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9. B jnVBS Until the veil of secrecy is officially Ahrown aside the St. Ix>uia spectacle will remain largely a pantomime. The last play on the diamond is well equipped with ac tors. Thus far none of their lines have reached Fandom. Speculation, however, will soon be followed by certainty. When John T. Brush is ready to tell of his part in the deal he will speak. Not a moment before. Enthusiasts will, perhaps, remem ber that this same John T., acting for the theatrical moguls of Hoosierdom—Dickson and Talbott—tried to land the Cleveland franchise, but failed. St. Louis with its present collection of also-rans is a better investment than Cleveland, with a cham pion team. A change in management is all that St. Louis needs to make it regain the old rank as one of the gold mines of the game. Building up the team will came after ward. St. Ix>uis has lost confidence in Chris Von Der Abe. He has flirted with two many strange gods—the bangtails and chutes—to suit the fancy of the fans. Doubtless John T. is acting for a syndicate. He may have a slice of the stock when the reorganization takes place. Treasurer Billy Schmidt, of Marion county, who is a credited participant in the game, was one of those identified with the old Indianap olis League club and it may be that the old fever has seized him. It was through Schmidt, by the way, that Ashley Lloyd met John T. Brush and thus became inter ested in baseball. From St. Louis comes another story, that a Mound City syndicate, headed by S. F. Myerson, Gus Frey and George Munson, had concluded to take up the option they held on the club, and that they would give $85,000 for the franchise. Story No. 3 has it that both A. G. Spald ing and A. C. Anson are interested in the deal, but if they were it isn’t quite likely that John T. would be asked to act as their minister plenipotentiary. One of the old idols of th'e sporting world saw the New Year dawn at Black well’s Island, says a New York dispatch. John Hughes, one of the famous padders of the hoof, a star among the pedestrians when that craze was most pronounced, is a wreck, physical and all ibut mental. Three months on the island was 'the holiday sentence given "The Lepper,” ar rested in New York as a disorderly. Old and penniless, Hughes had dropped out of sight and mind. For two years he has existed largely on the charity of old-time friends. Not a dollar of the $50,000 which he won on the tanbark track remains. Tens of thousands of Cincinnatians have cheered "Hughes the Lepper.” He appear ed in several of the six day’s races in Por kopolis when the sport was popular. I remember the scenes of wild enthusiasm that marked the close of the go-as-you please under the tent at Twelfth and Cen tral avenue. That was back in ’BO. Fred Englehardt was the moving spirit in that affair. Hughes won that race. He traveled 548 miles, and, in addition to SI,OOO, he was presented with a magnificent gold watch. His wife, who had been his con stant companion, was the proudest one in that throng, while the Tipperary lad — rough and foot sore —smiled his pleasure. That was nearly eighteen years ago. The echoes of the cheers have long since died away. “The Lepper's” latter days are mos't unhappy. Phil Dwyer, the turfman and former backer of Jim Corbett, who has kept quiet regarding the possibility of another match between Corbett and Fitzsimmons, relieved his mind 'today, says a New York special to 'the Cincinnati Enquirer. He is posi tive that Fitz and Corbett will meet again, and is willing to wager that 'the fight will lake place before the end of this year. “Fitz cannot well afford to stay in the background.” said Dwyer. “He knows that the public will not stand for it. A fighter, like a jockey, must stick to his profession. He cannot get along in idleness. So it is with Fitzsimmons. He must fight, and he must let Corbett have another chance.” When asked if he would back Corbett against Fitz he replied: "I am out of the game altogether. I am going to be an ordinary citizen in the fu ture, and will take in all the fights if I can spare the time to get there. But don’t forget that, Corbett and Fitz will fight. 1 am positive on that score. "They say” Parson Davies has gone to New Orleans with the view of getting Jim Hall to meet Kid McCoy at the middle weight limit of 158 pounds. W. M. Singerly, of Philadelphia, whose connection with the recent bank failure may affect his racing plans for the year, has claimed the following names for 2- year-olds with the Jockey Club: Little Mark, ch. f.. by Leo Bigel - Mabel: Millis A., b. f., by Pbi'lip D.-Roba T.; Julia K., b. f., by Mastrt Igode-Darling: Madeline L. b. f.. by St. Mark-Souvenir: Ruth's Last, br. f., by St. Mark-Ruth H.t Bash ful Boy, b. g., by Masterlode-Gracie. Tim Hurst is the man Chris Von Der Ahe wants to manage the Browns, and negotiations have been renewed. Chris Von Der Ahe has informed Presi dent Arthur Soden that Jack Taylor’s re lease is not on the market. Pitcher Jim Sullivan, of the Boston’s, has gone to Asheville, N. C., where he hopes to regain his strength. The death of L'ncas a few days ago calls attention tc. the fact that the sons of Lex ington have now nearly all gone the way of all flesh, and it is doubtful if more than four or five are now living, writes Clint Riley. Fiddlesticks is at Mr. Belmont’s place near Lexington, Ky. Duke of Magen ta is a stable companion of Meddler at Mr. Forbe’s place near Boston. Wyndham Walden still has the hero of the Centen nial year—-Tom Ochiltree —on his farm near Middleburg. Md. Wanderer may still be alive, but if any others are living is in forgotten obscurity. Harvey Smith has informed Earle Wag ner that he will not play Sunday ball, and he will not be found at Washington next season. It was this same Smith who did much toward keeping the Reds out of the Temple Cup scrimmage in '96. "I do not expect to send out contracts to the Reds until late in the week,” said Ashely Lloyd on Monday. Relative to the drafting of Pitchers Phil Corcoran and M. H. Hawley, the Cincinnati’s treasurer said: "I knew nothing of Corcoran’s case, but Hawley is the pitcher Charley Miller recommended. I suppose both men will be sent .to Indianapolis.” Kid McCoy arrived in Cincinnati Sunday and in an interview asserted his willing ness to meet Choynski at 162 pounds, which is four pounds over the middle weight limit. G. W. Green, once manager op the Cu ban Giants, was fatally injured by an ex plosion of dynamite at New Rochelle, N. Y. He had left diamond affairs and had made a hit at a contractor. SERVED FOR CRANKS. Billy Earle has a younger brother in Quakerdom who is trying to catch a con tract. Chicago will enter the lists for "Dusty” Miller's release. He is wanted to play left field. The gilt-edge twirler, Hughes, who joins the Orioles next season, is a pretty clever hitter. Syracuse has secured George Washing ton Blackburn, who was with Baltimore a few weeks last season. • Ned Hanlon will return the Temple Cup in accordance with the wishes of both the donor and the league. The California League will be in line next season with eight clubs—the result of the visit of the Orioles and All-Americans to the Pacific coast. Frank Selee, who has been loitering in Chicago for some days, says that the Bos tons will only spend a fortnight in the South Because they "don’t need very much training.” Boating will no longer be on the list of sports at the Polo Grounds. New drainage arrangements will be made, and left field ers will not hereafter be compelled to wear gum boots. Mr. Mercer and 'Gene DeMontreville did not spend many evenings home together singing "Comrades.” In fact the atmos phere between them was as chill as the air in an ice factory. Mayor C. W. Hardin, speaking for Tex arkana, has invited the Chicagos to train at their Texas city. San Antonio’s suc cess in getting the Reds has caused other Lone Star centers to get on a hustle. Charles H. Byrne will be missed from the councils of the moguls. He was one of the brainiest of the men in the baseball business. In his early days he was a re porter. Perhaps that was the reason he was one of the best friends that scribes had at league meetings. Dependence could always be placed in the interpretations he put upon affairs. CASTORIA For Infants and Children The fas- lißiia ** “ 8 * nmatuyrZ > if every wrappsj A WORD FROM "OLD NEWTON.” Cheney’s Expectorant cured my son of spasmodic croup. I find it equally benefi cial in all kinds of throat trouble. I con sider it a blessing in my family. C. D. McCurry. Newton County, Ga. Feed and Sale STABLES. Corner Third and Poplar Sis. Regular shipments of farm, road, car riage and saddle horses each week. Honest dealing and courteous tree tmenl has ever been our record. We know wnat a good horse Is and we are careful to handle no other kind. Large, well ventilated stalls in our feed stable. Stock carefully attended to. George H. Dolvin & Co. "Our word Is our guarantee." C WilllM Cotton Factor, ITlacon, - - Georgia SEE’®*"’"" - 5 and 10c COUNTERS AT THE - FAIR, A'. F. SMITH. Exclusive and only owner. MACON NEWS SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8 1898. I FREE BOOK FOR I | WEAK MEN j & “Three Classes of Men” I s title of a little pocket volume I ha.ve just issued, * showing the effects of early abuse or later excesses. „ Wrß Vim Every weak mart single, married, young or old should read it and get the benefit of my 30 years’experience as a specialist in the scientific treatment of Drains. Wr \ Losses, Impotency, Lame Back, Varicocele and Undevetopment. X % MEDICINE WILL NOT CURE § CJj I know the action of every drug that was ever pre- scried, but let me say as physician to patient, as man Tk tO man ’ me< 3i c ines at best will but stimulate. They do not tone. Why not use that potent force which nature ?° bountifully bestows upon us—the one element most F'important to life in man or beast— ELECTRICITY? With my latest improved Galvanic Body Battery and v, * Supporting Suspensory I combine a self-treatment yM. &C) Sz/ f v'' which is positive and lasting. tin V m,y Professional word I make this statement: To weak men, young, rpiddle aged or ole, who may have the least foundation left to build upon, I promise a positive and permanent axW cure by the judicious use of my Electric Belt. More than 5,000 attested to this last year. , IT *STOPS IHE DRAIN IN 30 DAYS, and, causing a free circulation of blood to and th.rough the parts, gives development and speedily cures Varicocele. It cures while you sleep. I publisn in my “Health World” (sent free, sealed, with book) more than four hundred • sworn voluntary testimonials new every month. Possibly you have a friend residing in this city *1 who could cah and examine the belt for you. Beware of “ Free Medicine” swindles. . Write for pamphlet to-day. Address ’ gX Dr. T. A. SANDEN, 826 Broadway, New York, N. Y. fl Dollar Saved Is a Dollar made This is a business maxim that cannot be gainsaid. It applies to the purchase of Whiskies as to everything else. If we can save you a dollar on a $2 pur chase, you want to see us, don’t you? If we could not do this it would not pay us to advertise the fact, would it? This is a straight business proposition; we ouote nrices to prove what we say. Read the list below, compare the prices for these goods, and see if you cannot save at least 50 per cent, by buying from us. Don’t imagine now, because we make this REMARKABLE REDUCTION, that these goods differ in the slightest from those for which you pay one-third and one half more. They are standard goods, and nobody can offer you better. Everything sold by us is guaranteed. Don’t Throw Your Money Away, Save a Dollar if You Can We are headquarters for the best whisk kies, wines, etc.., by the bottle, gallon or barrel. HERE ARE OUR PRICES Can you get others to even duplicate them? We think not: Monongahela Pure Rye (original bottling) at 50 cents per quart Baker’s AAAA Rye (original bottling) at 65 cents per quart Canadian Rye (original bottling) at 75 cents per quart Hoffman House Old Rye (original bottling) at 90 cents per quart Old Oscar Pepper Rye (original bottling) at $1 per quart Mount Vernon Rye (original bottling) at $1 per quart Park & Tilford Old Cabinet Rye (orginal bottling) at $1.25 per quart California wines from 60 cents a gallon and upwards. Imported wines from $1 a gallon and upwards. Cognac Brandy from $2.50 a gallon and Martell & Hennesy Brandy (orginal bot tling) $1 a bottle. Clarets by the case of one dozen quarts four dollars. Rhine Wine by the case of one dozen quarts $4. Sole agents for the celebrated Georgia brands of Ciders and Nectars, the best and cheapest goods in the market. We make a specialty of the Jug trade, and all orders by mail or telegraph will have our prompt attention. Special in ducements offered. Send for price list and 506 and 508 Fourth street. Near Union information. ’Phone 265. The flitiwi & Flatau Llquoi Co. 506 and 508 Fourth Street. Near Union Passenger Dept. SVIMViGOHViTAUrQS £3 0 M hOW’> C °O EFFECTS AT CATON’S irrrALIZEH Cures general or special debility, wakeful ness, spermatorhoea, emissions, impotency. paresis, etc. Corrects functional disorders, caused by errors or excesses, quickly restoring Lost Manhood in old or young, giving vigor and straagth where former weakness prevailed. Con venient package, simple, effectual, and legitimate. Cure is Quick ano Thoroughj® Don't be deceived by imitations? insist on CATON’S Vitalizers. Sent sealed if your drug gist does not have it. Price $1 per pkge, 6 for f 5, with written guarantee of complete cure. Information, references, etc., free and confidential. Send us statement of case and 25 cts. for a week’s trial treatment. One only sent to each person. CATON MED. CO.. BOSTON, MASS Dr. A. B. HINKLE Physician and Surgeon. (Does general practice.) Diseases of the Lungs, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialties. Office Second street, in new build ing next to Mallory Taylor’s drug store. Residence at Mrs. A. G. Butts’, 571 Or ange street. Residence phone 917. Office COAL! COAL! COAL! COAL! COAL! COAL! There will be a Hot Time in Old Macon When the people commence to burn Coal bought of the EMPIRE COAL AND ICE COMPANY. The Box of Kindling Still Goes. Our ECLIPSE AH Lump at $3.65 can’t be beat. Our EMPIRE All Large Clean Lump superior to all others, $4.25. Our JELLICO and MONTEVALLO will satisfy all. Our PRICES are the lowest in the market. EMPIRE COAL AND ICE CO. PUTZEL’S VAUDEVILLE. Every Night. The best artists of the Vaudeville stage in new songs dances and comic sketches. THE RESTAURANT Is now prepared to serve all the season’s delicacies. You Cant Lose Us. We are not running any Dissolution or Closing Out Sale but we are selling the cheap est picture frames. If you want first class work go to headquarters. Lamar Williams, Picture Frames and Hit Goods, 416 Second Street. Phone 73. $3.50 Per Ton. $3-5° AT A^enico 1 ? Per Ton. JLdi Genuine. Eureka, Red Buy from IDO Ash, Jelico. and ;get what you pay for . / 'r Per Ton HOLMES JOHNSON, 00m 5,” e Bt . $3.50 Per Ton. Phone 73. “It s English, You Know,” Harvey English, who says: ’‘English Paint stops leaks, yes it do.” I furnish all material, labor, stop the leaks, paint the roof and give a written guarantee: “If the above named roof leaks or needs painting at any time within ten years from date, I am to do the work needed without any expense to the owner of the building.” My price is 50 cents a square of 100 square feet. It’s Georgians Os Albany, Ga., that rise as one man and say: “English Paint Stops Leaks; Yes, It Do.” Albany, Ga., June 5, 1897. We know Mr. Harvey English to be a citizen of Dougherty county, Georgia, a property holder therein; that he has done a large amount of painting in Albany, Ga. We have heard of no complaints about his work. Work entrusted to his hands will be faithfully executed, and his guarantee is good. ■ J. T. Hester, tax collector; Sam W. Smith, ordinary; S. W’. Gunnison, tax receiver; R. P. Hall, clerk superior court; W. T. Jones, judge county court; W. E. Wooten, solicitor-general Albany circuit; Ed. L. Wight, mayor of Albany and representative in the Georgia legislature; B. F. Brimberry, John Mock, C. B. James, agent Southern Express Company; N. F. Tift, J. C. Talbot, L. E. Welch, A. W. Muse, Y. G. Rust, postmaster; J. D. Weston, S. R- Weston. All of my customers are well pleased and say: >; j * ! CHau-idfe “English Paint stops leaks, yes it do.” 7