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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
THE LITTLE ENCYCLOPEDIA.
The world has 100000 postmasters.

The world has 20O,O poStmasters.
One pound of Indian tea will make IN
strong cups of tea.
The wigs used by the actors are
listed under descriptive names.
The tents of the Bedouin Arabs art
usually black, They are made of dyed
goats hair cloth.
The lower grade of molasses, which
is unstable, is used as fuel. Over ZOE,
600 tons were used last year,
Butter and bacon are declared by q
medical writer to be the most nourish'
ing OF all foods.
The value of the average annual pro
duction of the earth has been estimated
at $40, 0O0, 600, 900,
4 famous musician says that so per
cent. of the Germans understand music,
l6 per cent. of the French, and two per
cent, of the English.
The Grand canyon of Arizona, the
greatest known, is about 200 miles long,
upward of 1000 feet deep and at some
points, from rim to rim, measures ten
to twelve miles in breadth.
The monument over the remains OF
President Madison was not erected I'M
til about 20 years after his death, and
then through private subscription. His
grave meanwhile had been unmarked,
so that at the time of placing the monu-
ment the location of the body was iden,
titled with difficulty,
An inventor has hit upon a method
of putting stone soles on boots and
shoes. He mixes a waterproof glue with
n suitable quantity of clean quartz
sand, and spreads it over the leather
sole used as a foundation. These quartz
soles are said to be very flexible and
practically in~destructable. and to give
the foot a firm hold Eve on the most
%sliDncry gIrfnre
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
Devious Definitions.

Forgettery-Better than memory at times.
Kaleidoscope-Another name for a wom-
ems mind.
Charlottesville one occupied by a thea
ter party.
Success-The one road on the map that
leads to popularity.
Hogan animal that gets right down to
the root of things.
Divorce-The only difference between mat.
rimony and alimouy. .
Quinine-A bitter enemy Of the ague and
one that's hard to shake.
Debt-A trap that man bats, sets and
then deliberately walks into.
Society-A Punch and Judy show in which
the figures are dollars instead Of sense
Chicago Evening News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
The Why of II.

The Friend-Poor Cholly's SUFFERING
from brain fever!
The Fool-Why, | saw the deah bov
yestahday and he was well! '
The Friend oh, it's his father ,hot,s
III! lie writes Cholly's checks, Won
Known. Y. Evening journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

The Judge = But the complainant
Identifies you as the man who stole the
chickens.
The Prisoner Earnestly - Fec de
lawd, jedge. NAH wife II identify me as
II man what hasn't been near chicking.
coop in six mont's.-N. Y. Truth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

"A conflict of arms" he said, lis a terri,
bic thing"
"Of course" she replied, blushing PRETTY;
and so lnexcusable, too. | hold that the
disposition a man makes OF his arms is none
OF a girls business
After that, of course, there was no chance
for a conilict.-Chicago Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
Labor snyipr arr,ny.u..

Don't these rabbits of your neigh.
bor's annoy you Il great deal?"
Annoy me? should say not.
leave a hole in the fence on purpose for
them to come through. They save me
the expense Of a lawnmower."-Cb;co
go Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Every patriotic Amerir,, 1atusa
boys Of the United Stsaa AOpa6,l
their efforts to raise "a Sse sov will M.
used in building a battiesS,,O@ EhS
American Boy" il cor to Be III.
money to build a warsb vos's great =
tiers at small expense. TIER S;e.f StoasS
Retller, tonic, blood puri \. fen,dyi
1t Is for stomach, liver anS and iii
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Women have their rights even in tina
cars these days."
Yes; and the men make them stand
up for them, too."-Town Topics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Though a man has a right to make an ass
OF himself, he should remember that he viii
not be permitted to disturb the peace with
his brays.-Puck,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
Rejected Greatness,

PA, what is a lineal descendant"
"A Inca descendant is a person who has
to iall back on some p~raiseworthy ancestor
Ter his " Importance. detroit Free
Press,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Teacher-What do you understand
by insomnia?
Pupil-That's when people ktay
awake all night trying to go to Sleep
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Don't scratch, when it can be avoided by
using Tetterine, the only sure cure known for
all itching diseases. SO cents at druggists, or
by mail lor cash or stamps. j. I. Shuptrine,
manufacturer, Savannah, Ga.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
Her Fear.

The Bore-im not feeling at all well
this evening.
The BELIEF hope it's not a lingering
'llness'--N <. Evening Jou: ual,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Mr.; Oldchap-"Are you interested in fos.
sis, Miss Gushley!' Miss Guslley-"Oh-
er-this is 50 sudden!"-Tit.Blts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Ven Aye see faller feelin' sad all TEN Ave
Get mat at hes liver an pity hem.-Denver
Times-Sun,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Some housewives arc -
70 be trying to create tina Oasy tAy
home by agitation, on the I MI stnspAs
tilating apparatus Dstroi,' 'qnclpled vi
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
NOT the Rirnt War

Our boy will make his mark some day."
Said his parents with great delight.
he did-but In an illiterate way,
For he never learned to writel
IN. Y. World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Genius is a lofticr quality than talent in
the sense that genius often lives in the attic.
while talent has apartments on the ground
t1oor.-Town Topics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
A HumOrIst.

Theatrical Manager-Our new come.
dian is a funny guy!
Assistant-That SO?
Theatrical Manager-Ycs; he be.
lieves he is going to get his salary!--
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
Social DIs,,.-

Young Doctor find !, 0a''
line between hay fever arS na5d To- s
ga Doctor-lt is hard, m influenza,
distinctions have to be many aay boy, but
for it.-DetrOit journal us'' there,.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
OFF Her Mind.

There's a load off my mind" said the
Italian lady, as she deposited the seven bush.
els OF coal that she had picked up along the
railroad tracks.-Chicago Evening News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

We blame the devil for many things he
couldn't possibly do unless men helped him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Pics Cure IL the m.diein, ;,
shildren,s Coughs and CoISaae 70 hi
Blunt Sprsgue, Wash. March ! A n I
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

FuddyI"Many wonderful ~.
IN ones life" DuidyWaFta, thing d
biographies Boston Tra lIspsG,alya ID
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

The weather prognostieator is himself a
storm-cente L. A. ". Bulletin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Beauty Is like a cooking stove-no good II
the fuel gives out.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

DO you believe in luckw v.
Record. -Vhlcan
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Our enemies point out our fail,
might never improve susB.;. ,sults Y
our friends.-L. A. W. Bullst;n0 @a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

Take Laxative Bromo ouiuiue r,b1
druggists refund money If il fail, sOlsIi
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26

The richest day in all the year,
Count 1t from end to end,
Is that good time Of joy and cheer
In which we make a friend.
Chicago Daily Record,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-26
DANGEROUS PROBING.

Hood's Pills cure all Liver Ills. rs cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15
AT CAMP ALGER.

The provost marshal arrested three
colorea men yesterday, who were sell
ing liquor in the Third Virginia lines
They were turned over to the county
sheriff.
Two more typhoid fever patients have
died, Private Jeremiah Murphy, First
New Jersey, and Robert Jameson,
Company A. Twelfth Pennsylvania.
The resignation Of Chaplain Harris,
Second Tennessee, was this morning
rendered to Colonel Anderson. There
is a disposition, however, 10 court
martial and punish the chaplain for the
disturbance he created in a Washing on
hotel.
When the news of the surrender of
Santiago reached camp late yesterday
afternoon enthusiasm broke loose on
every hand. Parades were organized,
and many of the regiments, headed by
the regimental bands, marched through
the streets of the camp singing patriotic
songs and shouting and cheering for the
army and navy aud their commanders.
A soldier who will shortly he tried
on the charge of desertion was at ore
time orderly to Col Nalle, of the Third
Vrginis. He was captured in this
city. Nearly two months ago this man
secured e furlough for two days, and
had it extended three weeks, on &C.
count of sickness. Yesterday word was
received from Sergt. Scruggs, who was
in this city that he had arrested the
Colonels orderly. and would bring him
back to camp. He will have to answer
to the charge of dcsertion before a
| court-martial.
A letter from the camp to the Fairfax
Herald says:
camp life has become very mOnotono1s,
but is not without its amusing features The
men in some Of the companies take particular
delight in guying new recruits, upon whose
sr iyal cheers arc given, and directions are
called to the cook to kill more chickens :"
but when the recruits 90 70 their meal they
| fluid that it consists OF hardtack and bacon.
| Very few now recruits fail to get homesck
and repeat of their course
| Maj. Sommers and twenty-five immunes
have started from camp for Cuba to take
charge of the yellow fever hospitals.
| A number of troops at Camp Alger arc pre-.
pairing to leave for Porto Rico.
Lieut. Amiss, OF tho First Precinct, of
Wa 'bington, has requested the District Com
missioners 10 secure an additional building to
| incarccrate disordeEly soldiers from Camp
Alger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15
cal. BRFVITIES

There were one prisoner and two
dodgers at the alton house last night.
The commissioner of internal reve-
nue has decided that all Geographic
messages mus be stamped by the
e ndeIs.
Only one case came up in the Mayor
Court for trial this morning-that of
Dennis Daley, charged with vagrancy.
He WAS given thirty days on the
chain gang.
An exemplifed copy of the will of
the late Caroline Chinn, of Prince
William county, was fled for probate
in Washington yesterday 1t bears the
dale OF April 20, 1896, and in the in
strcm ut she bequeaths her entire es-
tate TO her family and relatives. Her
son, John a. Davis, is nominated as
executive of the will.
Some Inconvenience was caused near the
corner of King and Washington streets this
morning 10 passengers on the electric raj
way by a Adams Express team standing on
the tracks in front of the office of that com.
pa and the driver refusing to move 1t when
so requested. A deiay some minutes in the
running of trains was thereby caue cd.
Officer Beach this afternoon arrested q
woman named B,ttie Garland, who is charged
with stealing an album in Washington. She
was later turGed over to Detective Parham,
who took her back 10 that city.
The steamer Olivette, with sick AMI wound
ed from sau'iago, passed i'll the Virginia
GU es at 1910 O'Clock this morning The
vessel, it is thoughi at Norfolk, would pro-
ce,d direct to New York.
Mr.. w. a. Smoot has loaned the Columbia
Fire Company a hor c TO temporarily take
the piece of the one which died on Wednes.
day night.
S. Finigan was arrested by Officer Knight
to-day for being drunk on the street. 7 he
man had to be hauled to the station house in
wagon.
The u S. gunboat Princeton, which pass
cd up the river a few days since, is now at
r-e Washir gton navy yard for repairs
A wagon. heavily loaded, belonging to
Messrs. Leadheater s. Sons, broke down at
the foot OF King street to-day.
The three masted schooner Maggie S. Hart
with ice TO w. NJ. Realdon, arrived to-day
from the kennebec.
Two beautiful rainbows spsnuci the south
western heavens at an early honr this morn
ing.
The preliminary work of putting in new
benches at the gas works was begun to-day.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give a crab picking at
his restaurant tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

The PRESERVING SEASON now being
on, the attention OF the ladies is called TO
the fact that pure paraffine wax pour
ed on top of fruit will keep it indef-
nitely and without mould. The wax
being put on the fruit while the jars are
warm hermeticslly seals them, prevent.
ing air from reaching the contents.
Fruit preservedin this way will be found
on opening to be just as good as when
put away. This wax is very cheap and
can be found at all the stores. Once
tried you will never return TO the an
noysnce OF spoiled and mouldy fruit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

ATTEMPTED SUICDE.-Some excite
mant was created on north Fairfax
street this AFTERNOON by an attemEu on
the part of young man named Walter
Cline TO commit suicide by hanging
himself Cline entered the office of the
Postal Telegraph composite tie station
house where he proceeded TO attach 8
rope to rafter. This done he formed
q slip knot at the other end, through
which be placed his head, and mount
ing the 5 ar stepa leading to the up.
per story was in the act Of jumping OFT
when Odicer Howson, who had had his
attention attracted by Cline's actions,
entered The officer AT C )sted the would
be suicide and asked what. he purposed
doing. The youag man replied by say
ing the officer would see, at the same
time jumping from the steps. Officer
Howsop, vino is rather quick, although
now in the evening OF lite, grabbed the
rash man by the waistband Of the pan
falcons and held him until he could get
his knife from his pocket and cut the
rope. The rope had cut into Cliue's
neck slightly and caused him TO cry out
with pain. Having had the rope taken
from mis- neck Cline was conducted to
the station house aud his family mott
fled Beyond saying he chad nothing
to live for," Cline gave no reason for
his rash act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

PREsENTATIoNs.-At the meeting
last night Of Alexandria Washington
Lodge of Masons "Fireiug Cup" was
presented by Liberty Lodge, Of Beverly,
Mass. The cup was presented in the
name of Beverly Lodge by Mr.. k.
Kemper, who spoke in his usual pleas
ant way of the brotheriy feeling exist
ing between the two lodges.
A handsome gavel was also present
ed to the lodge by the Misses Grigg, Ct
this city. The gavel belonged to the
late James Grigg, father OF the donors,
and who for years had been Tiler OF
the lodge. 1t was made from piece
of the magnolia tree planted at Nit
Vernon by General Washington and
which WIS blown down by storm some
years since.
The lodge was also presented by
Hunter F. Morse. OF Washington Lodge
of Roxboro, Mass, with centennial
history of that lodge and also hand
some medal. These were presented
through J. T. Callahan, Master OF
Washington Lodge, which lodge CRATE
fully accepted all these mementos in
suitable resolutions of thanks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

ARGUMENTS HEARD.-Judge Ncol ast
week and this gave several days TO hearing at
Manassas arguments in TWO important cases
from the CiIcQit Court of this county-the
case of Horstman VS.. Van Smith, involving
the ownership of valuable farm near An.
nandsle, and the case OF Abraham Muter5-
baugh sgainst John B. Mutersbaugh, involv-
ing the ownership OF land near Falls Church.
In the frat case Messrs. Moore & Keith sp-
pearod for the plaintiff and Judge Westover,
of Chicago, and Senator Mushbach, Of Bl3x.
andria for the defendants and in the other
Messrs. E. B. Taylor and james E. Clements,
of Alexandria, appeared for the plaintiff and
NJ rs. Moore and Keith for the def ndaut
Il Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

MINES TO BE REMOVED. The Secre-
tary of War has directed that vesse s
be permitted to pass through the mil
fields in the Potomac river without re.
gard to hours, so long as they are able
TO find the buoys and to pass through
the buoyed channel. All vessel own
ers accepting this privilege will be re-
sponsible for any damage done to their
vessels or passengers from contact with
submarine mines, and to the United
States for all damage done by the yes
sells in fouling mines. cables, sc. 1t is
intended to remove the mines in the
Potomac liver as soon as necessary all
engagements to that end can be per-
fected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

PERsoNAL.-Miss Mamie Hantzmon,
of Alexandria, is visiting Mrs. Hattie
Crump. Miss Maggie BaIthis is spend
ing several weeks with friends and re-
latives in Alexandria. Herbert Shack
lett, OF Alexandria, spent Monday in
town visiting his sister, MIS-. Chas. E.
Balthis.- Strasburg News.
The Cllpeper Exponent says: Mr..
John Ilen, of Alexandria has accepted
a position as dug clerk for Messrs.
Willis Brothers st Remington.
Miss Mnckall, of the Episcopal High
School, Alexandria, lett to-day to visit
friends in Maryland. She has been
visiting Mrs. Aunie Mino GriDnan on
north Jefferson street. Staunton Re-
cord.
Mrs. George Steuernagel is seriously
III at her home on Royal street.
Rev. Father J. H. Cutler left here
TO day for New York and will to-mor-
row sail for ireland where be will
spend his vacation. He takes with
him the best wishes of q large congre.
cation and OF large circle OF friends
and acquaiutances for plea ant Voy-
age and safe return.
Ensign J. H. Reid, having passed the
examination for promotion, returned
today to the cruiser Frol;c now at
Portsmouth, n. II. His wife accom-
panied him as the ship will not be ready
for sea for len days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

UNLICENSED DoGs.-Only 420 dog
licenses have been issued Up to this
date, number smaller by hundreds
than any year previous. The lists of
names of those persons who have pro-
cured the necessary licenses have been
prepared aud will be furnished the sta
ton house on Monday next. 1t is
stated, and the small number seems to
so indicate, that there is not square
in the city but what there is a number
OF unlicensed dogs. No one can plead
ignorance of the law, as it has been
brought to their attention time and
again, and more than thirty days grace
has been allowed. The Mayor has
noted the seeming indifference of dog
owners and says ne proposes to make
every person comply with the law and
will 10 addition impose fine for any
dog which is unlicensed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15
SCHOOL BOOKS.

The members of the board of educe
ton gave four hours more in Rich
mond yesterday to having the merits of
school books drummed into their ears.
The representatives Of only half
dozen publishing houses were heard.
The board will hardly be able during
the remainder of this week to give au
dience to all of the managers and rep
resentatives, and it will take the great
CIR part of next week to consider the
reports made by committees of leading
educ itors on the various books, and TO
make up the list.
The greater part of yesterdays ses-
sion was given up to hearing those who
appeared in behalf of the Virginia pub
fishers. MIR. B. F. Johnson spoke in
behalf of the publishing house, of which
he is president Miss Conefix, Roa-
Hoke teacher, advocated the adoption
of a chart prepared by her and publish
ed by the Johnson Company. Mr.. T.
H. Kimpton represented Leach, Spe-
we'll & Co., of Boston and New York.
G. II. Robertson, for the ]. B. Lippir-
colt Company, of Philadelphia. Capt.
]. Taylor Strotton presented the claims
of A. Lowell Company, and several spe-
cial works.
Mr.. Charles G. Kizer, of Norfolk,
president of the Federation of Labor of
Virginia Mr.. w. l.. Perkins, represent
ing the Central Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil, of Norfolk, and Hon. E. G. Folkes,
OF Richmond, as delegation from the
F. deration, made strong plea for the
adoption OF books published in Virginia
and prepared by southern authors. As
practical printer, MIR. Folkes scofIed
the idea that Virginia publishers could
not supply suitable textbooks, and in
conclusion he urged the board to award
the contracts to concerns of this State
The statement made by State Sena-
tor Beverly B. Mumford before the
State Board of Instruction Wednesday
night, that if the board took the book
contract from the American Book Com
pany, it might ruin the democratic
party in Virginia. has been much dis.
cussed. The statement was referred to
in the speeches before the board yester-
day, and much political capital made
out of the matter.
Mr.. Mumford, when asked yesterday
if be used the words, replied that after
submitting his written argument in the
matter, he had told the board that if
the contract should not be renewed that
the democratic party might suffer, and
that Congressman Swanson ard Judge
w. F. Rhea had told the Governor
practically the same thing.
MIR. Randolph said he was shocked
and amazed to learn that Mr.. Mumford
should admit that the democratic party
was owned and controlled by the
American Book Company. Mr. Mum.
ford said what he meant was that the
people might hold the party response
bile for the expense they would be put
to in buying new books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

The NJ. Schiller Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow full supply Of
home-smoked sausage, sausage meat
and pork buildings and home grown
celery also large supply of dressed
and drawn turkeys, and spring chick
ems, spring lamb, with mint sauce,
strawberries, asparagus, beets, cauli.
flower, and other early vegetables.
Fresh country eggs. We have the flu
est lot of Cone river cantaloupes and
Georgia watermelons received here
this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady if you will only get
the right remedy. You are having
pain all through your body, your liver
is out of order, have no appetite,
no life or ambition, have q
bad cold, in fact are completely used
up. Electric Bitters are the only RENE
dy that will give you prompt and sure
relief. They act directly on your Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the
whole system and make you feel like a
new being. They are guaranteed al
cure or price refunded. For Sale by
E S. Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store,
only so cents per hottie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-15

ST. swrrHIN's DAY.-This is the day Of
ST. Swithin, meteorological saint, TO whom
tradition has given reputstion as weather
prophet similar to that of the grounding
i ne old adage regarding him is 10 the effect
mat II 1t rains or is fair on ST Swithin's Day,
july 10, there will be continuous track Of
wet or dry weather for the forty days ensu-
ing. The indications last night. in the opin-
lou OF the local weather observer. gave no
promise of rain to-day Though there have
oeen hight showers,) but did promise higher
temperature. The range of the mercury yes
setusy Was not great, the maximum being 81
uegrees aud the minimum 20 degrees LAST
niEnt II WAS warm the temperature at 6
clock being SO degrees. The heat of the
uay' which WAS fet by many persons was
e os by the presence of humidity in the