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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
URGED by THE POPE
To Grant Modified Home Rule to Ire
land.
4 Scheme of Settlement Which England 10
Reported to be Willing to Accept.

PARIS Jan. l6.-The Uni,erS has a dis
patch from Rome which says that England
will accept the principle of the Pope's me-
diation in regard to Ireland, based upon
Mgr, Persico's report. The Pope demands
n moderate home rule, and advises Goa
servatives to take wind out of Mr., Glad
stones sails by adopting his programme
with support of the Irish clergy.
ROME, Jan. l6-The Pope lately received
several Irish Bishops and priests whom
he questioned concerning the condition of
Ireland. After hearing their replies the
Pope exhorted them to use ,heir influence
to restore quietness and re,peo, Tor tii.'
law in Ireland, and told them that the
Irish people could not obtain what they
asked by violence
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
PreLerrad lail 10 Eraazina.

CHICAGO, Jan. IA Bryan, Tex, spe.
cial says; All the prisoners, nine in num-
er, in the Jail of this (Brazos) County,
made their escape last evening by burrow-
ing under the wall. One of them clme
ard surrendered after few hours, saying
IT, was so cold he could not stand it in the
woods. Among the escaped prisoners arc
the three men who robbed the pos'-oflice
at Millicau, for whom the sheriff offers a
reward of 81 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

LONDON, Jan. l3.-Sir John Macdonald,
in an interview to-day, says the Canadian
Parliament will reject the project of a com.
mercial union with the United States by
over two hundred votes, lie says; Il thinG
a commercial union would be disastrous at
present to what we call our national pol
icy. Our quasi protective system has only
existed since 1879, ana Of course protec-
tioA offered 10 certain manufacture IS did
not create them at once. They are grow
ing steadily, bat still no great capital has
been invested or generated, and they would
be at once swampcd by the wealth and
long-trained skin of Americans. We are
in gristle yet, and Americans understand
that so well that they would make this n
sacrifice market at first simply to kill all
our manufacturers. The time will come
when we can meet them on even terms
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Officer Fatally Shot by Burglars.

WHEELING, WA, Jan. 15.-At o'clock
yesterday morning Officer Joseph Glenn
noticed two men acting in suspicious
manner in an alley in the rear of John
Hoffmans, ST., a wealthy citizen, and on
approaching them was challenged, and at
the same time they commenced firing upon
him, discharging eight shots, three of
which struck him, one going through his
hat; one struck him in the leg and another
in the abdomen, which will prove fatal
The assailants escaped
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

The rivalry for news of the sensa-
tional order has stimulated number
OF mcndicant Bohemians in various
parts of the country to manufacture
startling stories of crime, which are
greedily devoured by the papers that
live on that sort of thing Now and
then somebody takes the trouble to in.
vestigate and print a contradiction.
Slnas of the labst instances was the
hoax from Dakota about the fourteen
skeletons found in cellar ON the
Laplant farm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Most Remarkable.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-A commercial traveller
named Moses Raphael died at the London
Hospital, A post-mortem examination re-
veals the fact that the man had been liv.
ing for some time with three inches of Il
pen-hOlder in his brain. A pen was also
attached to the holder. His widow says
that her husband never complained of any
pains in his head, CT of any trouble that
such condition would suggest, 1t is
regarded by the surgeons as a surgical
mystery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Killed the Whole Family.

ST, PAUL, MINI, Jan. l5.-The Pioneer
Press hears from correspondent at Prince
ton, Minn., that Swede living some TWEEN
ty miles from there is said to have killed
his wife and seven children, chopping
their heads off with broadaxe A boy of
fourteen jumped from an upstairs window
and escaped. When asked by neighbor
what he had done, the murderer replied
what | have intended to do for long
liinn y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Grave Robbers Convicted.

DEs MONIES, IA, Jan. l5.-Judge Given
to-day passed sentence upon I. }. Jones
and c. $. Porter, the young medical stu
dents who were caught robbng the grave
of Mrs. Claffln, of Mtchellville, about Il
month ago. They were sentenced to six
months in the penitentiary and fined $50,
on their plea of guilty. AS they are soon
to be graduated, the court approved an ap.
peal bond, and after graduation they will
be taken tnrprison.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Woman Tarred and Fcathcrcd.

GREENvILE, Pa, Jan. Blast night
ile house of Il woman named Codlcr, near
Frcdonia, was surrounded by about dozen
men armed with a tar-pot and sack of
feathers. When the woman responded to
their summons she was covered from head
TEe men then gave her twentyfour hours
to leave the country. If she did not leave
in that time they threatened to ride her on
rail. She concluded to leave and has dc.
parted for parts unknown. The woman
bears very bad reputation, and has been
accused of recently causing trouble in a
certain married mans iamily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

ABosTON woman of brains has in.
vented new way of making herself
useful and making money at the same
time. She studies the newspapers,
posts herself on what's going on in the
world, uses the scissors freely, pastcs.
writes, and revises carefully until she
has u condensed digest of the live
topics of the day. This she reads to a
class of wealthy women, who pay her
well for furnishing them with informa-
tion concerning what they ought to 10
able to talk intelligently about
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

The bad condition of the New York
Quarnn,ine, which has looked with in
difference upon the introduction into
/. this country of infected clothing, is at
last attracting some attention from the
d Governor of the State. If the attention
willbut spread until Congress takes
the matter in hand and makes all quar-
antinc at ports of entry National affairs,
subject TO absolute National control.
4 some good will come out of the present
h agitation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Gully Of COWarliCc.

DUBLIN, Jan. l5,-As a result Of the Of
fetal inquiry in the case of the ship Alfred
d. Snow, which was recently lost of
Waterford with all her crew, the cox
swain of the Dunmore life boat has been
pronounced guilty of cowardice in refus.
ing to launch the boat and making an at.
tempt to save the ships crew. At the time
of the wreck the cockswain resigned his
Office rather than launch the life.boat, as
the ships crew was then actually drown
ing. The court of inquiry holds that the
crew could have undoubtedly been saved
II the life boat had been launched.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
ElnndS in East Iannassna.

KNOXVILLE Tenn, Jan, 1.-THE rain
has been falling throughout East Tennes.
see for the past week. The river ut this
point is nearing the danger mark. The
thermometer is nearly IS degrees. Heavier
rains are feared. People in many sections
have taken up temporary habitatons on
the highlands and abandoned their posses.
sions to the rushing water
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
The Charlotte Mich Renubiico

The Charlotte Mich Republican
says: John Snyder, the famous per-
petual walker of Indiana, is dead, but
his teachings go on in the object of n
sheep on Dan Millcr's farm in Carmel.
Three months ago this sheep was one
of the finest and fattcst in his flock.
Since that time it has been emulating
Snyder's example by walking inces-
sanity, not stopping to rest. and only
for moment at II time to partake of
II bite Of food. The sheep, whose case
is, TO say the least, remarkable, has
been reduced to mere skin and bones,
and evidently can not live great
while"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Tho GfaaiHGn,i

PITTSBURGH, Pa, ,Jan. NJ The great steel
gun, weighing nine tons. which was cast
solid at the Pittsburgh Steel CastingW Works
last Wednesday, was taken from the mold
to-day and found to lie perfect. Supcrin-
tendent Hainsworth says there is not u
flaw to be seen, and expresses no doubt as
10 the result of the tests of the quality of
the steel, which are 10 be made by the Gov
ernment Inspectors
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

-Boy-"Oh, ma, does that passenger
train carry Anarchists" Ma.-"Why.
no, of course not" but it's got a
red flag on behind That is simply
danger signal" "Oh! s'pose tho
cars have stoves in 'em. "-0maha
World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Execution BY Electricity.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE report Of the
Commission appointed in 1886 to report
the most humane and practical method Of
carrying into effect the sentence Of death,
was sent 10 the Legis ature yesterday 1t
recommends the killing of culprits by
electricity The report is very volumin-
Gus document, and advises that the date Of
the execution be made uncertain, so that
thD criminal may not knowon what day he
is to die, and that the corpses go to the
doctors or a nameless grave without relig-
ious rites, and that newspapers be forbid
den to describe the execution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. l6 - Warden
Pearcy, of the State penitentiary, last
night discovered desperate plot among
The convcts to murder the guards and es.
cape. Bob Mckinley, who has headed
two such schemes, was the ringleader
Mckinley was placed in solitary con
iinement, and all is quiet at the prison
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Bull-Fightcr lmpaled.

CITY of MEXICO, MEN, Jan. 16-Saleri, a
member of Diego Prietos' bull fighting
troupe, was killed in Pueblo. Saleri was
quite noted for the grace and ease with
which he gave what is called the sat-a-
CARGO; that is, a leap over the back of the
bull with the assistance of pole. Yester-
day Saleri had performed this feat sue
cessfully with three bulls, but the fourth
time the pole slipped when he was in the
air above The bull, and hc fell on the horns
of the tnfuriated animal, which pierced
his body, The unfortunate man lived only
a half hour
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
A New Formation Discovered,

MARION, o., Jan. l5.-Several small
springs have been recently discovered six
miles southeast of this place in Claridon
Township, this county, which emit milky
,olored water. The water proves fatal TO
dsh, as many dead ones have been found
system is that of a physic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
S11O.0NO TO Charity.

MERIDEN, CT, Jan, lG,--The late I.emuel
J. Curtis left $4,000 TO the Curtis He me
for Old Women and Orphans, which he
founded and maintained The remainder
OF the estate of 81 ,0OO00O gees to relative
and minor charities The gift TO the HI me
$ in excess Of what can be used by it un-
less its scope is enlarged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

LoNpoN, Jan. l3-Adviccs from tho
Russian frontier say the troops in the
LubliD district are suffering terribly from
cold, Forty sentine.s have been frozen to
death. Dysentery and typhus fever are
prevalent. A large staff of doctors har
been engaged. Wine is served daily tt
he men,.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Terrible Fire al a Christening.

MorNT CARMo, Pa, Jan. l7.-At five
o'clock this morning fire consumed row
Of seven frame houses here occupied by
IIungarians. Three men were burned to
death and woman and a child are miss.
ing. The fire originated in house where
a hungarian christening was being ccle.
brated, and it is supposed was caused by
drunken inmates upsetting stove.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
National Convention ocLnwycrs

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6,-The board of di-
rectors Of the Ear Association of the
District of Columbia Lave issued "A circu.
lar to the Bar Association of the country
suggesting this city as the place and
Tue sday, May ~ as the time for holding a
National Convention OF lawyers The OBJ
ject is to form National legal body for
the advancement and promotion of the
science of law in this country
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Fresh Water REGATTA.

DETROIT MICu., Jan. lI-Captain John
PrindIville, of Chicago, and Commodore
Gardner, Of Cleveland, met here to- lay to
arrange for an international yacht regatta
on Lake Erie next summer. 1t Is pro-
posed so make such prizes as will secure
al the Canadian and other crack boats.
The event will be the greatest in the an.
rails of fresh water yachting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

GRAFTON, w. Va, Jan. l3.-Burglars en-
tered the jewery store of J. w. Hull q
Co., in this city. last night, blew open the
safe, and took Watches diamonds, rings
and other articles Of jewelry aglregating
in value So 00J. No clue has been found to
the perpetrato.s of tho burglary, but tho
Job seems to have been the WORK of ey
perts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

CAIRO, Ill, Jan. l3,-A. c. Athcrton, at
Hodges Park, this County, long time
ago secreted $3.50 in gold in a coffee pot in
his cellar. Yesterday he went to look for
it and it was gone. Three weeks ago he
had two colored men, Bill Bly, and Jim
Lucia, working for him, and he has had
them arrested ON suspicion of being tho
parties who stole it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

First Citizen--"Do you know any
thing about Bullwinklc, the butcher,
Brown--if he is reliable man or notp"
Second Citizen--''Well, I'll say this
much for Bullwinkle: I've Bought
sausages of him for over five years, "
N. Y Sun
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Extremely Cold.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan. l5.--Last night
and today have been exceedingly cold ali
over the Northwest. At Brainerd it was
IS degrees below ate o'clock This morning
Fairbault, Mimi, a degrees below last
night;at Duluth "a degrees bepw to-day;
nt Clear Water, Mimi, 43 below this morn.
ing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
4 Druggist's Terrib,c Mistoke

BosToN, Jan. l5.-John X. Wiggin, of
South Boston, die tonight from the eff
fccts Of laudanum, put up for him at Ok
nard's drug store by mistake for valerian.
Mr.. Wiggin was in Nms' Battery during
the war, and was a amember of the Charles.
town Veteran Firemans Association.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Plat Kuoclxed Ont.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 1c.--The jury in the
case of the State against Thomas G. Platt
to oust him from the position Of quaran.
tine commissioner of the City OF New
York, on The ground tina. he is not resi-.
dent Of that city, this morning returned .
vor6iol oaoknst Riutk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
"Grantlma" Garfield III,

CLEVELAND, o., Jan, l3,-"Grandma
Garfield" as President Gartield's mother
is called by those who know her, is ill at
the old homestead at Mentor. She wants
TO see Jimmy" as she terms her dead SON
and, although not very sick, it is though.
that her end is drawing near as she is
IerY aged.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Trin,c KilIiny n, n Crossirg

SHARON, Pa, Jan. l5.--Stcve Boyer, his
brother, Samuel Boyer and Joseph Kollep,
all men of family, residing in this city,
while out driving were instantly killed by
train on the N Y. p. and o. road at Or
angeville, where the train struck their We.
hicle on crossing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Action of WOOl-GrOwcrs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l5.--The wool-growers
and manufacturers, in conference at
Washington, have agreed on report TO
be submitted to Congress, in which they
declare it to be against wisdom, patriotism
and the life of American industries to re-
peal or reduce the tariff, with particular
reference to that on wool.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Rir Safe Robbery.

JACKSON, TENN. Jan l5-The safe in the
store Of j. T. Warren, merchant at
Adamsville, was blown open by burglars
last Thursday night and robbed of S4.+OO
in cash. No clew to the robbers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
To be Taken Back,

ST. Paul, MINI, Jan, l5,-The warrant
for tho cxtradition of John q. Harris, the
Canadian charged with forgery, wht So
case has been occupying the attention ct
the U. s. Courts for some months, has ar
rived, and Harris will be taken back, TO
Ontario ut once. s
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

= Paterfamilias--" Wonder what's
the matter with my watch; I think II
must need cleaning Tommy-"Guess
1t must be clean enough, pa; cos saw
baby washin' it in the bath-tub this
morning. Boston Beacon boo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Successful SUGAR Tests,

New ORLEANS, Jan, 1.-THE latest re-
suits at the Government Diffusion Expert
ment Station, Mt Ex-Governor War
mouths Magnolia Plantation, show that
the diffusion process is great success,
producing thirty pounds more of sugar
per ton of cane than is produced by the
most advanced milling process.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
CorresnontIcnt KIIIed.

SANFORD, Fla, Jan. l6--J. II. Whiting,
OF Boston, Masn., said to be- stan corre-
spoudent Of q newspaper Of that city, was
run over by train 1T Sorrento, Fla, this
morning, and Instantly killed, both legs
being cut on and lis body ssiss otherwise
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
I'HE Boston school board has vote

a. The Boston school board has voted
100000 for the support of public kim
Ndcrgartcns for the coming year. Bos-
Nton teaches sewing in the public
sschools, and is experimenting with
Vcooking classes and manual training
department for boys.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Took showcase and All.

PITTsBuRoH, Jan. lh--Thieves entered
the large dry goods establishment e W.
c. Bernardo some time last night and sar.
risd Oh large showcase containing over
eooo worth Of jswelry and fancy yoods,
xhsrs 4 ns alsw = The thisvss 80.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Wan, 10 Sell Horse Meat.

CHICAGO, Jan. lI.-Charles Sceburg and
Peter Ycpperson have applied to the
mayor for permission to open a butcher
shop for the sale of horse meat. On re-
.ommcndation of the city physician the
pplicition was denied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
HaYa Assumed Their New Duties.

WASHINGTON, Jan. E.-Mr Dickinson
the new Postmaster General, and Mr..
Villas, the newly-appointed Secretary of
the Interior, were sworn into Office to-day,
and each assumed their new official duties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Carlisle Seated.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l5.-The Committee
on Elections Of the House Of Representa-
tives has decided by vote of twelve to
three not voting, not to reopen the Thobe-
carlisle contest, but to confirm Mr.. Car.
Isle In his seat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

The fortune Of DR.. Evans, the Par
islam American dentist, is estimated at
$l5. 100000. His magnificent residence
is stored with valuables, the least
precious of which is n collection OF
souvenirs which he has received ut diff
ferent times from his titled patients.
In connection with his home is an ex-
tensive avia4y. in which are hundred
of rare and bright-plumaged birds
His stables, too, are large and we'll
stocked. and his library is one of tho
finest private libraries in Paris. He
owns Two newspapers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Wc!lm Number Fourteen.

HAvEEnltr, Mass, Jan. li.-John Mad
den, fourteenth victim of the Bradford dis
aster, who was injured at the tank house,
died at the hospital this morning at seven
o'clock, He belonged in Bradford, and
leaves widow and four children
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

" IT is told of Dir. ID. H. Agncw, the
Pseminent surgeon of Philadelphia, that
Ia, early in his career he became discour-
i@ aged by an unsuccessful ease of trache-
otomy, gave up his profession and went
sgg .y into the coal business. In that pursuit
I. he failed and then went back to SUI.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Eyprcss Car Rurued

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan l6.-A Wells a Fargo
express car was burned on the Santa Fe
road, eight miles east of Emporia, yester
day morning. The amount lost can not be
asccrtained
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
gerry.

! CHICAGO has Volapuk academy, or
lschool of instruction in Volapuk. A
person who signs himself Director of
the Academy claims, in a Chicago pa
per, that the new language is bound to
become universal, and that English
will soon become subscryient toit-a
mere agent for the diffusion of Vol
ouvC
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
A Bill Tor Onc.Ccnt Postage

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Mr ODonuell, OF
Michigan, has prepared for introduction
in the House bill providing that after
July the postage on city letters, where
the system Of free delivery is established,
shall be fixed at the rate. Of one cent per
ounce or fraction thereof.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

THE people OF Massachusetts, ae-
cording TO the annual message of Gov
ern0r Ames, have $S02, 94S, 4S3 in saw
in banks and during the last year
incIa ased the amount by Sill, 76i, 900,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

AUSTIN, Ten, Jan. 1.-THE Colorado riv-
er for the first time since the settlement Of
the country was frozen over yesterday,
the ice being from four inches to foot
thick
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Prominent Michjpnndcr Frozen

KALAMAZOO, MicH., Jan. l3-William ".
Jewell, local Republican politician, and
Courthouse yard at Hastings, yesterday,
with his arms and legs frozen solid, and
died soon aftcrward. He was commander
Of Cox Post, g. A, h. 'nf 81. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
Thawing Dynamite.

KINGSTON, ONT, Jan. l3 Two men,
named Buell. and Hynes, attempted to
thaw out can of dynamite yesterday.
Both men were terribly mang'ed. Buell.
losing leg and Hyncs a foot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

Beaufort County, North Carolina,
has produced boy whose feet turn
backward and whose teeth are six
inches long.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

WHEELING, W. VA.,. Jan. IA reward
of $500 has been offered for the arrest
and conviction OF the parties who shot Po-
liceman Glenn, in this city, Sunday morn-
ing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

~ CoLuMBus, O., paper says that f.
= Hsrpcr, the Fidelity Bank wrcckcr,
''haeho been compelled to shed his
black mustache or his heavy
ort4th of hair, and, although he wears
= efrdpcd suit, it is fashionably cut. and
~ ~ permitted to wear fine UNDER
d &s, white shirts. linen collars and
- oing black and red neck scarf,
discrimination in favor Of n convict
money and influential friends is ut
tth every principle of justice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21
U,vn,.u Abi,o,,'s Snlnr,

BRooRLYN, Jan. l3,-The salary of Rev,
Lyman Abbott as temporary pastor OF
Plymouth Church has been fixed at $780,
o year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

I'VE ANEW rule which the ladies are try
iLling to force on the poor unfortnates
AlVof the world is that any man who re-
LLEnfuses leap-year proposal is, in duty
LIN bound, to present the young lady
!, s,s with a silk dress as consolation
lls h0-N,I
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-01-21

DNG the recent converts 70 the
raoSement against capital punishment
r Esm'nis Governor Hill, of New York, who, in
o. naO his annual me sage recommends tho
IA, n. Substitution of 4 more humane method
NV WIof pnnishment than hanging.