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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03
The White House.

The White House is the greatest resis
dence in America. 1t has cost more
money than the Stewart marion, on
Fifth avenue, New York-or, with its
rebuilding, reiurnisbing, etc about
81, ZOO 600. The original cost, in 1892,
was about $433, 900 it was begun in that
year, occupied in 1900, re built in 1915,
~re,occupied in 1918, and its porticos COM
pleted as late as 1929. The Esst.room
was finished only fifty years ago. Every
one of the Presidents except Washington,
has lived In this great house, and he has
poked his horses head into its portal to
look up at the workmen plsstering on
the scaffnld. An Irish architect named
Herbert. direct from Dublin via Charles.
ton, took the award of five hundred dol
lars for the design and he built and reo
built it, and lies buried in a Catholic
cemetery near. His descendants are
respectable citizens and lawyers OF the
place. A building for a private residence
of one. hundred and seventy.nine feet
front by sixty eight feet deep, with one
DOM in 1t eighty by forty, may yet
attract republican attention ; Its vesti
bule within the front door is alone fifty
by forty feet, Twenty acres OF garden
and park Immediately inclose it, and on
either side, each separated by only four
hundred and fifty feet, are buildings
which cost from 81, 600, 900 to s12, 000,-
600 apiece. Yet, in all Its apparent an.
tiquity, how newt The lawn is still q
naked plain, reaching off to the Potomac
like a desert, coming to the palace stairs.
Like Versailles in the time of Louis
XIV, Washington is a government
creation, and this White House is hoary
only by events. The Presidents Office,
which is in the second story, is also the
Cabinet>room, and is not a very large
apartment for the White House,
although about thirty.fye or forty iees
in depth by, perhaps, thirty feet wide,
and with a high ceiling, A long table
is in the middle OF the floor, with leather.
seated chairs around it. The two win
dows have long lambrequin curtains of .
dark bluish.gray color. A large map OF
the United States is on the wall. The
carpet is OF a red tint, with large figures.
The general effect OF the room, as one
enters, is that Of a library without books.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03
CarnIbals In soulh America.

The Panama Star and Herald prints
the following: A curious story comes 70
us, upon the authority OF the pre-. ect OF
the district of Caqueta, in the state OF
Cauca, and on the borders OF the Brazil
ian empire, of hostilities between savage
Indian tribes, which are marked by the
atrocities common to central Africa, or
the islands OF the south sea. On the
d~esolate lands of the lower part OF the
river Caqueta live two tribes OF Indians
the Huitotes and Guaques between
whom appears to be an endless feud.
They seem to exist but to destroy and
annihilste each other. The tribes OF the
Guaoues are veritable c~annibals, 80 far
az the Huitotes are concerned. Ihey
hunt them as they would wild beasts,
with the object OF making prisoners,
and.then sell as slaves in the Brazilian
territory, or reserve for their horrible
feasts.
The frightful orgies prscticed at these
barbaric rites are described by a gentle
man named Guzman, a Colombian, who,
for commercial purposes, visited the
country inhabited by these tribes. The
buildings or temples in which the vic.
Tins are sacrificed are thirteen meters
square, with several doors on either side,
and which will accommodate about forty
individuals. The victim selected ia led
by the hand by a chief several times
up and down before the assembled saw
ages. Amid shouts and laughter, the
trembling captive is obliged to pass out
and IN through the various doors, and at
last is allowed TO remain standing for q
few moments in the center of the build
ing, in the midst of his savage destroy
ers. Then, without a word of warning,
the savage chief attacks the helpless
creature with a club, knocking him
senseless or dead with the first blow, and
then ~dismembers and divides the body
| among those present, who devour the
| remains like wild animals.
But the Guaques are in turn exposed
to the attacks of wandering parties Of
Brazilian negroes, who at certain seasons
OF the year ascend the Caqueta river
attack dwellings and villages, making
prisoners of men, women and children
Unfortunately, whom they carry Of
to their homes and sell into slavery
every year, without protest on the part
of the local authorities, or steps being
taken to put an end TO the traffic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03
RECIPES.

CHEESE CAKEs.-One quart Of curd
after the whey has been strained off;
mix with it half a pound Of butter, an
ounce of pounded blanched almonds,
three eggs, teacup of currants season
with sugar and lemons or rose.water
bake in plstes with haste.
SPANISH CREAM.-One ounce CELIA.
tine, three pints Of milk, six eggs, eight
tablespoonluls of sugar. Cook the gela,
tine one hour in the milk, then when II
comes to a boil beat the yolks of the
eggs with the sugar aud stir in let 1t
simmer then take off the FIRE and pour
over it the whites of the eggs beaten to
a froth favor with lemon or vanilla.
FRENCH TAPIocA Take
two ounceso of tapioca and boil 1t in hall
a pint Of water until it begins to melt,
then add half a pint of milk by degrees,
and boil until the tapioca becomes very
thick add a well beaten egg, sugar and
flavor to taste, and bake gently for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

sild night. Next q ycdro Of dogs dung
ID boiled In as much water al will SOAK
atty skins, the latter being put into this
soIution when 1t IL at the heat which the
skins can bear, and in this they remain
one day and night. The skins are then
sewed up water-tight; about one-third
Of what the akin will contain Is then
filled up with leaves and small twies,
chopped together, of the plant called
toloknanka, or besrberry, and the skins
filled with water they are now laid one
on the other In a Fargo trough, with
heavy stones upon them, 50 as to press
the infusion through the pores OF rkin in
about four hours. After this, the skins
are taken to the river and washed, and
are ready for the dyeiug, the whitest
skins being laid aside for the red and
yellow leather.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

A Walking-stick for tourists and Dos
auists. recently patented oy Herr HERB
Of Puisnits, IL furnlshed with the follow
Inc srticles: One ride Of the handle u :
signal pipe, and on the other aide can %
Gsad a Knife (which Is above the ferrule).
In The middle of the handle Ia q CON-
mass. Che handle itself can be screwed
off, and within Ia a small microscGPe
with Elk object-glasses. In tne sIick
under the handle Is a vessel containing
ether or chloroform. Outside Inc stlck
there Is inserted on n side Q thermom.
eter, snd on the other a sand OF minus
glass. Above the ierrule is the kni,e
already referred to, and to the ferruie
can be screwed a botanist's sPatqia, OF
an ice point flor glacier Parties); Lastly
a metre measure Is adapted to the SUCK.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03
nIs..Inx Of strong nerves

L. recoverable, not by the use OF mineral
sedatiyes but bya ecou to efiectuai 'onIe
treatment. Opiates and the like should only
be used as auxiliaries, and then as sparingiy
as possible. Vigorous nerves are que. ones y
and the most direct way to render mem ~
IL to reinforce the vital energies. Inat sler'
ling invigorant, Hostetter's stomach bltIers'
will be found all>suficient for MS purpose
since it entirely removes impeachment ~
thorough digestion and assimilauoL o. sn s
food, SO thar the body is Insured ls uI Ie
amount of nourishment, and c~onsequshs
of stamina. Rheumatic Tenderness anu a.
f~ections of the kidneys and bladder are also
counteracted BY the bitters, which is besides q
pleasant medicinal stimulant, infinitely puref
than the law excitsnts Of commerce, whicn
react iu~iuriously upon the nervous system
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

Many hundred thousand dollars are annu'
ally expended by ladies for "artiiciaF" ap,,
%pliances to hide the shrunken and wasted
form, or the sallow skin, blotches, or liver
spots, which are due to female weakness,
dyspepsia, torpid liver, and constipation: II
a small per cent. OF this sum were invested in
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, ladies
would soon really be what they now seem to
be-. II readily corrects those weaknesses and
diseases upon which debility and emaciatior
depend. II cures dyspepsia by toning up thu
system, and when used in connection will
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets
speedily overcomes all irregularities OF the
liver and bowels. No "bloom of youth" nc
~"beautiier Of the complexion" can impart
such permanent beauty of face and fern 81
DR.. Pierce's heslth.giving Favorite Pre-
scription,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

To be Of permanent benefit a medicine
must reach the source OF the disease. The rea-
son why Scovills Blood and Liver Syrup is SO
successful in overcoming scrofulous, syphil'
tito and eruptive complaints is that it entirely
roots out those impurities which give rise to
them. The cause of the evil being thus re-
moved and the normal purity OF the circula.
| ton restored, the skin resume its original
clearness and sores and pimrles disappear.
Sold by all druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

To all persons residing in paludal dist
riots, DIR. f. Wilhoft's Anti Periodic or Fever
and Agoe Tonic can not be too highly rec
commended. 1t has been for years a specific
in malarisl diseases, but now that the pro-
prietors, Wheelock, Finlay & Co, of New Or
leans, give its composition to the public, 1t
should be preferred to any other proprietary
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

A California Colony Is being formed at
Buffalo. New York, TO settle a tract OF IloO
acres in California. Those wishing 70 know
ali about it and California Colonies, can
learn by inclosing six cents in stamps 70
California Colony, IA W: Swan street, Du aS
falo, New York, or to Wendell Eas'on; ~
Montgomery street, San Francisco Caii'
fornia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

How SHALL we train our girls %
asks an exchange. Train 'em with
about twenty-five yards Of black silk,
il you want to please your girls. A silk
velvet train would also make 'em hap.
py.-- Norristown Herald.
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So,diers-Pensioner

We publish an eightspage paper-"THEElnl
AL TRIBUNE" d. voted to the interest Il n
sio ners, Soldiers and Sailors and their Mn.
20 ntains inter- sting family reading.
Price so cts q year--special inducemenuhti
A proper blank to collect amount due upiT \
ARREARS OF PENSION BILL, furnished M
ton sly to regular subscribers only, and NAtiI
filed In Pension once without charge, I'M
number as o specimen copy free. Send frt. n
10, LEMON 4 CO., Washington, d O. Loci hf1
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-09

Geo. ?. Dix, resident dentist, office Saw
yer's block. ,.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-09
4 CARD.

- al! who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretiors of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss %ofmanhood, &C., l will
send 2 recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by q missionary in South Ameri.
ca. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
Rev. JOSEPH T. Imam, Station D, Mep
York CITY. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
Pine Repairing.

In this freezing season, when water
pipes are bursting and repairs are needed,
it behooves house-kecpers to post them
selves regarding q proper place to have
their climbing work done. Messrs. Phil
j. Mallon g. Co., No. 2Ol Main street,
have a large stock Of the best articles in
this line. Everything needed is in abund.
ant supply, such as pipe, pump chains,
wator bowls, gas fixtures, and articles nee
essary to replace damaged or broken con-
nections. Their workmen are skilled, in
dustrious and willing; hence those who
have work Of this kind cannot do better
than TO call at their supply depot and
leave orders. Quick Dispatch and reason
able charges is their motto. They take
pleasure in referring to their patrons who
have heretofore given them contracts, all
Of whom, thoy are confident, will bear
testimony TO their good faith and superior
workmanship To persons who contem-
plate the erection Of new houses they
offer extra inducements, being provided
=::.A an ample variety Of all things re-
quired to adorn and render them comfort
able. 90 to 2O4 Main street II you have
plumbing work TO give out,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Despite the aggra.
vations Of "0ld Probs" Mr.. Jos Murphy
continues drawing good houses at his very
attractive and entertaining performances
Tonight he presents a big card, one that
cannot fail to delight those who attend
The piece selected will be that of Helm
with the star in six different Character
representing the Irish, negro and German
Help Is n Of those modern dramas that
abounds with sparkling wit, ~vivaeiou.
drolleries and striking tableaux. To-mor-
row night will be enacted Kerry Cow,
upon which occasion Mr.. Murphy will
take his benefit.
LoTTA.-0n next Tuesday night the
peerless Lolita will begin a brief engage
ment at the Memphis Theater. She will
appearin Musette, Tuesday Zip, Wednes-
day and on Thursday will produce her
latest New York success, La Cigale. She
will be supported by Messrs. Abbey &
Schoetiers powerful dramatic company
from the Park Theator, New York. She
has been playing through the South to
crowded houses, and is at present playing
a very successful engagement at Bidwells
Academy Of Music, New Orleans. Lolita
will draw full houses. Sale of seats for
Lolita will begin at 10 o'clock tomorrow
at Hollenberg's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
Knighfs of

The Unity Lodge, No. 217, Knights
of Honor, received this morning from
the Supreme Lodge, Wooster, Ohio,
two thousand dollars each, for the
widows of M. Samuels and w. w.
White, the latter late of the Peabody
Hotel. Mr.. Pullen, the grand re
porter, has received notice of assess
ment No. 46, providing for the pay
ment of the following death benefits
in Memphis: Conrad Bollinger, j.
b. Pleitz, j. c. Walston, Fred Wynn.
H. S. Reynolds, Lucien Brown, j. G.
Buster, W. NJ. Harton, D. Brown,
Chas. G. Fisher and E. j. Corson, for
two thousand dollars each.
The Knights of Honor of Memphis
lost lO2 members during the fever
epidemic. AS an assessment is made
upon each member of a lodge upon the
death of a member, the order are so
situated as to be enabled to pay $1,000
to the heirs of DECEASED members. The
sum of 100000 has been paid out in
Memphis as above.
Nine of our prominent citizens we're
last night initiated as members of
Unity Lodge in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
wagons and other sources
HEIREss TO 100000 600
Mrs. Joseph %SOldaneIl, an independence
Lady, Owner Of the Arkansas =.
Hot Springs.

Gallon Inquirer.l
Some weeks ago we learned that the
estimable wife of our fellow-townsman
MIR. Joseph Soldanell, was the heiress.
IN connection with her sister Mrs.
Martha Dickinson, to the enormous
amount above, and an interview with
Mr.. Soldanell, the husband of the for
mer lady, elected the following facts:
1t seems that the grandfather of Mr..
Soldanell, Mr.. Nimrod Greenwood. in
l7S0,Iand while a residential k entucky.
was largely engaged in trading with
the Spaniards, who at that time owned
Arkansas, Mexico and California. In
one Of these transactions with these
people he became the owner of nine
leagues of land upon which is the fam
GUS Hot Springs. Owing to the coun-
try being unsettled he did not prize his
new possessions very highly, and at
tempted to trade it for Missouri lands,
but failing in this he c%ontented him
self with making the best of a bad bar
gain and returning to his home in
Kentucky, and died in Perryville in
1910.
Mr.. T. D, Greenwood, son of MIN
rod Greenwood, and the father Of
Mrs. Soldanell, then took charge Of
the estate Of his father as heir to his
possessions, and during the Mexican
war, in company with Mr.. Samuel
Ware, DR.. Waldo and Captain Reed,
all old citizens Of this city, joined the
army of the United States, and ON
their return passed through the sec
ton Of country in which it is situated
and examined it. Mr.. Greenwood was
completely disguised with it and WIS
made more so by his companions tell
ing him hat he could use it for scald-
ing his hogs. No notice was taken of
the land after this until Mr.. Green
wood had died, about FIVE years AGO
attempted to dispose of it to four En-
glish capitalists who had offered So
10000 for the possession of it. The
above gentlemen could not give a per
feet title and attempted to obtain one
through the authorities at Washing
ton. 1t was then that the above facts
became known, and Mrs. Soldanell no
tilted Of her good luck.
The lady, through her husband,
has taken the necessary steps, and
sent on the papers to Washington in
ordor to get possession Of the land,
and we may expect some interesting
developments at an early day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
COURT.
wiz Of tn. Late Judge Hs'ry Q, Smith.

The will Of the late Henry G. Smith
was before the Probate Court to-day,
to be examined and proven. Mr..
Smith left IN estate valued at about
$4,000.
After providing for all of his just
debts he gives to Ashbel S. Kittredge
law books and Office furniture; the
miscellaneous library to Henry G..
Kittredge to Eliza G. Anderson the
furniture he derived from the Hatch
estate; to Harriet Z. Smith, his wife,
his horses, carriage and kitchen fur
niture. The residue of the estate is
divided in three equal parasitic first
being the widows dover, another
share to his brother George, and the
other to his sister Caroline. At the
death of the latter it is bequeathed to
her daughter Jessie Hull.
His brother George is released from
all debts due by him. His sister Car
oline, should she choose, may have his
interest in the old farm in West Hart
ford, including the Steele lot also his
interest in the Wells street lot in
Hartford, Conn, the same as part of
her share of one-third of the whole.
The executors appointed are George
A. Smith, Ashbel S. Kittredge and
Fred W. Smith, all of whom are re-
leased from giving bonds. The will is
dated November 20, 1873.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
John Walsh, Undertaken,
3l Second street, next p~ostofice. IA
PersonnI.

Colonel d. b. Martin, general Southern
agent oftho bee Line" G. c. G. and /
railroad, with headquartors at Cincinnati,
is at the Peabody.
Captain Dan Able, well-known here,
and a former member from Shelby to the
Tennessee Legislature, is now secretary Of
the Missouri State senate.
The Revs, s.. Lsndrum, w. Il. Boggs,
Eugene Daniels, y. ". Richardson and
others take part in the prayer-meetings
daily held on Court street.
Captain i. W. Lightburne has gone to
Cincinnati on a flying visit, 70 consult
with Commodore james s. Wise and the
railroad officials about Memphis business
interests.
Representative J.. Harvey Mathes, Of
the LEDGER, has beer, heard to remark
that though he was not elected speaker,
he caused other candidates 10 roost very
low. Right, captain.
The Rev. DR.. Dalzoll has gone to
Shreveport, and Will shortly return here
by way Of New Orleans, 10 become pastor
Of Grace Episcopal church, on fernando
street, he having accepted the position
rendered sometime ago.
Mrs. Alice H., widow Of the late Mr..
Rogan, Of the mercantile firm Of Rogan &
selden, in this city, was married yester-
day at the Peabody Hotel to DIR. Porter,
Of ST. Louis. Mira. Rogan was reared at
s~omorvillo, in Fayette county, but lived
here for several years.
Chief Justice Winters made a telling
speech yesterday in behalf Of his clients,
the no-licensed whisky sellers. He quoted
from various learned authorities, besides
relating incidents and experiences nc
quired among informers in ireland. The
accused were all acquitted, the jury not
being able TO and against %eloquence like
that of Mcssr,. Winters and Horrigan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09

verted into new consols at fifty cents on
the dollar has received bis interest
promptly, amounting to 5000, and could
readily sell bis bonds at ffy-three cents
on the dollar, or s26, 800 for the whole-an
equivalent to s29,500 in all-while his un-
funding neighbor still holds his suspended
and unproductive old bonds.
The broadhorns at the landing are all
imbedded in ice frozen fast to the shore and
extending out in the riverso that tho float
ing masses no longer grind against or en-
danger them. The vAlueof produce aHoat
on the iatboata now in port exceeds $780,
600. 1t embraces chiefly potatoes and ap-
pies, but also includes hay, oats, bran,
meats, lime and other articles Of prime
necessity. just now the owner of a
aatboat load Of produce feels his oats, as it
we're, as prices are firm and advancing,
potatoes being worth 50 % per barrel and
apples firm at 81 rs to e.; other articles in
proportion. The main trouble with tho
6atboat hand at present is to keen his load
from freezing,
Senator Isham G.. Harris was severely
bruised by the capsizing of a sleeper, on
the morning Of the Sd inst, just beyond
Paris, Tennessee. His injuries were not
serious, however. Mr.. P. I. Forsythe,
formerly of this city, was in the cars; also,
DR.. Scott, Of Bernard, Arkansas, and Miss
Sunshine Harris, of Louisville. All were
more or less bruised, but Senator Harris
was worse hurt than the Others. The
party suffered from exposure to the in
clement weather while the wrecked car
was in course Of removal. Had it ran
fifteen fest further it would have turned
them all into a pond. Rev. DR.. Dixon
was on the train, but not in the sleeper.
The other day a poor woman with sew
eral small children, as she said, applied to
the mayor for charity. Being properly
Endorsed as a worthy person and destitute,
an order for provisions wal given on a
Main street grocery. 1t happened that
an official connected with the charity
branch of the city government was pres
at the store when the order reached
there. The poor woman with 80 many
suffering infants had written on the order
that, instead Of provisions, She
grocer would do a great favor by sending
4 jug Of his best whisky. The order was
destroyed promptly, and neither whisky
nor provisions went to that poor woman's
house.
Little Rock Gazette: "It is not likely
that Memphis will engage in Mardi-G ras
this year, because of reasons too
we'll known and impressed upon the peo-
pie to be SGT forth in words. If this
be true, an avenue, through which Little
may travel and distinguish herself,
IS open. There is no event that will call
Southern people together than
Mardi-Gras. People that successfully bat
lie off the allurements of the circus brass
band and elephants, throw aside labor and
come to town in response to the kings
proclamation. The people need something
this kind. 1t is innocent amusement,
bears that grotesque stamp, that for
something so amusing. 1t has been
in other cities, and in Little
Rock in fact, that the money expended in
up the carnival ia more than re-
paid by additional business invited"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-09
Choice Dressed Turkeys,
Oysters, Fish and Celery,
Game of all kinds.
III. sEESSEL, SIR, g. son,
Cor. Second and Jefferson

ALL up and down the street you soc
men and women who are in danger Of
their lives, They run the risk of being
attacked by cholera, d%ysentery and kin.
bred diseases. They arc likely to get
fever and ague or a malarial FOYER. They
sro weak and debilitated and need toning
up. They should use Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic, which purihes the blood, restores
the appetite, stimulates digestion andtones
up the system. lis purity is guaranteed.