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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Chattanooga Municipal Elsction.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. a.-Tho
Republicans of this city We're wild with
enthusiasm last night over the result of
the municipal election, which they won.
John A. Hart, r., was elected mayor by
a majority Of 42s. OF the sixteen alder
men, the Democrats got four, with ono
a tie
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Disaster on Lake Huron.

CmcAGo, Oct. s.-A terrific storm
struck Lake Huron. Mate Thomas NJ.
Fisher, of the propeller 0tego, was
drowned. Wheelman Thomas Rowland,
of the Rosedale, was killed during the
storm. Many vessels were driven ashore,
the barge Wend and the Wave being
run down and sunk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Attempted Train Robbery.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. AT o'clock
yesterday morning two masked men at
tempted to rob the express train on the
Knoxville branch of the Louisville and
Nashville road. They got on the front
platform and tried to force the door. A
fight ensued with the baggage and ex-
press mon, and the robbers were routed,
ane of them being wounded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Deatructive Hurricane.

RoME. Oct. "A terrible hurricane
swept the entire length of the Island of
Sardinia yesterday, leveling many vii
lagos and doing incalculable damage to
property. Hundreds of people were bur.
led in the ruins of their own homes, and
thirty arc known to have lost their lives.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Natalie.

LONDON, Oct. Queen Natalie APP
pear to be losing something of her
popularity in Belgrade, owing to- her alb
solute refusal to listen to any proposals
of the Regents looking to an amicablo
settlement of the veXed questions
raised by her arrival at the Servian capt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Who Attends New York Churches.

New YORK, Oct. S.-Rerorters took a
census of the worshipers who attended
service in the various churches here
Sunday and the result shows total of
1886 persons, of whom 97,a77 were
women and 67,249 men. The weather
was UNPLEASANT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Run on a Savings Bank,

PEoaIA, H., Oct. "a canard sot
afioat several days ago in jest caused o
run upon the Dime Savings Bank of this
city, and thousands upon thousands OF
dollars were withdrawn yesterday after
noon. All deposits were promptly pa'a
out on demand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Poisoned Her Babe.

CHICAGO. Oct. 9.-Mrs. Fritz Kat2. u
young wife, poured half bottle Of car
bolic acid down her baby'S throat yes
terday morning and then swallowed the
remainder herself. Both are dead. The
mother is supposed to have been cra2ed
by sickness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Montana Election Roturns

HELENA, Mont, Oct. 3.-Thc election
of Joseph X. Toole, Dem. for Governor,
is now conceded by a majority of from
800 to 6OO Carter, Rep, for Congress has
1000 majority. The Democrats claim
the Legislature by seven. The Ropub-
licans will not concede as much.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
To Run Ships Overland.

LONDON, Oct. s.-Tne Chamber f
Commerce discussed a scheme submitted
by VIM. Smith, a harbor engineer, of
Aberdeen, for the construction of rail
way TO convey ships from port to inland
manufacturing centers. The project was
regarded with favor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Convention of colored Men Called.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 5.-W. A. Plcdgor,
a prominent colored Republican, has
called convention of colorod men for
November IL, 10 discuss the relations OF
the races and alleged outrages of tho
whites. There are indications of large
attendsuce from all parts of the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Unmarried Machinery Caused II.

MINNEApoLIs, Oct. AT ll:SO O'Clock
last night boiler exploded in tho Gal
axy Mills, and killed Assistant Engineer
Frank Banks, and Helper Joseph Evans.
The explosion was oaussd BY impaired
machinery,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Ranh From Abroad.

New YORK, Oct. 7,--Thomas A. Edi.
son and wife, Mrs. Y. S. Grant and Miss
Frelinghuysen were among the passen-
gers arriving by the steamship La Cham
pagne, from Havre, yesterday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Ran stlv Nsrro Hanged.

FRrpEmcxsBune, Va. Oct .. -Faul
Key was hanged here, for an outrageous
assault on the person OF tho young
laughter Of Mr.. Arthur Ballard In this
aty last April he denied his guilt to
Ne last
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12

Gothic passementeries, or with gold gallo0n
or braiding, An autumn wa king dress = OWs
a plaided skirt of dark blue and leaf brown
amazon cloth crossed with fantest lines Of
Eitfel red. The open jacket OF dark blue
amazon cloth has a deep mousquetai re-
vers collar Beneath the coat is a conti-
mental vest Of pale leat-brown silk, braided
in cashmere colors, matching those in tie
plaid. There are putfed sleeves coming
from beneath the close ones Of pain blue
cloth which reach but little below the
elbow These are of the corded silk gath
cred into q narrow braided band at the
wrists Plated skirts retain their popu.
larity, appearing upon some Of the hand
soonest dresses which come from over the
sea Short jackets of velvet or silk form
the bodice of many dresses OF armuro or
fine wool The d. = material is down the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
The New York Central Accident

ALBANY, Oct. s.-The jury investigat'
ing the accident on New York Central
railroad near Palatine Bridge, censured
the company and found the emJ loyes
we're blameless.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12

HELENA, Mont, Oct. 7.-Returns re-
ceived to-day give a Democratic majority
of seven on Joint ballot in the Legisla-
ture. In several counties the vote is
very close, but it is not believed the Off.
cial canvass will make any material
change Carter, Republican, for Con-
grcss, has majority of about l,2OO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
New Chamber of d equities.

PARIS, Oct. s.-According to tho latest
estimate the Chamber of Deputies will
have ss5 Republican and 2ii Opposition
members, This estimate includes the
Colonial members,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Wealthy Importer Killed.

NEW foRk, Oct. 9.--louls Lut2 of
Lutz 4 Movius. the wealthy Importers,
fell cut Of the second-story rear window
Of his home yesterday morning and was
instantly killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12
Anti Prohibition Majority in Connecticut.

HARTFORD, Ct, Oct. with dozen
towns to hear from. the official returns
at the Courant office gives 26,Ssi ma
jority against the prohibitory amend
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12

middle of the front,
folded, or dropping
in blouse fashion
The little square
jacket is without
revers, and reaches
only to the waist
line, The back is
sometimes straight
across, and some
times slightly point
ed The skirts of all
new dresses are hung
to appear almost
straight. yet those
of heavy material
have one or two
short steels in the
foundation skirt,
these not at all e.
ceidnce, but without
producing any bouit-
ancy, merely sup
port tue folds. The
hens of straight
wool skirts OF what
ever shade are gar
injured with rows
of black velvet rib.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-10-12

Don, OF with lines OF black gimp, gallUoa Ul
n single deep border of yandyke passe-
menterlo points. Black and mahogany is
an exceedingly fashionable color mixture
and cloth and striped armure silk are much
used for brides travelling costumes made
in directoire fashion, with skirt ravers. 'arG
bodice and sleeve decoration Of the
stripe, en- SUtc an cam Ad,4s. or
long French refugee cloaks OF rlain
armure silk or silk mohair. with
friars girdle at the waist and MONKS
hood lined with the striped armure Bridal
trousseaus this season contain many lretty
house dresses made in picturesque style.
and they are usually three lovely tea 60 Hus
and as many stylish theater Jackets. Young
ladies' wear silk skirt waists and blouscs
more or less Russian in style. and wear
thenreyen for dinner and thaater d.es
evenings. They are thorn stitched, silk
embroidered, galloon- trimmed. SHRED
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31
Chauncsy Had TO Borrow q Nickel,

1t isn't often that millionaire railroad
president gets In such serious straits that
he cannot pay his car fare. Yet such was
the position Of Chsuncey NJ. Depew when
he landed from the steamer that took him
off the City OF New York on Wednesday
night DR.. Depew and brother, and an
army OF newspaper men took horsecar
near the Twenty third street pier to go up
town. Feeling in his pocket for his fare.
the great railroad president found he was
well supplied with shillings and pence Of
the empire ION which the sun never, etc.
but among them all was not an American
nickel, nay, not even copper cent. For
tunately he was in good company. There
weren't many millionaires among the news
paper men, but there was a spare nickel
and the great man didn't have to stand the
conductor of. Anyhow, that's the way
Dr. Depew told the story when seated in
his cosy library late Wednesday night.
and nobody seemed disposed to doubt
it,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31
rtical.

Certain over delicate sensibilities may
well by shocked by brutally practical sug
gestion, Mrs. Cook had been superintend
ing her poodle's bath, and, after the oper'
alton was concluded, sat down in the back
yard to rest.
! cant help thinking Elsie is careless
with dear Fido, she said to the washerwo.
man. broadshouldered. good patured
creature. whe was hanging out the clothes
Elsie makes him nervous every time she
does anything with him. begin to think
shall have TO trust his bath to some one
else. How would you like to undertake il
Mrs. McLssn2
The washerwoman shook her head.
Begin yer pardon. mum, Amt hank
erin's aither that kind Of a job.
No, but really, said Mrs. Cook, bending
forward in interested consideration. let us
think it over. Now how would you begin
to give Fido bis baths
The washerwoman thought it over, as
she was requested to do. Then she smiled
broadly.
II twas left to me. mum, she announced
l think I'd put him to soak over night, an
then run him through the wringerl
And, strange, to say, she was never ask.
ed to perform the operation.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31

A recent Italian scientific paper reports
that Americans have recently found II to
be practicable to apply the phonogrsph to
locomotive Whistles. Whether this state
mept has any foundation or not makes no
difference; the idea is worthy Of American
genius.
What q convenience IL would be 10 have
the whistle shout. in Q stentorisn voice,
'Hoossc Junction Ten minuter for re-
freshmentsl" How il would save the
brakemen his indistinct enunciationl What
q pleasure to all travellers. II the conven
tionsl old lady we're periodically informed
that the train was just two minutes late
and there was no ice water 10 the bsggsge
carl
But since II has been found that, by the
mere substitution Of metallic cylinder
for wax one. 1t can be made TO talk loud
ly, there is no end to the possible uses to
which it may be put. Hitherto IT has been
proposed to employ ii only ~ substitute
for the loquscious reporter 10 bis various
capacities.
Bnt now We may st any time expect TO
see the deal and dumb mute listening 10
conversation through the medium OF an
audiphone. and replying in perfect Eng
lish, with an instrument which Is stere.
house OF syllsbles. manipulated as one
wonld manipulate the characters In stype.
writer One key may supply him with .
ripping laughter for frivolc lccasions,
while another enables him % .oruish With
condoling. sympathetic sishs weeping
mourner.
Again, upon ringing the door bell st the
house Of onr friend OF modern ideas, No
need not be surprised II the door panel iD-
formes us that our friend has just gone
down TO the office, but that his wife will
be glad TO ses US.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31

Et'Congrcssman J A. Hubboll. Of oiMiehi.
gan. millionaire mine owner, hs, keen
perception Of the bumorou. Recently q
Mail aud Express reporter bad oaaverss.
tion with him At the Fifth Avenue Hotel
about salt and the a,iemr, to form = salt
trust not long ago
Ihave never dabblsd 10 sal, mine. but
! have in mine salicd. be said. with
rather strong yehemonea
Do you mean TO say that the old trick
was played on yopp
Yes, do, II was a silver mine. III
specimens we're the finest ever saw. |
became interested. aud went TO work With
an expert 10 examine the mine, We found
rich specimens, and Il appeared TO he the
beginning OF another Comstook lode.
was satisfied. aud never once suspected
that trick was being played. A num
ber OF us bought the shrawi propti TOR
out, each Of US giving him $500. ioduc.
ed James q Blaine to put 10 5000 on the
strength Of my report. Very soon ai'er
work began We discovered that the mine
had been salted most skillfully, ! went
to Mr. Blaine aud told him tho mine bad
been salted and that our money was 'ost
He took it very ph,losophioally.
Have you been taken in sioee9
No; that experience taught me lesson.
found out tba, sailing mines and pre-
pariug specimens is a foe art. Why,
these scoundrels that manipulate sslted
mines can put hne quarts specimens IN 40
oleverly that 1t looks like the work OF M.
ture, To make upon solid rock Of gold
or silver sulfaoe they shoot the metal from
a pistol. never 60 into any mining ven
ture unless do some careful investigation
beforehand.
Is there as much mine sailing now as in
time psst9
No, and not so much made IN mines ss
formerly Men who buy mines now arc
conservative aud do not go In with their
eyes shnt Naturally so many have
been tricked with sailed mines thai ii is
difficult to repeat it over and over again.
Instead Of doing the sailing trick the villa
cat spectators have new methods and
form large companies that u1taivet the un
wary. 1t isgetting more and mose diiii-
eult to swindle even by the wild.
method because the newspapers have 80
thoroughly exposed il, In fact. mi1ing
IS beginning to assume normal, business
like character aud the avenues for bunco
miners are growing rapidly less.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31

A friend came to my house for visit
once Iust as supper WAS on the table. /
was overjoyed to see her, though my
principal dish was beans said, ss we
sat down to that limited repsst which |
could not by any possibility change then,
II had known you we're coming should
have given you better supper, but you
are just as welcome to my beans as il they
we're scailoped oysters.
Yea, she replied, you are one Of the few
persons l know who are able to give q
warm welcome on beans. And being sure
Of my feelings, do you suppose she mourn
cd over the oysters?
We cannot entertain as we wish to- In
this democ.atic country We who are poor
often have friruds who are rich. Shall we,
on account Of this disparity and because
We cannot entertain them in their way, de
ny ourselves the pleasure OF entertaining
them at all2 Indeed, no. Let us rather
give them the best we have in store and
with welcome that shall make amends
for all deficiencies.
have been entertained 10 homes where
al the comforts that wealth could buy
we're lsvished upon the guests. where car
riakes we're placed at their disposal aud
trained servants anticipated every wish.
have forgotten the details as years have
gone by. but the memory Of The welcome
IS ss sweet and fragrant today as then.
| visit from time TO time country
home where my hostess aud her own fair
daughter minisier 10 my comfort, spd
an sliosed TO enter the simple home life
Of tie family Tie luEuries add conyeu
isnses OF the city are beyond their means.
bat they give Of their osn 10 their own
way With such ireehanded hospitality. they
welcome me 20 cordially aud show me 10
90 many ways that ny stay Il pleasure
/, thsm. that never 20 away from ths
house without feeling that have besn
royalty entertained. All ths welcome IL
indeed the soul Of hospitality.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31
The Knowing GisI.

The pretty girl held ont her right hand
and on one OF the fingers glstened dia
mond
How much is that worth, pleasep she
inquired OF the clerk, who had recovered
his composure. He looked at the ring for
a moment. and answered; | can hardly
say. One jeweler would name one price
and another another price.
But what is your estimate? asked the
young lady, in voice unusually musical
/ cant say.
Why not, pray9 (somewbat sharply.
Well, simply because its against our
rules. ! am very sorry. indeed. that !
can't accommodate yon. You can
But the young lady didn't wait to
hear any more, and before the sentence
was finished she was on the street Were
you not little too severe in that case?
asked tho tourist. Not a bit of it, replied
the jeweler. You don't know all the cir.
cumstances. OF course you don't. Well,
the fact ia, that charming young woman
is engaged to be married, her eIpectant
being young man who is waiting to as
tonish the world with his legal lore, but
who isn't growing very wealthy in the
meanwhile. He bought the ring here, and
it cost him fifty dollars. OF course he
didn't tell the object Of his choice what
it cost. She might think it had reduced
the not too plethoric purse Of her lover 10
the extent OF cool hundred for all he
cared. But like most women she was cur
ious and wanted to satisfy herself regard
ing its value. recognized the ring in
moment, and knew for the first time who
was to be the future Mrs. Blank.
Are oil jewellers as strict as you? asked
the tourist. Perhaps not all, was the re
ply, although this bas been one of the un
written rules in the craft for years. II il
We're not generally observed there would
be no end Of trouble. and lovers quarrels
would be more frequent than ever.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31

Many years ago, when Judge II. G..
Hicks was not as prosperous as be has
been in later years, so am told. be owed
little bill Of S25 to we'll known firm.
and one OF the members came to see him
about it. The Judge, then plain colonel
lately returned from the war, frankly con.
fessed that he was "busted" and asked
for an extension OF time.
Can't do it, said the gentleman. Ifyou
don't pay it. we'll have to sue yop
How can pny youwhen / haven't got
the money! asked the colonel. All want
is little time.
Well, we'll have to bring suit, said the
gentleman. IS he started off.
Hold on. said the colonel, as q bright
idea struck him. II you must sue me, why
not give me the case? You will have TO
employ some lawyer.
That's SO. said the gentleman, all right,
bring the suit.
Colonel Hicks brought the suit, conies.
sed judgement. sent in his bill for $50 At.
torney's fees, collected ii, then settled the
judgement. From that time on he had
all the firms law business
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31
A D"u's Dsmoniao Dsvios.

The curtain had risen on the last act u
the play, and the diabolical plot OF the
william was about to be exposed 10 oil ito
hideousness.
Suddenly there was commotion near
the entrance, and voice called ont breath.
lessly:
Is DR.. Kallowmell in the audiencep
With the grave, preoccupied manner o.
a man on whose skill the life OF some fel
low creature might depend, the doctor
arc so from his seat near the stage and pas
sed slowly down the aisle.
What is it2 he asked.
Doctor, said the breathless man, ~ 10
drew from bis breast pocket batch Of
folded documents. I'm Spotcash Il G..
new collector. Would it be convenior
for you TO settle that little bill this even.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31

When Nine. do Siael visited weimAr
With the svowed intention Of Intellectually
capturing the literary lions Of the day
Goethe aud Schiller she made one fatal
mistake, she stayed too long. Goethe
wrote 10 Schiller; Nine. de Stsel is a
bright, entertaining person, but she ought
10 know when II is iimo TO 90
Tho art OF leaving is less understood b y
women than by men. The habits OF busi
ness. the recognized fact that TO business
man time is money, the throng and press
aud eractness Of business life. all tend to
make men who live in cities the bes, pos.
sible exemplers OF the fne arts OF leaving
quickly and neatly. business mans so
cial call is usually q model OF good man
pers in this respect When he has said
what be has to say and listen,d 10 what
there is 10 hear he takes his hat, says
Good evening, and is out OF your pres
enoe without giving any time or chance
for the too often tedious and embarras
ring oommonplaces OF mutual invitations
and promises 10 call again which seems TO
be kind OF sociul formula with women.
La striking contrast with this neat and
skilful method Of cutting short the part
ing word OF an interview or call is the too
common social practice Of visitors who.
commencing to leave. seem temporarily
to abandon their purpose, and then linger
as though IL were o llnd Of compliment
to the visiting arty to appear loath to
part company.
Who does not dread the visitor who
starts, then thinks OF something else "
say; rises, and then thinks OF another sub
lect OF conversation; nearly reaches the
door, and, most probably holding it open
is aroused to degree Of mental brilIiancy
that threatens his health and that OF his
host or hostess by long detaining OF both
in cold draught while he dscourses,
What tax on the patience and politeness
OF the listener. who yaiuly strives by as
senting instantly to every proposition TO
end the interview aud break the restrain
ing bond OF polite attention.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31

You know sbout that stoycf said be,
with q gasp.
II wasn't likely no such couiutins conld
20 on Abont Mr. Atkins place, aud ms not
know il. said Parker. drily. The stove
wasn't OF no great consequence, though.
except for old iron. | guess the church
folks will Sc, sick OF it before eresi
while.
Mr.. Moppe, drew long breath.
When they do, said be, I'll make 'tm
present OF brand new one. Aud, Abss'
l,m--
Yes, Mr.. Moppe,i
You won't say noihin to nobody
No. said Absalom,I / ain'i one o the talk.
10 kind.
And, Abs.lom -
Yes, sir?
Soce you and Nancy really are attached
to each other
We're just that, Mr.. Moppet.
! don't see any objection to your getting
married this fall, said Moppet. with an Of
fort You may tell Nancy that she has my
consentl
Nancy cried q shower OF happy tears
when Absalom told her the good news.
But be never impaired to her the story
OF the stove. As he himself had 70
marked, he was not one OF the talking
sort.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-10-31
Youthful Hefofissr,

The name OF Jimmy Eaton is not very
common not nearly so common as John
Smith for instance but after reading the
following story one cannot think that the
boy Jimmy Eaton is to be found almost
anywhere.
A schoolmsster was placed over a new
school, His ambition WAS reused; he want.
ed to make that the very best school that
ever was. He poniered good while and
concluded that the bes, way To get at bi.
obIsc, was to rouse spirit Of self respec,
snd self improvement in the pupils 81
one day be talked 10 them earnestly, sod
fipali, be said. thinking be bad made the
subiect very plain to then all:
Now. boys, beiieve tbere is iast one
way 10 do this thing II each one Of you
will make up bis miod 10 mend one boy's
faults, the whole school will be improved
in q very abort time
All night. cir. spoke up little Jimmy
Eaton. who bad been very much interest
cd 10 the discussion: Ill mend Jack
Wyeib.