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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-01
Why Dakota Is Kept Out.

The Philadelphia Times is an hon.
orable and outspoken Democratic
paper 1t thus frankly owns up the
real reason why that vast empire,
Dakota, is kept out of the union
either as two states or single one
1t says:
The senate has passed the bill look
ing to the erection of Dakota into a
state, but Dakota is not much nearer
admission to the union than it was
The house is not creating Repub-
lican states this year-any more than
the senate is adding new states TO the
Democratic column. Dakota must
wait. There is plenty of time.
Pioneers of Dakota, 600, 900 strong
what think you Of this confession Of
a leading Democratic organ?
The southern senator's, except
Mr.. Riddleberger of Virginia,
voted solidly against the Dako-
ia admission bill. Of course
the senate Detroita bill, which divi
DIES the territory into states, will be
killed in the house where the rebel
brigadiers have full sway. The Dem.
ocrats ard not ,,creating Republican
states this year" With a congress
Republican in both branches. and
with Gen. Alger, or some equally
stanch Republican for President
North and South Dakota will be con.
structed into two states. The ides
of November are rolling around.
Speed the time! The case of Dakota
is in nutshell as follows:
Though there are nine states in the
union with a smaller population than
Dakota, and though it is larger in
area than Minnesota, Nebraska or
Kansas, its neighbors, it Is denied ad.
mission because the majority of its
people are Republicans!
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-01

A claim has been put forth recently
to the effect that the present admin
istration has paid greater number
of pensions than any of its republican
predecessors. The statement is
made that the number exceeds those
of GRANT and HAYES combined and
Ia4 more than ARTHUR An exami-
nation of the official reports gives the
following exhibit:
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-01

The Hon. J. w. Babcock, of San.
lilac county, is named as a candidate
for nomination as the Republican
candidate for Attorney General.
Senator Babcock is a lawyer of de.
cided ability, and was very inauen.
cial member of the Senate Of 1887.
He was the author OF the Joint
resolution prohibiting for ever the
sale of liquor in the State, and did
much to secure for it the two thirds
vote necessary to send it to the people
He was almost always in his seat, and
never failed to be open aud bold in
the position he felt constrained to
take on any question that came before
him for action, and has beyond ques.
ton the ability to fill the position of
Attorney General with credit to him
self and the state. The policy of
nominating man east of the morid.
ian for that position, asthe to be re.
elected state officers are located maybe
doubtful, but there is no doubt, that
if he were selected for that place, the
people would never have cause to
regret the choice they had made.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-01

Which is enough to show the financia
condition of the road to be fourishing
There were $50, 093 tons of freight carried
during 1887, an increase of 1920 tons
over 1886, and the outlook for the present
year is even better than the last one.
From the annual report of President
Ashley to the stockholders of the company
we quote the following:
"a glance at any recent railroad map OF
Michigan will show that the road is sc
located as TO secure large traffic from
all roads now completed and connecting
with it, and from all which may hereafter
be built north and northwest of it. This
was the original purpose of its projectors,
and they have methodically and steadily
pushed the extension of their road across
the state, north by west, until 1t has now
become, and beyond question will continue
to be one of the most important factors in
handling the railroad commerce of central
and northern Michigan. In short, the Ann
Arbor road has developed into System
which Is destined to reach and control q
larger territory than any other road in the
lower peninsular.
PROFIT SHARING AND STOCK ALLOTMENT.
The plan of Profit Sharing and Stock
Allotment" adopted by this company at
its last annual meeting of Stockholders,
has met with 80 cordial and general re.
oeption by the officials and employees of
the company and by many of tho foremost
thinkers and writers on the
labor problem in this country, that the
Board of Directors take this occasion to
reaffirm their faith in Its practicabiliiy and
to reassure the officers and employees of the
company that they do not question its ulh.
mate success.
Letters heartily commencing the plan
have been received by the President, not
only from many laboring men of ability,
but from writers on the ''true relations of
labor and capital" and on economic ques
lions.
These voluntary letters of approval are
beyond question a reflex of the individual
convictions of many thoughtful men Of
recognized character and Independent
judgment, and represent the hopeful and
healthy side of the labor problem.
SATISFACTORY RESULTS OF THE YEAR
The steady increase in our traffic has
made the year 1887 the most prosperous
in our history.
During that time no passenger or en-
ploye has lost his life, nor has any serious
accident occurred.
To the officials and employees of the COM
pany we are largely indebted Tor the sue
cessful and gratifying result, and 1t is fit
ting and proper that the recognition of this
Indebtedness should be freely and publicly
made by the Bard Of Directors"
The above shows conclusively that the
action of our citizens in extending aid to
this enterprise, anc their successful efforts
to secure the location of the company's re-
pair shops, was wise and prudent, and
every present indication points to quick
and very valuable returns on the invest
ment which has been made in the interest
of the citv. aro
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-01


Of the bills passed TAT were in the
first session of that congress and 2o2
in the second session.
Of the bills vetoed, IoI were in the
first session and az in the second.
These facts then, show that Presi-
dent CLEVELAND approved about two
thirds of the bills passed. vetoed over
one eighth and lodged the rest.
Now let us look at the other ad-
ministrations referrd to.
Gen GRANT had total Of 4o3
bills presented to him for approval.
He vetoed eight and approved the
rest. His vetoes were based on these
grounds: Two of the claimants were
then on the pension rolls; the bill in
favor of third had clause for the
benefit of his minor children which
was without meaning and would have
rendered it largely, if not wholly,
useless; three were deserters; another's
name was wrongly given, which rem
dered the act worthless; and the last
gave the wrong company to which
the claimant belonged, which des-
troyed its value.
President HAYES approved 3o3
private pension acts, all that were
passed by congress during his term.
President ARTHUR approved all the
bills that were passed during his ad-
ministration, 1876 in number.
We may as well have the facts and
here they are, and they prove the
claim to which we have referred to
be grossly exaggerated and untrue.
The claim is Silly one at the best.
There has been large increase in
the volume of this legislation during
the past three years. 1t has probably |
been found easier to get such bills |
through congress than formerly.
Claim agents have become more
and their bills have re
ceived less scrutiny than years ago.
But more than all else, increasing age |
is undoubtedly telling upon the vete
rams of the war. Their disabilities
are rapidly multiplying. This must
Of necessity be the case. With the
strength of mature life. the diseases
incurred in camp and wounds received
on the battle field, have been borne
with at least a tolerable degree of
They have not been really |
disabled. But as strength wanes
this continued taxation of the physi-
cal powers begins to assert itself.
The system, no longer successfully |
resists. 1t begins slowly but inevitab.
ly to succumb. The deteriorating |
process goes on more and more rap
idly until the condition OF perma
nent disability is reached.
All this is in the very nature of
thing. The result will be that for
some years to come it seems probable
hat large number of these special
pension bills will be acted upon by
congress unless some comprehensive
measure of relief shall include them
IN its provisions. Should this be the
case, il will not be to the special
credit of this or any other admins
ration that a larger number
IF pension bills will be acted upon
han by any preceding one. 1t will
only arise from condition of things
whose necessary workings we have
pointed out. The claim, therefore,
# any special merit in the number of
UGH bills passed upon is supremely
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-01
The T., A.. A. & n. N. Railway.

That our citizens, who of their surplus
have contributed some $40, 900 TO this en-
terprise, and are as we honestly believe in
honor bound to contribute $4,000 more
may know something of what this corpora
ton is doing to justify the confidence which
has been reposed in them by the people Of
Owosso, we present herewith few inter
esting facts to be found IN their last annual
report. And premise by saying that few
men In the world have shown themselves
superior, in executive ability, to Hon.
James M. Ashley. the active and efficient
head of this popular enterprise. And this
enterprise is yet in its infancy. The ex-
cellency of its management in financial
point of views has placed its bonds on a
par in the money centre with those of the
best of great trunk lines. This has en-
abled President Ashley to push his road
northward much faster than was expected
and will enable him to reach Frankfort,
on Lake Michigan the present summer,
almost beyond doubt.
During the past year the earnings of the
road have been much larger than was an
even by its most sanguine friends
and placed the road, to-day, among the
best paying of the new trunk lines Brief.
ly summarized the receipts and expenses
for the year were as follows:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Died.

On March Gath, at the home of her
parents one mile east of Macon, Miss
EMMA EVANS, daughter of John and
Anna +. Evans.
The family lately moved from St,
Louis, their daughter Emma being in
a low state of health at the time, but
she had gained SO much in strength
and flesh since their arrival, that her
FAMILY and friends we're hopeful at the
nme' Other entire recovery. The bur-
iM took place at the Odd Fellows
Cemetery Wednesday evening, Rev.
MIR. Long conducting the ceremonies,
ana although it was raining hard at
inc lllhe' there was a large attendance
of our citizens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
MEMPHIS, Ana. Feb'y 10th, 1888.
HI'Hp TVU! IVIHi TOGO,
M''. ": +. Redwood, Special Agt.,
Macon, Hiss:

-hf' N.F NtedUO0d, Special Agt.,
Macon, Mss:
Allow me to return my thanks to
the Equitable Life Assurance Society,
of N. \, through you as their Agent,
for the very prompt manner in which
they paid their policy of $4,000 on the
life of my husband, Chas. W. McCar.
ty, and to you, personally, for the per.
severing effort You made in inducing
him to thus provide for myself and
baby. At the time of his death he
had only been insured for about ten
months, having paid only one annual
premium, ($lO2.5S and under the
terms of the policy, the claim was not
due for sixty days, yet the amount
was paid in full inside of two weeks
from the receipt of death proofs.
Such promptness gives me pleasure
to recommend the Equitable Life As.
suranco Society TO all those seeking
life insurance.
Very respectfully,
BESSIE V. MCCARTY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

take This method Of inviting the
Bon Of the public to q few OF The
Is Which wo arc selling at
tt out cost. They are too nu-
Is to mention all. A good many
|hiliar with our cost mark, and
Be for themselves. Ladies' fine
dress goods and trimming to
:, handkcrChicfs, hose, fianncls of
Ilors, yelling, ladies' vests and
\. Clothing. gents shirts, col
bld cuffs. fine boots, hats and
bv~crsLirts and undcrshirts, look.
)asscs, umbrellas, c%rockery, tin.
&c. A large lot of cigars, ..pino
\, peaches, salmon, pepper sauce,
BITS, citron, raisins, spices of all
molasscs and vinegar, the larg-
Ir soap in Macon for 8 cents. \
/ stock of tobacco also at cost.
tthing fresh aud good. We have
Dial brand of flour which we COM
TO !hc public as first class. We
hlso a general assortment OF gro
!. Respectfully,
STONER & CONNOR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
To the Public:

Having understood that the Farmers Al.
nance propose to pay only fifteen cents per
baic for Weighing cotton, and as | am the
oldest weigher in Macon, and can afford to
weigh as cheap as any one, | feel it incum.
bent on myself, and due my friends in this
and adjoining counties who have favored
me with their patronage for so long a time,
to meet all competitions, therefore, l have
resolved to weigh and mark all cotton
brought to II market during this season
and tac next for fifteen cents per bale.
Promising to weigh all cotton intrustcd Ia
me with impartiality and fairness, and
thanking my friends for past patronage, !
am Yours truly,
fcb25-2m JAS. b, SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Accommodation Good Roads GOOD
Trade.

Mr.. EDITOR This article will reflect on
INDIVIDUAL, if it conveys the intent Of
u.writer. There Is no ground for retlec-
w unless 1t be upon the people of the
LOW If Macon COLLECTIVELY, and it is a
sun omission" rather than "one of COM
'h'ss' Why is it that we have no accom-
h'o'''' for farnc s and their stock, COM
ms ho'Winston and other counties to
p"'c"ase ,ods in our town Macon needs
u P"o'v with stalls properly divided,
ior s'ocH'" q good comfortable house ad.
Jo'''ns io' owners, that they may be
ncar tn ir tee. While some Of mr. NOR.
chah's 'ia'c' ! limited extent. male such
pro''s'o"' should be public, Ito all
s"ch pc'Sons' hat no question of obli-
6a'loh cou'' 'hand they would be free,
eh''re'! iree' 10 ade with whom they
pleased, or who ,,.,J Thorn Tho ,ot
sho"lu DC h sufficient fire. wood.
i''s Is ai III, 'e.".Ahat would pay, tho
we are 100 shor''s's'd to see it. This
"ou'u nave W oo u'n'' united action aud
voluntary suoscr'P''oh,f course.
Our town has been 70 n,to in tbo Last
s'A MONTHS '.',"e !" wagons on our
streets from adjoining co,,es than usual
the result, probably, of i;yidual %efrort
anu since II Is So p'ope' e,' will unqu.s-
tlohapiy ihcrease Tue NUM- ,ext fall.
IL Tue Do"'o vi ere reques-
ted, they cou Id aid material. ;tbout any
| additional cost to the county. ,,,,o;nt.
ment of the very best men as ro,,vcrsocrs
| on the Macon and Louisville roa,.,, ,no-
cial request 10 them " cAo,. o''' fort to
lut 'hat roau III cA''" c'""'''o"' Id re.
suit IN such anu. our "crcn'h's Ut Of
Ter Il purse Vi soV' Vi h'oiS' o.'"' 3" link
on this road, to be determined by an ,,r.
tial committee on a certain day; and ar.
wards the same might be done on W.
roads ccntcring here. And, indeed, a r.,
enforcement of the road law would be be
fetal to the whole comfy. There are ms
hills like the Bryson hill, on Macon ;
Fairfield road, that should be cut down, {
many leyees like the M over Cedar Gre
on the same road, that should be RAISED
And since such must be done under the
as 1t is, doubtless. if the attention of
Board of Supervisors was directed to 81
work in the different sections, they wol
As far as possible, undertake 1t. The c
Wet labor may, at some future day, be u
lied in this direction.
But | will desist for the present, n II
The foregoing may arouse our people to
ton. Our interest demands it. g.,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

MACON, MISS, Feb. II, 1883.
Mr., " +. Rcdmood, Special Agt.,
Maco0, Mss,
beg to acknowledge the receipt OF
check $4,000 in payment of Policy in
the Equitable Life Assurance Society
of n, y, on the life of the late VIM.
Ward, which was paid in full immcdi-
ately upon receipt of proofs of death,
Please accept the thanks of the bcnc.
ficiarics and myself.
r. HAUENsTEIN,
Atty for Beneficiarics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Sample copy of Pctcrkin's book can
bc sccn ot the BEACON office.

Members OF the Alliance will please
remember that a County Alliance
meeting will be held at Mushulavii'c
on ,he first Saturday in April. A
large and prompt attendance at 10
o'clock sharp is requested, MS oonsid'
crablo business must be attended TO-
J. A. NICHOLSON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
lin had weather our town

In spitc of the bad weather our town
was visited last week by many farm
crs from the west side, aud they never
could have come here but for tho lcvec;
anil ,h,s we see tho necessity Of keep
Inc up, and in good condition. this
hivhway of travel. There Is a commu-
nicu,ion in this issue on the subject Of
ACCOMMODATION good roads good
trade, which should be read and hoc"-
el by those most interested
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Municipal Election.

An election will be held in Macon,
Tuesday, April Sd, 1888, for the Offices
of Mayor and Board of Aldermen and
Marshal of Macon.
The registration books are open at
my Office, and all who vote are rcQuir.
cd to be registered.
A. T. DENT,
Mich. "a. Mayor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Attention Ladies.

When in need of a CORSET. il VIII
nav you 100 per cent to buy tho
II. AND S. BELT CORSET.
PprcE-$l.25, and the following guar
autcc accompanying each corset
"Any lady purchasing the Belt Corset
NAV return same after wearing ten
lays. if II docs not give entire salts
faction, and purchase money rcfund'
ed" Sold only by ,,o
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, sal,
Rh,', Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns; ami oil SSln
Frmnt,uns. and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed
IN Owe p%crfcct satisfaction, or money
rofnnaed. Price % cents per DON
For Sale BY j. Il. JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Mr.. Geo. p. Gavin is the agent of
the large Marble Works OF j. Il. White
head & Co., of Jackson, Tenn. Any
of his friends, who wish anything in
this line, will please address him at
Cliitonvillc, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Town Property For Sale.

/ will sell my residence and MIL proper.
~ together with twenty.six acrcs Of land
adjoining, possession given at any time
also the house and lot OH Bryson's Hill cas-
OF Macon, enclosed by a substantial fence,
with good water and orchard. Terms for
either ri ace reasonable.
lam. iith W. FRENCH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
"a NOTICE.

The Estate In Chanccry
L.. OF SCOurt of NoXubee
bossess, deceased County.
teuers OF administration having been
n'eu to tho undersigned on the estate OF
=. bc,ggess, deceased. In vacation, Feb
~, 1899. all parties arc hereby notiti-
present their claims for probation
.eaid estate, within the time allowed
they will be forever barred.
ROBERT W. DAIMLER.
Administrator.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
ESPASS NOTICE.

parties r hereby warned, under
Pty of the law, not to trespass IN my
known as the Ballard place, by hunt
Fishing, or turning in their stock on the
pill be able to furnish No. l pasture
fom 800 to 1000 head of cattle on liber-
Pms.
ll-lm, A. HAMILTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Trespass Notice.

parties are hereby warned not
int or otherwise ,rcspass Oh my
lone mile cast of Macon, Oh land
IN as the A. N. e. Dinsmorc place
lr the penalty Of the law.
HIST j. a. DINsMORE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Female weakness, nervous prostra.
ton, Irregularities, suppression u an
diseases of the female organs prompt
" cured by the timely use of CREOLE
FEMALE Tonic. At oil druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

We arc very much gratificd TO know
that our old friend, Mr.. Matt Clark Of
Pickens, Ala, will move to Macon and
establish n business here. We like to
null for old soldiers like Matt Clark.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Land for Sale.

Fer for sale the northeast quarter Of
b 80, township ID. range l6, lying
Ave miles southwest of Shuqualak.
hs--Cheap tor the cash.
s. w. ROBERTS,
Ii, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
ESSPASS NOTICE.

parties are hereby warned, under the
Nv of the law, MOTTO hunt or other
|tresspass on the land known as tho
ter tract. lying on both sides of the
pville road and IIashuqua creek.
y. II. WALKER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

S,oncr & Connor's spring ginghams,
dress goods, and ladies fine shoes arc
beauties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Mrs. +. ii. Stoner's Millinery stands
UNSURPASSED for beauty aud variety.
Sic will shew every shape adapted TO
the wants OF Ladies, Misses and Chill
drcn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Notice

Is hereby given that after this date,
and unit! the LIST of May, will be OF
my Office in Macon on only the FIRST
and FOURTH Saturdays, as required by
section 10, school law of 1886,
+. A. PACE,
Macon, Mich. "a. 1888. Supt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Mrs. T.. II. Stoucr has an immense
line of Fancy Ribbons, consisting OF
Moirc, Glacc. and Ombrc effects. These
Ribbons will eclipse anything for the
price,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Three stockholders of the Riverside
Creamery have received 1880, net
proceeds of tho sale of butter, since
April '87.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Every novelty worthy of adoption
in Millinery Ornaments, Laces &c, as
used by the best French Modists will
also be kept by Mrs. L. ii. Stoner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

The stockholders of the Riverside
Creamery will hold their annual meet
ing next Monday at the Court House,
at $50 o'clock, a. m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

The Beacon was the first TO ecu
special premiums for the Fair next
fall. They were two, and worth ten
dollars each.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

i Cedar Chests and Wardrobcs
10 order, and kept in stock for
II L. f.. CAnlLI.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Mr.. j. w. Patty has join, the AL.
lance store, and is attending busi.
ness for Scales IL Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

accommodation trains will
/ Macon about 1910 p. H., daily
Sunday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

Mr., Edw. Patty, Tuscaloosa ,det
came home sick, but is well cn,ch
now TO visit the girls.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

ew schedule will 60 into effect
|M, Il O.. Il. r., Sunday April l.
|rth bound mail will arrive at
I'm. South bound mail at S:lj
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

A ucgro, Nick Johnson, last wei
killed a catamount with his axe, M,
Nancc's ferry on the Digbcc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Just Arrived.

Tho third car load OF meat since Jan
first. At Wholesale or retail.
c,bos N. SCALES & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
For the Ladies',

just received, a choice selection OF
Vaudeville n Kings Flower Seeds.
Many beautiful varieties.
Il. S. MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

lIams at 10 cts, best flour
Is for the cas-, only. Best Rio
at 70 cents.
r. NJ. MARX.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31

r. f, Pearson, Esq, of Wet Wa,k,
brought in two fine gobblers u fc''
mornings since. lie wcars the ribbon
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-03-31
Special Notice.

LOADED shells for shot guns,..all sizes
: kinds, also full line of loaded buck
. shells. Call and get special prl-
.'lsm 49, N. Scales n Co.