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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
n, 7. & B. Railroad.

We are indebted to Capt. Kennedy
for the following slip from the Match
ez Daily Democrat. Mr.. Nichols of
the Little j." will be in Tuscaloosa
soon, and al'o in Columbus. prospect
ius the best line for his Road. The
competing points are Tuskaloosa and
Birmingham against Columbus and
Decatur. Our people and city should
give Mr.. Nichols n hearty reception,
and show him the vast and,'cxhaustlcss
Resources of the line from here 10 Bir-
minsham' We undertake TO say that
there NE no fifty miles in the world
that have so much coal and iron orc
IN sight. But We will have to do some.
| thing moro than show him our rcsour.
ces, We will haye to help him push his
Road into il. We must not stand off
and say, "hurrah, boys" Decatur and
Columbus arc.made of different sort of
stuff. The Democrat says:
"'' i'o' NIVIIDlI, tnC ucucra Mln-
ager o ftlc Natchez, Jackson e. Colum.
bus Railroad, has returned from Tex.
as, whittier he wen, tor the purpos OF
interviewing the officials OF the San
Antonio Il Aransss Pass Railway. and
4 possible TO induce tkem to bring
their line to Natchez for the crossing
point on: the Mississippi river. lie
tells us that he saw moi only the Off.
GERS OF that road but also the capitnl.
lists who are backing up the enterprise
lie says that it is the desire of the Ar,
nnsas Pass Railroad folks to mako tht
quickest possible connection with tht
} Illinois Central Railroad, aud thnl
whatever point they strike on tae Mis-
slsslppi river 1t will be with that enc
In view. wy
Mr.. Nicholl also says that the gentle
men engaged in that enterprise rcaliz
that whatever town they may select a
their crossing place will be immcnsoI,
bcnehited thereby. and they will OK
pee' certain assistance, not a bonus Il
inc shape oi'honds or money pnrticu
lariy, but aid In the way oftransfer ia
Mr. Nicholl thinks that however
, fthe Little j." had its line constructs
aown 20 the river bank and had a'cour
"~o''ahsicr boats Oh tho river, ii woul
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

amount almost ia \ guarantee that tie
). \. Il 4. y. Railway would be bui t
to Natrhcz within fifteen months.
Mr.. Nicholl does not speak very pos
%itivGly in reference 10 the enterprise,
but he appears To think it possible that
the projectors of the road can he in
duccd TO come TO Natchez. Arrange
mcutS are now being made TO survey
a line frem Houston, Texas, to this city
and aftcr.that shall have been done
matters relative To the enterprise and
its probable construction to Natchez
may take Il more definite shape.
MIR. Nicholl contcmplatcs taking n
trip shortly 10 Macon, Columbus, Miss.
Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, in the iuter-
est of the extension of the Little j.
lie saws he has received a letter from
Macon stating that the citizens of that
place would have their fifteen hundr,d
dollar,sreaiy tor..the survey as soon rs
Natchez should raise a iikc amount,
and he bellcvaS that an interests be-
my aroused in the enterprise all along
the line ofthc proposed extension.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21


A good sister out across the river
sent us word that she would read with
great interest the Prohibition column
In the BEACON. and that she would
claim it as her column. We are glad
to have such a good partner and
would like to make her acquaintance.
The good women arc on our side and
on the side Of the Lord. This deter.
mines our position and with such help
we intend to press the battle until our
women can sing rs the women of Isr,.
e! Sang Oh shores of Red Sea, "tlm
Lord hath triumphed %gloriously, the
horse and the rider hath he thrown
into the sea-" But why 1,c intercs,
OF this in tho prohibition column?
Her husband takes too much "tea.
sometimes, and tho some times is
ABOUT every time he comes 10 town.
lie drinks to excess, and in thus max.
my u beast of himself makes his wife
ashamed Of him. She sees that he
loves liquor more than no loves his
VIE d..rhildren, aud her womanly
heart is breaking under the pressure
OF that thought. How sad that The
must train his children away from his
example inst, AL Of TO Il. Whit vat
mountains OF sorrow win DO lifted
from tho hearts ct our women when
prohibition conesl Who will holp us
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Legislative Dots.

AT The suggestion f NJ. Magrudcr
OF Warren, the committee arose and
recommended the substitution of the
! Senate bill providing for the holding
OF the convention, in place of the
House Till. lThc bills are Identical
The report OF the committee WAS Il.
dopted and the House again resolved
it,elt in committee of the whole tor
the purpose OF considering the bill,
The bill was IT al n third time and
passed by n vote # 66 to 80 exactly Il
twu-third vote.
Mr. Madison Act to require chan
Gerry clerks to keep ledger a counts OF
all allowances made by the courts of
Boards OF Supcrv sors and to fix com
pcnsalion. County affairs.
Mr.. Stowrrs-An Act to punish false
prctcnsc in obtaining registration Of
cattle aud other animals, and to pun.
ish giving false pedigree. Agricul-
ture
Mr., Parkct-A bill to reduce the Of
iicinl bonds OF all shcritfs AMI all tax
collectors Of the various counties of
Mississippi. Judiciary.
M. Ramscy-An Act to protect
crops growing, or to be grown from
mortgages and deeds in trust. Agri.
culture.
Mr.. Ramsry.-An act to prevent and
punish vic ations OF the nursery laws
of the State of mississippi. Agricul-
turc.
Mr.. Stovall-An act to amend acc.
ton 504, code OF 1880, and for other
pu poses. County affairs.
Mr.. Bowl s-An act TO allow con-
pcnSation to witnesses before the
grand %juri's of this State. Judiciary.
Mr., Malbcrt An act of the prcyen-
ton and suppression of contagious
and infectious diseases among live
stock. Agriculture.
Mr.. Wintcr-An act to amend Sec
ton 60. 81 aud Is of the public school
law OF 1856,
Mr.. llArris-An act in relstion to
public education. Education.
MIR. Tcrry-An act in relation TO
road o7er,c'r RS in this State. Roads,
ferries aud bridges.
Mr.. Hathorn-An act to authorize
the trustees Of the public schools of
this State to contract with aud act the
salary ot,tcachcrs and for other pur-
poses. Education.
Mr.. Blackwell-An act to provide
for the work of county prisoner. on
the public roads of the several coun.
ties of the State and for other pur-
poses. County affairs.
Mr.. Underworld An act 10 tax the
property Of railroads and other corpo.
rations oprrAtea in this State tor pc.
cuniary profit in proportion TO its val
tie, the same rs of individuals. Rail
roads.
Mr.. llenry-An act to amend sec
ton Az, code, IN relation of fees OF
shorills.
Mr.. McGec-An act to amend sec
ton j3l, code, in relation to rcdemp.
ton OF land sold at tax sale. Judici-
airy.
Mr. Whiticla-An act to amend act
in relation to free public schools. Ed
ucatiOn.
Mr.. Sexton An net to improve the
school laws Of the State. Education.
Mr.. AlcXandcr--A bill TO exempt
Jurors and witness certificates from
execution, o. other legal process rs
against holders except for the taxes
due the State or county. Agriculture.
Petition recommending the repeal
of the present convict law referred to
committee on pcnitentiary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Wide awake 1919.

TheNeaders of this wonderful magazene
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The New Year has already begun with
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and therefore It must he better than. ever
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The wonder is how suuli Il library and
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Il yonr-a thousand pages and everything
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biography, sketches, anccdote, adventure
and all instructive as well as entertaining.
We know OF no gift so sure Of bringing a
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Weeks Floral Guide.

In the way of Catalogue. Weeks Floral
Guide is %unequal-d in artistic appearance,
and the edition Of each year that appears
simply perfect, is surpassed the next. New
and beautiful engrayings, aud three color
ed plates Of flowers, vegetables and grain,
are features of the issue tor 1883. IT. law
cader TINTED cover, with original designs
o; most pleasing effect, will ensure II a
prominent place ir the household and Ii.
brary. 1t / itselfa treatise on hortirul.
ture. and Is adapted to the wants of all
who are Interested in the garden or house
plants. 1t describes the rarc,t flowers and
the choicest vegetables. II YOU want to
know anything about the garden, see
Weeks Floral Guide. price only 10 cents.
including Il cerc,icate good for 10 cent.
worth of seed. Published by James Wick,
Sscdman, Rochester, n. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

The agitation of this question will
cause many men TO sign the petition
who have heretofore refused to do So
If we q be Instrumental in draw.
ing the lines as indicated above, VIC
will take it to ourselves that we have
done a great work. There are a mum.
Der of men sitting araund OH the fence
trying to boss both sides, and ifthc,
can be knocked off and made to stan,
on n side or the other, n great ad.
vance will have been made. The di
viding day is coming and when il
comes every man who has the Gle.
ments of manhood in him will listen
to the women and children crying fol-
deIiverance, and will give it to them
Nothing is more contemplate thai
for a mai to pose before the commu
nifty as n Temperance man." while cv,
cry body knows he is heart and sou
for whiskey. lie thinks he is dccciv.
ing somebody by his big mouthcd pre-
tensions, but he is not,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Election For R. R. Commissio ners.

Messrs. Kyle aud Sessions were re.
elected Railroad Commissioners on the
first ballot.
MIR. M0l.aurin came within five votes
of receiving II majority on the first bal.
lot, Mr.. Mclnnis receiving "a votes;
Mr.. Willis and Mr.. Keith received each
a small scattering vote. On the sec.
ond ballot Mr.. McLaurin received 80
odd votes, Mr.. McInnis 80 odd and the
other contestants II small vote.
There seemed to be u combination
all the way through favorable to Mr.,
McLaurin, and the Meridian man 60 I
left, as usual, at Jackson.-Ncws.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

a great philanthropist once had n
dream i'll which he SAW n human bod,
floating down a broad river. lie call
cd help and the body was drawn To
the shore. Looking up the river he
saw another body, and beyond it an
other, aud still beyond were others.
The men worked with all their might,
but soon they grew tircd,::as the mum
her of bodies increased so rapidly. SO
the philanthcopist said, lei us 60 up
the river and see who are putting in
these bodies, and If possible, stop
them. On they trudged up the river
till they came to the place where hun.
dreds of men and machines were en-
ployed in killing men and throwing
their bodies into the river. These
men were begged to dcsist from such
wholesale slaughter OF their fellow
men, but no! they had.to be stopped
by force. So moral sunsion Is wastct
OH the man who sells whiskey ant
wasted Oh the majority of those who
drink his whiskcy. To stop tho Kill
ling of men by strong drink, we mus
stop the manufacture and sale of it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Two Macon boys, W. are glad to see,
hnvc built up a good business in Me
ridian. The NewS thus speaks of tn.
new firm of B +, Holt 4 Co.,:
Ell Holt. a. he is Familiarity known
came to Meridian when quite n Young
man, and since his advent here las
been prominently identified with the
business interests OF the city. He is
recognized as one OF Mcridian's most
sagac;ous and philosophical business
men, and is known throughout the on.
tire country tributary TO this city as a
most c'cver and genial gentleman.
The firm Of b. F. Holt 4 c.. is com.
posed of tirst-clnss business talent. and
enjoys every facility for handling a
large trade. The Interests of each GUS
toner -jlI be carefully considered, and
the NeWS heartily commcads th,il
house to those who wish to deal with
thoroughly square anA upright gentle
men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

To secure license TO degrade men
and cause wretshedness. the whiskey
seller had to 90 to the church of God
for signcrs to his petition. You are II
member of the church-her holy vows
are upon you. and yet you put your
name to that paper. What a sad spec
taclc and how deep the trcachcry!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

II you aro bnihrrel~wilh "hard
times aud want 10 learn how TO turn
your time into money quickly aud
pleasantly. write TO Is. +. johnson a.
Go %lsirhmond, Va. They have a plan
ON loot that you ought carefully to
consider.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
PROHIBITION COLUHN.

al signed the petition because he
was my friend" Who.is your best
friend, the saloon keeper or your
Heavenly Father? Had you been Il
true friend TO the saloonist, your name
would not have appeared on his pcti,
tion
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Prot. A. G. Cooper, who was for n
long time connected with the faculty
of the Cooper Normal Institute at
Spring Hill, died at his home near
Old Dalcyillc, in this county, on Mon
day last, of a spinal affection.
Prof. Cooper was highly esteemed
in the community in which he lived
and was greatly beloved as Il teacher
and christian gentleman. Meridian
News, Jan. 20.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

An onnce of prevention has long
been recognized superior to n pound
Of cure, hence when you find yourself
attacked by coughs, colds or sore
throat, use Marsdcn's Pcctoral Balm,
which, as its name implies, is truly
balmy and soothing 10 the lungs aud
respiratory organs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

The House of Representatives on
Wednesday passed the agricultural
experiment stations bin. II a%ppropri-
atcs $5S5,000 TO carry into effect last
years bill providing for such stations
in connection with State agricultural
colleges,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Ladies who experience n sense OF
weakness, aud sometimes lamencss OF
the back should use DR.. j. II. McLean's
Strengthening Cordial aud Blood Pu-
rifier, i will supply the much needed
strength and overcome ali weakening
irregularities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

There are many accidents and dis
eases which affect Stock and cause Sc
riOus inconvenience and loss to the
farmer in his work, which may be
quickly rcmedied by the use of DIR. j.
II. McT.ean's Volcanic Oil Liniment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Certain men of the politician stripe
claim that no true Democrat can be n
prohibitionist-tha the whole thing
wa born of strife to the Democratic
party. The thing that called prohibi.
ton into existence Is the untold nor.
rors of the saloon, and the failure O.
every other measure to give the peo-
pie relief. This scribe is both a Dem
ocrat and q Prohibitionist,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
oTSVE.I CUMsArr
r NJ.

tho sweet gum. a. "a,hcral from +. troc of the
eSmc name, growing alos sshe email streams In
tne southcrp Sintos, ~cc,tiiis n stimulntlns er.
pecOrant principle that lHwriR the phiesn, ma.
nrcing tho early morning ,ough. rnd stiniulnts,
tnc cniid totIrnwolrtl,c false membrane In siour
nn1 encouragement When Combined with he
rearing mncl'nRinn,s principle IN tho mullen
plant Of tho. old fields, preaa.,fs In TtYIOn's
SlitMohEE RENrt'y uf swEgr GrM AND Null
tEiNthehncst snosn rcmnty Tor CUuylia. Group,
titi", any ehl.d i nlcascl 10 tah, Il. ASK your
cfnEyls, inr!t.. lrlcn@ sic. ami 81 90,
GAI1TLIs A.IA Ala. E,Atlputn.Gn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Wife was delighted the first morn.
ing to know her Sick. Headache had
actually lett hcr-the effects of DR..
Chipman's Pills. They always behave
'hai way Sold by T. s. Murphcy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

I have used n bottle of Marsdcn's
Pectora Balm handed me BY n friend
snd found il most eficaciOns for cure
Of Group in my family. recommend
all households to keep this valuable
remedy on hand during tho winter
and spring seasons
WILLIAM JOHNSON,
Meridian, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

DIR. j. IL. McLean's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier, by its. VI
talizinx properties. will brighten pale
cheeks, and transform a pa,e. hnggard,
a'al'rie' woman into one of sparkling
health and beauty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the free term of BrooI
School will open Monday, January 3lst, and contir
Iastic months, closing with the present session in /
During said free term, all branches inclndod
school course will be taught without charge, viz: Sn
ing, Practical and Mental Arithmetic, Gcoor,,
Grammar and Composition, United States Hist,
Philosophy and Physiology. Penmanship also, W
without charge.
For branches in English, not included in the
charge of fifty eems each per month will be made
in, French or Greek, orSSa u- friend % - at ii; per month.
An Incidental fee of ten cents, per month, will aL
for each pupil, to buy wo d, coal, chalk, &C., for Il
school.
Those who purpose entering their children are
do 50 at the beginning of the term and continue the
Respectfully,
JNO. S. Feather
Pres. Of
Brooksville, Miss, Jan. Is, 1888.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

To allay pains, subdne Inflammation,
heal fonl sores aud ulcers, tho most
prompt and satisfactory results are
obtained by using that old reliable
remedy, DIR. J. II. McLean's Volcanic
Oil LiniIncn..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Many suffer from irritation Of the
Kidneys and bladder without know
ing what il the matter with them. Dr.
j. IL. Mclean's Liver and Kidney
Balm will give relief.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

e..
Mr.. DrcXcl, of the firm OF Morgan,
DrcXcl & Co., capitalists of New York
ritv. has been elected President of the
Natchc2. Jackson & Columbus RN,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

A contemporary think that the hcsl
anti-povcriy society in the world con-
eist of two persons: An industrious
and temperate man End a frugal wife.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Il am opposed to the saloon, never
drink, but signed the petition from
business consideration" 1t is heart
rending that men will stultify their
conscienccs by deliberately doing
wrong from Cuisines consideration"
All such are self-copfesseddfe n cow
ards. The Saviour of the world
preached and praciiccd the doctrine
that no CUISINES consider ttions"
should cause a man to swervc from
the line OF right. How many OF hi
followers follow him?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
FOR CONGRESS
Hon. Clarke Lewis.

If YOU want tho latest news. State
and national, read the Meridian DAILY
NerS, Ii ie our most valued ex.
clisugc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Purity your blood BY using Chin.
mans Liver Pills, the great remedy
for Sick. Headache, Malari0. Consti.
patton uad Indigestion. Try them.
For sale by r. s. Murphcy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Jan. l9,-lI. II.
Scarborough, Il detective, was danger
ouslv shot at a late hour this morning
by Tom Ellis, editor of the Hornet, in
saloon row.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

"Hi Pcnpeyl what you Yraid Off
WHAT makes You shake and shibberY"
Law chile ! iss got de ague
An got de tropic 1ibber."
.Do .Iopic iiDDer fompey9
don't know what you means:
Qut you can euro your ague
~ taking SMITHS BILE BEANS.
Two bits . bottle. don't pay mOreI
yonu ~ 0o0 et Do drugnan's store
Tie m0ot economical and best remedy
eoE ague. y ceuts, per bettle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Mr.. F.. L. Rcdditt. OF Carroll county.
Miss. aud Miss Bessie kennon, of this
rounty, were married near Crawford
willie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
A Fathers Protection,

Father, it is as essential for you 10
provide Safeguard against that night
iirnd to your children, Group, rs to
their hunger. Taylor's Cherokee Rem
cdy of sweet Gum and Mullen will
cure Group, coughs and colds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Monday, Jan. l6, was the worat da,
of the season.; rs fast rs the rain fell
on Sunday it frozc, so on Monday,
everything was covered with ice. I.o-
comotion was extremely difficult, and
when II Of our merchants saw ever.
al negroes on the streets from Brooks
vile, so great was his surprise, that
he said to them. "what in the world
are you doing down here, want yours
jugs filled I" The negroes said "Ds;'
cgg'zactly what we come fur, boss. 10
git our jugs fulled up" When | heard
the merchant relate the above CONVEX
sation, thought of the current re-
port that there is as much whisky
sold in B%rooksville now as when there
we're saloon. And | had ano her
thought, what big fools those negroes
were to come eight or ten miles on
ice for whiskey when there was of il
at their own doors. And still anoth-
er thought-prohibition docs not pro-
hibit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Take Marsden's Pc :toral Balm for cuogll..
Take Marsdeu's Pectoral Balm for cold-.
Take Mar.len'- PeclOraI Balm for crnnn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Every man susiains certain relation.
ship to God. Ont Of these grow our
duties to him. The man who will vio-
late these obligations will not hold sa.
cred any obligation unless from sell
fish consideration, or society forces
him to do it. On the other hand.
he who will not. conscientiously :iis-
charge his duty to his fellowman will
ignore every claim of God upon him.
The man who will break his church
vow will break his marital vow, or an,
vow if the motive be strong enough.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-09
Causes CO. Consternatioa.

DENVER, COL, October 30.-Dave Terrell
a well known sporting man fled an Rppli-
cation In the local land Office September 25,
1855. asking permission to make a home
stead entry for land upon which the city Of
Greeley, town of about 800 people now
stands. The local land Office refused entry
alleging that the tract asked for belonged
TO the Greeley Town company. Terrell APP
pealed from the decision of the local land
Office. At the time he asked to homestead
the Greeley tract no also made application
for timber culture claim on land situated
near Greeley. Terrell yesterday received
word through the land Office here that the
timber claim had been allowed by the secre-
tary of the interior and that the homestead
claim would also In all probability be
granted. The property in On astion includes
that portion of Greeley on which the most
valuable buildings in town are situated
The timber tract is included IN a section
of land owned by the Union Pacific Rail
way company. The action Of the secretary
OF the interior has caused the greatest con
sternatiOn in Denver as much of the reat
estate Of Greeley is owned by Denver par