davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
A DISASTROUS COLLISION.
Three Persons Killed and Many 9th
ers Seriously Injured-Motor-
mans Negligence the Cause.

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 25.-In a head-on
collision between two cars on the
Bay Shore terminal line late Sunday,
three people were killed and many
others badly injured.
The accident occurred three and q
half miles from Norfolk. One car
was coming from Ocean View and the
other going to the View. The orders
were that the south-bound car should
wait at the siding for the other. Mo-
torman Yandall failed to obey the or
der and the crash came 400 yards
from the siding. Yandall endeavored
to jump, but was crushed in the tele-
scoped cars and died.
Motorman c. D. Golden applied his
air brakes as soon as he saw the
danger, the collision occurring on a
curve, and then tried to jump, as did
Linwood Fentress, son OF X. b. Fen
tress, president of the Norfolk Cold
Storage and Ice Co. Both Golden and
young Fentress were caught under
the platform Of the shore-bound car,
which piled up on the other, and were
killed outright. Colden's head was
almost torn from his body and both
legs were cut off. The Fentress boy
was crushed to death. Both cars
were full of Sunday cxcursionists, and
few escaped injuries.
Mr.. X. p. Waller, brother OF Maj
L. w. r. Waller, was on one Of the
cars and sustained serious injuries.
People who were near the front OF
the shore-bound car state that Motor
man Yandell was talking with q
young woman, who was standing on
the front platform when the crash
came. After the crash this woman
was removed in an unconscious condi
ton from beneath the motorman's
body
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
FROM PEMPHIGUS VULGARUS.
Death From n Disease of Which No
other Case IN on Record in
This Country.

New York, Aug 24.-ltudolph
Fliedner of New Brunswick, n. j., is
dead after lingering illness from
rare disease of the skin, known to
scientists as pemphigus vulgarus.
No other case of the disease ha
ever been known in the United state
it is asserted. Fliedner's skin became
as if scalded and his nurses had to
swathe his entire body in cotton.
Mr.. Fliedner was first taken i'll in
May. Specialists were called who
studied the case with great interest,
but could do nothing to relieve him
and he died from exhaustion. He was
"A years old and, starting as fac
tory laborer, had built up large
business
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
DEFENSE WAS EFFECTIVE.
The white Squadron surrendered to
the Hue While Entering
Salem HRrbOr.

Washington, Aug 24.-Prompt in
formation of the Intellectual attempt
of Commander Pillsbury's feet in its
effort to enter Salem harbor and hold
it against the ships of Admiral llig-
ginson's fleet came to the navy de-
partment this morning in the follow
ing dispatch from the commander OF
the attacking feet:
Gloucester, Mass, Aug. 24.-White
squadron surrendered to Blue at day
light this morning while entering
Salem harbor.
"The Panther and the Supply have
been ordered to proceed in obedience
to the departments instructions. The
Prairie goes to Boston tomorrow for
reapairs.
[Signed "PlLLSBURf.'
The whites defeat has been antici-
pated here by naval officers. They be-
lieved he was handicapped by the
limited area of the defending line, the
slow speed of his ship and the small
number of ports which he could enter
under the rules.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

Mississippi is just now breaking
the record for summer fires, accord
ing to Col. Ii. NJ. Street, Of Meri.
dian, one of the best known insu-
rance men in the State. He states
that the record for July and August
exceeds anything in an experience
of twenty-five years, the losses being
fully five times more than is usually
the case during these two summer
months. If things continue in this
fashion, he says, the insurance com
panies will this year find Mississippi
about as disastrous a field as it was
last year, He gave it as his private
opinion that some of the companies
had already lost as much as they
would take in on premium account
for the entire year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
DIED WHILE BAND PLAYED.
Samuel Pryor, Founder of PryOr's
Band ut st. Joseph, Mo-, Has
Passed Away.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 23.-Samuel
Pryor, founder of Pryor's band, died
early Friday morning of gastric
disease. Prof. Pryor was one of the
interesting characters of this city,
5S years old and had never per-
formed days labor at anything ex-
cept music. In response to request
of the dying bandmaster, his musi-
clans played lively airs for him as he
passed away, several pieces being of
his own composition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Low Rates to Pacific Coast.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug, 2j,-The Union
Pacific railroad has taken an exten-
siye slash at passenger rates TO the
Pacific coast, and during September
and October win make rate 80 Cal
ifornia Oregon, Washington and 9th
er western states of S33 from Chicago
and S25 from the Missouri river 1t
is stated that the cutting Of this rate
is the independent action of the
Union Pacific road and that il is
made in the interest of homeseekers,
extensive stop-oyer privileges being
allowed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Farmers Institutes.

The following institutes will b.
held during the week ending Angus
30: Lexington, August S5; Koscius
ko, August 26; A. & NJ. College, Au
gust ~, 2S and 30. The last thre,
days at the college will be devoted
to a roundup institute, and it is ex
pected that leading agriculturists
horticulturists, dairymen and stock
men will be there, and it is hopeC
to have representative farmers from
every section of the State in attend
ance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
A Broken.Hearted Mother.

Frankfort, Ky, Aug. 23.-The Ken
lucky penitentiary mutiny incident
was closed Friday by the burial Of
Wallace Bishop, the leader of the des'
peradoes, The body was inferred in
the prison graveyard at Thornhall.
Warden Lillard received q letter
Friday from Mrs. c. Z. Bishop OF
Hammond, Ind, mother of the dead
man, saying:
Kentucky murdered my boy. Lei
her bury him, What IL lump Of
clay to an outraged, broken-heartsc
mother~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Demand Cheaper Rates.

The railroad commission has beer
asked by the farmers in Northeas
Mississippi to put in a cheap grain
rate so as to enable them TO sell theil
surplus corn crop in other sections
Of the State in competition with thu
corn shipped here annually from th'
West. The grain rates are now yer,
high on local shipments. For th'
first time in years the farmers il
that section have made abundan
corn crops, while the rest of the
State this year has been afflicted viii
a short crop of this cereal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK.
Jersey City sink Mill Hands Who
Struck In sympathy with Pat
ersOn Strikers, Resuming.

New York, Aug. ga number OF
strikers who quit work in the silk
mills of Jersey City in sympathy with
the Paterson strikers have returned
to work Two hundred of them went
to work in one mill. At another mill
where about 100 persons are en-
ployed, quite number have already
returned to work and more are ex-
pected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

Montreal, Aug. 24.-Priyate advices
received here from England state that
Charles NJ. Hays, may shortly be ap-
pointed president of the Grand Trunk
system, in succession to Sir Charles
Rivers Wilson, who will become chair
man of the board of directors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
railroad Grabs Right of Way.

Wichita, Kas., Aug. 25.-Wichita
people were awakened Sunday morn
ing by 500 railroad laborers building a
track for the Frisco road on Mose'ey
avenue, on which right-of-way as
granted recently to the Kansas City,
Mexico & Orient. Until daylight Sun
day no intimation had been Civ
en- that the Frisco intended to occupy
the street. The police demonstrated
with the men, but no heed was paid
to them. There is talk of tearing up
the new track. This is the only avail
able street that the council can give
the Orient road.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
LIttIe Girl burned to Death,

Taylorville, H., Aug. 25.-The four
year-old daughter OF W. H. Shelton
local agent of the Wabash railway
company, was burned to death Sun
day. The child and younger broth
er were striking matches and the
dress OF the girl became ignited
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
WITHDRAWN FROM ENTRY.
A Million Acres of Land In the Great
Falls tMOntD District with
drawn From Entry.

Butte, Mont, Aug. 24.-A special to
the Miner from Great Falls, says
An order has been received from
Washington Withdrawing another l.
100000 acres of land in the Great
Falls district from entry. The order
is in line with the intention of the
government to push forward the st.
Mary's canal irrigation project as
rapidly as possible.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
ABDUCTED BY A LUNATIC.
Agnes Roach, Fifteen-Year-Old
Girl, Carried on BY an Es-
capped Georgia Lunatic.

Macon, Ga, Aug. 24.-With drawn
pistol in his hand, James |. Tindall
said to be an escaped lunatic from
the sanitarium at Milledgeville, en-
tered the home of /. A. Roach, in
Wilkinson county, and carried off
Agnes Roach, a 15-year-old girl. The
kidnapping was accomplished while
Roach was absent from home. Tin
dali drove off towards Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL DAY.
First Anniversary of the Death OF
President Mckinley 10 BE Oh
served In Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 23,-Mayor
Knight has issued a proclamation
suggesting that on Sunday, Septem
Der IA, the first anniversary of the
death of President McKinley,memori
al services be held in all of the
churches in Buffalo, and that the city
be draped with the flag Of our coun
try, He has appointed a committee
to arrange for other special observ
ances fitting the occasion. He fur
ther suggests that on the day fol
lowing the anniversary, special exer
ciscs be held in the public schools.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
THE SkYLARK.

The skyark IN the morning
Sings a song Of hope aud trust:
He asks not for God bounty:
Hc knows that come II must;
And the listener heart Il turned TO Heaven
His faith raised, from the DUST.
He sings again at noontde
A song Of love and JOY,
And endless throbblng melody
With naught Of earth's alloy;
Ard the listeners heart Is purified
OF earthly thoughts that cloy.
But the skylark In the evening
Sings song Of peace and rest
And Of all these glorious harmonles
This surely is the best
For the listeners heart Is quieted
And turned from earthly quest.
Thus morning, noon and evening
Sings the bright bird Of light:
While listeners, pauslug In their work,
Grow trustful of Heavens might.
TIL they, too. sing in sunshine,
And find peace in the night.
chambers Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Confederate Reunion.

The remaining members of the
Twenty-second Mississippi regiment
which made such a gallant record
during the civil war, held a two
lays reunion at Castalian Springs
last week, The ranks of the Twen.
ty-second at each reunion are thin
ner, as the members fall out of line
and join the army of the invisible
and the members intend to hold the
annual reunion until all the soldier.
have answered the final bugle call,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

A band of whitecappers has been
organized in De Soto county, and
considerable excitement and indig-
nation has been created by their re-
cent depredations. A few days since
a negro church and schoolhouse was
burned to the ground by the white
caps, and the evidence left behind
gave no clue to the identity of the
guilty parties, but the band was seen
leaving the burning building, and all
we're masked
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

The day after the election candi
date who had sat up all night only t.
find hi, name among the also-rans met
a friend and neighbor.
"How is it," he asked that all INK
friends promised to stand by me il
this emergency, and then woefully be
tfayed my confidence"
"Nou I.t mistaken. Being truly
your friends we voted for the Other
man indianapolis News.
Prehistoric amber objects are nov
being manufactured in Austria from
the mouthpieces Of old cigarholders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

An old-fashioned barbecue was
given last week on the premises of
DR.. J. c. Gathings, one mile west
of Prairie Station, which attracted
hundreds from long distances, all
eager for commingling after boun-
teous crops for the season had been
assured. Though the original OBJ
iect was rather for social intercourse
and an old-time exchange of well
wishes, the fever of politics now ris-
ing throughout the State manifested
its presence on this occasion. Among
the entertainments were speeches by
Hons. Il. s. Gambler, Jr., of Cor
NTH, and d. W. Houston and w. B.
Walker of Aberdeen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Increase OF Educable Children.

All of the counties of the State
have sent to Superintendent of Edu-
cation Whitfield the rolls containing
the number of educable children. In
the next few days the superintendent
will tabulate and give out the fig
ures, and it is believed that the foot
ing will show an increase Of about
$4,000 children over the last census.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Capt. George Dead.

Capt. W. W. George, president Of
the First National bank of Meridian,
died a few days ago. Deceased wa:
81 years old and had been a resident
of Meridian for the past twenty
years, coming here from Kentucky
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

Mrs. McCall-Putting away your old
scaskin coat eh? They're queer
looking camphor balls you're slowing
away with it
Mrs. Kutc- -Camphor ballh? Not
much! These are two live moths. |
want them 10 get in their work on the
old thing so my husband will have to
buy me new one next winter.-Cath-
Ollie Standard aud Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
John Sharp williams Nominated.

Hon. John Sharp Williams of
Yazoo City was nominated for CON
gress from the new Eighth district
over his opponents, Hon. Patrick
Henry of Vicksburg and Hon.
Charles +. Hooker of Jackson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Veteran Of Two Wars Dead.

L. II. Murphree, one Of the Oldest
and most honored citizens of Okolo-
ma, died last week. lie had been a
member of the city council about
fifty years. He served in both the
Mexican and civil wars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

The annual reunion of Tippah
County Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams was held last week at Falknel
Station, fully 1,50O people being in
attendance. A basket dinner, abun-
dant for all, was provided.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

Richmond, Va, Aug. 24.-Rev. Dir.
j. X. Hazen, who, for 25 years, has
been secretary Of publication of the
Southern Presbyterian general as
sembly, died Friday, aged 60
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Farmers Institute.

The farmers institute met at
Myrtle last week under the manage
ment of Messrs. Lloyd and Moore
of the A. d NJ, college. Several i'm
portant subjects we're discussed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
Drovned WhiIe bathing.

Lansing, Ia, 25.-Miss Wolfng, aged
IS, and NJ Wyman, aged II, son Of
Judge Wyman, of Viroqua, Wis, were
drowned Sunday at Battle island,
while bathing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

Mike Young, who escaped from
the penitentiary in 1882, was
brought back to the walls last week
to serve out the uncxpired portion
Of his Sentence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30

The great bulk OF chalk is composed
Of eight different species of tiny shells
but nearly 800 kinds have been found
in Il,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-08-30
The Coliseum Crowded.

Five thousand men and women
crowded the coliseum here Friday
night to hear the address of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. At least two-thirds
of the audience were workingmen,
and the enthusiasm manifested by
them when the president alluded to
the rights of the toiler aroused the
keenest interest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-14
MAKES PROMPT SETTLEMENT
Royal Arcanum Pays Mrs. George w.
Butler the Sun, of $4,000.

ne officers Of Newport News CGun-
Gil No l141, Royal Arcanuna. yester-
day naid over to Mrs George w. But
Ter the sum OF $4,000. The amount Of
tho benefit certificate held by her late
husband in tits fraternal insurance
orders
Tho Royal Arcanum has established
III enviable record in making PROMPT
settlements. Mr.. Butler. it will be
remembered, died al his home in this
city On New Years day. On January
eth the papers in his case, which had
been prepared the day before. wers
mailed to the supreme secretary at
Ecstcn. The papers were examined,
approved and a draft mailed to the
treasurer of Newport News Council
in less than one week Mr.. Butler had
been member Of the order for a num-
Der OF years. having joined council i'll
Portsmouth, Va. when he was employ
ed in the Norfolk navy yard. He trans
fs:led mis- membership to the local
council several months ago. Is
The Royal Arcanum is rounding out
IT'S tWenty-seventh year. has over 3O0,-
OnD members and is stronger today
than lt5las ever been in its history.
having accumulated an enormous
growing. 1t is a fraternal Insurance
J. Or e. oIeari2ed under and subject to
the insurance laws of the State Of
Massachusetts which State is admit
ted 10 have the hest insurance laws in
this country.
There is a case on record where a
men. Der OF the ROYAL Arcanum died
and his. widow was handed a check
Tor $1,000 l.efore the funeral took place.
There is no Guihbling over claims ii,
I this erderland no unnecessary delays.
Newport News Council. now has q
membership Of 260 composed OF the
leading business. professional and
3v'orling1nen in the city, and the mem
bership is steadily increasing. Every
member is an agent for the order and
has the satisfaction of feeling that
he has done s good trrn for both the
man and his family whcn1 he induces
10 iain The great brotherhood whose
cardinal rr:ncinles are Virt,,e, Mercy
AID Charity. i.
Members CT the Royal Arcanum NAV
ca"ryssa benefit certificate for $1,000.
$1,000 Or $1,000. ss II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-14
DIGNITY OF OUR SENATORS.

The esteemed Kansas City Journal
beWails the fact that the Senate is los
ing it's dignity. "a few decades ago. .
says our pessimistic contemporary
the position of United States sena.
tor was looked upon as so dignitietl
and exalted position that it protected
the incumbent even from reprcach.
Many senators have shown political
bias and bad judgment, but the mum
Der who have been impugned for per
sonal dishonesty has been very small
In recent years, however. the Senate
seems to be falling somewhat in the
estimation Of the people. man is no
longer considered great and honorable
merely because he is senator His
position simply gives him fine oppor
tunity to prove himself as such and
in some cases the most has not been
made OF this opportunity"
While dignity is not thing to be
despised in our senator's we will man.
age to worry along without supertlu.
GUS quantity OF that virtue if they will
only condescend to remain honest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-14
in saying So. in cooperation ana aid to

in saving 50. in cooperation ana aid to
that end.
That particular phase Of regulation
has already been pronounced by the
commission as fully covered by exist
ms statutes. It simply becomes a
question OF enforcement of the. law. ~
But the question before YOU is not
OF that characterize is that Of the pow.
er to name a rate upon the part Of the,
commission after complaint and hear
ing. 1t has been claimed that this will
be a means OF stopping rebates. This
claim have no hesitancy in disputing,
and will give it attention later
There is a slight discrepancy in Mr..
Spencer's remarks. While declaring
that the railway people heartily en-
dcrse the Presidents remarks on re-
bates and that discrimination is rare.
instead Of being the rule. as hereto
fore, he shows his hostility toward the
one effective means OF regulating traf-
flc by emphatically declaring that it
would not stop rebates-a practical ad.
mission that the railways now practice
that outlawed policy and propose to
continue it, unless forced to stop
No intelligent person believes that
the Standard Oil Company or any Of a
dozen other monopoies could have Sc
cured the hold they now have upon the
commerce of the country without the
secret assistance of. the railway com
panies. Those corporations have
shown no inclination to voluntarily
give the people and localities fair
deal Under the circumstances they
should net be surprised at the insist.
ence Of the demand that "the highways
OF transportation must be kept open to
all upon equal terms" The old rebate
system has ruined thousands Of indi-
viduals and has transformed prosper
Gus cities into forgotten villages. It is
unfair and imam erican, and unless it
goes the demand for government own
ership will grow stronger and stronger
with each specific illustration OF the
rebates evil power
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-14
Entered at the Newport News, Va,
Eustoffice as second-class matter.
/. URDAY. JANUARY IA, 1905.
MEASURE OF r. STATES PRO-
CRESS

& In his inaugural address Governor
2. Glenn, Of North Carolina, made
the following statement:
is said we can often judge
States progress by it's schools, its
roads and the morals OF its people.
Tested by such a rule our State has re
Gently made most rapid progress, but
u stIl very much remains to he accom-
Splished.
Tin efficiency of teachers, improve
nlent i'll school facilities and the length
5}uf the school term, cur educa tiona in
$.tsrast has been greatly improved and
every boy and girf- given chance to
acquire the kind and character of edu.
cation they most need. Still, the la
siIlented fact remains that North Caro-
ss-lina..is next TO the most iiliterate State
in the Union, and this alone should
stimulate lis TO renewed eXertions to
lift the clouds Of Ignorance which sur
round and hang over. us"
5455s Judged by its progress in the estab-
555lis.lment Of educational facilities, no
resident Of the Oh Dominion has rea-
son to be ashamed of his State, but
when we apply the other measure of
cgress--ccndition of the public roads
are but few Virginians who do
mot feel like hiding their faces. There
#Ehas been widespread discussion Of the
matter and all the political parties
s#haEe endorsed the good roads move
ment in their platforms. Still, no eff
sSf@ative nlethcd Of accomplishing what
II :exs..tEoly regards as desirable has
5s5eee1S established The people OF .Vir-
5sinia, except in one or two counties,
seen &c think that passable highways
may he secured by the adoption of res
i oiut!ons--sonlew hat like the sidewalks
Il CT a certain warm place are supposed
to he paved With good intentions. I'm
LII that ridiculous idea is riddled and
The people realize that good roads nee
~ essafily cost money and then become
willing to spend the money necessary
Ito make acceptable highways, Virginia
555$Wili occupy the same position on that
!Ss subject which North Carolina does in
regard to education.
III eanwhile thousands of jailbirds are
supported in absolute ialeness and
thousands Of penitentiary convicts are
IS brought into direct competition with
the free labor Of the State