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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15
Malme Gossip
Sunshine Land.

They came in sight of 4 lovely shore.
Yellow as gold in the morning light;
The suns own color at noon ii wore.
And mad faded not at the fall of night :;
Clear weather or cloudy-'twas all as
one:
The happy hills seemed bathed with the
Its secret the sailors could not under
But they called the country Sunshine
Land.
What was the secret? \ simple thing
1t will make you smile when once you
know
Touched by the tender finger of spring
\ million blossoms were all ag!ow:
So many. SO many, SO small and bright.
light:
And the wild bee hummed, and the glad
breeze famed
Through the honeyed fields of Sunshine
Land.
What port, dear child, would we choose
for ours?
We would sail and sail till at last We
found
This fairygold Of a million flowers.
Yet. darling, we'd find, if at home We
stayed,
OF many and small joys our pleasures
are made,
More dear than we think-very close at
Lie the golden fields of Sunshine Land.
Edith Thomas in New York Weekly.
Only a week to the official arrival of
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

A full moon makes these nights al
most as pleasant as the days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

Lieut.. Lang, a Maine boy in the
Philippines, thus writes home: since
1900 came in. everything has quoted
down and such insurgents as were left
have brokep up into robber banos'
called 'Ladrones,' who prey upon their
own people more than they do upon
the Americans. Civil government IS
being established by the peaceful ma
tives everywhere under the protection
of our troops and the country IS De-
coming more prosperous than 1t ever
was under Spanish rule. l fail TO see
how the Philippines can be considered
other than most valuable acquisition
to the United States, both commercial
ly and otherwise. The weather Is
most beautiful now, every day being
clear and bright with thermometer
standing between 60 and 20 degrees
and rather cool nights. This continues
eight months out Of the year with the
other four rainy. The unhealthiness
of the climate is greatly exaggerated,
although Of course it is tropical, which
affects some white people to more or
less extent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

H Doticc whatever will b taken OF
unagned communic0 sons
The Journal cannot be held respOn-
slble for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communication relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
AugustA Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

a monster eagle Of the Maine variety
will be among the new additions tC
the menageries at Merrymeeting park
next summer. The bird was captured
one day last week in a box trap in
Georgetown and measures eight feet
from tip to tip. Few such birds are
now seen in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

Only a week to the official arrival of
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

Though the college at Orono thought
that it had outgrown the designati ton
of agricultural college" it is. never
theless, well pleased to receive it's an
nual check of $25, 900 from the United
States government for teaching agri-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

The idea Of a public building with an
annuity attachment is growing. The
town of Castinc has received a propo-
sition from a Castine boy in Illinois,
by which the town may secure a $4,000
town hall by the payment annually to
him of interest on that amount at 5
per cent. until his death. when the
payments will cease, and the hall be-
come absolutely the property of the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-15

There are a few of the big pines left
and a Falmouth man claims to have
cut the giant of Cumberland county.
was AZ inches in diameter at the base,
and feet from the ground was 81
inches in diameter. The tree was en-
tirely free from branches until very
near the top. This tree scaled over
1000 feet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The reception given the Qui Yive Club
on WEDNESDAY evening, Nov. 2stb, at
the hospiteble home Of Mrs J o. Fa
ser was but another Of the lively recep-
tions given by its members. 1t was in
every way a ful6illment Of the delight
full time anticipated by those pres NJ.
Progressive euchre furnished the
amusement for the greater number
while few engaged in making button
holes. Seven different prizes were
awarded the contestants after which
the most appetizug refreshments were
served in two courses on the small tn.
blesiwhich mad been usedlfor the games.
A very interesting feature CT the eveu-
ing entertainment was an imp omptu
speech by Mr.. N, H, Harrison, which
aifordrd the guests much Amusement
The social and charming manner in
which the evening passed off dttes.ed
the ability ofsthe hostess, AMI at a late
hour the guests reluctantly took their
departure with many expressions Of
thanks for the pleasant evening passed,
Besides the club Miss Augusta Klaus,
Miss Allen Of Meridian. Miss. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mostoler of Washington, Ill. Mi s
Eva Chapsky of Columbus, Miss, Mr..
Hardin Brooks, Mr.. julius Klaus and
Mr., McNicLols were present.
The next meeting of the club will be
with Mrs. N. Il Harrison. G.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
We offer new fresh GOO
Dolls

We offer new fresh goods. &c
Dolls
Being direct importers of dolls, we can
offer you better values than Others can
even think OF. We have beautiful line OF
dressed and undressed dolls in kid body;
bisque jointed and chLa limb dolls, which
we offer you for very little money.
Jackets, Jackets
We have q line of Ladies jackets that
must he closed out Ihey go for less than
actual cost;
Jackets worth $500, now,..,..,,.""S5.OO
500 ",,...,...... e. 400
500 ".............. 2T5
$50 ".......,. ...... LIS
Ladies' Machintoshes sc. OOnow ...." 400
$50 "........ 200
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
C,TRAYED OR STOLEN.

On the night of Nov, 4th, 1900, my horse
and mule strayed OF were taken from my
place . miles southwest Of Macon, The
horse is light cream, black name and tail,
a small knot on inside left foreleg, between
knee and ankle. Good sadIer and in good
order, about years cd.
The mare mule is dark-brown, medium
size, 3 or years old, in good ORDER white
spot in one eye and is known as a cross.
eyed mule. Has large feet,
Information of them will he thankfully
received aud literally rewarded.
JEFF McNEAL,
novl7 Macon Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Agents wanted for the Life Of
Booker I. Washington, written by
himself. Everybody buys; agents now
making over $4,000 per month; best
book to sell to colored people eyer pub
lished. Write for terms, or send 81 cts
for outfit and begin at once. Address,
Dept. B. J, L. NICHOLS & Co.,
Atlanta, Ga
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Proceeding Of the
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

'ii''"1i DEC IS, lJOO
A regular meeting was held. all the
members present, also clerk and she,iF
Reports from the following were re-
ceived and filed
S NJ Thomas, Co. supt. Ed. Mellon
Stevens, Co, Cont. w II Stewart Sr
per t POGO House WD CLARK, report q
prisoners.
5 NJ Thomas made report of amount
Of work done on levee by J p Hunter -
Amount Of dirt used measured 2O95 en-
bic yards.
w H jackson, J S Combs and I r
Hudson, appointed to lay oat new road
made report which was received and
filed.
~ D'rroh was duly appointed by the
Board to make inquiries about the conn
ty s railroad stock, and he made the foI
lowing report;
On Nov 10th | wrote to the Hon. T.
e
H. Russell, Pres. of the NJ. & O rail.
road in reference to the stock owned by
NoXubee county, aud | herewith hand
you a reply to same, which | ask TO he
MED with this report, and also copy Of
my letter to him The stock has NOT
been found nor do l find any entry on
the former auditors books charging any
one withthem. Respectfully submitted
u 7 DoRRoH, Clerk
The atove being considered it was Or
dered that the same be and is hereby re
ceiYed and ordered filed and recorded.
ALLOWANCES:
4
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Shuqualak New Era items:
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs Leona
Combs was buried at the cemetery last
Monday.
The people of Shuqualak regret very
much to loose such a good citizen as
MI. Alonza Vandeyender and family.
They will go to Laurel in the neal
future to take charge of hotel he re.
Gently purchased there.
For Sale-A horse and buggy. A good
combination saddle and harness horse.
Buggy is new. Apply to E W Spencer
Shuvuaiak, Miss.
Mr.. Judson Combs is building hand
some residence near toMn and will NOV
| SOC n,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Mr. C, L Heinrich will be found
with a fine line of Jewelry sotid gold
baby ring Sterling silver Novelties,
and quadruble plated Ware Of the
best ManufactOrs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Notions.
TinWare,

ms for lack of space, We will not
Sc bargains you can find the same
Everything as represented or your
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
-, SCHEDULE.
PERSONAL.

| pydie Minor is visiting her sis
/ ~, - saunders, in Slarkville'
p.dps and 0. l.. jacob of Yves
/, we're in Macon on business THU
1, VIM. Ward of the Starkvill'
,od his friend. Mr., Bardwell'
Lin Macon Tuesday and Wednes-
and Mrs. W. F Skinner of Dan
|,h spent Tuesday and Wednes
|iD Macon
\, Cal Jarnogin is in starkville'
Twill be one of the maids ia the Con
Sbemer marriage, to take place
| 18th,
!. Helen Burke, of Wyoming, il
| visiting her cousin, MIS- o. F.
k;On,
|, and Mrs Goodwin, of Pickens
NAV came TO Macon on a shopping
kliion,
\ Monday, Mr. and Mrs, Sid
|.b. of SlpuquaIak, spent a few
|sin town.
|,t Monday, Mrs, Kittie Simmons,
| ,rolto her home near Daacy, Ala
Lt Monday W n. Haynes, AS spec
Iommi,sion.r, sold the Judge Foote
|ience aud lot adjoining, to Mr. Geo.
|nrdsOn.
lis Annie Scott has been elected as
|nipcipal Of the Concord school, 10.
Eafew miles west Of Macon, The
|dsa large one, and Mr. Lever
J be an assistant teacher in the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Gin House Burned.

One day last week Mr.. I. j. Will
kins, Jr., lost gin house on the place
about one and half miles south of
Brooksville. His loss included several
bales of cotton, cotton seed, etc. We
are sorry to say he had no insurance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Special Annual Holiday Sale

that we inaugurate to-day our
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

pet our prices on heats, Lard,
'R' Coffee, MoIasses, Flour Oats
~ and everything in Grocery line
'VIe buying. Macon MER. Co
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

A swollen face is the characteristic
epidemic symptom this year Of a Cold
or the Grip Humphrey IS Specific or
cures it-2jc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

10 to Macon Mercantile Co. for
'l' lIne Fruits and Nuts for your
Dit Cakes, all new.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
NOTICE

NO1ICE.
|'O hunting Or trespassing will be
||VSea on any land owned or con-
F'Iea blythe undersigned.
G. B, AUGUSTUS,
r'1'Vo w. b. AUGUSTUS.
|0o,'o Silver and Crystal Palace
| n 'lPap Glass Ware, where you
u also lind a nice assortment OF
|"Ua'S at Cut glass prices,
y L, Heinrich, Prop,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

We are repres natives of the
Cootecelle Silk Co., aud will keep
on hand a complete assortment of
all shades of Flo and sewing silk,
also a glorious line of stamped Lin
lens. Come and see them.
PATTY Dry GOODs Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

r'Ups are very cheap this year; TIE
''p''' You will find at c, L. Heinz
~ Ills stock is complete In all
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY.

To supply yourself with the choicest
nl finest plush and cloth capes, Fun
collorettes Boas, etc. at WHOLESALE
COST, No two styles alike. D, Patty
bought the entire line Of above goods al
a big discount and will push the sale Of
them at actually wholesale cost, which
enable the trader to secure the grandest
bargains ever offered in that line, The
line being very large the stock will bt
divided between the two stores Of
b PATTY,
dec1- 2t PATTY DRY GOOD Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

P'f the best Coffee in Macon buy
F'mpIe Of Macon Mercantile Cos
PlON CoRpoyt is the finest to
|bad
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
NOTICE no CREDITORS.

The Estate In Chancery Court of
No. 2?3l of Noxubee County.
Adam c. ureer
Notice is hereby given to all parties that
Letters Testementary was granted the I'M
dersigned Executor of said Estate on the
Sth Gay OF October, 1900, by the Uhancery
Clerk, and all parties holding claims
| against said Estate are requested TO pr0-
bate same with the clerk of the Chanccry
| Court within one year from this date, OF
they will be forever barred
( Witness my hand this 18th day Of 0cto'
Der, 1900 RoBERr GREER
Executor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Ibig assortment of Fur Collarettes
IS, etc the biggest drive of the sea-
fully % per cent cheaper than can
bolght elsewhere. BE surelto call at
PATTY DRY GOODS Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Oun1 on the leyee, an account book
I. Hampton and Glenn & Melee
among the names written in it.
lat BEACON office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

twill not be very lorg before you
! Ind a good assortment of toys and
! for the little ones, The place to
! for them is at the Crystal and Sill
Palace
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

, All parties are warned under penalty OF
the Ia~, not tresspass by hunting or other
wise on our lands lying along Dry Creek be
tweeu upper and lower Shuqualak road,
II. w EVANS,
decl-lm j. r, EVANS, JR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
W r. SMITHS COLLEGE, LEXINGTON, KY,

Is where manyEyoang~usr, after investing from sos
to 500 for f4board' etc, have been educated
for positions as BookeeePsrs sen2graPhers' Teleg'
raphers, and now RECEIVE from $oo6tg $4,000 salary
per year. Kentucky University DipiCgn awnrded
his graduates. Hi.ScSiIi5gs-recersd MedalS at two
Worlds EspositionS'ahi refers to thousands \ Sies
eessful graduates. N5SISkNet this CHEAPEST pna
most influential College. Navigation Suythls
out for reference. Read advertisemeht-tSrP particle
ulars address only W. r, Smith, Lexington, KY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

A large delegation came down
from BrooksyilIe Tu. sday evening
to attend the minstral show-Messrs
Bell, Smith, Nuckols, Short, Chill
coat and several others.
A telephone pole near the arte-
sian well pump fell yesterday mornI
ing, striking a wagon in front Of
Jones, but fortunately no damage
was done, except to Mr.. Lovett, the
superintendent. He will have to
put up several new poles in town.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
FOR SALE OR RENT.

The Smith place is miles west of Macon
NJ, l.. MARX,
dec1.2m 2O4 Adams St., Memphis, Tenn.
Buy Aumours Star or Banana
Ham from Macon Mercantile Co.
and you will be pleased,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Mrs Mat and Miss Mary Deupre
of Deerbrook, were shopping in
town Wednesday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
STORE HOUSE FOR RENT

The thouse next to GriggS' Furniture
store on Main street. Apply to T, T..
Patty at Telegraph office,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Two black mare mules, one . and the
other years old, and one is larger than
the other. both IN good condition, The
largest mule has yellowish colOred nose.
Were last seen in Horse Hunter swamp
near the Barbor place, VIII literally re.
wa'd any one for information OF them.
They have been missing since about Nov.
2jh. GOUSSET BROS.
Dec S,3t. Brooksvile, Miss,
Olympia Opera Co., at Lyceum
Friday and Saturday, Gee. 14th and
18th. This Company now playing at
Mobile.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

For SALE Good second hand upright
piano in prime order. Apply at
BEACON of1ce.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Any one wanting millinery will find
it to their advantage to call at Miss
Shelton S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
TRFspAss NOTICE

Miss L. B. Shelton is selling her mil
linery strictly at cost.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Nuckols are
visiting Mr.. McLeod's family to-day
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Macon Compress Warehouse Co, cotton
receipt No. $3.50, weight, AGO lbs, and No
6GlO. weight 454 lbs, issued 'l4th and Nov
l6, 1900 Nelson steven. All parties are
warned not to trade for sam
n. STEVENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
STRAYED

From the Hunter Harlan place, Nov. Sth,
a little, light
S0RREL MULE
with black stripe across the wethers and
spit in left cal. When last heard from she
was at the Boykin place near the Alabama
line, and is probably southeast or south o
Macon. will literally reward any one fol
information oil the mule.
SANDY MCLEOD,
nov17 Mcleod, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Any one who wishes to purchase a
pretty, stylish hat will inl it to their
advantage to look at Miss Shelton 8.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

Mrs. AWE Edwards is a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Owens and
viii be in Macon for some time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamcntNry having this day
been granted by the Chancery Court OF
Noxuhee County. Mississippi to the under
signed as Executors of the last will and
testament OF W. c, Ross, late, OF said
County, deceased, Now all persons hav-
ing claims against the estate Of said W. Q.
Ross, deceased, are hereby notified to
come forward and Iroee +nd register the
same in the Office OF the Clerk of the
thancery Court of said ounty, within one
year, othcrwisethey viii be barred.
THos. j. Ross,
NEWTON HILL,
Oct u, 1900 Executors.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

The unusual demand for toys last year
causes us to buy heavier and we now have;
games. toys, picture books, etc. to please
and instruct the little ones and at prices
to please you.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

No better candies than Lowney's are
found anywhere, Go to Ed. Bells for
Lowney 5 Chocolates
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
ROLL or HONOR

"sH School No. |, for The Week Ending
December 9th, 1900.
FeB.coc, ''' run ,' u'aats, :
f@Iyy minnie b. Naught
na Dn,m Essie Lee staggers
|sI, PRINT, Mildred Minor
|an nrnn Lucy Maury
fae Rohlr,. Clythe Boyle
Isnne n. 'on' Robt Holt
H. Dent Hattie Halfacre
F'FWilnams D., Ionn Elkin
MAUD r. Woodward
(Orue Va, second add Third Grades.
lsush Smiw Hampton Villa ms
Fay Cant w, William Carter
Fisard Ana s"'' Jim Bush
rlllle Nav D., Kenneth Holt
F0Se Rirb,, '''usoh Ida Leigh
Paris Gnmon Lucille Sooner
Psle lysor Charlie Oliver
Lille Eichelberger
Matte Cole
MARY GAY, Teacher.
| The On One Day Cold Cure.
Ma ii ~ SShoeolates LAXATIVE n,,sn,,. o.,
fAHe,%a % head and sor aSa y, teuinine fol
~ ,We candy 'nroao Chilnten
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

WANTEp--An experienced salesman for
Mississippi Line Plug and Smoking
Tobacco. Address.
Liipfert, Scales II Co.,
Winston, n. c.. u. 5, A.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Glass and Chinaware

While thinking OF the children, we have
not forgotten the older ones and we have
some of the prettist and daintiest things
in glass and china dishes, china cups and
saucers and the prices are so MODEST.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
WANTED.

A frst-clasS Blacksmith to iron
carriages and wagons. Address,
Box 10. Macon, Miss post Office.
novelist.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
Shoes
Toys

We have some ladies' shoes in small
that we will sell at most any price
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
The Ono Day Cold cure.

For colds and sore throat use Ker1' q
Chocolates Laxative Quinine Easily take .
,audy aud quickly cure
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08
HaT DWARF.

Butcher knives, 25c kid 800. see. Toe
We have mentioned only few lite
be undersold. When others advert
thing at our store forSS less money.
money refunded. This is our best 2
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

When you are in town call at Hol-
I berg Hardware store and see the Rain
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-08

If you want the purest and best can
dies, try Lowney's chocolates at Ed.
Bell 5.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-26

awake ABOUT SIX times ana told tnat ms
medicinetaking time had come around
before he tumbed to the fact that the porter
wasn't really making a mistake as to the
berth Of an invalid, and when he reached
the conclusion that his friends were at the
bottom Of the job he promptly got mad, as
oil practical iokcrs do when they them
selves are victmizcd. He waited until the
porter came around the nexe time and then
he shot his fist out squarely for the black
mans jaw. The blow didn't quite reach,
but IL gave the porter such a scare that he
let out yell, and then the other porter and
the conductor of the car rushed in to see
what the trouble was. BY this time the prac-
tical joker was struggling in the aisle with
the porter who had awakened him, and the
porter was yelling, and the men in the 9TH
er berths-fortunately there were no wom-
en- in the car--had their heads stuck out
Of the curtains and for about four minutes
there was all kinds of pandemonium in the
sleeping car. The conductor took the word
Of the two porters that the man who was
doing the struggling and hitting out right
and left was crazy, and he took hand in
subduing the diamond drummer. When
the three friends of the victim appeared in
The aisle, showing evidences of having
dressed hastily. the diamond drummer was
being sat on by two large, husky porters,
and the conductor was digging around for
some pieces cf rope wherewith to tie the
"madman's" hands The diamond drum
mer frothed at the mouth in impotent fury
when he saw his three grinning friends at
the door, and shook his fists at them, and
after awhile the three solemnly told the por-
ters that they could take care of their friend
from then on, whereupon the porters let
him up and the conductor stopped looking
for rope to tic him hand and foot.
The diamond drummer abused them until
he was black IN the face, while they stood
by with innocent countenances and told
him how sadly he was wronging them, and
then he craw.ed into his berth to fume and
toss for the remainder of the night. One
of the three. who was back in Washington
the other day. said that the diamond drum.
mer had declined 70 have any commerce
with the three Of them or even to recog-
nize them during their stay in Chicago.
There is one practical Joker who is prob
ably cured Of his idiotic propensity.-Wash-
ngton star.