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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
HORRORS OF MANOOK TRAIL,
SAD News of the Death OF Victor V. Maid,
-Georgc Clark Drowned In a
Hole In the lee.

SAN Francisco, July Ii. The
schooner Hattie |, Phillips, from st.
MichaeIa, yesterday, brings the sad
news of the death on the Manools trail
of Victor V, Maidhon, of New York.
who was United States consul to An
naburg, SaAony, during the first ad.
mlnistration OF President cleveland,
Deserted by their guide they los,
their way in Il binding storm. Their
provisions were exhausted, their hands
frozen and after subsisting on dog
meat for several days Maidhotf died
and was buried in a snow drift. His
companion, Morgan, u newspaper cor
respondent became snow-blind and
was found by a party of Indians.
After he had lain four DAYS in his
sleeping bag at the point of death
Morgan was reSuS ,itated at the ltnala
Xix, although several toes had to be
amputatcd. The Phillips also brings
word of the drowning, in a hole in the
zee while crossing the bay at St.
Michael, of George Clarke, of GLASGOW.
Scotland, and more recently from Vie.
tOria, Il, C..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
SET THE PEOPLE AN M
The President and the Members of Ills
Cabinet Attended the Thanks
giving and Prayer services.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Ameri
can lag Heated over the White llous'
and the war andnavy departments yes
tertlay, an unusual thing for a sab
bath. but n sign of the times, 1t was a
reminder of the presidents call upon
the people of the land to celebrate the
glorious achievements OF the American
army and navy. The president him
self and the members of the cabiuel
led the way in the observance of the
terms of his proclamation by repairing
to their respective places of worship
and offering up thanks for the success
that has attended II righteous cause,
and prayers for a continuance of TIL
manifestation OF Divine favor.
In the war department Adjt.-Gen,
Corbin was busy at his desk, as he has
been every day and half of every night
since the war began.
1t was not expected that hostilitics
would reopen at Santiago yesterday.
No message came during the day from
the army in Cuba until 1870 o'clock,
when Secretary Alger received Il cable
gram from Gen. Shafter and immcdi-
ately sent it to the president. The see.
rotary said the cablegram indicated
there was no change in the situation
and expressed the opinion that there
would be no fighting yesterday.
Gen. Shafter, he said, occupied an
impregnable position, and did not fear
an attack. The matters contained in
the ~cablegram beyond that he did not
care to make public.
The secretary at six o'clock went
home and said he expected nothing inn
portant last night, 1t was expected
that Gen, Shafter would await thu ar
rival of the reinforccmcnts now rapidly
nearing his command and expected tc
reach i'm tonight or Tuesday morn.
ing.
Gen. Shafter reported last week that
he needed more artillery to insure The
success of his plans and, as Randoloh's
batteries arrived only Saturday, two
or three days time would BE- required
land them from the steamers and
transport them over the rou gh noun
tain roads to the position selected for
them on the heights commanding san,
There is no disposition to invite dis,
lster and unnecessary bloodshed by
The neglect of proper precautions and
by failing to utilize all of the power
hat can be brought into play by the
american army.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
1t Wasn't Art.

lhere was some years ago in lIamp-
stead road pavement artist. now dead
Dn Maurier often dropped a coin into
the poor mans hat. One cold doy tho
author of "Trilby" told him to leave
his pitch and go to the model sonn
kltchen in Euston road to get some
food Du Maurier, as a Joke. consented
to TAX charge of the hat. When the
man was out of sight he proceeded f.
wipe out the pictures of battle scenes
laI'hlul dogs. etc. and commenced
drawing portraits IN chalk of the So.
ciety ladies and gentlemen made
famous by him in Punch. p~assers.bv
stopped to look and enumerated tbo
oepty and when, an hour later. ,be
man returned, he was pleased to find
so much in his hat, but regretted that
ms work had been destroyed. This
may attract some people, but it ain't
art he said to the amused IN
Maurler, as he commenced wiping ont
the society males and females. ..Now
pleases everybody" he continued
drawing the picture of a soldier-New
York Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Already Rewarded,

The last joke at the expense of the
French Society for the Protection of
Animals is to the following effect:
y countryman, armed with AN inn.
mense club, presented himself before
the p~residcntof the society and claimed
the first prize. He was asked TO de-
scribe the act of humanity on whichhe
founded his claim.
81 have saved the life of a wolf" re.
pll'd the countryman. II might easily
nave killed him with this b%ludgeon. "
And he swung the Weapon IN tba
air, to the intense discomfort Of tho
president.
But where was this wolfe" inquired
the latter, "What had he done TO
your"
"lle had Just devoured my wife. was
the reply.
The president reelected an instant
and then said:
My friend, | am of the opinion That
you have been sufficiently rewarded
Golden Days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
A YOUTHFUL REASONER'
m. AppIies His study of Natural HIS
tory TO the ISOLATION of a Sci
cntInc Problem.

",Johnny," exclaimed Mr.. Blykins, what
are you doing
"ThinkinG, SIT, .L;nL;rs
when you ought TO be studying your les
SOM" u
"Wha book are you engaged IN Peruslus
at this time?' inquired the old gentleman
Natural history
"Ab, a very useful and interesting study
II broadens the ideas and assists IN taxing
the mind from the customary cares OF me
without the danger of Generalization when
sometimes attends frivolous forms OF diver
sion"
Eyes, sir"
GLOW far along have you proceeded IN
the study of natural history,
"Im learning about amphibious animals
now" .n.
"And a highly interesting branch of the
animal kingdom. Can you name IN am
phibious animal-one with which we, are
all familiar" And Mr.. Blykins folded his
hands before him and gazed at his son with
a look of wise expectancy,
81 think so. Is man an animaly'
an the scientific sense, yes
".And an amphibious animal is n that
consumes both air and waterg'
eyes"
"Then a man is one. Ii he weren't, what
would be the use of having any soda foun'
tains ?'-WaShington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
COULDN'T CONFUSE HER.



A certain young man, who, as every.
one knew, was deeply enamored of a
certain young lady. whom he would
gladly have made his wife, but could
not screw up his courage to the stick
ing point, resolved at last to take the
frst opportunity which presented it,
self of learning Isis fate. No sooner.
however, had he formed this resolution
than fortune seemed to desert him.
lie often met the fair one, but never
could get the chance of speaking to
her alone. Driven to desperation, he
succeeded in accomplishing his ppr.osr
at a dinner party, Nothing is easier
than to hold converse with the person
who sits next to you at a large dinner
party provided always that YOU do not
look at that person, speak in an even
tone and abstain from mentioning
names; but, in this ease, the lady was
seated on the opposite side of the ia.
pie lie was, however, equal to the
occasion, and tearing out Il leaf from
'' bSNhNt btoh, NIDlt on III uDUcr COW
er of the table; "Will you be my wife?
Write Yes or No at the foot of this.
ealing a footman, he whispered to him
to take the note, which, of course, was
folded up, to the lady in blue oppo.
The servant did as he was requested.
and our Romeo, in an agony of sus-
pense, watched him give it to the lady,
ana liking his eyes upon her with bad.
l~y-dlsguiscd eagerness, tried to Judge
from her expression how the strangely
made offer was received. He had for.
gotten one thing-namely, that ladies
rarely carry pencils with them to a
dinner party.
Miss n, not to be baflled by so trim.
an obstacle, after reading the note,
'almly turned to the messenger and
ana "Icll the gentleman Yes"
n, o.. Times Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
bu; never reached consideration in the

mittee, bu; never reached consideration in the
house.
The Teller resolution declaring for payment
Of the national bonds in silver aS well as gold
was passed by the senate by a vote OF a. to p,
but was defeated in the house. Statehood bills
for New Mexico, Arizona anl Oklahoma were
killed in committee. An immigration bin re-
curing ability to read and write on the part OF
those 10 years old, passed the senate. but did not
reach a vote in the house. The anti-Scalping bill.
prohibiting ticket brokerage, was reported in
both houses, but went over to the next session.
The free homes amendment to the Indian an
preparation bill, giving over 2O,Oo0,OOl acres Of
public lands as free homes for settles. was
finally compromised ON a two years extension
OF payment for such lands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
CLYDE STEAMSHIP BURNED.
Ihe Steamship Della ware, OF ,b. c,.,
Line burned or B~arnegct, N. Jan
On Board were Saved.

NEW YORK, July 1o.-The Clvde H..
steamer Delaware, from New yorl w
charleston and Jacksonville. was ah,s
oonea OH Barnegate, N. j., at ,o.a,
O'Clock Friday night, the steamer -.
'ne ''me being on fire. The passon'
gers ana crew left the burnina
vessel IN boats and on lirss
rats, There were 70 nersons
III a,'' ana they We're rescued bv tho
members of the Cedar Creek lifc.sor INV
station with the aid of the crew nv
nshing smack s. p. Miller. Al NV nV
passengers were transferred to ths
s suin yaeht Ocean King and the can.
tam and Il of the crew Of the ill.fatad
sun,n ier were la nded at B%arnegat, pre.
sumaoly to look after the shin p'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Here Is story from India that roads
IKE Il page from the Arabian Niyhts
a certain government official. a nntive
oy deirauding the widow and orphan
managed TO amass 1000 rupees, and
intended to set up as a gentleman ot
ease lie packed his rupees in two
boxes consigned them by railway 70
his home, and, as an extra precaution
marked the boxes as containing nails
but Il servant betrayed him. and tbo
railway manager opened the boxes
LOOK out the rupees and put in nails
according to the label. When the nm.
lucky cx-oflicial opened the boxes he
was wild with anger; but what could
he do? lie said the boxes contained
and so they did, and in order to
prove that they did not originally. he
would have to expose his w villainv
ne was obliged to accept his ruin in
silence. Golden DAYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
A TRAVELLERS TESTING
What lie Carried on the Carr
To Take when Travellin,


Iv,rv traveller knows that continuous
,onrucyinr on the railroad is very apt to
arrange the system in some way. In spite
~ springs and soft seats there is a contin-
uous lar and vibration, which acts upon
The refyous system, aud produces results
rayyjnr somewhat, according to the
s,rcrqth Of the traveller or his p~tcdisposi-
,ion To- some specific ailment. The most
common consequence of continuous car
riding is constipation. And this condition
Invariably produces headache, and tends
to biliousness. j. Converse, s.. Louis,
Mo, found a way to avoid the evil enects
of constipation, to which he was subject
when travelling. He carried with MN
.the pill that will" cure constipation ana
ali its sequent suferings. This Is what
he says:
travelling on the cars tends to consti-
nation with me. but by using DR.. j. {,
Ayers Pills moderately, my bowels are
lrpti in healthy action. They also prevent
headache ~, J. CONVERSE, ST. LOUIS MO-
Or. AYERS Pills are good for consti patton
under all circumstances and conditions
Thcy have cured long standing cases after
every other medicine had failed. Kew.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Nerves Ont of Time

Just as the strings of a musical instrument
get out of tune through lack of care and
break out into ear-torturlng discords when
touched, so the human nerves get out Of
tune, and make everybody miserable that
comes in contact with them. Every tobacco.
user nerves are out of tune more or less
ana the real tobacco slaves nerves are 70,
!aXed to the utmost. No.To.B ac is the Inn.
MICKEY which tightens thu nerves, makes
them respond quickly to the emotions, re.
'ultlng IN the happiness of all. No.To,Boc
guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
take No.To, Bac. w
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The Swan and tba Pill.

The following accident was de.
scrioed to me by a friend who heard
1T from the lips of the a who saw II
My friends informant, a laborino man
passed on his wav to work every morn.
ing a pond on which were swans. Ono
morning he saw a swan with it's head
under water-no unusual thing, SO Inc
thought nothing of it. The next morn.
ing 1t was in exactly the same place
and position. Still. that was not re.
markable, and he passed on. On the
thlrd morning, seeing the swan in pre.
clsely the same position, he called the
attention of the keeper to it, rho
keeper proceeded to examine. and
that the swans head had bean
by a large pike. Both. of
course, were dead.-Lotter in London
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Everyday phiIoenpbv

Every mar thinks of himself as n bo,,
longer than he should.
After a man is 80 in thinking If
coasting he considers the walk back.
However sad a man may feel, he loses
h!s look of. Adness when eating a rood
dinner. 0
An allmony of SEQ a month is worth
more to a woman than the average hus.
band.
A mar who is single at As is no
smarter than other men, but he is
luckler thu Il most of them.
You hear q good deal about The
awakening OF Love. Well, every time
love is awakened Suspicion also turns
over and rubs it eyes open.-Atchison
Glote.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
nishes a case i IN POINT Of JAt,sl,

Francis n. Harlowe. q,
n''ne' a case in point = lie s!, a.. d
oo For some years pas,
constipation, from whis,hl va, N
eteasing inconveniepSeV | sussj
use OF medicines of IN spii, j
soipe months ago, tatious kirai
DR., J. {. Ayers Fills "Th ! h,sSi
corrected the costiyc ihey haS, !
FRANCIS D. HARLowr, A, dIsailhs
Constipation is, perbo,,
Gus physical evil Of 10 5ps, The al
octopus, that gtappies hhl
fastens its tentacles ON us yics1
one after another, until u.Gnk sa]
of longer resistance, thsa at last i,J
sucenmbs to his irightiSl Issslpla|
ton Is the beginning Of 100. q
mutderous maladies. ,hs "a,y Of ID
becoming charged with otil0gga \
the liver and kidns,p oisols I'D
the entire being mental, and ID
physically, DR., Ayers ,nnotiNl
constipation. If YOU don,f RVS vii
Ayers Curebook, Tree DO, II 'eadi
testimony of those cured t v%aon,airs
Address j. C. Aver Co, Lowell X Ih Y i
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Those people who are anxious to dive into
the mysteries of freemasOnry are recon.
mended to become initiated into the famous
order, and not to do as a callow youth is said
to have done recently, Anxious to learn
what are the responsibilities and duties at.
taching to membership, he purchased book
entitled Masonry Dams He is still in the
dark about the nature of a frcemason's oath,
but he ought to know a good deal about oh,
structing the flow of water. -Moonshine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The lake and rail arrangements of The Bal

The lake and rail arrangements of the Bal
tlmore q Ohio Railroad for this year are prac
tlca!ly the same as were in effect in lSo7
Freight for Lake Superior ports is semi nv
way OF the Northern Steamship Colnnanyy
and the Owen line is used for the fakse
Michigan ports. The trans.lake Erie ar.
rangements are with the Detroit Steam Nav.
Igation Company between Cleveland and
Detrolt and the Ashley & Dustin Line and
the Michigan & Ohio Car Ferry Company
between Sandusky and Detroit
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie E. Green and Mrs. Harry
Hardy.

JENNIE E. GREEN, Denmark, Iowa.
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
II had been sick at my MONTHLY
periods for seven years, and tried
almost everything l ever heard of. but
without any benefit. Was troubled
with backache, headache, pains in the
shoulders and dizziness. Through nv
mother | was induced to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
1t has done me so much good. l am
now sound and we'll"
Mrs. HARRY HARDY, Riverside, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham the story of
her struggle with serious ovarian trou.
BILE, and the benefit she received from
the use OF Lydia E. Pinkham's Vepe.
liable Compound. This is her letter:
How thankful l am that I tool
your medicine. l was troubled for
two years with inflammation of the
won't and o~varies, womb was also very
low. / was in constant misery. had
heart trouble, was short of breath and
could not walk five blocks to save nv
life. Suffered very much with nv
back, had headache all the time. was
nervous, transformations were irregular
and painful, had a bad discharge and
was troubled with bloating. i was a
perfect wreck. Had doctorcd and
taken local treatments, but still was no
better. l was advised by one of nv
neighbors to write to you. / have now
finished the second bottle of Mrs. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, and am
better in every way. l am able to do
all my own work and can walk nearly
q mile without fatigue; something 1
had not been able to do for owe two
years. Your medicine has done me
more good than all the doctors"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Husband or Lover in the Army or Navys
Mail him TO-DAY a 25c. package of Aliens
Foot, Ease. a powder for the feet. All who
march, walk or stand need it. 1t cures ach,
ing; tired sore, swollen, sweating feet. and
makes hot, tight or new shoes easy. Feet
can't Blister, get Sore or Callous where
Allen foot,Ease is used, 10000 test.
It, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Ailon
5. Olmstead, LIE Roy. N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The Adirondack MOuutni,.

The heart, of this wonderful region Of
mountains, lakes, and streams is tTayerse,
by the New York Central & Hudson Rive,
Railroad, and to more fully inform the pub
lie regarding its beauties and easy means y,
access the Passenger Department has issued
a book entitled In the Adirondack Noun.
tains,. describing in detail each resort, and
containing also a large map in colors giving
a list OF hotels, camps, lakes, etc, together
WIN Their location; it has also issued a large
folder, with map, entitled. "The Adirondack
Mountains and How to Reach Them" civ,
ing complete information regarding stage
lines, steamers, hotels, etc.
"A copy OF the book will be sent to any ad.
9resS on receipt of two 2.cent stamps, or the
ioider for one 2-cent stamp, by GE0RGEW,
DANIELS, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

IL IS said that western capitalists are con.
templating the organization of a great bi.
cycle company, which hopes to make first.
class wheels and sell them as low as $40.
Whether this be true or not, the fact re-
mains that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a
hrst-class remedy for the stomach, liver and
blood, and the price puts it within every.
hody's reach to be well and strong. For
fever and ague it is a specific.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Coming of the Pilgrims and Hucuepot.

less Providcntial than the ego us of the chill
'reh OF israel: Was thH Declarati IN of In Ie-
pehuence less proyldential than the Decalogue
OF SINAI: Were the guns of Dewey an Sam
son less providential than the rams horas of
Joshua the lamps and pitchers of Gideon. or
ehe rod oil Moses: Were Manila and Santiago
Tess proVldentlal IN the history Of human free
uon IMAM jericho an | Al: Is Christian ciyili-
zdtloh iess providential than was Jewish bar
barlsm? If Gol ever had
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The Universal Brotherhood of Man.

ihe men who offer their lives on liberty's
hoiy aitar to-day caught their inspiration from
the men who fought for their convictions Il,
our ciVll war, an those great men of our civil
wac had heard of the revolutionary heroes, and
were proud to emulate their deeds of patriotic
vaior' but the men of the revolution had in.
herited '"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Big Fire Raging In Allovho,,

PITTSBURGH, Pa, July ia lrc.
nr T Is raging in Allegheny. %
f,rni morios theater, Delp & BELLS
lulniture warehouse and a do,an
smaller buildings ARE in flames .ua
heavy, oss Will DO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

a Georgia lady writes; Since first using
ana seeing the value OF Dr. Mo8etfs TErTIi,
ma leeMWg f%otcde,SJ in all troubles Incl
tent to childhood, | have never been without
tnem IN the house, and would advise ali
Nlo'hefs TO give them" TEETlINA Aids hi,
5estlon, Regulates the Bowels, makes teeth.
,lg easy and keeps the baby in a healthy con.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

what are you rubbernecking here
for?" snarled the camel.
Nothing that you need to get your
PACK up about" replied the giraffe,
loftily.
Whereupon the sacred COW of India
woke up and swore at them for dis.
turbing her nap. Chicago Tribune,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
The Spirit of the Pilgrim Fathers

and were determined to prove themSelve.
worthy of their noble sires; the pilgrims hat
.hc h,ant'es OF the reformcrs resting upon thei
broad hertulean shoulders and the etormer
emsmoerei with reverence the martyrs. and
the martyrs had seen the apostle, ana the
apostles had touched the Christ.
There Is Your Providence in History.
DO you look toward Manila and SANTIAGO and
say superior guns did the business: 7 saw en-.
perior men stood bchinl the schools and cod
the supreme, stood behind the religion 1bere
IS our lesson of Providence. The miracle work.
ers To-day are our educators, the men and
women who are giving US an intellectual mas
terS OF nature and an armo cd mastery ~ our.
hands the o i" oui
.Inyiucible. AU-Cnnnuu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

upguardson-Ihere has been so many re.
ports OF those Cuban cables being cut When
tney maven been cut at all that don't take
any more stock IN stories of that kind.
eS, but it's true this time. The
news ABOUT the last cable that was cut came
''er The cable itself.-Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
Hoods S~arsapariIIa

Is Americas Greatest Medicine.

That's a pretty big assignment" clucked
the city editors hen, contemplating the l6
cover it," "
And about three weeks later she led n
column of chicks proudly into the city edi.
tors garden,-Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16
DR.. BR|STO'S SERMON.
An Eloquent Discourse in Response
to the Presidents Request for
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
THE MIRACULOUS BECOMES OBSOLETE.
There is No Chance, No Accident, No Fate
THE Winds and the Waves Are Al
ways on the Side of the Ablest Nayl-
gators Natures sympathy for Strug-
CLING MOrtals.

WASHINGTON, July 1l.-Ycsterday
was a day of thanksgiving and prayer
in the nations capital. The prcsi-
dents recent proclamation was fol
lowed by patriotic ~utterances from
many pulpits. Prayers were offered
for an early consummation. In nearly
every church where the proclamation
had suggested the topic of the sermon,
special music of patriotic character
was rendered, many of the services
with the hymn America"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

oId S]kiniIjqt Ogrufly Fifteen dollars for
those opera glasses? | can't see it, sir.
9, optlclan blandly)-Perhaps | should first
ut you wltg pair of my SIS gold spcctacles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-07-16

Law Is universal. The NOR, scientific a pao-
pie become the stronger will be their belief
and trust in Pr0vlden,e and the less confidence
Will they have in luck, accidental chance and
the other abiurd,tie,, IN the days OF mans
ignorance the proyidential WA, looked upon as
the miraculou, and the miraculous as the
proyidcntial, But with the growth of science