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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
JAPAN SAVING WAR SP0ILS.
Extensive Salvage Operations Are
Being Pushed by japan mt
Port Arthur.

Victoria, b, c., Feb. 1.-THE steam
ship fremont, arrived from Japanese
ports, brought news that 80 vessels will
be added TO japanese naval strength
as result Of salvage operations now
being conducted at Port Arthur. Large
salvage crews are working to recover
the vessels, some Of which will be re-
paired at the Port Arthur docks, which
Loo workmen are putting into repair
to receive the sunkon vessels as soon
as they are raised,
A recent arrival in Japan from Port
Arthur states that the captured guns,
artillery, vehicles, locomotives, rail-
road cars and other trophies have been
massed on the drill grounds ready for
shipment Considerable coal is being
stored at Golden Hill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
over A HUNDRED
MEN ENTOMDED
GAS EXPLOSION IN AN ALABAMA
MINE CAUSES BIG DISASTER.
ALL ARE BELIEVED TO BE DEAD
First Occurrence Of the Kind in the
History Of the Virginia Mine-Ex
plosion Caused a Caycil, N'',sh
Prevented the Escape Of the Men.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 20.-By an
explosion in the Virginia mines, about
eighteen miles southwest of Birming-
ham, at 4 O'Clock this afternoon, be-
tween 10 and 1875 union miners are
entombed. and 1t is believed that the
entire number suffered an awful
death.
Scores of vigorous rescuers are at
work digging into the mine to relieve
their friends and comrades on the in.
side.
The explosion IL believed to have
been caused by an accumulation of
dust, although the mine has hereto.
fore been noted for being well yenti-
lated. 1t is also believed that as the
entire quota has probably been killed,
the details Of the cause of the disas.
ter viii never be known The news
spread like wildnre throughout the
whole district.
The camp is almost isolated from
the rest Of the world, as there is no
telephone station at Virginia, and the
only wire running to the place is a
dispatcher's wire of the Birmingham
Mineral railroad, on which Virginia
is located.
Details Of the disaster were slow to
come in, but each man who arrived in
the city from the scene told a more
grewsome story of the horror.
The class of miners employed was
the best in the district, and all be-
Iongcd to the United Mine Workers
OF America, Since the strike has been
on in the Birmingham district many
OF the most Industrious and thrifty
miners of Pratt City and other import.
ant mining points have removed to
the Virginia mines, so that the mines
were being worked to their fun ca
pacity by the most skilled miners of
the community
Relief trains with surgeons and
workmen were dispatched Grom both
Birmingham and Bcssemer as soon
as the news Of the disaster was
learned. They began the work Of sue.
cor in earnest before 6 O'Clock, and at
midnight had not gotten half way
through the mass of debris. II is
thought that it will be 10 o'clock to.
morrow morning before the interior
of the slope is reached
The slopes are well arranged, and
there has never been the least trouble
in the mines before. They are owned
b. the Alabama Steel and Wire Com.
pany, but are leased and operated by
Reid e CO.
J, D. Hillhouse, assistant State mine
inspector for Alabama, will so to the
mines early tomorrow morning to in
vestigate the disaster officially.
President Ed Flynn, Of the Alabama
United Mine Workers. and National
Committeeman w. r, Fairly, together
with Joe Halier, district organizer,
have left for the scene President
Flynn said before leaving, that there
were 1875 men employed in the mine
regularly, but as today was pay day,
he could not say whether the full
quota was in the mine at the time OF
the disaster or not
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
HE SAVED TEN THOUSAND.
A wealthy Young Farmer, Sued for
Breach OF Promise, Does the
Right Thing.

Bloomington, Ill., Feb. 20.-Willis
Mechere, wealthy young farmer and
Miss Emma Tompkins, a pretty school
recently sued the groom for breach Of
promise asking for $4,000.
They metagreed to drop the suit and
marry. The ceremony was performed
at the courthouse,
She claimed that the wedding date
had been set three times and that she
had purchased as many trousseauX.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Children Elope and Are Wed.

Decatur, Ala Feb 20-A wedding
Of more than usual interest took place
in Pulaski, Tenn, last night, on ac-
count of the youthfulness of the bride
and groom The contracting parties
were Miss Mary Petty aged 15 and
Carl Mcclure, aged II, both of Deca-
tur They ran away from Decatur on
account Of the objections of their pa
rents. They have returned home now,
and their parents received them with
open arms They are only school
children, It is likely that they will at
tend school for while yet before en-
tering into the active duties of house
keeping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

St. Joseph, Mo, Feb. lS.-The refusal
of Shelby county authorities to pro-
vide for the maintenance of fifteen pa
tients at state hospital for the insane
No. . has resulted in their removal to
the county poorhouse at Shelbna
Among the patients was man who
has been at the state hospital Al years.
The expense of maintenance is $3.50 a
year for each patient
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Texarkana, Ark, Feb. 20-The
Thompson Memorial Northern Metho.
dist Church, after an existence of just
twenty-five years, has voted to dis
band, and today the announcement
was made that they had rented their
house or worship to the Arkansas
Presbyterians and would hold no more
services 1t is understood that most
of the members of the congregation
will join the Presbyterian Church, and
the Sunday school will go over entirely
to that church. Tho reason given for
disbanding is that the Second Church
is doing the work of Methodism suf-
fcient for the needs of this section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
FEUD ENDS IN TWO DEATHS.
Prominent Citizens Of Goodwater, Ala,
Enuaue in Street Duel.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb, 20.-John
Ford and Tom Tucker, prominent citi-
zens Of Goodwater, who have been the
principals in an old feud for months,
met on the street last night at that
place and engaged in pistol duel
which will terminate fatally for both.
Tucker opened fire, the first bullet
bringing Ford to the ground with a
mortal wound. The wounded man
half rose up, and, drawing his pistol,
engaged his antagonist at close range.
Both mon empted their revolvers. Ford
died in a few hours, and Tucker was
dying at last accounts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
southern Trip Della,


Zeigler, H., Feb. 16-The adminis-
tration building at Letters coal mine
has been destroyed by fire. The struc-
ture was erected less than year ago
at a cost of $4,000, and was supposed
to be fireproof.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Warsaw, Feb. 19,-The chemists as
sstants here have struck, demanding
shorter hours and one free day each
week. A majority of the other strik-
ers have resumed work. the only i'm
portant branch still out being the iron
workers. The strike has resulted in a
considerable general Improvement in
the condition of the workmen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

New York, Feb. l7.-Mark Fisher.
coin collector, asserted in court that a
woman has stolen from him one of
the pieces of silver that was paid Judas
for the betrayal Of Jesus Christ. He
says he has been offered $4,000 for 1t
by the Rothschilds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
A FEW coNUNDRUMs.

When a public speaker has had the
misfortune to lose one of his hands
what appellaton would express his
condition? Off-hand speaker,
Why Is a lame dog like scboolboJ
adding six and seven togeth-r Ee
cause he puts down three and car'ies
one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
GEN. LEW WALLACE Is DEAD.
Passing of the Wcli-Known soldier
Diplomat and Litcrrnicur of
Charlottesville, Ind.
S2ApANApER<

Charlottesville, Ind, Feb. 16.-Sur
rounded by his family, Gen Lew Wal,
lace, author of Ben Hur," one time
minister to Turkey, and veteran o
the Mexican and civil wars, died at his
home in this city, Wednesday night
n nnd -2 vnars
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

The health of Gen. Wallace has beer
waning for several years, and fol
months, despite the efforts of the fam
lily to keep the public in ignorance OF
his true condition, it has been gener
ally known that his vigorous constitu'
tion could not much longer Withstand
the ravages of a wasting disease,
For more than year he has been
unable to properly assimllate food, Al
no time has he ever confessed his be.
lief that the end was near, and his
rugged constitution and remarkable
vitality have been responsible for pro.
longing his life several months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Trio of octogennrinns Dead.

Mason City, Ia, Feb. 20,-Three oc-
togenarians died here--George Roe
buck, 80; Abraham Boyer father of
Prof. Boyer, of Ames, at the age of 50,
and John ]. Berlein, 80, at the Odd Eel
lows home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
A Sick Legislator,

jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 2O.-Repre-
sentative Jonathan Autrieth, of Ben
ton county, is very i'll at the Monroe
house with pneumonia, contracted a
few days ago. Mr.. Autreth is a repub-
lican and almost 10 years of age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Dr. Wnt.on on the stand.

New London, Mo-, Feb. 16.-One Of
the witnesses called In the Dr. Watson
murder trial was the defendant himself
it being decided at the last hour tc
comply with the DOCTORS request and
allow him to testify in his own behalf,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Norwich, Conn, Feb 17-Stephen
B. Roath died here. lie amassed for
tune in Chicago, and gave a million to
poor relatives, just TO see how they
would use the money 1t is said that
he gave everything away, and died
poor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Another Atlantic Gable.

New York, Feb 19.--Another At
lantic cable is to be laid by the Com
mercial Cable Co.. and bids for its lay
ing have already been' received. The
route has been determined, and it is
expected that the new cable will be in
operation during the coming summer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Mitchell as a Lobbyist.

Springfield, H., Feb. 16.-Presldent
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers OF
America is here to push the bill intro
duced by Senator Burnett. The bill re-
quires mine operators to furnish shot
firers for mines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Exclusive SILK for Mrs. Roosevelt.

Paterson N. j. Feb. 1S,-The silk
for the inaugural gown Of Mrs Roose-
welt has just been shipped to Washing
ton, where it will be made up by skill
full modistes. The pattern Of the cloth
has been destroyed, so as to give the
presidents wife an exclusive costume.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Nozzle, Ala, Feb, 2O.-Reports from
distant iaterior points tell Nf a large
loss of property and some loss of life
from the recent storm. Three persons
are reported drowned near Hattiesburg
aud three more near Lucedale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Quincy, ILL.,, Feb. 1S.-William Boh-
len. aged 73, for 25 years deputy coun-
ty surveyor for Clinton and Washing
ton counties, passed away at the SOL
diers' home here. He served as first
lieutenant and quartermaster in the
Sixteenth Illinois cavalry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Roswell, N. NJ, Feb. 1S-O Samuel
Bishop, of the firm of Bishop & Potter,
steam shovel contractors on the Hondo
government reservoir, has fallen heir
to 100000 by the death of an aunt
in Philadelphia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Springfield, H., Feb, 1S.-Maj. John
Pierce Davis, aged SO, a sergeant in the
Mexican war and major in the Thir.
teenth Illinois infantry in the civD
war, died at Loami, this county
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
NOT GUILTY, BUT INSANE.
Verdict of the Jury in the Case of
Prof. L.. l. Clifford, Charged With
Murder at DEBORAH, In.


Des Moines, Ia, Feb. ia special
from Decorah, Ia, says
After a trial consuming II days,
Prof L. |. Clifford accused of murder
in this place, was pronounced by the
jury not guilty but insane. Prof, Gift
ford killed his neighbor, S. A. Bigelow,
on November 3, 1904. He was prom
inent educator of Decorah and lead
ing member Of the Methodist church.
Presidents southern Trip Delayed.
New Orleans, Feb. 16.-President
Roosevelt will not pay New Orleans
and Louisiana a visit this spring, but
he will come south in the fall and visit
New Orleans then. He has written to
friends in this city to that ef-
feet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Chicago, Feb. H. Former Congress-
man John j Feey died of gastritis,
after an illness of five days. He was a
member o. the Fifty-seventh congress,
defeating William Lorimer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Washington Feb, 1S,-By Yote OF
1G1 to 127 the house adopted rule
declaring a disagreement TO the senate
amendments to the statehood bill, and
sending the bill TO conference.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

In substantiation of the writer's
oft-repeated statements that hogs will
pay in Mississippi, the following rec
ord of big ones killed at Mathiston is
produced. Prof. A. Graves slaugh-
tered a Berkshire hog two years old
that weighed 644 pounds. On account
of the size and smallness Of his steel
yards he had to cut the pig into pieces
to be weighed and the different pieces
tipped the beam as follows: Head,
40; backbone, II; leaf fat, 65; one
ham, so; one shoulder So, and one
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25
Greater Mississippi

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and
Agricultural Development of the States In
comparable Resources = Items of Interest
Picked Up Here and There y = i y y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

A satisfactory state Of affairs exists
in the state with regard to holding
the surplus crop of cotton until a bet
ter price can be had It has been
only short tine that our farmers
were able to hold one-third Of their
crop for any length of time, it being
necessary to sell Immediately upon
gathering to pay off obligations in
Cured during the year 1t is differ
ent now, the people being in con
dltion to carry a large part Of the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

w. II. Richardson of Louisville,
killed three six-months-old pigs that
netted him 472 pounds of nice pork.
1t is safe to say that Mr.. Richardson
never missed the feed necessary to
raise and fatten these three pigs and
that the meat saved was almost like
drawing a pension from Uncle Sam.
There is money in the pig and the
quicker he will grow to marketable
weight, the more money there is in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Pearl river, after a long season Of
low water, is full to the banks and
number of small steamers are plying
its bosom with the commodities need
ed by the people, carrying their pro-
ducts to market in return. Several
thousand dollars was appropriated by
congress to improve the stream be-
tween Jackson and Edinburg,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Write that friend in the distant
State how well everything in Missis-
sippi is getting along, How much
corn, cotton and truck is being made
to the acre, How nicely we are fixed
for churches, schools and good society.
In fact, all the good things that you
help in the great work Of developing
our great State
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

The governor OF North Carolina has
sent special message to the legisla-
ture urging the establishment of an
industrial and immigration bureau.
The great work being accomplished by
the South Carolina bureau is largely
the cause OF this action by the goyer-
nor of the adjoining State. The value
of such a department would be hard
to compute in dollars and cents. Mis-
sissippi needs such department bad
ly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

A new census Of Gulfport, just com
pleted, gives the city proper IA popu-
laton of 5,2O0 people The suburbs
are supposed to contain about 1000
more. This is a remarkable growth
for that enterprislg place and its
friends hope to see it continue in
good luck and prosperity
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Silver Creek, in Simpson county,
continues to improve. A first-class
hotel was opened there last week,
along with the many other improve
ments noted. 1t has recently been
placed in the town class by the gov.
CrnOr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

Tupelo is to have the second large
knitting mill. The money has been
raised and the project is now on the
side of certainty. Tupelo is fast
becoming one of the foremost manu-
featuring cities of the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-02-25

After several years OF anxiety and
suspense the contract has been let for
a splendid government building at BIZ
lox. Work will begin shortly and
soon the beautiful city on the coast
can boast of being one Of the places
recognized by its Uncle Samuel in a
substantial manner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-10
AUTOS AND THREE PLAToONs
west End Association wants More Cops on
Duty and jail for Speeders,

The regular monthly meeting OF the
West End Association was held at the Hotel
st. Andrews, Seventy-seoond street and
Broadway. last night, A resolution was
introduced favoring the appointment OF
400 additional patrolmen. Instead of IL an
amendment was adopted calling for the
abolition of the three platoon system.
j. L. Brewer also offered motion TO try
TO orange the speed laws so that Jail
sentence would be assured If the legal limit
was exceeded so per cent.
mfr. Scarritt, president Of the Automo-
bile Club" said he, found that on Fifth
avenue automobiles averaged 1913 miles
an hour, and carriages slightly over 10
miles. Now, II they exceed the law they
should be punished. The trouble Is that
the automobile people don't care rap for
the law and are let of too easy by the
courts.
Mr.. Card, who seconded the resolution.
said
Il have timed automobiles on Broad
way between Seventy-third and Seventy
fourth streets. ! found none OF the autos
/ timed in that block took more than eight
seconds, most OF them not more than five
and a half seconds. which is about thirty
miles an hour and is menace 10 life. Now,
take man like T.. K. Thomas. When he
was arrested the judge almost apologi7ed
to him. Thomas ought TO have been put
in jail There Ia nothing will stop thus
business unless these people are put in
jail
The resolution was adopted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-10
SWIMMERS DIED 0FTYPHOIDr
Four Succumb 10 Disease Which They May
HnNr Got at The sc. Louis Fair.

Considerable comment was heard on
Sunday at the funeral OF George W. Van
Cleaf. the swimmer who died after a few
daya Of illness with typhoid fever. over
the probable cause Of the young mans
sickness. II was the frankly expressed
opinion OF many of the swimming enthusi
asts that he got typhoid in the exhibition
contests at the worlds fair at st. Louis
1t was said that the water and tanks used
for the swimming contests had previously
been used to exhibit seals and sea lions.
David H. Bratton, ether member Of
the New York Athletic Club polo team j
Percy DiCkey, also swimmer in the tank,
and Miss Ethel Golding, woman cham
pion swimmer have also died since the con-
tests at the fair ln the case o: Miss Gold
ing. who lived in Bath Beach, it was said
at the time OF her death that entertaining
was probably the cause. That she died
after several days Of sickness which showed
every symptom Of typhoid fever there is
no doubt. The death Of young Dickey
was also due to typhoid, as was that Of
Bratton, which occurred only a few days
before that of Van Cleaf
Garrett W. Van Cleaf. father OF the de-
ceased swimmer, declared yesterday that
his ron had never been sick in his life before
be went 10 the st. Louis fair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-10
CHILD KILLED BY MORPHINE.
Damaging Evidence In suit Against DIR.
Jones OF BernardsNilIe.

SoMERvILLE. n. j., Jan. o.--The damage
suit against DR.. Frederick c, Jones,
prominent physician Of Bernardsville. who
is charged with causing the death of the
eleven months-old son of John II. Sharp.
q contracting electrician. by giving it
morphine tablets by mistake was resumed
in the Somerset Court to-day.
DR.. Edward Sutphen Of Bernardsville
who attended the child Just before he died,
testified that he had found it in critical
condition from morphine poisoning. He
tested one OF the tablets out Of the lot said
to have peeu AIKEN by the child. He was
present at the autopsy performed and the
condition of The organs showed that the
child die not die from natural causes. nor
from bronchial pneumonia, as alleged
by the defendant. Robert c. Bishop, an
undertaken, swore that he had embalmed
the body before an autopsy was performed
and that he got burial certificate made
ont by DR.. Jones. which stated that the in
FAINT had died of bronchial pneumonia.
County Physician Taylor testified that he
had submitted the .child's organs. and also
a Ia blet taken from the Sharp residence.
10 DR.. T.. +. Smith pathologist, for eX-
animation. Dr. Smith testified that he
had found that the tablet contained one
fifth OF an ounce Of morphine sulphate.
He also found morphine in the stomach
OF the child and the organs showed that
the CHI Id had died of morphine poisoning.
The defence argued that mistakes were
sometimes made by physicians. Dr., Jones
produced his medicine case in court andalso
the original package Of calomel and soda
tablets which he had bought from New
York drug firm. He said he had prescribed
for Sharp's three children. who were suf-
fering from severe colds. and that he had
placed the medicine in three different
glasses and left soda and calome tablets
for the child which died He also pre-
scribed cerate of potash and ipecac for the
child. He believed il was going TO have
bronchial pneumonia
Dr. Jones swore that he also prescribed
heroine tablets for an older child in the
family and left twelve or fifteen Of them
with the mother IL was evident when
court adjourned to-day. with Dr. Jones
still on the stand, that the defence will
attempt 10 prove that Mrs. Sharp gave
her youngest child heroine tablets by mis-
take and that its death was caused by these
tablets
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-10
The weather.

There WAY an area OF high pressure covering
the Atlantic States yesterday and DETECTING TO
10 the northeast storm that was central over
the upper Lakes. This disturbance was attended
ny high winds OF from 80 to 20 miles an hour In
eastern Minnesota and increasing winds In tho
central States and Lake regions. Snow w0s fall
ing IN all the Mississippi valley States from Iowa
south to Arkansas and Tennessee and In Wscon-
ain and around the Great Lakes Rain fall
inr IN Oklahoma and LOUISIANA. Fair weather
nrcvalied In the Atlantic and Rocky Mountain
states An area OF high pressure with cold
,yave was moving souihcasiwnrd from the DakotGs
and Montana where the temperature was to rs
degrees below zero. The temperature every
where east Of the Rocky Mountains was below
freeing point. except In the Gulf States. In THIS
city the day was fair and slightly colder wind
,,.sh and variable: average humidity, 60 per cent.
barometer, corrected 10 read to sea level atsA. ~,
Dsg. ;. NJ, 3o65.
The temperature yesterday. as recorded by the
ofioAl thermometer is thown In he annexed