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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-09

Captain Charles 4. Nash of this city has in
his possession IA Autograph plate upon which
were printed confederate "Shin-plasters" of
the 50 denomination during the late war
This is a most interesting and valuable relic
There were probably only few of
these stones ever made and it is to
he doubted if any of the others were ever pre-
served The confederate mint, too was run on
a system which tended to rapidly wear out the
apparatus of the place. The Autograph stone
in the possession of Captain Nash bears a
photograph of JEFF Davis, and from it prob
ably came many of the five dollar confed-
museums throughout the land.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
To Keep Cut Flowers Fresh.

A queer way to keep a bouquet OF
flowers fresh, but II very striking and
effective one, is thus described: In a
vessel OF water place a plate, and on
this stand a bouquet of flowers,
weighted at the bottom 80 as to stand
upright. This being done, the bout
quet is covered with Il bell glass. tn,
rim of which ought to fit exactly the
Hat part of the plate; the bell glass
should be entirely filled with water
and without the least air bubble,
Then raise altogether, bell glass plate
and bouquet and place on u table,
leaving on the plate around the base
of the bell glass Il little water to keen
the air from entering. The flowers in
this situation will be preserved in al
their freshness for several weeks, and
their beauty is increased by a great
number of bubbles of gas produced by
the respiration Of the leaves, and
which attach themselves TO the leaves
looking like pearls. The edge of tn,
plate and the water it contains SHOULD
be concealed by n light bed of moss il
which are set some flowers. A bon
quot thus arranged produces n charm
ing effect, especially in the evening"
Good Housekeeping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
CCAGSE POTTERY.
H.w C--1s. Ia.. sa.i similar Articles Arc

made.
Materials frr all kinds
.v. aus .La quality Of
- ends mainly ON the
and ,as ingredients
i mixed Bricks are
blue. brown or red
-. varying proportions
E Drain I'll. j. made Of common
-.rr~ being nodded
material between a
eoce. and q hollow
IT. making eartben
'Ae clay i frst
--c plastic mas, which
az -a. -y -rc hand, and then
Worked -r IT what j., called a pug
4 ra--ea. shaft armed with
z7e placed with the planes
-- h.aG in a spiral
g g., made 20 rev0lyc within
q slam. cylinder having a funnel
-ls-el top. There arc knives also
or The outside OF tho cylinder, and by
,1e action Of both sets the moistoncd
clay &. worked into a smooth mass,
s-5 pushed down TO the bottom and
through a rectangular oriice on the
,.de Of the cylinder. It is then cut
.-'o slices. the workmen removing 40
h. does so all stones and other solid
substances. Il is then .cady for the
lathe or 'potter's wheel" This i. one
- D.. most ar.iar, mqphip,. Enovrn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

II can not truthfully be denied that the
burlington Route, C., b. q I. X. H., IS do
ing an extensive business, both passenger
and freight. OF the first named branch OF
its service the Chicago Herald recently sald,
in speaking Of the occasion OF the Natlohil
Republican Convention; "The burlington
Road probably brought in more people than
any other. Altogether 1t Is estimated Thai
from June rs to 10, the period OF the eXcur-
sion rates, over l2,0OO strangers amt to
Chicago over the Burlington This was
exclusive Of suburban passengers and
mostly in addition to its heavy regular pass
enger traffic. In receipts of live stock, the
Union Stock Yards Reports show the Bur
lington TO be far in the lead, The average
number Of cars brought in by it during the
first six months of the years 1856, 1881 and
lSSs is i,ll0; and tho number for the first
half Of the year lSSS, Notwithstanding the
temporary depression caused by the recent
great strike on its lines, was 2i,4!5, or Du'
little below the average The latter hgurt
also represents about ~ per cent. OF Tho
total number of cars, lO2,il3, broughtto TIT
Yards for the last half year, being more
than six per cent. IN excess Of tho receipts
by any other road.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
About Coloring Butter.

II any definition of q fraud can no
framed which covers mixtures of mi.
NAL fats, butter and dye stufrs, and
noe not include "A mixture of butter
and dye stuifs, both to be sold as pure
butter and which does hot include also
a dairy commission which condemns
the n and approves the other, wo
would like to hear It. From my exno.
rience selling butter from twenty COWS
! Judge that we can sell pure but,or
II we can not, but have to count.rfoi,
ana are not willing to have its true
character known, let us keep very sim
abou, oleomargarino, aul let us ma
our dairy commissioner give the word
fraud = rest-A. j. Coe, IN Councct,.
sHt Farra-.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
gABM AND HOUSEHOLD.

-
On many farms thcro are vacant
| r'accs that may not be convenient To
| cultivate. that could he seeded down
10 grass and be made rs profitable as
any other place on the tarm-"'S'''"
g1rWlp,
Wheat bran, being light appar-
entity has bu, little value, yet a on OF
i, contains ~torty-Scven pounds oil MIRO
cen. and o,cr sixty pounds OF phos-
phorjt acid. with u large proportion OF
potash,
Chocolate Loaf Cakc.-lialt cup
butter. two cups sugar, half cup sour
milk. two squares chocolate dissolved
IN half cup boiling water, two eggs,
one ,ta>pooutul soda, two and Il quar-
tev Guns OF flour and vanilla ilavoring'
Young corn makes an excellent
cr,tn mauurjal crop for blowing
Uulor. hut the seed is expensive Sor-
ghum may be used also, and the seed
for few acres will cost but little
SOW ii thjtky and pillow it under when
The plants are about two feet high.
Potato Rolls, When mashed Pc
| .3to IS loft from the table, add Il or
two eggs, according to quantity; Il
Hu'o salt, pepper, butter and flour
,,;> -r,, sr,n'' halls and bake three
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

The Philadelphia Record says: can
observant gentleman tells the Groceyn-
man, of this city, that the Northern
girls eat sour pickles MS though they
loved them, while a Southern belle
requires them mndc into sweet pickles,
and will not eat the tiny, sharp little
pickles our Northerners so much like.
Sweets to the sweet however, is the
motto OF both; for the. Record will
wager n sour ball to n kiss-verse that
the girls in Dixie love caramels ms
well us do the girls that bloom with
the roses on the northern side of
Mason and pixon's lins."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
BEES FOR FARMERS.
A Few Hints for Those who Contemplate
pnr,buxiny . I,Nx I,InnI,a

Purchasing IA Few Colonies.
The faTmcr, above all others, ought
to keep a few bees. He need not keep
enough of them to make it Il burden
or part OF his business to care for
them, but enough to supply his own
table with honcy-the purcst sweet
there is. 1t is always handy to have
in the house. II one has never kept
bees, he will be unwisc TO 90 into lee
keeping rashly or extensively. A few
hints that may help some who arc
thinking of getting bees are given by
Mrs, l., Harrison:
1t is poor policy for beginners to
| purchase bees in boxes and barrels. as
| transferring is not the best kind of
work for a novice. Better buy a good
colony or two, not more, of Italians in
a moyable-frame hive. Every hive in
IN apiary should be exactly alike, so
that every Owe frame etc, can be
mixed up and all fit when put together.
Better choose Il hive first, and not get
half u dozen different ones to see
which is preferable
Success in bcc-culture is attained
only by the faithful performance of
many little items. Some persons
never have any "luck" with bees.
Why? One year the moths destroyed
them and another season the swarms
left while the hives were being
made ready, washed with apple-trec
leaves and salt, A person who expects
to make a success in bee culture must
study their lessons well, learn the
habits of these industrious insects and
their wants, and supply them. Last
year the honey crop II an almost com
| plete failure, owing TO the severe
drought, and many colonies this spring
had not n days ration ahead. lie,
there be n long continued cold storm,
and bees in this condition must starve.
Their owner must know their condi.
tion, and this is II of the good things
of the mOvable-frame hive. Bees con.
sumo stores very fast in the spring,
because of the rearing SO much brood,
Scientists tell us that an insect in lis
larvG state consumes more food thar
during the remainder of its life. II q
colony is short of honey, the best way
TO supply it is TO remove AS quietly n,
possible to an empty frame, and insert
II full n in its place. Where nc
frames of honey are obtainable, feed
syrup made of any kind of sugar when
bees are flying. Little wooden butte,
dishes make. good feeders, ms bee,
cling to their sides and never drown n,
they do in glass or earthenwarc. unlcs,
filled with cut straw or shaviugs.-
FdrTa, Field and Stockman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
PLANT lNTERmaRRIAGES.
4 Useful STEADY That Is Wen Worthy Of
Universal Attention.


Nature seems 70 forbid these in the
vegetable world. q, distinctly ~
reason. experience and sacred law Join
with her TO forbid them in our own
world. DR.. Asa Gray, during his life
poured light on the many singular con.
triyauce- by which cross-fertilization
i provided for among plants, and he
does not hide his light under a bu,hel
but gives illustrations and eXplana
tions 20 clear as to be plainly under
-tandsble with the aid OF the very
slightest acquaintance with botany
This useful study is well worthy Of at.
tention, if only to afford Il better ap
probation OF the mysteries and wonder,
OF plant life, which are really as inter.
esting az Arabian Nights tale. /,
is obvidS9 m intent OF the Creator
thEthe4 S{Shts that meet us every.
where, ansbs 10 which we are continu.
ally asking, What are they for?'
should not merely be trampled under
foot. but should be made subject to ex
animation. They are, like the rain
bow. tokens of promise, of hope, o
resurrection and Of a brighter, happier
world.
Among the expeditions which DR.
Gray gives of Mr.. Darwin's deductions
from his wonderful stores OF observed
facts and test experiments, the com
parsons ingeniously made between
the Seeding plants of exactly equa
vigor and age, set in the same pot ant
same soil; one self or close-fertilized
and the other fortified by pollen from
a distant plant-are especially notable
The difference in growth was Away
in favor OF the latter; and, in man,
cases so great, that ii seems to prom
ise wonders in the way Of improving
varieties. All OF us who are dweller
in the country, know that wheat doe.
not sport into varieties or mix so FREE
MS Indian corn. The blossom of whea
has been said by experienced hybrid
lists to be fortified before /, leave
the sheath, 81 that, in the ease of thi,
valuable grain, mans aid seems to b,
wanted, not only through all the man,
perils and risks of It's growth in tn,
fields, but for the infusion of vigor in
TO the seed through n selection nm,
conveyance of a select and n~on-relatc,
pollen. We hear Of but few cross
breeders who have made wheat n sue
cessful subject Of their useful skill
Yet it is perhaps tho plant, above nj
others in temperate climcs, whicl
promises the greatest results and the
most widespread advantages from Of
forts In this line. -Rarai Nsw Yorker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
Cured Of Malaria.


7 have been using ALLcocK's foRou
PIAsrrRs for tho last five years, some Two
Years ago, after having been sick 19r up,
wards of six months with malaria Iiounu
mvscIf with an enlarged spleen, ~dyspeptic,
and constantly troubled with a headache
and my kidneys did nota very wen either
Having spent most Of my money Tor medi
cine and medical advice, l thought to save
exnense | would use ALLcooK's POROUS
pt.srrRs, two on tho small Of my back,
one on the spleen or aguo cake, and II on
tho pit Of tho stomach, Just uhucr lno
breastbone. l continued using inc flasters
about thirty days, changing them every
week. At tho end of that time was per-
tectly well, and have remained so ever SINCE
~ GEORGE DIXON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21


Ds Ne'sS r
y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
THE CAPTAINS STORY.
A Queer Occurrence That Cured
Him OF His Supars.lt.ons.

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"',N ~ '''' o"l' ""'u was young
u'' ""'" ''''' were SUI "-..-e- ID
."' 'U"'l'la' "N4 %" women wen,
u"'N'" WI uIo" lpF >d---N- a'-TaT'
'"' "'''.I'l-H' vi pl'oHsllghs Va
VIZ " 'I' .'''s'E lAeA Up o"l Per-
S,''ionS IMAM now MADE our
ghosts hags instead OF spirits of oeal-
w. Heu from candies In tdrnip,, and
thdl "heh Ola DOGGY wanted
Us ne arrived down the chimney. tu'
the quaIlty remains the same. j i,
Only prleh'eheo IN these times, poi
lsleu up II made to look IN other
ways inner Now, however, 10 give
you my yarn
u was master OF a ship Of eight
hundred tons. We g loaded with a
general cargo, bound TO the East lE-
DIES IT was many years ago. when
SHIPS companies were numerous, part
~ through the compulsion of the nav
lgation laws partly because owners
wanted their Ships to keep ahoat,
partly because you wouldn't have got
sailors to ship If there had not been
hands to do the work, And my com
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

Its Grasp Relaxed

Its Grasp Relaxed
BY lIOstCttCr'S Stomach RlttCrs, constina'
ton is succeeded by a regular habit OF body.
While this medicine is thorough, II does not
produce violent effects or griplng, Dys-
pcpsia, liver complaint, nervous weakness
and kidney affections. are among the mala-
dies to which it is also adapted. Wherever
tried, on this continent and elsewhere, 1t
shows its ability to cXpel the poison OF
malaria from the system.
70 CUT off a dogs tail viii not Interfere
with his carriage, but it will cffectually
stop his Vaughn.
ABox or Glcun's Sulphur Soap is cquiva-
lent to many Sulphur Baths. Don't forgctit,
Hllls Hair Dye, Black or Brown.
Why call "a man a crank, when no one
can turn himt-Sdn Francisco Ath,
FREEi A 3 foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER-
CHANTS oNLY. X. ". TANslLL u Co Chicago
A %HACNNElED phrasc-cab, siri-LYe.
Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
1honpsou's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
BLACK and blue-a detected durkey-Dc,
trOit FtCc Press.
GErPERT Mclccinum, Cincinnati, cures
Lung,NsIve, Throat Diseases. SendlOr book.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
"a FINE, SURE Mrmcu,

ROADWAY \ Co.-Gcntlumen. Vas,
often wardcd on sickness, In nv N. ,
think It safe TO be without them N,
sure medicine. Most rcspoctfullv my,
HENRY KESEl
tlpbausp IronpII'fj
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

skeleton, to my notion. one o"Z.t Is
never be able 10 say c~N>>u-
pointing 10 a hNly. .tN;> : GeS.N.
The fellow might ne in s. t5,o; ~ 20
fit. or c~atalcp,s5 h.> he.y .-&cs-s'
straight-iackct. s2d the mind within
all alive and wondering A,; tae &, $3.50;
had gone wrong outside , c0 III
him to be carried 70 his bunk SIR a<
treated As i. he was tc & l0C.s 'l
and II Tia, failed fAss - n >'cvN'
away out q >isht q the men ca' -'
70 be stitched up i- IS biz - -ess
there was any >us~S 81. -s i
might have 50 cha-c1 he t :
wanted to wsSe >-N ~ -
man before be va> 'o>
% very proper feeling % @
though there wa> -ace
in II. 'oo. .a-, "a :s t-5 1--, -
aaier hor1a- e.. E
was the thosC1t o3
ana whatI feared 5-- SIS
THE SOY; o MAI Il ..'
Wei. a'-s- -rc
a--c. tAa- -r VS.
5e> i5r BIN g.
brought tr t1e
wacr- C as-
-E.e- Twas
matters 4 Ills S-s
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

BOARDING HOUSE keepers, although no,
oy%erhurdcned with creduilty, lrequch'S
iosr money hy crcditing false roomers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21
CINCINNAr
EXPOSITION DIREnI

The Ioliowin1 reprsssB, N.
houses IN their rsSpsctirs lirl, sllrl
assormtat. II wiA pqyto er,m,,I alsl
prices before buying from oiisy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

70 CUT off a dogs tail will not Interfere
with his carriage, but it will cffectually
stop his Vaughn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

Why call "A man a crank, when no on
can turn him!-Sdn Francisco Alta
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-07-21

FREEl A 3 foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER-
GuANTs ONLY. X. VI. TANslLL a. Co Chicago
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-07-28

NMllglf.s RleSIUnE
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-10
SORROW AND SYMPATHY.
kilograms of Sympathy Sent
From the Executive Department
at Washington.

kilograms of Sympathy Sent
From the Executive Department
at Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The official
announcement of the death of Emperor
William was received at the German
legation early this morning. The tele-
gram was signed by Prince Bismarck
and stated that the emperor passed
peacefully away at $50 this morning.
Baron Won Segwitz, charge d. atfaireS,
when questioned upon the subject of
succession, saidOthat Crown Prince
Frederick William became emperor of
Germany and king of Prussia immedi-
ately OH the death of his father, and
that now as always, if the question of
the incapacity of the sovereign is raised
it will be decided by the two chamb 1rs
of Prussia. A telegram was received at
the department of state this morning
from Minister Pendleton at Berlin an
nouncing the death of Emperor William
this morning. A copy of the dispatch
received by the German charge d. af-
flares from Prince Bismarck was sent
to the secretary of state. The secretary
of state this afternoon sent the follow
ing cable message to Minister Pendle-
ton:
Department of State, Washington,
March 9, SS.-Pendleton, Berlin: The
president desires you to make known.
through the foreign office, that the
death of the illustriOus and venerable
emperor of Germany has deeply aroused
the sorrow and sympathy of the people
of the United States and their govern
ment. Il. f. BAYARD.
The secretary also sent a message to
Baron Ledtwitz, charge d. affaires, of
which the following is copy:
Department of State, Washington,
March 8, 1SSS.-BarOn: The melan-
choly tidings conveyed in your note of
this date had already been received by
a telegram from Mr.. Pendleton, our
minister at Berlin. The seal of death
has at last been set upon long and
fllustrious career, and the people of the
United States will fully sympathize
with all Germany at the bier of En-
perOr William. Accept, baron, the re-
neWed assurance of my highest cousid-
Grafton, II. +. BAYARD.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-10
PRINCE WILLIAM, AGED 6.

ton, to which the emperor whispered
occasionally a response. At $50 the
patient manifested extreme weakness
and death seemed imminent. Suddenly
THE EMPEROR RALLIED
and asked for Count Won MOltke and
Prince William, with both Of whom he
talked about the state of the army and
the Russian people, entering into mi
mute particulars when speaking of mil
itary matters, to the establishment of
both his listeners. He then referred to
Germany's alliances with various coun-
tries and the possibility of war. But
during the latter portion of his remarks
the fantasies of delirium were mingled
with coherent utterances. This tempo
rary recovery of strength lasted till 10
O'Clock. At frequent intervals he con-
versed in touching, earnest manner
with those about him. Between 10 and
2 o'clock he appeared to sleep. At
about o'clock it was observed that a
serious change was beginning to take
place in the emperor's face, although
there was again slight Improvement in
his condition, but at 7 O'clock it was
seen that the emperOr'S last moment
was near. The members Of his family
were again summoned to his bedside,
and at $50 the doctors decided that he
was dead. During the last few hours
the emperor was partially conscious.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-10
A FAITHFUL ALLY.
Good Words From the President
Ofthe Austrian ReiChsrath

GOOu WOfUS FfOul Vic L feSItsenI
of the Austrian Reichsrath.
VIENNA, March 9.-When the an
nouncement of Emperor Williams
death was made in the lower house of;the
reichsrath all the members rose to their
feet. President Smolka said: 81 have
to make deeply moving communica-
ton. The emperor of Germany is dead.
The sad message, which at this moment
is being dispatched throughout the
length and breadth of the great and
friendly allied empire, our neighbOr,
will also awake a most painful echo
within the boundaries of Austria. Yes,
there comes before us, portrayed in IN
delible coIors, the picture of the august
departed which during the last fateful
years has impressed itself each year
more clearly upon our memory-the
picture of faithful ally whom we were
wont to see when he, year by year, was
the guest of our beautiful country,
going hand in hand with the august
ruler of AuStria-Hungary, living and
glorious embodiment of the close rela-
tons of the two states and of the
mightieSt and most beneficient peace
alliance our age has Witnessed. | be-
lieve. gentlemen. that | am speaking
your sympathy when give expression
to the sincere and heartfelt sympathy
of this house ON this sad occasion. |
also think that am acting in accord
ance with your feelings in closing the
session. / shall give you notice in writ
ing of the next sitting"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-03-10

were crowded. Profound silence reigned.
A large number of federal commissaries
were in their places at the federal coun-
cillor's table from an early hour. Mean
while the plenipotentiarieS awaited
Prince Bismarck in the lobby, and
as soon as he arrived they went with
him to the hall Of the federal
council, where they held private con-
ference. At 1890 the members of the
council entered the relchstag and took
positions to the left of the presidential
chair. Immediately afterward the pres
ident was called away for an interview
with Prince Bismarck. At 1872 Prince
Bismarck appeared, and the members
rose in body. The chancellor, after
pause, said: The sad duty devolves
upon me of making to you an official
communication of what you know al
ready, that since half-past s o'clock his
majesty, Emperor William, has been
AT REST WITH HIS FATHERS.
In consequence of this event the Prus-
sian throne, and with this, according to
article II of the imperial constitution,
the imperial dignity, has fallen upon
his majesty, Frederick Ill, king of
Prussia. The Geographic intelligence
received by me allows of the assumption
that his majesty, the reigning emperor
and king, will leave San Reno to-mOr-
row, arriving in due course in