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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-01-11
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of February next VIII he o'S
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,ayment. Come before or by
4. III YOU wish to keep out Of
agvoter.
W, d. CLARK,
Tax Collector
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-01-11
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
$352,83 8,971.67

tickets issued to, % cases; referred to
City Mission. 2 cases; referred to Super
intendent Public Charity. cases; referred
to DR.. Maybee &C. H. So. cases: sent to
hospitals. Is cases; sent to dispensar1es
II cases; doctors services obtained, II
cases; caretaker supplied to. cases; head
nurse. Miss S. II. Cabaniss; second nurse,
Miss N. j. Minor; third nurse, Miss S.
B. Harvie.
These nurses are engaged by the as
ISOLATION at a salary of $3.50 year,
with headquarters at the Nurses Set
Element, los north Seventh street. and
work under the written rules of the as
socia ton. The Board of Directors is COM
posed of representa- tives from the various
churches, and relies upon the generosity
of the public to meet the expenses Of
this admirable charity, which has given
relief to so many Of the sick. poor, ana
is commended by the City Mission. and
the physicians as we'll. The ladies will
begin collecting funds for the coming
year in short time now, and it is ear
nestly hoped that they will meet with a
liberal response.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
IN PROSPEROUS HALIFAX.
Treasurer Says the Collections are
Unusually GOod

treasurer Says the Collections are
Unusually Good
SOUTH BOSTON, va, November s.
tspecial.,-An adjourned term of the Cir
cult Court was to nave been held to-day, but
owing to the indisposition of Judge W.
H. barksoale no court was held Two
persons. convicted last week, were Sent
TO the penitentiary to-day to serve one
year each.
Gran Craddock, the excellent county
treasurer. commenced his annual rounds
several weeks ago. He reports collections
better than was ever known In 1891. the
taxes in round numbers were $50, GOO: of
TINS amount $4,000 was collected. and
there Were nearly one thousand erroneous
assessments. But for the fact that / 200
negroes left the county during the winter
and spring, the delinquent list would have
been Insignificant The financial condi-
uon of Halifax is excellent.
Colonel II. c. Derrick. a civil engineer,
VINO served many years ago in the Egyp-
tan army under General Loving, is, at
present deputy treasurer of the county
The Woman's Missionary Union of
virginia, meets here tomorrow. Dele
gates are already coming in. It is esti-
mated that over one hundred will be
be present. The good people of the town
nave made all the necessary arrangements
10 care for them at their homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
JNO. L. HENDRICKS GETS
A THREE YEAR TERM.
Convicted by Brunswick County
Court of Shooting Chas. I.
Mitchell.

LAWRENCEVILLE. VA, November 2.
(Special)-The trial of John L. Hendricks
for fcloniously shooting Charles l.
Mitchell, on the 18th of July last, which
was begun on Friday last in the County
Court of this county, was concluded
late Saturday night, when the jury rem
dered verdict and fixed his punishment
at three years in the penitentiary.
AS has been before mentioned in this
correspondence, the prisoner who was
dangerously wounded by Mitchell, was
guarded al his residence. instead of being
confined in Jail, and with the assistance
Of friends esca ped from his guard and
made his way 10 Hamlet, N. C. A reward
of 500 was offered by the Governor for
his recapture and conviction. and his
whereabouts coming to the knowledge of
Private Detective Felts of the Seaboard
arrest him. While resisting arrest Hend-
ricks was again shot and despera tely
wounded by the detective
Through requisition made by the Gov
ernor Of Virginia upon the Governor OF
North Carolina, the prisoner was de-
llvered to the proper authorities of this
county, and since that time has been con-
lined In the jain of Petersburg for sa fe
Keeping. He was brought to this place
on Thursday last. The trial is one that
has excited much interest throughout this
county.
Hendricks appeared very feeble from
the wounds received at the hands of the
detective, and during the trial was prom
ped up with pillows
A motion for a new trial was made nv
the counsel for the defence, which is set
for hearing on next Monday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
Mr.. PRESTON .Vl'ANERNEY
VERY BADLY HURT.
His Skull Fractured and IN Opera
ton Nccessnry-nIiss Coudert's
Brave Act.

A Tuxedo Park special to The New
York Tribune, dated Sunday. says:
J. Preston McAnerney. of No. 20 west
Forty-ninth street, a son Of Colonel John
McAnerney, was seriously injured last
night while driving through the park.
In some way the harness on the horse
became disarranged, and Mr.. McAnerney
leaned out of the carriage to fix 1t, When
the horse kicked and struck him in the
face, knocking him back in the wagon.
unconscious His skull was fractured.
Miss Coudert, who was with him at the
time rendered brave service. She pre-
vented the horse from running away, and,
holding the injured man. drove quickly
to the Garrison cottage at which Mr.
McAnernery was a guest, having come out
for the autumn ball Friday and to remain
over Sunday.
Drs Rushmore and Johnson were sum-
moned, and also the parents of Mr.. Nc
Anerney. who arrived this morning. It
was found that his skull was fractured
in two places and that one eye was knock
ed out. An opera ton was performed
late last night at the Garrison cottage.
Mr. McAnerney was removed to-day to
his New York home on a special train.
He is in a serious condition. He is a
brother-in-law Of Lorenzo Sempie, Of the
New York law firm of Coudert Brothers.
The Tribune adds locally: AT the home
of j. Preston McAnerney. No. 40 west
Forty-ninth street, it was learned last
evening that the operation on him follow
ing his accident at Tuxedo Park Satur-
day. appeared to be successful that he
had borne the journey to New York we'll,
and that with rest he stood a fair chance
Of recovery. a special officer was alton
ed in front of his house to insure quiet
on the part Of passersby.
Mr.. McAnerney is Is years old, and
at one time was a member of the New
York athletic Club. He has been engaged
in the banking business.
Colonel McAnerney, the father of the
unfortunate young man, is we'll known
in Richmond, where he has many friends
and connections. His wife was from this
city. Young McAnerney is also well
known here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
YORK POLITICS.
The Apathy is Marked at the County
Scat-PersOnuIs

The Apathy is Marked at the County
Scat-PersonuIs.
YORKTOWN, VA, November 3-(Spe-
cial)-On the eve of election the feeling
OF apathy on the part of voters is still
strfklnGly apparent The brother in black
is an interested spectator of events and
is watching the result very closely Hon.
Robert NJ. Hughes, of Norfolk, Republican
nominee for Congress from this district,
is out in letter personally directed to
each and every Democrat of the district,
asking his support. He represents the
dresses, and asks his Democratic friends
to put aside political animosity and sup
port the party of high tariff and pros
perity. He handles the Democrats with
bare knuckles and CONSTITUTES their refusal
OF joint discussions as. an admission of
their weakness and an attempt to stifle
debate.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Maitland returned
to Newport News Sunday, after short
visit to relatives in town
Misses Eva and Sallie Cruikshank are
on ten-days visit to relatives in the
'Shipbuilding City"
Major and Mrs. J. F. Hubbard were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Rogers a
few hours Sunday Mrs. Hubbard's health
is somewhat improved.
The new game law, which extends the
close season for cartridges to November
18th, is being generally observed by all
lovers of sport. Several small squads
Of hunters from Norfolk and the nearby
towns have been returned to their homes
empty-handed without even so much as a
chance at poor little Bob White
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
AT RICHMOND HOTELS.
Some Of the Well-Known VirEinian,
at the Various HosteIrfes


Hotel arrivals have been very well
maintained in number all the summer
and 1all, especially at Murphy and the
Jefferson. while the Lexington and the
nav Fords , have had fair lists of guests
ence next week and the coming of the
general Assembly at the same time,
n nhere NY VIII be little room TO spare just
tourists.
Among the arrivals at Murplly's last
eght was Rev. F. 7. McFaden. of Lynch
church, there.
Judge j. Q. Shepherd, of the Corpora
tb hon c Gours OF Bueaa Vista arrived in
aess H. is sT on professional bust
Mr.. ]. B. Blanks. of Petersburg. a
Well-known and prominent member of
tor TO this city. is among the arrivals
Mr.. John P. Pettyjohn of Lynchburg,
p; pne OF the largest building contractors
brief business trip He stopped at the
Lexington while in the city.
Mr.. w. II. Shepherd of South Boston.
the New Ford's Hotel
- party Of Smithtiald gentlemen. con
Briggs. Samuel Kroner. ]. e. Woodward
End Theodore A. Brown, spent yesterday
IN this city, stopping at the Lexington
while here
Among the virginians stopping at Muir
Phys Hotel yesterday We're ]. w. Ores
nam and .sIfe and Charles S. Bennett and
vile, Of Albemarle: c. E. Jones. of Carys-
y atson. Of Bath county. c. t. King. of
harrisburg: r. P. johnson and A. 8.
Williams. OF Wythsvlle; r.. II. Class. Jr..
Petersburg. and S. J. Slate. of South
Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
HEARD AT FREDERICKSBURG.
Mrs. a. c. Dogsett Injured by
Halloween Prank-PersenaIs.

VIZ .. n. - AoSS>sa hHt ~ ~
Halloween Pran1x-Perscna1s.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. November g..
Especial -Mrs. A. C. Doggett was seri-
ously injured Saturday. as result of a
Halloween prank OF boys. The top hinge
Of the gate leading to DR.. Doggett's resi-
dence had been loosened the night before.
and when Mrs. Dogget attempted to open
the gate it gave way and she fell. break
ing one of the bones in her wrist.
Mr.. A. T. Embrey mas purchased Of Mr..
David S. Forbes his pretty brick dwelling
on Hanover street, now occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. H. W. Middleton, and from Col
onel E. D.Cole the lot in the rear of the
State Office, which fronts on Princess
Anne street, and which bought from
Captain T. McCrackcn recently.
Miss Elizabeth Ruth Stiff. of Oak Grove
Westmoreland county, and Mr.. Greed
Minear. OF West Virginia. will be married
November Goth, in St. Peters church at
Oak Grove.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr..
w. W. Stiff. of Westmoreland and sister
Of DR.. ]. P. Stiff. of this city.
Mr. James E. Bradley. of Baltimore. is
in the city
Mr. P. Y D. Conway. wife and daughter
spent Monday in Washington.
Mrs A. R. Chichester is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John L. Lewis. Of Bethes-
da. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Leonard Fowler.
of Wilmington. N. c.. were the guests OF
Miss BERTHE Barruss last week
Miss Elsie Chew, of Sewckly, Pa, is
the guest of the family of Mr.. Arthur
Taylor, cashier Of the National Bank
Mr.. c. NJ. Bolts, who has been visiting
in Orange county. has returned home.
Miss Julia Magruder, who spent Sat
urday and Sunday at "Boscobel'' with
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Hurkanmp, left tor
Washington on Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
ROXBURY RIFLES.
The Charcoal 1ndu,try-L1terary So
ciety Meets-Henvy Frost.

ciety Meets-Henvy Frost.
ROxb JRY. VA, November s.-(Special)
Last Thursday morning we had the first
real frost of the season. and it was al
most as heavy as small snow. The
o'clock in the forenoon, and there was
some ice.
The latest business pursuit of this Sec
ton is that of burning wood for charcoal
The timber best suited for this industry is
from one to six inches in diameter, and
there is an abundance of this material in
our vicinity.
Mr.. G. w. H. Beadles is employing a
large number of hands and is heavily en-
gagged in the charcoal business. He will
ship to New York city.
Last Friday evening the Roxbury Liter
airy Society met at Mount Gallent," the
bone of Mr.. Charles G. Ford.
The society was called to order in the
regular manner and two names were
dropped from the roll and one added to
list of members. First on the programme
was recitation. why Can't Girls
Whistler" Mr. Charles D. Binns read
paper, What is Kiss?" and Miss Mary
Barnett ir reciting The Baltimore Greys''
Thurston A. Marston discussed, True
Bravery"
In an essay, 1.-THE Grandeur of-Autumn,"
Mr.. L. NJ. Nance showed fil-S descriptive
and imaginative powers.
The subject for discussion was '.Resolv-
ed, That the orator has greater influence
on mankind than the editor" On the af-
frmative were Messrs. Thomas C. Car
rett and G. w. r. Beadles On the mega
tive We're Miss Annie Waddill, and Mr.
Richard Mountcas tle.
Messrs. Charles G. Ford, Stanley Bar
nett, and NJ. NJ. Stoddard acted as judges
The society will be entertained at it's
next meeting by Mr.. W. S. Marston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
CLEANED AT CHESTER.
Cosby Railroad Notes ana Person
ais About WeII-KnOwn PeopIe

UOSSApy fallrOAO Notes ana Person
ais About welI-Knovyn People.
!, CHESTER, y, VA; November 3:-(spe-
cial)-Colonel T.. NJ. r. TaIcott, of Rich
mond. receiver of the Farmville and Pow
NJ. Barr. first vice president and general
manager of the Seaboard Airline rail-
way, left here this morning on special
train over the Farmville and Pownata
road, presumably on an inspection tour
of that line.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany's force passed here a few days ago,
strineins a copper wire along the Sea-
board Airline railway. 1t was learned
that this wire was being. run from Palm
Beach, Fla, to New York city, and
points. The poles along the Seaboard are
being filled with wires quite rapidly. This
part Of the road between Richmond and
Norlina, n. c., is only about two years
old, and there are now six wires along
this route
Mr.. H. o. chalkley. of Manchester, as
slstant agent of the Atlantic-Coast Line.
was in the village yesterday. and LEFT
last night for Jackson. N. c., to appear
as witness for his company in the
Superior Court of Northampton county.
N. C.
Miss celine Jones. of sBoydton. Meek
lenburg county, who has been visiting
Miss Edna Ruffin for the past two
months left for her home this morning.
Mr.. George Fields. of Crittenden. Va.
is visiting friends in the village
Mr.. e. H. Moore. formerly section fore
man here for the Sea board AIRLINE, but
recently in charge of large extra force
on the same road. has returned here, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
THEY TRADED WIVES.
rEsuLr-rwo BROTHERS AND TWO
SISTERS ARE IN JAIL.
QUEER MATRIMONIAL TANGLE.
M. Brothers who welded Sisters
rouna They Had Made n Mi.tnke-
They Exchanged without Sanction
OF Law. Hence the Trouble.
QUEER MATRIMONIAL TANGLE
Nh. Brother. who welded Sisters

LOUISVILLE. KY. November o.-tope-
rial.)-A matrimonial tangie, in Whlch
aames and William Eddington. two broth
rrs. and their wives, who are sis'e' >.
have become involved by the swapping Oh
nepmates. is the problem that Squire
Fcscnbush Of Jefferson county. Will De
called ,,pon to unravel Wednesday AFTER
noon.
At present all four are prisoners IN
the Jefferson county Jail, charged Win
bisamy. A three-months' OLD infant Sup
posed to be the daughter OF William
Eddinrton and his present wife. is in jail
with her mother. The story leading UP 10
the present situation is a remarkable one.
Two years ago the Edeingtons, VINO were
then divorced from first wives began
paying attention to Julia and Enc
Nichols. Six months later. double we'd
fns was celebrated at the Nichols's home
stead. in South Park. suburban town.
ten miles south Of Louisville
The two couples lived together in one
house. and by means of this close re-
fatfonship each husband was given the
opportunity to see much Of his brother
wife, and each wife Of her sisters hns-
band. Before the year was out II was
proposed In the family that as mistake
,ad been made. and as William EddinE-
ION loved his brothers wife, and Willam
wife loved James. that the tanEle should
Sc Strengthened out by an exchange OF
husbands and wives The solution Of the
difficulty was accepted unanimously, and
The husbands and wives made transfer.
Of their relations which they had pre-
viously sustained towards eachh other.
The one weak spot in the arrangement
was that the legality of the act was not
Ia en- into consideration, and the inter-
change Of vows was made with the com
mon consent of the contracting parties as
Its only sanction.
Everything went on smoothly under the
new administration until three months
hgo. the present Mrs. William Eddington
gave birth to a child. 1t was the first born
% either couple and was the occasion Of
discussion. which has been continued
until the officials of the law were made
aware Of the unusual circumstances ex-
listing. The trouble arose because of
Mrs. James Eddington's jealousy Of her
sister and the doubt that existed as to
which Of the brothers was the actual
father. The chickering's increased In vio-
lence and at length full report Of them
was made to John Gilbert, a county Of
f1cer of the peace Upon investigation,
he found that the facts had been cor
rectly laid before him, and to-day he
made the arrest Of both fanatics, includ-
ing the child.
The charge against all but the latter
has been made bigamy. and the trial of
the case is set for Wednesday after
noon.
Another odd turn is given by the fact
that the two divorced wives Oh me t,u-
oingtons have remarked
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
DeWITT'S witch Hazel SALtf
A certain cure for piles and skin diseases.

A certain cure Tor pies ana Shln OlSedse$
east of Raleigh. He says the vote that
| party will cast in that territory will be
/ too small to be worthy of mention
DR.. Duggan, an inmate of the Soldiers
Home here, died there this morning. aged
81. In 1861 he enlisted in Company II,
Fourth North Carolina Regiment, and the
next year, having passed an examination
as assistant surgeon, was assigned. to duty
at the hospital at Wilson. During the
latter part of the war he was in the
field a full surgeon.
The ,colored State fair here begins Tues
day but will be opened formally Wednes-
day by Governor Aycock. The officials
say the attendance will be large
Governor Ayccck made his last speech
of the campaign at Goldsboro. this eve
ming. He will vote there, and viii return
here tomorrow afternoon. Private Sec
rotary Pearsall left to-day for New Bern
to vote but stopped at Goldsboro to hear
Governor Aycock speech. Strange to
say. ne had never heard the Governor
speak. except when he delivered his in
augUral address.
Severay weeks ago the barrels for the
two eating guns. which are to be Issued
to the battery of artillery at Charlotte.
arrived here, but the carriages, etc, did
not arrive until to-day. All will be at
once sent on to Charlotte.
A charter was granted to-day to the
Carolina Land and Lumber Company,
of Moyocll, Currituck county; capital.
So. 900, the principal stockholders being
John Seip. and Edward G Schidtler. of
Chillicothe, o.
a telegram called State Auditor Dixon
to Cabarrus county to-day to make
campaign speech.
Small grain looks uncommonly well in
this section.
DR.. J s. Clifton. prominent physician
at Louisburg, died there last night. He
married sister of Vice-President A. B.
Andrews. of the Southern railway.
Weather Observer Won Hermann has
compiled some interesting figures regard
ing crops in this State. OF the cotton
crop. 459, 707 bales, Robson produced six
per cent, or 27,157 bales; Wake 24SSO;
Mecklenburg. 24.24S leach of these being
five per cent? and Johnston, 20,560 bales.
or four per cent. OF the tobacco crop
of 127.503 bales, the largest producing
counties; were Pitt. 10.l5S, 100 pounds;
Rockingham, 9,1S9.9lC pounds: Nash, $685.
$50 pounds; Wilson, 7.336,45O pounds;
Stokes, s.7e6ooo pounds; Granville. $780,
600 pounds; then in order Franklin, Cas-
we'll. Greene. and Person, each with over
100000 pounds.
There is interest felt as to the total
vote cast this week whether it will ex-
coed 100000 that being popular estimate.
and also whether the Democratic guess
Of $1,000 majority on a basis of 100000 votes
is correct or not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
Mrs. sallte II. sris.ey Dead.

LEEsBURG. VA. November s.-{spe-
clal)-Mrs. Sallie II. Crissey, wife of Mr..
John Crissey. highly respected citizen of
TINS town. died Saturday night at II
O'Clock. at her residence on Loudoun
street, this place. from typhoid fever;
aged about So years. She was daughter
OF the late James S. Harris, of this place.
She leaves. surviving her. her husband,
three daughters misses Molle. Anna,
and Laila .Crissey), and one son, Mr.. Har-
1ts crissey. She was a consistent mem
Der OF the Methodist Church. South, and
her funeral will take place from that
church Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The pastor. Rev. S. G. Ferguson. ofici.
ated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
Miss Mary Wallis Death.

WINCHESTER, VA, November s.
an Illness OF about six
months. Mary Alice Wall died at $3.50
O CLOCK this morning, of consumption, at
The residence OF her cousin Mrs James
w. Barr, Of north Kent street. Deceased
was about 80 years Of age. and was the
daughter OF the late Samuel and Martha
Wall She was native of Washington
~. c. She is survived by one brother,
Walter Wall, of Washington. d. c. The
funeral will take place Wednesday eve
ming at 5 o'clock from the home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
RoRER IRON MINERS E
GO OUT. ON A STRIKE.
one Hundred and TWENTY-FIVE Men
Demand an Increase Of Ten
Cents Day.

ROANOKE. VA. November s.-(speciaL)
The ore diggers at the Rorer iron mines
5of tha Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Com
.nany. three miles from this city, went on
strike to-day. The men are making 81
day and want ten per cent. increase.
There are 125 of them.
Several days ago they handed the SUI
perintendent petition asking for the In
crease, and were told that the request
would be forwarded to the main office at
Bristol at once. Before the reply OF Inc
management at Bristol could be recelveo,
the men stopped work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
RUSH AT NORFOLK NAVY YARD.
Gangs Of workmcn Labored All Day
sunday on Texas.

NORFOLK, VA. November s.-(spe-
cial,-For the first time since the Spanish
var. work was continued all of Sunday at
the Norfolk navy yard. Rush orders had
been received to put the battleship Texas
in commission Immediately and gangs OF
" ork1nen labored continuously all OF Sum
day At 80 this afternoon the flag was
raised over the vessel and she is ready
for sea.
While no positive veriication can be Sc
cured, it is reported at the navy yard
that the Texas will proceed at once to
Is,hmian waters. The gunboat Bancroft
has already sailed south. and the Detroit
put in to-day for ammunition, as did also
tie Cincinnati. The Prairie has arrived in
Hampton Roads from Annapolis, and is
being coaled She has 300 marines on
board, and it is expected she will sail for
the Isthmas of Panama at once.