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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
I8 goo Gallons.

That is the capacity Ct the tank the
Standard Oil Co. is putting up at the
depot The oil will be pumped from
the car tank into this stationary tank,
and theniuto wagon tank and deliver.
ell around Town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

4 L'SIone Of IlIar, Ark, for
''u'h NoXuboe, wants to hear
' \. Oh his kinfolks in the county.
\ .I', IT,, jesse is clerking in Ma.
!, although these are busy times
,s ,'Ae an hour on Sunday to tell
'4'' AL he wants to know.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Schools Omen.

Thepublic schools Of Noxubee county,
will open on Monday Nov. 18TH 1893.
Trustees and patrons are requested to
be ready to open On that day.
S, VI THOMAS,
Oct. 2l -3t County Supt. Elucationg
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

If you are suffering from drowsincss
in the day time, irritablfy Of temper.
sleepless nights, general debility, head
ache, and general want Of tone It the
system use HERBINE. You will get ro-
lief and finally cure. 50 cts. at J. f.
Jones, drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
The Meridian Fair

Opens Oct. Both, and will continue u
week. Visitors from Noxubee can &c
and return for one fare on the railroad
From what we can learn Macon and the
county will be well represented.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Drs
Kings New Life Pills, Every pill
! is a sugar-coated globule of health,
that changes weakness to strength,
listlessness INTO energy, brain-fag
into mental power, They are won
derful in building up the health
Only IS cts per box and sold by
all druggists,
The most vigorous workers have spells
Of g tired feeling now and then 49,
This feeling is caused by arrangement
in the stomach liver and bowels. A
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Constipation means tae accumulation
Of waste matter that -hoHil be dis
charged daily, and unless this i done
the foul matter is absorbed and poisons
the system. Use HERBINE to bring about
regulatto of the bowel, Price 50 cts.
at J. F. Jones drug siore
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Allpartles are hereby warned under the
penalty # the law, not TO hunt, fish or 9th
erwlSe trespass on our lands lying between
Running Water and Dry Greek.
4, $. MURPHY,
CAL CoLBURN,
f. AMEs,
Oct. 2S' J.F. LiNDLEY,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Letters testamentary having been granted
the undersigned notice is hereby given to
the creditors of Emma G.. Curry to probate
their claims as the law directs, within one
year from date or they will be forever
barred. This tn day of October, 1899
MONEY VI. BARKER
14.gt Executor:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mrs J NJ, Dantzler has just received
beaut full line of sailors, and plenty of
them. Call soon,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

The State of NJ ssissibpi, NoXu'ce County.
W. z. Beck & Co.
No. 65 VS..
j. l., Hoberg.
By virtue of tae above writ Greeted to
me from the office of W. z. MIn' circuit
Clerk of said county, | will. on
Monday, 9Th duy Of November 1899
at the Court House Of said couu'F within
legal hours, sell By auction, TO til" highest
bidder for cash, the following red proper
ty hich has been levied on by ne as the
property Of said defendant, an VIII t."
sold to satisfy said writ and all Gusts tc-wiG
Undivided interest OF j, l., lio,berg in
and to the middle one-third Of fractional
block 5, Town of Macon, Miss.
CHAS. HARDIN,
oct1t-St Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

l4Monthly and Bearing down Pains,
attendant upon Irregular and Suppressed
Menstruation are relieved by Simmons
Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

H. D,. Lee and family will move to
h toln'' The accident Mr.. Lee
several weeks ago was a very
\ a'' 80 much so as to render his
/ ~. burden tc him instead of a
|, ' a,.,! 'endons of his ankle were
|., strained that it will be some
|ryslr ut y VIII be able to step
l. 'TSI y, DR.. Warren told him at
NJ, us leg had been broken, it
rs.. nave been worse than the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

At Heinrich'' you Will find the
largest assortment of Holiday presents,
such as Silver and China ware cheaper
than the cheape t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

The flashing Eye, boug mt Footstep.
rosy complexion result from the use Of
DR.. NJ. A Simmons LIVER Medicine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mis- Shelton has just received new
Let of hats aud would ike to have her
friends call AID see them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Rogers g. Co., sells the celebrated
Cream A. Flour. There is noe bet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

There are a number of subscribers on
our books who have not paid us any
thing in several year. They are
abundautly able to pay, and we attri-
butte their remissness more to forgetful
ness than any desire so impose upon
us. We hope they will notice our call
and keep their names on our books by
paying up; otherwise we must drop
Them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Save money by buviug Won tin and
granite ware mt the Racket Store
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

We will give your orders careful at.
ttntion and insure prompt delivery
ROGERS & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mrs Henry L, Owens viii entertain
the Woman Club next Wednesday at
3p. m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Menees & Walker, heretofore
doing business near Fairview, in NoYubee
county, Miss, has been dissolved by mutual
business at the same stane.
il. S. WALKER.
oct 2S-St J. A, MENEEs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

The Capertons, living twelve miles
south of Louisville, Miss. took the
train at Macon yesterday for Hatties.
burg, They are the sons in law of Dr.,
Gum, There were also several other
youag men 10 the party who will settle
in or nea: lIattiesburg They are good
stock and will make excellent citizens
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

@7e the pretty Plaid Dress Goods yer,
late.t styles DURANT OWENS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Beautiful new pattern hats, sreet
hats, and the very latest ming in featH-
ers on exhibition at Miss ohelton's mill
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
E..i.y, Nov. 4, 1888.
=, sCIIEDULE.

n' 1890 a II
L,,rimail e,oss 80 ot ....,....4;3O p. II
0r0O ........,.....,.....1 p III
d :, ,' oeic, opens Q TN closes 4 pm
'fd'i O',ar.,.,anepss:3Oamclose 8 pm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Very latest styles in Children's, La
lies aid Misses Shoes.
DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
CORN! CORN!

In the ear or ST elled. also hay, baled or
loose, For prices, etc call or
N, NJ. HUNTER,
l02S-lm miles northeast, Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

All ladies shoild examine the mill
pery at Miss Shelton's before pure az.
iug their winter hats.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Temporary arrangement of Digestion
through overwork, worry or emotional
excitement, are quickly rectifed by DR..
NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Sealed bids will be received for the
building O. an iron or steel bridge over
Rogue Chitto creek on Macon and Pick
ensyille road according to the plans
and specifications adopted by the Board
of supervisors; Said bids to be opened
the list monday in November, lSM
re Board rese.ops .3t .'s &
4ua al,. Ih.- OH ..y &, o,t,
..Y. 4. Y DoRRoH,
Clerk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

BE sure to notice Wyatt NJ, Jones
great carpet sale Nov, Sth, and 9th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

The Beacon takes off its hat to DR.. B.
7, Howell and thank him Tor his lib
eral remittance He says his family
have never been touched by the fever,
and we hope they never will be,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
[nOcratic Ticket.
.,.,o Tuesday, Nov, l. 1892

r,,sdoy Nov. !, 1899.
'''IO"
Instruct Attorney
l. Il. CURRlE
state Senator,
no R. DlNSMORE
The Legislature
", HUBBARD
v. ;, fLh" ~
Il, H. Bho"N'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

DEL. Nov. 3D., at the residence of
Mr., Ben Adams, near Co ksyile, Miss
Selma Anderson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Notice to Tax Payers.

The assessment rolls of 1899 are now
in my hands for the collection of taxes
of 1899, All parties are requested to
pay early and avoid the rush
CHAS. HARDIN, Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

If you need anything in dress goods
line don fail to call and inspect the
immense stock of W M Jones'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Bids for Buildings ON Calhoun
tnstitute Lot.

It is ordered by the Mayor and E3ri
of Aldermen of the town of Macon that
the clerk of said board advertise i"r
sealed bids. for the buildings on thu lot
in said town known as the Calhoun H.
stitute lot Said bid to be made for
each building separately. and all buiId'
ings which may be sold. to be removed
on or before the first day of jam Try,
1900
r h,a ~ a-vrs De jght to reject
Hy .ia -
Ar .5i. fu ',e filed not later tntn LET
Tuesday in November, 1899.
Is. y BOYD Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Ifyou don tbelieye Macon is a whole.
sale market, when you come to town
look at j C, H. Jones mammoth
stock He's loaded from the pit to the
pilot house, and he will make it plain
to wholesale buyers that he will save
Them mOney.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Dukes Barber Shop.

lam putting prices to suit the times,
and guarantee good work. Shaving,
10 cents; hair cutting, Is cents; sham
pooling, 10 cents honing razor, 10 cents
scissors q, und, 10 cents. Remember
the stand, up stair, next door south of
Mu. phey drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

The State of Mississippi,
NoXubee County,

The State of Mississippi,
NoXubee County,
John a; Tyson, Admir-" =, c,.u.orr
No. 2l3l VS.. In Chancefy'
NJ. C. Stringfellow, ct Al
In pursuance of final decree rendered
in the above-stated cause at the October
Term. A, D., 1899 the undersigned Com
missioner in said cause Apo nted. will on
MONDAY. lhe 4th DAY OF DECEMBER,
A. =. 1899. IN front Of the door OF the
Courthouse in the town of Macon in said
county. wit hin legal hours, proceed 10 sell
at public cutlery to the highest and best
bidder. the following described real estate,
living and being situated in said County and
State. to-wit:
Lots II and a, section ,, township l6,
range 10 east.
Terms Of sale: Cash upon confirmation.
The title to the aboye-described property
is believed to be perfect, but l shall only
convey such title as vests in me by virtue
of said final decree, -
CHAS HARDIN,
noyi-4t Special Com'r
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Corn for Sale,

1000 bushels of corn for sale. 3 miles
east of Macon on Fairfield road. For
price etc, apply to W NJ. CAvETT,
Oct Tim. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mr. and Mrs, Geo Richardson enter
tanned some friends, and among the
guests were Dr. and Mrs. Scales, Mrs
Lloyd, Miss Alice Smyth, Miss Brame,
Chancell-r Byd and Henry Noifsinger
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Weary women need an occasional dose
If DR.. M. A, Simmons Liver Medi
cine to Strengthen their Nerves and In
yigorate their Systems,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Shannon will return from st.
E-day with another load of fine
He has engaged the valuable
POI Mr. Geo Pagan to help hin.
r. Of them. Call in soon anG
|r choice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

FATTY Dry Goods Co. have just
pa b lot of mating and it will
IDsuit any size room.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Don t forget to see the Children s,
Misses aud Ladies' Capes and jackets.
DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

To regulate the Menses, stop flooding
and too frequent appearance of menses,
take Simmons Squaw VineWine or Tab
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

DR.. L. l., Minor left for Memphis,
Tenn this week, He has a POSITION
N the City Hospital where he will have
good opportunities to practice We
predict brilliant career for tie DR.. in
the nsA Y homes nrnf ssinn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Brick A.! Brick !

have bran new kiln Of well-burnt
brick. Send in your orders early.
G. W. CUNNINGHAM,
oct2s Bigbee Valley, Mrs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

silk and Satin Trimmings, ia all
shades at DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Call and see the beautiful feathers AT
Miss Shelton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

general line Of wash goods, nobby
and nice, just received at Wyatt NJ.
Jones
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mr. Tom McCaskill, of Brandon
made a flying visit to his friends in Ma
con this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
New Sailors

Sec Sewing Machine adv. of W, F.
Ferris, Jr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTER

nnv he Bostoniqn So so shoe Tn
very latest DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Lost Recent

Iafos are warned not to trade or
h, = 9 warehouse receipt No. s72s
ia, u. brooks for one bale cot.
'Onn'on' weighing 5l5 lbs.
win WALTER PRICE.
flesh always v, find at Rogers g.
k r'oSeries. They will m nIas II %' 10
- call GU them when in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

|Aa,tin Short and Miss Luta Nc
.Brooksyille were shopping in
|Dlay
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mr. l. G Oliver Of Ehren, was help.
ng make trade lively in Macon yester'
day, He reports the cotton crop as
nearly all picked, and short at least
one thi d.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

We are better prcpar d to fill any or
ders now in the Bakers line than ever
Mr. Goodrich is an artist in his line
and gu rantees satisfaction.
MACON BAKERY,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Latest Improved,
High Arm,
Drop Head,
Singer Sewing
Machine,
for sale by
w. f. FERRIS, Jr.
Macon. Miss

Sold on easy terms. either yearly or
monthly payments.
Parties Sshin TO examine my machine
can do so by leaving their Mans ana az
Ire, ~ Hook S,ern ~ us "' ~ me- "
Ypa G.sera Mach = eala ! al times
A s. rented By wees or u onth at REASONABLE
pres
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Dllcks for Sale,
h, s''n OF bricks for sale at Paul
., n apply to or adore S J. W.
d. I, B. Paulette.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

kbD. Patty's to buy goods for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

70, A. Hummer returned Mon
|nay visit to her son Earl, who
b sick fer several days at the A,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mamie Lou Terrell, who has
Fitting her neice, Mrs.. W. B,
|he past weeh, returned to her
} Aberdeen Thursday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

|s from Shrqualak this week
h L Tumlin, Mrs. Murray
and Mr.. ami Mrs. WhitGsll.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

n pnre Sugar house Molasses at
II Co,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Mr.. w. 0, Barnes has been appoint.
ed by the Trustees, one of the apprms
ers of the A. & NJ, College properly,
which duty he is now performing
Hon. j II, Redhead, of Wilknsoa
county, is also one Of the appraisers and
the other is gentleman from Warren
county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

|vne cheap at the Racket store
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Medalllons.
ttanJ Ie 'n mas orened up one Of
|, ,,a,. brought to Macon No. Nv
be g orn,s5 cents ~ to $40 ' ~
"''l'1is for any hYl ne. w.
ivy ne" i" men 5 and BOYS
DURANT OWENS.
l.. Please settle.
F''','F a hsaoan r, WIS made mad out and
Film. l. ). MURPHY,
'pea1ayS p r,j aea, 5 l.. q,nlannaded
DERANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Don forget that the carpet man will
ba ut wyatt NJ. Jones on next wednes.
day and Thursday. Sth and 9th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

Anthony Cotton, ~ good old colorod
citizen, died Yesterday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04

II you prefer yonr suit made to order
wyatt Jones will take your measure and
guarantee "sweIl fit, -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
riease settle.

~ men S and bows
DURANT OWENS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-11-04
Notice 10 Creditors,

j. C.. FAINT.
j. o. FAsER.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06

from AtlAnta FOR bis private use or for
medicinal purposes; end its sgitstiou
apd denu notation hss made - Iauch
talk as the msgoa charts, and both
sides declare they will take It 10 the
supreme court OF the United States OF
North America snd tho Philippines.
Then. again. Hon. Pope Brown, the
Jealous president OF the State Agrioul-
tursl Society. ssys the state will not
prosper any more until the negroes
are sent away or colonized; but il they
won't 20, what is 10 be done about it?
He says thst education has ruined the
negro ~ Q laborer, but now is it to be
stoppedf The rich fools ct the north
keep on dy ing and leaving money TO
negro schools. and our !awmakers
keep On making appropriations for
them and taxing Us TO educate the m to
oppose our people and to take sides
with our political enemies, who are
killing negroes in Indiana because
they want work.
And now the war party want negroes
to 60 TO the Philippines and fight other
negroes. That wonld be q good de-.
liverance all round, but / don't be.
lieve they will 60 to any extent. Tho
niger is in the wood pile. and he 10
here to stay. Let him stay - long %
he behaves, and il they won't behave
and be good citizens they will suffer
in the flesh. Our people are tired
fooling with them, and are desperately
in earnest. ] reckon We can get mp
excursions and take oil the bad ones ~
India and drop them. They will 60
on an excursion, Bill Arp in Atlanta
Constitution.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06

Philadelphia Record The strength
of the fad for autographs was strfk-
ingly shown yesterday, when scores of
clerks and customers besieged James
Whitcomb Riley, while he was modest
ly making some book purchases in a
large department store. AS soon as the
Hoosier poet was sighted near the lat
est book counter the news quickly
went the rounds of the clerks. and
within half hour Mr.. Riley had obliR-
ingly signed his name to 100 cards.
Customers who were at the book stalls
at the time or were attracted thither
also took advantage OF the opportunity.
and secured the signature of the poet.
To one OF the clerks Mr.. Riley said
that, on the average. he receives 200
letters day asking for his autograph.
and many more personal requests
while on his tours When not in
a humor for composition the poet as
mental diversion. occupies himself
in signing the thousands of cards
which he yearly receives.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06
Grant Monument In PhiIadeiphia.

The Grant Monument which was 70.
Gently unveiled by the granddaughter
of the General In Paramount Park,
Philadelphia, was designed by Daniel
Chester French and Edward c. Potter.
both American artists. There Ia an alb
sence Of the dramatic action shown in
the prancing ste.d and the waving
sword. Instead the General rides bis
horse deep in thought. The height of
the statue from the bottom of the
plinth to the top Of the riders hat IL
fifteen feet one inch. The total weight
Is FIVE tons. The pedestal is built Of
Jonesboro granite and the total cost
was $32, 675.35
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06
A Captive Horn-Snake.

J. s. Boren exhibited the other Cay
in Csdiz live horned snake, which
was eighteen inches in length. He
ploughed the snake up in a frozen
state and imprisoned him in a fruit
jar, and, Notwithstanding he has not
had the benefit OF food or drink, he is
full of animation. Mr.. Boren says
that his pets weapon is his tail, which
is barbed with long, keen horn that
is as sharp as needle, which, in a
belligerent mood, he takes between
his jaws. and, rolling over like hoop
with his spiral caudal appendage
thrust forward, he plunges it into the
object of his wrath with deadly effect,
because it is said TO be filed with
poison. 1t is said that . tree stuus
with this variety of reptile will die,
if the sap is up, in few hours FROM
such an assault.-Cadiz (ky.) Record
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06
Anti-Rut Paragraphs.

Anti-NuC Far8YraphG.
Wide tires preserve roads and
horses.
A wide-tire ordinance is being en-.
.orced in Oswego, n. Y.
Every person partakes of his envir.
onment. Don't live in mud-locked
community.
The Amsterdam IN. Y. sidepaths
ire said to be excellent, which is more
shan can be said OF the Amsterdam
:oads in that vicinity.
''Road-building is as much bust.
aess as bridge. building or block build
lng." says Connecticut paper; land
men unfamiliar with the structural
plan of either have no business to be
engaged in such work"
The largest demands in New Jersey
Tor improved roads come from Somer-
set and Burlington Counties. The
farmers have learned that good roads
mean less wear and tear on horses and
wagons and reduced cost of transpor.
tation.
A Mahwah IN. J. correspondent
sends an extract from q letter, written
by dealer in railroad ties to one OF
the large trunk lines, in which he says
that the roads are in such condition in
Virginia rs to make it impossible to
haul ties out of the woods for some
weeks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06
A Literary Question.

The citizens of small Western set
Element in which there we're no school
facilities decided Oh a literary club, or
debating society, for the improvement
of the mind.
A drummer came along and gave
them the first subject for debate
"Who was the greater poet, Tennyson
" Browning?"
AS a majority of the members knew
nothing of either, an old inhabitant
;ose in meeting and said:
''Seein' as we amt got no books
lere to go by, 1 move that Ton Green
an Bill Spurli:.' git out i'll the middle
} the meetin' an see which tn 'ows
he other down fust. Well give each
,ne O. them the name o one O. the
gentlemen we're debatiu', an decide
The question that away"
Then Browning and Tennyson-in
he persons Of Tom Green and Bill
Spurlin-came forward aud went at it.
Spurlin, who masqueraded as
Browning, threw Green four times.
after which the President announce,
Browning was a greater poet than
Tennyson, and the Secretary was in
structed to secure Mr.. Browning's ad
dress and tell him how he had come
out.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-07-06

The overturned coaches lay at the
foot of the embankmsnt where they
had rolled when the train left the
track. The wrecking train had
arrived, the crew had gone to work,
and the wounded had all been cared
for.
"Will you please tell me your per.
sonal experience in the accidents"
asked reporter, whipping out his
notebook.
''You will read about them, sir, =
replied the solemn-looking passenger
with slightly foreign accent, when
he had addressed. Gin the book
shall certainly publish about this
country. Chicago Tribune.