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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Sprfne Work With Poultry.

Now that the rigors of winter are
somewhat relaxed and the earth has
cast off her white mantle, hens are
very busy peeping into every nook
and corner, Draving, with joyful antic-
ipations, of coming events; and while
warming up the enthusiasm of their
keeper, they seem to be asking for
special care and attention. During
the interesting season their liege lords
pay very strict obedience to all their
wants and whims, and strut around
them with consequential airs that are
not little amusing to the observer.
The true method of managing all
kinds of stock is to take advantage OF
their nature and assist in the advance
ment Of their keepers interests. To
induce hen to lay, let the nest be
partly shaded. When she wants to set,
if you wish to remove her do it at
night and make her surroundings as
neatly as possible like those o. the nest
she laid in. On farm where there are
many hooks and corners, and where
the farmer has some one to attend to
his fowls, boxes may be put up in
number of places, and the fowls will
select and lay, each in her favorite
nest, and when the time for setting
has come, each will 60 to her accus-
toned nest without much changing or
confusion: but where the accommodate
tio1s ale more limited, more attention
must be given to the nests.
If several varieties are kept and it
is intended to maintain pure breeds,
each variety must be kept strictly
separate. Should any hens have begun
to lay before such separation, then the
first ten eggs laid afterwards should
not be set !; but when the fowls have
been separated three weeks without
laying, it is safe to save all subse'
quent eggs for their purity.
If fowls have liberty, they need not
have warm, soft food. When the
snow is disappeared, they
will find gravel, seed, a little green
food, etc.; but should they be confined,
the winters care must. of course, be
continued. A lot of oyster.shells,
thrown down on a road or yard over
which horses travel, is very good for
poultry on farm. Pure water is es~
sential, and should there be any stag
nant pools OF dirty water about the
barn-yard, fill them up Immediately.
Drinking impure water is source Of
disease that should never be tolerated.
Animal food should be given until
earth.worms make their appearance.
Feed literally with grain and your
hens will generously reward your
liberality.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Indiana to have a State House,

The new State House bill has finally
passed both branches of the Indiana General
Assembly. 1t provides for the appoint
ment OF four persons equally divided politi-
cally, who, with the Governor, shall const1-
tute the State House Board. The building is
to be located on the site OF the present State
House, and the cost not exceeding two million
dollars.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
The New Hampshire Election.

Returns from every town in the first
district give Jones, Democrat, 45 plurality
Second district, all but one town and one
ward, gives Briggs tRep) 1,133 plurality. All
but three towns in the third district give
Blair (Rep.) 1,16l plurality.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Poor PinChback,

The Republican State Central Com
mittee of Louisiana met on Saturday at 10 H.,
and in accordance with resolutions adopted at
a previous meeting, Mr.. P. B. P. Pinchback
was expelled from that organization by vote
Of % to 4
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
TWeed's Pal Returns.

Peter B. Sweeney, of New York.
whose name was associated with Boss Tweed
in the great ring swindle, and who has been
an exile for the past five years, has returned.
He has not been taken in custody because it
was arrangedlwith The Attorney General that if
he would return and be present at the trial
against him, all proceedings, civil and GRIM
inal, SO far as arresting him, should be sus-
pended during the trial and thirty days alter
ward. The trial is set down for the third OF
April. The claim against Sweeney is that he
is liable in the same amounts that Tweed was
rendered liable in the suit that was recently
tried against him and in which there was a
verdict for the people for s6,000,00O.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Brushing Clothes,

The following very useful hints re.
lating to brushing wooden clothes We
find in the Rural Sun, and we eivo
them for the benefit of wives who
look after their husbands wardrobe: ::
Having spread the garment on
wooden horse, beat it gently with
small switch or cane free from knots.
A lady's whip is the best dusting tool.
Do not strike too hard, or you will
break the mold buttons. Rub gently
between the hands any spots Of dirt
set firm, and be sure the garment is
dry before you commence upon it.
Two clothes.brushes should be pro-
vided, hard and soft one and never
use the former unless to remove fixed
dirt. The soft brush does not wear of
the nap, and will suffice to remove
hair, lint, dust, etc. The brush i'm.
proves after a little use, when the
sharp edges of the bristles are worn
off, and the brush usually called the
blacking-b1ush is one of the best for
the purpose.
After dusting a coat, spread it out
on table, free from grease, with the
collar toward your left hand; com
mence brushing The inside of the col.
lar, and then the back and sleeves.
The nap of the cloth is toward the
skirts, so let the stroke Of the brush
be in that direction. Next brush the
two lappels, lastly the outside OF the
collar, and then fold it over and brush
the inside in like manner. Wipe the
dust off the table before you turn the
garment, and, if the coat is intended
to be placed in trunk, it must be
folded but if for immediate wear, or
to be laid alone in wardrobe or draw
er, no further folding is necessary.
A genJleman's wardrobe should be
covered with linen cloth, and fire.
quent opportunities taken to air, as
clothes are apt to acquire an un.
pleasant smell when kept close for any
length of lime, and moreover are sub
jecC 70 the moth. The best airing is
to wear a garment occasionally.
Be particular to keep the clothes
brushes clean, washing them occasion
ally in cold water with soap, or rub.
bing on paper placed over the edge of
a board.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Yanderbilt's Will.

The contest over the will of the late
Commodore Vanderbilt has ended by all the
contestants Withdrawing their objections to
the probate Of the will. The trial was to have
commenced on the 18th, but the whole mat
ter was arranged between VIM. H. Vanderbilt
and the contestants before the court opened
Among the counsel were Secretary OF State
Evarts, Judge Matthews, Jeremiah s. Black
and David Dudley Field, all Of the counsel in
the late Presidential contest.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
New; napers Consolidated,

The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle and Sentinel,
established in 1885, and the Constitutionalst,
established in 1899, have been consolidated
and will hereafter appear under the name of
the Chronicle and Constitutionalist
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22

The old story of a man who listened
to very pathetic discourse from
strange pulpit one day. but was the
only person in the house r:2oaffected, is
pat to many things Of these times.
Upon being inquired of by some one
how he could refrain, he answered
with a characteristic aridity, "Ob,
sir, I belong to another church,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22

A bullet fired by a hunter in Texas
struck the surface Of the lake at con-
siderable distance, glanced upward
and wounded girl who was walking
on a hill beyond. This is Texas
story and like that state is a little
wild.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Hampt0n's Position.

Judge Mackey, of South Carolina,
mad brief interview with the President few
days ago and read him telegram from Gov
Hampton, in which the Governor said the
project of new election was an insult to the
people Of the State and to himself. The Gov
ernor says he does not wish to be recognized.
What he desires is that the troops be removed
from the State House; then the will of the
people can be carried out, and carried out
peaceablY.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22

bright stream of light all around the
door, which would not close tightly. 1
went and opened the door, and found
the whole passage Illuminated by this
white light, as light as day, but saw
no more of the figure. This frighten-
ed me dreadfully, but I could only
Jump into bed, and feel glad it was our
last night in that house.
81 should say that for many years
that room had been nailed up, as UNI :;
for occupation on account of the haunt;
ing it had not been very long unfas-
tened when we went to stay there
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Escape of q Murderer.

Pete Brannigan, sentenced to be
hung April 26th, for the murder of Joseph
Kelly, escaped from the Bismarck Jail on the
10th. The sheriff was absent, in charge OF
prisoners to Fort Madison, leaving the Jail in
charge of a new man, who opened the door,
turned his back, it seems, and allowed Bran
nigan to 80 in broad daylight. This fellow
and man from Fort Garry, who has taken an
active il terest in Brannigan's fate, are now in
io;l
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22

1t is nearly time for some patriot
to write note, urging himself as the
best person for certain local Office,
and then sign it "Many Citizens,' and
send it to the newspaper office-with
two dollars enclosed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
No Post-Omce Vacant.

Postmaster General Key, finding
himself overwhelmed nearly with applica-
tions for Office, has caused the following cir
cular to be prepared for transmission to every
applicant as the only answer that can possibly
be given at present to any Of the constantly
accumu!ating letters:
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, -
SIR: Your letter Of the - has been re-.
oelved and placed upon the files Of the De-
partment for consideration under the rules
ofcivil service when vacancies occur. Ai
present none exist.
[Signed DIN. KEY,
Postmaster General
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22

tablishes the legality of the Hampton gov
ernment as to the Charleston circuit. The
other Circuit Judges throughout the State
had already made similar decisions.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
Not Encouraging to the "Outs"

Secretary Schurz and Postmaster
General Key receive very large number OF
callers daily. Among those who called on
schurz day or two ago were Senators Beck
and Bogy, ex-senators Logan and Cragin, and
Senators Christiancy, Paddock, Saunders and
others. Also large delegation OF Missouri
people headed by ex- Congressman Van Horn.
The Postmaster General was visited by sundrv
delegations from Virginia and elsewhere .ure-
ing the claims OF applicants for post offices.
He announced to them that it WOULD be in his
policy not to Interfere with any Office where
the service is we'll performed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
A Decision Favorable to Hamntop

The conflicting claims of HAMPTON
and Chamberlain to the Governorship OF South
Carolina came up in the Circuit court of that
State, on the 18th, as involved in the validity
OF commitment by a Trial Justice appointed
by Governor Hampton. Judge Reed decided
that the authority OF the Trial Justice
must be respected as that of the de facto and
de jure officer OF the State. This decision e..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-03-22
-; Stanley Matthews For Senator.

The Republican Legislative caucus, at
Columbia Ohio nominated Stanley Matthews
Tor Senator on the 25th. After the announce
ment had been made that Matthews had been
elected Senator, in response to special in
vltatlon Matthews appeared before the caucus
accepted the nomination in a short speech.
Speeches endorsing the nomination were
made by Messrs. TAFT, Lawrence and W. H.
West. resolution was adopted heartily ap-
proving the inaugural address and paci6ca-
tory policy of President Hayes, and hailine
them as an earnest of returning peace, pros
perity and happiness to the Union.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Every day our Exchanges bring
Il warning to those who are not II
surcd against loss hy fire. The
town of Edwards or the V%ickSburg
and Meridian Railroad was nearly
burnt up on Thursday. 1t is now
time to havc fires in our houses
day and night, and ;hc chances for
a connagration are increased 1t is
the duty of every one as far as pos
sibie to secure himself against the
total loss of his property. Fortu
natcly we have in Macon the very
best of Insurance Agents rcprescn'
ting the very best Companies IN
the county We advise all to in
sure, houses, gins, stocks OF goods
and every thing insurabIe, There
is safety in il, there are a great
many good nights sleep in II, and
finally, there is common sense IN
it Go and insure your property
and YOU viii feel safe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

MUM 4 OWENS have intro.
duced some novelties into market,
among them are vessels made of
compressed paper, such as wash
bowls, wash,boards &c, these arti-
Giles will not break and are dura-
bic. Another nOyeIty is the cork.
corset winch a lady can walk or
swim in 1t is also very comfort
able, and fits The shape admirably.
There goods can be seen only to be
admircd-and bought.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
Nominations of District No. 3.

Pursuant to q call of the Execu-
tive Committee the delegates from
Soule Chapel and Macon Democratic
Clubs met in Macon Thursday Oct.
II 1874 for the purpose Of making
nominations for officers for beat No
8. The meeting was called to order
by the Secretary Of the Executive
Committee of Macon club and pro
ceeded to business by electing I. M.
Sargent Temporary Chairman and
Q. 6. Eiland Temporary Secretary
It was moved, secohed and carried,
respectively that the Convention vote
by ballot, that two thirds of the
votes cast be necessary for u choice
and that two tellers be appointed.
After various ballotings DR.. }.
G. FAINT received the nomination
the nomination tor member OF tha
Board Of Supervisor Bcat-No, 3; }.
j. ~Beaucbamp and j. Il. Adams for
Justices of the Peace, and 5. NJ
Bowen for Constable.
On motion, convention adjourn
ed.
T. NJ. SARGENT, Pres.
Attest. g, q. ElLAND, SeG'ty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
eT~Three cases Jeans have arriv
cd.
j. HOIBERG & co.
---s~ -
Fire ! Fire! and No Insurance!

Planters, look to your interests,
and prepare yourselves against loss
es by fire AT this season of the
year, your gins may have within
them Il spark that may destroy in
II moment all you have counted
upon as the income of Il whole sea-
son. Insure your dwellings, and
your cotton in some reliable com
pany, and you can sleep without
been haunted with visions OF u loss
which might cripple you for years.
Now is the timc to act. n delay OF
Il few years might be fatal, and re-
collect the loss does not fall alto.
golher on you, but on your family,
your friends and your noighbors.-
4 little timely Insurance will avoid
all this.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
MRS. ]. J, THORNTON

Will receive the FALL STYLE of
lIArs, TRIMMINGS, and Other Milf
merry Goods, on or about the 2jth,
of THIS month. These Goods will
come direct from one of the most
Fashionable Emporiums in the
country and are selected to suit ali
tastes, and will be disposed Of at
reasonable prices.
Sent s, I'm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
PLANTATION
FOR
SALE.

| Offer my plantation on tho Ma.
can and Memphis road, 5 miles
from Macon, containing 800 acres,
all in Il good state Of c~nltvatson,
good dwelling house and out,hous.
es, plenty OF water and splendid
range tor stock. All for $500 Cash
July l.. }. GWlN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

They were fine turnips.-Those
DR.. J. G. FAINT brought into our of.
fec yesterday. If wo don't vote
for him at the next coming cleo
ton it will be because some one else
can raise better turnips so early,
and we don't believe any one can.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
T. NJ. SARGENT, Pres.
Attest. e. q. EILAND, See'ty.

Col. Mock came down last Mon
day ia search Of tbe ChancOry
court and didn't find it, tho Ch9n-
ceIlof being uuable to reach here
ON that. day. to open Court Chan
cellor BrRnio arrived on fuesaay
and opened Court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
GENERAL A. NJ. WEST

DR.. j. Fsnt, the Chairman OF
the democratic Executive Commit
ice, has received y dispatch rom
Gen, West, promising to bo IN Mn;
con, on Saturday, November oa'
to deliver an address to the citizens
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
.BllT.sltT TICKET.


The delegates from the. 81 Su-
pcryjsors District, consisting Of
.hosc Of Macon and Suule Chapel,
met on Thursday and nominated
HE following district ticket.
FoG MAGikTt ATFs,
J. J. 3 AUGHAMP.
JOHN ADAMS, est
En- SuPERvIS-E, .'.
pr, }. {. FANT.
EoR cuNSTAnLE,
81 NJ BOWEN D q,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

wo can Supply the public
with every. description OF Wagon,
from a -Four Horse heavy, toa Two
Horse light wagon, and guarantee
satisfaction in every sac.
j. HOLBERG & co.
oct Ii 81.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
lDIED.

On wednesday, last, Allen Ans,
well, youngest child of MI. and
Mrs. L. A Furguson, aged Is mos
and Is days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Mr.. ~. s. Murphy las sold all
tho Evening Star night lamps, the
very tlting for a sicN room, but be
has ordered more and will soon
have tAom on hand, Thoy arc a
cOnTenicnee and save oil
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
To 1iiE VOTERS OF NOXUBEE
gG!ETX

At the earnest solicitation Of ma
ny friends announce myself us
an independent candidate Tor the
office at Sheriff OF NoXubcC county.
! belong TO no clique or party,
and respectfully solicit the .ulira.
grs Of all citizens at the ensuing
November election. II elected !
pledge myself To discharge tho du-
ties Of Sheriff honestly, faithfully
and impartialIy,
Very respectfully
WM. S. CONNOk.
Sept. 18th 1871.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
oct. 10 81.

A negro boy Il years old, was ar
rested BY Mr.'T. W. Cobb, of May
hcw, at BrooksviIIc, and lodged in
iail here tnis week for stealing Il
horse from Mr.. C.--StarksviIe
,JOurndL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Macon is now without a saddle
and harness maker, Mr.. Alexander
having removed from town. 1t
seems to us the country ought to
furnish work enough for one at
least. For several years there
were two here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
HITS Hog Ringer.

Tae sale Of tho This little nipple,
moul j. unprecedented Il is tho
best to prevent roofing without
injury to the animal.
lIAUENSrEIN 4 BRO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
MlhElER.

On the 18th. inst, by the Rev. Mr..
Nofsingcr, Mr., j. W. Pauletto aud
Miss Sue +. Long all ofthis Conn.
to
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
tlnnlngi Ginning =

AloxahdCf and Bakor arc pre-
Paired to Gin cotton with new ml-
chinery and alI latest improve
mentss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Mr.. Perry q. Russell, and old cit.
izcn OF this County died last Mon.
day OF cancer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
Get the Cheapest and Best.

We call special attention of the
planters who arc gong to build
Cotton Presses 10 tho Shearcl
Press. as we fully believe it to be
the cheapest and best in use. We
guarantee them to give satisfaction
For further information, call on
the undersigned.
J. HARLAN,
TIlOS. F0OTE.
Il. BANKefoN, Builder.
July Il, 9m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
s. M BOWEN
GENE RALCOLL I(i(I

WA pay especial abortion TO
nc collection of claims. Any ref
etonoo can lie given.
Money promptly RENTED on all
collections.
Dee. 23i
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
lin SHARPENING.

in the County during
Season aud will attend
Arpening of Gins in a
ana w~orkmanlike man
er to DR.. FAINT, Zoe Cole,
onnor and ]. l.. Griggs
hayc done work.
CIT at the Post Office
mptly attended 10.
A. DEAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
WANTED, WANTED.

1000 bushels of Cotton Seed
AND
500 bushels of Corn in exchange
for Lumber. G. W. CHAIRMAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
FOmInatsOnS in Dist let No. e

A meeting was held at Cooks
note District and Beat Officers
Tho present incumbent II. NJ
Hunter was nominated ! lSf n S9 R;ng
visor J.J. Hunter, J. H. u A'4 y
tor To Jnsticos of Peace, and B. H.
Wood, for Constable
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Mr.. L. A. Ferguson lost his lit
tic child on Thursday lsst, a sad
blow to the parents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Hs- We hare purchased q DeY large St0ch at the l01c-
est cash rates, can offer superior Inducements to our
customers, 0Hd cannot be erceLcd in Umjety and IoO
DJfceS. septli-ly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

Rag.A latge Stock OF CassImcres
and other Fine Goods to arrive AT
]. HOLBERG \ COS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
MURPHEY WAGONS.

To arrive shortly our FIFTH car load, this season, of two
and four horse wagons. The popularity of these wagons is
fully established, and every wagon is guaranteed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13
Betting! ReItIAg
Betting for Gins and other Ma
chinery on hand,
HAUENSTElN IL BRO.

We cannot 90 Il greater favor to
our subscribers in recommending
them 20 plant fruit trees, than to
call their attention to the State
Line Nurseries under the manage.
ment OF Gains, Coles e. Co. All
who want Fruit Trees, Shrubbcry
and Flowers, and all who have
wives and children should wait
them, can get these useful and or,
namental articles, already acclima
tea and from Il short distance by
addressing the prHprictor'S Of these
admirable Nurseries,. Mako your
homes pleasant, yon can do it soon
cr aud with more certain result in
ordering from Gains, Coles 4 Co.
Arcry,s Purifying Pumys on
hand. We refer to II. Il. Jarna.
gin, y NJ. Groch, A. II. Bush, l..
". Smith, J, r. CockrrIl aud seve-
raj other citizens rs To their won
dcrtal' purifying effects.
lIAUENSTEiN & BRO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-13

We were the largest buyers in Macon last
AON' season, and will pay the highest market price
this year, not only for cotton, but for all otner country produce