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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

Mr., .ino. Schulz. l..,,
he had TO 90 Ia bfs oII gu 80 DAG
per to rcerujt ui. "'','e III hem'
the Mill N'' ping ~
~,
John Cochran is in cb,.. says Mr.,
crnmcnr boats a, ,Io ~ Tue vow
NoNubcc. ''''''" o' The
". W
rro, 'o4''' brought ooacncw
~, I'''''''' TO town last sat.
"'''"ti, and went like hot c,,...
John + Adam.
Robert c. p,t,, Vim '''"''on ana
bee County r,rn r,,''"' AoNi-
annual mrctin,, 80 ''''"'' III the
to be LrlJ +, i,l .,,,r alliance
next. ~" 'c'RcSday
',' Tyre Bracey has lately reDlcu.
GENERAL Merchandise and wo,I1 10
pleased toScc his friends and San a.,
anything in the grocery linn ro,.,.
cheap for the cash.
Mr.. Este. w;,.
the Merili,n """' agent OF
- w IFS III 1nlEn 100
tcrdav, Tho 1,i,r .,. ,1"" yes
" improycd WHOM no,. great
opens. and i, roaah u"''"'S' season
hours ooor run,;a"s "'on III Il lew
lhcre was a nice little catherine q,
Mr. Glen Eiland's ono day last wool.
and the best thine On ,lo nrnu
s,ou r,.u, was the
of Jssconcno co,,,,, '''"""'
Mr. Jns U,r,o. S"eS'' also
FIJI douohtors N;.ao. W. ''au'''
of Lincoln con,,,. "a. '"' i""'
Mrs, +. II. Stoncr's mo,hcr Me-
a. Boyle, who assists hcr IN tho uur
lcry business, will leave to.norrow
morning for St. Louis 70 snorl .on,o
inc in the TRIMMING rooms of ,l,o
argc wholesale houses o, th,, ,.f,,,
These trimming rooms heinz rcy, i,
i2c tc New York. hnr Instruction. :. 4,
will be sunrrior
Mrs, Stoncr's friends and ~cu.,omors
rill find at her establishment, nj. ,., !
he largest and most ~clogor, ,yssor,
lcnt OF Millinery ever srcu in ,his ,
ity,
0"' P"'''c SCHOOLS are to open
''9s'o"' soon ana as the Trus- i
!" ,nc'' "''''o'h nave selected a }
~ " 'c'c"c's' II Is to be hoped that =,
',,'''S VI oPPoSi''oh VIII be buried
=" '!"' We may remember "in union
'''e Is s'rch9'A.' ana all move for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

INES within thirty days from this
tate, The same action was taken in
Blythe. ''>on ahd dcssc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

On the same day and at the sam, time
ana place, | vii! sell one
BULL Y~EARLING.
bIlek and white, marked with under slot in
lr!t ear, eighteen months old. valued NJ
7'''V' j. fASER,
Coroner n Ranger,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18
Work on Compress.

The contract to build the Compress
beds was given to Mr.. J. ". lIo.-
brooks. The worn of clearing Off the
groUnd began yesterday, The lum-
bsr Is AL Oh hand.
\ tuIl attendance is requested at
meeting of Macon Rifles next Wcdncs.
dry night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

I..' X removed from the counntr
.' lace at the depot in Macon, |
pow "'''F my services to my Alliance
...,. = and sisters and all Others. to
and mark cotton at the price a.
.' "i hr our County Alliance At
n.y. j.ayI.Ic last April at ten cents
WI. H'%lthtully discharge the duties
..0' position, and will be on aaud
''.ge, my dwelling being near
platform.
AA'o been a resident of Noyubcc
''N'F 'or more than Il huff century,
Of that time in public busi.
."' only well known TO the pco.
NoXtboc, but those of the adj.
a."- county. My reference shall
.' @ entire community of nv own
N"Io,ning counties.
"re TO call on me to weigh your
when You sell, Keep that in
.'' ID, q. DisMUKEs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18
a tall line Of
s9i'S Glofaing and Furnishing
GOODS.

ro''''al AGITATION extended oII TO
p,sn ,' '>aHinc my stock, ms /, is Il
gi,o w mo TO show GOODS ami
m '''' 9nd You win always find
l willing and ready to wait
.,'." wing goods is heir great.
"'' 10 selling them.
JACOB llOtBEEG,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

W ga'hcrtord Il Swan will open a
'a'. gallery here about Sept. /.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18
Estrayed.

A very light red two year Old half
Jersey heifcr. No marks. A liberal
reward to the finder. Apply to
W NJ, JONES,
Aug. Is, at hlaus's store,
Wcathcriord Il Swan will omen a
picture gallery here about Sept. l..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

There will be Il Cray Tea Enter.
at the Center Point Grange
Hail for the benefit of the church
Wednesday evening, August %. All
are cordially invited 20 attend.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18
RANGERS SALE.

| will ON
Saturday, August 25, 1888,
III 'front.' OF the Court House door in the
Town OF Macon, sell to the highest bidder
white and red ~ u
MtLEi lIElFER.
She mas white face, smooth crop or right
ear, " years old, Waited at Sl0.Uo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

WtathcrIord \ Swan viii open Il
gallery here about Sept. lst.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18
For Rent at Low Rates.

Payments at the Calhoun Insli.
'of terms apply at tic store of
Il, NJ, MARX.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18

'"' ""d'rsigncd respectfully calls
,% Nv ',,1""oh OF the public, aud cspec-
'"e 'a"les, to the new and COM
iete .'ur, AZ
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-18
DRY GOODS.

"HCElVED, consisting OF the
!g'owug:-
S.ts aROIpERIES,
'''''aleHt from ! inch to width for
A'' OVEN EMBROIDERY,
2' 4ad J,cOncts.
A jIitUc OF
A''''nON una other L,CEs.
WAITE GOODS,
''' descriptions.
nikESS GOODS.
' great variety.
CiHGHAMS.
%, ','oy S'her articles I'm FAM
'ton. numerous 10 men-
ny" ''oe& OF the celebrated
Ni'r& BROS.
LADIES and CHILDRENS
S..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
STATE POLITICS.

Republican Township Nominations in Shelby
County-Generai Harrison Endorsed.
epecial to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
SHELBYvILLE, March 1.-THE Republicans of
this city and Addison township met to-day for
the purpose of nominating township ticket
Captain James E. Mcclure was elected chair
man. and John T. Caughey secretary. The fol-
lowing excellent ticket was nominated: Trustee,
George L. Raymond; justices of the peace,
James e. Mcclure and Thomas Kenton; consta-
bles Jasper Rlchey. j. D. Williams and Elisha
Sexton. The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
Resolved That we declare in favor of the nom ina
ton of General Ben Harrison the Republican
didate for the presidency, and recommend him to
the Republicans of the Nation honest man. true
Republican, brave soldier and wise statesman and
the man who CARRY Indiana.
Resolved, That we point with pride to the able
manner IL which the Hon. L. T. Kitchener has :
Quoted the Office of Attorney general of Indiana and
unanimously IN favor of his denomination at
the coming State convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Minor Notes.

Thomas Wolff, of Jeffersonville. who built the
scaffold for Warmers execution, has a peculiar
taste for black snakes. He has them caught
and prepared for eating, aud claims that they
are as fine az chicken.
The Upton County Commissioners have or
dered the construction of a new court house
and jail A petition w9s presented to them,
signed oy nearly every taxpayer in the county
asking that the courthouse be built at once.
The building will cost about 5000, 600 when COM
pleted.
Hoosier Lodge, No. I85. Knights of Pythias,
was instituted. Monday night, az Forrest Ind.
Special Deputy NJ. NJ. See. with Russiavlle
lodge officers in the chairs, did the work.
Teams from Frankfort and Good Intent lodges
of Kokomo assisted in the work. and Burling-
ton Darlington and several other lodges were
represented.
The managers OF the Knights OF Pythias con-
clave at Cincinnati this summer have notified
the Terre Haute Division that it has been as
signed to the position of leader in the interna-
tional parade which is 60 occur. This is because
of the drill record made by the Terre Haute
Division at St. Joe, Mo-, in 1885, which is the
highest thus far made by any Il. of p. division
in the country.
The Upton County Commissioners have or
dered an election held in Wildcat township on
April 10. for the purpose of determining whether
not she people are willing to vote tax to
the proposed Atlantic Sc Mississippi railroad
The amount. il granted, will be $Il, 900. Cicero
township will hold an election in a short time
for the same purpose. The citizens OF the
county are anxious that the road be built and
the tax will be voted.
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Proceea,nes of the House.

WASHINGTON, March 13-The bill providing
that the first session of the Fiftv-frst Congress
shall begin on March 4, 1889, was reported .ad-
versely.
Mr.. Cutcheon. of Michigan, from the commit
tee on military affairs reported bills for the
erection OF army gun-factory and to provide
for the public defense. Referred to the COM
mittee of the whole.
Mr.. Maish, of Pennsylvania. from the same
committee. reported a bill for the sale of GER
tain property belonging to the United States in
Pittsburg. Placed on the House calendar.
Mr.. Bland of Missouri, from the committee
on mines and mining reported a bill limiting
the coinage of the double-eagle to 20 per cent of
the gold deposited in the minis and discontinu-
ing the coinage of the three-dollar and one-dol-
lar pieces. Placed on the House calendar
Mr.. Springer, of illinois, from the committee
on Territories, reportsd the omnibus bill for the
admission into the Union of Dakota, Montana.
Washington and New Mexico Referred to the
committee of the whole.
Bills were reported and sent to the committee
of the whole for the erection Of public buildings
at Galesburg, ILL.,, and Davenport. Ia.
Mr.. Biddle, of South Carolina. from the com
mittee public buildings and grounds reported
a bill appropriating $40, 900 for the purchase of
thereon, at an ultimate cost of $250000. of
commodious building, without towers or need
less ornamentation. but strictly hre-proof," TO
be used rs an appraisers warehouse. Referred
TO the committee of the whole.
Mr. Bankhead, of Alabama, from the same
committee reported bill for the erection of
public building at Fort Worth. Tex. Referred
to the committee of the whole.
Mr. Hooker, of Mississippi, from the commit
tee military affairs, reported back the Gros-
venor resolution directing that committee to in
quire whether any unofficial matter has been IN
corporated IN the Rebellion Records. Adopted.
Mr.. Grosvenor, in addressing the committee
this morning, in explanation of the resolution
stated that he had copy of the Record, in the
appendix of which had besn Inserted nswsDa-
per article concerning matters set out in the
official records
The remainder of the day was consumed in
consideration of the bill aliotting lands in sever
atty to the united Peoria and Miami Indians
which was finally passed, aud the House ad-
innrnad
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ILLINOIS.
How the Democrats Hope TO Manipulate the
State In Cleveland's Interest

How the Democrats Hope to Manipulate the
State In Cleveland's Interest
CHICAGO, March 12-The Democratic State
central committee held an executive session at
the Palmer House today. and decided upon
Springfield the place for holding the next
Democratic State convention, and the time, May
%. There is going to be a strong effort made
by the Democrats to carry the State this falls
said member OF the committee. ''The effect
which the Prohibition vote and the Labor vote
will have on the relative strength of the two
parties will be ca refully calculated and the ac-
ton of the party will be guided by the condi-
tions in each district For instance in the south
eastern tier of counties, which are mainly Dem
ocratic. Prohibition wsakenE the Democratic
ticket rather than the Republican. In such
with the Prohibitionists the Democrats support
ing Prohibitonists for local Offices and voting
for no license in return for the support of the
Prohioitionists for the Democratic State and
national tickets. In the northern and western
counties of the State, whore the Republics are
in the majority, and therefore the Prohibition
vote will come from them-for in nearly every
case II 10 the majority party il county that
loses by the Prohibition vote-an opposite course
will be taken and fusion will be made with the
license faction in return for their support of the
way where it can be done. The chances for
Democratic success are not half bad. The
Republican majority has been steadily decreas-
ing at the rate OF about II, 900 every national
election, and IL only requires another decrease
TO put the State in the Democratic ranks. The
Prohibition vote Is Increasing steadily. and il
properly handled can be used as , Democratic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Jack Ballard's Murderers.

Paoli Republican.
DIR. Stone, of Greyville, Ill. has been arrested
as one Of Jack Billiards. murderers. He was
formerly Christian minister, but later a dis
cipls of the Latter day Saints. He is confined
in Jail at Shoals. Stone was adjutant-general in
the Knights of the Golden Circle and. with
Billiards. own pistol, put bullet-hole through
the poor victims head after he was dead.
Jones, the county commissioner, has been ad-
mittsd to SO. 900 bail, and Is out. he was one
of the coroner's jury at the inquest and returned
q verdict of death by parties unknown"
James Archer 10 in Jail. He certainly can
have anything but pleasant reflections. He has
had two brothers and two nephews hanged one
nephew shot one nephew out of the house of
correction and one out Of the penitentiary on
parol of honor, one son in the penitentiary and
ono son in jail on a charge of murder He is
now confined with Stanfield. the father of his
sons victim. each on charge of murder.
1t is understood that this case will bring to
light the Freeman and other murders commit
ted in Lost River township. All the accused
parties deny any guilt in the matter, and claim
that an a1i5i be proven A strong array of
legal talent is getting in shape for great strug-
gle. 1t is understood that Judge Hebron will
order a special term Immediately at the close
of the present one to try the cases, as the next
regular sitting will be in September
The authorities at Shoals declare that, cost
what it may and catch whom it WILL guilty
man shall escape. Such a determination. well
carried out. will do much toward blotting out
the black record of the past
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
W. c. T. o. Convention.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WINCHESTER, March 13-The " 9. T. u.
met here in county convention to-day with dele
gates present from Union City. Ridgeville and
Lynn. Miss Alice Palmer, State organizer Of
of the union, was also present Officers for the
ensuing year were elected as follows: Presi-
this city; recording secretary, Mrs. DIR. Thomp-
son, Union City; secretary. Mrs. Brown,
Lynn; treasurer. Mrs.. w. NJ. Ross. this city
Reports were read from the superintendent OF
the following departments: Evangelistic work,
home missions, hsredity and narcotics. The
report of the work OF the local union. by Mrs,
work that has bsen accomplished in this county.
The retiring secretary Mrs. Jennie Miller, has
written song entitled, ''The W. G. T. U.
Battle Hymn" which is full of merit, and
will, no doubt have wide circulation among
tue members of the union. The convention was
well attended and was marked with interest
throughout.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Brief Mention.


Robert Young. aged thirty-two, fell down the
hosting shaft at Catlett's coal mine. distance
of 225 fee {. at Paramount, and was instantly
killed. He leaves wife and three children.
the body of an unknown man was found near
the State line east of Catin last Friday. 1t APP
peared to have lain several weeks, the flesh
was discolored and the eyes had been picked out
by birds. He appeared to be about twenty five
years old and of Italian birth.
The wife of Abe Hockenberg. a farmer living
near Catlin, gave birth to child on Jan. 80.
which but eight inches in height and
weighed but twenty nine ounces. 1t now appears
to be in healthy condition, but weighs only
three pounds and fifteen ounces with it's clothes
on.
Rev. A. L. Conlee, pastor of Westminster
Presbyterian Church, at Rockford, preached a
sermon Sunday evening, and IN the course of
his remarks said he was satisfied that it was not
right for a clergyman to take any part in poll
tics to vote. and henceforth he should follow
that course. As he has beeu a rabid Prohibi-
ZIONIST, the announcement created quite q sensa-
ton.
On the 18th inst will occur another grand fox
drive the territory just south of Champaign.
Foxes have been frequently seen of late, and
considerable damage has been done by them
Exciting sport Ia anticipated. Several hundred
viii be in line and will advance at 10 o'clock
sharp and round up at P. Cooper's farm. No
dogs, guns horses are allowed Ladies are
invited to attend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Tracked Around the yyorls ana Arrested.

DETROIT, Mich, March 1.-Two years ago
Medad v. Miller was farmer in Huron. Beadle
county, Dakota. He was supposed to be wealthy,
and had good farm. In view of these facts no
had no difficulty in borrowing money. At the
Union Bank or his town he obtained 81, 500 on a
chattel mortgage cattle he said he owned,
and at another bank he got 81 200 by a similar
transaction. Then he skipped for California,
followed by j. W. Campbell one OF the officers
OF the Union Bank. Miller learned that Camp
bell was on his track, and fed to Australia. The
bank tracked his movements through Australia,
the Mediterranean countries the Holy Land and
France, until he reached England, where they
lost sight OF him. few weeks ago the bank
received an anonymous letter from this city,
saying that the man they wanted was here De-
tectives were PIT on the case, and they finally
found that II. Ii. Vinton, at 30 Beech street,
answered the description of Miller. They noti-
fed Mr.. Campbell, and this morning he ar.
rived Then tho two detectives arrested Vinton
and took him to the central station, where he
was confronted by the Dakota bank officer, who
Immediately recognized him. Miller. or Vinton,
says he got tired of wandering about and he
made no attempt to deny his identity. He says
he is perfectly willing TO 60 back 20 Dakota.
He is thlrty-nine years old, an accomplished
hhguist, and otherwise ID . finely educated
man He says he got money enough to see the
world, and il now ready 70 stand his chances of
being convicted on the charge of swindliug.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
THEINDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
DAILY, SUNDAY AND WEEKLY.
The Most Complete Newspaper in
all Departments in the
State of Indiana.

No newspaper in the West is more widely or more
favorably known than the INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
BY the display of enterprise and strict attention the
of the reading public has taken leading po-
sition among the most prominent journals of the
country, and is certainly among the best. Among
the newspa persof the State it is pre-einenty the
best and Indiana readers nowhere else find what
they want in the way of State and local news. It
circuates largely in every county in Indiana and has
correspondents in every town and village of impor
lance. It's market reports are prepared with the
greatest care possible, and pains expense arc
spared to make them and absolutely reliabIe
1t is tho only newspaper in the State owning and pub
fishing all the news furnished by the two great press
associations tthe Western Associated Press and the
United Press), in addition which it furnishes an
abundance of special service from all the principal
cities of the country It has been and will in futura
be- the aim of the publishers to make the IsDIAS-
APoLIs JOURNAL q perfect and complete newspaper
deficient in department particular. The paper
challenges comparison with any of its
The approach OF the great campaign of 1888 rem
ders desirable for every citizen have rstclass
newspaper in fact, it viii be impossible for him to
keep fairly abreast of the times without such paper
Great political battles be fought in the Stata
and Nation and their conduct and progress the jour
NAL viii carefully record. No Indiana reader, GER
tainly Indiana Republican, should be without the
JOURNAL in the coming campaign. While it is thor.
oughly and soundly Republican in politics. devoted to
the interest of the Republican party the JOURNAL.
win not allow its be colored by partisan bias.
but viii give the of the day without fear or
favor. The present session of the national Con-
viii be among the most important held in
years, and questions Of great national will ba
considered. Every citizen is interested in the pend
ing legislation, and keep himself thoroughly
posted by perusal of the JoURNALs columns
in which the doings of Congress will be fully reported
In addition to its news features the JOURNAL
gales its readers with the productions of of the
best known literary and women of the day. Many
Of the celebrated magazine writers and author
contributors TO its literary columns, making 1t
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the coming year. These appear most largely in the
SUNDAY JOURNAL. which is special edition, and can
be subscribed FOR and received exclusive of tho DAILY
JIG UENAl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
wabash's prosperity.

Special to the Indianapolis Journaa.
WABASH March 13.-Wabash is preparing for
the biggest boom in her history this year. Sew
ersl factories considering propositions to To-
cate here. and the place is already one of the
most important manufacturing points in north
ern Indiana. All of the factories are prosperiDg
and running on full time, one of them working
day and night, with orders for six months
ahead. Natural gas will be brought here before
Oct / by Indianapolis syndicate, and fur
nished at very low figure. Free fuel is TO be
offered to manufactures by the Board of Trade,
which is composed of 100 Of tho leading citizens.
The board has taken the boom in hand and pro-
poses to push it. The town has the best and
cheapest building stone in the world. first-class
shipping facilities, and a splendid system of
water works, furnishing pure spring water.
Now school houses being constructed. and
last night the City Council contracted with the
Wabash Electric-light Company for q complete
system of incandsscent electric lighting which
will make Wabash, with it's present tower sys-
TEN, the best lighted city in Indiana. Above
all, it is a desirable place for a home, and it's
moral influence ia most healthful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-14
Horre-Thlef De.eotive Companies.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CHAMPAIGN, March 13.-Tweuty-fye horse
thief detetective companies met here by dele
gates to-day and organized a grand lodge Of the
order, to be known the Illinois State Detect
i've Association, its object being to detect and
apprehend horse thieves and other criminals
Grand officers elected are: Grand president.
James Parker, of Crescent City grand secretary,
c. NJ. Allen, of Oconee The first grand annual
meeting WAS appointed for Danville the third
Tuesday of October next. A constitution and
bylaws were adopted and new members in
structed in the unwritten work of the order.
ganized under the new Illinois law with power
10 appoint constables with authority to act as
such wherever they may go this business.
These men are to be paid from the treasury of
the order