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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
FAMINE NEWS EXAGGERATED
90 SAYS AN ASSOCIATED fkf"''
REPRESENTATIVE, WRITING
FROM INDIA.
NOT 4 DEATH FROM Starvation.
Tho Plague Ravages Are Reported on the
Increase-"The Duchess Died In
Dublin-Other Foreign Items
of Interest.

1ordo, Ian o4-(Copyrighted. 1897;
| h,. ,ha associated Press. THE special
representative of the Associateu rs s;s
TYP ~ tra Yelling through the famine dis
tricts in India, accompanied by .ne ga 81
ornment's party of inspectors, sehus oi'
patch today from Kholapur.
He saws the reports which have Deen
cont n England and the United states
,bnt acpte distress from famine exists III
the Southern Maharashtra states nave
heen exaggerated s0 far as his ooserNh.
lions have extended. A scarcity OF sruni
does indeed prevail in the extreme eas.ei in
portion of this region, but the eopi;e
there were able to escape want " Ia
grating, most of them to the fertiie N"iie
con mains and elsewhere, where the
sbortness of the grain supply is not 1eit
Rice also is plentiful and means ana
measures for the relief of the hungry are
pronounced adequate where needed.
The maharajah, in an interview with
,hc Associated Press representative on
the prospects of his people escaping STAR,
walton, said that his state, expecteI IL
famine every few years and were, tnere
fore. not taken unawares or unprepareu
when il came. They were prepared, ne
said. TO spend FIVE lakhs of rupees for re-
lief in his territory.
The British residents were also inter-
viewed and confirmed the statements OF
the maharajah as to the situation, ADDING
that the relief organization was most et,
fective in the Bombay presidency ana
that the difficulties from famine ana OF
securing and of distributing relief WAS WAS
lighter than in former famlnes. Inns
summed up his views as
follows: .,,;
MY observation has been in travelling
over the whole western side tina. the
famine is not severe there, though IL ma!
Increase towards June. But in the dis
tricts in which | have travelled | have
not heard of Il single death from stnrva-
ton
The weekly report from the governor
general. Lord Elgin, of the famine out
ook in India, says that from one to three
nches of rain has fallen in the Punlab
kept in the Delhi district and hight
showers elsewhere. There is Il slight fall
n the prices in the northern Puujab,
While elsewhere they are stationary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
MIGHTY COLD WEATHER

ST. Paul, Mimi. Jan. 25.-m the sub
urbS today. the mercury was reported all
the way from 80 TO 10 degrees below zero.
but the official thermometer Ill the
weather bureau office gave 2G mellow zero
rs the lowest. that being the figure this
morning. Edmonton. with IS below. was
| the coolest place officially in the north
west Duluth and Moorhead both record
ed 2S and Bismarck, Miles City. Helena.
Huron gave n At Bayfield, Wis. work
has been Suspended on the construction
of the Bayfield, Transfer railway on ac-
count of the cold
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE CoLDESr IN YEARS.

san Antonio, Tex. Jan. D Especially
To-day has been The coolest in San An
tonic for many years The minimum
temperature during the day was Is de-
grecs above zero. but 1hc Indications are
that il will be- colder tonight A light
snow. the tiakes MS hard as hail, has been
falling all The afternoon. The ground is
frozen and covered with coating OF slect
that makes traffic almost impossible.
Stock on tho biz ranches west of here
are reported TO he suffering greatly and
much damage will result
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE RPIDCH o

fre .iPIbr'a tnb;g $. c., Jan 25'nWbiIe a
Western 'I Gn on the Charleston and
a brid tn oarolina railway was crossing
mi %Iiu f over the Tiger river a 't twslve
bridge lt f,ii here, this afternoon. the
the river ar"1 P,lr1ecipitating the train into
the brig %a f The engine got over before
were tiliad ieI''" Two unknown tranps
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
LOOK III STRUNG HIGH.

Nelson, y. G., Jan. 24.-Superintcndcnt
lIusscy OF the provincial police is en-
denvoring 10 locate the prime movers in
II lynching that took place recently ut
Pavilion Point. a Chinnman named Look
Iii. who had jumped fellow Celestiars
claim, was found hanging to the end of
Il rope. II is supposed that Chinese
placer miners are at the bottom of the
lynching, ana two of them have been ar
rested
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
EARTHQUAKES CONTINUE.

City of Mexico, Jan. 4.-Earthquakes
continue in the state of Oaxaca and that
city has been shaken by the trepidatory
shocks. Scientists believe that vol
cano is forming among the hills, and the
continued seismic activity has excited
alarm in several districts, while on the
Pacific coast the ocean is in n con-
tinual commotion, caused by submarine
explosions. sending huge waves on the
shore and terrifying fishermen, who still
boldly venture out. ~.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE BLOCKADE IS MpLETE.

Huron, s. D.. Jan. 25.--The most com
pletd snow blockade in the history of this
portion of the northwest since 1891 now
prevails. Saturday and Sundays storm
covered this portion of the state from
the Missouri and Sioux rivers and north
into North Dakota Here the temper
allure registered 26 below zero and
touched 80 in other sections. Fears are
entertained for settlers in the remote dis
tricts where fuel is scarce The loss of
stock will be heavy. All railroads are
blockadcd 49,. 49,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
LONDON FINANCES

London, Jan. 24.-It-is fully expectad
that =, the. Bank of England rate Of dis
count will be reduced to 3 per cent with.
IN two or three weeks. Money, continuns
easy, but all gold arrivals are readily oh,
sorbed by Japan and Russia. Businass
on the stock exchange has been snail
with a good tone. Home RAILWAYS nnd
Investment stocks generally AdyaneeJ
Brazilian securities advanced ~ - ! I;
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
CoIDES.r or THE SE\so\

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. - reports
from Western Tennessee. northern Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas indicates that the
coolest weather of the season is prevail
ing tonight There is no suffering. how
ever reported and the indications are that
the temperature will rise considerably to-
morrow. In Memphis and vicinity the
thcrcmomctcr registers - degrees above
zero.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
BAD SEASON FOR BARKS.

London, Jan. 24.-The American bark
Hayden Brown, Capt. Claxton, which
left Trapini on December 80 for Glou-
cester, Mass, has arrived at Gibraltar
with her sails and rigging damaged and
her cargo slightly shifted.
The British bark John Grant has
been burned and sunk ut Tocopilla, The
captain persisted, but all the others on
board the vessel were saved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
TWENTY REIOW.

Sioux Falls s. d., Jan. 25.-Thc storm
which began Friday night has abated,
but the intense cold continues through
out the state. Thermometers register 20
below. Trains are all behind time and
stock
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
AMERICAN FOUND DEAD

Nice, Jan. 24.-The fragments of
human body have been found on the rail
way near st. Laurent. With the. remains
there was found n torn bill of the Hotel
Universe of Nice. Only = centimes were
found on the body. Inquiries here find
out that the deceased was NJ. Rheim of
New York, and he is supposed to have
committed suicide. His trunk bears mn.
merous hotel marks, both American and
European. AO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE DUCHESS" DEAD.
Dublin, Jan. 24.-Mrs. Hungcrford. t
novelist, is dead.
A BRIEF SKETCH.

New York, Jan. 24-Mrs. Hunger.
ford's nom de plume, The Duchess,
first became widely known to the readers
of light literature through her novels
"Molle Bawn' and Phyllis pretty tales
of lovers, told in n light, chatty way,
which found favor on the two continents,
and for many years the novels Of The
Duchess" have sold in many editions.
Mrs. Hungerford lived at st. Brendas
Bandon, county Cork. She married when
very young and was early left a widow
with three small children to care for. In
1888 she married Henry Hungerford OF
Cahiermore.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
LEGISLATIVE, COMPLICATION.

Salem, Ore, Jan. 25.-Complicltions
are bobbng up in the legislature. The
senate refuses TO recognize the house of
which III. l.. Benson is speaker and later
the speaker of the senate refused 10 ac-
cept a message from the Benson house
notifying the senate that organization
had not been completed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
NORTH TEN WEATHER.

Dallas. Ten. Jan. 10 Special. From
Wcatherford. Foraon. Wichita Falls
Dcnison. Paris. Ccrsioana, Clehurne and
many other points throughout northwest,
northeast. west. east and centr;t' Texas.
reports come of intense cold with sleet
and snow and great suffering To livestock
where il is very cold.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RARK CONE ASHORE.

Cherbourg, France. Jan. 24.-The Nor
wegian bark, Capt, Anderson, which
foundered on the east side of the, Isle OF
Pelee. while bound from Pensacola, Fla,
for Wismar, Germany, has broken up
and is coming ashore. =
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
DIED OF MS WOUND.

jefferson. Tex. Jan. 20 Spccial.l-
Saturday night Tom kirkpatrick of Cass
county was shot in this city and died Sun
day night. Fclbcrt Braude. l6-year.
old boy. was arrested. charged with the
otfcnsc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
ORDERED NO RE PRESENTEn

Paris. Jan. Alt is semi-ofiicially an
nounced here that Baron de Mohenrheim,
the Russian ambassador. has informed NJ,
HanotouX, the minister of foreign affairs
that the ear has ordered Count Mura,
helti, the newly appointed Russian minis
ter OF foreign affairs, to visit Paris so
as TO be presented 70 President Faure
and enter into relations with the French
ministers before returning To ST. Peters
burg
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

Eagle Pass. Tex, Jan. 25.-lSpecial.l-
\ blizzard stuck Eaaie Pass last night,
the coolest of the winter 'fhc Their
momctcl registering - this morning. II
has been sleeting nearly all day. All
hydrants are frozen. str -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

tion ' "s Ont. Jan. 24.-At tba sugces-
io yl oo vi me encouragement tbe Iom;n-
J lin ,sooNernment has opened.n nat;nDoi In
Of tn .en,ei fund, with the deputy minister
hoo ,i'aiiet. as treasurer nr,I A harI,can
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
LOLIErIN DARKNESS.

.Iolic. Ill.,. Jan. 25-Thc Economy
Light and Power company's plant was
destroyed by fire this noon, causing 4 loss
of Sl50.00O. As result the city is in
darkness tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

per per cent; Argentine railways declined o.,
ne OF droughts and locusts. Amor;i
t tn, securities were quiet with some1 nar
Trninm 6 Seilins on New York account
t ~ mon faclhcs were better on the beiinf
ad %1 tale REQ, organization scheme would he
ment 1, Wltl the consent of the govern
cent o nti,lioiS Central rose 1 Is per
O'icr cluhgeS We're unimnortapt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

Thousand Of cases OF rheumatism
have been cured by Elmer X Amends
Prescription No. 2S51." All sufferers
should try bottle OF came. Il. r..
Schmidt. Houston. Tx. sole agent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
BOWMAN IN TIID

rierre, 5. d., Jan. 25.HA t1t tha -, ain
the last ballot RIpuj IocS senatorial caucus on
tHbg oH giving him %, or on Men1 now ro
viii VIII hp h Sa 1t is thought a pomi,,at ton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE DEFEA TED.
Guthrie, Ok. Jan. 25.-Thc woman's
suffrage bill was defeated in the house
of the territorial Legislature today by Il
decisive vote.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
: H. SSlAN ARTILLERY RI-MoR

London. Ian az - ilLLERl RUMOR.
Petersbnr, ' a. -o.mA dispatch from st.
H NJ .1 %od fumor that Russia will spend fn0
WoooV roubles in re-arminp tbp au.; H.
VII! !.Th the French quick firing aTn ,s.us. is
:, ne report requires contirmat;a say hn+
tar Nt the powerful VI. de Witt Minis MS
s;t;nn nhahce, opposes the idea HE nnr.o-
mniu,w would be of little avail aga nst r The
munster OF war, Gen. Won NoyosEr e"e
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

snow has piled in huge drifts by the
heavy wind that has prevailed for fort!'
eight hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
If it's a matter of rouob

If it's a matter of rough
skin, redness or sunhurn
use HEISKELL'S Soap. 1t
whitens and sOftens the
skin. lifts eczema, letter
or pimples use the Oint-
ment-HEISKELL'S O;nt
ment. 1t will cure any dis
ease of the skin.
soap ,sp Zsc.' Ointment SOC. At druggist, or hv .,
%Hssles, HOLLOWAY 3 CO., 81 Connsss, n S. ma.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
uUGE SNOW DRIFTS. ~

Bozcman, Mont. JAM. 25.-The Their
mometer registers 2S below zero and the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

FUI.ICE FORCE FOR TANGIERS.
Iangiers. Morocco, Jan. 24.-Dayid
Burke, United States consul general. at
the request of the diplomatic body here,
Is compiling scheme for the formation
OF police force in Tangers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29

The people in and surrounding this
historic and once thriving town are tax.
ing steps to have an easier and more
RAPID transit to The great artery of
trade, the Mobile and Ohio railroad and
to the county seat. They have deter.
mined to connect Macon and Mushula
vile with a telephone line, but they
IRE not satisfied With that and will hold
a meeting to-day for the purpose of as
pertaining the will Of the people and
discussing the subject of Il dummy line
from Mashulaville to Macon. We
would respectfully call their attention
to the proceedings of the railroad meet
ing held in Caroiiton, Ala, published
IN this paper, and probably they may
ind some pointers, hat will be useful
o,them in taking the initiatory steps to
set the ball rolling. If they will find
out what they can do, and submit their
proposition to the Mobile and Ohio rail
road and to capitalists, they may find
they will be given material aid.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
Our Visitors.

The beautiful display of goods and
millinery continues to draw a good trade
to Macon from distant points,
Cliftonville-On Monday Mr.. John
Lewis Dantzler came in with Miss Edna
Henley, who will remain a few days on
a visit to Miss Addie Mcleod. On Fri.
day Mr.. Emmett Dantzler and $. B
Conner were,in town discussing legisla-
tive proceedings, railroads and the
crops.
From Deerbrook the ladies were
Misses Blanche and Dele Snowden and
the gentlemen Capt. Snowden, r. D.
Heron, Allie Swami and others.
Shuqualak was well represented this
week-Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Hubbard,
Mrs Sid Welsch. Mrs. J.. NJ. Edwards,
Miss Short, Mrs. Haley, Maj. Jones
and Isaac Tyson.
From Cooksville-Mrs Frank Denton,
Mrs. R. NJ. Long, Miss Annie Bell, Dr..
Swift, Mr.. Bob Long, Jas. Murray,
Ernest Neil.
From the Ehren neighborhood we saw
Mr.. and Mrs. Luke. Col. and Mrs.
Clanton remained in town Tuesday and
Wednesday and were the guests of DR..
and Mrs. Clement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
Killing Mites.

Destroying these chicken, house pests
is the order Of the day in Macon. One
Of Mr.. j. W. Patty's sons was engaged
in such work this Friday morning and
III using fire ii got beyond his control,
bit the mites were mot eirectuaily de-
troyed. The burning of the hen house
caused an alarm which soon brought
out the fire company aud 4 great crowd,
and through their exertions the dwell.
ing was saved, though the efforts of the
fireman would have been Of no avail il
the wind had been from the east instead
OF the west, 1t was probably fortunate
for MIR. Patty that the fire occurred when
it did-when the wind was favorable,
and there were SO many people to help
him. He will rebuild the chicken house
some distance from the dwelling,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
Pablo School

The program of the commencement
exercises of the Macon Graded and High
School on last Friday evening was a
very attractive one, and the exhibition
wa highly creditable to managers and
pupils. There were four in the yradu.
atinS class-Brooke Ferris, Miss Eliza
Borgess., John Chappell and Miss Annie
Shelton. Brooke delivered an Grafton
ON "A Boys Chances These DAYS, +"
Miss Borgess. delivered an essay on can
Age OF Progress, John Chappell ia.
vored the audience with his opinion of
the Constitutional Government of the
Great Western Republic, and Miss
Shelton reminded her hearers to Con,
slider the Lilies Between these es.
says and orations were interspersed
several very pleasing numbers in song
ana Instrumental music.
The very pleasant duty Of presenting
the diplomas devolved upon Mr.. A. T.
Dent, which he did in the most grace.
full manner The drill and rccompany-
ing songs were beautiful, but the most
amusing piece of the exercises was the
vocal quartette,. The Professor at
Home, participated in by Misses Mou
sic Rush and Reta Allen and Messrs.
Sam King and Ben Thomas.
The faculty a well congratulate
themselves on the very successful termi.
nation Of the school session.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
Card OF Thanks.

j. Z. RIyEs, Sec'y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
ciiidren's nay at the MetSooist
Church.

spring sunshine, flowers and children
FORM q combination of charms hard 10
resist, and this three. fold cord not
easily broken was in its fullest strength
~ the Methodist church last SUNDAY
Inc uay was a perfect one, the beauty
ana fragrance of flowers filled the
church. and the children in their dainty
spring costume were very lovely. When.
TO these attractions, were added tbe
sweet songs Of Zion, none but q cypic Of
the interest nature could have found
aught to criticize or cayil at.
The size of the Sunday schcol can he
estimated from the feet t,mt tbe head If
the procession Of scholars and .aacbc~s
had reached the chanccl in the auGito.
rum before the rear had loft the pll..
form III the Sunday School room below
me songs, responsive readings and rec.
itst'on' We're all 20 good that il wonld le
dlfhcnlt to pa%rticularize, but it IL i'm.
possible not to make an exception of
tiny Addie Skinner, whose sweet solo
won AL hearts. Only reverence for thc
sanctuary prevented rspturous applause.
IL was indeed wonderful TO hear this
little one so nearly a baby that some of
the words were too hard for her. carry
the air so correctly and sweetly and give
the proper emphasis.
The exercises closed with the singing
OF the Gospel song, "When the roll is
called up yonder, - and while the ring.
ing chorus was sung to the last verse,
the school gave the Chatauqua salute
and the Benediction was pronounced.
Great credit is due the committee who
had charge of the exercises,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
Vitae Ore,

This medicine which shas been
extensively used in this county, for
rheumatism and nervous affections, is
growing in favor and many are ready to
testify to its virtues, including the wri-
ter, who has had occasion to abserve its
good effects i'll his family. Miss DOME
O'Ncill is the agent for the sale of it in
this county, and she would be glad to
uruish al who are in need of such a
medicine with full particulars.
1t is natures own remedy aud a trial
Of it will satisfy any II Of its efficacy.
Address, or apply to. Miss d. O'Neill,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
A"T'he Foot
a Fly"

: eminent English doctor, "will
,n0ugh poison to infect a house.
In summer time, more espec-
u''ease germs fill the air, multi
as injected, fall i'll, die ; multi.
escape. These messengers Of
rp.' 20 not exist for millions. Why
..e'u,s they are healthy and strong
'ss'ed as acroeodile is against gun
u" the weak, the wasted. the
,v0aed who fall those who
'e'l'tive power so tina, a sudden
.~ =, cold develops into sraver
We hear of catching disease!
ID' catch health W. can do il
I''y' maintaining our healthy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
Mcleod pOstOfflCe,

A new p~ostoi1ice will soon be opened
the Macon and Stone route, to he
known as Mcleod in honor of a family
that has lived in the neighborhood since
the earliest settlement of the county. It
was formerly Center Point postoifice.
Mr.. Troy O'Neill Cole will be the first
postmaster. The patrons Of the Office
are thankful to Mr.. Fox for his efforts
in their behalf.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
i ON NIsSs0NER,s SALE.

The State Of Mississippi, Noxubec County,
The Estate
No. 1Gla. OF. In ChsIeery,
X, {. Patty.
In pursuance OF Il final decree rendered
in the above stated rause At the April term.
A. d., 1897, OF the Court aforesaid. dated
April 18th, \. b. 1897, the Undersigned
Commissioner in said cause appointed. will
on Monday, the It'll day of June, a. d..
1897, in front OF the door Oi the court house
in the town OF Macon, IN said county. With
IN legal hours, proceed 10 sell NJ public
cutlery to the highest and best bidder, Inc
following described real estate lying and
being situated in said county and state, TO-
wit:
The interest of r. c. Patty in and 10 the
property 10 Town OF Macon, County of
NOXubee IL. Il State of Mississippi, described
rs follows, to-wit A lot bounded Oh the
Jersey and Mississippi Land Co., being lots
II and | OF the depot addition to Macon; On
the east by the Old Methodist grave yard
and The lot OF I. 5. Murphey; on the south
by eighth street and Oh the west by the
street + lnuing from the west end Of eighth
| street, north towards the Mobile Il ONO
depot being the street running on the east
side Of block e" in said depot addition,
said lot being known AS the Fair Grounds
Of the N0Xubee County Agricultural Soci-
ETY.. Terms Of sale cash.
The title to the above described property
Is believed TO be perfect, but | shall only
convey such title rs vests in me by virtue
of said fiIal decree.
CHAs. HARDIN,
May s, 1897 commissioner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29

\ Commencement sermon of the
falak College will be preached to-
Pw by Rev, j, H. Curry, d. ID.
/ Monday evening exercises there
Pea large attendance from Macon.
graduating class is composed of
Young ladies'. two of them from
pee Miss Lille Martha Hubbard
Piss Edna Montgomery Stone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-29
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF AG2I
CULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE.
Near starkville. Miss June SO. 1897.

For the above Occasion agents Of the
Mobile and Ohio K. Z. at ticket stations
State Line TO Co!inth, Miss, inclusive,
and Mobile, Ala, will sell tickets to
Starkville, Miss, and return, at rate
of ONE FARE FOR THE BOUND
TRIP. Tickets will be aold June 5 too
inclusive, coed to'return until June l2,
1897. Special trains between Htarkville
and A. & Nj. College will be run daily
during the Commencement. On Jane
6, 7, 5 and .. Starkyille branch train
will make a special trip each day about
4:45 or 600 p. m, arriving at Artesia
so as to connect with Columbus branch
trains Nos. 81 ana 80. This will give
service between ~Starkyille and Column
bus in the evenings, and will also ina
bic those coming from the main line to
return on trains ! and /.