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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

-She-"See poor Fido ogasp-what can
be the matter?" He-"Maybe his pants
don't fit him. Life.
A Vital Question-Dentist Ito pa
tient)-"Will you take gas to have the
tooth out?" Patient-"IIow much is ii
a thousand?" ?"-Judge.
Angry Man-'See here, confound
you, | don't propose to have you dun me
for that bill any more" Angry Collect
or-''You don't, eh? How're you going
to prevent it?" by paying up."-Bing.
hamton Herald.
-Irate female-"See here. do you
mean to tell me that have got such an
ugly-looking nose as that?' Photo
grapher-''But my apparatus can not
lie, madam Irate female-"Then, for
goodness sake, go and get one that can"
Travelling phrenologist -" Young
man. your head indicates artistic ability
of high order. Have you ever cult.
waited your talents?" Young Man-"0h,
yes, sir bin drawin' molasses off and on
for about year, reckon. Texas Sift.
ings.
Affections Test. - Minnie - "Hov
provoking! Here he has sent me word
that he will call this evening, and | ata
lot of onions to-day" Mamie-''That
oughtn't to make any difference. If hii
love is not stronger than onions, you are
simply wasting your time" Terra
Haute Express.
-Lawyer-"Your uncle makes you
his sole heir; but the will stipulates that
the sum of $1,000 must be buried with
him. Heir (feelingly)-"The old man
was eccentric: but his wishes must be
respected I'll write a check for that
amount. boston Beacon.
-Primus-''IIow did Fergus do at the
speaking?" Secundus-"Well, sir, when
Fergus time came there was round after
round of applause" Primus-"Good!
must congratulate him on his success"
Secundus--"And when he finished you
could have heard pin drop."-Harper's
Bazar.
Mrs. Gullible-"Do you know, dear,
John is just as boyish in his feelings as
everP" Mrs. Kawler-"Indeed?" Mrs.
Gullible-"Yes. Why, it was only last
night heard him talking in his sleep
about seeing the elephant. The dear
fellow had doubtless been to the circus"
Lawrence American,
Prospective tenant-"ButI l thought
you wrote me that the house had wide
prospect on the mountains. There arc
nothing but mountains of dirt where the
aqueduct is being dug" "0h, but, my
dear madam, you could not possibly ex-
pect them to be made Of chocolate at the
rent named. ."-Fliegende Blatter.
The Experiment Tried.-Spirited
woman TO big plug ugly)-"oh, if l
were only man, wouldn't l teach you
mannersl" Celestial novice - "Your
prayer is granted. You shall be mani"
(Transforms her, Big plug ugly
What de ye soy" Newly-made man
"Um--er-I was merely remarking that
it was a very pleasant day."-N. Y.
| Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
CHINESE HUMANITY,
The Queer Proclamation Issued by the Gov
| ernor of Ningpo.


ernor of Ningpo.
The great officials of China, being all
learned men chosen from among the
scholars of the Kingdom, are able to
write their proclamations in the most
approved style, and often drop into
'poetry" in formal state documents.
This official poetry is not rhymed, but
is kind of six-syllabled blank verse.
The Governor of Ningpo, one of the
most beautiful and picturesque, as well
as one Of the most learned, of Chinese
cities, has recently issued very inter-
esting proclamation of this sort. 1t is
addressed to the farmers upon the rich
plains about Ningpo, which are famous
in the history of Chinese agriculture,
and very humane and delightful proc
lamation it is. 1t runs as follows:
Frogs are produced in the midst Of
your fields; although they are little
things, they are small human beings in
form.
They cherish lifelong attachment
to their native soil, and at night they
melodiously sing in concert with sweet
voices. Moreover, they protect your
crops by eating locusts. thus deserving
the gratitude of the people.
"Why go after dark with lanterns,
rcheming to capture the harmless and
useful creatures? Although they may
he nice ilavoring Tor your rice, it is
heartless to fay them. Henceforward
It is forbidden to buy or sell them, and
those who do so will be severely pun
| ished.
"Sparrows, too, sing at their season
sweetly in the trees. They are not like
wolves, tigers or leopards, which may
take to injuring men when they grow
large. Why go out with nets to catch
them from the hills and woods?
''Know that for the strong to slay the
feeble for food is the way of wild beasts
and rapacious birds. Resist the desire
Of your mouths and stomachs for savory
meats, and thus act in harmony with
Heaven, which loves to preserve life.
"Both these kinds Of creatures you
are forbidden to catch henceforth. Do
not aatter yourselves that after this
warning the punishment for disobedi.
enos will DO mild."--Yoush's Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
DEAD INDIANS.
Grip Takes Many Mile Lacs, and Starva.
walton Number of others.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. 17.-Re-
ports from the Mile Lacs Indian Reser-
vation In advance OF the report of tho
visiting commission indicates severe
and fatal epidemic Of disease. The
grippe is said to have boen quite equal
to an epidemic of smallpox, and in some
encampments there have not been
enough well Indians to feed the sick,
even If they had sufficient food. The
head chiefs were expecting aid
from the Government in response to tel
grams sent to Washington, but none
had come. An estimate places the
deaths at forty to fifty. Indian Agent
p. b. Schuler has sent medical aid and
some supplies from Brainerd, Minn.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 17.-Indian
Agent Cransie, of the DEVILS Lake Re-
servation, in North Dakota. says the
destitution among the Indians of that
agency has been understated rather
than otherwise. The winter was much
more severe one than has been pub.
lished. A number of deaths have re.
suited from starvation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
SEAL FISHERIES AGREEMENT


WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-An important
agreement has been reached between
Great Britain, Russia and the United
States in regard to the seal fisheries
of the Behring Sea. These Govern.
ments have arranged to provide Joint
police protectorate over the fishing
grounds to prevent the capture or
killing of seals during their breed.
ing season, and to regulate the indus.
try at all times. The question of sea
limits or disputed boundaries does not
enter into the compact which is pre-.
liminary in its character. Neither is
the local matter of leasing the grounds
and fisheries to company decided by
the American Government The har-
monious understanding arrived at, how
ever, is promising indication of sat
isfactory conclusion Of what is known as
The Behring Sea troubles, over which
Canada and the United States have had
so much controversy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
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How the Mink Catches Fish.

While engaged in geological work on
the Cedar river, Iowa, my attention was
attracted by a mink engaged in fishing
for her young. On the ripples in the
center of the stream, where the water
was not more than two feet in depth,
was fiat bowlder rising few inches
above the surface. On this rock the
mother mink took her position, and
watched for small fish to approach, when
she would dive into the wetcr, be gone
for moment and reappear usually with
a fish in her mouth, which she would
deposit in the center Of the stone. stop.
ping its struggles by quick. sharp
bite back Of the head The process was
repeated until seven Ash were deposited
on the rock. Then. taking owe ~ them
In her mouth, she swan 70 the shore.
climbed tho steep bank, and ran hsstily
10 her young In : bursow under ~ Oh
utumn--c i. WsbstsN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
PERSONAL AND iMPERSONAL.

Cloud Rainwater is the name of o
student at the University Of Virginia.
Fresno County, Cal, has hermit
who lived there thirty years without
seeing the county seat.
Old Grimes is dead Hisgiven name
was Jesse, and he was the Oldest citizen
of Allentown, Pa. He died recently at
the age of ninety-fve.
John Tyndall, father of the famous
scientist, was a carpenter by trade. He
lived in the little town of Carlow, forty
four miles from Dublin, Ireland.
1t is said that William Sprague, War
Governor of Rhode Island and after
ward United States Senator, is now liv-
ing in poverty. He was once worth
$40, 900, COO.
George W. Childs has lately added
800 clocks to the number he had on
hand, and he is now the possessor OF
over 1,100 ticktack time-pieces, which
he keeps in a room set aside for the pur-
pose.
The right name of Emin Pasha Tor
Emin Bey as he is more generally
known is given as Schnitzler. He is
n7sive OF Austrian s,ilesAAs it is asserted,
and he entered the Turkish army as a
surgeon.
The late Ex-Governor Dewey, OF
Wisconsin, left with his will genealog-
ical sketch, which traced his ancestry
back to 1910, when Thomas Due, who
subsequently settled in Massachusetts,,
was a burgess of Dover, England.
Peter Laing, Scotland's remarkable
centenarian, lately entered upon his one
hundred and sixth year. He recently,
on leasing house for some years, re-
marked to the tenant, latter the seven
years is deem, I'm gaun to live in it my
SELL"
A citizen Of Minneapolis, whose COM
potency to speak is vouched for by the
st. Paul Pioneer Press, says that the
great-grandmother of Jefferson Davis
was a sister Of the great-grandfather OF
President Harrison, Ben Harrison, of
Virginia.
Andrew Twaddle, who died recently
at Morristown, O., aged seventy-four,
was the last of a famous family Of nine
children born without the optic nerve,
therefore stone blind The State decided
them section of land for farm. They
could go anywhere alone, did all the
farm work, cut timber, built fences ran
a grist mill, drove horses, told the color
of animals and denomination and genu-
ineness of paper money by touch. They
were useful and wealthy.
Prof. Bischoff, the organist of
Congregational church in Washington,
has been blind from his childhood. All
the new music that comes out is read to
him by his secretary, one reading being
sufficient to fix an ordinary piece of
music in his mind, although an intricate
piece of composition sometimes requires
several readings. He also finds the
graphophone useful in committing music
to memory or in composing, for he does
considerable original work. The pro-
fessor has been for many years a sue
cessful teacher of both vocal and in
strumental music.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
LARGE TOBACCO SEIZURE.
Hzoek q Co.. of Wheeling, in the Hands
J ef Uncle sam-Firm Charged With Max
fHg Overweight Packages.

Bzoek q Co., of Wheeling, in the Hands
ef Uncle sam-Firm Charged With Max
1Hg Overweight Packages.
WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-Ono of the
largest tobacco seizures made In many
years by internal revenue officers is that
reported from Wheeling, W. Va, OF the
warehouse and stock of Block & Co. The
smonnt of the seizure is estimated at
Dyef Sl00,0 and the olfense charged
against the tobacconists is the filing OF
Packages with more smoking tobacco
than the quantity indicated by
the tax stamp. This overweight
vas discovered in nearly all the
packages of the Wheeling firm that have
baen obtained for evidence In various
places during the past two months. For
instance, two-ounce package contained
nearly three ounces, and so on. The
overweight could not be denied, but the
intent to defraud was. The ingenious
Claim OF the firm is that their factory
girls, in filling the bags, pour the tobac-
co through a funnel. When the scales
are tipped to indicate the proper weight
the girls Immediately stop filling,
au there being a small quantity in the
funnel, the overplus is allowed to run
through, thus giving little more than
the down weight. The penalty for over.
filing packages is fine Of from 1000
to $1,000 and Imprisonment from two to
five years. That Block & Co. recognize
the seriousness of their position is evil
denced from the fact that they have al
ready offered large sum to compromise.
They have been indicted by the grand
jury at Wheeling, and Special Agent
Somerville has been ordered from Gin
cinnati to take charge Of the property
seized
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Two Important Pension Bills.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Two pension
bills of Importance passed the Senate
yesterday. The first repeals the sections
of the Revised Statutes which require
that the claim for pension by State
militiaman, for disability incurred while
temporarily on duty, must be filed be-
fore July, 1874. The other provides that
oaths required on pension or bounty
cases may be taken before any officer
authorized to administer oaths for gen.
eral purposes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
ELECTION IN HAWAII.
Tho National Reformers Defeat the Party
in Power.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17.-The steam
er Zealandia, from Australia and Homo.
lulu, arrived yesterday. A general cleo
tion was held on the different islands of
the Hawaiian group on February 5. The
exact returns can not be given, as the
vote from all the islands was not known
when the steamer left but returns so far
Indicate that the present party in power
is defeated, and at least majority of
the National Reform party has been
elected In general the native and la.
Dor element favored the latter party.
On the island of Oahu, on which Homo
lulu is situated, this party elected all
the nine Mobiles for the Legislature and
seven of the eight Representatives. The
day passed off quietly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
A Cure for La Gripp3.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Represent
ative Chipman, of Michigan, introduced
in the House bill for the remuneration
of Detroit physician for discovering /;
cure for la grippe. The bill rectes tha
this doctor has made a notable discovery
in the treatment and cure of sporadi,
pneumonia and la grippe, which is o
such nature that it can not be pro
tected by patent or otherwise, and dl
rects that he be paid a sum of money al
a just and suitable remuneration for hi
discovery, which shall be made public
for the benefit of the people of thc
United States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
A Crazy Mothers Freak.

GRAFTON, w. Va, Feb. 17.-Mr. Will
liam Leonard, of this county, left her
home, taking her little tive-year-old
daughter with her, and went to the
woods, where she hid, being under the
hallucination that some one was trying
to kill her. She was not found until
Sunday morning. The girls limbs were
frozen to the knees, and both the mother
and child were nearly dead from cold.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
WEST VIRGINIA BARBARITIES
Men and Women Cruelty Whipped and
Driven From Their Home.

WHEELING, w. Va, Feb. 17.-The
Redmen and White Cap spirit seems to
be coming to the front again in certain
parts Of this State. At Rockport, Wool
County, Charles Smith and his wife
were both taken from their homes and
numerically beaten on the back with
hichory switches, and compelled to
leave the county and the State The
family passed through Parkersburgh
and told horrible story of their suf-
fering and treatment. The wife says
that after whipping her husband, the
mob caught her while she was trying to
escape from the house with her children
and tied her to a tree. She was then beaten
until the blood came. Mrs. Smith says
the whole cause for the outrage was her
resistance to the improper solicitation
of a citizen of her neighborhood. At
Clay G. Ii. a woman was also driven away
by n mob, who visited her house, firing
guns and revolvers, and ii ed note of
warning to her door.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
A DEATH BLOW.
Fatal Result of a Boxing Bout at Dallas
Texas,

Fatal Result of a Boxing Bout at Dallas
Texas.
DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 15.--The Kilrain and
Muldoon Combination held forth in the
Opera-house Thursday evening. After
the Kilrain-C Cleary set-to Louis Bezinah,
of Covington, KY, and member of the
combination, offered twenty-five dollars
for any lightweight to stay before him
for four rounds, and was accepted by
Tom James, a local pugilist.
James was severely punished
in the three rounds, and in the fourth
received powerful blow on the left
side of his neck. James dropped as il
shot, and was carried to the dressing
room whore he died soon after. Kilrain,
Muldoon, Bezinah and Cleary were ar
rested and had an examination yester-
day afternoon. All were released ex-
cept Bezinah, who was held in $500 for
manslaughter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Killed by a Tooth.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Feb. 17.-Mrs. William
Bradley, the wife of wealthy citizen,
died suddenly Saturday evening While
out calling in the afternoon she STUN.
bled, and, in the fall, broke her arm.
A surgeon was sent for, and, before pro.
ceeding To set the arm, he administered
chloroform. While at work upon the
arm he discovered that she was sinking
rapidly, and soon died without recover
ing consciousness. 1t is stated by the
physician that an artificial tooth, of
which he was unaware fell down her
throat and stranglcd her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22

THE proposition to organize the West
ern Distillers' and Cattle-feeders' Trust
under the laws of Illinois was carried
almost unanimously.
ELLIS BARD, cashier of the Lincoln
National bank at Lincoln, Pa, is de.
faulter to the extent of $4,000.
THE annual meeting OF the Western
Association Of Packers of Canned Goods
was in session at Indianapolis on the
11th.
A FLINT GLASS trust is proposed.
MORE than 5000 people in Dakota are
dependent on outside help.
THE Canadian exodus resolution was
defeated.
TREASURER Huston says that he has
not informed anybody of his intention
to resign.
THE establishment Of hospital al
Hot Springs for disabled and rheumatic
veterans of the late war, has been ap.
proved by the National Board of Man
ayers.
WM. ]. MARTIN, who was charged with
numbering his wife in Raleigh County,
West Va, in 1887, has been arrested. II
is alleged that he has confessed.
THE family Of the late Conrad Seipp
the Chicago brewer, have given SlS5, OO(
to charity.
JAKE FOSTER was badly burned by
electicity at Springfield, o.
A New YORK artist named Trenor was
murdered by footpads.
Il. II. SHANKs was arrested at Chicago
charged with counterfeiting.
SEVERAL business houses were de
stroyed by fire at Huntington, W. Va
Loss, S75.0 900.
THE House Committee on Election:
has reported in favor of Atkinson IRE
publican) in the First West virginis
District.
TIE steamer Amsterdam passed
through an Ice neld 1875 miles long,
SULLIVAN offered jackson his share o.
the gate receipts TO stand hefore him
three rounds jackson declined,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22

New ORLEANS. Feb. 1S.-The Louisi
ana Lottery Company is making des
perate effort to retain its corporate life
1t has failed to secure charter from
North Dakota, and its next move, it is
said, will be an enormous bribe to the
Louisiana Legislature for renewal o.
It's present charter, which will expire
two years hence. Its proposition will bt
to pay the entire State debt, amounting
to from 100000 to Sl2, 900, 900. Tn,
lottery is earning S95o,OOO a month, o.
$1,000, 900 per year net. Many prom
inent Louisianians fear that the bribt
may be accepted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Jake Kilrain WhipDad

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1S.-Jake Kill
rain, ex-champion, and young pugilist
from San Francisco, Cal, named J. j. Cor
bett, had sct-to in the Southern Ath
letic Club rooms last night. The match
was for $500. The fight was with
gloves. Kilrain was knocked out in the
sixth round, and left the ring with his
right eye cut and blackened and partly
closed. His left eye was likewise cut
and bruised and his lips and nose swol
len. Corbett showed few marks of the
battle, and was awarded the stakes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The Directo,
OF the Mint sent letter to Senator
Cockrell with n statement showing the
number OF ounces of silver of standard
fneness and the cost of it used in the
coinage of silver dollars; the number Of
silver dollars coined and the profits
thereon each year from March /, 1878
to December 81, 1889. The number Of
ounces used during this period was 800,
797,96o and the cost S2S7, 995, ,1O7. The
number of dollars coined was $40, 93s, ,0O1
ard the seigniorage S6l, ,942, ,S93.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 15.-S. ].
Henderson, prominent attorney, was
debarred and his name stricken from
the roll of solicitors by the Supreme
Court on the charge of unprofessional
conduct by furnishing mutilated copy
of decree of the Supreme Court i'm
portant to q case pending in which he
was solicitor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
'itish Judge Denies Our Jurlsd,,

VICTORIA, b. c., Feb. 1s.-Justice
Drake, of the British Columbian Su.
preme court, has rendered decision
which declares that the Government of
the United States has no jurisdiction
over Behring Sea outside of the marine
league limit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
william and the Armv.

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-Emperor William
in n letter of instruction to the Minister
of War, directs that every soldier shall
be treated in a worthy manner and ac'
cording to his legal right, because such
treatment forms the essential founda
tion for awakening and increasing in
him the pleasure of serving, and the de-
votion to his profession, as well as love
toward and confidence in his officers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Gave the Stock q Petroleum Bath.

WARWICK, N. Y, Feb. 19,-Farmer
John c. Woodruff, living near here,
gave his live stock petroleum bath to
kill the vermin, and left his hired man
to finish the last calf while he went to
town. The farm hand put on the finish
ing stroke by touching match to the
calf which made for the barn, which was
soon in flames. The building and it's
contents, including two valuable horses
and two stacks of hay were destroyed.
The dairy, including the calf, was
saved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Starch Companies Not in the Trust

BosToN, Feb. 19.-With regard to the
information contained in the dispatch
announcing the formation of the Ma
tional Starch Company, Boston man
familiar with the business says at least
two starch companies are not in the
trust-the American Glucose Starch
Company, at Buffalo, and the Kingsford
Company, at Oswego.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22

SPIcKARDsvILLE, Mo-, Feb. 10. Com
stable Francis, to whom was entrusted
the duty of serving the warrants upon
the Crusaders, performed his task yes
terday. He met with no opposition.
Thirteen ladies and three men were ar
rested. All gave bond in the sum of $50
each for appearance before a justice next
Friday, when their preliminary exam
ination will occur at Lathrop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22

New PnILADELPHIA, o., Feb, H.
John Fox, a wealthy and respected
farmer, living three miles south of here,
had premonition on Saturday morning
that that would be his last day on earth,
although he was in his usual good
health. He arranged matters carefully
at the farm, and then, after bringing a
bucket of coal for the dinner fire, told
his invalid wife that his time had come.
He then deliberately retired to his bed
room, and in fifteen minutes was dead,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Portugal Trembling,

LONDON, Feb. l7.--Tho News Lisbon
correspondent saws that many symptoms
show that the Republican cause is In.
crcasing II. strength daily, and that the
ond Of 80 monarchy might ceme NJ al.
most aaJ momnnt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-02-22
Engineer and Brakeman Killed

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb 17.-The
Cincinnati southern freight trains, Nos.
II and 10 collided at Melville, Tenn,
seventeen miles from here. Engineer
II. Crow, of train Is, and Brakeman VIM.
Gray, train IL, were killed. The collision
was caused by the negligence of the
flagman, who failed to flag No. Is.