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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

are employed to decorate white lace
tulle and cloth costumes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09

Origin of Domino.
This is how the game of dominos
Two monks, who had been
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
Be Careful with Checks.

A ruling ON CommisIionsr Wilson
sent out from Washington last Saturday
will have considerable weight with tn.
banks Of Jackson, In his construction
Of the revenue stamp law Commissioner
Wilson ssys that hereafter all persons
drawing checks in their home town or
On other banks sholl place the revenue
stamps upon them, or they shall not be
cashed The bank employees are not Al
lowed under the ruling Of the Commits
sioner, to place these stamps, and in
doing 70 they commit breach Of the
revenue law, and are liable to prosecu.
ton. No matter who the person may
be CT how large his bank account Is
with them his check must be stamped
by himself or it will be retained for the
stamp Under the law it is not worth
the paper it is written upJn rnlsss It
bears this stamp, though it may call for
thousands Of dollars
Under the law as it was understood
ny the banks, the person drawing the
check could place on the stamp, or in
the event that be forgot it, The bank
could place it and deduct from the face
value Of the paper. and 20 complaint
was made But this is not allowed.
The person writing the check must us9
stamp II may be fined $50 il he
cashss it without tina stamp, and the
person who gives him the money may
be fined the same amount. Then if the
Uaut rscoguizee without the stamp it
comes in for prosecution, Ccmmi..
siouer Wilson has ruled ia a manner
which leaves no doubt as ~ mis- inten-
tons The revenue men in each city
AMI town are On the lookout, but it il
barely probable that they will have any
great amount q work TO do People
are not DESTROYS Of playing with Uncle
sam. and when he opens his mouth he
generally says something Clarion.
Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

y de learns with pleasure that
Il Doty, u the Law firm Of
Everett & Doty, Of this city, ia a
tie for Secretary q the State
a. Office Of dignity and rsspon-
requiring intelligence, fidelity
b.. -.saocs tot TIE proper discharge
o.. '1tes, and tbeso qualities arc EN-
iar' part Of Ar Doty character
sn' equipment.
~. Joty ID young man Of ability
end hiel personal character he isaua-
I've II .Io.mes county, where he had
lived nth be came to Meridian year
ago 10 practice Lis profession, md in
this ci'y be bas gained the respect and
esteem Of oil who have known him in
either bor.sl or professional relations
hs haa ser7ed through three sessions o.
tho Legislature az Journal Clerk OF the
House Of Representatives, and Is, there
fore thoroughly familiar with the duties
Of the Office 70 which be sspirss The
Nswa cordially commends Mr.. Doty =
candidacy 10 the confederation Of the
nett Senate, on the ground Of his em-
non! fl c's for tho responsible place
the ouly ground upon which any one
ought e b. given an office Meridian
Daily Atvs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
GA Ut . 71A a.
Beam ~ HTAs kIad YOU Har lImr ssgst
'',.''" GtNzMx
A $4,000 Bicycle Given
Away Daily,

The publishers of THE NEW YORK
STAR. the handsomely illnstratrd Sun
day newspaper, are giving 4 HIGH
GRADE BICYCLE each day for the
largest list Of words made by using the
letters contained in
THE N-E-w v.e.R.R H-T.A.R,
no more tim.s In aay enc word than 1t IL
found In THE NEW YORK STAR. Webs.
ter's Dictionary to he eonsl ere 10 ~
thority. T % Coon WATCHES first class
time keepers) will be given daily fer second
and third best lists. ami mary other va,u.
able rewards. including Dinner Sets, Tea
Set, China. SierllGg Silyerware, etc, etc..
10 order Of merit. Tais Educational cor.
test "A being given 10 advertise and intro.
duee this successful weekly into new
homes, and all prizes will he awarded
promptlf without psrtlslity. Twelve 2
cent stamps must he Iuclosst for thirteen
~eels trial subscription with full psrticu
lars and list Of over 300 vslcAh!e rewards
Contest opens and awards commence Mon.
day, June 18th. aud clsses NJ Aday, August
2lst, 1895 Your list can reach us any daT
between these dates. and will receive tue
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following issue Of THE NEW YORK
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securing bicrcrs may have choice nj
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10 del, olof or .ixe desired. Call OF al
dress Dep. e" THE NEW YORK
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

/ VIII not yisl3 foot. says Uncle sam
70 John Bull il reference to the boun.
iary line between Alaska and Canada
This stand Was taken after Senator
FsirhanKG personal Investigation IN
Alsska, sud Il reminds a. o. the cam.
psign slogan in the days Of Polk and
Clay, when n. political atmosphere,
day snd night, Vas filed vita the cry
q 81 40 or fRht This was the
boundary lin. the United States con.
tended FOR between the British posIes
sions and Washington Territory. The
outcome Of the contention was the back
down q the United states and the van
KEGS got neither s. 90 nor the fght.
Fortunately, for the sake q peace, it
has become fa'hiossb.e 70 submit
boundary d Tutes TO a court Of arbitrs.
ton and a.s.ing 7ished sS- presidsnt Of
the United states Is : member Of one
now sitting in Paris 70 determine the
line between Venezuela and Guiana IL
both instances il is the Bri.on love Of
gold hat brings about the trouble. In
south America ne coyets his neighbor .
goods-so.re valuable gold Geld 8 Bri-
ton never set foot upon until it was dis.
covered they II ight yield the precious
metal abuniantly. and in North Amer
les the gold seekers are ready 10 fight .
over disputed territory in the gold re
gions Of Alaska and Canada,
This country has also lately been
lhieay Instrumental il settling a boun.
larry dispute between Chill aud Argsa.
ina. and the horrors Of war were
,verted by the decision q az sreitratng
gourt. The tronols with the Canadian
seems 70 Be that i IS not
willing for the Americans 70 occupy the
inc they are now on until the true
Joundsry line can be fred by commits.
ioners Of both countries, and the exac-
ion. Of Canada : mounted police NAV
,recip.,ate bloody conflicts. The Wash
rgton government says smphstically it
nil no. withdraw from the position it {
low occupies 8
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

A girl named plain Mary at her
birth dropped the r when sne grew
up, aud became Miss May As she be.
gan to shine in social way, she changed
the "y' to "e" and signed her let
tiers Mae. About year ago She was
married and now she has dropped the
"e" and tbs just plain Ma. That
evolution. -Rogersville Review
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Persons troubled with diarrhoes vii
b. intereste q r.
W N Bush. clerk Of Ho.el Dorrancs.
Providence R. | he SAYS For sew.
-rzl years have been almost a constant
sferer from diSrrhoes the frequent
stacks completely prostrating Inc and
rendering me unfit for nv duties at thi.
hotel. About two years az q travelling
agent kindly gave me small bottle OF
Chamberlain Colo, Cholera and Diar-
-hoea Remedy Much to my surprise
and delight its effects were immediate.
Whenever I felt symptoms of the dis
use l would tortify myself against the
..tack with few doses of this valuable
The result has been very sat
istsctory and almost complete relief
nm he affection, For sale by 7.
s MuFPREY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Lieut.. Chas Z Bowling, who was
recently promoted to the agency Of
the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny at Aberdeen, and Mrs. James
Gray, daughter Of Mr.. J. r Mitch
ell, were married at the residence of
the brides father, in West End, this
morning at II o'clock. Rev. B A.
Pendleton pastor OF the West End
Presbyterian church, performed the
ceremony.
Lieut.. Bowling and his charming
bride left on It's afternoon y train
for their home in Aberdeen, carry
ing with them the congratulations
and good wishes of a host of friends.
Meridian Star
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

7. P Cowan, avery wealthy planter
in Issaqusns, died recently and left all
u his property to two employees. P. L.
Mann, manager q his plantations, and
Mr. Taylor BIZ. confidential clerk and
compfLlcl on his trips 20 the various
health escorts Of the country. he also
left t'fenyy FIVE dollars 10 certain rela
tiYes n h, ahall be willing to come for -,
ward "a prove their claims and ask for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22


Result Of the primaries in Oktibbeha
county;
Representatives, j. W. Norwent, j.
W. Crumpton.
Sheriff, Murray Maxwell.
Chancery Clerk W, W. Edwarls.
Circuit Clerk, II II. Skies.
Treasurer, r. NJ. Cotton.
Tax assessor, +. A. Buckner.
Superintendent Of Education. W. II.
Miller.
Surveyor, H Wellborn.
Coroner, j d Beattie.
lhere Will he a second primary in
Choetaw for Governor, between Critz
and NcCool The former was in the
lead
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Pen@cola, Fla, July, 19-At a
specia| leetingoi the city council
this J. 1rniug the franchise Of the
proporel peD-acoa and Northwest.
ern VIZ E stended and its immediate
construction, it is understood, viii
now j. commenced The road
WILDE Juilttrom Memphis Tenn, to
Pensaccla. S. n, Van Prasg, ita
president is now in Pensacola.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

In order TO make room for nv fall
stock of goods am offering for cash at
greatly reduced prices my entire stock
summer goods. If you want bargain
get your cash and come now in )rd err to
get best selections. W N. JONES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Hon. J 6, Barry is gladly wei,
coined to his old home by his many
friends here. They are also glad tc
know that he contemplates making
this his home once more. He was
always leader in progressive move
ments West Point Leader.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

C v Sayers says the recent food was
the greatest calamity that ever be'ell
Tsrls, The Brazos Valley from Waco
to tho Gulf was dsyaststed Of all crops
and 1t is TOO late to replsnt There is
no finer ALLEY u land IN the state, and
tae terrible food /, in the nature Of a
national calamity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
RclndIsp Bale Becomes Popular.

Tn American Cotton Company has
met With mai ked success in the dsvel-
opme1t Of its Roundup bale business. -
Last ear it rad less than sixty presses
in o. alton. Will this season it will
have yer 300 at work. Its plant at
Chic o for building these presses Is
rum z day and night and new loca
tons are being selected as rapidly As
posi- :,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Ks your system in perfect order and
you v / have health, even in the most
sickly easons The occasional use OF
pRIcKLY ASH BITTERs will insure vigor
and regularity in all the vital organs. -
Sold br N Warren.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
I'D Ycr Sell c. Get Your Texas
lands7

u have any money, lands
Inheritance due you in Texas,
.ie !, Fulton, attorney, Dent,
TcT7s., and he will get it for
There are thousands OF
rs 90 aiting the rightful own
sin Texas. Most all the early
/. IS had lands granted them.
y,u own or have interest in
Texas lands, write L. Fulton,
Denton, Texas. He will sell it
for-you. He has his own brick
building and Mosler fire proof
Vault
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

~rarlsI,on News ana Conrsr
u,s the Gaze: Alas for Gen
.ley Having failed 70 obtain the
~ Of his own country, he Is wiling
roy tia, Of the FiliVinos
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

The following named delegates will
reprssent NoIubee county at the PEG
Piles Party Convention which meets IN
jackson August l6. 1929;
R. Brewer, L W. Madison, J J.
Nay, L. Nj. Adams, J F. Lindley, T
". Jscksol R, BREWER,
I. W. MADISON, Sec. Chi
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

In one ceunty in South Carolina the
ta1ubls value Of dogs Is returned e.
Sl2, 500, while the assessed value Q,
sheen and goats ia only S21l.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

The fret bale Of Texas cotton was re
ceived at Quinton, in that state, on the
9th and was sold for s75 and shipped to
Gov. Sayers 10 be resold for the benefit
Of the food sufferers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

TIE pake Of Westminster horse,
rl9irs Fox, won 10, 90 soyereigus IN :
1r and he presented the whole amount
arity hospital Most noble Duke
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
Y! s. ). :; i. II = lE:S 7.


Nov is tn. time TO buy more goods
for less money than ever. Wyatt Jones
is offering ,ome grand bargains in her
reiuGti N sale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Just received q new line Of white pi-
que silk stripe madras and crash skirts.
at WYATT JONES,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

A Washington dsspa.ch says Score
tArr Var Alger has tsndere1 bis resig.
nation 70 take effect s. the pleasure Of
the president
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

The Democratic National Committee
met in Chicago on the 20th, thirty two
states being represented By Committee
men or BY proIies,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Ny stock Of clothing ha, got to 20 re
gardless Of coat. Don delay but come
now. WYATT JONES
Every article of summer goods
now sold below cost, at Klaus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

The New York Star is MAXIM il
7 il pay.r. a liberal ofter TO snb.c wi,
to thai intc-e ting journal mi.
head # A $40 Bicycle Given Az y. >
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

! have yet, nice Ii E of lawns dimi
ties, madrar ducks, piques, m0til-
&c. etc from which 10 select brt
owing TO the extremely low nrices am
offering them at the supply will 800
be e1austed Call earl and get Il
best selection " NJ. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

. Er%siily valuable 70 women u sresxi'
frsn Bi.terL gS<kLehs YAaisAsS headache
disappesrI, strength take. I'll. place Of
weakness, and the glow Of heAlk rssdily
ZONES 70 the psllie cheek when this won.
essfal remedy 10 taksn. Fer Eeky ehildrsn
srs'worksd men it he's ne sqsG. EoAsps
sAsuld BE- withoz, this fansrr remedy.
RSsvas' Iron Bi,ssr 10 sold b e. ls.l-rr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

IL warm weather PRICKLY ASH BIT.
ii Fps helps your staying qualities. -
lorBsrs who use it occasionally stand
cheat better and are less fatigued at
~ sid BY u VI Warren.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
DEWEY AND NE FlLIPlNos

! One Of the most remarkable ar
ticles on the PHILIPPINE question
SAYS the States, and one thst is at
tracing profound attention is tn,
straight forward tale 4 Rev Clay
! McCsuley. embodying at consdera-
bic length his statement Of the con
/ ditions as be witnessed them al Ma.
Mia. The most startling and i'm
pOrtsnt fact is the position Of Ad-
miral Dewey, or rsther bis position
before orders from Washington
made the conflict inc vitable, DR.
McCauley saws:
also had the privilege Of con-
versation with Admiral Dewey. l
violate no confidence in repeating
some things he also said to me. I
tell Of these things .bl, friends and
the public generally may UNDER
stand Why l have been pleading so
earnestly for the Filipinos and for
the preservation Of what I believe
70 b. that which most houors our
country among the worlds nations
In talking with Admiral Dewey |
went even so far az to say that be-
Level the people Of the United
States would support him were be
to take some immediate initiative !
to prevent the threatning struggle. |
l shall Lot repeat his answer al
length. But he spoke much Of his /
concern over the turn affairs had /
aiken, aud added that be was
Dowerless to act. Yet at ole
Jolnt in his remarks he declared
Rather than make a war Of conquest
II this people, | would up anchor
md sail out Of the harbor. He ike
General OTIS has done bis duty
jince then in giving his ships to aid
he army in an attic mpt at restoring
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Up 10 Tuesday evening McLaurin
had 72t votes. and Gltc1n counties
within few days will vote On TIE
senatorial question. They have a
total vote Of Sc and are claimed by
McLaurin friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

the Most Kno
Nature 10
living
neglect 10 heed mis-
pare oy right use OF JOHNSTONS SARSAF RILLA.
hiss Abbie J. of Marshall, Mich, ites:
Il
whole
suffered during
medicine
enough hiphlv
bottle oft
completely
see never got thing do the least till
would advise all
Or skin disease OF kind to good
The
daa or face fear J0HNsrONs
full
COMPANY,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Wanted Immediately. Men with
rig 10 introduce our Poultry and Lice
Killer Mixture in the country.
Straight salary $500 per week and
expense. Reference required
Add With stamp. Eureka Mig.
Co, East st. Louis. Ill,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Writ Adams, Revenue agent, won
MS suit against the town Of Lexington,
and 1t will have to pay about Sl5. 900
back tax on solvent credits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
Lowndes County

The primaries resulted in the
nomination Of s. NJ Meek az Sena
tor Representatives, j. II. Sharp,
j. T. Stnter, M. A. Franklin
Sheriff ], II. Armstrong; Chancery
Clerk Z. $. Moore; Circuit Clerk
j. W. Cooper; Treasurer ]. w.
Gardner Assessor J l.. Williams ;
Surveyor A. G. Dancey; Superin
tendent Of Education S. M. Nash.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Elegant line OF Knee Pants, all
ages from 5 to l6 years. Klaus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

All competitors have been knocked
ont by tLa extremely low prices I am
Offering in lawns, dinieies yilu-.,
dubks madras, fine French Orsauiie,
etc, W NJ JOINS.
Trunk Of all descriptions at " ID.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
" >AAN hoh President 4
", yic.Presdeni, YANG cAyErr A., c,,b,,
BANK OF MACON,
Capital. s5O.0OU.OO.
------~ Macon, Mississippi.
u Y SAAEE0E. President
", nCA-Gs, Vice. President,
\ sCALFs, Cashier.
VAN c. CAVETT, Asst. Cashier

y t have now moved into our new building where we
We the latest and best burgarproo screw-door safe and
hieroo vault and would be glad to have you make your
deposits with u.s. and call when you in need of mon
ey We offer every accommodation consistent with first
class banking rules Please do the kindness to call when
in town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Call early foI ri, sr S'ippes atcc'
now comrCitt. fr- nj,r. nav, beet :,
lection 1t KIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

He : philosopher for YOU An
eIchJ e has card Of thanks from a
csndia te who was detected, bat who
says, .'tr mature reflection, he can see
planv it was best fot himself and fam D.
lily that !, WAS defeated that he can see
nothi hut trouble ahead for his sue
cssstr Ct npetitor and he is sorry for
him Isre is more truth than poetry
in thet We all know Of men who wish
they ipd never held public Office.
A Democratic mas convention was
held in Meridian Thursday They en-.
d,rsel NJ Innis for railroad commi.sion-
or, electe new Exec tive committee,
and So &C ed de egates to the State Con.
vsntion. The Star charges thai mn
were appointed who voted for AcKin.
ley il the last Presidential election, and
asks this peril ent questson
"'W.n the state democratic colypn
ton, when it meets in Jackson, admit
70 ses-s tld to voice in shaping tue
police ard selecting the standard bear
era ~ no party men who voted the Re
pun N ticket in the last election, 2"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

The One Day Cold euro.
Eerac'ts Chocol- .ea Laxative Qui-ine for
.oii n the head and sore throat Children
q shsrz Ike and.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
District Attorney Currie.

A telegram was received in the city
today stating that Neshoba county had
given Jones a majority Of 1856 over Cur.
RE in last Tuesdays primary. This
majority is not sufficient to overcome
the majorities Of Currie as ascertained
in the footings Of the other counties Of
the districl and he, therefore becomes
the nominee Of The party
Mr.. Currie ia we'll known throughout
the district not only through contact
with the people during the canvass Just
closed, but by reason Of his years Of
practice at the bar He is universally
regarded 40 lawyer Of much ability
and forensic power, and that he will
discharge the duties Of the place ably,
couragsously and impartially, The Star
fully believes. We congratulate Mr..
Currie on the victory he has won
Although defeated by small majority
Mr.. Jones, when the time comes will
retire from the Office with the conf
dence and esteem Of the PEG le Of the
district who he has served so faithfully
and well Meridian Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22
J0l1nstOn's Sarsaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
a SIGNAL OF DISTRESS.
JUST ST In IN TINE.

to
he KNOW
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

5y1heTs in New York attempted
to bow up the Fifth Avenue elevat.
ed roSd last Wednesday, Dyna.
mite was placed at the base OF some
of the pillars. Considerable damage
was doe but no lives we're lost.
Trains were temporarily stopped on
several roads
OA1ToRfA.
t~sss Hm Kind IN haw llsn DssqiA
r'-;'- IMZSN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Col Vim Preston, :"'b,tou, esiden,
Of Tulane Un,r"r'ily, New Orleans.
after years Of -utfrrlrg, died at Lexirg-
ton, Va lat Sunday he died IL the
room where he was born sixty seven
YEAR ago
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-22

Mr.. !. G. Dovaet 4 west Point,
spent several ia, I'll the cont.
this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-24
The I<u-KIux Trials.

The following, showing something OF
Colonel McMasters characteristics as
lawyer. has been handed the State:
In lS7l-'72 1 reported the Ku-Klux
trials for the Missouri Republican now
the St Louis Republic). The United
States Court sat in the hall now the
State library. Judge Bond presided, and
with him sat Judge Bryan. ID. I. Corbin
represented the government. and he was
assisted by Daniel III. Chamberlain, then
Attorney General of. South Carolina.
Early in January came up the case
against DR.. Edward II. Avery, a repu-
table citizen of York county. gentle
man OF unimpeached character. He
was charged with being member of
the Khan, and with having participated
In a raid" upon one Isaac a. Postle,
a negro preacher. The defence was
represented by Colonel w. p. Wilson.
Sr.. OF Yorlxville and Colonel +. w. Me-
Master.
The evidence had been closed Satur-
day afternoon. and the argument set
for the following Monday morning.
Colonel McMsster opened for the defence.
He had not gone far in his exordium.
when | noticed Corbin, In some agita-
ton, moving about the space within
the bar. He stopped Colonel McMaster,
saying to him something that ! did not
catch. Then the District Attorney adj
dressed the court thus:
MAY IL please the court. don't notice
the defendant in court. ! have asked his