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Kings n Exile.

The French intend to deport Rain
ilaiariyony, who has been for SO many
years prime minister Of Madagascar, to
Algeria. An interesting book could be
written, telling the story Of the Afri-
can kings, or rather great chiefs in
exile. There is Arab in Ceylon, and
Zobeir. who was sent to Gibraltar.
Then there is Ja-Ja, whom the English
dispatched to the West Indies with a
badly selected lot Of wives, as he com
planned pathetically), and Behanzin of
Dahomey, who was lately indebted to
the French for passage to Martinique.
The English, too, have Zulu chiefs in-
termed at st. a--Gungunhana and
Prempeh-whose future place of resi-
dence is still to be decided. Detroit
Free Press
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Hoax-"Whnt's good book for q
man about to get merried?" Joax--"A
bank boolS."--Philadelphia Record.
--"Er--I want some sort OF a present
for young lady" Sweetheart or sis
ter?v "Er--why-s hasn't said
which she will'bc yet."-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Ills she neat housekeeper?" "She
must be. Her husband was telling Mr..
Binks tile other dry that he never could
enjoy himself at home."-Somerville
Journal.
--She-"How old would you say
wns?" -"Um--well, / should say
you were old enough to know better
than to think 1 would answera question
like that."-Tun.
"A Terrible Threat Registrar Ito
witnesses ut q marriage, who nre talk
ing very loud)-'Iadies and gentlemen,
II you won't be quiet ] shall marry the
lot of you."-Leschalle.
Are you doing anything with
your camera now, Madge?" "Yes, in
deed; burglar got into our room the
other night, and Nan held him while
took his photograph by flash light
Chicago Record.
--"Did understand you to say" said
the Boston lady to the art critic, "that
what Mr.. Van Dobbles'picture needs is
atmosphere 2" EYES," ''Ah, then, be-
gin to understand remark made by
Mr.. Vun Dobbles which was hitherto
unintelligible." "About this picture?"
"les. He said he wished he could think
OF some way to raise the wind ON it,
Washington Star.
Old Lady lin drug store) -"D'yc
know, young man, I've stood here like
monument for over ten minits fer
somebody to wait on me? II We can't
hire clerks enough, I'll go somewhere
else" Young Man (humbly )--"Sorry,
ma'am, but we're very busy. am at
your disposal now; what can / do for
your" Old Lady-"You kin give me
two-cent stamp, an be quick about 1t"
Harlem Life.
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uncalled-ror Things.

In the postal museum at Washington
many interesting objects are included
in the exhibit of articles which found
their way into the dead letter office.
There is a big rattlesnake, mailed alive,
which is about six feet long, two inches
thick and has nine rattles, centipede,
which was mailed alive, wrapped up in
u newspaper; human skull, sent to
Prof. s. d. Gross, of Philadelphia, eight
years ago, and refused by him because
there was 1919 due in postage, the
package having been sealed against in
spection; Big Brave Spotted VOLTS hat
and anklets; an Indian Scalp lock; a
dynamite bomb IS inches long and four
in diameter; set of false teeth; n
bladder full of snuff; a genuine dia-
mond ring, and many other queer
things. Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11


I'm days OF old. when knights were boid''-'
'Tis thus tho story goes
"A warrior bold. with spurs OF goids"
Went forth TO meet his foes.
But ere he started for the field
He warbled forth q lay.
Designed to please his lady love
When he ~es far away.
He paid tribute TO her eyes,
Which, he remarked, were blue
He also touched upon her heart,
Which, he declared. was true.
She was. It seems. quite golden-haired,
And none with her compared.
Well. this brave knight you know this
song.
He screwed his courage UP,
And asked that human blood be served.
That he might drain the CUP.
But when the blood was placed on tap
As who shall say him ray
This gallant knights demise occurred,
His soul had passed away"
But yet he warbled: What care IT.
Fen on the verge OF death.
Ard still averred he lived for love-"
With his expiring breath.
Now, had he lived in modern days,
When knights need not be bold.
Ard maiden's purses-not their hair
Must be composed of gold,
He had not gone into the fray.
But lived to light another day.
The plighted ring he wore
Had not been wet with gore.
There would have been no eyes OF blue.
No hair of gold, no heart SO true,
In fact, II bat the truth were told,
There would have been no warrior bold
Overland Monthly.
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The latest Maine wonder is round
rock near the door Of Henry Hammond
In West Gouldsboro, that was brought
from the seashore by Mr.. Hammond's
brother Herbert, then boy about ten
years old. His mother declares it was
then as large as a two-quart dish, but
now it weighs nearly 100 pounds. The
stone has been kept at the door all these
years, either on the stone step or on the
ground near it. 1t is very nearly round,
md very smooth, with the exception Of
two small dents on the side 1t rests on.
The grain of the stone is very. fine. 1t
emits a hollow sound when rolled on the
step. The neighbors, according to this
chronicler, have noticed with amaze
ment its gradual increase in size and
weight (Me.) Enterprise.
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LIFE IN THE BARRACKS.
The Bushes. of soldering in tho United

The Business of Soldering In the United
States.
While there are many disadvantages
connected with the life of common
soldier, there are some compensating
circumstances that the public rarely
takes into consideration. The common
soldier, when he lives up to army regu-
lations, is so situated as to enjoy every
needed condition in the way of health
and fine physical development. He also
has many mental and moral privileges,
provided he takes advantage of them,
and is. on the whole much better Off
than is generally supposed.
There is great prejudice in the pub
lie mind against soldering, and occa-
sional abuses have increased this feel
ing until it is not easy to get good en-
listed men.
OF course, the thought Of training
men simply to shoot and be shot at has
it's unpleasant side, but, all the same,
they are necessary for the safety of
their country and probably will be to
the end of time, especially if the peace
congresses make no more Roadway than
they are doing at present. Rifle prac-
tice, games of all kinds and athletic ex-
ercises are part of the regular employ
ment.
1t Is now recommended that more
freedom be given to the men in the aft
ernoon hours in order that they may
have practice in bicycle riding and
other amusements, and may have more
time to themselves to follow their own
pleasures. There is tendency to-
ward more freedom in the informing
ling of officers and men, and better
state of feeling between them than has
hitherto existed. Contests in athletic
games are suggested not only in the
garrison, but between those at accessi-
BILE points. Marches out through the
country are proposed, not alone for
practice, but for the purpose of taking
the men into new scenes.
Barrack life is exceedingly hum
drum, and the men become restless
when confined too long in one place.
Where soldiers are quartered near the
water it is proposed to supply racing
shells, boats and all necessary appli-
ances for exercise. Rubber heels are TO
be attached to army shoes, experiments
having shown that the jar to the body
is greatly decreased and much fatigue
is avoided.
A review of the condition of the army
shows an unusual amount Of intelli-
gence in the suggestions of those in
charge of the various departments. 1t
is possible to make the condition of the
common soldier much more comfort
able and agreeable without rendering
the service too costly, and this, accord
ing to oil indications, the war depart
ment is inclined to DON. Y. Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

BUDS ana Munaoue That AFRO %@4H ~
Articles OF Dict.
The buds and flowers Of n very large
number of plants are used a aeiicles
Of food. Just how many Of these are
50 used we rarely stop to consider, un-
less our attention is particularly called
to the subject. Many persons have
eaten salads Of nasturtium Apss''ra
and leaves; few have cultivated q
taste for a salad OF chrysanthemum
flowers. : +. ~ -
There are all over the world frees.
shrubs and plants that furnish nu-
tritious and agreeable food IN their
blossoms. Ono Of the most impor-
liant Of these grows In India. The tree
is the mahwu,. and It's blossoms arc an
extremely valuable article Of food for
the natives. These blossoms are large
and abundant, and have a sweet. some1
what siclSly odor and tasts. and fall
during the night. In the morning they
are gathered as soon as daylight APP
pears, and may be eaten raw or dried
In the sun. The natives store them ns
staple article Of food, and so largely
do they depend upon these trees TINT
when the outlying tribes become In
subordinate there is no punishment or
command that will SO quickly subdue
them as the threat Of cutting down
these trees.
From the flowers Of the mnhwa q
strong spirit is distilled, and this Is
used in large quantities by the natives.
There are ways of cooking these dried
flowers. although they are frequently
eaten in the natural state. They are
also added to grains and other foods,
and dainties and sweetmeats are Heda.
of them. Four hundred pounds Of
flowers are often gathered from one
tree, and, as they are one Of the leading
articles Of diet, their Importance can
readily be seen. Another species Of
the same tree grows malabar. These
flowers and buds are eaten raw or may
be dried and roasted. Sometimes they
are made into jellies or rolled into balls,
and in this state form an article Of
barter, being exchanged for goods and
edibles Of all sorts.
The flowers of the Judas tree are
made into salads and cooked in various
ways. The flower buds are sometimes
used as pickles. The French Canadians
use the flowers of the red bud for sal
ads and pickles. There is variee5 of
abutilon, the flowers of which are used
In Brazil as vegetable. Pepper, cloves
and cassia are flower buds, and there
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11
FARMING ON LONG ISLAND.


Change of Methods and Crops Needed
to Make 1t Prosperous.
The Long Island papers ind the farm-
ers themselves are deploring the de-
cline of agriculture on the island. They
say that already farmers are selling
their places at a sacrifice and are going
out of the business. A representative
Suffolk County farmer speaking on the
subject, says: "The chief trouble with
agriculture on the island, aside from the
high freight rates, is the persistent
adherence to the old-fashion methods.
The farmers who have studied markets
and conditions have made money right
along. 1t is not the soil or the climate,
but the methods which make agricul-
ture improbable ON the island. 1t will
notpay to raise corn at 40 cents bushel,
or potatoes at 10 or IS cents a barrel,
but it will pay to raise mushrooms at
from 60 to rs cents per pound. Apples
at $3.50 per barrel or celery at $2.75 per
dozen lunches. 1t would be well for
some of the croakers to look into his
tory little. h1s39, according to the
record, the farmers furnished annually
for shipment to market a surplus OF
beef, pork, hay and grain amounting
to $15O,o00 in value, and firewood
amounting to 100000 more. How in
significant this seems compared with
the products of the island now, when
there are single formers who ship $780,
900 worth Of products to Boston and
eastern markets, while tho official rec
ords show that bC,31S wagon loads of
fresh vegetables were brought by Long
Island farmers to Wallabout market
alone during the year ending September
30, 1895. believe that the farmers of
Long Island are intelligent, enterprise
ing and progressive and they will not
be seriously discouraged by the low
prices of potatoes and grain, but will
either change their methods, using
more machinery, or change their crops.
They have the best market in the world
in the 100000 people in the metropolis
tan district end ample capital to take
advantage of the latest and most APP
proved machinery."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11
OUR INDIAN WOMEN.
A Bronzed Citizen Tells Of His Peoples
Counting and Marriage Customs.

A Bronzed Citizen Tells OF His Peoples
Counting and Marriage Customs.
/ am convinced that our girls do not
love conquest in general way along
the border land of mems hearts as do
the white girls. Hence they appear far
less coquettish in their manner. ] am
well settled in the belief that the at
tachment so sacred and holy which is
planted in the heart of every true lover
is of divine origin, being born Of the
Great Spirit, and that it is purer in the
hearts of our native girls than in those
OF the civilized races. Our girls make
confidants of their mothers in their
love affairs. They are not laughed at,
plagued, and tormented about the
young men as though it were crime
to "fall in love" Gas white people callit)
hut on the contrary their love affairs
are seriously considered and thought
fully talked over between mother and
daughter. Before our people became
citizens their custom of marriage was as
follows:
The mother of the maiden who had
become attached to a young man would
quietly have the matter talked over
with his mother, and il the union was
found agreeable to both families ac-
cording to an ancient customs the IA
Their and mother of the son would make
up large package Of presents and taku
them to the parents Of the daughter
and demand her for their sons wife,
delivering the presents to-, them. il
they accepted the gifts the girl was
taken home with them. On entering
their wigwam they would say to theil
son: eve have brought this girl for
yon a wife; take her, cherish her, be
kind to her, SO long as you shall live"
and they were then and there declared
to be husband and wife.
And yet, notwithstanding such sim
plicity Of ceremony, separations seldom
occurred. The manner in which such
marriages were communicable led many
strangers to the transaction to believe
that the parents of the boy and girl
compelled them to marry against their
wish, when in fact the mothers had
planned the scheme with the full knowl-
edge, consent and desire of the children.
As wives, our women are queens Of
the wigwnm, and cases are rare where
they do not have the full confidence of
their husbands. To their care and
keeping the men give all their money
and goods, which the women use as
they think best to provide for the house,
hold Chief Simon Pokagon. in Chau-
tauuuan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

The shop of Dublin tobacconist was
destroyed by fire. While the owner was
gazing into the ruins, he noticed that
his neighbors were gathering the snua
from the canisters. He tested the snuff,
and discovered that the fire had largely
improved its pungency and aroma. He
secured another shop, built himself a
lot of ovens, subjected the snuff to 4
heating process, gave the brand par
ticular name, and in few years be-
came rich through an accident.N. X.
Times.
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Roman writer's inform us that Com
modus caused the hoofs Of his horses to
be covered with gold leaf, and even the
fetlocls to be gilded. Nero's short
journeys were invariably performed on
white mules wearing gold shoes on their
fore feet and silver behind. The beasts
which drew the chariots of his wife.
Poppae. were shod all around with gold.
Several others among the dignitaries
and potentates Of the riotous days OF
the Boman empire shod their horses
with gold and used the same material
for bride bits, buckles, spurs, etc.
Chicago News.
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nnndIrarnhInf onne.

These composed of chiffon simply
folded and the four corners drawn to-
gether, make smart affairs. Some line
the chiffon handkerchief with d silk to
match the edge, but they are far pref
tier in their natural state. Incasc
dainty muslins and tic with tiny bow
Of ribbon 70 match some part Of the
cases--Ladles' World.
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Nc otfer One Hundred Dollars Reward
FOR any case Of Catarrh that can nos Do
cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. J'CHESEr q Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known 4. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and bellows
tim perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, TO.
WS1Dlxe, KINEAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price Zoe: per boz
Tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
Hairs Family Pills are the best
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

Dobbins<-I didn't know you had OF.
ganic heart trouble, Bright's disease.
hereditary consumption and hardening
of the liyerl
Robbins--I haven't.
Dobbins- But you insinuated as much
to that man who just went out.
Robbins--I know. He is friend OF
mine and life insurance agent. Puck
Mature is the most thrifty thing
In the world; she never wastes any.
thing; she undergoes chnnga but
there's no annihilation, the ease &c to
mains mattaz u eternal pIpA ".
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

Benny Bloobumper-Papa, can we eat
time2
Mr.. Bloobumper- Certainly not. Ben
ny. That is a very silly question.
Benny Bloobumper--But the brake.
man called out Twenty minutes for
dinnerl"- Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty OF exercise IN the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face blooms
with Ito beauty. III her system needs the
cleansing action OF laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup Of Figs.
Made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

The Rack, the Thumbscrew and the boot
We're old fashioned Instruments OF torture
long since abandoned, but there Il tor
mentor who still continues 10 agonizo The
joints, muscles and nerves OF many OF 10.
Tho rheumatism, that inveterate foe TO daily
and nightly comfort, may DO conquered by
Stomach Bitters, which likewise eradicates
neuralgia, bilious, malarial, bowel, stomach
and nerve complaints.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

:. FRS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits afterfirst days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and e trial bot
tic free. Dr.. Kline, 93l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11
In the

Selection of spring medicine bear In
mind tho fact that what you need is
good blood purifier, and the best, In medi-
cine. should always DO your aim The
grea cures of blood diseases by H.'od's
Sarsaparilla have made it known as the
One True Blood Purifier. 1t is therefore
the best medicine for you TO take In the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

Advertising devices have received
much attention AZ tine hands Of the
inventors, there being 1872 patents
taken out in this line.
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LADY CusToMER lin china shop --.'IDc
you break these setsi" Dealer-"No,
madam; the purchasers servants usually
attend to thl in--Tit-B
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

DETENTION. "What Is a critici" eHo
Is man who rips things TO pieces without
knowing how TO put them together again. +"
Chicago Record.
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A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey OF Horehonnd and Tar for Coughs.
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THouGu plunged in ills and exercised in
care, yet never let the noble mind despair
phillins
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In advertising Continuous" is the word
Plunges are rarely successful. BRAINS
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lcouLD not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures. --MRs: =.
G. MoULToS, Needham, Mass, Oct. ~, w.
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ABrrrER and perplexed "What shall dot"
Is worse to man than worst necessity
Coleridge.
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Spring

That you need good spring medicine is
almost certain Ninety per cent. OF all
the people need to take Hoods Ssrsapa-
rilla to purify their blood at this season.
The warmer weather finds them great
" debilitated, ane it is well known that
disease is most likely to attack those who
are "all run down" If you
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-11

Hoods Sarsaparilla now, 1t win purify
and enrich you blood, give you good
appetite, prevent and cure that tired,
languid feeling, which is so prevalent In
the Spring, and in this way it will build
you up and prevent sickness later in the
wear. Remember
The herald., 1896-01-18
NINE YEARS Of HIS LIFE GONE
Fred Forest, the Young Burglar,
Given a Heavy Sentence
NINE YEARS IN FOLSOM
A Case Where a Plea of Guilty Was
of No Avail
The Contest Over the NaticiS House Lease
settIed-An Opinion Of Interest to Money
Lenders-Court Notes

Nine years. imprisonment in Folsom pen
itentiary was the full measure of justice
meted out to Fred Forest by Judge Smith
in department one of the superior court
yesterday morning. Forest is the young
man who. with his pal, John Conley, are
believed to have committed from twenty
five to thirty burglsres in this city during
the last few months. They were finally
captured, under circumstances which left
no doubt as to three cases against Forest
and two against Conley, the mon being de-
tected in the act of digging up their plum
der. Forest, in the hope of securing
light sentence, pleaded guilty TO all three
charges. Conley has not pleaded. Yes
terday morning both men were in court,
the first to receive sentence, the second for
arraignment.
Forest was sentenced to three years.
Imprisonment each on the three charges.
He took his sentence very coolly, only ask
ing that he be sent to San Quentin in place
of Folsom, but this request was denied.
The burglares for which Forest was
sentenced were those of the house of An
tonic Lepizich, in the nighttime, which
made it burglary in the first degree, and
the houses of Mrs. S. @. Gardiner and
Isaac Gibbs, which were robbed during the
day, reducing the crime to burglary in the
second degree.
Forest is only about % years old. He
was born in Oregon, but has lived most of
his life in Los Angeles. He was a butcher
by trade, but lived with his father at San
Bernardino when he could not get work.
Conley's arraignment was continued un-
til the Goth
The herald., 1896-01-18

The position of chief of fire department
in a big city like Minneapolis, with its
acres of valuable building property, crossed
by numerous railroad lines and dotted
with factories where the fires are never
"banked," is one of the utmost RESPONSE
bility, and can be entrusted only to man
OF unQuestioned character and ability.
August II. Runge, who has filed this re-
sponsible position for several years with SO
much credit to himself and to the city, was
born in New York in 1852, where he re-
ceived common school education.
What such man as this has to say can
scarcely fail to carry weight with it:
''With the hope that what | say may in
some way be brought to the attention of
others who, like myself, have suffered
without any apparent cause, feel con-
strained to recite a brief tale regarding an
experience which trust may never be re-
peated in my case.
"a few months ago, owing doubtless to
the exacting nature of my duties as head
of the fire department, l began to feel a
sort of languor and listlessness, to disguise
which was compelled to bring into play
all the strength of will could command.
The feeling grew upon me, however, and in
a short time it took such possession of me
that it affected my appetite and caused in
somnia. 1 approached my meals with a
feeling amounting almost to nausea, and
my bed with horror at the restless night I