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By the way, was far more nimble than

by the way, was far more nimble than
his legs.
There wns now but one leaper left,
for several had become discouraged and
retired from the contest.
"Now for Harry CARROLL" shouted
the spectators, and Harry stepped for
ward amid great applause. Carroll was
the athlete of the village, and he was
70 general favorite that everyone
wished as we'll as anticipated his sue
cess. Moreover no was handsome
youth, and it was well known that be-
tween him and the beautiful Annette
there existed strong mutual attach
ment. Harry cast swift glance at his
sweetheart and at the villagers aud
then with CLEAN of triumph in his eye
he bounded forward.
"Twenty-one feet and halt A mag
niflcent leapi" cried the Judge.
'Hooroy for Harry Carroll. Harry
wins!"
Hands, hats and handkerchiefs were
waved wildly by the delighted vii
layers, and the eyes of the happy An
nette sparhled with joy.
Now, just before Harry had leaped,
and whileeveryone's attention was fixed
upon him, stranger had entered the
throng unperceived. He was tall,
gentlemanly young man in military
undress frock coat, who had at that
moment arrived on horseback before
the inn. He was just in time to witness
CAROLS great leap.
The first burst of applause over, the
spectators awoke to the strangers
presence. The mans handsome face
and easy address at once attracted the
eyes of the maidcns, while his manly
and sinewy frame, in which were hap
PLY united symmetry and strength,
called forth the admiration Of the
young men.
"Mayhap, sir stranger, you think you
can beat that" said Charlie Simms, re-
marking the manner in which the new
conner scanned the arena. "If you can
outleap Harry Carroll, you beat the
best man in the colonies"
us it for amusement you are pursu-
ing this pastime?" inquired the youth
full stranger, "or is there prize for the
winner?"
"The sweetest prize mau ever strove
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
for" answered one of the judges; "yon-

1 y
| der she stands"
The stranger cast respectful glance
at the blushing maiden, and his eyes
looked admiration.
"Arc your lists open to all?" he asked.
GAIL, young sir" replied Annette's
father, with interest, his youthful ardor
rising as he surveyed the proportions
of the STRAIGHTFORWARD young stranger.
''If you will try you are free to do so.
Here is my daughter, sir; look at her
and decide"
| With a smile the newcomer threw
off his coat, drew his sash tighter
around his waist, and stepped forward.
Annette Looked anxiously at Harry,
who stood near with troubled brow and
angry eye, and then she cast upon 'he
stranger o glance of piteous entreaLy.
All hearts stood still as the young man
bounded forward.
TWENTY-FIVE feet and an inch!" The
judges words were received with muir
murs OF surprise and wonder. Not
without a feeling of pity forpoor Harry,
all crowded round the new victor, Of
fering him their congratulations The
old farmer approached, and grasping
the young mans hand, exultingly called
him his son, and said he felt prouder
Of him than if he were prince. TO
the old athlete the true patents of no.
bility were physical strength and ac-
tivity.
Rcsuming his coat, the stranger
| eo,nhf with hic avo tho fu;, ,>,.;,a h,
had, although nameless and unknown,
so fairly won. She leaned upon her
fathers arm, pale and distressed.
| Poor Harry Carroll stood aloof,
gloomy and mortified, admiring the
stranger for his ability, but hating HIM
for his success.
Annette, my pretty prize" said The
victor, taking her passive hand, "Ihave
won you fairly"
Annette's cheek became paler than
marble, she trembled and chung closer
| to her father, while her dropping eyes
sought the form of her lover. At the
words of the stranger CAROLS face
grew dark and determined.
81 have won you, my pretty flower,
To make you bride--tremble not so
vioently--l mean not myself, however
proud l might be-" he added, with gal
lantry, ito wear SO fair gem next
my heart. | think there is a favored
youth among the competitors who
has a higher claim than mine. Young
sin" he continued, turning to the sur
pr;scd Harry, ''methinks you were the
victor in the lists before mel stroye
not for the maiden, though one could
not well strive for a fairer, but from
love of the manly sport in which /
saw you engaged. You are the victor,
and as such, with the permission of
this worthy assembly, you receive from
my baud the prize you have so well and
honorably Won"
The youth sprang forward and
grasped the strangers hand with grit
itude, and next moment Annette was
weeping from pure joy upon his breast.
The place rang with the reclamation of
the delighted people, and amid the ex-
element the newcomer withdrew, re-
mounted his horse, and rode bris.5ly out
OF the village.
That night Harry and Annette WIRE
married, and during the festivities
many and many bumper was drunk
10 the health of the mysterious and
noble-hearted stranger.
PASSING on several years, we ilnd
that Harry Carroll has become Col.
Harry Carroll, Of the revolutionary
army. One evening the colonel, after
just returning from hard campaign,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
Deelaion In Rnvor Of tho DO Long Hook
and Eve.

ana Eye.
Judge Acheson, IN the United States
Circuit Court at Pittsburgh, has just
rendered, In the case of Richardson g.
De Long Brothers VS.. Campbell & Smith,
an important decision of great interest,
sustaining letters patent owned by
Richardson & DE Long Brothers, which
were granted to Frank Il. De Long for
bumped hook and eye, and cnjoining
the defendants from selling the Golden
Spring" hooks and eyes.
The hooks dealt in by the defendants
werC manufactured by the Golden
Spring Hook and Eye Company, of
Springfield, Mass. In these hooks the
positions of the straight and curved
portions of the De Long loop were re-
vcrsed. The Court held that this did
not ,oid infringement, and directed a
decree to be entered for the plaintiffs.
The case, which was test one of
great Importance, was contested at
great length, and has been pending for
almost two years.
Messrs. Richardson & De Long Broth
ers were represented by Messrs. Straw
bridge & Taylor, Bradbury Bedell, and
John G. johnson, of Philadelphia, and
Frederick p. Fish, of Boston, and the
defendants by Messrs. Allan Webster
and William L. Pierce.-N. Y. Times,
February 3, 1896.
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AMERICAS GREATEST SEED GROW.
ERS.


Thirty years ago when the Salzers
were conducting in small but profit
able way, market garden and green
house business in La Crosse, Wis, they
little dreamed that within third of
a century they would be the leaders
in the ed-growing and seed-selling
industry of America. The secret OF
this phenomenal success was quality.
liberality, push. Nothing in the world
advertises itself quicker and better,
and more lasting than quality and to
the superior merit of Salzer's northern
grown seeds; to their unusual life and
vigor and to their absolute surety of
growth, in conjunction with their
great producing qualities, and this
coupled with the great liberality of the
firm in the way of rare and many extras
to each order and push back of all,
has placed the firm in the van and en-
titles them to the proud distinction
of Americas greatest seed growers
The production of rare vegetable sorts
and new farm seeds has long been n
great speciality with this company,
owning and operating many thousands
of acres of land. Their great eight
hundred acre rial farm in South Da
kota was visited by thousands inter-
ested in higher farming, and all rail
roads gave half-fare rate within the
state to any wishing to see the farm.
The Salzers pay great attention to the
new grasses, clovers and fodder
plants, and their catalogue contains
the largest list OF rare farm seeds
found in America.
A strong point Of the John A. Salzer
Seed Co. is that they keep large stocks
of everything in the seed line on hand,
so that customer ordering of them
is always sure of getting what he or
6ers.
A slight idea of the magnitude of this
firms business can be gathered that
they issue probably the largest num-
berof catalogues ofany American firm;
that they use over 100000 postage a
year, employ in the packing and dis
sributing of their seeds upwards of
six hundred hands and require for
their distributing warehouse over ten
acres of floor room.
A five cent postage stamp sent to the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
will bring you their great catalogue.
PARRorT-"Do you think that Hcnpeck
could ever keep a secret from his wife"
Wiggins-"Well, I'll bet that he never let's
her know what he really thinks of herp'-
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts ON the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in '50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute II offered.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing and when it is
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its 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 the mucous surfaces.
We will give One. Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrhl
that canno be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F.. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

History-Fiction founded on fact.
Creatness-The penalty men pay for
indnlging personal vanity.
Religion-The relations between our
selves and our self-interests.
Conscience--An immaterial football,
buifeted about until windedand thrown
aside.
Theology--The science Of convincing
opponents how little they know OF their
duties TO the Diety.
Philosophy--The art of doing as one
pleases theoretically, calling names and
contrpdicting everything in sight. It
has fallen into disuse owing to tho fact
that nothing remains to be contro-
yered.-Judge.
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EntIrnlx ninernnt.

II always call that dog Of mine Lame
Conclusion remarked the contrary
man, because"
II know" interrupted the ,amiable
man. because he doesn't followl Hal
Hal Very goodl Very"
mot at all, sir. Not at all. Icall him
that because he has broken tall
snarled The contrary man.-Chicago
Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
utilizing old Carpets.

A good floor covering may be made
from an old Brussels carpet. Nail il
loosely wrong side up TO an attic floor
and paint with thick coat Of linsccd
oil and burnt umocr. Let it dry thcr-
oughly, and then cover with coat OF
good varnisn. When II has stood for
a week or more IL can be scrubbed and
washed like any oil cloth Tack Il
closely where 1t is TO be used, for il
need not be taken up in many years.
AS the pairt and yarnish wear off, re-
new them, and thus IL will last four
times as long as common oilcloth -
Chicago Chronicle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
COME WEST FOR youR SEED.

That's what we say. ',aaa~ae igs the
best. Salzer's Wisconsin grown seeds
are bred to earliness and produce the
earliest vegetables in the world. Right
alongside of other sediments earliest,
his are 20 days ahead! just try his
earliest peas, radishes, lettuce, cabbage,
etc! He is the largest grower OF farm
and vegetable seeds, potatoes, grasses,
clovers, etc!
IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND
it to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, with 10c postage, you will
gctsample package of Early Bird Radish
(ready in 16 days. and their great cata.
logue. Catalogue alone SC postage. (K.)
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Sifted from the Blood

By the kidneys, impurities pass off harm
lessly. The inactivity Of the organs named
not only cause these impurities to remain
and poison the system, but also leads to the
degeneration and destruction of the organs
themselves. Prevent Bright's disease, dia-
betes, dropsy, gravel and other ailments
which affect the kidneys and bladder with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which likewise
overcomes malarial, dyspeptic, bilious,
nervous and rheumatic complaints.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
prnsnernns Farmers.

Ydnkton P,css and Dahotian: In Yankton
County, South Dakota, there are at least
one thousand farmers who came here poor
rs the proverbial turkey of Job, anG whoto-
day count their worldly possessions by
thousands. Many of them started in with
house built Of sod and almost empty
handed so far as horses and cattle go. To-
day they occupy fine dwelling houses, have
large barns, fine horses, cattle, hogs and
sheep, granaries filled with grain, fruit
orchards, and money in hand. We mention
this to show that South Dakota farmers are
the prosperous class. Prosperity is the
rule-not the exception. With fair prices
for grain and live stock they would be roll
ing in wealth Prices, however, have moth
ing to do with the fertility of the soil and
the favorable character of the climate.
These natural advan tages are here to stay
and assure prosperity to the farming classes.
A copy of an illustrated pamphlet on " Ir-
rigation in South Dakota just issued by
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail-
way, can be had by addressing W. L. Powell,
General immigration Agent, Chicago, i'll.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

That Salzer's Earliest, At for use in
2s days. Salzer's new late potato, Cham
pion Of the World, is pronounced the
heaviest yielder in the world, and we
challenge you to produce its equal 10
acres to Salzer's Earliest Potatoes
yield 1000 bushels, sold In June at $500
a bushel-$io00. That pays.
NOW If YOU WILL Gun THIS OUT AND SEND
it with 10c. postage you will get, free,
10 packages grains and grasses, includ-
ing Teosinte, Lathyrus, Sand vetch,
Giant Spurry, Giant Glover, etc.. and our
seed catalogue. (K)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

WE have not been without Piso's Cure
for Consumption for 20 years. LIZZIE FER
REL, Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, '94.
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Snn-"Do you think we are going to have
war;" He-"Yes, l do" "What do you
think we are going to make war onl" "On
paper "-Yonkers Statesman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

the village story-telier, until the happy
denouement which took place at the
hospitable mansion of Col. Carroll
George II. Wesley, in Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

:. FRS stopped free by DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Motifs after first days USE
Marvellous cures. Treatise and So trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline, 03l Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

SEE the young woman. Is the young
woman being suddenly and unexpectedly
kissedl All, yes. And docs the young
woman raise hue and cryl The young
woman raises slight hue, but no cry.-De-
troit Tribune
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

'WHY did they let that man go who stole
the bicyclein 'srhey had to-; they couldn't
get jury to try him-every man in the
county rides wheel. Chicago Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

EVERY human being is intended to have a
character of his own; to be what no other
is, and to do what no other can.--C Charming.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

seats for the grand opera. and 1t is poor
company, too / don't understand it.n
Duetl--1sWell, the singers have such weak
voices that they do not disturb the CONVEX
sation u-Harlem Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

QuERIoUs- allow did such place ever
get the reputation of being great health
resort" Cynicus-''Two or three prom
inent men died there. Tilt Bits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

Mr.. MUcnMoNEY-'I love you for all that
am worth, darling.n Miss Budd-.'Thats
just what love you for. n-Boston Courier.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

ALTHOUGH girl may be bright enough to
know that "kiss'' is noun, she's fire.
guently unable to decline t.-Philadelphia
Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

THROAT DISEASES commence with Cough,
Cold or Sore Throat. "Brotcn's Bronchial
TrocheS" give immediate and sure relief.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

WAYwoRN WATsoN--"Pardncr, do you
eat pie wit q knlfef Perry Patettic-
"Wot pieln-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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"The Wooden IIen.'

The illustration shown herewith is small
In size, but really large when we consider
that the "Wooden Hen" is no larger than a
live hen, yet has double the capacity. 1t
weighs only 10 pounds, has capacity Of 28
eggs, and while not toy, Is just as anus
ing, besides being instructive as well.
We suggest that every reader of this write
Mr.. Geo. II. Stahl, Quincy, Ills, and ask for
copy Of his handsome little booklet "K, I"
describing the "Wooden Hen y also his large
catalogue of the Model Excelsior Incubator.
AL sent free Mention this paper.
Hrs head was turned, yet fame had laid
No laurels at his feet,
He simply saw pretty girl
While passing on the street.
IN. Y. Herald,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

THEY who have light in themselves will
not revolve as satellites. Anon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

"ORDER in the courtn' shouted the Judge.
"This is the worst disgrace this court has
suffered since I was elected to the Judge
ipp'-Indianapoli Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

PARRoTT-"Do you think that Henpeck
could ever keep q secret from his wife"
Wiggins-"Well, I'll bet that he never let's
her know what he really thinks of herb
Truth
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22
Potash.

Strikingly profitable results
have been obtained by follow
ing this plan.
Our pamphlets are not advertising circulars boom.
ng special fertilizers, bu, practical works. contain.
Ing latest researches the subject Of fertilization and
ore really helpful 70 farmers They sent free for
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
70 Nassau ST.. New York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-22

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-04-11
Night School.

Prof. G. w. Steward made
an encouraging report of his
night school this week. It is
still growing. He had thirty.
six last Thursday night.
Those who love their race
should lay hold of this great
plan like he has done, instead
Of standing around grumb.
ling about their condition.Sti
up the people to greater Of.
forts to overcome every OBJ.
stacle. We organized one at
st. Paul, with Mr.. ]. M. Ma.
iors as local instructor. We
have one at Wheatley, with
Miss A. B. Fitzpatrick as
local instructor. Prof. G.
M. Thomason has promised
to lay hold. l am proud we
are meeting the approval
of our best people. In the
next two months we expect
to have at least 40 or 80 night
schools organized to enoour.
age home study.
Then we expect to leave
this county and stir up others
along the same line. You
may kick, but we will drive
on. Educate. Educate. Ed.
UoATE. We must educate or
the race is doomed, and we
must continue to make money
at the same time:
The Forrest City herald., 1896-04-11
CORRESPONDENT SCHOOL,

Plans for carrying on = Cores
pondent School:
We urge each student To- get tho
following text hooks:
l. Rays Arithmetic, Third Book.
2. Harvey's ErgIish Grammar.
8. Rarnes's U. 8. history.
4. Corneli's Geogtaphy.
8. Steele's Psychology.
6. Harnngton's ST Teller.
However. We shall endoavor Ia
30 condpct the examinations that
any series of text books msy b.
used.
We ask our Subscribers 10 form
themselves into literary secitles
and wherever there are thirty or
more organised into aoclcty, we
will visit them oncs every three
months TO give general instruct.
ions and to examine them in their
studies.
Everyone that makes 90 or
more, we will publish his name.
We will ask questions weekly and
will expect the pupils To an.
swer them in writing and 10 keep
the same until the instructor Gomez
around.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-04-11
DEPARTMENT OF THE EP
WORTH LEAGUE.


P. O. Roundtree, president; B. G.
Mosley, vioe.president. limo OF
meeting, let and Sd Sunday Of cach
month.
DEPARTMENT OF SPIRITUAL WORK.
Committee: Willis Wilson, pres
ident, r. M. Thornton and Henry
Harris.
l. Young peoples weekly pray or
meeting; 2. Spiritual welfare Of
members; 8. Christian work among
the young; 4. Junior League work;
s. Sunday school interests; 6: Mis-,
sionary work;7. Open air meeting,
Otc.
DEPARTMENT.. OF MERCY AND HELP.
COMMITTEES: Mrs. Lucy Suggs,
president, Matte Mosley, and An
ne Glenn.
/. systematic visitationj.. Q. Tenn.
perance; 8. Tract distribution;
4. Charities; 8. Social Purity 8. EN-.
Employment Bureau; etc.
DEPARTMENT OF LITERARY WORK.
Committee: Miss Katie Terrell,
president, D. NJ. Darden and Mrs.
M. L. Thornton.
!. Lectures and Bible Studyj 2.
Literary work; q. Lyoeums, libra.
ries, and eduoational work; 4.
Church literature; s. Epworth
hsagus Reading; 9. y. L. 9. o.
Rsadings; ets.
DBPARTMHNT OF SOCIAL WORK.
Conmittee; Miss Frances Hod.
ges, president, Misses Agatha Bol.
den and Lissis Wilson.
!. Reception and introduction Of
members; q. Social entertainments
3. Excursions and pionios; 4. Seek
ing new membsrs; 8. Badgss, etc.
Miss @. B. Suggs, organist; VIM.
Ingram, treasurer; Miss Ella Ran
dolph, secretary. Kynett's M. u.
Sabbath School League.
W, 8. salRRiEL, Pastor.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-04-11
SATURDAY, APRIL II !, 1885,,
Hours Of Religious Service.

At A. M. E, Church. Sunday
school at 8 q. m. Preaching at ii
Q. m ct 8 p. m. and at Up. m.
Rev. R. R. Block, P. @.
At Second Baptist church Sun
day school at "a. m. Preaching
at IL q. m also Mt 8 and 7 pm.
Rev. Avant, Pastor
At G. M. E. church. Sunday
school at 8 q. m. Preaching al IL
Q. M, 8 and 1880 p. m.
Rev. White, pastor.
At NJ. E. Church. Sunday school
ga. m. Preaching Ft ii a. m.
Epworth League At 8 p. m.
Preaching at 7:80 p. m. The
Children'i Missionary Band meets
at 4p. m.
Rev. W. s. Sheriff., P. @.
Al lst Baptist church. Sunday
school at 9 q. m. Preaching at 8