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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
TRAGEDY AT MARION, ARK,
'en blythe Killed by Deputy sheriff Will
hanson

MARION, Ark, Aug. 19.-This town is
all excitement tonight over the tragedy
which occurred at the close of the
habeas corpus trial in which Jeff
Blythe was released on bond for the
killing of Frank league at Gilmore on
last Saturday morning.
Just about dark the judge had an
nounced that he would release Blythe
on bail in the sum of $1,000 and the
crowd had begun to disperse. when
suddenly a gunshot rang out, and then
another and everyone ran to see where
the shots came from, Standing at the
south gate of the courthouse was
Deputy Sheriff Frank Williamson and
lying on his stomach was the lifeless
body of jeff Blythe, only a few feet
further south. On the other side of
the gate was Shelby Blythe crying out:
"Oh, God! Oh, Cod somebody help
me-"
Immediately Sheriff Barton was on
the scene and placed Williamson un,
der arrest and sent him to Jail in Gus.
tody Of Deputy Williford.
Sheriff Barton, with the assistance
Of the bystanders, then turned his at,
tcntion to the Blythes. Jeff was al.
ready dead, having been shot with a
"A Winchester the ball entering low
down between the nipples, passing en-
tirely through the body, cutting the
main artery Of the heart. Friends soon
examined Shelby and found him un.
harmed but only Frustrated from the
shock.
The killing of Blythe tonight grew
out of the trouble had on the train
Saturday evening while bringing him
to JAIL in which he drew his pistol
on Deputies Williamson and Tolber
also Conductor Kinsinger, and fired
two shots at Val Neely. When being
placed in Jail Blythe swore vengeance
on Williamson and Neely saying he
would kill both when released Will
iamson and Neely both anticipated
trouble, and it is supposed that Will
hanson was on the lookout for Blythe
to carry out his threat
There were no eye-witnesses to the
killing except Shelby, brother of the
lead man, He stated that he and JEFF
were going out of the gate, and he was
demonstrating with him over his wild
ways and pleading with him to remem
Der his friends and try to do better
Just at that moment he saw a man
standing by a buggy at the gate, but
thought it some one leaving when
there was a flash and report, and then
he rushed toward the man who fired
when another shot rang out, and his
brother fell. lie was excited and fell
by the fence, calling for help. At the
time he did not know who fired the
shot 1t is not known whether words
passed between jeff and his slayer OF
not except from the statement OF
Shelby No other cause can be as
signed for the killing, other than the
threat made by jeff Blythe Saturday
evening.
Blythe leaves three brothers, one
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
INDIA'S GOOD SHOWING.


London, Aug. 17.-The Indian sec
-etary, Lord George Hamilton, in the
house of commons Friday presented
the financial statement for India. He
said that in spite of three years OF
famine and acute depression the three
agricultural staples-tea, indigo and
cotton-were able to present the most
favorable balance sheet since India
came under the crown. The relief ex-
penditnres for three years totaled
e15,OOOOOO, but the same period
showed a surplus Of G6,37I000. The
seasons rains, though below normal,
had been sufficient for agricultural
purposes. The crop outlook was fair
and there was a prospect of a material
reduction in the relief expenditures.
The results Of the gold standard pol
icy had more than realized the govern
ment's expectations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Washington, Aug. 17.-Edward V.
Shepard, of Massachusetts, chief
clerk of the patent office, was sum-
marily dismissed from his position
yesterday, This action was the cul-
mination of an investigation concern
ing the disappearance of certain
moneys contained in unclaimed reg
istered letters returned to the Office.
Shepard entered a stout denial of
criminal intent and offered to make
good any shortage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
LOVING CUP TO CERVERA.


Promoters Much Gratitied with the In
terest Taken In the Matter
New YORK, Aug. 19,-ThOse at the
head of the movement which was
started some time ago to present a
loving cup to Admiral Ceryera for his
kindness to Lieut. Hobson and his men
while they we're prisoners at Santiago,
express themselves as much gratiiied
with the interest which has been tax
en- in the matter, Credit for starting
the movement is given to Arthur Bird,
editor of the Sidney n. Y, Record. A.
p. Clark, a resident of that town, says
that testimonials are being received
constantly, heartily fayoring the plan
and that among these was a letter from
Secretary of the Navy Long saying:
81 shall be glad to see testimonial
of his magnanimity given to Admiral
Ceryera."
Lieut.. Hobson has asked to be al
lowed to head the list of subscriptions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
DOG MEAT FOR A CURE.
SeIghbors Declare "a Chicago PhysiciSn
Boils CANNES to Obtain "A Certain
Remedy for Consumption.

Chicago, Aug. 17.-An alleged unique
cure for consumption, for which the
owner, Or" James Kotora, claims an
efficacy unsurpassed by any other in
existence, came to light through the
police. According to the neighbors,
Kotoras cure consists principally of
dog meat, the need for which has
transformed his home into a NAM
moth kennel. The neighbors say be
boils the dogs in a huge caldron, and
from the liquid with which chemicals
of a secret nature are mixed, they
claim he furnishes a cure" Kotora
acknowledges using the fat from a
dogs body in his remedy and declares
that it is applied externally.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
WAR ON GAMBLING.


Inc mtAiCau pONtThlntnI btCtues pom
Vigorous Measures.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 1S.-The gov
ernment has decided on waging war
on the gambling houses, and Minister
of War Reeves has decided to issue a
circular order to all army officers
notifying them that if they are found
in any gambling establishment they
will be dismissed from the service and
turned over to the civil authorities It
is reported today that the cabinet has
decided that no more licenses shall be
granted to public gambling houses
this order to go into effect on Septem.
Der 10. All the public employees are
to be warned that gambling will in.
volve their dismissal. Merchants and
bankers sustain this move heartily,
and it is pointed out that a similar
movement against gambling has begun
in ChipapO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
xvnhhell Has a Cracked Foot.

Chicago, Aug. 17.-It is probable
that Robert Waddell, winner of the
American derby, will race no more this
season. He has thrown quarter
crack in his off fore foot, rendering
long rest and careful treatment neces-
sary,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Watertown, N. Y, Aug. 17.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation added to her eXpe-
riences here when she had her face
slapped by a man who resented her
grabbing for a cigar he was smoking.
The man was Eugene Foley, a COM
mercial traveller. He afterwards apol-
ogized for striking her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Looks Bad for Allen.

CuIpIuY, Flaa Aug. IV'-EarIy Tas1
week fire destroyed eleven stores in
ChipIey, Fla. Detective Watts arrest
cd Moses Brown, a negro, who con
Tossed that he had set fire to the store
or former Sheriff G. G. Allen, aftel
removing therefrom to Aliens barr
the better part of the stock, valued a
ohout 81 500 Brown says there wa:
$1,000 insurance on the place, anc
Allen gave him a suit of clothes tt
set fire to It. A search of the barr
resulted in the finding of all the goods
described by Brown.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
[. G. N. FEEDER.
Shelbyville, Bloomfield & Ohio Railroad
Purchased for SI50,OOO.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 19-The Shelby
Vile, Bloomfield & Ohio Railroad,
which extends from Shelbyville to
Bloomfield, KY, distance of twenty
six miles, was bought today by the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Com.
pany for $150,000. For some time it
has been reported that a syndicate
headed by Peter Arlund of Louisville,
was after the road in the interest of
the Cumberland & Ohio Valley Rail
road of which Mr.. Arlund is presi-
dent, but the deal fell through, and to-
day the Louisville & Nashville Rail.
road Company made an offer for the
property and the offer was accepted.
The road was formerly operated by the
Southern Railroad, but was given up
by that system year ago. The Louis
vile & Nashville will begin its opera
ton at once.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Standard OIL Dividend.

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-On September
16 the stockholders of the Standard
Oil Company will receive dividend
of IS share for the third quarter oI
the year. 1t will take sS,O0O,000 Of
the trusts funds to pay this dividend
Already the company this year has
distributed s32,OOO,OOO in dividends
and with this last dividend the amount
will swell to s40,O00,000. There is q
possibility that the high record diyl
dends of the company for year may
be beaten this year The Standard Oil
pays at the rate Of 40 par cent,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE county coun-
sellor has decided that church parson-
ages, whether given to the minister
as part of the salary or not, are tax
able, and they will be added to the
asscssnble propertY of Cook county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
sehley md the NatIonal Capital.

Washington, Aug. 17.--Admirai
Schlev, who arrived here with his wife
last night, will remain here until the
court of inquiry, which is TO inyesti-
gate the Santiago campaign, completes
its work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Price of Sugar Reduced.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19,-The American
Sugar Refining Company and all the
independent companies have reduced
all grades of refined sugar ten points
to the basis of 5.25 for standard
pranulatpd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
AVENGED AN INSULT.gC


RtcHMoNp, Va, Aug. 19.-Miss Ola
Nerf IS years old, daughter of hotel
nroprietor Nelf of Rural Retreat, TO-
dav shot ]. j. Wawetbaum a Macon
Ga produce buyer, in the left breast
with a 22-caliber rifle ball because, as
she alleges, he accosted her on the
street. She went home, procured the
rife, returned and shot the man with
ont a word. The wound is not danger
ous Miss Neif was held for grand
Jury action.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Flre nnstrors rhree Acros oil RniIdIngs

Berkeley, Cal, Aug. 17.-Fire broke
out in the engine room of Niehaus
Bros planning mill at West Berkeley,
destroying three acres of buildings.
lumber piles and finished products of
the mills. Loss, $120,000, of which
100000 is on the planning mills.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Six Persons Blown to Atoms.

LITTLE FALLS. N. Y, Aug. 19.-The
Mohawk and Malone round house at
Herkimer was discovered to be on fire
at 1870 tonight. Watchman Gilbert
and an engine tender named John Deck
assisted by residents of the vicinity,
and members of the bridge building
gang, attempted to extinguish the
flames, when a large quantity of dyna-
mite stored in the building exploded
with terrific force, killing Gilbert and
Deck and four others. The bodies of
the four last mentioned are un-
recognizable. The round house was
wrecked and burned. 1t is feared that
there are other bodies in the ruins.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
UNREST IN VENEZUELA.
Statements Made by Passengers Landing
at Colon.

SIAIe"thIs Whue Dy TassenRers IHnuInE g
at Colon.
Colon, Aug. 1S.-Statements made
by passengers who arrived here yes.
terday from Venezuela showed that
there is considerable unrest through
out Venezuela. The passengers were
not permitted to land indiscriminately
No authentic version of the recent
border engagements could be obtained
from any of them. 1t is rumored
here that the insurgent Gen, Ruiz has
landed near Panay from the south,
probably from Guayaquil.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Railroad Mileage in Mississippi.

Secretary Webb Of the Railroad
Commission, has given out the follow.
ing interesting information:
Number of miles in State 2,895.56
Gain over previous year. 1929
Total valuation in State S2S, 1872, 90
Increase in valuation over
l9UU '.,.......,...,... I,0ol, ,zUO.UV
Total taxes paid State. 1,1G9,095.S4
Privilege tax to counties. 43070.73
The greatest mileage is in Washing
ton county, 1920; Bolivar has 1851;
Hin.s, 1929 The counties of Leake,
Neshoba, Winston, Calhoun and
Itawamba are the only counties that
have no railroad mileage. The mile
age given does not include about 225
miles of logging roads.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24
Work OF u Missouri Mob.

PIERCE CITY, Mo- Aug. 19.-Will God
ley and Gene Carter, negroes, were
lynched by a mob composed of 1000
armed citizens tonight, for the murder
of Miss Caselle Wild, whose body was
found in the woods near here. The
mob went to the Jail about o'clock
and battered down the doors and threw
ropes around the necks of Cooley
and Carter another suspect Cooley
was hanged and his body riddled with
bullets. Carter's guilt was not clearly
established. and he was taken back to
the Jail, but was subsequently taken
out and shot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Misslssipprs Population-Race and Sex.

blacks than whites. In 1900 there were
265, ,470 more blacks than whites.
A large percentage of the increase
in black population is from immigra
ton to the delta.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

RI. ronulation of Kansas, accord
~ tbe assessors census, is l,467,-
l w u" ret increase in one year of 49,
y, %S The largest gain was 6,5l0, in
",,rJotte rY county; the largest loss
,a;o in Cherokee county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

III. anniversary of the relief of the
~ .lo,s possed almost without no.
r5' in pckin, on the 14th, although
u'0 ,,noricaps entertained the British
'py American civilians, and gave a
a'..not Wv TO the soldiers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

~, doctors have ordered the Mar
in' ~ tbe former japanese pre-
gus ~, - take a sea voyage for his
n'. He is, consequently, coming
i'',, ,merica for a short stay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

A pamphlet was published broad
st in Manila, on the 18th, contain
rp an attack on the United States
Philippine commission, signed by the
rentro CathoIico. All the members
n that body Indignantly deny hay-
he any connection with the publica-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

IN court circles" says the Berlin
csOlFeSpondent of the Frankfurter
l''unS, 1T is said that Emperor viii.
~ sDa is little pleased with the new tar
"a ' OHI' lie regards as the chief task
Iount Won Buelow the duty of Sc
,4ilg 4 renewal of the commercial
S'aues' Count Won Buelows fate as
Iuu,ceIlor depends upon his success
ID that direction"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Sanford NJ. Green, judge of the
v,,hjson state supreme court from
,s'a ~'D 70 1858. died at his home in Bay
cy c:y IN the 18th, aged "a years, In
~9' ,,3 Jrdgc Green revised the Michigan
',.te 10. statutes, and his work stands
.nrhnncel to-day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

The State Of Mississippi mourns the
loss of an honest man, an upright
judge, and a useful citizen in the
taking to his last home of Judge H. f.
Simrall. This fine old Christian gen.
tleman looked his last on life at his
home at Yokena, Warren county,
August 18th, surrounded by his loving
family. Judge Simrall was a unique
figure in Mississippi history, and was
one Of the last of the "Old Guard" that
did so much to make the State famous
in days gone by. A native of Kentucky,
and in later life, during term Of
residence there, lieutenant-goyernor of
the Blue Grass State, he gave equal
love and loyalty to this State of his
adoption, wherein he rose to the emf
nence of the Chief Justices seat. In his
school days in Kentucky he was a
friend and classmate of Gen. John A..
Logan, and after his removal to Miss
issippi his friendships lay among such
brilliant men as Prentiss, Foote and
the galaxy in which they moved, To
his tireless work and powerful in
fiuence Mississippi is greatly indebted
for her public school system. His
last public service of note was render
ed in the constitutional convention Of
1890, of which he was valued men,
ber. His family and friends have
the sympathy of the people of the
State he loved so we'll, and served so
faithfully, in this, their great loss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Tho North Creek and Blue Noun
~ stage was held up by lone high
",rmon, ~ near North river, Warren
,a,nty. \. Y, on the 1ith. The horses
ware shot, the passengers robbed and
Mo United States mail looted. The
,,snerado escaped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

lne Official llandelsblad, of Amster-
sau.' ,,, while incredulous regarding the
soly !. mat an attempt is being made
Persuade ,, ~ Mr.. Kruger to sign a doc
,uyu' authorizing privateering
r., ,s',l'S, treat Britain, on the 18th,
@ D%lVu The Boer leaders that mo civ
r,yu ,1. power would approve of the
!, Vpuon by the republics of medie-
h, system Of warfare like privateer-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Three additions to the United
sntes navy we're christened and
launched at the shipyards of the
MARYLAND Steel Co., at Baltimore, on
he 18th. They are torpedo boat de-
troyers, and will be known as the
ubipple Tmyton and Worden.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

n,, NoIIison, Inspector of agricul-
men, 'or the British Indian govern
he ma - IN this country investigating
hr,n,, as'nods Of the agricultural de-
iarmas1 and its work among tho
anl.. with a view to applying a
esnr system to India. He is espe.
,otton Interested in the cultivation OF
aOlBsa 'ooacco and sugar cane. Mr.,
@irios after completing his in
Ae ar,,, ~ Washington, will inspect
h so%a s'iVultural experiment stations
'0ine of the states.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

tdo, 'ae 18th United States Ambas-
Berlin Auurew D. White went from
haiO n.,, ~ Potsdam on the special
Nd on t"'Vh conveyed the ambassadors
Nt 4, ,r persons invited to be pres.
dDonu ue lnterment of the remains
aser Empress Frederick.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

,a ex-senator Thos, Carter, of Mon
%"'' s' president of the st. Louis Ma
,.5 ropal Worlds Fair commission,
m".. ~ eN,dov, Francis, of Mis-
N chairman of the board
n directors, arrived at Canton,
,,,.y, vi 'he 18th, and called on the
''""ent +. In response to their earn
h a 'squcst the president promised,
fan i ~" aays, to issue his proclama-
'u inviting the nations of the worlo
F""c'pate in the exposition.
boa, V hundred and thirty cases of
nal. we're We, publicly destroyed, in To-
l,'n.A @ NaS,' on the 14th, by smashing,
ho.lSs .he orders of the board of
hon, '' The liquor had been taken
ros,, Jo'n's on official raids, and was
so,. =" III the city prison. The owners
,on,, sooNt to regain possession by
D,,, ' proceedings, when the chief of
'e mad the board of health declare
tor ',Ii'aee to the health of that por-
.roro, 'he city, and order it de-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

The fyc-ycar-old daughter of Sam
ucI NcPrcasc, of lIanston, Kas., ap-
pretIy died on the 11th. Funeral
nryiccs were held on the 12th. On
he way To- the graveyard a bolt Of
lightning struck the metallic coffin
md opened it, whereupon the child
nt up and called for her mother.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Preliminary steps have been taken
boxing to the erection of perma-
oent building by the Republic of Mex
No On the st. Louis Worlds fair
grounds in which, after the close of
'ne exposition an exhibit of the re-
sources of our sister republic may be
maintained. The project has the in
'oIsement Of Mexican business men
hSt, Louis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Favorable crop reports throughout
italy Indicate the wheat prospect as
slightly in excess of last seasons
harvest of I2.OO0,O0O hectolitres. For
HE first time in several seasons the
siye crop will be good, and the pros
poets for hemp, corn and rice are uni
brmly bright
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

In the last general election In
Mississippi it was urged against one of
the candidates for the legislature that
he was no speaker-that he would not
be heard from during the session. He
disposed of the matter at one of the
appointments as follows "Fellow citi-
zens, there's nothing in that. The very
first thing that new Legislature does
is to elect a Speaker. He does most
of the speaking for the whole body.
If all the members were speakers there
would be very little business transact.
ed. The legislature is motor should
not be-a debating society, Actions,
you know, speak louder than words.
| will try to act right. l will always
vote right, and if you send me to
Jackson, you will find when the legis-
lature adjourns that | will be all right
on the record" He carried that precinct
and made a good, but unsuccessful,
race in the county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

The Neshoba county fair will be held
August q to 30. These fairs get bet
ter and better each year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

President J. c. Hardy president OF
A. & NJ. college, in a letter to the Merid-
ian Star, declines the use of his name
for any other position. He says, my
only ambition now is to fit myself to
wisely direct this splendid institution
to make it the leader in every move
ment that has for its object the ma
terial development of Mississippi" He
further says that the college should
not only be the leader of these move
ments, but should be the inspiration
and leader of them"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Mississippi has Just cause for pride
In one of her young sons, Mr.. Chas, Il,
Pettis, of Ellisville, who led his class
at West Point at the recent examina'
tions. His ranking mark was the high
est made by any cadet in any class in
the academy, and his friends and the
friends of his honored father rejoice
because of the splendid qualities OF
which he has shown himself so richly
possessed. 1t is cause for further salts
faction that the five cadets most dis
tinguished in their work as students
and as soldiers were sent from South.
ern States 10 the nations great army
school.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

Camp meeting at Crystal Springs
opens on the 22d inst, and will un'
doubtedly prove the finest of the many
me meetings held at this place so
many improvements have been made
on the grounds by the Chautauqua
Association that the promoters are IN
fine shape to entertain their guests
comfortably. They promise "a feast OF
reason and tlow OF soul at every
service.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

The editor of the Hattiesburg Prog
ress appears to be specially delighted
that President ]. c, Hardy lis not a
candidate for governor, and does not
expect to be. We would hate to see
such a good man go TO such bad end
Ing"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-08-24

When the First National Bank at
Austin, Texas, failed, the state had
about $375,OOO on deposit The sug'
gestion of Auditor Cole of Mississippi,
to deposit State funds in State banks
contemplates ample collaterals to be
deposited with State treasurer to in
sure the State against loss.