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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
ACcEPTED PLANS MssIssIrprs NEw STATE cArIToI.

the building will be of the very best
manufacture, and OF the heaviest and
best quality, and to BIO finished in
Bowcr-Barff. The building will be
lighted throughout with both gas and
electricity, and dynamos will BIO located
in the basement to generate electricity
for the lights and also power for the
elevators. The building will be fitted
up in the best manner, with toilet
rooms, with the most approved sanitary
fixtures, and a system OF sewerage will
BIO put in to convey the waste matter to
a sufficient distance from the building.
If the building is erected according to
the plans and specifications adopted by
the new capitol commission, 1T will be
a model of convenience and comfort,
and lasting monument that will mark
the intelligence and progress of the
greatest agricultural State in the Union.
II. M. Henry in Commercial Appeal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
REMARKABLE RIVERS.

In Colombia Is the Rio de Vinagre,
which is SO sour from the mixture Of sui
phuric acid that 1t is most appropriate
ly called the Vinegar river.
In Algeria exists small river which
has been turned by the chemistry of ma
ture into ink. 1t is formed by the union
OF two rivulets, one of which is strong
ly impregnated with iron. while the
other flows through peat marshes and is
heavily charged with gallo acid. Let
tiers have been written with the wonder
full inky compound formed by the union
OF gallic acid and iron.
One of the most curious streams that
have ever come to the knowledge of men
is the Webbe Shebcyli Of eastern Africa,
deep and rapid stream Astounding in
strange fish and immense crocodiles.
Although it flows for hundreds of miles
through fertile lands it never reaches
the sea. A short distance north of the
equator the river Is lost in desert re-
gion short way from the Indian ocean.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

OF tho State and for the protection OF
the treasurer and attaches OF the Office.
There will be three electric elevators
located at the sides Of the rotunda, two
passenger and one freight elevator,
which will BIO Of the most approved de-
sign. These elevators will run from
basement to top floor, and will DO fitted
up with Enclosures OF handsome design.
On the second floor, and at the south
end Of the building, the senate is To-
Gated, which will be OF magnificent pro-
portions, having all necessary COM
mittee rooms, cloalfrooms, postoffice, etc.
At tho north end OF the building the
house OF representatives will be located,
which also will be handsome room.
with committee rooms, cloakrooms, post
Office, clerks rooms, etc. Both the
senate and house will have grand bal
comics around the sides and ono end OF
the rooms, affordlng ample space for
visitors. In the center OF the building
and east OF tho rotunda the Supreme
Court room is situated, with judges
rooms, clerks rooms, toilet rooms, ETC.,
attached. This courtroom will DO ono
OF the most complete supreme court
rooms that has been erected in any OF
the States, and II will be comfort to
all those who shall occupy it from time
TO time.
Between tho FOtunda and senate and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

thorough draining Of the basement and
entire foundations OF tho building,
There will be storage rooms in the base
ment. for old records and archives Of the
State. There will also be ample space
in basement for the storage OF military
accoutormcnts, etc,. belonging to tho
State. The heating and ventilating
plaat, also eiectrlcli ght and power plant,
will DO located In tho basement, with
all necessary appliances thereto.
On the first floor. beginning at tho
southwes corner OF tho building will
be located the governors rooms. four In
number, consisting of private Office, Soc
retarys Office, clerks Office and grand re-
ception room. also toilet room, cloak
room and vault. Next to tho governors
Office are located the offices OF the at
torney general; those also being on the
west side OF the building. Next to the
attorney generals Office are located
ladies' waiting rooms, with toilets, ctc.;
which is next to the grand entrance on
west side Of the building, which leads
to rotunda and State library. On the
north side Of entrance and rotunda, is
situated the Office OF land commissioner,
and adjoining land commissioner is
located the Office OF revenue agent.
Next to the revenue agents Office, and
at the northwest corner OF the building,
the offices OF the auditor are situated,
which consist OF business Office, clerks
Office, private Office and one vault. At
each end OF the building there is an en-
trance, which will present very hand
some appearance. On the southeast
corner OF tho building tho offices OF sec
rotary OF State are located, consisting
OF business Office. clerks Office, private
Office and one vault. On the east side
OF the building, and next to the secre-
tary OF States Office, will be the Office
of superinton Of education, consist
ing OF business Office and private office.
ON the east side Of TIE Building, and
in}hediately in front Of the grand en-
tyance and rotunda, is the State library,
which is elegant in its arrangements
and proportions, and has in connection,
librarians Office. closets, and stairs lead
ing to supreme court room, which is
located over the library. North of the
library, and on the cast side of tho build
ing, the railroad commissioners offices
are located. consisting of business and
private office, cloak room, etc.
In the grand entrance hall, which is
located on tho west side and at the en-
trance of the building. will be two grand
marble stairways, which lead to the
second story. and from the second to the
third story. There will be two stair
ways on the east side of tho building,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
THE ORIENTAL PEDDLER.


The Hawker of the East Adopts the
Gambling System.
The hawker of the east is picturesque
in costume, and of many nationalities
His sunny smile and white cleaning
teeth are of the very essence of the
blue sky overhead. He does not stand
still in the street and appeal to passers.
by to buy his wares. He fits from cafe
to cafe, and interviews loungers smok-
ing their narghilez in the open air
He adopts the gambling system, as be.
ing more direct appeal to human pas
sions. In his hand he carries lucky
bag. When he enters cafe, he invites
you to dip your hand in the bag and
try your luck for pair of live turkeys.
beautiful Egyptian shawl simmer
ing with gold or silver embroidery,
or some other of the many ornaments
peculiar TO the east. 1t is difficult to
resist his persuasive eloquence.
The method of procedure is this: In
his lucky bag the hawker carries 200
numbers. The figures are neatly in
scribed on small slips of stiff paper.
These are rolled and curled up in the
lucky bag, which resembles a pillow
case more than anything else. When
the peddler enters the cafe his quick
eye soon detects a likely customer.
To start by doing trade will greatly
enhance his chances with others.
Terms are arranged, say, three tries
for half franc. Then you guess, per-
haps three times, at the lucky number
say between 100 and 120-as arranged.
On drawing the first number you
pay down your half franc. OF course,
the odds are very much against you
The hawkers in Cairo and Alexandria
make very fair harvest when these
cities are full. AS much as IS to IS
francs for turkey which cost five
francs is pretty good profit. Somebody,
OF course, wins 1t in the long run.
The articles disposed of in this way
comprise boxes Of splendid peaches and
other fruits, soap, flowers in great va
ricty, plants and the beautiful point
setia, turkeys and other live stock, game
in season, fish, dates, great variety OF
ornaments, cunning devices in clocks,
furniture, etc.
There is another side to the picture.
The eastern hawlser would not be con-
tent with the mere gamble for a lucky
number without exercising his natural
ingenuity. While he is talking to n
would-be "hutterer" he drops his hand
into the bag and begins Shaking up the
numbers. These, It should be explained.
are made up in patches of tens and
twenties, which are composed OF
slightly different qualities Of paper.
In the bag is false bottom. SO dell
cate Is Hassan's or Adults touch that
he can distinguish one batch from the
other with his hand. Instantly you
select your numbers he switches them
off into the reserved compartment
You may easily be tricked half dozen
times In this way without knowing H.
The face Of the hawker on such occa-
sions is a study.
Never for moment does he relax his
attention TO you. His smile 10 sunny
as the eastern morn; his respectful
never leaves him.-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

between rotunda and house are COM
mittee rooms for senate ami house. and
on the east side OF tho building the
State board OF health office 10 located.
and on the west side 81 the building. on
the second floor is ladies' retiring
room, with toilet appurtonancea. Tho
floor in corridors and halls ON second
ilooe will be Of white Georgia marble.
Tho toilet rooms Tor members OF the
house and senate are located on the east
side Of the building, between rotunda
and senate and between rotunda and
house, all to be fitted up in the most
sanitary manner and win DO finished IN
white marble. Tho third floor Will be
utilized for committee rooms for senate
and house, and also for judges rooms Of
the Supreme Court. Tho grand central
dome Will BIO constructed OF steel, glass
and copper, and will have at the top q
large glass globe In iron frame, In which
an electric light will DO placed, and q
switch placed in the rotunda, on the
first floor, by which this light can be
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

one between the library and secretary
OF States Office, and one between the
library and treasurer's Office. The toilet
rooms, etc., for Offices of the first floor
of the building will be located on tho
east side of the building and will be
fitted up in the most approved manner,
and will be finished in Georgia or italian
marble. The floor in grand entrance
hall. rotunda and corridors, first floor,
will be laid in mosaics, in Grecian de-
sign, and the soal OF the State will be
formed in tho center of the floor in
rotunda, in the mosaic work. All the
halls, corridors, rotunda and entrances
will be finished in Georgia or Italian
marble.
At the northeast corner of the build
ing the offices of the treasurer are To-
Gated, which consist Of business office,
private Office and two splendid steel fire
and burglar-proof vaults, with coin
closets, all of which are the latest and
most complete improved designs, with
time locks, etc. This Office will also be
properly fitted up with all necessary
appliances for the handling of the funds
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
LITTLE LETTER CARRIERS.

Efforts are being made to organize a
local stamp society in Philadelphia on
I'm extensive scale.
Most of henatiye princes of India de.
rive large part of their revenue from
the issue Of postage stamps, sold almost
entirely to collectors.
French two-centime postal cards, Is
sued in commemoration of the cars
visit to Paris. nre now sold for one dol
lar GIVE francs) each, II they bear the
postmark of the day of the cars ar
rival. 1t is not likely that this piece
of craziness will penetrate outside Of
France.
Among the recent issues are the fol-
lowing: Argentine Republic. 1oc.. car
mine; 12c., blue, and If, lake. Belgium,
&c.,, red brown. Colombian Republic,
10c., rose. Ecuador, 10 centavo, yell
low. Fernando Pc, Nc, slate; &c. and
10c.. gray; &C., violet; 1sNc., brown;
20c., blue, and 25c., carmine. Hayti, &c.,
brown-lilac. Netherlands, 1g., brown
and olive-green. Panama, peso, brown
carinine. Perak, 81, green; So, car
mine, and IS, blue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
Non-Resident nuntsmen Shut out.

At recent meeting of the board Of
supervisors OF Monroe county the fol-
lowing was adopted:
Ordered by the board, That no per-
son except land owner or freeholder
of Monroe county shall be allowed to
hunt or fish on any grounds in the coun-
ty. Any person violating this law shall
be fined $50, and to any one who reports
violation of this law, one-half Of the
fine shall be paid, upon conviction of
the person or persons SO reported. This
law takes effect at once"
Non-residents and transients had best
keep their eyes open, as in future thoy
are barred from hunting or fishing in
Monroe county. A few other counties
in the State have adopted the Same law.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

Mrs. Northside was talking one da,
with her newly-acquired help, an Irisl
girl, who had been in this country les
than year, and who was always pin
ing for the Emerald isle.
''Why," said Bridget, "whin furs
lin to this country OF cuddent att
anything. The fud was SO quare."
at was different to what you had
been accustomed to, was it?"
at was, num-"
"What did you have to eat in Ire
land?"
"Oh, we had petaties, an billed cab
bage, an'--an' fruit"
"What kind of fruit, Bridget?"
"Oh, inyuns an SIGH, mum."-Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

iect and that now large majority of
tho legislature is in favor OF new capt.
toll, who will be willing to appropriate
a sufficient sum to erect one that would
be credit to the State. Some months
since the governor sent circular letter
to every member of the legislature ask
ing them what they thought of an extra
session for the purpose OF providing for
new building, and II they favored the
same to state tho amount they would be
willing to appropriate for the structure.
A largo majority replied that they ia
vored an extra session, and their ideas
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

The preliminary trial Of Matt Riley
for killing Henry Jones came of at
Holly Springs last week before Squire
Mattison. The courthouse was crowded,
the prisoner, who was stranger to
most of those present, proving as great
an attraction as the trial. The defend
ant is Of MASSIVE build, and appears to
be an ordinary farmer, His victim was
Of diminutivc size. Thore were few
witnesses examined and little testimony
elected. Tho defendant himself was
on the stand. His testimony was alto
gether very much more in favor Of the
State than himself Squire Mattison
fixed his bond at $4,000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
Generai y. q. waithall for Governor Of
AzIasisslppi.

Tho public pross and the citizens Of
the State are beginning TO think Of tho
selection OF State officers for tho next
State administration. II is full early
for tho consideration OF such questions.
But this procedure has one advantage.
It enables the citizens OF the State To
maturely consider the fitness and quail
ifIcations OF tho distinguished gcntle-
men whose names may be mentioned
in connection with offlce, aud to form a
serious Judgment and conclusion as to
who will DO the best men for the State
and for the great mass Of the people.
There Is no question that Mississippi
needs good, true and able men at the
helm OF State, and that the great mass
OF the people desire men in Office who
know their wants--thoir necessities,
their conditions and their burdens.
The interests of the State always de-
mand business adminfstration-al lofty
and disinterested administration, an adj
ministration where professional poll
ticians will not be potential-where the
executive, when elected, will be above
and beyond any consideration except
the considerations OF a noble patriotism
and Of a noble thought and conscience
for the veal OF tho great State of Missis-
sippi and Of her people Of every station,
condition and degree.
Mississippi is too great State to be
divided out between factions or to be-
long to any faction or line OF politicians.
There is great mass OF people in the
State--lawyers, doctors, merchants,
farmers, industrial workers, journalists
all powerful as they are-who desire
nothing for themselves and no direct
personal benefit. They desire only the
advancement of the common good and
the progress Of the State to the front
rank in development and In standing In
all the good things Of life to the indi-
vidual citizen. This means they desire
that the State shall be great State in
every sense OF the word, and that the
people of any commonwealth in the
Union in any and every respect-that
every citizen OF 1t shall enjoy, with
every man in the land, the chances OF
honorable success after honorable effort.
There is one man for the place OF gov
ernor. We do not know that he would
accept it. even IL rendered to him. We
fear he would not, even under such cir
for the office of senator is
regarded as official rank higher than
the Office of governor, and he is doing
valiant service to the State now.
But If he would accept it, and If the
people of Mississippi would love to have
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
THE NEW STATE CAPITOL
It WIN ne = Modern Building in All
Respects Ne Erected ae Cost
OF s7BO.O00 or Loss.

Tho capitol commission appoin ted by
the last legislature has selected n plan
to recommend to the next mcen ng OF
tho legislature for q new capitol build
ing. 1t only has tho power Of recon-
mending. 1t is left with the legislature
whether 1t adopts the plan omme,lded
or not, and II can decide II 1t SO wills,
as did the last Legislature, to erect no
building at all. It's believed, however.
that since tho Legislature adjourned,
giving tho members an opportunity Of
consulting their constituents that the
views OF many have changed on the sub
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
THROWN AT THE WOMEN.

When q woman gets an idea that O
man has been disappointed In love she
always tries TO look sad and sympa-
thctio when she gets him alone.-N. Y
Press.
A woman never makes 80 many ex-
cuses TO company for the looks Of the
house as she does just after she hna
spent two whole days getting II ready
IN. Y. Press.
A woman thinks that sho has excel
lent taste II she admires anything in a
store window and finds upon inquiry
afterwnrd that the price Is high. --Atch-
ison Globe.
Judge TO couple sentenced fortnight
ing) -"1i0ye you anything to sayT'
Male Defendant-'T would like TO have
my wife commence her term in prison
after am released. "--German Elk
change.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
nnmare snlt nIanI.and.

The case OF Mrs. g. A. Gibson against
the city Of jackson for 81, 500 damages
was dismissed a few days ago by Judge
Powell. This was a result Of motion
made by tho counsel for tho city to ex-
clude all Of the evidence from tho jury,
It going to show that tho lady In quea-
tion walked on the bridge knowing IL
was in dangerous condition She tos-
tilted 10 thin In court. and as all other
witnesses said tho Same thing Judge
Powell sustained tho motIQn 70 exclude,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
SMeetly Explained.

"Why do you say as smart as steel
trapY" asked the laxative boarder
~ never could see anything particular.
" intellectual about steel trap"
"a steel trap is called smart" ex.
planned Mr.. Asbury Peppers, in his
sweetest voice, because it knows ex
actly the right time to shut up."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
Levee Commissioners.

The board OF Mississippi levee com
missioners met at Greenville last week.
A thorough examinations the books
and vouchers OF Maj. w. E. Mont.
gomery, secretary and treasurer, was
made by the finance committee and re-
ported to be correct. The balance on
hand is 500, 900, enough to meet all the
ordinary expenses OF the board and be-
sides leaving considerable sum to pay
bonds not yet due, but which can be
callod in by the board under tho con-
tract of their issuance. The board be-
gins the new year in better condition
than for several years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

A gang of thieves have been success
fully working Grcenville recently. One
night thief entered the room Of Loo
pold Wilczinski and stole $500 worth of
jewelry. The same night thieves en-
tered the residence OF Captain H. p.
Hawkins, but were frightened of before
securing any valuables. VIM. 4, Rose,
who rooms at the home Of Judge w. R.
Trigg, was relieved Of his handsome
watch and chain and small amount OF
money. There have been many othor
petty robberles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
rnrll.n cIrnrette smoklnr.

Cigarette smoking in England dates
back to 1914. The great impetus "a
their increased use was caused by the
crimean war OF 1s54-50, when numbers
Of military and naval officers adopted
this method of smoking from the in.
habitants Of Russia, Turkey, Malta, lie.
want, and other parts Of Europe.--Chi'
caro- Inter Ocean.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

a governor who would be absolutely in
dependent, and for the State and peo-
pie against all odds and ambitions
whose administration would be billiant,
capable, distinguished and practical
the Sentinel dominates, without PAN
egyric, for his life and record is enough,
General Edward c. Walthall, OF Missis-
sippi.-Grenada Sentinel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
From Away Hack.

Rev. Mr.. Softly--And what authority
have you, Miss Squeer, that the good
book sanctions football?
Miss squeer-0, you have heard,
haven't you, about Moses having first
attained notice when he was found In
the "rushes 7"--Buffalo Times,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23
no Get ont OF che way

When trouble, is coming, is obviously the
part of common sense. An obstruction OF
the bowels is serious obstacle to health.
To get this out of the way is an easy matter
with the thorough laxative, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which, although 1t affords
relief, never gripes and convulses like q
drastic purgative. Dyspepsia, malarial, kid
ney and rheumatic ailments and nervous
ness yield to this genial family medicine
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

controlled. The roof Of tho building
will be OF the best roofing tin, combined
with copper for cutters, etc. The build
ing will be plasterod throughout with
best cement plaster, and will BIO orna-
monted with plaster holdings, corbels,
etc. All the woodwork throughout the
building will be of the best white oak,
finished in tho best manner. All glass
used in windows will be of American
crystal glass, and all windows will be
provided with inside blinds OF most ap-
proved design. All hardware used in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

FRS stopped FREQ and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DR.. Klincs
Great Nerve Restprer. Free 50 trial bottle q
treatise. Dr. KLINE, 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

S. A. Kinds, deputy sheriff of Bolivar
county, writes the auditors Office that
the collections for that county during
the month OF December amounted to
956. 0p2 10.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

A CORN doctor says that IL people walked
more they would not have corns. II they
didn't have to walk so much they wouldn't
care for corns-W ashington Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

MosT young married couples begin house
keeping with hope aud misfit wedding pres
ents.-Atchison Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

Has lust been issued by the Lake Shore Il
Michigan Southern Ry. Copy can be Sc
cured by sending six cents in stamps to
cover postage, to A. ]. SMITH, q. P. A.,
Ciavalond
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

SOME people blame Providence Tor things'
that even q very ignorant man would be
ashamed Of og.-Washlpgton Dcmocrat,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

WE should do everything we can for
others, il only to disspate tho thought OF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-01-23

is a necessary and important
Ingredient Of complete fer
tilizers. Crops Of all kinds
require a properly balanced
manure. The best