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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, Drastic, purgative pill
has been, Exploded; for Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills which are perfectly harmless,
gently simulate liver and bowels to TX
pei poisonous matter, cleanse the sSs
tenn aud absolutely cure Constipation
and Sick Headache Only 95 cts. at j
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
srRAyED OR STOLEN.

an, nv Mace miles southeast OF Ma
about the last of November three
/, one a light solid red. marked with
law FORK in right, and crop and split In
ear. aud has crumpled horns, Inc
two are light-red heiiers in the same
Il. Any Information lett with me or at
Raaron office will be thankfully re-
"a THOS GAYNOR,
90 o. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Free carriages will be provided 70
carry everybody to the Auction Sale Of
fair ground lots, Tuesday, Feb 4th, at
$3.50 a, IN, If you wish a carriage to
call for you az your residence drop a
postal card to L. K. Phillips, Macon
Bntal
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
HOUSE FOR RENT.

A new house near depot lately cccu-
pied by Mr., Dotherow, is for rent. 1t
has four rooms, good cistern, barn, sta
bles, all well improved Terms low.
Inquire Of George & Pagan or the I'M
dersigned. G W. CUNNINGHAM,
ian4 If Brooksyille, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
1EE REST AND CHEAPEST.

We are prepared to sell all kinds of
GARDEN SEED during the coming
season cheaper than ever before, Also
the choicest seed and eating potatoes,
very cheap.
MACON MERCANTILE Co.,
Feb. l C.M. Scales, Mgr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
PAY Or BE ADVERTISED.

The property of all parties who fail to
pay their taxes by next thursday morn
ing, Feb. 6, will be- advertised to be
sold for the taxes on the frs MoudaN il
March, When the list is handed to the
printer the cost must Ue paid.
j. T. SARGENT,
Tax Collector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnica Salye,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer Of
cuts, corns burns, bruises, sores, boils
sralds, ulcers felons, aches, pains and
all skin eruptions. Only infaliible pile
cure. % cts. box at J T. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Jackson E Smith,
Meat Market

In Rear of !. + SMITHS store
We nave set out to win success by fair
ealing and keeping the best meats that
an be found in the country Cash is
ne only thing that will get good meat,
nd we should have a prompt paying
lustom to make both ends MEET See
LRnlS.fm JACKSON g. SMITH,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Estray 7uIe.

l have taken up and it is now at the
Written & Murray stable in Macon, an
old sorrel mule. The owner is Ie-
quested to claim it, pay charges, and
take it away. W. f. WRITTEN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
NOTICE COW-BUYERs

We have large lot Of cattle running
at large branded Jp All parties are re.
quested, in bnying cattle, to notice the
brand and not buy or trade for same.
TB & J. w. PAULETTE,
jan4.2m Paulette, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
IE MACON BEACON
.turday, Feb. /, 800.
LAND Pc STED.

narties are warned, under the penal
the law. not to trespass, by hunting
herwise. on my land, or the land under
barge. known as the Berne place.
WIN H. BLACKBOARD
nas.8m A. D. BINION, AGENT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
The Mothers FavOrite.

Chamberlain 8 Cough Remedy is the
mo hers favorite. 1t is pea,ant and
sat, for children to take aad Away
cures. 1t is intended esDt cially for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
couch and - she b = medicine m it
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Corner Store for Rent.

The store room lately occupied by R.
C. Hauenstein as a hardware store, is
for rent. For terms etc, apply to me
WALTER PRICE,
Jana. I'm Executor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

At the residence Of the bride S father
Mr. j. E. Halfscre, on Dec IS, 1901,
Mr.. NJ. A BarnhilI and Miss Phoebe
Hafacre, by Rev W, T, Carroll.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
CORPORATION Tax.

The law requires all taxes to be paid
by Feb. LIST. Don put it off and then
complain if you have to pay damages.
J. T SARGENT,
TaX COlllctOr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
LOST

One setter pup, about months old,
withe lemon ears and spots, Any in.
formation Thankfully received
f. T.. CARLTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Please do not order unless you are PIE
pared to pay bill when presented
dec 81 j. II. WILLIAMS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

A Nebraska woman with fourteen
children married man with twelve -
They might have their families incorpo-
rated into township. Atlanta Jour,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Cou,tin Winston

There will be one murder case that of
the two Jones brothers, who fought a
duel on the public highway with Lige
Hopkins some months ago, They were
indicted Ivy the grand jury and only re-.
cent came in gave themselves up and
were released on bail The case will be
holly contested on both sides.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
AArr.Nrg wAnrRn-

lam in need of a few reliable, ener
gehc men to act as agents for the sale Of
nursery stock Previous experience not
essential. Live, active men can earn
good wages. For terms address, giving
fall name, age and reference.
W. Y. G., GRANT,
ianll3t Columbia Tenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

On Jan. Is, 1902, Mr., Fl. D. Barn;
hill and Miss Minnie Halfacre.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Don't forget that Rogers & Co, .
make excellent fruit cake.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
The High Dive.

Probably one Of the most thrilling
scenes ever witnessed in Macon took
place Thursday evening, when Capt
GAY threw himself from an elevation
that lowered high above the surround
ing two.story buildings, and landed
safely in a vat of water, if we may be
allowed to use the paradox. The fall
was at least eighty five feet For two
days crowds had watched the prepare
tons for the feat, and many were skepIi
cal az to its success, and wnen the
moment arrived for the actor ascent
up the perpendicular ladder, all
watched his movements in perfect
silence. and many feminine hearts, at
least, beat in apprehension of some ter
rible mishap. When Capt. Gay reached
the top Of the ladder he stood for a
mement on a small platform, his back
towards the vat Of water, placed both
hands on his hips and suddenly threw
himself backward into the air and when
about half way down tul ned a sum
mersault, striking the water with his
shoulders and back. He was entirely
submerged, but In moment grabbed a
rope and as he emerged from the vat,
the welkin rang with cheers He was
Immediately covered with a heavy robe,
and walked off to his room none the
worse for his perilous feat.
When we came down town last Mon
day morning, we could hardly believe
our eyes-such a boom had struck the
old town. We found twelve new places
OF business in process of erection, and
several more have been added since
then. But like all the pleasures of life,
these, too, will prove to be evanescent
aud In a little while 'they will fold
their tents like the Arabs ahd silently
steal away"
Notwithstanding the very bad wealth.
er, three things nave happened in Ma
con this week. either one of which ouhgt
to put some life in the town the ad
vent of the Street Carnival, the arrival
OF Mr.. Phillips in town to make ar
engagements for the Auction Sale of lots
next Tuesday and jast, but by no means
least, the organization of the Pioneer
Broom Corn Association OF Nuxubee
county.
The telme are only 2 per cent ca,n,
DalahCe In monthly payments d, We
Auction Sale Vi ldlr gro nv lots tues.
lay, FEB. 4th, at $3.50 =. m.
The f,ee lot to be gwen away al Iur
Auction Sale OF far ground lot ru--
day, FEB 4th, Is absolutely tree. a
you nave to DO Is 10 attend the -alr i.1
Ne lucky
Stoke, Evan. have utdered 500 Nu.U.
oil broom corn seed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
BANKRUPT NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States
for the Southern District of Mississippi,
Eastern Division.
In the matter of NJ. E. Edwards, Bank
rhpt.
To whom it may concern
Take notice that petition has been filed
by NJ. 4. Edwards, praying that she be
discharged from all her debts provable in
bankruptcy. A hearing of said petition
will be had at Meridian, Miss, on the Sth
day OF February, A. =. 1902 at which
time you are required to show cause, If any
you have, why the prayer OF said petition
should OF be granted. l.. B, MosELKYj
Jan. "a, l902.-lt Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
QUICKEST and BEST
Cure for Chills
and Fever is
Rogers Blue UhillGure

Prepared in Table IS and Tasteless Syrup
This preparation is the most powerful
Blood builder known to science. 1t will
repeuish the Red Blood Corpuscles so rap
dly that days treatment will completely
eradicate chills, fer aud all kinds of mala-
ria,
one small bottle will Cure any
Case. Price, Tasteless syrup soc
Tablets 25c. No cure; No Pay.
AS A TONIC lol pale, weakly ch lldren
and anemic women we guarantee the most
satisfactory results, there is nothing that
will build them up so rapidly. Try 1t, and
If you are not satisfied we will refund YOU
money,
Manufactured hy THE ROGERS DKUG
CO., and for salr NY Nh lrngsists col
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
BROWN MARE u ULE

Capt Robert Cannon found brow !
are mule on the river bank about 100
'lrds below the mouth of Running Wa
lastWednesday evening. 1t had fal'
off the bluff while grazing and had
,parently been in the same position for
veral days. The mule will be at Capt
annon 8 and the owner can recover it
7 calling on him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
N OF &c E i.

will receive bids at my office until
irsf Monday in February for shoeing
nnlr, Feeding mule and printing for the
1872 for the corp1ratioL Of Macon.
e f. BELL,
Clerk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Not many business men advertise in
the newspapers for any other reason than
that it pays, They keep it mp because
it pays II is true. az the New York
Evening Post says, that 1.-THE most sue
cessfuI merchants in any city ale those
who advertise in the newspapers. There
may be exceptions but they are not one
in hundred. - When virtually all
successful men follow a certain policy it
is reasonable to assume that it is sen
sible and profitable policy.-Houston
Chronicle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
1t G;rdles the Globe,

Dressed, Kid Body and China Limb
Dolls of all kinds at Book Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Closing Out Sale.

I wish to sell out my business ia Fair.
field. rickru- Go. Ala. consisting Of
about Sl00' worth Of general merehan
disc. A good bargain for cash.
ian2j.2t JOHN E. WINDHAM.
Do You want talking parrot? Mr..
Dacus, at the depot, has one for sale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

drug ana may Do gwen IA CJIllelt'
babe as to an adult. For sale by I. S.
Murphey. Macon. Hamilton, Bush &
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Free carriages will be provided to
carry everybody TO the Auction Sale Of
fair ground lots, Tuesday, Feb 4th. at
$3.50 a, m II you wish a carriage to
call for You at your residence drop a
postal card to L. K Phillips. Macon
Hotel
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

jackson, Miss Jan. 30. The peri
tertiary investigating committee is sur.
prisel at the vigorous defense being
made by Warden Parchmau. The
members now want to employ another
expert accountant to examine the books.
The Kinds county grand jury indict;
ed all the clubs and social organiz itions
having buffet attachments on charge
of unlawful retaiIin. Elk: Treasurer
Showers Is not indicted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
w. a, LovETT.

Whe, in need of anything for your
sewing machine call on H. w, Doss, 10
al agent for the
SINGER MFG Co Columbus, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

The preliminary trial Of Mr. Ben Kirby
the labor agent, for shooting aud wound
ing Messrs, II 7 Saunders AMI Will
Gum, on the streets of StarkYille about
three weeks ago, is in progress at West
Point today. Times Jan. 81.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

The National Auction and Improve
ment Co. has done a large business N
real estate throughout the South, and
their representative, Mr.. Phillips, j.
now in Macon to make a sale Of some
valuable lots in the corporation that are
well located tor industrial purposes.
He would like to confer with parties
who are interested in buying or selling
lands. He is at the Hotel Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

The weather we are having here is
mild compared to the storms of sleet
and snow in the Little Rock district of
Arkansas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Hal Lampley, a very old negro, who
has been about Macon for several years,
fell off the levy last night and died
there. When first found byMr, Lever this
morning he was still alive, but before
any assistance could be given him,
he died. The Sheriff ook charge of the
tody aud had it buried
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
TELEPHONE BUSINESS NOTICE.

| have, as well as my patrons, been
annoyed and imposed upon by non sub
scribers, and | will have to positively
forbid any use of my phones by parties
who hayenot one in their storesor houses
Several haye had phones akeu down on
account of this annoyance, and hope
and my patrons will not have any
more complaint to make. Use your
own phone aud do not call non-sub
scribers at oth5r phones
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

Mr.. Gid r Turner who is one of the
promoters of the Mobile and Memphis
railrord and interested in the new mines
now being opened at West Station, was
in town Monday. He was en- route to
visit his father and mother at Hickory
Grove.-Starkvill Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

N y Ntanvisun onnQuuak, nd'
some for sale.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01
Posted Land.

All parties are warned, under the penal.
ty of the law, not to trt spass on our lands
by hunting or otherwise The lands lie in
district Of Noxubee county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

We find that the bill introduced in the
House By Hon. H. H. Brooks and pub !;
lished last week IN the Beacon meets
with the hearty endorsement of the
neople. In view of the overlooking
treasury and the depressed condition of
the county, and especially Of the farm
ing class, the law makers, in the
opinion of their constituents, will ii
haye doue their duty. if they do not dc
something to reduce taxation,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

rec carriages will be provided to
nv. everybody to the Auction Sale of
ground lots, Tuesday, Feb 4th. al
o a. m. If you wish carriage to
for you at your residence drop IA
tai card to L. K Phillips, Macon
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

he terms are only % per cent. cash,
ance in 0 monthly payments at the
ction Sale of fair ground lots Tues
Feb. 4th, at $50 a. IN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

he free lot to be given away at the
ction Sale Of fair ground lots Tues
n, Feb, 4th, is absolutely free All
i have to dc is to attend the sale and
lucky
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

,ol Fisk, advance agent Of the Grand
lalgamated, was sick at the hotel
con several days this week, but he
'sn seem to have fallen off any in
'rh. 1t wa, reported he was tie man
' 0 would dive off the mnety-foot pole,
he got sick and gave mp the job to
plain Gay,
The free let to be given away at the
ctior Sale # fair ground los Tues
y, Feb. 4th, Is absolutely free. All
a have to do is to attend the sale and
lucky.
Land luyers will have chance on
Z o. 3D. to buy some fine land in the
Aries. See adv, of Phelan g. o Neill
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-02-01

! e Jannary distribution of the school
I'd. two Thirds of the entire fund, has
IN made BY Supt Whitfield Noxubee
iniy gets SIG, 923; Hind, the largest
,nty, gets S21 O61 %; Pearl River
luty. the smallest. gets 81, 350.7S
+ separate school district Of Macon
H ST., 1914. as.
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l~~ar.tsd unfsr the Laws OF us
Territory Of Hawaii
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INsPECToRs' REPORTS.

City Sanitary officer.
INSPECTORS REPORTS.
Inspectors reports for the month of
MAY are summarized as follows:
] Mcqueen. District No. l. total
daily Inspections. $50.
IA. G.. Hitchcock. District No. 2, total
Inspections. 9oi.
4 J. w. Francis. District NO &, total IN
spactions 1924.
T. FitzgibbOns, District No. 4. total
inspections. leo.
ID. p. Lawrence. District No. 5. total
inspections, 1884.
Vivichaves. District No. 8. total In
sDections. 1916.
~. r. jacobson. District NO. q totai
inspections. 1914.
T w. Carroll. District No =. total n
spections. 1874.
T. r. Allen, District NO. 10. tota IN
-pections. Sic.
T.. McCsrath. D1strlct NO II. totaI IN
hspections. $50.
III e. Il. Kinney, District NO Il totai
inspections. 275.
I rhc reports above include part OF
those OF the special inspectors recent
h appointed and show very close
ratch upon the city's health.
PLUMBING REPORT.
LF.rr following is the report OF Plumb
ing Inspector Keen: -,
DR. J. 9. II. Pratt. Executive Ofhcer
Board OF Health:
sir:-Relow please find detail OF
plumbing work OF this office for the
-cmI-monthiy period ending May 81
| 1902:
Number OF plans filed. 81.
Number Of permits issued. 81.
Number OF inspections made. 13i-
Number OF final certificates Issued
-
Number OF sewer connections made
| Total for the month OF May. 1902:
| Number OF plans filed. 90.
Number OF permits issued. ~.
Number OF inspections made. 26s.
Number OF certificates issued. o.
1 Number OF sewer connections Inaae
| - r q. KEES.
Inspector OF Plumbing and HOUSE
Sewers
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BISHOP & CO.. BANKERS
ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
Banking Department.
Transact business In all departments
% banking
CoIs<ssssns carefully attended TO-
Exchange bought and sold

Commercial and Travellers Letters OF
credat Issued on the Bank OF California
aad ~. NJ Rothschild q Sons. London
Correspondents: The Bank Of caiifor-
mia. Commercial Banking Co OF Sgd
neg. La. London
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Interest allowed on term deposits ~
the following rates per annum. va.
Seven days notice. ut per cent
Three months. at 3 per cent
Six months. at III per cent
Twelve months. at q Der cent
Trust Department.
Act a. trustees under mortgages.
Manage estates. req and personal
Collect rents and dividends
Valuable papers. wills. bonds. etc.,
received for safe keeping.
Accountant Department.
Auditors for corporations and prs-
vate drma-
Books examined and reported on
Statements OF Affairs prepared
Trustees on bankrupt or tnsolvent e.
tatea.
once, "a Bethel street.
Savings Department.
Deposits received and interest allow
ed at ~ per cent per annum. In oc-
cordance with rules and regulations.
copies Of which may be obtained on
application
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-06-05
Insurance Department.

Agents for FIRE. MARINE. LIFE.
ACCIDENT and EMPLOYERS LA
BILITY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Insurance ONCE, ga Bethel street
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- snrs.hsla VIM. q. Irwin
Claus Spreckels & Co., Bankers
HONOLULU. H I.
AN rRANcIsco AGENTS THE
SEvADA NATIONAL BANK OF
IAN FRANCISCO.

DRAW EXCHANGE ON
sAH rRANCIscO-The Nevada Ma
tionaI Bank OF San Francisco.
CONDON-The Union Bank OF
new YoRR-American Exchange Ma
tfonai Bank r,nt
PARIs-Credit Lyonnais-
Neutrality-suspicious. Bank:
HONGKONG AND fOhOffa 1870.
Hongkong and Shanghai sah"s
Corporation -srp.rJa-
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
vI San1 or AND yANcoUvER-Banh
q British North America
rrmsOcl q General BGklngS EIGnGnge BUSINESS
Deposits Received. Loans made 0 Oh
Approved Security, Com gs,,. =, TT.
rrsyalerr' credits Issued, Bhis Oh
ssange Bought and SOLD
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY
ACCOUNTED FOR
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Drafts and cable transfers on China
and Japan through the Hongkong and
Chartered Bank OF India, Australia and
China
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HEAD OFFICE: YOKOHAMA
Interest Allowed.
N, axed deposit for IL months. per
cent per annum- az -,
cent per annum-
% nxed deposit for = month"; vi
- cent per annum-
me bank buys and receives Tor cor
slctson Bills Of Exchange. issues Drai. :.
ana Letters OF Credit. and transacts
general banking business-
1rancA Of Yokohama Specie BANK
~ Republic building. Honolulu. ID u
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
ESTEEM FOR AUTHORITIES.

A large number of people attach the thorities which can be quoted in sup port of positions that it seems to be de- sirable to maintain, but they can repu- diate with great heartincss utterances of the same authorities when they do not fit in with their predetermined views. For example, President Sshur- mans utterances in regard to Philip pine matters were treated with the greatest consideration when they sup ported the administration policy, and he was a heaven-sent envoy. No praise was too lavish to be bestowed on his knowledge insight and tact. But when President Schurmanb, as a result of larger observation and more mature re- flection, modified his views, all over the country the cry arose from those who did not like these late views, Who is this Schurman, anyhow? A college professor and doctrinaire; what he says doesn't count" A little over year ago to criticise anything that President Mckinley said was construed as unpa- triotic. but after he advocated policy of reciprocity in regard to the tariff, which was the one subject upon which he was an acknowledged expert, the word was quietly passed around that he did not know everything, and though his advice was sealed and followed by his death, we have just seen the whole reciprocity idea shunted off the track of practical politics. Whatever may be done with regard to Cuba, the Kasson treaties are as dear as a salt herring. Only a few years ago anything that General Fitzhugh Lee said about the conditions in CubaSwas the exact truth and you were miserable Spanish sym pathizer if you doubted word of it. But the same General Lees representa- tions in regard to conditions in the is- land as the result of our national poli- cy are largely repudiated by the very men who believed everything he said about Spain. The esteem in which an authority is held largely depends on which side he can be quoted.-Watch- man.