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juno 9th, 1871.
Dear BeGcon':-In talking with
many Of my friends about the stu
alton gehemllyloand home matters
particularly, | find Ahat thcre is al
most a, universal feslipg up here in
favor of Geo. W, Higgins, as u
member OF tho Board Of Supervi-
sors from District No. 4, and yon
are authorized 10 ANNOUNCE his
namO for that position, We are
satisfied he will look after tho in,
torests of the people with tho same.
care and attention that be gives to
his private affairs, and as a practi-
cal man and q business man, no is
a success. We offer SummervIllc
aud Shuqualak q good man won't
they take him?
Please announce also, that Jno.
J, Lipscomb, afteY due considera-
ton Of the wishes OF his friends,
has concluded not 10 allow bis name
to como before the Convention.
He Tetnrns tkaDks for The inter-
Sst manifested i'm bis eskalt.
There IN B0tBiDS Sbss special
jRss now that ! csp wtItS SboWt sx-
eept, peahaps She ycbbTry IA NJ,
Joseph TriGplstt'3 house Jus, syn
day. While bo ami his wife were
visiting at Mr.. McLeod's. saAc one
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
9 F'S SALE.
Tho. State Of Mississippi Use &c J
mo. 7460l VS.. (AliaS En-
w. NJ. COnnor ct ii,

~ - IT.
By virtue of tile above-stated writ to m,
directed from the Office If the clerk Of Nh,
Circuit Clerk of NoXubee county, | will on
Monday, the 4th. day of June, A. D., 1877,
within the hours prescribed by law, in
front Of the Court House door in the town
OF Macon, in said county, expose to sale
at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, u the right, title and interest, the
defendant, William VI. Conner, has in snd
to the following described lands and other
property, to-Tlt: r-
Lot II, sec. 1G, township II, range II,
containing 10 acres.
One-half interest in south west auartc r
eff section &c, township II, range ii, con
tanning 100 acres; 100 acres in north side
Of south east quarter Of section Sc, toxin.
ship IA, range Is water mill and improve.
Inents, :'-.
z, The entire interestin the machinery,
One halt interest iiG TaCAat lot in block.
4 in Macon Lot |. Book Is in ifacon
north one,third of lot 6. block 10 in Macon,
lot in fractional block 10 in Macoa, south
half of lot 8, block lin Macon, lots 8 and
Is, section 81, township Is. range II, con-
tanning so acres lot and residence in
BrUoksyille known as the Sam Cavctt lot;
One-half Interest in store-honse, Brooks,
vile, known as Cavett and Jarnagn's.
l. wagons, 9 carry-iogs and 6 yoke OF OK
en-.
All said lands lying and situated in Nox-
ubee county, State of Mississippi.
The above-dcscribed real and personal
property, having been levied, upon rs the
property Of defendant, William NJ Con
nor, viii be sold to satisfy the abovc-s.ated
cSse and all costs.
!. B. ALLGOOD,
april7-ts Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
ANNOUNCEiiEVTS,

EDIToRs REACcN From du hrlitle
published in your paper Juno 2nd,
| learn the fact that my name is
suggested for the office of Tax As
SCISSOR, ] desire to say In reply to
that suggestion, that | prefer to DO
governed by the decision of the
Democratic Convention. And il
elected will perform the duties of
that office with the s~trlctest care
and prOmptness.
| herewith exehd my most
grateful thanks to my friends for
theif liberal consideration in my
behalf. Very respectfully,
T. P. HUGHES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Good feading is the rdrcst Of ac;
comPlishlhehts in our schools; at
the same time it is one of the mos
important. In most OF the exami,
nations va have attended, this fea-
ture was Numerically deficient. The
reason is, it is too much slurrod b.
vcr. An understanding of the sub.
Ject matter is Il prerequisite to good
reading the pauses must be- cure
fully noted, and then the mOdula-
tions of tho voice cultivated, or else
reading is little else than unintelli-
gible jargor. At Mr.. and Mfs.
Bucks Exhibition, we had some eS
cellent exceptions to the hop, skip
and jump style, rs we'll as to the
mOnotOnOus character of ordinary
school reading. They seem to have
given this subject special attention,
consequently it was Of q better
grade than usual. We had rather
hear a young lady read well than
Sing well, and the first accomplish.
ment is more rare than the last.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Charley Hardin brought a gcnu'
Inc horned frog into our office on
Tuesday which he captured on one
Of the by streets Of town. AS these
animals are not native to this sec
ton, it must have carpet bagged
from Texas, or been swept hithcr
by n cyclone, or perhaps it escaped
rom the pocket o. some returned
lex IS cmigrant,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Election Districts

Can any changes be made in the
Election Districts Of IL county AS
established by our former Board OF
Registration which would be ad.
vantagious and proper? The pres.
ent Board have power to change
the divisions made by their prcdc.
cessors and, we are authorized to
say, wonId DO glad to hear sugses-
tons on the subject.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Fourth Of Judy.

AT the last meeting of the Board
Of Mayor and Aldormen, on motion
OF Aid. Klaus, tkr time Of common.
cling work on the streets by those
H~eglccting or refusing TO pay the
tax, was set for the 4th day of July,
and the privilege of committing the
s"r'o was extended to- that day.
K. H~AUENSTEIN,
Secretary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Teachers and pupils of Macon
Female Seminary would return
their hearty thanks to " the Musici.
ans" who SO kindly assisted in the
Exhibition OF Thursday evening
Also to the young gentlemen who
aided in the preparations at the
Conrt House.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Beard of Registration.

JACKSON, MISS. June 2lst, 1877.
Friend Longstreet Your letter
was received while [ was away
from the Capitol or l should have
answered Gro this. l appointed
you Registrar t!or!. Noxubee county,
and unless rthey. give me a very
good reason, | will not vote to re-
move you, l think you are hon
est, competent and a good Repub-
Iican, aud that is all | believe is
necessary.
,p Yours truly &C.,
JAMES HILL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Fair compromise often settles
vCxed questions, restoi csgood feet
ing, and saves u lawyers leo but
there is no compromise 1r good
feeling; or saving Il doctors Zee
with genoarl debility, e&eept yoN
tako Brady's Family Bittcrs. con.
.sj4uontiy "evcry body takes It."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

MEssRs. Eds. Please announce
the name Of James A. Burch as a
candidate for the lower House of
the Legislature, subject 10 a Demo.
cratic convention.
in presenting the name of Mr..
Burch for the SURFACES of the peO-
pie of NOXubee, we do so with The
consciousness that he is Il reprcscn.
tative man, and one who will zeal
ously guard tho interests of the
whote people, II this high trust is
placed in his hands. While only a
plain, practical farmer, he is public
spirited, and has always enjoyed
the confidence ofthc people in mat
tiers of public concern. Mr.. Burch,
If elected, will have no private jobs
to work through, but will fulfill his
whole duty in voting for the adop-
ton Of good and wholesome laws,
and with an eye single to the gene
raj prosperity of the people.
WEST NoxUBEE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

We were shown a pretty piece
of pcnmanship this week, tho Di-
pioma Of Miss Matte Davis, the
only graduate this session of the
Elisha Galloway Institute. 1t was
done on parchment in New York
city, with black ink, and beautiful
~ ornamcnted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

On Sunday last the colercd PEG.
pie hired from Bogges, Holman &
MeH attic the Omnibus and team, to
attend . meeting going on at Deer
Brook. On their return one OF
the hoascs tell and died IN n short
time. 1t was a pretty expensive
trip for the Livery men, AS the an.
imal was a valuable one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Tho Board Of Rzahiners will
mdot the 4th, and OH, bf JaIy to
examine applicants for the office Of
County Superintendent of Educa-
ton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Fine Weather for Taking Pictures,

Yes, and Mr.. Gorff, will go Oft
very soon, and you will not soon
have snch a fine opportunity to Sc
cure a good picture of yourself or
friend. His work gives universal
Satisfaction, and we have nok doubt
that Het His stakcn moreApictures
'tkan any artist that ever was in
Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Mr.. Geo. Higgins is announced
as Il candidate tOl the Board Of Sit
pervisors. This is q most impor.
tAnt office, and should be filled by
the very best material. George is
the owner of an AL mill on Hashu-
qua, and, If he is nominated, his
friends may get some of the toll
knocked eff just before election,
but wo are satisfied there will be
free grinding done at bis mill, elcc-
ton or no election. N
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Tho wife Of Perry Deaproe, the
rUlOred preacherj who died about
two months, since, followed him to
her long homo on Thursday last.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Attention, Clerks!

rs. Murphey has received a
supply OF Pens aud Pencils combin.
ed in a very convenient shape
You can fold one one mp and put it
tn your vest pockGt--Gr '25 cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

stolo afI his wifS's vaIadBlcs from
her trunk, jcwelry, clothing &c,
amounting, perhaps in all to $500.
l think the track is hot yet and the
culprit will be UteftakBh.
YOirs anon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Mr.. Ferguson has engaged the
Beacon Office force to sell goods for
him, that is, VIC are to do all the
work in bringing the customers to
his house, and he and his clerks
won't have anything to do but
stand behind the counter, take in
the money and clear out the stock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

We are authorized to announce
the name offs. SPENCER as a can
didate for the Office of Sheriff of
Noxubec county, subject to the ac-
ton OF u Democratic Convention.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Furniture ! Furniture!

l lave a fine set Of Cherry Fur.
nltura (ncw) which | will dispose
Vt on favorable terms. Call early.
june Ii, d. OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Pic-nicking has become q favor
lite amusement, and Old Blowhard
thinks we couldn't run II picnic
without three Soxes, the male and
female sex, and-insocts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Mr.. Marx is selling Ladies' Dress
Goods at very low figures, as can
be seen by referring to his advel'
tisemcnt, and Mr.. Jas. Shelton who
delights IN waiting on the ladies,
will take pleasure IN showing all
the goods in the house to all the
Ladies in the county. - -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23


The editors of the Beacon and
several friends were regalOd one
dull day this Week with AL excel
lent beverage, tho component parts
of which may bo stated medically
thus:
Spts. Monthc PIP. q s.
Sacch. Alb. do.
Sn Frumenti ad lib.
Aqua. pur. do'
This was served up in an an
tiquc vase Of peculiar construction,
an exact copy Of the old Etruscan
vase now preserved rs a curiosity
bearing tho old Latin motto.
III sHpis pOtitiS hos"
Holberg u Co., were tho men
who originated tho novel entertain
mont.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Prints, NlNSlinS, DOMeStlCS
and Notions.

All Of the above goods just TO-
ccivcd from New York, and for
sale at the very lowest figures.
d. OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

W. Z. Ferris is prepared to make
Picture Frames of almost any kind
wanted, and keeps on hand a large
Stock of MOuldingo of the latest pat
terms. Also Oval and Rustic
Frames Of various sizes and mate
rial.
1ss-Prices as low as an W C
in the South.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Laws for 1871.

Justices of the Peace can get 0
copy by applying to the Circuit
Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Sensible Advice.

Yop are asked every day through
the columns Of newspapers and by
your druggist to use something for
Dyspepsia and LIVER complaint that
You know Rothing ABOUT, g'nn get
discouraged spending money" with
but little success. Now, to give
you satisfactory proof that GREEKS
AUGUST Flower will cure you of
dyspepsia and liver complaint
with all its effects, such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual
costivcness, paIpitation Of the heart,
heartburn, water-brash, coming ny
OF food after eating, low spirits &c,
we ask you to 90 to Jones 4 Fants,
and get alsamDIe bottle Of GREENS
AUdUST ELoWER for ID cents and
try it, or a regular size for - cents,
two doses will relieve you.
may5-e2wtt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

We call attention to the dlssolC-
ton notice Of the firm of O'Neill &
Boyle, and to the card of Mr.. o..
NeiIl. He will well and promptly
attend to all the business entrusted
to him, either in the courts Or in
the collection Of claims.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
ORDINANCE NO. Al.

AN Ordinance to amend Ordinance
No. 80.
SEC. /. Be it ordained by the
Board Of Mayor and Aldermen of
the lowE Of Macon. that. Section /
of Ordinance No. 80, be so amend.
ed thai the six days labor &c COM
mutcd by payment Of the sum OF
Three Dollars, where it now reads
Four Dollars.
Sic. 2. Be it further ordained,
That this Ordinance be in force
from ana after its passage.
Approved June 18th, 1877. 49,
&. e. BILLIARD,
ATTEST Mayor.
r. llAUENsTElN, Sec.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Iay- Base ball is the game Of the
season. The playthings can be had
at 2 K W.. F. FEnnrs's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23


Frank AlIen,and A. K. Davis
had a difficulty some time since
They happened to meet last Satur'
day and Frank struck Davis a pref.
ty severe blow on the head with a
billiard cue, leaving its mark on the
side of the head. Davis says Frank
shot him with a pistol, but the diff
ference is SO slight such 0 mistak5
might be easily made, and Dayiss,
ran not tell exactly whether he Vas
knocked down with n pistol or
shot at with Il billiard cue. ....a.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

The finest Po!and-Chin Piga ~
the Soulk. G~uaraatocd pNle breed.
Also my" entrrs StotE OF Same
Chickens, from imported English
MadcapS.
For osttes naa particulars ad-
dress, r.
II II BROOK
BrooksviAo, Miss, Oct 20th y
Mems Bsiness SY't ..'hr@ ~.
49, oAi 40 q,
-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

We DO not recol!cct within the
last I've ,otsntni les, " more
favorable season for gardens,
than the present, For us poor
devils OF editors, i j. " blessing
We are strictly vegetarian iip our,
dict from necessity, and had not
tho season. been so favorable, the
Coroncrs inquest no doubt would
have been "Died from Starvation"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Pc now prepared to grind
Peg aud cap turn out from
beat ny good an article as
hlaNdian brands IN tho market,
AEExANDER d BAKER,
Depot 49,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

tnsffk & OlIIO RAILROAD.
bound lFaih arrives att. 7;SQ r. N
/ bound train atfiYbs atu.,. 0;lT p. til
CITY OFFICERS.
NfFNAnD,.... .,,;..:.","..:;!'.,.MuyOr
ALDERMEN,
i. Allen. ......""".,.J, G. Williams
II Yales.........., J. Leo Williams
II. Hauenstein.
w. R. Bracey, Marshal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

Col. Townsend of Okolona callE
cd at our office several times du.
tho week. We arc always glad
10 see him, Notwithstanding he is
an insurance agent,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

| sell good rubber head pencils at
% cents a dozen,
- ". r. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
ALE and PORTER.

The genuine article just receiv-
cd by
r. S. MUKPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
aAc0N c
I0cAL AFFAIRS.
asilk& blIlU RAILROAD.

AnSToR
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23
Ter1aa&C ESTWttion

er1na&CfTUtttdn
Primary stndies. ''.
Including Spelling, Reading, Wri-
ting, Primary Geography, Vnd A.
rithmOtic, TO divisiOt, per month, 50 90
intermediate Studies.
Including photography, Reading,
Writing,yG Telegraph. ,tANalish Gram
n ar, First Lessons IL CompOsitiSn
and Child,s Book of Nature, "a &C
Literary Department.
Embracing tho higher English
Branches, Latin and Greek, S. %
Modern Languages, extra per mo. 3 90
Lessons in Music and use OF in
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koaraS including washing, ,...,,... IL 10
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
The brooklyn Philharmonic Concert-Miss
Anna Louise Cary.

Our friends across the East river have, In
artistic matters the prominent merit Of know
ing excellcntly well how to manage their Phil
harmonic concerts. They secure Theodore
Thomas for the instrumental portion next they
get the best available soloists. and finally they
deck their concert room as for n bridal.
The fourth concert OF the season. given ut the
Brooklyn Academy Of Music last Saturday
night. illustrates the commendation. The rich.
warm. Moreslue architecture OF the building
was adorned and glorincd with a profusion Of
beautiful flower stands at the front OF the stage,
while the back Of It was converted into n COM
pie winter garden. rendered still more brilliant
by the white rays OF lime light
The principal orchestral number Schu-
manns thlrd symphony. il exceptionally noble
in character. having. besides the two rir0ce
movements III rec which might rank AZ dnsi1tfes.
all eNquisitrly solemn and melOdious. and, Of
coruse. beautifully rendered by the orchestra.
The same praise applies to LISTS Gretcheli.
uhe second movement from his Faust SYM
phonyl which is finely orchestrated and full II
sentiment and dramatic expression. The Fla
dolio' overture. No. 4. closed the orchestral
Tho concert had special interest in tho rem
tree Of Miss Anna Louise Cary, her first appear
anee in America since her return, some few
days ago. from Russia. and. indeed. almost her
first appearance in concert anywhere since her
recent severe accident Three months ago. in
Moscow. while hurrying down a stage incline in
Linda. she fell. severely sprainlng'her ankle.
and runiurng some OF the tcndons. The result
+ sun apparent IN slight uncertainty OF gait
In coming ON the stage.
Spite 81 any such drawback tho fair artist
looked in good conf ition, apparcntlythe fresher
and brighter for her Musrovite excursion.
Her selections were well chosen 10 set in full
est light the fine. simple. broad, and correct
qualities of her style After singing Gluck :
Cara. fu solo n Me-" from the Alcests. she
gave. in answer to an encore. Beethovcus" In
Qucsta Tomha. In both Of which the rich and
solemn Orchosirntlon of the accompaniment
seconded with peculiar apness the admirlhle
delivery Of the singer. Her third number, Yer
dis q don latsle,' from . Don Carlos. WAS
enthusiastically redemanded. and Miss Cary
let the stage under Il perfect storm otapplausn.
Clearly the palmy days Of classical concert
are h9t gone by. ana Y Is pleasure 10 near
from the management that the rumurs of the
possible dshandng Of the invaluable Thomas
Orchestra are. to say the least. premature.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-19
LONDON'S BEERS.
Mr.. Louis j. Jenningss Discoveries In the
Wall street OF the British Metropolis.

LONDON, March There ia a "bear"
party her" c0operating vigorously with a SINH
lar party in New York and Keeping up eommu-
nlcatlon pretty nearly every hour 10y cable. This
would account for "A good deal that. must say,
has been mysterious to me in recent events,
This was confirmed to-day 10y friend Of mine
assuring mo in Old Broad street that Wander
mt : Will WAS going TO be Upset Whore did
you hear that = asked. ION, from 4 man in
there are q good many ~ that sort there, rs we'll
as here You will ind I'm right. Ifyou'veFot
any New York Central you had better get rid of
them" Thank you: you ARE very kind. Can
YOU tn me anybody who will lend me money
enough to buy n thousand pounds worth or
even two, at present prices ! think | should
bee able e. turn a pretty penny before the year Is
out What, said my friend. who is broker
IN large way Of business, you. don't believe
SnuGng SbSSi fa but can tell You %pf that f iHs
New York Central Railroad is not likely to be-
upset, us you call i in hurry; and If this is
The sort of thing that is sending the market
aIwGi nesin y H,nR you Guy men are bigger
had not 60, much further along the street
which 10y the 9y; Is net altogether unlike the
guaintance accostcd me and asked me whether
| did not think al American, securities We're
cannot say that DO They are down, no doubt.
but not So far hs that. | recollect that TO all ap-
pearanec things were much nearer Ia your Gel
ebrnted friend the d. some years ago than they
are now, aud yet they came all right again No.
| think America is still II long way OIL from the
destination you mention
citation Of prices all round"
II by all round you put in Government
bonds and strike the average there has been no
depreciation at all. for they have Appreciated
considerably. even during the last two years.
As Tor railroad bonds, should not wonder to
see most Of them 10 up again before three
months nre over"
stock att ~ Only think OF that
Well, 60 and buy some, and in year or two
you will most likely lind 1t not so bad rs It
looks"
never give advice Of this kind AMI should
not have given II now, only | know very we'll
that M thu present moment you could not IN
ducc an Engl.shman q try American railroad
stock NJ any price. The brokers have pissed
round the word that overytsin" Is % played out'
etful OF kilograms from Wall street to that tIot.
Everything is ruined Jones ~ Wall street
sayssO." TNAt is til" sort Of talk hear from
the Royal Exchange to Liverpool street. But
heard i also in 1862 and 1853, when nvg-W mtg
United siai, 5 lMnts were down to. ! think
10 be caught with this sort OF chan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-19
JOSEPH GOSS.
How He Looked upon Things Previous TO
Going into the Covington JaIl.

The celebrated pugilist, Joe Goss, passed
through the city last night under charge of De-
tectiVe Yankee Biigh' Of Louisville. 4 re-
porter Of the Enquirer had an interview with
him at tho Little Miami depot. aud found him
looking splcndidly. though much depressed.
His moustachc has grown To its former grand
Proportions, and he weighs IN the neighborhood
Of 2l3 pounds. He wished TO learn tho re-
porters opinion about the probable severity of
the sentence that the Kentucky court would i'm
pose upon him.
You see" he said. Il didn't know noihink
about the STATE Of Kentucky when went out to
nRht Allen. i Adnt bin in the country year.
and Just went whore they took mo. and didn't
know nothink about 'ow the law WAS on the
How much money did you got out of the
fight, Joe %
taken in at my bcnullt-$7O0 in all.
Iher" WINS no money up ON the flght,' the
reporter continued,
The devil there wnsn't." Joe exclaimed
Wei, that : the story told here now" the re-
porter persisted.
can I help the stories they tell" said Goss.
" suppose they say. too he continued thai
the $1,000 bet hetw"en Alten and me- wasn't ON
the square. lie was informed that such was
the current report. " We'll. then, IN tell YOU il
was genuine. My $3.50 was part OF the 81 900 |
bet, and Allen got his money from some friends
got my 500 br X agnin,'
After some further talk Joe said that his wife
was in New York. and that he hadn't n sanglin-
AIRY shilling in the world. II he had not been
arrested he would have had benefit in Harry
IIiIl's Theatre in New York tonight, and then
of his friends would set him up in public
or ale house.
Joe will anguish in Covington Jail until he
can raise $3.50 10 pay his fine.