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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

ANY one purchasing $3.50 worth OF
our PLANTATION remedies will DC
entitled to the Membhis Appeal.Ava'
lnuehc weekly until Jan. !. 1884, or
Sl.OO retail will be furnished the Mem
phjs Scimitar weekly for the same
length Of time. These remedies are
positively guaranteed to cure or mon.
cv refunded. Ask your merchant
gbout it; il he docs not Keep them
write us Plantation PharmacAl Co, S4d
| Second Street. Mcmphis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
Sweeping Reduction,

The greatest opportunity Of the sea
son. For the next so days 10 to Mrs
l.. A. Bogles' with your cash, it you
want bargains In Millinery Goods.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

VIII Martin and Montgomery Smith.
living in t:..e Panhandle OF Texas, sent
two young Cayatrs back home. Hen
nv Martin and Tom Smith arc ut a
loss to know what to do with them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

An Elegant Line Of seasosau.e
Prints, the prettie.t ever Shown NOV
In Macon at rE'De-"""
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

rho Plantation Phsrmacs' 20. . mSu'
,cines arc for sale ~ >. shmous.
Macon. Miss, r. NJ. Barregc. on"
i MIMI Miss, N. E. Gtigx'' Masn"'as'''''
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

DIED-On Saturday. June II, 1893
daughter Of T. A. and Sallic Baker, of
Drncy, Ala. age about uine mont lis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Call at w. j.. Ferris on Monday
morning and get, gratis, a copy OF the
1imcs.D Democrat. This applies to
those only who appreciate a good
newspaper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mrs. d, Owens and the baby 6oy
Calvin are visiting relatives in = us
TINT city, leaving her girl boy Eddie
10 keep house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Oh. nv poor back!- What pam !
Ma excuse forit-Plantation Anti.raln
Porous Plaster with capsicum wy" ~" Wv
il. Sold and guaranteed satlsi"c'o'!
hv MI druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Winona, Miss.. Nov. q, 1891.
This ia to certify that ! have used
DR.. Tichonor's An,iscptic aud nnd ii
to be the most useful medicines on the
market. }. SAKlOKiUo,
Travelling Salcrmtn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mrs. Jud LLOYD. Of Texas, 10 visiting
hor sister Mra. Felix Grace ma othei
ro,.t;yes in the county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mrs. &. l.. Euslpn, Of Birmingham,
aud Mira. Il. N. Tharp. OF Pensacola,
arc visiting their sister, Mrs. l.. W,
Smith, of Prairie Point.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

On the 14th lust. there was another
addition TO the family of Mr.. Edw. +.
Maury. The four boys have one more
/ little sister.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
VREsPASs

All parties are hcreBy warned, under tne
nenalty Of the law, not tn trespass on my
| Mace in the suBurBs Of Macon.
| FEB, lS, h' ~ MANo"'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
NOTICE.

All hunting, fishing and otherwise Tres
passing by nan or beast is hereby ttorpid'
den under the penalty Of the law. OIL INC
n,aces known as the johnson, n the uhs
Bush Barnett places. IL. I"'
aplS-lm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

We arc glad to hear that Mr.. Jas. l.
Heard has received his appointment
A. Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

The Macon Minstrcls gave an eAn''
bitiou Thursday night at B~rook''''''
There was a pretty ,sir attendance
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mrs. Lizzie PilkertOn, sister of the
lrion Bros. died near Mayhcw las,
Monday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
Money to Loan

A private party has several hundred
dollars to lend on good security. Ap.
ply at this Office,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

suuills Tar. swestgum and Honey
These old reliable household RENE
dies skillfully combined form ilanta'
lion Cough syrup, 4 certain and pleas
ant remedy for coughs, colds, e!c
Sold aud guaranteed by all drugg'f't
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

A1urninum Collar,
cufand sleeve Bu1-
toms Wears better
than Cold and silver
at Eeibelrnan'R.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mfr W. l.. F%eatherston ~ laid up
with a lame foot. Ills pet colt kicked
him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

The billiard House has put on a Sum-
mer dress. All tho premises are done
IN in white, and every time we pass
| there we arc reminded Of the white
| CITY nj Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mr.J. C. Williams, Of Meridian, 10
visiting around among his old friends
in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
sas Here, Ladies!

large lol Of Embroidery I"s'"s
w,ll be sold very cllesP at
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

r,o nature Of yoar wound DR.. I acir
s,.., hoal Il with inflammation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

MN vpE rl10Opl ana
vssslss. NaiaIiA. indis0aS'0n
siliougnSssssSi s ssls lnon By!!klss 90. Il
n curss quietly; To- ;ss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Take DR.. Kings Gsrnstuer Pills for the
Liver and for Constipation. Fify pills IN
bottle, Is cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mrs. Murray, is selling out her
Millinery at COST. Call early
for the choice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

An E1eEan Line
white Lawns low
est prices fer q g at
rErREIMANS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
mnEsPAss NOTICE.

An psrtes are hereBy warned, under the
nens,tv 81 the law, not to hunt or oshes-
wise trespass on lands. corrov
~, 70 JNO. A. COTTON,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Pure hereby warned not to buy
certificate No. 34l8 issued to
by the Macon Compress and
70, on Dec. 3d., 1892, the same
lost or mislaid.
COMPRESS & WAREHOUSE Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

~, friday. June 2s, a, his ZONE
Of la M,. NH, Thomas Callahan,
mi Mh'cnael Callahan. His 70
|et.rv en,erred in the Catho-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Al, pafties are hereby warned under the
penalty of the law, not to hunt win uoS OF
run on my place, known az part Of INC "o''
tract, north of the Louisville roSd;
"m"ohiiNIm. VIM. FRENCH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
n Matter What

Laundrisd COLLAR and Gun ;, ns'
,.s shirts at FEIBELhAh'o'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

ss,osS oR ~nysprrsIA,
Alentss.e IRON ETzTER6,
3hess !, " per hottie. Genuine has
es'sc7 rid lines % wrapper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Mr.. A.. G. FAINT has RETURNED to nos
cuisko. where he is located III the NE
insurance busiuess. We wish him
great success
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

LosT-on "Wednesday cnvcn'ng =
GOLD th,mblc between Nr Wyatt Jonr'
and my houso. The finder Will b'
liberslly rewarded. ~
JuncC4.2t MRS JOS. w. ioiI'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

b w,.' "ms gone 10 North Ala
", 0 ! the obsequics ofi,is
mother. She died of old
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
GOTO
D.. 0WenS.'
BIG CUT ON ALL
Gil MS.
Preserving Jars.

Pints, quarts aud hall gallon Fruit
Jars, ut Us. MURfNEl >,
June ~ 2 IN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

|oN "a Thursday night June 20,
n FL" y IN Macon. Carrie Belle
|rrloI freeman, Her remains
IN ~ % Ala, the next day and
'"o Hebron Church Como
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

|i '1as suffering Mr.. Balns
|ln ns1u to his inevitable fate
|lNassuay. lic had been a resi-
I Wy. since his boyhood
M" prominent citizen for
FL vI ,lhc interment was In
' way nv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
III old woman who lived

y many pains she didn't
That to TO-"
VA bottles of Germatuer.
'''er saw such a wonderful
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Ladies whose s. stems are poisoned
and whose blood is in ali impure con-
di,Ion, due to menstrual Irregularities,
are peculiarly benefited by tho Won
derful tonic and blood cleansing prop
critics Of T. p. r. (I'rickly Ash, Poke
Root and potassium.) For sale by all
druggists.
Lippman Bros. Proprietors,
tjnnman Block, Savannah, ia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

|,o 's''ers remaining in the r,
t "a NJ; Miss, for the week end.
|i Hteah 5. S. Co., Mrs. Lille
'NSe, Maron Edcns, Miss Ma.
|s'a, Miss Mary Williams
"a,,llg for above please state
.' mver'lsed and give date OF
j. p N
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Fine line Of Silk and Lawn Neck
wear at
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
Doubling Thomascs

Can DO cured BY n proper u.e OF i
Tiehcnor's Antiseptic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
Worlds Fair Accident Insurance.

NV
For the convenience Of those desiring
protection against accidents, we have ar
ranged with \ frst-class Insurance Com
many to write a special Worlds Fair r"n-
CIV, for 60 days, At the very low rate OF %
cents per day, with following hensfts;
Death from accident. .............s''V'
Lo,s Of both hands and feet or hand
! Loss Of right hand or either loot ...s''oW
Loss of lett hand, ''1"oC
LOSS .625
Weekly indemnity in case OF total disa' Or
bility. not exceeding lo4 weeks,.....;'a
Fiji out the application and forward ,s
us with "a. co. and your policy wil' Dc u
foIce upon receipt Of same. Pollcy WIN u
held ut our Office until arrival, or or""tuc'
to any rddress,
Accidents have no respect Tor persons
time. or places. Railroad accidents WI
happen; hotels will burn; horses wiil lul
away: murders will happen falls VIII oceu.
arm. aud legs will break; ankles VIII TUT"
persons will get killed.
CHICAGO RENTING AGENCY
"a Membership CERTIFICATES issued nj De-
CON OFvIcs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Latest styles white dress shirts At
FEIBELMAN'S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

Cooling, soo,hing aud healing .
Plantation Carbolic Ointment. a
grateful dressing in cascs OF lndolen'
Ulcers. Old Sores, Cuts. Sprains, etc.
Price only % cents. Sold and gnar'n'
teed by ali druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

SCHEDULE:

,o.so n. m, Ly. Mobile. Ar. 6AS q. MI
7.ao a. M, Nv. Macon. Lv, SOB ?. m.
s;sl a. m. Ar. Artesia. Ar. $40 p "a
o.M n. m. Ar, st. Louis Lv. ss:b p. NJ
l,oc,, freight south ". Macon l:so p. M
:. - north I" l3:Vi y. N,
For tickets, rates, time OF for snfor'ns
| ,;on as TO the best way Of reachsng IN
| mint North, South, Eist Rui West app!
Ito
NJ. ALLEN, AessH9 w..
ls.al cent. Mobiles Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
l. HEEhEY.

freit of some parties who seem
lr accounts should not be pre-
Ptr than once u week, | wish TO
tel accounts are collcctible on
following purchase, and my
{ limited | nm sometimes forced
lnd the secoud time III order to
lslness support itself.
respectfully,
T.. Il. MAURY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

,on before date on
fla,n.ro or on the wrapper
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24

June l7.lm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
'sa.h Of Balus Ueale.

j.. STEVENS. P. NJ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-24
Notice! Notice

EIBELM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
THE LEGISLATIVE WORK
THIRD PARTYITEs TAIL-ESDERs n
THE STANDING COMMITTEES.
Tho Electoral College TO Meet in Raleigh
Next Monday--Some Of tho BiiIs
Introduced In tho Assembly.

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 7.-Speciai-Ths
eleven Democratic electors chosen at tbs
election last November viii meet here
Monday, and will declare the eleven votes
OF the State cast Tor Grover Cleveland.
A messenger will be appointed to pro-
coed TO Washington and report TO the
Electoral College accordingly.
Snow began falling again here to-day.
4 has been Just two weeks since the
gound has been free from snow.
], both branches OF the General Assem-
bly, this morning the appointment OF
staining committees for the term was an
nouned. Third partytes and negroes
were Invariably placed at the end Of the
lists. n the Senate the papers Of J. J..
Leach, who will contest the seat OF ",
y. jefferson, the colored Republican
Senator from the Eleventh senatorial
district, we're duly presented. Several un-
important bills were introduced In the
House. among them the foiiowing To
prevent fraudulent assignments, and 20
give creditos equal and just division In
assignments; 10 provide for equa, dis
tribution Of tsxes paid by railroads; 20
erect State reform school; 10 restore
the election OF Magistrates 10 the people.
AS George SIMMONS, executor OF Chris
TOPPER Stevens, 0, Onslow county, was re-
turning home from New Berne to-day he
missed satchel containing 5000 In tnitef
States bonds HEINZ Norris. hostler AZ
a livery stable at New Berne. has been ar.
rested, charged with he theft.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
The Ry8aipg Rae es.

GLOUCESTER n. j., Jan. T. To-day s
races resulted IS follows:
First race, four and a half furOngs-
Owen Golden first, Aftermath second, Morn
ing Glory third. Time. 5SA.
Second race, five furlOrgs-Dead heat be-
tween La Juive (illyl and Bunker Eli; Hat
tick third. Purse divided. Time. 1:ojia.
Third race. seven and a half furlOngs-
Madden first, Prathcr second. Lonely third.
Time. :fOti.
Fourth race, six and a quarter furlongs-
Tradesman first. Green Bay second Sea Bird
third. Time, 1:22i2
Fifth race, six and n quarter furlongs-
Contest first, Gloster second, Can't Tell
third. Time, i:2ii2
Sixth race six and 4 quarter furlongs-
GreBadier GFst, Darius second. Jerquei third.
Time %.
GUTTENRURG, Y. J., Ian. 7.--Tc day s
races resulted as follows:
First race. six and a half fIirlongs Relief
first KenwOod second, Laura $. third. Time,
1I7.
Second race, three-quarters OF n mile
Heads or Tails first Craftsman second Eu-
genie third. Time. 1916.
Third race. five furlongs-Guard first, Car
racus second. Sweet Bread thlrd. Time
1:03H.
Fourth race. onc Persistence first.
Prince Forsunatus second, Sir George third.
Time. 1:44h.
Fifth race, four and half furlongs-
PANTHEON first. Rose Dance second, Suspense
third. Time. 81.
sixth race. six and half furlongs-Void
first, Dr. Hclmuth second, Quartermaster
third Time, :23h.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
TO ERECT A CoNFEDERATE NOME.
A Meeting Held i'm Washington Having
This for its Purpose.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA Joint meet
ing Of the Confederate Veterans and the
Woman's Aid associations was called at
the Ebbitt House this evening TO consider
the question OF holding a fair and enter
tainment, but owing to the shortness OF
the summons, the meeting was not nu-
meriCal success.
Colonel NJ. S. Thompson, Of the Con-
federate Veterans Association. called the
assembly TO order, consisting mostly Of la
dies, and explained the objects of the
meeting. 1t was i'm furtherance. he said,
Of a plan proposed some time ago to
erect a home for Confederate soldiers
and their widows in Washington. Most
Of the Southern states have such homes
provided by the public funds. but in the
District it would be necessary TO rely
upon popular contribution.
1t was proposed 10 hold a fair and also
to establish u lunch-room TO serve the
visitors 10 the city during the inaugura-
ton
After some discussion it was decided TO
call another meeting at which a larger
representation of both societies should set
tie the details Accordingly another meet
ing is called for Wednesday, the 18th in
slant. In the red parlor Of the Ebbitt
House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Death OF Charles ;. Clarke.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Jan. 7.-Spe-
cial.-Charles S. Clarke. son OF j. E'
Clarke, Of this city. died at Lake PARK,
Ga, on Tuesday. January Sd. He LEFT
Newport News last October. going first
to Cincinnati. and thence to the south
ern part of Georgia. where he died. MIR.
Clarke was well and widely known
throughout the South. where he mas
Travelled for several years In the interest
Of different business concerns. Wherever
known he was liked for he possessed those
qualities Of heart and mind which en-
deared him to everyone with whom he was
thrown. The deceased was twenty-sx
years old and unmarried. and was mem
Der Of the Macon, Ga, Lodge Of the Order
Of Elks. The funeral services were hrld
in St. Paups church, after which .ie
burial took place in the cemetery IN the
eastern end Of the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
ICE DELAYS IMPLICATION.
Several Steamers Report Trouble-A Bur
giar Shot-Norfoik Notes.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 7.-Speeial.-T
ste; mer Mccall Of the Norfolk and Peters
burg line, did not 20 out to-day, on account
Of the ice
The steamer Norfolk. Of the Norfolk and
Washington line, arrived here this afternoon
several hours late. She encountered for
forty miles down the Potomac heavy Ice.
The ice is gOrgiug in some places and Is
several feet thick.
There Is a sheet Of ice over Mahoues lake,
this city. the first time in five years.
Mr.. John Abbott. a merchant at HlldsOms.
on the Seahoard and Roanoke railroad,
heard thieves in his store ThuSdly night;
before dAte ,.ed fhey carried Off quantity
OF his goods lie scored his gun, and when
they returned &c complete the robbery lie
fred upon them. w0unding one Of the men
who escaped. Tho other surrendered and
was captured.
The Democratic clubs OF this city have ar.
ranged 10 attend the Inauguration OF Presi-
dent Cleveland on the 4th Of March. The
clubs viii take about five hundred wall uni
formed men.
The steamer Essex, Of the Norfolk and
Fredericksburg line, came In from Tappa-
hammock this morning not having been able
10 reach her destination on account of ice.
She brought one thousand barrels Of oysters.
III the United States Court today, in the
matter Of admiralty Of Lewis &. Jones
against the schooner r. l.. Roper and John
l.. Thomas against the schooner Morning
Star. the court decided that they be sold at
auction, and that the proceeds, after paying
the cost Cf court be paid TO the libellants
aud owners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

W. II. Boschen; sergeant-at-Arms. Louis
Rock: Board of Directors. Charles Il.
Dietrich, Charles Il. Harra. l.. G. Blenner
Miss Louise Baclgalupi and Mr.. Charies
]. Manchey we're married at the pridc
residence No. 22ls VI street. on Deem
Der ga Rev. Father Donahue ofii,iated.
The happy couple have returned from
their wedding trip and Will permanently
reside In this city.
Thursday night merry company OF
young people assembled at Chapel's Hall,
on north Third street. and enjoyed them
selves by dancing. The hall was appro-
priately decorated. and the tasteful cos
tunes and fresh faces Of the young Ia
dies present formed pleasing scene.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Young
Mems Christian Association will meet in
the directors room Of the Association
building on next Tuesday morning at il
o'clock. The meeting has been called TO
consider some important matters. ana all
members are requested to make n special
effort to be present.
The Coroner was called TO No COS north
Seventeenth street yesterday morning 10
view the remains of Ida Gordon, white
child. four months old who had died very
suddenly The child was alive at o'clock,
but was dead at o'clock. II had been
sick ever since it's birth, and death was
the result of natural causes. No inquest
was held.
The Union Prayer Book 10 be used by
Hebrew congregations has been carefully
revised by n committee OF Rabbis and
recommended by the Central Conference.
All that is required row is to have the
mayer book adopted by the congregations
Nowhere in the country is the need for
Union Prayer Book greater or more
strongly felt than In the South, where
no prayer book has been in existence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Winter Night Fun.

peanut hunt Is lots Of fun for an
evening party. The hostess hides peanuts
in all sorts Of queer places about the room.
sometimes putting two or three nuts ga thc
same place. Then she provides each ct
her guests with n little basket tied WIKI
gay ribbons and the hunt begins Affrr
a certain time the "fnds" are compared
The one who has the largest number wins
the first prize while the bloody prize
is fttinglY awarded 70 the one having the
fewest.
Some other trials that are great sport are
often introduced; one Is to see who eau
carry tie most peanuts in one hand from
one table TO another. A man ought to win
this. Fcrty-two is said TO be a good NUM-
Der by those who have tried H. ~ course.
the winner Is 10 be rewarded. while tie
"booby." too. must be c0nsOled.
Another trial consists Of carrying potatoes
from one table to another IN a fahlc or iot-
spoon. The potatoes, which should De- round
and big. are better put on a table with
polished top. The one who can carry the
most potatoes from enc table 90 anotlet
IN a given time wins. The tables must be-
far apart. Ii is not easy 10 scoop Up the
potato and cnce secured it is Still more
dinicult TO retain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
MR.. CLETELtND'S TISITORS.
General Patrick Collins Among Others.
The War Portfolio Talked Over,

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-President-elect
Cleveland was this morning visited by
General Patrick A. Collins OF Massa-
chusetts. IT was the first time the two
had met since the November elections.
General Collins declined to talk about his
visit. 1t was generally understood that
the war portfolio was discussed.
Among Mr.. Clevelands visitors was
Congressman Harter. Of Ohio. Mr. Harter
said later ne was not at liberty to say
what he and Mr.. Cleveland had talked
about. Soon after Mr. Harter departed
Congressman ". c. Z. Breckenridge. Of
Kentucky. called and remained with Mr..
Cleveland a short time 1t was said that
Judge Walter Q. Gresham. of Indiana.
also called upon Mr.. Cleveland.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-Senator Car
Isle tonight very emphatically denied
a report that he had resigned his seat in
the Senate TO accept the position OF Secre-
tary Of the Treasury In Mr.. Clevelahds
Cabinet. The report he said probably
originated from the fact that he was 10
leave for Kentucky tonight, where he
went simply and solely on legal business.
Replying 10 a question as 10 whether he
minded saying whether he would resign.
the Senator replied: Il do for the reason
that l do not know myself"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

CHARLESTON. :. c.. Jan The loss
ocrasIoned by the burning OF the Read Fer
tihzng Company's works. building OF the
Piedmont Guano Company and other pro-
perties and on the marine wharf last ME ht q
estimated at between $4,000 and $50 0O0
The stock of the Read Fertlizing Company
is estimated 20 be worth between go 600
and $40 000 The insurance amounted to
Mutual Fire. OF New York. Several hundred
barrels of rosin and fifty casks of spirits
turpentine were burned The stock of the
Piedmont Guano Company is valued st
$40 900. with an Insurance placed IN the
a tina Orient, Greenwich aud Sun. OF Eng
land.
Egan & Friday the jetty contractors, lost
about $1,000 in new tools and machinery
which is uninsured The other losses are
small aud greatly scattered.