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CHEAP MONEY. per cent, and 7 per cent, xaoney now ready for loans on Macon residence and business property. 8 per cent money for farm loans. Over 15,000,000 successfully negotiated in Georgia alone. Ijoans made can be paid off at any time. We are head quarters. O. A. Coleman, Gen. Man., ESTABLISHED 1884. CARTER HAD ANOTHER NAME An Ugly Rumor Has Been Confirmed by Evidence Brought Out Today. CREATED A SENSATION WEien His Confidential Clerk Went on the Stand and Testified Against Him. Savannah, Jan. 25—-The rumors that have been connected with the trial of Captain M. O. Carter by court-martial for sometime, received confirmation this morning. J. \V. O. Sterly, Captain Carter's chief clerk, wax placed on the stand and testi fied that in August, 1896, Captain Carter went to Canada an instructed him to ad dress him under the assumed name of C. O. Montgomery. The witness did as re quested. .Much of the evidence this morning was of a documentary nature but was quite interesting. It wan showci that when send ing out specifications to the prospective bidders for the Cumberland wound Im provements Captain Carter, in some in stances only sent one copy when he should have forwarded three to all the parties. Only receiving one copy of the specifica tions they were requested to call at the office for the other two if they Intended to bid on the work. Sterly was Captain Carter's confidential man. His going on the stand today caused the court room to be packed. He will be on the stand for two or three days. DOLE EN ROUTE. The President of the Hawaiin Republic is Headed For Washington. Chicago, an. 25. —Sanford 11. Dole, president of Hawaii, after a visit of two days left. Chicago for Washington today. The president of the Island republic went, out as he came in, under the wild escort of a blizzard. The presidential party left by the Bal tolmore and Ohio, with which company special arrangements will be made for continuing the party to the capital. The party was in charge of T. W. Crider, third assistant secretary of state, and Maj. Heistand, military attache of President McKinley. The party Included beside these gentle men, President and Mrs. Dole. E. M. Hatch, Hawaiian minister, Commander Phelps and Maj. lukaka, President Dole's secretary . BALL IN HER HONOR. Guests Freely Discussed the Snub She Re ceived at Charleston, S. C. Hot Springs, Ark., Jan“2s.~ Miss" Char lotte Crane was the recipient of more cuurtesirs and consideration at the hands of the people of Hot Springs after her ar rival there than any actress or actor who ever visited the city. The invitations sent s. veral days ago for a ball and dinner at the \rlington Hotel, given by Manager Hay and the army officers, of this city, found a liberal response, and hundreds of people were present. The incident at Charb-ston, S. (’., where Miss Crane was snubbed at a fashionable ball, was freely dismissed, and the society leaders of that city were very generally scored. The ball mid dinner took place Immediately after the performance at the opera house, where Miss Crane Is playing. STREET DUEL. In Savannah Results in the Killing of a Ne gro Convict. Savannah, Ga.. Jan. 25. —Tn a street duel this morning shortly after 10 o’clock Dep uty Sheriff W. O'Connor instantly killed William Hunt, a desperate negro, whom he was trying to arrest. The killing oc curred on the corner of Bay and Whitta ker streets while the thoroughfare was crowded. No one else was hurt, though several shots wore exchanged. Hunt was an escaped convict from Tennessee and a desperate man. RIVER RISING t , Fears of a Big Flood are Renewed at Cincin nati. Cincinnati. Jan. 25. —All hopes of a fall ing river were dashed when at 3 a. m. rain began to fall. At 8 there was thun der and lightning with a heavy down pour of sleet. The hail and rain wereof short duration. At 10 another heavy fall of rain set In and It was certain that all the trib utaries would be pouring into the Ohio river, which has been stationary at about 50 feet -1 inches all night, but at 10 had reached 50.7 and still rising. SOCIALISTS. The Chamber of Deputies Thrown Into a Furore of Excitement. Brussels, Jan. 25.—Deputy Dembion en tered the vesitbule of the chamber of dep uties this morning accompanied by a band of Socialists. The officer >n command of the guard in formed him that in pursuance of the pres ident's crdei he could not be allowed to enter, w. creupon M. Dembion raised tie cry of "Vive la armee,” “Vive la repub lique.” A crowd collected and attempted to rush the soldiers with the result that theri was a violent scuffle, the troops withstanding ■the mob with fixed bayonets, and a hand to-hand fight taking place between the so cialists and anti-socialtists. For a time the tumult was indescribable, and a strong body of police was required to quell the disorder. Within the chamb?r of deputies the greatest excitement also prevailed. The socialist deputies demanded to know who was responsible for the violence of soldiers toward socialists. The tumult be came deafening and the ministers who at tempted to reply were shouted down. ECLIPSE PHOTOGRAPH Lick Observatory, Calf., Jan. 25—A cablegram from the Lick Observatory ex pedition to Jeruek, India, states that sat isfactory photographs of the recent eclipse were taken. GRIGGS CONFIRMED. Washington, Jan. 25. —The senate has confirmed the nomination of J. W. Griggs of New Jersey to be attorney gen eral Ot the United States. FATAL FIRE IN SPOKANE. Five People Are Supposed to Have Lost Their Lives. Spokane, Wash., Jan. 25. —Fire, in which the loss will run up to $400,000 worth of property and at the very least five lives lost, took place last night. The Great Eastern block, at the corner of Post etreet Riverside avenue, six storie- ... uetght and constructed of brick, caught fire about .1 p.m.. and in three hours was totally de moliahed. All the upper two floors and part of the third floor was used for lodg ing purposes, and at least 150 people were asleep in the building when the fire start ed. While most of them escaped with only their clothes, it is thought a number per ished. What makes the horror greater, no one knows who is still imprisoned, as the were removed from rhe burning structure or escaped themselves, they sought places of safety. The last out of the upper floors report forms lying in the hall and women shrieking in rhe flames. The origin of the fire is supposed to have been in the engine room. EDITOR SUICIDES. He Asks Forgiveness of All as Hs Forgave All West Chester, Pa., Jan. 25. —Captain G. R. Guss, editor and proprietor of the Ches ter County Democrat, committed suicide at his ’home in this city late yesterday by in haling illuminating gas. Before killing himself he wrote the following note: "Standing on the brink of eternity I ask forgiveness of all a>s I forgive all. No flow ers, no funeral. Good bye, 'God bless you.” IN SPANISH WATERS. At Last United State Sends a Warship to Havana. Washington, Jan. 25. —The battleship Maine is in Havana harbor. The torpedo boat "Dupont,” which left Key West last evening with the Maine’s sailing orders, hailed the Maine at Dry Tortugas and de livered the orders for the batle ship to proceed to Havana at once. The Dupont thin returned to Key West. She reported the Maine about to sail when she left. It is believed at the seal* of the department that the Maine entered the harbor at Ha vana at the earliest hour this morning that the Spanish port regulations permit. No details, however, has yet been received from Havana. DAWSON IS OUT. He Wil! be Succeeded as Trav eling Passenger Agent for the Central. MR, JAMES G, CARLISLE, Mr. Douglass Will Make His Hand in Augusta—Has Many Friends in Macon. There will be more changes in the Cen tral railway offices at this place. The changes will take place on February 1. Mr. W. P. Dawson, traveling passenger agent at this place for the Central will re tire. During his stay in Macon as traveling passenger agent of the Central railway, Mr. Dawson has won a host of friends who will regret to see him leave. In him the road loses a valuable employe, and one whose place it will be hard to fill. Mr. James G. Carlisle, present soliciting freight agent for the road here, will suc ceed Mr. Dawson as traveling passenger agent. Mr. Carlisle is thoroughly familiar with the work that will be required of him as traveling passenger 'agent of the road. At present Mr. Carlisle’s successor has not been selected. Present indications are that there will be more changes in the Central’s offices at Macon on the first. FATA LLYS HOT. Serious Shooting Scrape Oc curred Last Night at Yammacraw. Ida Dean was shot, and perhaps fatally wounded last night In Yamaeraw by E. J. Howard, both negroes. The woman was going home from church when she was accosted by Howard and an other negro. He commenced abusing her, and told her that he intended giving her a beating, but had decided to wait until some other time. The other negro told him to give It to her there. Howard approached her and started to carry out instructions. The wo man screamed and attempted to defend herself. With an oath Howard told her to shut up, and drew his pistol threatened to kill her. The other negro urged him on, and as the woman started to run. screaming at the top of her voice, Howard fired at her twice, both bullets taking effect, one in the thigh and one in the abdomen. Parties living near by heard the dis turbance, and went to the woman. Her assailants fled. The woman was carried to her home, and is in a serious condition. The police were notified, and though the crime was committed out of the city they spared no efforts to catch the negro, but were not successful. HEADS OF GREAT MEN. A Unique Display Made By a Macon House. One of the most interesting show win dows in Macon this week is that of John C. Eads & Co., the popular clothiers and hatters. It has attracted large crowds all day. and it furnishes an interesting study for all. The window contains a number of small pieces of card board representing the ex act shape and size of the heads of many noted Americans who wear the famous Dunlay hat. These were made with the French Conformateur, a device which re produces the exact shape of the head, and thus an accurate idea is given of the size and development of the heads of Amer ica’s most notable men. In addition to these, however, are Con formateur reproductions of the heads of a number of Maconites and other Geor gians who wear the Dunlap hat, all of which are highly interesting. MRS. MONTELL’S CONDITION. Port Huron, Mich.. Jan. 25—Mrs. Robert Mantell’s condition remains unchanged today. Hopes for her recovery are but very slight. Mr. Mantell frae cancelled all his immediate engagements. THE MACON NEWS. STRICKEN DOWN AS HE REACHED. Fell a Victim to Paralysis in the Midst of His Sermon. NEGROES TERROR STRICKEN, The Preacher at the Harmonia Bap tist Church Was Denouncing Sin as the Sudden End Came. In the midst of an earnest exhortation to the 'members of the congregation of the Harmonia Baptist church on Sunday morning, Rev. Robert Delaney, the pastor of that church was stricken with paraly sis and fell to the floor of the pulpit. He was carried speechless to bis home and died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 with out having recovered consciousness. Delaney was considered a powerful preacher among the members of his con gregation and the seizure created a su perstitious sensation throughout the church. Hajtnonia Baptist church is a colored church in Vineville, and on Sunday morn ing a large congregatin had gathered to hear Delaney, who was looked upon as a leading light in the church and never fail ed to, draw a big crowd around him. He had warmed up well to his subject and was vigorously attacking all sin. He had just reached a climax in his denun ciation of evil doors when his voice fal tered, and with an awful groan that struck a chill of terror to the hearts of his hear ers, he tottered, grasping hopelessly for support, and fell with a crash. 'rhe negroes were horror-stricken and the scene was indescribable. At first none ventured near the fallen man, but recov ering, some of the deacons approached the fallen man, who lay in a heap on the floor. He was helpless and speechless and he never recovered. The negroes who saw the tragedy do not care to speak of it. They are thor oughly frightened and think that for some reason it was a visitation of Providence. Delaney’s funeral will take place today and he will be followed to the grave by a large number of his congregation, while others think it might be wiser to keep away lest others should be stricken by the mysterious shaft that ended their pas tor’s life. CARS UNLOADED. Through Georgia and Florida For the Year Past Increase One-third, The Southeastern Car Service Associa tion has just completed its second annual report and the document is in press. The figures show that the car lot business of Georgia and Florida has increased one third, says the Atlanta Journal. The report covers 4,500 miles of rail in this state and 2,500 miles in Florida. The Southeastern Car Service Associa tion Was orpta-nieod to the unnec essary detention of cars an'd for that pur pose to enforce reasonable demurrage rules. When they began in October, 1895, it is estimated that the average detention was between six and seven days. For 1897 the actual detention was only 2.09 days, and the efficiency of the service of the roads was proportionately increased. The officers are: George tC. Smith, chairman. Directors—Theo D. Kline, of the Cen tral of Georgia Railway; B. Dunham, of the Plant System; D. E. Maxwell, of F. C. and P. railway; J. L. MoCullum, Os the Western and Atlantic Railroad; J. R. Ken ley, of the Atlantic Coast'Line; A. W. An derson, of the Charleston and Western ■Carolina. J. C. Haskell, manager. Mr. Frank Hardin, the chief clerk, has done fine work in compiling the report. Cars delivered by the different lines within the territory of the association to be unloaded by consignees were as follows: Central of Georgia 62,723 Western and Atlantic 26.786 Southern Railways7,l93 Georgia Railroad26.l44 Atlanta and West Point Railroad.. 5,003 Plant System 25,876 F. C. and P. Railwayll,sso Ga. Southern and Florida Railway.. 7,992 Macon and Birmingham Railroad.. 946 East and West Railroad 418 C. anh W. C. Railway 5,533 Wrightsville and Tennille 594 Chattanooga, Rome and So 3,603 Northeastern of Georgia 1,449 Macon, Dublin and Savannah 37'1 Albany and Northern 217 Florida East Coast Raiway 86 So. Car. and Ga. railroad 1,225 Sandersville Railroad 408 O. and W. Railroad 518 Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern.. 1,489 Tifton and Northeastern 123 T0ta1248,751 LEDGER MISSING. Mr. B. W. Sperry Asked for a Rule Against Receiver George Plant. A petition was filed yesterday in the United States court by counsel for Mr. B. W. Sperry to compel the production of a letter containing part of the record of the accounts of the Hotel Lanier which was alleged in the petition to be missing. The petition states that the ledger in question was turned over to the receiver and that when Mr. Sperry went to the clerk’s office where the books had been de posited the book could not be found. The matter came up for a hearing before Judge Speer this morning. The receiver, Mr George Plant, was represented by Messrs. Anderson. Anderson & Grace and Mr Sperry by Marion Erwin. The evidence showed that the book had been sent to the office of Anderson, An derson & Grace on a dray by Mr. R. W. Jemison and that it was contained in a schedule of the books made out by him, but there was nothing to show that the book had been received by the clerk of the court. Mr. Cecil Morgan. The receiver had not receipted to the bookkeeper of the ho tel for the book. The book could not be traced directly into his hands. This being the case Judge Speer dis missed the petition for a rule against the receiver and the matter went out of court. But a mystery remains. The book is still missing. SHOOK HANDS. Chicago. Jan. 25. —George Siler and Jim Corbett shook hands and made up yes terday. Siler took particular offense at Corbe'tt’s alleged remark made in St. Louis that the referee held the ex-champion while Fitz was down. Corbett denied that he made such a statement and the pair buried their differences. Have your magazine* rebound by The Navi* biMary. MACON NEWS TUESDAY JANUARY 25 1898. JENKINS NOT A CANDIDATE, His Best Friends in Macon Have Advised Him Against it. "HE IS NOT A FOOL” Is What One Says About it—This Means That He Cannot Get Bibb County. From what can be gathered here, and the sources are undeniably good, Jenkins will be one name that will not be entered for the gubernatorial handicap in which the one-eyed seems to have decidedly the best lead. Mr. Jenkins spent about twenty-four hours in Macon and in that time he dis covered that while he has a great many friends in Bibb they differ from most of his other friends in chat they give him advice which has the disadvantage of be ing thoroughly honest and therefore not quite as palatable as the other sort. In other words the gentleman from Eatonton was told by his Bibb county friends to keep out of the race and he undoubt edly has a high regard for the political sagacity of a few of the politicians down this way, the chances are that he will accept and probably profit by the advice. One of Mr. Jenkins’ close personal friends said last night: “ ‘Hut’ Jenkins may have been called a good many things in his day, but he has never been called a fool and all this effort to get him into the race is all rot. lie is not going to run against Allen Candler for the governorship this year and you may put that in your paper as a nice straight tip and a sure thing.” The authority is so good that it appears almost as safe as an announcement from Mr. Jenkins himself. It certainly meant that if Mr. Jenkins runs he will not have much of a following in Bibb county. With Jenkins out of the running it is useless to talk of anyone else of those who have so far been mentioned. Mr. Berner cannot carry Bibb county, though he is the senator from this district and his name in the pot would stir up a hor net's nest that has been dormant since the Forsyth convention. Mr. dußignon would get a scattering support in this county but he could not hope to carry it. ST. LOUIS STORM. It Was a Straight Blow and Not a Cyclone By Any Means. St. Louis, Jan. 25—A terrific storm raged for an hour or more Im this vicinity after 3 a. m. The sky cleared for a time short ly after daybreak but the wind continued to blow. It increased in intensity until 10:45 a. m. The weather bureau official received a velocity of sixty-three miles per hour and it has gained. Aug Weymer was blown off the Shield building and Illed in ten minutes from his injuries. A woman, whose name is unknown, is reported lying dead in some of the debris at 3840 Laclede avenue and a boy .was killed, being blown from a porch roof in another part of the city. It is apparently a straight blow and not a tornado. “ HEAVY SNOW. Greatest Storm of the Winter is Now Raging In lowa. ■Ottumawa, la., Jan. 25.—A snow storm and blizzard far worse than that of Sat urday, which was the worst in years, is raging here. Since daylight a foot of snow has fallen and a heavy northerner is drift ing it badly. The storm increased In severity about noon. The street cars were abandoned and the trains were late. Not a wheel will be moving by night if the storm continues. Business is at a standstill. The schools are all closed on account of the storm. AGAINST BENNET. His Suit Against the City Has Fallen Through Com pletely. The case of W. C. Bennett against the city of Macon came up this morning in the United States court. This was a petition on the part of Ben nett to enjoin the city from preventing him from working as a plumber in the city at Macon pending his securing the bond, required by the board of health from all plumbers, .in the -sum of SI,OOO. The case has been given fully in The News. When called before Judge Speer this morning the city was represented by Mr. Minter Wimberly and Mr. Bennett by Messrs. Anderson, Anderson & Grace. The answer of the city was on the same line as given in The News some days ago when an interview was given with Mr. R. S. Collins, the local agent of the Fidel ity Security Company, and with Mr. John Daly, the inspector of plumbing for the city. Practically this answer was to the effect that Bennett’s bond has not been cancelled and so far as the city is concerned is still of force. The reasons why Inspector Daly had hesitated to sign a certificate for the Fi delity Company to the effect that Bennett s work had always been satisfactory, were also given. The petition filed by Bennett alleged that the certificate was withheld by Daly on account of malice and ill will toward Bennett. This allegation is specially denied. The case occupied about an hour and a half this morning and at 12:30 Judge Speer said that as after all he could not see anything in the case but a question o’ the payment by Bennett of the SI,OOO premium required, and added that perhaps the city might agree to divide the costs, amounting to $8 or $lO. To this Mr. Wimberly demurred. He said that the city did not feel that it was liable for anything and he would not agree to divide the costs. As Mr. Grace had stated that at the time the petition was filed he was not aware that the bond previously given by Bennett was considered of force, a fact that was clearly shown in the hearing this morning. Judge Speer had evidently made up his mind to dismiss the case upon Ben nett paying the $lO, which Mr. Grace for him agreed to do, and the ease went over until tomorrow morning for a final de cision. It is more than probable that the costs will be put on the other side. The beet time to advertlae is all the time. STRUCK BY AN ENGINE. Negro Woman Came Near Losing Her Life by Carelessness. Rhody Bonner, a negro woman living on Fourth street, was struck by a switch engine of the Central railway yesterday afternoon near the oil mills. She was standing near the track with he: back turned towards the approaching engine. The sound of the bell was prob ably drowned by the machinery in the mills. The engine struck her and knocked her down, but she was not hurt, and was able to walk home. No blame is attached to the road. FOR KLONDIKE. Messrs. Frank Harris and Horace Bowdre Leave Tomorrow. Messrs. Frank Harris and Ross Bowdre, who are now in Tulalip, Washington, will leave tomorrow for the Klondike gold fields. Mr. Harris left Macon some time ago. and went to Washington, where he has since been in the employ of the govern ment. He organized a party himself, and now all Is in readiness for the start to the Alaskan gold fields. Mr. Bowdre 'will be one of the party. DELEGATES. To the Quarentine Convention at Mobile Will Soon Be Appointed. Mayor Price will soon appoint the dele gates from Macon to the quarantine con vention of the South Atlantic and Gulf States, to be held at Mobile, Ala., on Feb ruary 9th. This convention has been called for 'the purpose of discussing the quarantine ques tion in all its bearings, and it is the out growth of the efforts on the part of lead ing men of the South to inaugurate a bet ter system of protection In case of epidein los. During the season when several cities were ravaged by yellow fever last fall, it became apparent that some more satisfac tory system should be put in force which would not entail so much trouble upon the people of various cities who were subjected to all the inconveniences and disagreeable features of the quarantine. When the scheme of getting up a quar antine convention began to be agitated, there was a meeting of prominent men of Alabama, at which ft was decide to call the convention. iDr. W. TI. Saunders, of Mo bile, was made chairman of the executive committee. BIGFACTORY. Almost Certain Now that the Hard-Wood Concerns Will Come Here. SEVENTITHDUStHDDOLLARS, Gives Employment to an Average of Seventy Hands Throughout the Year—lts Terms. The hardwood factory about which a good deal has 'been said will probably be brought to Macon early in the summer months. This is an important industry and means an investment of about SBO,OOO and the employment of an average of seventy hands throughout the year. But before this factory is brought to Macon, the people of this city are asked to do something to show their Interest in the undertaking. The stock of the company which is now located at Forence, S. C., is $70,000. The proposition is that the people of Maeon take SIO,OOO of the stock and if this is done the factory which is in most success ful operation will move here. In return for this the company guaran tees to appoint a Macon man, to be se lected by the Macon stockholders, treas urer of the company and to pay him a salary of $1,200 a year. In this way the stockholders at this end will be able to keep in full touch with the financial affairs of the company which is now a paying investment and expects to become very much more so as a result of the move to Macon, where there is an ample supply of hardwood and the river communication affords them an opportu nity for better rates. The site for the factory has been se lected and there does not seem to be any obstacle in the way as the stock subscrip tion will, it is understood, be easily forth coming. Mr. Henry Horne, who has had the mat ter in hand, leaves for the North early next week and on his way will see the hardwood factory people. GOVERNOR ATKINSON. His Return Will Bring the Allen Case to a Focus. Governor Atkinson and .party have started on their return trip from Mexico, where they have been for some weeks past. With the coming of the governor, the question of what will be Tom Alien’s fate naturally comes up, for the pardon ing board will then make its report on his case. Allen’s case has been under considera tion by the board for some time, but it is not yet known what the sentiment of the members is. Should they recommend a commutation of sentence, or a total par don, the case will be ended forever. Should they decide with the courts, how ever, there remains nothing else to be done, and the sentence first imposed upon Allen, to hang, will be executed. BURGLARS. Several Stores Entered Last Night By Them. Burglars seemed to be on the war path last night. Three stores were broken into, though the losses in each case were in significant. At 12:30 o’clock the police on Third street heard some one breaking into the store of A. B. Small. Arriving upon the scene they found, that the glass in the front door had been broken, and an en trance effected in that way. The money drawer was broken open, but, fortunately nothing was left in it last night. Noth ing was missing. A few minutes later some one broke one of the large plate glass windows in Marks’ saloon on Fourth street, and carried off a small amount of cigarettes. Brunner’s drug store was also broken into last night, and a small amount of goods left over from Christmas were stolen. There is no clew to the guilty parties. SAID TO BE SMALLPOX. Board of Health So Declares With Reference to Three Cases, NO CAUSE FOR ALARM. However, as the Cases Have Been Isolated and Every Precaution Taken Three cases of suspected smallpox have been reported to the Board of Health. ■lt is expected that all of the doctors who have examined the suspects, with one ex ception, .that the cases reported are gen uine smalli>ox. The first case was reported last night ■in the person of Hanna Johnson, at 526 ■Calhoun street. The case was reported by Dr. Gewinner. This morning Drs. Sulli van, Williams, Gewinner, Worsham, and Barren went out to the negro’s house to 'diagnose t'ac case. It was agreed by all, with the exception of Dr. Worsham, that this was a genuine case of smallpox. Dr. Worsham said that he did not think it was smallpox. He examined the ebrasdons of the skin with microscope. He said that in smallpox these ebrasions had a little sink in the middle with a very small spot in it. At 9 o’clock a meeting of the Board of ■Health was called. All of the members were present. It was decided to vacci nate all persons living in the vicinity where the woman lives. To request that the children living in that vicinity be stopped- from school. That three physi cians be employed to guar dthe case. A committee was appointed to confer with council tonight with the establish ment of a pest house. At 10 o’clock another suspicious case was reported by Dr. M. A. Clark. Miss Kate Knox, living at 166 Magnolia street, had every indication of small pox. Drs. McHatton and Williams diagnosed the case and stated that in .their opinion it was a genuine case of small pox. •Miss Knox complained several days be fore she went to bed. At 11 o’clock another case was reported at the same house where the negro wo man is. This was a child. The house on Calhoun street has been isolated and guards put over it, and every precautions is being taken by the board of health. They say there is no cause for alarm even if these should be real cases of smallpox, for every precaution jpill be taken. All of the cases reported have broken out. THE BIG REVIVAL. Is Still in Progress at Grace Church- Preaching Every Night- Although it was foul weather, a fair audience greeted 'Rev. W. W. Pinson, of the Mulberry Street Methodist church, at Grace church last night to hear him preach a most timely sermon on indecis ion, or the dangers and wickedness of delaying a matter of the supremest im portance—becoming a Christian. “There are a number of you people here tonight who have heard the gospel earnestly preached for the last three weeks and you have not come to any decision about the matter yet, and the longer you put off this question of salvation, the harder it will be for you to come to Christ. There is nothing that weakens one so in every way as indecision. The oud prophet when he asked the question of Israel, ‘How long halt ye between two opinions?’ intended to 'force a decision from his peo ple. If Baal was god, he told them to serve him, but if the Lord was God, he wanted them to follow him. Make up your minds and quit vascillating, changing from one allegiance to another. The idea in the text is that of a bird hopping from one limb to another; first singing a note on one branch and then flying or hopping away to another.” 'After the sermon a number of the pen itents went up to the altar for prayer, and there were several more accessions to the church. Mr. Pinson’s sermon was highly appreciated by his audience last night, as the numerous testimonials of his merit indicated. The services at Grace church will be continued during the week with preaching every night at 7:30. MANUFACTURERS Macon Will Be Represented at the National Meeting. The National Association of Manufactu rers will meet in New York on the 25th. 26th and 27th of this month, says the At lanta Journal, and a strong effort will be made to put the department or commerce and industry on such a foundation that this congress will pass the Fry bill pro viding for its establishment. President Mc- Kinley is fully committed to the idea and will lend his presence to the meeting, where he is expected to give public expression to his views on the subject. Georgia wil be represented at this meet ing by Major J. F. Hanson, the vice-pres ident for this state, and by T. H. Martin, commissioner to Mexico for the Associa tion. The Association has been gathering in formation for several years to make a showing which will induce congress to es tablish the new department of the fed eral government. Committees have been 1 sent through South America and Europe and Robert P. Porter was seilt to Japan. Mr. Martin was sent to Mexico and his report will be submitted at this meeting. The manufacturers claim that there is more reason for the establishment of a department of commerce and industry than there was for the establishment of a department of agriculture. The agricultural products in 1890 were 52,460,000,000 and the manufactured pro ducts $9,056,000,000. The agricultural pro duct has remained almost stationary in total value since 1870, while the manufac tures nearly doubled between 1880 and 1890. The manufacturers say that American business men wishing to sei goods abroad have to get their information from British consular reports which are not published in this country. That system means a life time service, with promotion as the re ward of merit and is not dependent on political changes. The manufacturers wish to establish a similar system for the United States, with a secretary of com merce and industry in control. DEBS IN KANSAS. Topeka, Kas., Jan. 25 —Eugene V. Debs has accepted an invitation to speak in Topeka, February 4, under the auspices of the Social Democracy Club. By a singular coincidence, Judge Gross eup, of Chicago, who issued the celebrated injunction against Debs during the A. R. U. strike, will be in Topeka the same day. He comes to address the Kansas Bar As sociation. ° u can ta lk to 10.000 every day through the columns of The News. S2O OO Suits and Overcoats now sl3 34 BUY NOW 18 OO Suits and Overcoats now 12 OO BUY NOW 15 OO Suits and Overcoats now 10 OO BUY NOW 12 OO Suits and Overcoats now 800 BUY NOW 10 OO Suits and Overcoats now 667 BUY NOW Underwear al 25 Per Cent Cash Discount. sA fy es Isn't an Easy Matter /\y *7 The best oculists and opticians are not Jr magicians—they can’t restore sight to the ( ' blind. Don’t wait to consult until you can’t I see we “—i 1 ’ 8 things that count. A J. uy 79/LA cD little headache, a few spots, burning san- fTTiVi Vi llliillJl Jill (W T7 iTTir / to I,e heeded. It is better to be too early vAllll/ \ ll HIIII7 1 ' II / than too late. Careful examination of the Xj) I]r \ ///Il in ill ;! II U / eyes is free and painless. F/ \HI r i / < an * a Hp^ ca i JI 314 SECOND STREET, ~ ’ The only exclusive optical store in the city. Phone 617. S. G. BOUIS <&, CO. Practical Plumbers. Sanitary Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Steam, Hot Water and Hot Air Heating. Special Attention to Repair Work. 617 Poplar Street, Macon, Ga. TH El PASSING 7 . OF’ TH E HOLI DAVS Has tended to lessen the volume of busi ness at our store, but we are doing soma business at the old stand yet. We hav« a few pieces left of the DELFT and Im perial Bonn China at Jour own price. BEELAND, the Jeweler Triangular Block. LET US < Sell you SEED and plant YOUR GARDEN We have an experienced white gardener who understan his business. Leave orders now. STREYER SEZEZD CO 466 Poplar Street. LANDLORDS! Do you know that we are the only exclusive rental agents in Ma con. No other departments. If you are not satisfied with your in come give us a trial. A. J. McAfee, Jr., & Co. 357 Third Street. Prepare for Winter. Window Glass, Mantels and Grates. Can furnish any size or parts broken. Call before cold weather comes. T. C. BURKE. Boys’ Clothing At Cost. Has your boy shared in this clothing selling? Best time we ever knew of to’fit out the youngsters in handsome, serviceable Suits, Topcoats, Stormcoats and Reefers, of just the properest cut, for so little money that you’ll buy wonderingly. . .... ... 8 Per Cent Guaranteed I Dividends paid semi-annually. Stock uraMd d T S >T° J“P rov ®d real estate in more than double the amount, deposited with Union Savings Bank and Trust GEO. A. SMITH, Gen. Man. Equitable Building and Loan Association, Macon, Ga., 461 Third Street. PRICE TWO CENTS