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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Miss IDA JONES was indicted at Ben
ton, Ky, on tho 22d, by the grand jury
on the charge OF involuntary man
slaughter. She shot and killed her
cousin few months ago while playing
with pistol.
Ar Maumee, O., on the ead, while
driving, Frank Harrington, Henry Per-
rim. David Perrin and Ed Wilson were
fatally shocked by lightning, the bolt
striking the tire of the carriage.
THE success Of steelmaking process
at birmingham, Ala, will cause inc
location Of several important Industries
at that place.
TIE Dauntless has been captured OH
Indian Key, Fla, with arms and NUM-
tions of war aboard.
THE price Of armor plate has oeeh
fixed at S425 per ton OF 2,24O pounds
JUDGE BRADLEY, at Washington ID.
c., on tho 21st, instructed the jury 10
acouit Broker Seymour, on trial for al
legged contempt of the senate sugar trust
investigation committee.
A TERRIBLE explosion of railway
locomotive, resulting in the death OF an
engineer and fireman. occurred al inc
Fuente bridge, on the Mexican lnterna-
tional Railroad, on the 2lst.
THOMAS JENKINS, cigar-maker, was
shot and killed at Louisville, hy, on
the 2lst, by William Quinn. Jealousy
is said to have been the cause.
WHILE visiting relatives at Monrovia'
n small town near Huntsville, Ala, on
tho siist. Mr. and Mrs. John 7. King
their two children, son of Charles l.
Lane and a negro nurse were mystic
riously poisoned.
THE great New York tailors str'ke' m
which at one timo involved about 2o,ooo
hands. is ended. Tho last OF tho con-
tractors surrendered to the men on the
2lst.
AInrRr SIcKMILLER, Louis Slckmil-
ler. Charles Faile and George stem
helder were run over, by an Eric iast
express near Mansfield, O., on tho sls@
THE mills of the Salmon Falls (N' H.
Cotton Manufacturing Company, on the
o,st resumed full-time schedule after
having been run on two-thirds time slnco
last December.
LITTLE Rock, Ark. on tho 2lst' sus'
tained q loss by fire OF 5000 In prop
erty.
| A CYCLONE at Newport News Va, on
Tho po,b wrecked several houses AMI did
much damage 10 growing crops -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Instead of being on his honeymoon
trip with his l4-year-old bride, W. Ed
ward Talley was jailed at Richmond,
Va. The charge against him is com
mitting perjury in swearing that he
was % years old in order to obtain a
marriage license to wed pretty Lizzie
Blailock. The warrant was sworn out
by The prospective grooms father. The
latter, hearing that the license had
been obtained, proceeded to the church
where the marriage was to be cele-
u tAtu ealu eg9iit pea tsaa-eisrsasrTsaas ~.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Tho cotton crops in this locality, as a
rule, are in excellent shape, in spite OF
the fact that thoy received such set-
back by reason of the unseasonably cool
weather that prevailed few weeks
since. which for time threatened the
tender young plants most seriously.
The recent hot spell has givon the
plants such an impetus that they havo
not only recovered all their former
vigor but are growing in very ener-
getic and promising manner While
the crop is from two to three weeks late,
il we have favorable weather conditions
the balance Of the season the output
will be fully as largo as in former years
in the hills particularly. In some o.
the swamp sections the crop may be
short, but this will 10 the exception
Natchez Democrat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
To Save IIls Neck.

To save him from being lynched,
Simon Gragg, n North Carolina white
man, under sentence Of death, has been
removed from Caldwell county Jail to
that of Catawba county. He exploded
dynamite under lumber shanty in
which were Walter Moore and Dallas
bowman and killed them both. Their
mangled bodies were found in the
ruins. The crime was committed at
night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
THE QUEENS JUBILEE.
Spontaneous and Hearty Recep-
tion in England's Metropolis.
reception OF ENJOYS Mt the PaIace-Con-
gratulations from Lords and Commons,
from Home and Abroad, from tho
Old World and the New.

LONDON, June 21.-The first day of
the severe strain which Queen Victoria
will be compelled to undergo has ended
and her majesty has borne the excite
ment remarkably well. She has ex-
pressed herself as greatly pleased with
the loyal acclaims of her people, and
at times was visibly affected by the evi-
denccs of regard which were mani
tested.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
French Canadians Send Feliclta tions.

chaIrman london Stock Exchango.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Hon. Walter McLaurin, warden Of the
State penitentiary, has just finished the
second inspection this month of the son.
vict camps in the delta, There are
eleven convict camps in the delta, situ
atcd in five different counties, and Mr.
McLaurin reports them all, except one,
in fairly good condition, considering
the fact that they were overfowed The
Scott camp in Bolivar county has suf
fered the drouth, consequently the
stand of cotton on that place is very
poor. The health OF the convicts is re-
ported good, and the stock on all places
in very good condition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Memphis (Tenn.) banks and bankers
have purchased the entire issue of
$780, 900 bonds put out by the Upper va
ZOO levee board for the purpose of maxi
ing additions to the size and height of
its levecs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
To Build q steel Bridge.

The Alabama Il Vicksburg Railroad
Company is preparing to build steel
bridge over Pearl river at Jackson
The present bride is wooden one, and
while it is in fairly good condition the
company has concluded that a steel
structure is required.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
POULTRY AND PIGEONS.
Two Associations Unite Their Forces tt
Secure n Successful Exhibit.


Secure n Successful Exhibit.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 2l.-A meet
ing of the directors of the Mid-Conti
mental Poultry association, and the di
rectors of the Western Pigeon Fan
ciers' association, has resulted in au
agreement being reached by which The
meeting of the pigeon fanciers of the
entire west will be consolidated will
that of the poultry show here next
December. This arrangement insure'
display of 700 of the best pigeons il
the west at the show, with every class
filed with choice specimens George
Ewald, of Cincinnati, and other eastern
fanciers have also given assurance,
that they will exhibit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary of sta
An Unusual Scene on the London Stock Ex-
change.
BY the preside


LolDoN. June 21.-There was n scene
of great enthusiasm on the stock ex-
change to-day. The members intro
duced their women relatives and
friends, which is almost unprc ccdented.
The building was packed to the ut
most when Chairman Kitchens pro-
posed vote of congratulation to the
queen. The proposition was received
with deafening and repeated cheers,
and then the members sang "God Save
the Gucen,' Rule britannia" God
Bless .he Prince of Wales and "Auld
Lang Syne."
A Dispatch from the New York stock
exchange was read and created an ex-
cellert impression.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Dieycles Not Wanted,

Bicycle riders have been forbidden
access to the Fort Mcpherson grounds
at Atlanta. The O'Brien scandal and
the Romeyn court-martial at McPhel-
son barracks were based on bicycle
riding.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Result OF a Love Affair.

Louis Andrew Wingo, young man
who lives with his father just outside
of Manchester, Va, attempted suicide
by shooting through the brain. He
inflicted a dangerous wound, and may
die, though his physician hopes to save
his life. The cause of the young
mans act was disappointment in love.
He has been paying attention to
0. Angel, but his suit for the girls
hand appears not to have met with IA
vor in the eyes of Miss Angels father,
who is said to have forbidden Wingo to
visit his daughter. Wingo saw the
young lady at church with another
young man, and this seems to have
preyed on his mind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Fell In and DrOMned.

Robert Coffey, a prosperous farmer,
who lived on Round Stone creek, near
Richmond, Ky, while fishing with a
dip net, fell into eight feet Of water
and drowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
A brilliant Meteor.

a brilliant meteor passed over Co
lumbia Abbeville and other South
Carolina towns the other evening, ex-
ploding A noise like thunder wa,
heard at Columbia. The negroes were
badly frightened, and many fell on
their knees in prayer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
The Mi.si.sippi Chautaugun,

Tho Mississippi Chautauqua at Crys'
tai Springs promises to be great sue
Hcess and tho attendance very large
The coming will be the third annual
meeting. 1t will begin on June 2S and
continue until July 25.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
An Embarrassing NJlstakt

A Chattanooga (Tenn.) newspaper
made mistake in placing headlines,
and column of weddings was labeled
What Shall the Harvest Be?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

The chair of commercial and inter-
national law at the Washington and
Lee university, Lexington, Va, which
was made vacant by the death of Hon.
John Randolph Tucker, has been filed
by the election of his son, II. st. George
Tucker. lie has accepted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Greenville, June 2l.-Late Saturday
evening one of the most deplorable
tragedies that has ever taken place in
this county occurred at James Crossing.
small flag station on the Yszoo &
Mississippi Valley Railroad, about fl
teen miles south OF Greenville, in which
Paul James and Will Able shot and
killed each other. 1t seems that James
objected to the marriage Of his niece,
Miss Wright, who eloped with Mr..
Able. 1t was rumored that Mr.. James
had said he would kill Mr.. Able II he
married his niece. Mr.. Able proceeded
to find out as TO the rumor, and the two
men met, each armed, James having .
revolver and shotgun and Able a re-
volver and Winchester rife. After
some unpleasant words had passed be-
tween the two men James fred 1t Able
with the shotgun, the load hitting him
in the right shoulder disabled his right
arm. Able then raised his gun with
his left hand and fred three shots at
James, either of which would have
proven fatal. Mr.. James was killed in
stantly, whilo Mr.. Able lived only a
short time after the shooting. Both Of
the men were highly connected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Says He Killed Masenyill.

Will Mays, young man, has con.
tessed that he killed q. NJ. Masengiu,
Of Bluff City, Tenn, to prevent him
from testifying in court
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

At Trenton. n. c., Lafayette Martin,
a middle aged white man, committed
suicide by twice shooting himself and
then cutting his throat with a pocket
knife. He was insane.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
SEVERE STORMS,
Accompanied by Cloud-Bursts, In Three
States

Accompanied by CIOud- BurBts, III ThTe'
States.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, June 21.-Report.
from upper east Tennessee, southwes,
Virginia and western North Carolina
indicate severe storms during Saturday
night and Sunday. A cloud burst just
across the Virginia line, near Bristol,
did considerable damage, and de-
layed trains on the Southern road.
The Washington B New Orleans vcsti'
bule train is being held at Bristol on
account of trestfe washing away as
Wallace. Va
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
From PARALYSIS. y

John c. Cary, aged so, died at Hop
kinsville, KY, from paralysis. He re-
turned from the Nashville exposition,
and on his way home from the depot
was stricken with paralysis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Many Dog. Slaughter I'd.

No less than l2l dogs were shot at
the city pound ut Galveston, Tex, in
two days, their owners having failed
to pay the tax of Sion each dog.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Severe Wind storm.

A severe storm passed over Mont
gomery, Ala, the other day. The wind
for several minutes registered "a miles.
Much damage to crops reported.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
A NOBLE ENTERPRISE.
Conservation of an Institution to Reclaim
jewish Youth.

DoYLEsTowN, Pa, June 2l.-Tht
magnificent property acquired by tn,
Jewish National Farm School associa
tion, near here, was consecrated yes
terday. Upon the stand was notable
assemblagc of clergy and laity, the lie
gal and medical profession, business
men and public officials.
The main purpose of the institution
is to reclaim Jewish youth to thai
agricultural life to which their race
was devoted in acient times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

|pArCn from Simla says: 1t is
Need that over G,OO0 lives have
lost by the earthquake disturb
which have recently visited the
|ce of Assam. A message of CON
Il has been received from Queen
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

trial of John $. Shriver, cor
Ilent of the New York Mail and
IS the fourth of the recalcitrant
lses before the senate sugar in
bting committee Of 1891, was be-
kiore Judge Bradley, inWashing-
b the 18th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Yeterans Have n Grand Day.

w. r. Barksdale Camp No. 1S9, U. G.
", held reunion and basket picnic al
Grenada last week, which was grand,
glorious Success in every respect.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Young Woman shoots Herself.

Miss Manic Mount daughter Of
Thomas Meant Of Muhlenburg county.
KY. committed suicide At her homo IT
Hillside Nv shoofipc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

VoB AoLLARI, who came to Ali
w. from Switzerland with his
" expressed a desire, recently,
s'urn to his native mountains,
Ae III aid not have the money to go
s,, , MS partner in farming gave
s,Vofor y his wife, with her consent,
Aoi'ari is on his way to Switzer-
: :, several children were thrown
the bargain.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

The duke of Auerstadt and the duke
of Sotomar, representing respectively
France and Spain, preceded the United
States envoy, Mr.. Reid being third,
and followed by the papal envoy, Mgr.
Sambucetti.
All the envoys presented their let
tcrs with the lowest obeisance. The
queen took each letter and smilingly
addressed two or three sentences OF
thanks and compliments to each envoy.
Mr. Reid was received in the most
cordial manner possible. Her majesty
EXPRESSED her sincere thanks to Presi-
dent Mckinley and to "the great ma
ton of our kinsmen." After Mr., Reid
had retired, he strolled about the pal
ace little and went home at 4;l5 p IN.
The crowds remained about the
palace until a late hour. The prince
and princess o. Wales and the duke
and duchess of York, ON returning
from Marlborough house, were rs'
ceived with roar upon roar OF cheers.
Busy Business NIcn Find Time for congrat-
| ulatiOns.
| New York, June a. Charles H.
Burnham assistant secretary OF the
New York stock exchange, by diree-
ton of the governing committee, yes
terday, sent the following cable mes
sare tothe London exchangc;>
| The New York stock exchanss joins mos'
cordially in the joyou, celebration o. yos.
great aud good qu,.n's juohea may .ne
strength OF our international sympathy pro-
r,oted BY her majesty, ever increase
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Two commissions representing
United States and the Cherokee
! adjourned, on the 10th. without
|g to an agreement. The Dawes
|ision told the Cherokees that no
Fr attempt would be made, and
congress would now act.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

,rxr FArRE, of France, has
d tooct as arbitrator in the
aisoute between the Central
y n republics of Costa Rica and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Vicksburg's Fair.

The city Of Vicksburg will be the
scene of q second and still more I'm.
portant fair this fall than that OF last
year. At meeting Of the West Mis-
sissippi Association last week board
Of directors, consisting Of twenty-eight
representative business men, was
elected and it was decided to hold TIE
fair at a date between the st. Louis and
Dallas fairs and tho Now O,leans win
ter race meeting. The association will
begin canvass for additional subscrip.
tions to its capital stock Immediately,
with view to offering greater induce
ments to exhibitors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

|pew Chinese consul-general at
|bncisco has issued a proclama-
bpies of which he is sending to
Intrymen throughout the United
urging them to cease their
bnd to respect the laws of this
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

beginning of the jubilee mark
the completion of the sixticth
OF Queen Victoria's reign, was
rated, on the 10th, by religious
les throughout England and the
y empire; and in many cities of
'nlted States special service were
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

BIS GAYLoH assistant postmaster
" York city since 1850, died sud-
| at his home, on the 18th, aged
- r. Gaylor devised the registered
b. envelope, still in use, which
len the means of saving millions
|ars to the public.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

regular quarterly dividend Of
|per cent, together with an extra
(nd of seven per cent, upon the
|oi the Standard Oil Co., became
|lc in New York city on the 18th.
meant the distribution of $40, OOO,-
the shareholders of the corpora
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

DIR. Charles Lee, who WAS chat w
jeff Morrow, near Clarksvills, IN ktA
several weeks ago, died the othsf 4; I;
Morrow surssedered -, u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Three-Cornered Shooting ARRAY.

A fatal shooting affray took place at
Gold Hill. Ala, between George Gray,
on one SIDE, and George Lunsford and
Sam Carroll on the other The diff
Guilty started over some remarks al
legged to have been made by Gray
toward his sister-in-law, who is
also sister-in-law Of Lunsford, and
related to Carroll. When the men
met, Gray had three revolvers with
him. The other men had pistol each.
Gray emptied all Of his weapons Luns-
ford fired twice at Gray, and Carroll
once. Gray and Carroll are said to be
mortally wounded. Lunsford was only
slightly injured. All parties belong to
respectable families, and excitement
over the affair is great.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

:, hust of Beethoven was un-
90 Lincoln park, Chicago on
IN the presence of a large
, - of admirers of the famous
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
r. BrrntER, the Oldest odd
,he H. world, died in Baltimore
,o 18th, aged SO.

hnI,ces of Presidents John
Enn Quincy Adams have been
\ @ 10 the public, in charge of a
!, r. the Daughters of the Revo-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

| y EAMEs, president of the
P.ial national bank of Chicago,
l known in banking circles all
| country, died, on the 10th,
long illness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

hsaid that $40, 900, 900 are to be ex-
|ea on the great waterways of the
|Mppi valley. The Mississippi
commission will meet in New
Fc'ty' on the 2ith, and apportion
appropriation. One important
(Which will be consummated will
survey from the mouth of the river
Paul.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

|w FOSTER. the United States
Lioner, started from st. Peters
4 London on the 10th. 1t is
[ood that his mission was sue
h accomplished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

sA'LEoRAM received at the state
'neht' !, on the 18th, from ex-Sec-
roster, who has been at st. Pc
|pa'S engaged in negotiations with
Auss'ah government for the better
aOn' by mutual agreement, of
Sa' HE in the North Pacific and
C.us sea- announces the complete
FS Of his mission.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

II treaty for the annexation of the
|.s 'ai, Islands was sent to the SEN
4i'oer at five o'clock on the 10Th.
"a'e AT once went into executive
En- N /, ano' as soon as the doors were
|ls' 'ne message of President Nc
r.. ,.,, accompanying the treaty, and
hoy itself, were read and at.
|u'ely listened to.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Chairman London Stock Exchange..
French Canadians Send Felicitations.
CHICAGO, June 22.-The following
cablegram was sent yesterday as an ex-
preston from the French Canadian
residents OF Chicago:
CHICAGO, June 81.
To Hon. lYi!fred Laurier, Ceci, House, London.
Eng;
On this day OF universal jubilation iplrase
offer to your gracious sovereign the respectful
homages Of 5000 compatriots who cherish the
memory Of having lived under her benefcent
domination and take occasion to express their
ardent wishes for her happiness and the pro-
longation OF her glorious reign.
DANIEL BERGEvIN,
Y. Z. BRoSsEAU,
t. A. BEAUvAIS,
GABRIEL FRANCHIERE
CEsAIRE GAREAU.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

Lorenzo Low McCABE, former
|nt of the Ohio Wesleyan college,
delaware, o., on the 18th, aged
was the author of numerous
h theological works and was a
adncotOr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

New YORK, June 90. The chamber
of commerce OF this state yesterday
sent the following cablegram to the
queen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

|, GENERAL LEE is to be sue
yerv soon by ex-Congressman
|AIdrich. of Chicago, who was
some time ago as Mckinley's
Ior consul-gcneral to Havana.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
The following reply was received.

The stock exchange thanks you most heart
lly foryour good wishes. We are unanimous
in the desire for the warmest cordiality be-
tween the two countries
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
surprIse for = nlind Tiger ope-ator.

The police OF Meridian made raid
on the blind tigers and ran in several
OF them last week. They were AZ
raigned before the mayor and three OF
thcm, John Pool, Tom jackson and Ike
Preston, pleaded guilty. A nne Of $50
and costs was imposed on each. After
the trial ia the mayors court Pool
courted an affldavit against him before
Justice II, ]. Woods Tho same plea OF
guilty was entered here that he entered
In tho mayors court but the defendant
was very much surprised when he was
given ninety days imprlsonmcnt AMI a
$500 fne.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26

|ELEGRAM received at the state de-
fent from the United States
gedaifaires at Constantinople, on
Fth, stated that the sultan had is
an trade announcing the accept
|of Dr. Angel as minister from
|nlted States, and that Mr.. Ter
pad accordingly started for home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-06-26
Weather and Crops.

During the past week rainfall DC.
cured in the form OF local showerD at
scattered points over the State, which
were beneficial to all crops receiving
them. In nearly all localities where
rain fell crops are reported to bo in
good condition; elsewhere thoy are SUI
fering for want OF rain. Cotton has
taken on a more vigorous growth owing
to the warm weather. Early planted
corn is too far advanced generally to de-
rive any considerable benefit from the
favorable weather, but late corn is maxi
ing good progress in growth and de7el-
opment, except whcro checked by
irouth. In tho river counties which
were overhowed good progress is being
madc in cultivating crops, and the out
look there is generally favorable. Gar.
dens and truck farms have been greatly
improved by the rains. Melons are
being marketed. The first crop OF Irish
potatoes has been housed and prepara-
tons are being made for second crop.