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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
From the Philippines.

Mrs. Earnest Lucas received, a few
days ago, the following letter from Mr.
Walter Shearer;
BATANGAs, F. l. Jan, 90, 1900.
wrote you the other day. but so as
to let you hear from me every week,
thought would write again today We
had the hardest fight yesterday that we
have had since we have been On the Is
land. About two O'Clock yesterday we
were called out with arms and equip
ments and marched eight miles and then
began the fght, which lasted until nearly
eleven asst night We, the sharp shoot
ers, were in front, leading the battalion
and walked up fifty or sixty feet of the
enemy before they began to fire l
would like to bet there wer at least 100
bullets hit in five feet of me hut as luck
would have it | was not hit at all At
ter we captured the town we had tic
stay on guard all night. We run about
800 of the enemy out of three trenches.
There were seven " eight trenches be-
tween where the shooting started and
where it topped, and when everything
got quiet you could see only about fifty
men there and all Of them were com
pany G. men. The colonel said the
Company was the best in the regimont;
he praised us to the top. ! would not
have missed the fight for anything in
world. We had five men wounded but
none killed. | ave no idea how ma
of them we killed. You could see them
laying all arounn, but we lett little af
ter daylight this morning ana came back
to Batangas. The name of the town
we captured was Caal.
like the PHILIPPINES better every day.
The only trouble is the intense heat
From what | can hear | will be home
about Christmas, We have been nearly
all over the Southern part of the Island
and haue done fine work all along. The
regulars say that the 3Sth have made
better time since they have been here
than any infantry or cavalry that ever
lauded in the PHILIPPINES,
will close for his time, hoping to
hear from home soon.
Yours,
WALTER
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Malt SCHEDULE.

MoAey order office opens a. m. closes 4 pm
Register letter Office opens $50 a nj close pm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

81 had dyspepsia fifty seven years
and never found permanent relief
till 1 used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure =
Now | am we'll and feel like a new
man. writes S. j. Fleming, Muir
ray, Neb. 1t is the best digestanl
known known. Cures all forms OF
indigestion. Physicians everywhere
prescribe it. T S Murphey.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
The State Of Mississi ppi.


Della Bankhead, cemp't In the Chnncery
No, 2lSi. VS., Court of NoJu.
Alex Bankhead, deft, bee County.
To Alex Bankhead. whose postotiice ad-
dress is unknown
We command on to be aud appear be-
fore the Chancellor OF our said Chancery
Court at term thereorto be holden at the
Court-House, IN the 'own Of Macon, in
said county, on the
Fourth Monday Of April A. D. 1900,
then and there to plead, answer or demur
to the Bill of Complaint in said cause
wherein you are defendant,
Court affixed. this l4th day OF February, A.
d, 1900. u. I, DORROH,
Feb. II. Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Dukes Barber Shop.

| am putting prices to suit the times,
and guarantee good work. Shaving,
10 cents; hair cutting, 10 cents sham
pooling, 10 cents; honing razor, 10 cents /;
scissors CT und, 10 ceats. Remember
the stand, up stair, next door south of
Nh pney's drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

A dark bay lilly, 3 years old, small 70,
her age, black name and tail, feet and laos
D aeK up to her Fnccs, head darker I'm,
body Taken or strayod from the Ala,
heiu IN west NoSubee since last ,Jsly. An,
utormotion ~ 'nr' win be- Hapk rullv =,
iefed ami suitably rewarded.
\. W. FAM HER,
- sLu,aville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
III

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

The results of an over indulgence in
food or drink are promptly rectified,
without Vain or discomfort, by taking a
few doses Of IERBINE, Price 50 cts. at
j, L. Jones dug store
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
mardi 0ras at New Orleans.

Noxub'e county sent large delega.
ton this year to the Crescent City earn
ival, Among the number were, Mrs N T..
II. Harrison and her guest, Miss Bryant
Miss Rydie Minor. Mrs. J. G. H, Jones'
jr., and children, Mr.. and Mrs, Will
II Evans, DR.. Chas. Bush, Henry
Noffsinger, Emmett Dantzler, T. w.
Brame and sons, B. f jackson. j. r
Sparkman, Ed Robbins, DR.. B. T.
Jones, Brooke and Harry Ferris, j, 7.
Sargent, S. NJ, Irion, Mrs. Fannie
Martin, Mr.. Will CaJett and wife, Miss
Bee Swami, Mr.. ana Mrs. Allie Swami
and family. Mr., and Mrs. N N. Rog
ers and family, Miss Lizzie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Emmett Cavett and daughter,
Mrs. Robert Julius l.. Klars, Miss
Augusta Klaus, j, E. Rives and son,
Sam Hawkins, DR.. j. C. H. Jones,
Jas. B. Sommerville. Jno. R. Wind
ham, Jno. Windham. jr.. L. B. Wind.
ham, Joseph Lee, DR.. W. F. Scales
and wife, Antheny Bordean, West
Wilkins, Miss Carrie Yaretzsky.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mr., L. j. Kelly, who has done some
very fine cement work for the corpora
ton and private pan ties, is in the city to
do some cemetery work for Mr.. R,
Hauenstein. His address for some time
will be Columbus Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Lost.

Ladies small twisted watch chain
with an Aoleun charm. Lost same
Feb 9th on road between W. B. Cade S
store and Brook svile, Miss. The finder
will be rewarded by leaving same with
W. Il. Hodges, Macon, Miss.
j. II. SIMPSON,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mrs IL. L. Stephens has returned
from Athens, Ala, She has been spend
ing some time with her sister, Mrs. II
II. Baker, who accompanied her to Ma
con to spend some time for the benefit of
her health andlto see her many friends
hare
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mr.. Walter Patty wants his custom.
ors and the public to know that he has
also teen to the markets and will be
fully prepared, with complete stock to
meet the demands of the public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Lewis Ackermaa, Goshen, Ind, says ::
Dewitt S Little Early Risers always
bring certain relief, cure my headache
and never gcipe. Then generally
cleanse and invigorate the bowels and
liver
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Notice.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen at
their next regular meeting, to be held
March 9th, 1900, will receive sealed
bids for Board of Mule and for Town
Plitiug for the year 1900,
Il, b. BOYD, Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
WANTED,

Reliable man for Manager of Branch
Office | wish to open in this vicinity. -
Good opening for an energetic sober
man, Kindly mention this paper when
writing, A, Il. NORRIS.
Cincinnati. q.
Illustrated catalogue cts, postage
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Wanted.

Five hundred cords of pine wood, to
be delivered near the depot. P, .es
required to give bond 10 deliver VOID at
specified time All bids sent to
S, NJ. IRON, Mgr,
. " I'm Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

A few do es of DR. NJ. A. Simmons
LIVER Medicine will do more for a Weak
stomach than prolonged course of any
other medicine
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Constipation leads to liver trouble and
torpid liver to Bright's disease. PRICK.
LY ASH BITTERs is certain cure at ary
stage OF the disorder, Sold by NJ. M.
Warren,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
-ON-RE3SIDENT NOTICE,
The State OF Mississippi.

The State OF Mississippi.
Mrs Iona Aredge, Comp't) In the Chan.
No. ESQ vs., Gerry Court oil
j., w. Arledge defendant NoXubee Co.
To. !, W, Arle, ge, whose postotiice ad
dies, Is RenaX, La
We command YOU to be md appear be.
lore the Chancellor OF our said chancery
court at a term thereof to he holden at the
court house, in the town Macon, in said
county on the
Fourth Monday Of April, A. D 1900,
then and there to plead. answer or demu
to the BIZ Of Complaint In said cause
wherein you are defendant.
Witness my signature and the seal of said
Court affixed, this 18th day OF February
A. D., 1900. q. +. DORROH.
Feb. II Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

To allay pains subdue inflammation,
heal foul sores and ulcers, the most sat
lsfactory result are obtained by using
BALLARD S Snow LINIMEET Price 20
and so cts. at J f Jones drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Spring goods are running in right
along at Durant Owens. His counters
are fairly running over with Spring
dress goods and novelties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

There was real estate transfer last
week from Mrs Sue Holberg to Mrs r,
A. Williams If residence on Washing
ton street, opposite the residence of Mrs
Patty
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
RACKET STORE.

With the New Year we resolved I'd
greatly increase our business the conf
ing year and in order TO do so we are
making our ALWAYS Low Prices STILL
Lower.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Card 10 the Public.

Hereafter | shall be permanently 10.
ted At Mr., Charley Heinrich s Crys.
and SILVER Palace. Any watch,
'ck. or jewelry repairing or engrav
: will receive prompt attention.
lAnking the public for past patronage
q hoping for continuance of the
a., ! am yours most ,espt
~ WIN E, AVERY.
Jeweler and Engrayer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Agents MANTEn FnR .nrur Inn

AGENT! WANTED FOR 1.-THE LIFE
AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF ADMIRAL,
DEWEY" the worlds greatest naval hero
by Murat Halstead, the lifelong friend an,
admirer OF the nations idol. Biggest ana
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nearly 100 pages bale tone illustrations. -
Only $3.50. Enormous dcmani. Big com
missions. Outfit free. Chance of a life
time. Write quick. The Dominion Com.
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Miss Willie Ford returned today after
an absence Of two weeks taking in Mardi
Gras at Mobile.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
For Rent,

The Carter residence on Jefferson
street in Macon Apply to C. M. Car.
Ter. Sherman, Ala, or
w B. STEWART,
SB-lm Macon, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Circuit Court.
In the Paulette-Holladav case

In the Faulette-Holladay case, there
was a mistrial cause, Continued.
The case Of NJ Cans vs.. Liverpool
London &lGlobe. ms. Co., jury and
verdict for defendant.
Case of Macon Mercantile Co. VS.. ia.
cob Dold Packing Co., dismissed at
cost Of plaintiff.
The Stats vs.. Jim and Jake Oliver,
gaming, fined $50 or 20 days.
State vs., Laury Davis, burglary and
larceny, moi prosed, and plea of guilty
to petit larceny entered and fined $50
and costs.
State VS.. Rienzi Lewis, burglary and
larceny, jury and verdict, guilty and
remanded to await sentence.
State VS.. Jim Turner, burglary and
larceny, jury and verdict not guilty.
State VS.. Nelson Martin, attempt to
rape, jury and veadict not guilty.
j. M Edwards VS., Burley King ct al.
judgment by default 1856 3S
State vs., Warren Neil A. & B. mol
pr osed as to intent and plea of guilty to
assault and fined So 90 and costs,
State VS. Robert Prince, G. L. plea
of guilty and remanded to await sent
ence
State VS.. Dave Q lilla and Cooper
Smith, continued,
State VS.. Colonel Ivey, B 81 l..
guilty and remanded TO await se' teuce
Tuesday night Judge Huddleston was
very III, and court was adjourned .n
til the second Monday in May, when
there will be special session for the
trial of civil cases,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Delinquent Tax List.
itsSTPPI, COUNTY CT NOXUBEE

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, COUNTY CT NoxUBEE
L. W. Clark Tax Collector state will sell
FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH
Macon, TO
The 4 date, o-wit; '' 'N'''
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

If you want the latest in shoes, we
have style to fit every farcy.
WYATT JONES SHOE House,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mr.. Tom Evans has returned from
trip o San Antonio, rexas, very much
improved in nealth
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Miss Mary Lou Rea of the | l. &C,
Col INDUS, Miss, is visiting Mrs j L,
Ford
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

'sea kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my
wlsh wonderful results. 1t gives
'ate relief, is pleasant to take and
tnu dyspeptic's best friend, {"
affSerink, Overisel, Mich. =
You eat. cannot fail to cure
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Have you Cough ? A dose of CoUs.
EN- S HONEY OF TAR will relieve it..
Price 25 aud so cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Morning Sickness or Nausea from
Pregnancy is dispelled by Simmons
Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs Felix Chapman were
blessed with fine daughtea on Febru-
AIRY 24th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

We have up-to date goods, for up to.
date peolle.
W. NJ. JONES Sloe Store,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

have fol sale some first class Gohn-
,n grass hay, put up in about 100
ound bales. Leave orders at Klaus.
an. 20. N. N. RoGERs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Do You Have Copns

lfso, use the EUREKA CORN CURE, a
new discovery that will remove Hard or
Soft Germs with few applications. Not
only removes bat CURES. % cts. Post.
paid. SURE CURE CO.. Magnolia, Ark,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

!. Vrr, Newark, Ohio, says: 1--WE
fsti safe without lone Minute
Cure in the house. 1t saved my
poy Life when he had the pneu
we think it is the best medi.
'ade 1t cures coughs and all
lseases Pleasant to take, harm
10 gives immediate results.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mrs. AWE B, Edwards of Meridian is
visiting Mrs Durant Owens this week
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
Syrup Pitchers

That are guaranteed not to drip on
the outside for sale by
feblO-2' l.. W. GRIGGS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Go to Walter B. Patty's for your Dry
Goods, Notions and Shoes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

RsS"Go to L. Patty to buy goods for
the cash
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

The. union revival meeting at the
Methodist church has been in progress:
for ten days. 1t is conducted by the
pastors of the Baptist. Presb> terrain and
Methodist churches, assisted by some
visiting ministers. The services are
well attended and results encourag ng
up to date, Arrangements have been
made to continue the meeting through
next week and perhaps longer.
At Wyatt Jones Shoe store you get
honest value, stitched with truthful
words.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
No Public Salei

Mr.. RUMoR:-Will you please COR
rect your report concerning the sale
Of the real and pc sonal property be-
longing to the estate of H. w Foote?
There will be no forced sale of this
property. Please state tina; the proper
ty is for lie by private sale or a dis.
tribution among the Heirs,
Mar. 3 1t. Il. D. FooTE, Exr.
We have ne of shoes fresh from
ia hion s center, and If you want foot.
wear that will out wear foot wen
bought elsewhere, we win be glad to
have you eX min oor line.
w, NJ. Jones' Slime Store
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Many innocent little darling is sui.
fering untold agony and cannot explain
its troubles. Mark your child symp
toms, you may find it troubled with
worms give it WHITES CREAM VERM.
IFUGE and restore it to quietness and
health. Price % cts. at j. F. Jones
drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Vpnr child is cross OF pcevish it is,
ouDt, troubled with worms.
E's CREAM VERMIFUGE will remove
orms. and its tonic effect restore
tursi chez fuluess. Price 25 cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
II1ean 70. Cash

A buggy and harness. Call at once
on W H. Hodges Feb. H.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Soy. Charles G, Farme, of Omaha,
Neb.. representing the Woedmen of the
World, will lecture in Macon on Satur
day, March 10th, 1900. TIE public in
yited
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Mrs, Earnest Lucas received, a few
days ago, the following letter from Mr.
Walter Shearer:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

y can be cheerful and happy only
you are well. If you are "o1t
lrts take HERBINE. It will brace
Up Price 80 cents at J. f. Jones
store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

New percales and prints in endless va
riety al Patty D. G.. Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Hon. Pat Henry of Vicksburg was
appointed by the Governor the Circuit
Judge for the ninth district He was
not an applicant for the place The APP
plicants were Judge W. K. McLaurin,
L.W Magruder and Judge McCabe. ].
D. Thames, son of Rev. S. NJ, Thames.
was appointed district attorney.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Wyatt Jones Shoe House wants a
share of the public patronage Go to
see him before you buy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
j. L. CLEMENS,
uStice of the Peaca
STE wen OF Srn1rN

Court 2nd and 4th Mondays. Office n
Court House in circuit clerks office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03
RANGERS NOTICE.

state of Mississippi, NoXubee County.
VIII sell IN front of the Court House in
Macon on the first Monday in March, 1900
q white and speckIed heiler, about wears
old, crop off each ear and two Sits in ripht
ear. taken mp b, Joe Hoskins in district
4 and valued at IS. ''e'
p. r. FERRIS.
coroner aud Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

4 oil, N. N. Clement of Tuscaloosa.
one of the most prominent men of ALI
bama, did February 20, sfter an i'll,
ness of several months
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Gen Cronje and his patriot force Of
about 3, 900 men, surrendered to Gen
Roberts who commanded an army of
90, OOP men. This occurred Feb. 9th,
the nneteeth anniversary OF the battle
OF Majnba Hill, when British force
under Col. Colley, fortified on Maiuba
Hill, was signally defeated and routed
by the Beers under Joubert, who com
manded force only half as large as
that of the British. And now all Eng.
land Is congratalating itself, and claim
ing that Majuba Hill is avenged. II
may satisfy their wounded honor for the
Tuna being, but a sober second thou bt
will show them that it is in NO way a
parallel case. England has always felt
the disgrace of her defeat but no Free
Slater or Transvaalian will ever he as.
named of Cronie noble defense for
nine days against such on Cverwnelm.
ing force, supported BY no heavy guns,
while the heroic Cranie had only 3, 600
hshtng men aud five or six cannon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

Home Raised Mules.

ave for sale at my place near Cen.
'olnt several fine home home raised
~ TROY COLE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

On Tuesday afternoon the Harmonic
Club was delightfully."- entertained by
Miss Ethel Bush Soon after arriving
every one was busy trying to unravel a
tangled Literary Love Tale" Mrs. L.
F. Holberg being the lucky one, re
ceived pretty medallion.
A quotation contest was al carried
on, all the quotations having to do with
music Some of the guesses at the au.
thors were wild and reckless, but Il
number were correct neverthelae7. As
reward for having the greatest num-
Der Of correct answers, Miss Fan Minor
was presented with a dainty volume
Kipling's poems.
The u1ngic DrO man, woo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

State Co. Total
Sec. Tshp Rye Tax Tax Tax
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

The widow of Gen. B. F. Kicks has
given $50 900 to Yazoo City to erect
library building as monument to her
deceased husband.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-03

The greatest musical PRODIGY is the
the three year old child, Pepito Roare.
guez, who is astonishing the people Of
Madrid by his performances.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-09-07
A|IIIIIIIINI[IIIIE IIIIIlII|
9DOINCS & THINGS.

DR.. G. G. Shipman is in st. Paul
this week.
Mrs. Ed. Crossman left Monday for
the state fair.
Al. Bedford is attending the state
fair this week.
Crushed fruits at Sam Rapson's
soda fountain.
John Glode, of the Exchange was in
Duluth Friday.
Miss o. Newton went to Duluth
Monday for visit.
s. C. Holden of Two Harbors was
in the city Wednesday.
The Florence mine at Florence,
Wis.,, has closed down.
Fresh ice cream received daily from
Duluth at Sam Raps0n's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-30

il attempted To remove the, obstruc-
lions. Almost Immediately shooting
commenced from the car. The crowd
scattered IN every direction and In the
greatest confusion. Three persons were
struck by bullets
The second riot occurred az the cor
nsr Of Broadway and Pestolizzl streets
where q crowd first commenced 20 1eer
at the crew and then began TO pelt the
car with rocks and other missiles. ~
sOou as the car was thus assaulted the
firing began. Ia an twenty-five or
thirty shots were fred and three per-
sons were wounded Edward j Brcs-
ner. the conductor Of the car. was ar
rested and locked up, charged win
shooting Pestchke.
The worst riotOus disturbances oc-
CURED near the intersection of CAM
forhia avenue and ke0kuk street. In
this ARRAY a non-unlUn motorman ana
another employe on a car OF the Tran
Sit company were probably fatally
shot The battle while ii ragged was
fierce. and In view OF the large number
of shots fred. estimated az 200 II Is
remarkable that there were not more
injured.
A fourth riot took place az the inter
section of Gravers avenue and Victor
street, and during its progress Martin
Burke. "a striker. was shot In the LETT
hip His assailant was numerically
beaten
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-30
RIOTS IN 81. LOUIS.
Many Casualties In the Disturbances
There ON Tuesday.

ST. Louis. No.. May 29.--In a rlotlng
sense todays developments were the
worst experienced since the strike on
the lines OF the ST. Louis Transit com.
pany was inaugurated. over three weeks
ago. The rioung was confined to the
southern section OF the city and by
nightfal the police records showed that
fully a dozen persons had elsier re-
Ceiyod bullet wounds or been hurt 10y
'lying missiles.
Three OF those hlt by bullets received
what are presumably fatal wounds, and
that no one was killed outright seems
miraculous considering the great num-
Der of shots exchanged IN lndiscriml-
nate fashion on the part ~ the em-
ployes Of the company, the strike SYM
pathizers and the strikers themselves.
The casualties are.
Herman Pesdschke. shot In back, IA
tai.
John T. Rice. shot through the chest,
fatal.
r. II. stlson. Cleveland. O., shot
through the chest. fatal
John McCalley. shot in left knee.
Dolly Mitchell. shot IN right arm.
William Grannemanu. shot Ia left
leg.
George f. Lacostan shot in LETT arm
Albert Wackwltz. shot Ia right arm.
John Decker, shot In left thigh.
Frank Yeager. shot Ia hand.
Martin Burke. shot In hip.
Two Of the riots occurred on South
Broadway as a result OF the attempt
OF the Transit company 20 run Is cars.
The FIRST disturbance occurred az the
intersection OF Broadway and Miller
streets. BOnnres had been started dur
ing the night and the tracks were
found encountered with the debris By
the crew OF the first car out. a big
crowd composed uf men. women and
children. was gathered az the corner
and they hooted and guyed the crew as