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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
A SHORT-LIVED REFORM.
the Officers Editing a Moral
Newspaper.

Mattoon, H., May 13.-Thomas A.
Reese, a prominent resident of At
wood, is in custody at Tuscola on an
Indictment charging him with forgery.
1t is alleged that three months ago
Reese bought out the business of H..
NJ. Stanniger, of Atwood, and in the
deal issued an order for $500, to which
he attached the name of J. F. Bishop
without the latter's knowledge or
consent. When the discrepancy was
discovered Reese disappeared and the
authorities have been on his trail ever
since.
Last week Sheriff Moon of Douglas
county learned that Reese was located
at Weableau, Hermitage county, Mis-
souri,, and was editing a Weableau
newspaper, while the owner, Theo-
dore Pruitt, was away on vacation
in the cast. 1t is said that, during his
brief stay, Reese conducted the paper
on a highly moral plane, and had be-
come prominently identified with the
moral element of the village.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
A DEFAULTING CASHIER.
Goes TO Prison for Two Several
Terms With other Charges
Hanging over Him.

New York, May 14.--Charles r..
Westervclt, the defaulting cashier Of
the Dime savings bank of Newark, N.
j., was arraigned, yesterday, before
Justice Skinner in that city He with
drew plea of not guilty to the
charge OF embezzlement of $500 and
entered plea of guilty, and was SEN
fenced to two years imprisonment.
Several days ago he pleaded gull
ty to two indictments for forgery
and uttering. On these indict-
ments he was sentenced to seven
years Imprisonment. The two terms
of Imprisonment are not concurrent,
and he will have to serve both terms.
A fourth Indictment, which charges
embezzlement of sums aggregating
$4,000, was not acted upon, and the
plea of not guilty entered to it sew
eral weeks ago, will stand
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
The Lost Boat,

The City of Paducah was under the
command of Capt d. w, Kirkpatrick,
of Carrollton, Ky, who was her com
mander from the day she was
launched. Capt. Kirkpatrick is near
ly 60 years old, has passed his entire
life ON the river and is reckoned as
one of the best steamboatmen on the
river.
Other officers are John Street, pilot;
j. NJ. Trueslow, acting clerk; James
Scott, second clerk; Henry Lee, stew
ard; Tobe Royal, first mate. A new
engineer was in charge of the en-
gines. 1t was his first trip on the
boat and his name could not be as
certained.
The steamer had been in commits
sion since 1891. She was stern
wheeler, 1870 feet long, "a foot beam
and had a siN.foot hold She was of
600 tons burden and was considered
to be one Of the best boats in the
service of the st, Louis and Tennessee
River Packet Co, She cost $4,000,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
PAID DEAR FOR HIS SMOKE.
Hay Caught Fire from Pipe Causing
Loss of Barn and its Nnlun-
BILE Contents.

Pana, H., May 13.-William Bard
ing, a wealthy farmer, residing south
of this city, Saturday night had oc-
casion to visit his barn, smoking a
pipe. In some manner the loose hay
became ignited, setting FIRE to the
structure, burning six head of horses,
a large amount of grain and all his
farm machinery. In an effort to res
cue the horses, George Martin, farm
hand, was dangerously burned. There
was no insurance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
SHE SANK IN MD STREAM
Twenty-Six Lives Lost by the Sink
ing of the Steamer City
of Paducah.
WENT DOWN AT BRUNKHURST LANDING.
Twenty-FOur of Those Drowned
Were Deck Hands, the others n
Passenger Named BELL and Miss
Mabel Gardiner, of ST. Louis-Boat
a Total Wreck.

Carbondale, H., May 14.--The City
of Paducah, Mississippi river packet,
was sunk near Brunkhorst's Landing,
about four miles north of Grand Tow
er, about twelve o'clock Sunday night.
Between 26 and so people were
drowned, only seven Of those on board
escaping.
The City of Paducah left st. Louis
Sunday morning on downward trip,
stopping at several landings and load
ing on freight, most of which was
corn, until the boat was heavily load
ed. Between II and ~ o'clock Miss
Fannie Block, who, in company with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Block, was
going from st. Louis to Evansville,
Ind, was reused from sleep by a sud
den jar. She asked her mother if her
| berth had broken. and no sooner had
the words passed her lips than water
rushed into the apartments and they
were compelled to act quickly to save
| their lives. With four others they es-
capped to the Illinois shore by holding
onto driflwood and swimming. The
seven saved are Hebrews. Rev. Block
is a Jewish rabbi.
The seven survivors of the catastro-
phe made their way down the river
bank to Grand Tower and aroused
Mrs. BaronoWsii, at the fremont no.
tel, where they were given lodging un-
til their clothes and valuables and had
their clothes and yaluables and had
nothing but their underwear and
blankets about them.
Among the drowned were about
twenty-five negro roustabouts The
upper structure Of the boat can be
seen above the water.
Rev. Block, wife and daughter
passed through Carbonate yesterday
morning on their way to Evansville,
where they will reside.
Frank White. whose home is in Kan.
sas City, got aboard the boat at Land.
ing 76, north of Brunkhorst He told
the following story of the disaster:
Il got on the boat at Landing &c tc
go to Cairo. The boat stopped al
Lake Ditch landing, and again a
Rrunl,horst, which is only a few miles
below Lake Ditch, and took on corn
At both places about seventeen sacl:s
were loaded. After the corn at Brunii,
horst had been placed on board the
boat started down stream, and jGsi
as she put Off struck snag, tearing
BIC hole in her.
The crew then tried to place the
stern of the boat toward the river
and while turning her around She
sank. She is about thirty feet frou
shore, and her cabin and pilot house
are above water I jumped into 8
sRiff and got ashore. IA
81 don't know how many were
aboard, but think there were about
twenty-five drowned Among then
were two engineers, one white womer
and about fifteen negroes. There was
great confusion and it may be more
are drowned, and it is likely other;
Of the party saved will tell different
stories of the catastrophe. ! was glac
to get out alive, and did not tarry
at the scene
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
LATEST FROM THE WRECK.
Telegram Received by Manager of
the Tennessee River Packet Co.


St Louis, May 14.-Latest dispatches
from the scene of the sinking Of the
steamer City Of Paducah off Brunk.
horst landing state that "a persons
perished and two others are missing,
making a possible 20 lost in the catas-
trophe.
This information was given in the
following telegram received by
Manager Masseugale of the Tennes-
see River Packet Co., at p. M, from
Capt, Kirkpatrick, who was in charge
of the Inflated boat:
Water running over hurricane roof
forward about so feet. Boat broken
in two. Have Miss Gardeners remains
and Mr., Bells. About 90 lost, but 20
possibly, Cutting hole through roof
and try ing to get safe out. Have ar
ranged to send Miss Gardeners re-
main to 81. Louis in your charge. and
have just found Hcll. and will bury
him here until further notice. Boat
and freight total loss.
KIRKPATRICK"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
KILLED WITH HIS OWN GUN.
DR.. Herman, a Negro, Fatally Shot
by Vigilance Committee at
Topeka, I[ns.

Topeka, Eas., May 14.-Dr. Herman,
colored, was fatally shot at midnight,
Sunday, by the members of vigilance
committee, at 1117 North Jefferson
street
The trouble was the outgrowth of
scandal, Herman lived at the home
of Mrs. George Hamler, whose hus-
band died under Herman's care, sew
eral week, ago The mob found Her
man armed with shotgun and re-
volver. There was Il scufhe, and the
weapons were secured, and someone
fired the shotgun at DIR. Herman,
shooting him twice in the abdomen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
BURGLARS AT PEORIA, ILL.
ThieIbar's Shoe store Broken Into,
the Safe Broken and Thou
sand Dollars stolen.

Peoria, H., May 14,-Burglars en-
tered the Thielbar shoe house, of
this city, Sunday night, through sky
light, broke into the safe and Sc
cured about $1,000 in cash. The meth
cd employed in breaking into the safe
was exactly the same as that used
by the men who recently made the
big haul of revenue stamps at the
government building. During their
operations the burglars broke a gas
jet and gas poured into the room in
great volumes. Had match been
struck when the store was opened
the building would undoubtedly have
been demolished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
DUE TO SPREADING RAILS.
Fatal ncraiImeUt OF an Illinois Cen
tral Passenger Train Near
Hnyelhurst, Miss.

New Orleans, May 14.--The south
bound lllionis Central passenger
train from Chicago was derailed ny
spreading rails on the curve near
Hazelhurst, 80 miles south of jack
son, Miss, at daylight. c. Z. Rose, Of
Fulton, Ky, mail clerk, and Tom Lee,
fireman, were killed. Gus Nelson, the
engineer, had a leg broken; NJ. F.
Stappcn, assistant mail clerk, was
badly bruised. Physicians have been
sent to the scene from jackson. The
track, where the accident occurred,
was undergoing repairs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
DEFAULTING BANK TELLER.
Teller of the IIiberniR National Bank
OF New Orleans Arrested-He
is short $4,000.

Washington, May 12.-Comptroller
of the Currency Dawes received q
telegram from New Orleans announc.
ing that the teller of the Hibernia
national bank was short in his ac-
counts $4,000. The United States at
torney was informed of the shortage
and the teller was at once arrested.
The banks condition is reported good
and the institution has the teller 5
bond
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18

Ogdensburg, n. Y, May 14'-lhe
steamship Northwestern, from Chica'
90 to Liverpool, collided with Gill
bert's dredge between Galoup and
Rapid du Plot rapids. The dredgf
had been working in the channel oil
sparrowhawll's point. The North
western attempted to take the nortn
side of the channel, but the current
carried her against the dredge' tear
ing through her false work. mt
Northwestern went ashore on the
Canadian side and the dredge drliteo
nnnn q shoal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
CAST A SHADOW on THE PARTY.
WOuld Have Abandoned the Sched'
uIe hut for Mrs. Mckinley.

ule hut for Mrs. Mckinley.
Del Monte, Cal, May 13.-Mrs. Me.
Kinleys illness cast shadow upon
the other members of the party who
remained here and there was talk at
first of abandoning the entire sched.
ule between here and San Francisco;
but Mrs. Mckinley especially request
ed that the plans of the party should
not be disarranged by her departure,
and when the president left yester-
day morning the understanding was
that the Programmes originally fixed
should be carried out The president
has himself said he would reioin the
party as soon as Mrs. Mckinley was
made comfortable.
The party is scheduled to leave here
this morning at eight o'clock, and al,
ter a ten-minute stop at Pajaro, to go
to Santa Cruz for a glimpse of the
big trees.
1t is thought the president can
meet the cabinet at San Jose, where
great preparations have been made to
receive him, and where the pro-
gramme was for the party 10 spend
tonight, In that case he could enter
San Francisco Tuesday afternoon, as
originally contemplated, without dis.
arranging the plans for the ovation
arranged for him there. 1t is possible
that Mrs. McKinley's condition, if ii
does not improve as rapidly as hoped,
may necessitate a curtailment of the
programme in San Francisco and the
rest Of the trip.
The day after leaving New Orleans
a bone felon appeared upon Mrs. Nc.
Kinley's finger. Her hand became
swollen, gave her considerable pain
and produced fever, which prevented
her from sleeping, which has been the
cause of the trouble.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Precautions Against Lynching.

bloomington, ILL.,, May 14.-SheriA
Johnson has extra guards at the Nc
Lean county Jail, as precautiol
against any possible attempt to lynci
Merritt Chism, who, on Sunday, bru
tally murdered his wife in White Oal
township.
There is a growing conviction
among Chism's relatives and acquaint
ances that he is insane, Various
stories pointing to this are told, and
beyond doubt, the insanity plea will
be the one adopted in his defense
when he is placed on trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18

Pana, H., May 14.-Fire, Sunda,
morning, destroyed valuable stocl
barn belonging to William Barding, q
wealthy stock raiser, six miles south
east of this city. In an effort to eX
tinguish the flames Barding was seri
ously burned about the face and feet
Loss, $4,000, no insurance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Vetoed by Gov. OJeII.

Albany, N. Y, May 12.-Gov, 0dell
has vetoed the Raines bridge bill,
which allowed an elevated structure
on West street, New York city. He
says the bill, while made general, is
really a city bill, and should have
been submitted to the city Guthori.
ties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Found Dead in MS Room,

Greencastle, Ind, May 12.-Tucker
Woodson Taylor. aged 40, was found
dead in his room tonight. 1t is be-
lieved to be case of suicide. Mr.
TAYLOR was. for wears confidential sec
retary of John Clark Ridpath, the
historian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Held for MnnsIaughter.

London, May 1.-THE grand jury
Yesterday found true bill OF man
slaughter against Jack" Roberts the
pugilst, who, on April %, fatally IN
iured 'Billy" Smith in boxing con
test at the National Sporting cluo;
the referee, Douglass; Manager Bet
tison, OF the National Sporting cluh
and others concerned in the fight Inc
recorder recommended this course SO
that the courts might finally decide
whether such competitions are genu'
inc contests for points or merely
prize fights in disguise
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
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Helen Gould VIII Rest.

New York, May 12,--Miss Helen
Gould has been compelled TO give up
her philanthropic work, temporarily,
and take a rest. While not positively
i'll, her nervous system is somewhat
unstrung.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
NOTES OF PAST AND CURRENT EVENTS
By ] L. POWER.
Appeal for Jacksonville.

To the Masonic Craft in Mississippi:
An urgent appeal has been received
from the Grand Master of Masons in
Florida for help for the brethren at
Jacksonville, the recent disastrous con-
Migration having swept away their
halls and homes, leaving many penni.
less and destitute. The sum of 500 has
been forwarded from our Grand Lodge
treasury and Grand Master Mckay re-.
quests all the subordinate lodges in
Mississippi to contribute as promptly
and as literally as possible. If the
lodge does not meet within the next
few days, 1t is suggested that the Mas
ter exercise the discretion vested in
him in such emergencies. Send all oon.
tributions to j. L. POWER,
Grand Sec'y.
Jackson, Miss. Nav 10, 1901.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Detention Cnmp for Boer Prisoner

Hamilton, Bermuda, May 1.-THE
British government has rented Tuckes
and Morgan's islands, to be used as de.
tention camps for Boer prisoners. Ac-
tive preparations continue at Dar-
rells' island, obtained for the same
UurDOSc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
The Royal Yacht squadron.

London, May 12.-At a general meet
ing of the Royal Yacht squadron in
London, the marquis of Ormonde was
elected commodore, in succession 10
King Edward. The duke of Leeds was
elected vnce-commodore.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Norwegian steamer wrecked.

Colon, Colombia, May 12.-The Nor
wegian steamer Douglas, Capt. Erick-
sen, which sailed from Havana, April
"a, for Cartagena, has been totally
wrecked off the Rosalio islands, heer
Cartagcna, Colombia. The crew have
been saved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Hnnreh Himself I'm LniI.

Hoxie, Ark, May 12.-Robert Mos
by, the man who shot and killed his
wife, recently, on Black river, near
Powhattan, because she would not
live with him, committed suicide in
the 'Powhattan Jail, by hanging, mali.
ing the rope out Of his bedding.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Mrs. no,ha seIIs for Euro,.,

Durham, May li.Mrs. Louis Botha,
who has obtained consent to interview
Mr.. Kruger and urge him to advocate
peace, sailed for Europe on the
steamer Dunyegan Castle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Lost with Her Entire Crew

Berlin, May 13.--The Hamburg Ma
rine board declares that the Hamburg
schooner Arina, Capt Mack, has been
lost with her entire crew. The vessel
left Hamburg May 2, 1900, for Matupb
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
Fourteen Steamers burned,

London, May ia special dispatch
from st. Petersburg says ID petro.
leum steamers have been burned at
Astrakhan, Russia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18

Madrid, May 13.--The official Ga.
zette publishes decree affecting the
naturalization of former Spanish
colonial subjects
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18
A. the recent u. 10. ". STATE con

Al the recentU, u v, STATE conVeh-'
tion in Meridian, b. V. White, OF
Meridian, was elected maior,general 9f
the Mississippi division; Capt. John A.
wobb of Jackson, was made brigadier-
rSreral First division, and Gen. Ford,
of Holly Springs, reelected to the com
nand Of the Second division,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18

The railroad rate to the Memphis
Reunion is one cent per mile each way
The round.trip rate from Jackson !
only s420.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-18

There are 4,10s Federal pensioners in
Mississippi. mostly of the colorcd per-
.uasion. They get and spend $50, 400
nnnnallY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-26

An artists rule as TO color in clothes
is choose carefully those unts OF which
a duplicate may be found in the hair
eyes or complexion. a woman with
blue gray eyes and a thin. neutral tint
ed complexion is never more becoming
ly dressed than in the blue shades In
which gray is mixed. for i'm these com
rlexions there is certain delicate blue!
ness. a brunette is never so exquisite
as in a cream color. for she has repro
duced the unting OF her skin in her
dress. Put the same dress on color
less blond. and she will be far from
Charming. while in gray she would be
quite the reverse. Nearly all brune'tes
can wear bright yellow. and especially
is this the case when the skin is sallow
and the coIoring In cheeks and lips
rather pronounced.
Women who have rather fiorid COM
plexions look well In various shades OF
plum and heliotrope. also in certain
shades of dove gray. for TO a trained
eye this color has tinge OF pink which
harmonizes with The flesh OF the face
Bright scarlet is a fiattering color. and
both blonds and bruhettes can wear
this; IN is almost equally becoming 10
both. Those with florid complexions
should not, OF course. wear military red
dresses or Jackets. but dash Of scar
let may be worn with good effect Ell
ther at the throat or I'm the waist belt.
study your complexion by all means
and keep To the shades which are be-
coming TO you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-26
Hastings Pudding.

Take one ounce OF sago. three ounces
OF suet, six ounces of fine bread crumbs,
two ounces OF marmalade, two eggs,
three desscrtsnoonfuls OF brandy and
sugar To sweeten Mix the sago. finely
chopped suet and bread crumbs togeth-
er. adding a pinch of salt and small
teaspoonful OF baking powder. Stir i'm
the marmalade adding a little more Ii
necessary and the two yolks and
whites OF eggs beaten separately. Mix
thoroughly, then add the brandy and
sugar Butter pretty mold. ornament
Il slightly with candied orange peel and
then ON with the mixture Cover with
buttered white paper, and steam for
two hours. Remove the pudding from
the saucepan and let It stand two min
utes before turning II out OF the mold.
For the sauce place large spoonful
OF marmalado I'm a small stewpan. add
some boiling water 10 g. sweeten AZ nee
essary and simmer for a few moments.
strain the sauce and pour II round the
pudding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-26

Every one should ask himself how
many hours day he spends curled up
on a downy couch in posture that is
utterly at variance with all laws laid
down by science
The lungs work with greater deliber-
alton during the period or sleep. and
unconsciously the arms are raised
above the head 10 admit OF longer
deeper inhalations The heart action
then becomes bad. the blood Is driven
from the arms and sent TO the head. the
nerves are stretched and temporary
paralysis is liable TO he produced char
acterized by a prickly, uncomfortable
sensation.
Complete relaxation means that gen-
tie inclination which requires a bed of
moderate softness and q small pillow
The head should be raised ever SO little
DO not sleep perfectly hat on the
back without pillow The muscles of
the throat relax. the jaw drops and
the result is that distuIber of other peo-
pies sweet dreams-a snoge.
The food enters the stomach at the
left side. passing out At The right and
when one is lying on the left side this
outgoing end is raised up. seriously in
terfering with the workings OF this
much abused pear shaped bag.
When lying on the right side. the
heart is free from pressure and its ac-
ton unhiBlered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-26

Wash well and stew two ounces of
rice in pint Of milk. When quite ten
der and well swollen. allow Il to cool a
little. then stir into IL one ounce OF sug-
ar the yolks OF two eggs and Few
drops OF fiavoring essence. Pour IL into
a buttercd pie dish and bake slowly tii
set. Put the whites of two OF three
eggs on O clean. dry plate, sprinkle
them with g small pinch OF salt aud
beat them With . dry knife tn they be
come g sclid froth Lightly stir IN
ounce OF sugar into lt lay ~ on the rlct
sprinkle u with FuE1r ma put u INTO
The oven ~ nfia and rale brefOa De
careful ID siots nvt burn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-26

waists from now on. There is a rumor
that pocket handkerchiefs next spring
are 20 match the shirt waist. II not
wholly at least as far as the border Is
concerned
one OF my new evening dresses II
made OF fine white brussels net, and IL
is beautifully appliqucd with silver
spangleT. I simmer from bead 90 loot.
Even the tiny little ruffies flnishing the
bottom OF the skirt are edged with the
silver, and the straps over the shout
ders are mere jewoled silver bands
There is only one faint touch OF color
and that Is provided by a long. tray
ing garniture OF hop vines, each one or
the green cone shaped blossoms bearing
a Tiny dcwdrop OF brilliants,
barbara has just come in. and she
has bought half dozen II those trans
parent featherbOned collars They are
made OF bands OF taffeta. with lines or
openwork embroidery. ! think the red
and the black are the most chic but ~
course they must match the waists
with which they are worn. Besides be
ing very artistic, they are certainly
very cool and comfortable for indoor
wear I wonder. though, " the time
viii ever come when women with pretty
necks will leave the high choNer to men
OF 10 their less favored sisters Bar
bara says no. because women like TO
make martyrs OF themselves. No doubt
she is right.
CATHERINE TALBOT