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Cured By Swan1p=Root.
To Prove What This Great Kidney Remedy Will Do For YOU,
Every Reader of National Tribune" May Have
Sample Bottle Sent Absolutely Free by Mail

Among the many famous cures OF
Swamp-Root Investigated by The National
Tribune the one which we publish This
week for the benefit of our readers. speaks
in the highest terms of the wonderful
curative properties of this great kidney
remedy.
Kansas City, Mo-, Nov so. 30.
DR.. kilmer & Co, Binghamton, y. Y.
Dear During three years was
frequently attacked with severe spells of
sickness; many Of these sick spells kept
me i'll bed, dangerously ill. from three
weeks to three months. under the constant
care of IN" best physicians in Kansas CITY
Inc doctors said my kidneys wer,. not
affected. but felt sure they We're The cause
Of my trouble.
Some doctors pronounced my case gall
stones and said | could not live without a
surgical operation, TO which | would never
consent. In May, 1898. had the most
severe attack, then the doctors said could
not live; 1t was during this illness that
2 friend suggested l try Dr. Kilmer's
SWamp-Root. | began to take Swamp
Root regularly, and when | had used
only three ffty-cert bottles felt fine and
was able to do more work than had done
III 1our years. 1t has made Il new woman
OF iae. / have only had one slight at
taek d !5 since l began to take Swamp-Root,
ana that was caused by being drenched
with ram and catching cold. This stomach
trouble had bothered me for about 20 wears
ana had become chronic. | am now Id
years OF age and feel much younger than
l ! oId 10 years ago. My friends say | am
looking younger every day. Five wears
ago only weig ed 1O4 pounds; | now
1t used to be considered that only urin
to the kidneys, but modern sciencn nro,os =,
The National tribune., 1900-04-12
Battling Above the Clouds.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: There
seems to be controversy over the battle
above the clouds" This strikes me as
being peculiar at this late day; 80 years and
more have passed since its occurrence, with
no dissenting voice until now. In the year
1900 we hear some one say that there was
no battle above the clouds" on Lookout
Mountain in 1868. Why we have not
The National tribune., 1900-04-12
Garland Their Graves, No. s,
Is NOW READY.

This book Of Memorial Songs is just from the press
Words and Music all new. Like the preceding mum.
ber< the print Is plain size large containing choruses
Mixed Quartettes Male QuarteItes Solos, etc etc All
nicely arranged FOR Decoration Day and ali Memorial
Services
Pr ce per copy cents per dozen copies $l5O Back
numbers same price
THE HUGLE CALL
IL book of Songs Words and Music for SodierS
Reunions. Camp Fires. ETC.. etc.
Price per copy, Is cents per dozen copies, f1.5o.
LAUREL wREATEIS
Is book of Poetic Gems, Reci;stions Exercises eto,
for Memorial Day. Reunions etc.
Price per copy. 25 cents.
Either of above books sent by mail express Pre-.
paid receipt of price.
Order of the author. old soldier
&. ". STRICKLAND.
Argos. indiana.
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one of the many causes
of dislike our regiment
had for the militia. and
We grew 10 hate them
most cordially. Things
Were always being miss
. ed from camp, and their
loss was laid al the door
of our neighbons.
One night, after a days
heavy rain, ] was awak-
ened by Jim, and told to
get up quick, which ! did,
and found a stream of
water running over the
foot of my bed. AS soon
as l could get some
clothes on We went out
of our tent, What a scene
met our eyes and cars, A
perfect babel Of sounds.
fearfully and wonderfully
made, was waited ever
the raging food 10 us
from the camp Of the
militia, tiIeTaucity Of J4re
German . language i'll
swear words becoming
apparent as they rausel
ever and anon - spit ca
their hands and gel Il rev
hold, as ri.ev tired. in
water up to their l,ecks,
to gather hp and save -
their camp cqUiragc.
Their pick&t-ropcs had
been strung from tree 70
hee and their horses, tied
to them, were now SWIM
ming 10 keep from being
drowned. >
A part Of our regiment
nearest the MiSsollrianS
were on lower ground
then that occupied by
our company, and a
strong current was
sweeping through their
tents and company
streets. After getting
them and their belong
ings on higher ground,
we turned our attention
to our troublesome neigh
bors, and helped them TO
terra firlna. Their picket
ropes were iooScned from
their mornings b. mount
ed men, and strong
hands pulled them and
their loads of Grrllp-pIipp-
The National tribune., 1900-04-12

weigh 1S5 pounds. ! freely give this
testimonial for the benefit OF those who
ha We suffered as | have"
The National tribune., 1900-04-12
Pension Law a Specially!
Reliable Services Profiersd (!

A MANUAL OF USEFUL DEPORTATION
by Edgar T. Gadfsis. l.. L. M, CO itaining .
Clear Exposition Of the ssensson Laws. and
other Hatters OF Interest 10 the Soldier Fra.
ternify. Mailed free upon request Extra pay
and allowances of whatever kind due collected for
spanish and Philippine " al soldiers and sailors
/ keep Informed to all new legislation and de-
csions and rulings and am ever qualified TO take tha
action that is advisable No Tee until successful
Intelligent advice free. Percentage of
celled.
EDGAR T. GADDJS SAttorncy-af-Law,
Warrington. ID. C.
The National tribune., 1900-04-12
MRS. NJ. f. DALLAM,

did
say and
of
oS "g u lo4 pounds; to
" De considered that trouble
Du modern
in the disorders organ The
HOW 10 Fd kidneys filter is
80 when kidneys of
IVA 4>SSu Understand quickly s
SWamn.POof and how todo is
If sick badly" the efamous
discovery, Dr. Kimers because
kidneys well will will
N anyone; You may
women suffer untold
S They led of
responsible for the
nervousness headache
tn
or scading
glass tweny-for of
ole symptoms
OF but
dis
remedy that science has ahl to
N "
pamphlet of valuable
troubles by
OF testimonial received
wonderful
remarkably
sample bottle and
already
herguiar fifty cent and onedoar size bottles
The National tribune., 1900-04-12

How long | slept ] have no means of
knowing, but woke up with my body ach-
Ing with cold. / was now getting das-
perate, and determined to have fire if one
eould be kindled, bushwhackers or no
busilwaackers. The rain had ceased,
The National tribune., 1900-04-12

kidneys,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
CARTER MEDICINE co. WINS.
Obtains Injunction in Case InvOlvina
stimulation Of Labels.

Brent Good, president OF the Garter
Medicine Company, yesterday received
telegram from his lawyers in Chi
cagp, informing him that a final in,
junction. with costs had been granted
against the Chicago Label and Boz
Company This company makes a spc
cialty Of manufacturing labels. boxes
etc, for druggists. The Carter Com
pauy has been following them through
the courts fer TWO wears on the com.
plant thai the label company was
making simu,atjons of the labels OF
Carriers Little Liver Pills. They have
now obtained a final injunction, With
costs, and the costs are very large, as
the case has been submitted to a Mas.
ter in Chaucery for a final accounting
The Carter Medicine Company has
been the first and only one 10 prosecute F..
printers or cugraycrs who have pre- /
pared such labels and wrappers. lt|
marks new departure in infringement /
eases, and their victory is one OF great.
10 the whole proprietary
rsde," and also Of interest to retail
5ruggistS.--N. y. Press, May >, 1900
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

ton into eject has been IN existence IN
states have similar constitutional prove
sions and similar statutes
rho Dissenting justices.
After the chief justice had con.
I cluded Justices McKeuna. Brewer and
B Harlan read opinions dissenting from
the opinion Of the court. Justice Ha-.
Ian entirely, and the Others ON certain
points Justice Harlan in his dissent
quoted various authorities snd then
said:
Notwithstanding these adWdicatinus.
the decision to-day is that this court has
no jurisdiction 90 inquire whether the CjJ-
zen has been deprived. without due pro-
cess Of law. of an Office held 10y him AM
DER the constitution and laws of this
state. II the contest between the one
holding The Office and the person seeking
90 hold II D., detcrminable by the legisla-
turc, IN prescribed mode, this court ft
appears, can not inquire Wh5 Their that
mode was pursued and can not Interfere
for the protection Of the incumbent. even
II the nO5l action Of the legislature was
contesSedly C8prciouS and arbitrary iu-
consistent with the recognized principles
that oelonE 10 due process of law. and I
NOT based, ~ any degree, on the evidence /
itaAen In the contest IL the Kentucky /
legislature hau wholly OISresarGtd the /
mode prescribed by the statutes OF that /
state ana without appointing board Of /
contest composed OF its own members.
lad oy Joint resolution simply declared
Toeptl to be governor. and especially !. I
such action had been held by the highest
SQUIRT OF the state TO be conclusive this
'oGrL as We are informed by the decision ]
NSt rendered, would be without luriStlc- I
ion, 10 protect the incumbent for the
Ia . % ID.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
Hoods Sas-saPariIHa
Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy.


'How did they open the Paris exposition,
George? I've lost the paper containing the
account Of it, why, it was simple and
impressive ceremony LOBBY stepped up
and who is LOBBY, George LOBBY
IS the president Of the French republic.
LOBBY walked up and pushed away g paint.
er's ladder, and kicked aside a plaSerers
hod and a pile of bricks, and ysnked q car.
penter's horse out Of the way and tore down
The Positively No Admittance' card-in
French. Of course-and scrapcd a lot Of sand
and gravel away from the bottom Of the
door and then gave the knob a yank-and
the exposition was wide open, Simple, isn't
ITO Cleveland Plain Daaler.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
TAfLoR MILITIA nIsBANDEp.
They Obey orders Win cheer. for
ibr Dsposed oHicrrs

Frankfort, KY May e. Yesterday
afternoon the Taylor sold,.rs Via
have been .E charge n ,hc tate can.
ltol building and ground ,ace Jaug.
afy 70. she day Cos. Goe5el was as.
ssssinateo, evacuated and Turned IN.
state grounds, the gstling Guns and
military equipments yyer 70 As.istar-
Adjt-Gen. hurry lde11.j.
The Jsyior soIdiers. f4fo,4 irwin,
up their soyereign,y On the STATE ezn.
ltol square were lined no Iy Agft
Gen. Collier who formally Dof,fe5
them that be had orders froro G,g
Taylor 10 dismiss all the soloiers s,a
that the evacuation would Degis q.
once There was hurry and lm.tle n,
the next hour, and al five o'clalk
special COACHES backed ND IN front a..
.he state house for the use ~ the ~
d!ers' Before they left cheer ve,.
gwen for the deposed governor. ~ q.
Taylor ex-Goy. Bradley. Chsrles Pin.
ley, Caleb Powers and o,bs,,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
OPINION or THE couRr
Ground. tpon Which the usjo,i,y r.,
the Curt Base Their act,or

'ht ''Urt base Their Action.
After reviewing the facts in the cas-,
Chief Justice Fuller said:
10 is obviously essential IN ,5. ia.
pendence Of the gtatgs auJ tg ,,'ai, . '.l's
ano tranquility that their own ofsCe-g -
tenure 81 thElI officers ana r.ar.-,s.~ ~
thtIT election and the grounds ~ 49,
tHe tTlDunals before which ana frl ,,,1r
~ which, such elections NAV ~ r,.,,,... p
should be exclusive and frra 49, y ]
ltfha! interference, EXCEPT ~ H.,
Pialniy provided by the constItU.sor - IS
United states, and where ,1rtro,c,. W
over the election Of state Officers 80 ~
Isaenggu lht state courts IN tho rnanne-
proElced and have been Determined H. ~.
cordance with state constlfgtiore d" a.. a.
laws, the Iases must necessarily he -.
IN when the interference OF mis- 80.
can be properly invoked. 1-'
The chief justice then reviewed the
cases OF Boyd vs.. Thayer, Wilson Va
North Carolina, Kerrard VS.. Louigjan,
and Foster vs.. Kansas, and continued
=, The grounds on which our iurisdfc.
, ,,od 10 soeGht TO be maintained in the
present case are set forth in the errors
assigned TO the effect, in substance VI
l-Inat the action of the General as
sempiy IN the matter of these contasts
depriYes plaintiff in error of their offiees
a'iguN uut pIUctSS OF law,
Z-Ihat the action of the General 81.
semply depriye5 the people of KenturL,,
OF the right TO choose their own. REM.
sentatives secured by the guarantees NJ
the FEDERAL constitution of a republios,,
FORM OF government to every state. AMI
oeprlVes them of their political uhertv
without due process of law.
for more than one hundred Years tho
constitution Of Kentucky has proyidad
tnat contested elections for governor and
neutenant-eovernor shall be determine !
py me general assembly: In 1899. Nv n
committee to be selected from both honsa.
oI lne general assembly and framed ana
regulated In such manner as shall be AZ
rected by law; since 1850, by both houses
OF me general assembly according ia s,,cb
law. '''aoiisned by
Inc statute enacted for the purpose ~
oa,en heid, and In the present case has
.lsin declared, that under their consti0
.n ,, provisions the power Of the gen
srai assembly TO determine the resuf h'' l.
sAciuslve, and that its decision is not onen
here). oiiues quoted
:. ms statute enacted for the purpose Of
carrying the provision of the constitu.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

OF Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Michigan, there are hundreds Of the
most charming Summer Resorts awaiting
the arrival Of thousands OF tourists from
the South and East.
Among the list Of nearby places are Fox
Lake, Delavan Lauderdale, Wsukesha
Oconomowoc, Palmyra, The Dels at XII.
bourn, Elkhart and Madison. whils o little
further of are Minocqua, Star Lake, From.
tenac, White Bear Minnetonka and Mar.
quette on Lake Superior
For pamphlet Of Summer Homes for
1900, y or for copy Of our handsomely illus
trated Summer book, entitled In The Lake
Country apply to nearest ticket agent or
address with four cents in postage, Geo. H
Heaford, General Passenger Agent, Old
Colony Building. Chicago, III.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

= Louisville KY May, a. bslrma,
=. NJ Barnett Of the fepub.icap s,s,s
tbnt l a. committee stated iart nigh
,na' ne would call a meeting u H.
t;nl few days after the IA.
e'ohai convention at Philaaelubia ~
IN ! tllne and place for holding sts,e
convention. Chairman Barpe., -
, INA. the local candidate Of n. re,at..
s ! parry for governor would ~ M
t q, .aylor' and unless he positively r..
Tel ceu 70 accept the nomination M.
Taylor Will be the candidate. ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
I'm Execution.

Nabash-Hello, old chap! Haven't
seen you for an age. How are you?
Olive from St, Louis)-I'm not feel.
ing as well as | might, I've enjoyed
very poor health during the past year.
swell, I'm glad you enjoy it; most
people don't.'-Chicago Evening News,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
To the East Via Southern Railway,

The Southern Railway offers quick and
convenient schedules from al. Mississippi
points TO the east Choice OF three routes are
shorden, w; VIA Brm lgham and Atlanta,
va birmingham, Chattanooga aud Asne.
EiAe, through the scenic portion OF North
CarToAna, termed The Land Of the Sky.
th9 VIA Birmingham, Chattanooga, Bristol
ana Lyncauurg .E.gaut sleeping car and
routes
ne passenger equipment IN service on
highest standard Of eIceUe1cv sTl sve-v.
thing is done for the comfort and r,-ys1.
lence Of its patrons
>, Na.l ~, or write any agent Of the Southern
Railway for timetable and 5s,-rr..y, All.
yer,IElg matter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
Do Your Feet Ache and .ur,,

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
SShoess Feel Easy. Cures Corns, Itching,
SeWoI!en, bot, Gallons, Smarting, Sore and
sweating Feet All Druggists and Shoe
dress, Allen S. 0msted, LIE Roy, N, Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

The Pesslmist-Ihat waiter.s awiuI.y slow
with those cheese sandwiches.
The Optim,s,-Oh, never mind. The l1rger
we walt the better grows the c1eese.-l1dl.
LnapCls Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

/ am sure Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION
saved my lie three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y.
Feb II, 1900 ="
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

II you feel that you must occasionally
yield to the temptation to tell lie, tell one
So big that no one will believe it.-Atchison
Globe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

A NICE, refined new expression is: "Awi
ytOp Gf Ir,g the rag or you'll get lint in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

It's said that doctors never take their own
mediclnes-yet they usually profit by their
own advice. -ChicaGo Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

Robert Flournoy, Backyard, Ala, wrote:
! consider no remedy equal to DR.. Moffett's
Ieethina (Teething Powders) for the irrita.
tons. of teething and the bowel troubles of
our Southern country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

All goods are alike TO PUTNAM FApEIrss
DYES, as they color all fibers at one boiling.
Sold by all druggists
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

- Dropsy treated free by DR.. II. H. Green's
Sons, OF Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dronsv
specialists IN the world. Read their ajver.
tisement In another column of this paper.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

An old bachelor says that when n man
f hasn't enough worry he should marry
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

When men learn to do unto others as they
would have others do unto them, horse trad.
ing, will have become one of the lost arts
Galveston News
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
Morning
TN'edFaeSS

Is a serious complaint. lisa warning that
should be needed 1t is different from an
honest tired feeling It is sure sign Of
poor blood You can cure it by making
your blood rich and pure with Hoods Sar.
Espariia. That is what other people do
thousands Of them. Take a few bottles Of
this medicine now and you viii not only
set rid Of that weak, languid, exhausted
feeling but it will make you feel well all
through the summer.
Tired FeeIIng-"I had that tired feel.
ing and did no; have life or ambition to &C
fOmplish my usual amount Of household
work. Hoods Sarsapar.a gave me relief
and also cured a scr0fu,a tendency Mrs,
Il. Merritt, Dowagac, Mich,
H--U
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

The Golden Rule in Texas.

and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHiLL TONIC tits simplyiron and quininei in
seSs1eiess iorm No cure-no pay Price, SOC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

Good taste is small credit to the possessor
who doesn't use it.-Chicago Democrat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
Curiosity Saves Life.

A package marked Qunine was secretly
cent 90 a bright woman, but being curious
che took il 90 druggist who said It was not
eunIne, but arsenic a like inquiry into
some Of the medicines offered VIII certainly
detect the false from the true For half 8
century Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters has
been curing Indigestion, constipation, dys.
pspsia, liver and kidney troubles and has
never once failed. Try it if you feel weak
and tired
The hundred-yard runner is always a
dashing ielloW,-Chicago Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26
Histrionic ImprobabIIity,
you ever forgive me?"

1t was during the performance of "Ouo
n,adIs' at Eureka, and Vinicius was begging
Petronius to forget his reproaches, saving,
tearfully: o.
Al, how can you ever forgive me?"
'Nlnlcius," replied Petronius, with great
eaarnesttness, thou art my only sisters dead
Nhereupon the audience, which was not
DEAD put only bored, burst into huge laugh
ter.-hansas City Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

There was Michigan girl who, while hyp-
Noticed borrowed 5000 Ii she Will AQndly
send the name Of the hypnotic school that
turned the trick she viii confer a favor on
Anxious Reader-ludiaulpolis News,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

TO Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifitfails TO cure Csc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-05-26

RI A'sS2ert TINE is never r5pld.-Ch.caS,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-03-04

In the primaries held in Chicot county on Thursday for United States Senator and other offices, Hon. James H. Berry received 800 votes and Coy. D. w. Jones 100. Thus, out of the four counties that have held primaries tois year, Sena- tor Berry has carried each by an over whelmiug majorit We are afraid, therefore, that when the State aud Sen atorial primary is held in Jefferson county, the local gang of ringsters will 6rd it too late to do Gov. Jones any good.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-03-04
OUR CAMPAIGN EDITION.

The Graphic's Illustrated Cam paign Edition will be issued next Sunday. the 11th. The edition will consist of at least 2300 complete copies, and will contain likenesses of all the State and County candi- dates who have responded to our requests for photographs. We have ordered about twenty five half-tones for purposes of illustration. In ad 5ition to our regular subscribers for the Daily and Semi Weekly c ra phic. copy of this addition will be placed in the hands of every Democratic voter in the city and county. as far as practicable. 1t will therefore be rare and excellent advertising 9 medium not only for the candidates, but for merchants and business men as well. Copy for this edition should not be handed in later than Friday afternoon the 9th to insure publication. 1t will be a most handsome aud creditable edition ir every particular and should appear to all as the best medium possible of presenting their claims for office or business to the general public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-03-04
BICYCLIST AND TEAM
Collide on Main Street-- Bicyclist
 Slightly Injured.

Mr. s. H. Russell, the genial and popular Secretary of the Sawyer & Austin Lumber Company, of this city, had a narrow escape from be- ing seriously and probably fatally injured in this city Saturday after. noon.
 He was riding his bicycle, going North on Main street, when the ac cident occurred. He was peddaling at moderate speed and just as he pushed across Third avenue, team, pulling heavy farm wagon, ran in- to him. He was knocked down and before the negro driver could check hls horses, the wagon, (two wheels) had passed over him. Nr. Russell was badly bruised, but not badly injured. He walked to a nearby drug store and feeling too week to proceed further, summoned a carriage and was driven to the home of Mr. John Rutherford-his abode A physician examined him and found him to be sound, with the exception of bruises, mucf to the relief of his numerous friends.
 The negro driver, who is employ ed on Mr. Gabe Meyers place, was arrested and upon the latter going his security, was released.
 Eye witnesses state that the ac- cident was unavoidable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-03-04
FIRE A7 BEARDEh
One Half of the Business Portion
 Swept by Flames.

Friday night fire started in the 3eardrn hotel at Bearden, Ark, 8 mill town on the Cotton Belt road south of this city, destroyed much property and entailed a loss of over s15 GOO. The flames wiped away practically one side of the business portion. The losses are:
 D. ". Fultz,= Bearden hotel aud contents; loss, $4, ,000; sma insur. anca.
 W. J. Stephenson, Central hotel; loss, $4, 900.
 Stephenson & Lee, merchants, 8, 300, one third insured.
 w. E. Sloan, grocer, loss s750.
 Mrs. M. c. Fultz, boarding house, loss s750.
 T. s. Wiggins, merchant, loss s1, GOO.
 W. M. Gatling, two.storY building Store aud lodge rooms; loss, $1, 900.
 The buildings were frame struct- ures. The fire is supposed to have been the result of defective fue.