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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Mr.. ]. e. Holt tore himself away
from Macon and all his dear associates
here, and took n position in that great
mart of trade Memphis. lie will be
missed from his accustomed walks
but not soon forgotten He has made
=, GOOD star. in a career of usefulness
and we are confident we will hear ire
oucnt and good reports of him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Proceedings Board OF Supervisors


Monday. Mch. 2, 1891.
A regular meeting was this day held
pursuant TO law, all The members were
present, also clerk and sheriff,
OvEhsEERs APPOINTED.
Il, G. Tripplctt on Webster, vice C,
L. Russell released.
d. B. Cale on ErOOksvilla and LOl =
isv. road, vice j. W. Gardner released.
j. T. Morgan, on Crawford and Ed
mund's bridge road, vice j. n, Cardin
released,
The appointment of Will Curtiss rs
overscer on Bramlette road, was res
ended and ID. A. Morehead was con-
tipued as the ovtrseer.
The following we've re.assiened to
Macon and Summerville road. N.
Wuodfin, Dallas Parks, VIM. George,
Chas. Dugan, Chas. Rogers, jim Rog-
ers. j. b. Maxey,
The Shcrifrs insolvcnt list for 1890
was allowed, and he was credited as
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

A fire at Iita Dcna last Sunday night,
DESTROYED a large mercantile house
The store house Of our friends John
and James Long, was also in great
DANGER, but was saved by the strcnu'
ous cxcrtions of their friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

The following item has been going
the rounds OF the press, and as our
druggist, 4. S, Murphel.. handles the
goods il may interest our readers:
Having had occasion 20 use Cham.
bcrlains Cough Remedy, Il gives me
pleasure to state tina: | found it to be
the best medicine for a cough ever
used: in fact it cu.cd me of a cough
tina, had ballled several other cough
medicincs.--N. r. Burnett, Atalissa,
Iowa,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Wanted! Wanted !

Fifteen cows TO pasture at the Erk'
ford place, just at the edge OF the cor,
pornt;on. will have lots of grass ana
nure water. Boy will call each morn
inc. drive COWS to pasture ana 'uri
them out III CIV ming, for small sum OF
81 per month, beginning April lst;
feb2l-lm ~ oO"'H'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral

Inc best Of %anodynes, this preparation rap.
IDLY soothes irritation, strengthens the deli.
cate organs Of speech, and restores the voice
to Its tone and power. No singer or public
speaker should be without it. Lydia Thomp-
son, the famous actress, certifes: Ayers
Cherry Pectoral has been of very great ser.
wee to me. 1t improves and strengthens
the voice, and is always effective for HE
cure Of colds and coughs"
upon several occasions | have suffered
nom colds, causing hoarseness and entire
loss Of voice. In my profession of an auc.
tloneer any affection of the voice or throat
Is a serious matter, but at each attack, |
have been relieved by a few doses Of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. This remedy, with ordi.
nary care, has worked such a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Southern Hope Cotton Seed

Mrs, J.E Hibhlcr, Cooksvillc, Miss,
has for sale about fifty bushels OF this
valuable seed. This year the cotton
cold in Macon for two cents more lhai'
fine ordinary cotton, and in good years
!, will soil for more than that, IL
Welded a~bundantly this year although
not plautcd until Juno 9th. She VIII
have no difficulty in ~disposing of all
she has t9 sell.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Mrs. ,Jarpagin is already getting in
Spring Goods, Millinery, Dress Trim
mings, etc. Miss Yarbraugh is back
and ready for work. Give them a
call and sec what they will do for you
feb. 2S-it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Dyspepsia and Indigestion

In their worst forms are cured BY The
use OF I, Z. If you are dcbilitatcd
and run doAn, or if you need a. tonic
to regain flesh and lost appetite.
strength and vigor, take p. p. Z. and
you will be strong and healthy. For
shattered constitutions aud lost man.
hood p. p, p, Prickly Ash, Poke Root
aud Potassium, is the king of all mcdi.
cinas. p. =. p. is The greatest blood
purifier in the world. For sale by all
druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Notice to Teachers.

will hold the institutes ct Shuqua-
lax as follows: For whites, on Feb,
9TH, aud 28th, and Mch. 9TH, and 2Sth.
For colored, Feb. 2lst aud Mch. 21st,
and April 18th, and May End.
II. ID. JAMESON,
Manager.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

In the Methodist church, in Macon
At $50, y. NJ, March 18th, Mr.. Robert
l. Leonard and Miss Eta Eiland will
be united in The bonds of wedlock'
and will be cat home" in Waco, Texas,
after March IS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

for the best colt from Mississlpp'
Wilkes. foal OF 1892. Size, action ana
quality 10 be considered,
Entrance fee $3.50 each, all OF when
is to go TO the I'd. best colt anu not
less than five 10 enter.
N. SCALES.
feb2l-lm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Chcatham's Chill Tonic contains mel
Their Quinine, Cinchonidia, Arsen'c
Strychnlnc or Mercury, and does moi
produce buzzing in ears or deafness
Cnre guaranteed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Some valuable town property is Of
fercd for salc-the residence and LOT OF
Mr.. G. b. Williams on Jefferson street
SEQ the notice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Ear Corn, white and mixed, Corn in
sacks, Oats. Bran, Hay aud Fertilizer,
TOT sale at Macon Depot at the Lowest,
Also cotton seed hulls and shingles.
cash price by }. l.. GRACE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
I.nmber Yard In Macon.

have made arrangements to Keep
n general assortment Of lumber in Ma
oon All orders from responsible par
.a,.v pet At my store. will bc mice
yssA7Nh. ''"'n"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

There are many hair preparations
IN the market. but none have SO desl'
rably effected upon the hair and scalp
as Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair ke-
newer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Now is the Time.

The accounts of Mr.. j. &. Williams
are In the hands of W. d. Stewart, Esq
for collection. All parties indebted
are requested to call at an early day
| and settle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
J,umberi Lumber !!

Misso & Smith, Mushulayille, Miss,
are prepared to Oh bills OF all k,n"
of undrossed lumber on the shortest
notice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Marshal Scott recovered n valuable
| ring from Millic Stark that had beer
| stolen several weeks from Miss Mat
tie Buck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
.,.orizpd to announce

.oth0rized W a,,e
~, o. ror the Office Of ,S ch, ,,SmGi
lale to 10 ihc action of the pen'0-
n,soriacd to announce
o. " far the Office Of chancery
plate III The action of the Demo
uth NOR TYSON
sor the Office of Chanrery
| I''' to the oc'i0" oil inc D''
E",norized to announce
' %'' ". DEUpEEE o,.a.,rv
for the office of Chancery
',ao, 70 the action of the Demo-
E%"thorized to annonnee
TG. W. NErnEaf
,'',a far the Office Of Chancery
~, to the action of tho Demo
lntnOrized to announce
FCnAs. N. SCALES o,..oorr
,,,n for the office of Chancery
o eIot 10 Of the action of the Demo-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria-
wher she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris-
w,sn sbs had Children, she gave them Castoria
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
frespass Notice.

All parties are hereby warned under
the penalty of the law not to hunt OF
otherwise trcspass on the MamrG farm
known as the Foote'S well place.
ii. w. FooTE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

"llunt's Cure" guaranteed to cure
Itch. Ringworm, letter, Eczema and
all forms of skin diseases.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

authorized to announce
JNo. Il. ADAMS,
hilate for the office of Treasurer
4 the action Of Democratic party
! authorized TO announce
WYATT NJ. JONES,
bidate for the Office of Treasurer
IA the action of Democratic party.
! authorized to announce
LAKE T. EiLAND,
fldate for the office of Treasurer
d the action Of Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Fine Piano for Sale.

A fine piano in good condition i o'
fcred for sale very cheap. Apply
corly 10 DIR. Geo. Clement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

If your digestion is out of whack,
if YOU need Il strcngthencr or m appr-
tier. try Chcalham's Chill Tonic 1T
will bring YOU out OF the kinks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

. $l633, 10
anc he was charged with the follow
ing additional assessments:
Polls 49, State tax 1924; Co, tax,
1924, school tax, Is, 10, total $l42,58.
The Trcasurer's report was APP
proved and allowed, and spread on
the minutes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
ALLOW

Noes:
j. p. Dotson; removing raft in
river and nails $l2 68
j, NJ. Edwards, nails 604
S. NJ. Thomas, sally as Spnt Ed. 63 08
5. w. Doughtcry, timber 3G6
G. f. Grossman putting lights
in Grand Jury room 50
j. w, Holt, hauling brick and
sand for repairs on G. II. so
Il. T. Dorroh, transportation OF
prisoners and sundries for Jail II 50
W. L. Showers, lumber sc 90
Il. &. Edwards, nails "a
II. Z. Hudson, lumber 909
ID, &. Farmer, lumber 276
d, B. Shepherd, hooks to repair
bridge 80
NJ. Mahorncr, timber 700
G. A. Baker, salary as Supt.
Poor House So 30
N Scales a. Co., nails 2SS
Sclleck & Bush, Lumber 1872
Marshall & Bruce, stationery for
Shcritr's Office $40
NJ, Mahorncr, timber S25
r.. " Ii. Clearllali, LUMBER ~ w
n. Z. Hnckaby, building house
at Poor House 1873 80
j, 7. Morgan. building bridge 95 90
j, p. Hunter, repairing bridge 81 90
e o. Kirby, lumber S2S
The following were continued until
next meeting:
ID. +. Allgood, ct al, petition for OK.
tension OF bridge.
G. w. Chairman, ct al. for opening
new road.
G. w. Aust ct AL, for bridge.
A G. Cash, petition for road.
The following were received and
fled:
S. NJ. Thomas, report of pay c%ertifi-
Gates issued.
Same, report of schools visited.
G. A. Baker, report of Supt. Poor
House.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
For Sale,

The residence THAI Mt present o''
.,nv Terms easp. Ajgis at once.
e"pV' ''''" L. l. sissaa'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

,u,horized to announce
A. T.. DENT
I,,,O for the Office of Circuit clerk
|lnc action of the Democratic par
authorized to announce
W. P. MINOR
hate for the Office of CIRCUIT o'erN
the action of the Democratic par
authorized 10 announce
GEORGE p. GAVIN =.
,,il,te for the office of Circuit
bicct to the action OF Inc pe''''
bly,.
authorized to announce
TUos. J. HOPKINS,
Ed,te for the office of Circuit Clerk
4 the action of Democratic party
authorized to announce
JOHN W. PATTY
Iidote for the Office Of Circuit Clerk
4 theaction OF the democratic par
! authorized to announce
T. D.. ROo5ER
|,jote for the Office OF Circuit CLERK
fine action OF the Democratic par
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
DANGERS NOTICE.

DANGERS NOTICE.
4 Taken up. by Sarah Moore. about Au ust
l.. 1870. straying on the land known MS the
IL. G.. Eiland place, four miles south of
4 Macon. one COW and calf and heifrr, all
1 black and white spotted. Cow marked with
underbit in right ear, swallow fork in left:
4 about 10 years old. The calf has no marks
1 and is about 8 months old. Hcifer marked
[ same as COW and about q years old. Cow
| and calf valued at $3.50 and the heifer at ~.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take them
away, or they will be dealt with as the law
1 directs. j. FASEk.
jan2I3t Coroner aud Ranger.
Taken up, by Albert johnson, about May
ID, 1890. strsying on the land known as DR..
Fant's place, east Of Macon. one yearling
steer. dun color, no marks or brands visible,
about 2 years old.
The owner Is requested to come forward,
prove property. pay charges and take them
away, or they Will be dealt with as the law
directs. j. FASER,
jan24-3t Coroner and Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Lespideza Seed.

hive several bushels of Lcsr'dezo
ooaj for chic. l.. II. EILAND.
' ;a" az aS' " Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Mississippi Wilkes.
o. DOLLARS

offer as special premium ut Tho
Fair in Macon, Miss, Fall 1892,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

100 bushels OF Yellow Yam Swec'
Potatoes for sale by
r. NJ. MARA,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
+. C. PATTY b. j. ALLEN
ALLEN & PATTY
FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS
SUCCESSORS OF X. &. PATTY,
jan, 8. Macon, Miss.
AX-COLLECTOR's SALE.

Under and by virtue of an Act of the Leg
stature of the state of Mississippi, | will on
the First Monday of March, 1891, to-wit,
March ID, 1891, within legal hours, expose
to sale at Public auction. to the highest bid
der fer cash, at the door of the Court House
In the town of Macon. the folio wing des
cribed land lying aud being in SAID town of
Macon. for taxes due thereon for the fiscal
year 1890, sale to continue from day to day,
within the hours of sheriti's sales, until
competed:
Betsy Brooks. house and lot. fb 81, 81 90
Geo Beasley, house and lot fb 81. 80
Ned Hines. house and lot b 81, 30
Carrie Hunter. house and lot, 70 ~, so
Dan Harrison. house and lot fb 20 90
Sarah johnson, vacant lot { b 8 no
Est Vic Moseley, house and lot bl 2G, 90
Tom Stone and Jane Whiteside, house
and lot { b 81 90
Mary Williams, house and lot T b % 30
VIM Bryante, house aud lot t b 80 90
j. s. SCOTT,
feb7.3t Marshal and T. c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
The Voice

lseasily injured-the slightest irritation Of
the throat or larynx at once affecting its
tone, fexibility, or power. All efforts to
sing or speak In public, under such condi-
Tons become not only painful but danger
Gus, and should be strictly avoided until
every symptom is removed. To effect a
speedy cure no other medicine ia equal TO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
Prnduce at nennt.

Mrs. +. II, Stoner has now on exhi-
bition a full line of Spring Millinery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
y FOR SALE.
ne Dollar Weekly
Suaa tod Watch by
|VW Club System.
patent stiiIcned Gold Cases al
A7hANTED FOR 20 YEARS

kuovn N's'a Movement. reliable and
enr,"a stem wind and set. Hunting
~ s75 va a"uys or Gents size. Equal
fs S,V ~, watch. We sell one Of these
kyis,or"s casn and send to any address
piyi,ou. mail or by express c. o. D.,
isyaem . /. 81 examination, or by GU,
,ssn a u per week.
b,rs 'a' at Durham, N. c., writes.
moi, 'I ho,. haze confessed he.
for ib @0@ yo@ can .Ernish smth
S%SSa reliable Agent wonr., =.
VT Particulars.
EMPIRE WATCH co.
St'a.u Lauc, NewYork.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Epinorilcl 70 %nI"'''
4, . i, Office of sheriff, sub
leat ts6 5Sr o l"G the democratic party
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

AS usual the "Old Reliable" Equitable Life Assurance
Society of New York. leads in PROMPT PAYMENTS
sill EVERYTHING ELSE. Read the following paid
through w F. REDWOOD, Speohd
Agent, Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

Losr-My long tailed reddish brown
water proof ovcrcoal. Have prooao'!
left il Mt the house of a patient.
II. A. MINOR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

b authorize to announce
R. NJ. UNDERWOOD
hlidate for the office of surveyor,
10 the action of the Democratic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

l authorized TO announce
W. y. HAYNES
lidate for the Office of Assessor,
|to the aston OF the Democratic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07
EoR SALE.

FoH SALE.
The two houses in Macon, belonging to
the heirs of c. L. Grossman, They are
conveniently situated near the business
portion Of the town. Apply to
noy22 G. f. GROSSMAN,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

I,,w,i, arrives at o'ss a. H.
Pp In,., mail mail arrives at 1901 , w.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

hate for the Office of Circuit Clerk
,nc action of the Democratic par
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-03-07

> far the Office Of chancery
!ls'f 10 ii the action of the Demo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-01
Become Strong

ctive, and vigorous. To relieve that tired
telling, depression Of spirits. and nervous
ebility, no other medicine produces the
psedy and permanent effect of Ayers Bar
apariIla. #. o. Lorlng, Brockton, Mass,
fritesi at am confident that anyone suffer.
IL from the effects Of scrofula. general do.
ility, want Of appetite, depression Of spirits,
nd hssitude will be cured
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-01
EARL dR1NvILLE DEAD.


Brief Biographical Sketch OF the
Noted English statesman.
LONDON, April Earl Granville died
yesterday afternoon.
The Right Honorable Granville George
Lewenson Cover, Z. G., was born May II,
1916. and succeeded his fathsr as the second
Earl Granville In 1910. He was secretary Of
state for foreign affairs In Mr.. Gladstone's
first and second administration
Earl Granville served an early apprentice
ship In diplomacy as sttache In Paris during
his fathers embassy there, and was under
secretary for foreign affairs for few months
before the downfall of the Melbourne govern
ment His reputation as q courtier states
man may be traced to his official relations
with the royal household, where he held the
ONCE of master of the Buckhounds during
the fret two years of Lord John Russells
first administration. In 1S4S he was trans
ferred TO the vice presidency Of the board of
trade, an appointment ridieuled by John
Bright at the time, but fully justified by
subsequent service.
The expulsion Of Lord Palmerstou from
the foreign ONCE In 1851 enabled Lord Gran
Vile for a few months to I'LL the post which
be subsequently occupied during Mr.. Glad
stones administration. In the administra-
tions of Lord Aberdeen, Lord Palmerston
and Lord Russell he was president of the
council, and occupied subordinate positions,
accommodating himself to the political ext
gencies OF his party chiefs.
In 1859 he narrowly escaped being made
premier, when the queen found II difficult to
choose between Lord Palmerston and Lord
John Russell. Under Mr.. Gladstone's admin
istration he was colonial and subsequently
foreign secretary and the leader of the Lib
eral party in the house Of lords. Lord Gram
ville's conduct in office as the leader of the
minority in the upper house has been charac-
terized by self-possession, moderation, pa
thence and good temper, Hewas an industrious
worker and statesman of sound Judgment
In public Affairs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-01

Talk about deserted mining towns,
or rather Of deserted oil towns back In
forgotten. In Austin portions of the
main street, which In years past were
tho scenes OF large business transac-
tons and mining sxcitements, have In
the past three years absolutely grown
up with sage brush. When the moon
rises an observer would be led TO be-
heve that here and there large stores
with stone fronts, once occupied by
prosperous merchants, were brilliantly
lighted, only to find on passing that
the roofs OF the buildings have fallen,
and the rays OF the moon CLEAN
through the still intact doors aorose
the Swallowed sidewalk with sepulohral
effect.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-01

Some time about the first Of March
the REpuBLIcAN was called upon to
give the origin OF 'Blue Hens Chick
ems" and not being able to give what
we considered a correct solution OF the
term we asked for information from
our readers who had any to impart.
Either very few saw the notice or else
very few had any Information on the
subject, at any rate only one answer
was received, and that from an old
reader OF the REPUBLICAN. who many OF
our elderly readers will readily call to
mind. Here is his letter
EDITOR DELAWARE REPuBLIcAN.-You
ask in your weekly REPUBLICAN why
the name of "Blue Hens Chickens" IL
applied to Delawareans7 The origin
OF the term is said to DO attributed to
General Smallwood OF Maryland, of
revolutionary fame, and this was oc-
casioned by his remark to Col. Caldwell,
who commanded the Delaware line
after Col. Hazlett was killed at Tren-
ton.
The Delaware troops were then at
tached to Smallwood's Brigade, when
General Greene was sent South after
General Gates disastrous defeat. He
took Smallwood's Brigade with him, as
1t was considered to have what the
French called elm. that is more push
or go than some other regiments, and
could always be relied upon at all
times and under all circumstances.
The Delaware men were almost always
at the front and had an inveterate taste
for cock-fightinR, and INDUCED in that
sport to such a degree that some of the
men were known in the army as Cald-
wells game-cocks. One day General
Greene sent to Smallwood for a big
scouting party of reliable men. He
told CALDWELL to take his game-cocks
or Blue Hens Chickens and report at
headquarters for special duty. The
idea was said to have been new to him,
as all the Delaware men were clothed
In Kent and Sussex, home-spun blue
Jeans, coats, pants and vests, and they
were blue looking set sure enough.
That Is the version of It that l got
when i was small boy, 65 years ago.
After the death of President Taylor,
and John NJ. Clayton had come home
TO live, l wRS a frequent visitor to SEQ
him, and one day in conversation with
him, the subject OF newspaper then
published in Wilmington, and called
the Blue Hens Chicken came up,
when l told him what l heard was the
origin OF the name, He laughed. and
said that he he'd frequently heard the
same story, ind he thought that It
was probably true, as il was quite cur
rent when he was a boy.
You will find in Graham's history of
the battle of dailford Court House,
near Greenvillc, N. c., that Small
woods Brigade broke up the tory lines
and was chnrging on Cornwallis' camp
to capture il. 20 alarmed was Corn
wallis, that he ordered his Chief of ar
tillery TO fire on them and stop them.
His Chief told him his own broken
columns were in the way. CORVALLIS
told him to fire away, as he would
rather kill few OF his inajesty's llege
subjects of the Carolinas than have
his camp taken by those blue looking
devils Inc saw charging upon IL. il
the foregoing is an answer such as you
asked for you are welcome TO II, Hit
is not put in the waste basket and no
harm will be done. Yours etc.
ISRAEL TOWNSEND.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-01

The journeymsn carpenters and Join.
ers In st. Louis are preparing to de-
mand 40 cents an hour beginning May
LIST. Two years ago they hold out for
thirty days and won the strike for thir-
ty-hye cents an hour and eight hours
as days work with only a handful OF
union men. Now they claim to have
fourteen local unions with q member
fship of 2400, and say they will strike II
their demands are not granted.
4! Alta meeting OF carpenters In Chiagu
on Sunday, an agreement between the
Carpenters Council and the Builders
Association, providing for the settle-
ment of all differences during the com.
ing year by arbitration, was unani
mously ratified. Tho terms of the
agreement provide fora working day
of eight hours at minimum wage OF
So cents per hour.
The rod mill, the remaining depart.
ment of the rolling mill at Joliet, I'LL
nois, has been closed. Thus more
than $500 men are left idle. The EN-
ployes say they are nonplussed at this
action, as they have acceded to the de-
mands OF the company.
There were a number Of riots in the
Connellsvllle coke regions yesterday.
At Tricks works the strikers destroy
ed some ovens and railway track.
Damage was also done at other
places. A number of men were driy-
en- from work.