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4 The Strong Shoe Company Second Street. Pltone 410. Never were there greater Bargains in Footwear than we are now offering. Our stock is the prettiest and most select in flacon LADIES’ FINE SHOES. Our stock embraces everything in al! the popular makes. We make it a point to keep up with all the latest fads, and fashion able ladies may at all times find in our selec tion of styles the very latest creations of fashion. A FIT GUARANTEED. No matter how pretty a Shoe may fit, if it doesn’t follow the lines of tl e foot it is displeasing to the eye. We fi r all feet, so that beauty, comfort and durability are combined. Gentlemen’s Shoes. Fashionable and stylish young men have always found our store to contain everything to suit their tastes in the way of footwear, we keep squarely up with the styles and handle only gooes of standard manufactur ers. Our prices on these goods are a little lower than of other dealers. Misses Fine Shoes. Mothers should bear in mind that we make a specialty of Misses’ Shoes. You ladies in school can be supplied with the most popular brands, heel and spring heel. We guarantee these shoes. School Boy Shoes A boy needs Shoes that dresses his feet and yet has the resisting quality of irons. He kicks, jumps and runs, and if his are not substantially made the cost oi shoeing him becomes oppressive. We keep the kind the boy ought to have. The Strong Shoe Company Phone 410. ONE FULL WEEK A Great Attraction is Under Consideration by Man ager Horne. HEXT SMR BOOKINGS. A Magnificent List of Attractions With More to Follow—What Has Been Secured. The biggest thing ever brought to Georgia in the operatic line is under con sideration by Mr. Henry Horne, manager of ‘.he Academy of Music. He : s now in correspondence with the proper parties in New York with a view ■to securing the Bostonians for a week’s engagement in Macon. Os course the guarantee required by the company for such an engagement must be very large, but it is reasonable to sup pose that a sufficient number of season tickets could be sold to cover this guar antee. On an occasion like this it would, of course, be necessary to interest the peo ple not only of Macon, but of surrounding towns. It will be a great Middle Georgia Musical festival, and the great reputation and popularity of the organization is sure to secure a large patronage. HOGAN’S ALLEY Gilmore and Leonard’s “Hogan’s Alley" company, a farce comedy in three acts and 150 laughs, will be the attraction at the Academy of Music on Monday, Feb ruary 7th. "Hogan’s Alley” was constructed espe cially for the fun losing public, its plot being only to please, there being not a dry moment during its action, and fun reigns supreme from the rising to the falling of the curtain. Each character being represented truthfully and not over drawn. The New York World has spoken of it as being a comedy that has never yet been equalled, and the “Yellow Kid” plays many important pranks, which keeps the audience in the best of humor—all the music songs and dances being the very latest, and very catchy and those desirous of spending a pleasant evening should not fail to attend. “A CONTENTED WOMAN.” Mr. Hoyt has always furnished to the stage wit, beauty and brightness, but he never furnished so much at once before as can be found in “A Contented Woman” which is one of the great bouquet culled from all that is prettiest in the Hoyt flower garden. It is a performance upon which the dramatist, the composer, the costumer, the scenic artist, the mechanic and electrician have bestowed their high est talent, and for which Dame Nature has picked her handsomest women. It is the climax in a series of Hoyt successes, which have climbed higher and higher until it would seem money and brains had reached their final end. The engagement is for Friday night of the coming week. O.A.lE?«£* O ’!&’ a-■ { —ii os MACON BOND AND STOCK REPORT. Macon 6s, 1910 116 —ll7 Macon 4s, 1926 105 —105% Augusta 7s, 1903 11l Augusta 6s. 1905 114 —lls Augusta ss, 1919 109 —• Augusta 4%5, 1925 105 Augusta 4s, 1927 102 Atlanta 6s, 1914 117 Atlanta 4%5, 1923 106 Atlanta 4s, 1927 102 Savanah ss, 1909 108 Columbus ss, 1909 103 C. of Ga. first niorg ss, 1945.. 118 —ll9 RAILROAD STOCKS. *S. W. R. R. stock 93% 94% Georgia R. R. & Bank’g Co.. 179 —IBO Atlanta & West Point R. R... 104 —lO5 A. & W. P. debentures 100 —lOl Augusta & Savannah R. R. .. 94 95 Southern R. R. pref 30 3l Southern R. R. common ..8 9 G. S. & F. first pref 80 Bl G. S. &F. second pref 46 47 G. S. & F. common 25 26 Ga. & Aia. pref 23 24 Ga. & Ala. common 9 lO LOCAL STOCKS AND BONDS. Exchange Bank 87 BB American National Bank.. ..95 96 C. R. R. of Ga. Ist pref in.... 42 43 Commercial and Sav’gs 8ank.125 —l3O First National Bank 117 —l2O Macon Savings Bank 75 —76 Bibb B. L. and Imp. Co 59 6O Central City L. & T. Ass’n.... 60 65 Southern Phosphate Co 73 75 Acme Brewing Co 90 —IOO McCaw Manufacturing Co.. ..110 Wesleyan F. C. bonds, 7s ....105 —lls Macon Vol. Armory, 7s 104 —lO5 Bibb Mfg. 6 per cent 101 —lO3 Planters’ Wareh’e Co bonds..lo3 —llO Union Savings Bank 89 9O RAILROAD BONDS. C. of Ga. first morfl ss, 1895.. 118 —ll9 C. of Ga. coHat trust ss, 1937.. 91 92 C. of Ga. first ccnso!ss, 1945.. 91 92 C. R. R. or Ga. Ist pref in.... 42 —43 C. R. R. of Ga. 2d pref in.... 13 l4 BUY your coal from Roush Coal Co. Phone 245. FOR RENT CHEAP —Seven room resi dence with large garden and stables. C. B. Ellis or G.W. Ellis, Empire Store. DRESED poultry, doves, quail, celery, cranberries, small white cabbage. Flournoy. KAHN’S store just received fromage Dr Brie, Neufchatel, Philadelphia, cream. Limberger and hard cheese, Kalama zoo celery, cauliflower, horse radisl root, Spanish onions, beets carrotts parsnips and German cabbage. HELLO, Kahn’s store, below Park Hotel, dressed spring chickens, ducks gees weiner, ring. Bologna, savalot and salami sausages, smoked beef and tongues SWEET Florida oranges apples and bananas. Bradley & Martin. FOR the best groceries cheap go to Brad ley & Martin. iisMOg - fi - ■££<.■' wripsh* ¥?' Tiie Garas of Housekeeping Will be considerably lightened if you will buy your kitchen hardware from J. W, Domingos Quality is every thing when cooking utensils are concerned. The high standard of my goods leaves nothing else to be de sired. Prices lower than any other house. A nice lot of gold fish and globes for sale. 561 Mulberry street. ' MACON NEWS FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4 1898. CORBETT RETIRES. Former Champion Announces That He is Done With Fighting Forever. HOTI HIMSELE TO ACTING. At Least He Says So-He Thinks He Will Become a Great Actor. Official Announcement. James J. Cobett has retired from the i ring. He has given up all hope of getting a fight out of Fitzsimmons, so quits prize- ‘ fighting in disgust. James J. -Corbett's letter announcing his ■ retirement from the ring was written at I the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago Sunday ; afternoon. it is as follows: “Chicago, Jan. 30, 1898. “To the Public: "1 desire to announce my retirement | from the ring. In making this announce- i meat 1 do so in the belief that the ring has nothing to offer me in the future, and | that Robert Fitzsimmons in refusing my 1 propositions for a fight is not oniy doing ic | in the face of puolic opinion, but also ■ seeking to avoid a contest about which he i is doumiul as to the result. "As the public well knows, my offers to j him have been sincere, and the fact »hat he has been pleased to call them ‘bluffs,’ but lacked the courage to ‘call’ them, in dicates too fully his positien in the mat ter. Failing by every possible means to secure his attention for another contestl have done everything consistent to ring usages—l do not see wherein the con troversy should be prolonged. On the oth er hand, 1 see a bright future on the stage, and am advised by those who should knew, that I have the talent and perseverance necessary to become a great actor. "It is my desire to succeed in this pro fession, and in order to see what pro gress I can make, 1 have purposely omit ted boxing from my new play. If the pub lic will give me its sympathy I hope some day to become the leading actor in popu lar meJodrama. Os the ring I shall have nothiag further to say. My choice was to tight Fitzsimmons. That being denied, 1 retire to devote my whole attention and time to histrionic are. “Yours t. uly, James J. Corbett.” UOKBiETT’S NEW PLAY. Peoria, 111., Feb. 4. —Corbett has on his new play, "The Adventurer.” There is a connection between the iplay and Corbett’s retirement, and it will surprise mhny to learn that the boxing feature, which has always been considered necessary in plays 1 where the actor-boxer sustains the prtn- ; cipal role, has been eliminated in the new , production. The nearest approach to sparring is in I the last act, where the hero has a deadly | hand-to-hand encounter similar to that in ( “The Naval Cadet,” but much fiercer, the I climax being in Henry Guy Carlton’s best , vein and drawn by the author of the play | from a real scene which he witnessed. Another reason for Corbett's retirement ; from the ring is his sincere belief that with a year or two more of training and study he will become the leading actor in this country in popular melodrama. What is Going On in Society. Yesterday afternoon and evening were made delightful in so.ciety by the recep tion at which Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stetson | formally introduced into society their at- | tractive daughter, Miss Edith Stetson, j The young debutante is already an assured | belle, as she has been seen and admired 1 at a number of social affairs this season. , Mrs. Stetson was attired in black satin and duchesse lace with diamond orna ments, and Miss Stetson wore an exquis itely dainty gown of white mousselaine de soie made with high neck and long sleeves, and carried a bouquet of white carna tions. Mr. and Mrs. Stetson and Miss Stetson were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Minter Wimberly, Mrs. Isaac Win ship, Mrs. Gray Goodwyn, Mrs. iDudley Hughes, Mrs. McEwen Johnston, Mrs. • Marsh Johnston, Mrs. M. J. Hatcher. Mrs. I A. L. Miller, Mrs. Dupont Guerry, Mrs. [ W. R. Cox, Mrs. Louis Stevens, Mrs. C. ! B. Willingham, Mrs. Eugene Anderson, j Mrs. Basil Wise, Mrs. S. R. Jaques, Mrs. | Andrew Orr, Mrs. R. E. Park, Mrs. Mai- 1 lary Taylor, Mrs. George Scott, Miss Ma- I mie Wiley, Miss Kennedy, of Knoxville, ! Miss Dellie Rogers, Miss Willingham, Miss I Cabaniss, of Atlanta, Miss Carnes, Miss | Marie Wilcox, Miss Nisbet, Miss May 1 Kennedy, Miss Cobb, Miss Eugenia Cobb, I Miss Reid, of Eatonton, Miss Williamson, I Miss Ripley, Miss Julia Rogers, Miss | Crutchfield, Miss Johnston, Miss Guerry, ! Miss English, Mt. Pate Stetson, Mr. Eu- ; gene Stetson, ‘Master James Stetson, Miss Rose Srutchfield. Mrs. M. Hummell, of Williston, S. C., ■ is visiting .Mrs. Ed O’Connell on Huguenin | Heights. Mrs. Alonzo D. Schofield gave a violet j luncheon and card party yesterday morn- ! ing in honor of Miss Forbes, of Virginia. I The score cards were exquisite, being cut | in the shape of violet leaves and painted ' in water colors, with two or three violets I tied at the stem. The first prize, a cut- | glass ana gold bonbon box was won by Miss Derlie Rogers, and Miss Forges was | given a piiotograph frame painted with j violets. * * * Mrs. Anderson Reese entertained at cards yesteraaj morning in honor 01 Miss ; Martha iiuss and Miss Ida Holt. The de- I coraiions v<_re in violets and carnations ! and the score was kept by Mrs. F. F. i Reese, Miss Mangham, and Miss Johnston. ' The prizes were all souvenirs of Palm • deaea, Florida, and of Mrs Johnston’s and j Mrs. Reese’s recent visit there. Mrs. ■ Marsh Johnston won the first prize, a brooch, bearing the old Spanish coat of ; arms usea by Columbus. Mrs. Ross White won the second prize, a souvenir spoon, ' and the consolation prize was cut for by everyone, and was won by Mrs. Ross Bowdre. This last prize was especially unique, being a pair of link cuff buttons, formed of a mixture of darkies and ali gators. Mrs. Hopson and Mrs. Lucius Lamar will reach Macon on the 12th from Mex ico, and will be the guests of Mrs. Roland Ellis. Mrs. W. W. Wrigley and Miss Wrigley give a card party next Wednesday evening complimentary to their guest, Miss Forbes, of Virginia. * * * Mrs. Dewitt Clinton Bacon, of Dewitt, is the guest of Mrs. Louis Stevens, and ’ will assist Mrs.. Stevens in entertaining ■ this afternoon and this evening. The Young Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul’s Churvh Guild will give- a Klondike party in the Sunday school room of the church, next Wednesday evening after 7 o’clock. T he public is cordially invited to attend, and any number of nuggets and other valuables are to be found in the Klondike mines that will be provided. * * * Miss Miriam Powell is visiting Mrs. Chan Jones in Atlanta. * * • Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McKenney are now at the Ponce de Leon hotel in St. Augus tine. They will visit Palm Beach. Tampa. Miami and Nassau, before returning home. * ♦ * There will be a dance at the Cherokee Club tonight, given in compliment to the visiting young ladies. _ _ U; * * ;d I J j,,L^j:XJX-X - X^X-•• - X’XXXJ XX >XXXX<t 1 the Greatest jnUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE this ’sectioii. y ils| Large crowds have visited our store each day, every one seeming L | more than pleased at our beautiful stock and exceedingly low prices. :j| | We shall continue this sale through Saturday and Honday and hope <? | that every lady who hasn’t looked through our immense stock will It > avail herself of this rare opportunity. H | Remember, profit is no object. This is a new,department and we >| are determided to have it thoroughly advertised. H ?? Don’t fail to be on hand Saturday and Honday. They shall be |< 11 days long to be remembered by the ladies. We substantiate every |< || statement made by us by hohest dealings and low prices. (Inr (1113 rantpp • Every garment perfectly made or || vul uuaiailbvu* garment taken back. Any garment L 1 1 bought of us if not entirely satisfactory money cheerfully refunded. >: > S rv'XT^vTvT:. T'.'TTT'.T £ < |s» > < H Gowns, Gowns. I Gowns. Gowns. |i 11 . L > > Very handsome, full with and length gowns, made of L A full line tucked yoke gowns, neck and sleeve. | < > > best Lonsdale Cambric, embroidered yoke and V- nicely trimmed in embroidery, Barker mills ‘j < | | sleeve. Regular price $2.25. For this £(• domestic, well worth 1.25. For this < < I> Very handsome, inserted yoke, elaborate design, i£> Large assortment nicely made cambric gowns, empire | < handsomely embroidered gowns, Pride of West |fe> style, embroidery on reck and sleeves worth DHrl ?< $ Domestic wel worth $1.75. For this (hl HQ » 85c. For this sale UuU } < > sale QLuU £> . , . i * < [• Large stock gowns, nicely made, tucked and plain > J > Up-to-date gowns, Alpine Rose domestic, embroidered jt- yokes (5 styles to select from), well worth LJp << I£ and tucked yoke and sleeve, embroidered (M TH m- 75c. For this sale T'TTJ < < ruffie; should be $1.50. Forthissale L | Handsome gowns, embroidered on yoke and sleeve, » HstldsOlTie GOVVIIS Os CVCI*y dc= | < > Fruit of the Loom domestic, worth $1.35. HOn • x • . - < < | For this sale oOb scription to suit Everybody. >: H » • si $ > -XX-'- X-XX>-X->XX X<X- X-X-X-X^XJ-X-X-XXJX,.X. XJX.-XXX2-X- -X-X--X--X:'X 'X' > y \HSIM JL JX H i lii Im Wwiwiß l I ii w Sl* ’ M J'• }\ / fey > Skirts. Skirts. | Chemise, Chemise. || <> A full line extra quality skirts, yards wide, 4 Beautifully made chemise material, best Lonsdale < 4 yard ruffled, tucked and trimmed in em- (M OQ cambric trimmings, insertion, edging and (M HA << || broidery, worth $1.69. For this sale ipi.UU ribbon, regular price 1 75. This sale l|)i.uD >1 J>t> ii -j t 1• , i • ra j C Large assrtment of cambrice chemise embroidery on f < | < Ful Width skirts, nice quality, cambric ruffle and | ® eck aud band full with worth , 25 For I < S S trimmed in embroidery, worth 1.25. For ODp [(. this sale . . .fUU > 5 >$ r Full line chemise, Barker mills domestic, embroidery » Nicely made skirts, tucked and hemmed, well ADp i n neck, lace on bands, also tucked and em- 01H < < < worth 75c. For this srle T'Ou broidered yoke, worth 50c, at UIU 55 | -A-A-A-A ■ A ■ A ■A • A A ■ | | J J 11 wwwk iUhru yw 11| H /tM I’lW vln’f m W wfe# U ii Z/Zz-i/r>n tji\ Ml t’iw JRI h H w‘ jrTWk -s 11 unoISSL ROYAL undergarments > > I Drawers. [j Corset Covers H << Beautifully made drawers, Pride of West domestic D Beautifully made corset covers, material best * -onsdale >< < < double row of tucks, Nainsook embroidery Q L Cambric, embroidered yoke and bands, well > S f and ribbon, worth 1.39. This sale QoC worth 65c. P A or this sale 4f cll I> . .7’ • C C > Full line perfectly made drawers, Barker mills domes- k> Perfectly made corset covers Lousdale cambric, tucked < < > tic, nicely hemmed double row of tuck aud » and embroidery and lace yexe, regular price < < > insertion, worth 80c. This sale OQC |l> 50c. For this sale : 39c f t $ Nicely made drawers, umbrella flounce, lawn ruffle, h Corset covers made of good domestic cambric tuck < > torchon lace and insertion, worth 75c. L and embroidered yoke, worth 45c. For this < < || Now ........................................... 50c H sale ’ 29C II Good line nicely made drawers, tucked, worth r-m • a *i i« T / a-l* 1 mr 5 35c For this sale IQC k ain cor£et covers, worth 12%c. For this sale >Vv | < < I / j r Full line children’s under- - <6 | Big line children’s drawers 10, 3.nG r bodies..... 9’ 3110 ~ • .* A— _A» * *A * 1 A *yA * A * * A * ' A If During this sale 4/5) mail orders:; PromP ‘' y fi " ed - |Ld e ATT.a»T. - • j <> • ran** Telephone 365 H