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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
MANIPULATING THE FIGURES.
Republican Organs Doctorlng Facts to
Suit Their own Purposes

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-''P 81. T,,s,- o,-n p''rnas.s 49, =
W. nrtad racer,iv sevsral instances
40 ~ confnsing eject ~ McKinlev
u,orsbi, 81, tba ,,atbemntical faculties
II ~ 900 ~ tha Nav york rribune
The same etrect onnears. coupled with
an atronbv az that moral sense which
nbhors nntruth on the se,nblance OF II.
REBUILDING Gen. Clarkson for having
said that Mckinley "a the champion Of
nm extreme. ultra high protective tariff,
II saws that ut is an astonishing blum
der for a republican TO speak of that act
(1so0) as one of extreme protection .
1t then proceeds to show, in its own
peculiar way, that all former republi-
can tariffs were higher. IL SAYS that
the Mckinley act produced duties
from 1SD2-5 that averaged 21.66 per
cent, while the act of 1883, during its
first three years, averaged 3O.5s per
cent, and the average under the law in
force from 1860 to 1871 was 41.94 per
cent.
Waving the slight inaccuracies in
these percentages, which appear on ex-
animation of the treasury rcports-for
no prudent person will accept the fig
ures given by these arithmetical bung-
lers and tricksters without inyestiga-
tion-the trick that the Tribune is
capable of descending to to score q
point lies in its taking the average of
the percentages OF duty computed on
all the imports, whether they are duff
able or on the free list. This is very
transparent fraud, this computation of
duties on imports that pay no duty, in
order to cast discredit on former repub-
Lean tariffs and make better showing
for what it termed, when first enacted,
.the best and bravest tariff ever enact
ed" The difference between this and
the showing made by calculating the
rate on the goods on which taxes were
laid shows that Garrison was right, and
the Tribune is not only wrong, but is
easily convicted of stupid evasion.
The real question is what was the
average rate or taxes paid on the duti-
able goods imported. Taking the same
tables 1or the same periou VIC nhu Ihdu
the average for the years 1s69-71 was
46.0s per cent, for 1886 ABA per cent.
and for 1924 (McKinley's) it was 1912
per cent. What it would have been had
1t lasted longer its rate OF progression
gives some indication. The average
was 4S.71 per cent. i'll 1892, 1888 per
cent. in 1898, and 5o.O6 in Its last
year. This change came from the grad
ual change of policy as the republican
party grew more and more radical.
The first tariffs were laid for revenue
as well as protective purpose. They
covered articles not produced here as
we'll as those that were. Hence in 1862
II the imports paying no taxes were
only about Der cent of all, By the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
The COURT ROOM.

A jury in Utah consists Of only eight
men.
II is a misdemcanor for d woman to
enter a saloon at Astoria, Ore.
A police judge at Minneapolis, Kan.
has had only one case before him In the
four years he has held office
OF the "A indictments returned by tho
Kennebec county (Me.) grand jury re-
Gently, 60 were for violation Of the pro-
Albltion law.
II seems difficult for the marquis Of
Queensberry 70 keep out Of lllo police
courts. He has just been fincd Is
shillings for riding his bicycle on the
sidewalk,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
A M7o.ooo supner.

France means to make splurge AZ
the cars coronation. The chamber oil
deputies has just voted $4,000 for the
supper which the French ambassador,
Comtc de Montebello, who is now
the senior member OF the st. Peters
burg diplomatic corps, will give at his
Moscow ball. The fruit, flowers and
vegetables win all be brought from
France, and n gilt coach Of the eight.
zenith century, now In the Cluny mu-
scum, viii be sent for the use OF tho
ambassador Dctroit Free Press,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

All who grow cucumbosn are more or
less familiar with this insect. While
present 10 some extent nearly every-
where. In some seasons IT IL moro nu-
merous than usual. AS soon as the
plants are above ground tho bottles at
tack the leaves and In a few days but
little is left Of the plants. The beetles
always attack the plants on the highest
ground first, so that many times the
plants on the top OF hill are destroyed
while those on lower ground are left
unframed.
PREvENTIvE-There is no remedy for
this insect that Is applicable ON large
scale. A good preventive, however. con-
sists in placing tobacco dust around the
plants and this will keep the beetles
away. The tobacco dust can DO OBJ
tanned through druggist at very ittlc
cost other than the freight and bag OF
itshould DO kept on hand on oypry farm
at all times as 1t is useful for many pur-
poses, especially for killing lice on
domestic animals. The tobacco dust
should be placed around the cucumber
plants just as soon as they are up, be-
ginning on the high places first and
then after few days II the beetles are
attacking the plants on the lower
places, the tobacco should be placed
around them also.
SENDING INsEcrs-I have received
several inquiries regarding insects OF
late from tho readers OF this paper,
which suggests that the short articles
now being published are at least cali
ing attention to some OF our injurious
insects. ] am pleased to answer IN
quiries at any time. III. Il. Weed, En-
tomologist. Mississippi Experiment Sta
ton. Agricultural College. mississippi.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
REJOICING TOO SOON.
The Republicans Are Doing Some Hasty
Calculating.


Republican wise men who are FORE
casting the political future with fine
showing of confidence have left an i'm
portant consideration out of their cal
culations. In passing judgment on the
threat of silverites in both parties to
bolt provided sound money platforms
are adopted by the national conven-
tions, these prophets predict complete
overthrow of the democratic party.
The truth is that their own party will
be by far the hardest hit. The populists
or the republicans control every stare
where there is a reasonable probability
that the dissenting element can DOM
mate. Not one of them has been in the
habit of choosing democratic presiden-
tial electors nor could it be depended
upon to do SO this year. They are all
counted in the republican column and
that is where they belong.
Democrats have nothing to expect
from the free silver states. They were
taken in under the republican wing in
order to strengthen the party in the
senate, and they have plagued the 6. o.
p. in that body no more than they prom
Use to do in the country. These special
republican recruits have &c votes in the
electoral college. Let them bolt, as they
threaten to do, and they will not only
deprive the republican candidates of the
votes named, hut of as many more in
sympathy with their cause and move
ment. If the democratic national con-
vention can be controlled by the states
that give the party It's electoral votes,
and is not overrun by democrats from
the free-silver states, it will adopt q
sound money platform which will in
sure its strongholds while many of
those heretofore belonging to the repnb-
licans would be alienated.
Under these circumstances democ-
racy would have odds in favor of its car
rying New York, Connecticut and New
Jersey, with which and the southern
states, the election would be secured.
There are free-silver democrats in the
latter section, but there is not one of its
states that will bolt a sound-money
platform, preferring a defeat of their
financial views to the evils which they
have SO thoroughly learned attend re-
publican rule. This free-silver weapon
is cutting both ways, but 1t is doing
its work right in the vitals of the repub.
lican party. 1t deserves this one more
punishment for taking in the sage-bush
states Of the far northwest just to help
keep it in power.-Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
Deafness Cannot he Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reacl
the diseased portion OF the ear. There Il
only one way TO cure deafness, and that |,
by constitutional remedies. Deafness /,
caused by an innamed condition Of the mu
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. Wher
this tube gets iniiamed you have a rumblinf
entirely closed deafness Is the result, ant
unless the inflammation can be taken oul
and this tube restored TO It's normal con
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an infamed condition
of tire mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that canno be- cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
II. j. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

A man to be president Of the
United States needs good deal OF a
backbone of a superior order of stiff.
ness. If he has been tried as governor
Of a state, and has been found out to be
a lsind-hearted, limp, eyerybody's friend
sort Of man, he is hardly to be nom
mated by wise republicans, is he? II Is
Just as well to think Of these things be-
fore it is too late. It will be easier now
than In the midst Of a hard campaign.
New Haven Palladium (Rep.).
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

Mckinley stands for doctrine
whose benefciaries can afford to pay
well for the special privileges secured to
them under the bill bearing his name.
They can make no better investment
than in buying enough official positions
of the Mckinley stripe to enable them
to run the United States government.
Once represented BY their own plant
tools, they can secure such tariff legis-
lation, such legislation in the interest
of trusts, combines and pools as they
may desire. One of the strongest fea-
lures of the campaign thus far carried
on is that the masses do not grasp this
fact or are too apathetic to make the
fight on behalf Of good government that
it suggests. Mckinley cannot be for
them and at the same time for the pow
erful representatives Of sypdicated cap
ital that are behind his candidacy
Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

MAN carries under his hat private
theater, wherein o greater drama is acted
than is ever performed OIL the mimic stage,
beginning and ending in eternity Carlyle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

Hon. Mark Hanna has referred
to Messrs. Platt md Quay as mere
political babies" Who Is Mark Han
ma running for president, anyhow, him
self? or that other Ohio man 2-Iowa
State Register (Rep.),
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
Grip pie

The iron grasp Of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
Of the blood is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains of rheumatism
until Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
"Nearly four years ago l became af'
fiicted with scrofula and rheumatism,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

sWHAris the best sign OF spring weatheri''
"That delightful feeling which makes you
want to sit down and watch other people
work. Chicago Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
vi a d g

Running sores broke out on my thighs
Pieces of bone came out and an operation
was contemplated. had rheumatism ir
my legs, drawn up out Of shape. l lost ap.
petite, could not sleep. was perfect
wreck. ! continued to grow worse and
finally gave up the DOCTORS treatment te
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

The REASON OF Ir.-'Is your daughter
going into the country for her healthi''
"Oh, no. Purely for art. Size wishes to
become bronzed. 2 Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

LET not mirth be thy profession, lest
thou become o make-sport He that hath
but gained the title of jester, let him as
sure himself the fool Is not far off,
Ouarles
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

The steel trust and all the other
trusts depending on It ought to be In.
dorsed In the st. Louis platform. They
are not less logically the fruit Of Nc
Kinlcyism than the nominee Of the con.
yentlon will ben. Y, World,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

SHE-"I see Jack Parsons is defaulter.n
He-"Yes; how he has changed. Why,
when he used to play baseball lie wouldn't
even steal q base."-N. Y. Evening Tcle-
gram.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
A SHINING EXAMPLE Of what

A SHINING EXAMPLE of what
may be accomplished by never vary
ing devotion to a single purpose is
seen in the history Of the Mccormick
Harvesting Machine Co., Chicago.
For 6s years they have simply been
building grain and grass-cutting ma
chinery, and while there are probably
forty manufacturers in this line, it is
safe to say that the Mccormick
Company builds one-third of all
the binders, reaperS and mowers used
throughout the entire world,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16
YELLOWSTONE PARK . COLORADO


Tho Burlington Route will run Ave pcr-
sonally conducted tours during tho summer
dates are June 20, July I, July IA, July II
And'July 28. Write fog illustrated pamphlet
Of the Park aud book OF the tours.
L. w. WAKELEy, Gen. Pass. Agt., st. Louis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

lam entirely cured of hemorrnagc Of lungs
by Piso's Cure for Consumption.-L
LINDAMAN, Bethany, Mo-. Jan. 8. w.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

The faculty of Princeton college has
elected Sir Henry Irving honorary
member of the American Wing society
That is q distinction seldom conferred
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

IIcnEs do not exhilarate us so much with
their posse sion as they torment US with
their loss --Gregory.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

= FRS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot.
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST.. Phila-. Pa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

tho bIHnincanoo o. ulay OVeFc0a1
and cycballs. nausea and uneasIness be bc
meath the right ribs and shoulder blade, ID
that tho Victim OF these discomforts is bill
ious. The ''proper capera under such cir
cumstances is 10 take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which also cures chills and fever,
constipation, dyspepsia, rheumatic and kid,
ICY complaints and nervousness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-16

TRUE stateslnanship is tho art OF chang
ing a nation from what it Is into what Il
ought TO be.-W. r. Alger
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30

Pure Mountain buckwheat and different
brands and size packages Of prepared buck
wheat at 10c, l5c, aud 25 cents. Fine syrups
TO eat the cakes with. Amos B, Morse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30
Amos q. Morse Locals.

Amos b. Morse Locals
sCottolene ia fine shortening. have II In 1
20 bapalis In tierces. ElS. n L
4 "A first class axe at 50 cents and the best
steel axes extra good. 80
new lot OF bagging and lies just in.
Quaker oats, rolled oats, rolled wheat; and
self raising buckwheatyery fne.
The biggest stock Of brooms and lowest
ices In the city, 80 50 e5sl}S
Wheat. barley, oats, rye and clover seed,
now is the time to SOW. sssst = ss3E |.
"A beautiful line Of plaide outings, blankets
&c. Red twilled fiannel wide and good
weight only 12H.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30
. |or 5se.bsSl M s1n @oDsyt get fitted at
What the VIM. f. Bell Cash Company
Will Sell YOu.

VIII SUI IOus
: Wewill you good calico at l2 cents.
\ We will sell you a suiting at 4c., worth &c.
We will sell you children's rubber shoes
for 10c.
We will sell you the best 1oc towel on earth
z We will sell you a towel for SC that is a
hummer. ssE ....
We will sell you ladies' good black hose
for &c, and word beater for ten l0c.
We will sell you A brown homespun for SC
We will sell you plaid and ch. homespun
for SC. -.-..
We will sell you ladies shoe for Sl.5o that
will please you. = p.
We will sell you best child's spring heel
shoe you ever bought, for 81.
We will sell you the best cotton flannel
-you ever bought, for 10c. !
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30
Nj. A. Hills & Sons Locals.

Best cent cigars on the market "Old
Traveller" and "Ronnie."
Fresh mackerel at retail just received.
Try those Evaporated Black berries.
Mackerel in pals just received.
Buck wheat -four "Old fashioned"
Baked beans in tomatoes sauce.
Cucumb Der pickle In brine.
. Fruits In stack and to arrived--75 barrels
king. and Baldw1ne apples-50 boxes Florida
bunches bananas and.1 900 cocoa.
nuts-cramberries malaga, and concord
grapes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30


=! Gap get fitted at
- for e.half The money.
"a and Mr.. johnson are graduate
and know how to fit glasses, hav-
taken course in optics. They are
ht their stand to correct any mistake
make good their guarantee. We do
Sl F!ofess to be eye doctors but opticians
ISnd know we can a. and II your eye needs
treatment send your glasses to some one
who knows how to do so. We will not give
You blue glasses either and promise that
they will cure your eye troubles, we believe
they were made only for fancy price doctors
and do no good aud we have statements from
eminent oculists affirming our belief. 1fyou
need glasses come to see US and we guarantee
we can suit you or will refund your money.
r. c. Bernau.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

yNE PROHIBIT. HUNTING OR FISHING
wv en- our lands either In the day or night.
Any one disregardipg this notice will be pros
eouted 10 the full extent OF the law. -.
PA. Cheatham,
M. B. Cheatham,
s. E. Cheatham,
M. c. Thomas,
- ]. w. Thomas,
@. 8. Wilson,
ID. r: Penney.
Mrs. u. M. Vaughn,
Nov. Z, 1896.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30
BOARD DIRECTORS.

AbbeviiIe, 8. G.. Feb. Is, 1895.
Mr.. J. r. Blake, Jr., Treas. T. M. F. A. A. c.
. Dear Sir-Please accept our than ks for check
of $500 to cover recent loss OF our dwellings by
fire. For cheapness and safety we cheerfully
commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Associa-
tlon of Abbeville County to all who desire In
''' 80 ~ w. '10'- '1,.'t = EDWARD ROCHE,
&c., .. r.. e, w. ASHLEY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30
Locals, r. c. Bernau.

Free silver IS to would mean rise of 100
per cent. In sterling silver goods, supply
your needs at once. Bernau's new bargains
are STARTERS in low prices and will be worth
25 per cent. IL MIR. Bryan be elected.
II you need anything In dishes call on r.
C. Bernau, the Jeweler, and get his prices on
dishes and tea sets. .-
Handsome vase, brica-brac and decorrted
China in large variety.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30

EIay illus,
death itselHTh
abitap,ts are ema-
bleeding people,
erms of consumption.
We bacilli. It is no
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th reprt. I
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naturally
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by is there
forward to
ban raise a
bf mustach-
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while. : You
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-30

IN addition 70 the above special tax will
be collected for school purposes, as follows:s
Town OF ofGreenwood ............... 3 mills.
MI. GARNER
McCormick...................
Lebanon ......... .s-........""..........
Town OF Abbeville: o.. =.
Retiring Railroad Bonds and
paying interest on same..-.. mills.
Special School, retiring bonds
and paying interest on same mills.
Townships Of Cokesbury and Ninety-Six:
For defraying expense OF Rail-
road Bond Suit. ........... LIZ mills:
A poll tax Of One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the age of q and 60
years, except such as are exempt by law, Will
be collected. -l
A commutation road tax of One Dollar will
be collected the same-time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the age of Is
ahd so years, except such as are exempted by
law. Unless said tax is paid by first January,
1897, four days work upon the public high
ways will be required under q contractor.
Taxes are payable only In gold and silver
coin. United States currency, National Bank
notes, and Coupons Of State Bonds, which be-
come payable during the year 1896.
The law having been repealed requiring
Treasurer's to visit certain sections OF the
county for tie collection of taxes. all taxes
hereafter will be collected at the office of the
Treasurer. - 49, ss.
Parties desiring information by mail In re-
gard to their taxes will please state the loca-
ton of their property, and include postage
for reply, and those paying taxes by check
must include the charge for collection.
]. r. BLAKE, JR.,
Oct.7, 1895. Treasurer.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-23
Furniture Dept.

Beginning to-
day, special bar
gains W ill be
made on Dressers,
G h ina Closets,
Extension Dining
a b | c $. e t C.
This is the last
week of the Sur.
plus Sale.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-23
Grover Cleveland

We simply mention the fact that we still sell separate pants,
as so many men tell us that they can come in here and pretty
nearly get a whole suit for the money they expected to pay for
a pair of pants, that we didn't know but you thought we sold
nothing but suits. We do sell suits pretty CHEAP. We sell
new tan pincheck suits, all-woo,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-23

Mr.. kenneth Gardner spent Sunday IN
camp.
Or. schaufer and son. Edward. arrived
yesterday.
Alrs.. a. II. Finney is the guest Of the
Whittier club.
DR.. Graham Taylor will give his closing
lecture to-day instead of on Wednesday,,
as first announced,
a special pleasure was afforded n num-
her OF assembly guests by the readings OF
Mr.. james Wood. of Kansas CIty.
Two blossoms from a nlght-bloomIng
cereus formed a center of attraction for
the guests OF the WOman' Council tent.
Professor Louis Favour, the noted scien-
list, will give two lectures on electricity.
tn first VIII be this evening in the taber-
nacle.
Thursday will be Council day OF the
ms women, At ] o'clock Mrs. Noble
Prentls Will hold for them a special con-
ference at the Wonan's Council head
At White hall, Miss Anne An
Eeil, OF Leayenworth. viii speak on Girls
Yesterday ana To-day"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-23
Ducks for Sale

in our pantry, as we'll as other sorts Of pants. Plain white and
striped duck pants 75c and $500 a pair In addition to the
duck pants, which are new this morning. we open a thousand
or more new pants in Atwood Cassimeres. in popular pants
patterns, dark, medium and light colors, at popular pant prices
-s125, $3.50 s1.75, and $500 a pair. These are some ofthc
best values do you notice how we harp on that word vaue0
that were ever shown in this store since the presidential chair
had to be widened out for occu."pant"cy
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-06-23
for $3.50 Each.

We sell new Silver Gray Suits of all wool cassimeres.
goods that will wear like iron, for 81. and the new all wool
brown suits. fine checks. at 81 So are better than most any ten
dollar suit you'll strike. These three are new lines, opened
Monday morning for the first time. will be shown in the win
dow this week, and you'll say