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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

One of the greatest sorrows of "a
nous personages is that 1t is impos.
sible to live up to the ideal opinion
which the people whom they meet in
the ordinary affairs of life have formed
of them.
It is recorded that a certain literary
IA of high reputation had occasion
to remark to a waiter in the restaurant
where he sometimes lunches:
"Wsiter, this beefsteak is very
tough"
The waiter looked at him with a sor
rowful expression, and sighed deeply
Perhaps you will tell me-" said tn,
literary man, why you sigh in tina
fashion,
"Ah, sir" said the waiter. 81 tool
you for a man who always said origi
nal things; and here you come and sa,
just the same thing that all the rest O
them doy'-Yodth's Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
England Produces the Tallest Men,

According to an investigation con.
Quoted under the auspices of the Inter
national Society of Anthropologists, of
London, which has concluded a valua-
BILE inquiry respecting the average
height Of tn various races and nation
~alities, English and American citizens
average taller than any other repre-.
sentatives of the human family. The
following has been CLEANED from their
one hundred and twenty page report;
The English professional classes, who
head the list as the tallest of adult
males, attain the high average of five
feet nine and one-fourteenth inches,
Next on the list comes the males OF
all classes in the United States, and a
minute fraction behind them come the
English of all classes. Hence we MAY
conclude that, taken as a whole, the
British and their English speaking
cousins in America are approximately
of the same height. In other European
countries the average for the male
adult is but five feet six inches. The
Austrians, the Portuguese and tn,
Spaniards fall somewhat below thu
general European average as given il
the foregoing.-St. Louis Republic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
PROTECTION THE CAUSE.
Trusts Created and Fostered by Repno'''
An Liquidation.

Ah Lckbih'ioh'
The sugar trust was the product OF
republican legislation. The tariff ACT
of 1898, which taxed raw sugars at Is
cents a pound and upward, gave TO re-
fined sugars protection OF j 10 -
cents a pound. The desire to retain
this enormou bounty led to the COM
blnation of the refining interests to re-
strict domestic competition, n the
trust was formed. When the Mchin-
lev bill was under consideration there
were still some independent retiners
left. who swore that they would never
no never, sell out to the trust. Every
body understood this except those who
were w~illfully blind. The Mckinley
law gave the reHneries sos, OoO, 600 a
year. and the independent rehneries'
the stool pigeons OF the trust sold out
rs everybody of intelligence had fore
seen they would. In 1900 tho republic
ans said the refners needed protec-
ton, some saying that the amount
should be as much as | cent a pound.
Now they say the reineries need no
protection or very little, which all In
telligent people have known for years
| Still the republicans are unanimously
in favor of the retention OF the Mckin'
lev law, which gives the trust s25, ooo,
900 a year. This law, they say, Is the
"bravest and best revenue bill ever
enacted"
The sugar trust Is but II OF scores
almost all OF which were allowed by
Mai. Mckinley to decide what the
taxes on competing products should
be. Henry Oliver went back from
Washington to Pittsburgh and boosted
that the rates In the metal schedule
were those dictated by the manufac-
turers. So Of numerous other trusts.
So OF interests that were not In com
bination, but were on the point OF
forming combines TO control prices.
All these cormorants found ready and
cheerful hospitality In Maj, McKin-
ley's committeeman. II they did not
see what they wanted, they had only
to ask for 1t. The majority OF the
committee took great credit to them
selves for being practical men who
knew the wants of the manufacturers.
1t was boldly asserted that no man
who did not understand the wants OF
the %protectees was fit to serve on a
committee on ways and means, In the
present congress Mr.. Wilson's commit
tee did not regard the wants OF the
sugar trust. They have, therefore,
been denounced as men living in small
towns, unacquainted with manufacture
ing, and therefore unfit to deal with
revenue questions.
This is the protective system. It's
practical operation is confessed. 1t is
a plan by which the strong, by corrup-
tion and intimidation, secure the
power to crush the weak. Is this sys'
tenn to be perpetuated7-Louisvill
Courier journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

Out on Rosine square, where every
house opened on the street, and where
one might hat with the neighborhood
from ones W doorway, discussion
ran high. VI, Jacques. the shoemaker,
had observed that rain was at hand,
whereupon Nasson, the jeweler, had
seen fit to sheer. Rain he repeated
scornful)y; ana foil a storm, more like
". | remember in ls44-'
"Histe,' said monsieur. ''mademoi'
selle and her fancee are merry to-
night"
There is a proverb which | nc
longer believe murmured Vasson,
the course Of true love sometimes
does run smooth
"Ah, When people are rich" put in a
wolnan's voice,
He is handsome" said VI, Jacques,
in the American way. 1t is a pity ne
is not creole"
"Mademoiselle is an angel. Now II
monsieur were a prince"
"A prince, and why should a paltry
prince Come, monsieur, it is toe
hot to quarrel; let Marie be, What
say you, Marie, to a walk in the
square,"
She rose and followed Pierre, her
lifelong friend, her h~alf-avowed lover
down the quiet street. Beneath the
de la Mature balcony they paused; be
hind the vines they distinguished the
figures of the lovers, The two heads
one so fair. the other dark and smooth
were close together,
at is a good thing to be rich" he
said, pointing over his shoulder.
80 Pierre" cried she, ait is not mon
~ hal makes Us happy"
What them
You know | need not tell you"
But that is it, he cried. ~ will
hear it from you and no one else; come
we will finish Il talk here"
He led her into the square to a seat
beneath the myrtles; while they chat
ted the wind sen the blooms quiverinG
to the grass; one Of them drifted t.
Marie's shoulder. She caught 1t and
studied it lovingly.
MYRTLE" cried Pierre, guessing ne
thoughts, that means a wedding"
Charles" Jeanne de la NIaure wa
saying at this moment, do not go to
morrow. Last island seems so ia.
away, and Pere Francois says that, il
rough weather, the journey is full 0
danger"
I'm rough weather, perhaps"
But you must not laugh; everyon'
thinks that a storm is brewing; don
you feel it in the air?"
My love, did | follow my wish
nothing could drag me away; but poo
Reid's letter was so despondent,
think ought to go to him; he va
very good to mt once. cant bear Il
think Of his dying out there alone"
''Dying?" repeated Jeanne.
"Yes, and his life is ebbing away t
the music of flutes and the laughter Q
theuthoughtless."
Dying" she said again, so young.
Her eyes filled with tears. Poor
poor fellow. Go to him, Charles,
shall not keep you; tell him how SORT
was; but, my darling, | shall mis-
you SO; do not stay long"
He drew her to him, and promise
that nothing should keep him fror
her; the neighbors saw her, in he
white gown and scarlet ribbons, lea
over the railing to wish him a las
good-by.
You will not be long, NOR cher?"
"A fortnight, and | will return"
But, a few days later, the countr
thrilled with the tidings from Last il
land; a storm, unparalleled in VT
lence, had broken upon the resort; til
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
IN A STREET CAR.

But a feeble. bent old lady.
With a faded, wrinkled face.
Who along the car peered dimly
To obtain a vacant place;
Yet. as il with pulse electric,
Instantly upon his feet
Every man arose to give her
With a smile his empty seat
Kindly glances rested on her
Kindly hands were ready there
To support her should she need H.
For her soft and snowy hair
Seemed an aureole OF glory
To those aforementioned men,
As the mother love within them
Woke to consciousness again,
Al. there's nothing half 40 holy
In this world OF sin and woe
As the love that blessed childhood
In the years Of Long Ago,
And q common chord Of feeling
Linked together man with man
When the thought Of home and mother
Through that crowd o~iStransers ran
Helen Chsuncey. IN Harper's BaTar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
Italian Poker.

Mora is to Italians what draw poke,
is to Americans--the national game
There was an astonishing amount Of
g%esticulation and loud talk, but it was
all in the game and we'll meant. The
game is played by two persons. On,
calls a number, say seven. He throw,
out say five fingers to make the humble,
and his opponent must try to make II,
the remainder, two, by immediatel,
putting up that number OF fingers
The moves must be made instantly
Some of the players are marvelousl,
rarid, but to the uninitiatcd, there /
not much pleasure in the game. Tn,
stakes are usually very small. Buffal,
Courier
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

,,.nd upon the tariff question where
the republican national contention
isft It in 1883, for revision downward.
We have nova population of 90 600 oOO:
and we shall soon have a population OF
100, Ooo, 900. The people of this our
trv do not propose to see silver knocked
ont and we want tariff reduction as
last as the safety Of the business IN
terssts will warrant. We want that
kind OF protection that will deal Justly
and fairly with all classes OF American
-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

Check growing infrmity and M
i'll of growing age with hostets,
Bitters, which relieves these srs|
matism, lumbago, chills and ,s,s|
sia, loss of appetite, are all M
this helper of the aged, weak AM,
cent. Prove the truth Of M,
which is established by evidepa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies' may use the California liquid
laxative Syrup Of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it Aieir ~favorite remedy. To get tne
true aud genuine article, look Tor lne name
the bottom of the package.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

lis this all the steak the butcher
sent" asked Mr.. Grimley, as he sal
down to dinner. YES" replied his
wife. why, ! ordered three pounds"
II know it. It's too bad. It's regular
highway robbery" NO" he answered,
"its worse N that. It's loe ~veirl
robbery" Washington Star
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

A copy of the "~ILLvs1s,,v, NJ
Of the "f'our-Traekr Series, Ses \!
trial Books and Etchings, ths ny
its kind ever published, viii " ~ |
postpaid, on receipt of two twa,.]
by GEORGE H, DANIELS. Geper,I j
Agent, Grand Central Station, MI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

"DosT seek the beautiful, sweet maid,
Amid these pastoral scenes
or flowers in richest verdure framedY'
She answered, shortly: Green's
Detroit Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

BEAUTY marred by a bad cOnv5
be restored by Glenn's Sulphur !,
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, d,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

WILLING TO AccoMMoDA1E,-yI
which day of the week will Won !, !,
Mary-'l can'ttell, ma'am, tnib!
Is your day at home.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

THREE years undiSturbed pad
setter dog will destroy the van3
best man in America. Texas Sla
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

If a woman's age could b \
teeth, like a horses, man would \
have a chance to edge a word il]
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

lT never cools q man Of whnI
sprinkler throws water on hInl
Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

upon the city, a
breeze stole over
the roofs; houses
were for the
time being de.
serted; those
who possessed
ems c a r
ried their chairs
thither; the less
fortunate occu'
pied d~oorsteps
and complained
~languidly OF the
heat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

Is q Constitutional Cure. Prs,

THEY live most who love I'd
Horn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07

These republican falsehoods about
sugar have to be sweetened TO b,
swalowsd,-Kapsas Civ Times
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
ROMANCE OF LA ROSINE.
III MAURICE GoRDoS.

TCopyrlsnt. 1894, by the Au;hor.l
M1 OHE day was
T RI .-done, night fell
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-07-07
M'KINLEY
Protection an Issss Upon which Repui
IIcans Cannot Win.

Protection an Issae Upon which Repub-
llcans Cannot Win.
Col. A. L. Conger, ex-member OF tho
republican national committee from
Ohio and one of the most prominent
manufacturers In the middle states,
threw a bombshell into the ranks OF
the republicans Of Ohio a few days ago
by denouncing, in the most vigorous
English, the Mckinley tariff, sharply
criticising Gov. MoKinley's admins
tration Of state affairs and p%rononnc-
ing Mckinley unfit for president. In
reference TO the Mckinley bill Col.
Conger said:
ii have no i'll feeling toward Gov.
Mckinley. l have always been his
friend, and during the past twenty
wears have contributed more OF my
time and means TO his success than
any other man in my city or county.
BY his administration Of the affairs OF
Ohio, however, he has shown himself
TO be untitled for the presidency Of the
United States. The men who have al
WAYS aided him In his political con-
tests, the friends Of years. he has
cast aside and he Is now guided and
controlled by men whose sole interest
In politics is personal advancement.
They are not the men who are lying
awake nights TO devise plans for keep
ing the waeels of their great indus
tries running for the ensuing weeks.
They are not the men who keep people
ont Of the poorhouse and free from SUIT
fering, 1t Is we'll to speak plainly
about this matter, Mckinley could
not carry a single state In the union,
upon the Mckinley law, in 1895, and
believe that nine-tenths OF the BUSH
ness men Of the country will concur
with me in the view that the Mckinley
tariff is not only inconsistent but not
in line with the business sentiment OF
our people. We lost the campaign OF
1899 on the Mckinley law and we will
lose that OF 1896 II that law be the par
amount issue. 1t Is unfor tunate for
the republican party that Gov. Mckin-
ley's friends should have precipitated
his candidacy at this time.
ul.- III L.. bl,, fnr nnvarpor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
IDENTIFIED.

 Sisters of the ID ceased Live in Portland.
 Medical Examiner White has found that the one-armed man who commit ted suicide last Thursday in the rail- road shed near the Cedar street cross ing by shooting himself in the head was Charles Anderson, swede. twen- ty-seven years old. of Portland, this state. where two sisters of his reside. He had been employed by shalor & Hall, quarrymen of Portland. for a number of years. He lost his arm in 1889. by the premature explosion Of n blast. but was retained in the firms employ. The quarries closed December l. as Is the annual custom.
 Last Tuesday Anderson told his sis- ter. Mrs. Henry Johnson. with whom he lived, that he was going to New Haven. She heard nothing more of him until Tuesday. when Dr. White showed her the pocketbook. snufr box and other articles taken from the per son of the suicide. She recognized them at once, particularly the pocket book that had been the property of her father
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
LOCAL NEWS JOrTIN6s.
New Years Fostivitiss-An Engagemer
 Announoed-suit for Damages, Etc.

New Years Festivities-An Engagement Announoed-suit for Damages, Etc. On New Years day Harmony lodge, |. O. O. F.. will install officers and after this ceremony banquet will be served. John Cox, proprietor of the Surf house at Savin Rock. pleaded guilty yesterday morning of a violation of the Sunday liquor law and was fined $50 and costs The costs amount to $50 more. This Is one of the Law and Or der league cases.
 On New Years eve the first annual ball of the Winchester Avenue Mutual Benefit association will take place in the town hall, West Haven.
 l Jacob Steinmaier was given sur prise party by his friends at his resi- dence, 270 Wooster street, Tuesday evening. in celebration of his seven- teenth birthday anniversary. There were about fifty couples present. and | they were entertained by music from a quartet composed of Joseph Gaffney. George Reilly, Fred Holzer and MT. | Stelnmaler.
 The funeral of Michael Costello was held at his home, PAS Oak street, yes terday morning and afterward re- | quiem mass was said at St. Johns church. He was buried in St. Der nard's cemetery. MT. Costello was sixty-five years of age and a retired mason builder. He died Sunday last and leaves a wife and three children. | Thomas McKiernan has sued the Western Union Telegraph company for 5000 for injuries which he received while working for the company last summer. He was sent up a tree in Mil ford last summer and fell, injuring himself very badly. He holds the company now responsible for his h. juries.
 The engagement is announced at Washington, D. C., of Miss Kate Foote to Judge A. J. Coe of Meriden Miss Foote has a multitude of friends in Connecticut and came from Gull ford. She was a sister of Senator Hawley's first wife. Miss Foote has been for some years the Washington correspondent of the 'New York In- dependent" The wedding is to take place in January. Judge Coe is well known Meriden man, the newly elected republican mayor of that city, gen. tleman of culture, a lawyer by profess sion, but retired from active practice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
PERSONAL JorrINGs.

Of Interest to Many New Haven People.
 General Dole, assistant secretary Of war. and Captain Barry. U. s. A.. are the guests of Captain James s. Petit, of the Sheffield Scientific school faculty.
 Ex-Town Agent John Garrity Is en- toying duck shooting in New Jersey.
 Miss E. R. Andrea, class of 's7 Mt. Holyoke college. is spending the Christ mas holidays at her home, GO Sylvan avenue.
 Dr. Skin says that the condition of Judge David Callahan has materially improved, and If no new complications set in the chances are that he will recover.
 Charles F. Bradley has been elected coxswain of the naval militia, succeed ing Walter Weaver, resigned.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Powers of Maple Ridge farm, West Morris, are spending a few days in town on a visit to Mrs. William Dudley, their daughter, on Spring street.
 Councilman Arthur H. Smith, who has but recently recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia, left for Florida yesterday to be away for sev- eral weeks.
 The twenty-seventh anniversary of Forefa thers' day was celebrated with a Puritan supper by Plymouth church last evening at Milford. George M Gum and Rev. I. c. Meserve were the speakers.
 Miss Carlena Curtis, daughter of Superintendent and Mrs. Virgil M. Cur tis, Is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents.
 Edward Carlton of Detroit, Mich., a former New Haven boy, was In town recently visiting his brother, F. A. Carl ton, the we'll known plumber and steam. heating man. He is a popular broker in Detroit. and made quite fortune in connection with various financial syn dtcates while resident of Cleveland O., some years ago.
 Mrs. Frank w. Cheney of Hartford has been invited to lead the inaugural ball to be given by the Governors Foot Guard this year, and she has consented to do so. Mrs. Cheney and Major John c. Parsons, the grand marshal, will lead the march, followed by Governor Coffin and Mrs. Hyde and Major Hyde and Mrs. Coffin There is every prom ise of 8 successful assembly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
Captured 8 Sneak Thief.

Frederick Simpson, a transient, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Watrous and locked up charged with theft. Sverela days since he stole an overcoat and gold watch from Ed ward P. Beebe of the Royton house When arrested he had in his possession the pawn tickets for the watch and overcoat, which were subsequently re. covered by Officer Watrous. The police are of the opinion that they have cap. tured a professional sneak thief, as there were also found In Simpsons pos. session four other pawn tickets for articles pledged in New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
Tho Barnurn-seeley Case.

Bridgeport. Dec. 1s.-Judge shum- way has given 2 decision in favor of the Domestic Tribunal" in the con. tempt case brought against them by c. Barnum Seeley, who claimed they did not carry out the instructions of the supreme court in not granting him $5.O00 for services to the Bar mum 6 Bailey show. The tribunal are Mrs. Caroline Thompson, H. E. Bowers and Benjamin Fish. Tn clos ing hia finding Judge Shumway says they acted in good faith.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
The Stoddard Lectuy es.

The eagerly awaited Stoddard lecture season is at last announced. MT. stod. dard will give his course for his fifteenth season at the Hyperion on Tuesday evenings January 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb ruary 5. That he has a rarely attrac. tive course his tremendous audiences in the great cities of the country prove beyond doubt. The titles show great possibilities for MT. Stoddard's fascin. ating treatment. Paris, Switzerland, Rome, Norway and the Passion Play may be made to give solid enjoyment as discoursed upon and illustrated by MT. Stoddard. At this holiday time one could hardly suggest more satisfac- tory gift than a course ticket, the sale of which begins on Monday morning. December S1, at the Hyperion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
REAL ESTATE.

Another Improvement for Whitney Ave-
 nue.
 Herbert c. Warren, the banker and broker, who sold his house on Orange street recently to Vice President Mel len of the Consolidated road, has just purchased from the Foote estate lot located at the corner of Whitney avenue and Bishop street. The price paid for the property was about $10,000. MT. Warren will erect a handsome residence thereon in the near future.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
Mrs. McGiyn~y's Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Ann McGivney took place from her late residence. No. 21s Congress avenue. yesterday morn- ing. Requiem high mass was said at Sacred Heart R. c. church at g o'clock by Rev. Father McKeon. The pallbear- CTS were Mir. Foley. Mir. Sullivan, MT. Styles, MT. Dinnan. MT. McQueeney and MT. Curren. Interment in St. Bernard's s cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
4 HOME WEDDING,

Dr. Henry Klenks and Miss Anna E. stshl.
 A home wedding win be solemnized to-day, the contracting parties being Miss Anna Elizabeth Stahl, daughter of selectman W. F, stahl, and pr. Hen " Klenke. The wedding takes place at the residence of the brides father. on Chapel street. The invited guests include the board of selectmen,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
10th FntaIlv Burned,

Eiyria, O.. Dec. ls.-The dwelling of c. J. Cook was badly damaged by fire this morning IS their efforts to ex- tinguish the flames Mir. and Mrs. Cook were fatally burned. How the Are originated Is unknown, as both MT. and Mrs. Cook are unable to talk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20

Before Justice Adams of West Haven.
 John Simonds of West Haven, who was tried for non-support before Jus- tice George W. Adams and found guilty, was ordered to give a bond of $10O that he would support his wife for six months, which he did.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
Loss Ss,sOO.
Hunt Lodge Burnt Down.

Derby, Dec. 19.-The fine hunt lodge at White Hills. owned by Philip Jones of New York was destroyed by fire this morning together with furnishings. Keeper Emil Peterson, his wife and four children barely escaped. They lost all their belongings. The origin was incendiary. Loss, $2,500.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-20
Onicer Dootiy Critically III.

Patrolman Daniel Doody, of police headquarters, is critically i'll at his home on Laurel street, suffering from typhoid fever. He is attended by Dr.. Luby.