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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
HONOR THE COLONIAL TROOPS.
Banquet Given 10y the British fm-
pire Lenguc-The queens Pupu-
Iarity-In the Hands of God.

London, May THE banquet given
at the Hotel Cecil. in London. lust
evening. by the British Empire league
in honor Of the colonial troops in
South Africa aud Of the Australian
federation delegates, brought toSeth
er q brilliant gathering. The duke of
Devonshire, lord president Of the COM
ell of ministry, presided, tlanled by
the prince Of Wales.
In proposing The health of the
queen, the duke Of Devonshirr re-
marked that her maiesty's recent visits
to London and Dublin had made clear
10 everyone the respect and loyalty
felt for her il all parts Of her domin-
ions, and he said he was confident
that if her majesty could visit the col
onies she would receive there a wei
come even more enthusiastic.
The prince Of N,tits, Responding ~
the toast to himself, the princess and
other members Of the royal family.
made the following brief referj acc 10
the Brussels incident;
~ will say no more than this: MI
of MS are in TIE hands of God, and
whether we lose our life through sick
RES, accident or the deed Of an as
sasson, we must bow to his inscrltabc
will. / am glad 10 have this opportu-
nifty, not only of thanking vow of Eng
land, but of thanking others from far
distant parts not only of the empire,
but of the civilized world"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

PATRIOTISM AND BUSINESS.
Both Conserved hy Humane Rule
of the Union Pacific TO Feed
Cattle in Transit.

Omaha, Neb" May 1.-The Union
Pacific yesterday morning gave nc
tice that, on May ), it will re establish
the feeding-in-raust rule. rhis is
something much desired by livestock
shippers and feeders.
After the date indicated, cattle and
sheep from points westof North l'latte.
and unloaded Mt any point ers o.
North Platte, will be- I'D ua ire ~
market with uo 1Hdu'nH
charges except for w au
irt .er rli't aus an. ,pecias 10
establish l5 tme hnd a rule. The
Umon Pacitc eopi say that while
thry would u..Ne more money in haul
ing the grain out to feed the stock,
that they want to see the west de-
yelopcd and the live stock business
encouraged That is the reason they
have decided to make the new rule.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Hard on the j. Pa

The grand jury of Copah county thus
sails into some Of the justices Of the
peace of that county:
Justices IF the peace are the only county
officials thai have given this grand jury
any cause for complaint. They fail to send
up the papers in felony cases-at least some
of them do-and leave us absolutely in the
dark as to the witnesses, the olfenses with
which parties are charged, consequently
we found two persons confined in jail
against whom there was not a single wit
ness known to the grand jury, and no way
to ascertain their names or whereabouts
We find on their dockets numerous fines
just large enough ITO carry the costs In
one case we fad a fine of cents, with a
cost bill of several dollars accompanying
it. Surely no man should be convicted
merely to colled costs, and we are con
strained to suggest that fine collected for
any other purpose than to inhict deserved
legal punishment is cruel and unjust A
majority of the fines on some of these
dockets range from 80 cents down, with the
ever-presentco cost bills riding it,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

lion. j. G. Spencer, president of
Chamberlain Hunt academy, has given
MIR. Wilson, of the Picayune bureau, an
interesting historical sketch of the
academy, which is the successor Of old
Oakland college, having inherited what
remained of its assets-about S40,O 900.
Tho college was sold to the State for
$40, 600, and after all debts were paid,
the balance, with all other property,
was turned over to the Mississippi
Presbytery, which has always had SUI
pervisory control of Chamberlain-Hunt
The new academy building will cost
+longO, and will be paid for by M
McC0mD, of New York Mr.. Spencer
says he permanent endowment must
be incleased to $500, 600.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
NATANZAS IN NllRN|NC.
The Untimely Death of the Wife of
Ma. Gen. Wilson is Great
ly Deplored.
CUDARS KNEW HER ONLY TO LOVE HER,
The Rody to he Brought uome and
Inferred nj Wilmington, Del
Figures Relating tn the Receipts
al tu-tomE NJ Havana show
steady Advancement.

Havana. May 1.--Matanlas city is
in mourning over the death Of Mrs.
Wilson, the wife Of Mai.-Gcn. James
II. Wilson, military governor of the
department Of Matanzas and Santa
Cara, who died Saturday from the eff
fects of buTs received that day by
her dress catching fire from a match
on which she had stepped,
l1ndenred to All Classes.
Mrs. Wilson had become eudeared
10 all classes of the community, and
her death has brought forth express
sions Of sympathy not only from the
residents of MatlGzas, but from pee
pie throughout the island. who have
telcpraphed condolences and express
siouS Of sympathy to Gen. Wilson and
his bereaved family.
How the Accident Occurred.
1t appears that Mrs. Wilson, ac-
companied by her daughter was taxi
ing her daily drive, in a light wagon
when the accident occurred. AUout
ten minutes after She had started it
was discovered that her dress was on
fire, and it was presumed that she
had trod on a match which had igrit-
ed her clothing, The driver imme-
diately stopped the vehicle, and with
the aid of Mrs, Wilson'S daughter did
everything possible to eNtinguish the
flames, but she was badly burned be-
fore this could be effected.
After Five Hours Suffering,
Mrs. Wilson was taken home, SUI
fcring terribly. Gen. Wilson, who
was at his Office, was Immediately no.
titled and FASTENED to the side of bis
wife. Doctors were summoned imme-
diately but the burns and resulting
shock proved too much, and she eX-
pired after five hours Of suffering.
Remains 10 he Brought Home.
The body has been embaImed, and
Gen Wilson and his two daughters
and his aides will accompany il north
Tuesday, on hoard the United States
transport Butord The interment will
take place at Wilmington, Del.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Laredo, Tex, May This city and
vicinity were visited by a severe rain,
wind and electric storm Sunday night,
but beyond the striking of Il few trees
and outhouses by lightning, no dam
age was done. At La Jaritn, Mexico,
10 miles south of here, the wind devel-
oped into a gale, and the stUehouse
of A. Sanschcz was blown from its site
against the railroad station house,
which was considerably damaged. La
Jarita does not contain over one or
two hundred inhabitants, none of
whom was injured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Sing Rock Blown IN,

San Francisco, May 1.-Shag Rock, O
large rock protr,ding from san Fran
cisco bay and long menace to ship
ping, and especially to vessels passing
in and out of the Golden Gate, was
blown up yesterday afternoon. Five
tons of nitro-glycerine were used to
blow up the obstruction, 30) cubic feet
Of rock being displaced. The eXplo-
sion was a great success, and very lit
tie damage was done TO property on
the hay shores. Thousands If fish
were killed. The shock OF the eNpla-
sion was not felt in the city
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
ToESTABLISH THE BOUNDARY.
Decree of the Supreme Court in the
Disputed Line Retwecn Nir-
EinIn and Tennessee.

Washington, May 1.-The supreme
court yesterday, entered a decree in
the case OF the proceeding to establish
the boundary line between the states
Of Virginia aud Tennessee. The decree
is in accordance with the stipulation
between the two states, appointing
Messrs William G, Hodkius, of Massa-
chusetts. James L. Taylor, OF Virginia,
and Andrew II. Buchanan, Of Tennes-
see. commissioners to locate the line.
The decree proclams the old dia.
mond lines of 1902 as "the real GER
tain and true boundary and the ccu-
misSioners are given authority TO as
certain, retrace, remark and rc-estab-
fish it," but it is explicitly stated they
shall not have authority to locate any
one other line.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Col. william Dunbar Holder.

Another hero and veteran of the
Southern ConfedeTacy has surrendered
to the enemy that all must meet. After
a steady decline for several years, he
passed quietly away as the sun was set
ting on Memorial Day April 2G, 1900 AS
the members of Robert A. Smith Camp,
of which he was the beloved com
mander, were returning from the mem
orial exercises at the cemetery, they
called at his residence, when Gen. Low
nv and Col. Harding entered and con-
veyed to him the respect and love of his
comrades. Tell them, he said, Il re-
ciprocate their kind wishes from the
bottom of my heart In two hours
more his brave and gentle spirit took
its fight to join the immortals of the
Lost Cause.
Colonel Holder was native of Frank
lin county, Tennessee; born March 6,
1924 Represented Pontotoc county in
the legislature of 1858; commanded the
Seventeenth regiment after the promo
ton of Colonel Featherston; was so Sc
verely wounded at Malvern Hill and
Gettysburg, he was forced to resign,
and in 1868 was elected to the 'Confed-
crate congress. He was elected auditor
of public accounts in 1895.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NoTB OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS.
BY J. L. POWER



1t was this writer's privilege to spend
Sabbath, April 90 in NatcNez. Being
of the "blue stocking faith, we visited
the Presbyterian Slbbath school, which
had an attendance that morning. of 100.
Among the membes of the Bible class
was our former Safe superintendent
of education, Hon. J. r. Preston, pres
ident of Stanton College. He is also
an active ruling eder in the church.
Superintendent Harper believes very
much in the "Shortsr Catechism." Its
questions and answers form an import
ant feature of the exercises.
,,,s, oUalnunl0p day, anu me
Lords supper was observed in a most
solemn and impressive manner. The
pastor Rev. DR.. Chism, did not preach
a sermon, but commented briefly on
the chapter read The venerable pa
triarch, Rev. DR.. j. Il. Stratton, pro-
nounced the benediction. He is in his
S5th year and is very feeble, He was
pastor OF that church for fifty years,
and many that he baptized in infancy
are grandfathers in the congrega-
ton. There were several additions to
the membership and as their names
were called they stood up and were
commended by the pastor to the con-
gregation.
There was to have been union
service at the Methodist church at
night but heavy downpour of rain
prevented.
In the afternoon we visited the
Protestant Orphan Asylum, and re-
ccived cordial greeting from the good
matron, and her forty happy children.
On the Thursday previous the asylum
celebrated its S5th anniversary. Dur
ing the more than four-score years of
its history the asylum has done great
work in receiving and training orphan
children for honorable and useful lives,
Its treasury has often been empty and
its larder without meal, but it has
never closed its doors, and, it is hoped,
never will Since the establishment Of
the Baptist orphanage at Jackson, the
Methodist at Water Valley, and the
Presbyterian at Columbus, the one at
Natchez has been cut off from most of
the support it received from those de-
nominations, and this fact has inclined
others to give to it more literally, The
fraternal orders have been specially
generous.
Natchez appears to be prospecting. A
large number of elegant homes had
been erected since our previous visit
An up-tO-dNte public school building
will soon take the place of old ''Natchez
Institute A branch road to Wood
Vile thirty miles, is among the early
probabilities
On the train coming out from Natchea
on Monday was MIR. Josiah Winchester
and family, returning to Denver Mr.
Winchester is a son of Judge Winches-
ter, a noted attorney Of his day, About
twenty years ago he went TO Colorado,
and after varied and rough experience
he and others leased Cripple Creek
gold mine, in which rich vein was
soon found, and Lucky Jo' is now
ranked millionaire. But his good
fortune has evidently not turned his
baad
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Paris, May There WAS an
other accident this afternoon az the
exposition \ scaifolding collapsed in
the Sale des Fetes, where the inau-
gurntion ceremony was held, One
workman was killed and three were
seriously injured.
The Sale DIES Fetes had been hastily
prepared for the opening ceremonies,
the rubbish being cleared away and
the uncompleted walls covered up
with tapestry. Since the function the
wor<men have been busiy engaged in
finishing the building.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Portsmouth, May The Japa-
nesc battleship Asahi has run ashore
off Southsea. The tide was falling as
she grounded and anxiety is expressed
rs 10 the extent of the damage she
may sustain. The dock ward tugs
have failed to move the vessel and, as
the tide ordinarily falls 10 feet, her
position is liable to become extremely
hazardous.
At the time of the accident the
Asahi was starting on a trip to en-
gage in trials before proceeding to
the far east.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Twenty Million Dollar GIFT.

New York, April 30.--Mrs. James j.
Cuogan, the wife of the president of
Manhattan borough, has just received
frGm her mother, Mrs, William Lynch,
a gift of $20,000,0OO. 1t consists wholly
Of real estate, and was conveyed to
Mrs. Coogan in consideration of 81,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Greenwich, Conn May i.-Miss
Helen Ripley Benedict, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. C. Benedict. was mar
ried here to Thomas Hastings of New
York. The ceremony was the most re-
markable in point OF display that mas
ever been recorded in New England.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Among the results of the beginning
of a general onward movement by Gen,
Led Roberts, on the 25th, were the
relief of Wepener, by Gen. Brabant,
and the capture of De Vets Dorp by
the British.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The state department received con-
frmation, on the 9th, of the press
IcTcrt that Cartagena had fallen into
the hands of the reyolutionists. The
taking of the town is regarded as a
natter of the greatest Importance for
Cartagena is the principal seaport Of
Colombia, and collects most of the GUS
toms revenues of the country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The plans of Gen. Otis have not been
announced, but il is understood he in
tends 10 !. IA from Manila on the Mead
or Grant early in May He will be ac-
companed by his staff, and will prob
ably visit Hong Kong and other ports,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Frankfort, Ky, May Gov Taylor
returned TO the city last night, hav-
ing spent Sunday night and yesterday
in louisville. comforting with political
friends. He declined TO discuss the
work of the grand jury, which was
finally discharged yesterday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Uncle Sans strong Box.

A Misoissippifriend who has a position
in the vaults ofth United States treas
eury, in writing us few days since gave
the following as the contents of the
vaults in the treasurer's office on the
J,ta 80 his 1attar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Hon. Matthew S. Quay was refused
a seat in the United States senate on
the appointment of the governor OF
Pennsylvania, on the cath, by vote
of n 10 30.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Judge Cantrill denied that the court
house was under guard of soldiers, but
sad they were in charge Of the jail
hy order of the county judge He over
ruled the objection of Col. Nelson, AMI
three witnesses were heard on the
size of the prosecution in regard 10
nc change OF venue, Those who testi'
ned were City Judge w. {. Ilerndon,
j. c. Noel and DR., Estes. They gave
it as their opinion that there is no
sentiment in the county that would
prevent fair trial.
The court adjourned at five o'cioc';.
The hearing of proof on this question
will probably take up most Of the day
10 uay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The IIazlehurst Courier has figured
out the total expenditures Of the State
board OF health for the two years end
ing September 80, 1899 at SlOl, a56.9s.
The biennial report Of the board con.
tains an tented statement Of receipts
and expenses. The appropriations for
1900 and 1901 are s., 500 for general eX
penses, and $1,000 emergency fund 70,
each year-the emergency to be deter
mined by the board of public contracts
approved by the governor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The International tuberculosis con-
ference was opened in Naples ON the
18th. DR.. Baccelli delivered the in
aaguration speech, and a delegate
from each country represented al the
congress- followed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Emperor Nicholas has designated
Grand Duke Sergius, governor general
of Moscow, to go to Berlin to attend
the ceremonies in connection with the
declaration of the majority of Crown
Prince Frederick William, on May 6.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The house committee on miI;'',ry af'
fairs. on the oath, directed favorable
reports on the bill establishing four
permanent camps in the four main
districts of the country, for use both
nv federal troops and the national
guards.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The United States transport Me-
phcrson sailed from New York, on
fine 25th. for Porto Rico with between
100000 and 100000 in subsidiary
coins. This is The first instalment of
the S2.OOOOOO voted by congress to be
distributed among the inhabitants of
that island.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Emperor William has empowered the
] russian minister of education, Dr..
Studt. TO forbid hereafter the use of
Latin in all university and faculty de-
trees, assigning as a reason the inn
Tortance of more general use of the
German tongue An order to this Ell
feet has been issued.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
conferees Unable to Agree.

Washington, May The confer
ees on the Porto Rico bill providing
for TIE appointment of temporary oil
GERS in the island were unable 10
agree.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The supreme court, on the oath, is
sued It's mandate in the case of Capt.
Oberlin NJ. Carter. The writ is direct
ed to the circuit court for the southern
New York district. and unless Capt.
Carters counsel can find some other
means to delay. the result will be his
early departure for the prison at
LeRvenworth. KaS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Fatnl noiIer ExpIoslon.

Triton. Ga, May Five men
we're killed and three injured. one OF
whom will probably die by boiler ex-
plosion here to-day in the saw mill Of
J. n. Bray & Co
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The king of Sweden and Norway
las decided to reward certain persons
who have found various objects be-
longing to the Andre polar balloon eX-
petition, and a certain amount of
money has been set aside for rewards
To persons who hereafter may find
similar objects from the expedition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

United States Immigrant Agent
lealey, at Seattle, Wash, gives an in
;cryiew On the Japanese tidal wave,
in which he says the rush will cause
q labor uphaayaI, Five thousand are
on the high seas and $4,000 are to
comc, he says. rhey will mostly land
in british Columbia, and sneak oven
the line into the United States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Gustave II. Schwab, manager of the
North German Lloyd lines American
agency in New York, said, on the 27th,
in reference to the action of Prince
Won llohenlohe in interdicting the i'm
portation into German, Dutch or Bel
gan ports, of pork and dairy products
~ the Northern Lloyd company, thai
the edict did not apply to American
provisions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05
Dimensions of silver vault, SO feet
long, 81 feet wide, IL feet high.

The Baptist, Methodist and Presbyte-
rian churches of jackson have selected
one representative for each of the five
congregations to look after the poor
and destitute who cannot be otherwise
provided for An organization has been
effected under the name of United
Charities, s. to which the charitably in
clined are invited to contribute. One
of the objects is to so systematic the
dispensing of relief as to suppress pro.
miscuous begging by imposters and
dead beats, who go from house to house
and office to Office in their periodical
visitationS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Just three months ago the very
Young soy Of a very dear friend Of ours,
residing lbout two hundred miles north
of Jackson, dropped in at our Office, and
stopped at our home few days. lie
was on tramp and could not be per
suaded to return home. Since then he
has Travelled six thousand miles, visited
San Francisco, took birds eye view
of the Pacific coast, and returned home
by way of Chicago, none the worse for
the trip. He had no money when he
started, but he had Il lot of experience
when he got back. 1t shows what
Young America can do when he tries.
NO pent-up Utica confines his powers
when he wants to see the sights.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Before leaving Dublin, for nome, IN
.tLe Goth, Queen Victoria conferred
p"ronetcies upon the lord mayors of
.lublin and Belfast, the title of lord
mayor on the mayor of Cork and his
81 tcessors in Office, and knighthood
uron the mayor of Cork and the
mayor of Londonderry. She gave e1,-
~ to be distributed among the poor
In the Dublin hospitals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Gov. Longino nominated the follow
ing as the commissioners for this dis
trict; but the executive journal of the
senate failing to show that the same
were acted upon, they were duly APP
pointed on April 25: l.. Page, A. Il.
Couvillion, Robert Wade, Brierfeld;
w. S. Lowell, A. NJ. Fultz, Palrnyra,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

The annual meeting of the Missis-
sippi Press Association, which was to
have taken place in jackson on the 18th
instant, has been postponed until Tues
day, June y. After a strictly business
session those who shall have registered
for the trip to the great Northwest
will proceed on their journey. None
but bona fide publishers can register,
even though they may secure proxies
from those entitled to 60. 1t will be
an event in the experience of the assoc
citation. About forty are already regis
tered It's not desirable to have more
than sufficient for two sleepers, but ar
rangements will be made for all who
give notice in time and comply with
conditions Address Secretary j. g..
Mcclure, Yazoo City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

representative Needham, of Cali
lorna on the Goth, sent to the presi-
dent, members of the cabinet and
senator's and representatives in con-
press invitations from the board of
trade Of Nisalia, Cal, to join in 80
gay camping party, which is to visit
Mount Whitney and the Sequoia ma
nonal park in the Sierre Nevada
mountains, about July 10.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-05

Hamasa Temple, Mystic Shriners,
held special ceremonial at West
Point last Tuesday, May /. The tradi,
tional banquet, of course. We received
the usual poetic invitation from Poten-
tate Rubush, who knows how to put
candidates through in the 'amplified'
form.