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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

No surprise is caused by the refusal
Of the British government to consider
peace proposals which do not include
British absorption of the two Dutch re-
publics. 1t was to absorb the republics
that England went into the war, and
nothing short Of outside intervention
will prevent the carrying out Of the
programme.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Senator Frye seems to be editor III,
chief of the newspaper bureau engageu
in booming the subsidy job. although
the frequent appearance Of arguments
bv him in its favor may be caused by
the difficulty Of getting other Senators
TO make them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Be it enacted, that sec. 4152 of An,
Code in relation to application of funds
arising from 10th sections, is hereby &C
amended as to read as follows:
The available township school funds
may be appropriated for the building
and repair Of school houses, and the
purchase Of furniture for the same and
all necessary school supplies, other thar
books; for the supply Of water and fuel,
and for the payment of teachers, bott
by supplementing the salaries of teach.
ers during the public term and the pay
ment of salaries after the common schoo
term shall expire,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

An act to amend sec. 1877 Of An. Code
in relation to number Of constables.
Sec, I Be it enacted, that sec 767 be
amended to read: One constable shall
be chosen in each district for the cleo
ton of justices Of the peace, by the
qualified electors Of such district, but
the board of supervisors may, by an or
der duly entered on the minutes, cause
an additional constable or constables Il
be elected in each district, in no case II
exceed the number Of justices Of the
peace provided for therein.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Boss Hanna is quoted as being in
doubt between Steve Elkins and ex-
Secretary Bliss for second place on the
Mckinley ticket. If that be true, Ell
kins will getit, as he is a man Of the
Hanna stripe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Gov. Teddy realizes that he needs
more support than he has made bid
for non partisan support. Too late,
Ted. There has been nothing non par
tisan about your official acts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

If Senator Depew's bill for the pur-
chase of Constitution Island in the Hud'
son River becomes a law, it will be IN
order fer the republicans to change It's
name to Imperial Island.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Ex- Postmaster General Dickinson
sized up the Mckinley administration
when he said that its acts had been a
series Of stupendous blunders, execu-
tive, diplomatic and legislative.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17
$50 Pound Watermelon


Think of such Monsters
We can aIl have them il we plant GtIar-
5enu'S Extra Fancy selected ''tri-
umph seed. From no other Seeo WIN
suci melons grow. Thousands OF Melons
grown from these Seeds in 1899 weighed
10 TO lS5 pounds each-one weighed l4e1
and another l493 pounds.
a01nIN CASH PRIZES for The y
D. ~ largest Triumph Watermel'
ous grown il 1900 from Girardeou's Seed
Giant Beg6ar weed seed >P cialty
cs-Seud for catalogue giving full inior'
nation 20
w, NJ. GIRARDEAU,
Monticello, Fla,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Postmaster General Smith is said to
expect to become Secretary of State If
Mr., Mckinley throws Hay overheard in
order to please the anti English repub'
licans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Mr.. Mckinley says the French reel
procity treaty must be ratified; strong
coterie of republican Senators say it
shall not be ratified. This is the pres
emit status Of the treaty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, H.,
writes: "Inever fail to relieve my chill
dren from Group at once by using One
Minute Cough Cure - l would not feel
safe without it. " Quickly cures cough
colds. grippe and all throat and lung
diseases.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

The trusts will haye to get after the
Ohio Supreme Court, which has athFm'
cd the right of a stakeholder to examine
the be oks Of a corporation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

The new fee bill Of the Secretary of
State office is a revenue producer
Heretofore the uniform charter fee has
been So. The new law makes the fees
from $40 to $3.50 for recording charters
of corporations for profit. Foreign
corporation doing business in Missis
sippi shall HE charters and pay filing
fee of SIS. Charters for religious, lite.
rary and benevolent corporatiods will
pay SO, as heretofore, -Picayune Cor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Things have come to pretty pass
when the U. S. Senate is compelled by
the republican majority to go into Sc
cret session every time a Senator wishes
to say something approaching the truth
about England.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

The country weuld appreciate state
ment from the administration of what
it intends to do about the anti -Ameri
can meat bill which has been passed by
the German Reichstag.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

We have saved many doctor billsAn
we began using Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy in our home, We keep bit,
tie omen all the time, and whenever any
of NV family or myself begin to catch
cold we begin to use the Cough Remedy
and as a result we never have to send
away for a doctor and incur a large doc
tor bill. for Chamberlain Slough Rem
edv never fails to cure. 1t is certainly
a medicine Of great merit and worth. =
u. S. Nearkle, General Merchant ami
Farmer. Matte Bedford Co.. Pa. FoI
sale bv 7 $ Murphey and o F hamilton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

The Filipinos have been doing some
more hard fighting, which doesn t
square with the repeated statements of
Gen. Otis that the war was over.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Rev, W, +, Sitter, w. Cation, N. Y.
writes, II had dyspepsia over 90 years
and tried medicines and doctors without
benefit, was persuaded to use Kodlo
Dyspepsia Cure and it helped Inc from
the start. l believe 1t to be a panacea
for all forms Of Indigestion. " 1t di.
gests what you eat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Republican troubles over the Porto
Rico tariff bill will make the affairs of
that island a sore subject among them
for some time to come.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Chicago's new labor war, which the
strike has been aptly called, may grow
into serious proportions and be extend
ed to other places,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

The big railroads west of Chicago are
said to have made an iron clai agree
ment against cutting rates on passenger
traffic, but what about the cutting of
freight rates in favor of the trusts2
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

A. R. DeFluent, editor of theJournal
Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for num-
Der of years from rheumatism in his
shoulder and side. He says: my right
arm at times was entirely useless.
tried Chamberlain s Pain Balm and was
surprised to receive relief almost imme
diately. The Pain Balm has been |
constant companion Of mine ever sine
and II never fails. For sale by 7. s
Murphey and o T Hamilton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

The present British government has
shown that it knows how to use the
Queen TO stir up the public pulse at
home, leaving toadyism to do the rest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17
Money 10 Loan.

Ats per cent interest on long time and
easy terms in sum OF 5000 and up, secured
by first mortgage on improved farms. Ap'
ply to JOHN H. DIN>MOhh'
Macon, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

No good democrat, in or out OF cong,
yess, will ever vote to pension deposeu
rulers of annexed countries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Flies and Gnats are coming. Keep
them out of the house by buying screen
doors and windows from Stokes Evans
Hardware Co., representing the manu-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Congre ssmen Smith, Of Ky, says
Taylor will be put out of the State
House if it takes every gun in the State
10 do il,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

AL seats in Bus, all feeds and bitches
Spot Cash. Don't ask for Credit.
Eclipse Stable;
j. T.. BASS, Manager,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Ben Harrison 8 load Of boom ice melt
cd as soon as the rays Of the sun of pub
licity touched it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Itisvery hard to stand idly by and see
our dear ones suffer while awaiting the
arrival Of the doctor. An Albany, y,
Y, dairyman called at drug store
there for i ,ctor to come and see his
child, then very sick with Group, Not
finding the doctor in he left word for
him to come at once on his return. He
also bought a bottle of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy which he hoped would
give some relief until the doctor SHOULD
arrive. Ina few hours he returned
saving the doctor need not come as the
child was much better The druggist
Mr.. Otto Sclolz, avs the family has
since recommended Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy to their uelghbors and
friends until he has q constant demand
for it from that part %. the country
For sale by Il, S, Mmpleysaud o, F..
Hamilton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

ANY concession to get votes enough to
pass it, seems to be the policy Of the re-
publican Senators in charge. Of the
Porto Rico bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

All seats in Bus, all feeds and hitchsl
Spot Cash. Dom ask for Credit.
Eclipse Stable;
J. e. BASS, Manager.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

Much pain and uneasiness is caused by
piles. spariug neither age nor sex -
TAPTFR' sBUcKEYE PILE OINTMENT cures
the most obstinate cases. Price 50 cts.
in bottle, tubes IS cts. at J. F. Jones
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know that
Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved me
after number of other medicines and
a doctor had failed It is the best lini
ment have eyer known of j. A..
Dodgen, Alpharetta, Ga Thousar DIS
have been cured Of rheumatism by this
remedy. One application relieves the
pain, For sale by 7 S Murphey and o
F Hamilton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17
n W Era items

n W Era items
Mr., and Mrs. J. A Boswell have a
fue boy at their house.
The brick work on the new block will
soon be completed.
BoRN:-To w, NJ. Baker and wife,
March 70, bouncing boy.
Mr.. T. S. Tyson calls upon the BUSH
ness men Of Shuqualak to meet and take
steps to build a fre-proof cotton ware
house. He calls for the meeting on
Monday evening, March goth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-03-17

I'VE are authorized TO announce
HON, A. +. FOX
asa candidate for reelection to Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

the tunnel being completed within the four and a
half years still remaining on the contract The
works Will differ from both the Mont Cents and
the St Gothard tunnels as they comprise two
tunnels, one for each line of track. The tunnels
are fifty eight feet apart, and connected
every 200 feet by cross cuttings. The present
contract. however. only provides for the com
pletion of one tunnel. The excavations are now
proceeding at both the Swiss and the Italian
ends The tunnel will be altogether twelve and
one-half miles long, one-fourth more than
the length of the st. GOthard, and nearly half
more than the length of the Mont Cents The
heat in the excavations is becoming somewhat
troublesome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
4 METEOR SEEN BY DAY.
/ The London Times.

From The London Times.
Beyeral correspondents write to 1.-The Times"
10 describe a meteor which was seen between 2
and o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. H H. P.
Bclverie writes from Glynde Place, Lewes:
While shooting here to-day l saw brilliant
meteor, which started from near the MOON that
was quite bright al the time; il travelled for a
short distance toward the northeast and left
marVellously luminous path Of white light The
TINE OF its appearance was near 2:55 D. m. as
possible never heard Of such a thing being
Seen in broad daylight" A. G. E. S. says: AT
49, IN brilliant sunlight, remarkable meteor
vas seen by party Of five from Reigate Heath
Gof Ground The course of the meteor was
south 10 north and il tTaVerSed considerable
poroon OF the heavens In appearance it re-
seinbieo Kite with tail of a luminous white
GSlor' IL was visible for about a second" The
ReN h hudson also writes, from the Drive
Brisnton: The color was brilliant white ike an
tnoahoeScent gas light There was a nucleus
S %ra tdli OF considerable length. The altitude
was ABOUT naf that Of the moon which was
s-sipIe at the same time. The sky was cloudless
GAG due. and the sun was shining brightly. Ths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
TUNNELLING THE SYMPTOM.

From Engineering.
ABOUT one thousand men are now engaged in
eXcaVating the SimplOn Tunnel which will give
France and Switzerland direct communication
with Milan. The work is being pushed forward
night and day, and there is every prospect of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

general effect was that of the falling stick of a
rocket and. indeed, my first impression was
that it was a peculiar daylight rocket, but a
moments consideration of the direction of flight
convinced me that it was very remarkab BILE
meteor"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Tournament at the Heights.

PUTNEYs, Va, Dec, 20, 1900.
On Wednesday, the 18th, at Bloom
field, near this place, at ? O'Clock p. M,
ten knights appeared upon the ground
all dressed in tournament costumes.
At 3 o'clock there were fully hundred
people assembled near the track to see
the contest.
The knights were J. J. Franklin,
Knight of Prince Edward; Novel Crute,
Darlington Heights; ID. w. Drisklll,
No Sweetheart; X. NJ. Anderson,
Bloomfield; J. l.. Dillon, Spring Creek
Cabell Carter, Five Forks; +. +. Cow
ington, Appomattox; w. K. Branch,
jacksonville; w. b. Franklin, Rough
rider: r. NJ. Friend, brakes Branch.
The marshals were Messrs j. II
Crute and w. b. Crute. Judges: V.
c. Smith, Of Pamplin City; Locket
Womack, Five Forks; Theo Carter,
Bloomfield. The riding was good.
Inc cOIOudllOu duh Jail Ap'h l'Ia'N
at Mr.. Theo Carriers, beginning at ,
O'Clock with the coronation address
delivered by Mr.. Hamlet, Of Hampden.
Sidney. Mr.. J. J. Franklin, the sue
cessfu knight, crowned Miss Flora 81.
John. Mr.. d. w. Driskill crowned
Miss Della Carter first maid Of honor,
Mr.. Norvel Crute crowned Miss Mollie
Shorter second maid Of honor, Mr.. II.
NJ Friend crowned Miss Mary Sue An
derson third maid Of honor The
music was rendered by Messrs. En-.
met Womack, Noryel Crute and d.
W. Driskill.
Among the ladies present were
Misses Maude Carter, Mary Dill
Ion. Lizzie Dillon, Pauline Anderson,
Mary l.. Anderson, Matte and Cab
Franklin, Pearle Cobb, Daisy White
head, Matte st. John, Belle Shorter,
Matte Crute Alto and Wi son Swan
Lizzie Shorter and 5alie b. Elliolte.
The dance which followed the cor
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
The Circuit Clerkship.

Editor Herdtd:-Will Prince Ed
ward never learn to practice economy
There is no more need of circuit clerk
for this county than there is for the
proverbial fifth wheel to the wagon.
In Charlotte the county clerk does
the extra work for the fees. No sddi-
tional salary, nor fire, nor ice water, nor
Office attendance.
| wish all of us could live on salaries
paid by the public, but we can't, and
this being so, the fewer the better.
The young gentleman appointed to
the position, is as worthy as any other
of the county, but no one ought to be
appointed or elected, as there is no
need for the services of any one.
This is not written in the interest OF
one citizen of the county, but Of all the
citizens of the county.
ONE OF THEM.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
banquet 10 Mr.. MannOni.

A most delightful occasion was the
banquet held at the Randolph Hotel
last Friday night i'm honor of Mr..
Joseph Maunoni, recently returned
from an extended tour of Europe. Mr..
Il. Nj. Cox was master Of ceremonies,
and the address Of welcome to Mr..
Mannoni, delivered by Hon. H. w.
Flournoy, was eloquent, appropriate
and highly complimentary. Among
the score or more present were some of
Farmville's most prominent and pros
porous business citizens, representing
nearly all the professions, and all
warm, true-hearted friends of Mr..
Mannoni.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21

About five years ago was troub 4
with catarrh Of the lower bowel 81 \
G.. T. Chisholm, 4s4 Dearborn Ave-,
Chicago, and although | consuli 4
several eminent physicians who pc
scribed for me, / found their remed :
failed to in any way relieve me, ard
the trouble almost became enron C.
After suffering several months, | one
day concluded 10 try Chamberlain =
Collie, Cholera and DIarrh0ea Remedy
and beg TO assure you that / was M t
agreeaby surprised to find after taking
two doses Of the remedy that / was
completely relieved Of the disease that
had cost NE much trouble and annoy
ance. / am thankful TO say that |
have not suffered from it since" For
sale by Shorter q Terry, Darlington
Heights.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Three Hundred Still Due.

We are told by Capt. 5. w. Paulett
that about three hundred dollars is
still due on the monument and that
the builder needs the money His
letters are all addressed To Capt. Pau
lett and he looks to him for settlement
The erecting Of the monument was
a community effort, and one man
should not be made to bear any undue
portion Of the burden.
The columns Of the HERALD are
open to suggestions as to how best To
raise this money. Why not make a
Christmas Offering, all Of Us, and wipe
it out? But this is our suggestion.
Let us have yours.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Fire at DR.. .earney's.

An alarm OF fire sounded Saturday
night about half.past 8 o'clock, caused
by blaze in the kitchen to the residence
Of DR.. w. A. Kearney. The fire fight
ers responded promptly aud did ellec-
tive work in extinguishing the flames.
The fire was a little stubborn be-
cause Of its location between the plas-
tering and the roof. The pick and axe
and water conquered, however, before
any considerable damage was done.
The origin Of the fire, which drew a
great crowd, was in defective hue.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
DOings of the County Court.

Ben Brown, colored, charged with a
felony, was given go days in Jail.
Robert Watkins, colored, was sent to
the penitentiary for three years for
stealing an OK.
Henry w. Anderson, an attorney
licensed to practice in the city Of Rich
mond, was on his motion given leave
to practice in this court, and he took
the oath required by law.
w. f. aud Ii. w. Anderson qualified
as executors of the estate of the late
Dr. w. w. Anderson.
Geo. ID. Davis qualified as guardian
of his infant children.
G. b. Cunningham qualified as adj
ministrator of the estate Of the late
Mrs Martha E. Pollard.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
paid and amount now due.
$4,000 $4,000
10 bal dine q. NJ. Walsh...s 1000

To bal. due c. NJ. Walsh.......s 5000
Now, my friends, the above is a fair
and square statement of all funds
coming into our hands as will be shown
by the books Of our treasurer. You
see IT leaves us i'm debt to the amount
of $500 to Mr.. Walsh, who has faithfully
performed his part Of the work. lie
now wants his money, aud Justly so.
Now the question is how to pay him ?
Your monument would not have been
erected last October but for the fact
that the fair committee bad promised
us their aid, but we all know these
gentlemen's anticipations fell through
and they made no money, consequent
ly we could not get what they failed
to make. So we are left with this debt
hanging over us.
1t is well known that | have given
much of my time and some money to
this grand object. | am proud to say,
that with the aid Of my friends, have
erected in this town a monument to
our brave boys which is a credit to
town, county and State alike. And ]
don't believe, now that the work Is
accomplished, that my people will per
nit me to shoulder the debt due. j
suggest that all who wish to help me
will call or send TO the editor Of the
HERALD their names and amounts
they wish to go to this fund. Mr. Hart
will publish the names and amounts
weekly so that all may see when this
debt is paid in full, and will place in
the hands of our treasurer each week
amount received. Friends let me urge
you to come forward aud help in this
object. Let us pay MIR. Walsh his
money, and our monument stand free
from debt.
"Yours to count on,
The Old Reb,
). w. PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-12-21
Prince Edward Supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors met Friday
with every member present. Accounts
approved and allowed aggregated the
sum of 1863 "a.
Following is an inventory Of the
property found at the Poor House
Farm by the Board at their annual
inspection of December 9TH. horses,
2 mules, 4 cows, yearlings, 4 calves, =
sows, II pigs, two-horse wagon and
harness, | One-horse wagon, mower,
l cleaner, corn planter, 2 double and
single plows, cultivators, 2 double
shovels, single shovel, drag, sets
plow harness, 12O barrels corn, Is bar
rels short corn, q barrels corn, straw
and chaff from 1873 bushels wheat, 3
stacks top fodder, 5 stacks oats 1900
pounds hay, 1000 pounds blade fodder,
5000 pounds tobacco, l,41O pounds
pork.
There are IL paupers at the poor
house, white and colored.