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Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
More Brsathltt County Bloodshsd

jackson, Ky, July 2S,-Reports re-
ceived here, Monday, state that In a
fight on Long creek, 20 miles from
here, Govan Smith was shot through
the breast by John Hall and as he lay
on the ground he pulled his revolver
and shot Hall through the brain. Both
men died almost Immediately.
On Hunting creek, 20 miles from
here, John Stedman and Alex Craft
engaged in fight after quarrel in
blind tiger" Stedman drew a knife
and Craft a revolver. Each man in
flicted mortal wounds on his antago-
MIST
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Marvellous Showing.

The statement just issued Of the
new postofIice substation established
in Jackson makes most marvellous
showing and speaks volumes for the
extraordinary increase Of business in
that town. The total number Of
money orders issued by the station
for the year is G,O6O, against only
T410 for the main Office up town.
The total Of the two offices is 13,472
for the year, against 5000 for the
previous year, or a gain Of over five
thousand in the twelve months. The
new substation has exceeded the bus
mess of any station south of the
Ohio river. Its business is over a
thousand ahead of any station in
New Orleans.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Furniture for Capitol.

All of the shipments of steel fur,
niture for the new capital has ar
rived at Jackson and the commits
sion has wired to the factory to send
men at once to put the furniture in
place. The wood furniture ordered
is expected to arrive shortly. As
soon as this furniture is in place the
departments will commence to move
into their new quarters. This will
be, perhaps, in October.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Springfield, ILL.,, July 2s.-A tele-
gram received, Monday, by the family
Of former Mayor Charles L, Hay, who
is at Harbor Point and who is quite
i'll, says Mr. Hay is worse and that
an operation will be necessary Mr..
Hay is a brother Of Secretary u
State Hay.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Prisoners Escape.

Five prisoners made their escape
from the NoXubco county jail, at
Macon, last week by securing the
keys, which were carelessly hung
near the door by the jailer, The
prisoners made a hook out of the
wire on a broom, fshed the keys, un-
locked the door and climbed the rear
fence, going to the Noxubec river
swamp, where they are now sup
posed to be hiding. A posse of Off
GERS went in pursuit, but failed to
find the fugitiyes.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
MhI.kr and Resr Seized.

Ardmore, l. T., July 2S.-United
States officers, Monday, seized a
large quantity of whisky and beer be
fore it had been removed from the
train which brought il here and
spilled it in the street. United States
Marshal Colbert has issued an order
prohibiting the introduction Of liquor
into the Indian territory. Substi-
tutes can no longer be sold in this
nation, as officials say the artificial
drink dives are blinds for the sale
of intoxicants. Bootleggers are be-
coming numerous as a result Of the
execution of the prohibition law.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
shrewd counterfelter.

During the past several days a
number of Meridian citizens have
been victimized by a shrewd coun-
terfeiter, whose speciality is chang
ing scent pieces into S. gold coins
with a superior quality of gold var
nish. The nickels used are of that
class coined by the government with
out the word cents" thereon. The
police are actively engaged on the
case and have secured a clew that
will probably lead to the capture Of
the counterfeiter.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

c. Z. Morgan, an employe of the
Jackson Office Of the Cumberland
Telephone Company, was bitten by a
large spider last week and has since
been suffering excruciating pain.
DR.. j. F. Hunter is attending the
patient and, although no serious re-
suit is anticipated, the sufferer is
likely to be confined for two or three
weeks until the venom from the ugly
insect can be eradicated from his sys-
TEN.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Mysterious Death.

The lifeless body of Edward Mich
OILS, a young planter of Sicily Island,
about thirty miles from Natchez, was
found in a lake back of his house,
last week, with his throat cut.
Whether or not it was suicide or
murder is a mooted question. He
leaves a wife and one child.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
PrIntera on StrIkr.

Spokane, Wash, July 2S.-Every
printer employed by the Spokane Re-
view quit work Monday night, For
the first time in nearly eleven years
no paper was published this morning.
AS the Evening Chronicle and Even
ing Bulletin use the same composing
room under contract both these pa,
pers are equally involved. The trou-
BILE arose from disagreement as to
wages submitted to arbitration. The
arbitrators decided in favor of the
publishers. The printers appealed to
the national board Of arbitration,
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

A freight train on the Tennessee d.
vision of the Virginia e. Northwestern
railroad was wrecked near Butler,
Tenn. Fireman Will Reden was killed,
and Engineer Robert Burton was
caught under the engine and badly
injured. The engine jumped the track
and rolled down an embankmenL
wrcrking half dozen cars.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Greater jackson.

The city of Jackson will take
about three more square miles into
its corporate territory. At call
meeting of the mayor and board Of
aldermen last week it was decided to
annex the NIillsaps College addition,
Duttoville and West End. This will
give Jackson about 1000 more peo-
pie and $5OO,OOO more assessable
property. The city will have an
area Of seven square miles.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Secretary John A. Webb Of the
Mississippi railroad commission last
week sent out to the various railroads
operating in the State the blanks on
which to make their annual reports
to the commission. These blanks are
furnished by the interstate COM
mcrce commission and they call for
vast fund of information covering
the operation of the various rail
way lines for the fiscal period ending
Jnna 30.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
More Talk Of Railroad.

The matter of building a line Of
railroad through Coahoma county to
connect Clarksdale with Stoyall
and FriarS Point is again being ag-
itated. The friends of the project
claim that it would reduce existing
freight rates about 80 per cent. and
that the amount saved Clarksdale
merchants alone in reduced freight
bills would pay for the road in five
years time, to say nothing of the
benefits the other towns on the line
would enjoy.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
The GreenvIlIe Elks.

There was much rejoicing last
week among the Greenyille Elks
over the telegraphic advices from
Baltimore that the Greenville Got
ton Pickers" had captured the first
prize for oldest appearance in the
grand parade, and was given the
$500 loving cup. This is the second
time that the "Cotton Pickers" have
captured the prize, and this year
they went to Baltimore With splen.
did equipment.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
SOUTHERN GLEANlrGs.


Gen. Cassius NJ Clay died at his
home at Whitehall, Ky. Gen. Clay
did not realize his dangerous condi-
tion and lapsed into inconsistencies
without reconciliation with his chill
dren, who had been forced to re-
main away from him for years be-
cause he believed they wanted to kill
him TO get possession of bis prop
erty.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
One solitary visitor

Oyster Bay, i. l., July 2S,-rhe only
visitor at Sycamore Hill, Monday,
was John Barrett formerly minister
to Siam and recently appointed minis
ter to Argentine Republic. Mr., Bar
rett is interested in the st, Louis
Worlds fair.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
DneI WIN shotguns.

VIII Brigham and win Wells, we'll
known farmers of the vicinity Of Pa
ducah, Ky, fell out about dog and
shot at each other with shotguns.
Brigman escaped unhurt, and Wells
received one shot in his scalp, the re-
mninder Of the load passing through
his hat. Both were arrested and gave
bond.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Sacramento, Cal. July 25.-Thirteen
desperate prisoners confined in the
Folsom penitentiary made a success
ful break for liberty at the breakfast
hour Monday morning. After a fierce
fight in the captains Office, during
which turnkey was fatally stabbed,
a guard killed and another officer IA
tally wounded, the conyicts seized a
quantity Of arms and ammunition
using the warden and otlner officers
for shield from their pursuers,
made good their escape. Tonight 1t
is believed they are making for the
Bald mountain. State militia ordered
out by Gov. Pardee have gone to the
scene.
The break occurred about seven
o'clock Monday morning. The condcts
made Immediately for the office Of
the captain Of the guard, r. j. Muir
ply. \ desperate fight took place.
The convcts were armed with knives
.-l ,l.,.., nd nth tbosc tbe,, az
- VT ,,-iu.inso, and hi. of-
tcers.
The officers were easily outnum-
bered and soon had been relieved Of
their arms Then, using the officers
as a shield the conycts started for
.i'o -. - r. o,.l,ndg The nassed
'C cdtlt, pIi,,, ,, -, 70 ana 81 ths yalis but
-. - 80 > ,,..n, ofroid .o t,rn il nm
~ ~, -. whar +ho or,,ory nost
.l,l a., .Lo,., ,+to,,,ptaJ
- intarforo M. ,rore oriclly over
,a.,.arad rhan ortar further fortify.
pus , ,,,e,,,s,i,,a. ,.;,b riae. rniyes nis-
."7 .l7. a-,,,,,,ai+;a,, d,sh for The
w.. .,.,.' .,,a, -, ,,,ada
Cl.+:... o.ah a.r,od ,,i+b riaes
,naraLad On oi+ber side of Warden
,yi1,ia.a, ,,.ha -,..o, +hro,torod ,,ith
a.atL e H. ,aada an attor,nt IN es.
aana nd tha oaicors ,rero toIJ that
| = e a. .,,,,.,,,,r.. ,o,l- ,bo Iif.
- ~ -,,,,,,I,., ,,o+ +bo,.
,,o,,Id ro+,1iata Iifo for Iffe \bout
-. So 49, na,,i.or+i,r,. tho ,,,r-
a mile from the penitehtlary the war
den, his grandson ana capt MurpAy
were released and sent pack OtherS
were carried along with the con'cts'
All the conYlcts are stlIi at large'
Among the ofhcerS carried on ny
them IS General OverSeer McDohouSh'
/ Some fears are Ielt Tor ms saietl as
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
SunfIower Vote Cut.

The election commissioners Of
Sunfower county met last week and
PASSED an order not allowing any
one to vote who failed to be assessed
and to pay all taxes for two years
past. This cuts down the vote Of
the county more than $50 votes.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Mount Washington, n. H.. July Is
The coolest weather experienced on
Mount Washington in July for many
years was recorded early Monday, Az
a. m, under a 7O-mile gale the Their
mometer dropped to 16. Monday
night the frost was severe.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Railroad President Dend.

Philadelphia, July 2S.-F, j. Kim
ball, president of the Norfolk q
Western Railway Co., died at his
country home at Radnor, Pa, Mon.
day,after an illness of about month,
following an operation, He was 80
years old.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Negroes Break Jail.

George McDuflie and Ed Greer,
two negroes sentenced to the peni-
tertiary, made their escape from Jail
at Iuka last week. McDullie is un-
der a life sentence for assault and
Greer for five years for horse steal
ing.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

paImyria. Neb,, July 2S,-Rev. WIN
Van Buren,. pastor of the Methou'S'
church here, was assaulted, sunday
nicht while returning from church,
Inocked down and beaten by un'
known men.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

John S. Bennett, an Office holder OF
Bradford county, Fla, is under arrest,
charged with holding white girl in
inv oluntary servitude,
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

The big Nag's Head hotel, on the
coast Of North Carolina, was de-
stroyed by fire. The hotel had 140
guests, and all were saved, though
Mrs. John Z. Lowe, wife Of the pro-
prietor, died afterward as the result
of excitement. The guests lost prac-
tically all their effects,
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Campaign literature continues to
60 forth from the State capital in
enormous quantities each day, and
the sums that have been spent for
postage would look like a small for
tune to some people.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Pisgah, Ia, July 2s.-No trace has
yet been found of +. c, Hutchinson,
cashier of Hutchinson's private bank,
and the assistant cashier, Harry
Smith, who disappeared when the
bank closed its doors last Wednesday.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
u..h of Mndcrn Moodmen.

Bloomington, Ill" July 2S'-An'
rorrcement is made by the executive
council of Modern Woodmen OF Amer
lea that Lieut.-Gov. W. A. Nor'hco'',
Of Greenville, ILL.,, has been appointed Yea
mast head consul, at a salary of $looO
n wear.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Imp MirthfuI, John +. Madden's
100000 thoroughbred stallion. was
burned to death in his stall at Ham
burg place, in Kentucky. The barn
was destroyed. The loss will reach
5000. 600.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Killed His bride.

At CarrolIton. Ga, Robert Smith,
10 year-old boy, who was few days
ago welded to a Miss Tucker, way
laid and shot his wife. Friends
reached her just as she was dying.
Smith fed but was captured.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

New York, July 2s.-Dr, IT, Nelson
Jackson. of Burlington, Nto ana y
r Crocker. his chaifeur have com
nleted an automobile trip across 'he
continent. which began at San Fran
cisco May %.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Convict Bill Killed.

The lower house of the Georgia as
sembly, by a vote Of So to 73 killed
the bill which provided that conyicts
should be worked on the public roads.
The biz was the principal issue Of the
present session of the legislature
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
PIead GuiItN to peonnae nnd Eined

Montgomery, Ala, July 2s,-ln the
federal court, Monday, James II. Todd
and Anderson Hardy pleaded guilty
TO charges of peonoge and were sen.
fenced TO pay fine o. $1,000 each.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

James Monroe, Of Bclleyille. aged
60, was found unconscious ON the
street from morphine poisoning at
Paducah, Ky- and taken to the city
hospital, where he died.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Two Me1icans Killed.

Two unknown MeNicans We're run
down by a freight train at Orange,
Tex, and so badly mangled that iden-
tification was impossible.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Killed Her Mother.

Mrs. Prince Odum shot and killed
her brother, John Rich, at Rchton,
Miss. The tragedy was the result Of
an old family feud,
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Both Arms Cut on.

At Alderman, Miss, while working
in a planning mill, George McGee was
caught on belt and thrown opon a
saw, both arms being cut off
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Jealous woman Used a Razor

At Summit, Miss, Sarah Cropley,
colored in a fit of jealousy, attacked
her rival, Mary Hurst, with razor,
inficting serious wounds.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Found Dead

Charles Emmerisk, residing in the
Rocky Springs neighborhood, was
found dead at the Bowman saw mill,
in Warren county, Miss.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

Jason Ramsey, aged 65 hi, two
young daughters and two other chill
dren were drowned near Sparta,
Tenn, by the capsizing of a boat.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01

William Vinson. of Catlettsburg,
Ky, was fatally stabbed 10y negro,
who was pursued by posse and
drowned in trying to escape.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Sn,Idcn Death.

New York, July 2S,-News OF me
sudden death, in Butte, Mont" OF ior,
mer Congressman John Clancy one OF
tho most widely-known democratic
noliticians in Brooklyn, reached MS
relatives in that borough sunday
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Boiler Explosion KIlIs Two Men.

Terre Haute, Ind, July 2s.-fhe
boiler of a threshing engine exploded
at Broekton, H., Monday, instantly
killing two men.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Killed bN a Hast.

i. Sanders, a railroad contractor,
was killed by a delayed blast at La
Toilette, Tenn, being blown to atoms.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
Clay Monument DisHgured.

The head and arm of the mngnifi-
cent monument to Henry Clay in
Lexington (Ky) cemetery was
knocked off by lightning
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
C)NV|CTS BREAK PRISON.
Thirteen Desperate Prisoners Make
a Successful Escape After
Killing Two Guards.
USE WARDEN AND OFFICERS FOR SHIELD,

After a Desperate Fight In which
Officers Were Outnumbered Com
victs Seize the ArmOry FOrtifylnR
ThemHeIyes with Weapons Make
Dash for LIberty-Militia In
Pursuit.
Macon beacon., 1903-08-01
MOB SPIRIT AT DANVILLE.
It Dies Out Slowly Under the Influence si
BaYonet Rule Many Negroes
Are Leaving.

Danyille, H., July 2s.-Reliable adj
vices from several sources corrobOr-
ate the rumor heard here late Mon
day night that hundreds Of men are
organizing and arming themselves for
the purpose Of securing the person of
the negro, Wilson, who is alleged to
have assaulted Mrs. Burgess, and TO
drive all negro residents from the
county.
The danger of this situation has
been realized by the colored popula-
tion Of "Shadyyille," a negro settle
ment, and it is reported that 1000
have ernigrated from the county,
while others are preparing TO leave.
The militia is held in readiness to
repel an attack on this village by the
enragea whites, and il is feared that
a sangdinary conflict may occur at
any hour, particularly during the
darkness of the night.
The Jail is thoroughly guarded, and
it is believed by the authorities that
the soldiers there are able TO defeat
the possible assaults by any attacking
party which may be organized,
Peace Before the storm.
Just at this time there is compare
tive quiet in Danyille, but IT is the
peace enforced by almost martial
law, and not the natural dying of eX-
citement in the breasts of the citi-
2ens.
The sullen, muttering, antagonistic
attitude of the people toward the
troops is more noticeable now than
al any time, and the slightest incident
would infame the feeling to an un-
controllable degree and dire results
would follow.
One instance occurred yesterday
when a miner named Ed Tigett struck
Capt. P. j. Ratigan, Of the militia, in
the face. The prompt action of the
guards prevented a riot and Tigett
was arrested tried, fined 500 and
confined in Jail pending payment of
that sum.
Troops Target" for MOD
The troops are targets for the
scathing criticism of the populace,
the ieers Of the mob and the scape-
goat upon which the anger and hate
of the citizens is spent in the shape
Of CALLING and Misunderstanding re
marks.
There are about two hundred men
in all One company surrounds the
damaged Jail, another holds itself
ready to protect Shadyyille, and the
other two patrol the streets.
There was no violent demonstration
,,,,on +bair arrival but the actions of
the citizens showed the intensity of
their feeling. The troops marched
between rows of lowering faces, sub
iected to the bitter taunts and gibes
of the mob.
Evidences of Rioting.
Tho iaiI and the center of the ci+v
nresent the same appearance of con
fusion tbev did immediately after the
riot
The windows Of the county bastile
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-22

The Pope died shortly after four
O'Clock on Monday afternoon. His last
mons were onparatively peaceful
and pa ,less, and we're proceeded BY a
period OF insensibility. Around the
bedside Il. the fiaal moment were the
cardinal, relatives and members of the
papal court
From the pen of Mr.. Geo. Alfred
Townsend we give sketch of he
Pope's life.
Few men have left q greater or more
lasting impress upon the age in which
they lived than did Leo MIL, who has
Just passed away at the Vatican, ex-
hibiting in his closing hours such phys
ical vitality, mental vigor moral cour-
age and spiritual serenity as come rare
ly in human experience.
Pope Leo's place in history will be
with that of the greatest and most be
nignant of the Roman pontiffs. 1t may
be doubted If any of those who wore
before him the mantle of ST. Peter ev-
er succeeded in captivating the imagi-
nation and interest of the civilized
world as did the late pope. None Of the
valiant old men of his generation
neither Gladstone nor Bismarck--ma
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-22
WILL HAVE STREET FAIR
Was Decided At Meeting OF
Business Men Friday Night
BEGINS SEPT. 2, ENDS SEPT. 5.
Everything Will be on Larger Scale
Than the One of Last Year Over
$1.600.OO Has Been Raised.

Denison will hold big street fair a
gain this year, beginning September
md aud lasting four big, full days
This was decided upon at meeting OF
the Denison Business Mems Associa-
tion which was held last Friday
evening. The time for holding the
fair was set for the first week in Sep
tember, beginning Wednesday the End,
and lasting over Saturday, making four
days in ALL
The fair last year was big success
IN every way, with the possible excep
ton of the rainy weather of a couple
of days, but on the whole, it was sue
cess, and everybody was we'll pleased.
The committees this year will be in
better position to work, and will be able
to get even better attractions than last
year, by reason of their experience of
last season, if nothing else. Already
they have number of frst-class at
fractions on the list, and we feel safe
in saying that the Denison street fair
of 1903 will be the best one held in this
part of Iowa. The time of holding it
is just after the Iowa State Fair, one
week before school starts and one weeA
earlier than any other fair in the neigh
borhood. The Council Bluffs fair viii
| be held the second week in September,
TINS it will be seen that Denison will
be able to get a number of fine attrac.
tions that she would not be able to Sc,
cure were the dates either earlier OF
later.
When the different committees ge,
ready to announce the program. it will
be found that the first week in Septem
Der OF this year will be gala week fol
Crawford county 1t is expected tina,
there will be a much larger attendance
th IN last year, and everything willsbe
done to give every body all the excite
ment they wish. Watch these columns
for further announcements.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-22

such a wonderful impression as did the
aged Leo He possessed marvellous
Individuality, which was heightened by
his remarkable vigor and tenaeity in
old age. At ninety, when he gave Ben
jamin Constant a sitting for his por-
trait, the French painter was aston
tshed at the brilliancy of his intellect.
Yet with serene poise and strength he
passed on for three years more to his
Jubilee, retaining for more than quar-
ter of century that papal power
which, 1t was supposed, was conferred
for only short time upon feeble old
man in 1878. He proved one Of the
strongest in physical endurance as well
as in mental qualities that had ever
been elevated to the papal throne.
AS the head Of the Catholic church
the achievements of Leo XIII. are
memorable. Even those not in the Ro-
man communion freely admitted his
greatness, while to the devout Catholic
he was the personification of goodness.
He was both statesman and priest and
his views, like his ambitions. We're of
the widest. His services as papal nun
clio at Brussels gave him that stamp OF
the diplomat which never left him. In
close touch with the affairs of many
nations, his extraordinary memory, his
fresh and earnest interest in the on-go
ings Of the world, made his contribu
tions to passing history Of peculiar sig
nificance and value
In America the late pope seemed t.
take an especially vivid interest, which
was evinced in wise counsels to his
people in this country on many occa
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-22

Ia our last Issue we neglected to men
ton the charming lawn party given by
Miss Grace Schlumberger last week
Between forty a d fifty guests We're
present, and all voted the party one of
the most delightful parties imaginable.
Every detail was carried out, more
appropriate plans could not have been
conceived. The Schlumberger lawn
are considered the finest lawns in the
city, they are constantly receiving per-
sonal attention and are the pride of Mr..
Schlumberger, and together with the
many agreeable surroundings made an
ideal place for lawn party. The
different games were most hugely en-.
joyed, and the refreshments which
came later in the evening were most
del cious. Miss Schlumberger is very
popular among the younger people Of
Denison, and an invitation to her home
was readily accepted.