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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

The Mississippi Legislature has made
a good beginning. The officers chos-
en- by that body are emincntly qualified
for !hc positions ihey are TO ill. The
unusual compliment OF an election by
reclamation to be Speaker OF the
House must he particularly gratifying
TO Hon. j.. s. Madison, MS he knows
how much good iin,bcr there was in
sight. The IHolaache takes especial
pleasure in the Success of Mr.. l.. +
Wilson. The c!crk.elcc, of the lIonsc.
lie has represented this paper as its
Jackson correspondent for years, and
in all that time has maintained an cn.
viable standard of correctness, indus.
try and intelligence. Atirsi-ciassro r.
respondent. such as Le is, Is capable OF
tiliing amy office with credit, FROM Jus.
iicc Of the Peace to Govcrnor.-Ava.
ancllc,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rllcum, Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd
Hands. Chilblains, Corns; and all Skin
EruptlUns. and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price % cents per box
For Sale by j. Z. ZONES
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

The friends of Mr., w y ", ..'
..is MS III health anu uli-
settled business retains him in the In
dian Territory and that he has no de-
sire for the place of railroal commits.
sioncr, have withdrawn his name
Commonwealth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

On the 9th ut Louisville, KY., u Gals
Nebn Of tho new bridge was wrecked
and fourteen men we're killed.
A new Presbyterian church IN
Brooklyn was blown down, and sever.
nj persons were killed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11
Acts Like a Chicken.

A remarkable case of madness, re-
suliing from u wound inflicted by M
angry animal. has recently appeared
on the plantation .ot Joseph Middle
ton which lies about three. miles from
Brazoria, Texas. a colorcd wOm-
M employed by him, while setting II
hen to hatch n nest Of eggs, wishing to
place mor under her, and raised tie
fowl from her nest in order to do 50.
The hen turned on her aud gave her II
peck on the hand so severe rs 10 break
The skin, drawing at the same time Il
few drops of blood.
Asthc wound healed up without de-
lay nothing more was thought o, the
matter, the woman only mentioning
the occurrence casually to some of the
colored people on the place.
Some ten days after the hen had
pcckcd her, the woma began to OK
libit strange freaks OF demcanor, and,
from 4 good.natured, obliging Great
ure, has become So fractiOus and SUR
ly that all arc afraid TO approach hei.
She refuses all companionship and
wanders about the country all day /;
only coming TO the house Tor her meals.
II any attempt is made TO coniinc her,
or to lay hands on her, she becomes
violently angry and makes vicious
darts and springs toward any one
present,
For days she has not spoken Il word,
but keeps up continually II low. chuck
ing noise, most horribly like n hen, and
sits by the hour scratching in The earth
| will, her hands and feet. In eating,
her resemblance to II fowl is displayed
in the most remarkable and shocking
manner. for her food is taken up by
her pccking ~ il with all the motion,
of u chickens head while feeding.
All who knew her before her
madness say that her entire cx-
preston las undergone change.
This is probably true. tor her features
now wear u s%l,urpcned, eager aspect
aud her eyes have u most unnatural
hard aud bright look, with u bird.like
way Of CHANGING about her. At night
she refuses 10 sleep under a root, end
Is generally found hiding about sunset
under some trees or bushes, und viii
vigorously resent with IN angry rark-
|, all attempts to disturb her. She Is
v sibly growing weaker, and physi.
clans who have seen her saw thu, her
death il only u question OF n few weeks
at most.
The rolorcd people about regard
her ms one brwitchcd or hoodoocd,"
and cannot be prevailed upnn to mp
proach her, even her hal a Il and chill.
drcn have desert, d her. People come
from all ovcr the country 10 see her,
while she remaius TO nll appearance,
perfectly ohlivious 10 her visitors. ard
| qui tly pursncs Ter elncking nm
scratching as long MS she is not inter.
f'rcd with Commercial Advertiser
Sam r'ian Nervln,, the greatest
nerve r0nqucror, is invaluable in ncr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

SYMPTOMS Moi ,ure; int nnse itching
and singing; most at nigh worse by
scratching. If allowed 10 continue tumOrs
form. which often bleed and ulccrate, be-
coming very sore. AwAYNE'S OINTMENT
stops the itching and bleeding, heals ulcer
alton. and in most eases removes the tu-
mors. At druggists. or by mail, for 80
cents. DR.. Swayne II Son, Philadelphia,
nu\ lt.ilu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

President and General ManagcrJ, C.
Clarke, Ma 0. RR, VIM. Butler Dun
can. President Board of Directors, sDd
Supt. d. McLarcn passed up the road
last Tuesday on a tour of inspection.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Mrs. Hannah Southworth, who shot
Stcphcn Potius, a New York mcr-
chant. died last Tuesday in her cell in
the Tombs. Her last words were a
child'r prayer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

On account OF bad health the pro
priotor OF the Newton, Miss Dispatch
offers ms paper for sale. lie says it
will pay in The hands of IL practical
man
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Mr.. w p. Chappcll has removed to
Fox Trap. Miss, 10 supcrintchd Il
farm for Mr.. w. Med. Conner. Ala
bamian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

England declines 10 submit her
l'im against Portugal 10 arbitration
al Il mass'ns a powerful fleet at Zan-
zibar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Il X. Wilson was chosen I. ). Sena-
tor for Maryland by reclamation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Don't be deceived by fictitious or
prid for ccrtstiicatcs All t%esliltonals
printed in in IL paper concerning the
merit of b. b. B. (Botonic Blood Balm)'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Calvin 5. Brire was nominated by
the d. mocratic caucus OF the ONO
Legislature.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Gov. Stone will be inaugurated next
Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

"Iilc brttons | sew on never come
off" said Mary. TRY my plan, and
YOU will he equally fortunate. When
you begin, before YOU lay the button
on the cloth, put the thread through
80 that the knot will be ON the right
side. Tha, leaves it under the button,
and prevents it from being worn or
ironcd away. and thus beginning the
%looscning process. Then. before you
begin sewing lay a large pin across
the button so that nil Your thread will
go-ovcr the pin. After you have fin
ished filling the holes with thread,
draw ont the pin, and wind your
thread roInd and round beneath the
button. Then make a compact stem,
to sustain the possible pulling and
wearing of the huttoIhoie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Saturday, Jan. II. 1850.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Jackson went Democratic last Mon
day and Memphis also on Thursday.
The Acalanche Of yesterday says:
The Democratic majority, consider
ing the light vote, the inexperience Of
the public in the Australian system,
and the fact that the negroes were well
organized for the independents was
immense,
The result shows that 4 majority of
about 1900 of the white voters Of Mem.
pllis are opposed to the methods of
lIadden and in favor OF straight DEM
ocraiic government,
Five wards for Democracy, five for
Mugwumpory-but Dcmocracy's five
were the biggest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Sam r;ian Nervin,, the greatest
nerve r%onqucror, is invaluable in ncr-
vous Prostrations. MAY God blcs.
,ou." said Rev. j. W. Martin. OF N, CHI.
icsiown. Nd, Samaritan Nervluo Gu ri
my fits" $l5O NJ Druggist.
Cured mo. aud ! considered Il olc
ofihc best Blood purifiers In cxisirncc.
w. Z. HAyGoop.
Mt. P.nisor, Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

al have used two bottles Of your 4
Celery Compound. and II hes given eIsa
isfaction as an appetizer and blood puI NV
T. l. BIRNSR, Watert0wn, pa'
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THE MACON BEACON.

PuRLISHED RNkRN SATURDAY
By Z. I. FERRIS.
Subscription, IN advance. per nnnm Sl.o0'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-01-11

Judge VIM. Kelly died in Washing
ton Jan o. lie was a member of Con.
gress from Pa, for 80 wears.
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Paine's
Celery CompouI

Is prescribed by physicians, recommono
Druggists, endorsed BY ministers, pis,s
userA and guaranteed by the mnnuIsV''
a. o spring medicine which Will 40 q,
claimed for II. Use II this spring, ana y
quickly II tones you up
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
OUR NORTH MOUNTAIN CORRESPONDENCE.

Mr.. James Murphy, of Tomahawk, visiting Mr..
John A. Boyd on Sunday.
Mr.. Geo. Lithuanian lost very fine mule last week,
caused by running against the corner of the barn.
Mrs. Harper who has been visiting her daughter Mrs.
Dan Keesecker, returned to Aberton Nd, last week.
l am glad to Mr. c. G. Tabler looking so well the
mountain air AMI water must agree with him he is
operating at North Mountan in Mr. Egan's place, who
is on the sick list.
am glad to state that Mrs Drifting is improving fast.
Mr. Charles Barnes and wife spent Sunday along Back
Creek.
Mr.. Charles Donaldson had bad luck with his riding
mare last week while blowing the single tree caught
stump turning it over and striking her, making ugly
wound
Miss Mary Leary, who has been home for some time
returned to Washington on Tuesday last.
Mr.. Daniel Keesecker has improved his property
derfully by painting and other Improvements.
Mr. Rod Robbins is the proud father of bouncing big
boy.
One of our mountain boys was overheard by young
girl defaming her good name. This enraged the girl
and she marched in on him with club; after several
sharp taps he was allowed to depart which he did
only too glad to escape This should teach him
talk more respectfully of his associates.
Berkeley Lodge No. 81, ~. f. and A. NJ of Hedges
ville w. Va held its annual election Tuesday night
June 3D., the following officers being elected Jas. B.
c. Nadenbousch Treas; VIM Lingamfelter, Secy Jno.
Criswe, S. d; Geo. Fuss, j. d. Chas. NJ Brown,
Tyler. After the election the officers were installed
week.
Little Georgetown being submerged in an.
other HOOD last week. the water covered Hammerslays
lot several feet deep.
Mr.. George Ellis lost valuable horse some time ago
III Tell dead on Robbins railroad crossing.
In spite of early spring many farmers delayed in
corn planting and are not done blowing yet The
that was planted before the rains is up nice and almost
large enough to pillow. Wheat is looking fine and prom
ises bountiul yield. There will be little or no fruit in
this section, but very heavy crop of grass.
Mr.. Ben Riser, who got hurt at the coal schutes at
Cherry Rum some time ago. is getting along fine.
Rev. Harry Hughes preached very able sermon at
the North Mountain School-house Sunday night
Come again, brother Hughs
Mr.. Reed, who had his leg mashed near Cherry Run
is getting along fine under the treatment of DR.. Ross
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
THE BAND CONCERT.

The NJ. c. Band gave the initial performance of its
openair concerts Tuesday night The following attract
i've program given:
Poet and Peasant Overture, The Muskeeters, Venice
the Beautiful Flowers of the Forest Waltz, Achillian
Dance and Vienna March.
The Poet and Peasant overture by Won Suppe while
not new to the piano player, received life at the
hands of Prof Luscomb and his well trained musicians
being the first rendition of this standard favorite be-
fore the Marinsburg public. This has long been lead
ing number in the repertoire of of the leading
bands of the country and the director deserves much
credit for bringing it before the public in such excellent
shape. The overture throughout was played in an ac
ceptable manner, the difficulties with which it abounds
was striking contrast to the preceding number and in
much lighter vein 1t is written in the same style of
great degree of satisfaction it being played too DID, some
parts being almost naudble. Venice the Beautiful is
pleasing medley of Venetian airs and was executed
with much expression The Waltz, Flowers of the
Forest was perhaps the most beautiful and pleasing fe
ture of the programme owing to its being more to the
popular taste The different movements were eyecufed
in an even and effective manner and showed good work
on the part OF the director The concluded with
Vienna March, German composition of marked beauty
and even time This piece sent to the band by Louis
Matthae while in Germany 1t is the counterpart of most
German marches of the present day
usual distinguished himself by his bad behavior It is an
imposition the music loving public that he allowed to
the band for keep their children at home or see
that they behave in decorous manner This is and has
to hoped that better order will prevail this
Ii parents will not curb their darlings the police Off
horse also out in his element covered himself with
glory to the excitement and discontinue of the masses who
miles around who sksh horse puts 1t through cir
Gus performance around the band stand Why not one
th hng az ne bud circus ring at home and not nict
On the whole this of the best the band has ever
US TO- and shows the advantage of the winters prac
season. B.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
Greensburq-0pequon.

Mr.. Frank Wilhelm, of Baltimore,
who was visiting his parents in this
place has returned home.
Master Walter Lemaster, of Duff
fields, spent several days this week
with his parents in this place.
Mr.. Henry Chilson, pleasant old
gentleman, of Hedgesville, is the
guest of Mr.. Il. III. Byers.
Mr.. Peter BaXley has returned home
from Grant Co., where he has been
engaged in railroading.
A little son of Mr., Geo. Miller, who
resides in Writings Neck, had his
arm broken by falling from tree,
Sunday,
Mr.. II. B. Sigler recently caught
while fishing in the Potomac, near
Dam No. 4, a carp that weighed l6s TBS.
| 1t is said TO have been the largest carp
ever caught at that place.
The decoration at Antietam attract
ed great many people from here
Friday the day being fair all enjoyed
the occasion very much.
Mr.. Lands and sons, Of Falling
ing barn for Mr.. G. w. Bender, near
Foltz.
A dancing picnic was held near
Eagle school-house Saturday evening,
as we did not participate, and hearing
nothing remarkable from it we can
not inform you as to the particulars.
Early Sunday morning while
Charles the 20 year old son of Mr..
Lemen Price, was out hunting, climb.
ed a tree to the height of 40 feet in Or
der to capture squirrel which had
ran into its abode. The limb by
which he was holding gave away
causing him to fall heavily to the
ground; his right arm was broken,
and his left wrist was dislocated by
the fall. DR.. f. l.. Strobe, was i'm
mediately summoned who rendered
medical assistance. This is the result
OF hunting on Sunday, and should be
warning to those who have been more
fortunate. 1t is nothing unusual to
see crowd of young men, and some-
times older men, fishing, hunting,
and playing ball on Sunday, in this
section. 1t isn't because there is no
Sunday school to attend for we have
the best advantages in regard to re-
ligious training. JOLLY ROVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
SATURDAY, JUNE 7th, 1880.
JOURNALIST, REPORTER, EDITOR.

At the recent annual dinner of the
Pittsburg Press Club, George S. Wei
shons (St. GEORGE, one of the best
known and wittiest newspaper men of
ths State, got off the following in re-
Spouse to the toast, "The Reporter"
"There are three grand divisions"
Mr.. Welshons said, ain newspaper
work-journalists, reporters and edl-
tors. Speaking more accurately,
there are three stages of development.
A Journalist is a calf reporter. He is
a reporter in the miniature tadpole
stage, when his head is so big that it
takes all the rest of his person to
shove it around. If he is lucky by
and by he becomes reporter. After
a reporters legs wear out they make
an editor out of him. The final stage
of frog. you know-the extreme re-
moval from the tadpole-is the bull
frog, too stiff to jump, too old and
tough to eat, who just sits on the bank
and bellows. That is an editor.
SIN the old days the editor called a
man a chicken thief; nowadays the
reporter finds the feathers in his back
yard. The weapon of the old time
editor was the epithet; that of the
modern reporter is the evidence.
What the editor used to assert the re-
porter now proves
"If the people who complain OF
what the reporter writes about them
would only consider what he does not
write about them, they would shrine
him in the friendliest corner of their
hearts. The waste baskets in daily
newspaper Office of any town do more
10 keep its citizens in good repute
than any other agency, excepting the
fear Of the law and the hereafter. Not
all that the reporter writes is truth.
He is not infallible himself, and those
who are the sources of their informa-
tion are much less so. There are many
men who cannot tell straight story.
There are others who do not try to.
The man who tells the story to the re-
porter is usually an interested party.
lie has purpose to serve in meta
m0rphosing this or suppressing that.
The reporter has no desire except to
get the truth accurately and complete
ly, and to write it quickly and enter
tainingly.
"All men do not love the reporter,
and / am glad of it. The fear and
hatred Of bad men is as n chaplet
above his brow. 1t is the assurance
Of his honesty to his badge of honor as
q servant of truth. If the time ever
comes when all men love the reporter,
it will be time to bury him. He will
have forgotten his mission, betrayed
his trust and shamed the noble fell
lowship of the men who have made
the white cross of the reporter the
decoration of q legion of hOnor.M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
FREDERICK, June 5.-John Dawson,

FREDERICK, June 5.-John Dawson,
of Sandy Hook, freight conductor on
the B. & O. Il. r., whilst at work
coupling cars on the Is. & o. bridge at
Harper's Ferry, yesterday morning,
fell between two cars and was cut
apart about the middle of the body.
He died instantly. Dawson was about
! fifty years old, and leaves family.
John Strider, living near Uvilla,
w. Va, was killed on the B. & o. yes.
terday at the tunnel, one mile above
Harper's Ferry. He was driving one
horse team, and, whilst crossing the
railroad tracks, was struck by the east.
bound express train, No. 2, and almost
instantly killed. His vehicle was de.
molished. Strider was single man.
An unknown colored man from Rich
mond, Va, was killed yesterday in the
new B. & o. yards at Berlin. His head
was crushed between two dump cars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
PETERSBURG News.

Not hearing any thing from this
quarter for some time we would ask
space in your paper for short cores
| pondence.
News is scarce.
Plenty of rain and mud.
Owing to wet weather the farmers
were late planting corn.
Mr.. J. w. Shriver is now the agent
of Berkeley Co., for the celebrated
Victor remedies, formerly sold by Jno.
Barnes.
We understand that Hedges Chapel
is to be repaired in the near failure.
Help is solicited and thankfully re-
c3ived no matter what amount. All
should literally contribute and re-
member that God loveth a cheerful
giver.
Some of the young men that went
to Keyser TO peel bark have returned
very well pleased with everything,
excepting the buffalo gnats. Boys,
when they come that large ] would
pull for home too.
Mr.. Samuel Shriver intends moving
on his new farm in the near future.
Mr.. S. A. Keesecker and William
Edwards have commenced work on
their farms and contemplate building
soon, this will be an addition to our
town.
Death has once more been in our
midst this time claiming as its victim
Miss Lucy Kennedy, aged 90 years,
months and days.
Rev. Ridenour of your city who
conducted the funeral services preach
ed an able sermon from Matthew, 9th
chapter, "a verse. "Hes said unto them,
Give place; for the maid is not dead
but sleepeth. And they laughed him
to scorn."
Miss Lucy was consistent member
of the U. b. church and had lived q
life of purity and holiness thus dying
in the triumphs of "a loving faith the
bereaved family have the sympathy
of the many friends.
Sister thou art gone forever,
To the land where angels dwell.
We would wish thee back, no never,
When we learn what Jesus tells.
Ofthat grand and glorious city,
Buildings there not made with hands;
There thou art and will be eyer
With the glorious angel strands.
But dear sister we will miss thee
Your sweet smile no more we'll see,
But through Christ and his glory
We will follow after thee,
IGN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07

Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, who
is tho father of the resolution pro.
posing an amen dment to the Con
stitution providing for the election
of United States Senators by tho
qualified electors of the State, made
speech the other day in advocacy
of his proposition, which coming
from a Senator, is sign ificant of the
signs OF the times. 1t is probable
that the measure will not pass the
Senate, however, at least at this
session, though it might fare better
had it been introduced 10 the House,
where the direct representatives
would have the first opportunity to
vote upon it. There is no doubt
that there is growing sentiment
among the people Of the country in
favor Of the change.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
snail !I. Snail Doe Snail 9Hsa

The Baltimore and Ohio authori.
ties have never issued n more sensi-
BILE order than that contained in
their recent circular requiring so
briefly among their employees. The
order says:
"On and after this date, May 81,
1880, this company will not under
any circumstances employ men who
are in the habit of becoming intoxi-
Gated. All employees known to fire..
quent drinking places must be warn.
ed to discontinue while in the com.
2any's service, and they will be dis.
charged If intoxicated either on or
off duty. No person discharged for
intoxication will be re.em ployed."
The travelling public will endorse
this order most heartily, aud hope to
see it rigidly enforced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07

HANDS OFF THE WIRE 1t is
always best to avoid danger, if
possible; therefore there is one rule
which ought to be taught in every
school in the United States, and
that is, never lift an electric wire off
the ground. As long as it is on the
ground it IS harmless, no matter
what pressure may be on it. The
moment it leaves the ground it may
be dangerous. II it is in the way of
traffic, you may safely put it across
the street with your loot them put
your foot on it and hold it on the
ground, and it cannot hart you, but
do not lift it. Never touch wire
tied on pole. 1t may not be dan
gerous, but it is like the unloaded
gun Ut may kill you Caa,ber-
land Ne,cS.