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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
New Railroad In Tennessee.


MEMPHIS, TENN. Feb. Il, 81
DEAR EDIToR-Vcrily the calm of a
civil engineer are varied and numerous.
Here |, from the romantic land of the
Aztecs, turn mp on a railroad survey in
one of the old states of the Union. And
| am sure there must be some occult
power that guides me from a country of
romanticisms and strange environments.
back to the staid every day life of Ten
nesSee. Is it chance, or am | naturally
called to build railroads across Ameri-
can battleields
When | was in charge Of construction
on a railroad that was built across the
battle field of Moline del Rcy and Che
rubusco in the Valley of Mexico, | was
interested because of the s~acredness Of
the spot wherein American blood had
been spilled, and American blood that
had previously been spilled in glorious
and unequal warfare, but here, upon
this ground, flowed the only American
blood for conquest--here was a part of
the enactment of the only war in which
American arms had not added lustre to
Its name nor stars of honor to its es-
%cutcheon. But when, two years later,
| located and built a railroad across the
battle field of Sacramento in Chihuahua
| no longer thought of the inglorious
war with Mexico, as cowardly and un-
necessary, bat everything was forgotten
in my unbound9d admiration for the
pluck AID courage of the immortal Dou.
iphan, who led his little array of 800
cavalry against 5000 of the flower of the
Mexican army. 1t is said that some of
these Mexicaps are still running and
Doniphan himself is credited with hav.
ing said that Spanish was spoken in
hades for nearly a whole month after
that battle. Truly this makes one feel
proud of his country and to know that
he is come of such forefathers.
But all sink into insignifcance-fade
away into oblivion, where they belong,
when ones mind turns in the pages OF
history, to the time Of our own civil
war, when such characters as Lee,
jackson, johnson, Forest aud scores OF
others, seemed to pop right out upon
the surface to grasp, we might say, the
government and direction Of our armies,
made glorious by such heroes. And
when a few days ago l made a recon
noissance of q railroad survey along the
bluffs of the Mississippi river in the very
track Of Forest raid when he captured
Fort Pillow, l was proud indeed that ]
am come of the American people.
When we climbed the rugged bluff, and
sat upon the old redoubt, I remarked
the daring courage Of the man, who
would jump into such a place with only
a handful of men, knowing nothing Of
the strength of the fort. Truly such
men deserve to be called makers of his.
tory In Tennessee they cherish the
traditions of the C~onfederacy. At Cow
ington ! saw q beautiful monument tc
the Confederate dead of Upton county.
saw also a company Of Confederate
soldiers. These old veterans are organ
lied to perpetuate the glory Of their
deeds. and not to engender hatred in
their offspring for their foes. Their
actions show the great magnaminity Of
snch people in being able to live and for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

The Hill and Lynch factions of the
Republican party in Mississippi are his
Cling and worrying owe a division of
the Federal spoils in IL state. Inas
much as these spoils chiefly consist of
postofices, we woald remind the two
self Amounted bosses and their bench
men, that every selection will have to
be made with reference to the satisfac
tiUn of the white patrons of the Office in
cases where senatorial confirmation is
required. No unsatisfactory man will
be confirmed by the next senate .-Aber-
deem Examiner.
The editor Of the Examiner is at pres.
ent in Washington and is in a position
to know whereof he speaks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
Our NeighbOrs.

lhe' Winston papers notice the death
of Jas. Rosaniond Of Handle. Also Of
Jno' Crosby, living four miles west of
louisville; Mrs, w. D. Miller of Louis.
vile.
The journal says all the houses ex-
cept three that were burned by the re.
cent fire in Louisville will be rebuilt at
an early date.
There has been and is yet, more sick.
ness OF a pneumonia nature in our
county than for many years, from
which quite a number of deaths have
occurred. Several schools have been
compelled to suspend on account of
small attendance. Winston Journal.
We are informed that Mr.. j. D.
Stewart, who recently sold out his gro.
Gerry business IL Meridian to his partner,
Ar. J. Il. Campbell, has, with his
mother and sister, moved to Brooksville
where he will enter business. jeff is a
clever, upright gentleman and his many
friends here in hisold home county wish
him well, Winston Journal.
Columbus is considerably stirred up
by a movement made by Judge Orr eli
AL, to rid all property in the 10th sec
AGA Of state and county taxation. The
Lease Holders think it is unjust to re.
iiem to pay taxes on rented property.
Action will be taken at next term of cir.
cult court and carried to the U. S. Su.
preme court If necessary. A Dispatch
reporter asked n of the best men of
Columbus, a man whose Judgment and
opinions are mature and carry weight
with them, what he thought of such a
suit 1t was his reply that it had abso.
iutely no foundation, either in law Or
squity, and if carried into the courts
the matter would be quickly settled.
The Dispatch chronicles the death Of
Malanda Better, aged 81, relict Of Capt
Abraham Botters.
Maj. Hawkins, an engineer of the NJ.
d 0. R. R. Co., was here Saturday
studying the topography Of Pickens from
the county maps at the Court House.
He IL firmly Of the opinion that the road
through Pickens will be built.
Mr.. 7. H. Sanders, Of Garden had
the misfortune to lose his new residence
and most Of his housnhold effects by fire
On Monday, 6th.-Pickens News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

Persons who are troubled with II
digestion will he interested in the eX
periencc of VIM. II. Penn, chief clerk
ia the railway mail service at Des
Noines, Iowa, who writes: 1T gives
pleasure TO testify to the merits Of
Chambrrlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrh9a Remedy. For two years |
have suffered from indigestion, and
am subject to frequent severe attacks
Of pain in the stomach and bowels.
One or two doses of this rlmcdy never
fails TO give perfect relief. Price 25
and 80 GEMS, sold by T. 5. Murphey,
Macon: o L. Hamilton, ShuquEk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
A Rich Harvest.

1t costs no more to sow good seeds
than it does to SOW old and worthless
stock. How foolish is the person who
fails to get the best to start with. No
doubt you have often thought of this,
when your garden has not done very
well.
Will you jog along in the same old
way this year, Or use little forethouSht
and send to James Vick's Sons, Roches.
ter, N. Y, for their catalogue, which
contains a list Of all that's new and
good?
Their seeds are always r~eliable-sure
to grow and never disappoint. Send 10
cents for catalogue and deduct this
amount from first order. Really costs
nothing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
CA9TORrA..
e.. y; '::||'!:'LmMzZ! II; I
The Discovery Saved His Life

Mr. q. Caillonette, druggist, Re
versviIle III SAYS: go DIR. King
New Discovery | owe my lie. Wa
taken with la grippe and tried all thu
physicians for miles about. but OF no
avail. aud was given up and tolc |
could not live. Having DR.. Kings
New Discovery in my store s"ni for
n bottle and began its use and from
the first dose began to got better, and
after using three bottles wns up aud
about again. II Ia worth liz weight III
gold, We don't keep store or house
without H." Get a free trial bottle at
mil drug stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salvc 10 the world f.
Cuts, Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Sal
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands, ChiIblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by all druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
Notice.

Loaded shells are up about 80 l-3 per
cent. w were lucky and bought %.
600 before the advance and will sell them
at old price, 35c box. We have fine lot
of white powder shells at the old price
also.
feb8- I'm. Macon Mercantile Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
1 csrs sss Lam. y.ek.

My dAuyti.t. wirn recovering
frnM ~ aiistk VI river. was \ great
tQrsfef FROM apgin IN The bark aid
4!,3gs 1rilse 7 "a Grnyer. ~ Enr-
ticr 6siek qriic ! sna,l,ar
'e'. :.y es:s9' sI,s
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

Mr.. Brame went to st, Louis to meet
his daughter, Miss Matte, who has
for several months, been the pupil IT
Miss Bette Clay in New York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

Miss Maud Woodward and her frienu
and teacher Miss Mcmillan, of the $. r.
C. at West Point are spending Il few
DAYS with Mrs l.. F. Holberg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

Meridian was She scene of another
shooting scrape in which James Steel, a
brother to L. G.. Steel Of thi. county,
was killed by Joe Ellerbce. From what
we can ascertain at this time il was IA
most unprovoked and cowardly murder E
1t seems that Mr.. Steel was eating sup
per in Waddell' S restaurant last Satur-
day evening when Mr.. Ellerhee entered
and invited him TO drink some hop
tea . Mr.. Steel declined when he was
told that he would be made to drink and
Ellerbee pulled his pistol and fired
five shots at Mr.. Steele. Ellcrbee claims
self defense, saving that Mr.. Steel was
advancing on him with 4 fork .-DeKalb
Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
The Ills of Woman.

Constipation causes more than hal
the ills of woman kuri's Glover Root
Tea is Il pleasant cnrc for C0:siipa
ton. For sale bv r. S. M%urphcy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
Saturday. Feb. 20, 1897.

The DeKalb Press devoteS much Of
its space to the Scooba poisoning case
and calls vigorously for % thorough in
vestisatioE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
Subscribing for Metropolitan
Papers.

The coming year will be crowded with
big news events and happenings, the de-
tails of which everyone interested. in ma
tional and foreign affairs will want to
read. The best Western newspaper
published is the Semi Weekly Republic
zHA1ssi4An s.,as....~ Is nnI., e,..a.snr.r-an
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

DIEp-Om Sunday evening, Feo. -
n Brooksyille, Miss. Mrs, Eva. Ruiz
The sad end of this lovely woman, te
like a pail upon her family and friends
Always of a melancholy disposition she
had lately be. ome very respondent and
in n sudden and violent attack Of demen'
tia nut an end to her life. The enter
ment was in Soule Chapel cemetery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

Augustus Minor came home from the
\. & NJ, to spend Washington's birth
day with the home folks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

Hicks, the weather prophet, in his pa
Der. Wore and Works ~propheSies
thusly. HE who acts upon the sup
position that there viii be no cold,
stormy weather, with now and bliz-
zTr,ys, before the daises bloom, ought to
be allowed personally to enjoy the con
sequences but somebody onght to take
pits IA that mans potw cows and horses
and sheep and pigs, saying nothing of
wife and children,
The Jackson cor, 10 the Commercial
.Appeal saws Jim Anderson, afuii-
blood Choctsw Indian of Lcake county
was TODAY licensed by superintendent
Kineannon to teach in the indian schools
of that county. His license is the sec
ond one ever issued an Indian in this
State. There are q good many Indians
in Leaks ceunty, and many of them
Seem anxious to educate themselves
In fact, they have already made consid-
cradle progress in chat direction.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20

a WN0. 70 any aIIIT0sS t0F y EtFT'
The Republic daily is So per year, 50
for six months or ST. SO for three months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-20
"Mother's Friend"

"My wife suffered moro in ten minutes with
altogether with hor last, having previously used
four bottles OF "MotiIer's Friend" II ia q bless
ing to anyone expecting to become Q mother,
says o customer" HENDERSON DALE arm1, iii.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
CHAPTER ".

When Mrs. Topmark had been dead
six weeks, Walnut Greek was discussing
her burying with an interest but the
more lively that it was go decorously
subdued. Such magnificent coffin as
she had! And minister from town to
preach the funeral sermon, instead Of
old Brother Macpounder, who, for all
his religion, did unquestionably lack
polish. Then, too, the widower's grief
had been so notable, his tears had fallen
like hail, and Mrs. Winfield, sobbing
upon Mrs. Talbot's shoulder, had beg
ged those about not to let him fling him
self into the grave with poor, dear
Louisa. Afterward she had shaken her
head, signing out that nobody knew in
the least what might not happen. eff
it wasn't for them pore little orphans Of
his, really don't believe brother'd care
ter live another day."
Widowers have been, time out Of
mind, kittle cattle. Beyond question
Mr.. Topmark mourned his wife. Why,
throughout the six weeks he went to
church every Sunday and sat inside
with bowed head, listening to the SER
mon. Still some of the more irreverent
noted q sober smartening Of his garb,
not to mention wandering and furtive
glances about the assembly. But even
they were wholly unready for that
which came to pass. Teddy Barton told
it to group Of lounging customers
upon the store porch just as Jack Talbot
came there in hot haste. The store kept
everything from tarlatan and candy to
pillow points and pitchforks, with espe-
cial strength in plantation hardware.
Jack wanted key of nails; hence had
come in his buggy and had Timothy
and Glover hia snan of blood sorrels, in
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
An Iowa Farmer Tells Exactly How This
Ought to BE Done.

An Iowa Farmer Tells Exactly How This
Ought to BE Done.
From paper read at an Iowa Farm
ers' institute and reported in the Iowa
Homestead are CLEANED the following
statements: While no special rule can be
laid down as to plovlng, there are GER
tain requisites that must be complied
with to insure the best results In the
first place the furrow as it is turned
should he completely inverted, thereby
exposing fresh soil TO the action of the
atmosphere, and at tho same time COW
ering from sight all manure. stubble or
plant growth, thereby insuring speedy
decay within tho soil and with decom-
position and the retention of the gases
generated during the process accumulate
ing a supply of plant food for future
crops.
The nature and condition Of the soil
must determine the depth at which
blowing should be done, and as a rule
grass land, or rich soil full of plant
food, should be plCwed somewhat sinai
low, not exceeding or inches in
depth, and each subsequent blowing an
inch or more of fresh soil should be
brought to tho surface. When saud or
gravel is but lightly covered with pro-
ductive soil, deep p!owing would be out
of the question, but ON the great majori-
ty of the farms of the corn belt not only
deep blowing but at times subsoiling is
productive of the greatest benefit.
To pillow "around" a field is per-
nicious practice and cannot be too
strongly condemned. All blowing should
be done in lands with q headland left
for turning, the headland to be plowed
last and thrown out the one year and
gathered up the next The dead furrow
of this year should be the place of feer-
ing (opening the land) when the field is
next plowed, and if the work is proper
ly done there will always be shallow
dead furrow and no ridge at the feer-
ing. With straight and almost imper-
ceptible feering each succeeding furrow<
should he run somewhat deeper. thai
the one that preceded it until the third
or fourth round is reached, according to
the depth Of the blowing, when the full.
depth should be attained. In blowing
each furrow should be pressed close to
the one preceding, and no balks or skips
allowed. The great object to be desired
in blowing is for each furrow to be of
uniform width and depth, and unless
this is the case q smooth, even surface
is impossible.
Whether sod, stubble or cornstalk
ground, with the blowing properly per-
formed cultivation is but begun, and
the more thorough the preparation of
the seeded before planting the greater
the assurance of uniform stand and an
even start with the weeds. Two burrows
should be turned back into the dead
burrows, and with disk, cultivator, har-
row, clod crusher or roller. as required,
the surface of the soil should be render
ed as fine and smooth as possible. With
the surface of the soil thoroughly stirred
just before planting the newly planted
corn has an even chance with the weeds
and rapid growth will be secured.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05


white lather an he refined them in ano
shouted at Teddy
'Hurryl That's good fellowl I'm
paying five darkies to do nothing until
L can get back and set them hammering
again.
ooh, hoi CANT you wait till you
hurry's over--long enough ter hear
the news?" Teddy demanded, winking
at the rest. Jack laughed easily and
shook his bead, saying:
Impossible, Teddy! I read all my
romances; take them Sunday afternoons
or rainy ones. hate not to help exer-
else that imagination of yours, but to-
day really I'm too busy. Do give me my
nails.
''May by you don know ole Tops got
er new buggy?" Teddy said, with an
other wink at his other auditors. Again
Jack laughed.
"Yes, do, he said. 81 met him
driving home in it ard saw that he had
ON span new clothes as we'll. So, you
see, your news is not news after all.
Give me what / want or l shall drive
on to the crossroads. A"
'I'm sorry, ra.ale sorry, Jack, but
you'll have ter-we amt got er kag i'll
the house-the right size, mean, ="
Teddy said; then as Jack set his horses
heads again toward the road: "Hold
ON, though. I'm jest bound ter tell you
what all them new things meant Ole
Top, he's dead in love with Miss Rob
McGregor; went up thar ter see her yis-
tiddy evenin, but she was out some
whars bout the place, so he's goin err
gin, an soon"
Teddy did not intend that his speech
should reach the ears Of strange GUS
tomer--a tall, rawboned old woman,
who was just then getting down from
her horse at the steps, But she heard
and said, with her f0ot still in the STIR
rup:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Mr.. ThOrne TeStifieS.
The Weli-Iknown Feed and Produc.
Dealer, at 20l w. Mnin Street, Adds
His Testimony.

Dealer, at 2Ol w. Mnin Street, Adds
HIS Testimony.
Mr.. James Thorne, rs readers of this in
Owosso know, is feed and produce dealer
at20l w. Main st. His endorsement will sat
isfy many skeptic. This is what he says:
II have been troubled periodically with
lame back. 1t would be most severe in
spells that would last in all their severity
Tor good long time. 1t was the old pain,
located right through the lower part OF the
back in the region of the kidneys. have
used many so-called-remedies, but l suf-
fered just the same without knowing much
about relief until l got at the drug store of
johnson d Henderson box of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, which had been told were good
for backache. They beat anything L ever
used, acting quickly and helping me right
along. They regulated and corrected the
action of the kidneys, thereby removing the
pain and soreness FROM my back. do not
hesitate to fully endorse Doans Kidney Pills.
They have proved in my case to be good
thing"
Nature has provided certain amount of
work for every organ of the human body
overtax them and disease eventually follows
There is not one portion of our organism
that is so overworked as the kidneys; on
them is placed the important function Of
filtering the blood of the Impurities which
naturally form in tie regular action of life
and digestion. Thekidnevsare consequently
termed the sewerage of the system; clog M
this sewer, and the blood becomes tainted.
with poisonous uric acid. which BRINGS on
disease in many forms. The back is the first
to show this stoppage. From there comes
the warming note; it should he needed, and
the kidneys receive prompt attention
Doan's Kidney Pills will right the action of
the Kidneys quickly, relieve the lack of pains
and aches and crre all troubles of the kid
news and bladder
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers-price so cents. Mailed by Foster
Milbnrn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for
the United States. Remember the name,
Doan's and take no other
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Announcement for School Year 1867.

Teachers should carefully note the contents
of this circular and preserve IT for future use.
DATES OF EXAMINATIONS.
Regular, oruuna, August goth and 2lst, 1896.
Special, Owosso, October 18th and 10th, 1896.
Regular. Corunna, March 25th and 26th 1897.
Special, Owosso, June 17th and nth, 1897.
All examinations will begin at $50 u. M,
standard time
Applicants for third grades will write upon
geography, theory and art and school law the
hrst half days grammar physiology and read
Ing the second calf day; arithmetic, penman.
Ship and history the third half day and civil
government and photography the fourth half
day Applicants for first and second grades
will write upon geography theory and art and
school law the FIRST half day; gre,nmaT, physi
Ology algebra and reading the second half day;
arithmetic. history and penmanship the third
half day, aud civil government, physics and
TYPOGRAPHY the fourth half day. Applicants for
first grades will write upon geometry, general
history and botany on Saturday.
The above schedule will be strictly followed.
REQUIREMENTS.
For third grades an average OF seventy is
required, with not less than sixty-dve in any
branch; for second grade an average OF seventy
five Is required, with not less than seventy In
any branch for first grade an ACREAGE of eighty
five Is required with not less than eighty in any
branch.
Applicants shall use legal cap paper and
write with pen and ink
Applicants for first and second grades who
pass in part of the branches may re-write at the
next examination In the remainder. After fail
Ing In two consecutive examinations they must
re-wrte In all brancees. Applicants for third
grades who fail In part Of the branches must re-
write In all branches.
ed only when legally qualified teachers cannot
be secured Persons who wish to teach must
attend an examination.
o. L. BRISTOL, Commissioner.
j. N. CODY. Examiner
j. A. THOMPSON, Examiner.
Corunna, Aug. z, 1896.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
FLOWING CORN LAND.

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05

Years....

For more than twenty years
we have been telling how
SCOTS Emulsion overcomes the
excessive waste of the system,
puts on flesh, nourishes and
builds Up the body, making It
the remedy for all wasting d.
seases of adults and children,
but it isn't possible for as to
tell the story IN a mere stick
fu1 of newspaper type.
We have had prepared for
us by a physician a little book,
telling In easy words how and
why SCOTS Emulsion benefits,
and a postal card request viii
be enough to have 1t sent to
you free. To-day would he q
good time to send for 1t.
SCOTT & BOVINE. New York.