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WANTED.

Reliable man for Manager of Branch
Office | wish to open in this vicinity.
Good opening for an energetic sober
man. Kindly mention this paper when
writing. A. T. NORRIS.
Cincinnatti, o.
Illustrated catalogue 4cts, postage
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

There is war cloud arising in the
far east. Corea is the bone of conten
ton between Russia and Japan and the
Gar is also modifying an army of $50, D
600 men on the Black Sea
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
~ OF CREDITORS,

In the District Court Of the United States
for the Eastern Division of the Southern
District of Mississippi. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of r..,.,.,,,,...,,
NJ. L. Edwards, In Pankruptcg
Bankrupt.
TO the Creditors OF NJ. L. E, wards of Ma
con, in the County OF NoXubee and Dis
tiict aforesaid:
Notice is hereby gwen that on the 18th
day of March. A. D., 1900 the said NJ. +.
Edwards was duly adjudicated bankrupt ;
an that the first meeting Of her creditors
will be held at the Court House In Macon,
Miss, on the 9Th day Of April, A, D., 1900,
at $3.50 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which
time the SAID creditors may attend. prove
their claims, appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such business as may
properly come before said meeting.
II. b, ENERlTT.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Meridian. Miss, March a. 1900,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Call at J, F. Shelton's and see the
stock of mating and rugs just received,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Several citizens of the coast coun-
try were in town to day for the pur,
pose Of urging upon Governor Long
inc the Appointment of Hon. james
Neville as circuit Judge to succeed
Judge Woods. the present incum-
bent, and who is also an applicant
for reappointment,
The above is stated by the Jack
son correspondent of the Meridian
Herald. Judge Woods being a
candidate is news.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

In connection with the millinery
season just opening the following is
having a place in many papers:
| have seen the sun at morning
gid the mountain tops with gold; |
have seen the fragrant flowers their
earliest buds unfold | have seen the
sparkling brooklet singing onward
toward the sea; | have seen the
Glowing herd winding slowly Ger
the lea - I've seee the waves of
ocean as they dashed upon the shore
and the arganauts of commerce as
they come to port oncesmore; | have
seen the glistening snowS1akes as in
wintry days they'd fail, and in
silence spread the mantle of their
whiteness over all; but I've never
seen woman-you'll agree with
me on that-who ever thought of
Easter without wanting new hat.
Dallas News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

'uF child is cross or peevish it is,
uot' troubled with worms.
CREAM VERMIFUGE will remove
rms and its tonic effect restore
0raI cheelfuluess. Price 95 cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Try our Rio and Java blend and you
will be pleased. Rogers e. Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
SOrqhum Seed for Sale.

| have about forty bushels of or,
ange sorghum seed for sale, at 80
cents bushel if several bushels are
taken. Troy COLE
March 31-3t Mel cod Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. W. Chapman Of
I'bbee, visited their son, F. NJ. Chan.
man this week
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
CHAS. ASHFORD,
Watch & Clock Repairer

Stand at A. c Fants Store All Work Guar
anteod, Fifty Years Experience.
March H. 1000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Mrs Wayne Deupree and her sister
Mrs Moore of Decrbrook, were sbon.
ping in Macon Thursday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween j j, a r G, lIaueustein Is this day
dissolved by corscnt, r. c. nauenstein hay
ing purchased TIE interest OF } Iauen-
stein aud assumed all liabilities. The bus
mess VII be co1hecled as heretofore by B,
Hauenstein for r. G. Hauenstcin.
J. j, Il r. Q, HAUFNsTEtN.
Mch. 10. 1900
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

was handed in
planning of the terrible con-
the roals between Macon
huqua creek, Macon has
! a dollar in trade by not
lore attention to this road
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

The results of an over indulgence in
food or drink are promptly rectifed,
without pain or discomfort, by taking
few doses Of HERBINE, Price so cts. at
j. F. Jones drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Lost

A large bay horse with saddle marks
on his back; holds a high head; nine
years old a wire mark about his eye,
The finder rewarded,
A c. TATE,
Mar. 16, 1900. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
yo7FESTIiaD NOTICE.


IT-T-T-'
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settle, has filed notice Of bus inten-
lion to make huM proof in support Of his
claim and that said proof will b. made he
fore Chancery CLERK NoNubee Co., at NJ d
con. Miss. on May "A 1900, viz; Hcnr
Clay jenkins, 4. J. No 2G.23s, for the soutl
east quar- OF southwest quarund southwest
GUAR southeast quar-, sec. 6, T Il y, r Is f,
He names the toll wing witnesses to
prove bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz;
n. y. THplett c. b. Russell, J, L. Wood,
Silas Hill, all of MashulaNlIe. Miss.
JAS. HILL.
mch3l-Gt Register,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

MI and Mrs. Seevey and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cove have returned from an ex.
tended trip through Cuba.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Try Hughes fresh Mackerel, 3 for
?5c Nice and fat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

After nearly 20 years continuous bust
ness under the firm Of Hanenstein X BRO.
and later as hi, 4 r. G. 1Iauenstein | now
withdraw from business, thanking the PEG,
pie Of Macon. Noxubee county, and ad-
joining counties for their kind and liberal
patronage through these many years, and
ash that they continue the same to my sue
eessor,R, c. Hauenstein, who will give you
the same attention in all work and trade as
heretofore. }. j HAUENsrEIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Mrs. Julia Drinkwater and her son
William of Boston, were the guests this
week OF Mrs. H, A. Minor. They are
now with Miss Reese of Louisville,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

In many localities in Noxubee cotton
viii be planted before corn this year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Sweet sleep viii knit upon the rayell
ed sleeve Of care in one Of those com
Portable Hammocks, for sale by Stokes
Evans II, W. Co
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

All seats in Bus, all feeds and bitches
Spot Cash, Don t ask for Credit.
Eclipse Stable:
] Z. BASS, Manager.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

1 and hostess had arranged
ling programme, consisting of
M and amusing games.
lending some time in this en-
By our ideal host invited Us
hing hall where a sumptuous
tepared by the hostess was
bs. Having spent a thorough
ful evening, we drank to the
} prosperity of the club and
/ other a smiling good night
|nciug it a beautiful entertain
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Having purchased the interest of j. j.
Houenstein Of the firm OF j. J. & r, c..
Hauenstein, desire to have all accounts
closed us speedily as possible and all in
debted to The firm viii please settle at once,
as the old business must be closed up.
The business will be conducted as here.
tofore By R. Hauenstein aud all work will
have prompt and careful attention. Thank
ing the public for their past patronage
solicit a continuance of The same.
Mch. 10, 1900. r. C. HAUENsTEtN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Notice to Teachers.

want pure cane juice selasse'
eers 81 Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Lewis Alderman, Goshen, Ind. says:
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers always
bring certain relief, cure my headache
and never gcipe. Then generally
cleanse and invigorate the bowels and
livar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

gar house m9lasses at Rogers
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Lost Cotton Receipts.

The following receipts issued for cotton
delivered to Hoits Cotton Yard, to the
Brooks Cotton Yard and the Macon Com
press vsya lost in the mail from Aberdeen,
Miss, III all parties are warned not to
trade / same, as duplicates VIII be applied
for:
'rTROM Hollis YARD:
New eotton-Nos, GAPS, 6572, 6709, GIG
1922, $3.50 6997, 7lOS, 7l74, 1855. 1862, 1852.
6423, G79S, Ills, 1924, 1854, 1922, G062, G202,
629S, 6 0s 642l, 64S7, 6404, 6G01, 1902, G6ll
66l5. GGl7.
Old Ceiton--2o7o, 1916, 7773, lo839, 1885.
7469, 1868
FROM BROOKS YARD.
Nos. 1928, 1881, 2s45, 219,
FROM MACON COMPRESS.
Nos 500, 9OS3
A. p, L0VEMAN ~ co.,
mchi).it Aberdeen, Miss.
All seats in Bus, all feeds and bitches
Spot Cash, Don't ask for Credit.
Eclipse Stable;
J. E BASS, Manager.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
d. Patty's to buy goods for

EVENING of the card, at the
h and Mrs. N. Scales, the
e,telub was entertained most
I'VE were asked into the pal :
were busy in conversation,
Hy. little Misses Juanita and
les served delicious punch at
the evening, for
|sre indebted to our hospitable
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Pease for Sale.

We have fine lot of Pease for sale.
Write or phone Us for prices.
GEO. d. RUSSELL Il BRO.
mch24-4t MaShulaville, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

lam putting prices to suit the times
and guarantee good u5rk Shaving,
10 cents; hair cutting Is cents, sham
pooling, u cents honing razor Is cents
scissors grtund, 10 cents. Remember
the stand, mp stair. hext door south Of
Mu pney s drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Swing 10 one of those beautiful Ham.
mock OF Stokes Evans H w. Co. with
your liady love and tell her all about
how II is.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Mrs. r. Brewer was in town shop.
ping Thursday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
volcanic Eruptions

!, grand but skin eruptions rob
! Joy Bucklen's Arnica Salve
mem also old, running and
sores ulcers, boils, felons,
, , warts cuts, bruises, scalds,
!, =, cNapped hands, chilblains,
p,'e cure on earth, drives out
c r.o aches, Only IS cents a
eists, so'' "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

The Estate In the Chancery
No. 2lg0 o. Court OF N0&ubee
b, b. Jones. County.
Letters having been granted to the I'M
designed as administrator of said estate Oh
March 18th, 1900. by the Clerk of the Chan
cery Court of said county, notice is hereby
given recurring all persons having claims
against said estate to aaye the same proba-
ted and RI gistered by the clerk of said court
within one year from this date or they will
be forever barred.
Witness my hand, this March 3lst. 1900,
JOHN A. TYSON.
County Administrator and EX-oflicio
mch3l Admir- of said Estate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Have you Cough A dose of CoUs-
EN- S HONEY OF TAR will relieve it. -
Price 25 I'd so cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Landreth's Seed.

supply just received Also
! seed potatoes.
" L. S, MURPHEY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31

Hughes sells the famous Child's SC
cigar. Tryit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Mating and Rugs.

ceiyee by
j. f. SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
RACKET STORE

With the New Year we resolved to
greatly increase our business the COM
ing year and in order TO do so we are
our ALWAYS Low Prices STILL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
The One pay Cold f.ura

Chocola,aausd sore throat cured by Ker
Q as candy ac aHanlve Quinine AS easy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-31
Jno. p. Hunter,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,

Manufacturer Of Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
Is prepared to make contracts ana fur
nish material win make estimate upon
any and sll kinds of building upon applica.
tioh. mch24-4m
All seats in Bus, all feeds and bitches
Spot Cash. Don ask for Credit.
Eclipse Stable:
J. Z. BASS, Manager.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mrs 6, F Coe met with a painful accident it her home on West Sixth aveaqe- FH1agrA'ternoon. She was on chair fixing some draperies aud accidently fell to the floor. She re- cayea several bad bruises on her hody from the fa1l. and Is now con- fined 10 her bed. We are pleased to state that5the, aeeldent did not end more serfouslv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mrs. John Me ain was called tt this city from her home in Pine Blntf few days ago to see her mother, Mrs. Patterson, who has been sick several days past.-He1y Grove note in the i3rinkley Argus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

s1f you wans,tto get well buy an qures all diseas, s wiahout fmediss..aes or pain. Apply toiMrs, ". D. Milper. who will supply , os1r Valldsafornthis new and won. derfnl discovery. Remarkable testi-
 Gonies can be given from parties who are using them in this city. B
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

MT. W. T. Blasher has accepted a portion as prescTiptionist with the Mapn-Tankefsey Drug Co. Mr. Brasl ier is II most efficient prescrip- tionist and VI congratulate the Mahp.T affk ersles Drug Co. upon se- etfri.astyis seFyiees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Y N Ben ktrfSenzfc~ and Miss Alice Tanner and Miss Mary Hall have returned from Nashville, Tenn ], where they accompanied the re-. mains of the late Henry Hal. They were inferred beside those of his father and E:other, nine miles out from Nashville.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

An attractive, illus trated and thoroughly reliable 64page booklet, devoted to fruit culture along the Frisco line in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indian Territory. just issued. A copy will be sent free upon appi- cation to Bryan Snyder, c, P. A.. Frisco Line, St. Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

J. C. Womble has securad the ser vicrs o a first class piano tuner W hn will do guaranteed Work in Pine Bluff for I limited time. Leave orders at music store next door to Bradford & Knox. 21.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mir. c. 5. McNew. formerly with the Cotton. BtIf. has accepted d position with MT. C. E. Philpots as manager of his transfer department He is good man in any capacity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

ha.va=been 1ssuea annouHe- ing the marriage E lqqfs lqf Mr. FFapk A. Vowel to Miss Lena MlliridgePeter- son. which will take place at St,
 Joseph's parsonage on the evening
 of Thursday, November l, at 7:30 o1el9eks .1 b4s4 s9 klt I3 B.si O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

II you want ldelfcions weinar sWurst or Garlic Sausage get Da= il Berg X Co.'s,goeds from Strauss @ Miller, sole agents. sf5F .ass
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mrs. M, ls.Seales. mother Of nr. J W. sealea t,f this city. has arrived shere from Hambolt, Tenn., and will be the sguest Der son. and famiis for s V eeksA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

EFoR s4LE-House and lot, s94 Esouth Walnuhstreet, cheap for cash. Apply to SGhaaaA 0. Petty at Coles |drug store. ssy-'. .I4 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mr. John W. Tanner returned to Monroe, La, last night affer~ }a f@ tending the funeral Of his friend the Fate Hebry Hall, the remains being lhterred af Nash vile. I enn. 5si !.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

H- Rev. T. D Scot tifiPine Bluff. has been assisting in the meeting at the 4Methodfst church tlis week ,-Rison
 BRzoo. s ,==z.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

E Empire Uric brick. and md. Hamburger cheese. the finest in the land. receiv.
 edftwice'a q weeits-Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mr. and Mrs.eJ. II. Mann went down to Camden yesterday to make 2, briefyislt 10 relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

. Scotch oatsa Shredded Wheet B3liFcRRi5tFs B3liF RR5 ffepm q Wbeats Granose lakes and GrApe-Nuts just iu-- Strauss < Nfftter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Mrs. George ". Rogers has re- turned to her home in Little Rock, after pleasant vieit with relatives here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21

Phone Strauss & Miller fpr "Good Things to Eat.' Something new daily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21
You Ought t0sKake Up

youramind right now what you are going to have in your home th,s summer; then you ought lt3l pfoma right along this way, and Hook over this stock of ours Are you going to enter tain-your 1T@endsin the. same old. chatfssat-.he= old table,-and on the same old .a carpets2 Why not lave things fresh and snewf Needa't b y all at t..once. Get a pisce now and apiece aaittae lat ers If you buy here, the first piece will be as good as the last pidc-.
 3 BLUFF CITy ~. =.
 FURNITURE co. ~l.s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21
! CITY ITEMS.

Ask Hugh westbrook uhat he knows about Oxydonor.o 3s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-21
Fruit Farming Along ,hs Frisco.

tiri 1 tlfs E ! seE' < ll'l9 9y.aIees. Z.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-20
RA NI)OLPH.

Yesterday Arthur l.. Newton of
this place run in the Marathon race
at the Paris exposition and finished
fifth. He was one of the leaders up
to 80 kiometers, when he collapsed
and finished the race walking. The
race was won by Theatre Michael.
This week he went as an emergency
man in stecple chase of about Il
miles. He came in third, only ten
yards behind the first man. He was
the only American who finished in
the British four-mle championship
race last week. The Others slccumbed
to the effect of the of the English
eli nate.
Ira Kicker, wife and child of Groton
are guests of Il. b. Kicker this week.
Mr.. Ricker's sister and SiSter-in-law
are also bis geeStS.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-20
He was in the British Legation under Hot Fire Of
Shot and She'll, Wednesday.
APPEALS FOR IMMEDIATE HELP.
No Doubt But That Message is Authentic as the Secret
Cypher Of the State Department was Used.
Legations Therefore Safe July IS.

London, July 20. A despatch from
Shanghai was received to day that re-
ports that sixty missionaries and one
hundred native converts have beer
massacred by the Boxers at Tai Yum
Tai Yum is a populous city 250 miles
southwest Of Pekin
Paris, July 20,-The foreign office
has received information from Chinese
sources that the foreign minister at
Pekin has not been maSSacred.
The legations are said to have been
burned July I, but the ministers es-
capped to Prince Chung's palace.
Mrs. Mary lngliS, mother Of Robert
and George lngiis is seriously i'll.
The readers Of the TELEGRAM are
requested to take notice that a letter
is advertised at the Barre Post Office
addressed to Amy Descendant Of
SlaS TOWne.
G. L. Bugbee and family are going
to Highgate today to remain for
about a week. They have rented
their cottage Berlin Pond.
Walter Bellyille had an interesting
experience in purchasing new pair of
trousers at one of the leading cloth
ing stores this morning. lie got the
new wearing apparel and told the
clerk to throw the old trousers in the
river He looked the pockets through
and went bis way. The pants were
disposed of according to his wishes.
la about a half an hour Mr.. Belville
returned and inquired if they had
seen anything of his watch Upon
searching the river they found the
trousers and watch about quarter Of
a mile down the river.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-20

Two Trains Attempt to Pass on
Single Track.

New Market, N, H., July 20. A
freight train from Boston and another
freight from Portland, coIIided just
after midnight, head on at Burnett's IS
Road, two miles from New Market.
Fourteen cars were thrown from the
track and half Of them demolished.
The locomotives telcscoped one an
other and were partially destroyed.
One Of the engineers was considerably
jured, but the other hands escaped
by Jumping. A misunderstanding of
orders caused the wreck.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-20

Washington, July 20, lo.35 a. IN.
The Chinese minister has Just receiv
ed a cipher cable from Minister Con
ger at Pekin.
The message is in the state depart
ment CIPHER and was Transmitted
through Tsan Ii Yamen Chinese
foreign office and Shanghai Taotai
1t contains about fifty words and was
signed in Enelis with the name
'Conger' minister. WI took it t(
the state department for translation
Conger's telegram is as follows:
"ln the British legation, under con-
tinual fire of shot and shell from the
Chinese troops. Quick relief only can
prevent general massacre.
The message is not dated but it is
understood to have been sent from
Pekin on July 18th. No doubt is ex-
pressed by the state department Off
cials as to the authenticity Of the
message.
On the llth the state department
communicated IA brief message to the
Chinese Government asking for tidings
of Minister Congcr, in it's code. Min
lister WI undertook to get it to Con-
ger if he was alive.
The state department received the
following from Cousul General Good
now at Shanghai this morning.
The governor of Shan Tuan in
forms me that he has received cipher
message from Conger dated July is .
Washington, July 20, p. m. The
Washington officials all consider the
despatch from Conger as perfectly
authentic.
London, July 20. The report of
the maSsacrcs Of the missionaries at
Tao Yuan. if true, would show that
the disturbances have extended south
ward and that many important places
ia southern China may not escape the
danger.
Washington, July 20.-Consul Fow-
Ter at Che Foo wires that Shanghai
paper of the 10th said that all the
foreigners in Pekin were murdered.
Fowler wired the governor demanding
the truth of the story. The govern
replied that when his courier left
Pekin the llth all were safe, but
Pekin, east city, had been carried by
the rebels with intent to kill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-20
FIRE At ESSEX JUNCTION.

Essex Junction, July 2O.--This viii
lage suffered the worst fire of the
year last night, when the engine and
Boiler house of the Drury Brick &
Tile Co. was destroyed and several
buildings near by damaged. 1t caught
in the boiler room. The loss is about
$4,000, only partially insured. About
IS hands are thrown out of work. The
yard was busy with all the orders it
could ill.