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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

= We don't know Of any subject W,
could choose to write about we would
care less to discuss than that OF the Ii
quor traffic And we are not alone, by
. any means, in our views in regard ia
the question, for there are many who
are opposed to the present conditions in
Macon, as far as the sale of liquor is
concerned, who do not care to discuss
the matter openly, but want some one
else to agitate the question and be res.
ponsibls for the hot contest that would
inevitably follow
Last week, our neighbor, the Demo
crat Sun, feeling his incapacity to han
die properly such a weighty question,
calls upon the Beacon for an expression
of opinion on the liquor question. We
frankly say we do not desire to be led
upon such dangerous ground. 1t has
always been the policy Of the Beacon to |
attend strictly TO its own business and |
never 10 follow the lead of any other
paper. Besides, it had too much the
appearance Of scheme to bring about
change in existing conditions, and
that the Beacon would lie party to 1t, |
which, we beg to say, was not the case
by any means. 1t was entirely gra-
tuitous assumption on the part OF the
Democrat Sun.
There is certainly very littls that can
be said in its defence, for although
whlSkey is very useful in some cases.
and even indispensable in others, still it
does so much more harm than good,
that those who advocate its entire pro I
hbition have the prepondsrance Of testi-
mony on their side, and almost always !
succeed in prohibiting its open sale, if
nothing more. And we think it is moth.
ng more than fair to admit that much
letter order is preserved in town at
PRESENT than there was when the saloons u
we're licensed. al
Behind this open saloon agitation is ii
he increased taxes that will fall upon 81
ioperty owners when the new school \,
ouse is built and heavy payments fall
ne, Those who will HAYS to bear this al
urden are naturally looking around for to
'me relief--for some means cf raising
ioney without an sd vAlorem tax.
hey don like to see 20 much money an
'ing out Of the town for whisky which M
light be kept here for the benefit Of the :.
hools. We are aware there is a .t.oup W
atlment in this community against in'
Using money in this way and Tor such Int
purpose, but that Is for the tax pav. by
to decide and we presume they will to
We voice in settling the matter. -,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Persons troubled with diarrhoea wi
be interested in the experience of Mr.
W. M Bush, clerk Of Hotel Dorrapce
providence R. l He says: For sew.
eraI years have been almost constant
sufferer from diarrhoea, the frequent
attacks completely prostrating me and
rendering me unfit for my duties at tbis
MOTEL About two years az travelling
agent kindly gave me small bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Disr-
rhoea Remedy. Much to my surprise
and delight its effects were immediate
whenever felt symptoms Of the dis.
ease | would fortify myself against the
attack with few doses of this valuable
remedy The result has been yer, sst.
!!sfactory and almost complete relief
from the aftiiction, - For sale by T
5. MURPHY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29
Macedonia Items

While the health Of our village is goot
there is some sickness in the suburbs -
Nh J W Rogers has one case of fever
in his fairly
Our farmers are about through with
tlair crops Rains abundant, causing
some to cut short the closing work with
their crops.
The last primary has passed and can
didates are at rest, thereby leaving a
/ qnietus upon US The tension is also
slackened on the nerves Of our candi
dates which | guess was } eeded To
the nominees | would say this in the
contest they had knights opposing them
worthy of their steel, leaving them but
small majorities In ante bellum days
remember the man who was known as
the foremost democrat IN Noxubee was
elect d to an Office by only one vote and
how he rejoiCed in his election
To the nominees l will say this much
As soms time will elapse before You will
be installed in NOur various offices, |
will ask. How will it profit you most,
or in what way VIII YIN profit You con.
-tituents the most hope you will par
don my question l would dislike to
think 1t was misnomer to be called
philauthrOpist throw some incen
tives into your way for your reflect, n.
In SO doing | will ask you some direct
questions In refe ence to the Book of
Books which shonlj be our chart thro
Ilfe and the guide of all our actions be
tween man aud man. Do you be ieve
that Christ sayin. are Ubeyed as they |
should be Al nit they should be !
.beyed for Christ said nea " 2000 years
ago that whosoever hear these savings
Il mine and doeth them not shall be- Ii
I-ned unto foolish man who built his
house upon the sard, aud the rains de
ceuded aud the floods came and the
" iLds blew and beat upon it anu il fell,
md great was the fall | shall only
mention few of bis savings for want
If space, First, lay t up for your
selves treasures upon earth You leg
slators will meet in vUur legislative ca.
lacltY with sNch want Tvs enacted
hat will put more money into their
pockets I'M take it out of some other
'ocEsts. Let all bear equally The bur.
len Of taxation Notwithstanding did /
jhlst say, bear ye one another bur.
lens, these words have in q practical !
manner become as obsolete words in orr
anguage md those who insist upon their !
pnllcation are termed cranks. Yet .,
'nrist said so. There is fearful ee
nent in our political world that wants
vas SO formulated as to make the rich
lcher and the poor poorer, thus setting I
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

at uaught Christ S savings. How fear
full our condition when we contemplate
that Christ has said by these sayings OF
mine the world shall be judged in that
day. Mark you well what | say, that
| am no alarmist whatever, but the time
is before us when all of Us will learn
that il would have been much better for
us to have been doors Of those say ngs
as well as hearers, In conclusion, let
me hope. as philanthropist, that when
our nominees become the official custo-
dams of our county, the citizens there
of may gladly point to them as = set Of
officers who are not only hearers of
Christ sayings but doors also, then,
and not until then, Will our country
bloom as the rose May we all see this,
is the visa of
pm ANpupnpIGT
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

The name of Hon. John R. Dinsn,rs
Oh No1ubee, senatorial nomipee of tbe
democracy for the Sixteenth district !,
oe'ng mentioned in connection with the
presidency pro tenn. of the state senate
MI Dinsmore has served eight years in
'ne mouse of Representatives, where he
LOOK high rank as parliameptar;an
MS record as a legislator has been
aOundsntly Endorsed by his people, who
repeatedly elected him to thehouse and
now they have set him up higher. II
Mr. Dinsmore should become a capdi.
cate for the presidency pro tenn. of the
senate he would be a most formidabls
CANDIDATE and his election would mean
an able maa in thstreyponsible position
New Orleans Picsyune,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Under the heading, ''WhyisitYn tbo
Magnolia Gazette asks.
why do some of the candidates for
governor of Mississippi persist In telling
Inc people that they fovor the election ot
Judges and chancellors by direct vote of
the peoplef The question of an elective
judiciary has no place in ths campaign
as the amendments to the constitution
providing for change in the manner Of
seiecnng judges and chancellors will
os submitted to the qualified electors Of
the state for ratification or rejection
TWO months prior to the inauguration Of
.pe next governor Ct Mississippi, and il
'ns amendments are rejected by the
people the appointive system will be con.
''nued' no matter how Objectionable IT
may be to The new occupant of the exc
curve mansion. On the other hand if
the amendments are ratified, the i1dges
ana chancellors will be elected regard.
less of the wishes of the governor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Mr., EDITOR One Of tho hottest AND
closest contested political campaign,
that this county has ever known ba,
J Just closed and as the smoke OF th,
combat lifts itself from the field. We,
are enabled to weigh more Justly thu
merits of the respective contestants
In this election, as well as in all other.
where prejudice. passion and sxc;ts
ment play their part, il is expected that
mistakes will be made; but the Dsmoc
racy OF Noxubee county is made OF
such material that the candidates. q,
well as their supporters, bow graceful.
ly to the decree Of the majority, and
the nominees are now every mans
| candidates.
Heretofore the interest of the public
has generally centered in the election of
sheriff, but 1899 will long be m.mor..
bic for the hot and closely contested
election for State Senator. The social
position, As well az the acknowledged
ability Of the two gentlemen who n.
pred to Senatorial honors, was sufn
Gent OF itself to line up the friends o,
either party, in close and solid pb,.
lanx; but the interest heightened to
fever heat when it was known IL wa.
TO be campaign arraignment on one
SIDE, and bold and manly defense on |
the other, and from the moment tn. bu
gle note sounded the first onset at CIR,
tonVllle until the closing changer Of the
conflict at Macon, interest in this sIec.
tion hourly increased 10 that extent
that the friends of either gentlemen
teit that in it they had personal inter
espsand concern, Could we but lift the
veil and see the secret and hidden infiu.
ences that controlled the campaign. tn.
mantle of charity would justly cover
much that we were then disposed to
The excitement has passed away And
with 1T should go the aspsrities and
feelings that closely contested election
naturally engenders. Mr.. Dipsmor.
me successful candidate, has received,
and justly so, ample evidence of th.
nigh esteem in which he is held BY his
elbow citizens, as well as a tribnt.
which Noxubee countys Democracy
'ver pays to virtue, worth and ability
Mr. A. c. FAINT, who made the bipb.
y creditable race for the Senate ia Ill
'oung man who has just entered the I
'rena of politics. The genius and abiI ;
" which marked his course throughout
ne campaign not only inspired his
rlends' but excited and commanded |
ne admiration OF all Endowed nv {
azure with genius bold and aspiring,
nat, when, cultivated with disciplip. I;
nd tempered with experience, will !,
aake him one Of the future men Of
Mississippi; possessing those quail. .
ies OF integrity, individuality and
lanly independence which haye ALWAYS
commanded the confidence and r.,pect
I Inc American people, Mr.. Fant's @
'ohtical advancement is but question 4
the near future. His are virtuss G
nat need no eulogy they are part Of his Il
AZURE and prominent in every relation Il
NE Bold in opinion, self.reliant in
ction' liberal in policy, infexible in 7,
'Cesrlty' loyal to principles, he makes t.
man our country needs -one whom the :, II
eopie Will honor, and in honorins him Al
Ill honor themselves. q
A FRrEND in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

The Columbus Riflemen wert
mustered into the State National
Guard July Goth. The officers are
G. Y Banks, Captain; Lieuts. W.
L. Gardner, E. A. PASSING, A. D.
Bowlin. The Company has forty
mem bers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

A special to the Times. Democrat from
from West Point, gives the tollowiu.
pa ticulars Of the INFO rtunate killing at
tibet place OF Col j J. Mhoou;
Col. j. J. Mhoou. an old planter liv-
ing near the city, aged eighty years, was
run oven and instantly killed by soma
freight cars being switched in the No
bile and Ohio yards. No blame for the
accident is attached. Col Mhoon was
one OF the first settlers in East Mis.iss-
ippi and is wildly known.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

The eastern papers that know Elihu
Root the rev secretary Of war, make
ont a bad record for him, He defended
Boss Tweed and has in many instances
been defender in the courts of frauds
and swindling corporations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

a jackson special to the Vicksburg
Dispatch of July 81 says; GOV. McLau-
I'm has ninety one votes necessary to in
sure his election to the United States
Senate. 1t is thought his total vote
will be f2S-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

At the chess tournament held in
Jackson Miss" recently, NJ. D. Nc,
trath' Of Brookhayen, won the state
championship. He won twelve games
and lost one Judge Leon LaBatte Of
New Orleans, one of the most noted OK.
pertS IN the south, was matched against
seventeen players in simultaneous
game He won ten games, drew three
and lost fonr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Ia warm weather PRICKLY ASH BIT
TIERS help. your staying qualities. --
Workers who use it Occasionally stand
the heat better and are less fatigued At
night. Sold by N N Warren.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Keep Your system in perfect order and
you will have health, even in the most
sicAiy seasons. The occasional use Of
tRlcKLY ASH BITTERs. will insure vipor
ana regularity in all the vital organs
Sold by M NJ Warren.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Mr., Ward, Of the Starkville Times
when last heard from, was up in the
Brisi'h possessions, singing God save
the Queen. That what his own pa
yer ssys.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Mr. John w Marshall, a brakemen
between Meridian and 0kolona. had the
misfortune few months ago to lose one
Of MS legs at Artesia. He was brought
70 this city carried to the home Of hi,
I"'her.in-law, Mr.. E. P. Laws. WHARF
ne remained until he had fully recov
: 'F re, The railroad company paid all
o l, medical and otherwise, paid his
salary up to August 1, gave him $1,000
N a. cash and a position in the Meridian
once at good salary -Columbps
Commercial, .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Adolph Leutgert, who was convicted
IN Chicago of making sau age meat of
his wife, was found dead in his cell in
the penitentiary at Joliet, H., last
Thnrsdav.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Gen. Ulysses Heresux, president of
San Domingo, was sssassipsted last
Thursday by Ramon Csceros. The
murderer was not apprehended but off.
GERS are in vigorous pursuit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Columbus will have water and
sewerage system at a cost of about
s 70 900. They will use creek water
and paid New York firm $4,000 for
filter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

1t is evident that when the next cam
psign opens in Luzon the cavalry arm
OF the service will be greatly strength.
ened' That is why Wheeler has been
sent there, and it is also contemplated
10 raise regiment of 144O rough riders
Of the plains.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

John Hopper, littls negro kid, was
arrested for robbins the mail on the
DeKalb route Tuesday. He was taken
to Meridian yesterday, -Ksmper Her.
AID
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Inc case of Winston Jones, & Co.
vs. Mrs M. E. Hagsman, administra
trlx OF the estate of E. B. PEBBLES. in !.
Voiving property valued at $50 600 has
been decided adversely to the complain.
ants. -Pickens News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

The wife OF George Harkstt, Of
Brownsville, Pa, gave birth last Wed
nesday to seven babies, four girls and
three boys. All died but one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29
Do You Contemplate Taking a
VacatlonP

Ii 50 before making your arrangements
call on the agent of the Mobile q Ohio
Railroad and see what low ,ates he can
make you to all prominent simmer re
sorts. Summer Tourist tickets will be on
sale from now until September Both, and
are limited to October s1st, 1899.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29
Saturday, July %. 1899.

Gen. Gomez thinks the gift of 50, 600.
900 to the Cubsns has done harm in.
stead of good
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Already it is becoming manifest that
some strong men will occupy seats in
Ine next state senate. Among those
tnaE at once suggest themselves are
Campbell Of Washington; Dipsmore.
Of No1ubee; Noel, of Holmes; Clinton
OF Adams Meek, of Lowndes: Lee. of
l moalSoni Hicks, of Yazoo; yentress. of
wilkinson and Eaton, of Smith. And
there are yet othe 8 to be namsd - Nav
Orleans Picavupe '"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

DR. Peter STEMS, a Russian, is in
England introducing system of wire.
less telephones, which he has invented
de claims that it is as successful as I'll.
wire system and that voices Can be rec.
osnized at long distances. He pro.
posed 'e experiment with his system be-
tween England and Belgium, and de.
olares that it is feasible to use it be
tween England and the United States
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29
". SHANNON President " so,,n,
WI SCALES, yicePrestaon n,~ 1919, ea'nae'
BANK OF MACON,
9epital. s50OO0.00
1T con, Mississppi
W W. SHANNON President
W H SCALES, vlce.Presiaont.
N SCALES, Cashier.
VAN c. CAVETT, Asst. Cashier

We Ia" T. v noyco into our NV buildine where w.
'"V "'f' a'a BEST bWgIarproc screw-door safe anc
nrepr"o va IT. and would be glad to have YOU make Won,
deposits with US and call wheu You are in n cd Of n
eE' we otter every accommodation consistent with fret
class banking rules Please do us the kindness to call whom
In town. ""ND
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29


are reached by the Mobile q Ohio
Railroad. In some eases there is 6
pleasant ride through The country
after leaving the train, before you
reach the resort, and in others a
short steamer trip These are all well
known resorts, and have been pat
ronized literally for number of
years by the best people i'll the South
ern States, All of these points have
good hotel accommodations, and are
becoming more popular every year
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Sour Stomach is one of the first symp
toms of coming Bilious attack. Cure
it with = few doses Of D NJ 4 Sim
mons Liver Medicine
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

Cure Geld In h-ead.
hermettS Chocolates laxative Quinlne, easy
70 take and QuicE to cure cold in head and sore
throat N'N
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-07-29

CItronslle Ala, HeaIirg Springs,
Ala, Blont SPRINGS, Ala. Stafford
Springs, iss,, Gibson Wells
Tenn, Arundel Lithia Spr ngs.
Miss coopers Well, Mss, Bailey
Springs, Ala, Point Clear And
otter Mobile Bay summer Resort
Smyrna times., 1899-10-11

NJ Office.
IN office is hereby given that we, John W.
Clifton and Clarence B. Raymond, trading as
Clifton & Raymond, of the town of Smyrna in
Kent County and the State of Delaware, intend
to make application to the Court of General Ses-
sions of the State of Delaware, in and for
Kent County on Monday, the twenty third day
of October, A. D. 1899, then to be holden at
Dover. for license to sell Intoxicating liquors
as a Druggist, in quantities not greater than one
quart. upon the written order or prescription of q
regular practicing physician, at the house or
place of business situated in the United School
Districts Nos. g. n, 3 and l07, in Kent County
aforesaid and located OH the northwest corner OF
Main and Commerce streets, in the town of
Smyrna aforesaid, and the names of the re-
spectacle citizens (at least one half of whom are
substantial freeholders) recommending our said
application are
John COsgriff q Wilson T. Lavender,
H. 7. Hall. j. II. Speakman.
II G Tschudy, w. G. Hill,
VIM Ashcraf, N. D., w. b. Megear,
W. A. WinfOrd, j Allen Johnson, d. ID. S.
John c.. StOckly, Z. S. Dwight, NJ. d.
CLIFTON & RAYMOND.
Smyrna, Del, Sept. 26, 1899.
Smyrna times., 1899-10-11
J. B. COOPER'S STORE.

Flour, Meats, Butter, Lard,
Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup, Salt,
Spices, Pickles, Soaps, Oils, Soda,
Candles, Lye, Baking Powders,
Blue, Extracts, Soap Powders,
Canned Goods, Starch, Vinegar,
Barley, Powder, Shot, Tobacco,
Cigars, Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts. Tubs, Washboards, Oilcloths,
Brushes, Ropes, Twines, Nets,
Corks, Lead, Seeds, Medicines,
Threads, Cottons, Needles, Pins,
Hose, Suspenders, Towels, Crash,
Umbrellas, Whips. Toothpicks,
Looking Glasses, Table Knives,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Purses,
Combs, Musical Goods, Shoe
Findings, Balls, Banks, Games,
Shaving Articles, Fishing Tackle,
Walters, Spoons, Lamps, Lamp
Fixtures, Pipes, Tops, Wire
Goods, Tinware, China, Stone
ware, Crockery, Glassware,
Enameled Ware, Earthenware,
Flower Pots, Pipe Guards, Bibles,
Hymnals. Albums, Blank Books,
Memorandum Books, Poems,
Reading Books, Picture Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper, Mu-
sic Paper, Fancy Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Drawing Paper, En-
velOpes, Cards, Inks, Pens, Pen
cils, States. Tablets. Papeterius,
Chalk, Crayons, Erasers, Mu-
cilage, Jardiniers, Fruit Jars,
Fans, Backing, Bonds, Deeds,
Notes, Tacks, Bells, &c.
The above gives an idea of the vari-
ETY., but you will learn more about the
stock, and the quality and the condi-
ton and the prices and our way oi
doing business if you patronize the
store for awhile. Call and see.
Smyrna times., 1899-10-11
BRANCH ROADS.

Leave Harrington for franklin City, and way
stations, milford, Georgetown, Berlin, Lewes &c)
10 80 a. m. and 6.37 p. m. weekdays. Return.
ing, train leaves Fran kiln City 80 a. M. and
1.3T p. m. weekdays.
Leave Franklin City for Chincoteague (via
steamer) 1.43 p. m. week days. Returning, leave
Chincoteague AZ a. m. week days.
Leave Harrington for Georgetown and Lewes
at 10 80 a. m, 6.37 p. m. weekdays Returning
leave Lewes 6 45 a. m and 800 p m weekdays
Leave Harrington for Berlin 1899 a. m. and
6.37 D. m. weekdays. Returning leave Berlin
6.57 q. m. and 2 40 D. m. week days.
Leave Townsend for Centreville and way sta.
at 92l a. m and 5.31 p. m week days: leave
Ceutreville Sc m. and 81 p m. week days
Leave Clayton for Oxford at 93S a m. and 547
p. m; leave oxford 6.45 a. III. ana lao p. m
week days.
Leave Seaford for Cambridge at lily a m.
and 7.l5 D. m. week. days Returning, leave Cam
bridge at 90 q m. and 2.30 p. m. week days
Train leaves Clayton for Chestertown 10 is a m
returning. leaves Chestertown. $50 a. m.
CONNECTIONS Porter. with Newark Il Della
ware City Railroad At Townsend, with Queen
Anne's& KentRailroad AtClayton, with Delaware
d chesapeake Railroad and Baltimore q Delaware
Bay Railroad. At Harrington, with Delaware,
Maryland d Virginia Railroad AtSeaford, with
Cambridge e Seaford Railroad. At Delmar with
New York, Philadelphia d Norfolk, Wicemico q
Pocomoke, and Peninsula Railroads.
sDaily except Sunday.
j. B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager.
J. r. WOOD. General Passenger Agent.
Smyrna times., 1899-10-11
HIGH PRICES IN BUILDING MATERIALS.
Producers and Manufacturers Taking Ad.
vantage of the Building Boom.

Nd0tdXS vi TIC DuiiuiDS DOOhs
1t looks for all the world as if the
producers and manufacturers of build
ing material were trying to "kill the
goose that lays the golden egg" The
news has gone forth that there is
building boom, and it seems as if
everybody having anything to sell
that can be used in the construction of
a house has conceived the idea of be-
coming at once immensely rich, iudg-
ing from the prices asked for their
goods.
This state of affairs applies to all sec
tions of the country. Dealers in lum-
ber, iron and stone state that it is al
most impossible to get orders filled.
Bricks, by the way, are at more rea-
sonable price than anything else. The
prices of Virginia pine have advanced
something like so per cent. since April
1 last, and it is almost impossible for
dealers to have orders filed.
A remarkable state of affairs exists
at Detroit, Mich, where out OF cut
of 5O,O0O,0OO feet of lumber this sea-
son there is absolutely none for sale.
The labor market is such that $2S and
board is the monthly pay of the lowest
grade of woods labor. Top leaders
get $40 or more. A year ago swamp
ers were paid $1S, and in the fall OF
1897 were flooding the labor market at
810