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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21
A WgLL.BEsToWED GIFT.
The Little Irish Girl Who Won Uncle
Sans Prize.

SANS Prize.
Uncle Sam is more famed for sens
and shrewdness than for more graceful
qualities, but once in a while he does
pretty thing.
Ellis Island, n. V, the magniticen
new landing-station which now replace
the far-famed Castle Garden, where 70
a great many years thousands of won
dering and cNpectant immigrants have
first set foot on the soil of "thc Happy
Land was opened for use on the iirs
day of the present year.
1t had been arranged that the frs
immigrant to land there should be wei
coined with a gift of ten dollars in gold
The first vessel to send load of immi
grants ashore at the new station was
the steamer Nevada. She lay in the
harbor not far away, waiting a signal
from the island.
When the flag on the tall flagstaff was
dipped three times, Il tug shot swiftly
from the shadow of her great hull, and
steamed toward the wharf. and as it APP
preached nearer there were many guess
Is among those who knew Of the wait
ing gold eagle as to the nationality, sex
and age of tho lucky person who would
be the first to land.
With the officials were gathered a
crowd of friends and relatives of ex-
pected passengers, and among the most
eager of these was n Woodworking, in
dustrious lrishman named Matthew
Moore, lie had come to the United
States some time before with his wife,
leaving his children behind in Ireland
until he could earn a home for them.
He had earned it and had sent for them,
and they We're coming by the Nevada.
Suddenly he cried out joyfully,
There's Annie.''
A bright little girl of ~ifteen-born,
indeed. on the first of January fifteen
years before to a day-waved to him
from the deck of the tug, and pressed
forward with her two little brothers
close to the railing as the vessel was
moored to the wharf.
The g%ang-plank was lowered, but a
stout, middlc-aged German, mufllcd to
the eyes in shawls, thrust past her, and
had set his foot upon it when he was
caught back by a deck hand, who. with
a touch OF Irish gallantry, cried out,
Ladies first" and pushed his little fell
low countrywoman forward in the
mans place. She sprang ashore, and
was clasped in her fathers arms.
As her foot touched the wharf, the
assembled crowd set up a ringing cheer.
They gave the astonished little
maiden three times three, and
then, when her father released
her, to hug the two little boys. a
gentleman stepped up and completed
her bewilderment and delight by laying
in her hand a beautiful, shining gold
eagle--a richer coin than she had ever
dreamed of possessing. He told her
that it was a New Years present from
Uncle Sam, and she told him that it
was a birthday present, too. 1t was a
pretty scene and a graceful act
Youths Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

blue. He said he had a letter from his
father tellin' him to com home in a
week an come to stay. He'd been up
to the city half a dozen times since he
first come but he never stayed morn "A
day or so, but this time he said he'd
have to stay ontil the next summer, only
he hoped he'd have n chance to come
down once in awhile.
Il felt SO good hat l was ashamed O.
myself an went out to the barn where
no ono could see me, lookin' rs if had
found u dollar bill. The young folks
had arranged to have n picnic over in
Snyder's grove the next Saturday an
this was the last day the young teller
I could stay with MS,
The week went by mighty slow to
me an | noticed that Kittic an the
boarder managed to be together most
of the time, but | didn't let on, for |
knowed it would not be for long.
"The day for the picnic come an all
hands went to the grove to spend the
day. Along in the afternoon n lot OF
the Young folks went into 4 woods
pasture for something or other an they
were cuttin' up Jest as young folks will,
when Snyder's Jersey bull, which was
in the field, got his eye on a red shawl
Kittie had on an in a minute he was
a.tearin' after her full tilt. All tho
Young fellers but JEFF Snyder an our
boarder was quite a ways Oft an they
lest stood an looked TO see Kittic killed
in a minute right before their eyes.
Jeff hollered for Kittie TO M but She
was too skeered to move outen her
tracks, an she stood like a s~tatoot.
jeff he see there want no chance to
save her an he got on the fence an
looked on pale as "A sheet. Then what
dye s'pose ~happened?'
II don't know, I'm sure" I answered.
"Waal, sir, that dudish city chap Jest
grabbed a piece OF a fence rail an, fool
like. jumped right in between the bull
an Kittie an fetched him a clip that
brought him to his knees, an then he
larruped him until he turned tail an
run bellerin' across the like a suck
in calf.
Next day he come to me an said, |
seq he: Mr.. Fuller. Hove Kittie an she
loves me, an | wish you'd give her TO
me-
II s'pose | acted like a burned old
fool, for | broke right down an cboked
UP SOS I couldn't say a word but shake
him by the hand an blubbcr like a boy,
but he didn't mind il, an he went home
the happiest TELLER all out doors"
Here the old man paused and took q
red cotton handkerchief ont Of his
pocket and blew his nose in an osten.
tatious manner that attracted the at
lcntlon of the whole car.
Are they married yet?' ! asked,
he had returned to his normal
condition.
YES" he said, they was married
last week an In goin' up to Chicago to
the Unfair
Il suppose you will take them home
with you and keep them?' I ventured
The old man looked at me triumph,
antly, while his face broke up into
wrinkles that hid his eyes completely,
and chuckled as il ! had perpetrated a
joke,
Il hain't calculatin' to do anything o.
that kind jest yet he said, cause you
see, his old dad is worth a million, an
the fool boy never mentioned it. The
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

"A Jew mineral, not unlike asbestos
in its properties, has been discovered.
1t is amber in color, is transparent and
incombustible and can readily be re-
duced to a pulp. Experiments seem to
indicate that it will be more valuable
than asbestos for all the uses to which
that mineral Is put, including use as a
ireproof material, The new substance
has been called "bucaramanquina,p
after Bucaramanga, in Colombia, South
America, near which the deposits exist
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

do. yez remember the talk about
soigns and superstitions the other even
in, Mrs. F~lannagan?' 'Oi do" "Have
ye2 thried the horseshoe yit?" "Faix,
an we have, an it worruked to wonst.
1t hadn't been mp two hours before it fell
on Michael and broke open his head.
Now all he has to do is to lie in bed and
dhraw is money from the lodge
Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

Tho miniotcr'a wife 10 industrial
scholar)-Eliza Jane, I'm sorry to hear
from your schoolmistress You are not
diligent at your needlework. You know
who it is finds work for idle hands ia
do? Eliza Jane intense anxiously anx.
ious to propitiate)-Yes'm; please'm;
You do,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21
Mrs. Abby Hutchinson Patton, who

Mrs. Abby Hutchinson Patton, who,
many years ago, made n wide rcputa-
ton as a member of the Hutchinson
family-the band of sweet singers" as
they were known to a former genera
tlon-has recently set to music Tennv.
sons Ring Out, Wild Bells" and has
received high praise for the melodious-
ness of her work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

"A weekly exchange says: 'He fell
from the scatfold and seriously broke
his neck, dying instantly This re-
minds us of another item in an esteemed
exchange: "When the doctor arrived
the man was dead, and he left, after
pronouncing his wounds fatal."-At-
lanta Constitution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn etlectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and teyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac.
c!eptab!e to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
glsts, Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW Y0RK. N.Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

Friendsip is II of the greatest boons
that life can have, AS Bacon SAYS, at
redoubleth joys and cutteth grief / in
halves" But where brotherhood is
united with it it attains a still richer
result; for then it has a world of
memories and early associations in com
mon-the mutual love Of the same
honored parents, the recollections of
me same beloved home and past scenes
vlvldly impressed on the minds of both.
IN which no other friend, however dear.
can possibly share. Farm and Fireside
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

Miss Vassar-"Do you know, Mr.
Blank always carries q notebook il
which to put down any bright remark
he hears?' Miss Smith-''Why, | know
him very well, and l never saw it,
Yale Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

One popularity in the library of Dr.
Edward Everett Hale, the clergyman
and author, is "A series of market has.
kets filled with pamphlets, and sus.
pended from the ceiling in such a way
that they can be raised or lowered by
means of a pulley and a c~lothes-linc.
lie Isl man of notable absence of mind,
and is reputed to have left a prospective
bride and groom waiting at the altar
while he went on n fishing trip.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

do bore you already, dear" said
a young husband to his bride, who was
yawning terribly. Not at all, love.
But now you and | are one, and | bore
myself awfully when I'm Alone
Truth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

"a WORD to the wise Is sufficient but 1t
Is not always wise to say that word to one
who Is suffering the torturcs of n headache
However, always risk 1T and recommend
Bradycrotine. All druggists, SOC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

SUFFERERS FROM CoUGHs, SORE THROAT,
etc, should try "BIoun's bronchial Tfoches, u
4 simple but sure remedy. Sold onlD IN bortS.
Price - cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

The house of representatives has
passed the bill putting binding Irvine
on the free list. Now win the Amer
lean house of lords get down from its
high tariff horse and come to the rescue
Of western farmers b, doing litswisey
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

THE proper thing for u jury is to be firm,
but not fixed. >
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

BEEcHAM's PILLS are n painless aud eff.
lectual remedy for all bilious disorders.
% cents Il box For sale BY all druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

LITTLE Boston girl complains because
she can't find anything about the dates of
the aurora in the almanacs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

THERE is always better fishing on the
other side of the river.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

1t would be poetic fitness if a blast
of indignation should blow the umbrel-
la trust inside out.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21
Stjacbs0il
T 20 YEARS.

Newton, ILL.,, May %, 1888.
From 1863 to 1SS5-about
~ years. suffered with
rheumatism of the hip. l
was cured by the use of St.
Jacobs Oil. T. C. DODD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

Hou can't hurt an armless man, because
he can't feel anything.
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Aus


Eight ~doctors,,,..E
Disease and one
but did ME no N
speak aloud, EvSSsoI
into the StomrcS
could not sleep, \
kinds of medic,I
%neighbor I got os.|
procured o., a botS|
ust Flower and AL
stout, hearty and N
the best of health |
s1 d i andg,I
Mrs. Sarah 7 CoSS'l
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21
Wrecked Amid the Breakers.

Many a good ship by bad seamanship
strikes, sinks and goes down. SO many n
strong constitution and fine physique arc
wrecked and become a total loss through
neglect OF the premonitions of kidney
trouble easily remodiable at the outset with
nostetter' Stomach Bitters. The impetus
gwen TO inactive kidneys and bladder by
.ne bitters, never produces irritation us I'M
meuicated stimulants do, and prevents dis.
uase, lake the Bitters in rheumatism, dys,
pepsia, constipation, malaria, Ia grippe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

WANTrD-A skiIlful dentist, to fill the
teeth of a gale.
THE Rams Horn Is published al Indian
apolls, Indiana, nj Sl.j0 per year,
TRAMP will beat Il railroad, but not a
carpet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

WHAT is done cannot be undone. espe.
clally ii 1t is a hard boiled egg.--Texas Sit,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-05-21

'"i' "cVh ior MS DoarG d WhCn il
come to maxim up to one O the girls.
that was a black horse of another color.
an ! jest set my foot down to the old
woman an told her to set him adrift.
She said she wasn't goin' 10 drive him
away Jest when he was gettin' a little
color an enjoyin' hisself, because | was
TOOL enough to git jealous of him be.
cause he was polite to her an the girls.
That took my cork under an after
what he'd done about the brick |
didn't have the conscience TO lest tell
hlm to light ont. You see. afore he
come along, JEFF Snyder, old SQUIRE
Snyder's son, had took a shine to Kit.
Tie an that suited me, for the Snvder's
had got swads Of land, an jeff is a like.
" sort OF a Teller who is savin' an,
sober an don't know anything bu,
work an knew he'd be a good Der.
WIDER for all the Snyders' are ~forehand.
ed, an shifty, an money-makers.
KITTY sot a good store by Jeff too.
till this young Teller come along an /,
was as good as settled that they was to
Inc some time. had gin her a heifer
an old man Snyder had told me he was
goin' to give jeff ar eighty-acre lot he
got by ~foreclosin' a mortgage on the
Skinner lot after Skinner died. an, I
told him one day that ! expected to give
my girls a good settin' out, an the hull
matter was understood, but as soon as
the young Teller ONE from the civ the
fat was in the fire an | knowed II
Kittie married him I'd have to supnort
both on EN- all their days.
II worried a mighty sight them days.
an talked to the old woman about II,
but ! might a well have saved nv
breath to cool my broth for all the
good it done, for she jest laughed at
me an said it would be all over when
the young Teller went away.
AT last n day along in August the
fellow come from town lookin' mighty
The record-union., 1892-06-14

Nothing more definite has yet been
learned, but messengers have been dis
patched to Waukegan.
ALL SAFE.
CHICAGO, June 14.-At 2:3O A. NJ. tele-
gram was received from Evanstown say
ing that the Juliet was safe at Waukegan,
with all on board.
TOWN WRECKED BY A CYCLONE.
PEORIA (Ill.l, June 13.-Word has just
reached this city that Galva, town in
Henry County, forty-tive miles north of
here, was this evening wrecked by a cy-
clone. Several persons are known to
have been killed, and many buildings
were destroyed.
Up TO O'Clock this Tuesday morning
nothing like detailed statement of the
cyclone at Galva had been received. The
town is entirely cut of from teIegraphic
communication with the rest OF the
world, and the only information so far
received comes from trainmen who passed
through there after the storm. They re-
ported the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy roundhouse, the Rock Island and
Pacific depot and many other buildings
destroyed. Several people were killed
and injured. All the churches were more
or less wrecked, and the Hoyes Pump
and Planter Works badly damaged.
The record-union., 1892-06-14
a Good Time.

Howard's papa had house that was
built near the top of hill, and the green
lawn sloped down TO another house,
where Uncle Harry lived. So when How
ard began to walk, he would take few
steps down the hill, and then roll on the
green grass the rest of the way, until he
rolled right into Uncle Harry's arms.
Then Uncle Harry would carry him to
the top, and Howard would roll down
again until he was tired.
But one day Uncle Harry was not
there, Howard started down hill, and
rolled and rolled until he came up.
bump! against fence, because there was
no one to catch him.
Then Howard set up a cry which his
nurse heard, and she started down hill TO
pick him up. But half way down she
fell, and began TO roll, until she bumped
right into the fence, which was so funny y
to Howard that he forgot all about his
fright, and began to laugh.
Then nurse carried him up the hill, and
he never tried rolling down again unless
his Uncle Harry was there to catch hinI.
The record-union., 1892-06-14
HUNDREDS DROWNED.
Result OF the Conflict between Protest.
ants ana Catholics in Africa.

Result OF the Conflict Between Protest.
ants ana Catholics in Africa
BRUssELs, June IS. - Further letters
have been received here from the White
Fathers Mission in Uganda, East Africa,
and repeat the charges made against the
Protestant forces intho kingdom moving
down Catholics, including many women
and children, with deadly rain of shot
from mitrailleuse, with which they are
supplied. The letters also say that after
the Catholic armies three times repelled
the desperate attacks made on the ranks,
the survivors were ut length driven to-
ward Victoria NyanZa. SO hard pressed
were the routed forces OF the Catholics
that they were actually forced into the
great lake, and from so to coo Of the poor
people drowned miserably like a herd of
animals. The letters state that Major
kehune saved the lives Of Bishop Herth
and King Mwanga, who led the Catholics,
by his timely arrival at the scene Of the
carnage and his display of the German
flag.
The record-union., 1892-06-14
WORLDS FAIR.
Claim That California is Taking Little
I,.l-.ns.-st In liz. Ic--,.c,a.i

Claim That California is Taking Little
Interest in the Exposition.
CHICAGO, June IA letter was re-
ceived at the Worlds Fair headquarters
to-day from John Daggett, one of the
members Of the California State Board,
stating that the board would not take
any interest in exhibits for the forestry
building; that all they intend to do is to
prepare an exhibit to go into the Califor-
MIA State building. This is similar to one
received some time ago in reference to
the exhibit in the mining building.
The Chief Of the forestry building says
he is authorized by this letter not to re-
serve any space III this building for Cali
fornia exhibitors. Lack OF knowledge is
evinced uy every communication which
they have sent to the headquarters in
this city. While every other State Board
throughout the Union is using all
their eXertions and money to foster
and secure great exhibits in all the differ
ent department buildings, the California
board seems to be doing everything they
can to-preyent this great State from hav-
ing any exhibits in any OF the great exhi-
bItiOn buildings. While the State Of Cali
fornia made one of the largest appropria-
tions of any State in the Uuion, from
present appearances their exhibition, out
Sue O1 tHelE koIdJo DU1IUIDg, Will De q per-
feet failure.
1t is great pity that men with some
knowledge of the work to be performed
were not secured by this great State TO
look out for the welfare of it's citizens.
The general disposition now at head
quarters is not to reserve any space in
any of the buildings Tor California, ex-
cept what they have agreed to take in the
Agricultural building.
THE NORTHERN COUNTIES.
SAN FRANCISCO, June. I3.-A number
Of gentlemen interested in the success of
the Columbian Elk position arrived to-day
from Sacramento and held q conference
with the three Worlds Fair Commits
sioners at present in this city-Irviig II.
Scott, a. L. Hatch and Robert McIlur-
ray. They were John II. Fulweiler. an
attorney of Auburn; David Iubin of
Sacramento, William Williams of Fresno.
j. S. Coleman, Postmaster of Sacramento:
Joseph Stefiens Of Sacramento, f. c. De-
Long of Marin County, and Chris Green
OF Sacramento. These gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee at a recent meeting
OF the delegates from the counties north
or Iehachapi, who met for the purpose of
forming Worlds Fair Association.
They were directed to wait upon the
The record-union., 1892-06-14
Fruit Going Enst.

NEWCASTLE, June I3.-CarIoad ship
ments Of fruits for the East have com
menced at this point. Up to the present
time all the fruit grown here has been re-
quired for the local trade" by which
term is desigated all points west of the
Missouri River. On Saturday the first
full through car of the season was loaded,
and this Will be followed by the daily in
creasing output. The shipment included
Of raspberTies. The outlook for the sea-
son is very ilattering.
The record-union., 1892-06-14
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
lC VIII Probably be Dissolved In g
Couple of Weeks.

1t VIII Probably be Dissolved In a
Couple of Weeks.
LONDON, June 13.-In the House of
Commons Balfour stated that Parliament
would be dissolved between June 18th
and 25th
Baliour added that the Government
would conclude the Irish, education and
several other bills before Parliament was
dissolved, but it would be impossible to
proceed with the Irish local government
Dill. He called attention to the fact that
2,259 Immigrants had entered England
from the continent in a month, OF which
number 353 did not intend to proceed to
America.
Vincent asked the Government. in
IN view OF the present depression in trade,
to name a day for the Introduction of a
measure of restriction.
homo Secretary Henry Matthews said
the Government could not name a day
Tor the purpose specified by Mr.. Vincent.
The record-union., 1892-06-14
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13.-An accident
occurred on the North Pacific Coast Rail-
road this morning to the train which
leaves CaZadero at o'clock. The train,
consisting of four cars, had arrived
within half mile of Point Reyes and
was running at about the usual speed
hlteen to twenty miles an hour-when
the engine left the track. The place where
tho accident occurred was in a cut, and
there was no apparent cause for it. The
engine was complete wreck, and the
car next TO it was derailed, but was only
slightly injured. That the casualties to
the passengers and trainmen were so
slight may be regarded as almost miracu-
tous. Frank Sheridan, the fireman, had
q leg broken. The engineer was consid-
erabLy bruised, as were also one or two
OF the passengers, but otherwise the acci-
dent was without serious result.
An engine and three cars were imme-
dlateIy sent up frOm Sausalito to the
scene OF the disaster, on which the de-
layed passengers were transferred, ar
rlvIng III the city about three hours
behind time.
The record-union., 1892-06-14
VICTIM OF Il FAITH CURTsT.
"A 1oung Pole Dies From Want of
Medical Attendance

a Young Pole Dies From Want of
Medical Attendance.
SANTA BARBARA, June l3.-FTed Helm,
g young man from Poland. died here yes-
terday morning very suddenly from
typhoid fever. He was stranger, and
was taken in by an itinerant faith cure
preacher named Elliott, and soon became
very i'll. Neighbors hearing of the case
informed the Chairman Of the Board of
Supervisors, who sent an order to have
the young man removed to the County
Hospital. Elliott refused TO let him have
medical attendance, and insisted that the
patient was in the hands OF God, who
would kill or cure him. Helm was too
low to be moved, and the County Physi-
clan left some medicine for him, but the
!0lth curIst refused 10 administer il, say
ing. he would cure the patient by faith
and prayer. After his death COrouer's
Jury was summoned, but after hearing
the testimony the majority favored aver
Dict OF death from natural causes" at
taching no blame to Elliott