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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
MACON. MISS. June II. 1886.

TT-FVVH @'FTT77N WHY n "
BY direction Of the Executive Board of
the NoXubee County Agricultural Society,
| will received sealed proposals until the
18th day of July, 1886, for the erection
Of an Amphitheaire and an Agriculture
Hail, according to plans and specification
on file ut the store of the President, } L
Griggs.
The Board reserves the right to reject al.
bids. in whole or IN part. The bids to be
for one or both building, as the bidder shall
elect.
GEO. q. DlLLARD,
junci2-td Sec. of the Board.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

The notorious Mary Mcbride, one
of Mississippi's carpet-baggers, tried
to burn the house %she.rentcd in Wash.
inston, TO obtain the insurance on her
furniture. What seems strange 10 us,
is that she should now be holding A
position In the Pension Office, or at
least up to thc time of her arrest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

BILE BEANS! What a funny name
for a medicine. Nevertheless it is very
significant as applied to the article.
Bile, according TO Webster, is "a yel-
lowish bitter, viscid %nansceo1s nulu,
secretcd by the liver Whenever tle
liver does not act properly this fluid is
retained in the blood and poisons tne
whole system, and sallowness and misery
is the result. SMITHS BILE BEANS
is a sure cure for biliousness and liver
complaint. Price, % cents per Dotlie'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
DEMONSTRATORS SALE.

The State Of Mississippi,
NoXuhcc County.
The Estate
pursuance of a final decree rendered In
the above stated cause at the April Term.
A.. d. 1856. of the Court aforesaid, dated
May It'll, A. u. 1856, the undersigned Adj
miuistrator will on
Monday, the Cd day Of August, A. D., 1885,
in front of the door Of the Court House In
the town of Macon, in said county, within
legal hours, proceed to sell at public cutlery
to III, highest and best bidder, the follow
ing described real estate. lying and being,
situate in said County and state to-wit:
, The south half of northwest qua,ter and
north half Of northwest quarter, section
81, TOWNSHIP? Ii, range Is east.
Terms OF sale spot cash.
The title to the above described proper
" is believed to he perfect, but shall only
convey such title rs vests in me by virtue
of said final decree.
l.. +. COLE,
June 90, 1856. Admir-.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
Change of Dates,

The time for holding the Noxubcc
County Sunday School Convention is
changed from July 22d and 23d to Jul
" 10Th and 30th, so as not to conflict
with the Baptist State Convention,
winch will be held at Meridian on Jul
IA 22l and 23rl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best SaIvc in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhcum, Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd
Hands, C~hilblains, Corns. and all skin
Erup,ions, and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
TO give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box,
For sale by j. + Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

rIe'I from the tread-nill of his daily work.
Krone on the sod, beside the nlough he
lies,
40 more that tasSled tail Witt festive Jerk.
VIA brush away the fi5s.
y" more those ample ears can fan the air.
10 catch each yagrant sound that passes
by,
Along the ground, in stiNcned silence there
AT their full length they lie.
Dead to his prodding drivers curse or call.
WIN innocent aspect, he 40 longer feels
a creeping devil through his sincws crawl
Or lightning grease his heels.
NO summer flies now goad him on his way,
NO heats Cypress him, and no breezes
cool,
ABOVE MS form, a voice is heard to say.
"Ole Marster Here's yer mule.'"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
ARABIAN OIL,
Champion of all Oil.

MANUFACTURED IN MACON, MISS, by
]. W. SANDERS.
CURES Rheumatism, Neuralgia, sprains'
OId sores. cuts. Sore Throats,. Burns,
Scalds. Cramps, Stiff Joints, Caked Breast
~Toothache. Corus. letter, Ring Worm
Headaches. Good for Worms. Good iof
beast ms well as man. Price % Cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

The lands granted to the Gu,t ,o ~
shin Island road have been cA Ner'
from the general railroad i9rlt' Lnv.
Iii Tho amendment to this effect nav
mo PASSED both houses of Congress
Brandon Democratic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

TO most children the. bare suggcS-
ton of Il dose of castor oil Is na0sea-
ting. Whcn,physic is necessary for the
little ones. use Ayers Cathartic Pills.
They combine every essential and val
liable principle of Il catharlic medicine
and, being sugar-coatcd, are easily tar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

McLaurin \ McLaurin arc cnlp aS N
10 defend Capt. 7. II. Johnson, ah" IT,
NJ. johnson, for the killing OF "''
Rolion-DrAnlnn Democratic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
Wonderful Cures.

i r"yi \ Co., Wholesale and
NI Sss'Sl Is, Of Rome. Ga, say:
sr T sI.' selling DR.. Kings New
[aI,, nS,c sIrlc B%ittcrs and Buck.
i mi gave for two years. Have
ksv "'u remedies that sell as
te,r h such universal satisfac.
eS.. nave been some wonder.
tdS ,''' cub. by these medicines
G%SD,S Several cases of pro.
ki S \! use Of few bottles on
taa WHY VIM Discovery, taken in
NJ han" Electric Bitter. We
IVY" always. Sold by j. +.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

Mr.. John c. Gilmore has charge of
nv Thrcsher and is authorized to on
tract for cleaning oats and other small
Grain. Address him at Brooksvillc.
ROBERT c. PATTY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

Mr.. Will Chairman informs us that
his .rist and saw mil! in Bigbcc Valley
will soon be in operation and he hopes
to receive the patronage OF the people
of that section.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
FOR SALE,

A Fine Stallion, II hands high, col
or chestnut sorrcl. VIII trade hin
him for cattle or q fine mare.
J. W. PAULETTE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
June %, 1886.
DANGERS SALE.

IL
twill on saturday, July II. 1856, in front
Of Tho door # The court House, sell To
the highest and best bidder for cash, the
following described cstray taken up by Matt
Liddell, one red brindlc steer, marked with
crop and swallow fork in right ear and
crop OF the left ear, valued at IS.
j. FASER.
Juhe &c. Coroner and Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

1,cncs received the prem
i; tnr the largest water
~ this office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
The Model
FIRE
FOR SALE BY
febI3-tf JA'op
C0uMIsSIONER'S TALE,
The state of Mississippi.
NoyuDcO County.
]. i. Belts
rs. III Nh"h,

r. W. Philips CT a' J 49,,
In pursuance of II final decree rendered
+, tho nbovc-stated cause at the April cru,
4 Is. 1856, of the Court aforesaid oatcu
Nav IN. A. ID. 1856. the undersigned Con,-
missioner in said cause appointed, wiz, on
Monday, the Cd. day Of August, A. D. 1885,
IN front of the door Of the Court Housc IN
Inc town ct Macon. in said county, WITHIN
'or,l hours, proceed to sell ut public QUERY
, ~ The highest and best bidder, the follow
10 .no s"rihc, real estate lying and being,
, ,i,Sn,,c in said county aud state, to-wlt: .
East half of northeast quarter anu ea ,
half Of southwest quarter and : acres on Oh
s "h end OF east half of northwest Iuhr.
,"r Of section 0, and 81 acres of OF east siCe
of west half of northwest quarter o. secuo"
!, all in township 10, range II cast
Terms of sac. spot cash. ,uun,u,
,rhe titlc to the above Described r,"periy
!. believed to be perfect, but ! sha'' omiy
convey such title as vests IN me " ""'"'
of said final decree. ,,r - p,rTy
,.,.ot, Commissioner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

[vr.. Nj. G. M io 1..,"nGs % in
y, wy visiting their friends III
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

A change has been made in the
Time for letting out the Fair Ground
buildings. See notice clscwhctc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

4 rhylon will preach nj
|,D,,...e IN Mushulavi'ie on
.islt, July DIST
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

' ,.' pleasure ofmcetiag Mag,
VINO has just been relieved
! POSITION on the Mobile A.
\" win which road he has
'lat''ed for ,hirty-six years,
s% q veteran in the service.
S MUMMY has created considcra-
Ill., against Col. Talcott, the
" ~. as Maj. Hos.
E Nvas Of the most popular and
/. W Superintendent on
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

On the last Monday night in June,
the following were elected officers OF
Stockman Lodge, No. 10, l.O o. f.:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
Trust Nothing Else

than AYERS SARSAPARILLA. Numerous
crude mixtures are offered to the public
as "blood purifiers" which only allure
the patient with the pretensc of many
cheap doses, and with which it is folly to
experiment while disease is steadily be-
coming more deep-seated and difficult of
cure. Some of these mixtures do much
lasting harm. Bear In mind that the only
medicine that can radically purify the
yItiatcd blood Is
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

The Dramatic entertain at Louis
vile Thursday night was a decided
success in every particular, and every
BODY was happy. Ii was peculiarly
an amateur performance for not more
than two of the actors had V c c c a
stage, but nevertheless each one un.
derstood the character he represented
and played it to perfection.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

C,1oOl House extension
c. A. Parker ~ Son,
H.. , GOOD job and an ear
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

kI,scic and vlck Hill have
|.rsrl College, Cambridge
.snd ,bc summer in taking
|n,,ps of study in the arts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

|,1,s Of Honor enjoyed their
N, on Wednesday last with
[,i,e1 guests to assist them.
We suppose il passed of
| and in rood order.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

sale from July LIST
esLots,o Sca-shorc Camp
\, ,o,url,. Good to return
1, Rate $l0,35.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

=. has A first class organ
dsurcs. Here is good
wv ,,m ne church or Sunday
I',,.;u 4 Anc instrument.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

Mr.. l." d. Putnam, an old citizen of
N~oXuoec, and also his daught r, died
last week, aud were buried at Soulc
Chapel. Since then Mrs. Keown and
two children have been buried there.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

cheese from the Macon
VAS put on the market this
ftas. Kardin's. 1t was good
k,,tcmpt, but it it does not
|vith ihc butter, which is the
|Ihc market,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

/, If Al extensive epidemic of
IN The ncighborhood OF
Ala. and the adjacent por-
I,,scc county. quite num-
m, among negroes have &C.
L. Il
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
tRANGER's SALE.

will on Saturday. July 10. 1856. in from
of the Court House door. sell to the high
est bidder 70. cash. the following describe,
estray, taken up by II. Colburn, one dee
hcifcr, white under belly, about Is month
old valued at 50,
ALSO
on same day and at SAM place. Il will scl
for cash the following described cstray
taken up by W NJ Colbert, one dark re,
cow, white under belly, about ! years old
unmarked, valued at SIS.
j.. FASER,
June 10. Coroner and Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

boxing Club gave their most
entertainmcnt at the billiard
hursday night. The supper
~. Besides the elite of the
P,ny visitors from abroad
h OCCASION with their pres.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

Clements is with Thrccfoot
pue Of The largest mercantile
Meridian. lie will make reg
slo Macon hereafter, and his
|eTe arc requested to reserve
HIS for him. He SAYS he can
toe margins as any man
west.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

l.,,.jye Nicholson and Mr..
'".u inform us that the corn
Ia Nushulayille is good
L. ,hau is usually made in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
DRIDGE NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received until
1st Monday of August next for the erectloh
of u bridge across Wahalak creek at the
Vickers place. according to plans ana spec
ifcations on file in my office.
The right is reserved TO REJECT any anu I'LL
bids. -
ROBERT c. PATTY,
Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
Dairy Maid Festival,

The ladies of the Parsonage Society
of the Methodist church intend giving
a festival in Judge Foote's new store
on Tuesday, july goth from 6 to II p
~.
Fairy dairy maids, en- costume, viii
serve at very moderate prices, ice
cream, made of real cream, frozen but
tcrmilk, curds and cream and Other
dairy products.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

" Ford took the road a few
m The interest of the Macon
and has already secured
"N' at renumerativc prices
1eamery can supply at pres.
hue a% committee appointed,
'''y' We'll andsAugus,us,
at the meeting Of the pa.
p''aso'y meet to-day and
Flcc for the milk. The
val now take 800 gallons a
lfoSably moro.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

sIaa 10 learn that several cx.
PnlIles from the prairics cast
boxing for homes in Macon,
@movc here TO educate thLir
They are Mr., Emmett Cav.
lonnor, j. S. l.. Hambrick
\ alOOler. Come right along
Fa'Vc have splendid SCHOOLS,
/ good health, and will treat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
r R. Schedule

arrives at 100 a. W.
|ulmaiaI , a., / at S;4'R'" IN
|deNp'e'' ,rriyes at 4;3' Il. M
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

The Knights of Honor picnic came
off at Marshall Mays spring last We'd.
nesday and was n most enjoyable at.
fair. All the camp sports were in.
dulged in but the boys were not toe
boistcrous. ltcvs. Long and Kim.
mons laid aside their dignity for the
day, and enjoyed the fun.
The Committee OF arrangements
Mcssrs. Gilkcy, Wcathcrby, Garter and
Scott deserve credit Tor having every
thing nicely arranged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

Go to T. S. Murphey's for latest i'm
proved Fruit Jars and jelly cups.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

We have a number Of subscribers
who pay Tor their paper whenever
they get ready, but when they have
anything to sell they want the cash for
it. If we received the cash for what
we do, our name would never be on
any mans book. Do as You would be
done by.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
in Town.

to- Crane and II. NJ. James
York registered at the DiNard
|kmOruing, They come here
Gen, Martin and the party
kDning overland from Jack
Ina Dynrclrd here to-day,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

IDr the mec,ing OF the Di-
Ne Tuscaloosa railroad Co..
ther quite Il number last
Book of subscription TO the
kOpcncd, and we understand
Ef the mighty east are mani
E%intercst they feel in the en-
ly liberal subscriptions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10
MyriadS of Cures

Achieved by AYERS SARSAPARILLA, in
the past forty years, are attested, and there
Is no blood disease, at all possible of cure,
that will not yield to 1t. Whatever the
ailments of this class, and wherever found,
from the scurvy Of the Arctic circle to the
"veldt.sores" of South Africa, this rem
edy has afforded health to the sufferers
by whom it was employed. Druggists
everywhere can cite numerous cases, with
In their personal knowledge, of remark
able cures wrought by it, where all other
treatment had been unavailing. People
will do well IN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-07-10

neat Catalogue of the Shu-
Enae College is on our table,
v, tender our thanks. The
|sit deserves TO be is in a
condition, with fine pros
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-02

ST.. Louis, July 1.-The Post-Dispatch pub
lshed, this afternoon. sensational charges
against fourteen members of the House of Del
egates. which, it substantiated. will result in
the removal from their positions of the whole
fourteen. The municipal charter of the city
provides that, in order to become member of
members elect must be assessed and the taxes
paid before certain time, and that the delegate
must take oath to that effect before taking
his seat. The Post Dispatch charges that four
teen of the delegates have either not been as
sessed, have not paid their taxes at ALL or have
paid them after the time designated in the char
ter. This would render them all liable to arrest
and trial for perjury, we'll as for trial for the
special crime provided for by the State laws, of
retaining their seats in the House knowing
themselves to be not entitled thereto, the pen
atty for which is imprisonment 10 the county
Jail for six months or fine not less than $500
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-02
President Lanes Defalcation.

BosToN, July L-Richmond j. Lane, presi-
dent of the Arlington National Bank, who was
arrested in Portland, late last night, was ar
raigned before the United States commissioners
court III this city this morning. Bank Exam
iner Gatchen testified that the examination of
the banks affairs had not been completed, but
that the funds fraudulently obtained would
probably amount to 1880 Commissioner
Hallett fixed the bail at $50, 900. and the case
was continued to July II.
An Abingdon telegram says: 1.-THE Abingdon
National Bank, whose president, r. j. Lane,
was arrested in Portland, last night, suspended
payment this morning. No money will be paid
out until after meeting of the directors. It
is thought that the shortage will amount to
Slf( O00n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-02
LOSSES BIZ FIRE.
Sleepers Saved by Barking Dog-DWellings
Burned-Furniture Store Destroyed

CHICAGO, July 1.-The barking of dog at an
opportune moment, early this morning probably
saved the lives OF number of sleeping people,
At few minutes after o'clock large hound.
which was kept in the rear of August Lindt's
residence, 1921 Milwaukee avenue, raised great
uproar The family were aroused by the noise
and getting up discovered that the back
buildings were in flames and that the fire had
communicated to the residence. They barely
escaped with their lives. Mr.. Lindt keeps coal
yard. The coal-shed was entirely destroyed, as
well as two stables, wagons. three horses. three
carriages and quantity of harness The rear
of A. Johnson's house, 1919 Milwaukee avenue,
was badly burned, and the fire destroyed several
sheds and out-houses on Wilmot avenue The
total losses are placed at $1,000. on which there
is moderate amount of insurance
ST. Louis, July Fire broke out early this
morning in a coal-yard, at the corner of Market
street and Manchester road, and quickly COM
municated TO the adjoining frame buildings,
which covered about acre of ground The
ground floors of the buildings were occupied by
bakeries groceries, ETC., and the upper floors
were used as dwelling-rooms. Although the FIRE
spread rapidly and consumed six buildings be-
fore the fire department had it under control no
lives were lost There were, however, several
narrow escapes. The loss amounts to about $l5,-
000 insurance one-half of that amount
LEoMINsTER, Mass, July miller & Law
FENCES tub and pail shop was burned this morn
ing. The loss is 500, 900: insurance, So 900 w.
L. Browning and Ethan Wheeler fell from the
wheehouse to the bottom of the race way. a
distance of forty feet Browning was badly in
jured. Wheeler escaped with but slight injur-
les.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July IA fire in the
furniture store of e. Forster tonight, caused
loss of $4,000 TO the building and stock. The
former is owned by Mr.. John Berry, and is fully
insured, Monningers saloon, next door, was
damaged 81 000 The fire gained twenty five
minutes Roadway, owing to the bursting of hose
ELGIN. ILL.,, July 1.-The cheese factory of M.
@. Todson, of Elgn, located near Wheaton, Ill.,
burned last night. Loss about $1,000; nsur-
ance, $4,000.
INDEPENDENCE, CAL. July NEARLY the en-
tire city was destroyed by fire yesterday Loss,
100000, insurance, $40, 000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-02

rockets are among the novelties. These. on
reaching height Of four hundred feet, display
gorgeous weeping willow, whose branches,
slowly lengthening downward, hang waving in
the air until they reach close to the ground.
They cost from $50 to $54 per dozen The golden
cloud rocket is an aerial display entirely new
and very beautiful. It exhibits at the highest
point of its fight fleece Of yellow cloud hang
ing IN the air in sparkling brillancy and drop
ping streams OF fire rain. The Japanese freely
rockets. which are of American manufacture,
have never been seen before here. The
rocket in exploding displays several floating bat
terles and fountains which remain nearly sta
tionary In the air, while they send out streams
of colored stars and meteors in all directions,
producing most brilliant effect. They are sold
at from $40 to $50 per dozen. The dragon rock
cts are also new. Each rocket at its highest
altitude discharges fiery dragons, which are sus-
pended In the air and swing in eccentric circles
IN shower OF brilliant fame The revolving
comet rockets are very pretty Displaying series
OF comets descending slowly 10 The ground, while
they reVolve IN an atmosphere of red rain and
discharge still smaller comets In the Japanese
night bombshells the effects displayed are new,
being different in character from any heretofore
made. They are of great briliancy, and essen
tally Japanese in style. displaying motion and
color while suspended from parachutes floating
in the air at height of from 200 to 300 feet.
Styles for lawns which are smaller are not
quite so expensive while equally beautiful. Com
plete lawn exhibitions can be had at any price
to suit the pocket and the fancy, from $40 20
5000 There are endless novelties in design
A $40 assortment in all the colors of the rainbow
and their Combinations will embrace Roman
candles, electric candles, colored skyrockets, cleo
trio volcanoes. peacocks, triangular and dragon
wheels. illuminated fower-pots and two
dozen sticks of Chinese punk A 5000 lawn dis
play comprises everything great and glorious
from Washington's time to the present day.
Besides the lofty and patriotic it gives battle
scenes, wedding scenes and fantastic Dances
with wheels and rockets of every variety. The
novelties consist of new systems of FIRE, new APP
plications of fire and new combinations The
rockets are larger than ever before. Heretofore
none as heavy as six pounds were in general uSe
while this season eight-pounders are common.