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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
NON RESIDENT NOTICE.
NM State OF Mississinni

The State of Mississippi
Mllie Ann Brewer, In the Chancery
Complainant, Court OF NoXubee
No. 1897 VS.. County.
Washington Brewer,
Defendant
To Washington Brewer. whose p0stotlice
address is st. Louis, Mo-:
We command you to be and appear be-
fore the Chancellor of our said Chancery
Court at term thereof to be holden at the
Court House, in the town OF Macon, in said
county, n the
4th Monday in October, A. D., 1902,
then aid there to plead, answer or dcmur
to the bill of complaintin SAID cause wher =
in you are defendant,
Witness my signature and the seal OF sand
Court affixed. this ID. day of October, A.
D., 1902, 4, 7. DORROH, Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
The latest styles in ladies skirts
Patty Dry Goods Co

Henry l.. Shattuck, of SheIlsburg, l.
owa, was cured of stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
years, by four boxes of Chamberlain S
Stomach and Liver Tablets He had
previously tried many other remedies,
and a number of physicians, without
relief. For sale by 7. s. Murphey e.
Son, Macon, Hamilton G. Meek, Brooks
vile,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
FOR SALEOR RENT

The Smith place, b miles northwest of
Mashulavile, Miss, at Il bargain.
Apply 10 NJ. L, Marx, agent, 904 Adam
street, Memphis, Tenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
. ATypical South African Store

A Typical South Afrltan store
0. r. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sunday g
River, Cape Colony, conducts store
typical Of South Africa, al which can
be purchased anything from the proven
bal "neede to an anchor, " This store
is situated in a valley nine miles from
the nearest railway station and about
twenty five miles from the nearest town.
Mr.. Larson SAYS: 81 am favored with
the custom of farmers within radius
of thirty miles 10 many of whom have
supplied Chamberlain 3 remedies. All
testify to their value in a household
where doctor advice is almost ont of
the question. Within one mile of my
store the population is perhaps sixty. -
Of these, within the past twelve months
no less then fourteen have been abso-
lutely cured by Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. This must surely be rec
ord. " For sale by 7, S. Murphey d
Son, Macon, Hamilton e. Meek, Brooks
vile,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

al just seemed to have gone all to
pieces, " writes Alfred Bee of Welfare,
Texas; biliousness and lame back
had made life burden Icou,dn't eat
or sleep and felt almost too worn out to
work when began to use Electric Bit
ters, but they worked wonders. Now
sleep like top, can eat anything, have
gained in strength, enjoy hard work. -
They give vigorous strength and new
life to weak, sickly, run down people,
Try them. Only scots at j, F. Jones
drug store,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The wise man has his clothes made-to
trler' They look better. feel better and
in the end are cheaper than ready made
goods. The Macon Mercantile Co, will
be glad to take your measure and help
you make a good selection from the ia
nous line of Strauss Bros. Chicago,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

WASHINGTON, D. G. OCT. Ut,
For the above occasion the NJ. e. O.
RR. will sell tickets to Washington and
return at about one cent per mile, which
makes be rate exceedingly low. Limit
allows nearly a month IN Washington
Ask NJ e. o. agents for exact particn
Iare
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
Bulbs ! Bulbs +!


BUY Bulbs Now! No Express Charges
Roman and Dutch Hyacinths,
Freesas, Paper White Narcissus, Sa.
cred Lille, &c, Leave orders with
Tom Murphy, the Macon Florist.
JNo r LAWS.
sept, 134t Columbus
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
SEALED PROPOSALS,

The clerk was ordered to advertise for
sealed proposals for sealed bids tor the sale
OF the Old benches used in the court room.
In accordance with the above | will re-
ccive bids at the office of the chancery
clerk until Monday, the 9th day OF Octo-
Der, 1902, at 10 O'Clock a, m.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bias. Il. T. D0RROH,
Sept.13.4t Chancery Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

BransBy & Boyle represent reliable
FIRE Insurance Companies,
All the newest styles in Ready to.
Wear hats at Miss Alice Mays.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The Patty Dry Goods Co., will close
'helr store at Up m, except on Satur
DAY during the Culpepper meeting.
j, w. PATTY, Mgr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
Sons of Vets. Attention.

There will be called meet NJ Of
the Noxubee County Camp No. 373
United Sons of Confederate Veteran,
at The Court House. Macon, on Fri
day, October 10th, 1902 at 10
O'Clock sharp. A full attendance
is desired, as business of importance
will be transacted. The Commit
tee on subscriptions to the Beauvoir
Fund will be expected to re, ort,
W. f, Scales, Commandant.
II l.. j. BARNES, Adjutlnt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

You are cordially inyited to come and
examine my stock when eady to make
your ran purchases, My goods are
new ana well selected and prices low as
can be made, WAt-rp n p.trv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
JEWISH HOLIDAY

On account of the Jewish holidays,
October 2 and II, our stores will be
closed on those dates.
FRANK e. zAGoR.
A. KLAUS,
L. RosENswEIG & Bros.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

n" See price list of Elliott & Burke
in this paper. 1t is one of the Oldest
established houses in the south They
are located in Memphis. Tenn, and
have the finest selected stock of Ken
lucky and Tennessee WHISTLES on the
market.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Mr.. l., P. McDavid is selling bread
and biscuit metal board that is very pop.
ular with the ladies'. He rarely eyer
misses Il sale wherever he shows it. 1t
sells at the moderate price of one dollar,
aad is everlasting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

You can get either rongh or dressed
lumber at Eichelberger' mill on
Hashuqua creek.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
THE LARGEST POPULAR PRICE SHOWN TIE WORLD D.

Bransby & Boyle, agents for the
Fowler Packing house, have establish.
ed fine trade in this section. They
sell the "Mistletoe' brand of hams 1t
is very sweet meat, and you will say so,
too. il Won try one
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

have just received 100, 600 Paper
Bags. Merchants will save money by
hnvinr from me. Call and get prices
and be convinced. Z Ia fERNiS'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Orders for lumber from Elchel-
berger's mill can be sent to the Macon
or Mashulaville postotlice. or left with
Eichel berger's mill in Macon
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Smokers smoke the best smoke
Frances cigars. c. L HEINRICH,
Sole Agent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
bOarders Wanted

Mrs A. c, Boyle desires few board
ers' Her residence is conveniently 10
Gated to business part Of town
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

When in need of fire, tornado or
wind storm insurance give us a call
We will give YOU business prompt and
careful attention.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
A big line Boys clothing,
Patty Dry Goods Co.
passe Partout Binding.

Why pay large prices for picture
frames when you can get Passe Partout
Binding for Is cents roll All colors'
C.. l.. FERRIS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

l.. f Holberg is selling three knives
for % cents, house, kitchen and bread
knife, made of good steel and sharp as a
razor Call for box to examine and
you will buy it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
New Registration for Macon,

The law requires that every munich
pality shall have a newregistralion once
in every two years. and every citizen OF
Macon, who is a qualified elector in the
county must register in the city books
during October and November if they
desire to participate in municipal cleo
tions, The books twill be kept open in
my office during months mentioned.
W. p, MINOR,
tct4lm City Registrar,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
FOR RENT

Two new four-room cottages. Well
located, large lots and good water
Possession of one given Immediately,
other Sept 1st
aug16 I'm BRASIE e. BARNES,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Fun line Of frlesgs, 7iBelihes ana
g u, heayy goods for unlined skirts at
Walter B, Patty's,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

For the newest and prettiest ribbons,
fancy feathers, baby caps. etc., 20 to
Miss Alice Mays.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
BRICK FOR SALE

haye plenly of brick for sale, or will
exchange for fat cattle or hogs, Some
one always at the kiln, or orders can be
left at my market.
Sept, 20. L,C. CINE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Leave order at Alston's market fol
Southdown lamb.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

II you want The best Calera Lime,
well coopered, 60 to this Hardware Store
Of Stokes Evans
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Inc latest style in yelling at Miss Alice
Mays,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The best smoke in town is the Frances
at G l.. Heinrich.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Smoke the great smoke, the Frances,
at G. l., Heinrich,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
Low Rates to California and the
Northwest
VIA VI. g. o. RR

Ono way second cla -colonlst ana ses,
tiers tickets will he sold daily during
sent. and Oct, to points in California
and Northwest, ASK NJ W. 1As"''
for particulars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The flour we sell is guaranteed to be
equal to any on the market.
BRANsBY & BOYLE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
FOR RENT.

The store house now occupied by 4. c
Scale, n Co, Apply to
aug9 GEO. RICHARDSON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The legal frm of Rives & Brooks is in
the market with plenty of money to loan
ut moderate rate of interest, See the of
fer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

For the latest styles in Cloaks 90 to
the store Of Patty Dry Goods Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

can On tho Macon Mercantile Co 70
sec inc great new line Of woolens re.
ge'yea from SrRAus Bros, America 8
leading tailors. Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The fourth quarterly conference Of
the churches in the ohuqualak circuit
will be held at ShuquaIak today and to
morrow,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Walter B. Patty will receive in a few
u y a nobby line Of new fall waistinrs.
lie sure and see them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
Mare and Cow for Sale.

l have for sale good family, saddle and
harness Mare, with excellent qualities.
Also, a hi grade Jersey Cow, with calf
ten days old. Very gentle, a child can milk
her. For terms and particulars call on or
address A. c. CASH,
sept27-3t Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

At Eichelberger's lumber mill on
Hashuqua creek you con buy lumber at
SIS per thousand for oak and 80 Tor pine
lumber.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
NONRESIDENT NOTICE,

The State of Mississippi
Salena Fowler, comp't J In the Chancery
No. 1896 VS.. SCoult of NoNu-
Anderson Fowler. de't. bee County.
To Anderson FoH Ter, whose poStoflice ad-
dress is unknown:
We command you to be aud appear be-
fore the Chancellor of our said Chancery
Court at term thereof TO be holden at the
Court House. in the town OF Macon. in said
county, on the
4th Monday in October, A. D., 1902,
then and there to plead. answer or demur
to the bill of complaintin said cause where
In you are defendant
Witness my signature and the seal Of said
Court affixed, this 9th day OF September,
A. D., 1902. u. T. DORROH,
oct4.3t Clerk,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by B. W, Harris, Sept. lst,. '02,
straying on his place IN dist. 4, three black
SOWS, about one year old, all marked with
smooth crop and spin in left ear and smooth
crop and swallow fork and underblt in right
car.
The owner is notified to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take 1t a.
way or it will be dealt with as the law Ci-
reefs.
7 T. FERRIS,
scpt90.3t Coroner and Ranger,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

A nice line of misses and children $
hats at Miss Alice Mays.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
A. Klaus.

s per ct Money to Loan
We have made arrangement with eastern
capitalists by which we will be enabled to
lend money on real estate security for a
term OF five Yeas at the rate OF eight per
cent per amum interest on country lands
in NoXubee county.
OCt4-6m RIVES & BROOKS,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

For the best smoke try the Frances at
c. l.. Heinrich.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

A new line walk Over" Shoes just
received. Patty Dry uoous w.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

IAm ''uB Your fall suit ex.
|w,lr'pp., 70 date clothing just
Ion na,'' b Patty 5, aud you
wy Quality and prices
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

- selling article | have in
4. ''s druggist c T. Smith,
Es - is DR.. Kings New
consumption, Coughs and
|"e IL always cures. In nv
/ '' !. 1t has never failed. |
/ II to save sufferers from
\ a'S diseases who could get
aOV'ors Or any other rene.
[[i'sf' rely on it, best physi.
and J. F, jones guar
|V''0n or refunds price.
''s' Regular sizes so cts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Bransby & Boyle keep Meat, Lard
Hams, Frour, Meal, etc, in car lots
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
Money!

We are In position to loan money at 8
per cent. per annum, TO 10 years time,
GULLY Il KENNEDY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

IN patvDry Goods Company
Bis for The cash
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

that You get our prices before buying
BRANsBY & BOYLE,
Merchants are requested to get our
prices before buying
BRANsBY g. BOYLE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
"High Art"
Clothing.

J have lust received the first ship.
~eht Of this Clothing. Would
like for You to call and see the
hnest ready-to wear goods made in
the United Suites. These goods
are the finest garments possible to
produce For more Than thirty
years the CLOTHING WEARERS
have tested the worth of these
goods and today the Hathe of
''HlGH ART" stands for absolute
perfection in t'iIoring Call and
you will be interested in strictly
first-class goods at moderate prices.
High Ltt lnsarcd Clothing
only sold in Macon BY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

| nn NJ. daily at Walter
| Prices right.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Who has an upright piano for salel
Address this office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

Delineator one year S1.Op. at Book
stora G.. l.. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

|'nt came from Louisville
|nd returned this morning
|f0oy Hight, who was the
pestot Miss Neua Rush for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

4 as'Oerger has moved hi.
| ~ N.Y. TWO miles up Hashus
h. we Is a good road to the
e road bridge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04
; Worst Form

are singing the praises of
NV discovery which is ma
SlcR people well and weak
HOy dgesting what they eat
| and sweclening the stom.
''''IOrmlng their food into
Pure rich, red blood that
r. god all over. Mr.. Gran
| T. writes: For a nun.
was troubled with indi
dyspepsia which grew into
u' Finally, | was induced
anu after using four bottles
cured | heartily recon
AIT sufferers from indi-
II. SpepSla' Take a dose af.
" ulgests what you eat.
| l. $, Murphey & Son.
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4. Mo Herman is the lady clerk
4. b,,aar
i ~ p,t,c Ir retp,red
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Fl D.... .ayo,.,l l,vs
Il '..'T.. mere 10 see ner
u N'oo."I II''Iy"oo'' N'ssr
oil Ilt. MINOR was III VIA
i & Splt Of Atlanta, Ga,
e u.,n.I ...uls. Cant and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

The Aston restaurant will serve you
with a fine meal on short order.
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PERSONAL.


10 Ilqgin is teaching in Plats.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

POI been able to keep up with
|iors to Macon this week.
\ family IN town is enter
7 who are attending the
even the hotels have hal
ennsls.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-10-04

c. S. CLARKE,
t,r,pI Mansr,r ST. LOUlS'
BARD, JNo. N. BEALL,
/ , Aun, A.stGrn Psssr Agent,
,o,IIF ST. LOUIS.
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-24
PLANTS THAT EAT INSECTS.

common sensitive plant, exhibit appar-
ent scnsibility TO external impressions
and manifest also the power Of trans.
mitting the perception of these impress
siOns from one part Of the plant to
another. In addition TO this power.
there are plants which possess power
of discrimination that certainly seems
to have as just claim to be called
intelligent. as the actions Of some in
sects.
II q drop Of water or grain Of sand
falls upon the gland.studded leaves Of
the sundew (Drosera), nothing more
happens that as il they had been
dropped upon the leaf Of any ordinary
plant; hut let I'm insect or bit OF
meat take the place Of these innutri-
tious substances. and you shall see
the tentacular glands gradually bend
over. and assisted by the curling up
Of the leaf itself. enfOld the esculent
morsel. and cover II with digestive
iuid, which ut once dIssolyes ii and
adapts it to be assimilared by the in
sect eating plant.-Scientitic American.
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actions OF the bee In building her comb
and filling 1t with honey, and the ant
In her wonderful domestic economy;
but 1t Is an intelligence quite as much
above the plane Of consciousness OF
the bee and Of the ant. as 1t Is above
that of the orchid. for instance, in the
admirably ingenious manner in which
the flower enlists the aid OF the insect
In conveying pollen. Reflex actions OF
this kind mimic intelligence on the part
Of the actor. something perhaps as do
the movements Of the beat. said to
have been invented by Tesla, which.
worked by etheric waves. proceeds in
any given direction. turns or dives be-
meath the surface Of the water upon
which ii flOats. not in obedience 10 any
directing power on board. but at the
will of the person operating battery
on the shore.
Take from the cell excavated by a
digger wasp. the grasshopper she has
placed there. and upon which she has
laid her egg. and the wasp. after enter
Ing and exploring the cell. will. instead
Of restocking 1t and laying another egg.
calmly close 1t up. just as she would
have done had 1t not been robbed.
The sand wasp (Bembex) can unerr.
ingly return to the entrance to her cell
from the distance OF mile or more.
over a featureless sand bank. and al
though her burrow Is covered over with
sand. and TO human eyes entirely indis-
tinguIshable from the parts surround
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rr.inmsn Bothered By . spook.

Engineer Gene Smith. Of the Color
ado Midland. doesn't believe In ghosts.
and that's what troubles him. He was
rounding a deep cut near King station
one day this week when he saw the
figure OF o woman dressed In white
lying across the track. 1T was too
late to apply the brakes" he said to
a group Of trainmen to-day. Il gave
the whistle. 1t was an echo Of the
despairing wall that rose from my
heart. closed my eyes. but we
struck nothing. Looking out from my
engine a moment later saw before
me floating up and with the hand wav-
ing mockingly at me, the figure which
I had just seen lying PROSTATE on the
tracks"
]. ID. Crowley. who runs another
train over the same route, confirms
Smiths story. Both are men OF un-
questioned veraclty. There Is much up.
prehension among trainmen over that
branch, and II is said there Is q strong
demand for rabbits feet and other
talismans.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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Mr.. GIndutoue's Lunch.

HE had most cnviable appetite
for plain. nutritious food" said Mr.. g..
W. +. Russell. In his charming dis
course on Mr.. Gladstone at the Cam
bridge summer meeting. THE word
reminds me-" writes correspondent.
"of n luncheon party at Hawarden
Castle n year or two before Mr.. Glad
stones death. He was then. By medi-
cal orders. on very simple diet indeed.
and while We others partook OF all
sorts of dainty dishes he ate his boil"d
fish and milk pudding without word
or sigh. giving us meanwhile one OF
those delightful sparkling mono
l0gucs' 10 which Mr.. Russell refers.
Toward the end OF The meal. however.
I noticed that Mr.. Gladstone lost n
little Of his smiling serenity. and once
or twice looked around somewhat fur
lively to see II the man behind his
chair had departed. When this event
had NJ last taken place the old man
rose with a twinkle in his eyes. went
To- the siiehoard. cut himself Il sub
stantial crust OF OF the loaf, helped
himself 10 Il plentiful supply OF cheese.
and while We toyed with hothOuse
grapes and peaches. he ate the forbid
den fruit with the relish of 4 school
hoy. y."--Wcstminster Gazette.
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which in modernized English reads rs
follows: The Emperor Napoleon was
highly delighted with this extraordin-
ary work OF art. II formed the surface
of one OF the tables in his study. and
was always shown to all foreigners OF
distinction who visited the imperial
court. 1t is a painting. whose resem-
blance to what It represents is the most
Elusive ever produced by the genius OF
man. One may look ut this strange
production Of art IN different lights
the pieces Of money. the fragment OF
broken glass. the penknife. water ana
cards retain an equally Elusive appear
ance as the observer moves round the
table-but It requires very minute ex-
animation to discover all the truly
magical wonders II possesses" In
these times, when relics Of Napoleon !.
are eagerly sought for. the present
whereabouts and the picture OF this
masterpiece should certainly interes;
all counOisseurs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-24
l.ho Horse Blew First.

A horse breeder residing not far
from Newtonards. Ireland. sent one of
his men to blow a medical powder up
young horses nostrils. In a short
time after going out to perform his
task the master proceeded to the sta
bles to see how the work was being
done. He found Pat leaning up against
the stable door. coughing. rubbing his
eyes and appearing very much
alarmed.
Master-"What is the matter? Are
you hurt:"
Pat-"Oh. I'm killed entoirely. Whin
I put the tube In the baste's nose.
shure he blew first. and the powdher
is down me throat. and Ill be after
dying this mint"