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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

We did not supp0.c that q usually
ligh.,oned, dignifcd journal, like the
North American Review, would de-
vote it.. columns 10 the publ alton OF
such a low dislribc and shameful. IT,.
sue Of bare f.l.chood.. as llgalls's re.
cent article entitled, "Fctichi.m IN the
CaIupaisu.r 1t is unworthy Of de.
rent contempt. sul has not, and viii
20 create an untricnlly ripple upon
the great ocean Of Cleveland. pnpn.
larily. II merely stamp, it. author a.
n msu Of low instincts. and IN sssassin
Of character. ana tie Review" &. q
disgrace to respectable journalism.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
the EMPEROR DEAD,
The Royal Sufferer hss Ended His
Earthly Career BY God's Decree.
National Demonstrations Of Grief

EERrlN. June it-Noon Tho
death OF the Emperor eausel intense
excitement.
Al he members eilkc rnys' family
aud ministers sre ure>aai q The death
chamber at Fricdc1,h>Asu palace AZ
poI>lzm.
\ ministerial couBN' Ms he'll just
before the Emperor died Prince Bi>.
marcs. who presided al The counsel
wa' much SgiiSicl,
ITNpoN. June .a-NHeb sorrow J.
expressed s, the death OF The Emperor
Of Gc1nany, who was very popular in
lhi. ei,,. Flag. are flying Al half
mast, and tie blinds Of msuy house,
are lowered
BsRIiN, June lA-Ttc Bual-a,h
met &. Douu. Bi.nsNS formally an
u5an5tl The lcsfb e, Emperor Fred.
erics ami the ascension 10 he throne
OF William, WING isAc, The title 81 Wiz
Iism Il.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
The Richest Man IN the World.

Claus Spreckles is the richest man
IN The world. Sprecklcs resides in
san fraocisco, Thirty years ago
opreckIes was working for $50 a
mouth. lie is now worth $500, 900. OOO
which now gives him $4,000 COO in
excess Of Jay Could, and I50.OOO.VcD
IN excess OF Vanderbilt. His three
son. are worth sjOyOOO,U fiO ; total tor
tile whole family, $780, OO.O 900
sl'rcckles has, single. handed, built up
the Hawaiian Island sugar trade uudcr
the reciprocity treaty. Within ten
years the production there has inf
creased troA 10000 tons aSear 10 i2G
go for the present year. AS the is.
land progressed so did the Sprccklcs
family. They raised sugar, then rel
lined it, making large profits out of
zach transaction. They built q largo
feet OF sailing vessels for tradippfo
and from Honolulu, tinallr b~uirdinl, NJ
Cramps shipyards in Philadcbbai,.
two OF the latest aud best ca,Gpucd
American steamers anoat. They have
since added two more steamers TO the
feet, each:of which ia $500 tons bur.
den exclusive vi coal }, and have OK.
tended their trade TO Australia, now
holding a contract with the Colonial
government for carryiny.lhe mails b..
tween San Francisco and Sidney.
They also control direc. lines of sail.
ing vessels with England, New York,
New South Wales, San Francisco and
san Diego Que Of the numerous
plantations on the islands is ranked ms
The largest and best equipped in the
world, turning out l6 900 tons of raw
sugar in a year. They are now en-.
gagged In the establishment of beet 81.
gar factories throughout California
New York sun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
S. S. Prentiss,

Ms EgToR:-A few years aso s
paragraph wsai Ii. rounds OF toe
press. d~eP,oring the neglect g.
grave q :. : Preniiss.@ The Lehad
Eeo1rd lately contained a parsgapl,
suggesting that s marble stone O.,
some Kind should mark his gravy 20
- 'c; oar children know thsl -thea e
This gr.a, man" "'
\ lew yesr ago beiH. ST Nslehez, J
VISITED The grave Of Preniiss. Il is on
the fsmily buryiug-sround st The old
Sergeant, s lew miles from Natchez.
The grave j. marked by S plain head.
stone Snd iool.s'one. On the head.
stone =. Inscribed the name snd dates
Of birth and desih OF the mstchless
orator. The graveyard is surrounded
by S substantial brick wall, shout four
feethisl Theirees in the Enclosure are
draped with long. Spanish moss, and
every breeze seems 10 sigh the name
OF PFenii.., 1t is ! fit resting place
for the orator aud every thing about
it i no doubt Just d he would have
ordered il,
Tie admirers OF 30 great q man will
be glad TO know that the tender sym.
patty ofthe bercavet widow has been
80 well exempIifed,
Gro. G.. ID.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

We believe thst opposition te the
State Colleges has about narrowed
down 10 the Chicksssw Messenger. 80
fSr a. the press Of Mississippi il cou-
eerncd Aud this pNper-whose mot
to ouEh, TO re, Whatever Is, j.
wrong. is, il sur'hins, more bitter
and dehunciaior thsn ever Of the A.
& VI. and |. /. 4 IT, Of late, directs
its shafts al the forricr more frequent
" than the latter, Bat why persist in
.1-h "a cnurse: What good can come
oir: The colleges are bound 10 be
suHaiurl ought TO be supported and
will Pee Tor ai tame. The s-s strong.
er to-day. IN the hearts OF ihc people
than they ever werc before. sn1 Ar
YEARLY increasing in popularity. ~
urople viii lhes institutions, see how
admirably they art managed and oh
.rrye The vast smauui OF good they
are accomplishing in educating. train
ing sad rrduins large number o'ihc
poorer. bat more ambitions. sai indu-
,ri0u, Young la3.e, and gentlemen Of
the >ls'r, prejudice il, removed, aud a
fall and more in;elt gent realization q
their grand and successful MISSION :
experienced
Ignorance hs, born Tie ,olaia'ion
OF mo,, Of The Opposition 70 'he.e
schools. anil 5. i, =, removed jle OF
position cra>c.-
How a5-url : the Messenger. posi-
ljuu that the money appropriate! 10
the.c Institution. should be given 'o
the public schools, d woali sid agt
three more days to the Prcsea, aUuuaL
school term at Tie ssnc time deprive
hundred. Of The most worthy Young
people IN the state. q; shigher e3uS.
ton and .~argelv diminish the supply Of
lcachrr. for the public school,. il ST.
di'ion. about tw orhir's o; the money
thu. transferred would g 10 tie negro
schools. Wouldn't this be me Sc;
Of justice. humsni'v, and policy
Nj BarSi'', a1i al Of hi. Woo.
lia,. follower. might 3. wei be shoot
Ing sop--In., loaded with CAina.be--
rie,. =; tie Rocky Mougiaiu. ,r as
10 knock them 3owa. s. 70 continue
their wa- upon tLe.e colleges io-ihey
are aerc 10 s'sy. Mi..stWisHs sre
not such uiGHie- ito spend i.y.- Tine
and money in setting gp 10Y 6ou".
and knocking them down again. II
these coliegt.-which have given the
State more character sad distinction
than snythin. she has ever -7ne-
were abolished. it would raj, FOR tie
scorn and contempt Of the civilized
world. aud the very name Mississippi
would create q .,inch ID fheuo.fri.. Of
every right thinking, progressive, in.
lelIigcn, mar and woman il civilized
life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
Bank Deposits.

1, is generally -uppO,,d that bank.
are eager to receive deposits from all
sources and pay little attention to the
s'har...s' 9, ~ Ipo,ilor provided
s-9ex, misaka. H9, 5anEs are not
in the habit of opening account, with
every m%sn.who want. to deposit with.
out knowing something OF their cu..
TONERS business methods. II j. al.
most as hard to became Il lcpOsi,or in
some OF The strong harks as it fo.gei a
position IN one 0fthrm. and The depns.
itor must come highly recommended
before his money j. accepted. The
fact is, the relation BET Yrcn a banker
and his dcpn.itor is 4 confidential one
and the banker cannot afford 10 have
tricky or dishonest patrons whom he
knows he must watch MI the time.
lie would rather let them Keep their
money and have nsihing to do with
them-Times Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

Wis; s fessf-isv ntSi TUcsd2y vii
be 10 The rigseL s,Hcakel. striped,
p~s-;.o2lonod Republican leaders Of the
south. Their 'o1g silence 81 home
AMI hs'ed rttirtmcn, from the polili.
c&l arena have shSrpeHei their Sppe.
lite. tor 8 iigt old time with their
Ulocdv.sai-; >71ire-e. Q. The Nor7h.
when 'hey getto Chicago. Wastrale,
OF Voc a1a wr,u. they will tell How
lla1v liza. about iDiias'jon and on.
preston they vii Manufacture. Al.
ter TuedAy lie Republican paper.
viii be filed with fresh psterial over
whi.a 10 Bsve the CORY linen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
Creole Female Tonic

Tfis rrmcIv VS. discovered 10y tie
I>sf F-ilCr. Wlilr destined IN rap
ts,fi, snl1a- the 7uc.ruj Cbociaw III
lsu. IN Interesting romance :
-.r..c'rl herewith, >uhOe to SAY
t.,i the rfu> ,,f nSfure are %thurough-
ia rI,Hrcl 10 compromising ih> PRE-
u~-ruu. and lhst >iru'iur tbeul>-
nv extracts 1} she virtues irou t'e
-7et .iG> of m ST, kind Providence
Amer uraur experiments, the remedy
r,w known =. CRs,is FsNALs to>.
d. W. prsiurrI in ip.l chssry. A. =
freely 4,ic,lrt hy The thousands at
4rE5elr! Women. Wac hsvr been high
rs tsruei'ie, hv it, lice, IL viii he
SEN ,hSt wherever lriet d hAs heen
found 81 true boon 10 suffering women.
sold hy 81 druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

have u.ri in nv practice aud sold
m,n, lm,iir. oi tErnIE FEMALE I"\-
Il. with lun.i Satisfactory r'Nn.iN,
Imn,t uuhc>iisiingly pronounce II
the ur, b.., prrlsrsiieu rvrr sS"
for at the ii>rS>rs known to -hucr'hS
women. ,urh %, painful m~enirnai'"h'
suppression SUD iirrgnlsric- OF lie
uonlhly period | rerSrd II ~ =
srrat blessing and rhecriNllN advise all
women needing = preparation vt that
Kind 10 Use CRE'LS fkAAl.H eNIN
pR. Il. T. CLAYTON, Whigham' TIA
CRgolr FhNAIE Tonic ! specially
sisptrd Tor wuncu's diseases "i every
nSitlrr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming 40 well
known, and 40 popular as to need no
special mention. An who have u,ed
Electric Bitters sing the same sony OF
praise. A purcr medicine docs moi On.
ist. and Il Is guaranteed To do all that
IL eh.iun~a Electric %lIittcrs will cure
nll ,tisensss at tho Liver and kidncys,
VIII r'rw,ve PiInplcs, Boiis, Salt
Rlienm and other Affections caused by
impure blsol.--W win drive Malaria
from The systrm aud prevent as well
"a. rurc all Malarial rvcrs.-For euro
of Headache. Constipation and lndi.
grsiion try Electric Bitter Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money re.
s'nf'd--Prirr 80 cts. and 800 per
bottle al }. f. Joses' Drug Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

While VIC commend West Point for
it. rnterp-,e and energy Ia building
up Tie town. we think il decidedly IL
lad ,a.,e to do 20 much Growing over
achievements. Th"y raekle very
f,l ami la,g mp there WHENEVER Ley
railroad O. factory es-.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
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Notice TO the East Miss, Teachers
Association,

Al the annual meeting held in Stark.
vile, last july, wa. appointed Chair.
man Of the Executive Committee. aud
- Dalton, Of West Point. Secretary.
The Secretary died without furnishing
Inc with the name. Uf the Committee.
anu as am unable To aldrcs, them
personally. | take his method Of re.
qucstiny them TO addre.. INC 4, Ma.
ron, Miss, with the view Of arrangiu.
'or a Meeting 10 be held IN july.
Prompt attention !. necessary.
W. 7. NiSoR.
Chairman.
lf4t.l Ni-s. paper. please copy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
~
a sount Legal Opinion.

H. Bainbridze Ngsdsy, Esq, Coun.
Ailv- Clay County. Texa,. avs
Have used Electric Bitter. with mosi
nappy. resnii.. Nf brother al.o va,
very low with naiarisl foYer and
Jaundiee, but wac cured by timely
use OF this medicine. Am satisfied
Electric Bitter. ,Ayci hi. Iifc."
Mt. ID: !. Wiieo1s0D, of Hor.e Cave.
nv, add. 4 Ike testimony, sayiny
ne positively believes be would have
aieu' had II not been ior Electric Bit.
great remedy will ward oH, "a
We" a. rl,rc all Malaria Disease. and
,oi an kidney. Liver and stomach
,~lsordcrs stand. unequaIed. Price
DC and VI At j.. y. Jones's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

We will hear Z great deal in the
roming campaign abon' the red bsn'
,,ana. Now, If there i. soin. TO be
any poetry on the subject We ,ngge::
The following rhyme. for Baulana: -
ilsrana. Savannah, banana. e~usaunah,
sud That. what. the matter with
Hannah.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
From the Dresden Enterprise.


y very unpleasant state Of affairs cy.
ldentIy exists al our neighboring tow II
OF Paris which should carry with il u
valuable lesson and a wholesome warn.
my. Three honorable families are ra>l
INTO the deepest grief and shame b,
the desperate acts OF graeeless chil
dren, who perhaps have been indulgrd
ov KIND parents TO their ruin. Onr
son has been killed, another wounded.
q third a fugitive from Justice snd q
fourth under arrest for murder, wlilc
the name OF a young woman in the At.
iair has received a stigma that timr
cannot etface. All this is very .ad
The families involved in the deeptro
be occupy honorable places in soric,,
which makes the crimes or their chil.
drcn more glazing and incxrusable.
About the worst curse that can bcfall
a household is a sct OF prufigaie ehil.
dren. We could cite numbers OF IN.
stances where very worthy parent.
have been broken M in fortune, in
peace OF mind, and in health by tho
acts OF bad children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

Nr.. Cleveland las given the lie d.
rect n .ac infamous sud slsnlerous
s,oric, circulated ~ the Republican.
,ha, she sud sc preslden, live like
dog. and csts-ihai lie wss in the bab.
it Of whipping her. &c.
Iirrrah for Franci..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
AhsCrdly %S;Gpidly.

To allow prejudice or ignorance to
get tho better OF good Judgment. II
.sa. been >onc'u,iSeIv proven that con-
situation. bad breath. dyspepsia. kid.
ncy affections. and al diseases OF the
Liver. stomach and Bowels have been
eurc,l hv simply taking simmons L.
yCr Regulator. lii. harmless. not Un-
pleasant. aud easily procured. 30 there
+, IN reason Ia Ne ignorant Of this
We especially commend 10
your notice for trial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

ore OF tie pleasant features Of tie
recent commencement 81 the |. l. & &.
was ,c.l in photography, and il al
ford, d. pleasure 10 state that Mis- h.
ia Clement Of Macon, was QUE Of four
called on TO report an arl,a.c rcad by
Or. Jones. which she did in ~ " ALSO
lutely perfect" manner. as pronounced
by the judges, Prof. Preston and Nr.
Martin,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

Ne prrhici That sherman sna "a.
.rw xiH b. the nominee. OF tie III.
.un ronvrn ion next TUESDAY. II 80.
q will bc 4 small job for the Greatest
sulrr nf modr-a times snd The "Old
Jandaaa' 10 rclags:e them 10 The
,batIc. o. nrirate life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
A Baby Like 8 Gsls Of Wind.

Whv ia newly born baby like 4 gale
OF wind: BccsU.e il begin, with a
squsll. told gales iniace coughs ami
Group. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy 81
sweet Gum and Nu,lriu viii cure H.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

F.adics who experience q sense of
wcasncss, ard sometimes lamcness of
ME back should use DIR. j. II. McLean's
strengthening Cordial and Blood Pm.
s,nrr. q will supply the much needed
s'rsngih and overcome alI weakening
Irregularities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

There are many accidents and dis
eases which affect Stock and cause So.
rious Inconvenience and loss 10 the
farmer in his work, which may lie
quickly rcncdied by the use of DIR. j.
ii. McIean's Volcanic Oil liniment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

Of all the medicines ! river heard of
ar used consistrr I>r. Biggsrs' luck.
lrberry Cordial the hest medicine far
nIl bowel trouble and children tectl,-
lug ever used.
A. ]. SrTSE, Oxford, n. {.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
4 Positive Gentlsnsn.

which IL The iso-, positive gentle.
man certain. TayIor's Cherokee
nenlrsy OF Sweet Gum and Mullen il
Ier'''h ! ocure rougl,s. rold. anil q CUP.
u Is pleasant aDl elective.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
FOR CONGRESS
Hon. Clarke Lewis.
". arc authorized to announce
nos. e. l.. MITCHELL

n rontotoc CcuH,y asa candidate of 'oo-
rre.. nom this the ath Congregations. h5~
,riet. subject to action 81 nsmoorat.c Com
truiiuL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

tii..SaHr - not 20 auswsr any qucs.
ton OF the intellect To please the fancy or
content the artistic faculty, hu, to MAKE
richteuy. u.e Of the elcIent u horror and
intbi.. the book c, Observation-Disclosures
NACnONA ALB.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16

No nceel To take Ilio.c big cathartlc
pills. Dr. j. II. Mclean. Little Liver
aud kidney Pillcts are more agreeable
and effective,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-06-16
Great Campaign Offer.

East Mics. paper. please copy,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-08-15
AGRICULTURAL.
PALACE STOCK CARS.

There have been In existence two or
three kinds of patent stock cars. and
Is II il much more comfortable 90
stock 70 ship In them, and ike all
pztent-right holders, the proprietors
have been besieging congress for las
to compel, in behalf OF humanity. all
shippers TO use the patent palace cars
for stock. Thus these patent owners
imagined they would have all cattle
raiseEs and shippers BY the throat, as
they could charge what they pleased
and all knox that government patents
are the most oppressive and extoTtiag
egeDcifs with which man has TO do.
But the dawn cometh. The Chicago,
burlington & Quincy Railroad, after a
Thorough examination oil the various
kinds Of palace stock ears row
Ia use, concluded they would
make better improved car OF their
own So they set 20 work experts in
such matters, who manufactured q
couple OF cars and pat them on their
route from Omaha to Chicago. and
challenged the other pa;entees to a
trial OF the merits Of their respective
cars. The burlington ear il "a feet,
the other eontestIng ones 3G. There
were IS head OF cattle put in the first
and 43 IN the latter They we're run
through in Il hours. fed and wateTed
in the car. In the Burlington car the
stock gained Go pounds, in the other
$40 pounds. J. ID. Hardin, general
stock agent, and other eminent stock
men, accompanied the train and wit-
messed with approval al Of the opera
tons. Free from patent men again,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-08-15
THE LOCAL MARKET.

4
HOPS-The market has not ye;
opened, and all statements are con-
| iectural. A large san francisco com
| mission house writes to 4 firm here
that Oregon and California growers
show a willingness 10 contract this
years crop at nc. Nothing at all do
| ing in this market
WOOL - Inactive; no change in
quotations. Eastern lie, Western he.
WHEAT-M Market still strong; sc
per bushel.
OATS ~ Fairly active at 45c per
busiiel. Crop reports indicate good
yield.
MILLSTUFFs-Bran $40, millfeed
s22 50. ground barley sgi.
FL0UR--Active; prices firm: Cali
fornia extra 81 80. Oregon standard
81 -.
PROVISIONS Eastern hams lac
i4Hc. breakfast bacon I3e, clear sides
1IK@iiAe. shoulders Sc.
CoFFE-Costa Riea IGlzc. Rio lst2c.
Java PIC.
suGAR-Priees have remained
steady since the last rise OF &c. To-
day quotations are: &, exc; extra
6ssc, graduated 7ssc, cube and fine
crushed Sc.
RICE-Island s. 20, China S..
FRUIT5-Under freer supply, ma
tive apples have weakened and are
now quotable G0c a 75c per box. Ma
tive prunes Sc a 3tkc. Oregon Bart
lett pears 81 so q 81 rs per box. Cali
fornia grapes and peaches SOC q 81 Is.
Waterrnelons out Of market. Eastern
Oregon are expected next week. Lem
ons in fun supply; Sicily So 30 for new
crop. The low price of Sicily has
driven the California lemons out OF
market. Cantaloupes s. 50 per crate.
Fruit received by to-days steamer
came in good order.
YEGETABLEs-Local cabbage ic
n. Turnips. beets aud carrots Use per
sack. Potatoes in full supply and
weak; $40 per ton. Onions le. Sweet
potatoes Sc. Tomatoes, California,
&c. local in good demand SC.
HAY-No Timothy $50, Eastern
Washington SIS.
BuTTER--Geod local continues
Scarce and will bring 82lsc q 35c per
D.. Eastern g0c, oregon 22[c.
EGGS--Looai very iirm and scarce,
quote zoe Eastern dull. 20c.
CHICKENS-F Firm; 81 q 81 per
doz
HEEF AND CATTLE MARKET.
BEEF-Sells wholesale : q re,
mutton Sc, veal i2j4c, pork lie.
TALL0W- Sells Sc.
Butchers pay 3iEc for cattle, Zoe for
dressed calves, and 3 q 3Ec for sheep.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-08-15
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-08-15

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-08-15
LIQUID SMOKE.

We find the following in the farm
department OF the Iowa State Register.
lslTwenty wears ago | went 10 an Irish
butcher who always had excellent
meats. and asked him for his receipt.
HIS reply was: use plenty OF sugar.
and then you can use all the salt
needed without making the meat
hard" Ever since | have used both
for corned beef and for hams, should
| ers, and bacon, brine made with one
and half pounds OF salt and three
fourths OF pound OF brown sugar to
each gallon OF water. Before applying
the brine | rub the meat, after IL IS
thoroughly cold. with fine salt, and let
it stand day or two to draw of any
blood. then take it up, drain of the
bloody brine, repack, and apply the
brine-coid-and leave in 1t not less
than five weeks, and eight VIII not
hurt il, for the sugar viii
prevent IL from taking too
much salt. | first used Liquid Elk
tract Of smoke three years ago. saw
il advertised By a firm of druggists in
| Pennsylvania and got quart bottle OF
ii costing 30 cents, and cured the hams
and shoulders from four pigs. IL kept
perfectly and the next year ! ordered
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neighbour and the members Of our
farmers club used IL and they we're all
much pleased with it and used il again
the past winter. The liquid is as thin
as water and about the color OF clear
coffee. We hang up the hams a If to
| smoke and When they have dripped
take them one at time in a tub or
dripping pan and sponge the liquid
over them. A week later 20 over them
q second time. These two applications
give them as thorough a smoke
flavor as is needed, but about the
first OF May, before putting the meat
away for summer, We make third
application. In order 10 test the keep
ing qualities OF the preparation ! left
some small hams entirely unprotected
by an open window in the top OF an
loutbuilding, in the summer OF lss7,
until August 1, and although the mer-
Icury was above 100 on many DAYS, the
last one was good and sweet. without
a sign OF a skipper or any other insect
about il. Ii is best, whether the meat
is smoked or cured with the liquid,
that il be wrapped in several thick
nesses of paper aud put into strong
MANILA SACKS about the first OF
May. and hung in a cool place. 4
dry whitewashed cellar IS good, or a
room with a northern exposure and
that can be darkened. The great
advantage OF using the liquid is that
there is no smoke-house needed. and
consequently the danger from tire and
thieves Is avoided. A quart bottle OF
il Is enough for $50 pounds Of meat,
but when a single farmer sends for a
supply the express charges make it
expensive; but ii hali-dozen farmers
viii unite and order early a dozen
bottles, they can be sent as freight at
( small expense.