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territory, the wheel has a hundred
riders to one which our four-footed
friend can claim.
Enthusiastic cyclers have pre-
dicted the absolute disappearance of
the horse as u motive power in the not
distant future, when with perfect
roads and streets everything and
everybody will go on wheels. That
time may possibly come, says the Bal
timore Sun, but not until there is q
radical change in human nature. The
love of good horse is deeply i'm
planted in the human heart, and
though the bicycle has its place and
it's uses, a machine cannot meet exact.
" the same wants or serve precisely
the same purpose AZ . living agent,
full OF power and spirit and capable of
understanding and sympsthizing with
the mind and moods of his rider.
The benefit OF horseback riding can
scarcely be overestimated. Muldoon,
the athlete, who has made q study of
the comparative value of various forms
OF exercise, places horseback riding ss
among the very best to restore to
health tagged and wornout constitu-
tons. For pure and simple exhiiara-
tion-ss q means Of driving away men
tai clouds as well Is physical ills-it
has no superior.
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business for some years and dissolved
with the advent Of hard times in tho
West. When it went under Chamber
lin went to Europe. The company
owed els, 200, 900, and its visible as
sets were sold for 1917.
1t will strike most people that a
man who starts with boiling scrofnla
medicine and dies in ten years owing
81, 900. 900 must have had m element
Of greatness in him. II. >. Garfield,
in Chicago Times. Herald.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-01
GOTHAM'S LATEST MODES
NEWEST SUMNER FADS AND FANclES
FEMININE FASHIONS.

Society Danes nj "a sunday Evening Con-
cert An Exhibition OF Artistic work by
Women Stage Beauties at the Irish Fair
walking Costumes md Bicycle suits.
Especial New York Fashion Letter.
Sunday evening in the Metropolis is
quite like any other at the cafes. Al
though many of the table d hotes have
been forced 10 close their doors, and
the lovers of Bohemian and Thespian
art obliged 10 dine n la carte or not Mt
all, | find tout Ia mode at the Wal
dorf.
Mrs. T. Suffern Tailor, Respondent
in robe of grass green MORE and
black mousselinc de sole, capriced to
her hearts content, while sedate John
Drew had eyes only for his mother,
who was dining with him.
As we passed from the dining saloon
into the hall, to listen for awhile to
the regular Sunday evening concert,
which, by the bye, is free TO all lovers
of music, / saw my neighbor was Mrs.
Gould Brokaw. Although an amateur,
Mrs. Brokaw has an exquisite soprano
voice. She had evidently just returned
from Yachting trip, and had run i'll
'for n bite and dessert of music. Her
double-revered tailor.made jacket of
blue cloth, set off by scarlet silk
waist. added much to the bright hue
of her cheeks and yivacious manner.
Fragmentary bits of her conversation
reached me, and learned that she
had subscribed to the series of twelve
concert soirees, which are to be given
during the season of 1878 at the new
Astoria hotel, under the direction OF
Anton Seidl.
These concerts will be given on al
ternate Thursday evenings, at nine
O'Clock, aud the list of subscribers al
ready includes many of the box hold
ers of the Metropolitan opera house.
No woman is deserving Of greater
credit than Mrs. Ellen Dunlop Hop
kins. The exhibition which she ar
ranged ut the Fifth Avenue Art Gal
leries was attended by almost every
one prominent in the social world.
The work, consisting of book covers,
illustrations. still life, etc, was that
of the pupils in her School of Applied
Design for Women. As | stood before
the portrait Of a woman quite la
Butne.Jones in conception and color,
Kiplings satiricalpoem hummed in my
ears:
"a fool there was. and he made prayer,
Even a. you and ~
To rag and u bone and n hank OF hair;
I'VE called her the woman who did not care),
But the fool, he called her his lady fair,
(Even A. you md J.
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Wnrrlorn and UnIform..

"Who is that rather plainly lressei
man with the iron-gray hair sitting in
that box?"
That is Colonel Blank. He is an
old campaigner who has won consid-
cradle celebrity as an Indian fighter. :"
81 have heard Of him. Who is that
flerce-looking man in the gorgeous
uniform, with epaulets, cooked hat
and gold braid?"
That's Colonel Van Cleaye."
"Whom has he ever Fought"
Mosquitoes. Chicago Tribune.
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A Dangerous spot,

A short time ago an old lady went
on board Nelson's flagship, the Vic
tory. The different objects Of interest
were duly shown her, and on reaching
the spot where the grand naval hero
was wounded which is marked by u
raised brassplste) the officer remarked:
Here Nelson fell"
"And no wouderl" exclaimed the
old lady, 81 nearly fell there myself"
London Answers.
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Her Moneys Worth.

The other day Manager Wardlow, OF
a telegraph Office in Brazil, took tel.
egram which read;
"Miss -, will you be mine2"
1t was deliyered to the proper party,
and soon she came tripping into the
Office to wire her reply. 1t read:
eyes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes"
Ten words, you see, and she paid
her quarter, and then tripped out Of
the room with the sweetest kind of @
blush. Evansville Courier.
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The uor.e and the wheel.

Horseback riding as source OF
health and pleasure is scarcely appre-
ciated nowadays rs it deserves to be.
Even in many country districts the
bicycle has been rapidly superseding
the horse in popularity for riding pur-
poses, while in the cities and suburban
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luton by familiar voice ct my elbow,
and standing beside me with raised
lorgnette stood Miss Caroline 3. Duer.
She wore such stunning frock Of
green and brown whipcord, which was
simplicity itself.
The smartest women Of today are az
fecting the more simple strappings
and stitchings. The bodice was Il
tight-ftting, double-breas Ell garment,
which showed off her sup,rb figure to
perfection, and, with the exception of
two rows of buttons and strapped
seams, there was no other trimming.
Miss Russell and Miss Della Fox
were among those who graced with
their presence the Irish fair and kissed
tbs Blarney stone one afternoon at
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Austrslia's rabbit plague bids fair
TO come to an end, owing TO the large
expectation Of frozen rabbits for the
London market. From Victoria alone
IL, 900 rabbits a day, or. over 4,000,-
900 year, are shipped now.
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panion-a vender Of news-began to
whistle, There's Only One Girl In
This World for Me-"
The costumes illustrated herewith
were designed by The National Cloak
Co. of New York.
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the hang of her skirt, which was div
ided in the back, falling perfectly over
the saddle, She had saucy, piquant
face, and quite agreed with the small
urchin, who, turning to his wee COM
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-01

The average duration of the reign OF
English monarchs for the last 600 years
has been twenty-one years.
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foot o. excavation will be $50. This
makes the total probable expense Of
digging the tunnel and its subsidiary
branches go, 500, 900, Cripple Creek
Col. Times.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-10-01

Trssting is 9 civilized system OF
swapping DRINKS.
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Society Danes nj n sunday Evening Con-
cert An Exhibition OF Artistic work by
women Stage Beauties at the Irish Fair
walking Costumes and Bicycle Suits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
LITERARY POINTS.

Lady Austin one evening told Cowper
the story of John Gilpin' presented
it in 50 entertaining fashion that
Cowper was most amused by the recital
and insisted upon turning it into q
bollad.
Once upon time a man who needed
the did of Fontenelle went to the great
philosopher and began an apology for
a pamphlet which he had written
against him. Fontenelle's witherine
answer was: "Sir, this is the first time
l have heard of it."
Referring to the recent question oi
the right of quotation from published
works. it has been found that the
privilege" of book printed in Paris
in 1870 prohibiting not only the unau'
thorized printing, sale or distribution
of the book, but also the making from
it of any extracts or abridgements. ="
Critics In those daysgenerally published
their reviews in books or pamphlet
form, at their own expense.
When Fielding finishe1 the novel, "Tom
jones'" be, being much distressed for
money, considered himself fortunate
when an obscure bookseller offered him
sl25 for it. In the meantime the poet
Thomson saw the manuscript and Was SO
delighted with It that he urged Field
ing to free himself from his first
bargain; the publisher was willing to
rrlease the author, and 1liomson rec
sommeuded the work 70 Andrew Miller.
who tleliahted EieldinR hP nnIing him
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
THE HUMORlSTS.

Sawyer seems to think good deal OF
himself" II should say so; he has
had Moorish curves cut in his Office
doorway so he can get his head in and
out" Chicago Record.
Kind Old Lady-"To what do you at
tribute your uncomfortable appetite
for strong drink? Is it hereditary?'
Weary Walker-"No, mum; it's thirst"
-Philadelphia Record.
"Mrs. Saver must feel that she was
very extravagant in buying that new
gown" "What makes you think SOP
"She's begun to argue that 1t will be
the cheapest in the end."-Chicago
Journal.
81 hear that Judge Buckets is study
ing mind-rcading," said the lean law
yer. "If he gets proficient" said the
fat lawyer, he'll arrest the whole town
for contempt of court."-lndianapolis
Journal.
Herr Oil--"IIaf you heard dot dog of
mine ate a tape-measure undt died?"
Herr Kut-"I suppose he died py inches,
nicht warp" Herr Oil-"Aber nit; be
vent oudt in der alley und die py der
yard."-Columbia Spectator.
~. Addison!" "Yes, your excellen-
cy?" "I hope that the agricuturlsts
will appreciate the beginning OF our ef-
forts in their behalf" I'm what way,
sire?" "Well, in sending Hay to Eng
land" - Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
"As matter of fact" said the bloom
er girl, "bloomers are the only really
modest costume for bicycle-riding."
"Oh, WE'LL" said the girl in the bicycle
skirt, "if you start out with the ex-
pcctation of taking header, l suppose
they are. But it's better to learn to
ride before trying the boulevards.'-
Chicago Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
A TRUSTED BOOKkEEPER
Takes Advantage Of His Immunity to Rob
His Employers Brink.

Ills Employers Brink.
COLUMBUS, May l0.-The examination
of the National bank, which is to be
consolidated June 10 with the Fourth
national bank has disclosed that
c. II. Damsel, general book
keeper for the National bank, is a
defaulter to an amount of between S15.
600 and SIS, 900. The defalcations date
back about five years. Damsel has
been connected with the bank twenty
seven years and the fact that he was
trusted implicitly enabled him to con-
ccal his crookedness.
His plan of operation was to hold
out checks, varying in amount from $50
to $500 on banks in other cities Al
though the statements from these
banks did not balance with his own
books he always represented that they
did and no one questioned his word.
The first discovery was made about
ten days ago and week ago Damsel
disappeared and his whereabouts at
present is unknown. Damsel lived
high during the last few years and
gambled some.
Although he never gave any bond
the bank is fully Unidentified against
loss by William Moneypenny, who held
the controlling interest in the bank
prior to January IL, when the consoli-
dation was agreed upon. There have
been no defalcations since that date.
The consolidation is not in the least
affected by the affair.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
NEWS FROM HAWAII

Japan Pushing the Claims OF Her RE-
lected Em'Srants Distinguished Japan
ese Citizens, Backed Up by the Presence
or Cruiser, to Reinforce Minister Shi-
mana In His Demands for New Immi-
grafton Laws.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE steamer
China yesterday brought the following
Hawaiian adviees:
HONOLULU, May 4.
1.-The Japanese cruiser Naniwa should
soon arrive here, having left Yokosuka
on April 20, four days before the
steamer China sailed. She brings Com
nulla Akiyani, of the japanese foreign
Office, two Japanese newspaper corre-
spondents and three of the immigrants
lately refused landing here who
come now to serve as witnesses in the
investigation which is to be held.
The Naniwa also brings formal in
structions to Minister Shinana from
his government, their gist being that
he shall charge Hawaii with having
violated the existing treaty, in Febru-
"NJf 'h iSiuoili5 a iduuAuB w JdpduCoS
Immigrants preventing them from en-
ploying counsel and declining to en-
tertain the proposition for suit at law
to determine the rights of the case.
by Japanese mail comes news that the
emigration company claims 9?0.G0 yen
for each of three emigrants turned
back, while the steamship Shin Shu
Maru claims 800 yen per day damages
for time lost through the Hawaiian
governments action. 1t is also stated
that Count Okumu, japanese minister
of foreign affairs, will insist on re-
vision of the existing immigration reg
ulations.
Col. II. G. Spaulding has withdrawn
from his contract made with the Hawa-
iian government for the construction
of cable from California to the Ha-
waiian islands, having failed to secure
the expected assistance from the Unit
ed States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
lUZZATTrS ADVICE.
Italy Cannot Afford to Retaliato A gainst
the United States.

ROME, May 1l.-ln the chamber of
deputies yesterday the minister of
finance, Senator Luzzatti, replying to
Count Della Rocca, said it would
be serious error to retalate
against the United States since the
Dingley bill permits new convention
Italy, the minister added, will open
negotiations to protect her exports,
which include nearly all agricultural
products.
American imports, chiefly petroleu IN,
he explained, are taxed 400 per cent,
and the stock necessary for the manu-
facture of tobacco is bought by the
government, and it would not be prac-
ticablc toincrease the duties upon these
imports They must await the action
of other countries whose commerce
with the United States is more impor-
tant.
In spite of the tariff, Senor Luzzatti
continued, ltaly's commerce may in
crease and they should wait for the re-
suits of the experiment.
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boys are taught the correct handling OF
ordinary tools, and they are made to be
accurate and neat in their elementary
work in wood and iron. The sharpen
ing OF a plow point, for instance, must
be done with as much care as tho boy
shows in making dovetail joint in
wood.
Bath House.
This institutio is most necessary
improvement, which the boys are not
slow to avail themselves Of Hot and
cold baths, with soap, towels, ETC., are
furnished as often as desired for the
modest sum OF Is cents per month. Be-
side large deep pond OF beautiful clear
water has been made for a swimming
pool.
Mess Hall.
The mess hall offers a pleasing sight
as the boys sit down by companies at
tables, known respectively as milk or
coffee tables, according to the drink
used. These are neatly arranged with
an ample supply Of nutritious, we'll pre-
pared food. The cost OF board per
month, including delicacies for the hos
pital patients and coal oil for all, is at
this season only 81. This very cheap
board results from tho cooperation be-
tween all departments OF this WE'LL
managed institution. The boys work at
regular hours on the farm for so much
per hour. The vegetables, beef, milk,
butter, ETC., Of the farm find, to GER
tain extent, market at the mess hall
at prices fixed by the board Of trustees.
AS direct result statistics show that
one-third OF the boys here educated
get through each year on less in addi-
ton to what money each receives for his
labor-than 800 apiece.
Discipline.
The commandant is to be compli.
mented las we'll as the boys) on the dis.
cipline of the cadet corps. The prompt
movement, quiet, gentlemanly deport-
ment OF the boys wherever | saw them
indicates kind and firm government.
A Question Asked and Answered.
For the benefit of farmers | asked
Prof. Wollborn, with all the lights
before you as to the present depressed
condition OF agriculture, to what course
of farming do you advise the man who
lives on 100 acres?"
His reply, most sensible, was in sub
stance this:
/. As far as possible raise at homo all
you need. gs--g'-
9. Plow ;, wizard rather than out
yard in preparing for crop, i.e., break
very deep.
3. Pursue regular system Of rota-
ton that makes all possible use OF COW
peas, clovers, vetch, ETC., to restore fer
tility.
4. Do everything to lessen cost OF pro-
duction by increasing the yield per acre,
throwing out all the poor lands to pas
turage.
The recent Improvements above re
ferred to have -5 thousands of dol
lars IN value a Agricp' .dral and
Mecu anical ColsaaH asppprtY. BY M
eoniAon skill, 81 4a and practical,
an { ID worn out rsaef 9 been made "a
thing Of beauty. II furnishes con-
stlnt object lesson to the 240 boys now
IA act.al attendance, teaching how to
restore beauty and fertility to our gull
lied fields and exhausted soils. Surely
we ought to send to our Agricultural
and Mechanical College all our boys
who are likely to become farmers
J. c. ROBERT.
Centreville Miss MAY 8, 1897,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
THE BRUSSELS EXPOSITION.
Formally Opened In the Presence of Dis
tinguishcd Gathering.

BRUSSELS, May 1.-THE Brussels ex-
position formally opened at two o'clock
yesterday afternoon in the presence of
the ministers, the diplomatic corps and
the civil and military authorities. I'm
mense crowds of people were present
NJ. de Mot, president Of the execu-
tive, and NJ. Nyssens, minister of public
works, made speeches.
The inaugural cantata were executed
by choir of |, 800 voices.
King Leopold arrived on the ground
at 2:45 p. IN. His naiesSN who was
accompanied by a large and brilliant
suite, made % tour Of the exposition
and met witt a sympathetic reception
from the crowa4 assembled n the main
halls and gardens. The aeremon., y.
opening the exposition, postponed from
Saturday until yesterday on account OF
the tragic death of the duchess d'Alen-
con, was most imposing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
demanded to Jail without Bail.

In the habeas corpus trial of Guy
Jack before Chancellor Byrd at DeKalb
last week the defendant was remanded
to iail without bail, The testimony
had been agreed upon by counsel, and
among tho evidence introduced and ad-
mitted was Jacks own deposition and
statement Jack did not testify in his
own behalf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
LITTLE LETTER CARRIERS.


The remainders OF the 50 |. and 100
]. unpaid letter stamps of Italy are now
on the market at small fraction OF
their face value.
Letters have lately come from Ecua-
dor franked with new sort of stamp
in the shape of an 1894 Seebeck, sur
charged with "1s97-1s9s' diagonally
across. Thus far only the ten-cent
value has been seen, though it is prob
able that the whole issue has undergone
the same treatment.
1t isn't every lot of old envelopes
found that contain stamps of substan-
tial value. A southern collector, who
recently had the opportunity of looll-
ing over something like 10000 old let
ters, written from 1s45 TO 1860, several
thousand having been mailed in Balti-
more in 1877, was rewarded with only
one fve-cent Franklin, the list price Of
which is So cents.
All the stamps of the provisional
government of Hawaii have been de-
stroyed, likewise all obsolete issues.
The only stamps now obtainable at
the post Office are those Of the 1894
issue. While the stamps were being
burned an English stamp dealer was
present, and after half had been de-
stroyed, he offered $1,000 for the re-
mainder. but the offer was refused
A million postage stamps weigh Ga
pounds; joined together in one line
their longest way, they would reach
IS miles. ABB feet, or cover an area OF
$500 square feet; stacked one on top of
each other they would reach height
of 125 feet, and dumped in one space
they would fill large dry goods box.
To count them would take one person
four weeks, three days, seven hours
and forty minutes, allowing one count
each second and ten hours work a
day. Now, who of our readers wishes to
undertake the job of collecting 100000
stamps?-Texas Official Bulletin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
Water. erISs for Greenwood.

The city council If Greenwood has
granted the Citizens Ice, Coal and Elec
trio Light Company a twenty-five year
franchise to erect a system of water
works for the city. Work on stand
pipe and laying mains will commence
at once, The system will cost about
$4,000 and will be the finest in the
State. The artesian well to furnish
same is now flowing stream of l75 gal
Ions per minute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
Hon. William McSwlne Dead.

DIR. William McSwine, Grenada coun-
tvs able representative in the Missis-
sippi legislature, died last week. DR..
McSwine was stricken suddenly with
paralysis while attending his legisla-
tive duties in jackson, and was taken
homo in an unconscious condition, lie
never rallied or regained consciousness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
SOUTHERN GLEANINGS.
Mortality OF the Colored Race.

There was meeting of white and
colored citizens in New Orleans recent
ly to discuss questions of hygiene and
sanitation, and particularly matters
relating to the mortality of the negro
race, whose death rate is greatly in ex-
cess of that of the whites.
1t appears that there is an impression
that this disproportionatc race mortal
ity is confined to New Orleans, and it
was sought to discover the reason for
it in local conditions. This, however,
is mistaken view, and the excessive
death rate of the negroes, as compared
with that of the whites, is confined to
no locality, nor is it mere occasional
or accidental affair caused by fortui-
tous and unusual conditions, as the
ranere E..,,u,. nf QOn ,.,.Il rl1,,,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15
Indignaut Ara,nst the Greeks.

LARIssA, May 10.-Atfairs at Volo
are fast assuming their normal condi-
tion, but the inhabitants are very in
dignant at the way in which they were
deserted by the Greek troops. 1t is
said that when the municipal authori-
ties asked the military commandant
what they were to do when the Turks
arrived, he replied: "Do what you
like; its no concern of mine.'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15

James Moorehead, charged with the
murder in Lowndes county, last July,
of Vitter Blewett, boy ID years of age,
was captured last week at Meridian,
and is now in Jail. The murder is said
to have been unproyoked and cold
blooded, and the chances are very much
in favor of hanging.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-15

DR.. Laird Of tho firm OF Drs. Laird &
Iutchison, who are going from town to
town with all opera troupe, through
which they advertise their business Of
extracting teeth without pain and troat-
ing many diseases successfully, was ar
rested at Wesson last week for practice
ng dentistry without license.