankruptcy
have been filed in the Federal court at
Jackson. A. Summertield of Yazoo City,
D. X. Barnett, attorney, assets 81 900,
and liabilities Sl3,27l; Ralph Gunst,
Fort Adams, Wilkinson caunty, assets
nothing, liabilities about 100000; j. b.
Mount of Pond. Wilkinson county, as
sets nothing, liabilities about slS, 900;
S. Blumenthal, Woodville, assets moth
ing, liabilities about 81 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
GEN. oTIS' ORDERS.
must AA"d Troops immediately and Take
tho City of Iioiio by Force
H 10 Necessary.

washington, Jan. "a council of
war was held at the White House yes
terday afternoon, which was partici-
pated in by President Mckinley and
Secretaries Long and Alger.
AS result of the conference i'm
peratlve orders were sent to Gen. Otis
TO take possession of lloilo, by force
If necessary.
This action was deemed necessary.
after the receipt of advices from Iloio
saying the insurgents had assumed a
dehant attitude and threatened to
burn the town at the firing of the first
shot.
The dispatch from Gen. Otis saws
further that Gen. Miller had advised
him that up to last Friday he had been
unable to effect landing. Gen. Mil
Ter had been notified by the insurgents
that the landing of American troops
would be opposed by force.
Scenes of disorder are of daily oc-
currence at lloilo, and the foreign res
idents have petitioned Gen. Miller to
give them protection.
Gen. Otis also advised the depart
ment that Aguinaldo has issued a
proclamation stating that the insur-
gents had battled for years for their
Independence, and the war would be
continued. He accused the American
government Of bad faith, and said he
would never consent to American oc.
cupation of the islands.
Deep anxiety is felt by the officials,
and 1t is now admitted the situation
is serious. The instructions sent
previously to make peaceable land.
ing were at the instance of certain
senators who believed any conflict be-
tween the insurgents and the United
States troops would have an i'll effect
upon the ratification of the peace
treaty,
Owing to the embarrassing position
in which the stand assumed by the
insurgents has placed the United
States, peaceful negotiations will
cease, and the city of Iloilo will be
taken by assault if the insurgents re-
fuse to surrender at once,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
A LYNCHING IN ALASKA.
A SaloOnkeeper and Gambier, Refusing to
Leave Eagle City Wnen Ordered. Is
Hanged TO Tree.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 8. - The
steamer Rosalie has arrived from the
north with 100 passengers all from
Dawson. The passengers bring news
of a sensational lynching which took
place at Eagle City, Alaska, on Decem.
Der il. Jack Jolly, saloonkeeper
and gambler, had collected gang Of
toughs around him and was terrorizing
the mining camps He was waited
on by vigilance committee of u de-
termined men and ordered to leave
town. He refused and the next day
the vigilants hanged him to the limb
of tree. The toughs and gamblers
who had made his place their mead.
quarters Immediately left town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

Henry Ring went to the office of J.
T. Beasely, president of the board OF
education, at Memphis. Tenn. and
asked Mr.. Beasely to balance his bank
book. He then asked Mr.. Beasely to
draw check for the amount, get it
and take it to another bank. II am
going to die soon, anyhow" said Ring,
"and | want my wife TO have no trou-
Bile in getting the money Mr.. Bease-
ly drew the money from the bank and
went TO the other, where he met Ring.
When he was in the act of making the
deposit Ring reeled, fell to the floor
and died in ten minutes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
POINTS AND POINTERS.

It's an Ill wind that blows over Chi
cago.
Has bald-headed man had falling.
out with his hair?
A woman who loses her speech must
suffer martyrdom.
A man can shoe a horse, but 1t takes
a woman to "shoo" hens.
Is the bark of the pepper plant worse
than its bire.
The chap with the toothache feels
mean enough, though he has .
"swelled head"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Assassination Near starkyille.

Jim Finley, living ten miles south OF
Starkville, while sitting in his house
one night last week was fired on by an
unknown party and instantly killed.
His wife was sitting within three feet
of her husband when the fatal shot was
fred. Investigation failed to discover
any clew to the assassin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

Easton, Pa, Jan. 9.-Col. Asa w.
Dickinson, of Hackensack, N. j., died
yesterday at the home of his mother.
Mrs. Jacob Hay, in this city. Col.
Dickinson was prominently identified
with financial affairs, and during the
Harrison administration was collector
of the port of New Jersey
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
A New spani,h Cabinet Probable.

Madrid, Jan. 0.-Gen. Polaviej1, the
former governor general of Cuba and
of the Philippine islands, and Senor
Silvela, the conservative leader, have
agreed upon the formation of new
cabinet and have been summoned by
the queen regent. The early advent
of the conservatives to power is re-
parded as certain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

Bob Reese, a negro who had never
borne an enyiable reputation, was
killed by Mr.. viii Sullivan, near Meri-
dian, Miss. Sullivan gave himself up.
Reese, it is understood. went to Sulli-
vans place looking for trouble. A pair
of 3S-caliber pistols, loaded and ready
for use, were found on his person.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

A. w. Blackman, of Rutherford
county, Tenn, committed suicide at
sanitarium in Nashville by cutting the
carotid artery with a piece of glass
broken from a chandelier while his
was "a years old and leaves widow
and children,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Preparing a Confederate Roster.

Secretary Meikeljohn has sent a let
ter to the military affairs committee
in the house, in which he stated that
the department was having rosters
prepared of the confederate forces of
each state during the war, and would
soon have them ready for issuance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Socialist Riots While Going to the Tomb
OF Bianqui.

Paris, Jan. 9.--The socialists annual
pilgrimage yesterday to the tomb of
Blanqui in the cemetery of Pere Ia
Chaise, led to riots between the rival
partisans of Henri Rochefort, editor of
the lntransigeant, and NJ. Jaures, ed
itor of the socialist Petit Republicque.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

S. J. Tubby, full-blooded Choctaw
Indian, has been licensed to teach in
the schools of Noxubee county and
assist in enlightening the benighted
youth of his race. Tubby is pretty
well educated man and one of no mean
order of intellect.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Meeting of the Masonic Grand Bodies.


The following grand Masonic bodies
will hold their annual sessions at Vicks-
burg during the second week in Feb.
ruary: The Grand Commandery and
Grand Council, on Monday the 9th; the
Grand Chapter, Tuesday the 7th, and
the Grand Lodge on the sth and 9th.
Hamassa Temple, Mystic Shrine, will
work on Monday and Tuesday nights.
ii. c. Smith, recorder, will furnish blank
applications to all aspirants. One of
the most interesting matters to come
up before the Grand Lodge will be the
question of locating the Masonic Home
All communities desiring to enter the
competition for securing the home
should send propositions to the chair.
man Of the Grand Lodge committee,
Hon W. B. Walker, of Aberdeen. The
Grand Lodge is creating considera bic
fund and proposes to erect and endow
the home so as to provide for the care
of several hundred children
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Wanted More Confederate Badges.

A letter from President Mckinley
has been received at Macon, Ga. re-
questing half dozen badges of the
confederate veterans, the same as the
ones pinned on him on his recent visit
to Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Struck by a Train and Killed.

A white man on whose person were
found papers that lead the authorities
to believe that his name is W. W.
Ware, was struck by u passenger train
near Meridian, Miss, and instantly
killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Harbor Improvement.

A delegation from Scranton, headed
by F. H. Lewis, appeared before the
house committee on rivers and harbors
at Washington last week, asking for an
improvement of Horn Island Pass at o
cost of $4,000 and the deepening Of
Pascagoula river at cost of $25, 1000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 6.-Gov. Pin.
gree to-day read his message to the
joint session of the legislature. tits a
voluminous document and deals with
all the governors proposed taxation
reforms. declares against expansion
and inveighs at great length against
trusts and cOrpOrations,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Jail Delivery.

A wholesale Jail delivery occurred al
Kosciusko one night last week. There
were nine prisoners confined in jail, and
all of them made their escape except
Joe Love, charged with murder, who
not only refused to go with the others,
but assisted the jailer in his effort TO
hold those attempting to escape.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Iry Of the Dolly News
w.s,,ISGToN NOTES.

WASHINGTON NOTES.
,rin and the ailments attend
h It have prostrated an un-
Enmber Of residents OF WASH
An observant pharmacist
Al On the I'd that ten per cent.
j,trict's population was suffer-
n the complaint
n HARVEY has appointed
E. Mattingly agent at Wash
IN aid in raising a campaign
b the fight of 1900. Mr.. Mat
has sent out typewriter letters
BIZ subscriptions
|koS GENERAL STERNBERa left
cton on the Sd for a two weeks
Havana and nearby points in
\ examine into military hos
cilities
/ was great excitement at San
yer the order that all customs
taken at that port must be
Havana every week. Compli-
|ith the order would involve the
Sument of many necessary pub
rOvements, would throw 10,
out of employment and send
the hills to become bandits.
1ood got permission to see the
(nt at Washington to protest
! the order
PROCLAMATION of President Me-
which was cabled to Maj Gen.
Manila, has been issued to the
JOS
VANDERBILT, the assistant secre-
the treasury, who has returned
Ellington from Porto Rico, says
no field there for a man with
pital on account of the high
land.
secretary of agriculture for
TO congress on the 9th a report
work and expenditures OF the
nral experiment stations for
Bal year 1898. During that time,
he report, the stations have
II pursued their Investigations,
useful work has been accom-
ard the facilities for investiga-
Pave been increased.
president has dominated James
(mans, of Iowa, to be an inter-
pmmercc commissioner.
TOR VEsr recently telegraphed
lorida 10 his son that he was
well and getting stronger and
~ soon ret"rnins to Washing
20 the advice Of friends the son
Ex-senator to remain away from
pglon until the grip weather
tsr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

The eight-year-old daughter of John
Bullock, of Remedy, Ky, fell into the
fire while playing around an open
crate and was burned to death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Death Of a Man Of Diverst,cd Tnlen,

I'"'" Ut !" Nf"H Ut DTvofBHVU EHfoHVss
Cleveland, o., Jan. 9.-Col. Richard
c. Parsons died yesterday morning,
aged ~ years. Col. Parsons had long
been distinguished citizen of Cleve-
land. As young man he was men,
Der of the Ohio house of representa-
tives and speaker of that body. Later
he was appointedby President Lincoln
consul to Rio Janeiro. Subsequently
he was marshal of the United States
supreme court. He served one term in
congress, and was intrumental in in
augurating the harbor improvements
at this port. For time he was editor
of the Cleveland Herald
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

Beverly, Mass, Jan. 9.-William En-
dicot, aged 100 years, died yesterday.
He was an eye witness of the engage
ment between the frigates Chesapeake
and Shannon, June /, 1913.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
The Wilder Furnace "BIown." +"

The iron furnace built at johnson
City, Yenn., in 1890, by Gen. John
Wilder federal pension agent there,
was "vown" the other night for the
first time. A daily output Of 100 tons
of pig iron is now scored.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
WaaWell Known,

John Blythe, well known, and an
ex-othcial of the internal revenue serv-
ice, died the other day at Hopkins
vile, Ky, of consumption, aged 60.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
death 81 Miss sophie Dallas.

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.--Miss Sophie
Dallas, daughter of George NJ. Dallas,
who was vice-president of the United
States under President Polk, Is dead.
in her seventy-sixth year,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Big rncrease Of Capital stock.

Dayton, o., Jan. s.--Wm. Howell
Of Chicago, have filed with the secre-
tary of state certificate of increase of
capital stock from $l5,0oo,0oO to $42,s
o00. 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
More Summer Normals.

The State board of education at Its
recent meeting discussed the advisa.
bility of increasing the number of sum
mer normals. This will be done II the
Peabody fund distribution and the
finances of the board will warrant.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14

Middleboro, Ky. Jan. &C. P. Per-
rim has foated bonds for 100000 on
the Watts steel plant, and the plant
resumes at once. This is the largest
basic steel works In the south and en-
ployes 700 workmen. 1t was built in
1898 at a cost of $75O,O0O,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-01-14
Bank Statement Called.

The auditor has issued another call
upon the various State banks of Missis-
sippi. ordering them to send in state
ments showing their condition as APP
pears by their books on December 81.