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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15
RmagcS of the Horse Disease,

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The epidemic which broke out
among the horses of this city some
three weeks since IS now rapidly
abating, and it is believed by the
veterinary surgeons who have been
fighting it since the beginning will
soon almost totally disappear. The
Faculty Of the New York College Of
Veterinary Surgeons declare the dis
ease to be corcbrO spinal meReRgitiS,
At this season of the year cases Of
this malady always occur, but never
before were there so many animals
down with it at one time. The state
mcnt that the dieasc is confined TO
horses in this city and vicinity is I'M
true. Many cases have occurred in
the country, or farming, districts of
this State, in New Jersey, Connect
cut, and Massachusetts. The total
number Of cases that have occurred
in this city is about 100 OF these
nearly GOO were confined TO the
stables of the city railroads, Some
of the best private stables in the city
have been visited by the malady,
but the horses there attacked have
soon recovered under mcdicrl treat
mcnt. No valuable animals have
died, the deaths as well rs the dis
ease itself being among low priced
horses. The cause of the epidemic
is believed to be atmospheric, and is
not found in a poor qualify of feed,
as has been reported. Veterinary
surgeons say that there has been no
necessity for Il panic, as the disease
when properly treated readily yields
to medicine. Ofthc 800 cases taken
charge of, by the doctors Of the
Veterinary College only a small
number have proved fatal, Most of
the bloodcd stock in this city have
been subjected to prophylactic treat
ment, which precautionary measure
has undoubtedly enabled many val
liable horses to escape the inspcc.
ton. The disease has been speedily
brought under control, and no
further increase of it is apprehendcd.
N Y. World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15
Hop Yeast and Bread.

AN learning to cook; will some of
vclIr readers tell me how to make hop
yeast, and to make the bread ?-WuD
I,O-E.
THERE are various WAYS to prepare
yeast cakes, which are more convenient
than soft yeast. Here is one, which is
believed to be goUd:--On a pint of dry
hops, mot over 4 year ODD pour two
quarts of water; add two potatoes, Sic.
ed boil half an hour; then strain the
liquor on Indian meal sufficient to
absorb it; stir well, aud when luke
warm add teacupful Of good yeast, or
Onc yeast cake previously soaked in
water after it rises, add small tclcup-
full of brown sugar, a tablespoonful OF
ginger, and roll it ont about halt an
inch thick cut into small squares, or
cakes, and dry them on u board; turn
them every day, until dry enough to
put into a bag, which should be hung
in Il dry place. They viii be good for
three months.
TO MAKE TIE BREAD,
begin at night. Silt the wheat flour
into a bread tray, make a hole in the
middle, put in a basin four tablespoon
luls of yeast, or one yeast cake diSsoly-
ed in lukcwarm water; add two tea
spoonfuls of salt, and stir in n pint of
warm milk pour these ingredients in
to the whole of the flour; stir it Just
enough to make a thin batter; sprinkle
flour over the top; set tn tray in n
warm place; cover it, and leave until
morning.
Next morning stir the batter until
quite thick, and add half a pint more
of warm, sweet milk kncad it for ten
or twnty minutes, and then set it again
in a VAIN place for an hour and a-halt:
then knead it again Just enough to
shape it into loayCS; let them rise for
fifteen or twenty minutes; bake from
hour to two LOurs, according to
size. The oven should be only mod
Crately hot. The milk may be diluted
with water; hale milk and half water
used. If the bread tastes bitter, too
much yeast has been used. II in the
morning the sponge is sour, add a
tcaSpOOnlul of soda or Salcratus, dis
solved in 4 little warm v ter, Just
before the loavcS are done, sprinkle
some clean towels with water. and roll
them up tightly. When the loaycs are
done. wrap each one in 4 dampcned
towel and stand it up o. end. 10 keep
bread moist and fresh the loaycs should
be kept wrapped in a cloth. and cover
ed from the air in q box or basket. #
wild Rose" does not succeed. after 8
little practice, in making good bread,
she is invited to make known her trial.
and failures, and We will endcayor to
give her the information and help She
needs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

In Il recently published decision of
the Supreme Court Of New Jersey,
tits held that an Episcopal rS tor
has u right 10 use the church on all
occasions Of divine service, and that
an action lies against the warden and
vsetry for shuttig him out. (Lynd
. Men zies, 4 VrOOm's Rep. 162).
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

Chickens ten days before COM
mencing TO lay, will eat one-Courth
more than usual. Unless they are
supplied with this increased amount
of food, which their eager appetites
require they will lay but few eggs.
Wheat is much better to cause hem
to lay, than corn. When hens are
laying abundantly, by feeding them
corr they will cease TO lay in tour or
five DAYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15
Practical Hints.

A correspondent, who is Il pracli-
cal poultry fncicr sends the follow
ing morceauX:
Breeders Of game fowls must con-
slider form, size and courage of the
first. and marking feather of srcOnda-
ry importance.
In purchasing Buff Cochins. bear
in II ind that clear even buff, without
pencil'ng Of black in the neckird.
body, is essential TO a first.class b ion
Remember tina. the present fash
demands dark Drama cocks W
very dark breasts and thighs, and in
mating up your stock for breeding,
aim TO produce it.
'Vuliure hooks" is the nane given
TO still feather that project below the
knees OF the fowl. They occur in all
Of the Asmtic Breeds, and are I'M.
slightly aud Objectionable.
Aylshury ducks with yellow bills,
Or bills spotted with black, are not
what they should be-"A pale, clear.
flcsh.colorCd bill is the thing"
See that the main color or ground
color Of your IIoudans is either
black "r white. Shades OF other
color should be avoided
The comb of n Hamburger cock
should set perfectly square on his
head, aud not Top to either side.
The white i'm the fnce of admit
Black Spanish fowl should extend
over and around the eye.
White Lcghorn fowls with black
feathers in their plumagc, are faulty,
as arc also Leghorn cocks with
dropping combs. Such should never
be used for stock birds.
Look out for we'll develOpc fifth
toes in your Dorkings not little stubs
pointing anywhere, but uniform.
sized longish toes pointing towart
the body.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

RINGwoRM.--To cure thu ring.
worm, take one ounce Of spermhceii
ointment, ono ounce Of Tar ointment,
and three drachms Of powdered an
gostura bark, and mix wei, in a NOR
tar ; then apply the compound TO The
parts sffe c
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

"a boy" says an eminent physi-
elan, "who early smokes Tor chews
tobacco Is rarely known to make q
man Of much energy Of character, and
generally lacks physical aud muscu.
lar, as well al mental, energy. |
would particularly warn boys who
want to rise In the world to shun to-
haCCO rs q deadly poison"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

NIGHT AND DAY.-What a beauti.
full thought is embodied in these
words of Holy Writ, land the even
ing and the morning We're the first
day, and the evening and the morn
ing the second day Morning has,
and ever will, follow the evening; and
though our whole life may seem like
one continued night, it shall be sue
ceedtd by the brightness Of eternal
day, In our customary method of
computing time We reckon that day
commences at twelve o'clock, and
that we have both its extremes shrOud-
ed in darkness. A similar idea have
we oflife, Of mornings childhood and
evenings old age. But it need not
be thus with the Christians life, for
the evening time may he frightened
with the radiance of our heavenly
Fathers c~Ountenance; 50 that which
seems to us like a beautiful sunset
scene, is really but a single ray from
which ushers in the glorious resurrec-
ton morning. We read Of those in
ancient time who died "old and full
Of days" yet how many have died be-
ing old and full of nights. Evil
thoughts and deeds, unthankfulness
and complaint, are such as make up
u nights. Our days Are made up Of
pure deeds, sorrows patiently borne,
of loving sympathy to the poor, be.
reaved one, little acts and looks o.
kindness, which bring back the glad
sunshine to some weary souls, anu
as balm to the wounded spirit. They
are the bright, precious gems, whose
radiance sparkles throughout all time
and by whose clear light we can be.
hold the highway cast up for the ran,
somedo of the Lord.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

LITTLE WoMEN.-Three little girls
were playing among the peoples and
sage brush Of the back yard. Two of
them were ''making believe" keep
house, a little way apart, as near
neigEbors might. Al last one was
oN erheard saying to the youngest of
the lot, "There, now, Nelly, you go
over to Sarah's house and stop there
a little while, and talk as fast as ever
yeu can, and then you come back and
toll me what she says about me, and
then I'll talk about her; and then you
will go and tell her all | say, and
then we'll get mad es hornets and
won't speak when we meet, just as
our mothers do, you know, aud that'll
be such fun-won't III" Hadn't these
little mlschiefs lived to some purpose?
and were they not close observers and
apt scholars, charmingly trained fol
the chief business Of life in a small
neighborhOod?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15
Fashion Chit hat.

The few respectable ladies who have
lcen induced to indorse the revival OF
the nuisance of having street dresses
made to trail q few inches upon the
pavement, have become heartily sick,
tired, and ashamed Of their folly, and
in many instances have had their
handsome suits remGdeled 10 reach
but not to touch the ground, thus
compromising with what is supposed
to be ultra fashion-but is, in reality
merely the within Of a few fast women
and their convenience. They had
forgotten that a modern walking
dress is not like the old-fashioned
straight skirt-that it can neither be
cut off, nor let down, nor a breadth
taken out, nor any Of the easy meth
DDS adopted which were employed to
rejuvenate the dress skirts OF twenty
years ago. Tie present walking suit
or costume is very complicated affair
and Ii part cannot be altered with
out changing the design Of the whole.
1t is c0stly, also, and therefore all the
mere desirable that it should preserve
its freshness and purity as long as pos.
sible, for even wealthy ladies do not
want to pay from SO to $3.50 for a
suit every day, This is not at all an
exaggerated statement Of the cost Of
silk suits and costumes at the ''ready
made' houses; on the contrary, it is
under the highest figures. OF course
when the materials are bought and
placed in the bands Of a first-rate ar
fist, to be made up to order, the cost
is less and the r esultmore satisfactory,
but the figures will serve to show that
the charges at great Quitting houses
are less out Of proportion to actual
cost than might be at first supposed
White toilets and black toilets are al
much worn as ever--the former il
linen and pique, guipure embroideries
for walking dresses, and also in Frenci
muslin and Victoria lawn, for hous,
and evening wear. White Frencl
muslin, richly trimmed with Vallen
ciennes lace, and worn over the new
cameo and tinted silks, composes til,
freshest and lOveliest Of costumes
Demorest.
POISONING BY PHosrHORus oil .
turpentine is said TO be an CNcellen
antidote for phosphorus poisoning
The two substances uLjle 20 form i
the stomach a compound rcScmblin
spermaceti, which is harmless. a
children not frequently are poisone,
by putting matches in their mouth,
it is well TO keep this remedy i
mind. The proper doseis not men
toned but, as turpentiue has itsc.
powerful effects OF the system
should be used with caution.
~
Who had the first spare rib !:
Adam.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15
ALDERNEY CATTLE
FOR SALE
FROM IMPORTED STOCK.
Columbia AthenHum.

4 First Class school for Young lin.
dies. Advantages Elegant Grounds ~
acres) Healthy Lpcation-Cnpacious Buildings
1,,slO;OOO, Apparatus-Well selected Library Of
Rooms, with fire in each-Abundantly supplied
Tablo-Full and efficient laculty-% years OK
perience-Course Of Instruction thorough and
co'npletc-Priccs roduccd-Number Of Matric
ulntes 7 ,iS5, and III 0raduatcs-NO Sectarian-
ism-SessiOn opens Sept. 4th-Catalogues FREE
dec.10v WIN. A. SMITH A. M. Sec'y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15
CINCINNATI BUSINESS DIRECTORY,

l OUIS STRASSER--Wholcsalc Manufac,
IL turer Cigars and Tobacco. Special atttcn-
ton called to the big and Little Casino"
brands ofCigars. lS7 Walnut st. Cincinnati, o,
I OUGMEAD 4 PORTER, Door, Sash
~ and Shutter Manuf's.; Rough and Dressed
Lumber, Joists, 9cantling, Shingles, Lath, &C.,
% Hannibal st.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

ToorHACmE CURE. - Pulycrized
alum and common saltput on a piece
Of cotton, and into a hollow tooth,
will shut up It's aching SO quick that
you will want to thank us for telling
you.
A remarkable triumph of surgical
skill is chronicledi in the Louisville pa
per. Few weeks ago a hoy, six years OF
age, while playing on the stairway
Of the Gait House, fell q distance OF
seventy feet, alighting upon n stone
floor, from which he was raised ap-
parcntlv q litClcss, shapClCss mass.
In the course of his fall he struck Il
projecting corner of the staircase,
breaking an inch board across the
grain, and further down he struck
and broke an oak baluster an inch III
diameter. Numerous fractures and
a terrible scalp wound were prOduc-
ed by this frightfHl fall. The right
arm was cruched into pieces above
and below the elbow, both legs were
broken at and near the ankle joints,
and innumerablc Commissions were re-
ceived all over the body. NotWith-
standing these dreadful injuries, UNI
der skilful surgical care the child
not only recovered, but now has a
perfect use of all his limbs.
PAIN KILLER.-ln another column
will be found the advertisement of Da-
vis' Pain Killer. There is probably no
other preparation manufactured that has
become 80 much of Il household word as
tho Pain Killer. For thirty years 1t has
stood before the public, and the innunl-
orable testimonials that have been CALI
forth voluntarily, testify fully to its
merits. When you need a family medl-
cine buy the Pain Killer.
REAL ESTATE DlSTRIBUTION OF MEM
pUIS.--A SHORT POsTPoNEMENT.-Sat-
iStaCtOry reasons to the Managers OF the
Real Estate Distribution Of Memphis,
cause them to ask of tho public the i'll
diligence ola short postponement. Our
scheme Is one ofmagnitude. 70 success
fully get through with 1t has required
the establishment of Agencies through
out the United States. This has been
done; but more time has been necessary
to do so than at first supposed. We are
now in working order, from New York
to San Francisco. The drawing comes
OIL on AUGUST 3lsT, without fail. BY
that date we will have realized our most
sanguine expectations, and will render
the public that satisfaction we have al
ways designed to give. Our offices ev~
crywhere will continue open until then.
Call on Mr.. j.. A. BOWEN, at Il. Dorman
a. Cos. for circulars and particulars.
rASsMORE& RUTBIS, Managers,
Memphis, Tenn,
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SPRINGS
GrMndY County, He mn.

The property having been purchased by the
undersigned, and thoroughly refttod md fur
nished, will be opened to the public for the en-
suing season on the 18th June next.
For the benefit Of those persons who have
never visited this, before the war, celebrated
Watering Place, we beg leave to say that
for the cxccllency of its Chalybeate and Free
stono Waters, grandeur Of scenery. and purity
Of atmosphere, ii is not surpassed, il eQualed,
by any similar establishment in the South. The
lOcat, on is upon one of the highest points Ofthe
Cumberland Mountains. within o few hours
ride of the University of the South, and Of the
large Swiss Colony recently Established in this
State.
Visitors leaving Huntsville, Chattanooga or
Nashville, by the morning train, will arrive at
tee Springs, via TullahOma and McMinnville,
on the evening Of the same day.
Parties wishing to engage rooms for the sea-
son, can do so by addressing us at Nashville
until 18th May; after that time at Becrsheba
Springs.
CHARGES FOR BOARD.
By the Day, So %; by the Week, ST. 50; by
the Month, $50 on. Children and Servants,
Half Price.
RESIDENT PHYSICIANS.
DR.. J. D. WINSTON, Of Nashville; Dir. Il. N
FRANKLIS, Of Sumner county.
\. NJ. SCOTT 4 co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

Who had the first spare rib ? r.
Adam.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-07-15

TooruAcuE CURE. - PulvCrized
alum and common saltput on a piece
OF cotton, and into a hollow tooth,
will shut up It's aching so quick that
YOU will want to thank us for telling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-28

Rhode Island journals are making merry
over blunder of The PhrenoLogicaI Journal which In
recent number presented to its readers the couhtee
presentiment Of RI ode Islands former Gov Smith under
the name and fame OF Edward Harris OF Wosnsocket
Basing s calculations on the known record OF the one
and the present features OF the other, me IohHo.
graveiy gives the points In the cranaI
of his eeency, showing that chance ana the PEG
Die had put the wrong set Of craRia oharaoersucs IN
the guberha chair for his strong points Were io
trade which shows that the science OF phrenolssy de-
MAIDS other inspiration than bumps 10 render IL Wnoy
Trustworthy.
In Cardington, Ohio, there is ar intellectual
Daniel come Judgment whose memory shames the ac-
curacy OF the printed chronicle. Fifty years age this
Daniel Mccartney came into the lions den OF lie
blind Recently he has learned to read. and can at any
time give chaper and verse any quotation from the
Bible On all questions OF national history dunng the
last so years he give date, name, event. ana time
with marvellous accuracy, while the most Intricate ihasH
ematical problems yield at once to his Skin.
Ticket 9,4A has drawn q prize Of S20o,soO
in the Havana lottery. the ticket divided into
twentieths. dozen or more people VIII probably be
ruined for life by share in this windfal-
Capt Ward Of the Tenth Precinct Police, with
descent last night the houses Of ilfxe
Bteene Heser Fifty inmates Of Ses 49, H. ssd has eser
2t 2a5 27 ana 2. Broomsst we're ,rrested The
and viii probably be severely dealt With beng the
proclaimed purpose Magistrate to free the district Of their presence
fire Oh the third floor of No. 100 Suffok-st, occu-
pied Kelmer Co desk msnaory damaged stock as'
evening Insured The basng osned g sAnei Thompson
was damaged 500 Insured
Coroner Whitehead began an inquest, last evening,
into the murder u John Cas- on enesda
last, Brooklyn, e. D. No new fscts were ei1'el
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-28
A SMALLPOX PATIENT IN THE STREET

Yesterday morning the widest excitement
prevailed for sbert time in the First Ward Of Long
Island CITY caused by the report that crazy with
the smallpox. in ts worst FORM loose in the streets
OF the city entering stores and houses and driving out
the occupants. Mr. shaer, residing in Jacksonave,
had been SICK with the disease for the past few weeks
and became deous Tuesday evening but being poor
his wife could not afford proper attendance and under
took to take charge Of him herself Early yesterday,
having become much worse, he jumped from the bed,
knocked his wife down. and leaving her snelss rushed
from tho house Hs faee covered with Sores was suf
cleut to warn those In the Streets they all avoided
him This seesned 10 madden hia be rushed into
number OF saloons stores and houses the occupants fec
ING "a he entered At length the services Of Mr. Num-
who had charge Of the smallpox patients under old
Bealta Beard were secured, and Ssasr carried by
main Strength to his home aud securely tied has bed
Application was made the Dew Health Board 70 pre-
VIDE an attendant but yet nothing has been Dope
Resdes Nj ShafT four persons sick with this Dis
ease in the same hsase No health officer has yet been
ap pointed by the Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Anna Mccall, one of the pioneer citi-
OF Cincinnati died there recently In her sth year
Originally from Newark N. j. she had lived In Cincin-
natl 60 years. during 90 OF which she had occupied the
same house.
The Princess of Wales is described as look
ing very thin and vsrn with lsvey face SO full OF sad
ness as to be pathetic She Ia said to have lost in few
years all the freshness and bloom OF youth which ut the
time Of nuptals the theme OF praise throughout
England.
The venerable DR.. Ferris, ex-Chancellor OF the
Sew-York University whose appearance Is almost as
familiar to EewYerkers Trinity church Is about to
remove to patrmonal estate IN Roselle, N j. lie VIII
not be far away however, 10 prevent him from
often meeting his old friends in the religious and pan
tAropic gatherings of the city.
Samuel Thatcher, born at Cambridge, Mass,
July 176 at present residing in Maine Is said to be the
oldest surviving graduate Of Harvard College, and the
Oldest exmeber of Congress living. He served as
the representative OF Massachusetts, from 1902 TO 1905
Tho oldest living exmcmbers Of Congress are Hor
Bnney OF Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphla IN
17se willard Hal of Delaware, born the same year IN
Wostford. Mass, and Artenus Hale OF Massachusetts,
bern in Winchendon, Oct 20. 1873.
A course of instruction in philology has
been established Yale, embracing two years study,
under the department Of Philosophy and Fine Arts.
Prof Whitney viii teach the principles Of linguistic
science the comparative pathology OF the Indo-Euro-
pean languages and sansrit Prefs Hadley and Pack
ard the more advanced branches Of Greek; Prof.
Thatcher the Latin branches not included an the regular
college and the Gothic tof Ulfas Prof Coe the
Modern Romantic Prot Day, the Hebrew and other Sc
mite branches Mr.. Van Name Chinese ana japanese.
and Mr.. LounsbeTry, Ango-Sxon The school VIII open
Ean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-28
RAILROAD NOTES.

The grading of one of the principal sections
n, The through route from ogensburg to Newfork was
commenced on Monday This section Will extend nom
utea 10 Cooperstown The contract also includes the
extension Of the COoperstovn Railroad to point on the
charlotte River in Delaware County 10 connect with
-. ,,o,,d,,,t and Osyego Railroad This will give the
te ~ JTtic a short route " the metropolis ndepehu-
aaot ~ the Sew-York Central. -, ,,,.. p,.
NV new cross-cut line connecting the huosoh fuVer
u ,,ad of spuyten Duyvii with the Harlem Railroad
a. Mott Haven, nearly completed the 9niiaihg 1l
a. Mo.' hss been attended with comparatively little
nm It with the exception Of heavy cut through the
Iii near Mott Haven terminus ia as Sean W %
r,e ,,i will be ready in June. when all the Hud
W.T. liver messenger trains VIII run over IT.