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PIGGOTT'S LETTER.
Text ofthe Communication Addressed TO
Mr.. Labouchere

Text ofthe Communication Addressed to
Mr.. Labouchere.
MADRID. March 4-Followinr is the Lett
Ter found on Piggott. addressed toMr. In.
bouchere Iii without any place Of resi-
4ence, and is supposed 10 have been writ
ten in London, but never sent: An doc
uments contained in the first batch of let.
'ers sold TO the Times were authentic,
but IN the second batch l included several
forged letters. Among these we're
two Of Mr.. Parnell. one Of
Mr., D-vitt, one Of NJ. O'Kelv
and another Of Egan. | deerlv lament all
evil have done, and with all nv hearth
desire 70 repair it, and am ready to do all
in my power, ! will conform to all in.
structions gou may give me The greater
part Of my evidence before the Commission
was false, but what ! affirmed under oath
and in writing Is true" The letter is
signed in full, Richard Piggott" It will
be bered that the first batch Of let.
tiers referred to by Piggott as genuine in
Guided the alleged fac simile letter Of Mr..
Farnell, and the letter beginning, What
are those fellows waiting for"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
SweIlings in the Neck

frequently become so engorgcd with scrof.
uious matter that assesses are formed. Pain
iuI running sores may also appear on the arms.
legs and feet; sometimes cOntinuQusan d some.
tunes Of an Intermittent character. Occasion
ally me sores appear in the cars and nose. and
on or about the eyes, causing deafness and
blindness, Fimples, cancerous growths, swol-
len loinjs ctc, are other symptoms OF the dis
ease il must De treated through the blood if
q permanent cure is 10 be- obtained.
what is more beautiful than a rich, soft COM
pleflon ln man or womany This can be OBJ
tanned only blythe eradication Of all scrofulous
talnts from the blood hy the persistent use Of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
He WILL GO SLOW.

President Harrison and the Civil Service
ONO Changes to be Made In a Way
That win Bring Sorrow TO the SpoIls-
man.
WASHINGTON, March 6-Changes in the
offices will be slow under the new admin
istration. President Harrison has said il
His remarks upon the civil service in his
inaugural address are significant in one
other respect Not only will the civil SER
vice law be rigidly enforced, but it is be-
lieved that the reform idea is uppermost
in the Presidents mind. He seems TO
have decided upon a policy intended 10
gradually place the civil service on a nom
partisan basis In this regard the inau-
gural address emphasizes his letter Of ac-
ceptance. Comment among the better
class of politicians here is marked by n
tone Of surprise, but not OF disspprovsl.
Nobody doubts President Harrison's sin
certify, nor does any one question his in.
dependence or his courage. Office seekers
should cultivate the virtue Of patience,
and legions Of those who have deemed
their prospects good because Of long petit
lions and other backing might wisely
spare themselves further efforts,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
INGENIOUS INVENTIONS.

ALADY Of New York City has invented
an ingenious and unique bath for infants.
1t is made Of pure rubber on strong cloth,
and is folded over a pretty frame of BAN.
boo, which can be enlarged as the child
grows older.
A DEVICE for walking on water is said TO
have been perfected by a Japanese invent,
or. 1t is the result Of twenty years Of
patient study, and is described as some.
thing IN the nature OF footgear, made Of
iron, paper, gum elastic, and wood, elliptical
in shape, having gutta-percha tubes and a
life belt attached.
A GENTLEMAN Of Ellen sburg, Oregon, has
patented a heater for boots and shoes. In
a hole made In the heel OF the shoe is in.
serted a metal shell, and within this shell Is
placed a concentric shell, which is designed
TO contain the heat producing substance or
mechanism. The heat is conveyed along
the boot with wires, Who says this is not
an sgeof progress.
Az ingenious stopper has lately been pat
ented for use in bottles containing poisons.
The stopper Is made of India rubber, and is
surmounted by a perforated ball of India
rubber, brightly colored SO as to render it dis.
tlnctive in the light, and containing a bel.
which rattles when the bottle is moved,
thus drawing attention TO the character Of
the contents, ever though it be impossible
TO see the label.
A RESIDENT Of Stony Point, La, has in.
vented a machine for making buckets and
tubs from gum without slaves or hoo~i,
the bottoms being forced in the chimes
with a screw press. Hoops are required
for cottonwood, red cedar, poplar, mag.
nolia, etc. Eight buckets can be cut from
one block OF gum, or twelve bowls, dishes
and pans. The capacity is about forty
vessels an hour.
A DEVICE in use in Paris TO relieve horses
from the evere strain Of starting q heavy
lvad consists in a spiral spring Of power in
proportion 70 the average load carried, and
which il attached 10 the end OF the trrce.
The spIings have been used for six years In
shifting cars, and show an improvement.
since that time In general soupdness and
condition, while the number Of sore and
strained pecks have greatly diminished
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Confederate Cavalry Veterans

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-The second re.
union Of the veterans Of the Confederate
cavalry was held yesterday, Colonel
George Norman presiding. There We're
about two hundred veterans present.
Jefferson Davis, his wife an daughter
"e.e elected honorary members Of the a..
ISOLATION. Later in the day Miss Winnie
Davis came into the hall, where she was
received with great enthusiasm. A recess
was taken and each Of the veterans came
forward and was introduced 10 and shook
hands with THE Daughter Of the Con-
federacy." General ". H. jackson was
chosen president Of the association and a
viee.president was elected from each
State.
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The Cabine, Officially.

WASHINGTON, March 6-President Harri.
son sent 10 the Senate the following nom.
nations:
Secretary Of State-James C. Blaine Of
Maine,
Secretary Of the Treasury-Wlliam
Window, Of Minnesota.
Secretary Of War-Redfeld Proctor, Of
Vermont.
Secretary Of the Navv-Benjamin F.
Tracy, Of New York.
Secretary Of the lnterioI-John W. No.
bic, Of Missouri.
Postmaster eneral-John Wansmaker,
Of Pennsylvania.
Attorney-General-W. H Il Miller, OF
Indiana.
Secretary Of Agriculture-Jeremiah
Rusk, Of Wisconsin.
The nominations We're confirmed in q
g n-minute session of the Senate
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
Ness IN FRANCE.
rhs Secret Of French Ascendeney IN the
Matter Of Wearing Apparel

Matter Of Wearing AppHrVl'
Here lies the secret Of French as
cenaencv in the matters Of dress; be-
vona ali other nations France possesses
The sense Of the eternal fitness o! things
Just run through the different grades OF
societies and note how the French adapt
means tocnds, how they understand the
s5itsble Here IS q French peasant
woman. with heavy stockings and
wooden shoes or patiens, short skirt Of
some coarse material. loose blouse, a
smal, flannel kerchiet tightly pinned
over the shoulders. and a handkerchief
If some brich, color holding her hair
neatly in place Look on that picture
snd then on this: Here is IN English
rorkinr-voman hampered in n large
faded shawl. with a long, full skirt o!
thin. cheap material, edged at bottom
sitA a aounce all tattered and torn
saod with a pair Of cast-of boots, and
to cap the climax, some ladys discard
ed bonnet trimmed with a faded flower
or feather that have been dampened
with fog till they look like the frettuI
porcupine. A little higher, you get IN
England the factory and workshop girl
with her il-ftting coat reaching to the
knee. with a dress that must have
back drapery, though the quality of
material may not run to more than
one fold, with loud, broad-brimmed
hat, shoes that are dirty and run down
at the heel. In Paris you will see this
young persons social equal tripping
along IN slippers suited to the weather,
in plain full dress in tiny white cap and
large spotiess apron. Go up one
wrung higher on the social ladder and
you see in London small tradosmen :
daughters or shop assistants, over
dressed and tricked out in shabby
hnery. In France you find the same
girl neatly dressed and with no head
covering in the street, for the beautiful
real lace caps that have for generations
rs ssed from mother to daughter are not
p1t on until years have crowned the
head with gray, In short the French
know exactly what is suitable for any
gwen occasion, for any given employ
,.c,. Thov- ~-,e1tl-a ,las+ o-har mn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

in nrgne US to bend all efforts for the
cause Of our country. We are now
preparing for our National Convention 10
he held at Philade 'pbiA nextJuly. Import
ant business vii! be transacted, including
the formation Of new laws and the cleo.
ton of new officers Among other officers
the conventiaa vii. have to choose a new
President I've served three wears. an IN.
usually long term, and will retire in a few
months but ! will not retire from active
work in the Lea que by any means. There
are many leaders who could fill the posi.
Of chief officer far better than | can.
and II is but fair hat some one else should
be allowed to share the honors There are
already quite a few candidates in the field
Many would like to see Alexander Sulli.
van, Of Chicago, our next president He
Is one OF our hardest workers and mos,
able men, but don't think be sspires to
the office"
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Whitney Endorses Tracy

WASHINGTON, March 6-Secretarv Whit.
ney took official leave of the officers and
employees Of the Navy Department yester-
day afternoon, and at the SAINT time took
occasion 10 say a few pleasant words in
regard to his successor. He said Il am
personally acquainted with Judge Tracy,
and con s"quently can truly congratulate
you upon his selection. He is a man Of
probity and ability, and will make an ex.
cellent Secretary Of the Navy, 1t is a
good appointment"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
FOR LOVERS OF FUN,

1T is noted that although the female ee
lays nine million eggs, she doesn't make as
much fuss over it as the hen that pretends
she has Just LAID an old china nest-egg.
"WHr, John, where did you learn &c
carve so nicelyln asked q lady, whose foot
man had carved a turkey. II used TO he a
chiropodist in Chicago, ma'am,n replied
John, proudly,
"SIR, said the missionary to the depart
ing legislator, II wish YOU would do All in
your power TO reclaim the poor red man of
the West" ~ will,' said the law.maker
heartily; "Ill begin with their reservations
first"
WHEN the doctor placed his ear to the cd.
itor's heart and sadly murmured: poor
fellow; circulation almost gomez" he raised
himself and gasped: "'Tis false! We have
the largest circulation Of any paper in the
country! !"
1.-THE Poets Corner" CALCULATED Mrs.
Sprig gins, putting down her Westminster
Abbey guide-book. 'Waal, l neveri I
thought they'd have been satisfied with
cornerin' wheat, an drawed the line al
poets"
IA WoiC uodstiHB oI tuelr ancestry,
my forefathers," said John, ''came over
from England in the Mayfower.n "And
my ancestry" said Pat, ''kim over from
Jamestown on the sunfower. It's aesthetic
am, begorra."
LAURA" said Mrs. Parvenue on the ho-
tel piazza to her daughter, Laura, 90 and
ask the leader Of them orchestras 10 NAV
that sympathy from Meddlejohn' over
again; it's such an awful f~avorite of mins
and your fathers, toor'
AN Eastern jeweler recently received an
order from . woman in Montana for the be.t
"welkin ring" he had in stock. he renlied
ina he didn't have any, but that a FOOD
stump-speaker could make Q "welkin rinrn
for her on short notice.
MICHAEL WAwzYSAIK and Anna Cichan.
ska, lgnatius Clybowski and Annie Wvs.
chenewska and Jan S~trzyzyuska and An.
tonic Oksinska, are the names OF three
couples married in Chicago recently. Mar.
rage can mot be called q failure 80 ions A
u wipes out ons-half Of . list like that
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FlFTY-FlRST


WASHINGTON. March a-SENATE.-Whon
Mr.. ingalls, entered, and took the seat which
he used 10 occupy before being chosen as pre-
siding officer, he was greeted with a rouuu of
applause from the spectators. and o like com
plement was paid 10 Nicc-President Morton gs
he came IN with the chaplain. The opcl.l,
prayer had illusions to the peaceful and hope.
iul change in the administration of the Govern
ment, Afterthe reading Of Yesterday iouruaI
Mr.. Edmlnds reported that the COMMITTEE
which had been appointed Yesterday 10 wait OIL
the President Of the United States and inform
him Of the meeting Of the Senate in extraordt
nary session had performed that duty and had
been informed by the President that he would
early TO-DAY communicate with the senate ia
writing, Mr.. Marston had the oath of Office adj
minis cred 10 MIN by the Vice-President and
took his seat as a Senator from New HAM
Shire, after q spirited debate Us 10 The method
OF procedure in his ease. In the meantime. Mr.
Pruden, one Of the Presidents secretaries. had
delivered a message in writing being the Cati.
net appointments, and on motion Of Nj. Hale
the senate proceeded 10 consider them with
c.,sed doors, The Senate promptly co%nfraod
them all and adjourned at Il IS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

MARTINsv1LLE, IND, March jaime.
Culver, residing about two miles east Of
this city, enjoyed the one ~huudredth ami
versary Of his birth Yesterday. He was
born in Wythe County, Virginia, March
I 1883, as is shown by Z Bible in the pos.
session Of his son, seventy eight years old,
who is now here. The son had lost trace
OF his father for many years until recently.
lie came here & few days ago to get mis-
father's testimony regarding an unsettled
estate, M, Culver is hale and hearty,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

a man ~seli-respect may help him
to rule his own spirit A broker hav-
ing failed to persuade the manager o..
a marine insurance company TO take a
certain risk, became rude and offensive.
The manager, who was noted for hi,
courtesy, kept his temper and remained
so calm that a bystander asked him.
How did you manage ftp" The
easiest thing in the world" replied the
manager. his eye twinkliue with fun.
said TO myself, Hush, there is a fool
in the room Then ! said to myself.
Shall | double the NUMBER No; tina,
would be a pity"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, March 5.-Ar,hur
X Walker, a clerk in the Registered Let.
ter Division of Minneapolis post-ofice,
was arrested this morning on the charge Of
robhing the mails. He was taken before
T.. s. Commissioner Odell and held to the
U. s. Grand Jury ~ 81, 900 bonds. The
amount OF Walkers peculations ap-
proeches $500.
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THREE GOVERNORS.
West Virginia Well Fixed in That
Respect.
GoT and Carr Take the Oath of Office, But
Wilson VII Hold 1t Till the
Court Decides.

Wilson wiz Hold 1t Fill the
Court Decides.
CHARLESTON, W. Va. March Yves,
Virginia now enjoys the proud dist notion
Of being the first and only State in the
onlon TO have three Governors. The in
ausuration was comparatively quiet, there
oetng very few strangers in the city.
About half-past eleven General Gof, ac-
conpanied by Chairman Cowden, arrived
atthe Governors office. The doors Of the
Governors reception room were thrown
open and in a few minutes il was crowded
with an interested throng of people.
General Golf was courteously re-
celved by Governor Wilson, and at
Twelve O'Clock lie mounted a chair by the
desk OF Governor Wilson's Private Score.
tary, made a short speech stating that be
was the legally-elected Governor Of West
Virginia, and that he believed it to be his
duty to his party to take the oath of office,
Captain II. c. McWhorter then stepped
forward and proceeded to administer the
oath Of office to General Golf. After the
crowd had dispersed the path Of office was
signed, and General Golf, together with
Chairman Cowden, stepped into the
Governors Office and made a form
al demand for possession Of the
Capitol Building. Governor Will
son replied that under the consti.
tuition which has provided for the election
OF a Governor and gives the right to the
Joint Assembly TO ascertain and declare
the result Of the election, and that deelar-
alton not having been made, he was Of the
opinion that there had been no election.
In such a case he believed it to be his duty
to hold the Office until such declaration
had been made, and for that reason be re-
fused the demand, pledging himself that
every thing in his power that could be
done to facilitate an early determination
OF the question should be done cheerfullv.
General Goff then stated that he
would at once take steps before the
courts TO secure possession Of the office
A few minutes later Hon. r. $. Cam, Presi-
dent OF the Senate, accompanied by A. D.
McCorhle, arrived at the capitol building
and at once proceeded to the Governors
Office. Those who were present watched
the proceedings with considerable interest.
Mr.. McCorkle administered the oath Of
Office Governor Wilson replied in about
the same words used in his reply 10 Cen
eral Golf. This was satisfactory to Cap.
tain Carr, who replied, Yours, truly"
and proceeded 10 make himself st home
for a short time, after which he went down
street and proceeded to attend to his every
day business affair.
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Killed at n Notification

EL~IzABETHTowN ILL, March 3 During
The Republican jollidcation at Golconda,
Ill, yesterday, a cannon was discharged
prematurely, killing Charley Well, the
cannoneer, instantly, and severely iniur.
ing Captain George Shoop, who was
thumbing the gun. Wells left arm was
torn from bis body, and he was otherwise
mangled beyond recognition. He was in
lured by the same gun several years ago
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

WASHINGTON, March 6-Mrs. Cleveland
was the recipient Of a boquet Of beautiful
flowers from Mrs. Harrison. The bouquet
was accompanied by a note in which Mrs
Harrison thanked Mrs. Cleveland for the
courtesy and kindness displayed by the
retiring mistress Of the White House to
Mrs Harrison since the ~lat,er's arrival in
Washington,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

LANSING, Mich, March 6.-The Governor
has fully considered the case OF Olive L,
Friend and her relatives, who were arrested
on charge Of fraud in connection with the
electric sugar muddle, and be has decided
not to recall his e~xtraditiou warrant.
This means that Mrs. Friend and the How.
ards and Halstsds must 60 to New York
for trial
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
Washington's Inaugural Chair

WASHINGTON, March 4-ln the ofic,
of S~ergeant.at- Arms Canaday stood
an old.fash'o ned, leather. cushioned, re.
v~olving armchair which attracted no at.
tention until the visitor was tod that il
was the chair in which George Washing.
ion was insugurated in 1889, and that it
would De used by General Harrison during
the ceremonies to-day. e b. South.
wick, OF New York. Ia Its owner. In 1879
this chair was used at the inaugural cere.
mon cs Of General Grant, and In 1883, al
the inaugural ceremonies Of General Gar.
fsld.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

CHICAGO, March 6.-Mrs. L D. Merry.
man, Of Allegheny City, Pa, arrived in
this city en- route TO Omaha, Neb, with
the intention of opening a millinery es.
Enlistment, She carried with her q hand
satchel, between the lining and leather OF
which she had placed 50, 600 in ~greenbacks.
Soon after leaving the train she discov.
cred that the satchel had been cut open
and the money stolen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

STRIKERS at Brooklyn, n. Y, arrested
for causing the death of a man because be
refused to strike, but exonerated by the
coroner's jury, have been rearrested on q
charge OF manslaughter in the second de.
gree,
GENERAL GEORGE B. WILLIAMS. of In.
diana, has been decorated by the Emperor
of Japan with the Order OF the Rising Sun.
General Williams was at one time United
States Minister 10 Japan, and later organ
ICED a financial system for that country.
JOHN RuHL, of Philadelphia, an ex.
councilman, has been sentenced to three
Years. Imprisonment for embezzlement
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

When sour kidneys and bladder are IN
s,,'vs tbey are making a silent appealdfor
Ssn Don't disregard it, but with Hos
,S,ter's stomach Bltters safely impel them
N activity. They are in imminent danger,
and n s ~foolhardiness 10 shut n 5 eyes 10
The fact. Be wise in time, too II you eN'
perjence manifestations OF dyspepsia, ma
iaria, rheumatism, constipation or belne
trouble. The Bitters before a meal aod feS'
~ u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

WASHINGTON, March The heavy winds
last night cause | the fireworks isplay to
be abandoned, much to the disappointment
Of twenty thousand visitors, who had as.
sembled in the White lot, back of the
Treasury and White House, to witness
them.
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PE MSl0NSs..::::s: ::

Address P. Il, rIT7sn,
olslm Agency for Western solder I'M
s-NAMk THIS PAPER t,r, lin, ,~.s. ''al
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
Miners EearfnI EnIl-

PLaTTsBuRc n. Y, March William
Grim, q miner, while workIn, at the
mouth of an open mine at Lion NJ iuntain.
slipped on the ice and fell 10 tue bottom of
the shaft, three hundred feet below. He
was in family killed, his body being terri.
bly, mangled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
LARGE Sum Tor the Baptis.s,

NEw YORK, Msrch6-John d. Rockefell.
er has given 800, 90 10 the American Bap.
fist Educational Society, payable at the
rats Of 500 0 a month, and subject to the
condition that the giver shall be notified
in advance Of the use to be made Of his
money.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

National Leagpa is
st the Grand Pacific
Our victory over the
Times strongly evil
dences that not a
stain rssts upon the
patriots OF home
rule" said he this
evening. ~Our Amer
lean League {
mentei the PArneu
fund by over Sll0-
900, and we would
quickly have sent
more If il had been
needed. Parnel's ex-
oneraHon will act as
a powerful stimulent
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
Not Successful

BUFFALO, n Y, March 5.-The young
Russian, William Bordaski, who cut his
throat with a butcher-knife last Friday,
and upon whom the operation of transfu.
sion OF blood was performed, died at the
hospital last night. He bseams a maniac,
and died from exhaustion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09
A Fatal Jump.

TIFFIS. o., March 4-Jersmiah Whale
a hotel employee at Upper ~Ssndusky, went
to the play of DIR. Jskyll and MY Hyde"
During the night he dreamed that the
monster Hyde was after him, and jumped
from the third-story window and was f..
tally injured,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-03-09

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March A son and
daughter Of P. I. Adams, of Livonia.
while crossing Conesus lake in a sleigh,
drove into a hole where the ice had been
removed, The young man jumped and
was saved, but the young lady and the
HORSE were drowned. &.
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Arrival OF Immigrants

NEW YORK, March a-The steamer La
Burgoyne, from Hayre, landed 4SJ immi.
grants at Castle Garden; the Rhaetia, from
Hamburg, i55; the Auranie, from Liverpool.
800, and the Ohio, from Livepool, al.
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Stcvenson Resicns.

WASHINGTON, March h-General Ste.
venson, First Assistant Postnaster.Ge n-
ersl, has rendered his resignation, to take
effect upon the appointment Of his sue.
cessor.