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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

An Act to amend section 1913 of the
Annotated Code OF Mississippi TO au-
thorize the redemption of the tax
lands forfeited to the State by no in-
territorial default Of the owner. and to
strike from the land roll all lands, the
State titles TO which are void.
Section. /. BE ii enacted by the Leg
| islatuIe Of the State Of Mississippi,
That section 257S of the Annotated
Code be, aud me same is hereby
amended so rs to read as follows:
| The land commissioner on receiving
from the Auditor OF Public Accounts
the list OF lands sold TO the State for
taxe,, shall cLter the same in the
! register of tax lands by counties and
in the regular order OF townships,
ranges and sections; aud II the de.
scription of any OF the lands DO indet.
| mite or defective and need TO be lnade
good By reference to the assessment
roll under which Il was sold, the land
commissioner may add 10 the descrip'
ton such alternative description as
| will clearly designate the land, pretac
ing the same with the words being
as appears by the assessment roll of
said county, for the year The land
| commissioners may sell the tax lands al
the same price as the swamp aud over
flowed lands, subject to be fixed in the
same manner and under lik. reguls-
tons, But the Governor and Land
| Commissioner may in their discretion
sell tax lands at a less price thsn one
dollar and twenty-five cents per acre.
and IN cases where lands have passed
from the ownership of individuals
into that Of the State by some mistake,
oversight or nnintcntional default, the
Land Commissioner, upon satisfactory
proof, shall, provided said lands are
then held by the State, reconvey such
lands to their original owners upon
payment of all taxes, damages, costs,
accounts, of such equitable terms as
may he agreed upon in each case by
the owner and Land Commissioner,
subject to the approval ofthe Attorney
General aud the Governor, In cases
where tho owners of lands have
through mistake permitted the same
to be sold for taxes, and afterwards TO
protect the titles, have re%.purcbased
from the Land Commissioner at the
price fixed by law, the lands so for
feited, the State shall, upon satisfac.
tory proof of said facts, with the ap.
proyal Of the Attorney General and
Governor, refund snch purchase money
less the amount of taxes, cost and
damages, aud the Land Commissioner
shall make n report Of such facts to
the next session Of the Legislature and
ask an appropriation therefor,
Sec. 2. That in all cases where it ap-
pears that the claim to title of tho
| State to lands OH the records of the
land office, acquired under tax sales
which are void and which passed no
title to the State. the Land Commits.
sioncr is hereby authorized and di.
rccted, upon the advice of the Attor-
ney General and with the approval of
the Governor. to strike said land from
the land book of his office, by making
al entry thereof on the margin of the
proper land book, and such entry
when made shall haye the legal effect
of extingulshing all claim of title of
the State to said land.
Sec, 8 This act shall take effect
from aud after its passage.
Approved February 10. 1894.
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ORDINANCE NO, 80.

Sec. / Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of Macon,
that II shall be 4 mlsdemeanor to do or
cause to be done in said town, any OF the
following acts, and any person convicted
thereof before the Mavor shall be fined in
any sum not less than five dollars MOI more
than one hundred dollars, or imprisonment
not more than thirty days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.
Sec. .. To keep n gambling saloon, or per-
nit gambling in ones room. or to Keep or
have in ones possession any table. Cloth,
bar or other deyice for the purpose OF gam
n.
See. 8. To play at any game Of chance or
hazard for money or other valuable thing,
or to in any way aid. abet, corntenance or
encourage such game.
See. I. TO have in actual or constructive
possession any instrument or thing used for
the commission Of burglary, or tor picking
locks, pockets or any %swindling device.
Sec. 5. To keep a house of Ill fame or as
signation house, or to permit any house
owned by any one, or under his, htf or
their control, to be kept for the purposes of
gambling or prostitution. 10 rent or lease
any house, room or tenement to any person
or persons, Knowing or having reasonable
cause to believe that such person or person 5
will use such house or room or tenement
for the purpose of gaming or prostitution,
or who will permit others to do so.
Sec. g.. For any landlord, lessee, owner or
other person having control Of any house,
room or tenement rented to any person, TO
fail or refuse to report the inmates thereof
to the Mayor MS soon us he or she discovers,
or has reason to believe, that the sam is
b ing used for the purpose of gaming or
prostitution, or to take other steps to evict
or Dust the inmates.
Sec. I, To keep open ones place of bus
mess on Sunday, or sell on that day any
goods, wares or merchandise, except hotels
very stables and drug stores.
See. S. To appear in a public place in a
state of nudity, or to appear in public in
the dress OF the other sex, or in indecent or
lewd dress. or do any obscene or indecent
act | any public place.
Sec. .. To be m inmate of a house of ILL
fame OF to be found in such q house for
lewd purposes.
Sec. 10. For any woman of the tow OF
prostitute to walk the streets after nine O.
clock at night or at Any time to solicit any
person on the streets or in any public placs
to accompany her, or to meet her at any
place for purposes of prostitution.
See. II. TO %lnhumanly, unnecessarily OF
cruelty beat. or mi Ire by whip or any 9th
er instrument, or otherwise abuse any
dumb animal.
Sec. IL. Be it further ordained that thu
effect from and after lis passage.
X. HAUEN TEN, Mayor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
A Household Treasure,

D. W. Fuller, of C%anajoharie, n, Y.
n V that he always keeps DIR. Kings
New Discovery in the house and hi'
family has always found the very best
results follow its use, that he would
not be without it, If procurablc. G. A
Dvkeman Druggist, Catsklll, n. \.
SAYS that DR.. Kings New Discovery l.
undoubtedly the bcs! Cough remedy
that he has used in his family for eight
wears. and it has neyes tailed to do al
that Is claimed for it. Why not try
remedy 80 long tried and tested. Tria
bottles free at j, F. JONES Drug Store
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
CHERIFF's SALE.
The state Of Mississippi,
Noxubee County. !
Rosenthal Bros. 1t al.
vend. Elk

Noxubec County.
Rosenthal Bros. ct al. -.
vs.. 'ohN' '
I A. R, Delamarre & W. l.. Coyel.
By virtue of the aboye-ststed writ, issued
hy the Clerk of the Chancery Cour: OF liar-
rison county, Mississippi, aud to me Greet
ed, | will, on
Monday, the Cd day Of April. a, D., 1874
within the hours prescribed by law, in lroht
/ of the west door of the Court House IN the
town of Macon county of N0xubee ana
state of Mississippi, sell for cash to the hlgh;
est and best bidder, the following Described
lanl situated In sand Noxubee county anu
: state oil Mississippi. to.wit:
The northwest quarter of southeast quar-
ter, section G, township a., range 10: tue
east three quarters of north hall. seetloh u
township IA, range 10; the east nan OF sec.
ton II. township Is, range Is the west haii
| of west half of southeast quarter, section ~.
township Is. range ID: lots ;. 6, 10, IL, II, IL
md Il, section 9. township l6. range 10 the
east half Of northeast quarter. section ~;
township Is. range Is: lois |, 4, 30. : ana
s, sections 4, township 10. range 10; the norm
halt of southwest quarter. section .. town.
shin IA. range l6; the east halt Of southwest
quarter, section 10. township IL. range ID,
containing in all 1912 acres, more or less.
Levied on aS the property of said detend-
ants snd will be sold 10 satisfy the above
stated writ and all costs.
Z. T. poRROH.
mchlO.ts Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
Buckets Arnica salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Sal,
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter. Chappcd
Hands. Chilblains, Corns. aud all
Skin Eruptions, anil positively cures
Piles, or no pay required Ills guar.
antecd 10 give pcrfrc. satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % ceuss per
box. For sale by j. r. JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
Or. PRICES Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
A Mississippi Boy.

Corinth. Mss, March 26,-H. {.
aIoore, who left here fifteen years ago
a pcnniIess boy, has returned to visit
his family, being worth q million or
more.
lie has been three times around the
earth since then, and was here today
en- route home, millionaire lle went
first to California, drifted to Mexico
where he spent eight years, crossed
and recrossed the oceans, and wound
up in Southern Africa,
lie managed to drive a bargain with
ii South American king for two min
ing tracts, one sixty and II seventy
miles in extent. lie recently sold one
tract TO the British South African Co
FOR ST 1000, ooO,and is offered Sl,20O,0o(
for tue other. Ho goes to London
April Is to close the deals and get the
money.
lie represents the telegraph comp
any which is building the line frou
Cape Town to Cairo, Egypt, which
when completed, will give a complete
Geographic girdlc Of the world,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
BOYS Express Wagons al reduced
prices at
G.. i. NEINEICIl'S.

tkDlNANtE, No. u.
Petit Larceny and Kindred oral:es.
Sec. /. BE 1t ordained by the Maya. aud
Board OF Aldermen Of the town OF Macon
that fanny person shalt felouiously take
steal and carry sway any personal property
Of another Of the value of less than twenty
five dollars IN sal town he shall be- deemed
guilty Di petit larceny, AMI upon conyic-
ton thereof before the Mayor OF said town,
shall be punished as hereinafter provided.
sec. .. BE it further ordained that any
person who shall fcloniously take steal and
carry away any dog. the property Of an
other shall be guilty of petit larceny.
Fec. 8. Be it further ordained that If any
person ahall sever from the soil OF another
any produce growing thereon OF shall sever
from any building, gate. fence. railing or
other improvement or enclosure any post
! thereof OF less value than twenty five dol.
lars and shall take and convert the same to
his own use with intent to steal the same
he shall be deemed guilty OF petit larceny.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained that if any
person shall without the consent of the
owner or agent take and carry away an,
horse, mare, geldins, mule. jack ans, %jennet,
sheep. cow, bull or calf, dog, hog or poultry
or other animal or live stock, when such
taking away does not amount TO larceny
shall upon conviction suffer the punish
ment hereinafter provided.
Sec. 3. BE it further ordained that il any
person shall milk the COW of another know
ingly without his or her consent or shall
keep confined bv any means any milk COW
or the calf of any such cow not his own
with the intent to procure milk IRON such
COW without the consent OF the owner,
shall be punished as hereinaftcrs provided.
And any proof that any one penned or
confined any cow or her calf not his own
shall be deemed prima facie evidence or in.
tent to procure milk in violation of this
ordinance.
Sec, 8. Be it further ordained that any
tenant in common or personal property or
who is any manner interested in any such
property in which any other person has al
interest who shall sell, give away, conceal
or in any manner convert or dispose Of
the same with intent to defraud his co.
tenant or other person interested in such
property, when the value so:.taken and con.
verified does not exceed twenty five dollars.
shall be punished as hereinafter provided
Sec. I. Be 1t further ordained that any
person violating any Of the provisions o.
this ordinance shall be punished by fine
not exceeding one hundred dollars or i'm
p%risonment for thirty days or by both such
fine and imprisonment at the discretion OF
the Mayor of said town.
Sec. s. Be it further ordained that the
occasion being urgent this ordinance take
effect and DO In force from aud after III
passage.
Approved this Feb. 6, 1894.
n. HAUENsTEIN,
Mayor.
New line of Tablets at specially low
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
81 different varieties of Marbles at
G. l.. HEINRICHS'

&. l.. lIElNRICH'S Variety Store is
crowded with Goods and everything
is sold cheap.
An Act to amend section 2056 OF
the Annotated Code of 1892 in refer.
ence to proceedings to declare stock
law in force.
Sec. |. BE it enacted by the Leis-
laturc of the State Of Mississippi. That
section 2056 OF the Annotated Code OIL
1892 be amended to read as follows
On petition, or if the board shall SC
direct, on the Affirmative vote of two
thirds of the resident trecholdcrs and
leaseholders for a term of three years
or more, of the county, Or of any one
or more OF the townships, or of an,
part or parts of a county which arr
separated by natural boundrics, or any
parts of two moro townships, not lesi
than thirty.siX square miles, thu
board of supervisors shall, by ordel
duly entered on its minutes, declare
the stock law to he in force in thu
whole county, or in such to wnship Of
townships, part or parts of the county
Upon like proceedings any part OF
county, whether less than q township
or not, may DO added to any stock Law
district heretofore or hereafter cstab
lishcd.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect i'm
mediately.
Approved February 10, 1894.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Twill sell valuable property located on
Jefferson street in Macon-the lot with I'M
proyemen,s situated north of the Ford Ho-
tel. also lot adjoining the property of Fab
lie School No. | in Macon.
Also a well improved farm. consisting of
80 acres. situated in west NoNubee. For
terms apply to A. W. DOUGLAS,
ieb3.lm Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
Trespass Notice.

All parties are warned net 10 tres.
pass, or allow stock OF any kind 10
to trcspass Oh anv land belonging TO
Estate DR.. j.. NJ. Borders. or on n
land belonging 10 the undersigned, IN
der penalty OF tho law.
j%anl4-ly Mrs. NJ. r. BORDERS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
WANTED.

An active agent in each county in
tho United States, to solicit subscrip.
lions for the Twice-a.Wee Republic.
a liberal commission will be paid to
h~ustlers. Address.
Superintendent Circulation,
THE REPUBLIC,
St. Louis, No.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

No trouble to show your Clothing.
The opinion OF the public is that they
equal Merchant TaylorIng and sayo to
the purchaser.
KLAUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

The report of the Agricultural De-
partmcnt shows Ia 100000 of bushels
of wheat in the hands or the farmers
and $4,000, 900 bushels of corn.
Tho Agricultural Department is in
receipt of reports from many quarter:
in the wheat surplus States to the eff
feet that wheat is being largely ted to
hogs aud other stock for the reason
that there is no longer any profit in Its
sale for human consumption -Exami'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

"Come, Come, Come"
Tho Summer now ia here.
ICome out among the treescs,
And listen to the brcezcs,
Which tells of the diseases,
That are very. very near.
Bat then you needn't worry
As If yon cant endure them
These summer time diseases
For GermetUer will cure them.
For sale by druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

R E OF INTELLIGENCE

Under the Personal Management OF that
Experienced and Accomplished
Mississippi Journalist,
EDGAR ). WILSON,
who will discuss freely and broadly ali
questions affecting the political. Industrial
commercial and social life Of Mississippi
Tho picayune has a correspondent at
every important POINT In Mississippi.
The Plcayune enters Mississippi on the
day Of Its publication every morning, bo'
fore 8 o'clock, and traverscs Its territory
In numerous directions before nightfali.
Mississippi Is thus supplied with n great
metropolitan newspaper, contalnlng reports
of interest from every part of the world.
At the same time, 1t gives to the people
Of Mississippi. besides the news OF. taeir
" state, special timely common on
everything Of interest to them, so thar, 10
all intents and purposes, the Picayune mas
become q Mississippi newspaper, without
abatius any Of its metropolitan character.
The Sunday picayune is popular because
It 10 peerless.
The Weekly rcayure Is necessary to
every well conducted household. and con
tains more Mississippi news than any otier
newspaper.
Daily and Sunday Picayu1s....Sl2 n veal
Sunday Picayune. Il !ca'
Weekly Picayune. ..........'.''N q !ea'
NICHOLSON & CO, Proprictors,
New Orleans. "a.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

Persons who arc subject to attacks
of bilious collie can almost inyariabl.
tell by their feelings, when to expect
m attack. If Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhGa Remedy is
taken MS oon as these symptoms ap
pear, they can ward or the disease.
Such persons should always keep the
Remedy at hand, ready for immediate
use when needed. Two or three doses
of il at tho right time will snve them
much suffering. For sale by Drug
yists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

An immcnce lot of Toys Dolls very
cheap at
G. L. HEINRICH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
WOODS rTIO9PIToDINE,
CliExslFf'S SALE.


ShEniFf's SALE.
The State of Mississippi,
Noxubee County.
W. II. Scales
No. 900 vs.. Execution.
X, =, skinner.
BY virtue OF the above stated writ direct
ed to me from the Office of w. =. Minor.
clerk OF the circuit court Of said county, |
will. on
Monday. the 81. day Of April, A, D. 1894,
at the Court House Of said county, within
legal hours. sell by auction to the highest
bidder for cash. all the right. title and int.
rest of said defendant III and to the follow
ing renl property, which has been levied on
by me as the property OF said defendant and
will be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs,
tO-wit:
SO acres in southwest corner of sOuthwes,
quarter of see 0. township IA, range 10, 1861
acres off west side of sec. 10, township IA,
range 10, northeast quar- of sec II, townsh!r
IA, range 10, south half Of sec II, township
IA, range 10, west half of northeast quar- OF
sec 70, township Is, range 10. containing
one thousand and thirteeh acres, more OF
less. T. DORROII,
mch1O-ts Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
Wooden aud Quill tooth picks at
9. l.. HEINRICH.

Three days Is n very short time in
which TO cmrc a bad case of rheuma.
.ism; but it can be done, If the proper
treatment is adapted. as will be seen
BY the following from James Lambert,
of Sew Brunswick. Ills. 81 was badly
afflicted with rheuma ism in the hips
ani legs, when bought II bottle Of
ChanoerlaiD's Pain Balm. Ii cured
me in three days. am all right tC
dav: and would insist on every one
who is affected with that terriabit
disease to use Chamberlain's Pair
Balm and get well at oncc.' 30 con
bottles for sale by. druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
announcement

We are authorized to announce
Hon. II. n. MONEY
At C,rrcG county. rs a candidate Tor re-
SIcr,,on 10 Congress. from the 4th Congress
,ionaI District. subject to the action oil the
Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

Don't buy n suit for yourself or son
until you examined my stock OF
Clothing. KLAUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

MY stock Of Spring and Summer
Clothing is three times as large as any
competitor. Cali before buy ing.
KLAUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

White China nest eggs at
c. l.. HEINRICH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

Jumping Ropcs, Base Balls, Rubber
Balls, Rubber Rattlers at
G. L. HEINRICH,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

Perfection in style, tit and price OF
Clothing at
KLAUS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

If in need OF fishing Tackle call, or
send your orders to
C.. l.. HEINRICH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.

Exquisite patterns in Neckwcar at
KLAUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

New line of Tablets at specially low
prices at w. f. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-03-31

Approved February 10, 1894.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-17

was, in fultllment of Gods promise, he
shall not perish, but shall have ever
lasting life. Time rolls on and on, one
generation cometh and another passeth
away, but God provideth for all.
The funeral was under the auspices
of the Masonic order Of which he was
member, and the sermon was
eloquently and feelingly preached
by Rev. Laws of st. Paul's a.
NJ T. Church, of which deceased
was also member. The floral Of
ferings were many and were emblematic
of purity, love and respect. Among
the designs We're: A square and com
pass of roses by North Star Lodge No
.; bouquet of white roses, Mr.. and Mrs
/. e. Williamson, Miss Lillian jackson
and Mr.. j. e. Mosley; a sheaf of wheat
and cycle by the Ladies Social Club;
gates ajar, by the ii. Il. $. K. G.; Naomi
Court and Mr.. Willis Brown, each a
sheaf and cycle of roses; Mrs. |. b.
Brown beautiful crown, SO appro-
pirate to his memory; and Mesdames
Galbraith, Reed, Moore, Gleason, Deets
and Mr.. J. Finkbine. roses.
The following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted by the Harriet Beecher
Stowe Reading Circle:
WHEREAS, Since the solemn edict went
forth that man should return to dust, from
whence he came, our bounds are set and
none can go beyond them; and,
WHEREAS, Brother Denny, the beloved
husband Of our friend and co-worker, Mrs.
Denny has lived usefully the time allotted
to him and the Divine Creator has in His
own way, called Brother Denny from the
labors Of this world to enjoy sweet rest
and be ever more with Him in the bright
life beyond the shadows; and,
WHEREAS Brother Denny's place IN his
recent home, our sad hearts and In the
church that he loved so we'll can never jbe
filled that Mrs Denny has lost kind,
nifty worthy citizen, and the chIrth a
staunch, noble, benevolent, Christian gen
tleman, whose life was an open book; duty
his watch-word; ambitious only to do good
and live honest Therefore,; be it
Resozyvd, That We thgmemners Of the
extend our HEARTFELT sympathy to Mrs.
Denny in this dark hour of her sad bereave-
ment in the demise Of the companion of her
youth That wecommend her to Him who
hath said; Whom He loveth He chastis,
eth He will sustain, comfort and will
lead her all the way until she greet her
loved one on the other side, Where the
surges cease to roar Be it further
Rssolpedl That we, the members Of the Il
b. s. r. C., attend the funeral Of Brother
Denny id body, and that copy OF these
resolutions be transmitted to the bereaved
k,..;.s.e and to The BYsTANDER and Avalanche
for publication. MRS. L. r. p ALMER.
MRS A. o. SMITH,
Mrs c. F. ToPsoN,
G. ]. Holt
r. D. TURNER,
Committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-17
valuable and worthless.

Tine owner of valuable iron de,
post in the East learned by accident
that his ore contained a quantity Of
an element that produces the black
est dye known to chemistry or COM
merce and worth some fabulous price
per ounce. Delighted at the pros
pect Of wealth. he made ready to
produce his dye, but preliminary in
vestigation showed that the total
demand for the stuff was not more
than few pounds per annum. He
gave up the scheme as a commercial
venture, though he had, as he de-
clares, enough of the stuff to
blacken the face of the universe.