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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

Tho persistent cough which usually
follows an attack Of the grip can be
permanently cured by taking Cham.
b~erlain's Cough Remedy. W. A.
McGuire OF Nc Kay. Ohio, says. "La
Grippe left me with a severe cough.
After using several different mcdi.
cines without relief, l tried Chamber.
luin's Cough Remedy, which effected
o permanent cure. l have also found
1t to be without an equal for children,
when troubled with colds or Group
% aud 50cent bottles for sale by al
Druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

A declaration OF marriage in Siam
is simpler even than it used to be in
Scotland. You ask q lady to marry
YOU by merely Offering her flower,
Then the family Of the bride aud OF
the groom have TO put up $1,000 apiece
for a dowry. Unlike Japan, the STA.
mesc women are treated BY men as
equals, yet they ran seldom read or
write. The chief bar to marriage in
Siam is that each years is named after
an animal, and that only certain ami
mais are allowed to intermarry. For
instance, a person born in the year OF
the rat cannot marry a person born in
the year of the dog, ana there arc
simclar cmhargoes upon months and
days.-St Louis Republic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

There is 10 patriotism outside o
politics. The word means love of q
%eountry's institutions. Not love O
flag, love of name, love of gun boats
of power! But love of her institutions
constitutions. her liberties, her laws
That is politics, Politics is the enun-
citation OF our principles aud election
OF men to SO cnunciate. The patriot
WHO'S moi q politician is q skinlcss,
bonelcss, ~flcsaiess. soulless, shapcless,
braIniess, automaton of tallow and
trash.-Ereat West.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

Senator Walihall will soon leave
Washington for the Gulf coast. lie
was rendered a banquet before his
departure by his colleagues in Wash.
ington but he declined the honor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Buckien's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chappcd
LANDS, Chilb!ains. Corns; and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively curos
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % censs per
box. For sale by j. +. JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

A prominent Railroad S%uperintcn.
dent living in Savannah, one suffering
for years from Malaria and General
Debility. says, on having recovered
his health by the use of p. P. P. thinks
that he will live forever, If he eau get
PIP p. (Prickly Ash Poke Root and
Potossium) This party's name will be
given OH application.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Dropped Dead From Apoplexy,

Birmingham, Ala Jan, q. Prof.
Alouzo Hill, president of the Tusca.
loosa Female College at Tuscaloosa,
dropped dead last night of apoploxy
while talking with some friends at his
home. lie was one of the most dis.
tinguished educators in Alabama.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
TOME WITHDRAWS.
Party Harmony in the State Should
Be Preserved.

Be Preserved.
Jackson, Miss, Jan. 25.-Guv. John
| NJ. Stone is out of the senatorial fight.
lie pulled out tonight, II was a great
SURPRISE TO his friends, His reasons
for Withdrawing is TINT he does not
favor prcdicnting the fight on the sill
yer issue, IA was evidenced by the
questions %propounded by the caucus,
Stone, Allen, Campbell and McLan.
rim addressed the Democratic caucus
tonight. Stone favored the repeal OF
the purchisiu claus OF the Sherman
act. lie mad favored the unconditional
repeal of the purchasing claus of the
Sherman act anu would have so voted.
lie was in favor OF the repeal OF the 10
per cent. tax IN state banks. hut OPP.
posed to such banks, lie stood on the
Democratic platform as to the tariff,
as he did as to everything else. lie
then read the following letter.
Executive Office. jackson. Miss, Jan
-, lSS4.--To lie Gentlemen OF the
Democratic Legislature Caucus: In
consequence OF your action last ever
ing, basins The senatorial canvass on
the silver issue alone, | apprchend
much danger 10 the unity, integrity
md harmony OF the Democracy OF
Mississippi, The effect OF this action
of the caucus will be to broaden aud
emphasiz" party inharmony TO require
the candidate in effect TO declare him.
self for or against the administration.
| cannot believe this wise policy,
nor can | see any compcnsating re.
suits in rcviving, in the unfortunate
division OF the Democracy. this qucs-
ton. For however mucn sway the
silver issue may have over members
ofthe legislature, it is bare truth to say
that it is not a predominant subject of
national legislative consideration at
this ime. The question has ter a time,
at least been laid aside. The recent re.
peal law is now undergoing the test
VI NV DuNiittSS iDltINNiS VI INV hAtloh,
This cannot possibly be benefited or
accelerated by the renewal Of popular
agitation Our party in congress is
now wholly engaged and will he du.
ring the whole of The session in the
struggle for the great measure OF tariff
reform, of lifting from the tax payers
the crushing hurded of IN iniquitous
anh an unequal revenue system. and
OF repeating the federal election laws
which, as long as they remain On our
statues are 4 menace TO the South. |
do not believe that the unity of action
upon the practical and vital purpose
should be married, nor can | consent
TO, or in any way or degree be \ party
TO what believe and finally withdraw
from the senatorial candidacy. | am
not inspired by any intent whatever,
and expressly disclaim any such feet.
ing of assuring to cri,iclse the action
of the caucus. am simply giving my
reasons for what might otherwise
seem v%aciIlation. | will say, futhpr.
that | am helped to this conclusion by
my original convictions and inclina.
tons relative so my entering the con
test. which, ont of compliance with
tho wishes of friends, ! reluctantly laid
aside. Respectfully,
]. NJ. STONE.
His letter was not expected by his
friends who importuned him to run
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

In the House on Monday tho sugar
bounty clause of the Wilson bill was
struck out by a vote of l35 to 60, and
all bounty will! be eXtingnished after
July 1894 provided it becomes q law,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

Rheumatism was so bad that James
Irwin. of Savannah, could hardly walk
from pain in his sholdcr and joints of
his legs. Z. p, P. tPick Ash, Poke Root
and Potassium was resorted 70 aud
Irwin is well and happy.
Abboti's East India Corn Paint re.
moves quickly all corns, bunions aud
warts without pain,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Tho Old Warrior Endorses Kings
Ro! al Germetuer.

Gaiusville, Ga, June 81, 1890,
/ have suffered for months pas.
frcm insomnia and indigestion. and
failing Of relief, was :induced by u
friend to try DR.. Kings Royal Ger.
mctuer. lam now relieved, .and. hope
permanently so,
JAMES LoNGsTREEr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27

They say that if the income tax is
tackled on to the tariff bill its champ.
ions will have a hard fight on hand,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
j. NJ, STONE.

His letter was not expected by his
friends who importuned him to run.
1t was applaudcd to the echo. Camp.
bell, Allen aud McLaurin spoke. Each
favored the votes of George and Wal
thall and were loudly applauded.
Lowry, Miller and Taylor will speak
tomorrow night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
Or. Tichenors Artiseut,o.

Is mo longer on trial. I. has proven
~ merits and stands today without
an equal,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-01-27
No One Ever

Used DR. Tichenors Antiscptic aud
refused TO recommend ii TO his
friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

One of tho fairest residents of White
Bluff proved herself an admirable long
distance swimmer last Tuesday night,
and in doiag so won a large box of
gloves and ono or two other things that
delight tho girls heart
The young lady a few days ago was
commenting upon her swimming ablll-
ties when one Of her companions wager
ed her that she could not swim from the
bathhouse in front of hrs Converse
to the bathhouse in front Of the Haber-
sham residence. q distance Of about 1 =
miles It took about one-sixteenth Of q
second for the swimmer to accept, and
preparations We're made for the contest
Last Tuesday evening was decided
upon as the time for the swimming test,
and all arrangements were made for it.
A young man who is an excellent swim
mer himself volunteered to swim beside
the young lady, and a boat w1s also
procured, to DO rOvved along at a safe dis
lance, 50 that if the party should give
out in their bold undertaking they could
be lifted into the boat and taken ashore.
The start was made about s o'clock
on Tuesday evening. The news Of the
event had spread among the residents of
White Bluff, and there We're a good num-
Der Of friends Mt the starting point. The
It1lI swimmer 1l1O0 Il tl1NC lllJ Ltl6 WI
ter and was off. With 4 steady overland
swimming stroke she propelled herself
with ease and grace through the water
and had soon distanced the young man
who had volunteered to go along and
see that no harm came to her. The
event was soon over. AS the distance
between the young lady and the goal
1essened she swan the faster, and when
some of the watcherst thought the young
lady should have been about starting
out the race was over. and she had won
an easy victory.
To swim this distance, and to do it
with the rapidity with which she &C
complished the feat. one must lee per
fectly at homo in the water. Many per
sons Of the male persuasion who con
slider themselves excellent swimmers
would not attempt the task. BY swim
ming as she did the lady ha.s shown her
self to be the champion lady swimmer
in or around Savannah. Savannah
Eracc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

Scotland Is more crowded than usual
just now with tourists and sI50rtsmen,
and the former are giving those who
are charged with the conservation Of the
queen privacy a good deal of trouble.
They flock into the BalmOral district by
hundreds and prowl around the royal
demesne from morn till eve in the hope
Of catching sight of the sovereign
Whenever her majesty takes drive she
is bothered by a cheering crowd at ev-
cry place where she changes horses or
takes refreshnent, and when she is
making calls upon her cOttagers and
other humble dependents she is follow
ed, at some distance, to be sure. by in
quisitive persons Of both sexes whom it
is impossible to frown down or frighten
away. Women are the worst offenders,
and some of them have had the impu-
dence to follow the queen s movements
through fieldglasses when unable to
follow her onto private property, just
like certain intolerable newspaper re-
porters, OF whose rudeness her majesty
complained so bitterly in her book,
Leaves From the Journal of Our Life
In the Highlands -
Queen Victoria is now afflicted so con
stantly with rheumatism that she has
abandoned her proposed trip to Italy
during the coming winter or spring,
and her present plan IS to take q course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

There has been 9 lot OF nonsense talk
ed about FrenchwOInen being so much
ahead of our American women IN the
matter Of bicycle riding. They may
have started before our society women
did, but America has caught up ana
now leads
Just imagine bicycle in a Newport
ballroom taking part in q cotillon, and
its rider was one of the Four Hundred,
and no less a person than Mrs William
r. Travers.
The scene beggars description. Mrs.
John Jacob Astor was leading the CO.
tillOn with Count Castellane at a sur
prise party given by Mrs. Paran Stevens.
One of the figures was a flower figure.
Then came Mrs. Travers, attired Of
course, ia full evening dress and riding
on her bicycle, which was almost hid
den under dollars and dollars worth Of
flowers caught into bouquets and bou-
tOnnieres for favors.
Now perhaps they viii stop talking
about our American society bicyclists.
just give them a chance. Hereafter they
can set the style, and Paris can follow.
It makes one glad that Mrs. Travers
is such a slIillful rider. Suppose It had
been any one less accomplished, there
might have been 2 crash, a fall and even
q header on the ballroom floor, for it is
whispered that beauty and fashion in
their attempts to learn to ride the wheel
have no smarter guardian angels than
an ordinary mortal has, and that many
a black and blue spot results. IN Newport
Letter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

making at east monthly trips to Plank
inton, a distance of 80 miles, where
they had Office work, besides saving
enough money to pay for their land.
On one occasion, while on their way
from Plankinton to their homesteads.
west Of the Missouri river, they reached
there at time when 4 severe storm was
raging. lashing the Missouri into a tor
rent Of foam The only way to get across
was By means Of slzifTs. The turbulence
of the stream did not deter them, and
after much urging they induced 4 boat
man to row them across. The passage
was q dangerous one, the waves each
instant threatening to enguf the little
boat, but the ladies did not finch Their
courageous behavior on this occasion is
still the talk CT the rivorIaen. A few
days ego the young ladies made final
proof on their homesteads, paying the
government price for the land, and now
each Of them owns 100 acres Of fertile
land, neither farm being hampered by
a dollar of Indebtedness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

The custom IS not BY any means ObsO-
lete in many Of our large cities Of pro
hibiting the best women in the land
from ordering a meal in certain restau-
rants after dark. provided they are IN
accompanied by male escort. a short
time ago 4 widow Of culture and means,
accompanied by a grown daughter. ar
rived IN New York city at the Grand
Central depot few minutes past 8 n.
IA They came down town in Fourth
avenue car as far as Twenty sixth street
and went into one OF our most fashion
able restaurants. but before they had
taken Their seats at q table were politely
informed that ''ladies unacconap panied
by gentlemen are not served here after
dark - This mother was probably more
hurt than offended when she informed
US few days afterward IN our Office
that she know that such a rule existed
many years ago, but supposed New York
had progressed beyond any such dis
elimination
The best women in the state and
throughout the country should inform
themselves Of such customs, and a very
sure way to aid in their abandonment is
for tho better classes Of women who
have husbands, fathers and friends to
accompany them to refrain from patron
izing any firm that inflicts q similar in
dignity upon women who, through the
ClisPensatOn of Providence, are com
PEELED to travel at times without male
escorts, and who ought to have the
same privilege of supping or dining at
the best restaurants whether their nus
bands or fathers are with them or not.
Church Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21
WOMAN's WORLD.
A COURTS DECISION THAT A WON
AN Is A "MERE HOUSEWIFE"

A Champion Swimmer Queen vfctoria's
TrouBlss-U Unjust Diserszrsf1atss= Mrs
Travers on wheel - Two Courageous
Women-uAre Women Deserterse
The most insistent claim made IN de-
Tense Of the present political subsection
Of women by the rulers who wish this
subjection to be perpetuated IS that all
the. interests Of women are fully protect
ed under masculine rule. A recent de-
cision Of the supreme court of Iowa
strikingly illustrates the absurdity of
such a pretense A married woman OF
Manson, Ia, Mrs. Hall, having fallen
into a water Inain-carelessly left open
by municipal employ ees-and having
thereby sustained serious injuries, which
incapacitated her for work, sued the
town for damages and received a YER
dict in her favor from the jury, award
ing her SO, 600. The town authorities
appealed from the district court S de-
cision, and their appeal was sustained
by the judge Of the supreme court on the
following assumption. A married yvoIn-
an being a ''mere housewife for her
husband, and he being bound for her
support, her earnings belong to him,
and any loss Of time occasioned by the
wife's injury is solely his loss. There
fore the husband only can recover dam
ages, and the 0ife's claim is not valid,
as the time lost is not her timel Mrs.
Ellen B. Dietrich, in The Twentieth
Century, says:
This remarkable decision-rendered
in June of the present year-places the
wife in that Asiatic category which
speaks of a mans wife, and his OK, and
his ass, or anything which is his. 1t
deals with the wife as a cbattel not
even possessing the measure of individ-
uality conceded to the average modern
manservant or Inaidservant- 1t dogrades
housekeeping below the level of all self
supporting occupations, for the mere
housewife is not credited with earning
even her own support! tt reeks of the
ignorance Of the days of barbaric despot-
ism, when parents sold their boys for
one purpose and their girls for another,
or Of the days of savagery, when captives
became their captors' property, male
captives being broken to one form Of
yoke, female captOrs to another Behold
how far the rights Of woman have trav-
eled in tho year Of our Lord 1894 in
land which wishes to be considered as
Christianl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

of waters at AK les Bains or Wiesba-
den, where she viii also undergo mas
sage. Her trouble continues to be con
fined almost exclusively to the knees.
It is curious fact that the Princess of
Wales is q victim of the same painful
complaint. She suffered so much from
the fatigue of standing at drawing
rooms last spring that next year chair,
similar to the one which the queen oc-
cupies, viii probably be provided for
her at these functions. London Letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

A South Dakota paper tells how young
women grow up with the country. = It
says:
Miss Ivy Kinyon and Miss Maud
Howard Of Lyman county are two young
ladies Of whom the people of South Da-
kota can be proud. These ladies fled on
homesteads in the coded Sioux lands in
February. 1898. and since that time
have made the necessary improvements
on their claims, paid the expense Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21
THE FASHION PLATE.

The struggle to make panniers a Sue
cess still continues
The bourbon laces for this season are
in deep vanGyl1e designs
New Grape finished woods are import
ed for autumn and winter tailor gowns.
There are aEy number Of new fancy
velvets IN watcred, checked and Iairoir
effects to he used for trimming or parts
Of the skilt ard bodice.
Fine gold gimp that is warranted not
to ta1Eisll, plain or mixed with one
dark color, VIII be a fashionable trim
ming for smooth surfaced cloth gowns
for oressy wear
Jet black quill feathers covered with
jet powder end black lace fam plaitings
and loops glittering with Jet spangles
are styles Of trimming much used on
toques and turbaEs for the fall.
Skirts of striped or small figured
black satin made up in bell or seven
gorod shape viii be worn al the season
with fancy waists Of taffeta crepon or
shot surah III autumn color melanges.
Blouse waists of accordion plated
chiffon over taffeta or shot surah silks
are offered by the importers. They are
made with fail elbow sleeves and have
pretty belt accessories of watered rib
bon.
Ve1vets, say returned importers. are
sure Of a tremendous success for the
autumn and winter seasons for cos
tunes. wraps, fancy jackets, three-quar-
ter dress coats, redingOtes, combina-
tions, millinery, etc--New York Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21
YOU HAD BETTER GO


Beautiful Birmarck Grove, September
"A to 20 inclusive. Only 81 cents for the
round trip BIZ agricultural and horti-
cultural displays; So 90 cash purse in
The speed ring. Wild herds of buffalo
and antelope. Three grand political
days. Indian school band Great sham
attic. Three trains daily via the Union
acifc; all stopping at the gate. Ad-
ission to all only % cents. Call at
our nearest Union Pacific agent for full
..togramme. A 81. FULLER
City Agent, L. p. hallway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21
city Ticket and Pa ssenger Agen.

Consults his best interests by having a
box of Krause's Headache Capsules at
hand; taken AS directed Will prevent or
stop any kind of a headache, no matter
what the cause-in fact if your skull
was cracked it would prevent pain. The
frequency Of the attacks will diminish
and By taking the capsules at the APP
proach of headache you will never have
another. 25c per box Sold by Rowley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

There is a Salve Tor every wound
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel Salve,
cnres burns. bruises. cuts. indolent sores,
as a local application IN the nostrils lt
cures catarrh, and always cures pllea
J. * Jones'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

A stimulant is often needed to nourish
and strengthen the roots and to keep the
hair a natural color. Halls Hair Remover
is the best tonic for the hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
many ToDeka people as can be reached
trough any other paper. This IS a fac
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

Try Phillips mineral water It's coa-
sidered the finest water for ths stomach
6l2 w. Eighth avenue. Try i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21
HARVEST EXCURSIONS.
.ovv Rates to the south. Northeast, and
Southwest, via

NaTes
Southwest, via
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
On September 18th, 25th and October
9th. we will sell Harvest Excursion tick
cts to all points in Texas. Indian and Ok
lahOlna territories, Tennessee, Mississip-
hi, Louisiana, Arkansas, North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida, at the low
rate Of one fare for the round trip. plus
two dollars. Tickets will be good for re-
turn. with stop over privileges
For further Information, reservations
etc, call on or address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

All the talk in the world will not con
vince you SO quickly as one trial or De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve for Scalds,
Bu,ns. Bruises, Skin Affections and Piles.
! K LONGS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, Of Bay
CITY. Mich, accidently spilled scalding
water over her little boy. She promptly
annlied De Wits Witch Hazel Salves,
giving instant relief It's Z wonderfully
rood s;alve for burnes, bruises, sores, and
a sure cure for Piles. J. *. Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

Call for Cubeb Cough Cure and insist
upon having nothing else. % and 90 cent
bottles. Try il and if it is not as we say
the best remedy Of the kind IN the
world-we ask you to condemn it to all
your friends.
Sold bv ROWIeY Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

No Gripping, no Nausea, no Pain, when
De Wits Little Early Rises are taken.
Small Pill Best Pill Best Pill J. X
Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

Silver Leaf vinegar remains in the
front. It is the best table and picking
vinegar Ask your grocer for it and take
no other 1t j. the cheapest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-21

Rudy's Pile Suppository is guaranteed
to cure Piles and Constipation, or money
refunded. so cents per box Send stamp
for circular and free sample to Martin
Rudy. Lancaster, Pa For sale by all
frstclass druggists. and in Topeka by ".
r. Kennedy, corner Fourth and Kansas
avenue