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ToMB STONES.

To those who wish 70 p2-petuate, in "cn-
during marble TIE Wgpiery Of flowed ones
the undersigned viii say, that he Is SUI N
the marble BGsiHcsa and prepared to hll or
ders for Arpefi,igl or Foreign marble on
short notice. IL Is the agent of Mr.: +. z
Quigly, the SUCCESSOR of Quigly d Moran,
Memphis, Tenn. All orders taken by him
or big agents will be promptly filed, and
parties will get III every instance Just what
they order. NJ. e. CASTOR,
Agent.
Office at Joiner & Cogburn's g,
Mar3O72-lyr Macon, Mi s.,
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Tho State Of MississlPRh !
NoYuben County.

NALHRee CphhtY:
Chapcery Gspre Thursday, June 18th, 1872.
AsQ FHs'F ct al.
l32l vs..
VIC RadfaEl ct al.
Upon motion Of compliments solicitors,
upon atldavits duly made, it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court that the defen-
dants Jane McGOwan, Eliza Mc(]owan, l.
otta MrGowAn, Elizabeth Lowe, with heT
husband Lewis Lowe, are non-residcnts OF
the State of Mississippi, and that the SAID
'ane, Eliza and IOtta Mc(lDwan, are resi-
dents Of Red River County, in the State OF
Texas, and their post-olice is Clarksyille
and that the residence Of the said Elizabeth
and Lewis Lowe after diligent inquiry, can
not be aScertained:
II is ordered by the Court that q copy o
this order within twenty days fr@m THU
date be published in the Macon BEACON
3 newspaper published in this county 70
The said non resident defendant, that the.
plead, demur or answer said B{lF ofKevieV
on or before the
I'd Monday of September rsxt, 4 D, 1872,
or the matters and things therein contained
will be taken as confessed against them
and it IL further ordered that the clerk o
this court transmit hy mail n certified cop,
of this order postpaid to the s4id Jane, Eli
10 and Iotta McGo%an, affected ia Clarks
vile, Red River County, TexSa.
a true copy from the minutes.
h. A. }. McHEFRY, Clerk.
Harrison&Sy kc2 s9l's for coR,plainAnts
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The BrOOkSVille Barbecue.

After our experience at Is 'coKS'
vile Thursday we can Vrut ntu'iy
saw that Hwhat we know ABOUT
barbacues is very pleasant, i'ldeed'
and deserves a more fitting record
than we can give it.
The clo4ds of the morning, that
.nortcndod rain and disappointment,
but which protected us, durlng our
ride, from the suns fierce rays
were all dispelIed by the time we
arrived Ut the pleasant little town.,
now cnliycned by the presence Nt
four or fge hundred persons ~,
like the experience OF our Senior ~
that other barbecue, Dolly N'rGen
was II very prominent feature on
this occasion, Macon being well
represented, and we are decidedly
IF the opinion that the good orfcr
Of tho day must be attributed IN 3
treat measure to tho controlling ~
9ucncc of Miss Dolly's pres anct
and her attention in preparation o
The best good humor prev u 90
throughout the day, and especially
f after dinner, which must nece 'ssri
, lv follow the dlscoursing OF sueI
Xo,;c;ous yiands. In CONNIE ATTN!
with Judges Stewart, Calvert Drl
Yates and Dismukes and ''the
r GOOD Judges of barbacues, upon "
merits Of the one we were so hear
= ;Iv ENJOYING, they didn't have uSnc
10 say.they we're too full of jV'c
% mn,ton to speak, and we lick Oh
g chops now to think OF H.
at There was the greatest a6und"n'
and variety, and after dinner v
counted ave untouched carcass
t. Over the pit. The following So
tlemen, managers, deserve gre
credit for the cleyer manner,
which tho whole affair was collH'
~ tod.
'p. Gen'l Managers i
nj. z. G. LuttrUll, J. A. Heard
M~arthalIs-
M. v. Friday, G. A. Hancock
- A. Clark, W. II. Parton.
~ Conn Managers Table
Gen. NJ. Kirk.
Assistants Mt
81 W. Ilankins, NcKirk, J, w. u =
Brook, 6. 6. YErWSOd, r. IL. < |,
d 7. +. Glass, Thos' n0n44'rS0"' F"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

The Boys at the Depot wePo Dis
appointed in GQt receiving their
Greeley fay last Saturday. They,
however, IN proyise4 one aEa sgt it
AAoat from the pole ,hsy eeeoted
there, and h!s4 = gsGa time gencr-
ally.
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July costs

REPRESENTATION NOTICE
We. the undersigned Registrars for NoS-
ubee County, will proceed to register the
ousgfsd voters of said county, in accord
angs xith law, at the times and places
snscii.d below, to-wit:
y" SHUQUALAK.
MONDAY II Tuesday, Aug. l2%l'' 49,
'''' SUMMERVILLE.
"Wednesday Il Thursday. Aug. III 10, 1877
MUSHULAVILLE,
Fldsy, Aug, ~, 1919
TRO1MAN'S.
Saturday, Aug. ~ 1919
LYNN CREEK,
! Monday, Aug. w. i0'-'
STOVALL'S ETORE,
Tuesday Il "Wednesday, Aug. 20 & q, 1872
BROOKSVILLE,
Thursday & Friday, Aug. " % 1877
CLlFTONVILLE,
d, Monday Is Tuesday, Aug. % s ~ 1877
w. WOODLAWN,
! Wednesday & Thursday, Aug. Is &9?, 1872.
y ~ GOODWlN'S FARM,
Monday 4 Tuesday, Sept. . &3, 1879
= """' louisville,
- Wednesday Sept. 4, 1872
MACON.
"a Monday, Tuesday, "Wednesday Y Thursday
~ ." n An 1 n -
j. Voters having their registration papers
h and residing in the same district that the.
u voted in last yoar, need not attend.
., This registration is intended only 10
er those who have not registered and thos
be wEo have lost or mislaid thsiF regi'tF"tio
~ ~ papers % ", y; MAHoRNER,
cy THOMAS STEVENS,
ur Registrars
Attention is also dirteccl. 70 the f9ll9l
zee ing section Of the RegIttnFS4,iff Law
wa SEcrloN THE BjGFpa Of kt.slStratio
in all matters pertaining TO theif rcs.a|l
Ses ton, shall be- conscrVHt"rs Of IN" pe"'l
and empowered to arrest ard cahse 70
eat imprisoned III inc county,, J"'' No. -;
in sAry, all persons ob.tTucting or prevent
:" their registration, intimidatlng, tnrea.'
."c' ing, or fTaudnlS1tlHy t so"ss'U'T fE,m 10 r priss
tim. creating riots, disturbances or gu
reIs II the lace of registration or "th
wise interfering Herewith to preStFlFt or
Law the registrars IN tho discharge & ~
W. duty, and all such offences shall &c II
isred as misdomeanOrS, undeT ING crih,,
code and said registrars are empowers
call upon all sherifs, constaoleS ana ..
DEPUTIES, and all other peace olhcers;
when necessary, other citizens 70 ald
IT. assist them in enforcing the laws ana 7
i lis' ISaAce, and suppress disturbance ana J
w vent tho offences enumerated; ara Inls
ton shall be published and posted win
Val Qry notice to hold a reslstSnon'
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R ST ~ EE.

'be widow Haynes place in this
black and white spotted STEER
" aud split and undcrbit in each
/ 8 wears old, medium size. ANY
Ion will be thankfully received by
JAS. II. QUINN,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

'te often under obligations to
A. y Ferris, torMor Etitor Of
!, .'''On' for fruit and vegetables.
A, a'S retirement from tho tripod
vine and fig tree no seems to
a the wants Of an Editor,
SHOWS how it is himself"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
l'Wrnip Seed.

We h4ye just received ogr USUAL stock Of
TurniP Seeds fer SHEHer and Fall plant
ing. Cal! early to SECURE the best varieties.
JONES y FRENCH:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

} a singular fact that most OF
done by the daerkies is
IN the CHURCHES, or at least
n0arrols generally sprig from
religious natures. Another
between the brethren Of the
|odlst took place this week no,
hurt, but there vas any a
Of "cNssine" ana capcqsang
I coIorcd christians hsed ? 70:
p Of tho Bible.
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10 justices Of the Peace.

|Nt ANidavits ap4 Writs of
nous Gd Seizure, FOR the new
p lien Law, can be had at the
rOf the beacon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

\ Gallic friend, Mons. George
FNl, has returned from West
" and will DO found at Uol-
y where he attends to the Par
DEPARTMENT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

Now l. 4As t.Rpe to buy your
FRUIT yxk&. w gan supply them
in any 'Qgpntity, with ErtrG RnbGef'
Rings. JONES y FFENCH'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
,0rR1s MOTTO

l., II Ranger is at the coaVt,
Fhs' bee G St l| Clerks ONCE, Any
the Gi, ar Ma attention will receive
y 4nnS S1IA McNEEs, Cor. <
A .Inticio Ranger No1ubee %.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
VACANT LOT
NOR SAL
LII f r!

|ou hand, " my Mill on the Bal
! ampple Il gQe} p'~E and OAK
which ! ap of, :iHs Lower than
filled 10 order. Call on or nd.
JAS, :. DOUGLAS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

We are daily adding to our
of %Pcrfumery, Soaps, and
Goods generally, and can
b all the BEST GOODS at reaNoIi'
briccs. JONES Il FRENC4.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
lsIaSS Ermit lars.

Just received a lot Gt Glass Fruit
Jars, which will DO sol4 at low prl-
ccs. HAuESsrElN & BIO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
FOR SALE

H. .
!. u,,g in the fsn ri : e; ' "y 9w @;
Ei ig sGa ST. substantially enclosed ElSsrd
{ goa r,a, Edited and arranged to
I, Jus "enierrs that experience
i Vh.Itorether the cheapest
Fso't. .,y mn IN North Mis- i'sippi'
KV' , = at Law and Real
E''"'0 Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
CASK E s,

which are 40 widely known as to require no
.nrcinl communication. The Metallic Blu
RAJ Case, with its present improved style
and finish, its entire harmony with the feel
ings of the b%ereaved, its perfected adj us,-
ments and appointments in whatever re,
lates to the preservation and protection Of
the body after death, confirm its utility ana
entire adaptncss to the purposes for which
it is designed. ,I
The WooDER COFFIN, manufactured BY
me from solid Walnut, Rosewood and Rose
Imitation: has no superior in finish or style
and can be furnished as cheap as any Other
kind. -, =
CorrINs of all descriptions furnished a
the shortest notice, and all orders nile
promptly night or day. The dead laid gu
With care, and funerals and escorts Superln
tended in person. ,,,-o~
JanI7 ly FINS j. CARLTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

be will be Il meeting of the
and Ladder Co. next Tues
fght, A prompt attendance
pestcd, us important bqsipOSs
y disposed of.
Order OF the President.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

s6E~ Gall and seq our MAsqE's IN
PROVED FRUIT JABs,
YATES & NUBPHEY,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
THE MEETING.

TIE MEETING.
The ratification meeting last Sat.
urday was the largest and most re,
spectacle meeting held III this town
since the war. 1t was composed OF
the solid and Intelligent citizens,
who evinced u warm interest in the
proceedings, and heartily endorsed
its action. 1t WIS rather a striking
feature that q large number of col
ored people were present who SEEM
cd to be impressed with the differ
ence between this assemblage and
The Radical demonstrations they
hod witnessed in the same place.
The meeting was called to order
on motion of Capt. II. A. Rice, and
Judge o. c. Eiland elected tempo
rary chairman, and Mr.. II, Q, Patty
chairman.
Judge Foote then offered the fol-
lowing Resolutions, which were u
unanimously adopted !:
lst. Resolved, That wo r4tity the
action Qfthe Baltimore Convention,
held oh tn" 9th and 10th OF. July,
and cordially invite the liberal men
of all parties, regardless of race, col
OF, or previous condition, TO mite
with ~ in the support Of Greeley &
Brown to the Presidency and Vice
Presidency OF the United STATES.
End. Resolved, That wa ~rssoIve
ourselves into q Greeley \ Brown
Club, and that wc will nQw elect
permanent Officers thereof, to O
+ sist Of . president, II Vice President
from each Glootion prccint, and "
3. Secretary and Treasurer.
Under the last named resolution,
the following perm anent officers
were elected Z:
/, II. W. Foote, President.
VICE PRESIDENTS
y TT Stokes, BrooksviIlr.
( II. A. Rice, Cliftonvillc.
l.. W. Smith, Woodlawn.
J. H. Griggs, Goodwin's Farm.
J. r. Sparkman, C%ooksville.
y. i. Mum, Shuqualak.
W. B, Augustus, Macon.
r Or. Jpo, H. Prince, Summerville
&. NJ. Thomas, Trotman's.
If Y, Z. Dorrah, MashuIavllle.
". W. Gaines, Lynn Crock.
" d. +. Harper, StovalI's Store.
VIM. Ward was elected Seoretar,
and Treasurer, and Capt. G. q. Dill
is lard Corresponding Secretary.
IL The President, in a few appropri
n, ate remarks, declared the Club OF
70 ganizod, and introduced Gen. SharI
~ of Columbus, who addressed tn
T. meeting for ncarly two hours in
mastery and logical speech, whic
=, was listened to with unbroken ~
~ bentiQn and hearty applause. II
90 was followed by Col. Bcv. Matthew
Of Columbus ia an eloquent addre'
-. nf noarlv ono hour. At tn" clnsH
AT Col. Matthew'S remarks, Col. Hor
was called on and responded brleti
with All interesting account OF II
political aspects in Laudcrdale.
M. Col. Rives Aoved that a comm.
EN- tee Of onS from each precinct be a
2ef pointed to fame q Constitution NJ
l. BYLAWS for the government OFT
Club, and i4so to act AS a flnSn
committee; said committee TO
w a~ppointeS by tho President and
r. port at the peyt meeting. This "
NV Nv unanimously carried, and the q
then adiournc4 W meet on S"turd
~ the 10th Of August.
-" The committee on Con'tit4t
ard Finances are As follows:
John W. Patty, G. &. billiard,
S. HoSford, A. Klaus, }. Holl'"rs
the IL. ". FOOTEy
sew WM. WAap, PresidCA
end Rec. Scc'y.
!, to- &. G. DILLAiA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
YATES & MURrHEY'S.

~
". lIollandor left at Qiqr
fully opened bolls Of.
which he picked tho 28th
'Inly. His crop is fine and
Pl repay the careful cpltiva-
! has given it. Mr.. Holland
b left II watermelon for the
!. Ii is our first cotton and
hi melon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

ice, in vacation, July Il te'-.
David Tomlin, complainant
VS..
Lena T2nlin, letrnl4nt' J
In the ChancoEy Copst of said county
This cause c71a;ng on this day TO be hc2ri
mon hi, of c6ii, p!aiEt ind the affidavit h'cd
in said cause 5i,i il appearing t" the court
MT tle s,f,' attendant is not an lnhahltahl
nffhigSf.te. but resides beyond the Nialt>
! tbtrs5s 20 ti,pt the ordinary process OF TINS
coLtri cannot be served upon her
L /, therefore ordered that publication h'
made in the Macon Beacon, 4 hcwSPa:,,
nrr published in the town of Macon. IN SAN
rronntv. for four consecutive weeks. notify
inv the said defendant, Lem TomIln' t" Ut,
and appear before the Chancellor oi s'Ho
Court, on or before the
Eleventh Day Of September, A D., 49,,
nbo same being n day in said court at tn
Enn house in the town of Macon in sal'
State, and plead, dcmur or answer to IN.
.nynr,l nller ..ions Of the said complainant
hi otherwise the several allie sat!dnS 9
D.oG;II Xii will be taken for coi tStd as
Sor It is further ordered that il copy 6
tbis order be transmitted by i5.il hH N
clerk of this court, postarc paid. proper
directed to the said defendant ut Chicago
nIinnis. and that he make his report IN VT
!. tinv rs tAe law DIRECTS.
> i true copy from the minutes;
.Ju,yll 1872. >o$$;'
d fI5. +. Cower, sol. for compl,t'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

aoS> All orders for Books, ST.
TIoNERY, &c, promptly filled by
W. f. FERRI'.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

Do not forget that the Gree.
Brown Glub meets neat Sat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

asy- Don't fail to sec itlRQae sell.
Sealing Frpit Jags,. 81 n,cu
JONES FkeNCH'N'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
H
FEMALE SEMINARY
win Open September 9th, 1872.
Terms OF Tuition:

Oh 111O Vi
Primary Department. per session
80, va.t, 5000
p.nar.tory 5000
Literary Department, including An
cient Languages, WV
Music and use of inStrument....."". oV'Vo
French, German, Drawing 4 Paint
ing, extra O"ch,...".."."""".'''" WV
Board, lights, fuel, and Tuition III
~-'
Payment. for each half session, required
in advance, or monthly.
Pupils will be charged from the time
they enter ut the above rates. ,
Deduction, for absence on account OF
protracted sickness will be made.
JESSE III. BUCK,
PRINCIPAL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

nay D. Lanaysth 4 sons rev sop n
Turnip Seed TX IRptA Baga., PRTRle E.ap'
white Flat tgtch, Seven FOR' Iaasf"n''
an GLOBE, iRtt Feacoiy T@N ~ . FRENCH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
,yILLE SEMINARY
voK A SOLID AND USEFUL
EDUCATION.

:, females study in separate
l,u ,.cite together when classes
b. 3, "a. ss.25, and 81. Music,
e.lis .' Sls, 90 per month of4 weeks.
rala ns rommenecs an the 18th u
Send for a cirepls''
W,,.,l n. J. FOX.
HI, 1872 FN'"S'+'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

bB" Glass Fruit Jars. and Tin
Cans ut HAUENsTEIS X Bros.
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HVIET { SALI SGiEII
Ell F
Maccn, Miss,
3. +. HOWELL, Prop.

TTAvING lately furnished my Stable
III with vehicles of the latest style,
and good stock, | would solicit the
patronage Of the public, always insurin1
satisfaction.
ANEW HACK, just from the factory,
will connect with all trains. Orders .Gtt
ut the Merchants Exchange or the sisple
will be promptly attended r.
MI Families and partieENf aad rE
new Hack a very ri asall ana ~ teap'"
vehicle for picnieS &c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

az Call and price our stock q
White Lead, Colors, Oils ana w
M ahcs-quality fully guarrSnte9a'
JQSES 4 FRENCH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03
FbOPERFF Fog

PNIIE!
u.,o, .;tuo.aa In Moon,
ffdgs lIg H : |. d;v;g'or on az MgHday
De .sIt , ,"' nryt, ;n fsomt jf
n y, Oh N"t " = tbn town Of Macon, on
ll0as '.,, ~ to.wit:
El0S ' = hS,o AZ in one and two
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-08-03

s~ Our liquid Vash Five i y
JONES = FRENCH
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-07-25

~ r u L
Lo ON THE War PATH. Qua
kor policy Of the administration don't
seem to be success. Recent WASH
ington disparches say:
The War Department has details of
the massacre of the, Lee family on
Clear Fork, sixteen miles below Fort
Griffin, Texas. The father, mother,
and little girl eight years of age,
were killed by arrows, then scalped,
and the bodies left with arrows stick
ing in them. Mrs. Lees ears were
cut off. '@@"s 81 ta'
Cordelia, aged fifteen, Susanna aged
seventeen, and John Lee, aged six,
were taken prisoners. The comman-
der of the post at Fort Griffin sent
scouting parties after the Indians, but
there was great delay in their starting
owing to J food in the river and
there are but small hopes of overtak-
ing the murderers.
General AuguP fears that more eX-
tensive operations will have to, be ta-
ken against these Indians before they
will remain peaceable. With Mexico
on one side and the Reservations on
the other as places of refuge and se-
puIlty AOi tAoLlSolFeS anu tieiI pluu-
der. the present defensive system will
not effect much, ,iear ,tg.i za1 l.a-l
Another dispatch says: elss ~sasi 4,
General Sheridan, in a communica-
ton to the War Department says, we
can never stop wild Indians from
numbering and stealing until we pun
ish them. IL white man in this
country commits marder we han G
him. If he steals horse we put him
com ,n mits .,a these nsiyss wa a" m;ve ehiIi h;m
better fare and more blankets. ] think
policy the civilization of the wild red
man will progress slowly"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-07-25
mIEIETfs nHA 80 -
Frightful Disaster i'm a Mine.

Advices from Laughtou, Lake Su-
perior, state that on the morning of
the 18th inst. portion of the roof of
Copper Falls Mine, (which had been
left standing snpportea BY rock pill
lars, and was known as cash Bed,
gave way at seventy fathom level, and
fell a distance of two hundred feet.
Sixty men were in that part of the
mine when the accident occurred for
ty-six Of themEreached daylight with
out serious mishap.
OF the remaining fourteen miners,
eight were taken out in a short time /;
four of them were uninjured, three
badly MANNED, and one (Chas. Borrel)
dead. 4k--
Later advices from the scene of dis
aster state that the bodies of Owen
Sullivan (marriedD and Matt Ballas
(single) have been recovered, leaving
in the mine, in all probability dead,
Thomas Bray. Patrick Burns, James
Fezzay7 and HarE f11'he two iirst nam
ed of these snnfortnna;e meH leave
wives and families. UIU N
It is reported that the condition of
the mine where the accident occurred
was known for month to be very
unsafe.
Since the above was received, we
learn that the body of one other man
has been reeovered- y svSg grf AZ
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-07-25
SBEFIELD.

! lOo'A
| [The following from our attentive
and ever welcome Snfield correspoh-
dent, came to hand too late for our is
sue of the 1Ith, and was mislaid, SO
that it did not receive attention. last
week. II ss< ftkI-lAN JEt0dUd
ED. PREss-S1R The only noise in
this place at present is that of the
Mower and Reaper. with an OCCASION
al sound of dinner-horn and the clang
of the bell. The weather is fine for
harvesting, and every farmer seems
anxious to take advantage of it; new
ertheless. there was goodly number
of The farmers met in the field of Mrs,
Frank, on Saturday, 9th, to Witness a
contest between three first-class. ma
chines--the Russell, from Canton the
Excelsior and Buckeye, both Of AK
ron lightness OF draft and .superiori-
ty of construction being the points in
contest. The Russell machine was
taken from the farm OF Mr.: Phillip
Kramer, by the Agent, Abraham
Hinebaugh, represented byrMr Miller
ton. The Excelsior shop, OF, Akron,
had two machines there, Medium and
Junior, represented by Mr.. Soldering
and several OF the shop hands. The
Buckeye seemed to be well represents
ed by Mr.. Buchtel, Mr.. Walker. and
several others. There was considera-
bic, of the forenoon spent in preparing
the machines, and everything ready
al h,
At that time discussion arose as TO
the accuracy of the sDynamometers.
The Buckeye Company had one of
their own Invention, which appeared
a very pretty thing, but nobody knew
how to work it but one man that be-
longed to the Buckeye Go. 1T was
like aChinese Juggling box to anyone
else. o AS a matter of course thew OBJ
jected to it as test to their machines.
The .Dynamometer of the Buckeye
firm seemed to be an improvement, as
it was arranged so as to leave pen
ell mark on ruled paper, % pounds
between the ruling, but it became nec-
essary to change the paper on working
the different machines, and it was. the
opini most of the people that the
thing could be tampered with in chan
noisy discussions till O'Clock, when
Mr.. Miller, of the Russell, addressed
the people from the seat of his ma
chine. He told them he was sorry
that so much time was lost; that he
knew the value of time TO himself and
10 the farmers that were present. Ne
said that the Dynamometer of the
Buckeye could be tampered with, and
he had every reason to belive that it
would be. He said he came for the
purpose of testing his machine; that
he was not afraid of fair and honest
competition with any machine. He
offered to leave the field with the 9TH
ers, and let the farmers test the ma
chimes and report. the result The
REPRESENTATIVE of the Excelsior EN-
dorsed the Proposition Of Mr. Miller,
of the Russell, but the Buckeye mon
stuck like one man to their never
falling dynamometer, which left a
very bad impression on the minds of
the farmers with regard to the Buck
eyes supremacy.
SPECTATOR.