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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
SOUTHERN GLEANINGs.
Gen. Hnmpton's Funeral

In the presence of thousands Of
people who came to pay their last
tribute of love and respect, the body
IF Gen, Wade Hampton was buried
N the old family lot in Trinity
,hurchyard, Columbia, S, c, Says the
st. Louis Republic:
Gen Hampton was a fine type OF the
American whose blood and breeding have
made him democratic without giving him
that professed hatred of life's finer things
which is the mark OF the demagogue. Ills
grandfather, also a Wade Hampton, was
A general In the American revolution. lis
father, Cot Wade Hampton, commanded
regiment of Dragons in the United
States army, and had the honor 10 be
Inspector general and aid-de-camp to Gen
Andrew Jackson at New Orleans ne
himself went with his state when South
Carolina seeded from the Union, and
became a distinguished figure in the con-
federate service. When the war was end
ed Gen Hampton became again faith'
full citizen of the Union, and served ms
state In civil office with fearless devo
ton to her best interests. The state o.
South Carolina can well afford to honol
the memory of this man, a little sopel
reflection beside the grave of WADE
Hampton may be OF vast benefit to Soutl
4 lsaf+niiua
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
DPICS OF THE DAY.
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
',Fry. SEVENTH CONGRESS.

ne senate, on the ith, considerable
A was consumed in discussing the con-
knfe report on the bill to reduce war
Enua taxes, which was finally adopted,
"a "a The Chinese exclusion Dill was
Il for committee amendments: IN
Ehouse the Chinese exclusion blll, attef
Iadoption Of several amendments Whlch
feased the drastic character OF the
eurq. was passed. Late In the after
n, senate bin to extend for 20 years
Il charters of national banks, was
ked the democrats being taken by sur
H. and failing in an attempted lhbus-
tbe senate, on the Sth, during the fur
4 consideration Of the Chinese eXclu-
bill MIR. Cullom, chairman OF the
hmittee on foreign relations, entered a
Erous protest against the bill in its
Eent form, declaring that II contra
H our treaty obligations with CHINA.
Egrs Patterson (ColO and Perkins
Il ; denied this and strenuously urged
enactment of the bill into law....,ln
h@usa the debate on the Cuban reci-
NV blll was begun, but without any
H. spectacular display that had been
seW anticipated The vote to go intC
nmittce OF the whole to consider the
showed both parties to be badly dl'
H. ON the measure Only three speeches
H. delivered during the session.
n the senate, on the 9Th, the day ses'
n vas devoted entirely to consideration
H. Chinese exclusion bill, Messrs, Gal
H. N. Hl and Dillingham; tVt) op
&ing and Mr.. Turner (Wash) support
the proposed measure...ln the hous'
4 debate on the Cuban reciprocity bll
n continued, strong and lmpassionet
&erhcs. both for and against the meas
hpDn1ndG Tor lime II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
GOV. DoLE's COURSE UPHELD.


Washington, April 15.--The follow
ing official statement was made at
the White House: The president, af-
ter most careful Investigation and
hearing as many men as possible, and
hearing from others, has come TO the
conclusion that Gov. Dole's course
has been such as to warrant his con
tinuance as governor of Hawaii, and
entitle him to the respect and hearty
support of the administration"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
THE MACHIAs GONE TO BoCAs.
The Gunbcnt Muchias. After IA Hriei
stop at Colon, Proceeds to
Bocns Del TOrO.

Washington, April 15.-The navy
department. has received a cable
rram from Commander McCrea, Of
the gunboat Machias, announcing that
vessels arrival at Colon, Saturday
and her departure the same day for
Bocas del Toro, in obedience to the
departments orders. Consul Malm-
ros, at Colon, called the attention OF
the department, several days ago, to
threatened attack on Bocas, and
suggested the dispatch of an Amer
lean warship to the scene.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
THE BELGIAN TROUBLES.
A General Strike Has Commenced
Among the Miners and
Others in Hainaut.
ALSO IN THE COAL MINES or SERAING
Employees of the Foundries at soles"
sin, aunrrymen of the AmbIeve
valley Weavers of Ghcnt and
the Miners of CharIeroi Joining
the General strike.

Brussels, April 15.--A dispatch
from La Louyiere, a town in the
province of Hainout, announces that,
in accordance with the decision Of
The labor leaders, a general STRIFE
has commenced in the coal mines,
glass works and factories of the CEN
tral districts, including Mariemont
and Bascoup.
Adyices froW Lege say that gen
eral strike has been started in the
coal mines of the Seraing district
and at the Kettin foundries at So
| lessin,
The quarrymen Of the Ambleye val
ley have also struck. There has been
rioting at Pouzr, where the con
vent of the Little Sisters of the Poor
has been stoned.
From Mons, troops have started
for different points in the Boringc
district. At Cuesmes, town in the
province of Iiainaut, 5000 strikers
assembled around the state arsenal
with the object Of stopping work.
sThe weayers Of Ghent are ceasing
work, and a general strike of the
weayers, it is expected, will be de
clarcd Tuesday,
The great strike has commenced il
the Charleroi where $1,000 out of tn,
10000 coal miners already hoy'
stopped work.
. A general strike has been declared
in most of the large boot and sho
factories Adequate measures hay
; been taken to enable the soldiers It
, reinforce the police at a moments n
,, tice at any point required
.. There has been, thus far, no ques
ton of proclaimiug martial law. Sue
a step can not be taken in Belgiur
. without special legislative action,
About $1,000 men are now out o
strike in the Mons district
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
THE PORT OF NEW YORK.
Jamcs 8. CIarLs0n, of Iowa, TO he
Surveyor of Customs and Sharkey
TO Remain Naval officer.

Washington, April 15,-The presi'
dent has determined on the appoint
ment of James S. Clarkson, of Iowa,
formerly first assistant postmaster
general, to be surveyor of customs
of the port of New York. 1t also
was announced at the White House
to-day that Lieut., Sharkey, naval cf-
ficer at New York, will be reappoint-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
TO Increase Certain Pensions,

Washington, April 15.-The senate
committee on pensions yesterday or
dered favorable report ON bill
granting increases of pensions to sol.
diers who have lost arms, legs or
feet. The increase will be Sl5 pei
month, and will increase the annual
pension appropriation bill Sl,3oo,oOo
The committee also ordered fayora
BILE report on a bill increasing from
$50 to $40 per month the pension ol
those who nre totally deaf This vii
increase the pension appropriation
$4,000 only
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

Four negroes were killed and sew.
eral injured on the Robbins planta'
tion. near Shreveport, La, During a
severe lectrical storm, a large tree
fell across the roof of the plantation
church. in which services were being
held, killing the minister and three
others.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

1t is said that in prehistoric times
the meas or Peru bu1tt Todua tudt w
tended from the tropically-heated val
leys up the mountains to the regions
OF perpetual frost, using the natural
ASPHALT rock. ana those roads are
in good condition today Indianapolis
News
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
RIOTS IN BELGIUM.
Better Conditions Prevailing In
Drusscls-StriAcs in other
Places--RepOrt Denied.

Brussels, April 1.-THE day passed
here in perfect tranquility. Several
meetings were held in the suburbs
during the evening. NJ. Van Der Nelde
and other socialist leaders made yio-
lent speeches this evening, but order
was maintained. This fact was mainly
due to the conspicuous absence of the
police especially the gendarmie, whose
excess OF zeal has been the chIet
cause of collisions during the past
few days. The civic guard formed IN
cordons around the Maison du Pen-
pie. and their sensible attitude kept
the crowd in good humor
Dispatches received here from the
mining and industrial regions indi-
cate the existence of serious sit
uation with regard to the strike. This
has even extended to the textile
workers at Ghent Except from Huy
no reports of grave disturbances have
been received. At Iluy the striking
quarrymen had an encounter with the
gendarmes in which several men on
both sides were injured One gen
darme was fatally wounded, and an
other escaped by swimming the river
The socialists announced, to-day
that they would interpellote the gov
ernment tomorrow on the brutality
a.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
Nearly AnnibiIated Posse.

In am attempt to arrest jim Wright
wanted in Tennessee to answer to q
charge of murder, in Scott county
Va. five of the sheriff's party were
killed and two wounded by Wright
and his friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

Cen, Wade Hampton, of South Car
o,ina died from ailments incident to
old age. He had passed his eighty
fourth birthday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
pir inheritance TAX

Chicago, April 1.-THE e.. in1Sr. ,hat
oanan's Milwaukee special says tn''
uce"" sa1oral authorities intend to de'
I'D Wy over 100000 inheritaae9 ,3H =,
On ,,| the will of the late Dan'si Dame We'la w he
on Wy Tbe estate is estimated 10 pe
worth sli00Q0OO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

NIr, Robert J. Wynne, Washington
of the New 1ork
bss has been offered the place OF
assistant postmaster general to
tcccd MIR. johnson, who rendered
resignation TO The president sew
l 4 weeks ago. Mr.. Wynne will ac'
p
Protests are being received by
stern congressman against the
Esage of the oleomargarine bill as
L scd by the senate. These protests
b. from many merchants and
6y interests which originally
|oded congress with petitions in ia.
\ Of the bill.
Die total valuation of the late Phil
ID. Armour's estate in Chicago and
" Norl; has just been arrived at,
amounts to $14,151 ,105, and to a
fge extent consists of personal
Eppcrty In addition to the above
Aucd sum there is some real estate
Illinois and elsewhere the value of
! ich is not given.
Herr Ferenozy, manager of the
btral theater of Berlin, has gone to
endon to secure rights for the pro
1rtion of "Ben Hur" in Germany and
Rstria.
Il he statement OF the treasury bal
Aces in the general fund, exclusive
4 the $150,000,0O0 gold reserve in the
kision of redemption, issued on the
D.. showed: Available cash bal
r., Sl77,75j,571; gold, $94,227,51o.
1he steamer Mechanician cleared
Pm New Orleans, on the 18th, fol-
D. Town, with LOO horses.
u g. Dun g. Co., of New York, re
4rted on the 18th: "Failurcs for the
Rell numbered 10S in the Unitet
N &tes, against 203 last year, and Il
n Canada, against "A last year"
he British admiralty court, on the
z\, awarded the owners of the
" steamer William Cliff &l1,oOI
1lyaging the Cunard line steam
Etruria.
Nild Tom," the famous Hereford
l. winner of prizes at innumera
cattle shows, known all over th'
pied States and England, and TO.
lch c, S. Cross, Of Emporia, kas'
used $4,000, died on the tlth.
he rioters at Ning-Po, city il
Chinese province of Che-kiang
persed, on the 1ith, on the arrlva
Pre of two German gunboats.
Ali except the best of the horses be
glng to the American cavalry regl
pits in Cuba, are being sold at auc
p at Havana.
$ the result of insanity, born o
Pg illness, Mrs. Edward A. Tower
9 of the millionaire furnace ma
Pougkeepsie, N. Y, on the 1itI
81 her only child, a son IS year
~ then committed suicide.
ent Roosevelt, who retu1ne
jn gton, on the 18th, from hi
Charleston, S. c., eXpresse
hs highly pleased with hi
the cordial hospitality e'
NJ him by the southern pee
aller, OF the Marine corp
by cou I martial, said in h
<nse; at is impossible to COZ
"a treachery as that of I'll
III Samar. They revel in bloc
an appetite for wanto
of the human body. Thes
tempted to murder my con
shot them. ] honestl
then that l was right, and
now.'
atch from Haskell, Tex, {
@uN3mNkoI the 1lth, said that a te
Storm had ragged all de-
kas panhandle, and that Il
spermont had been partia
fed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

into the peaceful quiet Of Warren eoun'
ty last week when his deputy, Mr..
Chiles, filed a list of back taxes due by
citizens running close up TO ten mill
ions Of dollars. Mr.. Adams attorneys
In the fight that is now on are Judge
Tim E. Cooper Of Memphis and Messrs.
McLaurin, Armistead and Brien of
Vicksburg, and It is safe to predict a
"hot fight" When one glances over
some Of these back tax lists" one feels
that there are some things worse than
having no property to tax, after all!
It g 2lways genuine pleasure to
the ~,.slsto learn aad TO tell OF tha
honors that our Mississippi boys and
girls bring home from distant schools
or other fields in which they labor
And now that commencement time
draws near, we expect to be kept busy
with this pleasant work. The first
notice to reach us this season comes
from the University Of Virginia, anc
brings the pleasing news that Mr.
Wynn Holloman of Yazoo City has
been chosen over numerous brillian
competitors to represent the Univer
sity of Virginia (where he is a Law
student) in a contest with the Colum
bian University, which will take plac'
in Washington City. This is the thirt
honor Mr. Holloman has won in com
petitive tests. We are proud Of him
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
Battle With Moonshiners.

In fight between moonshiners and
revenue officers, ON Big Meeting
Creek, in Hardin county, KY Asa
Humble, n moonshiner, was killed,
and Deputy Revenue Collector r. A.
Hancock, of Louisville, was wounded
The revenue officers had information
that a stiIl was located in Il bottom
near Big Meeting Creek, They sur
rounded the still, and Deputy Col
lector Hancockstepped out and called
upon three men who were operating
it to surrender They answered witt
volley of shots, and the revenue OH
GERS promptly returned the fire, Two
of the moonshincrs then fled from the
still, firing as they ran, and made
their escape. When the smoke hat
cleared away Asa Humble was foun'
dead inside the stillhouse. 1t i
thought one of the men who escape
was wounded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
A. Far "a She lad Heard.

Does your son matriculate this year.
Mrs. Hammandsope?'
why, really | don't know. ! amt
heard anything about matriculation,
but he wrote in his last letter that he
had got yaceinated and 1t took terri
ble."-Chicago Record-Herald
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

Charles T. Roberts, of jackson
Miss. kicked in $500 pIatc-glass win
dow on Main street, Memphis, Tenn,
because he thought the exhibition oI
lingerie and hosiery displayed upor
wax figures was immodest and det
rimental TO pubic deceucy. Sc marh
no effort TO escape, and at the police
station said he had done the propci
thing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

Gen. J. B. Gordon, commander-ln
chief of the United Confederate Vet
Grams, has announced that John NJ
Allen, of Mississippi, has been select
ed as the orator for the Dallas re
union.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
,,uIinm nj Memnhls, Tenn.

A. T. Sharpe, of Detroit Mich'' ant
Lacey Chase engaged in fight ON The
street. in Memphis, Tenn, and The
former was killed, Chase using re
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

The candidacy of Col. Henry Wat
terson for governor of Kentucky has
been announced. There are four oth'
ar democratic candidates in the field
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
r,o.er Fatally scaIdcd.

Santa Fe stock train was
wrecked near Mullen, Tex. and En-
,,ineer I'd Elms was sealded so bad
lv that he died,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
Prairie Fire in Texas.

A prairie fire in Sherman county
TOY took all the grass off 65,oOl
acres and caused son1e loss in cattle
which were smothered to death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
Tragedy in Kentucky Court.

A douhle tragedy occurred at Falls
burg, Lawrenc, county, Ny~ in which
the marshal of the town and a
young soldier, George Cooksey, JUS
returned from tic Philippines, were
the victims. Young Coaliscy lmmedi'
ately filled up on bad liquor and tried
TO take the town. He was arrested by
Marshal Ralph Marcum, but gave
bond for his appearance in court
During the trial Cooksey became en-
ragged and pulled his revolver ana
shot Marcum dead. Here the po
lice Judge, Edward Webb, took a hanc
in the controversy by shooting Cook
sey in the head with 3o-caliber re
yolyer. The temple of justice pre-
scented a sad sight with the lifebloot
of two men ebbing away and the
floor covered with human gore
Cooksey can not live.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
,, /, ,bc ouachitu,

George Bidding, farmer of Cher
ry Hill, Ark was drowned Whlie AT
temnting to cross the Ouachita river
ON horseback
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

Wiley Sessions, of Little Rock, Ark
was instantly killed by coming in CON
tact with 4 live Wile'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19
EXPOSITION ITEMS,

This column will henceforth be de-
voted to the interests OIL Mississippis
exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position, and through it we hope, in
our limited way, to serve the State in
this grand work. Any Of our readers
who have good ideas or any who
know of worthy exhibits are cordially
invited to communicate them to the
editor and such as are available will
be used in this department and thus
brought to the attention of the bureau,
as well as to the public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-19

lr Robert j. Wynne, Washington
of the New 4orH
,ss, has been offered the place OF
# assistant postmaster general tc
coed Mr.. johnson, who rendered
resignation to The president sew
i weeks ago. Mr.. Wynne will ac
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-19
sTREWING SOLDIERS GRAVES.
Colonel John McComb Gives Time
ly Reminder for Memorial Day.

The following thoughtful reminder
of Memorial day has been handed The
Tribune TO present to its readers for
their thoughtful consideration:
"Cultlvators of flowers should find
pleasure in the thought that they can
show their regard for the G. a. r. by
providing the comrades with fragrant
blossoms on the morning of Memorial
day.
THE beautiful custom of strewing the
graves of our soldier dead with the
sweet harbingers of spring is growing
in popularity. and the contribution of
Natures adornments is a delicate way
to show sense of ones appreciation
of the great sacrifices made by the pat
riots who volunteered in defence of Old
Glory in the stirring days of 1S6l-1S6j,
when the best blood of the young men
of this country was freely shed as II
libation on the altar of Freedom and
Liberty to perpetuate the best scheme
of government ever devised by finite
beings
Colonel John McComb throws out
this suggestion with the hope that on
the morning of May 30, there will be Il
generous supply of bouquets and chap
lets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-19
GAS FACTORIES
In People Who Do Not Know How to
Select Food and Drink Properly.

On fhe coffee question lady says: II
that i did not know how TO get through
the day. Life was IA burden To me.
When | tried TO sleep | was miserable
by having horrible dreams followed by
hours OF wakefulness, Gas would rise
Oh my stomach and ] would belch al
most continually. Then every few
weeks ! would have long siege of sick
headaches, ! tried list of medicines
and physicians without benefit.
Finally ] concluded to give up my
coffee and tea altogether and use Pos
itum Coffee. The first cup was a fail
ture. II was wishy- washy and offered
ito give The remainder of the package
sto anyone who would take it.
q ~ noticed later on in one Of the adj
Sertisements that Postum should be
boiled at least 10 minutes to make It
good. asked the cook how she made
: 1t and she said, Just the same as did
: tea, being careful mot TO let it steep too
long
1. II read the directions ana concluded
Postum had not had fair trial. so we
Bpade a new lot and boiled IL 15 or 20
ssninutes. That time 1t came TO the
4table a. different beverage and was so
delicious that We have been using 1t
ever since.
: MY sick headaches left entirely as
did my sleepless nights. apt ); sip now
different woman" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle creekeauch.f Z
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-19
ASSESSORS MAKE WORK
Put Names of Deceased Persons on
Tax Duplicate and Cause School
Board to Hold Session Until 2 a.
NJ Sunday

The carelessness on thoughtessness,
or whatever it might be determined
caused the Carbondale school board to
hold Il session from o'clock Saturday
night until o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
The cause Of the prolonged session
and the accompanying choleric time of
the directors was the consideration Of
the eNoneration list presented by Tax
Collector Watt. The list footed up to
S2,SO0. All of this amount but about
$3.50 was allowed by the school board.
Before this WAS arrived at. however
the directors had Ia wade through Il
list of names, many of whom were
either deceased or had removed from
tarbondale. Some of the deceased, it
was discovered, had passed away some
years ago. TO discover these facts, the
directors had to do some thinking and
memory testing and the like This is
what kept them I'm session until .
o'clock Sunday morning. And this, also,
was where the assessors came i'm for
censure. The same trouble, 1t is to be
regretted, will be experienced in con-
siderlng this years duplicate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-19
The News Of Carbonda1e.

point: 1t Is carried UP until 1t reaches
into thought ana character. This Is
what was emphasized. that the higher
value. the real vallie of material things
was not realized Until they reached or
We're made into character.
Rev. Mr.. Rood carried out this line
of thought to its end. that the ultimate
value of things material is in the mob
lest that Is in this life
The sermon was appreciated for It's
highly practical value.
The music at this service was ar
ranged specially, the result being the
best programme that has been rem
dered ut the Presbyterian church in Il
number of Sundays.
Mrs +. T.. Burr sang splendidly II
new and highly acceptable arrange
ment OF Jesus. Lover of My Soul
Messrs. Clark Roe. Thomas and Shep-
herd were effective In the chorus. AT
the offertory Robert Gardner gave Il
violin obligato.
Rev Mr.. Rood is OCCUPYING the place
of Rev. Charles Lee. pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. who H. attending
the annual Presbyterian meeting in
New York city and who will be absent
next Sunday also.