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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01

y, ieu arm she wore shoulder and
ss connected with chains Of gold
:, aer bosom u delegates badge. the
~. aa was old gold. She stood in front
suing cllicer's desk. Miss Pierce
'uail Hog and, waving 1t said:
auucr 'he folds Of our grand old
ssou' ,, She then recited the Dec
ladepondence.
s ss,uA OF The recitation, which was
MY rendered, was marked by q
w VI applause, while tho band
"hile and Blue"
elrom Colorado. moved the thanks
On NV &c given Miss Pierce for her
saan as v,iarter OF American liberty,
S'p''aey arising vote and more
l.a ssfeed that tho state deleea-
soa Dsao mo names Of the different
ll,snlul''ccs l,s,a to the secretary.
nSS nSs were being prepared Chair
4, s Tsn ,ca the following telegram
,do%'.e 81, H. LouIs-The money ques-
Nm da, "'i others. On its rightful
,hs ,Naus Ip the prosperity Of the
All All perpetui,y of republican in
i o'ner questions must be sub-
,ots - :. a vote for Bryan ana
y, 4" no ,or Industrial and financial in
hror =. >, american people from for
sss., Uu and control, and they should
I'll opponents Of the gold
II. AZ. TELLER,
ns,s ' eohlalned In the telegram
Y, Y. .';sop N, was agreed to, and,
'Ou'entlon separated.
ai,.rAoon Session.
Ei,S Se,Issatcs acs were in their seats
d In lhs spa quite sprinkling Of vis-
tx,sOs.s uu sallerics, At l:50 O'Clock
I'm. "nas dropped his gayei.
~, ,o,rs,,le delegate from Nebraska,
ldeleasl,,.lee OF three bs appointed
,a,ss sues ~ TO the popullst conyen-
,pl,,,,aa ,a .he galleries for tho after
NM s.s not being In session. II
~ adopted. ~
\, y ,sn On rules made its report rec
I'm wv W. rules Of tho present con-
' conduct Of the convention
ssss., - % }. credentials : !, sported no
too os,s.ed as that any portion Of .
nm, present in fhS convention
,pisdI I0's Of the delssstion. The
n.y.. IT, orgaalzstioh Y cotunit.eo,
pSa' pS, Col. Brsdthk v reported
s,,mmssss John, of NV York, Is
pssu,Ion As Ills name was men.
] vn y cheercd vociferously.
,asoowrc, Of Minnesota, was
iatss tsen. ~, OF the conven tIon, and
tnde,,,aa.a their pleasure.
s6ry. OF Pennsylvania, was
:" report Col Bradshaw
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
THIRD DAY.
Morning Session,

ST. LOUIS, July g.
Inc chairman raped for order at 10: 40, and
introduced Rev. w. r. Covert, Of the Missouri
aeiogation' who opened the session with the
Lords prayer.
Mr. Baker, OF California, chairman Of the
oommlttee on conference announced that tha
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01

Just before the sine die adjournment Col.
Pace, Of Nebraska, offered resolution deolar-
ing It to be the sense Of the convention that as
the democratic party had arranged to notify
Bryan and Sewall In New York, the silver
party notify them In Bryan's home at Lincoln
The resolution was agreed TO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
Damage to the Cotton Crop,

Some farmers in Kinds county esti-
mate the damage to the cotton crop as
high as one-third, on account Of the
dry weather.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
SECOND DAY,


ST Louis, July22
The National Silver convention wns called
to order at 1921 o'clock by Chairman st. John,
lie stated that Rev. Joseph Niccolls, who had
been asked to open the proceedings with
prayer,had suddenly been called from the CITY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
SOLII, SILVER1TES
&ionel Silver Party In Con-
Eeption at st. Louis.
j, Tho proceedlngs--A Solid Sill
I,,tform Adopted aad bryan
1, sevali Nominated by
Acclamation.

hrs, July ell he conditions
Ig entrance TO the silver con
were almost as rigorous rs
Chicago on the opening day
|mocrallc convention, although
bnds for admittancc were SO
[t Mt five minutes of twelve
Ivos no one in the gal
III the band, and on the
korcely more than 200 per-
Iuding visitors.
1, Chairman DR.. Mott, Of New
bd Secretary Kenncy. of Cali
lame on the platform, and ar.
(nts for opening the conven-
|c speedily made.
UIRsT nay.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
Suit for Back Taxes.

The case Of the State revenue agent
against the Mississippi Valley Railroad
Company, involving several hundred
thousand dollars OF back taxes, is on
trial at jackson. Every inch OF ground
is being contested by attorneys on each
aide
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
THREE CONSULAR OFFICERS
Called Upon to Resign-'They Have Not
Filled tho Bill.

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-While the
state department has not yet received
the designations Of three consuls that
have been called for recently,
there is no longer any secret
that those Of Edward p. Chammond,
ut Buda-Pesth; Marshall P. Thatcher,
at Windsor, Ont, and Henry C. Smith,
at Santos, Brazil. will be promptly
forthcoming. Neither Of them has
rendered satisfactory services since
his appointment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01

|pr Mott called the convention to or.
Iluclng that proceedings would be
M the reading Of the call for the con-
4 J. NJ. peyine, secretary Of the BIZ
league, which was accordingly done
kine.
Dr. Mott introduced Hon. Francis
Ids. representative In congress from
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
Crop Conditions.

The past week was too dry in nearly
all sections OF the State. Local show
ers occurred, but injury to vegetation
was very little improved thereby, owing
to the limited area covered by the light
rainfall. Cotton has deteriorated rap
idly and complaints are increasing OF
damage by shedding, lice and prema-
ture opening Of bolls. Corn is even
more affected than cotton, and the crop
will be comparatively short, and in
some sections actually worthless.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
The storm at Delaware.

from Delaware, o., says the storm
there tonight twisted the tower of
st. Mary's Catholic church upon its
base. The large cross at the apex
fell, cutting great hole in the roof
of the auditorium.
Lightning burned out the street
car trolley system, and the wind
snapped the telegraph poles, cutting
the city off from communication.
A Big Blow Creates Havoc at Beulah
Park, Cleveland, D.
CLEVELAND, o., July ga cyclone
struck Beu'ah park picnic grounds at
2:3O p. M, Sunday, completely destroy
ing eight or nine houses, a large taber-
nacle and other valuable property.
The loss is estimated at many thou.
sands Of dollars The grounds were
we'll filed with people, but beyond be-
ing soaked by the pouring rain, no one
was harmed.
The storm first struck the water
works tower, and demolished it Us
though it were bunch Of sticks. The
large tabernacle is wreck.
Tents used by campers were blown
away and the occupants left without
o place to sleep. A heavy wind ac-
companied the rain. At Beulah beach,
party Of young men and women
were bathing. They were compelled
to make their escape In their bathing
suits rs their clothes were blown
away.
At Euclid Beach park the Crystal
maze was damaged to the extent of
$780,
During the storm tidal wave
raised the water four feet, and the
steamers Duluth and Superior were
almost blown from the watcr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
The First Bale.

Vicksburg, July ga bale Of new
cotton was received here today and
shipped to Vincent & Haync, New Or.
leans. The cotton was raised in this
county, weighed 4s0 pounds, classed
strictly good middling, aud was shipped
by Willis, Moore Il Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01
Not Liablo for Boardinr House Tar.

An Impression has obtained In Ger.
tain quarters that all persons who take
boarders during the coming encamp-
ment In Jackson and on like occasions
will be liable for boarding house tag.
This iss mistake. The law in express
terms exempts persons taking bosrders
during largo gatherings" the section
reading ~ follows: "And taking board
ers only In cases of unusually largo
gatherings OF visitors when sufficient
accommodation can not be provided by
licensed hotels and boarding houses
shall not render any person liable to
privilege tax for 80 doing"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-01

Brookhoven, July 24.-Twenty-one
counties have been represented in tho
normal here, and some of the best tai
ent in tho State has been present.
Among those who have attended and
given interest to the normal are: Prof.
Hariee, principal of the Magnolia
graded school; Miss Crymes, OF the East
Mississippi Female College of Meridian;
Mrs. Mckee, of the Yazoo City schools;
J. NJ, O'Bryant, principal of the Pick
ems high school; Mrs. H. b. Abernathy,
teacher Of languages in the Mississippi
Normal College at Houston, Miss; Miss
Lucie Dicken, the accomplished primary
teacher In the same school; Miss Gra-
ham, from the Bay st. Louis schools;
Miss Ogden, from Natchez; Miss Jones,
from jackson, and Miss Leonard, from
the Crystal Springs graded school. The
regular work of the normal closed yes
terday and the teachers express them
solves as we'll pleased with tho instruc.
tion given them, and they say they feel
that the work of this normal will be
felt in the schools throughout the State.
Prof Lipscomb, as director, has done
all that was necessary for the success Of
the normal. While every teacher has
been faithful in the classroom and the
whole faculty carry away with them
the thanks OF every teacher for the con-
scientious work done for them, yet Prof.
Abernathy has won the titlo OF "the
teachers friend" for he has been faith
full both in the classroom and out, in his
department AMI others, helping the
teachers every spare moment to over
come difficulties.
Attala Comfy Courthouse Destroyed.
Kosciusko, July &c. The commodious
courthouse at Kosciusko is now mass
OF black ruins. At 8 o'clock this morn
ing flames were seen bursting from the
cupola, and in short time the destruc-
tion was complete. All records and pa
pers in the chanoery clerks Office were
saved, as was also the contents Of the
shcrff's Office. The circuit clerks office
Jared little worse. The office OF the
county superintendent Of education was
q total loss, also tho valuable law
library belonging to tho county. The
fire originated in the upper story, the
doors to which had been forced. The
building was erected in 1861 at cost Of
$50, 900. While the origin is somewhat
conjectural, it cannot be accounted for
upon any other reasonable theory than
incendiary. The board Of supervisors
will take immediate steps toward re-
building.
CrOp Conditions,
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10

There are great many drawbacks
to being a queen, aside from tho difa-
Guilty of getting a steady Job In any
reliable government. There are 90
many things they can't Go, and, OF
course, they are the nice things one
would like to do. For instance, Queen
Victoria can't read q newspaper In the
plain, plebeian way it comes from the
press. All she gets is an expurgated
edition, which is cut into little slips.
A court official reads the paper and
cuts out what he thinks will interest
the queen, and pins these clippings on
silk ribbon, as if anybody would care
for silk newspaper. In this way the
poor queen never gets to read the ad-
of bargains and marked
down sales, and, like as not, even the
divorce cases, o. even to see what the
papers say about her. tits
safe to say that nobody, queen or
wants anybody else to pick
out for her what is interesting in the
daily paper. 1t is like having some
one else skim all the cream off the
milk
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Cheap but No Bargain.

When the average "cabby" comes to
the conclusion that his horse is too old
and infirm to draw his vehicle. il NAV
De assumed that the animals market
value is very small. In the east end
there are several establishments where
such horses and mules to match are
sold to the highest bidder. The prices
brought are ridiculously small and
dwindle to almost nothing after the
auctioneer has deducted his percentage
for making the sale; but, then, the
"cab2y" is rid Of his horse, which is
something during the winter especially
II the animal is not able to earn its oats.
Last week well-known hackdriver de-
eide to sell horse that he had driven
eight years and which was reputed TO
be nearly 25 years old. He sent the
beast 10 an east end auctinneer with in
structions to sell him for what he would
bring. The horse sold for so cents. The
auctioneer reserved half of this sum as
his commission. The hackman and the
boy had drink Of 10-cent whisky and
the net saving from the sale was exactly
5 charlottesville Courier-Journal.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Stole the Piano.

A man known as Lee Mcdonald
called at the house of Mrs. Lola NJ. Mil
Ter, No. 1904 Jackson avenue, recently,
and told her he had been sent by her
husband to take her Chickering piano
to music hall, where it was to be
used for an entertainment. He paid
Mrs. Miller 81 for the use of the in
strument, which he promised to return
next cay. When Mr.. Miller went home
that night his wife spoke of the piano
and Miller was surprised, as he had
given no order that it should be re-
moved. Both surmised that they had
been the victims ef fraud. After wait
Ing several days, Mr.. Miller swore out
q warrant before Justice Spitz for the
ares. of Mcdonald. Constable Vaughn
could not find him. and heard that he
'ad left town.-Kansas City Star.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10

A Bloomington, ILL.,, man owns lit
tie black terrier, which is said to be
the best counterfeit silver dollar detect
i've in that part of the country. He
will unerringly pick out all the gen.
uine silver dollars in promiscuous
heap. II dollar is thrown to him he
will catch it if it be good, but not if a
counterfeit. 1t is said that the CASH
iers of the banks in the place lay aside
all suspicious dollars to be submitted
to his inspection.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
A Foreign Visitor.

Mr.. L. j. Jerrett, who represents a
large Partisan shoe manufacturing
company, has been making a tour
through this country to acquaint him
self thoroughly with American meth
DDS of shoe making. He has visited
all the large shoe manufacturing CEN
tiers in the east, and believes that his
trip has been very profitable. He
states that American shoe making
methods are very far in advance of
those employed in France, and he will
buy full line of American shoe ma
chimes before returning to his country.
The last city that he visited was St.
Louis, to which place he was attracted
by the far-reaching reputation of the
DcSaoycrs Shoe Co., whose shoes he
had heard of before coming to this
country. He spent quite a time in
their factory, and believes that their
methods of making shoes are superior
to any that he has seen in the country,
and he has arranged to copy them on
his return to France. In an interview
with reporter he stated, that after
spending several days with the above
mentioned firm, he was not at all sur
prised that they should find such a
ready market for their goods all over
this and foreign countries.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Still Advancing.

Still another decisive step in the
progress of discovery Of the adapta-
bility of the remarkable new Roentgen
light must be chronicled. Two WELL
known Toronto university professors
are reported to have found out a
method of SO focusing the cathode rays
by means of a glass bell jar as to
secure instantaneous photographs by
the new process. This knowledge Is
necessary in order to induce any wide
of the light to practical
and confirmation of this re-
port will be more eagerly awaited than
in the case of its many sister rumors.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
FOR HIS SAKE.
an Amusing story Told by Ton, Mason
In New York Truth.
81 feel discouraged"


Il feel discouraged"
The WORKOUT husband heaved deep
sigh as he sat down YEARLY by the
table and leaned his head on his
HAND YES" he continued, absently
fingerin.y a huge pile of bills that he
had Jus! been looking over, TRY how I
will, l cannot seem to make both ends
Dieet. Jlst as get to the point where
[ begin 10 see daylight ahead, new ex-
penses threaten to engulf me, and thus
goes on the usual struggle"
"Say no more"
While the heavy hearted man had
thus been inveighing against fate. he
had not noticed the look of deep joy
that Rad gradually overswept the face
of his wife, who now, rising from her
chair, came over to where her husband
sat and gently placed her hand on his
head. Say no more, dearest" she
said, half triumphant echo in her
voice; Il Rave something to tell you
which may Tighten your burden little
Some months ago | foresaw that the
time was approaching when you might
be shol of ready cash. With this end
in view [ determined to save up on my
own acc. unt. 1t was not so easy TO do
this, but when l thought of your pale,
overworkad face, it gave ME renewed
courage. And so. dearest, in this way
| have managed to save up nearly five
hundred Dc liars"
Five hundred dollars"' exclaimed
her husband. frantically jumping to his
feet and throwing his arms almost
fercely round the neck OF the one who
had made such a supreme sacrifice,
and you have done this for my sake?"
Yes. fer your sake" she proudly
replied. the tears of Joy coming to her
glad eyes; 'just think, dear, now I
won't have to ask you for a cent 10
buy that new sealskin cloakr'-Tom
Mason in Truth.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Was 10Y.

Louis Darwin, who died at Black
River Falls, Wis, the other day, was
born in Montreal one year before the
first Inauguration Of George Washing
ton as president, and was 10Y years
old. His wife died last November at
the age OF 101. They had been mar
ried eighty years.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Another Crank.

Charles Flint of Brooklyn is the
latest transatlantic crank He has
invented bicycle boat, operated by
foot power, in which he means to cross
the Atlantic, and says that he will
make the passage in seventy hours.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
When TRYelinR.

Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip bottle Of Syrup Of
Figs, as 1t acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels. preventing fevers, headaches,
and other forms of sickness. For sale
In 30 cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company only.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
sPOor- EelIo~

John Jacob Astor of New York has
sworn that his personal property is
worth but $3.50, 200. He has been
assessed at 100000. New York
society is wondering whether he is
really as poor as he says.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
A "Possun" Farmer.

Mr.. Twigg of White Station. Ky,
has started into the business of raising
opossums for the market. They bring
good price, both for meat and pelts,
and he expects to get rich off them.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
An Idle Scaxenrer

The bowels act the part OF scavenger, mas.
much as they remove much of the debris, the
waste effete matter of the system. When they
grow idle, neglectful of duty, it Is of the ut
most importance that they should be impelled
to activity. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters eff.
fects this desirable object without gripinp
them like drastic purgative. The Bitters Is
also eiiicacious for malaria, bilious, dyspeptit
and kidney trouble
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Old Age.

George Leonard of West Rutland. VT.
died a few days ago at the age of 81
years and 10 months. His wife died
three years ago at the age of 80 years.
The couple had four sons and three
girls, all Of whom are now living, the
eldest being nearly 20 years old. At
the time Mr.. Leonard died he had thir-
ty grandchildren and twenty-seven
yreat-grandchildren living.
SUBJECTS FOR THOUGHT.
The face is an expression of the soul;
and each thought, each expression,
makes an imperishable impression upon
the soul. Every word spoken and every
action done in the presence of human
being makes an impression for eternity
upon an immortal soul.
Few people are dull while they are
diligently employed-none who take an
interest In their work and try to do 1t
vol. 1t Is when they lay 1t aside, with
all It's sense Of responsibility, that
things sometimes take on a somber and
rolorless aspect.
Positive good is the best means of
surtsig negative evil. When we are de-
dberately planning to increase the hap
piness Of others and to further their
welfare we are not likely to injure them
By thoughtless actions.
Men sometimes upon the hour Of de-
parture do speak and reason above
themselves. for then the soul. begin
ming to be freed from the ligaments of
the body, reasons like herself and dis
courses in a strain above mortality.
Hope throws a generous contempt
upon i'll usage and looks like hand
some defiance of misfortune, as who
should say: You are somewhat trou-
blesome now. but shall conquer you"
He who thinks no man above him but
tor his virtue. nor below him but for
his vice. can never be obsequious or as
mming in wrong place.
Human nature is like bad clock; 1t
nay go right now and then or be made
10 strife the hour but its inward frame
s to 60 wrong.
General abstract truth is the most
precious Of all blessings: without It man
3 hlind-it is the eye of reason.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
Notice.

1 want every man and woman In the
United States who are interested in the
opium and whisky habits to have one of
my books on these diseases. Address. b.
NJ: Woolley, Atlanta, Ca, box 81, and one
will be sent you free.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
A Chicago Tower.

A tower is projected to De built in
one OF the parks of Chicago 115O feet
high. 1t will cost $500, 600, and, judg-
ing by the receipts Of the Eiffel tower
in Paris, the projectors think that it
would be a good investment.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
VIII Try 1t.

The New York police commissions
have decided to adopt the Bertillion
system for identifying criminals by
measurements. 1t has long been used
in Paris, and with great success.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
A Good Scheme.

John Barton Payne proposes to limit
the arguments in all cases before the
courts to one hour. He thinks it is a
very complex case which cannot be
argued in an hour.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10

believe Piso's Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption.-Ann NJ. Ross,
Williamsport, Pa, Nov. ~, '95.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10
A Tobacco Man.

John S. Cunningham of North Caro-.
lima. is said to be the biggest tobacco
farmer of the United States. He raised
nearly $1,000, 900 plants last season.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10

Mrs. w. W. Tabor, Hico, Tex, says: 81
have been taking Browns Iron Bitters for gen.
eral debility and 1t has given me a ire
mendous appetite and l feel much bet
tern
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10

The man who can pay his debts and
won't do it would steal if he could dc
it without being locked up.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1896-04-10

cred his body.
"Iwas in a hor-
rible fix" he
says, "and the
III ore tire at.
nent I receiv-
ed, the worse I
seemed to get.
A New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
me no good