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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
April FoollA

That waa a cruel Iokc the Bachelors
Club pcrposrsted last "Wednesday
piehi. and u win come 70 pass when
y y least expected, Tint tho ladies
wifi hayn their revenge for making
them The victims. Ouly enc lady out
o. tho thirteen invited 10 the banquet,
declined 70 accept Tho Invitations,
which were beautifully printed. and
bore no suspicion Of any mischief. un
less II was Ia the date. The ladies
waited and waited in their parlors.
but tho beaus never came. aud then. TO
give a.grcatcr emphasis 10 Tho rrucl
joke, the Bachelors had the temcriiy
10 cal AROUND al n late hour aud sere
nude the invited guests, at The same
time sending up their cards msikcd
'aitor the banquet"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

North BID at 1853 a, d, .,and 2:13 p. m
south z :" p i:so p. n, and 40 q, m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr. John Ammous, who has many
friends in Noxubec, il now ono of the
law firm of Hampton q Ammons.
Gainesville, Fla. In business letter
dated April LIST he adds the following
] am delighted TO know that your
town has improved so much since |
left IL. as the town aud its people vii,
always be very dear TO mo. | trust
that lnow have there great many
friends and hope that In the near FL
ture may have tho pleasure of visit
ing your city, aud of renewing my
friendship with the old people of the
place and of becoming acquainted
with the newcomers. With tho very
best wishes for the continued success
Of tho BEACON, and with well wishes
for the dear old town of Macon and
her people, | am
Yours very truly.
j. A. AMMoNs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Millinery row was all aglow with
the beautiful displays made last Tues
day, and although the weather was
not favorable still the ladies in attend.
ance had all they could do to wait on
and entertain their numerous callers.
We regre. our inability TO give faith
full description of the charming exhi.
bition, but the beauty has not been
married by those who had first choice,
aud there is full stock for the ladies
10 sec and admire
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
LISTEN, LADIEsl

On and after April 9Th, to all Gus.
toners. purchasing goods 10 The
amount of fifteen dollars, will pre-
sent a beautiful pastel picture that
will make handsome ornament for
any parlor. These pictures will be
on exhibition in the. store. aud the la
dies aIo requested to call and see
them. WYATT N JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Nothing Better.

All who have seen my stocks OF La
dies Dress Goods and Shoes will sub
siantiate what | say..that they are far
superior TO any in quantity and quail.
ity ] haye ever offered 10 the people
OF this section The dress goods arc
the very latcst styles in vogue aud the
shoe stock is simply immense, and OF
such variety that can Gt any size,
from the infant 10 the heaviest plow-
mans shoes. Give me n call before
purchasing and you will soc for your
Sell where you can save money.
WYATT NJ. JONES,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Iromc again before the public 10
thank them for their liberal patron
age IN the past, and 10 solicit con
sinnancc OF the same, promising them
That will spare no pains TO supply
them with tho very best meats OF all
kinds TO be had nthis and adjoining
counties. have ordered flrst-class
refrigerator, which will be set up for
use by the first OF April. | will also
handle ice, which can be had at all
times by the sack or retail. Give mo
a call aud assure you | will appre-
ciatc it. Very respectfully,
mclilir3t T. r. MAURy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Meeting Of Dem. Elk. Com
Macon, Miss, M-h. 28, 'g6.
Rooms Dem. Ex. Conf,
nm MnvppGp M

'">'s', ~'~'T'7't - - ~ VS.
Rooms DEAf. Elk. Conf, I
OF NuxUBEE Co.
Committee met pursuant 10 call
Present r.. Hmcnsiein. chairman, w
y. Augustus, l.. L. Cole. j. o. Glenn
ID w. nrnt, -. Il. Wyatt.
The chairman stated .he object OF
the meeting 10 he 10 adopt some
method Of cieciing delegates 10 the
State convention, which meets In
jackson April 20. 1896. Tor tho pur-
pose Of sclecliny delegates TO The Ma
lional convention.
Motion by J.E. Wyatt made and
seconded to call mass meeting al the
court house ia Macon on April ~,
1896. Tor tho purpose OF selecting dole
yates as aforesaid.
Amendment to motion offered by j.
o Glenn and seconded that each dis.
trict be requested TO suggest onn dele
gate and one alternate. ~
Motion madc and seconded to lay
the amendment on tho table. Car
ried n =
Original motion adopted.
Morton made aud carried 10 adjourn.
n. fiAuENsTEIN,
q. d. AMEs, Chairman.
Scc'y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Examination for Teachers.

Notice is hereby given 10 all persons
desiring TO attend The spring cxamiua
tons in this county that Same will DO
held as follows:
For white teachers nj Conrt House
on Friday and Saturday, April Sd and
4th aud Eth and 18th.
For Tho colorcd teachers at colorcd
schooI building on Friday aud Saiur-
day, April 10th aud ilth aud oath and
25th.
Each examination will comprise two
days and. begin al 9 a. IN.
S. Al. THOMAS.
Co. Snpt. Ed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

The burial OF the remains of Ar.
Jno. H. Cockrcll took place last Mon
day in the. Odd Fellows cemotcry,
near Macon. Among tho friends OF
The family who were present were Mr..
aud Mrs. Il e Dantzlcr, q. q. Acker.
Miss Sbuford, j. b Cunningham. F.
II. Dantzlcr, Dir. j. i. Patty, J, II.
Jamlson, Albert Henley, j.. @. Poin
DEXTER, .. II. Moves. WilllWells, j. b.
Shaw, John Marehead, NJ. J. Rcinach
Il Brewer, A. ID. Binion, Walter
Price. j. A. Lee, Lucius Cole and
many others.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

There was transfer Of some valua.
bls land in southeast Noxubec this
week. Mr.. e. d. Cavelt sold to Mr..
VIII Deals a farm north OF Cooksville
known as the MrGregor Gray place,
for about 800. There are abont 23C
aci cs in the tract.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. James NJ Hu,zell. the we'll
known Kentucky stock breeder, was
in town Yesterday. lie has sold sew
eral fine jacks in this scction--one to
j. w PauIcitc, one to the Carothors
brothers of West Point, and one to
Geo. N. Lawrence. in Ala. lie has
several more for sale in Columbus,
Mias
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids will be received at tho
April term OF aho Board of ;Su.
pcrvisors, for building a bridge across
Broken Pumpkin on Pierce aud Nash
willie road, said bridge to be built ac-
cording TO plans and specifications on
file IN the Chanccry Clcrk's office.
The Board reserves the right 10 reject
any and oil bids.
BY order OF the Board.
y. I. d RRoH,
Mar7.3t Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Jack Cotton of Cslhouu's Mill easily
takes The lead in killing turkeys this
season. He got only sixteen gobblers
in two weeks, at one time killing three
at II shot. Calhoun Mcqueen showed
ais tho boards.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
NJ. SCALES.

Mr.. IIoffmeister has now associated
with him Mr.. Van Baruhill of this
county. Several very valuable I'M
provemcnis haye lately been added TO
their art gallery, among them m APP
pliai.ce for flushing their work by
means of electricity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. ]. w. lIolbrooks, chrirman OF
the !. o. o, +. cemetery committee
will soon be at work putting the
grounds III good order, ana he re.
quests The co operation OF those hay.
ing lots in tho grounds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

e. S. wilkins hopes the BEACON
will shine on. shine ever" and VIC
know he means what he says for he
sent us $3.50 more than we called for.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
w. G. SHUMAKER,
MAIL ORDER STAMP
WORKS.
Shuqualak,' :
WORKS.

Shuqualak, MISS.
Rubber stamp on plain wood handle,
with ink pad. to words. IS cents; to {
words, 40c; TO 10 words, 30 cents. Re-
turn card tor envelopes. name and adj
dress. on midget self-inking frame, TIC.
Printed directions for making the ink ac-
ompanies each stamp.
sclfinking linen marker, "Tip-Top''
name in pretty lettering, repeater impress
sion. In turing perfect print. with tube OF
indeliblc ink, SOC. 20 KIT close IN. combi-
nation pep. pencil and name, stamp, self
inkins, % cts. Allpostage prepaid.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

stolen or straycd from Jas. Longstrcet's
plaza near Macon, about Fell. lat, black
horsegS years old, about i5A hands high.
Has well collar marks. Any information
furnished tho BEAcOE Office or the under
signed win be rewarded.
j. L. CLEMENS,
mch2s Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Straws! StrawsI

Straw hat days will soon DO here,
and you are invited 10 call aud make q
selection OF a stylish hat from my ex
tensive stock. will suit you both in
quality and price.
WYATT Al JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
q D. AMEs,
Gco,l

G5ys We have during the last two
weeks sent Statements TO all who arc
indebted TO us on subscription. Some
have not responded, but we hope they
Will take time TO lot us know If they
wish 10 continue or discontinue their
subscription. To send tho paper re-
qujres a regular cash outlay aud we
are not able 10 Indulge them amy long
n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Taken up by II. j. wilkins, Jr., strayIng
on the NuckOls plantation. about March ~.
W RED cow,
with crop on right and small bit and split
10 left ear, about eight on nine years old
aud valued at $40.
THE ownor il requested TO como forward,
uroye property pay charges and take IL
awny. o. ii viii be dealt with as the law
di,xefs. J.. n. FERRIs,
a-sS4t ccyvpeF and RNmgey,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
NOTICE.!
We have so Of the best
Corn and
Gotten planters
on earth at $3.50.
{. .eo.t Macon Mercantile Co.
NoN-REsIDENT NOTICE.

State OF Mississippi,
Noxubee County.
The Estate In the Ihancory
No. 1907 OF Court. To the
Mrs. Eliza McCarley, April Term, 1906
To the following. being the heirs of Mrs.
Mary Reeves. Mrs. r. a. Armour, somer-
Vile, Tenn; William Reeves aud Ellie.
Mary, Reeves. Temple aud Fannie Hum-
phroy, Yum YuEi, Tenn; also John Nc
Knight, Forest City. Arkansas AR. tho
unknown heirs OF Mrs. Mcknight; also
the following. being the heirs Of Mrs.
Robinson. to-wit. Mrs. Willie Ro inson
and children. Alno, Crockett County
Texas; Mrs. Mnrthn Robinson Minter,
Joe Robinson and Sallie BrumIey sud any
unknown heirs Of Mrs. Robinson -
You are hereby commanded 10 appear be-
fore the Chancery Court OF said county on
the 4th Monday Of April. 1900, 10 make do
tense 70 the petition OF Walter Prico ct al.
executors, 10 set apart 10 your sri nrato use
and benefit certain lands devised 10 YOU BY
said testatrIx.
Witness my hand and Official seal tho Ord
dny Of April, 1900.
1T. DORROn,
Chanccry Clerk.
W q. y. DoRnou, ID. g.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Take Notice.

will deliver in Macon red. white,
black or clay peas at S100 per bushcl,
mixed poas 75c. Send me your orders
GEO. d RUSSELL,
Mashulavills, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

There was a very ENJOYABLE party al
the hospitable residence of Mr. and
Mrs c. II. Scales last. Friday night,
given by their interesting little dnugh-
icrs to many young friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Stock at a Bargain.

Ihaye fos sale good $50 mule, il
good milk COW with young calf and
re.s.. tsvK5, AVERAGING about iUU
pounds. Cheap for the cash.
JNo. ID. IIoDGEs.
SSl-St Macon. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mrs. DIR. Clement is well again. She
wcnt on fishing trip mp the river
with the DR.. and caught n nice mess
She tried them in pm and the DR..
cat them like mau.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

/ We ask tho attention or our readers
10 the carshotMr. w. @. Sliumakef.-
II is Of interest not only 70 buaiics,
people but 70 the public generally. 81
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr. M. J. Reinacl, made a large sale
OF cotton lasl Monday about 375 bales
Ito Mr. JAS. q. Bush. Mr.. Bush has
been rather quiet this season, but he
10 closing UP on the homo stretch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Nntica.

For spot cash yen can buy anything
In my store IN Dry Goods, Notions,
Hats aud Shoes at cost. Stock com
plete. No humbug. Mean exactly
what | say.
apl4 c. Nj. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. A. + Deut's neighbors say he
has good early garden: lie can sup-
ply his own. table andAhis neigAbors
nlso,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

can dispose of few pairs of pure
blood Berkshire pigs. Call early.
s. M. THOMAS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Poland Chinas.
Genuine Bcrkshlros

have few Thoroughbred Poland-C China
pigs for sale. Apply early TO
3-2s-2t. W. r. MINOR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

lIi@ Kiitie Durham. daughter Of
the iamcnied Cameron Durham, is Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. z. 4. Dorroh.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

We regret to sny that Mr.. j. W
Drake isvery in with pneumonia. DR.
Fcaihcrston says his life IL hanging By
n ihrcnu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs &. S. Field and baby
have bceu The guests this week of Mr..
j. L. Jones' family.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Tho Young son Of Mr.. a, Gray.
scction master, is very sick. lie has o
complication OF ills.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mrs, w. p. Gaines came down from
Brooksville TO see the grand Easter
opening of millinery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

For SALE-Two good milct cows
with calves, three quarter Jersey.
Win be sold cheap. Apply TO
+. A. DENTON.
Cooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mrs. Celeste Dislnukcs aud .littls
daughter are ihs guests OF bfr Aid
Mrs. G. M. Scalcs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Judge VIM. Price of Louisville, is In
the county this wcek,pon a visit 10 bis
brother.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

From the Rosa ConnoI plantation. Mch.
nth, chestnut colored mare about Isl
hands high, foretop trimmed. scar in fore
head, no saddler, when she left her tail was
tied up. Any information of her left with
tie Undersigned will Acknowledgment c.
HAMP WALKER.
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. A. T. iIenlcy's horse fell with
him about two weeks agv, AMI Mr..
Henley is getting about on cruiches.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

lf yen want an early garden leave Your
orders promptly for cabbage and tomato
pianr with 1T,
feb22-fm g. N. LADD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Earlv Cabbnre Plants,

g. l.. Rcinrich has received large
supply Of lightning ice cream freezera
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

STRAYED From my place in Macon
my black hunting turkey hen. She
had only two or three feathers in her
tail. Information of her will be thank
fully received. L. L. PATTY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
A Gun for Corn.

A double barrel, breenh loading gun
will be- exchanged for corn. Inquire
al BEACON office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. Will Taylor went 10 Cincinna'i
with carload Of fat cattle md was
well pleased with his trip and trade.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Mr.. Wilson the great 'horse aueiIou
ecr is selling some very good stock "a,
d Y at Bass' stable. .s,s'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
]. F. SHELTON,
and

look my store will convince the most skeptical tas
for house furnishings of all kinds cannot be exceed with
prices to suit the time Cons Baskets and all kinds of Un
dertaker's Supplies hand Careful to attend all
funerals Telephone No. 7.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

NJ ON-REssDENT NOTgcE,
The State Of Mississippi
No. 1870 100 vs. IS. In the chauccly Court
Lula Noil, OF Noxubee county.
TO Lula Neil, Ehren, Ala.--
We command you 10 be and appear be-
fore tho Chancellor OF our said Chan
Gerry Court At u term theroofto be holden NJ
the Conrt House In the town Of Macon, In
said county, on the
4th Monday Of AMI, A. D.. 1896.
to the original bill IN sad cause, wherein
ycil are defendant.
Witness my signature and tho seal OF
said Court affixed, MS 2lst day 81 Mnrch,
A. d.. 1920.
8-2l.yl Clerk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

When Baby was sict. we gave her Caatoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When sbccamo Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When chad Children, she gavethem Castoria
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

OATS! OAfSl- Rcd Rust PROOF
Seed Oats fur sale, on Columbus road
one mile from Macon.
". KEYES'.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

For every case OF Throat aud Lung
disease that Shiioli's Cure fails to cure
tho cost price will be refunded. For
salo by I. S., Murphcy. s.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

July list to Sept. 1. 1896. For studentA
and practitioners. 27tn year. For cata-
loguc address N. o, Charlottesville, va.)
II. g. MINOR,
Secretary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Remaining In the Postoilice vt Macon 4.
the close OF the week ending Aprllz, 1896,
which II not taken out In 90 days Will he
sent to the dead letter Office:
Miss Daisy Badger. John Dfyls,
Guss Hughes. Miss Mnriah Hilton.
Prin. j. w. McLain, -. A Williams,
Mrs. Eliza Nicholson.
NJ. MAf1ORNER. r. NJ.
J. HOLBnRG Dep. 4,t
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

@. M. Scales 10 agent for the best
school shoe eyer sold in Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
The Ladies BAZAAR.

IN as---v- wssnro.srU ifnv urspsuy oi
Easter Millinery call At the Ladies' b.
zaar, next 10 the postoiIice on next
Tuesday. March slst II will be artis-
tic and effective. The selections have
. boon made with great care aud the va
riety is large enough to satisfy tie
tastes OF all customers. Rcmcmber
tho new store one door south of the
postofiico.
This season brings on some OF the
NEST charming novelties you have cv-
cr seai, in millinery line ana sou viii
find them at Mrs. Murrays.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Zine Chickens.

II you wishto improve your flock of hens
get some genuine barred Plymouth Rock
Eggs from A. KLAUS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
For Rent.

A cottage residence convenient to
The public school aad churches Ap
ply TO DAVID BUCK.
Macon, Miss
Mel, 20 I'm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

Magnolia Stables will scon-
Time to run a "buss" to al
trains aid it will be driven by
a competent and polite driver.
All orders left at my store will
be carefully loo k ed after. he
management at the stable shall
bes sftst-class and satisfaction
guaranteed.
- shall keep twenty first
Ickss horses for the accommo-
dation Of my customers. We
hicles1of all kinds can be fur
lnished. L. w. GRIGGS.
J. L. GRIGGs, Agt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
j. A. AMMoNs.

| have several nice show cases for
w. M. JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

NOClce.
Nice assortment of dressed
~ y CEILING. FLOORING and
WEATHER BOARD NC
also SHINGLES, for salo by the
apl4-1m Macon Mercantile Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

This line comprises the very latest Styles Of everything in
/ Notlca.

Notice. ss's
All'kinsls Of
IioUaH aud DRFssEp
LEADER and SIZING LES
For sale by Macon Msrcanlile %.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Money to Loan,
1 Great and unnsnal nAar.

Apply to John n. ninsmorc. atior-
ney, Macon. Mise. NJ lliI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04

800 bushe Is for sale at my Prairie place.
3-2S-3. II. NJ. HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-04
Fresh Garden Seed.

have full supply of Iandreil,'s
seed and onion sets. Call and make
yoar selection willis thu stock is full.
icb.1 I'm 4. ). MURPIIEY.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-08-14
THE HOT WEATHER.

West of the Mississippi tho Hottest o.
the Year in Missouri and Kansas.
KANSAS Cry, Mo. Aug. 10. The of
fetal temperature here to-day was 101
degrees with warm breeze blowing.
The United States report issued this
morning says:
Yesterday was the hottest day
this year west of the Mississippi river,
especially in Missouri. Kansas, Ar
kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Every
weather bureau station in those States
with the exception Of Concordia, re-
corded 100 degrees or more Oklahoma
City recorded 104.
'Ehe high temperatures also ex-
tended into Minnesota, and South Da-
kota, Huron reporting l02 and ST.
Paul9 =.
1.-THE highest temperature on the
records of this office occurred yester-
day afternoon-l022 degrees, two
tenths of a degree higher than the
maximum on July 13, 1890 In the
extreme Northwest, the lake region
and Ohio valleys, moderate temper
atures prevailed.
During the past twentv-four hours
light showers fell in the Dakotas,
Nebraska, Montana, New Mexico, and
moderately heavy showers IN :Linne-
sofa and the upper Ohio valley A
slight shower fell in Eastern Missouri
and sprinkle in Southwest Kansas.
At a. m. the weather was generally
fair in all sections"